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An EDM festival in 2013 with over 100,000 attendees. Photo courtesy of Avarty Photos

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Bernie ‘upset’

Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. acknowledges his supporters on arrival at a compaign rally, Tuesday, March 8, 2016, in Miami.

Amanda Charboneau News Writer On Tuesday March 8, Michigan voters arrived at the polls for the 2016 primary. The results shocked political forecasts and models. Why? Because Bernie Sanders won Michigan. Bernie Sanders took the majority vote in the Democratic primary with a slim 2 percent lead over Hillary. However, Clinton was projected to win by at least 5-20 percent. The word “upset” is being used to describe the situation, not because Bernie is an underdog, but because he wasn’t supposed to win. So what happened? Why did Bernie win when Hillary was averaging 21 percent more at the polls? For starters, the number of voters who turned out on Tuesday’s primary broke records with a 2.5 million turnout, which surpassed the previous 1972 record of 1.58 million. In Kent County the turnout was so unexpected that a precinct ran out of Democratic

ballots. In a field where trends are used to predict results, a sudden influx of voters threw off the counts for a lot of political scientists.

The youth factor heavily influenced the Michigan Democratic primary results this year.

Additionally, the youth factor heavily influenced the Democratic primary results this year. Amazingly, voters aged 50 and below had a turnout of more than 50 percent when polls estimated that only 25 percent would show up. Moreover, voters aged 18-29 made up 19 percent of total turnout.

One of the biggest issues with the polling data was that it was conducted before the Flint debate the previous Sunday, which involved a discussion over the water issues in Flint and the auto bailout in Detroit. Polling stopped Saturday night and did not take into account the spike in approval that came from Sanders’ debate performance, especially in African American voters who tripled their support for Sanders’ campaign. Bernie’s win was the biggest upset in primary history, and now the polls that had Hillary winning the other Midwestern states are being called into question. If the youth turnout is large, if another demographic suddenly surges the polls, or if voters simply change their minds over which candidate they prefer, then Sanders just might take Illinois and Ohio as well. Delegates cast the votes that count on which candidate to represent the party. In the Democratic Party there are 4,051 total delegates including 712 superdelegates. The score right now is 1231 for Hillary and

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576 for Bernie, although that’s including the superdelegates who can “pledge” to any candidate of their choosing. The pledged delegate count is 663 for Hillary and 479 for Bernie, which reveals a much closer race. Superdelegates can change their vote before the Democratic national convention in mid-July. In fact, in 2008 the same thing happened to Hillary Clinton when she lost the nomination to Obama because the superdelegates switched their vote. However, if Sanders or Clinton can rack up 58.8 percent of the regular delegates then there is absolutely no need for superdelegates. They win the nomination by majority. The Republicans do not have any similar system for this election. Regardless of the election outcome, the nation took note of what happened in Michigan as an example of the polls not dictating accurate information. In future elections this could be corrected by paying closer attention to the youth, independent and the minority voters who came out to support Bernie Sanders over Hillary Clinton last Tuesday.

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IRHC annual magic draft

IRHC Magic Draft Card Packs.

Jacob Striebel News Writer On Saturday, April 2, Michigan Tech’s Inter-Residence Housing Council will host their annual Magic Draft. The event will be held in the Wadsworth dining hall, begin at 8 p.m. and conclude near midnight. Magic Draft is an event where participants will competitively play Magic: The Gathering, a fantasy trading card game. Magic Draft is a relatively new IRHC event and has been met with great success during its short history. Last year’s event was especially well received. Andrew Baldwin, the president of IRHC during the spring of 2015 stated, “We had around 200 participants, which was significantly more than we had in previous years. It ended up going until almost one in the morning... as the finalists competed in some pretty long and intense matches.” Those who attend Magic Draft will receive one deck upon entry to play with. This year’s decks will be both “Oath of Gatekeeper” and “Battle for Zendikar”

themed. Initially, all decks at this year’s event were planned to be “Oath of Gatekeeper,” but the additional deck type was added after IRHC perceived dissent in Michigan Tech’s magic community surrounding drafting with a single deck type, specifically with only “Oath of Gatekeeper” cards. Magic Draft will be played as a tournament and make use of both round-robin and elimination structures. Participants will begin at tables of eight drafters where each player will have the opportunity to face everyone at his table during three rounds of play. The winner at each table will then move on to a 64-person single elimination bracket. The event will potentially have consolation prizes and IRHC plans to award a number of top prizes. The event’s top prizes will be single cards and most likely be legacy cards. The first prize has already been chosen and is a card valued at $350. One of Magic Draft’s focuses in recent years has been the inclusion of those new to the game of Magic. Yvonne Lewsley, the current president of IRHC stated, “IRHC’s annual Magic Draft is a

great opportunity for all levels of Magic players to interact and enjoy the game. We have many advanced players who are willing to teach, so no experience is necessary. I encourage students to attend the event even if you’ve never played a game of Magic!”

“IRHC’s annual Magic Draft is a great opportunity for all levels of Magic players to interact and enjoy the game.” - Yvonne Lewsely

Before the beginning of this week (March 14), Magic Draft had been set to take place on March 26. The change of

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date to April 2 was a result of concerns that were raised at the IRHC meeting on Monday, Feb. 29. These concerns regarded Magic Draft’s conflict with the joint Student Entertainment Board - Rosza Center presentation of The Intergalactic Nemesis. A number of IRHC members felt that there were likely students who wished to attend both events. The Council’s initial reaction was to push Magic Draft to the following weekend, but this was not immediately adopted due to the Houghton Anime Review Organization’s Nanocon event taking place that weekend. The the event now, however, has been scheduled for April 2. Baldwin, in regard to last year’s Magic Draft, stated, “A lot of people told us it was the best draft since IRHC has started doing it a few years before.” This year IRHC is working to make the event just as successful as last year. Those who wish to participate are encouraged to register online by midnight on the evening of March 23. This will guarantee admittance to the event. Walk-ins are permitted while space remains.

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Trump incites violence Samantha Stein

A protester holds up a ripped capaign sign for Donald Trump before a rally on the campus of the University of Illinois-Chicago, Friday, March 11, 2016 Courtesy of AP

him. Trump has even threatened to punch protesters in the face, himself. Most of the attacks seem to be focused on racial issues and the media. One student at the Radford University rally said to a press member, “You are disgusting and sleazy,” when the press member had asked for directions to the bathroom. That same press member was also victim to racial slurs, due to the fact that Trump supporters believed she looked like a terrorist. Luckily she did not fall victim to any physical harm. Other reporters have not been so fortunate. At the same rally, a Secret Service staffer slammed a photographer for Time magazine into a table when he stepped out of the press pen to capture a better photograph. He later went on to say that he regretted his role in the confrontation; he believed the agent’s response to be unreasonable. A video

surfaced of a white man, John McGraw, punching a black protester. John McGraw was charged with assault and battery; however, the protester was the one that was pulled away by security. In an interview, McGraw stated that he enjoyed punching the protester because he was “not acting like an American,” and he even threatened to kill the protester the next time he saw him. As the Republican nomination becomes more achievable for Trump, the rallies seem to get tenser at all locations. Staff and Trump supporters are both causing incidents with protesters and media. Although the violence and outbursts have been occurring for months, they are only getting worse. Clinton, Cruz and Rubio all have said that they do not condone the violent environment that Trump has created at his rallies.

predictable to say that the government is not the only organization putting their hands in the ‘honey pot’. Major companies want to know what you are up to as well and they have less legal regulations on them than the government has. Currently there are no rules as to what AT&T and Comcast can do with your browser information, whereas there are rules restricting when FBI agents can attain and use NSA-gathered data. If there are regulations regarding the safeguarding of our privacy enacted on the government, especially under suspected criminal activities, then why are major corporations allowed to gather and then sell your personal information? The Federal Communications Commission proposed privacy rules this week in regards to what broadband companies are allowed to do with consumer information. Tom Wheeler, the FCC’s current chairman, wrote a proposal that states that cable and phone companies would have to get permission from customers as to whether or not they could sell customer information to advertisers.

The proposal also states that the companies would have to protect customer data by reporting stolen information to the authorities. Tom Wheeler also suggests that cable companies have permissions to use customer’s personal information for “billing and pitching more expensive versions of services that customers are already using,” according to an article in the New York Times. The proposal will be voted on March 31 and there is no doubt that companies like AT&T will fighting against Wheeler’s suggestions. Arguments against Tom Wheeler’s proposal are that encryption already blocks the ability for cable and phone companies to decipher personal information. Not to mention Facebook, Google and other internet businesses collect and utilize consumer information to make profits from ‘personal’ advertisements. Now is the time to scrutinize the government’s actions as well as corporations’ actions regarding our personal information in the growing world of technology.

Online privacy battle Rachel Belanger News Writer

The Constitution’s first amendment has been an historically touchy and complex subject. The topic is about to become even broader with the growth of the Internet. The relatively new technology allows people to communicate differently, run businesses differently, and interpret law differently than before. The freedom of speech on the Internet is the battle of our generation. When should people be held accountable for what they say? To what degree? Should future or present employers have access to your personal social media accounts? But something that has been under the radar is whether or not telecommunication companies should have access to your personal internet Information, and then be able to sell your information to businesses at an undisclosed rate. There is a potential for ‘Big Brother-esque’ behavior if the people are not watching closely enough. It is unfortunate, yet maybe

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News Writer Donald Trump has been facing protesters and chaotic rallies time and time again. Though he claims he does not condone it, his words during rallies speak otherwise. These violent outbreaks have ranged from mild verbal altercations to rough physical ones. The violence is not limited to one area either. Locations such as Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama, Iowa, Kentucky and most recently, Chicago have seen violent outbreaks at rallies. Hillary Clinton tweeted saying that “This kind of behavior is repugnant. We set the tone for our campaigns—we should encourage respect, not violence.” Trump was expected to appear in Chicago on March 11 for a rally. However, outside the venue hundreds of protesters were present and fights broke out inside the auditorium between Trump supporters and the protesters. The fights continued at the rally location even after the rally was officially canceled. One protester by the name of Jedidiah Brown was forcibly removed from the stage after announcing that he was told to return to Africa. Cruz and Rubio both called the incident “sad.” In this incident most of the protesters were students and Bernie Sanders supporters. Despite his claims to Fox, Trump does encourage violence at his rallies. At his rally in Iowa last month Trump offered to pay the legal fees of any of his supporters that attack anyone with tomatoes to throw at

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Google’s latest successful venture is to make advancements in artificial intelligence. They bought out the British artificial intelligence company DeepMind, whose mission is to learn how to play video games like humans, using neural networks. The DeepMind Project pushes the limits of computer programming, and one of its most successful projects, AlphaGo, has made a significant advance in artificial intelligence. Its latest triumph is defeating a man at a Chinese chess-like game called Go that was once thought impossible for computers to excel at. This claim was shot down as AlphaGo beat a Korean Go master in Seoul, South Korea in the first three out of five games. This win for the tech giant opens up new horizons for the possibilities of artificial intelligence. Go was considered impossible for a computer to master because of the near infinite possibilities that exist at a given time. Normally, with games like chess and checkers, a computer can use brute force computing to think through millions of possibilities, thus allowing it to make the best possible move given the situation. However, given the nature of Go, this method isn’t feasible. To approach the issue, programmers at DeepMind sought to design AlphaGo in a way that thinks like a human Go master, only a few moves ahead, allowing it to greatly reduce the computing power required. DeepMind was founded in 2010 as DeepMind Technologies but was bought out by Google in 2014. Started by three men who first met at University College London’s Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit, the company received significant investor money and in 2014 received the “Company of the Year” award from Cambridge Computer Laboratory. Now the company has over 100 employees. It is speculated that Google purchased DeepMind for roughly $400 million. The company seeks to program computers to play video games, but the process is more complicated than it sounds. DeepMind is different from other AI computers in that they are trying to program it in a way that humans think. Once we are able to replicate some functions of the human brain, we will be able to understand it much better. Like a human, DeepMind’s system learns from experience, rather than rewriting its code. After multiple plays, the system begins to understand how to play the game. Currently, DeepMind has been very successful in playing old games such as Breakout, but is far below the world record in other games likes Space Invaders and Ms. Pacman.

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Docket: WWH v. Hellerstedt The Solicitor General, Donald Verrilli, Jr. said, “If the law is upheld, abortion would be legal in theory, but would become largely inaccessible due to the number of clinics that would get shut down. Before the law was passed 65,000 to 70,000 abortions were provided annually in the country’s clinics. The remaining clinics that meet the criteria would only be able to perform 14,000.”

Ellie Hermann protesting the West Alabama Women’s center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Courtesy of AP

Evan Mayer News Writer Ever since Roe v. Wade was decided in 1973 making abortion legal in the United States, pro-life and pro-choice supporters have been keeping the debate alive. 43 years later and the newest chapter of the battle is being heard by the Supreme Court. On Wednesday, March 2 the justices heard Whole Women’s Health v. Hellerstedt, a case which has the potential to nullify many of the victories that prochoice supporters have had since Roe v. Wade. The law that is being reviewed was passed in Texas in 2013. The law has two

basic requirements for all abortion clinics. One is that clinics that provide abortions have hospital-like facilities and the other is that doctors who provide the procedures have admitting privileges at a local hospital. The required upgrades involve multi-million dollar projects that many of these clinics do not have the funding for. This law has already shut down 19 of 40 clinics in Texas, but if the Supreme Court’s decision is in favor of the law, 75 percent of Texas abortion clinics will be shut down. It is projected then that many other states would adopt very similar laws and as a result, states like Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi would only be left with one abortion clinic each in their entire state.

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“If the law is upheald, abortion would be legal in theory, but would become largely inaccessible...” - Solicitor General Donald Verrilli Jr. The lack of clinics, the law’s critics claim, place an “undue burden” on a woman’s access to abortion. “Undue burden” was a test that came about due to Planned Parenthood v. Casey. This test says that laws cannot place substantial obstacles in the path of a woman’s fundamental right to choose. However, the opinion also gives state governments the authority to place some limits on abortion, if these limits qualified as protection for the life of the mother or later-term fetuses that could be viable outside of the womb. Supporters of the Texas law argue that the law is in line with Casey and that it is meant to provide abortion patients with the “highest

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standard of care.” The law is also unique in that unlike previous abortion cases that focused on the fetus, the Texas law focuses on mothers. The law is designed to protect women’s health by attempting to make clinics safer. As stated earlier though, the attempts to make clinics safer reduce easy access because many clinics cannot afford to make the multi-million dollar upgrades. Easy access, however, is a primary pillar of health care. Opponents of the law are hopeful because of the Court’s decision last week to place a hold on a Louisiana law that requires doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals. Justice Kennedy is considered a key to the case as he famously upheld the core of Roe v. Wade when many people thought that he would vote to overturn the precedent set in Roe. If the Justices vote 4-4, the Appeals Court decision is upheld and the Texas law will remain. The American Medical Association does not support the law stating that “liposuctions are thirty times more dangerous than abortions, yet they don’t have the same kind of rigorous requirements.” Thomas Daley, a secondyear civil engineering major, agrees with the AMA’s statement. “Making it difficult to obtain an abortion won’t make them any safer. Abortions are relatively safe and easy procedures as it is. If anything, all the law will do is encourage women to find other means to terminate pregnancies, which would put their health in jeopardy,” Daley said. Regardless of the outcome of the case, the issue of abortion will not be fading from the national headlines quite yet, as a truce on the battle seems to be a long way off.

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2016 tech trends Shveta Dhamankar

The EHang 184 autonomous aerial vehicle is unveiled at the EHang booth at CES international. Courtesy of AP

Virtual reality, though still in its infancy compared to drones, will be closer to its full market potential with the muchanticipated launch of the virtual reality headset from Oculus Rift. Despite the current hype surrounding VR, it became mainstream when Facebook acquired Oculus for $2 billion in 2014. A company as big as Facebook gave Oculus the necessary resources for its launch. It has hired some of the best video game developers for capsizing the market. Apple and Google are not far behind in this respect. Apple is set to fulfill its big shopping list of VR companies and top

World Report Daniel Stockard News Writer

Turkey Responds to Ankara Bombing The government of Turkey has begun cracking down on its minority Kurdish population after a suspected Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) bombing left at least 37 people dead in the capital of Ankara on Sunday, March 13. The suspected suicide bomber was a female member of the group, according to authorities. In response, the government has imposed a curfew on three mostly-Kurdish towns in the southeast of the country, and airstrikes have been carried out at several PKK camps in Iraqi Kurdistan. Authorities arrested 51 suspected PKK members after the blast, though no group has yet taken responsibility. The attack was similar to a car bomb blast that took place about a month ago. In that case, a splinter Kurdish group called the Kurdistan Freedom Falcons was responsible.

News Writer Science fiction is slowly morphing into smart, solid reality. We’ve never been closer to the future than we are today. At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas at the beginning of the year, there were two technologies that took center stage: virtual reality and drones. Although China’s economy has cooled down, it still rules the roost when it came to drones. Its lax tax regulations are helping several startups get a head start in this sector. Going by current trends, China is going to reap the maximum benefits of the drone market that is set to hit $6 billion worldwide by 2016. Chinese company DJI is now the world’s largest drone maker. Although best know for ‘Phantom’ (priced at $699), its new drones equipped with thermal cameras are gaining ground. eHang, another tech giant from China, is designing drones that are large enough to carry an average-sized human. What makes this particular drone all the more noteworthy is that fact that it is completely automated. The person being ‘flown’ around by the drone does not require any driving skills whatsoever. Closer to home, California-based GoPro recently announced plans for its own drone but there is no release date in sight yet.

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Yasmin Moorman looks into the Galaxy Gear VR headset at the Samsung booth during the International CES, in Las Vegas, Jan. 6, 2015. Courtesy of AP

talent from VR firms for AAPL Tech30. Google is busy improving ‘Google Cardboard,’ a headset that is already on the market. Another gadget that is making big waves is Amazon Echo that is designed to make your home ‘smarter.’ Since it was launched in 2014, the voice-controlled assistant gadget has turned into a helpful home companion. Echo’s built-in assistant Alexa, can connect you to your bank accounts, locate your car, help you cook gourmet food and also go as far as telling you a bedtime story. Besides the hardware development, several new softwares, algorithms and innumerable lines of code are dictating how data is obtained and understood. Insurance companies have started using algorithmic personality detection to determine how risky of an investment a person is. The data for this is obtained by analysing magazine and website subscriptions, photos posted on social media and a whole lot more of the digital footprint we leave whenever we use the Internet. Anything and everything that a person decides to do, from financial transactions to getting back to work after a sick leave, can be predicted using just a few lines of computer code. The destiny of the entire planet is potentially just a few sentences away. The future is literally in our hands. With so much technology and connectivity at hand, software bugs and glitches will be very much prevalent. Last year, one such glitch caused 5000 United flights to be grounded for two hours.

More recently, trading at the New York Stock Exchange was temporarily halted. Similar glitches at Netflix caused outages and mixed up summaries for different films. Dish’s Sling TV experienced service interruption during the premier of Fear the Walking Dead. Security troubles for the technological trends and innovations for 2016 do not end just there. Backdoors, or lines of code installed in firmware for safely upgrading devices and operating systems, can be used either way. These backdoors serve as a double-edged sword in that they can also be used to acquire personal data from a personal desktop or even a webcam. This leaves the general public vulnerable to the most unskilled and incompetent of hackers. So although we might soon have drone lanes and autonomous cars whizzing about, these devices could very well be hacked. Road accidents and damage to personal property will be just a few of the ‘milder’ consequences here. This technological revolution could also mean that cryptography will soon be obsolete. Given the expanse and outreach of quantum computing, cryptography would be dead in a matter of years. IBM, Google, Microsoft, D Wave and all other tech behemoths are in the race to not only build the fastest computer but also commercialize it. All in all, 2016 is going to be an age of ‘technological telepathy’ where we can send information-that too tons and tons of it-via the internet. The future is just around the corner and no yet knows how safe or hacker-friendly it might be.

Millions Protest Corruption in Brazil Over 3.5 million people have taken to the streets in 326 cities across Brazil to demand President Dilma Rousseff’s resignation. The protests are a response to a lingering recession, a huge corruption scandal, and an ongoing impeachment attempt. Rousseff’s Workers Party rose to power in 2002 by promising to clean up the government, but widespread findings of corruption indicate they reneged on that promise. The protests were politically and culturally diverse, with 100,000 and 70,000 people demonstrating in Brasilia and Curitiba, respectively. Those investigating the scandal, called Lava Jato, allege that construction and supply firms bribed political officials $2 billion dollars for lucrative contracts at the state-run oil company Petrobras. More and more of Rousseff’s inner circle have been implicated in the deals, but she has so far refused to step down, pleading ignorance. However, authorities are investigating whether or not she tried to block the investigation. Regardless, her support is eroding rapidly. South Africa Bans Leopard Hunting After global condemnation over the death of Cecil the Lion in Zimbabwe last year, South Africa has decided to ban leopard hunting for the 2016 season. This marks the first time in several decades that hunters will not be able to target the “Big 5” game animals in the country: leopards, lions, rhinos, buffalos and elephants. The decision, however, was largely based in science; the number of leopards in the country could not be established to any degree of certainty. Contrary to what one might expect, hunting actually plays a huge role in conserving the animals in the country. It costs up to $20,000 to shoot a leopard, and usually Americans are the ones buying licenses to do so. Overall, animal hunting is a $410 million dollar in the country, so it’s in their best interest to make sure the animals don’t go extinct.

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Goitse comes to the Calumet Theater Amy Joy Patterson Pulse Editor

othing announces springtime quite like St. Patrick’s Day. It is a holiday of brightness, gaiety and renewal. Even the symbol for St. Patrick’s Day, the green shamrock, is emblematic of the revitalization of the world. It is challenging not to wear a smile on St. Patrick’s Day. Although Houghton is roughly 3,500 miles from Ireland, one can still enjoy authentic Irish customs without even leaving the Upper Peninsula. This Saturday, March 19, at 7:30pm, the Calumet Theater presents Live Ireland’s Trad Group of the Year, Goitse. Tickets are available for $22.00 each. Goitse, pronounced “Go-witcha,” is a stunning quintet of talented individuals who have dedicated their musical careers to traditional Irish music. Among the performers are Colm Phelan, percussionist, James Harvey on strings, singer Áine McGeeney, pianist Tadhg Ó Meachair and guitarist Conal O’Kane. Goitse has won many prestigious awards, such as the Freiburger International Leiter Music Award in 2016, Live Ireland’s Trad Group of the Year in 2015 and Chicago Irish American News’ Group of the Year in 2015. They are one of the most sought after Irish bands globally. “Goitse” is an informal Gaelic greeting meaning “come here,” which is precisely what venues say to the quintet after sampling their discography. Primarily, Goitse is lauded for their distinctive sound. Goitse’s songs are largely comprised of traditional

Irish tunes freckled with original compositions by Phelan and O’Kane. Each song has a simple, gentle message to it that is reminiscent of an easier time. Their sound is further complicated by the versatility of the performers. The majority of the musicians involved with Goitse are multi-instrumentalists. Vocalist Áine McGeeney doubles as a fiddle player and pianist Tadhg Ó Meachair also plays the piano accordion. For those interested in seeing the live show, the Calumet Theater is located at 430 6th Street in Calumet. It is an elegant, circa-1900 theater that will surely complement the energetic music of Goitse to perfection. Because the Calumet Theater is run by volunteers, all

ticket sales go directly toward bringing the hottest shows to the Upper Peninsula. Currently, Goitse has three albums available for purchase online. For those who are unable to attend the show at the Calumet Theater, the festivities are still available from the comfort of your home. That being said, each album costs roughly the price of a ticket to see Goitse live, so there is not much economic advantage to be had. Besides, it is hard to beat live Irish music. There are few things so uplifting. In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, one ought to take chances on new adventures. So, come one, come all and enjoy your weekend with Irish music as authentic as can be.

Pulse Editor Mark your calendars, ladies and gentlemen! On Saturday, April 16, from 8pm to 12am, the Houghton-Hancock Rotaract Club will be hosting their 2nd Annual Charity Ball. This year, the theme will be Phantom of the Opera. Given the immense success of last year’s Great Gatsby Charity Ball, this year’s event is expected to be unforgettable. The Phantom of the Opera Charity

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Box Office Blockbusters “Zootopia” maintains its hard earned number one spot with a $51 million second weekend. This brings the film’s overall gross well over $140 million domestically, which adds nicely to the $300 million that has already been made abroad. Already ranking well for modern Disney Animations, the film has surpassed Frozen’s opening weekend. Paramount’s “10 Cloverfield Lane” opened to the tune of nearly $25 million for number two. This thriller stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead as a woman trapped in a shelter by two men who claim that the outside world has been hit by a chemical attack. Finally, Fox Studio’s “Deadpool” reigns in another $11 million in its fifth week, handily taking the bronze medal. This brings the film’s total gross to nearly $330 million domestically. While “Passion of the Christ” and the number one R rated film record may be out of reach, “American Sniper” may well be dethroned by the merc with a mouth. Billboard Hot 100

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Houghton-Hancock Rotaract Club charity ball Amy Joy Patterson

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Ball will feature live music, a dancefloor, refreshments, a cash bar, and performances by the Michigan Tech Dance Team and the Swing Dance Club. Buying a ticket to the event enters the purchaser into a rally for a $250 Amazon giftcard or an iPad Mini. The event will be held in the Rozsa lobby. The Phantom of the Opera Charity Ball is funded by corporate sponsors and donors, so all ticket sales go directly to a local organization. This year, the receiving organization will be 31 Backpacks, a group that provides food to children of low-income families

during weekends and breaks from school. 31 Backpacks works with schools in Houghton, Hancock, Chassell and many other locations in the Upper Peninsula. Their intention is to partner with all schools in the Houghton and Keweenaw Counties.The purchase of a ticket to the Phantom of the Opera Charity Ball will go a long way toward feeding local children. Student tickets will be sold for $10 and adult tickets will be sold for $15. More information on the Rotaract Club’s 2nd Annual Charity Ball will be forthcoming in a future issue of the Lode.

The musical top spot is taken this week by Rihanna’s “Work” featuring Drake. The track rounds out its seventh week on the chart with this defense of its number one spot, certainly an impressive feat with the increasing competition slowly working its way up the Top 100. Even more impressive is Justin Bieber’s “Love Yourself ”, which has held the number two and is now entering its 18th week on the chart. The song is a part of the artist’s album “Purpose”, wherein he presents something of a reinvention of the pop star persona that he had maintained for several years. Finally, in its 25th week on the chart, Twenty One Pilots’ “Stressed Out” holds its third place. Coming from the album Blurryface, the song has become one of the most successful pieces by the band.

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Media preview: Movie Review: March 10 Cloverfield Lane Aric Rhodes Business Manager March brings with it many things, from the slowly starting onset of spring to the beloved tradition of St Patrick’s Day. Especially exciting, though, is what it marks the end of, as the new month ushers in the official end of the dreaded Slump Months. While this year has offered a couple of fulfilling releases in February, such as the record-breaking Deadpool, there is still a hesitancy about putting out blockbusters in the first months of the year. Recently, studios feel more open to releasing blockbusters, and they’ve already started the floodgates with movies like Disney’s “Zootopia” or Focus Features’ “London has Fallen.” Looking ahead, audience members can look forward to “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” and the next installment of the Divergent series, “Allegiant.” While the Slump Months hit the movies the hardest, other media suppliers will also

delay big releases. Fans of video games also have a lot to look for this month, from the new PC game “ADR1FT” to the heavily anticipated “Pokken Tournament” for Wii U. It also bears mentioning that this month marked the release of the HD remake of the beloved “Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess”, bringing more viability to the aging Wii U console. For those who prefer its patented borderline sadistic challenge from their gaming, the third part of the “Dark Souls” series will be released this month as well. It can always be hard to tell what’s going to be popular in the public eye until after audiences have had a chance to react. In spite of this, it’s always exciting to see new content being made and released. While the major studios and producers create the most guaranteed and “safe” content, though, it is the private content producers who individually take the most risks and experiment. More often than not, these experimental works fail to beat major productions, but occasionally one or two make it through. We just need to keep our eyes open.

Shan Amarnani Editor in Chief Picture this, there is a chemical attack on earth. You just broke up with your significant other and you’re driving halfway across the U.S. only to be rammed off the road by a madman. This is just the beginning of the movie, 10 Cloverfield Lane. 10 Cloverfield Lane is a thriller/sci-fi produced by J.J. Abrams. If you’re a fan of other movies produced by the renowned producer such as Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Trek and the Mission Impossible series, chances are you will enjoy this movie as well. While 10 Cloverfield Lane is by no means a found-footage film like the first movie, it is a movie that effectively keeps the audience at the edge of their seat. With most movies, the plot starts to thicken after a significant amount of time, but the directors and producers wasted no time with 10 Cloverfield Lane. The first nail-biting scene

starts on the get-go and it just keeps getting better after that. The cinematography is excellent. The attention to detail, vivid colors and realistic effects definitely make this a movie that even the harshest film aficionados can appreciate. The music and sound nicely complements the scenes to make it even more thrilling. While everyone responsible for creating the movie deserves credit, the actors are responsible for making this an excellent movie to watch. John Goodman (Howard), Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Michelle) and John Gallagher, Jr. (Emmett) performed exceptionally well in this movie. Mary Elizabeth Winstead plays the woman who just broke up with her significant other. John Goodman plays the madman who rams Michelle off the road and John Gallagher, Jr. plays a carpenter who also happens to be a long time friend of Howard. The best part of this movie is the plot. The plot is wellstructured and coherent. The story and plot makes you wish that the movie went on a little longer because it’s just that good.

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Upcoming music festivals Kendall Belopavlovich Lode Writer The slowly disappearing snow banks have given rise to anticipation of summer, and summer is the best time for music festivals. Now that spring break has come to a close and the last few painful weeks of the semester are crawling by us, we anticipate the warm weather and summertime activities approaching. If you’re searching for something to look forward to, this article has a few choice destinations in mind for the soulsearching traveler. First, we’re going to kick it off with country. Now, if this isn’t your thing, please skip ahead to the next paragraph. As for those of you who are still with me, I’m talking about none other than Country USA in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This country paradise is a consistent crowd-pleaser, which has previously featured Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line and Eric Church in their headliner acts. This year the showcase artists include Dierks Bentley, Thomas Rhett, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan (again!) and Sam Hunt. This festival kicks off on Tuesday, June 14 and ends on Saturday, June 18. Currently, general admission tickets for all five days are selling for $129, but the price will only

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go up as the festival draws near. For more information about Country USA, please visit http://www.countryusaoshkosh. com/. Hosted in the same town as Country USA, the much anticipated Rock USA follows the same style, save for the music genre, of course. Beginning on July 15 with Five Finger Death Punch as the headliner, this festival brings the very best of contemporary rock music, with some older favorites mixed in the bunch. This festival ends just two days later on Saturday, July 17, but still squeezes in many respected bands, such as Slipknot, Alice in Chains, Shinedown, Chevelle, Asking Alexandria and many more. Currently, general admissions tickets for all three days are selling for $89, but as with Country USA, these prices will soon rise. For more information about Rock USA, please visit http://www. rockusaoshkosh.com/index.cfm. For the many students that call somewhere downstate home, the Movement EDM festival in Detroit could be something to look forward to. Happening May 28 to May 30, this three day celebrations of beats and lights starts at noon and ends at midnight each day, with afterparties to fuel the fun into the night. Currently, ticket prices are $175 for the weekend, but as with the first two, these prices aren’t locked in. For more information about Movement, please

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visit http://movement.us/experience. For a complete listing of EDM festivals happening this summer, please visit http://goo.gl/Ygif8r. If money is a barrier to traveling, as it is for many college students, there are cheap options to consider to be able to experience the magic that is music festivals. Couch surfing (www. couchsurfing.org) is a free option as opposed to pricey hotels or the low

security risk that camping can be. Ride shares can also reduce the cost of travel, and Barkboard and Craigslist have occasional postings for these, although meeting strangers for a car ride can be awkward and even dangerous. The most important thing to remember is to experience life at all ages, and your youth is a perfect time to cross “music festival” off of your bucket list.

Ihsahn live at Inferno Metal Festival in Oslo, Norway, 2 April 2010. Photo courtesy of Dark Apostrophe (wikimedia commons)

An EDM festival in 2013 with over 100,000 attendees. Photo courtesy of Avarty Photos (wikimedia commons)

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After a power outage at the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, the new Digital Doomsday Clock is flashing 00:00 and mushroom clouds keep appearing and then retracting once a second. Comic courtesy of XKCD

CLASSIFIEDS Michigan Department of Transportation Gaylord, MI Office – Transportation Engineer – Hiring for Two Positions As part of the North Region Design Squad, this position prepares the design plans for transportation design projects in the region including preparing proposal materials, reviewing project related documents, and performing quality assurance checks on plans as directed by the Region Design Engineer. Closing date for this job posting is: March 22, 2016 at 5:00 pm For more information and to apply, go to: www.Michigan.gov, Click on Job Seekers, Click on State of Michigan Job Opportunities, In the Search Field, type in Transportation Engineer and hit enter, look for the one in Gaylord, MI.

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Should the legal drinking age be lowered to 18?

Pro: Amy Joy Patterson Pulse Editor

Con: Alexander Crawford Lode Writer

OPENING STATEMENT

ROUND 1

There is no doubt that the legal drinking age in the U.S. has been a controversial topic since Congress passed the National Drinking Age Act in 1984. This Act strongly urged the states and territories to increase the legal drinking age to 21. Even though many countries have a legal drinking age of 18, some even 16, the majority of the U.S. still has a legal drinking age of 21. Should the U.S. follow suit and lower the drinking age?

In 1972, Michigan’s legal drinking age was 18, meaning the majority of freshmen college students could purchase and consume alcohol at their leisure. By 1978, Michigan’s legal drinking age was raised to 21. Soon thereafter, every state was coerced by the United States government into raising the drinking age to 21, as the federal government threatened massive cuts to infrastructure funding for noncompliance. The arguments for this decision are plentiful and generally valid. However, the fact of the matter is that the government is withholding a civil liberty from a population considered to be adults. At age 18, we can be drafted into war. We are responsible for voting and paying our taxes. It is irrational to ask 18-yearolds to fulfill adult responsibilities without receiving adult privileges. For that reason, the drinking age should once again be lowered to 18.

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In most European countries, alcohol consumption is legal for teens. While one might think this would mean that alcohol abuse is more prevalent in these nations, this is not the reality. In fact, the U.S. binge drinking rate is the highest in the world, according to the Daily Mail in 2012. Because we make drinking a taboo, we incentivize teens to do it in secrecy without parental supervision or guidance. In contrast, many European teens have a moderate amount of alcohol at home during mealtimes and family gatherings. They learn how to drink without binging. We cannot hide behind the mask of “what-ifs.” We know what happens when the drinking age is lowered. We have an entire continent full of examples.

Alcohol is the most used drug used by teenagers. Above marijuana, cocaine and cigarettes, it takes a special place in teen’s hearts. And yet to many parents, it is safe. It is fine for teens to drink, just as long as they aren’t snorting coke or smoking cigarettes. This creates a bad status quo, that keeps changing, depending on the whims of the parent. Now, what I’m talking about is and would be, illegal under the 18 years old rule. But that doesn’t make it better. It is known that the brain is not fully formed until the age of 25. But that also means the brain is better formed at 21, than at 18.

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This country is founded on Locke’s Social Contract Theory. The idea is that we give up some measure of liberty for the protection of the state and this creates an equilibrium. The liberties we sacrifice are equal to the value of the privileges we receive. In this case, there is an inequality. The social contract is not being fulfilled when citizens can be asked to give up their lives at any time but they cannot legally drink a beer. There is an imbalance in the scenario and it needs to be rectified. Prohibition is irrelevant; it was a result of Puritan ideals, not medical science. Even still, the human brain does not reach full maturity until age 25, according to numerous sources such as NPR and BBC. So, regardless if a drinker is 18 or 21, drinking is detrimental to the brain. No matter what, drinking is damaging to health.

Adult responsibilities does not necessitate the use of adult products. Yes, you can be drafted at 18. Yes, you can vote when you turn 18. Yes, you might have to learn how to do your taxes once you’re 18. But these are merely responsibilities. Responsibilities aren’t as important as health issues. The 18th amendment was adopted into the constitution in 1919. This created the era in our country known as Prohibition. It made the “civil liberty” known as alcohol consumption illegal to all citizens, no matter their age. Yes, it was overturned 13 years later, but that wasn’t because medical opinions changed. If rationality is the goal of changing the legal consumption age, then rationally, it should be raised, due to medical concerns. For that reason, the drinking age shouldn’t be lowered below 21.

Europe has the most countries and civilizations that started with having children drink alcohol. The cultures that perpetuate this behaviour in Europe also came to America, and together created the 21 years old law. There may be less binge drinking in the countries across the Atlantic, but that does not mean it is better. Even with less binge drinking, there is no conclusive proof that drinking while younger can actually benefit you. In fact, it is still detrimental to the health of the population. Starting younger means becoming an alcoholic younger. This means you start buying alcohol when you’re younger. You develop the bad habit earlier, and it will make it harder to quit when you are older. The more accustomed you are to the taste, the less you will see the bad effects.

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Barbies for all kinds LODE ing Samantha Stein Lode Writer

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Despite all the criticism that Barbie received in the past for their unrealistic standards, Mattel has stepped up and met the demand for realistic Barbies. This is a positive path for both the company and the consumers. Little girls who love to play with Barbie will start to see themselves represented in the doll and realize that they can do and be anything, just like Barbie inspires them to do. The change will help girls of all colors, shapes and types to understand that every body type is gorgeous, no matter what. There’s no need to look a specific way to be beautiful and successful.

The brutal truth about law enforcement Shan Amarnani Opinion Editor Law enforcement is a tricky subject to talk about. Each country has their own set of rules that every citizen of that country, no matter their race, gender or social status, must abide by. These rules are the accepted norms of society and are more commonly called laws. Although most people accept and abide by these laws, there will always be a few who believe they’re above the law. However, everyone knows that no one is above the law. In this regard, laws can be seen as something that benefits society. One can say that laws are tools used by law enforcers to maintain order. Clearly, the law and law enforcers are two entirely separate things. The law is objective. It applies to everyone regardless of gender, race or social status. Enforcement of the law is a whole other story. Law enforcers put their lives on the line every day to serve their country. While it may not be the case in other countries, in the U.S., it’s no joke. Every time they put their Kevlar vests on is another chance for a major injury. These people put their lives on the line to protect us and these are people that deserve our respect.

While many of us would like to believe that all law enforcers are fair and just, this is not the case. Complete objectivity is something that simply cannot be achieved by humans. There will always be a certain degree of subjectivity or bias in every decision. Although the media’s portrayal on police brutality is somewhat exaggerated, this is adequate proof that police officers are not always objective when dealing with people. Some may receive sincere and just treatment while others may receive a harsher treatment even though everyone deserves to be treated equally.

“There will always be a certain degree of subjectivity or bias in every decision.” Although this unjust treatment happens in all avenues of law enforcement, it is more apparent with state troopers and police officers. I have heard many stories about people getting pulled over for going 10 to 15 mph over the speed limit.

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A completely objective police officer or state trooper would have gone through the standard procedures and issued the offender a ticket, but sometimes this is not the case. Occasionally, when the stars align, people get off with a warning. For the offender, this is great news. However, if someone were to get off with a warning for going 10 to 15 mph over, it would not be fair for someone else going 8 mph over to get a fine and points on their license, and yet this is what is currently happening. There was this incident with a close acquaintance of mine. The situation was such that he was pulled over for going 30 mph over the speed limit. Luckily, the officer that pulled him over was a nice guy and decided to bump it down to 5 mph over. Now, I’m happy for my friend, but if someone else going 30 mph over the speed limit were to get pulled over, it would only be fair for the offender to be penalized for going 5 mph over and not 30 mph. The point is that everyone should be treated equally. Race, gender and social status should be disregarded and this is usually the case; however, as mentioned previously, everyone has a certain level of prejudice in any given situation and it should be the goal of law enforcement agencies to completely eradicate this.

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Barbie has been criticized by many throughout the years. Some say that Barbie is anti-feminist while others argue the contrary. Until recently, Barbie sported unrealistic and unachievable body features: too small waists, long lean legs and the perfect hourglass figure. With Mattel’s newest line of Barbies, they provide more realistic body shapes with new skin tones, facial features and hairstyles, which range from purple to platinum blonde. However, Barbie had some diversity in skin color before the new Fashionista line. So is the new line any better than the original Barbie? I believe that answer is yes. Despite the fact that you can get a curvy, petite or tall Barbie, the proportions seem to be still distorted, though better than they used to be. That being said, the new Fashionista line does give consumers dolls that more accurately represent their hair, eyes and skin. Children who play with these new Barbies will see women of all different kinds being represented as beautiful, successful characters that they can aspire to be like one day. These new Barbies are better role

models for children. What about Ken? With the new line of Fashionistas, many are wondering when Ken will get a makeover. Right now, the Ken doll is not diverse and not realistic as an achievable body shape for most men. There’s no real indication that Ken will be receiving a makeover similar to Barbie’s. However, there is a demand for Mattel to take a closer look at Ken and redesign him to provide more accurate representations of men. Arguably, Barbie is aimed at a female crowd so the Ken doll seems to be put on the back burner and deemed less important. However, accurately representing men is just as important as representing women. Even if mostly females are playing with Barbies, Ken still affects the expectations that women have for men. This is harmful for both men and women. So Mattel needs to decide if they are going change the way the Ken doll is made. Changing the Ken doll to be more representative of the majority of the male population would be a smart move on the part of Mattel. They could even possibly make Barbie dolls attract boys more than they currently do. As time progresses, there may be new Ken dolls, but for now, just Barbie has received a new diverse line of dolls.

The gay rights movement has made a lot of progress in the last year, culminating in the Supreme Court ruling on June 26, 2015 that favored same sex marriage nationwide. And yet there is still much progress to be made. In 28 states, including Michigan, a person can be discriminated against based on their sexual orientation, and even fired from their job. As a gay man, I should be outraged. I should be angry that I am not guaranteed the same legal protections that almost everyone else enjoys. Because my state government has not passed anti-discrimination laws based on sexual orientation, they basically consider me an underclass citizen; they are condoning prejudice through inaction. But even in the face of this reality, I am not an activist for the cause, and I am not overly outraged. Why? Perhaps this is because I haven’t actually experienced the pain and frustration associated with being a social outcast. I am fortunate enough to exist in a time and place where people are open-minded about sexual orientation. I live in a community where people don’t force their opinions on others who come from a different culture, speak a different language, practice a different religion or have a different sexual orientation. But a lot of people are not as fortunate. What I am witnessing in America right now, in the process of electing our next president, is a trend in the wrong direction. People are angry, as they should be. We have lost our voice in our democracy, money determines who wins elections, and working class people and the poor are suffering the most. But some people are directing their anger in the wrong places and the wrong groups. A frightening number of individuals are directing their animosity towards blacks, latinos and women; towards immigrants, homosexuals and the poor. And they are blindly supporting presidential candidates who are trying to turn us against each other. We need to fight back against the fear mongering, we need to be vocal about our opposition to bigotry and we need to be prepared to defend our most vulnerable. We should be outraged that we have allowed the ignorant to dictate our lives, limit our dreams, and foster our fears.

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NEW ADVICE COLUMN Dear Readers, The Michigan Tech Lode will be starting an advice column. Students, faculty and staff are welcome to email us about anything personal, work or school-related at take-a-lodeoff-l@mtu.edu. A panel of selected staff will respond with measured input or advice. The identities of everyone involved will be kept confidential. A pen name and an anonymous email may be used to communicate with us. However, a personal email or your Michigan Tech email may also be used. Rest assured, everything will be kept confidential. Write to us with the following format: Subject line: Anything related to the subject matter Dear Husky,

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Women v. Apple Phillip Bourgeois Lode Writer

As I was sitting in O’Hare airport waiting for my plane, I was reading this article that just ruined my flight and caused me to complain to my friend on the vacation. I tend to complain about a lot of things, but this was way beyond the line. I’m sure you have read some of my past articles about feminism, but if not, just understand that I am all about equal pay and diminishing the “glass ceiling,” but some things are just too much for me, like emojis. Yes, feminists are even picking fights with emojis now. We all know what emojis are, and we all use them. They are there to reinforce a point that we make with words. So to recap, they aren’t there to form sentences. If you look on an iPhone and scroll to the “Smileys and People” section of the emojis, you will notice that there are two genders, the males with police, medical, British guard, detective and even Santa Claus, and the females with queen, bride, salsa dancer and as some say “Playboy bunny”. So why does

this matter? Well I was going to ask you, because I have no idea why this matters. Some women are now calling Apple sexist for women not being able to have professional emojis. Not to get too deep into it, but designing these images isn’t about just adding a ponytail, because then short haired girls will be left out. It’s a huge process for even small changes. It would it be cool to be able to use a woman doctor, I suppose, but can’t we be happy that they just added skin tones? Just think how long it took to get additional skin colors, who knows how long they had been thinking about that before the issue was brought up, but it surely wasn’t granted overnight. In Apple’s defense, they even have same sex parents, both male and female, with children in the family section, which is still a pretty sensitive subject. Look ladies…I’m sorry, but I don’t know how else to say it. Grow up. I bet the majority of the people reading this article didn’t even notice that there weren’t any professional careers in the female emoji section. I asked my friends and family and they didn’t. If you ladies need equal emoji rights in order to feel

Emojis on an Apple iPhone Photo by Christopher Thomas

successful about your life, then you have some other issues. This is what gives feminists a bad rep, because there are bigger and more important issues that your energy should be used towards, like equal pay or equal treatment in the military, something a little more important than equal emojis. I say it could be worse at the end of my articles to add a positive spin at the end, but for this topic especially, it could be a lot worse. Of all the times I’ve said it, this time I emphasize it the most.

The Impact of a Declining Population Amy Joy Patterson Pulse Editor The year was 1960. Marilyn Monroe received a Golden Globe, Elvis Presley released his tenth album, and To Kill a Mockingbird was published, but the most important thing that happened that year — and possibly the most important thing to have happened in all of human history — was the advent of the world’s first oral contraceptive. Within five years, 6.5 million women used birth control pills. For the first time since the dawn of humanity, women could have complete control over their reproduction. This opened the door for women to have careers, gain social power, and make personal choices about their sexuality with less stigma. 56 years later, in 2016, the average age of first-time mothers is higher than it has ever been, and the birth rate has fallen from 3.65 to approximately 1.87. Nearly 50% of women between 15 and 44 do not have children at all, which is also a record high. This decision not to have children is not selfish, unnatural, or wrong; rather, it is a sign that the autonomy of women is steadily on the rise, which is a

wonderful thing. There is no wrong choice when it comes to whether or not to have children; however, the consequences of women deciding not to have children should also be kept in mind.

“As adults become progressively more strapped for cash, the idea of having a baby seems less appealing.” Here in the US, the birth rate is only slightly below the ideal 2.1 needed to replenish the population. Consequently, the impact of a declining birth rate has not yet hit our economy. To see into the future, we need only to find a first world nation with a birth rate that is dramatically below 2.1. There are a number of these countries to choose from, but the nation hit hardest by

the effects of low birth rate is Italy. With a birth rate of roughly 1.43, Italy has one of the lowest birth rates globally, and this is largely attributed to a sharp decline in the Italian economy. As adults become progressively more strapped for cash, the idea of having a baby seems less appealing. Unfortunately for the Italian people. if they do not find a way to facilitate an increased birth rate soon, the economy will only become worse. While Italy does not have “social security,” they do have old-age pensions which effectively function in the same way. Given that the average life expectancy in Italy is about 82 years, and the retirement age is about 65 years, taxpayers will likely pay for about 17 years of living expenses for the elderly. This system generally works out provided that there are roughly equal amounts of taxpayers and elderly people, but that is simply not the case. As a larger percentage of the Italian population reaches retirement age, a much small percentage reaches working age, ultimately leading to a dearth of funds for social programs. Should the birth rate remain low in the US, we will encounter the same problem. At the end of the day, no one should worry too much about this, and no one needs to rearrange their family plan. If there are two

An expectant mother Photo by Christopher Thomas

things Americans excel at, they would be having babies and finding unusual solutions. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy your childfree or child-full life. Either way, things are going to be okay.

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Aspirus Fitness Center Classes

Place earned by skier Kyle Hanson at NCAA Championships this last weekend.

Place earned by skier Andrea Lee at NCAA Championships this last weekend.

Cost a of an all-weekend pass for the semifinal series against Ferris State this weekend.

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Years since the MacNaughton Cup has returned to Tech. The Cup was earned this year at the last moment when Bemidji beat Minnesota State.

1.07 3 6 3 1 Alex Petan’s best-inconference points-pergame this season.

Mostinconference minutes played by Jamie Phillips this season.

Lode Writer One fitness instructor based in the Keweenaw is taking a tool that many people use just to be able to walk, and is turning it into something much more. Her name is Laura Hamlett, and she teaches various health and wellness classes at the Aspirus Fitness Center. This Tuesday, March 22, Hamlett will be leading a class that helps people who rely on a cane regularly to balance better and even defend themselves.

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“The defense is both mental and physical,” Hamlett said. She emphasizes using one’s surroundings and the resources available to fend off attackers. Since her students in this particular class are mostly senior citizens, the importance of proper training is increased, and could mean a lot in a dangerous situation. Hamlett teaches classes for all ages, though. An example is her cardio drumming class, in which students work out using drumsticks and exercise balls to the beat of music. This class attracts teens too, and encourages dance.

This Saturday, Aspirus will host a free fitness class day. It starts at 8 a.m. and goes until 11:30 a.m., and anyone who’s interested is welcome. There will be back-to-back 30 minute classes available, in order to give prospective members an idea of what to expect. The first class is all about balance, geared towards improving focus and rooting one’s center of gravity. After that there is a beginner pilates class, no experience necessary. Next is the cardio drumming class, and then full body fitness in a fun and challenging way. Finally, there is a cardio mix class to get the heart pumping.

Hanson skied the men’s 20-kilometer course in 54:04. Gaspard Cuenot, who was 12th in Thursday’s (Mar. 10) freestyle race, and Didrik Fjeld Elset both had issues with skis and did not finish. Andrea Lee flew from Colorado to Vancouver for an interview for graduate school in between Thursday’s race and today’s. She battled through the hectic schedule to place

37th in the women’s race in a time of 1:03:55. “Conditions were tough with the slushy snow, and it just wasn’t a good day for the Huskies,” said Tech coach Joe Haggenmiller. “Kyle and Andrea both skied hard and gave it their all. Tech placed 17th at the NCAA championship, which combines men’s and women’s scores from both Alpine and Nordic skiing.

Ski team wraps up season MTU Athletics PRESS RELEASE Michigan Tech wrapped up its 2015-16 Nordic skiing season at the NCAA Championships hosted by the University of Colorado. Kyle Hanson was the top Huskies finisher in 32nd place.

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Tech women out of the GLIAC utkarsh mishra Lode Writer

Michigan Tech Women’s Basketball team played in the GLIAC quarterfinal against Grand Valley State on March 1 in the Student Development Complex Wood Gym at Michigan Technological University. Tech was unbeaten in their home stadium up to this point and gave a really good fight to the host team, but unfortunately lost in extra time. This was Tech’s first and last defeat at their home stadium by 63-65. The game was close throughout, beginning in the first quarter, as Tech briefly held a five point lead, but the teams ended the first quarter with the Huskies up by just one point, 16-15. In the second quarter, the Lakers outscored the Huskies 15-13, briefly entertaining a three-point lead with four and half minutes left in the quarter when Cairnduff from the visiting team hit a triple. Both teams traded buckets back and forth for a few minutes, before Taylor Lutz closed out the half with a layup to put Grand Valley up 30-29. After a basket by Tech to open the third quarter, Cairnduff struck again with an old-fashioned three-point play with 8:45 left to play in the third. The Huskies then scored eight straight points to seize a six-point lead to go up 39-33 with seven minutes remaining in the quarter. Tech later extended that lead to eight with just over three minutes left to play

in the third quarter, before the Lakers went on a run of their own, closing out the quarter with eight straight points to tie the game up at 44 apiece heading into the fourth quarter.

This was Tech’s first and last defeat at their home stadium by 63-65.

The Lakers opened the fourth quarter with a Cairnduff triple, a layup from Piper Tucker and a layup from Janae Langs, opening up a quick 51-44 lead with under eight minutes left in the quarter. Tech refused to go away, however, sandwiching a layup between two triples on three consecutive possessions, and closing out the 10-0 run with another layup with four minutes left. GVSU then got a pair of free throws from Taylor Parmley to cut the lead to one point, 54-53, and Cairnduff later hit a triple to put the Lakers up by two with three minutes left in the period. After Tech went up by one point off of a Danielle Blake layup with two minutes left, Grand Valley’s Kayla Dawson made a layup of her own with 34 seconds left to put the Lakers up by one point yet again. With just five seconds left, Blake had a pair of free throw opportunities, with her team down by one. She hit the

first free throw to tie the game at 58, but her second did not fall, sending the game into overtime. In the overtime period, the teams traded layups to open play, tying the game a 60-60. After both teams struggled to score for the next three minutes, Piper Tucker would hit a layup with 1:19 left in overtime, which matched by a layup from Tech’s Kylie Moxley with 18 seconds left to tie the score at 62-62. Moxley’s free throw would put the Huskies up by one, and the Lakers called a timeout to regroup. Coming out of the timeout, Janae Langs hit a triple with just eight seconds left, a decisive shot that put the Lakers up for good, 65-63. After calling a timeout of their own, Tech would turn the ball over and time ran out, giving the Lakers the huge victory on the least friendly of courts. After the team scoring was remarkably similar from quarter to quarter, just a small two point margin in overtime that proved decisive. Overall, the Lakers shot just 41 percent (23-56) from the field, and the Huskies just 39 percent (2461). The Lakers had a good day shooting from deep, hitting 8-15 shots (53.3 percent) from beyond the arc, compared to just 33.3 percent (7-21) for Michigan Tech. Moxley and Mackenzie Perttu led the Huskies with 18 points each, while Blake finished with 11 points. The season for the Women’s Basketball team has ended. The Huskies had a really good season in which they just lost one home match out of 13 played.

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“What’s in a logo? That which we see as Michigan Tech Athletics by any other sight would look as sweet.” Me, repurposing Shakespeare. The new logo doesn’t look bad, though. Even if it did, though, it would likely serve its purpose. It’s something new, fresh. A conversation piece. Not that there isn’t plenty to talk about in the world of Michigan Tech sports. Too bad about women’s basketball; they were having such a good season, too. They did have a good season. Great job, ladies. As far as the approbation of some random third-year goes, you have it. Speaking of “as far as it goes,” how about the hockey team? As of press time, it looks like they’ve got a shot. Unless the whole team comes down with the flu like I did last night. Man, I can’t imagine trying to play in a semifinal hockey game right now. Hopefully my immune system will catch up with itself and I’ll be over and done with it in a day or two. Speaking of being “over and done,” outside of men’s tennis and, hopefully, two more hockey games, the college sports seasons are pretty well wrapped up, like the perfect graduation present for jockhating nerds. But, in order to become a graduating jock-hating nerd, they of course had to take their co-curricular credits, which brings us to Fall registration starting on Friday. We’ve tried to hit some highlights in our ongoing series on different co-curriculars, but there are so many we of course couldn’t cover them all. Which is a good thing; if we have to cram four of them into our time here, we’ve at least got lots to choose from. Even if all the good ones do fill up before you can get to them.

MacNaughton winners utkarsh mishra Lode Writer On March 5 the Huskies came face to face with Northern Michigan at the Berry Events Center. The Huskies beat NMU with a score of 5-1 and this victory along with Minnesota State’s loss to Bemidji State gives the Huskies a share of the WCHA regular season champi-

onship and the number one seed in the league playoffs. The Huskies dominated throughout the match, scoring one goal in the first period by Tyler Heinonen followed by two phenomenal goals by Jake Lucchini and Max Vallis in the second period. NMU scored their first and only goal of the weekend early in the third period but Sturos answered them with a beautiful individual effort to snuff out any hope of a comeback. After working his

way into the zone and around an NMU defender, Sturos managed to get the puck up and over the Wildcat goalie and into the net while being pulled down from behind. Shane Hanna blasted home a goal on the power play with just four seconds left in the contest to close the scoring. After the game the head coach Mel Pearson said “I’m really proud of our players, who led Michigan Tech to its first MacNaughton Cup title since 1975-

76. We’ve had a great regular season and I’m really, really proud of how we finished things off. This is a tough place to play and everyone stepped up and we had all the ingredients we needed to get a big road win.” On March 11 and 12, the Huskies came face to face with Alaska in their home ground at the John MacInnes Student Continued on page 18

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Co-Curriculars: Social Dance Hannah Weeks Lode Writer

A plethora of physical education classes are offered at Michigan Tech. Among them is Social Dance I, which teaches basic skills of dancing. Step patterns, style and concepts of movement are all covered by this class. A special concentration on fundamental dance skills and the utilization of dance techniques are also part of its curriculum. While some choose to take this class with an intended dance partner, it is certainly not a necessity and can even be a great opportunity to meet new people who share the same interest in dancing. Students agree that they’ve seen an improvement in their dancing skills after having completed this course. “I’ve been known to do the twist with my Grandma, but other than that my dancing skills were very much at the base level,” fourth year electrical engineering major Eric Monte said about the course. “I thoroughly enjoyed this class. I definitely wasn’t a dancer going in but Chuck made sure to take it slow enough that even I could get it. I definitely feel a lot more comfortable with dancing since taking the class,” fourth year Keith Hutchison said regarding his experience. Even students with previous experience agree that this class was a great way to have fun and get moving.

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“I have previous dance experience but I still enjoyed the class. My past dance experience was mostly choreography for things so learning to follow a dance partner put a different twist on the kind of dancing I’m used to, but it was very fun to learn something new and to be around people who enjoy dance as well,” third year biological sciences: pre-medicine major Elizabeth

“I thoroughly enjoyed this class. I definitely wasn’t a dancer going in but Chuck made sure to take it slow enough that even I could get it.” -Keith Hutchinson

Champagne said. Worth 0.5 credits, this class is considered a physical education course. Next fall this class will be taught by Mr. Chuck Hill and will be held at various times and is located in room 207 of the Student Development Complex. Please visit banweb.mtu.edu for more information. A continuation of this class, Social Dance II, can also be taken provided the prerequisite of Social Dance I is met.

Seven Huskies make all-WCHA teams MTU Athletics PRESS RELEASE Seven members of the Michigan Tech hockey team received All-WCHA recognition on the league’s annual all-star teams, which were unveiled today. WCHA Player of the Year and scoring champion Alex Petan was named to the All-WCHA First Team. Defenseman Matt Roy and goaltender Jamie Phillips, who also won the league’s Outstanding Student-Athlete Award, earned spots on the All-WCHA Second Team, while forwards Malcolm Gould and Tyler Heinonen, along with blue-liner Shane Hanna, captured All-WCHA Third Team honors. Representing Michigan Tech on

the All-Rookie Team is freshman center Jake Lucchini. Additionally, 13 Huskies were named to the WCHA All-Academic Team. Petan led the conference in goals (16), points (29), goals-per-game (0.59), points-per-game (1.07) and power-play points (13) and was second among all WCHA players in power-play goals (7) and game-winning goals (4). The Delta, B.C. native notched seven multi-point games and had a least one point in 19-of27 WCHA outings, including a 12-game league point streak that stretched from Nov. 13 through Jan. 30. Petan, who is a candidate for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award, was a two-time WCHA Offensive Player of the Week (Dec. 14 and Jan. 18) and collected WCHA Player of

the Month honors for January. Roy had a breakout season and finished third among WCHA defensemen in points with 16 while posting a leaguehigh seven goals from the blue line. The steady, two-way sophomore also ranked

...thirteen Huskies were named to the WCHA All-Academic Team.

in the top-five among league blue-liners in power-play points (6), plus/minus (+15), shots (65) and blocks (54). A Canton, Mich., native, Roy found the scoresheet in 12-of-28 conference games this winter – including four of the last five regular-season outings – and turned in four multi-point efforts. Phillips, an All-WCHA selection for the second year in a row, led the WCHA in minutes (1636:20) and wins (18) while ranking second in shutouts (3), third in goals against average (1.87) and fourth in save percentage (.927). The senior from Caledonia, Ont., went 9-1-2 over his final 12 league outings and recorded a 1.72 goals against average and .932 save percentage during that stretch to help Continued on page 19

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Ice Arena. They crushed Alaska with a score of 7-1 in the first match of the best-of-three WCHA playoff series and in the second game, Tech beat Alaska 5-3 to complete the two-game sweep in a WCHA first-round series. With the victory, the Huskies advance to next weekend’s WCHA Final Five in Grand

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Rapids, Michigan. In the first game, Joel L’Esperance scored twice and Cliff Watson had a career-high four points, while 10 other Michigan Tech players found the score sheet to help the Huskies beat Alaska by a big margin of 7-1. Senior netminder Jamie Phillips was solid once again between the pipes and turned in a 20-save performance for his 22nd victory of the year.

In the second game, Alaska came up with greater comebacks but yet got knocked off by the Huskies’ speed and skills. Alex Petan, Reid Sturos, Max Vallis, Joel L’Esperance and Malcolm Gould each scored one goals to give the Huskies a 5-3 win in their final match of the weekend. After the match, head coach, Mel Pearson said, “It was a hard-fought game.

Alaska played hard and when we got up 4-1, you thought it might be the game, but they hung in there. That being said, we found a way to win. We didn’t give them much in the third period and I really liked how we played late in the game.” Michigan Tech will next play Friday, March 18, in the semifinals of the 2016 WCHA Final Five at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.

tor Suzanne Sanregret. “Our studentathletes, fans and coaches—the people who wear our apparel and represent our teams in competition—shaped and approved our new visual identity. We want to show pride in who we are and where we’re from while recognizing the great traditions of our programs.” Michigan Tech began exploring the possibilities of a new visual identity in 2014, and the result is a visual identity pyramid with a number of different marks to meet various needs for space and context. The primary mark is a Husky head in an oval with the University name in a custom font. The secondary palate, which may also be used on its own, includes several different type treatments with the custom font as well as a pair of circular marks—one of which incorporates an outline of the Upper Peninsula.

ics honors our proud history as Huskies with a fiercely determined look to the future. We are excited to have this identity serve as the face of Michigan Tech Athletics,” said Repp. On February 26, Michigan Tech announced a university-wide branding initiative and unveiled a new logo that will be used along with a new message platform by the bulk of campus. The spirit marks revealed today are exclusive to Michigan Tech Athletics and Recreation. “We recognized early on in our research the need for two distinct visual identities. Each serve a different purpose and both are critical tools in marketing the University to a diverse audience,” Repp added. Tech’s new spirit marks will be implemented right away. A celebration event is planned when students begin arriving on campus next fall.

Michigan Tech Athletics Reveals New Visual Identity MTU Athletics PRESS RELEASE HOUGHTON, Mich.—After more than a year of research and input from Michigan Tech student-athletes, staff, alumni and friends, the University today revealed a new visual identity to represent its 14 varsity athletics programs. New spirit marks convey the qualities for which the Huskies stand — excellence, integrity, loyalty, passion, teamwork and tradition. The new set of spirit marks includes a new dog head, type treatment and two levels of marks. It also includes a subtle update to the long-standing Huskies script, which stands the test of time. “Feedback from our key stakeholders was the driving force behind this evolution,” said Michigan Tech Athletic Direc-

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Raising Cane 342 Hecla St, Laurium 8-8:45 a.m.

Michigan Tech Lode Continued from page 17 lead the Huskies to the MacNaughton Cup. A candidate for the Mike Richter Award as the top goaltender in NCAA Division I hockey, Phillips is Tech’s alltime shutout leader with 10 and is just three wins away from tying the school’s career wins record of 58. Gould is on an All-WCHA team for the second straight year after finishing second on the team during the WCHA regular season with 22 points on seven goals and 15 assists. The senior forward was effective at both ends of the ice and in all situations, collecting five power-play points and a WCHA-best +18 rating in league action. The North Vancouver, B.C. native had multi-point games against five different WCHA foes and notched threepoint efforts against Minnesota State (Jan. 16) and Bemidji State (Feb. 20). Heinonen was third among WCHA combatants with 12 goals and led the conference with seven power-play markers in just 23 outings. The Delano, Minn., native notched points in 14 league games, had four multi-point nights and compiled a seven-game goal streak from Nov. 14 through Dec. 5. Heinonen, who was named the WCHA Player of the Month for November, closed the regular season with seven points (4-3) in five games after returning from an injury in late-February.

SPORTS Hanna is an All-WCHA honoree for the third straight season and a member of the All-WCHA Third Team for the second time. A crafty defenseman, Hanna finished tied for fourth among all WCHA blue-liners with 15 points and was third in the conference with 13 assists. A native of Salmon Arm, B.C., Hanna collected eight power-play points, one game-winning goal and a +10 rating. The junior alternate captain had points in 14 WCHA games this season, including nine of Tech’s final 11 regular-season contests. Lucchini was fourth among freshman in the WCHA with 11 points while skating in all 28 conference outings for the Huskies. The center was second among rookies in power-play goals (2), game-winning goals (1) and shots (59). The Trail, B.C., native earned at least one point in eight WCHA games and notched a four-point weekend (2-2) on March 4-5 vs. Northern Michigan to help the Huskies claim the top seed in the WCHA playoffs. Additionally, 13 Huskies were named to the WCHA All-Academic Team. The list includes forwards Patrick Anderson, Brent Baltus, CJ Eick, Michael Neville, Alex Petan, Dylan Steman and Reid Sturos; defensemen Shane Hanna, Chris Leibinger and Cliff Watson; and goaltenders Devin Kero, Jamie Phillips and Matt Wintjes.

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New Visual Identity MTU Athletics Press Release

After more than a year of research and input from Michigan Tech studentathletes, staff, alumni and friends, the University today revealed a new visual identity to represent its 14 varsity athletics programs. New spirit marks convey the qualities for which the Huskies stand — excellence, integrity, loyalty, passion, teamwork and tradition. The new set of spirit marks includes a new dog head, type treatment and two levels of marks. It also includes a subtle update to the long-standing Huskies script, which stands the test of time. “Feedback from our key stakeholders was the driving force behind this evolution,” said Michigan Tech Athletic Director Suzanne Sanregret. “Our student-athletes, fans and coaches—the people who wear our apparel and represent our teams in competition—shaped and approved our new visual identity. We want to show pride in who we are and where we’re from while recognizing the great traditions of our programs.” Michigan Tech began exploring the possibilities of a new visual identity in 2014, and the result is a visual identity pyramid with a number of different marks to meet various needs for space and context. The primary mark is a Husky head in an oval with the University name in a custom font. The secondary palate, which may also be used on its own, includes several different type treatments with the custom font as well as a pair of circular marks— one of which incorporates an outline of the Upper Peninsula.

Husky Identity Pyriamid

A third palate, used in association with either a primary or secondary mark, includes an outline of the Upper Peninsula, the Husky head by itself, an “MTU” acronym and the Huskies script. The script has deep roots with Michigan Tech athletics, particularly with the hockey program, which wore the design on its jerseys while winning NCAA Championships in 1962, 1965 and 1975. “Our new system gives teams variety and flexibility to represent Michigan Tech and keep our brand consistent in any situation or application,” added Sanregret. The creative team behind the design was Michigan Tech’s University Marketing and Communications department, headed by Ian Repp, who was involved in several marketing initiatives in professional sports prior to joining Tech. “The new look for Michigan Tech athletics honors our proud history as Huskies with a fiercely determined look to the future. We are excited to have this identity serve as the face of Michigan Tech Athletics.” said Repp. On February 26, Michigan Tech announced a University-wide branding initiative and unveiled a new logo that will be used along with a new message platform by the bulk of campus. The spirit marks revealed today are exclusive to Michigan Tech Athletics and Recreation. “We recognized early on in our research the need for two distinct visual identities. Each serve a different purpose and both are critical tools in marketing the University to a diverse audience,” Repp added. Tech’s new spirit marks will be implemented right away. A celebration event is planned when students begin arriving on campus next fall.

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Upcoming

Events march 3 - March 16 Extreme Engineering Solutions Info Session

Thursday, Mar. 3 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Fisher 132

Learn about rugged design for embedded computing and explore career opportunities at Extreme Engineering Solutions. X-ES is a leader in the design, manufacture and support of high-quality, cost-effective solutions for the embedded systems market. Presentation by Aaron Heisler, an engineering manager at X-ES. Pizza provided.

Northern Michigan vs. Michigan Tech

Friday, Mar. 4 7:07 p.m. SDC

Men’s Ice Hockey: (Men’s Ice Hockey) Northern Michigan vs. Michigan Tech

3 Minute Thesis Competition

Monday, Mar. 14 5 - 6 p.m. TBD

Another great opportunity to practice presenting your research is through the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition. There will be divisions for Masters students and Doctoral candidates with prizes available! Make sure to compete in this great event! More details will be posted to our website soon!

Carnegie Museum Lecture Series - Amy Marcarelli

Tuesday, Mar. 15 6:30 p.m.

Carnegie Museum 105 Huron Street

Although the watersheds of the Great Lakes are very small relative to the size of the lakes, each lake is ringed by a few large rivers and hundreds to thousands of small streams. These small streams directly deliver water, sediment, and nutrients into the lakes and provide habitat for plants and animals. I will discuss what we know and don’t know about these small streams, focusing on those surrounding Lake Superior, including historical and current stresses and restoration efforts.

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