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Michigan Tech Lode
September 1, 2011
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Ben Sollee to play at Ontanogan Theatre Scholarship MICHAEL HILLIARD Lode Writer Ben Sollee is coming to the Ontonagon Theatre on Sept. 29—so mark your calendars, because it’s going to be worth the trip. If you don’t already know about this progressive, genre-bending singer-cellist, just take a look at some of the artists he’s worked with: Bela Fleck, Vienna Teng, Abigail Washburn and even Jim James from My Morning Jacket. As a classically trained cellist, Sollee’s technical ability is superb. His music evidences an obvious love for folk music,
but with a modern, intrepid style that is refreshing. Fans of Nickel Creek, KT Tunstall, Brett Dennen and Amos Lee will are likely to find Sollee’s music a comfortable space. Some of Sollee’s tracks also resonate with a touch of the jazz fusion sound familiar to fans of the Dave Matthew’s Band. My Morning Jacket front man, Jim James, said of Sollee, “I never expect to see that cello in one piece after Ben gets done playing it. He bows and beats and works it over with a passionate fury rarely seen. Don’t get me wrong – he can play it and hold his own with the most schooled and delicate
Students and community walk against violence CAMERON SCHWACH News Editor The Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home and the Copper Country Humane Society cosponsored the fifth annual Walk Against Violence on August 31. The event took place from 6:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m at the East Houghton Waterfront Park located near the Super 8 Motel on College Avenue. The walk was held to help raise awareness against domestic violence within homes. The event was attended by both the local community and students in the area, and all the attendants were willing to walk despite the rainy weather. Some participants even brought along their pets for the walk. Adam Marshall, the attending photographer, spoke
with some of the participants and commented, “I got that this group of people were very down to earth and a close knit group. They cared deeply for the subject and wanted to get the word out.” The Walk Against Violence was started by the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home in July 2006. The walk was started not only to increase awareness of domestic violence, but also as an attempt to reduce animal abuse within these homes since it is believed that these actions often coincide. The Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home also offers a 24-hour crisis line, counseling and support groups, and other services for those victim to domestic violence. The crisis line number is: (906) 3375632. The Copper Country Humane Society, who also helped by
scholars out there, but more importantly, Ben makes it live.” James goes on to talk of Sollee’s approach to music, saying “Ben’s songs speak worldly wisdom and stand on their own, and he is out there in this world with those songs and that cello and that god-given voice of his, riding his bike and fighting the good fight and doing all he can to help make the world right.” And the bike part isn’t an exaggeration, either: in 2010 Sollee and his band went on a “Ditch The Van Tour,” making their tour circuit— and transporting all of their instruments and equipment— entirely by bicycle.
Not having heard Sollee’s music before, I was glad to have found him. Though I am not always a fan of traditional folk music, I found myself enjoying both Sollee’s technical skill with a cello as well as his blending of genre lines, seamlessly integrating elements of pop and jazz to create a solid, seductive sound. Tickets are on sale now at the Ontonagon Theatre. Unless noted by the theatre, ticket prices are $10.00 in advance, and $12.00 at the door. For some events, students can receive a special pricing of $5.00 at the door.
allows student to study abroad
KARL KOIVISTO Guest Writer My study abroad adventure started innocently. It was the second week of the 2010 fall semester, and I had all intentions of completing my full sophomore year at Tech. Studying in a foreign country was just a vague thought in the back of my head; I thought it would be fun, but I didn’t think that my engineering class schedule would allow it. As I was strolling through campus, I bumped into a flyer advertising Study Abroad 101, a short introductory meeting for those interested. On a whim, I decided to attend. Shortly thereafter, I left the meeting with a large buzz, because my sophomore year had just taken a drastic turn for the better. I was heading to Tampere, Finland for the spring semester. When my plane lifted off from Terminal 5 at the O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, I had no idea what to expect. I had never been to a different country before, and due to the short notice of this trip, I only knew a continued on 2
co-sponsoring this event. The humane society helps reuinite owners with their lost pets, and offers pets that have been abandoned food, water, veterinary care and shelter until they can find the pet a new home. To learn more about the Copper Country Humane Society, visit their website at (http://www. cchumanesociety.com/).
Welcome week welcomes all back to Tech KIMBERLY GRIGG Lode Writer
Starting the march: Sorority girls from Alpha Gamma Delta participated in the Walk Against Violence on August 31 to help the Copper Country Humane Society and the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home raise awareness against domestic violence towards animals. Photos by Adam Marshall
The first week of school has come against this means it is the start of classes, students buying their books at the last minute and Welcome Week has come upon us. There have been many activities in the last week to help welcome new and old students alike back to campus. The week started out with a school supply give away in front of the MUB and a bike clinic that OAP put on. Tuesday got even better with the Community Expo. The Community Expo showed off the many different businesses in the Houghton and Hancock area. The booths were set up around campus and many of them were giving away free things (swag) to the students at Michigan Tech. The Blood Drive also started on Tuesday with a very good turn out. Wednesday got even better with Chillin’ and Grillin’ with
Greek life. This is always a fun event for everyone on campus and really introduces everyone to the Greek life. The Blood Drive also continued on Wednesday. Thursday was even better! The pudding giveaway in honor of the movie Billy Madison was greatly appreciated by the students. Later the movie was shown in Fisher 135. There was also a chance to brighten up your dorm room, apartment or house with the Inter Resident’s Hall Plant Giveaway. This was a great opportunity to get a free plant and learn the proper ways to take care of it. Friday will be just as fun with the Balloon man, the world’s fastest balloon artist and comedian Jim Tarve performing. Saturday is just as exciting with the Tech’s Challenge Course Open House. This is also known as the high ropes course. Come and cheer on the Lady Huskies as the Women’s soccer team takes on Bemidji continued on 3
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