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In the Oct. 25 edition, the Exponent published Montana political candidates’ responses to questions on higher education. As of press time, U.S. senate candidate Denny Rehberg had not responded. However, his answers were submitted on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 2:21 p.m. We promised to publish all late replies online. Due to technical issues, we were unable to post Rehberg’s responses until Oct. 31. As such, we have reprinted the complete response set for U.S. Senate candidates below.

JON TESTER (D) - U.S. SENATe

DENNy REHBERG (R) - u.s. SEnate

DAN COX (L) - U.S. Senate

In a "tweet," tell us why MSU students should vote for you.

Electing @JonTester to #MTSen means investing in education and growing Montana's economy to create good jobs for @ MontanaState grads.

1) To what extent will you combat financial barriers (i.e. rising tuition) that students face in their pursuit of higher education?

TESTER: Higher education is critical to Montana's economy. It is critical for jobs and building America's middleclass, and every American who dreams of going to college should have the opportunity. That’s why I have long supported Pell Grants as a way [to] help students pay for school. Despite what Congressman Rehberg says, Pell Grants are not the “welfare of the 21st century.” They are a responsible way to ensure that Montana students get a shot at going to college or trade school. One of my first votes in the Senate was to cut the interest rate on student loans in half, and I voted this year to keep that reduced rate in place.

REHBERG: With careers today requiring more advanced skills, higher education is essential. Unfortunately, the cost of this education continues to rise. Since 1982, the cost of attending college has increased 439 percent, more than four times the rate of inflation. That is why I worked to reform the Pell Grant program to preserve it for future generations of students who need it and voted to prevent student loan interest rate increases.

COX: When the government gets involved in subsidizing any industry, the price of those goods or services escalates. If we removed government from the process, the

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price of schooling would once again become affordable and it wouldn’t take a huge bloated loan to attend.

2) Montana State University just completed a long-term strategic plan which includes calls for raising enrollment by 2,000, increasing faculty pay to 80 percent of the national average, priority budgeting and enhancing the student experience. What steps can Montana’s lawmakers take to assist in the pursuit of MSU’s goals?

TESTER: We need to make smart investments in our public education system so Montana's kids are well prepared to attend our great colleges and universities. And we need to make sure MSU and all of Montana's colleges are leaders in cutting-edge research in agriculture and resource development so that we attract and maintain world-class professors. This includes supporting research and development at our universities, something the House of Representatives proposed to cut by over $1 billion last year.

And we need to promote small businesses in Montana so they can hire these 2,000 additional graduates.

REHBERG: The closer to home the choices about education are made, the better those decisions will be. I do not want Washington to micromanage how the Board of Regents runs state schools. That being said, there are broader policies at the federal level that are critical to a successful state university system. [Examples include] supporting K-12 schools so that disadvantaged students

Once you are out of college, your main goal will be to keep the labors of your hands for yourself and your family. I will be the person who will protect your property rights from being infringed.

are prepared for higher education and [creating] financial assistance policies so that low and middle income students can afford higher education.

COX: They shouldn’t take any action. Government should get out of the way of higher education. We need private competition to make things more efficient and cost-effective.

3) Are Montana’s universities spending student and public money efficiently?

TESTER: Yes, but when it comes to taxpayers' money, we need to look for ways to be even more efficient. All public money must be invested in common sense ways that improve higher education while keeping college affordable in Montana. As a public servant, I take this responsibility very seriously.

REHBERG: We want our education dollars to be spent as efficiently as possible. Policy makers should work with students, professors and administrators to develop strategies that lower college costs to save both students’ and taxpayers’ money.

COX: How could they? If they aren’t run like a true private business, then they have no incentive to do anything but increase their budgets at taxpayer and/or student expenses.

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Romney Gym slated for renovation

The gym space on the fourth floor is widely used, including Tiquando practice.

samantha kohl Hundreds of students pass by Romney Gym every day, but few actually use the historic building. However, the Romney Renaissance Project hopes to restore the gym located near the center of campus.

The “task force,” as ASMSU Vice President and project member Lindsay Murdock described it, is currently discussing plans for the restoration.

“I would personally like to see something similar to what Missoula has in their University Center; a space dedicated to student clubs for storage and offices,” she said. “Space like that is critical and our student clubs don’t have enough of it.”

According to Murdock, one of the

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big ideas of the Renaissance Project is to make Romney Gym a place for “student transformation,” as opposed to the SUB, which is a place for “student transaction.”

Nothing is concrete, but a tutoring center and a “center for faculty excellence” are both high priorities for the renovation.

As the project’s long-range plan states, the renovation would establish a new “Commons Center” and “Digital Learning Center” to facilitate a “collaboration and partnership between ITC and library services,” in addition to housing other programs that would serve to support students.

The project also aims to preserve the structure and architecture of the building, due to its importance in MSU history and

The old pool has not been used in years. For now, it is simply empty space.

its aesthetic qualities.

Romney Gym was originally built in 1922 to house MSU’s health and physical education programs. The third floor served as the home court for the “Golden Bobcat” basketball team until 1929.

The gym is no longer home to Bobcat sports. While the building currently houses ROTC and physical education courses, it mostly serves as a large storage facility.

Renovations cannot take place until the 2013 Montana Legislature allocates money for the project. The Romney Gym is number four on the list of university building projects and is expected to cost $20 million, meaning if the state Legislature votes to allocate the minimum amount of funds to higher education building projects,

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Romney’s renovation will have to wait a few more years.

President Cruzado, the vice presidents and deans of MSU, student members of the Renaissance Project team, and current legislators and legislative candidates recently toured the Romney Gym. The purpose was to show legislators the importance of the remodel for student life at MSU. If students want to see this renovation happen, Murdock explained, they should focus on voting for candidates based on their views on higher education spending and budgets.

“There are so many reasons for students to be voting in this election, and this is just one small example,” Murdock said.

MSU steps up tobacco-free campus enforcement eric dietrich With MSU’s ban on campus tobacco use more than two months old, the university has begun to step up enforcement efforts by referring “repeat offenders” to the Dean of Students Office for disciplinary action.

The policy, which encompasses both cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products, is intended to reduce tobacco use among students and MSU employees by making it more inconvenient.

When first implemented, the ban’s proponents said they hoped to enforce the measure through education and informal peer-to-peer reminders, but that the university would add it to the student

conduct code so as to allow for more formal action if necessary.

“This fall has been an experiment,” said Dean of Students Matt Caires, who is responsible for enforcing the conduct code. While he feels like most students

“We felt like it was negatively impacting our on-campus community.”

— Tammie Brown, MSU’s chief housing officer

have complied with the policy, he said that enforcing it with warnings alone has given

some students the impression they can disregard the rule without consequences.

Tammie Brown, MSU’s chief housing officer, said that, at times, students smoking near residence halls ignored requests to move. As a result, after posting additional signage and emphasizing the policy at floor meetings, ResLife began scanning cat cards of students found violating the policy and referring them to the Dean of Students office.

"It was pretty blatant," Brown said. "We felt like it was negatively impacting our oncampus community." She estimated that between 15 and 20 students had been cited as of last Friday.

Caires said that tobacco violations are

handled similarly to alcohol and marijuana violations. He stressed that the process is intended to be “educational” rather than punitive, with conduct officers able to tailor punishments based on the specifics of the situation and the student’s level of cooperation.

Regardless of the outcome, a letter describing the case and consequences is placed in the student’s conduct file. Potential punishments for violating the conduct code range from warnings to community service to, at most extreme, expulsion. “I’d like to think we’ll never get there with tobacco violations,” Caires said, “but in this world you just never know.”

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Senate candidates support, disagree on Pell Grants joshua botz Pell Grants have provided students with money for college since 1965 when the Higher Education Act was passed by congress.

Both congressional Houses play an important role in deciding financial appropriations from the federal budget.

The Pell Grant program is one of those appropriations, and Montana’s new senator will help decide the program’s future.

“If we’re going to have an economy that leads the world, Pell Grants are a big part of that.”

— Senator Jon Tester

Congressman Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.) is running against incumbent Senator Jon Tester (D-Mont.) for the open senate seat — a contest to be decided on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Both candidates have stated they are in support of Pell Grants. Senator Tester has been critical of Rehberg’s stance on the issue of the grants, however, and has said that Rehberg calls them “welfare of the 21st century.”

Tester said that calling them welfare is “out of touch with reality [and] irresponsible.” He explained that he believes Pell Grants can help people achieve their dreams.

Congressman Rehberg responded to Tester’s welfare statement by saying, “I was not, nor have I ever suggested that Pell Grants are actually welfare.” He said the quotation Tester used was taken out of context for political reasons.

“In the 1990s, the welfare system was in trouble...Republicans and Democrats worked together to reform the program — not to destroy it, but to save it,” Rehberg said. “It was in that context that I suggested the Pell program was similar to the welfare program in that it needed to be reformed to be saved.”

Rehberg explained that he hopes that by making changes to the Pell Grant program, it will be available for future generations.

Tester explained that he believes the cost of the Pell Grant program to taxpayers is worth the benefit to students, and said education is “the basis on which the economy is built.”

In contrast, Rehberg said, “We simply can’t continue to ask the taxpayer to subsidize tuition at any price, especially when doing so requires us to borrow money that will ultimately have to be paid back by

the very students we claim to be helping.”

Currently there is no graduation requirement for Pell Grant recipients.

Rehberg has pushed for such a requirement, as well as a lowered maximum award for qualified individuals.

Tester stated that “abuses of the program should be shut down,” but disagreed with the idea of imposing a graduation requirement. He said that in an ideal world, everyone would want to finish college and Pell Grants are still allowing

“We simply can’t continue to ask the taxpayer to subsidize tuition at any price.”

— Congressman Denny Rehberg

people to pursue an education they might not otherwise receive.

“Pell Grants open a lot of doors by helping make college possible for thousands of Montana students who might not otherwise be able to afford it,” Rehberg said.

“It’s a good program.”

“Education is pretty damn important,” Tester said. “If we’re going to have an economy that leads the world, Pell Grants are a big part of that.”

PELL GRANT INFO A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid.

The maximum Pell Grant for the 2011-12 award year (July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012) was $5,550.

The amount depends on financial need, school costs, status as a full-time or part-time student and plans to attend school for a full academic year or less.

Learn more about Pell Grants at studentaid.ed.gov/ types/grants-scholarships/ pell.

To apply, complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

NEWS BRIEFS Women’s Center to screen film on female veterans

Woman assaulted 2.5 miles off campus

Campus event to celebrate local food

The Office of Disability, Re-Entry and Veteran Services, in conjunction with the MSU Women’s Center, will offer a screening of the film “Lioness” on Nov. 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the Procrastinator Theatre.

The film chronicles the experiences of female combat veterans serving in the Iraq war. After the screening, a panel of veterans, all women, will answer questions about the film, life in the military and serving overseas.

“This program is valuable not only as part of women’s and military histories, but also as part of our American history,” said Elizabeth Danforth, director of the Women’s Center. “The roles of women, as dictated by both law and social norms, have been limited in this nation’s past. [This film] is one example that challenges the validity of those limitations.”

On Oct. 26 at about 8:25 p.m., a 25-year-old woman reported that, while walking on Hunter’s Way, a car pulled up next to her, a man got out, walked toward her and grabbed her. A short struggle ensued and, according to Police Lt. Steve Crawford, the woman struck the man with a flashlight and was able run from him.

According to the Bozeman Police Department, the man got into a red two-door sedan and drove away. After arriving at her residence, the uninjured woman called 911.

She described the man as white, six-foottwo inches tall and stocky, with buzzcutstyle hair and a short beard, and said he was wearing a white t-shirt and blue cut-off jean shorts.

The Bozeman Police Department is actively investigating the incident and encourages the public to call (406) 582-2000 or Crimestoppers at (406) 586-1131 with any information that would assist detectives.

An event honoring national Food Day, a celebration of healthy, affordable and sustainable food, will be held in the Strand Union Building on Friday, Nov. 2.

As part of the day’s events, a screening of the movie “Bozeman Eats” — a film about eating local food — will be held in the Procrastinator Theatre. At the end of the film, there will be a panel discussion about local food in Gallatin County.

Numerous booths with information on topics like food, nutrition, gardening, cooking and community involvement will be set up throughout the day. The Montana Student Dietetics Association is putting on the event and encourages attendees to bring a nonperishable food item for donation.

The event will be held from 12-4 p.m. in SUB Ballroom A.

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– Kristen Ingman

–John Woodgerd

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MSU satellite to aid in global research

Matt Voll takes notes as he inspects equipment

Jessianne wright Connected to an Atlas-V rocket, FIREBIRD will propel through the sky on Oct. 1, 2013. This satellite, produced by MSU students and faculty in collaboration with several national programs, is funded by the National Science Foundation and will be launched by the United States Department of Defense and NASA as part of the global research on space weather.

MSU researchers hope this satellite will answer several elusive questions concerning relativistic electron microbursts in space, thus revealing valuable information regarding space weather.

Space weather affects many aspects of life on Earth. It can disrupt signals coming from Global Positioning Systems (GPS), spacecrafts and long-distance radio due to changes in the radiation belts surrounding the Earth. Also, changes in space weather can affect radiation and ground currents, which affect airplanes.

MSU researchers hope this satellite will answer several elusive questions concerning relativistic electron bursts in space, thus revealing valuable information regarding space weather.

The FIREBIRD (Focused Invstigation of Relativistic Electron Burst, Intensity, Range and Dynamics) satellite is currently under construction, and MSU is

Photo by Juan Martos díaz

collaborating with several other national programs to complete the project. The University of New Hampshire, Los Alamos National Labs and The Aerospace Corporation are all working with MSU to construct the satellite, which is the fourth MSU has built.

The first two satellites were lost due to launch vehicle failures; however, the third satellite, originally called Explorer1[PRIME] CubeSat and renamed Hiscock Radiation Belt Explorer (HRBE), “is currently still fully operational after one full year,” said Ehson Mosleh, a research engineer in the MSU physics department.

Mosleh became involved with the MSU Space Science and Engineering Laboratory (SSEL) when work first began on HRBE. He wrote the software that controls, sends and receives information while the satellite is in orbit, and has worked as a systems engineer and program manager for six years at the SSEL. Larry Springer, the SSEL senior research engineer, provides management and engineering oversight to the laboratory’s programs. Springer is also acting as the director of SSEL while the actual director, Dave Klumpar, fulfills a two-year assignment at NASA. FIREBIRD is more advanced than the initial satellite, HRBE. With its more complex systems and detectors, the SSEL hopes it can answer three important questions about relativistic electron microbursts: What is the spatial scale size of an individual microburst, what is the energy dependence of an individual microburst, and how much total electron loss from the radiation belts do microbursts produce globally?

The FIREBIRD satellite, set to launch Oct. 2013

Photo by Juan Martos díaz

Matt Voll and Ehson Mosleh speak in the SSEL fabrication lab

The data concerning microbursts will be collected as the HRBE and FIREBIRD pass through the Van Allen radiation belts, a layer of energetically charged particles that surround Earth. Answering these questions will help researchers understand space weather, and will not only aid in the development of space weather models of Earth’s radiation belts, but will also help researchers better understand the Sun-Earth connection.

The SSEL hires both undergraduate and graduate students to conduct research

Photo by Juan Martos díaz

and work on satellite projects. Students currently work in the lab throughout the week, and after building the satellite, they will conduct tests prior to its launch. These students apply their studies in a multidisciplinary environment in order to build real engineering systems, Mosleh explained.

“MSU students gain valuable and unique experience that gives them a unique edge in future research and career opportunities,” he added.

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Tree relocation continues after delays Tor Gudmundsson Three small trees north of Wilson Hall were transplanted on Oct. 31 as part of preparations for the new College of Business building. Four others will be transplanted in early November.

An additional 14 large pine trees are still slated to be cut down and removed.

According to Tracy Ellig, Director of MSU News, they will remain standing “until next

The trees will be cared for at their new homes around campus, including areas [near] the fitness center, the SUB, Roberts Hall and Leon Johnson Hall. spring or summer.”

This week’s transplant had previously been delayed, as it was scheduled to take place Oct. 22 and 28. This was partly a result of a meeting MSU President Waded Cruzado had with Sam Atkins, the president

of student environmental organization NECO, student body President Kiah Abbey and Vice President Lindsay Murdock on Oct. 12 to discuss student concerns about the removal of the grove of trees.

According to Ellig, Abbey proposed “exploring a forum with NECO representatives and the school planning board” so they could ask questions and provide input about the process. The meeting occurred on Oct. 23 and served as a primarily informational meeting for students. The university resumed relocation plans on Oct. 28.

To allow time for the meeting between students and faculty, Cruzado pushed back the dates of the relocation of smaller trees, which included two Japanese Lilacs, two maples, one Ohio Buckeye, one spruce and one pine. Some of these trees are nearly 30 feet tall.

The difference in size of the trees presents a small problem with relocation.

The three smaller trees were removed by a local tree moving company, Arbor-Medic, but the other four will require larger equipment from the Colorado Tree Spade

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company. The earliest date for the transplant of the larger trees is the week of Nov. 5.

Fall is the “ideal time in the year to move trees,” Ellig said. “Their immediate care needs are reduced and our traditionally damp springs will help keep them watered as

the growing season begins.” The trees will be cared for at their new homes around campus, including areas adjacent to the fitness center, the Strand Union Building, Roberts Hall and Leon Johnson Hall.

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FROM THE Editor’s Desk

Unfinished Business: ASMSU What’s an Exponent, Anyway?

Should Lead Porn Discussion I

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t’s time to talk about porn. As soon as ASMSU President Kiah Abbey and Vice President Lindsay Murdock entered office last spring, they were faced with complaints regarding the Procrastinator Theatre’s annual “end-of-year porno” tradition. Abbey and Murdock cancelled “Deep Throat” three days before the scheduled showing, deeming the controversial film an inappropriate use of student funds.

While their decision to cut the porno — consistently the theatre’s most popular event of the year — was bold, Abbey and Murdock's handling of the issue has left much to be desired.

While their decision to cut the porn — consistently the theatre’s most popular event of the year — was bold, the way Abbey and Murdock’s handled the issue has left much to be desired.

The last-minute decision, which incited both praise and disdain, allowed little time for students to air grievances and left some feeling that their student government had misrepresented them.

When she explained their decision to the Exponent last spring, Abbey said she felt the “end-of-year porno” was not “inclusive to a majority of students on campus.” How she came to such an assessment of the student

body, and in only a few days, remains unclear.

In that interview, Abbey said, “If at the end of the day students are really passionate about ASMSU supporting and sponsoring [the end-of-year porno], we absolutely will reconsider this decision.” Abbey told the Exponent she planned to host an open public forum this fall to discuss the future of the event.

Now, nine weeks into the semester, ASMSU has shown no real movement on the matter. It makes us wonder whether Abbey and Murdock intend to follow through with their earlier commitment to students, or if perhaps the statements made last spring were mere equivocation used to diffuse controversy.

When contacted by the Exponent editorial board this week about the issue, Abbey said ASMSU will hold a general student-input forum on Nov. 7. The meeting is meant to allow students to mention any and all concerns but will only highlight the “end-of-year porno” if student attendees raise the issue.

Such a forum by itself is not enough, especially with only one week’s notice. Given the sensitive nature of the subject, ASMSU cannot expect students to discuss the porn issue at a general forum. Rather, student government leaders should actively facilitate an environment where students feel comfortable talking about it.

Cancelling the tradition, we recognize, took a commendable amount of courage.

But by upholding their promise to provide a venue for student perspectives, Abbey and Murdock can demonstrate their commitment to inclusive leadership.

Exp o n e nt Edit o ri a l B o a rd This weekly editorial column represents the consensus opinion of the Exponent editorial board and serves as the paper’s official position on published topics. Editorials do not necessarily represent the views of all members of the newspaper.

B OA R D M E M B E R S

The board values public input and topic suggestions, and invites readers to attend our public comment period during the first 15 minutes of twice-monthly board meetings. Next meeting: Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. in SUB 232.

Anthony Rampello culture writer

The board currently has one open seat for an MSU student or faculty member. Those interested should contact us at editor@exponent.montana.edu.

Jessianne Wright news reporter (non-voting)

f I have learned anything about writing, are always part of the story, and a newspaper it’s that Webster’s has no place in it. Tois always a part of its community. What disday, I’m breaking that rule. Bear with me. tinguishes the Exponent’s identity, I think, When I became the Exponent’s editor, is that we are not afraid to participate in the a dear friend and mentor — herself skeptical community we cover. All 72 staff members are of the newspaper — gave me a peculiar chalstudents, and we are invested in our universilenge: “How will you make the Exponent ty. This uniquely positions us to partake in the more than an empty word?” constant creation of our campus’ culture.

Admittedly, I didn’t know what the All good newspapers offer ways to chanword itself is supposed to mean, let alone nel community voices, but engaging with know how to fill it with new meaning. So, I our community members requires us to go went to Webster’s. An exponent, it said, indibeyond providing “letters to the editor,” and cates one that a) expounds or interprets or b) being a catalyst for practical change requires champions, practices or exemplifies. more than a soapbox.

Surprisingly, Webster’s definition ofTwo years ago, after an ill-advised edifers a good start. Recognizing that torial decision angered MSU’s communication involves more greek community, several Expothan the publication of bare infornent editors attended an Interframation, an “exponent” acts someternity Council meeting, and the thing like both interpreter and paper published on it. Through advocate. this column, our editors expound Such a role, of course, comes their decisions and techniques. At with a degree of ethical ambiguity. our editorial board meetings, one Derek Readers want news sources they of our own news reporters interBrouwer can trust, and to many any perrogates the group’s informational Editor-in-Chief ceived “subjectivity” in reporting grounding. And on Thursdays, our can threaten that. As the group asstaff members hand out papers disuming the power to represent the commurectly to students. nity, the newspaper’s responsibility to do so These examples aside, the real work fairly and thoroughly is enormous. But writof participation occurs more informally, ing about human beings, in real-time, is far through commitment to reporting practices from a scientific enterprise. that stay in touch with the pulse of our classIf this were our sole axis of concern, mates, neighbors and administrators. It inWebster’s “exponent” could suffice. The volves an ethic of vigorous research and connewspaper, though, wears a coat of manysistent contact with those about whom we colored inks. Not only do we, at times, play write — always with a critical and self-critithe role of interpreter or advocate, but we cal eye. Reporting that builds trust is reportseek to act as watchdogs, secretaries, traning that is resonant, relevant and insightful. scribers, gatekeepers, scorekeepers, critics, Newspapers need not be passive enticommentators, leaders and artists, to name ties. Cultivating a more participatory attia few. tude can move us beyond hackneyed quesRather than trying to perform the hopetions and allow us to be more creative and less task of pinning down one role as the pacollaborative in our approach to community per’s primary identity, I’m more interested journalism. For a newspaper that is partially in the implications of “playing a role” in the student-funded and fully student-run, I first place. think it’s a direction worth pursuing.

Whether they like it or not, journalists

Derek Brouwer editor-in-chief Sabre Moore managing editor Jordan Maxwell opinion editor

Trevor Nelson photo editor Dan O’Neill MSU student

Peter Fox professional adviser (non-voting)

CORRECTIONS The headline in last week’s article regarding an alleged sexual assault incorrectly identified the accused as a former MSU student. Mohammed Mahdi Al Muhaisen was studying at the ACE Language Institute on MSU’s campus, but was not enrolled as a university student.

The photo accompanying “Outdoor Rec experiences Yellowstone” was miscredited. We thank student Yvonne Rychalak for contributing the photo.

In the volleyball story “Digging Pink,” the photo of MSU libero Nicole Baker was misidentified in a caption as Natalee Godfrey.

The Exponent regrets these errors.

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STAFF COLUMN

Student Leadership: Responsibility or Role-Playing?

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ot on the heels of releasing a strategic success and failure. We accumulate awards plan, the MSU administration is and praises from departments and our annual proposing a university-wide “Year Day of Student Recognition, without feeling of Engaged Leadership,” beginning January the true weight of our titles. More often than 2013. In order to be more than an ad campaign not, MSU errs on the side of recognition over to get involved, this initiative must seek to real responsibility. add value to the term “leadership,” rather than This attitude allows students with watering it down. This discussion is high aspirations and mediocre particularly important in the realm motivations to seek out positions of student leadership. of power without putting in the At their best, student leaders work needed, setting our standard are dynamic individuals following for student leadership too low. The their passions, gaining skills and desire to create an inclusive leadership contributing to some greater good. community, though important, must At their worst, they are single-tracked be balanced with high expectations Shelby Rogala résumé-builders — participating in and clear challenges for student activities with the sole aim of holding Opinion Writer leaders. positions that allow them to write In order to investigate when and “President” or “Treasurer” next to their names how students should appropriately assume in emails to unsuspecting administrators. responsibility, it is helpful to look at particular Staff, faculty and administrators respond examples of organizations on our campus that to students in leadership positions in a puzzling deal with student leadership. Prominent in way. First, they congratulate students on this long list is the aptly named ASMSU their accomplishments and thank them for Leadership Institute (LI). their work. Next, they unintentionally but Funded through the student body, overseen by an advisory board When students and run by a mixture of professional and student staff, the LI has held a assume titles without variety of roles in the world of MSU responsibility, we leadership. It has brought noteworthy presume to be qualified speakers such as Maya Angelou and Nicholas Kristof, facilitated workshops for roles in our society for student leaders on campus that we haven't really and sponsored events aimed to explored. inspire leaders. The LI’s staff have also invariably assign the adjective “student” to the served as mentors title “leader.” This addition, though accurate, for students on creates tension between the expected role campus seeking of students on an academic campus and the to become expected role of leaders in a community. leaders in their That tension simultaneously praises and community, coddles student leaders. As students, we are through both praised for our initiative that goes beyond our consultation academic involvement. As leaders, however, we are coddled in our attempts to pursue real

and the introduction of a leadership certificate program.

There is much in this list of accomplishments that is worthy of praise. The question, however, is to what extent the LI has promoted a culture of real responsibility for students.

In its role of supporting and training student leaders, the LI provides a useful approach for those seeking to learn basic skills such as event planning and promotion, strategic planning and group facilitation. These activities seek to build the capital of student leadership at MSU in an honest and active manner.

Recent conversations — both within the Institute and in external groups — suggest emphasizing these types of activities more in the future. This would include continuing the traditional fall schedule of motivational

speakers and events, but restructuring activities during the spring semester to focus on direct mentorship. Through expanding opportunities for training and mentorship for independent student groups, the LI could serve as a broader resource for students.

This shift in priorities would be a breath of fresh air given the LI's pitfalls in other respects. Often, the Institute promotes a narrow construal of responsibility, most often portrayed as event-planning and assessment.

The institute's hierarchical structure and designation of student "leadership fellows" creates a rhetorical divide between ‘leaders’ and ‘others’ on MSU’s campus, ignoring the diverse ways in which our students embody leadership. These factors combine to contribute to the campus-wide atmosphere that attributes praise to student leaders more than real responsibility.

Students graduating from at MSU are set to enter the state, national and world stages as future politicians, scientists and professors.

When students assume titles without responsibility, we presume to be qualified for roles in our society that we haven’t really explored. This is a disservice not only to us, but to the communities that will rely on us in our future positions.

As an educational institution, we have an obligation to do better.

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Changing the Dream – Changing the World Shane M. Doyle, Ed.D

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n July 20, 2005, the Montana State University facilities committee announced that it would build a proposed $8 million Native American Student Center on the eastern edge of MSU's Centennial Mall. The dean of MSU’s College of Letters and Science said then that the university would begin raising private donations to fund the 12,000-15,000 sq. ft. center and it was expected to be completed in 2008.

Flash forward 7 years, three months. A tripod sculpture, dedicated as an ode to that promise, stands silently and unashamedly

atop an open green field, marking the spot where dreams may come. The mission so forcefully articulated years earlier seems to have faded into a distant mirage. Although widespread construction seems to have abounded throughout campus during the past decade, the ground dedicated with pomp and circumstance and prayers remains unbroken.

Perhaps it is time to renew and reinvigorate this dream by raising our sights and aiming for a loftier goal. Consider for a moment an International Indigenous Student Leadership Center which

simultaneously acts as both a student center and an open arena for large group discussion and debate. A tri-level round room, with multiple seating on each level and swiveling chairs to accommodate small group discussion — this is a functional space designed for the exchange and development of ideas.

Add to this institute a discussion host/ moderator in the form of an indigenous exchange scholar from New Zealand, Tibet, Brazil, South Africa, or Ireland. This scholar could also teach a course while on campus.

7 Reasons for 7 Generations

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An American Indian student room already exists in Wilson Hall. Therefore, there isn’t an overwhelming and immediate need to construct an exclusive, new facility.

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Rather than simply relocating and enlarging the current student center, a new American Indian Council space should be a useful and beneficial gathering area for all MSU students — signifying a campus community disposition of respect and magnanimity.

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An open forum arena offers a unique opportunity to strengthen and develop student and campus-wide collaborative leadership skills, as intellectual debate and discussion promotes both good citizenship and good science.

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Beyond individual leadership growth, an open forum also moves forward the development and dissemination of key knowledge, because today’s good ideas need the time and space necessary for public consideration before they can evolve into tomorrow’s conventional wisdom.

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MSU can gain esteem as the only public institution in the state that offers a venue especially designed for collaborative discussions and debates. Diverse groups such as MSU’s Leadership Institute, the Indian Project Directors, or the MSU Council of Elders could find a permanent home to engage in public meetings.

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Collaboration and cooperation have never been more important than in the 21st century age of globalization. The most compelling issues that plague modern tribal communities are also endemic within nonIndian rural communities throughout the state and region. We are all in this together, and for the long haul; it’s time to start learning how to work together and build bridges into the future.

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Indigenous peoples throughout the state, nation, and world have much to contribute to our mainstream society.

Rather than focusing on the deficiencies of contemporary tribal people, we should commit our resources towards promoting their leadership abilities so that tribal communities are empowered with a new generation of capable leaders.

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Language Education Standards Hold Montana Back

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his is the age of globalism. People are hire native speakers in English and other more closely connected now than at languages to live in the country to teach any other point in history. Traveling school-age children. Similar programs have to the other side of the world can be accombeen created in China and Korea. While plished in hours when years ago it took these countries are making this investment weeks, and communication is instantaneous in bilinguality to get ahead, the United thanks to the Internet.

States lags behind with no Why am I going on about national standard for second the modern miracles of technollanguages and cuts to modern ogy, you ask? Simple: The world language programs across the is changing and Montana isn’t nation. keeping up.

This is hurting our students Many a graduate bemoans and our future as a nation. Even the job market they face when remaining monolingual in the Pat leaving the university. We are told United States itself is becoming Hessman to seek any kind of skill or knowla more difficult option as immiOpinion Writer edge that will set us apart from gration and international comother applicants. In today’s global merce increasingly dominate society, there is one skill that is a plus on any business. To face this problem, Montana application: fluency in a foreign language. should require foreign languages as part of Montana, like most other states in high school curricula. the union, does not have a state mandated Of course, the issue that has to be requirement of foreign language class credits addressed immediately is cost. Yes, it would for high school graduation. Similarly, the be costly. This plan would require hundreds of new instructors, but would be an investment in Montana and its future.

Montana businesses Some would counter that the benefit would benefit from a in Montana would be less than in other regions — that for a Montanan to even put bilingual work force. bilingual skills to work they would have to seek employment outside the state.

Montana University System does not However, Montana businesses would require any foreign language credits for benefit from a bilingual work force. When college admission nor graduation, individual dealing with international companies, departments and programs notwithstandMontanans with bilingual employees would ing. On a larger scale, the United States is make their business a more appealing option unlike most developed nations in the world than a monolingual one. in that it does not require classes in a second This is an opportunity for Montana or third language during elementary or high to lead rather than lag behind. This is an school years. Apparently this just isn’t a opportunity to invest in Montana’s children priority to the world’s cultural melting pot. and its business future. Like the frontiersOn the other side of the coin we have men that settled this state, we should ride Japan and its Japan Exchange and Teaching forward and carve a new path for a new Program, in which the government pays to tomorrow.

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The locker room is will always be a comfort zone for McGhee.

Beneath the Helmet

Denarius McGhee chats about life at MSU Molly Reed Student-athletes are often stereotyped as putting athletics over academics on their list of priorities — but not Denarius McGhee. While he may be a nationally ranked quarterback for the Bobcat football team, McGhee also embraces his roles off the field.

The Exponent recently sat down with McGhee to ask him about life at MSU. He proved to be humble and soft-spoken, yet friendly and enthusiastic. Eager to get the interview going, he started the conversation with an exuberant, “Let’s roll!”

McGhee’s life began far away from Bozeman and its mountainous surroundings.

Born in McComb, Miss., McGhee moved with his father to Euless, Texas, during high

school. From there, “Everything just went uphill.” It was in Texas that his football career began, as he led his high school team — which was ranked number one in the country by Sports Illustrated during his senior year — to a state championship win. He considers himself “lucky” that he ended up where he did, as there were few opportunities for him in Mississippi and “it would have been really hard to get out.”

Now, McGhee is arguably one of the busiest students at MSU. When asked how he balances his roles as a student and an athlete, he said, “It’s tough. I've recently had to eliminate some of my social life to be really good on the field and in the classroom.”

Determined to succeed, he noted being organized and changing his study routine

as things that help him keep his studies on track.

McGhee also joined the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity last year. “I love the frater-

“You have to make some mistakes to learn, just like football — you learn as you go.”

— Denarius McGhee

nity. With my huge class load, it gives me a break from everything,” he said. “I can go to the house, hang out and release some of the

pressure by hanging out with my brothers.”

Alex Chiapetta, president of the Interfraternity Council and one of McGhee’s best friends, remarked that he knew right away he wanted McGhee in his fraternity.

“Pi Kappa Alpha recruits guys that are four things — scholars, leaders, athletes and gentlemen,” Chiapetta said. “It was very clear that Denarius filled all of those characteristics well.”

Chiapetta, who is also McGhee’s Pi Kappa Alpha big brother, said, “‘D’ is a genuinely nice and humble guy. He’s a normal dude and football is just what he does.”

McGhee’s background and activities offer a unique representation of diversity to his fraternity. “There’s a lot more to him than just football,” Chiapetta said, “and even if

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McGhee eyes a touchdown against Eastern Washington.

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“I like being involved in the community as much as I can... to be a part of something bigger than myself.”

— Denarius McGhee

McGhee takes time in between classes for ball with his fraternity brothers.

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football doesn’t work out for him, I know he’ll do great in life.”

Through activities such as membership in the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and his position as director of marketing for the Blue and Gold Ball Committee, McGhee enjoys practicing his business and management skills. He stated these experiences are some the most rewarding aspects of campus involvement. “I don't think a class can teach you exactly how to market an event,” he explained. “You have to make some mistakes to learn, just like football — you learn as you go.”

In the off-season, McGhee visits the Boys and Girls Club and reads to kids in local elementary schools. “I like being involved in the community as much as I can,” McGhee noted. “It’s what I like to do — be a part of something bigger than myself.”

McGhee says he doesn’t ski, but enjoys traveling around the state in his free time. While this was difficult to do this summer with three jobs, including an internship with a local television station, he managed to make it to Kalispell, Missoula, Polson and many other towns to visit friends.

After the season begins, McGhee thrives on consistent rituals. “Whenever you skew from the plan, things just don’t work out well,” he explained. When

asked about his pregame ritual, he laughed jovially and said, “Oh, that’s inside information!”

However, he revealed that he eats a big breakfast with lots of bacon on game day and likes to have a “clear mind.” He also avoids pregame music. “It clutters my mind when it comes to focusing on the game,” he said.

When he’s not preparing for a game, McGhee is a self-proclaimed “huge R&B fan” — which is no surprise considering he is related to R&B star Brandy. He also enjoys country and dubstep, but “it depends on the mood.” While he avoids listening to music while walking around campus, he will “kick some tunes” while driving, at home or in the shower. His current favorite album is Chris Brown’s “Fortune.”

If McGhee were not playing football, he says he would be “involved in campus and campus life” — and not just by joining a few clubs. He would like to be a part of student government, joining committees and possibly running for student body president. As to why, he stated, “Because that’s where you learn a lot about yourself and other people. In the future, these are who we’ll be working with.”

While McGhee would continue playing football in the NFL or Canadian Football League “if the opportunity presents itself,” he

The Pi Kappa Alpha house has become a second home.

wants to use his business degree to do consulting work for offshore oil plants. Later on, he would also like to work in university administration as an athletic director.

At the top of McGhee’s graduation bucket list are visiting Glacier National Park, recruiting for his fraternity and winning a national football championship. As he explained, a national championship, would be “huge...not only for us [the team], but for the entire community as well.”

Another goal for McGhee is to mentor upcoming quarterbacks.

“This run doesn’t end with me,” he said. “This program is going to become something that’s huge. We just need to keep passing everything down.”

A favorite quote of McGhee’s comes from one of his football coaches: “You never go broke taking a profit.” McGhee explained it means that “if you don’t take those opportunities [given to you], then you’re missing out.”

He also mentioned a famous quote from hockey legend Wayne Gretzky: “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.” For Denarius McGhee, the goal is to take all the shots and opportunities life throws his way — and it’s hard to imagine he won’t succeed with this philosophy.

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Cody Kirk rumbles to a touchdown in the second quarter against the UND Bison last Saturday.

Anthony Varriano In what Head Coach Rob Ash called “the most complete game we’ve played,” the fourth ranked Bobcats (7-1, 4-1) dominated the University of North Dakota (4-5, 2-4) in every aspect of the game, winning 55-10 during Pink Week, where players and coaches wore pink to support cancer research. “I might have to wear this pink hat for more games,” said Ash. “It’s good luck.”

Luck had little to do with it, but the run game and the return of MSU running back Cody Kirk certainly did. Kirk finished with 160 of the Bobcats’ 436 yards rushing and scored three touchdowns on 25 carries.

Kirk said “the O-line did a tremendous job,” but Ash insisted, “His return was outstanding...He’s one of the most inspiring players I’ve ever coached...We missed him.”

Orenzo Davis also had a huge game, rushing for 145 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries. Shawn Johnson added another 70 yards on just six carries and scored the first touchdown of the game on a 41-yard pass from DeNarius McGhee. McGhee completed 24 of 32 passes for 259 yards and

three touchdowns. Many of the 17,137 fans filtered out of the stadium at halftime when the score was already 28-7.

UND’s offense couldn’t move the ball against the Bobcat defense, and their high flying aerial attack that amassed a school record 704 yards last week against the Grizzlies was shut down by constant pressure on quarterback Braden Hanson, who was sacked eight times. UND also punted 10 times.

Ash said of his game plan, “If you want to stop a good offense, don’t play fair. Don’t let them have the ball.” UND possessed the ball 10 minutes less than the Cats and had 515 fewer yards on offense.

The performance by the Cats was something special considering their devastating loss two weeks ago to Eastern Washington, where they gave up 24 points on turnovers.“ What fixed the turnovers was the loss,” Ash said.

When MSU defensive end Caleb Schreibeis was told that UND head coach Chris Mussman called MSU the best team in the Big Sky Conference he replied, “I’d agree with him...I knew all along what this team is capable of.”

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With Eastern Washington and Cal Poly taking losses this week, MSU needs Northern Arizona to lose so they can stand atop the Big Sky Conference.

“You can’t take any wins for granted in this conference,” Ash said.

The Bobcats hit the road next weekend to play Sacramento State, who is coming off their upset against Cal Poly. The next and final regular season home game is Nov. 10 at 1:35 p.m. against Portland State.

Editors Note: The Cats will take on the Sacramento State Hornets, who are currently ranked fifth in the Big Sky Conference, Saturday Nov. 3. In their last match-up against Cal Poly, the Sacramento State quarterback Garrett Safron completed 31 of 38 passes for 303 yards with no interceptions. The Bobcats posted 436 yards rushing in their last game while holding the University of North Dakota to 15 rushing yards. Look for a high scoring game this weekend with a large passing offense from the Hornets and a rushing attack by the Cats.

Prediction: Montana State wins 38-27

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Bobcat Hockey shows ATHLETE PROFILE support for cancer Anthony Varriano The Bobcat hockey team will go the entire month of November without shaving in an attempt to raise $1,000 for a cancer society of their choice. “The entire Bobcat Hockey team will be taking part in this, even the coaches,” said goalie Will Thompson.

Though the team hasn’t decided on a cancer society as of yet, they plan to make that decision this week while their facial hair begins to grow.

“This is the first year we have done it,” said Thompson. “We’re looking for support anywhere we can get it.” If the hair is long enough it will be donated to make wigs. “We are going to have a shaving event...and shave moustaches,” said Thomp- son. Many players have already started growing moustaches with the hope of having the thickest moustache on the team. Anyone interested in donating can contact Will Thompson via email at msuhellcats@gmail.com.

Besides the “No Shave November” event, the Bobcats will actually be playing hockey this weekend as well. President Cruzado will be dropping the puck at the Haynes Pavillion at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds on Friday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. when the Bobcats take on Boise State. There will be a second game against Boise State on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 5 p.m. at the Fairgrounds.

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Name: Ellie Crum Sport: Tennis Hometown: Great Falls, Mont.

Major: Exercise science Year in School: Junior What is the best part of playing singles?

Doubles?

The best part of singles is you are the only one out there and you have to figure out a lot on your own, so it is a challenge, but very fun. College doubles is great because you not only have a teammate on the court with you, but it is intense and everyone goes after each other, which makes it exciting.

When and why did you start playing?

I started playing when I was little, maybe four or five. My parents got me started, because both of them played — my mom in high school and my dad as an adult. I really enjoyed it, so I stuck with it.

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What is your favorite thing about tennis and why?

My favorite thing about tennis is that it is not only a very physically demanding sport, but mental attitude plays a huge role. Every person you play is a little different, so you always have to be thinking about how you can best use what you have against them.

What do you do to prepare before a match?

Before a match, I always warm up and listen to music. The team also plays a huge role in helping me focus and get pumped up for the match.

Do you plan to continue competing in tennis in the future?

Tennis will always be a part of my life. While I may not compete at the same level I am competing at now, I will definitely be involved in leagues and other tournaments after college.

What do you think is the key to your success as a student-athlete?

Time management. Being able to manage your time is key as a student athlete, because you have a lot of athletic and school commitments, and you have to be able to budget your time so that you can be successful and get the most out of both.

Have you received any awards while playing tennis?

My freshman year I was selected to the Second Team All Big Sky Conference and

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received the sportsmanship award on our team. My sophomore year I was selected to receive the team MVP award.

What do you like to do in your free time?

I love to cook, read, take part in outdoor activities and ski in the winter.

Why did you come to MSU? I came to MSU because it was somewhere where I could continue to play tennis at the collegiate level and because it had the major I was interested in pursuing in school.

What is your favorite class at MSU and why?

My favorite class at MSU is nutrition because it has been very informative and interesting and I have been able to apply what I have learned to my everyday life.

What would you like to tell students/ readers about MSU tennis?

MSU tennis is fun. The atmosphere is exciting at matches, with a lot of cheering. The two teams are close and we are like a family.

If you have never watched a tennis match you should come check it out, because you don't know what you are missing.

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Run MSU races across Plains

Helena’s Hannah Seifert (705) attempts to pass Butte’s Kate Kaluma (753) as they charge a hill.

LIZZY NARIGON Every year, runners from all over Montana flock to a designated town for the Montana Cup cross-country race. This year, the race took place in Plains, Mont. A handful of runners, some of whom were members of the MSU Running Club, dug up their yellow jerseys and represented Bozeman’s running crowd.

James Mauch, one of the running club members, described the race as “A friendly competition,” saying, “It brings the whole state together. It’s also about team camaraderie.”

The annual Montana Cup allows the club and other Bozeman runners to congregate with teams representing Butte, Billings, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell and Missoula.

Typically, the race is 6.5 kilometers with varying terrain, as the location switches every year.

“You’re teamed up by city, and it’s just like a high school varsity race with scoring.

People count on you which only makes you race better,” said club member Will Boekel.

The results of the Cup race ended up with Missoula winning the open women’s, men’s, and women’s masters categories, with Bozeman winning the men’s master’s category. “Next year, we just need to train and recruit other MSU and Bozeman runners to beat Missoula,” said Mauch.

In preparation for this race and other events, the running club meets three times a week to practice. Running club organizer Christian Heck explains that the busiest

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time for the club is from August until the Montana Cup, with varying meeting times to hit the trails. For many at MSU, the running club is a way to stay fit in an environment that welcomes all skill levels.

Heck says that the goal of attracting avid and less devoted runners is something that the club strives for. “Although we are relatively small now, we are going to expand and gain members until we have this great mix of competitive runners and social runners of all speeds. Until then, we want to be able to give people further reason to get out there every day and run in this amazing town.”

“I’m competing to prove to myself that my running glory days aren’t over yet. I signed up for the Montana Cup to find the motivation to run more.”

— Jenna Delwiche, MSU senior

With this in mind, the club’s members look forward to staying involved in the running environment Bozeman offers. “For me it’s about being able to go out on a trail run and being able to explore the area,” said Boekel. He and the club does that as they hit a new trail run every weekend.

Members stay dedicated to the club for reasons from the enjoyment of running to finding the mentality to stay in shape.

The club allows the members to experience

Bozeman’s Alissa Bleem (front) and Lizzy Narigon hold off a group of Missoula runners.

racing in a less aggressive environment than they may have experienced in high school or college.

Jenna Delwiche said the pure enjoyment of running and being in shape is something that she gains from the club. “I’m competing to prove to myself that my running glory days aren’t over yet. I signed up for the Montana Cup to find the motivation to run more,” she said.

This motivation is something that

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shapes the MSU Running Club and its members. They strive to use their skills to compete in varying events in order to stay in shape and build camaraderie amongst themselves. The Montana Cup gave the club a chance to use their training toward competition, fitness and the sheer enjoyment of running.

For more information about the MSU Running Club visit their website, http:// runmsu.com.

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CLUB PROFILE MSU LACROSSE CLUB WHAT: Montana State Lacrosse Club

Lady Cats beat Butte

WHEN: Season will resume in the spring COST: $1,500 for new members, $1,000 for returners The Montana State Lacrosse Club started back in 2003 when a disorganized group of young men from all over the nation decided they did not want to stop playing lacrosse because they had moved to Montana. Today, the club is an organized team which belongs to the Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association and has received their first national ranking and title after winning their Rocky Mountain Lacrosse Association Conference Championship.

Mason Sweeney, the club’s president, believes the team owes its recent success to the dedication of their coach, Mike Robitaille, who has taken the team from a 2-9 season back in 2010 to this year’s record of 11-4. In recognition of his efforts the RMLA recently awarded Robitaille the Coach of the Year Award.

Sweeney describes Lacrosse as “hockey on two feet” but is quick to point out that what is most alluring about the game are the finer points of the competition. “People see players leveling each other and beating each other with sticks and miss the fine points. Lacrosse requires a high level of finesse to ensure a proper pass or good shot, it all rests on the finest flick of the stick but is easily compromised with 20 guys out in the fray.”

This finesse is not easily mastered and the team meets three times a week during their season and twice a week in the off season to practice.

Sweeney claims the practice has definitely paid off: “Last season we beat the Grizzlies twice,” once in the season and again when they hosted a tournament a few weeks ago. “Our 20 man team beat

Nick Soter (#33) races past a University of Utah Valley player during their March 24 match.

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their 30 man team 4-3, a very intense game not only because of how close it was but also because of the inherent rivalry we have.”

Beating the Griz was definitely a big step for the Division II team — the Griz are a Division I team which means that not only did they have more members, but have received far more funding and support than the MSU team. Sweeney and the team hold fundraisers throughout the year and have a contract with University Facilities to clean up the stadium after Cat games to receive further funding.

The Lacrosse Club will be playing UM in Bozeman next March, which should be an entertaining game to watch. On top of this they will be playing Westminster, St. Mary's and Gonzaga — all nationally ranked teams.

Sweeney is confident the team will continue to improve and hopes to see increased support and interest in the games next year. Anyone who is interested in the playing on the team is encouraged to email Sweeney at mason.sweeney@msu. montana.edu.

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MSU's Ashley Brumwell (#23) on her way to a near double-double of 11 pts and 9 rebounds.

Anthony Varriano In a game that was over by halftime, the Lady Bobcats defeated the Montana Tech Orediggers 83-50 in an exhibition game Monday night. Center Rachel Semansky led the Cats in points with 16 and pulled down seven rebounds in just 20 minutes. Forward Ashley Brumwell was one rebound shy of a double-double, finishing with 11 points and nine boards.

The only tie was at 6-6 with just over 15 minutes left in the first half, but MSU pulled away quickly with an 11-0 run, including consecutive buckets by Jasmine Hommes.

Though head coach Tricia Binford thinks the team still has a lot to work on, she said “I'm excited that we do have the potential to be a very good defensive squad. I thought both Kalli Durham and Rechel Carter did a nice job.”

Carter made it difficult for the

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Orediggers’ guards to advance the ball past midcourt with press defense, and Durham recorded six steals. MSU forced 25 turnovers as a team, scored 21 points off those turnovers and held Montana Tech to 21 percent shooting from the floor in the first half. The Cats also dominated the glass with 23 offensive rebounds resulting in 23 second chance points.

Binford was pleased everyone had a chance to play. “The freshmen did a nice job settling into their first real-game experience, and Jasmine [Hommes] really did a nice job being tough and producing down low,” she said. Hommes finished with 13 points, five rebounds and a steal in 18 minutes.

The blowout allowed the bench to get plenty of playing time, which accounted for 39 of MSU’s points, and will keep the Cats fresh for their next exhibition game against Minot State on Sunday, Nov. 4 at 4 p.m. in the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse.

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combines science and art

A still from "Vitamin Conspira-C" (15:00) by Christina Choate

Anthony Rampello At first glance, film and science seem like two unrelated and opposite disciplines, but this Friday the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program will continue its tradition of combining these two very distinct fields when it hosts the Element Film Festival. Since its debut in 2005, the festival has given students in the MFA program a chance to show their videos to the public.

Montana State University’s MFA program in Science and Natural History Filmmaking was started in 2000 and remains the one of the only programs of its type in the world.

Its mission is to take graduate students with backgrounds in engineering and the sciences and turn them into filmmakers.

The short films created through the MFA graduate program aim to inform the public about an array of scientific

A still from "DisSOLVE" (14:16) by Taylor Johnson

topics. They range from documentaries on some of the world’s deadliest snakes to animated films about the life of an atom starting from the big bang.

The Element Film Festival is run by a different group of

Students explore scientific topics through film in MSU’s unique MFA program. graduate students each year, resulting in a unique feel from year to year. In its early years, the event was held on campus and was not widely publicized. In the eight years since its beginning the event has grown from a relatively secluded film

viewing to a much larger gathering in downtown Bozeman featuring films from around the world.

This year’s Element Film Festival promises to both entertain and inform through an eclectic combination of content.

After receiving a record-breaking number of submissions, this year’s festival includes a total of 16 films, three of which were created by students from universities outside of the U.S. Past participants have been featured in international film festivals and have gone on to win numerous awards.

This year, the festival will coincide with the sciencebased Element Gallery, currently on display at the Emerson in the Weaver room. On the night of the festival, the gallery will host a special reception prior to the film screenings.

The festival costs $5 and the art gallery display opens at 5 p.m. Film screenings start at 6:30 p.m. For more information go to www.elementfilmfestival.com.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

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The Brewponent BARISTA EDITION

brew·po·nent (broo-poh-nuhnt) n. a person or thing who expounds, explains or interprets drinks for refined palates < Old English brēowan + Latin expōnere >

a look at grinding, beyond the dancefloor Photos by Matthew Weigand

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POUR OVER DRIP

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TURKISH

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fine PERCOLATER/ VACUUM

I like to take brief notes because, like most Making coffee is like working in a chempeople, my memory for precise and seemingistry lab, except you can wear slippers and ly insignificant details is not great at 7 a.m. sweatpants instead of weird, bulky goggles, it The coarseness of the grind, brew time, smells good, there’s no TA or grueling report amount of beans and temperature all affect and generally it’s OK to taste anything you the final taste of your coffee. However, adwant. So in a sense making coffee is nothjusting the grind is by far the easiest way to ing like working in a chemistry lab, but they get good results quickly. When share some methodologies. adjusting any of these variables, Most people don’t jump only change one at a time. for joy at the words “hypothGrinding at home makes esis” or “scientific method.” a difference. The grinders in However, recently I realized coffee shops and grocery stores everyone I know who consisare good quality, but coffee tently makes great coffee treats loses its freshness quickly after their art with the meticulous being ground. In whole bean scrutiny and creativity of a sciform, coffee will last for up to entist. They hypothesize, adjust a month after roasting, due to variables, use controls and rethe oil coating the bean. After cord their findings.

MattHEW kennedy grinding, the protective layer This week’s Brewponent Coffee Connoisseur of oil is gone, and coffee will is about grinding. If you decide start to lose freshness within to start making adjustments the hour. to your brewing habits, keep in mind that The first thing to know about grindwhimsical adjustments are only occasioning is the effect of particle size. Ideally, for ally successful. The level of nerdiness you most coffees, about 50 to 70 percent of the approach brew adjustment with is up to you.

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coffee essence (oils, acids, caffeine, etc.) should leech into the water. If you grind finer, surface area increases and the coffee will leech faster. A coarse grind will leech more slowly. In methods such as cone, drip and espresso, a finer grind also lengthens brew time (like water moves through gravel faster than sand). In these methods, leech rate and brew time compound one another, making the right grind essential.

The other important aspect of grinding

Adjusting the grind is by far the easiest way to get good results quickly. is the type of grinder you use. Blade grinders and conical burr grinders are commonly used at home. Blade grinders, the economical option, function by chopping the beans like a blender. Blade grinders give an inconsistent grind, and with fine grinds like espresso you

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can burn the beans from friction before they even hit water.

Conical burr grinders cost more, but do a much better job. The best way to understand one is to see the internal burrs — essentially they work by crushing the bean.

Hand powered burr grinders are also available, which are awesome for camping.

Blade grinders work well for French press and automatic drip. If you use finer grinds, upgrading to a burr grinder will drastically improve your brew. The most frequent frustration with grinders is having them break a month after purchase. When looking for a new grinder, take your time to read reviews online from multiple sources, especially regarding longevity.

Whether you’re an instant coffee gulper or artesian Kopi Luwak roaster, Matt wants to hear from you. Email thoughts and questions to letters@exponent.montana.edu.

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‘Upheaval: A Revolution of the Arts’ returns to MSU Kate Van Genderen Would you like to defeat the stereotype of being a starving artist? Do you want to meet other artists, share ideas and get inspired? Any chance you or a friend have some art on hand, ready to sell? The 9th annual Upheaval: A Revolution of the Arts Student Art Sale and Show will soon arrive, giving students across campus the opportunity to submit art, meet with fellow artists and make some money.

The Exit Gallery and the Office of Activities and Engagement have paired up to bring this event to the Strand Union Building Ballrooms for three creativity-soaked days in November. Paintings, jewelry, sculptures, ceramics, photographs and prints will

all be available to admire and purchase.

To participate in Upheaval, head to montana.edu/engagement/events/upheaval/ and fill out an application or head over to the Exit Gallery in SUB 221 to pick one up. The deadline for applications is Nov. 12. Upheaval encourages all artists with original work to apply, regardless of their major.

Upheaval will begin with an opening reception on Nov. 26 at 5:30 p.m. Live music, food and drink will be present alongside the art. The event focuses on fusing student art with community participation, and welcomes everybody on campus and in Bozeman. “I am really excited about involving the student voice and supporting their visions for Upheaval: A Revolution of the Arts,” said Robin Mayer, Program Coordinator at

Givers and takers Q: Why are casual sex partners so hard to find? I’m a “pitcher,” but everyone else wants to be a pitcher, too. Help!

A: We’ve all been there. You find yourself in a rather cozy situation with a guy – in his room, fooling around – and things are going so fast there’s hardly time to breathe. However, things come to a screeching halt with the unfortunate realization that you both want to, ahem, be the “pitcher.”

If you’ve experienced this sexual misadventure, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there are ways to make sure it never happens again. You just have to be willing to take a few chances.

First of all, you’re right, noble questioner. These days we feel like we’re pressured to “specialize” and either “take it” or “give it” – not both. However, versatility in the bedroom is a valuable skill that is becoming ever more respected. There are ways to “practice” both ways, of course, but we won’t mention those here – that’s what the internet is for.

When the day finally comes, you may feel as useless as a white crayon if it’s your first time. But it’s very simple – you just need to go slowly and relax. Don’t be an amateur and jump in too hastily, or – as a certain cartoon

ski instructor once said – “You’re gonna have a bad time.” You or your partner may end up doing something uncomfortable, and as a result, ruin sex for all of eternity.

Once you’re ready to go the whole way, communication is absolutely essential. If you’re the pitcher, you must first get your partner as comfortable and soothed as possible. Caress him softly, engage in foreplay, light some vanilla incense, throw on some Enya – just do whatever it takes to get your partner to relax.

And if you’re playing catcher, remember: You’re in control. Make sure things are slow enough to be comfortable, and never, ever be afraid to stop.

While you may not win any talent shows, having the skills to go both ways means you’ll be far more likely to have a satisfying sexual experience. Good luck, and may Eros be with you.

The Sexponent wants all our readers to have a glorious time here at MSU, and in the safest way possible. Got questions?

Send them our way at entertainment@exponent.montana.edu.

the Office of Activities and Engagements.

Artists who participate in Upheaval benefit not only by meeting other artists and

“I am really excited about involving the student voice and supporting their visions.”

— Robin Mayer, Program Coordinator at the Office of Activities and Engagement

selling their work, but also by keeping 90 percent of the money the event earns. Mayer

explained that the remaining 10 percent is used for “the support of this event such as food for the reception, advertising, necessary fixtures, credit card machine rental and supplies, etc.” and that “none of the event sponsors profit from this event.”

On opening night, arts guilds will have the chance to educate the public by demonstrating their creative processes.

Upheaval: A Revolution of the Arts will be held Nov. 26 - 28 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the SUB Ballrooms. Send your questions to Robin Mayer at robin.mayer@montana.edu or Hannah Safford at asmsuarts@msu.montana.edu, or call (406) 994-2837.

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Thursday, November 1, 2012

Calendar MUSIC MSU Jazz Concert Reynolds Recital Hall Thursday Nov. 1, 7:30 - 9 p.m.

Flatt Cheddar Cafe Zydeco Friday Nov. 2, 5 p.m.

Moonscape Concert Reynolds Recital Hall Friday Nov. 2, 7:30 - 9 p.m.

Cost: $10 General, $5 Students A concert featuring MSU’s Wind Symphony and University Band

Bozeman Folklore Society Contra Dance The Eagles Lodge upstairs Friday Nov. 2, 7:30 - 11 p.m.

Cost: $5 students, $7 members, $9 public Live music by Fiddle Dundee, dances called by Rosanna Finley.

Beginners’ lesson from 7:30 - 8:00 p.m.

6th annual Bozeman bluegrass festival The Emerson Saturday Nov. 3, 7 - 11:30 p.m.

Cost: $15 Featuring the Kitchen Dwellers, Holler n’ Pine, Flatt Cheddar and the Bridger Creek Boys.

North by Northwest Reynolds Recital Hall Saturday Nov. 4, 3 p.m..

Cost: $10 The final concert of the Jazz Montana Festival.

FILM, THEATER “Bozeman Eats” Procrastinator Theatre Friday Nov. 2, 12 - 1:30 p.m.

A panel discussion hosted by the Montana Student Dietetics Association will follow this movie as part of Food Day.

Element Film Festival The Emerson Friday Nov. 2, 7 - 10 p.m.

Cost: $5 A Bozeman film festival started in 2010

“Cabin in The Woods” Procrastinator Theatre Sunday Nov. 4, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Cost: $2

“Amazing Spiderman” Procrastinator Theatre Sunday Nov. 4, 3 - 5 p.m. and Sunday Nov. 11, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Cost: $2

“The Dark Knight Rises” Procrastinator Theatre Sunday Nov. 11, 3 - 5 p.m.

Cost: $2

NOVEMBER 1 - 14

Election Discussion Lunch

Library Workshop: Citing Sources

SUB Ballroom A Monday Nov. 5, 12 - 1 p.m.

Renne Library Heathcote Classroom Tuesday Nov. 13, 1 - 2 p.m.

Essay Exam Strategies

Library Workshop: Dropbox in Depth

SUB Room 177 Wednesday Nov. 7, 12 - 1 p.m.

Learn valuable study strategies that will help you anticipate essay questions and prepare your answers.

Michael W. W. Adams lecture about Genetic Engineering for Biofuel Procrastinator Theatre Wednesday Nov. 7, 4 p.m.

Women in the Military Procrastinator Theatre Wednesday Nov. 7, 5:30 - 7:45 p.m.

Public Lecture: Indian Concept of the Nation and Leadership Danforth Chapel Friday Nov. 9, 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Alpha Lambda Delta Scavenger Hunt Open to all students with prizes

IT Town Hall Meeting

sign up student teams of three to five, email Rose Hodun at erhodun@gmail.com.

Percussion Ensemble Concert

Share your Information Technology needs and concerns.

Reynolds Recital Hall Wednesday Nov. 7, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Food Day

“Upheaval: A Revolution of the Arts” Artist application deadline

Reynolds Recital Hall Wednesday Nov. 14, 7:30 - 9 p.m.

College of Business Freshman ReOrientation Reid Hall, Room 108 Tuesday Nov. 13, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

SPORTS

SUB Ballroom A Friday Nov. 2, 12 - 4 p.m.

The Montana Student Dietetics Association will present varying information about buying local, growing and preparing food, sport nutrition, Farm-to-School info, food trivia and more.

Monday Nov. 12 To complete an application visit www.montana.edu/engagement/ events/upheaval/ or stop by the Exit Gallery in SUB 221.

COMMUNITY Community Harvest Potluck Bozeman Senior Center, 807 N. Tracy Ave. Friday Nov. 2, 6 - 9 p.m.

Features live music, food, raffles and the short film “Bozeman Eats.”

Bozeman Sustainable Transportation Forum Bozeman City Hall Commission Room Friday Nov. 2, 6 p.m.

Presentation and discussion of the future of Bozeman’s streets trails and development patterns.

Bobcat Men’s Basketball vs. South Dakota School of Mines

Election day

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse Saturday Nov. 3, 7 p.m.

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Sypes Canyon Day Hike Bridger Range Saturday Nov. 3

Football at Sacramento State

Tuesday Nov. 6, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Find your voting location at app.

Pecha Kucha Night The Ellen Theatre Wednesday Nov. 7, 6:30 p.m.

Cost: $5 students, $8 general Presentations will cover Roman villas, African dance, mustaches and motorcycles.

“PHOBIA”

Sacramento, Calif.

Saturday Nov. 3, 5:05 p.m.

The Other Gallery at Spanish Peak Artist Studio, 95 Spanish Peak Drive, Four Corners, Mont.

Friday Oct. 26 - Friday Nov. 9.

Men’s Basketball vs.

South Dakota

An exhibition by Others: the Bozeman Contemporary Art Coalition. Receptions will be held on opening and closing day at 7 p.m. Featured work centers on the strong emotional response of irrational fear.

donated from local businesses. To

Procrastinator Theatre Thursday Nov. 1, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Basement Jazz with Eric Funk

Renne Library Heathcote Classroom Tuesday Nov. 13, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Cost: $10

MSU campus Saturday Nov. 3, 2 p.m.

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Email information to entertainment@exponent.montana.edu, preferably two weeks in advance.

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse Saturday Nov. 3, 7 p.m.

Women’s Basketball vs. Minot State Brick Breeden Fieldhouse Sunday Nov. 4, 4 p.m.

Freedom Weekend Red, White, Blue and Gold Reception

Co-Ed Basketball

Foundation and Alumni Center Foundation Great Room Friday, Nov. 9, 4 - 6 p.m.

Registration: Oct. 24 - Nov. 4

Join in recognizing the contributions

Season: Nov. 5 - Nov. 29

of our veterans and MSU ROTC.

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WEEKEND FORECAST: Last chance to get your tan on

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More trees on the chopping block Matthew Kennedy Amidst the recent concern that the new College of Business building will result in the destruction of a grove of large trees north of Wilson Hall, university officials announced Wednesday that more trees are now planned for removal.

Student senator Eric Meanswell released the information over Twitter, stating “all trees over six inches in diameter are being removed from campus. I was opposed at first but after a presentation from administrators the senate is unanimously in favor!” The trees will be removed over the next two weeks and sent to a furniture manufacturing

facility in Colorado owned by MSU alumnus Jake Jabs, where they will be turned into desks and benches for the new College of Business.

Hack Emdown, chief architect of the new building, realized the potential of the trees. “Halfway through the planning process, I noticed we could upgrade from silver to gold LEED certification by using the trees on campus. It’s great to use the trees for a higher purpose,” Emdown said.

He also noted students will enjoy sitting in chairs made from trees

their great-grandfather may have planted.

The tree removal fits into the university’s 75-year master building plan “to have a pedestrian-friendly campus,” said MSU president Waded Cruzado. Dean of Students Matt Caires elaborated, saying “the long-term goal is to have no green space. Studies show students can move faster between classes with no trees or grass in their way.”

Many students are upset with the recent decision. “ We’r e t a l k i n g about unchecked aggression here

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Halloween weekend highlights In an effort to boost its popularity among locals, the Holiday Inn has extended its continental breakfast to “any and all revelers who find themselves with morning walks of shame” over the Halloween season. Walkof-shamers need not identify themselves to take advantage of the free breakfast, as “their appearances should speak for themselves.”

Local thrift stores have reported they are unable to keep their shelves and racks festively stocked through this year’s nineday Halloween season. Sack’s employee Cami Bouquet advocated closing the store altogether Halloween day to avoid backlash from frustrated customers. “I’ve already angered multiple customers by suggesting they dress as a lumberjack,” Bouquet said. “Our current stock simply doesn’t meet our demands.”

dude, those trees really tie the campus together. This aggression will not stand,” MSU student Jefftree LeafBowski said.

Other students remain on the fence. “I love green. I’m all about trees. But have you seen that show Ax Men? I love that show. It’ll probably be fun to watch the trees fall,” Xury “Fratcat” VanderWey said.

In response to student backlash, senator Meanswell replied “I don’t see why people are upset. We had half a dozen open forums on the subject with almost no student attendance. If they didn’t hear about it, they probably need to pay better attention.”

Princess Leia Organa has endured excessive teasing since the news that Disney bought the “Star Wars” franchise. Organa pouted that “Everybody’s calling me a ‘Disney princess’ and asking about my upcoming animated film.”

Organa claims she has no ties to Disney and declared, “There will not be an Episode VII as far as I’m concerned. I refuse to get involved in my brother’s shenanigans and animation is overrated.”

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ASMSU President Kiah Abbey was spotted at former ASMSU President Blake Bjornson’s house party dressed as Bjornson. Bjornson was dressed as Dionysus.

MSU President Waded Cruzado was spotted at Martha Potvin’s dinner party dressed as the new College of Business building.

Dean of Students Matt Caires was spotted walking downtown dressed as a Blue Bobcat Cup. Honors Director Ilse-Mari Lee was spotted through the window of Quad F playing the cello, dressed as a cello.

Police Reports Police were called to Bar IX at 1 a.m. Saturday after a religious debate between a sexy nun and Jesus escalated on the back patio. The nun was appeased when Jesus walked across Bozeman Creek.

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At 3 a.m. Saturday, police responded to a loud house party only to find disgruntled partygoers leaving.

One reported, “We ran out of beer, and Jesus couldn’t turn water into wine. I knew that guy was a fraud.”

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Halloween v. Hurricane Sandy Stats Halloween:

Hurricane Sandy:

Related social media posts per person: 5

Related social media posts per person: 5

Time spent thinking about costume per person: 6 weeks Effect on the economy: 0.5 percent increase in hooker boot sales Number of women caught in their panties: Every girl in "costume"

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The morning after Halloween...

... The local police are hard at work rounding up disoriented kitty cats and bumblebees on their still-smashed walks of shame.

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