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MSU Student Participation in 2011 Legislature NOT Prioritized

Two years ago, 1 joined a group of student at 5 a.m . to catch a van bound for Helena outside of the SUB. It's not often college students are up at 5 a.m., but this trip was worth it. A few days before head­ing to the state capitol, I received a cam­pus e-mail noting that participants were needed to testify in front of legislative committees on behalf of MSU. This drew students from various departments and backgrounds and granted them the not­so-average opportunity to testify, speak directly to legislators and meet our student

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lobbyists. Where was that opportunity thi·s year? I anticipated another e-mail in,ita­tion to join MS U this session, but no luck. I'm scratching my head as to why only five students were chosen/invited to go while other higher education schools sent J

their "dozens" of students to testify. For future reference, I desperately hope this opportunity is again made available and publicized to everyone. The legislative process is educational and enlightening, and many of us missed out on that oppor­tunity last week.

-Rebecca Piersol

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EDITORIAL Hoy, ASMSU Can Better Serve Students Three Ideas to Improve Student Government

As th<. semester mo'>cs into full swing, ASMSU's public sen ants ha•e a full plate in front of them. From wisely allocating its $1 5 million budget to lobb)ing against the state legislature ·s proposed cuts to h1ghcr-ed funding. our student leaders could full) occup) themschcs with the issues of the moment.

Howe\ er, the student bod) would be served best if ASMSU's officials. particu­lar!) the members of its Senate, take the time to explore bigger ideas as well. Too often. the fundamental issues that underlie student government's existence- ho\\ to be effective from an organizational stand­point and how to meaningfully involve the student body-are left undiscussed. ASMSU would be well-advised to rise beyond that.

In the hope of spurring that conversa­tion. three simple ideas our student leaders should consider: 1) Creating Better Accountability Structures

Among other duties, ASMSU sena­tors are tasked with keeping weekly office hours and maintaining regular contact with a variety of ASMSU committees and other campus organizations. These respon­sibilities are crucial not only to keeping our elected leaders accessible to students,

but also giving senators sufficient under­standing of ASMSU's progr.uns to wise!) allocate student fee mone) in funding them.

HO\\e'>cr. ASMSU has no effective, transparent mechanism for ensuring sena­tors do their jobs, lea\ ing them account­able to no one except themselves. As a result. while a few of our elected leaders devote a commendable amount of time and energy to their public service. many treat their position as lmle more than a chance to earn a resume line in exchange for attending a weekly meeting in formal­wear. For a student government that faces an uphill battle convincing students to take it seriously. that must change.

Something as simple as a dutifuUy­kept, publicly-available record of senators' activities could do wonders to increase accountabilit) by giving students (and Exponent reporters) a way to hold our elected leaders to task for their service. 2) Reevaluating Voting Districts

ASMSU's voting districts are currently defined by housing status, an artificial clistinction that. with the exception of the small Greek community, poorly represents the student body's divisions in values and interests. As a result, the quality of repre­sentation provided by the Senate suffers as

Highlights from ASMSU's Constitution Student Bill System 105-4 Student Bill for ms will be available at the ASK-US desk, the ASMSU office, a nd a ll residence halls .... Upon receipt of a Student Bill form, the President Pro-Tempore of the Associated Students shall appoint two ASMSU Senators to work on the bill. . ASMSU Senators shall then col­laborate with the student who submitted the form, and together they shall prepare the legislation to be introduced to ASMSU Senate. The ASMSU Senator shall be responsible for getting the requisite number of ASMSU Senate sponsors for the bill.

Attendance 116-4 Senators are required to attend all meet·ngs of the Senate. Any member attaining three (3) unexcused absences during the Spring to Foll session shall automatically forfeit his or her Senate seat .... In addition, any sena­tor not meeting with his or her respective committee heads twice a month for each committee, will receive one unexcused absence.

Office Hours 225-2 ASMSU Senators shall hold at least two (2) office hours per week to work

on Associated Students' business.

few senators are able to adequately serve the diversll) of their constituents.

Amending ASMSU's bylaws so that senators are instead elected by academic college would s1gnificantl} increase the quality of representation b) not onl] creating better-defined constiruencies but also enhance the election process by making it more likely that voters will be familiar with the candidates. Students in the College of Engineering or the College of Business have far more in common than students living off-campus or family graduate housing and are also more likely to know thelf cla smates well enough to make meaningful decisions when it comes to elections. 3) Encouraging Student-Senator Interaction

ASMSU's historically low voter turnout in elections, averaging around 15 percent, is in large part attributable to how infrequently student government impacts the day-to-day lives of the vast majority of MSU's students. While student and local governments nationwide suffer from simi­larly low levels of participation, ASMSU should put far more emphasis on raising awareness by creating opportunities for interactions between students and its of­ficials, particularly senators.

As a start. ~enators should require themselves to spend a half-hour each week interacting with students as repre­sentatives of ASM SU. A pattern of regular COD\ er at1ons between our leaders and students frequenting the campus's public areas like the Sl.iB and the Centennial Mall would do far more to increase stu­dent government ·s reach than any one­sided publicity campaign or number of emails sent to the student list-serve.

In addition, ASMSU could do much more to publicize students' constitutional right to bring bills before the Senate and hold 'town-hall' meetings to gather input on issues on a more regular basis. From Talk to Change

As this paper has written before, MSU's student government is and can be onJy what students-both our elected leaders and the rest of us-can make of it. While amending ASMSU's by-laws to bring these changes to fruition would take legislation from the Senate, it is involve­ment by concerned students that is most important in bringing tliese reforms-or any other initiative for that matter-to fruition.

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Hogan Peterson

Long before the age of 18. students are reminded about the importance of voting. Some gro~ up to be felons. but the rest re­tain this right. As part of the 20 l l legisla­tive session. Rep. Ted

Washburn , R-Bozemru1. has introduced HB 152. Essentially. the proposed legisla­tion would tighten regulations on proof of Montana residency. Long story short: You have to prove that you are in fact a Montana resident to vote. The matter is complicated. however, when out-of-state smdents pose the question: "What about us?" While college students spend a sub­stantiaJ runount of mone) in Montana, the right to vote on state affairs should require something more than time and money: a commitment.

Most would suggest it unreasonable for a nonresident to vote on Montana issues. However, the proposal of a bill reiterating the importance of proof of resi­denC) demonstrates that not all people are in agreement. Man} out-of-state college students would like to vote for represen­tatiYes that would stand up for funding in higher education, as the} are directl) affected b) actions such as budget cuts. However, \\hen the) don't plan to sta) in the late. the contributions that substanti­ate their opinions cease to e\ist. To plan to vote tn Montana without commitment is to call a one-night stand a relationship.

To vote in Montana, one should trul) care about the state, not just its univcr­sit) and awesome powder. To become a citizen. one should meet two obligator} requirements: commitment and contribu­tion. Commitment is important and non­resident tudents exemplif) a lack. of it. Contribution. howe\er. crurnot be denied.

At MS U, the 29 percent of smdents that are not residents pa) 52 percent of the

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tU1t1on. While non-residents do contribute significru1tl} to Montana through tuition, there wouldn't be much of a college to contribute to if their money was lost. lf every nonresident student at MSU were suddenly to pay onl) the in-state tuition price, MSU would lo e nearly $43 million for the 2010-'.!01 L year alone.

Wanting to save money on tuition is not the srune as wanting the best for the state in which tliat money is spent. In order to vote on state issues. an inctividuaJ should have a genuine concern for and

To plan to vote in Montana without

commitment is to call a one night stand a

relationship.

intention to reside in Montruia. HB 15::?. clearly defines what it takes to prove vot­ers are Montana residents. and it follows that if residenc) is worth double-checking. it has inherent sanctity worth protecting.

In regards to college students contest­ing the difficulty in establishing residenc). voting means more than lowering tuition: it means committing to the state and car­ing about all of the issues. A system of quick residential e tablishment would be a system of eas) manipulation. allowing people to come ru1d go at the drop of a hat. their votes leaving potentiall) lasting effects on the state. HB 152 reiterates the importance of voter status, ensuring that short-tern1 students don't take advantage of Montana b) .. hitting it and quitting it."

Kris Drummond

"You can't connect the dot looking forward, you can only connect them looking backwards. so you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in the future ." This advice, given to

the Stanford graduating class of 2008 by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, serves as an inspiring piece of wisdom for students around the world who are beginning their future, from the relevance of getting a degree to the state of the economy.

It seems almost daily that I find myself pondering this Ve!) question, bouncing back and forth between any number of extreme ideas for shirking the system and following in the footsteps of Jobs, Bill Gates and the other degenerate bil­lionaires of society. At other times I find myself thinking of something more along the lines of Alexander Supertramp. or maybe even a park-dwelling transient. Then I remember that I have only a year of school left. and to squander a three-year investment. at this point, would be a poor choice.

Pipe dreams aside. the issue of how much value an undergraduate degree actually carries these days has never been more relevant. With the world econom) caught in a period of major stagnation. man) students are rightfully wondering about the actual utilit) of spending thou­sands of dollars and four year of their life to anain a certificate they may never use.

While ·rudents in\'olved in mathemat­ics and other "practical .. degrees may not be as curious about the efficac) of their degrees. man) students in liberal arts curricula around the nation may soon find their field being edged out or altogether eliminated. According to The New York Times. a university "dropping a clas ics or philosophy major might have

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Image by Emma <1ghf been unthinkable a generation ago, \\hen knowledge of the great thinkers was a cornerstone of a solid education. But with budgets tight. such programs have come to seem like a luxury - or maybe an ex­pensive antique - in some quarters:·

As a student of the liberal arts myself. I can't help but cringe at the thought of minimizing philosophy and other clas­sically oriented program on a national scale. The value in these progran1s doesn't exist in their ability to produce efficient

Pipe dreams aside, the issue of how much

value an undergraduate degree actually carries these days has never been more relevant.

workers. but rather in turning out stu­dents with critical thinking. anal) sis ruid creative problem solving skills that the) carry for an entire lifetime. What thi all boil do\Vn to is being able to answer the question , "What are) ou going to do'' ith that degree?"

"When somebody asks. 'How are you going to use that Engli h degree?' you need to be able to clear!) articulate what yotr are able to do," ru1 interviewee in The Time piece advised. "lf you don ·1 know. employers probably won't either."

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Opinion 5

I State Legislature I

Growing on Austerity Guest Column

Investing in Students is

this month.

As is fair!} com­mon knowledge at MSU, the Montana Legislature's Joint Subcommittee on Education voted for an across-the-board funding reduction for state schools earlier

On the morning of Jan. 18, Bill Jolln­stone. CEO of Davidson Companies, gave an eloquent address to the subcommit-tee on the delicate relationship between university funding and the overall well­being of the state, emphasizing smart investments in education. Immediately afterwards. Sen. Debby Barrett asked Johnstone how companies like his could pledge to keep state schools afloat finan­cially.

Translation: "How can private busi­nesses provide an excuse for the govern­ment to cut education funding?" Busi­nesses already provide support, Johnstone wryly replied, through a little thing called taxes.

Barrett 's innocent question illustrates a dangerous attitude toward state schools. Although funds can undoubtedly be used more efficiently at MSU. what with it being a humongous institution. a major budget cut is not a healthy option for either the school or the state.

It's obviou that a projected budget cut will draw resistance from students and administrators. No matter the size. a lower budget will force unwanted chang­es, whether it be decreased payroll or increased tuition . These two consequences (out of many) would challenge MSU's reputation as a haven for both research and students looking for affordable educa­tion.

What might not be obvious to the

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everyman (but should be obvious to Montana's legislators) is the impact a lower budget would have on the state's culture and economy as a whole. Based on a 20 I 0 economic impact report by Patrick Barkey, head of the University of Mon­tana's Bureau of Business and Economic Research, it can be concluded that MSU is one of the state's most subtle and power­ful pillars of economic support.

Amongst other findings, the report states that MSU adds thousands of jobs to the Montana economy while increasing overall tax revenue and attracting students from out of state, leading to a richer cash flow. It's probably not a good idea to squeeze funding out of such a system.

A 5 percent reduction is statistically insignificant, though, right? According to the latest Monday Morning Memo, such a cut would equal about a $14 million reduction across the entire university system . meaning the MSU allotment might decrease by a couple million dollars at most. Clearly, this is not something to panic about.

However. the general attitude toward budgeting, as revealed by the subcommit­tee's vote, is that blindly cutting monies without any fonn of budgetary analysis is the way to go. Why take the time to locate wasteful resources and encourage positive growth when you can have the university system sort it all out?

Even with the Legislature's promise to add money to the U-system 's budget as the fiscal year progresses, this sort of close-your-eyes-and-hope-for-the-best mentality is not in the state's best interest. Granted, MSU has problems to sort out that can make it more efficient. However, to quote Johnstone, ''You have to put money back in the business to grow it and build it and improve it." Surely, the same approach can work for a university.

Investing in Montana

Ashleen Williams

Montana 's uni versity system is populated by nearly 48 .000 stu­dents on 14 different campuses. What it means lo be a student in Montana's universi­ties depends on whom you ask.

Lucas Berry. a student at the Uni­versity of Montana College of Technol­ogy, chose to pursue a degree in welding after moving to Mis­soula. Lucas works 30 hours a week at a

local restaurant in order to finance his education in addition to be­ing a full-time student and participating in student government.

Tucker Porter is a post-baccalaureate student at Montana State University in Bozeman. After serving as an officer in two combat tours of duty in lraq, Porter realized that a military life was not aligned with his dreams of running a ranch. Ulti­mately. Porter said, he chose to enroil at MSU because he felt the Monrana work ethic aligned with his own. and though potential employers thanked him for his military service. it alone wasn 't enough to secure his career. The MSU College of Agriculture not only provided the requi­site formal education he would need to be versatile. but provided the field-training opportunities he needed to be competitive in the Montana job market.

Montana's cyclical politics often con­tribute to the misleading notion that higher education is about something other than the students.

In a series of morning-long presen­tations early last week, students of the university system had the opportunity to present to the Joint Education Appropria­tions Subcommittee. Students packed the hallway outside of the committee room, hoping to get a chance to share their stories with those tasked with providing the state's portion of financial support for higher education.

Higher education provides the tools for

Montanans to be resilient and versatile in an economy whose demands are perpetu­al!} progressmg. As one Montana business closes its doors. another will open because an educated Montana entrepreneur will be the;e to do so . Enrollment in the Montana University System has spiked-the result of individual Montanans' recognition of the need to be dynamic and versatile in an ever-evolving econom)' .

In the next few weeks, the elected members of the Montana Legislature will have the task of deciding how to sup-port the university system. As students hailing from the student governments of Montana's sister institutions-Montana State and the University of Montana-we recognize the economic context to this de­cision. Our nation has been in the depths of a recession and its recovery-when and through what means-is unclear. What is clear, however, is the economic impact that Montana's university system has in this state. Recent economic research has shown that the state's investment in the university system has catalyzed a return of 3-to- l This investment underlies at least 20 .000 Montana jobs and over $2 billion in personal income. earned in every comer of Montana.

We understand the economic reports and the arguments from our administra­tion for supporting higher education. What is clear to us, and sometimes lost along the way, is that our peers come from every walk of life; we are single mothers. Jaid­off machinists. top-scoring high school graduates and veterans. We are students on the cusp of becoming award-winning researchers, entrepreneurs, ranchers, doc­tors and artists. We recognize that we will be subject to a changing Montana, though decidedly. it will be our Montana to change in the coming generation. Higher education in Montana's university system provides the tools for us to realize our fu­ture as Montanans, and supporting higher education is supporting us.

Ashlee11 Williams, President - Associat­ed Students of rhe University of Momana

Matt Smirh, Senetor - Associated Stu­dents of Montana Stare University

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Opinion

• Short, punchy articles railing against the myriad injustice~ of campus life. Have something to rant on? Contact us at editor@ exponent.montana.edu. Just keep submissions 200 - 300 words. And, please, try to refrain from personal attacks.

Parking "Cushioners" Garrett Heide

It's 12:30 a.m. I am rolling up tom) dorm in my Forester. exhausted from the da) ·s work and pla). If you've ever lived on campus. you know what a pain it is to t:r) to find parking at an) hour of the da) . But then I see it-a spot! Do ID) eyes de­cei'e me? ... Yes. yes. the) do. The space is ju t not quite big enough. I have faJlen victim to the "cushioner:·

A "cushioner" is a person who parks their car so god-awfull) that they leave wasted cushions of space around the vehi­cle and take up a section of parking space slight1) smaller than Grave Digger the monster truck. Usually it's someone who owns a smaller car too, with their horren­dous parking job proud]) saying, "Look at me and Ill) '95 Taurus! With 215 .000 miles and no muffler, we are far too good to reverse or to be stationed\\ ithin 10 feet of another vehicle on either end!" For the love of all that is good on this green earth. pull that beater car up to the one in front of you! l t's not that hard - parallel parking is practicaJI) a mandatory skill for anyone who has a legitimate driver's license and half a brain. o. l do not care if you get boxed in. That is why you leave a LITTLE space between you and the other car-not superfluous. wasted airspace that some poor. tired student can't utiliz.e for his poor. tired car.

Parking is alread) hard enough. We don't need "cushioners" selfish!) claim­ing parking space like covered wagons in Oklahoma tr) ing to stake out the most prairie-and therefore making people walk half a mile to the dorms from their car. Be courteous and give others the chance to park close to home too.

Non-Traditional Waste of Tin1e Hogan Peterson

"Does an) one have an) questions?" ln the apathetic silence following the profes­sor· standard post-topic question. tension builds acres the lecture hall. Thankfolly. omeone is there to break the silence,

though mo t student would prefer to hear a raunch) fart--including the embarrassed

student who is ued it (at least he would be aware of his undesirabilit) ). The hero who can save us from the de pair of relevance is known by most as the non-traditional student.

When the professor says. 'Tm glad that you asked that question. and don't be afraid to. because it's possible that someone else had the same que tion ... what he reaJly means is. ·Tm not glad that you asked that question . and please refrain from doing so again; it was a waste of time." ln high school . asking a ques­tion that goes be) ond the materiaJ covered often created positive bias . Nobody liked that person_in high school. but in college, tests are machine graded. Even if a bias were created. the bubble reader doesn't care.

Upon analysis. the key to a monumen­tall) irritating question is the fact that the individual asking it alread) knows the answer. This is a way of displaying their prowess for "getting their money's worth" and knowledge of ··the reaJ world. ba ed on my experiences ." This is an effort on the non-traditionaJ tudent's part to dis­play reaJity to an unenlightened group of unappreciative college heathens.

The drawn out incompetence of absurd questions doesn't apply to all non-tradi­tional student'. Most are intelligent people who made the admirable decision to continue their education in spite of social norms. To those applicable. however, drop the act: It ' about as impressive as a kid claiming he can count to infinity.

Hosaeus Fitness Center Vanessa Nail'e

As somebod) who doesn' t necessaril) love going to the g) m aJI the time, it's a miracle when I not only drag myself there. but am some\\ hat e:-..cited to tr) out some of the fi rness classes I'' e heard so man) good things about However, I do not appreciate the g)m being clo ·ed at noon, which is not only one of the busiest times for the gym. but also \\hen three fitness clas es are scheduled. Ne>.t time you haYe to do ... whate\;er you closed the g}m for. please do it at a time when chere are no classes going on .

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Mike Tarrant

Dear professors. scholarship and graduate school committees . program directors and every­one else to whom I hope to appear fairly responsible : Plea e don't read this article.

I would like you to continue to believe I am wonderful.

However. it has hie me full force. Maybe l could fight back, keep my head above water, but l think it may be too late to save me . Less than two weeks into what I hope will be my last semester. senioritis has me in its death grip.

I probabl) could just end my article there and go spend m} evening drink­ing beer and watching scene from the new "Portlandia" series instead of doing an) thing remotely resembling home­work. That would like!) make m) point. although m} editors would not be very happ) with me . So I'll put that off (for a bit) and elaborate. or at least just define ·'senioritis" before my lack of ambition takes over.

Wikipedia defines senioritis as ''de­creased moti ' ation towards studies dis­played by students nearing the end of their high school. college and graduate school careers." It also points out that the band Red Jump uit Apparatus used '·senioritis" as a song title. which 1 rather unfortunate.

An) wa). it seems my senioritis­induced lack of attention is Cart) ing OYer into t11is article. which is even more unfortunate (and my editors made sure to point out that the) full) agree). However, 1 have some college-taught skills hidden

I Have he -ltis

-away in my arsenal. Thanks to the man) -------- classes [ haYe taken throughout my college career (my editors would call it .. targeting" if l actually named depart­ments), I can hold my own this semes­ter, iven under full senioritis assault. I can bulls-- effectively. I can smile and people-please. I can jump through hoops. I can scan chapters and past assessment tests . I can make dam good PowerPoint presentations if need be.

College has taught me much. l now know that l can pontificate about books l have never read. live off onl) peanut but­ter and oatmeal for weeks at a time. adjust to sleeping little and grit my teeth while l plow through bus) work. But hey. college is supposed to prepare us for the " reaJ" life, and although l don't plan to live off peanut butter forever, l hear post-college life i a lot like college life - hoops to jump through, bulls--- to pew and not enough sleep. And l hear it will be like that only until you die .

onetheless, thanks to college, I aJso knO\\ what I can accomplish when I am motivated. even though Ill) list current]) rank homework far below ·•running awa) to Mexico." ''drinking scotch" and '·cleaning m} apartment floors with a toothbrush.''

Read: " A Supposed!; Fun Thing I'll ever Do Again," by David Fo ter Wal­

lace . Mike is well aware that he is criti-

cal, cvnical and brwal/y honest, often ar the e.;pense of being called ajerk. lfyou disagree with him, make sure he knows b1 e-mailing The £\ponenr ar /e11ers@expo­nenu11011tana.ed11. Fan mail, however, can be sem direcr 1·ia his Facebook page.

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News Student Organization Spotlight: NECO Garrett Smith

The Network of Environmentall) Conscious OrganiLations. a student group promoting sustainability in

student life. 1s currently implement111g se\ era I projects to promote their cau ·e. These efforts include the No More Styro­foam campaign. the installation of solar panels on the SUB and Recyclemania.

With No More Styrofoam. NECO is seeking to reduce the use of Styrofoam cups on campus, because Styrofoam does not degrade in landfills. A goal of the cam­paign is to increase awareness and change attitudes about using reusable personal cups. ECO President Beth Schmiesing said she hopes that the universit) will ttltimatel} replace St) rofoam cups with something more eco-friendl). such as biodegradable or paper cups.

Additlonally, NECO is 111stalling solar panels across campus to help reduce the need and use of electricity that comes from the burning of coal. Funding for the project was obtained from: Auxiliary Services Universal Systems Benefit Fund ($20 ,259), ASMS U ($ 10 .000), President's Office ($2,000), Campus Sustainability Advisory Council ($2,000), College of Engineering ($ 1,000), MSU Energy Re­search Institute ($500) and NECO ($500).

Recyclemania is a nationwide com­petition which challenges universities to reduce their waste output per capita. The results of MSU's participation will be used in a competition against the Univer-

sit; of Montana as well. Schmiesing has some hopes for

upcoming projects that the university is working on as well. She hopes that Residence Life \\ill keep sustamabilit} in m111d as renovations are made to residence halls 111 coming years and that NECO will be given the opportunity to make sugges­tions. ··we have a working relationship with the residence halls," Schmiesing said. "'and l think we enjoy the work we do together:·

"It really is [about] pre­serving the world for

your children,"

Schmiesing has been advocating for environmental sustainability since her freshman year. when she worked with sev­eral other students to establish a recycling program in residence halls. Thanks to their efforts. there are now recycling stations in most of the dormitories.

Sustainability is the mindset with which NECO approaches problems, according to Schmiesing. "It really is [about] preserving the world for your children,"' she said.

NECO meets at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays in the SUB's northwest lounge.

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MSU Seeks to Reduce Utilities Costs, Usage Derek Brouwer

M su presented a multi-million dollar plan that would replace lighting at Brick Breeden

Fieldhouse and improve fixtures in several dormitories to the Montana Board of Regents at a Jan. 14 meeting. The project is the largest to emerge from the univer­sity's recent effons to increase its energy efficiency.

New lighting at Brick Breeden Field­house is expected to reduce the building"s electricit) costs by 30 percent while im­proving performance. Campus dormitories Langford and Hapner Halls would receive new windows. lighting and climate con­trol under the plan. the Bozeman Daily Chronicle repons.

The proposal to update Brick Breeden Fieldhouse and campus dormitories is pan of a project undertaken in recent years to locate ways for the university to reduce utilities costs.

MSU has contracted two energy services firms. McKinstry and Integrated Energy Services, to audit campus infra­structure and find conservation opportuni­ties.

Last fall McKinstry was paid $500,000 to audit energy use and identify areas for improvement in auxiliary buildings such as Hosaeus Fitness Center and the SUB. By state law. energy projects of this kind must be self-funding, so initial energy savings will be used to offset cost, as­sistant director of Facilities Services Dan

Stevenson told MSU News Service. The finn is currently compiling project

ideas, such as those for Brick Breeden and campus dormitories. of which MSU will choose the most desirous. MSU will like!) hire McKinstry to oversee the upwards of $9 million project over the next several years. The contract would be perfor­mance and savings based. meaning that the university would be guaranteed a cost and savings baseline. the Bozeman Daily Chronicle reports.

Last April, McKinstry completed MSU's first ever Greenhouse Gas Invento­ry. a comprehensive survey of the univer­sity·s direct and indirect carbon emissions. The inYentory was conducted as part of MSU"s obligations as a signatory to the American College and Universit) Presi ­dents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC). Aggregate carbon emissions for 2009 tQ1aled 77 ,375 metric tons Carbon Dioxide Equivalent.

The University of Montana has also hired McKinstry to lead the construction of a $16 million biomass boiler that could reduce the university's carbon footprint b) 25 percent.

lntegrated Energy Services (IES) has been under contract with MSU since 2008 to apply low-cost techniques for energy conservation in other campus buildings. MSU pays IES 50 percent of utilities sav­ings to an unnamed limit.

Students 'Go Hungry for a Day' at 2nd Annual Fast-A-Thon Tammi Heneveld

I n celebration of the holy month of Ramadan, the Muslim Student Asso­ciation of MS U (MSA) held their 2nd

annual can1pus Fast-A-Thon this week to raise money for the Gallatin Valley Food Bank and promote awareness of hunger issues in rural communities around the world.

Fasting is the age-old custom of forgo­ing eating or drinking for an extended pe­riod of time and is most often performed to emphasize the virtues of spiritual devotion, self-restraint and humility. lt is usually practiced in conjunction with re-

· ligious holidays , such as the lslamic holy

month of Ramadan . For MSA members and volunteers on

Wednesday. this meant abstaining from any food or drink, as well as refraining from any negative habits like swearing, from 6:35 a.m. until sundown. Afterwards , around 5 p.m., participants gathered in SUB Ballroom A to break the fast with a large meal and to hear a presentation by MSA leaders.

Throughout the course of the event , or­ganization members and volunteers asked people to donate money they would other­wise spend on food to the Gallatin Valley Food Bank, which helps feed almost

17 ,000 people every year. The inspiring mantra for the cause was "Go hungry for a day so that someone else doesn't have to."

According to the MSA, the occasion was a way for both Muslims and non­Muslims alike to identify and empathize with those individuals around the world who are unable to feed themselves ad­equately or provide food for their families. ln addition, it was a means of familiar­izing people with an lslamic custom that is practiced during Ramadan, the holiest month of the year in the Islamic calen­dar. which is believed to have been the month when the prophet Mohammad first

received the teachings of the Qur'an from Allah.

The Muslim Student Association was originally founded nearly 30 years ago, and members today continue to organize and collaborate with many events around campus in order to increase understanding of Islamic culture and promote tolerance . For those interested in becoming members or volunteering for future events, more information can be found at the group's website. www.montana.edu/msa. or by contacting them at msa.msub@gmail.com.

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Higher Ed Funding on Chopping Block State Legislature Budget Cuts Could Mean $ l , 100 Tuition Increase

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Legislati\ e action in Helena on Wednesday. Jan. 26. put $31 mil­lion of the budget that Gov. Brian

Schweitzer claims is necessary to main­tain the Montana Universit) S) tern's current level of service without tuition increases on the chopping block. A a result. student could ee a much as a $1.100 increase in tuition.

Gov. Schweitzer's propo ed $385 million budget for the higher education ystem would theoreticall) allow MSU

and UM to maintain their current levels of en ice. However. the state legisla­ture ·s Republican majority is concerned that the revenue projection u ed in the governor's budget may be overly opti­mi tic ""hi le the state's economy reco' -ers from the recession.

As a result of these concerns, the Joint Appropriations Subcommittee on Education initiall) cut $21 million from the go\emor's proposed budget and increased that amount lo $31 million on Wednesday, a 7 percent decrease in funding.

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The Montana Board of Regents and other university system leader . includ­ing President Waded Cruzado, have peti­tioned for the adoption of the governor's budget to account for higher enrollment levels.

ASMSU' Student Lobbyist. Mike Dills, estimates that, if left unchanged, the funding levels in the current proposal could result in both cuts to the services MSU provides and a 10 percent-plus tuition increase. Sen. Bob Hawks (D­Bozeman), who its on the Joint Appro­priations Subconunittee on Education, estimated that the $2 1 million cuts previ­ously considered could result in tuition rising by 15 to 18percent.

Given that in-state students pay $6. L 70 a year before fees. that mean tuitioncouldri eb) a much as l,LOO.

The legislature will continue to de­liberate the i sue in the coming week and it is likely that the higher education budget will receive additional funds, es­pecially if the state ·s economic outlook improves. In addition, the regents have final authorit) over etting tuition after the Legislature passe the higher educa­tion budget. meaning the tuition outlook may change drastically before next fall.

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Fnda) Jan. 21 marked Lhe start of the Neners Men's Tennis Opener in Colorado. The men's team started

off playing Lhe University of Demer in Denver on Friday. continued with the U.S. Air Force in Colorado Springs on Satur­day, and finished against the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley on Sunday. The men started out their season in Colo­rado with an eight man roster packed with four incoming freshman. two juniors, and two veteran seniors as captains. Five play­ers started out their first season at MSU this weekend. Finishing Lhe weekend off with two losses. one against Denver and the other Air Force, and a win against the University of Northern Colorado, the team's first and second record doesn' t do their hard work justice.

After an intense pre-season complete with training and plenty of team bond­ing, both the men and women's teams are energetic about starting off the season this spring. The men had a quick fall season and started training for the spring season on Jan. 7. The team stepped up training

the first wed. back from break, and pre-ea on included th.ree hour practice fi\e

days in a ro\\ , in addition to conditioning. With a lot of talk about the new incoming talent this year, head coach of 11 years. Mike Phillips. is e:>.cited to work with the new pla) ers but speaks fondly of his returning veterans .

The men headed out to Demer confi­dent yet apprehen ive . As captain Fletcher Keyes described , '"the team atmosphere is awesome this year.'' Keyes. returning as both one of two captains and only two seniors on the roster this season. went on to describe the feeling.

" It 's fun; more responsibilit) from Lhe coach. But the fresh.man have good energ) and are hungry, so 1 feel good.'' Keyes and his teammates played a hard first game against the University of Denver, a team ranked 40th in the country and playing out of MSU's conference. losing 6-1.

"Even after all the training I felt a little rusty," said Keyes in retrospect. "There's nothing harder than a match. so it was pretty tough to have that as our first game.

MSU Falls to Grizzlies Michael Gross

L ast Saturday. Jan . 23, was the first of at least two Cat-Griz basketbaU rivalry games this season. The

game was an emotional one, which both the players and the coach predicted be­forehand . Head Coach Brad Huse said in an interview on Tuesday that "the rivalry will add plenty of emotion to th.e baU game."

Although Montana has a better overall past record than Montana State . th.e Bobcats still had lugh hopes for Lhe game in The Adam's Center on Saturday. In an interview Bobb) Howard, one of the team's star players, said he hoped every­one would be ''smiling after the game with

a victory." Unfortunately things did not play out

that way and Lhe Gri.zzlies ended it with a 75-61 domination over the Bobcats. Mon­tana's sophomore sensation Will Cherry, averaging 16.3 points, 3.1 steals and 4 .3 assists per game, added 16 points to the Grizzly scoreboard. Brian Qvale. the towering 6 foot l I inch senior center who averages 13.6 points. 8.4 rebounds and 3.3 blocked shots per game. worked together with Derek Selvig to score 29 points and 24 rebounds. He was co-honored, along with Lindsey Hughey of Weber State, as the Big Sky Conference player of the week .

But we fought well.'' Due to a combina­tion of "overwhelming!) energetic .. Air Force fans and a hard-matched set of op­ponents. the Bobcats failed to win against the U.S. Air Force, losing 5-2. Fortunately the men ende the weekend positively, taking the win against Northern Colorado 6- 1. With Keyes and his co-captain Pawel Turzanski exhibiting olid performances 111 doubles and singles. the whole team responded. demonstrating but a fraction of the potential we could be seeing this season.

Contributing in large part to the limited success observed this weekend was the team-wide confidence created b] the positive atmosphere that the MSU tennis program has been carefully sculpting these past few months of pre- eason. As Kenny Dodd. a fresh.man from Idaho who won the Idaho State 4A Championship as a junior. e:>.plains, ··of all the teams l've been on in m) nine years of tennis, this is the most well-bonded.'' He continued to sa), "the time we· ve spent together in our free time out of practice has helped us

The two biggest problems for MSU were scoring inside the paint and turn­overs. "The paint" refers to the key underneath the basket that includes the free throw line. This is where the " posts" or "center " (tallest players on the team) stand and catch rebounds and make as­sists. Montana scored 20 more points than MSU in the paint. Montana scored 13 points on fastbreaks (when the defen e turns over the ball and the offense rushes to score across the court) while MSU scored only 7.

Within the first six MSU possessions Montana forced four turnovers. establish­ing an early 12-2 lead . The Bobcats trailed

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bond a lot and I'm sure that will contnb­ute toward our success thi season ...

With a po itive atmosphere and vast re ources of new talent, the men ha'e not lost an) momentum after the hard games this weekend. But the good vibe · don·t stop there. De pite not ha' ing their first match yet, the women's team is hap-ing up to be a force to be reckoned with. boasting an attitude just as prospective and intense as their male counterparts .

"Our coach has us practice \\ith the upperclassmen and spend time with them outside of practice. and we have been really getting along:· says Wena Kim­berl} Tan, an incoming freshman from Malaysia. ··That definitely will impact the team's progress this season and the seasons to come." Soon enough both men and women's tennis at MSU will be in full swing; the men play BYU in Provo. UT, and the women will play their opening match against the Air Force in Bozeman on Feb. 4.

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behind the whole game, cutting the score down to a 10 point difference with 3: 14 left in the first half. This was the closest the scores got to each other the whole game. Cody Anderson , 270 pound Junior center, lead the team in scoring with thir­teen points.

The Bobcats are now third in the cou­ference with a 5-2 record that trails behin Montana (7-1) and ort.hem Colorado (7-0.) Montana State will face Idaho State who is ranked eighth with a record of 1-5, on their home court of Pocatello, ID .fll Monday. Jan. 24.

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It Begins with Balance Ben Miller

For every sport there is one thing m common: better balance will increase performance. And although

balance trammg may often be overlooked. especially at the team level, it certainly doesn't mean individual athletes should overlook it too. In fact, it's much easier

I for athletes to get a little balance training done on their own time than expect it to happen at practice.

Balance boards have been around for a long time, but they are just starting to get the attention they deserve for being superb fitness tools wtth an unlimited range of sports and exercises. Constantly building and strengthening core abdomi­nal muscles, while also working a wide vanet} of lower body and back muscles, balance trammg is unique, allowing ath­letes to specialize their workout towards

!their sport of choice, be it hockey. skiing. 1football or even baseball.

There are a number of companies producing balance boards with an ever­growing variety of shapes for a never­ending amount of exercise and fun. The two most popular balance trainers are the lndo Board and Vewdo Balance Boards. The main difference between the two companies lies under the board. lndo Boards have a flat bottom with small stoppers built on the ends and use a plastic roller: Vewdo Boards have a track running the length of the bottom of the board and the roller is made of wood with a groove for the track to roll in. Both are exquisite balance trainers but are marketed towards different athletes and styles.

Originally developed as a surfing trainer by Hunter Joslin. the Jndo Board has been in production since 1998. Today the company makes four different board styles and two rollers, in addition to an inflatable balance cushion that requires

360 degrees of balance at all times. With its completely fiat, smooth bottom the lndo Board can easily pivot or spin on the roller, giving it two possible directions of balance: the classic side-to-side sway with the board perpendicular to the roller, or a far more difficult front-to-back movement with the board parallel to the roller.

The Vewdo line of balance boards utilizes a track and groove system, keep­ing the balance boards perpendicular with the roller; however, Vewdo Boards have a greater variety of board styles with corre­sponding rollers for very different balance training opportunities. Some are wider with shallow rollers for beginners and fitness balance training. while other styles cater towards specific board sports such as skateboarding. ln this instance the board and roller are designed to mimic skat-ing and allow the rider to practice ollies, shove-its, kick flips and other tricks.

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A homemade balance board can also be constructed very easily; you simply need a board, plank or platform of some sort that rides on top of a roller. The roller can be anything from a large diameter PVC pipe cut down to a reasonable length, to a liter soda bottle filled with water -and sealed very tightly. The board itself can be an old skateboard deck with the trucks removed, a small, old snowboard or a handmade board cut to the desired length and shape.

Along with being a great way to exercise and increase balance and agil­ity, balance boards are extremely fun and challenging. With practice, harder tricks and other balance exercises present them­selves, leaving the possibilities endless. For more info on balance boards check out indoboard.com or vewdo.com.

MSU Track and Field Off to a Strong Start Michelle Thomas .

Last Friday the Bobcats held their first track meet of 20 l l in the Brick-Breeden Fieldhouse. Nine

teams and several unattached athletes were present for the event, including the University of Montana. This was an opening meet to prepare the teams for the future meets and was not scored. MSU had 47 top six finishers in different events including eight first-place finishes in both track and field events.

"This meet was the first chance we had to really meet all the team members," said Freshman Chelsea Bourque, who placed sixth in the 55-meter dash." After the meet we all sat down together and went over who ran personal bests and the qualifiers."

The Bobcats boasted 15 athletes quali­fying for the Big Sky Conference Indoor Track Championship which will be held in Pocatello , ID Feb. 25 and 26. The Bobcats are Jed by Head Coach Dale Kennedy who also coaches the MSU cross country team. There are seven other coaches helping with the team including: Mike Carignan, Assistant Coach/Throwers. Tom Eitel. As­sistant Coach/Jumps, Erin Graf. Volunteer Assistant. Lyle Weese, Volunteer Assistant Coach. Julie Ham, Volunteer Assistant Coach. Anne Timmons, Assistant Coach and Hila!) Huntsinger. Volunteer As­sistant/Jumps. Kennedy has been with

Montana State University for 28 seasons. He has been the head coach of both teams for the last ten years.

In the 1980's MSU won three Big Sky Conference Championships. In 2001 the squad won the Big Sky Conference Lndoor Championship. Under Coach Kennedy there have been nine All-American honors received by six MSU athletes.

ln 2003 the MSU Lady Bobcats won their first outdoor Big Sky Conference title. Kennedy has coached over 20 NCAA qualifiers and over 150 All-Conference picks during his time at Montana State. He has also been an assistant coach for the US women's indoor track team, the as­sistant director for two Olympic develop­ment camps, a Regional Representative for the US Track Coaches Association and an instructor for the USATF coaching edu­cation program.

Assistant Coach/Throwers Carignan has been coaching the men's throwers for 27 years and the women's for 13. He has produced -49 All-Conference athletes and two All-Americans. Assistant Coach/ Jumps Eitel has been coaching the jumps and multi-events for MSU track and field for 11 seasons. He has coached two BSC champion athletes and the highest men 's and women's vaulters. Volunteer Assistant Coach Weesecame bad. to MSU after his

career on the Bobcat Cross-Country and Track and Field teams for 1998-2003. Vol­unteer Assistant Coach Ham has been with the program coaching distance for two years, after finishing her college career and earning the All-Big Sky Conference Performer award. Assistant Coach Tim­mons was also an All-American performer before she began helping with sprints and hurdles at MSU.

Last year at the Big Sky Conference Indoor Championships the men took second, losing to Northern Arizona by a narrow margin and the women took fifth of the nine teams in the conference. There were 14 medals won on the men's side and six on the women's side. MSU's Asa Staven won the Men 's Field Athlete of the Meet title as well. In the Big Sky Confer­ence Outdoor Championships the men took eighth place and the women took seventh .

There are four more meets in the indoor season before the indoor cham­pionships. The next Bobcat meet will be held in Pocatello. ID Jan. 28 and 29. The outdoor season begins Apr. I . There are seven meets in the outdoor season leading up to the Big Sky Conference Outdoor Champ10nships Ma)' 11 -14 in Greely, CO. Montana State will have their next home meet on Feb. 4.

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C9 Entertainment More Than Just a Bowl of Cheerios Melissa Egbert

After a recent experience at the Schwag dining hall. I remem­bered the reasons why I chose not

to take up residence in the dorms. I am in no way trying to demean or discourage those students who claim ownership of MSU's room-and-board package; this is a very necessary and convenient system that tends to work quite well for the average college freshman.

However, there is something to be said for getting off campus and enjoying the occasional meal that doesn't include the use of a brown plastic tray. So, on the chance that you should feel the need for

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something other than a hamburger or a bowl of Frosted Flakes, there are several excellent dining adventures waiting just minutes from your carefully decorated, name-tag covered door.

For a deliciously inexpensive, close­to-campus lunch in between classes, wander over Lo the Town & Country deli on S. 11th. Choices include made-to-order sandwiches. hot case items, and a soup and salad bar. Or, if none of those strike your fancy, you can always hunt down a bag of Cheetos and a Rockstar from the endless shelves of Grocerystoreland. Most items can be kept under $5, and there is a

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For dinner, or perhaps just an after­noon study session and a mug of spiced chai, try the Sola Cafe on the comer of Kagy and Willson. A bit higher up on the price scale. but well worth it for the in­credible menu items, and the funkafied at­mosphere -- or maybe just for the fact that they bestow upon each table a handful of crayons and a white paper tablecloth. With selections like Apple Brandy Pork Chops, Butternut Squash Lasagna and a variety of thin-crust pizzettas. there are intriguing choices to satisfy every appetite. T he Sola

is open every day from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. And for dessert? Visit Elle's Belles

on Thai Lane off Lincoln St. and try one of her legendary confections. You may wonder if $2.50 is a bit steep for a pink.­frosted, heart-shaped sugar cookie. but after one bite of the delightfully soft cre­ation you'll be glad you scrounged up the _ change. Make sure to tr) the peanut butte1 and jelly cookies . and if the snickerdoo­dles are hot our of the oven please don't pass them up! Visit Elle's from 8 a.m. to ( p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

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Obtaining World Peace Through Affectionate Love Martin Luther King Lecture Review Sabre Moore

Lasting change hes in "actions started in the mmd,"' says Gen Kelsang Varah, a Buddhist nun

who spoke to a packed house in the SUB in commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Da}

Gen Varahi began with a candid dis­cussion on King and the intemaJ perspec­tive he held which eventually led to the action he brought about m his life and society. According to Gen Varahi, the key to creating positive and lasting change lies in the idea that "compassion and wisdom are not aJive but with the power of the mind. their seed can be cultivated."

In order to do this, Gen Varahi suggest­ed meditation based on two concepts. The first, called "meditation on the go," aims

I to furn negative situations into positive

states of mind while the second, referred to as "contemplation," entails reflection on actions and events throughout the day. Both seek the goal of coming to the natu­raJ conclusion of a positive state of mind.

Gen Varah1 reasoned that from this mindset, world peace could be attained. Citing the Greek ideaJ of Agape--or affectionate love--she ex plained that "compassion arises from a genuine liking and loving [of other people]." However, the process of reshaping a state of mind, especiaJly toward others who may cause suffering is challenging.

Buddhism teaches that aJI things are connected and that meditation can provide great insight. To see the positive in others, Gen Varahi suggested looking for con­nections between oneself and others by

A-Z Lecture Review Obiectivism and Ayn Rand Lecture by Garrett Smith Summary by Shelby Rogala

SPONSORED BY THE MSU PHILOSOPHY CLUB, THE A-Z LECTURE SERIES HOLDS WEEKLY TALKS ON TOPICS RANGING FROM IMMORTALITY TO THE BATTLE OF THE SEXES. LECTURES ARE HELD 4 P.M. WEDNESDAYS IN THE SUB FIREPLACE LOUNGE.

A) n Rand is a Russian-born novel­ist and ph.ilosopher. She preaches strict objectivism, the idea that

reaJit) exists and humans are able to per-eive It fully. Furthermore. in her ph.iloso­

phies, human beings have the single moral itlut}. instilled by this ability ro accept lteaJity, to pursue one ·sown happiness or tational self interest. So important is this lrlut), that all social sy tern must be set !iJp to accommodate individual interests.

ccording to Rand. thi is best achieved n a laissez-faire capitaJism. which gives 1tizens the freedom to pursue their nterests effectively. efficiently and to the ~nefit of others.

Her aggressively individuaJisuc ovels generate considerable controversy. any believe that her pure)) objectivist

stance leaves no room for misinterpreta­tion, a fault humans are known for. Some disagree with her ideas as she does not sufficiently prove that a reaJity exists and that humans are able to sense it fully. Others oppose the effects an Ayn-Randian mentality has on people-imagine you are John Galt (as everyone does after they read Atlas Shrugged). EssentiaJly, vour being ·all that is man' entitles you to ~retl) much anything you want. Good for you. not so good for others. This shaJlow egoism can be replaced by a deep egoism. wherein what is good for others is good for the self, but it is rare.

More reading: Atlas Shrugged. An­them. Fountainhead

"Compassion arises from a genuine liking and loving [of other people J." - Gen Varahi

thinking of the statement "Just like me, they want to be happy. Just like me, they want to be free from suffering." By saying

'just like me' a togetherness is created and from that togetherness, affection arises.

Gen Varahi explained how wisdom born from a combination of knowledge and experience serves to "direct our good heart" or compassion. "Together, compas­sion and wisdom are practicaJ ," said Gen Varahi, "and Martin Luther King personi­fied the practical philosopher who saw that lasting change in the world could be created from positive non-violent means rather than negative action born of hatred."

This was the 16th annuaJ Martin Lu­ther King Jr. lecture, sponsored by Student Activities, the Diversity Awareness Office, and ASMSU Lively Arts & Lectures.

''God Grew Tired Of Us'' Showing At Procrastinator Vanessa Naive

On Feb. 2, the MSU Leadership Institute will be showing "God Grew Tired Of Us" -- a film about

the "Lo t Boys" of Sudan - at the Pro­crastinator Theatre at 7 p.m. Winner of both the Audience Award and the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, "God Grew Tired Of Us" explores the tri­aJs of three "Lost Boys" who escape their war-ridden home of Sudan and move to America.

Reviewed in the New York Times as "handsomely photographed and inspira­tional, but not cloyingly so, it is the rare contemporary documentary that doesn't leave a residue of cynicism and outrage. 'God Grew Tired of Us' reveaJs the genocide in Sudan in a most sobering and uplifting way."

The film follows John Bui Dau, Daniel Abol Pach, and Panther Blor - three among the 25.000 "Lost Boys" who fled from Sudan to avoid almost certain death. Battling famine, disease, rugged desert

terrain, wild animaJs, and attacks from rebel soldiers, the boys traveled across the vast desert determined to find a better place. Once they reached a United Nations Refugee camp, they were selected to re­settle in the United States. Th.is began a whole new journey for them - one where they learned to navigate the fast passed 21st century living.

The MSU Leadership Institute chooses two films each semester that they believe will positively impact the student body. They feel that a good documentary is one that affects you, that has you leaving the theater still thinking and asking ques­tions about it. "You get to see people who have left a bloody civil war, and who had basically noth.ing, come to 21st centuf} urban America, learn our culture and use appliances we take for granted every day, such as something as seemingly basic as an aJarm clock," said Eric Muhlenfield, a freshman at MS U and a student staff member.

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Calendar of Events · Jan. 27 - Feb. 3 Compiled by Moriah Ellig

Lectures & Forums DENDRIMERS AND DISEASE FIGHTING THURSDAY, JAN. 27; 4 PM SUB - LEIGH LOUNGE Mary Cloninger, associate professor in MSU's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, will speak on #Using Den· drimers to Mediate Multivalent /nlercellular Recognition Events." Clon­inger will discuss the Formation of carbohydrate functionalized dendrimers, and studies involving these compounds and cancer cells. She will also discuss her work to develop antimicrobial dendrimers.

PAUL BERTEW -ARCHITECTURE SPRING SERIES FRIDAY, JAN. 28; 5:30 PM GAINES 101

WOMEN AND ALCOHOLISM WEDNESDAY, FEB. 2; 11 :45 AM SUB 168 A panel of women recovering from alco­holism will discuss the Alcoholics Anony­mous (M} program - what ii is and how ii works. They will share personal stories about being practicing alcoholics and recovering alcoholics and what happened in their lives to make them stop drinking.

HENRY SORENSON -ARCHITECTURE SPRING SERIES WEDNESDAY, FEB. 2; 5:30 - 6:30 PM GAINES 101

Community BEACON PARK GRAND OPENING FRIDAY, JAN. 28; 4 - 6 PM BEALL PARK Celebrate the opening of Bozeman's ava­lanche beacon practice area in Beall Park! There will be music, refreshments, and training on how lo use the park.

WINTER FARMER'S MARKET SATURDAY, FEB. 5; 9 AM- 12 PM EMERSON CULTURAL CENTER Find grassfed meals, goat cheese, roof vegetables, greenhouse fare, farm fresh eggs seeds & starter plants, breads & baked goods, handmade garden tools, ioms & preserves, grains & oils, and more all under one roof.

SERVICE SATURDAYS SATURDAY, FEB. 5; 9:45 AM - 12 PM MEET SOUTH SIDE OF SUB Help the community and meet some cool people, all at the some time. Wear comfortable clothing that can gel dirty and close-toed shoes as some projects may require manual labor. Be sure to bring wa­ter /snacks and other items you may need.

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Theater · THE D-FACTOR THURSDAY, JAN. 27; 6:30 PM MUSEUM OF THE ROCKIES - HAG­ER AUDITORIUM Directed by Kade Leachman, a Bozeman middle school student, this film exp/ares the linguistic disability of dyslexia through the eyes of dyslexics themselves. This is a unique opportunity to view dyslexia from a new perspective.

nH ANNUAL ONE-ACT FESTIVAL FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JAN. 28 & 29; 8 PM EQUINOX THEATRE Local playwrights, actors and directors com­bine their talents on The Equinox stage to p~~duce Four original One-Acts chosen spe­cifically For this festival. Come enjoy these never-before-produced scripts! Tickets are $12.00 general and $10.00 For students.

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GOD GREW TIRED OF US WEDNESDAY, FEB. 2; 7 - 9 PM PROCRASTINATOR THEATER This award winning documentary explores the unconquerable spirits of three "Lost Boys who escaped from war-ridden Sudan and were able lo begin a new life in America Reviewed in the New York Times os "Handsomely photographed and inspirational, but not cloyingly so, it is the rare contemporary documentary that doesn't leave a residue of cynicism and outrage," God Grew faed of Us reveals the genocide in Sudan in a most sobering

and uplifting way.

BOZEMAN FILM FESTIVAL -MY DOG TULIP THURSDAY, FEB. 3; 7 PM EMERSON CRAWFORD THEATER

IT'S OUR SCHOOL, TOO! THURSDAY, FEB. 3; 7:30 PM ELLEN THEATER

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A play that examines the barriers faced by high school youth with intellectual disabili­ties, os we// as the world of possibilities when young people with and without dis­abilities come together to create meaning­ful school change. Presented by Special Olympics Montana. Free admission.

Art LIFE DRAWING SESSION MONDAY, JAN. 31; 6 - 9 PM HAYNES HALL, RM 233 Take the opportunity to improve your drawing skills. Whether yau are a novice or experienced artist the experience is a fun and fulfilling chance to improve your technique and learn from others! Open lo oil MSU students, $5 admission

GALLERY RECEPTION: (DIS)CONTINUITY WEDNESDAY, FEB. 2; 5 - 7 PM SUB - THE EXIT GALLERY

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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL VS. MONTANA SATURDAY, JAN. 29; 2:05 PM BRICK BREEDEN FIELDHOUSE

MEN'S BASKETBAU VS. MONTANA SATURDAY, JAN. 29; 7:05 PM BRICK BREEDEN FIELDHOUSE

WOMEN'S BASKETBAU VS. NORTHERN ARIZONA THURSDAY, FEB. 3; 7:05 PM BRICK BREEDEN FIELDHOUSE

Music GENTICORIUM TUESDAY, FEB. 1; 7:30 PM ELLEN THEATER Tickets ore $22, and are available al theelellentheotre.com or at the box office

between 3 & 5 p.m. Monday - Friday.

JEREMY MORTEN WEDNESDAY, FEB. 2; 7 - 9 PM STARKY'S AUTHENTIC AMERI­CAN GRILL Toke a break mid-week to enioy some live music. No cover, oil ages.

BOZEMAN SYMPHONY SATURDAY, FEB. 5; 7:30 PM WILLSON SCHOOL AUDITORIUM The Bozeman Symphony Orchestra will perform "A Symphonic Surprise· featuring pianist Soyeon Lee. Tickets can be pur­chased online at bozemansymphony.org or by phone at 585-977 4. Tickets start at $25, student discounts available.

SPENCER MEYER - PIANO RECITAL FRIDAY, JAN. 28; 7:30 PM REYNOLDS RECITAL HALL Meyer's program includes works by Franz Liszt, Ludwig van Beethoven, Leo Janacek, Baldassare Goluppi, and Enrique Grana­dos. Tickets can be purchased online at bozemansymphony.org or by phone at 585- 977 4 . Student tickets are $10.

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VIOLENCE PREVENTION INSTITUTE SATURDAY, JAN. 29; 10 AM-4 PM SUB The Violence Prevention Institute will discuss violence in our culture and social factors that contribute to violence. Participants will learn leadership skills and become empowered as positive bystanders and role model for prevention. The conference is limited to 40 participants. Cost is $5 and lunch is provided. Contact Alanna Sherstad

II al voice@montana.edu or 994-7142 to register.

GREAT ROCKIES SPORT SHOW JANUARY 28 - 30; FRIDAY, 4 - 8 PM SATURDAY, l 0 AM - 6 PM SUNDAY, l 0 AM - 4 PM

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! SUSTAINABILITY LUNCHEON WEDNESDAY, FEB. 2; 12 - l PM

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. Sustainabilily Luncheons bring the campus : communily together for free refreshments

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Language Classes Alliance Fran<;aise 's International Language School is offering conversational­communicative language classes in French, Italian,

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Spanish, Chinese and Portuguese. 12/ 14 weeks, 60- 70 min week session, 6 -12 students max, $140 for most classes, $20 registration fee per year. Native speakers or native fluency experienced facul!y.

ALL CLASSES JAN 24 - APRIL 25 EMERSON CULTURAL CENTER SUITE 204A

SPANISH MONDAYS; BEGINNERS 12 - 1 PM, INTERMEDIATE 5:30 - 6:30 PM, Contact Damaris M at 599-8220 for more information on the beginning class. Con­tact Sally Sanchez at 582-7553 for more information on the intermediate class.

FRENCH TUESDAYS; BEGINNERS 6 - 7:05 PM, ADVANCED 7: 10 - 8:25 PM WEDNESDAYS; INTERMEDIATE 12: 15 - 1: 15 PM Contact Brigitte A.1orris at 586-1728 for more information.

ITALIAN THURSDAYS; BEGINNERS I & II 6 7: 10 PM INTERMEDIATE 7: 15 - 8:25 Contact Ann Matney at 581-1138 for more information.

GERMAN WEDNESDAYS, 6 - 7: 10 PM Contact Susanne at susanne.pannwitz@gmail.com for more information.

MANDARIN CHINESE FRIDAYS; BEGINNERS I & II 5:30 - 6:40 PM Contact Caixia Wu at 600-1830 for more information.

SEXPONENT How Much is Too Much? Dear Sexponent:

Over the break 1 didn't do a whole lot and pretty much just ended up watching porn. Like, lots of porn. I know a lot of guys watch porn, but how much is too much? -Harry Paulm

I like to use the rule of thumb here. Ready for it? Smell your thumb. right now. Does it smell like your junk?

Then maybe back off a little bit. ln all se­riousness, porn tends to be one of the least Lalked about sex issues despite being fairly common. In some respects, how much is too much is relative to your relation­ship status and personal ethics. In other respects, there is a bottom line where addiction takes hold. Some argue whether addiction to pornography actually exists, but if you watch so much porn that it has a negative effect on your life (schoolwork, relationships) or you have trouble control­ling your watching habits, then you prob­ably have an addiction. Here 's a good test: Go for two weeks without it. If you can.

If you are single, you need to ask your­self if your porn habit is having any nega­tive effects on yourself. If you are in a relationship , it's much more difficuJt. You need to be honest with your partner about your porn-watching, and then listen to what her feelings are about porn. A lot of women have issues with porn, what with the whole objectifying females thing. And I have to admit, as much I enjoy me some good sexing, l am not entirely comfortable with porn.

In theory, there is nothing wrong about a video that depicts two consent­ing adults engaging in intercourse. But if you've ever watched porn, you know that it's better described as two, and probably three, people just straight up f**king.

My problem with porn is that it's fantasy based and sets up a slippery, lubricated slope. Just like sex, there 's appropriate and inappropriate porn. But on the loter­net, that distinction is fuzzier than a pair of handcuffs. If you are a porn connois-

Smell your

thumb, right now.

seur, when was the last time you watched porn where anyone used a condom? When was the last time you heard someone ask for permission before tl}ey put that one thing in that one place? On a porn site at any given time, how many clicks away are you from some pretty weird s**t? Even if you've never clicked on the "Barely 18 Fishhooking Hardcore" section, you've supported it purely by being on a site that offers that sort of thing.

So have an honest conversation with your partner about your porn use. It can be a fun activity that you do with your part­ner. I wouJd suggest picking something out together at Erotique rather than on the Internet; you'll know what you're getting and it'll be virus-free. It can also tear a relationship apart and ruin lives. First, ask yourself why you watch porn. Then, know how your partner feels about it and respect her feelings on the issue.

Send any questions to sexponent@exponent_montana_edu

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UDI T The exhibit will be showing in the Exit Gallery January 31st

February 11th. There will be a free public artist reception Wednesday, February 2nd from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

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"(Dis)continuity" By Rick Smith

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For Rick Smith, experimental filmmaking allows him to explore the nature of cinema outside the bound­aries that are imposed by the structure of traditional narrative. His films hope to reveal the world beyond our perception and draw on greater truths. The videos were filmed at rates beyond 500 frames per second, which creates an extreme slow motion that transforms the familiar and quotidian into something spectacular.

Smith is a cinematographer and visual artist living in Bozeman, MT. He recently completed his MFA in Science and NaruraJ History Filmmaking at MSU and currently works for Grizzly Creek films as a cinema­tographer for "Expedition Wild," a series on National Geographic Television. In 20 I 0 he won a regional Emmy for his work as the Director of Photography on a Montana PBS program called "Before There Were Parks." In addition to his mainstream work in broad­cast television, Smith has started to explore the limits of image making, utilizing the latest photographic tools that blur the boundary between photographic and cinematic. Through the use of high-speed and digitally manipulated imagery, Smith's installation critiques our collective obsession with photographic truth and the atomization of time.

The Exit Gallery is o student organized art gallery that hosts seven, two-week exhibits per semester as well as other art events. The Exit Gallery educates, informs, and encourages creativity and is on outlet for emerging artists and new, exciting ideas! The Exit Gallery is located in Strand Union Building room 212, Montono Stole University, Bozeman. Hours ore Monday-Friday, 9om-5pm.

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