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Scare tactics have been used for eons to try and stop processes of change. FICTION – Where is Mr. Peterson's research to back up his claims that brief smoke exposure is not harmful, having to smoke at the edge of campus increases sexual assaults, and smoking at the edge of campus will affect local businesses and create more litter? FACT – Several "open forums" have been held since 2009 for all students, staff and faculty to voice their opinions and concerns on the tobacco ban. Unfortunately the majority that showed were smokers and human rights activists. Why? Intimidation sucks! FACT – Yes, smoking or using any tobacco product is a given right (at legal age). But, under the Montana Constitution, that right is excluded if the action harms others, which second- and third-hand smoke does. FACT – The public vote on the ban was a good decision by ASMSU and ended up showing what our students want – a healthy,

clean environment while getting their education, working or playing at MSU. Although behind closed doors, the non-smokers had their voices heard over the loud, obnoxious and intimidating voices of the opposing side. FACT – More and more businesses are hiring fewer and fewer smokers (or none at all). This is not only due to the health insurance cost to the companies, but the cost of providing a smoking area that smokers don't take care of, passing the cleanup costs to the company. FACT – Cigarette butt littering is prohibited under Montana laws (like all littering) and has huge environment effects on water bodies, small wildlife and unnecessary costs to our community for manual clean up. FACTS – Go to http://www.montana.edu/ health/healthpromo/tobacco.php to get all the FACTS on this topic and the research done to back it up. MELINDA PEIRCE Environmental Studies

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EDITORIAL

editor-in-chief | Eric Dietrich

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Building Resumés or Selves? With MSU’s career fair this week, it seems timely to make a brief comment about resume-building. Crafting a resume, as the career-minded among us students know Eric Dietrich well, is something of a EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ritual in higher education. We catalogue our awards and honors, cultivate our GPAs and conscientiously follow the ever-present advice to get involved in our campus community. As we look to life beyond our university, we gather those items into our list of bullet points to submit to employers and grad schools for judgment. Too often, we seem to miss the point of the exercise. It’s not that resumes don’t serve a necessary, useful purpose in their place. It’s that, in our rush to sell ourselves, we tend to forget that the quality of our product is far more important than its packaging. In trying to market ourselves, we forget that our resume line items are far less important than the quality and meaning of the experiences they represent.

Take for instance, MSU’s many honor societies. With rare exceptions, they tend to ask a minimal time commitments for their members, providing a resume-embellishing line item in exchange for a membership fee and, perhaps, a token amount of community service. As a result, they do little to develop the skills and character of their participants, creating sadly hollow involvement akin to plastic jewelry.

It is too easy, sadly, to satisfy ourselves with cosmetic involvement. While I’ve taken part in that myself, I can’t help seeing sharp contrast in things like my own involvement with the Exponent. While my work here is certainly on my own resume, a few lines on a piece of paper can’t begin to capture the magnitude of my experience, with its often-crushing responsibility, late nights and immensely satisfying product. My role here is meaningful not because

it represents a means to an end but an end in itself, and an experience essential to my development as a professional and human being. Investment, it seems, is an apt metaphor for involvement, in that the return is proportional to input of time and passion. As we students prepare ourselves for careers beyond graduation, that’s a lesson we should keep in mind. It is too easy, sadly, to satisfy ourselves with cosmetic involvement. Instead, we should focus on seeking out experiences that will forge us: research opportunities that challenge our intellect, travel opportunities that redefine our worldviews, leadership positions where we bear real responsibility for things that matter. Instead of asking, “How will this look on my resume?” as we consider our involvement, we should ask, “What is there for me to learn here?” or, even, “How will this make me a better human being?” Instead of seeking to build our resumes, we should look to build ourselves. After all, the real world — our future employers, especially — cares ultimately not so much about how we look on paper but who we truly are.

EDITORIAL: Making Sense of an Election So, the votes are in, but what do they mean? An article in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle suggested that they may not mean very much. Despite efforts by ASMSU to make last week's senate elections more relevant to students, only 12.7 percent of eligible voters cast ballots – several of which were cast for fictional characters or used to make juvenile statements via the write-in option. By juxtaposing the election’s low turnout with the senate’s substantial financial responsibilities, the Chronicle article seemed to imply that student elections were a somewhat hollow process. However, the election’s proceedings are more nuanced than mere statistics, and deserve a closer look. It should be noted that the official turnout figure, 12.7 percent, is misleading. This seemingly low number is a result of a constitutional change last spring that extended voting privileges to students taking fewer than seven credits, who are exempt from ASMSU fees. Had the 1,801 voters come from the ranks of full-time, fee-paying (and presumably more engaged) students, turnout could

be calculated at slightly over 15 percent, close to the historical average. This would seem to indicate that parttime students failed to turn out in significant numbers. The issue, then, is not that last week’s election turnout was unusually low, but that ASMSU has failed to fulfill its commitment to create a more inclusive and engaging election system. Which is not to say that the move to redistrict – to elect senators by college, rather than housing affiliation – was a misstep, as the move was successful in increasing the number of candidates (from 33 last year to 38 this cycle). The problem instead lies in efforts at voter outreach. Student government elections aren’t compelling because ASMSU and its candidates have not made them compelling. Past elections have shown that students turn out in relative droves to vote for issues that affect them directly; for instance, the ballot for student opinion on the tobacco ban drew 21 percent of campus citizens to voting stations last year. Campaigning student politicians, who are more often than

not reduced to talking heads spouting similar vague promises in interviews and homemade posters, represent a less immediate interest in everyday life and generate much less reaction. Immediacy creates interest, and there are certainly ways in which the campaign itself can become of import. Perhaps promotion that extends past pun-filled fliers and campaign platforms built upon generic platitudes can resound with students on a deeper and more meaningful level. As much as students can be motivated by incentives like free food, they are also capable of responding to offers of substantial political commitment if engaged by representatives. ASMSU, particularly its elections officials, must step up here by facilitating an election culture where that type of dialogue happens. Success must be defined as vigorous, competitive elections that force candidates to articulate meaningful positions on real issues. Once that happens, the votes will follow.

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‘Coming Out’ at MSU COLIN GAISER HANNAH WAHLERT While Montana may not be the most progressive state when it comes to LGBT issues, this year’s Coming Out Week at MSU hopes to raise awareness in order to foster a more accepting and inclusive community. “It’s a good chance to highlight student issues that aren’t always brought up,” said Phenocia Bauerle of the MSU Diversity Office. While National Coming Out Week has generally been a success since its creation in 1988, MSU’s own celebration has been met with a mixed response. In 2000, the Coming Out Closet, which will be placed on the MSU Mall again this year, was vandalized. In response, QMSU (currently QSA at

MSU) brought Judy Shepard, mother of hate crime victim Matthew Shepard, and Brent Scarpo, producer and director of “Journey to a Hate-Free Millennium”, to speak on the problems of hate and the hate crimes among minorities. Since then, Coming Out Week has been relatively well received. QSA has grown significantly and both the Diversity Awareness Office and student government have been supportive of the event. “We’ve seen a lot of support on campus. We don’t expect any problems this year,” Bauerle said. This year’s Coming Out Week will feature film screenings and QSA’s semi-annual Charity Drag Show. The Procrastinator Theatre will feature the film “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,”

showing from Oct. 6-11 at 9 p.m. and Oct. 13-18 at 7 p.m. In addition, the local docu-

"It's a good chance to highlight student issues that aren't always brought up." -Phenocia Bauerle, MSU Diversity Office

mentaries “You are Loved” and “Living Two Spirit” will be shown on Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. accompanied by with discussion panels.

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ASMSU ELECTION RESULTS Last week the Associated Students of Montana State University held elections for student senator positions. The election represented several changes to the voting process, including the election of senators by academic college instead of housing status and extending voting privileges to all members of the student body instead of only students taking enough credits to be required to pay the ASMSU activity fee. The new senators will start their terms on Oct. 6.

AGRICULTURE Rachel Abeh

ARTS & ARCHITECTURE

Student Group Screens Film on Sex Trafficking MICHAEL TOWNSHEND The film “Sex + Money: A National Search for Human Worth” offers a perspective of the consequences surrounding the abuse of two powerful forces: sex and money. On Monday night, the Amnesty International chapter at MSU hosted the film “Sex + Money” produced by five journalists who documented the victims, suppliers,

spoke of the commercialization of the sex industry, and how it has been woven into the threads of society. The film states that pornography alone is a $12 billion a year industry.

Amnesty International meets Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. in the SUB. buyers and beneficiaries of the sex trafficking industry in the U.S. The producers aimed to inform and educate the general public about the issues surrounding sex trafficking as well as the broader picture of sexualization in our society. Sex trafficking may ring a bell in the international arena, but it is not usually considered a domestic problem. Depending on the statistic, experts say that between 100,00 and 300,000 minors are sexually exploited each year in the United States alone. “Sex + Money” didn’t only address domestic sex trafficking issues. The film also

The U.S. has responded to sex trafficking issues much better than other nations. Despite that, the national support is not very effective. According to the film, $3 a year goes to support each victim of sex trafficking. After the film, the five journalists, who are currently touring all 50 states, hosted a question and answer forum with the

audience. “We need an informed grassroots movement, not just an outraged one,” said Morgan Perry, the film’s executive producer. Currently, there are very few organizations in Montana which address the issues of sex and exploitation of humans. “There are a lot of good ideas, and a lot of good efforts, but not many people are looking to their right and left and saying, ‘What are they doing?’ and, ‘How can we merge efforts to be more effective in our area?’” Perry said. Not for Sale and Love 146 are organizations that are starting student chapters across the nation, educating and advocating for a societal change in the perception of sex trafficking in the nation. Neither of these organizations exist on the MSU campus at present time. “Sex + Money” is a film produced to educate and inspire others to take action. 75 percent of the proceeds from all merchandise purchases go to Streetlight PHX, a restoration home for victims of sex trafficking in Phoenix, Arizona. Merchandise can be purchased at sexandmoneystore.com and more information can be found at sexandmoneyfilm.com. Students can get involved with Amnesty International by attending their weekly meetings in the SUB, Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m.

Adrienne Peck Stephen Steffens

BUSINESS Derrick Krueger Marci Kolar

EDUCATION Abbie Bandstra Brian Murakami Jillian Carol McLaughlin

ENGINEERING Charles French Michael Townshend Shaheen Karimian

LETTERS & SCIENCE Jenny Lawson Koby Bernard Shelby Rogala Troy Duker

NURSING Hannah Combs

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Dillon Haskell Hannah Mains

AT-LARGE Cody Floerchinger Lana Lake Lauren Marsh

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NEWS

Climate Plan Would Reduce Emissions, Costs KRISTEN INGMAN MSU’s Climate Action Plan (CAP), an effort that focuses on the reduction of the university’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and overall sustainability, has recently been revised and the change is visible throughout campus. Joining the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) in 2008, MSU acknowledged “the scientific consensus that global warming is real and is largely being caused by humans.” ACUPCC requires signatories to publicly disclose their GHG emission inventories. MSU’s first inventory was completed in 2010 with the assistance of the McKinstry engineering firm. According to Dan Stevenson, the head engineer for the university and the assistant director of Facilities Services, MSU’s approach to the reduction of GHG emissions and sustainability is detailed in comparison to that of other universities. There are $15 to $18 million in projects across campus that are already moving the university towards a 50 percent reduction of GHG emissions, which could be reached by

2030. Leon Johnson Hall is being prepared for geothermal heating, which will reduce the utility costs for the building by about 50 percent. Cobleigh Hall, Wilson Hall and the SUB are in the process of reducing their energy usage through improved heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Conservation based systems are also being implemented in North and South Hedges, the Hosaeus Pool and the dining halls. In November, an LED lighting retrofit will cut energy usage by outdoor lights in half. The lights, which require replacement once every 34 years and distribute light more evenly, will improve campus safety while saving money and energy. Stevenson said that the battle to conserve energy and reduce GHG emissions will never end. However, he said that the eight million dollars spent by the university each year on energy and water can be put towards systems that minimize GHG emission streams and promote sustainability. “There are solutions out there. They do exist. We can make substantial headway, and we can do it in a financially responsible way,” Stevenson said. “We have to change our culture and our behavior.”

Summary of MSU Emissions by Scope Units of measurement

MT CO 2e

Purchased Electricity 20,564

Directly financed Air Travel 2,403

Campus Commute 7,805

Direct Transportation 639

Other 3

Study Abroad Air Travel 6,688

Solid Waste 2,132

Agriculture 92 Fugitive Emissions 1,585 On Campus Stationary 21,099

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STUDENT PROFILE

The Philosopher Behind the Scenes

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Shelby Rogala Majors: History, Philosophy Hometown: Darby, Mont. Class: Senior MSU may be a wonderful place to live, work and play, but Shelby Rogala still sees change that needs to be made — and fortunately, she’s up for the challenge. Rogala was elected last year as a student senator, and will continue her work after being reelected in last week’s election. So far, she has enjoyed the experience immensely. “It’s tedious, behind-the-scenes work, but I love it,” she said. Rogala played a significant role last year in changing the structure of the student senate, so senators are now elected by college. She has also been a leader in bringing sustainability issues to the senate’s attention. For example, she helped bring the nationwide Climate Action Plan to the

university — though implementation continues to be a work in progress. Furthermore, she has helped develop plans to implement composting and waste reduction programs on campus. “We’re trying to encourage the use of less Styrofoam and less bottled water,” Rogala said. “These continue to be campus-wide issues, and my position makes me a student representative for these campaigns.” In addition to her position on the student senate, Rogala has been instrumental in developing the Philosophy Society’s A-Z Lecture Series. The series lets student speakers address a number of interesting topics, from civil unrest to the ethics of piracy, in order to promote intellectual discussion. The series has “absolutely been a success,” Rogala said. “It’s an opportunity for students to meld together what they learn in the classroom and what they learn on the street.” One of the most pressing issues on campus that Rogala wishes to address is student involvement. She said there are plenty of student orginizations, but unfortunately students don’t always know what’s happening on campus. “We need a sense that it’s great what each individual is doing, but we need to focus on what we can do for our campus as a whole,” she explained. “I believe in challenging everyone all the time to get more out of their lives and their communities.” If Rogala continues to live by this motto, there’s no telling how much change she will incite. -COLIN GAISER

OPINION

Bridger Canyon from Drinking Horse Mountain.

editor | Brent Zundel

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Constructive Development Pasadena, California, is the image of perfection when one thinks of suburban America. However, its manicured boulevards, Escalades and faux-European shopping centers, as beautiful as Else Trygstad-Burke they are, do not belong OPINION WRITER in Montana. Housing and business development is inevitable in Montana and Wyoming and is an essential part of our economy. The rapid speed at which Bozeman is growing must be approached thoughtfully in order to avoid the inefficient suburban sprawl that has engulfed Southern California. As a county and state that is dependent upon tourism, home and business builders in Bozeman need to be conscientious of the appearance and message they are imparting with their finished product. Fragmentation and discontinuity are the unfortunate products of rapid, semiconscious growth. The disjointed result – amorphous commercial centers, hastily built condos and gated “golf communities” – is impractical and unappealing. As Montanans, we have the resources to create a design for suburban development that adheres to our landscape and identity. Because the Gallatin Valley area draws a substantial amount of its revenue from visitors and part-time residents, the visual appeal of the area must be maintained. Students and faculty, in addition to tourists, choose to come to Bozeman because of its uncommonly well-preserved natural resources and attractiveness. The question then presents itself: Can Bozeman adapt to the indispensable need for home development while avoiding the consequences of compulsive construction? The zoning board of Bridger Canyon is

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currently addressing this question successfully. With one of the richest ecosystems in the area, the canyon has maintained some of the strictest zoning regulations in Montana. The regulations are presently being rewritten to clarify terminology and address new subjects that have only recently become relevant. The goals of the board include the protection of resources essential to the canyon’s ranches (water, agricultural land, open space and sanitation), as well the establishment of strict structure-placement standards that take into account erosion, flooding and other threats to residences. Most decisions made by the zoning board are to ensure the safety of residents, their homes and their livestock – for example, residents must follow established measures to address noxious weeds, slope, erosion and fire safety. This is a notable departure from the reckless (although visually appealing) construction on the Bridger Creek floodplains in town. Two elements of the board’s agenda are the most important to take into account: 1) the need “to secure increased citizen participation in the planning process” and 2) ensuring that “residences, commercial facilities, public buildings, street signs, etc., shall be designed to fit the rural character of the area.” The Bridger Canyon zoning board, essentially, is demonstrating a private and independent method of defending property ownership and enacting legislation. By regulating the process to involve only property owners in the canyon, they are setting an example for other areas in the Gallatin Valley. The regulations simultaneously assert the power of private ownership and defend the importance of Montana’s visual aesthetic. If Bozeman is to retain its integrity of character and appeal, suggestions and regulations must be made on a private level to adapt future development to Montana’s unique principles.

Students take notes in MSU's largest lecture hall, Gaines 101.

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Growing Pains There’s a common reason why most students ultimately decided to attend MSU: It’s a nice place to be. That isn’t even in reference to the weather. MSU has a litany of Matt Schwager OPINION WRITER unique characteristics, including its prominent tradition of research, its honors program, its wide span of programs and its small, centralized campus. That is probably why this semester’s enrollment tallies have exploded to MSU’s all-time record of approximately 14,200 students — a conspicuous cap to the upward-leading trend in the last decade or so of the university’s student population growth. We are hardly the small, tucked-away environment so many students think we are. If the fallen economy stays down and the sector of Montana citizens active in legislature begins to value academic research, the next decade could see a pattern of skyrocketing enrollment numbers. The university knows it: Funding for building a new dorm hall is currently being secured, while faculty salaries have been increased, signaling a possible acknowledgement of the increased workload our professors will be facing. Although campus administrators seem to be bracing for the incoming flood of students over the next years, the student body itself is most likely blissfully unaware of the gradual change gripping the campus. Most students do not have a physical presence among MSU’s buildings — many are living off-campus or are part-time students — so,

beyond the subtle increase in bodies during the mid-day Centennial Mall rush, MSU still feels like good, old, small MSU. This is hardly a sustainable attitude. With a larger student body comes a different atmosphere, as well as a new set of social problems and solutions. As the presence of national and international students grows, no longer will student groups and interests be limited to the handful of genres that have been mainstays in years past. No longer can only 12 percent of students vote in senate elections with the understanding that, no matter who wins, some generally useful output will be achieved; a larger population will precipitate more factions amongst students, creating a more fractured campus city with a greater selection of interests. No longer can MSU even subside on the campus it has currently; according to baseless hypothesizing, campus borders might have to be extended to occupy a larger slice of Bozeman to accommodate more students and more programs. Pretty much, no longer will MSU be able to be treated as one solid entity. We aren’t quite the University of Washington yet, and we won’t be for decades, or perhaps ever. However, the days of picturing MSU as some cozy installation are quickly coming to a close. Students of the future might have a harder time establishing identities, finding belonging in vast departments and displaying campus-wide empathy. There may be few viable solutions to stem the negative consequences of population growth than to acknowledge that MSU is, in fact, becoming big.

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OPINION

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Money Better Spent on Higher Ed In the past month, Montana has been congratulated for being one of eight states that ended the year with extra money in the bank. This year, the Legislature decided to keep Alicia Exley OPINION WRITER $340 million in savings in their general fund. While their intentions for the economy were well-meant, that money could have gone to important investments in our community, particularly university funding. MSU-Bozeman faced $3 million in budget cuts this year. Since the University decided to give professors and staff a well-deserved raise, they were forced to raise tuition rates by 5 percent this year, and many students are frustrated. They are frustrated not only because they have to pay more in these hard economic times to get an education, but also frustrated with this session’s legislators, who place less value on our Montana University System (MUS) than they should. This year has been another recordbreaker for enrollment at MSU. With over 14,000 students, it is evident that the university is working. While high school graduation rates in the state have dipped, college enrollment has increased dramatically. MSU is attracting more students than ever and it is illogical to cut funds at the height of growth.

A college graduate with a bachelor’s degree can expect to make, on average, a whopping $20,000 more a year than those without. In a country where every three out of five jobs requires a high skill level, a college degree is more important now than it has ever been. But the returns on a university are much higher than mere individual wages. According to an Economic Impact Report released by MSU Extension and the Agricultural Experiment Station, MSUBozeman increased its state tax revenues by $118 million between 2009 and 2010. Our university is responsible for annual wages being, on average, $690 higher across the entire state. The MUS is not a circular, internal entity that spends and collects money inside of its own walls; the MUS helps to stimulate our entire state. Cutting $3 million off of the much-needed investment in MSU-Bozeman while keeping $340 million in the bank is foolish and will affect our state economy if MSU is forced to cut programs and services. Investment in higher education is something that is beneficial not only for graduates themselves, but also for the state. Funding for higher education should be a much higher priority in the next legislative session. Providing equal opportunities for quality higher education is our ticket out of the recession, and our legislators need to know that they’re in danger of missing the train.

Religious Reconciliation The end is nigh, we’re all going to hell, repent now. With picket signs like that, how many of us would give the time of day to a group of Christians standing Patrick Hessman outside Montana Hall? I walked right by too OPINION WRITER last week, until a friend of mine stopped to listen. Turns out, they weren’t proclaiming a message of fire and brimstone – it was a message of freedom. The picketers claimed we were not created to work eight hour jobs to feed a soulless, heart-consuming materialistic culture. A liberating message, no? Whether or not it’s ever discussed outside chapels and bible study groups, an undeniable fact is that religion is a very important part of many MSU students’ lives. Yet just as many students would claim to be turned off by the faithful. The reasons are many: disagreement with religious texts, overzealous adherents or perceived hypocrisy, to name a few. There’s a reason religion is one of the forbidden topics of polite conversation. At this point, it goes without saying this is a discussion about the tallest tree in the religion forest: Christianity. Among varying denominations and student groups, it has the greatest presence on campus. Many would agree that Christian groups on this campus are for the most part agreeable and rational, so why would they still be a lightning rod for controversy? Like any group for a cause, there are bad eggs. Entire swaths of Christians will be painted with the same brush when a select few, possibly not even those encountered in this community, act close-minded or intolerant.

In actuality, their faith decrees they should be anything but. Gandhi once said, “I like your Christ. I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.” Why should any self-professing Christian indulge in bigotry? Jesus of Nazareth, in the book of Matthew, advised, “Do not judge, lest you be judged,” a sharp rebuttal to those who justify their faultfinding actions by their faith.

There’s a reason religion is one of the forbidden topics of polite conversation. In the same book, he tells his followers to “love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” Again, why is this a basis for intolerance? In fact, his wisdom is helpful to live by, for the faithful and nonfaithful alike. Most importantly, bridges have to be made between the religious and nonreligious. People on both sides have faced harsh words from the other. Followers of Christ are called upon to spread his word, but harsh judgment won’t win many conversions. Just the same, insulting them back does little to solve the problem either. Divisions can be bridged and understanding can be found between the faithful and the secular, moving forward together we can make this world a much better place. As Jesus himself said in Matthew 5:14, “You are the light of the world.”

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OPINION

I MISS MY NERDY HOBBIES

any longer. Go to Pandora and listen to some Bon Iver radio — it’ll change your life.

PAT HESSMAN

IN-CLASS MOVIES: WORSE THAN LECTURE? YEP.

I like to let my nerd hang out. I love me some comics, video games, movies, TV shows and anime. There was much rejoicing when I discovered many anime series, every season of Power Rangers and several Godzilla movies, all on NetFlix’s InstaPlay. There’s a problem, though: I don’t have time for them anymore! Ever since classes started ramping up with readings, assignments, tests and projects, my Instant Que has been gathering dust. There hasn’t been time to binge on hours upon hours of television, read graphic novels or plow through a whole video game for weeks. About the only things there’ve been time for are stray matches of Mortal Kombat and monthly comic books. Please, Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows, patron saint of students, lighten my workload. I need my geekdom back.

YOU KNOW WHAT? RYAN BOVY

You know what really pops my ear drums? Country music. Now I know this will probably be poorly received, given that most Montanans and, for some reason, every cute girl seem to enjoy the genre. Before I get into the root of the issue, I will clarify that some country music is — how do I say — all right. There are two types of acceptable country tunes: songs that make me laugh hysterically and those that make me cry. Such as that one song about checking people for ticks, and that one about the girl with cancer, respectively. Beyond these, country music sucks. It is boring and often unproductive. How am I supposed to enjoy my drive to work when all the artist is doing is complaining about her cheating boyfriend and telling me how she got back at him by smashing his truck? Bottom line: I don’t care. If you’re into country music, you must also get pumped about bleeding from the ears and being bored. Expand your horizons, people. There is music out there that carries real weight, though it generally isn’t hip-hop either. Although, rap can be poetic and meaningful, I do understand it’s not for everyone. Some of you might not have known there are other genres of music out there, and I sincerely apologize, but you cannot claim naïveté

VIRGINIA SCHMIDT

I guess I should be excited when it happens. And maybe I would be, if it happened once, maybe twice a year. But it doesn’t. It happens Every. Single. Time. Yes, every single time a professor attempts to show some sort of video or movie clip in class, something goes wrong. Sometimes, it’s the sound. Other times, it’s the visual that won’t show up. Then, the visual comes on and the sound goes off again. Oh, sound’s back on! But wait, the speakers aren’t working properly, and no one can hear anything. Oh, there we got the speakers working! … Wait, what happened to the visual? This goes on for an average of 30 minutes every time any professor attempts to supplement his or her class with an informative YouTube video, documentary, feature film or whatever. The media systems in the classrooms don’t discriminate about content, facilitator or location. They fail consistently across the board, no matter the movie, no matter the professor, no matter the classroom. So, no, I’m not excited when it happens because I can only take sitting around for so long, and I already see it coming. As soon as the professor puts in the DVD, I immediately begin to wonder why I attended class at all. Sitting on my couch at home far exceeds sitting stiffly in my class seat watching the helpless professor turn the projector and computer over to whatever computer whiz classmate volunteers for the job. I don’t even get excited about forgoing lecture or classwork for a movie anymore because I know from three years of college experience that, even if it does work eventually, we’ll all still sit around aimlessly for a good half hour before it does and then end up missing most of the movie anyway. Look, I don’t know if it’s the technology, the professors’ lack of mastery of the technology, or both. But I know I can speak for most of us students when I say something in the system needs to change. College has robbed me of that middle-school feeling of excitement and anticipation incited at the mention of an in-class movie, and I’m very bitter about it.

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Cats Score Homecoming Win Now 3rd in Nation SAM ROLOFF

Wide receiver Elvis Akpla dodges defenders during Saturday's Homecoming game.

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Homecoming brought out the best of Bobcat Stadium as the MSU community young and old filled the Cats with school pride. The 18,847 in attendance cheered the Bobcats to a 31-21 victory over the Sacramento State Hornets — their fourth consecutive win. A beautiful Saturday afternoon set the scene for a rematch between the two nationally ranked teams, both looking to cement their position in the Big Sky Conference. Ultimately it would be the Cats, amassing 453 yards of offense, who would continue their domination of the Big Sky. When these teams met last year it was a clash of epic proportions. The Cats won 64-61 in overtime as the teams combined for 1,200 total yards and 125 combined points. Saturday’s homecoming highlighted a different MSU team — a hard-nosed defense and multifaceted offense. The win raised the Cats to third in the nation. Ultimately it was a game of back and forth and big plays. DeNarius McGhee and Elvis Akpla connected for a 95-yard touchdown, the longest passing touchdown in MSU’s history. Akpla would end with six catches for 174 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Cody Kirk rushed for 134 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 5.4 yards a carry. McGhee and Akpla make quite the

duo. A synergy due solely to hard work and constant practice, the passing and receiving pair seem to have developed an uncanny understanding of one another. Akpla, the 6’1” 190-pound receiver from Portland, Ore., commented on their hard-earned understanding of each other, saying, “When we do our jobs, it follows. When we click, we’ll be dangerous.” On their Saturday performance Akpla commented, “We wanted it more. We’re the hungriest team in the nation.” The defense was there to match the explosive offense. Currently the top defensive unit in the Big Sky, the line worked to en-

“We’re the hungriest team in the nation.” – Elvis Akpla, wide receiver sure a victory for the homecoming crowd. A crucial interception by Sean Gords and a big goal line stand late in the fourth quarter kept the Hornets out of the end zone. “Wherever they put the ball down, we’re just going to go play, said Head Coach Rob Ash. “It’s going to get tougher and tougher, but that’s how we like it.” MSU travels to Portland State next week to face off against the Vikings (3-1).

ATHLETE PROFILE: MELISSA HULTSTRAND Sport: Golf Hometown: Gilbert, Ariz. Major: Business Marketing Year in School: Junior Sport Involvement : 15 years Favorite place to golf: Desert courses in Arizona Why did you start playing? My dad got me into playing. It’s kind of a family thing. What’s your favorite thing about golf? I like that we play against ourselves and not necessarily against other people.

What are you looking forward to this season? The inside jokes on team trips. How do you motivate yourself before a tournament? I jam out to music. What person or quotation most inspires you? “Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday” - Unknown author Live in the moment.

Do you have other hobbies/activities/ interests? Music, performing arts, books and friends. What’s your favorite class at MSU? Business Law. My dad is a lawyer so the class is like translating everything he’s ever said. It’s like learning about my dad. Anything else you would like to tell readers about MSU golf? We work really hard but have tons of fun. We’re like a little family.

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Looking for a Home Run MEGAN BERNHARDT Who: Anyone, preferably with a baseball background When: Tues. and Thurs. 5:30 p.m. Where: Kirk Park Cost: Varies by year, depending on fundraising and school funds Kellee Kackman bumps the ball during Friday night's game.

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Volleyball: Cats Lose to Griz, Fall to 0-15

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Hundreds of supportive yet apprehensive lovers of Bobcat volleyball went to the Shroyer Gym Friday night, clad in yellow shirts and ready for a long overdue season comeback. With a record of 0-14, the volleyball team has experienced a rough season so far. Unfortunately, the crowd did not get the redemption they were looking for and the night ended in a 0-3 sweep in favor of the Grizzlies, bumping the Cats to 0-15. The Bobcats came close in the first game, almost tying the Griz multiple times. However their inability to be consistent prevented them from surpassing Montana, who had five more kills and two fewer attacking errors than MSU. The Bobcats lost the first game 18-25. The second game was even closer. After the score was tied 10-10, MSU’s aggression and play execution took off and brought them ahead for the majority of the game. However once the score reached 20 on both sides, the Griz kicked up their momentum enough to keep up with the Cats. It was a Bobcat serving error that resulted in Montana’s final point, leaving the Griz with one more game for the match victory. It was clear the Bobcats were discouraged as they played their worst for the third and final game, during which the Griz were entirely dominant and won 25-15. Interestingly, MSU’s sophomore libero Nicole Baker had the most digs for both teams (20). However, each player on Montana achieved on average 7.9 digs, while

MSU averaged 7.1 per player. MSU did serve better than Montana, with two serving aces while the Griz had just one. MSU also had only one receiving error as opposed to Montana’s two. However, it was the Bobcat’s inconsistent defense that ultimately failed them, as Montana’s short balls, powerful spikes and aggressive blocking proved to be too much for the team. According to coach Schaub, the team

Montana’s short balls, powerful spikes and aggressive blocking proved to be too much for the team. began the rough season with their top setter, Jenn Lundquist, out for the first three weeks due to a concussion. However Schaub believes the team has great potential as shown in their close games against EWU and PSU. “We have proven that we can do some very good things, now we just need to do those things all the time, especially at the end of sets and matches.” The Bobcats face Idaho State ( 8-7) on Oct. 7 and Weber State (0-15) on Oct. 8.

Being competitive is a major goal for Bobcats Club Baseball, according to team President and Head Coach John Coleman. The club plays in a conference in which multiple players get drafted by major league teams and some get athletic scholarships. In order to challenge these teams, MSU baseball needs to be tough. Their goal is “to allow the opportunity for kids to play college baseball and play in a college level competition," Coleman said. The team practices during the winter months while the season officially starts in late March and continues into the summer. It takes a lot of dedication to be committed to playing baseball year round, especially when school is not in session. To keep the cost low for all involved, funding from either MSU or fundraisers is essential. Since the amount of money given by the school varies each year, the amount of fundraising money they need to raise also varies. The money goes toward league fees, umpires, traveling, transportation and new jerseys, if there happens to be any left. In addition to their hard work throughout the year, the team gets together for barbecues and parties in their down time.

During the winter, they occasionally go on snowboarding/skiing trips. Other camaraderie-builders happen during practice. Coleman said practice is held in the gym during the winter, and the smaller space helps them get to know one another. “It’s definitely a good mixture of having a good time [and being serious],” he said. Baseball at MSU started out as a sanctioned sport almost 30 years ago, then went by the wayside. They came back as a club team five years ago, and have since tried to be competitive. As their conference changed

"It's definitely a good mixture of having a good time [and being serious]." -Coach John Coleman this year, they now compete against the Univ. of Idaho, Idaho State, Univ. of Montana, Boise State and Eastern Washington. “We have a lot of fun; it’s not militarystyle boot camp. You should know how to get yourself in shape. We expect that people have played baseball before,” Coleman said. For more information about MSU Club Baseball, visit their website at www.hometeamsonline.com/msubobcats or call Head Coach John Coleman at 406-899-7093.

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The Wild Game: Hunting in Montana NATE CARROLL Hunting is an integral part of Montana’s history and culture. Whether you have read about the wolf hunts, have a roommate with a freezer full of venison or ever wondered about the gun-cleaning room at your dorm, you have probably seen how important hunting is to Montanans. If you came to MSU as a non-hunter, especially from out-of-state, you may find this culture quite foreign. So what does it mean to be a college-student hunter? I should start by mentioning that, while hunting is a fantastic outdoors activity that allows you to enjoy nature while requiring both skill and physicality, at the end of the day you are there to take the life of another animal. That is a fact that should be respected and never forgotten. That being said, how does one hunt in Montana? If you have never hunted before, I strongly suggest that you find a friend who has to help you through the process. It is never a good idea to try a new outdoor activity by yourself, and that goes triply so for hunting. Before you go tromping out into the

wilderness, you must first obtain a hunting license. You can find the various regulations and steps to follow to hunt legally in Montana at http://fwp.mt.gov/. This is the official

Hunting can be great way to enjoy the outdoors and inexpensively feed yourself. Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks website and will guide you through the specifics of everything from hunter’s education to where and what you can hunt. To purchase a Montana hunting license, any person born after Jan. 1, 1985 must show a certificate of completing a hunter education course issued by Montana, any other state, or any Canadian province. A schedule and location of hunter education courses is available on the Fish Wildlife and Parks

website. There is an online version of the course, but it also requires a scheduled Field Day Certificate with a certified instructor, so make sure that you take that in to account. It is also very important that you are fully aware of all the rules and regulations concerning the animal that you are hunting in the area that you have chosen. There are 13 locations in Bozeman where you can purchase a hunting license and pick up informational brochures about your area of choice. You should also take after the hunt in to consideration as a college student. Wildgame takes time or money to process and will require freezer space. There are a variety of game processing plants in the Bozeman area if you’re not up to butchering your kill yourself. It is possible to do that yourself if you’d like to save money, but, once again, you will want a friend with experience. Hunting can be great way to enjoy the outdoors and inexpensively feed yourself. It can, unfortunately, also be cost-prohibitive if you are not a resident. Regardless, it’s worth your time if you’d like to experience more of our state’s common heritage.

Skiing Big on a Small Budget CASSIE WILSON Snow may feel like a distant memory, but the fact is it’s coming, and soon. While some cringe at this thought, skiers and snowboarders are itching to see some powder. Before they can hit the slopes, however, students should know about the deals Bridger Bowl, Big Sky and Moonlight Basin have to offer. Some of these deals are discontinued in two weeks, so time is running out. If you’re new to Bozeman, you may have never heard about these ski resorts. Or you came here because of the “Biggest Skiing in America” but have yet to step foot on the soft, sweet powder. Bridger Bowl, located about 20 minutes outside Bozeman, is mostly known for its convenience and local feel. Bridger has excellent backcountry and off-trail runs. If you’re a snowboarder, be aware that there are a lot of moguls. Bridger also offers some great deals for students. For those who don’t want to drop

a lot of money at once there exists the MSU Student Ride-on Card. The card has a $30 flat fee and comes with some perks. For the rest of the season it costs only $39 more to ski, and there are three days for only $29 while Dec. 23 is a free ski day. This deal is valid through Feb. 15.

Check out these deals; your wallet will thank you later. Big Sky Resort is located about an hour in the opposite direction. It has a reputation as a vacation resort and understandably, as people come from all over the world to ski there. They have a full terrain park and plenty of groomed runs. Big Sky offers a similar deal as Bridger, the Frequent Sky Card. Until Nov. 11 the

card costs just $89, then raises to $139. Its perks include skiing the first and last weeks of the season for free and paying only 50 percent during one special week. The rest of regular season passes are $20 off. Realistically, the card pays for itself if you make even two of the free days. Moonlight Basin is similar to Big Sky. Virtually next door, Moonlight boasts smaller crowds and more powder. Moonlight is known for its tree runs, open groomed runs and the Headwaters, big chutes reserved only for the advanced. Moonlight offers a student season pass until Oct. 15 for $485. If this price is a little steep, they also have a value card for $49 up front. This comes with one day of free skiing, $40 lift tickets the second Sunday of each month and $10 off every other regular priced lift ticket. The ski hills make it easy to get season passes. It can be as simple as looking online. Check out these deals; your wallet will thank you later.

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Local Jam-Grass Goodness On the surface, the four guys who compose the The Kitchen Dwellers appear to be average fun-loving students. But when they pick up their instruments, it’s hard to believe that playing music isn’t their full-time job. The band consists of Joe Funk on standup bass (a third-year civil engineer), Kyle Shelstad on guitar (a fourth-year history education major), Shawn Swain on mandolin (a third-year horticulture major), and Torrin Daniels on banjo (a second-year land resources major). The four grew up in different states, but all found their way to Bozeman and each other through fate. The allstring quartet has been playing together for just over a year, and they already have quite a quiver of original songs. Although the band features the same instrumental lineup as Yonder Mountain String Band, they don’t confine themselves to the “bluegrass” genre. Swain described their music as “definitely not straight bluegrass, there are a lot of jam influences,” and Daniels

added, “a lot of rock ‘n’ roll influences too. Even some Jay-Z. We throw down a little 99 Problems every now and again. Some Gin & Juice. There’s always Phish playing at our house, so it’s a pretty big influence.” “It’s a community thing, you know, we’re all about having a good time,” said Shelstad. Daniels commented, “We definitely enjoy having people there to listen to us as much as they seem to enjoy listening.” When asked why they play music, the answer was unanimous: “For the ladies.” The Kitchen Dwellers are playing a free show tonight, Oct. 6, at the Haufbrau, and they are hoping to collaborate with Campus Entertainment to play the Career Fair and some tailgate events in the near future. They have two more shows at the Haufbrau in November and December. They are always happy to play house parties, although the police usually come during the second set, “so we never get to reach our full potential of jammage,” according to Daniels. The Kitchen Dwellers are authentic and talented musicians; they play because

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they like to, and their passion is evident even when playing for a one-person audience. Shelstad belts out lyrics with the power of a bullfrog (a self-proclaimed influence of his), Swain and Daniels bust out solos with lightning-fast finger-picking, and Funk jams with complex bass lines and deep solos, sometimes even utilizing his bow for a unique sound. Friend and fan Mitch Upton described the Kitchen Dwellers with this metaphor: “They’re too sick. Every time I hear them play, it makes me want to profusely vomit — in a beautiful way.” You can “Like” the Kitchen Dwellers on Facebook, and stream their music on SoundCloud at soundcloud.com/kitchen-dwellers. They played a few songs exclusively for this interview which can be streamed from the Exponent website at exponent.montana.edu/ multimedia, and their music

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is featured in Bridger Brigade Productions’ “Last Edit 2010-2011 Season” which can be found on vimeo.com. Track list of recorded songs: Mississippi Delta Queen S--t, I Dunno Redneck Bastard This Time > Run Run Run (Oakhurst cover)

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QSA Brings Charity Drag Show to Bigger Venue VANESSA NAIVE

IMAGE COURTESY ABI HOLLAND A drag queen performs at the Pride festival last summer.

“Don’t be a drag, just be a queen!” belts Lady Gaga in “Born This Way,” a favorite song for drag shows. QSA will be hosting their annual Charity Drag Show and Dance Saturday, Oct. 8 in the SUB Ballrooms. This event is designed to kick off National Coming Out Week, an internationally observed the week of Oct. 11, signaling the anniversary of the 1987 National March on Washington for Gay and Lesbian Rights. Drag shows are traditionally a stage performance in which performers dress as their opposite gender, lip sync to music, model outfits and emulate a performance. “Some places and shows have a broader definition, but QSA puts this show on as a more traditional drag show to help expose students and our community to a broader spectrum of gender as we know it, and to raise money for community charities,” said Tim Adams, president of QSA. QSA has put on two large charity shows a year for the last five years. The drag shows

of late have been met with success: the April show sold over 650 seats, and the Montana Pride Celebration Drag Show in June sold out hours before the performance began. This will be the largest drag show hosted in Bozeman to date. Performers include the reigning Miss Gay Big Sky, Electra Sexton, who headlined the Montana Pride drag show and also has a Halloween performance planned. Bozeman native Levitra Kincade will also retake the stage after “bringing down the house with her crew this summer,” according to Adams. There will also be a dance afterwards hosted by KGLT DJ Miss Illaneous. “This is a great way to spend part, or all of your evening, while helping raise money for Bozeman and Montana charities,” he said. The show is hosted in the SUB Ballrooms. Doors open at 6 p.m..The show kicks off at 7 p.m. and the dance will start after the show is over at 9 p.m.. General admission tickets are $8 in advance ($10 at the door) reserved front row seating is $12 and can be purchased at any Bobcat Ticket Office

location (Ask-Us, Brick Breeden fieldhouse, Rosaeur's), online from TicketsWest.com or by calling 994-CATS. A small service fee may apply for orders online, by phone or at off-campus ticket sellers. You must be 18+ to attend this event, 21+ to drink. Bring your ID.

"This is a great way to spend part, or all, of your evening, while helping raise money for Bozeman and Montana charities." –Tim Adams Upcoming events include Halloween dances in the SOB Barn on Friday Oct 28 and 29, the Red Ribbon Ball on Dec. 3 to commemorate World AIDS Day and raise money for Bozeman AIDS Outreach.

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Wanderlust Friday Forum: Yellowstone’s Superintendent 12 - 1:30 p.m., Pilgrim Congregational Church A free discussion with the new superintendent of Yellowstone National Park, Dan Wenk, who will discuss future hopes and challenges for the Park

Montana Women in Visual Arts Exhibit runs until Nov. 11th Emerson Cultural Center, Jessie Wilber and Lobby Galleries Featuring art about Montana, fine arts and crafts, and some Native American and internationally inspired

Letters & Sciences Distinguished Speakers Series 3 p.m., Procrastinator Theatre Brian Duﬀ, Associate Professor at the University of New England, will present “The Parent as Citizen: A Democratic Dilemma”

Hatchfest Festival runs Oct. 5th - 9th The Emerson Cultural Center Tickets: $5 - $15 Take part in the world’s foremost festival for creativity and innovation including world premieres of film, live music, art, a variety of workshops, and engaging panel discussions For more info and tickets go to www.hatchfest.org as well as www.hatchexperience.com to learn more about the special events associated with Hatch: A Better World “Designing a Better World” 1 p.m., EPS 258 Panel will be held Oct. 8th A free ecture by NASA designer Evan Twyford that specializes in design problems involving living and working in extreme environments

Exit Gallery Exhibition Public Reception: “The Real is Real” Nathan Tonning Exhibit Runs Oct. 5th - 14th “The Real is Real” is a mixed media sculpture installation by a University of Montana graduate student

Prohibition Leadership Topics Lunch 12 - 1 p.m., SUB 233 An open forum lunch discussion on campus with Brian Duﬀ and other panelists regarding the controversial ban on tobacco at MSU Bozeman; Attendees encourages to bring their own lunch; Refreshments provided

“Amadeus” Every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; Every Sunday at 3 p.m. till Oct. 16th The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts, Livingston, MT Tickets: $9 - $15 For more info visit www.crazymountainproductions.org Procrastinator Theatre Movie Showings Oct. 6th - 11th, 6:30 p.m. Pirates of the Carribean: On Stranger Tides 9:00 p.m. Hedwig and the Angry Inch All tickets $2 except for Thursday night late show is only $1

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Coming Out: Charity Drag Show and Dance Doors Open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. SUB Ballrooms, 18+ to attend Service Saturday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Meet at AskUs Desk in SUB Work on local projects while making friends and meeting community members Panel Discussion on “Designing a Better World” 12 p.m., Emerson Cultural Center Ballroom Cost: $5 A lecture by Christian Long founder of Be Playful, a global design agency focused on the intersection between school planning/design and emerging technology Dash for Dienes Meet in front of EPS building by 8:30 a.m., Race at 9 a.m. Pre Registration: $15 Day of Race: $20 5k Campus Race sponsored by the Undergraduate Chemistry Society

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o c t o b e r 11 Auditions for Studio 374 One Acts 7:30 p.m. Black Box Green Room Corner of 11th and Grant Scripts will be provided

“You are Loved: A Montana Pride Documentary” 7 p.m., Procrastinator Theatre Enjoy the screening of Monatana Pride’s documentary followed by a panel discussion 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

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Sack Lunch Seminar: Homicide and Domestic Violence 12 - 1 p.m., SUB 168 In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, members from the MSU VOICE Center and Bozeman’s HAVEN will explore the causes of homicide in domestic violence cases and examine the warning signs that could potentially lead to relationship violence Exploring Pascal’s Patterns 3 p.m., SUB 236 Presents Evan Ivaldi discusses theories of Pascal as part of MSU’s A to Z Philosophy Lecture Series Library Workshop: Tablets and eReaders 12 - 12:50 p.m., Renne Library, Heathcote Classroom Explore using tablets and ereaders to use the library site, read books, and do library research

“Go Spartans: Girls’ Athletics in Ancient Greece” 6 p.m. Museum of the Rockies Dr. Jenifer Neils presents on Ancient Greece and the role of women in athletics Auditions for Studio 374 One Acts 7:30 p.m. Black Box Green Room Corner of 11th and Grant Scripts will be provided

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Dear Aspen, I’m getting tired of the mother role in my apartment. Constantly picking up after my roommates and doing all the chores — it’s driving me crazy. How do I solve this problem without just throwing all the dirty dishes away? Sincerely, Modern-day Cinderella Doesn’t it make you miss the days of assigned chores and nagging mothers who wouldn’t let you leave the house until the bathroom was clean? It may have put a damper on your free spirit back then, but at least you didn’t have to scrub an area of the mirror every day to see yourself in it. Caring for and maintaining a house is a new responsibility that many of us don’t even think about when we first move out, and it can be incredibly frustrating when you feel as though you have to babysit your roommate(s) to ensure things are being taken care of.

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Moms didn’t have such a bad idea. If you’ve tried the freedom approach — allowing each roommate to exercise his/her discretion and clean when they think it’s necessary — and it just isn’t working, it may be time for a more clear-cut solution. My suggestion? A chore chart.

My suggestion? A chore chart. Before you scoff and write me off as another crackpot advice columnist, think about it. One of the biggest problems is deciding whose turn it is or when is the proper time to clean. With a chart, each roommate would be able to see clearly what needs to be done, who needs to do it and when it should be completed. The next step would be to implement a reward or punishment system agreed upon

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The Ethics of Piracy Lecture by Sabre Moore | Summary by Kendra Schaff Piracy and pirates have become popular in the past few years. Movies, marketing and cartoons have embraced them. In history, people turned to piracy because of poverty and the lack of other options in society. The average bounty collected was between 1,500 and 2,000 pounds ($2,300 to $3,100), which was equal to the income of the British elite. The distribution of wealth was better than the Royal Navy and gave piracy an even bigger advantage. Democracy played an important role on the ships. The crew members signed a document agreeing to the rules of the ship. Captains were elected and could be voted out if the crew lost faith in or disliked them. They held trial by juries. On the ship, every pirate had equal rights, unlike in the society of the time. Somali pirates are a modern example and have similar reasons to become pirates. The salary of the Somali pirates can be from $168,000 to $394,000 over their lifetime.

This money gets spent in Somalia and boosts the economy. Is it OK to steal and engage in acts of piracy when the way they act is democratic? What makes an organization ethical, the way

Is it OK to steal and engage in acts of piracy when the way they act is democratic? it works or the goal of the organization? Is it OK to resort to piracy when no other options are left, such as in Somalia? Does the end justify the means?

by all members of the household. Without a reason, those roommates who tend to be a bit lazier around the house won’t be inclined to contribute. Perhaps a beer jar, where the guilty party must drop a dollar for each day they’re late, and the funds can be used for a house party, after the house is clean. Or a toilet paper/laundry detergent/general amenities fund (as that is another fight often heard in my house). Ultimately, the situation will not be taken care of without communication (sound familiar?). The difference between the present and the days of grounding and allowances is that now we are the adults who should be able to discuss problems straightforwardly and without bias. Give your roommates the respect they deserve as an adult and respect yourself — speak out against the problem. (And if that doesn’t work, you could always try hiding those dirty dishes under the culprit’s bed. Sometimes even adults can’t resist some sweet revenge).

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THE PACT “The Pact”, written by Jodi Picoult, reveals the story of two close families, two teenage lovers and a suicide pact that shatters their lives and long-lasting friendships. The Harte family and the Gold family have been neighbors and close friends for eight years. Both sets of parents and their children, Chris and Emily, were best friends. In high school, it was no surprise that Chris and Emily’s friendship matured to romance. However, when they are seniors in high school, both families are called to the hospital to find Emily dead with a gunshot wound to the head, and Chris saying the two intended to commit suicide together. There was a single bullet left in the gun, meant for Chris. The detective on the case, however, thought different. Every other chapter switches from past to present; Emily and Chris’ childhood to their blooming high school romance, leading to the night of Emily’s death. It’s disclosed that as a result of a childhood dare to go into the men’s restroom, Emily was sexually assaulted, resulting in her reluctance to have sex. It is shown in her autopsy report that she was pregnant with Chris’ child. She wanted to go to college, not raise a child. In fear that Chris would want to get married and keep the child, she goes to get an abortion but doesn’t follow through because the doctor is male, which prompts flashbacks of her molestation. Emily feels as though she has brought shame upon her family and that she isn’t living up to everyone’s expectations, causing her to be suicidal. Chris is put on trial for the murder of Emily, causing immeasurable tension between the two families. Emily’s family is in denial that she could ever be suicidal, while Chris’ family is in denial that he would murder his soulmate. “The Pact” is a quick read and a tear jerking story that anyone affected by suicide can relate to. It’s a prime example that there is always another option, and that there is always hope.

-SARAH RIMKUS

Student Group Battles Official Recognition HOGAN PETERSON Despite signs indicating its high membership levels, one of the most popular clubs on campus receives no official recognition. It wasn’t represented during Catapalooza, and they view Clubfest as a venue for “brainwashed institutionalism.” It is the MSU Fight Club. Despite qualifying as an official club in nearly every category, including philosophy, recreation, politics, literature and self-help, MSU Fight Club has actively fought official recognition. Student activities has received five applications, but they were too bloody to read. Interviewed members have denied the club’s existence, saying, “[You] can’t break the first rule. Or the second.”

However, there has been an increase in evidence for the organization's popularity. The MSU Student Health Service said that the number of people with casts for broken appendages is up and the number of black eyes is alarming. Though these things have been dismissed as coincidental, the health service officials said other signs are more difficult to ignore. Most days, several students stand silently in front of Montana Hall dressed in all black clothing, janitorial staff have reported damage in multiple campus basements and images of male genitalia are briefly visible in nearly every film shown at the Procrastinator Theatre. In one incident, a dropout found himself with what he believed to be a club member. When asked about academics,

he said, “School takes too long, and I’d rather ski more,” which was met with the response, “Would you rather be dead?” He told The Exponent that despite eating at Miller Dining Hall the next morning, he enjoyed the best breakfast he had ever eaten. While the popularity of the fight club at MSU is evident, the future of the group is unsure. Even the club’s president, who asked to remain anonymous, declined to comment, citing “obvious reasons,” then asking an Exponent staff member to “hit him as hard as he can.” Editor’s Note: At press time, writer Hogan Peterson was at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital recovering from injuries stemming from a Wednesday night assault.

CLARENCE MJORK'S APOCRYPHA

You know what I like? Naps. Naps are the best, unless you are napping in an uncomfortable place. Then naps are stupid. So, in an effort to reduce the stupidity of naps on campus, I hereby present Clarence Mjork’s Top Five Napping Spots on Campus!

5. The Quadrangle An outdoor spot, this large grassy area containing the flag pole gets plenty of sun. The grass is comfy and there are plenty of apple trees to rest against and protect you from hippies with Frisbees. Napping comfortableness drops off sharply when the snow starts to fall.

4.Visual Communications Building Lounge

Mostly chairs and one coveted couch, the VCB offers the ability to take a nap and look trendy at the same time. 3. Herrick Hall Clow Lounge A little known lounge in a little known building, this classically decorated room is a silent sanctuary. Comfy couches and reassuring house plants remind you of your great aunt’s living room. 2. Renne Library 3rd floor Although there are no couches, the gentle trickle of water down the fountain

make up for the marginally comfortable chairs. Leave an intimidating book open in your lap for overworked-scholar sympathy points. 1. Strand Union Building Leigh Lounge Duh. This is where the dream fairies set up shop. If all the couches are filled, push two chairs together to form a pseudo-couch. If all the furniture is being used, then patiently stand in line with everyone else for the hour to change over and for a couch to open up. Just don’t worry about how the upholstery gets sanitized, you’ve got business to take care of. Napping business.

THE ASMSU EXPONENT | October 6, 2011

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Behind the Photos:

Photographed in an abandoned house, these shoes raise unanswered questions: Who were their owners? Why were they left behind? I found them while exploring, hoping to photograph each vacant room. Upon

stumbling upon them, I was struck by the stories they must have held. I really like the composistion of these photos, especially the mattress springs over the shoe on the left and the late-afternoon lighting in the shoe on the left.

I love photographing objects in old houses. They have so much character, hinting at the lives and stories of their past occupants. I quite often find interesting objects like these shoes: torn structures, glass bottles, coat hangers and more.

The Campus Olympics

Tammi Heneveld

ATHLETIC EVENTS PERFECT FOR YOUR EVERYDAY COLLEGE HURDLES.

LUNCH HOUR BIKE GAUNTLET Attempt to stay balanced on your bike as you awkwardly maneuver around throngs of slow-moving pedestrians.

DEADLINE DASH Print off your 6-page paper in the Renne Library and sprint like crazy to slide it across your professor's desk, of which is in an office on the complete opposite side of campus.

PAPERWORK POLE VAULT Clear the 15-ft high stack of forms required for transferring the credits over from your semester in Portugal.

500-METER SPRINKLER BACKSTROKE Walk to class unsuspectingly before being forced to quickly dodge an errant spray of water coming from the patch of lawn behind you.

Autumnal Pun

Art Tammi Heneveld | Concept Eric Dietrich

"Ugh, tell me about it. This part of the semester always makes me wanna drop out early."

Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine.

SUDOKU

the BOX

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