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Volume 106, Issue 3 | September 15, 2011

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editor-in-chief | Eric Dietrich

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

Angelou’s Message: A Human Touch When internationally renowned author and poet Maya Angelou spoke at MSU this Tuesday, her message was most directly about inspiration. Speaking of Eric Dietrich EDITOR-IN-CHIEF her extraordinary life and difficult childhood, she credited her achievements to her role models, the figures able to serve as “rainbows in the clouds.” However, her most important lesson was ultimately about human interaction. As Angelou spoke, the audience had the pleasure of watching one of the most impressive figures in American society present herself not with the lofty prestige of her achievements, but as a fellow human being not above humor and irreverent off-the-cuff remarks. While she could have spoken resting on her laurels, she chose instead to present a touch of vulnerability through deeply personal stories, inviting an outpouring of laughter and human warmth from those gathered to hear her speak. There is an important lesson there, one MSU’s most-inspirational educators know well. They, like Angelou, have the courage to interact with their students as equals despite their doctorates, engaging on both emotional and rational levels. When it comes to the meaningful transfer and creation of knowledge, that human connection becomes an essential conduit. Without it, teaching is reduced to a mechanical

process akin to stuffing an envelope. That is a lesson our administrators must heed, as well. In a time of tight budgets, they must ensure our opportunities for genuine interaction receive adequate support. They must also recognize that those opportunities are often inherently messy and need champions with the courage to defend them from those who would prioritize narrow-minded efficiency. Furthermore, as they communicate with students, our leaders should seek to channel an Angelou-esque spirit. President Waded Cruzado’s Monday Morning Memos in particular could be far more compelling than the dull, rarely-read administrative static they too often become. Cruzado, with her degrees in literature and impressive leadership on other fronts, clearly understands the power of symbolism and language; it is disappointing that her most consistent interaction with students fails to fulfill its potential. Students, for our part, should expect humanity from the system that surrounds us and do everything in our own power to encourage it. When presented with opportunities to engage with administrators and professors, we should take full advantage of them. When confronted with insensitive bureaucracy, we must make full use of our right to complain in the pursuit of change. Inspiration, after all, requires opportunity both offered and taken. While a rainbow needs light to form against rain, it cannot be seen without open eyes.

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Stadium Expansion Deserves Applause Bobcat football and its gold-clad supporters debuted last Saturday with an energy that even the newly expanded stadium could hardly contain. The record crowd led the charge in the Cats’ rout in the 2011 season home opener. And it is precisely the 18,000-seat stadium — with its 7,200 new seats in a bowled end zone — that has injected this unprecedented excitement into MSU football. Without doubt, the resulting gameday experience surpasses anything Bobcat fans have known. MSU’s leaders, President Waded Cruzado in particular, deserve credit for having the bold vision to transform the stadium into something in which we can all take pride. While past attempts to enhance the stadium have had mixed outcomes — at one point forcing a hike in student athletic fees — Cruzado’s administration has approached the End Zone campaign with an effective blend of passion and prudence. Most impressively, after raising $6 million in donations to fund the project in only three months, the university was able to complete the entire renovation in just one year — the construction industry’s equivalent of a blitz. Nevertheless, some in the student body have questioned the wisdom of chan-

nelling so much energy into a football stadium during a time when tuition is rising to avoid cuts to academic services. Those concerns, though well-grounded, underestimate the stadium’s ability to sow benefits reaching far beyond Bobcat athletics and, often, neglect to take into account that no student tuition funds were used for the project. Our stadium, and the atmosphere and experience it creates, brings students, alumni and community members together under the MSU banner. In doing so — especially housing a winning football team — it rejuvenates a sense of Bobcat pride that has been sadly lackluster in recent years. As such, smart investments in athletics earn dividends in our broader campus community. Where many top-down efforts by administrators to create common experiences feel contrived, the unity forged at football games is uniquely genuine. College football is a cultural tradition that resonates with large swaths of our student body and an immeasurable gulf exists between an administrator dropping “Go Cats!” at the end of a speech and students chanting it inside the south end zone. With the renovation complete, thousands of us will be able to do just that during every home game.

Fire Prompts EPS Building Evacuation

The Bozeman Fire Department responds to a 911 call at the EPS Building on campus.

Kat Bauer Last Thursday a small lab fire forced an evacuation of the EPS building during class hours. The fire was quickly extinguished, reportedly damaging only a single lab chair. Professor Hunter Lloyd, who works in the Robotics Lab in EPS 109, left his lab for a walk at about 1:30 p.m. Upon returning he smelled smoke in the hallways, opened the door and saw a chair engulfed in flames three to four feet high. He called 911, evacuated students in a nearby room and used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire. During this time, the fire alarm was not activated.

Student Eben Howard, who was in the classroom next door, said that the only noise they could hear was a faint buzzing similar to that of a drill.

Professor Hunter Lloyd opened the door and saw a chair engulfed in flames three to four feet high. The fire was extinguished when firemen arrived on the scene, according to Bozeman Fire Captain Karl Rowe. Responders made sure the building was evacuated, then

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set up fans to clear out the smoke. The lab in which the fire occurred had only been accessed by Lloyd throughout the day, but Lloyd said he didn’t know who may have been inside while he was on his walk. Two students have access to the laboratory entry code, according to Lloyd. Lloyd was working in a different section of the lab than where the fire began. His laptop was the only piece of equipment that was in use at the time. According to Rowe, the fire was most likely started by a soldering gun located near the chair. An official cause has yet to be determined.

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Open House Welcomes New Veteran's Center Kristen Ingman Katie Chambers The new MSU Veterans’ Center opened its doors on Monday in celebration of the growing population of student veterans on campus. The increase in student veterans at MSU correlates with the explosion of veterans attending college all over the United States. According to Brenda York, Director of Disability, Re-Entry and Veteran Services, last spring the center was servicing 565 student veterans as well as students with disabilities. “There was just no place for the veterans to get comfortable,” said Program Coordinator Nancy Filbin. With new paint on the walls, carpet, desks and tables, the room was an improvement over the old space. “From this room to the one before, it’s one hundred percent different,” said Brian Lisle. “It makes you feel like a part of something.” Dr. Allen Yarnell, Vice-President for Student Success, explained that the push for the improved center came from the veterans themselves, and that the project was completed with minimal expenses. “Veterans can now work at the computers, get tutoring, get administrative help and become successful,” Yarnell said. York stated that student veterans may often have difficulty transitioning from military life to college life. “It may be hard to be put in classes with 18-year-olds who don’t even know we’re at war, or may not fully understand it,” she said. This point was furthered by Lt. Gov. John Bohlinger in his address to the open house attendees. “Today we have veterans that need a place to call home, and that’s what this will be,” he said. In her closing remarks at the open house, President Cruzado invited the 15 veterans in attendance to accompany her behind the podium. Addressing them directly, she stated, “This space is not yet complete, however, what it needs now is the most important part — you.”

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NEWS

Renovation of Cooley Lab Hopes to Enhance Research Efforts Else Trygstad-Burke

A crane hangs over Cooley Lab as renovation progresses.

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Despite several past attempts, funding shortfalls and controversy about program merging, a comprehensive renovation of Cooley Laboratory is now underway. A $15 million grant from the National Institute of Health is funding the project. The building was built in 1960 with financial assistance from the National Institute of Health. Cooley Lab will continue to house biomedical research labs that will be used by science departments. The labs will concentrate on immunology research. The Cooley Lab renovation will have a major positive impact on the Department of Microbiology’s research efforts in the biomedical sciences said Dr. Mark Jutila, Professor of Immunology & Infectious Disease. It has been a longstanding wish of MSU to renovate the laboratories, and it is expected that the new facility will include a spectrum of benefits for the university. The project will not only create jobs and raise the prestige of MSU’s biomedical research program, but is also expected to attract a significant increase in grant funding. Acting as a collaborative and interac-

tive space, the research center will bring different researchers together, ultimately increasing overall productivity for MSU’s biology fields. Dr. Michael Franklin, Associate Professor of Microbiology, explained that the new space “will generate interactions with people who would not regularly interact.” Franklin was a member of the committee who helped write the proposal to the National Health Institute. He anticipates that the new center will “create new ideas and new collaborations, which are very important in research.” The labs will employ both students and faculty. Construction will incorporate new strategies for energy efficiency and will be MSU’s second LEED certified building, the first being the newly renovated Gaines Hall. The LEED system is used to certify buildings that meet strict environmentallyconscious standards concerning water and energy efficiency, sustainable materials and sites and other “green” considerations. The building will consist of new architectural designs, intended to add to MSU’s visual appeal. The renovation is scheduled to be completed in 2012.

EWB Chapter Named Finalist for National Service Award Colin Gaiser

For nearly a decade MSU's studentrun Engineers Without Borders (EWB) chapter has been working to provide the community of Khwisero, in Western Kenya, with many of the necessities Americans take for granted, including safe, clean drinking water and working sanitation facilities. Now, as one of the four finalists for the C. Peter Magrath University/Community Engagement Award and its coveted $20,000 prize, the members of the organization are being recognized for their accomplishments. The award will be presented this November to the winning school by the Association of Public and Land-grant

Universities. MSU will be competing with programs from Michigan State University, Pennsylvania State University and the University of Tennessee—Knoxville. Joe Thiel, an active member of EWB who has traveled to Kenya twice, said the money would first go toward “increasing educational components for our members” while “any other money would go straight toward our projects.” “We’re a volunteer organization so our overhead costs are very low,” Thiel said. As a result, most of the monetary award would go directly to the project. Since 2003 EWB has helped an estimated 3,500 Kenyan citizens. The organization has established both composting

and bio-gas latrines, drilled seven wells and installed hand water pumps, among other community development projects. Its newest project is a water pipeline that reaches from a borehole to five primary schools, two health clinics and a market. In addition to general community outreach, EWB members have also used the trip to Kenya for research purposes. Last summer, students conducted sociology projects, household surveys and focus groups with the local Luhya people. EWB president Jeff Moss said that students do not need to be engineers to be involved in the organization. “It’s a social project with technical components,” Thiel explained. A majority of the time is spent interacting with and

educating locals about the project. For instance, if a pipeline happened to break without EWB members present, locals would be left to their own devices to fix the problem. This, according to Thiel, makes it critical that EWB allows Kenyans to “feel ownership throughout the process.” EWB members say they are impressed with the amount of modernization that has occurred in Khwisero since the organization’s first trip to Kenya. Thiel said the community has become far less isolated and changes are happening quickly. If it wins the $20,000 Magrath Award, EWB thinks it can help make positive change happen even faster in Khwisero.

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NEWS

Angelou: ‘Be a Rainbow in the Clouds’

Poet and activist Maya Angelou speaks at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse Tuesday night.

Jayme Feyhl-Buska On Tuesday night, nationally renowned writer, civil rights activist and poet Maya Angelou spoke to a full house at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. Angelou told the students and community members gathered to find “rainbows in the clouds,” a euphemism for whatever might provide them with hope during difficult times. Escorted onto the stage wearing a simple black dress and shades, Angelou commanded the audience’s attention and inspired laughter throughout the evening. Opening her lecture by singing the lines, “When it looked like it wasn’t going to shine anymore, God put a rainbow in the clouds,” Angelou captured the audience’s attention by linking her personal philosophy with life stories. She spoke of

her grandmother, her molestation and rape by a close family friend and her five years of silence following this friend’s death — due to her believing her voice killed him. Angelou advised the audience to appreciate those who have helped them out in life. “I bring everybody on stage with me," she said, “everybody who has been kind to me, everybody who said, “I think you can do it, I believe in you.” Angelou talked about her strong belief that one should never use any pejoratives against another — be they be white, blond, Muslim, Asian, or otherwise stereotyped. Angelou also stressed that the most important virtue is courage. She said that without courage, one could not practice any other virtue with consistency. Among these statements, Angelou also interspersed frank statements and hu-

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mor. She not only commented on Montana weather but said, “I’ve read about you (and your weather) and I pray for you”. Angelou also praised President Cruzado, but did not hesitate to say quite frankly “she’s short”. Cruzado introduced Angelou earlier in the evening and awarded the prize-

"Somewhere over the rainbow, someone cared about me." -Maya Angelou

winning writer with the MSU Presidential Medal for Global and Visionary Leadership. The president thanked Angelou for “giving voice to those who did not have a voice before” and for her ability “to teach us

all to live more fully”. Prior to this introduction, Jeni Fleming and her accompanying jazz ensemble played a series of songs that included a Shakespearean sonnet set to gospel music and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”. Angelou praised and referenced the latter song, stating, “Somewhere over the rainbow, someone cared about me.” Angelou also read several poems throughout the evening, including one called “Health Food Diner,” as well as a couple more serious poems such as that which she wrote for the United Nations, “A Brave and Startling Truth.” All of which can be found on the MSU website. Angelou concluded with reading her United Nations poem, and reminded the audience to “think of everybody who’s been a rainbow”.

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Club Profile: Friends of Local Foods Katie Chambers

We’ve all heard the term “local” applied to our food, but why should we care? Friends of Local Foods (FLF), a student-led organization, wants to persuade students to value eating locally. An MSU club for five years, FLF promotes regional foods both on campus and in the community. The group seeks to raise awareness of the benefits of choosing a local diet and manages a garden on campus. “About five years ago FLF created the Towne’s Harvest Garden,” said Marcy Gaston, the club’s president. “The big project we have now is a local farm stand to sell reduced-cost vegetables from the garden to low-income residents in Bozeman, like retirement homes.” Along with providing the community with local foods, the club sponsors campus lectures and hosts events emphasizing the importance of eating locally. “There are many farmers in the Bozeman area,” Gaston said, “and we want to

support the local economy.” One of FLF’s many events includes the upcoming Culinary Cabaret, a night to help raise funds for the local farm stand project. The Culinary Cabaret will feature food and entertainment for attendees. Although she emphasized that choosing local foods plays an important role in the entire Bozeman community, Gaston stated a majority of FLF’s efforts are aimed toward getting students involved. “We want the whole student body to know where their food comes from,” Gaston said. “It’s a connection between them and their community.” Those interested in learning more about the club can attend its meetings, which are held on the first Wed. of each month at 6 p.m. in the SUB. Members discuss ideas for the club and organize events, while incorporating activities along the way. More information about events and fundraisers can be found at www.friendsoflocalfoods.com.

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Renowned Civil Rights Activist to Speak on Gay Equality Colin Gaiser Reverend Gil Caldwell made his name as a prominent leader during the Civil Rights Movement, but he will be at MSU on a different mission when he speaks on campus next week: advocating for LGBT rights in the United States. “It’s time to understand the necessity for justice across the board,” he said in a phone interview from his home in New Jersey. He will present on behalf of the ACLU of Montana’s “Fair is Fair” project and the Truth in Progress campaign. Caldwell’s empathy for the gay community partly stems from the inequality he experienced when he was younger. While growing up in the South, He spent his entire childhood attending segregated schools. “The first time I had a white student in my class was when I was at Boston University,” he said. Caldwell met Martin Luther King Jr. in 1958 when both were students at the Boston University School of Theology. He eventually walked with King in the Montgomery March of 1965 and played a significant role in King’s Southern Christian

Leadership Conference. Caldwell sees similarities between the Civil Rights Movement and today’s struggle for gay equality. “There are a lot of intersections between racism and heterocentrism,” he said, “and while the specific treatment of blacks was different the same concerns apply.”

“I’m hoping your generation of Montanans can break the equality divide.” -Reverend Gil Caldwell Caldwell is frustrated by opponents of gay rights, who he says are frighteningly similar to the opposition he experienced during the Civil Rights Movement. “Antigay rights demonstrators, like Fred Phelps and the Westboro Baptist Church, remind me of anti-black racist groups,” he said. Caldwell also has his reasons for choosing Montana as the place to start his

Gil Caldwell, right, stands with Martin Luther King, Jr., left, at a civil rights rally in the 1960s.

nationwide project. “Montana is a great place to build our roots…the culture is very ‘live-and-let-live,’ and we wish to capitalize on that Western spirit,” he said. “I’m hoping your genera-

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tion of Montanans can break the equality divide.” Reverend Gil Caldwell will be speaking in SUB 233-235 on Monday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m.

Office of Financial Aid Offers Tuition, Aid Outlook Else Trygstad-Burke In light of heightened economic tension and funding cuts, scholarships and tuition rates have become increasingly stressful considerations for university students. Financial Aid Director Brandi Payne sat down with the Exponent to explain why some scholarships have been cut and what students can do to alleviate the costs. Payne said that, in general, MSU’s current financial condition is better than those of other state universities; tuition was raised at a much lower rate than other schools (UC Berkley’s tuition went up 32 percent last year), and the total volume of aid awarded was increased. Some students have lost private schol-

arships, Payne explained, as these scholarships are a result of investment-funded endowments and are therefore more heavily

So far, needand merit-based scholarships given by the state have not been affected. impacted by general economic trends. She explained that individual university depart-

ments may pull specific scholarships if they can no longer afford to award them. So far, need- and merit-based scholarships given by the state have not been affected, and the Office of Financial Aid does not expect this to change. Several federal grants were removed due to their predicted expiration. Students with severe change-of-income situations could consider MSU’s “Special Conditions Appeal Process,” an exclusively need-based system intended to assist those who have recently lost benefits or found themselves unemployed. Whereas many freshmen receive automatic scholarships, Payne suggested that upperclassmen apply for funding through the FAFSA (if they haven’t already), check

within their academic department or look on the “Scholarship Information” page on the Office of Financial Aid website for specific merit- or need-based scholarships. Payne said that the removal of Pell Grants is still a considerable concern for the University. Pell Grants are awarded by the federal government to students who otherwise would be financially unable to receive higher education. The grants were officially on the budget “chopping block” in debt ceiling discussions, and have fared well as of yet, but may be impacted in future budget discussions. Payne recommended that students be proactive in retaining their Pell Grants by writing to their U.S. senators.

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The Tobacco Ban: A Smoke-Free Alternative to Rationality Last semester, the student senate held a vote asking whether or not to ban tobacco at MSU. After 1,737 students had spoken, 61 percent of them were Hogan Peterson in favor of the ban, OPINION WRITER which was passed on to the administration as the student body’s official “opinion.” While there are some valid motivations and ideas behind the ban, students should have the clarity of mind to see the issue for what it really is — a moral imposition. There is no doubt among health officials that secondhand smoke has adverse side effects, and while exposure definitely and frequently occurs at MSU, the nature of the ban itself should cause students to question the motivation behind it. Protecting the unwilling from exposure is a legitimate concern, but if the ban were solely about that, there would be some key differences. Foremost, the essential nature of the ban stands in contrast to the foundation on which it was written. It is indeed a ban, not a restriction. There are alternatives to an allout ban which would allow smoking while protecting non-smokers, but ASMSU has chosen to forgo the rational thought inherent in a compromise, opting instead for the easy way out. The all-out nature of the ban isn’t a realistic representation of the desires of students, and it validates the concept of a rule based on personal morals. Secondary evidence of misguided intent lies in the phrasing of the ban itself. It is not a “smoking ban,” it’s a “tobacco ban,”

and there’s even a section of the health promotion website dedicated to explaining the difference between the two. It includes phrases such as, “Tobacco-free sends a consistent health message that there is no safe level or form of tobacco.” The nature of smokeless tobacco should be held irrelevant to the college experience. Thus far, the ban has been cast in a progressive, revolutionary light, yet there was already a system in place to prevent second-hand smoke exposure. The fact that it wasn’t enforced doesn’t prove invalidity; it showcases incompetence in policy making. If there were no parking enforcement officers on campus, for example, would students pay for parking? No. The rhetoric of the tobacco ban has been made out to be a showdown between individual freedoms and public health, but perhaps there is another perspective. Arguing against advocates of public health causes any critic to become a straw man in another’s logical fallacy, which is exactly why that card has been played so heavily. Someone needs to be asking, “What about intent?” While partial bans and improved enforcement are realistic possibilities and should continue to be pursued as the administration makes decisions regarding the matter, ASMSU asked students to vote either yes or no on an all out-ban, without a question of alternatives. In reality, this idea is just a pawn used by those unappreciative of personal freedom to distract us from the fact that it isn’t their job to manage our lifestyles. The ever-growing obsession with the invasion of personal choices isn’t unlike lung cancer, is it?

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Stadium Seating and Student Voice A running joke with many MSU students regarding the new stadium was, “Watch, the end zone is going to be our new seating, and you will have to pay to have our old, awesome seats!” To our surprise, that actually came true. First things first: It is absolutely wonderful that our school was able to gather such a large sum of donations to provide a more attractive stadium, which will bring in greater revenue. That, however, is not the point of interest here. Talking to several students before the stadium opened presented a surprising revelation: Most people didn’t even know our seats were being moved. There were few open forums for students to provide their feedback, and attendance seemed low, due to insufficient advertising. However, had it been publicized that student seating was up for debate, more students may have expressed an opinion at these forums. This should have been presented in the e-mails sent about the forums. I was curious to find out whose idea it was to move the seats, and why. Joey Steffens, ASMSU Vice President, stated, “The idea was proposed to the ASMSU Senate by Bobcat Athletics for reasons not limited to: creating more student seats and better acoustic positioning, cheering down the whole field and to cheer on the Cats.” One student who was fully aware of the move, Adel Dallas, said, “It is the student body section, so why was the final decision not left to the entire student body? I Kat Bauer

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enjoyed the game on Saturday, and yes that end zone is intimidating with all of the students cheering for the Cats, but it still takes us out of the game for half of the field.” ASMSU votes as our representatives, however, when asked if they talked to the students at all on this issue, the answer was no. It makes sense to elect someone who will represent your vote, but if a large portion of the student population is unaware of sweeping changes, is ASMSU considering students’ actual opinions? Obtaining student viewpoints doesn’t necessarily have to be an official poll, but something as simple as talking to students to sample their thoughts would have sufficed. “Certainly you and I are not expected to understand or be able to vote on all issues, but we entrust our representatives to do so. Most issues are voted on by the senate – not sent out to be voted on by all students by way of ballot or polling,” said ASMSU President Blake Bjornson. This is certainly true of issues that don’t have a large impact on our daily life; however, student involvement and awareness are what’s really at stake here. Major decisions involving all students need to involve all students. On the other hand, there are many who are excited about the move. When the action is at that particular end zone, it will be an excellent view, putting students in the heat of the moment. But, unfortunately, most games don’t take place at only one end zone.

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OPINION Short, punchy articles railing against the myriad injustices of campus life. Have something to rant on? Contact us at editor@exponent.montana.edu. Just keep submissions 200-300 words. And please, try to refrain from personal attacks.

Peace Tea is Awesome Pat Hessman Typically the Rants section is reserved for expressing fury over s— that doesn’t matter, but this week I’m going to use the Rants to talk about something that is not frustrating but completely awesome: Peace Tea. Imagine my surprise when I moved back in August to find stores across Bozeman stocked with this manna from Tea Heaven, something I thought could only be found in a single grocery store in Eastern Montana. Happy day. Why should you care? Because Peace Tea changes lives. The taste is as sweet as the tears of angels, with each and every flavor as succulent as the last. The can artwork is like Michelangelo himself was raised from the dead to create it! Best of all, it’s affordable – only $1! A cold can of Peace Tea can soothe nerves after a long day of class, improve

grades, fix broken relationships and cure cancer, if rumors are to be believed. Some believe Shakespeare and Gandhi were avid drinkers of Peace Tea. Complete enlightenment and total understanding of the universe is only $.99 away. Why aren’t you out buying a Peace Tea?

You Know What? Ryan Bovy You know what really pulls my leg hair? Confusion. Just like 18,000 other people, I was at the Cats home opener of the newly renovated Bobcat Stadium on Saturday. Now I had the time of my life and thoroughly enjoyed the improvements, but there were a couple times that the student section needed to get it together. McGhee and the Cats are marching down the field, northward. It is a first down and everyone knows that they are facing

north — the same way as the team — so we yell “first down” and signal north. But, when the quarter ends and the team is headed towards the south end zone, directly at the student section, and then earns a first down, what do we do? In the old student section on the 50-yard-line, students would motion in the direction that the Cats achieved the first down. Now, with the student section in the south end zone, we need to make a decision as a student body — do we turn around to celebrate first downs? Or throw our hands up in defeat and signal north (despite it being the wrong direction)? It doesn’t matter to me; we just need to make a choice to avoid further confusion.

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I’ll Have Another, Please

Exponent columnist of “Mikeservations” fame (or do I mean “notoriety”?). He told The following are some of the best and me that every time he drives through Butte, he buys at least one growler. This sweet most interesting beers I tasted. My criteria for earning a mention in these pages weren’t amber ale defies easy description. It has a bevy of complex flavors, with rich caramel ironclad. Essentially, the beer had to be underpinnings that make it one of the most either exceptionally well-brewed, or it had to be unique enough to catch my attention. unique ambers I’ve ever sampled. If a brewery had a certain style of beer presYellowstone Valley, ent that is easily found in stores, I tended to Billings gravitate toward unique seasonal or other hard-to-find brews. Huckleweizen: The festival hosted three different huckleberry beers, but this Blacksmith one is definitely your huckleberry. This Brewing, Stevensville huckleberry hefeweizen maintains a conBlack Iron Black IPA: I don’t generally sistent flavor throughout the beer, with the huckleberry flavor pairing perfectly with the like IPAs, but I enjoyed this beer. Its dark, roasted character shines through the strong unfiltered hefeweizen. Most importantly, hops of an IPA, lending a fascinating flavor. this brew still tastes like a beer; its label is dead on: “just enough huckleberry to make It has a fresh, not stale, hop aroma, and you yearn for the wilderness.” this is well balanced by the dark color and roasted undertones.

Bozeman Brewing Company, Bozeman

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wenty-two different breweries brought a few beers each to the third annual Montana Brewers Festival last Friday, allowing Bozemanites to sample over 75 different brews. Held at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds, the event allowed attendees to sample as many beers as they wanted during the five and a half hours of general admission. The most interesting aspect of the festival was its focus on high-quality craft brews made right here in Montana. Except for Missoula’s Big Sky Brewing, all of the larger, expected breweries were present. Well-established breweries like Yellowstone Valley from Billings, Bozeman Brewing and Kettlehouse from Missoula served up their beers, but smaller breweries turned out strong for the event as well. While many Montanans regularly enjoy brews from the larger companies, this festival presented an excellent opportunity to sample hard-to-find beers. Breweries from small towns like Wibaux and Red Lodge brought kegs of their beer to the festival. Due to limited distribution, these beers are often difficult to find even inside Montana. Beer from

Glacier Brewing in Polson, for example, is available only in towns at about a threehour radius from Polson. The variety of breweries attests to the importance of beer in the Montana economy. Billings, the state’s largest city, hosts four microbreweries, but even tiny Wibaux, with a population of 589 people, opened up a new brewery in 2008.

The most interesting aspect of the festival was its focus on high-quality crafts brews made right here in Montana. Bozeman Brewing Company has called Bozeman home since 2001, while Madison River has been operating in nearby Belgrade since 2005. The 406 Brewing Company started up in Bozeman in January 2011. All three local breweries brought their beers to the festival. Ranking third overall in the nation for number of breweries per capita, Montana

takes its beer seriously. And so do its citizens: At 30.5 gallons of beer per year, the average Montanan’s consumption is second in the nation. Clearly, Montanans are drinking a lot of beer – and a lot of Montana beer, at that.

A Beer Connoisseur As the Exponent’s opinion editor, I knew I’d have to drink a lot to cope with the workload. To that end, I volunteered my own palate to research this piece and managed to sample at least one beer from 21 of the 22 breweries present at this festival. And I’ve had more than a few beers from the brewery I missed, anyway. (It was Bayern Brewing from Missoula.) For each beer I tried, I took detailed notes on my impressions, all while precariously balancing a six-ounce tasting glass on my notebook.

= Brent's Picks

Five Categories to Consider When Tasting a Beer 1. Bitter/Sweet Balance: Fullerbodied and sweeter beers are generally balanced with more bitterness. Similarly, a delicate light-bodied beer should not be as highly hopped. 2. Mouth-feel: This category describes literally how the beer feels in your mouth. A particular style of beer ought to have a certain fullness of body, while another perhaps ought to have a light body. 3. Aftertaste: The aftertaste of good beer should be clean and not too bitter, astringent, fuzzy or any other undesirable characteristic. 4. Carbonation: The feel of the bubbles in the beer influences your perception of the beer. Is it too carbonated, or is it flat? Larger bubbles will feel different than smaller bubbles, which add a creamy feeling. 5. Overall Impression: This is the most personal and subjective of the categories, but it might be the most important to you. Can you enjoy the beer for what it is, even if the style is not your favorite?

Montana Through Beer Goggles

As you can tell from the nifty little medals, I gave four brews a meaningless award that signifies one thing: I wanted more of that beer! It’s debatable whether or not there is such a thing as a “bad” craft beer (note the crucial word “craft”; Natty Light is still disgusting), and every single beer enumerated here is worth sampling. The intent behind this analysis of Montana beers is two-fold. First, it should spark Neptune’s Brewery, an interest in the reader to try out some Livingston really fantastic Montana beers. The variety of beer here is as big as our sky. Chocolate Cream Porter: I have Second, this piece attempts to make to admit that this is one of my personal favorites. This beer has a rich, full body with local beer “cool.” Despite their massive advertising budgets, no one at Miller or excellent porter flavor. The brewers then Budweiser cares about anything except your add just enough chocolate to complement pocketbook. Almost without exception, the the roasted porter flavor. The adventurous owners of craft breweries are your neighbors will enjoy pairing this beer with vanilla ice who like to sit back with friends, drink a cream to make a delicious beer float. good beer and talk about how awesome our Glacier Brewing state really is. Company, Polson Where is the adventure (or flavor) in drinking Bud Light? Montana’s beers are as Flathead Cherry Ale: This fun beer varied as its cities and towns. Especially for smells like Northwest Montana. Its sweet many of the smaller breweries, the distribuaroma is instantly recognizable as Flathead tion of some of these brews is quite limited. cherries. The light body provides for easy By drinking local, you will partake in one drinking, but by the end of a six-ounce of the most ancient rituals of mankind and glass, the cherry is almost too sweet. sample an aspect of local culture that will Quarry Brewing, be brewed differently just one valley over. Should you find yourself somewhere with a Butte brewery, be sure to grab a pint or a growler Open Cab Copper: I tried this beer on to-go of the local stuff. the suggestion of Mike Tarrant, the former Raspberry Russian Imperial Stout: This stout has a full body with a slight roasted aroma and an adequate amount of hops to add bitterness. However, the raspberries nearly overwhelm the drinker with their potent flavor and excessive bitterness. The combination of raspberry and a stout is very unique.

BEER STYLES Ales: Brewed at warmer temperatures. Often a sweet, full-bodied taste with fruity undertones

Lagers: “Storage” in German. Light body with a light yellow to amber color

Wheat Beer: Large portion of wheat in addition to malted barley

Witbier: Unique style associated with Belgium

Pale Ale: Uses predominantly pale malt

Amber Ale: Uses crystal malt to produce a mediumbodied ale. Deep golden to light brown in color

Scotch Ale: Strong pale ale with a sweeter flavor, medium to full body, and caramel or toffee undertones

Brown Ale: Dark brown color and fuller body, with sweet, malty undertones. Hopping rate and bitterness are usually low Pale Lager: Very pale to golden in color with a light body. By volume, the most widely consumed beer in the world (Ex: Budweiser), but its flavor often leaves much to be desired

Stout: Brewed with roasted barley. Full body and overtones like coffee and chocolate

Porter: Brewed with dark malts, lending a very full body and burnt, coffee or chocolate flavors Hefeweizen: Unfiltered wheat beer

Brent is well aware that, despite his herculean efforts, the sheer volume of beer he sampled might have affected his judgment. If he didn’t sample your favorite beer or if he misjudged it, please let him know by e-mailing opinion@exponent.montana.edu. He’d love to hear all about it over a pint.

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The Cats are Back MSU Stomps UC Davis 38-14 Sam Roloff

Amongst a sea of gold, MSU football ousted UC Davis 38-14 in what was a historic day for the Bobcat Nation. More than 18,500 fans — a Bobcat Stadium record — cheered the Cats to victory as they soundly defeated their future Big Sky rivals on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Apart from the immense roar of the crowd, which seemed to resonate off the surrounding mountains, the Bobcats played with poise and consistency. The first home game of the season was exciting right from the start, as neither team wasted time putting points on the board. UC Davis, on their opening drive, marched 77 yards to a touchdown, which alerted not only the fans of the oncoming contest but also sophomore quarterback DeNarius McGhee. McGhee, in response, put up a dazzling performance. With 257 yards passing for two touchdowns and 39 rushing yards, it is safe to say McGhee was aware of his responsibilities.

“If the other team scores points [first], you have to counter that,” remarked McGhee. “We’re going to get it done by just playing football.” The Aggies started strong, but it didn’t last long. Dropping back in the pocket on

“That’s the bottom line. It’s not yards, it’s not stats. You have to be able to put points up, and today we did that.” -Coach Rob Ash

his own 19-yard line, McGhee found sophomore John Ellis over the middle for a 25yard completion and first down. Feeling the rhythm, sophomore running back Cody Kirk finished the drive with some strong running and eventually scored the Cat’s first touchdown of the game. In the next series, UC Davis missed a field goal attempt, setting up a 77-yard touchdown drive for MSU, which Head

MSU players encourage each other during Saturday's game.

Coach Rob Ash said changed the direction of the game. The Cats finished the first half with a 28-7 lead due to sharp offensive play. “Once the offense got going, the defense fed off that,” Ash commented. “The offense got the crowd excited and the defense realized we’d be able to put some points on the board.” “That’s the bottom line. It’s not yards, it’s not stats. You have to be able to put points up,” Ash said, “and today we did that.” Indeed, for MSU’s 507 total offensive yards gave UC Davis little room to fight back. With 250 passing yards and 257 rushing yards, the Cats’ offense was as balanced

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as it was effective. Kirk, in what would be his breakout performance as a Bobcat, ran the ball like a madman. Kirk had 22 carries for 157 yards, two touchdowns and averaged seven yards per carry. In the second half Kirk flourished, rushing for more yards in one game than he did all of last season, single-handedly running through the Aggies’ defense. “I just felt more comfortable in the open field,” Kirk said. Next week the Cats host Minot State in what should be another exciting game to watch. Let’s fill our stadium with 18,500 fans again and support our favorite football team.

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Verti-I-Go Climbs High

ATHLETE PROFILE: SETH GROSSMAN Sport: Cross Country and Track Next Home Meet: The Bozeman Running Company MSU Invitational, Bridger Creek Golf Course, Sept. 17: Men’s 8k at 9:00 a.m., Women’s 3 mile at 9:45 a.m.

Seth Grossman Hometown: Kalispell Major: English Literature Year in School: Senior Study Abroad: Fall 2010 in Southwest England How long involved in sport: 8 years What’s your favorite aspect of cross country? I really enjoy the long bus and plane trips to the meets. It is a lot of fun going to the restaurants and hotels and hanging out with all my teammates. I also like the long runs on Sundays on the trails around Bozeman. Why did you start? I tried soccer and wasn’t very good. The Flathead High School cross country team was really good at the time, so my parents encouraged me to join the program.

An MSU student scales the climbing wall in Hosaeus Fitness Center.

Megan Bernhardt Who: Anyone from first-time to experienced climbers When: 5 p.m. on Fridays. Where: Hosaeus Fitness Center Cost: $20 per year

Vert-I-Go is MSU’s student-run rock climbing, mountaineering and ice climbing group. Vert-I-Go has been a club since 2008 and is open to both students and nonstudents of either gender. Members take two long trips a year as a club, as well as smaller trips every weekend. The group’s next trip will be to Ten Sleep, Wyo. is scheduled for Oct. 1 and 2. Club members meet once a week to plan upcoming trips. MSU provides funding for the two larger trips; the smaller expeditions are funded by the members, and they caravan to their destinations.

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Vert-I-Go “provides a community for people who know how to climb and meet other climbers,” said vice president Kevin Volkening. Although the school does not provide gear, climbers do not necessarily need their own because members share with each other. Many leaders in the club have been climbing for several years, and each of them climbs at an intermediate level or better. For members who are wary about their safety, the leaders are there for spotting and prepared to help new members improve their skills. For more information about Vert-IGo, visit the club’s website at https://www. montana.edu/vert-i-go/. All necessary forms are on the website. If your club is interested in being featured in a future recreational club profile, please email sports@exponent.montana.edu or call 406-994-3976.

What are you looking forward to this season? The regional meet in mid-November. We will be facing some of the teams from last year and trying to beat them to qualify for nationals. Last year we were ranked and expected to do well but tanked, so this year we are going to redeem ourselves. This meet is the big climax of the year. Do you have other hobbies/activities/interests? Backpacking, waterskiing, cooking, traveling. How do you motivate yourself before a meet? I visualize crossing the finish line and achieving all my goals. Also, just the adrenaline of the competition and the confidence that all of the training will pay off. What person or quotation most inspires you? Dan Hodge, High School Coach: “Do as good as you could.” We even made shirts with this quote. Basically, just live up to your potential. If you are interested in being featured in a future athlete profile, please email sports@exponent.montana.edu or call 406-994-2224. - MICHELLE THOMAS

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Outdoor Rec Rafts the Yellowstone Cassie Wilson While many MSU students clad in gold flocked to the football game last Saturday, a handful took off to the Yellowstone River for a day of whitewater rafting with ASMSU Outdoor Recreation. They travelled through Yankee Jim Canyon, a stretch of about five miles that

“The coolest part was definitely hitting the rapids and trying to stay in the raft.” -James Watkins is considered the Yellowstone River’s best whitewater rafting. Some students had rafted before, and some were brand new. Yankee Jim Canyon’s rapids vary from Class II to Class III, but aren’t very fierce during this time of year. James Watkins, a freshman at MSU on the trip, had never been rafting before. “The guides had lots of experience and kept the trip fun and exciting even when we were rafting a headwind on a flat part of the

river,” he said. “The trip was a great way to meet people and have a lot of fun outdoors. The coolest part was definitely hitting the rapids and trying to stay in the raft.” The trip did not require participants to bring their own equipment. Outdoor Rec provided rafts and guides; the only thing participants were required to bring was an extra change of clothes. (By nature, you get pretty soaked while rafting). Students who had never set foot on the Yellowstone got a full day’s experience of Montana’s best rafting. The guides also taught the students a bit about Montana wildlife. Student Lea Brayton said she saw birds, ducks and even a pronghorn. “Our guide taught us some bird calls, which was pretty cool. Overall, the trip was a ton of fun,” she said. Brayton had rafted in Colorado before and wanted to see what Montana had to offer. “I would definitely recommend this trip,” said sophomore Derek Stevens. “It was my first time rafting the Yellowstone.” If you missed out on this trip and want to look further into boating, Outdoor Rec offers a kayaking instruction class starting Oct. 18 and running through Nov. 15. The class will meet every consecutive Tuesday from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Hoseaus Fitness Center.

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Bobaroni: A Kitchen Experiment Gone Right Andrew Keene There are two things more precious to a college student than almost anything else: food and money. Oftentimes we find the two hand-in-hand; chances are unless you’re

Respect it. Eat it. Love it. a cannibal or enjoy grazing around the intramural fields, you pay for your meals just like everyone else. If you find a few people willing to keep a couple bucks, here’s a dish that will keep you and your friends well-fed

for days to come: Bobaroni. To describe Bobaroni: It’s like lasagna, just mucho better. Master chefs have passed down the recipe from generation to generation. Remember, every dorm has kitchen facilities and utensils available for your use, except North Hedges.

1 package cheddar cheese (your choice on size) 1 package mozzarella cheese (your choice on size) 1 stick butter 1/2 cup milk Water

Things you will need: 2 boxes Kraft Macaroni and Cheese 1 package Hormel pepperoni 1 lb ground Italian sausage 1 can sliced black olives 1/2 cup chopped onion Salt Garlic powder Italian seasoning Jar of Classico garlic spaghetti sauce

Method: Preheat oven to 350o F. Set stove to medium setting and add half a tablespoon of butter to frying pan. Throw in the meat, olives and onion, and season to taste with salt, garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook the Mac and Cheese as per package instructions. Throw in the rest of the butter.

Next, mix both your fiendish creations together in a large baking dish and add the entire jar of spaghetti sauce. Slather the whole ungodly mess with some of the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese and mix well. Throw it in the oven until the cheese starts to brown around the edges and is completely melted in the center. Remove and enjoy!

If you have leftovers, keep them to munch on throughout the week. As a Bobcat, be proud and hold Bobaroni in reverence as you eat it. Respect it. Eat it. Love it.

Film Showing Features Story A-Z Lecture Series of Compassion in 9/11's Wake (B)EWARE THE WOLF Kat Bauer

Wednesday, Sept. 14, the Leadership Institute premiered the film “Beyond Belief,” which follows the story of two pregnant American women who suffered the loss of their husbands in the attack of Sept.11 and the rarely told story of the tragedy’s effect on Afghani women. Many women in Afghanistan have, as a result of the war, become widows, as well. The American women featured in the film take a different approach to their grief and choose tohelp the women in Afghanistan. They try to make a difference with illiteracy and help others. It is a brave story of making a difference like most couldn’t: to help the country where the terrorists who killed their husbands had been trained. It is an emotional and truly amazing story of compassion, a story of helping others during one’s most difficult time. Promoting education will help the widows in Afghanistan provide a better life for themselves and their children. They will

no longer be faced with struggling in the streets for a better life, as their only source of support/survival was based on their husband. Along the journey, the two American women form an unimaginable bond that they would have never experienced otherwise.

This is a human story about the universality of loss, grief, and the ways in which we search for healing. - Khaled Hosseini, author of "The Kite Runner"

Overall, “Beyond Belief ” is best summed up in the words of Khaled Hosseini, author of “The Kite Runner:” “This is a human story about the universality of loss, grief, and the ways in which we search for healing.” Check out the film at the Procrastinator Theater on Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. Seating is free and open to the public.

Lecture by Madeleine Pike | Summary by Garrett Smith

Wolves have meant many things to different cultures. In Native American cultures they were considered majestic, while to the Puritans they were considered greedy predators. The Wolf, or Canis Lupis, was hunted because it was considered to be a threat to livestock. Populations have declined so sharply in the U.S. that the animal was placed on the endangered species list in 1967. In 1995, 66 wolves were brought from Canada to Yellowstone, where they were reintroduced. The wolves have since bred rapidly. Today, these wolves are charged with killing livestock, so ranchers pushed to get the wolf delisted from the endangered species list. In 2011 they succeeded, making the wolf the first animal to become removed from the list. With the wolf removed, the state can issue hunting permits

for the animal. Ranchers accuse wolves of killing cattle that can easily lose a rancher $500 for every cow lost. Hunters say that the animal has depleted deer and antelope populations. Many skiers are concerned with the increasing encroachment of wolves on ski slopes and nordic ski areas. Opponents of wolf hunting say that the amount of cattle lost to wolves is insignificant compared to other natural causes like diseases. Some say that the wolf is a highly intelligent animal with an advanced social structure, so hunting them is akin to hunting something with a conscience. A concern with many people is that the removal of the wolf from the endangered species provides precedent for the neutralization of other environmental policies. Some worry that the Clean Air or Water Act may be next.

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Music Review: Review: Maya Angelou Autobiography 'Perfectionist' Sarah Rimkus

expand an interesting concept into a failrly credible pop song. In “Zombie” she con“I’m about to break you,” British sing- trasts her emotionally cold lover to a moner Natalia Kills states in her debut album, ster from a B-horror flick, and in “Wonderland” she renounces her childhood beliefs, “Perfectionist.” And break you, she tries. In “Perfectionist,” Kills sings about ev- singing that she doesn’t need true love. Some songs, like “Mirrors,” however, are just simplistic takes on the “Madonna-Erotica” formula. She sings about sex in a manner that brings to mind that same song, done by way too many artists over the years, so the song doesn’t appear to be very original or exciting. “Perfectionist” really shines in its melodies and production. The album sounds like the Lady Gaga of three years ago. It is, as the kids say, “sick yet nasty.” Seriously though, the music shines because it is loud IMAGE COURTESY CHERRYTREERECORDS.COM dance pop that doesn’t erything from love to materialism, her exes try to distract the listener with random to zombies. The album’s overall flavor is rather beeps and boops — it remains focused and dark for a pop album. It brings to mind clean throughout. Kills’ singing is the star Rihanna’s “Rated R” album. Quite a few of of the show. the songs use death or revenge as a theme. However, the album fails in this respect beKills sings about everything cause it doesn’t go far enough: Kills always from love to materialism, stops before she can really offend or shock anyone. The dark theme ends up appearher exes to zombies. ing like a marketing gimmick. “Trashy and drunk” had already been done, so “living All of these things come together in a horror film” must have been the next availneat little package that isn’t exactly original able persona. The lyricism isn’t on par with “Thrill- but makes for an interesting listen, or at er” by any means, but there are a couple of least an online stream. Album Rating: 6.5/10 gems that make the album worth a listen. Some songs prove that Kills can really

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“I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” an autobiography written by Maya Angelou, is an eye-opening story about the hardships of being a minority in the South during the Great Depression. At the age of three, Angelou’s parents divorced and she moved with her older brother, Bailey, to Stamps, Ark. to live with their father’s mother. While in Arkansas, she experienced the horrors of southern racism. During her early years in Stamps, Angelou wrote, “I met and fell in love with Shakespeare.” Since then her love affair with poetry has paved the way for her career as an author and gifted poet. At eight years old, Angelou moved in with her mother. There, she lived alongside her older brother and a loud, tight-knit family. Angelou’s mother had a boyfriend at the time who sexually assaulted her, a trauma that has stuck with her since. Angelou soon moved back to Stamps to live with “Momma”, her father’s mother. Several years passed with more racial prejudice as well as religious precedence, which was to be expected in a small community in the south. Angelou’s mother

“I met and fell in love with William Shakespeare.” - Maya Angelo had moved to California and Momma announced that the children would be moving back in with their mother because she

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was too old to care for them any longer. Angelou’s mother had remarried and she now had a positive father figure. Together the family moved to Los Angeles, where Angelou spent her teenage years. Angelou was soon faced with the changes that teenagers endure and by her senior year, found herself pregnant. She kept it a secret from her mother and stepfather until her graduation day ,when she announced that she was eight months along. Her parents accepted and once the child was born, Angelou’s mother told her she would be a great mother. “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” is written with passion and grace and is a quick but excellent read.

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Calendar september 16 - 22 F r i d a y s e p t e m b e r 16 Towne’s Harvest Farm Stand, 3 - 6 p.m. By Flagpole on Campus Fresh produce for sale! Why So Slow? A Campus Conversation About Gender in the Academy 1 p.m., The Procrastinator Theatre - SUB Virgina Valian, a Professor of Psychology at Hunter College will present on issues of gender equality and a book signing will follow in Leigh Lounge Keller Williams Emerson Cultural Center Doors Open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets: $22, available at Cactus Records Known as the master of improvisational performance art, Williams offers a unique, one-man band musical experience The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Every Friday and Saturday Sept. 16th - Oct. 1st Show starts at 8 p.m. Equinox Theatre Tickets: $10 for Students Join in the fun of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy chronicling the journey of six adolescents in a thrilling spelling bee championship

Saturday s e p t e m b e r 17 “Taking Aim: Unforgettable Rock ‘n’ Roll Photography” Opening Day of Exhibit Museum of the Rockies Graham Nash, of Crosby, Stills, and Nash, chooses nearly 100 images to display some of the world’s most renowned music and pop culture photographers “River of Gold: PreColombian Gold from Sitio Conte” Opening Day of Exhibit Museum of the Rockies Tour de Cure Beginning at 7:30 a.m. Headwaters State Park in Three Forks, MT Options of 6-, 23-, 56-, or 100 mile routes all contributing to a fundraiser for the American Diabetes Association For more info visit www. tour.diabetes.org/tour Bobcat Football versus Minot State Game begins at 1:35 p.m. Bobcat Stadium

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Gil Caldwell Presentation and Discussion 7 p.m., SUB 233 - 235 Hosted by the Queer Straight Alliance, Rev. Gil Caldwell will address the struggle of gay equality in comparison to the past civil rights movements

Tuesday

september 20 Farmer’s Market 5 - 8 p.m., Every Tuesday until Sept. 27th Bogert Park Enjoy a variety of local vendors along with food and music College of Business David B. Orser Speakers Forum 4:10 - 5 p.m. Leon Johnson Hall 339 This forum brings accomplished and inspiring professionals to MSU’s College of Business to deliver open-forum lectures and share their expertise

M o n d a y We d n e s d ay s e p t e m b e r 19 Space Public Outreach Team Info Session 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., EPS 108

Got an exciting, entertaining, extraneous, educational, or just plain excellent event coming up? Let us know at calendar@ exponent.montana.edu

septemb e r 2 1 Sack Lunch Seminar: “Harrassment Hurts” SUB-168, 12 - 1 p.m. Join fellow students for lunch and a discussion about harrassment awareness and education

c o n t i n u e d MSU Office of Student Activities Club Fest 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Centennial Mall Come explore and get involved in campus student organizations! Sizzling Salsa, Every Wednesday, Lessons at 8 p.m., Dancing till 11 p.m. Baxter Ballroom $5 per person For more info contact sizzlingsalsa@gmail.com

Thursday september 22 The Muir String Quartet Sept. 22nd and 24th Begins at 7:30 p.m. Reynolds Recital Hall Tickets: $20 - $25 Season/Package rates are also available Part of the Montana Chamber Music Society series, the quartet, now on its 33rd season, will be playing chamber music featuring works by Mozart, Bartok and Brahms Mathematical Sciences Colloquim Series 3 p.m., The Procrastinator Theatre - SUB Dr. Alex Mogilner will present on “Mathematics and Biology of Cell Molecular Machines: From Mitosis to the Golgi Apparatus” in a lecture free and open to the public

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Into the Groove: 80s Dance-O-Rama Karen Wilson

What are you doing tonight? If your answer was, “I don’t know,” and you’re reading this Exponent hot off the press, get ready for Into the Groove, the Students Against Sexual Assault’s (SASA) ‘80s dance party in the SUB Ballrooms tonight, Sept. 15, at 8:00 p.m. It will be DJed by Missy O’Malley, and it’s free. The event will feature a sweet fog machine, dance-friendly lighting, a bar for those ages 21+ and free food in an adjoin-

This is the perfect opportunity to dress in your tightest, brightest spandex, put on some legwarmers and an offthe-shoulder T-shirt and dance the night away in serious style. ing room featuring sponsors’ booths. There will also be an 80s-themed photobooth manned by MSU photo students, where you can get your very own 5x7 photo for $5. Duplicates will be just $2, so make sure to get a big crew together and make it an unforgettable night.

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This is the perfect opportunity to dress in your tightest, brightest spandex, put on some legwarmers and an off-the-shoulder T-shirt and dance the night away in serious style. And no, professors will not be running rampant trying to spy on their students outside of the classroom. Dressing up in 80s attire isn’t your thing, you say? So why should you, an MSU student, go to Into the Groove? “First off, there are going to be some serious decorations,” said Hannah Wahlert, one of the event organizers. “Second, it’s within walking distance if you live on or near campus and third, I can’t say enough about how awesome Missy is.” SASA’s Alanna Sherstad agreed: “Missy is like the quintessential 80s DJ.” “People should go to Into the Groove because it’s a convenient, free, safe, fun environment,” said Elizabeth Wilmerding, SASA’s Publicity Manager. This is what SASA is all about: making sure people have fun while in a safe, risk-free environment. Each attendee will get a free raffle ticket upon entering, and more can be purchased for an opportunity to win cool prizes, including passes to Norris Hot Springs, movie tickets and tickets to an upcoming play at the Equinox Theatre. To use the words of student Hannah Safford, “SASA’s condom fashion show is always such a blast; why wouldn’t something with neon clothing and Pat Benetar be any less fabulous?” See you on the dance floor!

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tered an unspoken, unknown masturbation contract.In essence, if no one knows about it, no one cares. Nobody wants to walk into a room where a laptop is quickly closed or wake up to a gently rocking loft. Once you have taken other people’s comfortableness into consideration, now it’s on to you. Is your masturbation getting in the way of your ability to function? Case in point: this article took two days longer to write because I took three too many masturbation breaks, got sidetracked and forgot about it. I won’t get in to the morality of the issue, because that’s a stickier mess. This is simply a matter of what masturbation takes away time-wise. Are you late for class because you thought you could get one off ? Are assignments not getting done? Have you had more than two “close calls” with your roommate in the last few weeks? Are you masturbating right now? If you answered yes to any of these, then put it away.

THE ASMSU EXPONENT | September 15, 2011

ASMSU Exit Gallery Presents:

“Taste It, See It, Live It”

Kelty Wallace “Las Ramblas” Barcelona, Spain

by MSU Students

Erin Chamberlain “Girl at Elwangale” Khwisero, Kenya

The exhibition will be showing in the Exit Gallery September 19-30. There will be a complimentary artist reception open to the public on Friday September 21st from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. “Taste It, See It, Live It” is an exhibition comprised of unique travel photographs by motivated students who have journeyed all over the world. Whether it is to volunteer for deprived communities, learn a new language or seek out new experiences, travel has not only complemented their university education but changed who they are and how they see. MSU students explore the world through over 250 academically focused study abroad options. This year’s photographs focus on experiential learning as students taste, see, and live in another culture. The goal of the exhibition is to promote awareness of the many study abroad opportunities MSU has to offer, and demonstrates the intrinsic value of travel during college. The photographs illustrate the students’ personal experiences while studying abroad, in hopes to encourage others to understand the importance of viewing the world and developing a global awareness. A small space with big ideas - The Exit Gallery is a student organized student funded art gallery operated by ASMSU. The gallery hosts about seven exhibits per semester as well as other arts events. Receptions are on Wednesdays and are free…a great time to meet new people who love the arts, snack on awesome food and actually have intelligent conversation. The Exit Gallery educates, informs, and encourages creativity! It is an outlet for student artists, alumni, and other up and coming talents! So come check out what your peers have been up to…..wait, did you even know we have an amazing arts community on campus? Well it’s time to find out!

The Exit Gallery is located in SUB 212. For more information please contact ASMSU Arts and Exhibits at 406.994.1828 or asmsuexhibits@ montana.edu.

Kiera McNelis “Water at Emwaniro” Khwisero, Kenya Parker Hilton “Red Flag” Cozumel, Mexico

Real-World Course Catalog

by Tammi Heneveld

Common Class titles translated for your ConvenienCe.

Biol 316rn – Intro. to Molecular Biology Research: Making Medical Breakthroughs To Your Grandfather's Viagra PsPP 441 – Plant Breeding & Genetics: How To Grow Purple Kush in Your Basement aCtG 514 – Fraud Examination: Auditing People Who Claim Their Cat As A Dependant Ce 212 – Structures I: Telling An Architect How & Where To Get Bent Ws 201iH – Intro. to Feminist Theory/Method: Guilt-Tripping, Whining, and Suing Your Way Through The Glass Ceiling Hsta 412 – American Thought & Culture: A History Of Oxymorons PHl 360 – Existentialism & After: Finding A Purpose In Life With Your Degree In Philosophy sPns 350 – U.S. Latino Culture: If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em

The Four stages of sweatpants Illustration Tammi Heneveld | Inking & Concept Nate Carroll

stage 1: anger

stage 2: denial

stage 3: bargaining

stage 4: acceptance

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