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Army ROTC Cadets put to the test Cadets participate in strenuous training exercises out in the Baraga Plains KATELYN WAARA Lode Writer Twice each year, Michigan Tech’s Army ROTC cadets are thrust onto the Baraga Plains to participate in a series of field exercises known as FTX. FTX (field training exercises) took place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 31-April 2.

Over the course of the weekend, cadets got to experience a number of scenarios, each different from the next. Dressed in full field gear, including LBVs (load bearing vests) and carrying weapons and rucks on their backs, FTX is designed to test not only the cadet’s leadership qualities and their training, but also their mental endurance.

Everything the cadets did that weekend, (sleeping, eating and completing the exercises) was outside in the cold winds of the Baraga Plains.

Cadets were divided evenly into squads, each containing approximately 10 cadets. From

Army ROTC Cadets lay down suppressive fire during one of their lanes.

Photo by Ben Wittbrodt

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Isle Royale study continued NICOLE IUTZI Lode Writer Half a century old, the Wolf-Moose project on Isle Royale is timeless and very well known. The 2012 Winter Study showed a decline in the wolf population to only nine, with the possibility of only one female wolf remaining.

Project leaders John Vucetich, Rolf Peterson and Michael Nelson took options into consideration in ‘Managing wolves on Isle Royale: What should be done if an icon dies?’ Three options include wolf reintroduction, female reintroduction and genetic rescue.

Ethical values present themselves for each case.

Non-intervention actions do not tamper with nature, allowing it to take its course.

Nature, many argue, has already been affected greatly by climate change.

Wilderness character, another value for consideration, is especially important for Isle Royale. The wolves of Isle Royale display wilderness, with the interaction between moose and forest on this land untouched by humans.

“The idea of wilderness has changed over time,” Vucetich said. Wilderness is famous in North America because there are still areas people have not inhabited since the settlers came.

Ecosystem health, another value of wilderness, was also taken into consideration.

The two views of ecosystem health brought into consideration are Isle Royale being

no less healthy than before the arrival of the wolves and the idea of there only being few areas of true wilderness which need to be maintained.

Other values including science and education are also considered by the scientists. This study is the longest predator-prey study of the world, and has provided insight to an array of areas that better help to understanding ecosystems and the interactions between the animals.

Failing to reintroduce wolves would violate many of these values, however.

According to the study, many Michigan residents believe that allowing the wolves to become extinct or remain in their current state is not the correct course of action.

To decide which case should be followed and what the proper action to take would be, Vucetich said, “It’s going to take the collective wisdom of individuals.” A big decision regarding the wolf and moose populations on Isle Royale will be made in the future.

Michigan Tech offers an internship in the spring where students can become involved in the study. Three interns participated on the island beginning last May. They lived and worked on the island until June. While there, interns observed the grazing rates of moose by measuring graze rates on Balsam firs, said intern Nicholas Bennett. Kill sites were also cataloged by the interns.

The intern’s days de-

manded hard work, but Bennett says none of them really thought of it that way.

“There aren’t many internships that compare to this,” said Bennett. Students also helped in the lab to analyze data found on the island.

Intern William Lytle published diary entries of the trip on the internet. He describes the work done and the bones gathered from different areas of the Island.

The experience he tells is of the internship, the other interns and researchers on the island.

This study is known on a national level, having been mentioned in over 75 national media pieces and more then 25 local in the past five years. Bennett said after returning home “people really care about this study and it was encouraging to hear all the support.”

Vucetich has written about the study for The New York Times. Reports from the winter study of Isle Royale are documented in the Time’s “Science at Work” column. Visit, (scientistatwork.blogs.nytimes. com/author/john-vucetich/) Filmmaker George Desort created a feature length film based on the Isle Royale Wolf-Moose study.

The trailer for “Fortunate Wilderness” is available at (www.fortunatewilderness. com).

William Lytle’s blog about his internship experience on Isle Royale can be found at (www.willbewild.com/Isle_ Royale_Internship.html) For more information on the wolf-moose study, visit (isleroyalewolf.org).

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Army ROTC Continued from front page here, each squad was assigned a lane, or a situation/scenario, to begin on. Lanes for this year’s Spring FTX included ambush, reconnaissance, movement to contact, attack, and knock out a bunker. Once a squad completed their lane, they would then rotate to the next one.

Each squad is assigned a lead.

MSIIs, the second-year members of ROTC, fulfill the leadership role and inform their squads of the strategy they will use to complete the lane. MSIIs are given instructions from upper-class cadets (MSIIIs and IVs) on locations and specific details of the strategy. These instructions are known as the operation order (OPORD).

The OPORD is then recited by the leader to the squad. In the OPORD, a navigational position is given as to the location of their objective and plans are made for spontaneous changes that may occur while trying to complete the mission. The squad then runs through some practice situations so that everyone knows their assignment in order for the mission to be a success.

Cadets may also be assigned to a special team within their squad. Navigation and Aid and Litter are both forms of special teams. Another is Media and

Civilians on the Battlefield, where cadets are tested on their abilities to withhold information from curious reporters and on the ways of keeping the civilian/media safe while in a war zone or unsafe area.

Special team assignments also rotate so that every cadet has a chance to learn all that they can about each specific team and what they do and to gain some experience while on that team.

Upperclassmen grade the cadets on their performance and their reactions to all situations while participating in FTX. Following the completion of the mission, the cadets were given feedback on how their mission went and what could be improved upon. Cadets were also given the opportunity to speak up and have their opinions heard.

Although FTX is held during both the fall and spring semesters at Michigan Tech, Spring FTX is most important because cadets are preparing for their next year in the Army ROTC program. Even freshmen are sometimes thrown into leadership roles to help them get ready for their MSII ranking and the opportunity to lead a squad during the next FTX. Cadet Stetter, a first year member of the ROTC program

The Squad Leader plans out the logistics of the lane before relaying it to her squad Photos by Ben Wittbrodt

and MSI cadet, said he really enjoyed his first FTX experience. He also mentioned that oftentimes cadets are placed in leadership roles unexpectedly, testing them under even more pressure.

Madeline Peabody, MSII cadet in the Army ROTC program, participated in FTX this year and, during Spring FTX, led her squad on a lane. “FTX really teaches you a lot about

yourself and how to deal with pressure,” Peabody said. Peabody also said FTX is important because it prepares cadets to attend the Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC), during the summer between their third and fourth years in the Army ROTC program.

Held at Fort Lewis, Washington, the LDAC is a fiveweek program similar to FTX, although on a much larger scale. Participants are tested on their abilities in shooting and will run a number of rigorous obstacle courses. Physical fitness and water confidence tests are also held in addition to a number of other events.

During their sophomore and junior years, cadets lead single squads while participating in FTX. As an MSIII, LDAC pushes you to lead a two or three squads at one time, testing your leadership qualities and the way you react in pressuring situations.

Peabody compared the LDAC to an Army ROTC “final exam,” whose outcome will decide your branch or duty station. Your scores from LDAC

are placed into an accessions packet, which is later used to decide a cadet’s National OML (Order of Merit List) ranking.

Once the cadet graduates, the OML is brought out again, scores are looked at and a decision is made on to where to place them within the assignments they would like to have.

The next FTX for members of the Michigan Tech Army ROTC will occur during the Fall 2012 semester. Until then, cadets will continue to learn and practice their skills.

For more information about FTX and the Army ROTC, visit their website at (www.armyrotc.mtu.edu). If you are interested in seeing a preview of the LDAC, please visit (www. goarmy.com/rotc/courses-andcolleges/curriculum/leaderdevelopment-and-assessment. html).

Check out the rest of the photos from FTX at http:// tinyurl/ROTCFTX

Michigan Tech Lode 4 Tuesday, April 10, 2012 NEWS IT Services looking Pride Week events to make the switch educate and entertain to RFID card readers KATELYN WAARA Lode Writer Outdated, Michigan Tech’s campus card reader system needs a technological upgrade. Used by many students on a daily basis in some way, shape, or form, the system is a resource that would be hard to live without. Currently, word is circulating that IT Services may convert over to RFID card readers for all buildings and programs on campus that require your student ID. RFID, or Radio-frequency identification, uses radiofrequency electromagnetic fields to transfer data. Because this system is wireless and non-contact, students would no longer need to physically swipe their cards through the reader. Simply waving your student ID in front or lightly tapping the scanner would gain you access quickly, saving students’ valuable time, which we all know we don’t have enough of.

Joshua Olson, Assistant Chief Technology Officer at Michigan Tech, says IT Services is currently looking into converting the system over to a system known as MIFARE, which uses RFID technology. MIFARE is a contactless system that uses smartcards and readers to transfer data. The system in place right now is running on “antiquated technology” and, according to Olson, “needs to be replaced as soon as possible.” Multiple updates to the system have

been done over the years, none of which will hinder the replacement of the old system with the MIFARE readers.

Current ID’s only have magnetic stripes on the back to transfer information. This new MIFARE ID card would have both the magnetic stripe as well as the smart chip for transferring data. Using both of these technologies in the beginning of the change will ensure compatibility everywhere on campus where the cards are utilized. Currently your Tech ID is used as your library card, at parking gates, for print release systems and to gain access to the residence hall buildings and dining halls—functions that would continue to work with the magnetic swipe system until the conversion is complete. Dining dollars would not be affected, either.

“When a contactless smart chip reader is installed, card users will be able to “tap” their card against the reader to execute transactions,” Olson said.

Although it is too early to estimate a cost for the project, Olson said the idea is being actively pursued with a possible start date as early as this summer. “In order to start the project, each user must be reissued a new card with the contactless smart chip technology. Once that happens, contactless readers will start popping up around campus,” Olson said.

The project may take up to a year to complete fully.

JESSICA KENNEDY Lode Writer Keweenaw Pride week is a week focused on recognizing and celebrating the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (GLBTQ) community.

This year’s Pride Week offered many events for students and the community to participate and be involved in. Events included a luncheon, films, documentaries, games, shows, lectures and discussions.

Sunday night kicked off Pride week by showing the film “The Curiosity of Chance.” The film detailed the struggles of emerging adulthood, being gay and the hardships of staying true to oneself.

Monday night Pride event, “Guess the Straight Person” was at the Memorial Union Building. The games purpose was to have the audience step back and realize that stereotypes aren’t always accurate. In a panel of nine people, the audi-

ence was to guess who was straight and who was not by asking questions about the participants. Certain questions were not allowed if the answers would give away too much information.

Other events included the 2nd annual Taboo Talk, which encouraged and allowed students to come ask questions involving gay, lesbian and transgender people. The documentary “She’s a Boy I Knew” was shown Wednesday night, which described the story of a maleto-female transgender woman. Thursday night, Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington gave a lecture on promoting diversity, creating change and working together to build a better future. “Uncovering the Gay Interculturalist” was a presentation given by Dr. Keith Berry, which discussed the study of gay identity and culture.

To end the successful week of events, the 12th annual Drag Show was held at the Rozsa Center Friday night.

The event included six performers who amazed the au-

dience by their extravagant outfits and numbers. After the main show, students and community members were given a chance to show off their drag skills as well.

Pride Week is the main and most anticipated event of the year for Keweenaw Pride. The group’s goals are to support GLBTQ students at Michigan Tech by providing opportunities that allow students to further the acceptance of the GLBTQ community through local activism.

In addition to Keweenaw Pride, Michigan Tech also offers the Safe Place Program. This is a universityled project that is fostered to create a campus where all individuals are treated with respect, dignity, and equality. Some of their goals are to educate faculty, staff and students about the needs of GLBTQ students.

To learn more about the Safe Place Program, you can visit their website at (http:// www.safeplace.mtu.edu/)

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Green is the new black at this year’s graduation ceremony NICOLE IUTZI Lode Writer At commencement this spring, green is the new black. Tech graduates will be sporting caps and gowns made with yarn manufactured from recycled pop bottles.

New Repreve gowns are identical to previous ones, but they are flat black instead of shiny. The gowns fit as they normally would and are soft, breathable and even wrinkle free.

The new gowns also have pleats, giving them a slightly dressier look than the previous commencement attire.

When asked if the University made a good decision, research assistant and graduating Civil Engineering senior Benjamin Winters said, “Yes, I believe this is an excellent step for the University. It reduces cost when compared to using polyester or any

oil based material.”

Previous gowns, tassels and caps cost $32 plus tax. The same items made from Repreve yarn are $32 including tax. After graduation, students can recycle their gowns again.

It takes 27 pop bottles to make one cap and gown, meaning 27,000 less pop bottles will be sitting in a landfill after this spring’s commencement. The company Unifi makes the gowns, using Repreve a yarn made from recycled pop bottles.

Unifi makes environmentally friendly textiles and donates one percent of the sales of Repreve products to five different environmental causes. On a yearly basis, the company recycles 900 million plastic water bottles.

The University had been thinking of taking this green initiative further. Now, commencement is part of Tech’s plan for sustainability.

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Judy Collins to perform at historic theatre CALUMET, MI - The Calumet Theatre is pleased to present An Evening with Judy Collins on Saturday, June 9th at 7:30 pm. Tickets go on sale for Theatre members on Wednesday April 11th, and the general public on April 18th. Box-office hours are 12-5pm Wednesday through Friday.

Judy Collins has thrilled audiences worldwide with her unique blend of interpretative folksongs and contemporary themes. Her impressive career has spanned

more than 40 years. At 13, Judy Collins made her public debut performing Mozart’s “Concerto for Two Pianos” but it was the music of such artists as Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, as well as the traditional songs of the folk revival, that sparked Judy Collins’ love of lyrics.

She soon moved away from the classical piano and began her lifelong love with the guitar. In 1961, Judy Collins released her first album, A Maid of Constant Sorrow, at the age of 22 and began a

thirty-five year association with Elektra Records.

Judy Collins is also noted for her rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” on her classic 1967 album, Wildflowers. “Both Sides Now” has since been entered into the Grammy’s Hall of Fame. Winning “Song of the Year” at the 1975 Grammy’s Awards show was Judy’s version of “Send in the Clowns,” a ballad written by Stephen Sondheim for the Broadway musical “A Little Night Music.”

Judy Collins, now 71, is still writing, performing, and nurturing fresh talent.

She plays 80 to100 dates a year around the country.

Judy Collins, a relentlessly creative spirit, is a modern day Renaissance woman who is also an accomplished painter, filmmaker, record label head, musical mentor, and an in-demand keynote speaker for mental health and suicide prevention. She continues to create music of hope and healing that light up the world and speaks to

the heart More information about the artist can be found at (www.judycollins.com).

Media sponsor is 97.7 the wolf radio and Houghton Community Broadcasting.

Ticket prices for An Evening with Judy Collins are $33 reserved. Discount for Theatre Members.

For more information, please call the Calumet Theatre Box office at (906-3372610) or check our web page at (www.calumettheatre. com).

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A game evolved to entertain DEVON LINDLEY Guest Writer The Mass Effect series may be the most critically acclaimed sci-fi series we’ve seen in the past decade. Ever since the first installment of the game hit shelves way back in 2007, millions of people around the world have been traveling the galaxy on an unparalleled quest to save all of galactic life from certain extinction. Now, just a month ago, the final part of the trilogy that is Mass Effect has swept the globe. With over 48 perfect reviews from such organizations as IGN, Gamespot, MSNBC, The Washington Post, and many others, this video game title will not be ignored for the masterpiece that it is.

Mass Effect 3 is the culmination of the epic tale of Commander Shepard. Male or female, black or white, Commander Shepard comes in all shapes and sizes depending on player preference, but his (or her) goal remains the same: Save Earth and the rest

of the galaxy from the synthetic scourge known as the Reapers, or face extinction.

To put it into perspective, Reapers are massive robotic ships that exist to destroy.

Ranging from 160 meters to 2 kilometers in height, armed with destructive weapons that have the force of 458 kilotons of TNT, and coupled with brutal tenacity and no mercy, the Reapers may be the strongest force in the galaxy. Throughout the first two installments of the Mass Effect series, the Reaper invasion of the galaxy has been long since coming, and Mass Effect 3 opens with the invasion of Earth. Reaper forces easily overwhelmed the planet’s defenses and are now assaulting Earth directly. Commander Shepard makes the difficult choice to leave his planet and assemble a galactic fleet to take back Earth.

Mass Effect 3 sends you around the galaxy to the homeworlds of almost every race in order to unite the galaxy under one banner. What’s amazing about this, is that the Mass Effect galaxy actually has its own history, economy and political system. You have to play the

diplomat more than once, and a clear understanding of how each species interacts with others is crucial. In other words, it’s very much like understanding how real people work. You have to listen to what they’re saying and make choices based off what you know and what needs to get done. Players have been making these choices throughout the entire series, and you get to see how choices you’ve made in the past two games truly affect the present and the near future. This has been something that’s kept fans of Mass Effect dedicated and true. It also leaves room for literally thousands of different story set-ups if you’ve taken the time to play all three games.

The other portion of fighting the war against the Reapers is direct combat. Mass Effect 3 delivers action on a whole new level compared to the last two games, not to mention almost any other games that are on shelves today. Commander Shepard can be one of six different classes that range in abilities, and work with up to eight potential squad mates that can be brought two at a time on missions. Enemies

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are smart, move around, use tactics, and also vary in ability, strength, and combat prowess; enemy AI’s have gotten smarter and more determined since ME1 and ME2. Players need to bring along squad mates that complement their current class so they are able to properly handle overloading shields, destroying barriers, shredding through armor, and decimating enemy forces to further themselves along in their mission to defeat the Reapers. Leveling one’s character is even more sophisticated and gives players many choices on how they want to direct their own and their squad mates’ powers for maximum effectiveness on the battlefield. The weapon system is also completely customizable. With over 50 different weapons ranging from snipers, to assault rifles, to pistols, each weapon works differently and can have up to two modifications placed on it for more damage, more accuracy, more ammo, more stability, and so on. Players will need all the firepower they can muster to win back the galaxy.

Some of the improvements that the creators of Mass Effect incorporated into ME3 were a new, advanced leveling system.

When you level up in the game, you have points that you can allocate to different powers that vary depending on your class.

Each power has six levels, and once you get to the fourth level the power branches off into two choices. The fifth and sixth levels are of the same fashion, so one power can end up being used in over 10 different ways.

It all depends on how the player wants to use said power. Your squad mates are the same way, so this leaves you with a large set of possibilities to choose from as far as tactics go when

fighting in the game. They also incorporated the motion/voice sensor using the Microsoft Kinect®. If you own this hardware and are playing on the Xbox 360, you can voice commands to your squad by simply saying the move you wish to use and it happens within a second in game. You can also use your body to select dialogue options and use a new heavy melee (a deadly, class-based extension of your omni-tool) instead of using the controller. This just further immerses the player into the experience of playing Mass Effect 3 in both dialogue and in combat. ME3 is an audio-visual tour de force— playing on an HD display and quality sound system is highly recommended.

From combat to conversations, Mass Effect introduces a truly inspiring piece of artwork that is the Milky Way galaxy.

Every scene is breath-taking, every interaction is unique, and every part of combat is heart-pumping. This game leaves you on the edge of your seat from start to finish and brings forward the end of one of the most incredible stories witnessed in gaming history.

It even makes you wonder if we do live in a galaxy where other life exists and thrives, but we just don’t know it yet.

Maybe we’re just a small part of a greater whole. But, this is just a game after all. No need to get all philosophical right?

If you’re curious about how the game looks, or want to get into it yourself with the summer approaching, check the internet for uploaded footage, and check your local stores for games in stock. The Mass Effect series is out for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and the PC. Join the fight to take back Earth, and the galaxy!

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Keweenawawesomefest 2012 NICK BLECHA Pulse Editor Keweenawesomefest, an annual music festival sponsored and hosted by WMTU, will take place on the afternoons and evenings of Friday, April 13 and Saturday, April

14 in the McArdle Theater.

The Friday line-up consists of The Ragbirds as the headliner, as well as Cloud Magic, Null, Newday Dreamers, Gratiot Lake Road, and Lena Wilson. Saturday is headlined by The Soil and the Sun, and also features Covert, Goddard, The Bell Beat, The Appleseed Collective, Motel Mattress, Drone

Wolves, Wavvy Hands, and Troy Graham.

The Ragbirds are a Michigan-based group who describe their music as “diverse and foreign, yet somehow familiar,” with a focus on “folkrock.” They have released two albums and are notable for their tour bus, which is a converted diesel engine that runs on biofuels.

The Soil and the Sun is another Michigan-based folkrock band, consisting of an eight-piece group of “oboe, violin, cello, guitars, accordion, percussion, piano, and vocals”.

The concert was promoted via an Easter Egg hunt the Saturday before Easter. The WMTU-sponsored egg hunt took place on campus from

10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Prizes included candy, WMTU merchandise, Keweenawesomefest tickets and weekend passes.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, and at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. The entry fee is $5 for a single day, or $7 for a weekend pass. Updates are available on WMTU’s website, wmtu.mtu.edu.

Catch a ride with the Four Wheelers Club MANDY BARBUL-COUCH April 14th, students can meet Lode Writer Ever wish you could go offroading, but your vehicle isn’t modified to do so? Well you’re in luck, the Four Wheelers Club of Michigan Tech is offering a fun event for students to attend. Stocker Run 2012 is a stock-vehicle-friendly day of off-roading and learning tips and tricks on the trails.

This event will be held on

in Lot 14 at 10:00 a.m. to start the adventure. The group will caravan to trails just outside of Houghton for an exciting day. Don’t have a vehicle? No worries, there are plenty of seats to just ride along for fun. Also you can check out more about the Four Wheelers Club at Spring Fling in the MUB Circle. You can’t miss them, just look for the Jeeps, Trucks, and SUV’s on campus.

Want to know more about

the Four Wheelers Club?

Well they exist “to promote the safe and non-destructive use of a four and two wheel drive vehicle; share knowledge in the maintenance of a four and two wheel drive vehicle; [and] aid law enforcement officials in the search and rescue of lost individuals,” as stated in Article II of their constitution. Joining the Four Wheelers Club allows members to explore the Keweenaw Peninsula and gain a valuable understanding of

vehicle maintenance. This organization is a great way to meet new friends, gain trailing experience, learn the ins and outs of local trails, gain access to useful equipment, and get great discounts from local auto parts stores.

This organization does many other events. Some of their other events include: A camping trip at Silver Lake Sand Dunes during the summer, a Clean-Up Run, a Paintball Tournament with MTU’s Paintball Club, a Color Tour,

a Poker Run, Stomper Bog, Fall Bog, and many others.

New members are always welcome; meetings are every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Fisher 326. If you are looking for a fun organization that gives you great vehicle experience and allows you to explore the great outdoors, then check out a meeting and find out if this organization is right for you. For more information you can contact Jacob Ahlborn, Public Relations Chair at jhahlbor@mtu.edu.

Dona Nobis Pacem. “Grant Us Peace” Just one of many pieces the Keewenaw Symphony Orchestra and Michigan Tech Concerts Choir will present this upcoming concert.

NICK BLECHA Pulse Editor

How moving is it that the notes and words to this song were written through the course of two of the bloodiest wars America has ever faced? The main piece of the upcoming Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra and the Michigan Tech Concerts

Choir concert has a rich history behind it. Vaughan Williams, the composer, wrote this song based on the poetry of Walt Whitman. Both men served the wounded in war, Williams in the trenches of World War I and Whitman in a Washington D.C. hospital during the American Civil War. “Dona Nobis Pacem” is, as a result, a plea for peace.

In addition to the sixmovement cantata, which both the choir and KSO will

be performing together, each group is performing two other songs. The orchestra, conducted by Dr. Joel Neves will be playing a portion of the opera “Samson et Delila” and Claude Debussy’s piece “Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun.” Dr. Jared Anderson will be conducting the choir in Jonathan Dove’s “Ring Out, Wild Bells!” and the world premiere of the piece “Moments.” “Moments” was composed by the former or-

chestra and choir conductor of Michigan Tech, Milton Olsson.

One of the reasons for “Dona Nobis Pacem” as the choice of the main piece is due to nation-wide commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Local soprano Lara Neves, the private voice instructor at Michigan Tech, and renowned baritone Nathan Herfindahl will both be performing the piece’s solos. Dr.

Anderson will be conducting.

The “Dona Nobis Pacem” concert will be at the Rosza Center on Saturday April 14 at 7:30 p.m.. Tickets can be purchased at www.tickets. mtu.edu, by calling the ticket office 487-2073, or at the ticket window in the Rosza two hours before the performance. Prices are $15 for the general public, $7 for students, and free for students of Michigan Tech.

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TAYLOR DOMAGALLA Lode Writer A week or two ago I was sitting in my living room talking to some friends.

Somehow the topic of sexual assault and rape came up.

We discussed it lightly, but one guy had a very scornful opinion of the matter.

He seemed to be saying that sexual assault isn’t a big problem, that it doesn’t happen frequently, and that when “victims” do report it it’s usually just to get back at a guy. Every once in a while the things people say just really make me mad.

Sexual assault is a big deal.

The Michigan Tech website defines sexual assault as “sexual contact by one person against another without consent.” That includes unwanted vaginal, anal, and anal penetration (rape), attempts or threats to rape, sexual coercion, inappropriate touching, forced kissing, stalking, and sexual torture.

While some of these events cause serious physical damage, all of them have potential to strip of person of their sense of self and security.

A large reason sexual assault is a big deal is because of its frequency. A 2011 Chicago Tribune article cited the U.S. Justice Department, which stated “nearly 1 in 5 women will be a victim of an attempted or actual sexual assault during their college careers…” Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) says the annual average number of rape and sexual assault victims is 207,754 people over the age of 12.

Less than 5% of attempted or completed rapes are re-

ported to officials by college-aged victims. With 20% of female college students being sexually assaulted and less than 5% of rapes being reported, it hardly seems like the few who report the crime would do so falsely.

Someone will always be there to cry wolf and make it even harder for legitimate victims of sexual assault, but every instance has to be taken very seriously.

Even more disturbing than all these facts and figures is that my friend’s view doesn’t stand alone. The thought that sexual assault in its many forms is no big deal and that most victims are just girls who made poor decisions and regretted it taints many universities and the legal system. The Tribune article mentioned earlier surveyed 6 universities in Indiana and Illinois. Of 171 reported sex crimes reported only 12 arrests were made and only four attackers were convicted. Many of the universities surveyed had more than 20 sexual assaults reported that resulted in no convictions.

Notre Dame had 34 reported sex crimes from 2005-2011 with no convictions. When a victim’s parents called because their daughter’s assault was passed over, Revered Thomas Doyle, a high-ranking administrator, suggested that they pray over the telephone. Their daughter had passed out in a male friend’s room with her date. She allegedly woke up with a third male on top of her who took her to his room. She was found later in the dormitory hallway with blood running down her legs. The clean cut college kid who had sex with her said the accusation

caused him “great pain given my unblemished record.”

The case was not prosecuted, like most reported college sexual assaults.

Why? Maybe it was because the girl was drunk. Is that a legitimate reason? As a society we can admit that drunk women can be beaten, they can be murdered. For some reason though, a woman who was drunk reports sexual assault is doubted.

The lines are blurred even when she is found in a pool of blood. That particular victim said of the attempt to prosecute, “It is a long, painful process, and in the end nothing happened. The only way a boy would be guilty is if he said, ‘Oh yes, I did rape her.’” As it turns out, the only student-on-student conviction in the survey resulted from a confession.

With low criminal conviction rates and similarly low disciplinary actions from the universities, it’s a wonder that any women report the crimes. Another victim said “Part of me wonders why someone would even bother making a report. What’s the point in going to the police if they don’t do anything about it? It almost makes me feel worse.” Shame and internal anger are normal reactions to being sexually assaulted.

These feelings are often only magnified when the victim seeks justice. Even the Tech website admits “The defendant’s attorneys may try to make it look like it was your fault, and may try to call your character into question.” Victims of sexual assault end up trying to prove not only that the person who assaulted them is guilty, but also that they are innocent.

Many victims refrain from pursuing justice because

their attacker was someone they know.

Most sexual assault of college students occurs at the hands of other students and most victims know their attacker.

When a report is so often brushed off by authorities, a victim may feel that filing a report is more trouble than it’s worth.

They have Elizabeth Seeberg, a Notre Dame student to relive the who killed herself after an alleged sexual assault and assault by a football player Photo courtesy of politicsdaily.com risk ostracizing themselves from mutual friends. They open all planned events for the themselves up to accusa- month succeed in raising tions of being over reactive awareness. I hope that stuor a liar. They have to admit dents, administrators, prostheir every mistake that led ecutors, and juries start to to the situation, which often see victims of every kind of involves high risk behavior. sexual assault as victims. I The majority of victims hope that all people take this don’t make a report; they issue more seriously because don’t stir up trouble. The few every person who is sexually that do rarely get the justice assaulted deserves justice. they seek. Those that report Take the time you took to the crime and are basically read this article (in seconds). ignored have gone through Divide by 152. That’s how so much pain for nothing. many new sexual assaults One student, Elizabeth See- have occurred in the U.S. berg, of the Tribune’s survey since you started reading. fit in this category. She was Most of those victims won’t a Notre Dame student who report the crime, and many was sexually assaulted. Nine of those who do will do so in days and an inadequate in- vain. The only way that will vestigation later she killed change is if we change the herself. way we look at sexual assault April is Sexual As- and its victims. sault Awareness month. I hope that this article and

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The loss of a journalism icon LUKE GUBLO Opinion Editor Ever since I was young, I’ve had a passion for the profession of journalism.

In general, my parents were viewers of news programming on CBS. My earliest memories of television journalism were from nightly viewings of the CBS Evening News with Dan Rather. But the memories I remember the most were from watching the long-running television news-magazine “60 Minutes.” Mike Wallace, the emeritus member of program, passed away on Saturday at the age of 93. Outside of Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite, few people in the history of television journalism influenced the profession quite to the degree that Mike Wallace did.

Wallace was born in Brookline, Mass., on May 9, 1918, and attended the University of Michigan, attaining a Bachelor of Arts degree. Wallace got his start in journalism while living in Michigan, working for WOOD radio in Grand Rapids and WXYZ radio in Detroit during the late 1930s-early 1940s. He then settled in Chicago, working as a freelance journalist. His first start in television came while hosting a variety of game shows and recording commercial spots for advertisers. His breakthrough as an interviewer came from hosting the late-night “Mike Wallace Interview” for ABC during 1957.

Eventually, Wallace joined the CBS Network as a host of “The CBS Morning News” from 1963 to 1966. His crowning accom-

Mike Wallace during his early years as a TV news interviewer Photo courtesy of consortiumnews.com

plishment came as the lead reporter on “60 Minutes,” produced by Don Hewitt.

Serving along with reporter Harry Reasoner, the show was originally bi-weekly and was slow in becoming a success. The show eventually broke through by virtue of the tumultuous political landscape of the early 1970s, hallmarked by the fall of the administration of President Richard Nixon in 1974.

Wallace was known for his bulldog mentality in interviews, challenging the targets of his interviews and being uncompromising. Often, his subjects were powerful figures, sometimes controversial, and he was fearless interviewing them. One particularly notable interview

from the 1970s was with Ayatollah Khomeini, at the

height of the Iran Hostage Crisis. Wallace, in his typical interview style, tried to faze the Ayatollah, but unlike many of his other subjects over the years, the Ayatollah didn’t blink. Asked by Wallace what his thoughts were on being accused of being “a lunatic” by Anwar Sadat, then President of Egypt, he simply responded that Sadat was a heretic.

Perhaps one of the most well-known interviews that Wallace conducted in contemporary times was in 1996, when Wallace interviewed Dr. Jeffrey Wigand, the former Vice President of Research and Development for Brown & Williamson, at the time one of the largest tobacco companies in America. Upon being interviewed

by Wallace, Wigand became one of the most well-known whistleblowers in American history, revealing that tobacco companies intentionally add addictive materials to cigarettes.

Until his retirement in 2006, Wallace continued to remain relevant on the

program, conducting many more high profile interviews. But what I find most admirable about his legacy is what sets him apart from his many of his contemporaries.

It was the fearlessness he had as an interviewer. When he interviewed someone, he knew what he was doing, and he maintained control throughout. In many ways, he was less a journalist and more like a prosecuting attorney, using psychology and persistence in the pursuit of the truth.

In addition, in spite of his high profile as an interviewer, he never made it about himself. This is pretty remarkable considering his status of being a paragon of television of journalism. It was always about the story and revealing truth to the viewing public, while framing his interviews as being a one-on-one affair with the interviewee. He simply was the best interviewer of his generation, and his insight will be sorely missed in American journalism.

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The Huskies head to Marquette this weekend to take on rival Northern Michigan and will be back at home next week to take on Lewis.

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Place Husky cheerleaders got in their lastest competition. The team is currently recruiting for new members to join their budding club.

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Track and Field Huskies who broke school records over the weekend. Nathan Saglia, Nate Hood, and Molly Wiltzius all broke school records in their respective events.

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Women placed fifth out of seven teams at the meet.

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Ohio Dominican on deck for men’s tennis ELLIE FURMANSKI Lode Writer The end of the season is approaching for Michigan Tech Men’s Tennis team with only a few more weeks left before the GLIAC Men’s Tennis Championship Tournament. The teams will be putting forward their best effort in these last few GLIAC matches in hopes of securing a spot in the top eight of the conference in order to advance to tournament play. Currently, the Huskies are tied for seventh place along with their upcoming

opponent, Ohio Dominican.

Both teams thus far have a 28.6% winning record in conference play.

The Huskies will look to separate themselves in the rankings and come out on top as they take on the Panthers of Ohio Dominican University this upcoming Friday, April 13.

This will be their second to last conference match of the season. After falling 4-5 to Lake Superior State on Saturday, April 7, the Huskies now stand with a record of 6—10 overall and 2—5 in the GLIAC. The match against Lake Superior State started out promising after two of the three doubles pairs won

their respective matches.

No. 2 Jimmy Konarske and Andrew Kremkow paired for an 8—2 victory, and No. 3 duo Doug Yossida and Bryan Bartelt took their opponent 8—3, earning the team two points. In singles, the Huskies fell to Lake Superior State in four of their six matches. Luka Stupar and Doug Yossida earned lone points by winning their individual matches, bringing the team’s total to four points. The Lakers walked away with the win by earning five points.

Looking forward to Friday, the Huskies will be traveling to Columbus, Ohio, for a 3:00 p.m. match.

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holds a season record of 3—12 overall and 2—5 in the GLIAC. The Huskies and Panthers are neck and neck in GLIAC rankings, although the Huskies have a slight edge in overall percent wins throughout the season.

In recent matches, the Panthers have been utilizing their strength in doubles play to earn points. The Huskies have also been utilizing this strategy, having won eight out of their nine most recent doubles matches. The teams are bound for a close match this Friday as they fight for the win in order to become one step closer towards securing a spot in the GLIAC Championship Tournament.

Husky volleyball welcomes new assistant coach Assistant Coach Nicasio Paquiz Jr. will be joining the program for next season JORDAN ERICKSON Sports Editor Husky volleyball coach Matt Jennings has wasted no time arranging his staff for next year. Jennings came to Michigan Tech on March 1 as the new head coach of the Michigan Tech volleyball program and has been hard at work developing his support

staff for next season.

Last week Jennings announced Nicasio Paquiz Jr. would be joining the program as assistant coach.

Paquiz joins the Husky staff after a successful stint as the head coach for theSilver team at 1st Alliance Volleyball Club. As one of the top clubs in the nation, Paquiz recently led his team to a first place finish at the notoriously competitive Great Lakes Power League.

His most recent college coaching expirence was in the fall of 2011 when Paquiz was an assistant coach of the Division I UW- Greenbay squad.

“I couldn’t be happier to have Nic with me here at Tech,” said Jennings earlier this week. “He is truly one of the best all-around coaches I have worked with. With his addition, we just got better as a team.

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couldn’t have a better person joining us in Houghton.

With regards to teaching and coaching the game, well, his teams and players speak for themselves. Having coached together back home in Chicago, I am certain that we will work well together and give the team what it needs to succeed, the right way.”

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The future of Michigan Tech cheerleading ELLIE FURMANSKI Lode Writer Michigan Tech has fostered a cheerleading program for many years. The team has been known as a coed, noncompetitive squad that performs stunts, dances, and cheers on the sidelines at men’s and women’s home basketball games as well as at home football games.

Recently, however, the team has been working through a transitional phase to become a more competitive squad.

“The past several years we have been mostly a sideline sport where we’re out supporting our athletic teams. Now we’re looking into making cheer a competitive sport,” said head coach of the cheer squad Andrea Taglione. It has been

years since Tech’s cheerleading team was a competitive squad.

The team practices three times per week. They meet two times to work on their regular routines and stunting, and they hold tumbling practice one time each week. The squad put in extra time conditioning and held additional practices in order to prepare for their most recent competition.

On March 24, the cheer team participated at the Spartan Invitational which was hosted by Michigan State. They competed amongst nationally ranked teams including Davenport, Michigan State, and Aquinas. While other squads had been focusing on competition season for the past few months, this was Tech’s first time premiering as a National Cheerleading Association (NCA) competitive team.

Taglione noted, “It was a great

learning experience for us, as well as a chance to get our foot in the door as a known competitive team.”

Making an appearance at the Spartan Invitational was only the starting point for the now competitive Michigan Tech Cheerleading team. In the coming years, the squad hopes to build a higher interest in the sport on campus and in the community, as well as to continue building a strong, competitive team. Communal outreach and support from the Athletic Department have helped tremendously in building the team this year and aiding in the transition.

While the switch from focusing on sideline to competitive cheer is a building process, the team’s long-term goal is to compete through the NCA and work their way up to competing at nationals.

The squad expects a packed competition schedule in the coming season. “We are going to come back and be one of the teams to look out for next year,” stated Taglione.

Although the convention of the sport may vary, ultimately the philosophy of cheerleading will remain unchanged as the squad transitions into competitive cheering. “We have a lot of really dedicated people who show school spirit, are enthusiastic about supporting their fellow students, and want to inspire the campus community,” said Taglione.

The Michigan Tech Cheerleading team is looking to recruit men and women for the up and coming competition season. Sunday, April 15, a mandatory meeting and practice will be held in room 238 of the SDC from 3:00 to

5:00 p.m. Monday, April 16, there will be open gym from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. in the SDC Wood Gym for stunting and tumbling. Then, tryouts for current students will be held on Tuesday, April 17, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the SDC Multipurpose Room. Women are required to perform a back handspring (spotters available) while no experience is necessary for the men.

Come see what competitive cheerleading is all about. The Michigan Tech Cheerleading team will be performing their 2012 competition routine on Friday, April 13 during Spring Fling. The team will perform at 12:30 and 2:00 p.m. near the campus side entrance of the Memorial Union Building.

Photo credit: MTU Cheerleading

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Michigan Tech Rugby Team takes on NMU JACOB SHULER Lode Writer This weekend, the Men’s Rugby Club Team takes on rival Northern Michigan Wildcats in Marquette, MI. This game pushed the Huskies as they will be playing against a division two team, which brings a lot of experience to the pitch this weekend. The Huskies typically play against division three teams. “They have guys that come to Northern with a lot more experience [than us]. They’re going to have more knowledge of the game,” commented Stephen Rummel-Chadderdon, the current President of the rugby team.

The Huskies team has gone a long way over the last two

years since their founding.

They started off with just a handful of players and have grown the ranks to more than 30 players that practice with the team every week.

One player who has done very well this season is Dan Trupp. Trupp, who was selected for the Wisconsin U-23 Select Side, will be playing in a Midwest Tournament in DeKalb, IL this weekend. This tournament is held every year for the top players in the Midwest Rugby Football Union. Wisconsin’s U-23 Select Side team has historically done very well at the tournament. They have won the tournament five of the last seven competitions.

Players for the Huskies are a mixture of part time and full time athletes. It ranges from people who want to play rugby full time to those that use it

as an extracurricular when they are not doing school work. “We have the hard core dedicated guys and then we have the guys that are more committed to school. Its always academics first,” said RummelChadderdon.

Every player on the rugby team is dedicated to playing hard at their matches and trying to improve the team.

After the spring games are over, the Huskies will play seven, sevenman games this summer. A lot of the players will join the team when a game is close to them downstate.

A lot of the players also play on club teams during the summer to keep in shape when they get back up to Houghton in the fall.

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game this weekend will be the second to last game of the season, with their last game being held at home on Saturday, April 21 when they hose Lewis.

If you are interested in becoming involved with the Rugby team, visit their website at www.mturugby.com. The team is open to anyone that is interested in playing rugby.

Photo courtesy of MTU Rugby

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Molly Wiltzius

Photo courtesy of MTU Rugby

Photo courtesy of Michigan Tech

The track and field star broke the school record in the discus event for the second time this past weekend as she beat her previous record by over five feet at the UW-Oshkosh Open Saturday. Wiltzius’ throw of 144.5 feet gave her a fourth place finish in the meet and provisionally qualified her for the NCAA Championships.

Wiltzius is currently ranked 19th in Division II for the event.

The senior continued a standout performance, tying the school record in the shotput with a distance of 40.2 feet.

The Kingsford, Mich. native notched a distance of 144.2 in the hammer throw placing her at 11 in the meet. The throw was good enough for fourth best all-time at Michigan Tech.

Wiltzius is currently ranked 19th in Division II for the event.