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October 8, 2013

Zombie outbreak at MTU RAND SILVERS Lode Writer Whether it’s the balled-up socks lying in unlikely places around campus or all the students wearing their brightly colored arm and headbands, it’s been hard to miss the signs of the ongoing zombie outbreak here on campus over the past week. However, all is safe for those who haven’t signed up for

“Humans vs Zombies is like a big campus-wide game of tag with a post-apocalyptic twist.”

-Kyle Chomic, Student Moderator Humans vs Zombies.

“Humans vs Zombies is like a big campuswide game of tag with a post-apocalyptic twist,” says Kyle Chomic, one of the student moderators who oversees the game. The players are divided into “humans,” with bands around their arms, and “zombies,” with bands around their heads.

Almost all the players start as humans, with a few randomly selected to be “Alpha Zombies” who start the infection. If a zombie manages to “tag” a human by touching them, that human becomes a zombie. A zombie must do this every 48 hours or they “starve” and are removed from the game. Humans can defend themselves by stunning the zombies with balled-up socks or by hiding

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“Humans” and “Zombies” lined up to compete in a special mission to make lamp posts on campus safe zones for humans.

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in “Safe Zones,” mostly indoor areas.

The game continues 24 hours a day for a week, or until one side manages to win.

The zombies win by tagging all the humans, while the humans have to wait until the remaining zombies starve.

Humans vs Zombies did not originate at Michigan Tech. Started at Goucher College in Baltimore, MD in 2005, the game has since spread across the United States and the world. According to their website it is played at over 650 colleges and universities on six different continents.

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Chomic said he first heard about the game when “a friend of mine from Western Michigan University told me about it because they were playing a game there. ... This was my first year here, so four years ago.” Soon he found an active game on campus, which he said was, “just a little disorganized thing, some friends playing together.”

Over the last several years, campus involvement has drastically increased, with one game last year having over 200 members. This week’s game only has 75, which Chomic says is because of the new

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online registration they implemented and poor publicity.

To make the game more interesting, there are periodic “missions,” which Chomic says are “special events designed to be fun, with a special objective. … The missions have extra storyline, some extra structure ... and we usually give the winner some reward, be it an extra safe zone, or respawn point or something.”

A Lode reporter got the chance to partake in one of these missions as a temporary

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History of the Portage lift bridge

Left: The first stable bridge charged tolls for foot travel, horses and wagons. Right: The current lift bridge which was completed in 1906.

Left: Photo courtesy of the Michigan Tech Archives, Right: Photo by Max Curtis

NICOLE IUTZI Lode Writer Since 1853 when a need for a bridge became apparent, there has been reliable transportation across the Portage Waterway. A number of bridges have been built since, but the current Portage Lift Bridge stands today.

In 1852 and 1853, a ferry system was used, but could not keep up with the public demand. The first answer, a floating bridge, was used for some time.

The floating bridge was 100 feet long and was moved back and forth between the banks by cables. However, there was definite need for a more stable way to cross.

The first stable bridge was built in 1875 and cost approximately $47,000.

This bridge was both a swing bridge and a toll bridge. Tolls were $0.05 for foot travel, $0.20 for saddle horses and $0.30 for working wagons, double teams or a carriage with one or two horses.

The bridge had a 180-foot draw and was rotated manually, which would

allow ships to pass. In winter, gears would freeze and make this process very difficult.

In 1905, the swing bridge was struck by the Northern Wave steamer. The incident occurred when mixed signals between the vessel crew and bridge operators led to a collision. No one was killed in the accident. Until a new bridge was constructed, a wooden bridge was built for rail travel and ferries were put back in service. In winter, vehicles were able to travel on the ice.

Construction started for the second

bridge, another swing bridge but made of steel, and was completed on April 8, 1906. Under the swing bridge stood railroad tracks for trains to cross the Portage Waterway.

The current Portage Lift Bridge has a lift span of 260-feet and weighs in at 4.5 million pounds, making it the heaviest lift bridge. The bridge allows for four lanes of travel instead of two. There have been challenges with the lift bridge in recent years, including the bridge getting stuck, but it remains the sole road connection to the Keweenaw Peninsula.

Renovations bring top-notch technology to library SASHA BURNETT Lode Writer

The laptop bar, just one of many new technologies offered by the library.

Photo by Max Curtis

The Van Pelt and Opie library is well equipped with technology that students at Michigan Tech need for their studies.

Although some of the technology has been available to students for several years now, the library took on major revamps over the summer to provide students with even more top of the line technology.

Starting at the basement, students have access to multiple all-in-one computers and power sources. In addition to the computers, the garden level is equipped with a coin operated photocopier and a planetary overhead scanner that allows students to save scanned files to a thumb drive or forward them to an email account.

Although there is currently no cell phone reception on this level of the library, Library Director Ellen Marks said that the technology necessary to provide students with reception will be coming soon.

The main floor of the library has already been equipped with all-in-one computers, a printer and a poster printer, as many new additions were made during the summer.

New to the main floor of the library are a laptop bar, more display screens and a dual login system on each computer. “One of the neat things about the new screens is that students can send files in to advertise events. We hope that this will increase student awareness because it seems like in the Houghton and Hancock area people only find out information from fliers,�

Marks said.

Another important, and possibly hidden, feature of the new screens is that many students can plug-in while working on a project with a group so that they can all see the information at the same time.

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Tuesday, October 8 3 NEWS Parking meters, Hungarian Falls preserved $3 lot forever

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Previously, Lot 27 cost $4 to park in.

KATELYN WAARA News Editor A never-ending battle at Michigan Tech, the issues surrounding parking on campus are still being discussed amongst students and those involved in Transportation Services.

In October of 2011, a parking assessment was completed by Carl Walker Inc., an engineering and parking consultation company. Many recommendations were made to the university on ways to improve their parking system, including bringing all offices involved in transportation under one roof.

Based on this report’s findings, Transportation Services has made a few changes within the past year. Some are goals they are still working towards.

First, the newest addition to campus was updated, electronic parking meters. The old meters were sent away to be refurbished and were recently installed. Before the university received the updated meters, students experienced the luxury of free parking in those spots where a meter would normally be.

Then Alumni Weekend and Homecoming came along, leading the meters to be bagged for visitors. A little over a month into the fall semester, the electronic meters are finally in.

Sandy Houle, Parking Enforcement Supervisor, said one of the goals attached to the meters was making them electronic and able to hold up to eight hours’ time.

Currently, Houle said, all but 30 parking meters on campus are this format.

80 percent of the meters also have CashKey capabilities. CashKeys allow students to load money onto a key, which is able to be used in the meters as an alternative to coins. No

Photo by Max Curtis

more heavy pockets!

Available for a $25 deposit, the CashKeys come in increments of $25, $50 and $100 and are available for purchase in the Transportation Services office in the Administration Building. CashKeys will be available for a special rate of 10 percent off until November 1. The discounted rate is bringing more awareness of the CashKeys and increasing their popularity.

Second, a large change from last year is the price to park in the visitor’s lot, Lot 27, between the Administration Building and the MUB. The price to enter that lot used to be $4, but this fall the price was reduced to $3.

Angela Kolehmainen, Manager at Husky Motors, Transportation Services and Resources, said the change was mainly because it would “provide students with another convenient parking option at an affordable price.”

At one time, the price to park in Lot 27 was $2. When the price doubled, it seemed that fewer students utilized it. Houle added that at the $4 price, oftentimes the lot was barely half full. The price was discussed this year and the ultimate decision was made to lower it.

Finally, with the new Tech ID cards, Transportation Services is working towards making the meters also capable of accepting the credit card/ID card for payment. “By the end of the year our goal is to have 30 meters surrounding the Memorial Union Building that will accept either the MTU ID card or a credit card as a trial basis with the possibility of adding more in the future,” said Kolehmainen.

Also remember that Zip Cars are available for students without vehicles who would like to make quick trips for groceries or even take mini-road trips around the Keweenaw.

In December of 2012, land with the Upper Hungarian Falls, a popular hiking trail and Keweenaw waterfall destination, was put on the real estate market for private ownership.

If purchased privately, the public would no longer be able to enjoy the cascading levels of the falls.

Last spring, following a large response from the community, the land was removed from the market. Then, Keweenaw Land Trust (KLT), a community organization focused on land protection, conservation and stewardship, took action.

Members of the KLT began to receive numerous calls and emails, urging them to become more involved. With a Facebook page titled “Save the Hungarian Falls,” and more than 1,000 supporters online and more emails and calls coming, KLT couldn’t

pass the up the opportunity to become involved.

Nathan Miller, Project Intern with the KLT, has been involved with the Upper Hungarian Falls project since the beginning.

KLT’s goal was to raise the $40,000 needed to cover costs of the project, including the purchase of the land. They met and exceeded their goal.

Fundraising ended around April and May, with $50,000 raised for the Upper Hungarian Falls project. Approximately 300 major donors, local households and foundations donated to the cause.

Now in the process of getting appraisals, proper deeds and easements through the state, the process has been “never-ending… with lots and lots of monkey work,” said Miller. KLT is very glad that the public stuck with them and was patient throughout the process.

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Library Continued from page 2 library. According to Marks, each computer has a name and a color is part of the name, making the organization straightforward.

This will allow students to spend less time wandering to find an open computer, and more time studying.

“One thing that people miss about the open labs is that everybody there was from your same major. With the coloring system, students can text their colleagues and say I am in the yellow zone,” Marks said.

The library and IT services desk may not be new to the library, but there are some new devices that can be utilized from the desk.

Students can “rent” out laptops, cameras, calculators, video cameras, projector, headphones or even iPhone 5 chargers. All of these devices can be checked out free of charge.

Although many changes have already been made to the main floor of the library, there are more to come. According to Marks, the library will be open 24 hours a day starting in no longer than three weeks, allowing students to use the technology at their own convenience. There will also be a second laptop bar installed as well as a possible second printer.

“The Library and IT service center will be staffed overnight to provide basic assistance on anything in the library,” Marks said.

On the second floor of the library there are a number of high performance and allin-one computers. The high performance computers are equipped with 400 plus software packages including programs that

support engineering learning. On this floor there is also a digital studio. The studio consists of three Macs that have software such as Adobe Creative Suite. More are on the way.

“We hope to continue to develop this with software that is too expensive for students to own themselves,” Marks said.

The new large and wide scanner allows students to scan maps and blueprints in color with easy to use touch screen navigation. “The brand new large and wide scanner is top of the line technology. It was a generous donation by the friends of the Van Pelt library,” Marks said.

Each floor of the library contributes to different student preferences and the third floor is reserved for those who need no distractions while studying. “The most important job of the library is to give students choice because everyone has different learning styles and preferences,” Marks said.

Tiffany Moore, a third year student, says she is enjoying the new upgrade. “I really like the extra computers and that we have access to log in through our accounts now,” said Moore.

Although the library has already experienced some dramatic changes in purpose, appearance and technology, there is still more change to come. “Within the next year, most of the upgrades will be done.

However, the process to make sure that we have state of the art technology is never complete,” Marks said.

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The world at a glance

Government shutdown video.

A breakdown of the shutdown Following the gridlock of decisions in Washington, the federal government officially shutdown on Tuesday, Oct. 1.

“The Cost of the Government Shutdown,” a one minute and thirty second video posted on the New York Times website on Sunday, Oct. 6, breaks down the Shutdown by the numbers. Looking at it this way, it becomes clear that very much is riding on a decision being made, and it needs to come soon.

According to the video: 1. The Shutdown costs the economy: $12.5 million an hour, $300 million a day, $1.6 million a week (IHS Global Insight) 2. 800,000 government employees have been furloughed, put on a leave of absence (American Federation of Government Employees). If the government doesn’t pay their workers for a week, it will save $2 billion (Goldman Sachs). 1.3 million federal employees are working without pay (Congressional Research Survey).

3. NASA, national parks, the National Zoo and all Smithsonian museums are closed. Some veteran memorials and veteran services centers are also shutdown.

The Mars Rover isn’t even tweeting.

4. There was no job report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics last Friday.

5. All active-duty military members are being paid, but 3.6 million veterans’ benefits could be delayed (US Department of Veterans Affairs).

6. The House has voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act 42 times. Seventeen House Republican votes are needed to pass a temporary clean funding bill with Democrats, and at least 20 House Republicans said they would pass it to end the shutdown.

See the video, produced by Zena Barakat, NYT and Will Storey, NYT, by scanning the QR code above.

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Budgeting part 1: room and board RAND SILVERS Lode Writer It’s that season again: the season of fall colors, pumpkin spice and, of course, budgets. The university’s audited financial report will be coming out at the end of October, and so over the next month the Lode will be publishing a number of articles explaining exactly how the budget is structured and how it is put together.

Today’s article focuses in on Room and Board fees. Every student who has lived on campus has paid Room and Board, but how are these rates calculated?

“The people that come together to put together recommendations for room and board rates are Bob Hiltunen (Director of Auxiliary Services), Kerri Sleeman (Executive Director of Facilities Management) and I. We then pull together (the President and Resident Advocate) from the IRHC (InterResidence Housing Council), which is the governing body for on-campus housing, so that’s the student voice,” said Travis Pierce, Director of Housing and Residential Life.

“We all get together and review the existing budgets, and then we look at what’s needed for additional costs.”

Pierce adds, “Additional costs come in the form of anywhere from food cost increases to fuel costs… to cost of living adjustment for staff, to increases in benefits... We also consider the other state institutions, and what they’re doing with their room and board rates, because we don’t make these decisions in a vacuum… Then we make a recommendation to the Board for an increase going into the next academic year.”

These discussions will take place at three meetings over the next couple months with finalized recommendations to be prepared

by Thanksgiving Break. These rates then have to be approved by the University Board of Control, an order of business tentatively scheduled for their December meeting.

Now where do these funds go?

There are four main budgets that come out of Room and Board: Housing and Residential Life, Facilities Management, Dining Services and Debt Service. Debt Service is essentially the university paying a “mortgage” on Wadsworth’s 2003-2005 renovations and the construction of Hillside Place.

The other three departmental budgets are split into two categories. The first is SWB, or Salaries, Wages and Benefits. This includes the salaries of both student staff and full-time staff, and benefits for full-time

“It’s important for students to know how the process works. If they know how their money is being spent, they’re better consumers.”

-Travis Pierce staff. Another important budgetary object is “return-to-overhead,” which is a fee paid to the general fund for the use of the facilities which is added to all employees’ salaries. All in all, an employee making $1 actually costs the budget $1.67.

Over the years, staff reduction has been an important savings tool. Pierce said, “What we’ve done is increased process efficiency. A great example is IT, and doing more things electronically for students, things it used to be time-intensive for our staff to do…. This has allowed us to reduce our staff.”

The other pieces of the budgets are what is called SSE, or Supplies and Services

Expenses. For Housing and Residential Life, the bulk of these expenses come from telecommunications, such as cable, internet, phones and security cameras in the residences across campus.

Facilities Management’s main supplies costs are in utilities: water, heating and power.

Their main resource is Michigan Tech’s Central Heating Plant, which is a natural gas powered steam plant with a 250,000 pounds/ hour capacity. Facilities Management also has a number of backup diesel generators for when utility power is interrupted.

In efforts to control costs, Facilities Management actively engages in the purchase of gas futures contracts, and participate in utility rate cases to keep electricity prices down for the university. They also have a number of energy conservation efforts, such as installing low-energy light bulbs, motion activated lights and computer controls on heating and cooling systems to reflect usage.

For Dining Services, this largely consists of food costs. Planning a budget for food costs over the next year involves close examination of commodity markets, a remarkably complicated process.

Of particular interest are dairy futures, as cheese is actually one of the biggest-ticker items in terms of food cost. Interestingly enough, how the dairy market is doing in any given year exerts a large influence on Room and Board rates paid by college students across the country.

For more information about specific university departments, go to (http://www. mtu.edu/offices-services/).

For more information about the university budget, go to (http://www.mtu.edu/budgetoffice/).

Do you have questions about the budget that you’d like to be addressed by the Lode?

E-mail (lodesubmit@mtu.edu).

Making safety a priority KATELYN WAARA News Editor Although Michigan Tech is considered one of the safest campuses in the country, it doesn’t hurt for students to be up to date on the ways to keep themselves, and their possessions, safe. Incidents happen both on and off campus, even in a small town like Houghton.

On Sept. 28, the Houghton Police Department responded to what appeared to be a breaking and entering at the Douglas House Apartments on Montezuma Avenue.

Upon entry, police found that the resident of the apartment had been killed. A murder investigation is currently underway.

During the week of Sept. 22, sexually

harassing letters were slipped under the doors of female residents in a hall on campus. Upon investigation, the person responsible was found and is being dealt with accordingly.

These two incidents, one on and one off campus, may seem irrelevant to each other, but they have one thing in common: crimes, whether significantly large or small, do happen, even here, and it is important to know that they do occur. So how can you keep yourself safe?

Protection1, a company offering home and school security systems, offers an informative infographic with tips for staying safe in college. Some of the most notable include remembering to lock your dorm or apartment doors and windows, reporting defective locks, and never allowing strangers

to follow you into your complex or hall.

To keep property, like bicycles, safe, invest in a sturdy bike lock and attach it to something immovable, like a lampost or bike rack. Also take part in property registrations so there is a record of your bike in case it is stolen and then found. Keep your vehicle locked. If you have possessions, hide them from sight or place them in the trunk or glove compartment.

Knowing what is happening in your surroundings leads to a heightened awareness, whether you are walking on campus or heading home from a party late at night. By being aware of your surroundings, having common sense and following simple safety tips, you can protect your property and yourself during your time at Michigan Tech.

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Humans vs Zombies Continued from front page “human.” So late in the game, the remaining humans tend to be the cautious ones, and only six showed up for the mission.

The humans’ goal was to find a hidden box on campus and bring it back to the EERC. The humans were opposed by a group of around 20 zombies, whose goals were not only to kill the humans, but also to grab the streamers hanging off the side of the box. If the zombies grabbed one of the streamers, all zombies that had already “starved” out of the game returned. If the humans successfully retrieved the box, however, all lamp posts on campus would become safe zones that would protect them from zombies when traveling to and from classes.

Ultimately, the game was bogged down by disagreements over what the rules for the scenario should be; arguments that were eventually dealt with by several of the game’s nine moderators.

One of these, Peter Vertin, a fifthyear computer engineering major, said that the moderators main duties were to “plan out missions, get games set up, get advertisements out, (and) deal with rule disputes.”

Right now, there is no faculty or administrative involvement in Humans vs Zombies. While many might see this

as liberating, Chomic is actually trying to change this. As he says, “We’re going through the process of becoming an actual student organization. We have a Constitution. We definitely have enough members. The only thing we need at this point is a faculty adviser. ... Some professors seem like they’d be willing to do it.”

One controversy that has followed the game’s growth is the original rules’ inclusion of Nerf guns as anti-zombie weapons. The university administration does not allow the use of Nerf guns on campus, and so the humans have to make due with balled up socks, which often end up being lost, especially at night.

Kevin Humphley, a first-year chemical engineer, says, “Nerf guns should be allowed on campus. Nerf guns themselves don’t hurt. It’s when some people take it too far and ruin it for everyone else. ... It’s unfair to people who just want to play.”

Humphley went on to point out Public Safety’s apparent indifference toward Nerf guns, while Chomic said, “That is on our ‘To-Do’ list, to see if (the administration) can make a small exception for us. Eventually.

Maybe.”

One thing that seems clear is that there is quite a lot of interest in Humans vs Zombies

Humans prepare to stun zombies with socks.

on campus. In addition to the 75 students who signed up for this week’s game, Chomic says over the last week he and others have been flooded with people asking, “Can I play?” While it’s too late to sign up for this week’s game, several more are likely to be

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planned throughout the school year.

Interested students can go to (www. facebook.com/mtuhvz), create an account on (www.hvzsource.com), or email (mtuhvzsignup@gmail.com) or (hvz-l@ mtu.edu) to get more information.

Hungarian Falls preserved forever Continued from page 3 community, KLT invited students from Michigan Tech to work on the hiking trails surrounding the falls during Orientation Week.

A senior design team, led by Stanley Vitton, professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering, is also working at the falls. The team is assessing the dam on the property, once used in the mining era. Their project should be completed by the end of fall semester.

Aside from the beauty of the falls, the

Hungarian Falls gorge is also part of the Upper Peninsula’s geoheritage, or a site or region “or geological features with significant scientific, educational, cultural or aesthetic value.” (Geosociety.org) According to Bill Rose, research professor at Michigan Tech, “Work at Hungarian Falls is an initial step in a new project, which highlights the Keweenaw Fault, an important element of local geoheritage.”

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information effort has been established, including signage along the trails at the falls.

With KLT, the Michigan DNR and Rose’s combined efforts, the hope is to “potentially open many other geological sites to evolve into places that can educate through recreation use,” said Rose.

Now protected forever, the Hungarian Falls will remain open for current and future generations to enjoy and the geoheritage of the falls and the Keweenaw Peninsula is in the process of becoming better known. Miller

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A small dedication ceremony will be held at the Upper Hungarian Falls on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 3 p.m. The senior design team will be presenting their findings at an open forum, which will be held in the Forestry building on Oct. 29. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend both the dedication at the falls and the presentation by the senior design team.

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A good laugh with heart Comedian Jody Fuller visits Tech for a memorable performance ARIC RHODES Lode Writer

This Friday saw comedian Jody Fuller coming to Michigan Tech. Jody Fuller is a comedian, veteran, National Guard member, published author and life-long stutterer.

His comedy sketch, composed mostly of the anecdotal humor which lends itself best to the stage, was nothing short of a hit with the audience. Beyond this, his stories of what he has had to overcome were very interesting and remarkable. It is truly inspirational how much Fuller has accomplished in spite of his disability.

The humor of the show was largely of the observational type, with a running motif that one should listen to others, as they may say something stupid. There were many stories of Fuller’s past, and the people that he has met. These stories had everyone in attendance laughing, and there wasn’t a sour face in the crowd by the end of the show. From

people who were epitomies of southern stereotypes, to people with simple misunderstandings, it would seem that the comedian had met no shortage of interesting people throughout his life.

Beyond just the humor, however, there was also a more heartfelt core to the performance. As was mentioned earlier, Fuller is a veteran. He has served multiple terms of active duty in the Middle-East with the Army. This service has been both as an enlisted medic and as an officer after he went to college.

Anecdotes of his time serving abroad were plentiful, and his humor, he said, helped to alleviate the tension and stress that came with the situations he had to deal with.

Fuller also spoke on the struggles of stuttering as a disability. Stuttering is still, for the most part, a mystery to modern medicine and science. As the case to case differences can be enormous, there has been no single confirmed cause or cure for the condition. While it will sort itself out and stop in many cases, in many others it will continue to be a life-

“The comedy was strong, the stories were funny and inspirational, there wasn’t much to complain about; Jody Fuller put on an exceptional performance.” long handicap.

Thankfully, Fuller is of the type to have no problems laughing at himself. He shared with the audience several stories of how he had been judged by others as being unintelligent in the past, between his southern accent and stuttering. He has kept a positive outlook throughout his life despite the stereotyping that he has encountered, and that is something remarkable.

It must be noted that there are those who do not enjoy anecdotal humor, such as those who instead prefer greater interaction between the comedian and the audience. While it is unlikely that this kind of group would attend a standard comedy show, in which anecdotal humor is the one of the few applicable forms of comedy, this is not the format for them.

The observational comedy that Mr. Fuller demonstrated was very powerful,

with the entire audience laughing almost throughout most of the night.

Though the stuttering was apparent throughout the performance, it did not significantly detract from the show’s entertainment value. No stories were really ruined by it, and though the comedian would at times need to choose alternative words to avoid problem letters, it did not in any way detract from the overall quality of the show.

By the time it had started, the show had a fairly moderate attendance, by no means the packed house that could be expected with a free show. In retrospect, even had there been a moderate charge, there would likely have still been a decent turnout.

The comedy was strong, the stories were funny and inspirational, there wasn’t much to complain about; Jody Fuller put on an exceptional performance.

“Fast and Furious 6” Review JAMES WOOD Lode Writer This series needs no introduction by now. It’s been 12 years since we first met Dom and the crew and after becoming mega rich in their last adventure, they must once again put the pedal to the metal.

After a new group of world class criminals start causing trouble, hard hitting Diplomatic Security Service, also known at the DSS, agent Hobbs, played

by Don “The Rock” Johnson, decides that the only way to take down these criminals is to team up with the very people he worked against in the previous movie. Hobbs pits Dom’s crew against basically their evil twins. The team had better shift things up a gear, for they’re about to face their toughest adversaries

yet.

The characters still have the chemistry that they’ve had throughout the series, but Dom, played by Vin Diesel and Letty, played by Michelle Rodriguez, were the only particularly interesting characters.

“This movie doesn’t break any new ground or leave any grand impressions, but it entertains and that’s something everyone can appreciate.”

Everyone else provides comedic elements and fills the necessary roles to make a team, except for a love story between two of them that is ultimately unsatisfying. Tough guy Brian O’Connor, played by Paul Walker, was just there for

the ladies as usual.

The main plot point is that Letty is alive and she’s on the bad guy’s team.

There are other elements to the story, but all of them are overshadowed by this one. The connection that the characters have between each other is what makes this series special, so basing the adventure on that was a wise decision. The movie does a good job of tying into the previous films, but doesn’t make seeing the previous movies a prerequisite. While the story is decent on its own, it certainly paves the way for great action scenes.

The fight scenes hit fast and hard; and while the racing scenes were at times hard to follow, they still managed to ignite the audience’s inner need for speed. One scene was particularly intense, largely due to the addition of a tank to a car chase and the finale

certainly shifts everything up a gear.

However there were a few hokey scenes which would make any intelligent person lose respect for the movie, but not enough to ruin the experience.

While this movie executes every thing well, unfortunately, nothing really stands out. There is no awesome bad guy, nor is there an inspiring hero. The action scenes, while pretty darn good, are a dime-a-dozen when compared to a Jason Statham action flick.

Sometimes a movie needs to have a complex story, memorable characters, and breathtaking moments in order to be enjoyable. Other times, a simple action movie with moderately entertaining action and characters is exactly what an audience needs. This movie doesn’t break any new ground or leave any grand impressions, but it entertains and that’s something everyone can appreciate.

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Friday, Oct. 4th marked the opening of a new art exhibition in the Rozsa.

Mike Sluder is an artist from Atlanta who specializes in creating industrial art out of metals including bronze and copper.

Sluder attended East Carolina University, where he was educated by internationally known artists. He graduated with a Bachelor in Fine Arts in 2006, and has since worked at two leading fine art bronze foundries.

He currently makes custom art for individual customers as well as big name corporations including the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company.

His work has also been featured in national and international exhibitions and publications.

Featured in the Rozsa art gallery, Sluder works mainly with copper and bronze sculptures, as well as copper wall decorations. The sculptures are intricate pieces that turn rustic, ordinary metals into beautiful designs that add value to any space they rest in.

Visitors can view Sluder’s works for free in the Rozsa Gallery, which is in the lower level of the Rozsa and is open from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The exhibit will be available through Dec. 14.

New Industrial Art sculptures added to the Rozsa.

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“Catching Fire” soundtrack is on fire JANE KIRBY Pulse Editor Hunger Games fans are counting down the days for the premiere of “Catching Fire,” the second of three parts in an adventurous and memorable series that is sure to get hearts racing and emotions running high.

To get them even more excited and prepared for the event of the premiere on Nov. 22, the soundtrack list was recently released on the last week of September.

Featuring well-known artists like Christina Aguilera, Coldplay and Patti Smith, the track list also includes talented artists including The Lumineers, Of Monsters and Men, Imagine Dragons,

Lorde, Ellie Goulding, Santigold and the National. This unique mix of headliners and slightly less heard of artists and groups is bound to create a perfect soundtrack that fits the suspenseful yet inspiring plot.

Looking back at the first movie, “The Hunger Games,” the movie itself didn’t feature many sounds from the soundtrack, if any at all. However, the soundtrack accurately portrayed the overall mood of the books and the movie in a rather unforgettable way.

From Arcade Fire to Taylor Swift to Kid Cudi to The Civil Wars, the mixture of intense, alternative tracks with more rustic and heartfelt guitar-plucking songs depicted the main story dead on, from the stomach-lurching moments

to the moments that brought tears to the audience’s eyes and tugged at their hearts.

With the unveiled artists featured in the “Catching Fire” soundtrack, the sequel to “The Hunger Games,” seems like it will achieve the same thing as the first one, if not surpass it.

A wide variety of genres and artists is sure to please the audience and get them ready and in the mindset for Nov. 22 when “Catching Fire” is released.

For a full tracklist of the “Catching Fire” soundtrack, please visit (http:// www.rollingstone.com/music/news/thehunger-games-catching-fire-soundtrackrevealed-20130926).

The soundtrack is set to be released three days before the movie, on Nov. 19.

There’s a film coming up at Club Indigo at the Calumet Theatre next week that is different than what’s traditionally in the theatre: a Palestinian comedy called “Laila’s Birthday.”

Palestinian writer and Director Rashid Masharawi’s follows characters through a light-hearted escape from the otherwise daily Middle-east unpleasantries.

The film is set in Ramallah, a city under Israeli occupation and at times under fire, where explosions are a common occurrence. The movie follows a day in the life of an upright, middle-aged husband and father, Abu, (Mohamed Bakri) who happens to be a court judge just returned from an unidentified country to be with his family.

Upon his return Abu learns Palestine has run out of money to pay his judicial wages; consequently he is forced to earn a living driving his brother-in-law’s taxi, randomly picking up fares. This tightlywound judge is forever taxed by his new experience, but remains politely restrained through the day’s mix of always unexpected experiences.

Throughout the film we meet many characters and see the toil of everyday life, and yet, through all this, there are scattered glimpses of light-heartedness.

Even in the worst of times, life goes on with a constant reminder through the day – in Abu’s case, to find a birthday cake and a present for seven-year-old Laila.

“Laila’s Birthday” was given 7 stars

by IMBD, and an average of 6.4 stars

by Rotten Tomatoes. The film is approximately 71 minutes long.

“Laila’s Birthday” will be shown next Friday, the 11th, at 7:15 p.m. at the Calumet Theatre. Before the film will be a Middle Eastern feast prepared by Kangas Cafe of Hancock. This has been sponsored by the Jam Lady of Eagle River, ThermoAnalytics and Franklyn Township.

Cost for both food and film is $19 and for just the movie is $5. For the buffet, call the theater (906-337-2610) by 5 p.m. on Thursday the 10th to reserve your seats.

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This week I’d like to reflect a little on my time spent studying abroad in London, England this summer.

As a student in the King’s College London Summer School, my experience was anything but traditional.

My classes were small, less than 15 students each.

Also, rather than being a single American student in a room full of British students, the students in the classroom represented more than eight different countries.

Having this sort of diversity in the classroom led to some very interesting discussions.

It was amazing getting to hear how our different cultures influenced our opinions on what I take to be simple topics.

In addition, spending time with my fellow students over lunch and different London experiences, we got to learn a lot from each other about our respective countries. Like how the government works in Brunei, how many variations of the Chinese language there are and how Singapore is always unbearably hot.

With all of these discussions, both in and out of class, I found myself forging a greater respect for those with different cultures and beliefs from my own. I also found myself grasping the concept of the world as a whole, instead of a bunch of countries that seem far away.

Therefore, while studying abroad may sound scary, overwhelming, or expensive I ask you to give it some serious consideration.

For me, my time spent abroad has given me timeless memories, as well as a new view that makes me feel more prepared for a career and ready to enter the adult world.

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Controlling alcohol abuse at Tech RYAN GRAINGER Lode Writer Each year, every university that takes advantage of a federal financial aid program must publicly release a report detailing the crimes that are committed on and around their campuses. This is known as the Clery Act. As I was pouring through Michigan Tech’s 2013 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report I came across a few statistics that I thought were interesting.

According to Tech’s report, roughly twothirds of Tech students found violating liquor laws were referred to the school’s Community Conduct office instead of facing criminal charges. While this statistic might seem insignificant, I think it presents a dangerous and trivializing attitude towards alcohol abuse on Michigan Tech’s campus.

After conducting a thorough investigation into the Clery Act reports from other universities, it seems as though Michigan Tech can be lenient when it comes to punishing students for alcohol offenses. Reports from University of Michigan (Ann Arbor), Central Michigan University, Michigan State and several out-of-state universities (University of California Berkeley and

Los Angeles, University of Wisconsin Madison and Milwaukee) show that they arrested or gave citations to nearly 100 percent of students found violating liquor laws on campus property. While citations and arrests were also made for students violating liquor laws off campus

“After conducting a thorough investigation into the Clery Act reports from other universities, it seems as though Michigan Tech can be lenient when it comes to punishing students for alcohol offenses.” property the numbers for off-campus arrests and citations were generally much lower.

According to Michigan Tech’s Director and Chief of Public Safety, Dan Bennett, when asked whether or not he believes Tech “goes easy” on liquor law violations, Bennett replied that “the easy thing for us to do would be ‘here’s your ticket, go away.’”

Bennett emphasized that Public Safety “is not here for ‘easy’” and that giving students criminal records is not something his department is interested

in.

While I think that Public Safety does a wonderful job and I agree with the sentiment that students shouldn’t automatically face criminal charges for minor first-time offenses, I believe alcohol abuse is something Michigan Tech should take more seriously.

Robert Bishop of Michigan Tech’s Community Conduct Office was able to clarify that Michigan Tech has an administrative process that students go through which is “meant to be educational” and that the school will sanction any student found in violation of liquor laws according to a strict set of protocols.

For a student found violating the school’s policy on alcohol for the first time the sanctions placed on them include, at minimum, six months of disciplinary probation, completion of an alcohol education course and a $150 fee.

While I am not a police officer or member of Tech’s Community Conduct office I feel as though alcohol abuse is something that Michigan Tech could take more seriously. Although arresting students isn’t the always the answer, I don’t think that students are going to get the message if they’re faced with punishments as mild as disciplinary probation and fines.

Defending against depression MEGAN WALSH Opinion Editor Depression is a disorder that is often associated with a negative stigma, making the victims of the disorder not only feel closeted but also, afraid to seek help. Often people say things like, “just cheer up” or “it will get better soon,” not realizing that for people suffering from depression, it is not that simple.

Depression is more than just feeling sad, it is an intense feeling of sadness and loss of interest in the things you once enjoyed, sometimes lasting for a very long time. Depression is not a sign of weakness; it is an illness affecting an estimated 19 million Americans – many of which are college students.

According to a study presented by the American Psychological Association, the number of students on psychiatric

medication for depression has increased about 10 percent in the last 10 years.

As of 2012, 44 percent of American college students have reported having symptoms of depression. This number is staggering when you think about the fact that this means that almost every other

“Depression is not a sign of weakness; it is an illness affecting an estimated 19 million Americans - many of which are college students.” student sitting next to you in class could be suffering from this disorder.

College is supposed to be a time for learning, growth and self-discovery – and for a lot of people, it is. But college is a notoriously stressful environment.

We live and go to school in a culture that pushes people to succeed so fast

and so tremendously that sometimes, it breaks them. And considering the state of the economy, with less and less jobs available for graduates, students are feeling more pressure than ever to come out on top – often leading to a bunch of extremely bright but extremely overworked students.

This is not to say that working hard leads to depression. But it is true that when people stop doing the activities they love, their quality of life decreases.

Because of this, it is crucial for students to step back and remember that although they are often told that school is the most important thing, their mental health is even more important.

It is crucial for students to be aware of their mental health. Get out and do the things that you love in between studying.

Seek counseling services if you feel that you need it – there is no reason to feel Continued on page 11

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Questions are submitted to peaches.cream.mtu@gmail.com, or submit them on our website (www.mtulode.com) under “Submit a News Tip.” A female student (Peaches) and a male student (Cream) respond to the best of their ability. These are not professional answers; they are simply the opinions and experiences of peers.

“My housemate has a new boyfriend and they are obnoxious. I don’t care that they’re having sex when I’m home, I just don’t like having a porno sountrack in the background when I’m trying to study or sleep. How do I tell them to quiet down without sounding like a prude or a mom?”

Cream’s Commentary

Peach’s Perspective I’m glad you’re looking to nip it in the bud because this is a really frustrating situation to live in.

Having your housemate’s behavior disrupt your studying and sleep schedule could affect your academic performance, so you’ve got to put your foot down. In my experience, confrontation between housemates isn’t the most enjoyable thing in the world, but getting past this issue is more important than one uncomfortable conversation.

I’d let her know that there’s something you want to talk about and find a time she can meet. Setting aside time ensures that you’ve got a bit to talk it out and keeps you from jumping down her throat in the heat of the moment. If you have any other housemates you should ask them how they feel about it and include them in the conversation.

If you approach her in a group, let her know that all of you feel her behavior is unacceptable, but try not to gang up on her.

When you do get to talking, emphasize that you respect her decision to have sex and her right to have sex in a house she’s paying rent for. Letting her know that you don’t mind that she’s having sex will keep you from sounding like a prude or mom.

Tell her that you expect to be able to study and sleep in your house without being disturbed frequently. Compromise as adults.

Maybe you can find a quiet place on campus

to study a night or two a week so she can have the place to herself in exchange for her agreeing to keep it down when you’re home.

The best thing to do would have been to prevent this situation all together. When you move in with someone, it really is a good idea to set expectations. This can mean

“Confrontation with housemates isn’t the most enjoyable thing in the world, but getting past the issue is more important than one uncomfortable conversation .” agreeing on dishes and who’s going to take out the trash. It can also mean agreeing that loud noise from movies, music or sex isn’t acceptable during study time or after whatever time you want to go to bed.

While I don’t think this would be your best option, I’ve heard of another effective but less mature solution. When a guy and his girlfriend started having annoyingly loud sex, his housemate blasted the audio from a porno through the house. It shamed the couple into relative silence.

It worked, but I’d much rather have an open conversation than manipulating my housemates with embarrassment.

Any problems among housemates can get really out of hand fast. As if school isn’t stressful enough on its own, most students also have to live with any number of people who just seem to add to the stress.

Whether its dishes, hogging bandwidth or in this case, having obnoxiously loud sex at the most inconvenient time for you, small things tend to pile up until we are about ready to snap at the people we live with.

Most people will tell you to let the little things go, but I implore you to go against that logic in this case. I tend to get much angrier when I am tired compared to when I have gotten a good night’s sleep.

When I don’t get the sleep I need, or if something is keeping me from sleeping, I have a much shorter temper and tend reach the end of my patience quickly.

That being said, I would personally be more effective at addressing this issue early. I would not wait until the night before a big exam or lab practical before bringing the issue up since after just a one-time complaint, the couple may resort to their old ways the next evening.

Knowing when to say something can be difficult, but once you get your foot in the door, what you say can make all the difference.

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insecure about keeping your mind healthy as well as your body.

On Tuesday, Oct. 8, in the MUB, the Association of Psychology Students is holding their annual Depression Screening Day. The screening is not a diagnosis, its aim is to screen for characteristics of depression. This screening is confidential and could be a helpful resource for anyone that feels like they are struggling with day to day life.

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Being mature about the subject can rub off quickly with your housemate.

If you bring up the subject and say what you need to in a mature and adult fashion, she may be more likely to take what you say into account.

Also, instead of telling her that she should be more quiet all the time, offer a compromise. For example: “Hey, (insert housemate’s name) would you mind keeping it down after 10:00 p.m.? I have class at 8 a.m. every morning and I need to get some sleep.” She still gets hers, while you can get a solid eight hours. If she refuses your polite suggestion, then it might be time to take the gloves off.

Passive aggressive gestures, although usually ineffective, can be quite a bit of fun and have been happening since humans first shared caves.

Just thinking about this subject has made me think of a few ideas.

Here is a short list of things I have thought of that are fairly harmless while still making the point: present her with a “Woody,” buy her a gag, ask her if she has tasted her pillow lately, depending on what noises are coming out of her room you might be able to get away with asking to borrow that zombie movie she is always watching.

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Petan rushes for the puck in Saturday’s home opener against Laurentian.

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ELLIE FURMANSKI Sports Editor Last year, the Michigan Tech Hockey team opened the 2012-2013 season with a 6-2 victory in an exhibition match against Brock. Three of the Huskies’ six goals were scored by then freshman forward Alex Petan, who readily set the tone for his collegiate career.

This year, it seems as though Petan has made a habit out of opening the season by scoring a hat trick. Alex Petan scored not one, not two, but three goals in Saturday’s opening exhibition match against Laurentian, helping the Huskies earn a 3-2 victory over the Voyageurs.

After a scoreless first period, Laurentian came out strong and scored within the first 15 seconds of the second

period.

Twelve minutes later, Petan was there to knock in a solitary puck in the crease, leveling the score 1-1.

In the second minute of play during the third period, Petan’s second goal of the night, fed by Kero, brought the Huskies ahead 2-1, but the Huskies were unable to maintain the lead.

Tied at 2-2, Petan scored the game winning goal, a deflection off of a Voyageur defensemen, with just over two minutes left of play in the game. For the Huskies’ leading scorer, that’s another hat trick and another win.

Last year as a freshman, Petan earned WCHA All-Rookie Team honors as the league’s leading scorer among freshmen, along with numerous other awards.

Now, heading into his second year on the team, Petan looks to be a strong

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force for the Huskies and a threat once again in the league.

He already has the honor of making the WCHA preseason all-league team and preseason WCHA Player of the Year, as determined by the WCHA Preseason Coaches’ Poll. Look out, WCHA, for Alex Petan.

“He already has the honor of making the WCHA preseason all-league team and preseason WCHA Player of the Year, as determined by the WCHA Preseason Coaches’ Poll. Look out, WCHA, for Alex Petan.”

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An inside look at the Michigan Sidelines Tech Sports Hall of Fame PI-Mile 5k walk/run ELLIE FURMANSKI

This Saturday, Oct. 12, Triangle Fraternity, IRCH and Alpha Gamma Delta are sponsoring a 5k walk/run for charity, the PI-Mile. All proceeds from the PI-Mile will go to the UP Food Band. Registration for the event is $10.

Note that there will be a $5 processing fee for day-of registration. Participants will receive a PI-Mile headband and the opportunity to throw a whipped cream pie at a Triangle member. Pies will also be for sale at the event thanks to Alpha Gamma Delta. The event will kick off at 11 a.m. on Walker Lawn. To register, visit (http://goo.gl/PuXsvU).

Sports Editor The Michigan Tech Sports Hall of Fame is a time capsule, showcasing the best of Michigan Tech Athletics over the years and honoring those who made profound contributions during their time at Tech and beyond.

There are exactly 200 plaques hanging on the Michigan Tech Sports Hall of Fame wall in the SDC, located near the main doors on the south side of the building.

The names on these plaques represent one team and 199 individual inductees with talents spanning back to the 1920s.

The first class of Sports Hall of Fame inductees was ceremoniously instated back in 1985. Since then, about seven members have been inducted at an annual ceremony.

Last year was the first time that an entire team was honored. The 1961-62 men’s ice hockey team was inducted on the 50th anniversary of its 1962 NCAA title, the first national championship in school history.

Inductance ceremonies are generally held during a home football or hockey game where new members are introduced to and celebrated by a full house of Michigan Tech students, faculty, alum and Husky fans alike.

At the ceremony, the Hall of Fame members are presented with a replica of the plaque which is placed on display on the Michigan Tech Sports Hall of Fame wall.

So, how exactly are Sports Hall of Fame members selected? It starts with a Hall of Fame committee which executes a democratic voting process at an annual meeting.

The committee consists of about 10 to 15 members who share a large range of experience and duties within the Michigan Tech Athletics Department.

From former athletes and coaches to the current Director of Athletics and other athletic department personnel, this committee is well-versed in all things Husky athletics.

Each committee member casts ten votes. From there, they discuss profiles and whittle down the list of candidates into a finalized inductance class. These votes are open to not only former athletes, but coaches and important people who made a large impact on Tech Athletics in general as well.

Someone worthy of a Hall of Fame plaque first and foremost must have made some great contribution, whether

Sherman Cross event raises money for Tech Athletics

There are exactly 200 plaques on the Michigan Tech Sports Hall of Fame wall.

Last Saturday, Oct. 5th, Michigan Tech Cross Country, Nordic and Track and Field teams hosted the third annual Sherman Cross fundraiser.

The event was an on/off road cycle cross race which involved hill climbs, straightaways, hurdles and muddy downhill passes, all of which took place throughout Sherman stadium under the lights. The cost to compete was $10, and with nearly 50 participants, the event raised about $500. Not even the cold and dreary weather could dampen the racers’ spirits. All proceeds go towards supporting the host teams.

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as a top-performing athlete or coach who led their team to greatness, like John MacInnes, a member of the first inductance class in 1985.

Other aspects considered include a person’s career after Michigan Tech, whether that involved professional sports or not, general personal qualities and academics. There must also be a tenyear window after a candidate graduated from or left Michigan Tech in order to be considered.

Director of Athletic Communications and Marketing Wes Frahm happens to be one of the Hall of Fame committee members. Frahm noted the difficulty in selecting candidates, especially when looking back decades where scarce statistics and press releases may be the committee’s only source of insight.

A year ago, it was decided that 2013 will be the first year that a Hall of Fame class will not be inducted, reason being

that the committee wishes to maintain high standards for each induction class.

“By now, you figure all of the ‘greats’ have been inducted,” remarked Frahm.

“We want this to be a special honor.”

In other words, the committee is truly looking to honor only the best of the best in order to maintain the Hall of Fame’s prestigious aura.

It appears as though the committee is nearly caught up with the times. Given that maybe one or two Hall of Fame worthy athletes graduate each year, the number of potential candidates is certainly limited. Future plans for the committee and overall inductance process are yet to be determined.

One thing is for certain, however, that the Michigan Tech Sports Hall of Fame will always be there in remembrance of those who truly made an impact on Michigan Tech Athletics and the world around them.

Away Scoreboard Women’s Volleyball

10/4: Lost 3-1 to Findlay

10/5: Lost 3-1 to Wayne State Women’s Tennis

10/3: Lost 6-3 to Wayne State

10/4: Lost 6-3 to Hillsdale

10/5: Defeated Findlay 6-3 Women’s Soccer 10/5: Defeated Findlay with a 3-0 shutout 10/6: Defeated Tiffin 3-2 Football

10/5: Fell 49-3 to No. 25 ranked Grand Valley State

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Tuesday, October 8

Michigan Tech Lode

Forget the rush to the ticket office ELLIE FURMANSKI Sports Editor

In years past, it was standard that hockey tickets would become available on Tuesdays at noon the week of a home hockey event. In order to claim “good” seats, students would have to make the trek up to the SDC as early as possible during the week and pick up their tickets in advance.

This year, the entrance protocol for home hockey events has been simplified. Thanks to the advent of the new HuskyCard IDs issued this fall, students will be able to forego that rush to the ticket office. Instead, new technology offered by the HuskyCards will allow students to simply tap and scan their IDs at the door the night of a game.

Joel Isaacson, Associate Athletic Director for External Relations, expressed excitement about the change. “It gives us an opportunity to highlight the new technology that the new IDs provide,” he noted.

The student entrance which will utilize the new scanning system is the doorway closest to the Portage Health University Center at the northwest corner of the arena. Note: students must have their new HuskyCard ID in order to be granted access into the arena.

Each game, 750 hockey tickets are available on a firstcome, first-serve basis free of charge for students as part of the Experience Tech fee.

In years past, it became evident, however, by lack of attendance that not everyone who picked up a ticket during

the week was actually showing up to games. The new system is a foolproof way to prevent tickets from being claimed but not used. Attendance in the stands is expected to increase as a result.

“We’re trying to make positive changes that help students be able to get into our events and create a culture where they’re here early, they’re excited, we can entertain with the video board and they’re cheering on our Huskies,” said Isaacson.

Without being able to reserve seats early, there will be a higher demand at the door come game night. Students may have to arrive to games earlier than they’re used to in order to ensure free entrance and claim desired seating.

All student seating, which is located in sections K, L, M, N and O, is now marked with an Experience Tech sticker on the seat back. This seating is reserved for the first 750 students granted access via the Experience Tech fee.

The new ID scanning technology will only be utilized for home hockey events because hockey is the only sport with a physical cap. Entrance protocol for all other home athletic events will not change; students simply need to show their HuskyCard ID. Make sure to take advantage of your free entrance to all

Photo by Ellie Furmanski

home varsity athletic events this year and cheer on your fellow Huskies.

“We’re trying to make positive changes that help students be able to get into our events and create a culture where they’re here early, they’re excited, we can entertain with the video board and they’re cheering on our Huskies.”

-Joel Isaacson

Huskies Victorious over Laurentian in Season Opener IAN HATZILIAS Lode Writer

The Mac hosted the Huskies’ traditional exhibition pre-season opener last Saturday, Oct. 5th. This year, the Huskies bested the Laurentian University Voyageurs in a 3-2

victory, outshooting their opponents 5921.

Offensive capitalization seemed to be an issue for Tech, however, their hustle and

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Wednesday, 9

Thursday, 10

Friday, 11

determination brought home the “W” in the end.

Continued on page 15

Home Game Saturday, 12

** Conference Match

Sunday, 13

Vs. Northern Michigan @ 1 p.m.

Lucian Rosa Invite @ Kenosha, Wis.

Football Cross Country

Vs. Lake Superior State @ 10 a.m. **Vs. Northwood @ 12 p.m.

Women’s Tennis

**Vs. Saginaw Valley @ 12 p.m.

Women’s Soccer

**Vs. Saginaw Valley @ 5 p.m.

Women’s Volleyball

**Vs. Walsh @ 7 p.m.

Hockey

Vs. Minn. DuVs. Minn. Duluth @ 8:07 p.m. luth @ 8:07 p.m.

**Vs. Malone @ 4 p.m.

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Huskies victory Continued from page 14

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Volleyball falls short against Northern MATT RAJALA Lode Writer

Alex Petan celebrates after scoring a goal in Saturday’s game.

Despite being a preseason game, the win helps the team establish good morale and momentum heading into a series of road games next weekend.

Star player and crowd favorite Alex Petan can be thanked for the 30 percent off hat sale at University Images on Saturday night after pulling off a hat trick to bring the Huskies to victory.

Petan’s hat trick started off midway through the second period. The puck was left sitting uncovered in the crease after a blocked shot, and Petan was able to capitalize and backhanded it into a nearly open net.

Tech’s second goal came early in the third period. Petan, who was skating right into the slot, received a pass from Kero, deked left and put it passed Valiquette for a very aesthetically pleasing goal. Petan proceeded with a belly-down sliding celebration with his teammates after lifting the Huskies to a 2-1 lead.

Petan’s third goal of the night came off an LU player’s stick. Petan was attempting to give an assist to Brent Baltus, but the LU defenseman gave Petan the hat trick.

While being constantly pummeled with shots from the likes of Petan, the Johnstone’s and Rix throughout the game, Laurentian’s goalie Alain Valiquette was a stone wall between the pipes and was the key to keeping his team in the game.

Stopping 56 of 59 shots, a 94.9 save percent, Valiquette’s glove was a puck magnet, and he had excellent rebound control.

Tech’s offense showed to be very

strong after holding the puck offensively throughout the majority of the game.

Players were positioned where they needed to be, passing was smooth and

Photo by Kevin Madson

is apparent that these men really want to win.

Although Tech’s defense didn’t have too much pressure, they were on when they

“With a performance from the team as pleasing as this on opening night, excitement and momentum will surely continue to carry the team through a successful and eventful season.” efficient and communication seemed to be there. However, even though the team had 59 shots on net, there was a lack of chemistry in the Huskies’ offense.

Capitalization was the biggest issue when bringing the puck to the net, especially during the power play, which Tech went 0-5 on. There was great potential for the PP unity to light up the scoreboard, but nothing got passed Valiquette.

The Huskies moved past LU’s defense with ease through most of the game, but once the puck came near the net, there were numerous missed passes, a few whiffed shots, general sloppiness and a few unnecessary shots.

Having said that, the season has not officially started, and the team is just warming up. Everything which builds into an offensive routine is a process that takes time.

One thing that can be determined from seeing 59 shots on the board, however, is that persistence and determination is a non-issue for this Huskies Hockey team.

The hustle and grind is all there, and it

needed to be. Captain Brad Stebner and the rest of the defensive pairings made life relatively easy for goaltenders Copley and Phillips, who both had one missed save attempt.

Shots from LU were blocked by the defenders quite often, stopping the Voyageurs from getting many shots on net.

The main improvement the team needs to make while on defense is to pass well out of the defensive zone and not ice the puck so often. All in all though, the defense put on a great performance and got the job done.

With a performance from the team as pleasing as this on opening night, excitement and momentum will surely continue to carry the team through a successful and eventful season.

The Huskies have two consecutive weekends of away games against Minn.

Duluth starting Oct. 11th and 12th, then at Notre Dame the following weekend.

Tech returns to the Mac on Oct. 26th to host NMU after playing in Marquette Oct. 25th.

A crowd of just over 600 showed up to watch the Huskies take on the NMU Wildcats at home last Tuesday, Oct. 1st. Despite the lively environment, which included the Huskies Pep Band and cardboard cutouts of Head Coach Matt Jennings’ head, the Huskies fell 3-1.

In the first set, Tech and Northern traded points on and off. The Husky squad looked dominant, with solid hitting and service.

Rachel Pohlad had two aces. Tech kept a steady lead and coasted to a 25-20 set win.

During the second set, the two teams traded points again. NMU, however, began to take control. The Huskies’ errors seemed to be catching up with them, and after a couple Wildcat streaks, NMU was up 18-10.

The Wildcats went on to win the set 25-15.

The third set was extremely tight, with both teams trading points on and off right until the end. The Huskies and Wildcats fought it out and eventually found themselves tied 23-23. In the end, NMU edged out the Huskies to win the set 25-23.

The fourth set started out on a similar note as the third. At one point, Tech had a 12-11 lead in the set. That lead was shortly lost, however, after a kill by Wildcat Lina Lopes led to nine consecutive Northern Michigan points. Northern went on to win the set 2515 and the match 3-1.

The Husky squad started strong but seemed to fade down the stretch. Experience on the Wildcat side was what won the match for the squad from Marquette.

Assistant coach for the Huskies Doug Han thought the team played “phenomenal” but that “it came down to the little things.” Han also mentioned that the inexperience of the young Husky squad affected the outcome.

Northern ended the day with a 0.245 hitting percentage and 57 kills. Tech had a 0.173 average and 43 kills. Northern’s Sarah Hamilton had a match high of 18 kills and 0.484 hitting percentage on the day. Aubrey Ficek from MTU had 14 kills. Rachel Pohlad, Jordanna Kero, Shelby Jones and Andria Nyenhuis all had solid hitting percentages on the day for the Huskies.

The Huskies will take on Walsh and Malone this weekend at home as GLIAC action continues. Games are set to begin at 7 p.m. on Friday and at 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Upcoming

Events October 8 - 14 Global City showing “La Camionetta”

TODAY! 7 p.m. Fisher 135

Global City will be holding a screening of “La Camionetta” TODAY Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. in Fisher 135. The award-winning film “explores the complex impacts of globalization through the journey of a U.S. school bus from Tennessee to Guatemala.” Starting at 6:30 p.m., food and crafts will be sold to benefit the Guatemala Project of Michigan Tech’s Engineers Without Borders. Admission is free and a panel discussion will follow.

“Pacific Rim” -Film Board

Friday and Saturday, Oct. 11 and 12.

5:30, 8:30 and 11:30 p.m. Fisher 135

Film Board will be showing “Pacific Rim” this weekend in Fisher 135. Tickets cost $3 and concessions will be available as usual. Runtime for the film in 131 minutes.

Annual Family Weekend

Friday - Sunday, Oct. 11-13. All weekend on campus and in the community

The annual Family Weekend at Michigan Tech is upon us! Every October, students’ parents and family members are welcomed to the Copper Country for a weekend of activities. Tickets are necessary for some events. A complete listing of the weekend’s activities can be found at (www.mtu.edu/compass/parent/family-weekend/events_ flyer%20Updated%209-26-13.pdf)

Week of Wellness

Begins Monday, Oct. 14-18.

Across campus

The annual Week of Wellness is set to begin on Monday, Oct. 14 with Snack Attack in the MUB Circle at noon. The Ultimate Frisbee tournament will take place at the Softball Fields at 5 p.m. that same day. Registration is required for some events. A complete listing of events for the week can be seen at (blogs.mtu.edu/stu-org-news/ files/2013/10/Week_of_Wellness_Poster___final.jpg).

LeaderShape applications now being accepted

Apply online. Applications are due by Friday, Nov. 16

The LeaderShape Institute is now accepting applications for their 2014 program, which will be held from Jan. 6-11 at the Ford Center in Alberta, MI. This intensive weeklong leadership development experience is highly interactive and energizing. The cost per student is $100. Register for application at (www.mtu.edu/student-activities/ leadership/LeaderShape/).

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3400-year old lessons on love & relationships that have stood the test of time

Sunday mornings

9:30 &11:00 a.m.

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3400-year old lessons on love & relationships that have stood the test of time

Sunday mornings

Evangel Baptist Church  1114 College Ave  Houghton (US 41 between MTU & downtown, beside College Ave Park) 482.6626

Chris Dominowski

Joshua Johnson

“Peewee’s Big Adventure”

“One Missed Call”

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9:30 &11:00 a.m.

Steven Raboin “Insidious”

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Preston Hogue “Lost Boys”