THE ASMSU February 12, 2009 • Vol. 103, Issue 18

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LETTERS Voted Out for a Reason?

In response to Ian Vrable's article en­titled "Voted Out for a Reason", all I can do is shake my head in disbelief. Vrable states numerous accusations of the Re­publican Party that are very mislead­ing and arrogant. He basically said that Republicans are nothing but a bunch of greedy, unintelligent people who lack any sort of leadership, as if the Demo­cratic Party is any better. Let me simplify this for him as short as possible. Perhaps he may learn something.

The first attack he made was about a state legislator from Bozeman that wanted to pass a law that would pro­hibit the use of student IDs to register to vote. Earth to Vrable: A student ID is not proof of citizenship! It also does not prove that a person has been a resident for more than 30 days, which a driver's license does. If a student ID was accept­able, then we could have non-citizens voting for our officials. This was not an attempt to silence college students from voting, it was an attempt to hinder voter fraud. I suggest to Ian that he does some research on organizations like ACORN, which is notorious for voter fraud antics, and has in fact had members convicted in some states. Ian doesn't see what is wrong with that? Furthermore, Ian speaks out against same-day voter regis­tration. The fact is that same-day voter registration just opens the doors for cor­ruption and voter fraud. The reason that people are supposed to register to vote beforehand is so the State can verify that they are actually eligible. People can reg­ister to vote any time they want, so why would they wait until the last minute when it is time to cast their ballot?

Then Ian went on claiming that the GOP's solution to the economic crisis is to go shopping. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Has he not heard about the Democrats' idea of a solution, or does he just refuse to believe what they are actually doing? I hope he is aware that Obama, Pelosi and many other liberals are on a mission to pass a so-called "stimulus package" as we speak, which NOT A SINGLE REPUB­LICAN voted for. Ian basically pointed out the biggest problem that democrats are notorious for, and then blamed the GOP. The bill is quickly approaching 1 TRILLION dollars, and economists esti­mate that only i2% of the bill can actu­ally be considered economic stimulus. Let me tell you just a few things that they want to use YOUR tax dollars for: $~.~ bi~ion in welfare cash payments, $1 billion m nutrition programs, $66 billion more in education, $83 billion earned ~come credit for people who pay no mcome .t~, $20 billion in food stamps, S~o~ ~on for STD prevention, $65o million m additional coupons for digital TV conversion, S6oo million for cars for the federal government. And this isn't even close to all of it by any means. The

Wall Street Journal recently published an article about the stimulus plan. Here 1s the link: <lmp://online.wsj.com/article/ SB123310466514522309.htrnl>. If anybody thinks the current stimulus package will stimulate our economy and create over 3 million jobs, they are in for a rude awakening. By the way, the GOP's plan was Jess than half the cost of the cur­rent plan, and expected to create almost twice as many jobs. Imagine that. The truth is that Democrats are not any bet­ter than Republicans, and worse in many cases. If you want to learn more about flaws and corruption in the Democratic Party, you have to look beyond the main­stream media that shoves a liberal agen­da down America's throat. The real rea­son that the GOP lost was because many of them abandoned their ideals like less government, free enterprise, eliminating government waste, and strong national defense. Instead, they crossed the line and became more like the Democratic Party, and voters were fed up with it. I could go on and on, but I'll stop for the sake of saving paper space.

-Jeff Hickel

Howard's Omyonga Article Practi­cally Wrong"

Dear Mr. Howard, Thank you for your thought provok­

ing, though thoughtlessly composed, article on unregulated free-market ap­plication in Kenya, under the guise of a response to Mr. Omyonga's architecture presentation. As a business major I have a bit of an idea of how free-market prin­ciples function so I'm not writing you out of a political ideology but rather eco­nomic practicality. In an October 2008 Congressional Hearing, Alan Greenspan, the champion of the free-market system, who I assume shares much of your ideol­ogies, referencing the curre11t economic recession and the role of free-markets, admitted: "I have found a flaw. I don't know how significant or permanent it is. But I have been very distressed by that fact.' Rep. Henry Waxman then pressed him to clarify his words. 'In other words you found that your view of the world' your ideology [unregulated free-mar~ kets], was not right, it was not working,' Waxman said. 'Absolutely, precisely,' Greenspan replied. 'You know, that's pre­cisely the reason I was shocked, because I have been going for 40 years or more with very considerable evidence that it was working exceptionally well." This is the c~e ~~nation whose culture is very much md1vidualistic and capitalistic, ide­al for free-markets, and it isn't working ~or us. Kenya, according to Mr. Omyonga, ts much more communal, as township's there share in each other's successes an~ failures; ergo, making a corporate driven free-market inappropriate, as you advocated in last week's article. In the

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same article you cite, "[Kenya] has an economically stifling top corporate tax rate of30 percent,'' as the reason for lack of economic growth, though you admit, it "is still lower than the United States' astounding 35 percent." I challenge this assumption, if Kenya's corporate tax is lower even than the U.S.'s, then why don't they experience even a fraction of the economic growth the U.S. has? You cite the top 10 economies of the wor:d, all being catalyzed by corporations, yet none exist in Africa. Corporations have tried in Kenya and failed, not because of government intervention, but chiefly be­cause they ere not right for most of Ke­nya. If you did more (any) research you would find much more evidence of why the introduction of unregulated corpo­rate free-markets in Kenya would not be successful. What has been the source of economic prosperity in much of Kenya, and Sub-Saharan Africa, are coopera­tive business models. As Kenya remains primarily rural, cooperatives allow Ke­nyan's to form business entities that ca­ter to precisely their needs, rather than operate on a "profit over people" para­digm as many corporations do. These cooperatives effectively empower the people, create jobs, generate economic stability and viability but most of all ere-

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ate a better standard of living for nu many people. Additionally, cooperati are owned and operated by Kenya therefore they keep wealth sourcec the country rather than being the s ject of "exploitation and greed" 1

even you recogrtize as being an oft tributed characteristic of multi-natic corporations. On a personal note, I b never been to Kenya, therefore I rec nize that my analysis may fall short, I am willing to bet that you haven't ited Kenya either. I am also willing to that your hometown of Bedford, Te isn't a wealth of international exp~ or non-partisan political viewpoi Mr. Greenspan is finding out, late in life, that his long-held beliefs, ones 1

have dictated much of his career, more or less fallacious. Mr. Greenspa, undeniably more intelligent than eh of us, yet it's taken him decades to l at reality outside of his world-view, wonder how long will it take you to k "Bedford, TX" in your mind and loo the world?

Respectfully, Matt Smith

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SANDOR HOPKINS talks this week about Cosmic Rays. We were under the 1mpress1on they were some sort of sports team-but we were wrong.

T EE HUGG R Want to be eco-friendly but can't afford a hybrid? Lucky for you, BECCA ZIEGLER has your back.

OF HE TS ANO CRAFTS A light look at Valentine's Day, and all the glitter, glue. and pipe cleaners that go along with 1t. Courtesy of GARRETI D. MYERS.

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MY TAKE - BAD, BAD MIKEY ERICA KILLHAM is dishing about gold medalist swimmer Michael Phleps's .photo op with a bong. Tony the Tiger didn't approve and nei­ther does our Athletics Editor.

GRIZ SWEEP VISIT TO 'CATS Last Saturday was a sad day for 'Cats fans everywhere, and our very own JOSHUA FRENCH was there for every minute of the close-but-not­close-enough basketball games.

HOW TO· BACKCOUNTRY SOOTER DANIEL CASSIDY tells you everything you need to know to look like you"re an old pro, even 1f you·re a total newbie. Pretty 1mpress1ve if we

do say so ourselves.

GRE 0 OISAGREE Seat belts? Love ·em? Hate ·em? Or do you just wish they'd stop cutting

t neck? However you feel, you'll get a full dose of opinions from in o your . . . JAN VRABLE and NICK HOWARD as they hash out this issue.

I ~ This week NATHAN CARROLL channels Mr. Holmes to answer the always important question of the infamous ex-girlfriend

ABOUTTHE ti t ar s Heath (Tad) Bradley

Heath (Tad) Bradley is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Architecture here at MSU. Upon the completion of his Master's degree in Architecture in 2ao3 Tad moved to Boston, MA working for several architectural firms. He became more and more inter­ested in the act of making and exploring conceptual ideas that was reinforce his understanding of design and architecture so he then began exploring these ideas through art. He is interested in exploring con­cepts and ideas that have no physical manifestation with which they present themselves. The ideas can be explored through thought, contemplation, and the making of a mark, hopefully leading the viewer to epiphanies of thought for themselves.

ABOUT THE exit gallery

"Proportional Explorations,'' a collection of drawings and sculptures by Heath (Tad) Bradley, will be showing in the Exit Gallery February 17-27. There will be a public artist reception Wednesday, February 18 from 5-7 p.m. The Exit Gallery is located in SUB 212 and is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5pm.

Call for Entries! "Reclaiming Our Voices" is a juried art show, open to all artists, focusing on the artistic representation of the effects of sexual and domestic violence on victims and the community at large. If interested contact:

Stacey Ray ASMSU Arts and Exhibits 406. 994.1828 exhibitsramontana.edu

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Vote Val Kilmer for New Mexico Governor

The New Mexico governor's man­sion might soon be undergoing a make­over, a transformation into the Batcave. Val Kilmer is contemplating running for New Mexico governor in t1:e upcoming 2010 election. For those of you who don't recognize the name, Kilmer is part of the Hollywood elite. Kilmer starred in mov­ies such as "Barman Forever," "Top Gun" and "The Doors." Inspired by newly elected President Barack Obama, Kilmer started pondering running for office af­ter attending inauguration in Janua1y. Kilmer is looking for a way to contribute. and seems to think public office would be the best avenue to make a substan­tial contribution. The actor believes that it is imponant to get out and talk to the people he would represent, and most im­ponantly listen to what they have to say. Kilmer has promised that if he does in fact run for office, his campaign will not be a conventional campaign, but never­theless a successful one.

Historic Dung! The janitorial staff at Leeds Uni­

versity in nonhern England has some explaining to do. The staff accidentally threw away an entire field collection of lizard dung belonging to David Ben­nett, a Ph.D. student. During the dura­tion of Bennett's fieldwork, he kept 77

pounds of lizard dung, each specir just as imponant as the rest. The col tion of dung came from the Philippi! The academic spent seven years in 1 country studying and observing the I butaan lizard, a relative of the Kom dragon. The collected material was tt used as the basis of the student's c toral research project. Leeds Univer offered Bennett a compensation off for damages and inconvenience. bui refused and is taking the universi~ court. Bennett literally doesn't ha t

anymore.

Milkman Leaves More on Doorstop

Robert Holding has worked as friendly milkman in Bumely. Englt for over 20 years. Not only did Hol deliver a necessary calcium source, also a pain-reliever of some sort to cial customers. Holding delivered ID

cal maiijuana to the elderly that v suffering from aches and pain on daily milk route. Customers would 11 notes on the doorstop to order the d Medical maiijuana is legal in the Un Kingdom, but requires a prescription distribution must occur within a fra work defined by law enforcement. H ing has been sentenced to 36 montt jail for pleading guilty to selling ~e gal drug. According to Britain's dail' dustry, around LS million British ho have their milk delivered by a mIDcr it makes you wonder how manyofd f<llnilies are solely getting dairy prod· from the local milkman.

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runily Game Day he Museum of the Rockies will host · y game day from 1-3 p.m. at the mu­

•. The family game day fearures tra­al Native American games, board sand some of the museum staff's fa­? exploration activities for the most ar exhibits. Hot chocolate and pop­will also be available. Family game > free with museum admission. For information, call 994-DINO.

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1e Leadership Institute will host a . seminar, "Leadership Through Tur­from noon to 1 p.m. in SUB 235. The is free and part of the Leadership

s series. Bill Tietz, MSU president 977 to i990, will be one of three ts discussing the hardships faced

5 his service to MSU, giving insight ne actions and decisions that made nure successful. Bring questions sack lunch. For more information, _ the Leadership Institute at 994-

posium on Islam e executive director of a California­council on American and Islamic ns and the director of the lntema­

Union of Muslim Women will speak e, one-day symposium geared to derstanding of Islam at Montana niversity. The Diversity Aware-

ffice at MSU and The Muslim Stu­.ssociation of MSU will host "Un­

ding Islam: Moving towards truth ol.erance," a series of lectures, films scussions that ·will take place in Strand Union. Interactive roundta­

L--ussion and panel discussions will ce in the afternoon, and informa-

rout Islam and related topics will be le all day. 1\vo PBS documentaries

will also be shown throughout the day in the Procrastinator Theater. They include "Islam: Empire of Faith," and "Muham­mad: Legacy of a Prophet." For more in­formation, contact the MSU Diversity Awareness Office, (406) 994-5801.

Thursday, Feb. 19 "Got Health?" Lecture Improving health through academic

and community partnerships will be dis­cussed at the next Cafe Scientifique, to be held at 6 p.m. at Ferraro's Fine Italian Restaurant in Bozeman. The public is in­vited to this free informal discussion. Dr. Keith Norris, professor and executive vice-president for research and health affairs at Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles, will speak on "Got Health? Unleashing the Potential of Community-Academic Part­nerships." Norris is also an ambassador for the Paul G. Rogers Society for Global Health Research. The Rogers Society, named for the late Florida Congressman Paul G. Rogers, advocates for greater U.S. investment in research to fight diseases that disproportionately affect the world's poorest nations. For more information about the upcoming discussion, contact Laurie Howell at (406) 994-753i.

Yellowstone Supervolcano Talk Yellowstone's past and present earth­

quake activity is the subject of a talk by geophysicist Bob Smith set at 7 p.m. at Bozeman's Emerson Cultural Center. The event is sponsored by Montana State University. Smith, of the University of Utah, will discuss the most recent swarm of about 1,000 earthquakes centered near Yellowstone Lake, and will share his knowledge and research about what is happening far beneath the ea.1:h's surface in Yellowstone National Park. The event is part of a free community lecture series sponsored by MSU's Thermal Biology In­stitute and the NASA-funded MSU Asrro­biology Biogeocatalysis Research Center. Light hors d'oeuvres and beverag~s ~ be served prior to the lecrure. Adrruss1on

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BOZEMAN SOUTH 19TH AVENUE CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES Traffic control will be in effect during a project to widen S. 19th Ave. between Babcock and Kagy. Work will continue through the Fall of 2009, as weather permits. Traffic along College St. between S. 19th Ave. and S. 23rd Ave. has been reduced to two lanes. Frequent closures at approaches within the work zone. Intersection of s. 20th Ave. and College St. slated to re-open by the end of the week.

Completed project includes:

• Widening of South 19th Ave. to 4 lanes with turn pockets

• Widening of College St./South 19th Intersec­tion with dedicated turn lanes in all directions

• New signals and street lighting at South 19th

intersections with W. Koch St. & College St.

• New sidewalks & pedestrian ramps

• New bicycle lanes

• Storm drainage improvements throughout

• Waterline improvements along College St.

For more information: call 388-6832 x 0 or visit the web site. Weekly newspaper updates will be provided, as well as local radio announcements.

Funding for this project is ptmnded by federal, state and local sources.

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Cosmic Radiation

Astute TV viewers across the country, and even radio listeners, have probably been made well aware by this point that on June 12, 2009, all television stations will begin broadcasting digital signals, offering superior audio and visual qual­ity, and replacing the traditional analog system currently used. While most (if not all) TV sets currently sold will pick up these digital signals just fine, older TV sets will require a converter box to receive the new broadcast signals. Basi­cally, the only victims of this transition will be your grandmother, and cosmic radiation.

That's right, cosmic radiation. On any given analog TV set, tuning the set to regular stations will yield static, part of which is residual radiation from the big bang itself.

In 1964, Arno Penzia and Robert Wil­son stumbled upon a sort of background radio noise that seemed to be every­where they looked. While not significant enough to interfere with the measure­ments being done, the noise drew the at­tention of the scientists and warranted further investigation.

At first, it was suspected that pigeons and their droppings were the culprit, but after the antenna was cleaned out, and the pigeons "removed," the background noise persisted.

Rejecting any terrestrial sources of interference, the pair published a paper a year later describing their findings. This radio signal was later identified as cosmic microwave background radiation (CMB) and is thought to be electromag­netic radiation that has been gradually lengthening since the big bang, an esti­mated 14 billion years ago.

In essence, the microwave signals that are present eve1ywhere in the uni-

verse all once started (theoretically the exact moment of the big bang) extremely high frequency gamma f3! then lengthened into X-rays, then uln violet and onwards through the elecn magnetic spectrum to where it currero is, viewable on your TV set as a nK

signal. In early January, a team of scientil

researching CMB confirmed a seca type of cosmic radiation. Much like Cl this radiation is e>..'tremely hard to p point; however, unlike CMB, it is not old. Scientists have long suspected d ~ new type of radiation's e:idstence; hO ever, due to technological restricrim have only recently been able to confii its presence.

The radiation seems to be a result star creation, but suggests energy IE!V' that are beyond what is currently ; cepted in most models for galactic a solar creation. It also suggests that t universe is filled with far more coSll dust than previously thought, as well an unidentified source that gene11t two thirds of all cosmic light.

Shortly after these discoveries, t European Space Agency's Infrared Spl Observatory turned its sights thrOI! the Marano hole, a dust-free patch in southern sky, and promptly discovet 30 galaxies, 10 times more than previo ly thought, yet approximately the nt: ber required to e>.."Plain the unidentft light source and radiation signature.

Unfortunately, the gala..xies couli be precisely located. It still gives searchers valuable information on l formation, and may help shed light the dark matter mystery, as well as yic ing always precious irtformation ab th~ universe we live in.

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Cars seem to be a losing situation. We buy them for

high prices even though they inunediately depreciate, con­

tinually invest in them with oil changes, insurance and repairs and, most importantly,

we are all slaves to the oil market for as long as we own a vehicle. Gas may be cheap now, but some analysts are estimating that by mid-

2009 gas prices will soar again. Instead of putting the money you are saving

from buying gas at exorbitant prices away to use for outrageous gas prices in the future, follow these tips

for making your car as energy efficient as possible. After all, energy efficient and environmentally friendly nearly always

translates into saving you lots of dollars. Common sense, but very true: The faster you drive, the more gas

you use. When going long distances, driving fast is unavoidable. However, using cruise control saves gas, dollars and the environment. According to

ririanproject.com, "cruise control applies the throttle more smoothly, reduc­ing fuel consumption. More than 50 percent of the energy required to move a

car is spent overcoming aerodynamic drag (pushing air out of the way). Driving at a steady pace saves gas."

Because "cars these days do not need to be warmed up before you drive them" (ririanproject.com), prevent wasting fuel and energy by driving away di­

' rectly upon turning yot~r car on. Keeping it running continuously means more time the engine is running, thus more time wasting energy.

Along those same lines, knowing your gears in cars with manual transmissions is important, too. Driving in the highest gear without over-working the engine is the most energy efficient way to drive a manual car.

One simple way to drive energy efficiently is to coast to red stop lights. Of-ten drivers speed up to the light only to stop for a minute or two. When you are

r coasting, your car is still in motion and using little-to-no gas. Because it is still in 1 motion, when the light turns green you will be using less gas, or energy, to start c back up again. If you speed up to the light only to remain idle for awhile, it takes · a significant amount of energy to get back up to the designated speed limit than it r would have if you were coasting.

The myth that buying premium gas will save you money and give your car a 1.igher performance has just been busted. Buying lower-octane gas saves you mon­r.y, so long as your car does not require higher octane levels. Also, when you are fu­eling up, do not top off your car. The money you are using to top off your gas tank,

\ even though it is generally only a few cents, is completely wasted because your car will not even use that fuel. It also releases harmful toxins in the air, which is obviously bad for everyone. After fueling, be sure to tighten your gas cap fully. Gasoline will evaporate, and evaporate quickly, if the nozzle has not been com­pletely tightened.

Keeping your car fueled up will save you money, as well. If you maintain at least at half a tank, your engine will be in better condition because it will not

have to work as hard. There are so many more tips to save fuel, or energy, in your car.

All tips listed above, and many more, can be found at www.

ririanproject.com. The most important thing to remember, however, is

that driving energy efficiently translates into driv­ing environmentally sound. Just ~oth:r

benefit to saving money and mhab1t­ing a cleaner world.

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Of Hearts and Craft

WORDS BY

Garrett 0. Myers ASMSU Exponent

Valentine's Day is known to be a day across the Western world where when one could express love towards another individual (be it through flowers, cards, chocolates or carats), and perhaps is known more today as another event when people must pull out their wallets and suck it up. But why has a commemo­ration that was supposed to allow love to propagate it turned to a dismal strike to the checkbook?

The answer is fairly simple as it ap­plies to most other holidays celebrated by the American public: Instead of being celebrated for their real meaning, the pop culrure has rumed all of these events into grossly over-commercialized pieces of media-hypeable trash. Of

Why sending something fiat Ill chocolates. Don't waste time "' ing him or her with diamonds and rose Now for the low price of S19.95 send yotlft1 own beating love machine to the oneyolV love most.

Now this is cool. Trust us; seey people know that i

Heart U's" are the way they want tot seduced this V-Day!"

That last part might have been a over the top, but don't let that dissuaa you from what is attempting to be sai Pieces of material are not the trappinj -:· of love, because how can a human em! tion be transmitted through a meclili that is entirely not human?

Truly ex-pressing feelings requin some sort of material that allows thee act feelings of someone to be commUI cated. But what on earth like this exisl and how much does it cost?

course buying a sweetheart their favor­ite gem­s tu d de d necklace or watch will excite them to the point of showing the signs of

"Truly expressing feelings requires some sort of ma­terial that allows the exact feelings of someone to be communicated. But what on earth like this exists, and "cour

ship" w used order f men

how much does it cost?"

love (rosy cheeks, flushed face, Bambi­eyes, seey lingerie ), but why does this reaction have to spawn from something as figuratively meaningful as a smooth rock?

Consider for a moment the irony of the situation. A lover has just bestowed a gift that glistens with gold and sparkling stones (and in today's economy, that's not bad!) only in order to show love, or maybe just to see this other person smile. Why does this piece of jewelry (or anything else mass-produced for V-Day) represent love?

Saint Valentine, for whom the holi­day is named (one of two possible sourc­es, but the most popular), was rejected by his mistress and as a symbol of his eternal love to her, cut out his own heart and sem it still beating to her as a gift. Now this seems like a great, if messy, way to really impress a significant oth­er. Nothing says "Be Mine" better than a thumping crimson muscle oozing the lifeblood of a loved one. Sounds like a pretty catchy commercial too doesn't it?

Se d UI

women. On the saint's day of love, the eligible bachelors would send ha!: written letters to their belles that "' swooning over. Many contained pro about love, affection, and innuendo, a the idea was simple: Learn to love n and then I'll shower you in diamonds.

Aside from the last pa.rt, it shOI be clear by now what remains to be do this upcoming "holiday'' to impresl lover, or an intended lover: convey one the most basic human emotions thrOll one of the most basic human forms communication- the poem.

Don't stop now, we're too far in I there's just too much time invested quit.

Poems can be one of the most en tional ways to ex-press oneself, but o if the writer puts true meaning into words on the paper. Why not rake SO time and jot down a few lines ofrhyDI flow to show the person you really c abuut, that you really do care?

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hen Life Gives !ouLemons S'JRDS BY

H1 Miller .:,ASU Exponent

TITLE OF THE ALBUM: WHEN

LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS YOU

PAINT THAT SHIT GOLD

RELEASE DATE: APRIL 2008

NUMBER OF TRACKS: 12

'he boys from the Twin Cities are at it, dr hit, again. Slaying rhymes and beats · inspire generations, Atmosphere's . l! release, "When Life Gives You Lem-1!Xou Paint That Shit Gold;' is available

.itandard and deluxe edition. Though editions have the same great music,

hdeluxe edition provides those dedi­'i fans with a hard cover children's written by Slug and a bonus DVD.

s soon as the cd begins, a slightly "'ent, new mood is evident and runs !llessly through the entire album, ing with each song. he first sounds are the jingling of a s toy followed quickly by melodic > lines. The whole CD seems to fluc­

between Ant's soft mellow tones ·lassie strong beats, mimicking the s of life. eanwhile Slug throws down pow­

ry inspirational lyrics that everyone l late to, such as, "the only guaran­il life is a life worth dying for; 'cause

don't wait for no one, he's sitting on 7ont door." :cording to Atmosphere's MySpace

•FSlugwas in fact working with a con­'t'iflife, with many songs that 'revolve 1 ld the theme of parenthood.' Slug J.,;vorked on creating coherence in the 1·11, claiming "This time around I real-i force myself to try and write these

n~ s as if I was writing a book or short "u'S and just trying to figure out how " f· them into music."

r:mg with this, another interesting • '!Ill: is that the whole CD is comprised ~onal narratives that deal with com­

·•·'6ocial scenarios. This helped ease ·•d ... ess off Slug's back once the album •leased, since he knew no one could

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email or call him and whine about the content of the ed.

With vampires, babies, parents, glass houses, paint and waitresses, the CD con­tains something for everyone to jam to. Its all-encompassing depiction of diversity is strikingly clear and resonates through the lyiics and insoumentals. One insou­ment that plays a prominent role is the pi­ano and or keyboard. A number of songs incorporate long piano solos that provide soothing variations from, and on top of, Ant's addictive beats and grooves.

This CD will get anyone's toe tapping and force them to stop, notice and think about the subtle, yet possibly devastat­ing ironies of life. The title itself, ''When Life Gives You Lemons You Paint That Shit Gold," is excellent advice on how to deal with the unexpected mishaps of life. But even if you paint a lemon (car) it's still a lemon, a piece of shit car that appears better on the outside than it is internally. However, throughout Atmosphere's CD the message of how to paint the lemon, how to appreciate the lemon and how ro use the lemon seeps out in bits and pieces and leaves the listener free to ar­range them to their liking. And no matter what difficulties life throws at you, it al­ways helps to paint a splash of optimism here and there, to keep things light and

relaxed. Atmosphere's newest compilation will

not disappoint. If anything, it'll appoint each listener to realize and rake advan­tage of their ability to paint the bad good, to stand up and bounce to every musical variation and freedom, rather than let the sn"ings of pessimism drag one around like

a puppet.

Belle and Sebastian

WORDS BY

Lara Vaienti ASMSU Exponent

TITLE: BELLE AND SEBASTIAN

BBC SESSIONS

DATE OF RELEASE: NOV. 2008

NUMBER OF TRACKS: 20

There is a sense of prestige when a band releases a full set of BBC record­ings. It conveys an affirmation of place in the pop rock pantheon, a nod to the idea that there is more than a little fire to speak of.

Glasgow-based, Belle and Sebas­tian are certainly worthy of that acco­lade, one of a long line of quality acts that keep alive the mantle of Brit-pop, a movement that thrives on a sense of mystery around its stars (and that is a great thing to have -- mystery, discre­tion).

Whether it's Morrissey's se:h.'Uality or the how many Ferraris Jason Kay (Jamiroquai) owns, what brings bril­liant pop across the pond is a strong sense of the unknown.

But what from this band gives them

that quality? Only slight variations exist of the

album versions of "The BBC Sessions." The gender-bent "Stars Of Track

and Field" is hushed, confessional, the vocals issuing forth in a sort of drained, slow manner. The strongest Belle and Sebastian work comes through here.

Their earliest songs, such as "Lazy Line Painter Jane" or the mid-career "Sleep The Clock Around," are much more thrilling. Their later work, in the era when the band's lineup be­came muddled, naturally goes adrift of their pop sound. What can save the Partridge-esque "The Magic of a Kind

Word"? Answer: not much. The saving grace

is, well frankly, the rest of the collec­tion is just so incredibly good nothing really has to.

Belle and Sebastian have invited lis-teners into their lives and their child-

like imaginations just like film director Wes Anderson's in his films. Some of us are just born to love that coziness.

If preppy sounds and melodious whispered child-like tales aren't your thing, this album isn't for you. What makes them one of the best bands to ever carry that Brit-pop mantle is that, in spite of the intimacy, the suggestion that we're as close as we can be is that they've never quite invited us into their beds, which is a good thing.

Preferences asides, Belle and Sebas­tian's brilliant, insular, quietly trium­phant songwriting is on display right here.

Call 'em twee or call 'em bookish (yes, they did take their name from a popular French children's cartoon that I, too, used to watch), but don't call Belle and Sebastian anemic. Their sub­stance is all there, just more delicate and discreet.

Songwriter Stuart Murdoch often makes good on his promise to deliver songs that live up to their titles: "Like Dylan in the MoV1es," "The Stars of Track and Field" and "Shoot the Sexual Athlete" are all loaded with words and giddy with mixed emotions. That last track is one of the four songs on "The BBC Sessions" that the band concocted circa 2001 but never officially released.

Other obscure titles include "The Magic of a Kind Word," and "Nothing in the Silence," a piece thick with vibes and harmonica.

OK, so maybe it's not exactly a riot of unfettered energy and sound, but it nonetheless takes guts to be this pretty.

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"Anna's goal with Tart is to pro­vide an outlet for Montana art­ists trying to sell their work. She thinks keeping business local is the r ight thing to do for the economy - it keeps her shop going and helps artists keep on

YOUR VALENTINE'S SOLUTION doing what they love."

• tart (tart)

1. n. - a small, sweet pie conta.1ning frUit or the like (I adore raspberry tarts.) 2. adj. ·sharp to the taste, tangy or sour (This lemonade 1s very tart!) 3. adj. - sharp, sarcastic tone (a tart remark) 4. n. - lady of ill repute (My, isn't she a tart?) 6. v.t. - tart up - to adorn, dress or decorate. especially in a flamboyant manner. (You certainly look tarted up tonight!) 6. n. · the store that's turning 2 this month! (Hope you'Ujoin us for tart's birthdey party!)

tartyparty (tir"te pir"te) n. a social gathering exhibiting particularly tarty qualities. (This sure is a tartyparty!)

Friday, February 13th 5-8p.m. you're invited to tart's birthday party! Festivities to mclude: a retrospective show of our favorite tartists, tarttoos, tart tastings, tartinis, a scavenger hunt and prizes' arty pparel Will be both encouraged and iewa.rded.

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WORDS BY

Zulu Feder iASMSU Exponent

In need of a one-of-a-kind gift, or the perfect earrings to jazz up your weekend outfit? Look no further than Tart,"an eclectic little shop in the Emer­son Cultural Center featuring the work of local artists. You can't miss it - it's the one with bright yellow walls and red polka dots, down the corridor, on the ground floor.

Bozeman native and self-proclaimed "tartress," Anna Visscher opened Tart two years ago when the space suddenly opened up in the Emerson. She had a single month in which to pull the busi­ness together from scratch - finding local artists, painting the room lemon­yellow to make up for the lack of win­dows, and thinking of a name.

How did she settle on Tart? "My friends and I were in here

painting, and just shouting out name ideas for literally three hours," Anna re­calls. "Someone said 'tart' and I was like 'that's it!' I love the multiple meanings, so you can sort of play with the word."

And play with it she does. Artists whose work is featured in the shop are called "tartists," and she serves tarts at art show openings. To celebrate Tart's second birthday she's throwing a Tarty Party on Friday, Feb. 13 from 5-8 p.m.

" Tarty apparel will be both encour­aged and rewarded," says the invita­tio~, leaving the definition of "tarty" up for interpretation (one definition oftart

is "a lady of ill repute") . Anna's goal with Tart is to provi

an outlet for Montana artists trying sell their work. She thinks keeping bu ness local is the right thing to do fort economy - it keeps her shop going a helps artists keep on doing what th love. And it provides customers w;

unique items not to be found anywhE else, such as a rack of delightfully fun skirts made from old T-shirts, so nor look alike, and greeting cards fo rall11 casions adorned with local arrworka photography.

Recycled glass is a popular D ,

dium here - one artist has a whole of necklaces with pendants that cross-sections of bottlenecks, sane smooth. Another artist has create< display of earrings made from piece1 jars and bottles (one pair made ofgn glass have parts of the words "Roll Rock").

Tart is well worth visiting, espec ly with Valentine's Day right around comer.

If you can't make it to the TartY i cy, be sure to check out the other tilt Tart has to offer, such as jewetry-m ing and jewelry repair classes. In Ma: Anna will host a benefit art show ca Folk Dogs, with paintings by Abby Millen. Proceeds will go to Heart of Valley Animal Shelter.

And be sure to take advantagi Anna's wish list - tell her your name what you like in the store, and v.ilt cert<1in someone is gift shopping you she'll point them in the right di tion. Not a bad idea, is it?

!When: 20 p.m. !Where: Zebra Cocktail Lounge

at: Thursday, Feb. 12, enjoy Rock/ Blue­s/ Americana with Turbine, a band that's

oeen building a following the past few yean; 1round their dynamic live performances and constant touring schedule. Exploring various

usic styles from rock to bluegrass to sci-fi, hey use their vast catalog of songs as launch­g pads for improvisations. Recently chosen

'Y Relix magazine as artists "On The Verge," ahey have nmv released their second studio

bum, "Reward," to critical praise. Their abil­to switch styles has allowed them to play in

ny situation, from performing Led Zeppelin ngs with Marco Benevento of The Duo to

lining in with bluegrass legends The Del Mc­oury Band. Tickets $6.

H ANGST -RECEPTION /hen: 6p.m. /here: Co-op Flying C /hat: During the month of February local uinonaker Sarah Angst will be displaying her ork at the Flying C Gallery upstairs in the llmmunity Food Co-Op. Angst has been hand­.tinting her linoleum block prints for several aan;, but recently she has explored other rmats on which to display her images. Using •ramie tiles and silver bezels, Angst has devel­'ed a jewelry line that is striking and playful . addition to jewelry, Angst has been creating mer-like reproductions from her originals . .ease join us for a sweet creat - maybe you'll id the perfect gift for your Valentine.

:CE OF CHOCOLATE AND WINE '1en: 6.30 p.m. '1ere: Montana Ale Works tat: Hosted and sponsored by Montana 'Works, the Science of Chocolate & Wine rures a 5-course tasting menu, paired wines j gourmet chocolate from La Chatelaine. njoy a marvelous evening while supporting tdoor education opportunities for youth. •ervations are required. The cost is $75 per

.rson. For tickets, please contact: Montana i.'1 Works (611 E Main Street; (406) 587-7700; lw.montanaaleworks.com.

1MlENT'S PLUNGE DAY en: 22 p.m.

1 ere: Bozeman Ponds lat: This is the event where we cut a hole in 'ice of the pond, roll out a red carpet, a.1d e money for the privilege of jumping in.

!Ceeds benefit local and statewide Special ::fmpics programs.

".lose int ·r ,•sted in plunging can download :scration forms from www.somt.org (click e the Plunge, then follow the link to the ·ident's Plunge in Bozeman). Prizes are

!rded for most pledges raised and best e. About So - 200 people generally w. including Special Olympics partici-

• members of the Bozeman lceDogs and J hockey teams, and law enforcement

iiconnel. i,tther pledge than plupge? Log on tQ www. l!glvmg.coin/gallatin..athletes. To pledge .f:ifically for lceDogs, log on to firstgiving. fl/bozemanicedogs ...

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YOUR THURSDAY TO THURSDAY

OFF WITH THEIR HEADS When:9p.m. Where: Filling Sta ti on What: Off With Their Heads, Out The Lights, On the Brink, Jinx Removing and Birds Mile Horne will descend upon the Filler for one hell of an event. Off With Their Heads, from Minneapolis, plays punk the way it is meant to be played -with a little Dropkick Murphys and a whole lot of Ramones and DK mixed in. These guys have nearly a million plays on their myspace page and promise to deliver. Jinx Removing has been bringing some good bands to town as well, so come down and sup· port this up-and-coming local punk act. This show is only $6 and ticket sales end by 9 p.m. when the show starts, so get down around 8 p.m. to assure yourself a spot at one of the best punk shows at the Filler ever. For a com­plete schedule check out www.myspace.com/ thefillingsrationpresentz. The Filler is located at 2005 N. Rouse.

MOVIE DUNGEON SCREENINGS When: 7p.m. Where: Llnfield Hall, room 125 What: Cult movie-free screening "The Cra­zies (1975)"

HILLS BOTANICAL COLD AND FLU When: 6.30-8.30 p.m. Where: Hills Botanical What: Hill Botanical is offering the following class­Cold and Flu: What to Do \vi th Kris Hill. A $20 fee includes the lecture and handouts. This class will discuss the Herbal Materia Medica for cold and flu. .

For more information, details or to register for class, call Hill Botanical at (40?) 570·4~93 or visit www.hillbotanical.com. Hill Botarucal is located at 204 East Olive Screet, in the base­ment of the green building on the SE comer of East Olive Screet and South Bozeman Ave. The sign is above the door.

BOZEMAN FILM FESTIVAL: FROZEN RIVER When: no p.m. Where: Emerson Crawford Theacre What: Winner of The Sundance G:an_d Jury Prize and L.A. Film Critic Assoc1a?on s Best Accre· ·: :;.ward. the film is a sobenng, nerve racking and moving tool< lt hard, beaten do people dealing \vith hard umes

Tickets are available at CactUs Records or day-of-show in the Emerson Lobby at 6:15 p.m. Visit bozemanfilmfestivaLorg for more information.

BACKBURNER When:Sp.m.

COMPILED BY

Lara Vaienti

Where: Pine Creek Lodge WhatThis poly-stylistic group incorporates scraight ahead, traditional, and modem jazz with Latin, funk, and classical music influ­ences. Phone (406) 222-3628 or visit www. pinecreeltlodgemontana.com for additional information.

BROTHERGIRL & ARCHER'S MOB When: 20 p.m. Where: Zebra Cocktail Lounge What: This is a three-piece, destiny drivin' lndie Rock collaboration that first came together in 200?, with astounding results. Tickets $6.

DlRTYSHAME When: 9.30 p.m. Where: Murray Bar Livingston What:The Dirty Shame will play a special Valentine's Day show of classics from Willie, Waylon, and Merle to catchy originals.

The Second Street Biscro (located in the Murray Hotel) is open Tuesday through Sun­day from 5 p.m. on. Sunday brunch is served from 20 - 2. p.m. and Sunday is still Pizza Night. Phone (406) 222-9463 for reservations.

SYMPOSIUM ON ISLAM When:9am. Where: Call 994-5801 for more info What: The Diversity Awareness Office at MSU and The Muslim Student Association of MSU will host "Understanding Islam: Moving Towards Truth and Tolerance," a series of lectures, films and discussions. Activities will begin at 9 am. and continue until 20 p.m. . .

For a detailed schedule of events please V1Slt

www.montana.edu/diversityftSlam.hunl. For more information, contact the MSU Diversity Awareness Office, (4o6) 994-s801 or e-mail diversityawareness@monranaedu.

BIG SKY FILM FESTIVAL When: contact the Wilma Theacre for info Where: Wilma Theatre, Missoula What: The 2009 installment includes 143 ex: craordinary films from more than 30 couni_:nes, a selection chosen from nearly 1000 subrms­sions. This year's films cover the gamut of . possibilities within the non-ficnon form. 'A"'.th topics ranging from r ~'e wory-billed woodpeck· er to art can;· from rock docs to opera; from Ancarctica td Swaziland! Special presentations include recrospectives of filmmakers R<m . Mann & Joe Berlinger (both of whom will .be in attendance) and a live musical accomparument to silent film bY the world renowned Alloy Orchestra

CRAZY DAYS IN DOWNTOWN When:1oam. Where: Downtown Bozeman What The Downtown Bozeman Association and downtown merchants are proud to pres­ent the 2009 Winter Crazy Days Downtown Winter Clearance Sale - the best winter sale in Bozeman! The Downtown Winter Crazy Days takes place over President's Day Weekend, Friday. Feb. 23 through Monday, February 16th from 20 am. - 5 p.rn. Dmvntown merchants have unbelievable sales of winter merchandise to get stores ready for new spring lines. Come scroll downtown and check out Downtown Winter Crazy Days Days! The event is free and open to the public and will go on snow or shine.

For more information contact Downtown Bozeman Association at (406) 586-4008 or check out www.downtownbozeman.org.

CALL FOR DANCERS AND MOVERS: When: 2-4 p.m. Where: Emerson Theatre What: !ndepenDance Community Dance Project 2-4p.m. at the Emerson Ballroom For a June 18 Performance in the Emerson Theater (Bozeman) Seeking Men and Women 28+ yean; All forms of dance welcomed: Ballet, Modem, Hip Hop, Break, Irish, Hawaiian, etc ...

CAFE SClENTIFlQUE When:6p.m. Where: Ferraro's Restaurant What: The public is invited to this free infor­mal discussion. Dr. Keith Norris, professor and executive vice-president for research and health affairs at Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles, will speak on Got Health' Unleashing the Potential of Community-Academic Partnerships. Norris is also an ambassador for the Paul G. Rogers Society for Global Health Research .

For more information about the upcoming discussion, contact Laurie Howell at (406) 994-7531 or lho\vell@monranaedu For more information about the Cafe Scientifique concept, visitwwwinbre.mt.edu under News & Events menu.

CLUMSY LOVERS When: 10 p.m. Where: Zebra Cocl<tail Lounge What: Join The Clumsy Lovers " Make Your­self K:lO'\'l" ··CD Release Tour (presented by .Red Lodge Ales). Tickets $8.

12 EXPO SPOTLIGHT THE ASMSU EXPONENT I FEBRUARY 12, 200

WORDS BY

Becca Ziegler ASMSU Exponent

Humanity offers something com­pletely unique to all species on earth: ac­tive relationships consciously pursued and chosen voluntarily. Many never stop and question why some relationships between two people, or in groups, can work so well, while others seem mean­ingless or lacking.

For these distinct and miraculous an­swers, we shall tum ourselves to sound reasoning. We can find some answers to the why or why nots of relationships through many methods, but what I find to be most amusing and valid is the sci­ence of astrology.

Do You Believe? We will begin our quest for compat­

ibility knowledge assuming that for as many believers as there are reading, there are just as many non-believers when it comes to matters of the astrolog­ical heart. I do not wish to change minds about the subject, but rather hope for open-mindedness. Completely dismiss­ing any idea is dangerous; who knows what insight another theory could offer your personal relationships?

Firstly, astrology is an "ancient sci­ence that predates both astronomy and psychology" and "is the study of the in­teractions among the stars and planets based on intricate mathematical cycles," according to astrology.com. Many like to assume that astrology is only a daily horoscope reading and dismiss its find­ings as nothing more than coincidence or irrelevance.

However, astrology has shaped much of the world we know, including calen­dars and timekeeping. Even Shakespeare referred to the astrological stars in many plays. In Romeo and Juliet he told the tale of "star-crossed lovers," as well as about ioo more allusions to astrology, according to chartplanet.com.

He was not alone - many Elizabe­thans used astrology on a daily basis, including the Queen herself, who would wait until certain days and times for irn­ponant events as discerned by her own personal astrologer. Doctors of the time period would treat patients according to their sun signs.

Knowing the history of astrology is important to understanding relation­ships and how they work. It is not a science that directly predicts what will happen or who you will meet, but rather

sonality in a nutshell. Your personali layered with many responses to ce events and situations, all too intricate be compacted into one sun sign des tion. A basic natal chart can be found www.alabe.comffreechart.

These natal charts mathemati calculate compatibilitywhen compo ed together. Compatibility is not s founded on sun sign alone, but the exact planetary positioning and alignment according to your birth time and place with respect to an

person's.

"If you have never gotten along with your parents, comparing their natal chart to yours could provide some insight on what level the relationship is off, and perhaps knowing more about

Another of figuring patibility on level of the

person's. Cerar astrological sigl are known to I more compt

them can help mend things."

relays the universal conditions for how you feel, why you feel the way you do and what you will do about the way you feel.

How It Works To further understand astrology, one

might see past what they know as their sun sign. Sun signs are what you have al­ways known yourself to be. For example, I am a Gemini by sun sign. Gemini's are known for having multiple personalities or a sense of duality, being the business man or woman of the zodiac and having cunning and child-like quirks. I do not possess some of those qualities listed, and that is where people stop believing.

However, "natal charts" are astro­logical charts that require the time you were born, the place in the world and the dare, and in tum gives you your per-

ible with o thusly, every sign given in a natal can be compared to another's to mine compatibility on different le personality.

Signs have been reduced to elem therefore, for a basic rule of thumb, compatibility can be measured. Air are Gemini, Aquarius and Libra. Wlf signs are Cancer, Pisces and Sc Earth signs are Virgo, Capricorn • Tauius, while Fire signs are Leo, Ad and Sagittarius.

A Match Made In ... Heaven? To figure compatibility, we use be

knowledge. When mixing water witlll it creates a water spout, which is del mental at best; therefore air and "8

are typically not compatible. Aft I earth generally create dust, and thU are known as incompatible. However.

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ei e create more fire, which is gener­ll ositive - therefore, compatibility. !l!<ercise is easy with any of the el­

> and can give one a basic under-1pg of compatibility. 'lat's more, each sign can tell you

about that person through fun­iaal characteristics of the element wlong to. Air signs embody a sense w and are known for communica­~g and conversing in all forms, JiJlike the saying, "long-winded."

lnis are known for being just that und domineering. Earth signs are

of the earth (a goat, a virgin, a ')[ld exemplify practicality, logic

Ltbility. Water signs are known for aJensitive, or having a hard exte­

t;: a soft inside - they live life based "1tions. land compatibility in Jove on natal J!i1Venus can tell you the answer. :iping both Venus categories can

i: many things about your rela-1< b on a strictly love-based level.

1,1;ly there are many times when 11 ategories do not align, yet Jove o ;trong and present in a relation­\:ilich is where the human side of lllOmes into play: Any person can

person. But natal charts decode IJ'Ons why you disagree with each

r the reasons why you never Ii <dso on. .a e same token, Mars rules sexu­r .there are disagreements in the

i , or things in the bedroom are t.nan they have ever been, Mars

, ? able to provide some insight hy. Natal charts include every

I nd every planet exemplifies a ~ aspect of your personality. To

lanetary meanings, informa­f'SY to find and readily available

1 1 and on the Internet. Important to note that astrology

r any relationship or between <JCroups of people. If you have nev­

along with your parents, com­'ll!eir natal chart to yours could

provide some insight on what level the relationship is off, and per­haps knowing more about them can help mend things. Sarne • goes with co-work­ers or profes­sors, siblings, any number of people. If you

EXPO SPOTLIGHT

"Your personality is layered with many responses to certain events and situations, all too intricate to be compacted into

one sun sign description."

have ever worked in a group for class and things never quite flowed and none of you made the grade, perhaps astrol­ogy might answer the reason why.

obvious. Write down the reasons, then check the stars and compare their rea­sons to yours. Their answers might sur­prise you.

Astrology on Valentine's Day Turning to astrology to answer all

things in life is silly. There are other methods in determining compatibility or the reason for the joys and woes of life, and understandably so. However, the more you study about astrology, the more it begins to surprise you. After io or so years, I can now guess astrological signs upon meeting someone by Aquarius physical characteristics or mannerisms, the way they talk or how they dress, which proves to me how very real the science of as­trology is.

Knowing your own personal­ity and the per­sonalities of those around you can be beneficial to rela- Capricorn tionships. This Val-entine's Day, spend some time reflecting on the reasons why you love the people you love, other than the

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Bad, Bad Mikey Almost everyone knows what the big­

gest story in sports was this past week . A picture of Michael Phelps, Olympic golden boy turned party boy, smoking marijuana surfaced last week, causing an uproar in the Phelps fan community and raising ques­tions about Phelps' future in swimming.

Ir's no se­cret that Mi­chael Phelps has given him­self some much deserved "me" time after his amazing eight gold medals in Beijing at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Ir's also no secret that most of that well-de­served break has been spent in bars and at parties around the world. In a matter of only a few weeks, Michael made a name for himself as an international playboy.

Howev-er, when a photo of Phelps smoking a bong showed up, many people began to question whether he deserves his title as a role model. He has already been dropped from his Kellogg's endorse­ment and suspended from swimming for three months by USA swimming. He told ESPN.com that he found the suspen­sion "fair." South Carolina authorities have reported that they intend to press charges, so Phelps' trouble may just be beginning. Biogs have been going crazy for the past two weeks with outraged ~arents and swimming fans alike, rag­ing that Phelps has let down the entire swimming community; however, just about as many have fired back that ev­eryone is being much too hard on him.

Many people seem to have forgotten

that this is not even Phelps' first offt He has also been arrested for a Dutt ter a DUI and now this photo, Phelpt undoubtedly suffer some fan loss suit of his indiscretions. So what wt thinking? When a Baltimore TV sd.

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So this ally a challm to "'JI ful peril ta ti Pro bl Phelp spent entire

ing drugs in the middle of a room strangers? Admittedly not the bes! but he is only human.

This photo has already ch Phelps' reputation with American other changes are sure to come. t already lost one endorsement an been suspended for three month participation is the 2012 summer pies is already up in the air as well. I has definitely not given an exacr a on that one, telling most reportet he is just anxious to get back to h and back into the pool. This pict undoubtedly controversial, but 'lthlete as talented as Phelps, !'ms will find a way to bounce back frt media scrutiny.

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'riz Sweep ''isit to 'Cats

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Marquis Navarre lends his hand to the Bobcats' performance

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1as a rough Saturday for MSU Bob­uketball fans with the men's and

I i's teams both suffering defeats to •versity of Montana Grizzlies.

• 1 women entered their game play­'71 with a win in the previous week · lrtland State who were number thin the Big Sky Conference. The

' ats extended their great play into ~ game, but in the end the Griz

· n top 67-60. ll 'Cats played solid through most

game but ultimately could not I .igh penetration into the UM de­. 'his game was the first time the · _ed a zone defense and, although li!tcpected, the Griz still held off the 1ense with the best defense the · ve seen all year. ~women's team played great de-1: their own, holding UM's best

to the lowest point totals they :I in games. The game was close both halves, but unseized op­. es late in the second half kept

l>r 'Catsout of striking distance. iJ Bobcats received productive ,,_ scoring and play from Nubia :'Katie Bussey and Erica Peny, 'th supportive roles from the en­h. The UM loss takes the women

"lllerall with a Big Sky Conference tf 3-6. nen also entered the UM game Nell with two wins under their 1 last week. Their game tipped S p.m. with 6,167 in attendance,

J!>rtunately the 'Cats struggled

right from the beginning. They could never get their offense rolling, shooting 26.1 percent in the second half when a comeback was within reach, and only 31 percent for the game.

This was due to a great zone defense executed by the Griz, which distracted the 'Cats from their game plan. The men fouled well throughout the game but missed some free throws that would have had an effect on the final outcome. They shot 26 for 39, while the Griz went 19 of 23. Free throws played a role in these two teams' first meeting in Mis­soula, and it can be said that it was yet another setback for the 'Cat offense.

Throughout the game there were times when it looked like the 'Cats might put it all together and squeeze within a few points or even take the lead, but the Griz always had a big three in them or another momentum changer, which cooled the 'Cats' rally.

The Griz ended the game shooting over 49 percent, which was yet another weapon that the 'Cats could not fend off. Overall game performers for the 'Cats were Bobby Howard and Danny Piepoli with point highs, along with great num­bers coming from the bench. ':'he game ended with a final score of 63-78 which dropped the 'Cats (12-10, 5-5) to a num­ber four tie within the Big Sky Confer­

ence. Both tean1s have games coming up

this week. The women will play Northern Arizona next at home on Thursday, Feb.

12, at 7 p.m., while the men are sched­uled to travel to Northern Arizona with a tipoff ar 6:35 p.m. Both teams look to rebound from their UM losses and play good-all-around basketball.

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BASKETBALL Men: The Bobcat men fell to the UM Grizzlies 78-63 last Saturday. With a 5-5 con&

ence record, they are heading south to take on the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 1

Thursday, Feb. 12, at 6:35 p.m. and the Sacremento State Hornets on Saturday, Feb.1 at8:05 p.m.

Women: After a close, hard-fought 67-60 loss to the UM Grizzlies on Saturday, the Lady 'Cl

are staying at home to host Northern Arizona on Thursday, Feb. 12, and Sacremer State on Saturday, Feb. i4. Both games begin at 7 p.m.

TENNIS Men: The men's tennis team is heading to Colorado this weekend to take on the Air Force Acaden

on Friday, Northern Colorado on Saturday and the University of Denver on Sunday.

Women: The MSU women's tennis team will host The University ofldaho on Friday Feb i3 at 3 p.m. C

Sunday, Feb. i5, they will also host The University of Wyoming at 3 p.m.

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i:?man will host a very exciting uhis summer. The Special Olym­mtana State Summer Games will

g to Bozeman for the 2009-2011

:ts. This is the first time Boze­acnosting the games, and the new

hould make the State Games fllre exciting. The games will be I 13-15.

Special Olympics are an inter­organization that has been

ring individuals with intel­isabilities for over 30 years. ducation children and adults pete every year to go to the es. Winning at the state level individual gets to compete in

nal, then world games. year over l,ooo participants

in 14 events, including gymnas­~g, track and field, equestrian, e. They are joined by over 1,000

' volunteers, law enforcement •Ill and sponsors. Including fam­"'11Jers, the Special Olympics will ~nut 2,500 people and almost $1

JTJ Bozeman this summer. •\?vents of the Special Olympics

' mes are not limited to sports. r o include a carnival and dance, ' and friends BBQ, a dine-out · ti the Athlete Victory Banquet, - hers. After the games are over,

· tes and their achievements are ' d at the Closing Ceremonies.

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Special Olympics is the Opening Ceremo­nies where athletes are introduced and the games are opened. Be sure to check out the ceremonies this summer.

Special Olympics are a non-profit orga­nization that works nearly solely with the aid of sponsors and volunteers. The state

Special Olympics champion Julie Bertel­son says, "Come out, have fun, and support

games will need a lot of volunteers this summer, so think about volunteering for the games before heading home for the break.

Summer may definitely seem far away, but a way to help the Special Olympics is corning up this weekend. The Eighth Annual President's Plunge is coming up this President's Day, Feb. 16, at the Bozeman Pond. This is a fund­raiser for the Montana Special Olym­pics.

To participate in the chilly plunge, you must register online at w..vw.first­giving.com/somt and then collect $100

the athletes."

in pledges. If you collect more than that, even better. All of the money goes to­ward Special Olympics, and the pledge form can be downloaded at the same web site. After pledges are collected, show up at the Bozeman Pond at 9:30

a.m. Now if plunging into freezing water

isn't for you but you want to help out, visit www.somt.org to find out how to volunteer or make a personal donation. Also, be sure to check out some of the festivities this summer when the Spe­cial Olympics State Games come back to Bozeman.

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I. X marks the spot. First, find yourself a nice spot on the mountain. You might spend

all day hiking to it, but having a natural­ly well designed area to jump is crucial. Decide first what kind of jump you plan on throwing yourself off. If it's your first vennire out, go with a traditional set up, if youve done this before, find a spot that will allow you to build a 'step-up' or a gap jump. A 'step-up' is just what it sounds like, the launch you take off the ramp throws you higher than your take off point, landing you up on higher ter­rain with a less impacted landing spot. For a n·aditional ramp, find an area that allows ample room to gain speed before take off and gives you a steep enough landing to land effortlessly. Ideally, you want the ramp itself to be on level ground creating a more fluid take off, a luirury you don' t have when jumping cliff bands. Remember to pay close at­tention to the terrain features, check for rocks buried close to the surface of the landing as well as stumps and fallen trees. Also pay close attention to your proximity to standing trees; one wrong take off could send you home smelling like an evergreen air freshener. It's also nice to think about vantage points for photos and video, a small rise or climb­able tree to the side could prove great for recording that initial wipe-out . If you are going to spend all day building this monstrosity you might as well show it off on YouTube. Once you find a spot that you believe will suit your needs, it's time to tum the vision into a reality.

2 .. It's harvest time. Providing you have adequate snow­fall, finding enough snow to

construct the ramp should not present a problem. If it does, you should seri­ously re-think your plan, because the safety of your landing pad is dependent on the amount of fluffy white stuff un­derfoot. When picking your spot, you should have already determined if the

snow in the area is safe, and not • to sliding. It is important to rem-i. your avalanche tools and kno not only because it could save y but because you will definately n shovel. Now this part is left up to ic interpretation, you and your need to decide what this ramp like and how big it will be. The b method is yet to be decided an cided by personal preferance an pack conditons. If the snow co provide wet or dry solid snow, moldable to shape, then start by large brick-like blocks. These bl also easily cut with skis, sno or even avalanche probes. As grows in size, the size of the should decrease until the lip of is decided.

3 What you should h is a rather large pile

• This is not the 1

built as a kid on the backyard sle mound. If your ramp can be descril that, then please, continue to add I reccomend that you use your t as a starting point, depending or much snow has recently accumu Building a jump that is at least wide is also a good idea. It just I hitting it more convenient and I for better range of motion upon ai The pile should be pretty packed and smoothed over with the badcs shovels. If there is a snowboard 81

use it to begin to smooth the ran You should take a look at the d area, the area that preceeds the where you gain enough speed tc the gap. If you have a faster, steepe in, then plan on creating a lower ramp, resulting in a flatter take off area you drop in from is more flal ' plan a more curved, steeper ramp will take a few tests runs to work the kinks; the terrain and persona erence will ultimately decide the J

fate. Building a jump like this is do der the assumption that you have c;nowfall, so just make sure the Ii"' has adequate coverage to be safE hope for some serious snow.

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1 ingus , vcxponent

· only people for me are the mad · ones who are mad to live, mad n1.ad to be saved, desirous of ev­. l:lt the same time, the ones who · l'ITn or say a commonplace thing,

burn, burn like fabulous yellow · mdles exploding like spiders

=stars ... " :<erouac defines a person is not what r what they do, really. It's all

o they impact or rather, on an I l level, how they impact you.

on has within them the innate 1 change their environment, to

and better than their sur­l >. It is not a rarity among us to -lbmething truly amazing occur

o people that can reaffirm 'ij'aith in the human race.

know anything about me, you It this statement is fairlyunchar-9of me. I'm generally blunt and

cynical, and place very little trust in my fellow human beings. The fortunate thing is that I have lived long enough to see

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opportunity to change not only your community but the entire world just by genuinely being who you are.

strangers bestow k i n d -ness and mercy on strang­ers. I have seen chil­dren give mercy to other children who are no1·mally

" Every person has with­in them the innate ability to change their environ­ment, to be bigger and better than their sur-

You have the opportu­nity to be a generous or selfish, joy­ful or spite­ful person and what you decide in each mo­ment is a little more of who you

roundings."

bullied and I have seen the effects of the lives of great people in ow· world.

We all have our own personality -­whether you are brash and overly outgo­ing or reserved and somewhat afraid of social situations, the people you come in contact with will without doubt be changed by your presence. The rruly amazing part about that is the simple fact that you as an individual have the

become. What you spend your time worrying about, thinking over and making deci­sions about slowly f01ms the type of im­pact you can have.

I know that not everyone out there has the same ambition or passions as I do and rightly so. If everyone were like me, nothing would be accomplished. What I would like to emphasize is that I know that people are just as passionate

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about their own individual goals and is­sues as I am about mine. There are an in­numerable amount of intelligent people on our college campus who will go out into the world and change it greatly so for the better.

I am glad for those who know what they love and who can go out and with a vision for their passion and make a dif­ference, even if it is to just one person. There are so many people in our world and country who need a helping hand, most of whom are much worse off than us (seeing as how we are all insanely privileged to be on a university campus working toward some form of higher ed­ucation); we have such an opportunity within our grasp to reach out and give a helping hand to our world.

We are at the brink of new technolo­gies and learning methods - we can make a difference in our world because of what we have. We are a generation of intellectually stimulated people. We should go out and do what we can with what we have.

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Buckling Up for Fascism WORDS BY

Nick Howard ASMSU Expone nt

In order to advance the idea of fas­cism and big government, and to provide some tangible evidence of his success­es, "His Excellency Benito Mussolini, Head of Gove1nment, Duce of Fascism, and Founder of the Empire" made it known that, despite obvious contradic­tory evidence, he had been the man to "make the trains run on time."

He was forced into this course out of a sense of self preservation as a dic­tator. He also realized, at least in i922

Italy, that people would not readily sac­rifice their freedom to government and would not easily give up supremacy of self to the tyranny of an all-controlling regime without a reasonable represen­tation of a concretely positive result.

A similar situation has since devel­oped closer to home. As the advice of expens has become tTUsted over com­mon sense, the citizens of the United States have begun to cede personal control to anyone and everyone with a compelling argument and a sheet full of statistics.

On Feb. 6th, a vote to tum the Mon­tana state seat belt mandate from a sec­ondary offense into a primary one, that is to an offense that can independently result in a ticket without another rea­son for a traffic stop, was killed on the Senate Floor in a 25 25 ne.

Supporters lamented the bill's fail­ure, and struggled to find some rational reason for it, when the truth has been plainly visible all along. Succinctly, the government has no right to mandate personal safety, or anything else unre­lated to the defense of the nation and its laws.

No conceivable argument can jump this hurdle of common sense. An un­buckled driver in a crash is no more dangerous to anyone else than a buck­led driver, eliminating the only rational pillar upon which this bill can be based.

If a sovereign citizen of a republic wants to take a risk that in no way en­dangers others, he should not be ob­structed -- or assisted when it backfires in his face. Mistakes are the natural consequence of freedom of choice, and neither should be discarded lightly.

children, another idea which runs abso­lutely counter to the rights and obliga­tions inherent in a free society.

Ar gu­m e n t s against this conclusion are spuri­ous at best. The idea that seeing an adult without a seat belt

Succinctly, the government has no right to mandate personal safety, or anything else unrelated to the defense of the nation

Likewise, the sugges­tion that in­juries as a result of seat belt negli­gence raise the health insurance rates of the uninvolved ignores the built

and its laws. encour­ages chil­

dren to forsake buckling up merely suggests that, ultimately, parep•s are not responsible for the safety of their

in checks of a free market. Insurance companies ma free market would sim­ply not accept or not cover stupid acci-

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dents or injuries such as those inc in a vehicle crash without seat belt rates would rise, and no one uninv would be affected.

As the example of fascism S\JI governments find it necessary valve themselves in the private It their citizens in order to cement position as caretakers of society free societies, however, have no 111

beneficently omnipotent govel1lll and the rational and pragmatic at of such a society always shouk always will reject such un intrusions on privacy and freed~i right as mere duck blinds c.ov~ru "' sinister reality of totalitan !mks behind.

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at belt Laws ve Money and Lives

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qirhen they are in an automobile, 1 :irly three out of four Montanans J c in automobile accidents are not n: a seat belt. The fact that seat

ve lives and reduce the severity es is broadly accepted.

bfertheless, some individuals ri not to wear them. Improving

ety is a worthwhile goal for our nent and encouraging seat belt

tsimple and effective way to make 1nd highways safer. Tougher seat s demonstrably increase the use

~ '9elts, and therefore save lives. . "{-nine stares currently mandate _use. Drivers can be pulled over ~red in 26 of those states for fail­~ear one, a practice referred to t1Bl'y enforcement. Drivers in the

states, including Montana, can bed only when pulled over for an­

:ense, a policy known as second­!l:t"cement.

ding to the National Highway £5afety Administration, 88 per­

occupants in states with pri­orcement laws wear seat belts, d to 75 percent in states with

ry laws. Seat belt use in New ;ire, the one state without a seat

stands at 69 percent. States e switched from secondary to

1enforcement have averaged a 15 r ncrease in belt use.

ents from opponents of seat run something along the lines free country-where you can

· sks like smoking or extreme

sports-the government cannot tell you what to do in your own car if it does not threaten anyone else's safety."

While adults who choose not to buckle up do not generally pose an ad­ditional danger to others (unbuckled oc­cupants being thrown into one another is the cause of numerous injuries and lawsuits), they cost billions of taxpayer dollars in additional Medicare and similar expenditures and drive up the cost of insur­ance. The cost to treat injuries of unbelted ac­cident victims is 50 per­cent higher than belted ones, a fact which costs American taxpayers $4 billion each year .

In order to cover the costs from the in­juries and deaths of unbuckled drivers and passengers, insurance premiums cost, on av­erage, 6 percent more than they would if ev­erybody wore a seat belt.

Critics of primary enforcement also con­tend that it is likely to be abused by law en­forcement as an instru­ment to harass drivers for other reasons, like racial profiling. Dozens of primary infractions already exist; crooked cops will not be empow­ered by another reason to pull people over. Any

Roads and highways are built and owned by the government, aka "We the People." The people also bear much of the cost of accidents and injuries on those roads, so they have a stake in ensuring a reasonable degree of

safety.

law has the potential to be abused, but that is no reason they should not exist.

Roads and highways are built and owned by the government, aka "We the People." The people also bear much of the cost of accidents and injuries on those roads, so they have a stake in en­suring a reasonable degree of safety.

The best reason to buckle up is not

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to comply with a law, but for safety. The vast majority of motorists understand this, but the few who refuse or are indif­ferent are the source of significant costs to society. Laws that mandate seat belt use have been proven to save money and lives. Primary enforcement of seat belt laws therefore makes sense and should be adopted nationwide.

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?t's say I've been seeing this ~llwesome girl far the past

eeks. Things were going re-1\!ll, then my ex called me out ~~ue. It was a tough break-up .i:cought I was finally over her, Lr I don't know. What should

'U may have quite possil;ily -iUestion that I for once am not vly overly qualified to answer. und that love clouds the mind

rows a wrench in the cogs of I ·wever, I do recall my dear . atson being in a similar pre­(: as you, and not just on just

ion. 1fatson was quite the romancer,

i l your use of "swell" I can tell · are as well. Lord knows why

~ le demographic was so awed by :ias it certainly wasn't his brain ·"ht their attention. Nay, nor was lt of "Doctor," his sharp dressing SlStache that brought the girls to Jlt was charisma The poor chap ly leaking charisma. No sooner begin to court one lass, than

plover would be tapping at the

l>One can imagine how difficult ~o operate a practice when one tning women hurling their bod-11.r building all day. I suggested

' ;n to employ the use of a good ~a stick, but Watson, ever the 1uhi.an, thought that perhaps my 11~ skills would be applicable. · ' d that with equal parts of !:>ad-

•Ji. sulfur dioxide, fish oil, silver "11d fart that one could produce ' ~le lady-repellent. This concoc­"'!'Bred to deter all but the most

fervent love-struck. Armed with several vials of this, Watson was able to conduct our day-to-day sleuthing without much bother, save for the few weeks leading up to St. Valentine's Day.

As an objective observer, it is my duty to inform you that it was not coin­cidence that your seemingly out-of-the­blue phone call took place so close to this death trap of a holiday. There are elements of the female psyche that, al­though seemingly cloaked in a perplex­ing fog of feminine mystery, we in fact are actually aware of.

One such aspect of the minds of women which I will attempt to explain is the lesser known emotional complex. You see my young sir, unlike the common gentlemen, young lasses are nearly inca­pable of experiencing solely one emotion at a tinle. Instead, they develop mixtures and recipes in which multiple emotions are thrown together in order to create a powerful, yet puzzling concoction.

In your specific circumstances, I would say the ex-girlfriend who troubles you so has employed the emotions of jealousy, loneliness, and perhaps a pinch of lust. Her jealously is obviously just a byproduct from your new relationship, while her loneliness has gradually de­veloped as Valentine's Day looms ever nearer. As for the lust ... well I believe the contemporary compliment which would altogether explain this phenomenon would be the phrase ... Props.

Luckily, there is a simple neutralizer you have in your arsenal that will cure you conundrum. Buy your ex a box of chocolate covered cherries, but replace the majority of the inner fillings with Dr. Watson's Lady Repellent. If you can't find this in stores or find yourself short on badger musk, get creative. Remem­ber, the best gifts are those that have a lot of thought put into them.

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The Nature Conservancy"s Pine Butte Guest Ranch in Choteau, Montana 1s currently hiring seasonal positions for the summer of 2009 We are looking for qualified, friendly folks to fill pos1t1ons as kitchen staff, wranglers, wrangler/naturalists. and in guest services. To see complete JOb descriptions and apply, please v1s1t www. nature erg/careers and complete an online appl1cat1on by February 16, 2009 Or call [406) 466-2158 for more information.

For Sale:

7 Year old bay quarter horse mare Not

registered. Professionally trained by Wade Black in 2007, hasn't been rode since, needs an experienced rider. $550 obo. 406-600-561 O

Lost:

Lost Brown Burton Gortex coat. Please call 406-600-5610

Lost gray Male Cat, with darker gray stripes Named Charlie. Last seen on Mad son Meadow Golf Course !Ennis) on

Saturday 2/7. He might have hitched a ride

to Moonlight Call 579-0966

Free Stuff:

Free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Call

586-6641 or 587-0305

Free toilet Works great. Please pick 1t up,

on the porch 1913 S. Rouse

Free: I Omega internal zip drive with ten

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FREE· 2 sets of bi-told closet doors w/ hardware. Also bath sink. faucet, hoses.

587-2575

Free Drapes: 2 very large !long and wide). totally lined, neutral color drapes. These were in a model home and the fabric is quality which could be used tor many purposes. Also have a large bag of fabric

scraps. CALL 388-2801

FREE. CHEST FREEZER. LARGE CALL 586-9726

FREE HORSE MANURE, YOU HAUL. CALL 600-4022

FREE PALLETS AT BEQUET CONFECTIONS. PICK UP AT 8235 HUFFINE LN. HUFFINE COMMERCIAL CENTER RIGHT NEXT TO

FASTENAL.

1- 1/2 year old, male. miniature schnauzer. Needs a fenced yard. Gets along well with dogs, cats and kids. 406-202-4578

Free lpod Charger for whoever stole my 60gb., white, lpod. 600-6670

Sota with queen size hide-a- bed. In good condition Sota shades of brown, beige and cream Call 285-3515, can be seen at 105

Third Ave. E. Three Forks, MT. You Haul.

3 year old Basset Very loving, good w kids. Spayed female, shots updated a yard . 406- 465-9486

Free Goat Kids. bottle babies. Cal. 0569

All in good shape' Bench seat for Ca Twin Mattress & Boxspring Door • P1 in front of 615 E Missoula, Belgrade. I still here it 1s yours.

FREE 2 COCKATIELS WITH CAGE 2Y OLD UNKNOWN SEX CALL 1406) 580·

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