TH.E ASMSU January 29, 2009 •Vol. 103, Issue 16

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LETTERS "Priorities" Unfounded

As a history major, I would like to thank you for providing a primary source of partisan polarization that I thought was on its way out with the words of our new president when he said, "Our lives may be singular, but our destinies are shared". Witter banter aside, I just want­ed to point out what I saw as dangerous oversimplification and blatant ignorance in last week's article on priorities. While it deserves a healthy portion of criticism, I'll try to get right to the point here.

Technically speaking, you seem to have "overlooked" some key details. I can't even say if you're right or wrong in the Israel/Palestine example because your account lacks sufficient historical context for you to make anything re­sembling a justified claim. As for your complaint about com and the economy, you've provided a fine example of west­ern reductionism by objectifying prob­lems and solutions. Does com really solve world hunger any better than it might provide an alternative fuel? From a holistic perspective, com is highly problematic as a solution in either case. You've overlooked the larger, systemic problem by restricting your arena to

"special interest'' groups and a faulted understanding of the dynamic between ecology and money. You make it sound as if there are no poor or malnourished under the current system. Perhaps the question should be about our methods of consumption and production before we contribute to greater problems in economy or further promote the proven envirorunentally detrimental practice of monoculture ag (see Wendell Berry's The Unsettling of America, Allan Sa­vory's Holistic Management, and the film "King Com").

You also managed to omit your sourc­es contradicting Rachel Carson's work, leaving the reader to take your word for it. What left me really confused though was your criticism about the modem envirorunentalism as "racist''. You failed to realize the environmental ethic that emerged from Silent Spring arose more from a realization of human susceptibili­ty to and through the envirorunent more than our effect on wildlife. People were shocked to see birds (including our na­tional symbol) drop dead on their lawns but the imperative for action came from tainted mother's milk poisoning Amer­ica's babies. Surely a humanist such as

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yourself would relate to that argument, which leads me to my last criticism.

Twice in regards to the environ­mentalist movement and once regard­ing abortion, you make it clear that the human life takes priority above all else. In the former, we call that sentiment speciesism (not racism as you suggest). What's "mentally unbalanced" and "no rational being would ever choose" is that our desire to live, even from an an­thropocentric perspective, isolates us from the cause and effect relationship we have on and are ultimately suscep­tible to through the envirorunent. More to the heart of the matter, you fall victim to the same shortsightedness and lack of consideration you criticize. You do not need to question the value of human life over that of the "other" (though I would suggest you should), but to ignore the social, economic, and ecological demand for equal consideration derived from the real dynamics between the three in hu­man society will only lead to an unsus­tainable solution. You talk about a lot of problems in your article, let me offer you a solution. In the film Metropolis, polar­ized social classes come to a nearly dev­astating clash. Tempers flare and when

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all seems lost, someone steps in an provides a bridge through compassior You suggested a world with less emc tion when we, in fact, require the heai (emotion) to mediate between the hea (rationale) and the hands (physical rea ity) .

Sincerely,

Josh Jane President, NECO Sustainability Chair, ASMSU (June '08 - January '09)

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I've seen its regular fluctuations in qua ity, quantity, and frequency. From w I read, it did rather well last semeste I hope Nick [Howard]'s article isn't a example of what's to come. Please kee at least some standards and continue t print writing worth reading. By the way. think your seA-ponent "double answer with both a Mr. and a Miss Sexponen is a good way to run the column. Shaul one have an answer which falls shor the other will hopefully carry the slack.

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NE 4 NEWSFEED Hungry? We know you are Lucky for you AMANDA WALSH slaved all day over a ho,.t computer to serve you up some fresh news'

5 EXPOBOARD With all the events, lectures, and screenings happening on campus, we are amazed BRANDON FRENCH gets through it all. His answer: Cof­fee. Lots of coffee.

6 TREE UG ER BECCA ZIEGLER has hints and tricks that will have you well on your way to cuddling shrubs and hugging trees

DISTRACTIONS 7 SPINNING THE WHEEL Tunes on your iPod getting old? Have no fear BENJAMIN GORDON MILLER is here!

8 THINKING INSIDE THE BOX BRIAN MCCAULEY JOHNSON reviews the season premiere of the ever­popular and ever-confusing hit show "Lost."

9 WORD ON THE STREET LARA VAIENTI has the scoop on everything from bands and bars to museums and music!

REC[REATION] 13 MY TAKE ERICA KILLHAM gives her .. .well take on the big day this Sunday!

14 SKI DAY AT B BAR RANCH If you like cross-country skiing land inherently working out!. then you will love this event. JOSHUA FRENCH reports all the outdoorsy details!

15 BRIDGER BOWL GETS A FACELIFT

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Lots of changes are happening at Bridger Bowl, and they go way be­yond cosmetic! DANIEL CASSIDY has the story.

AGREE TO DISAGREE IAN VRABLE and NICK HOWARD don't see eye-to-eye on well. .. anything. This week they are going round-and-round about Obama·s address-trust us, you won't want to miss this!

TIME TRAVELING SHERLOCK NATE CARROLl channels Sherlock Holmes from the past. How you ask? Fear notl Everything is now explained. Warning: Physics related

answer to follow ..

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ABOUT THE exit gallery

The ASMSU Arts and Exhibits Exit Gallery pres­ents "What Lies Dormant," a unique collection of artwork by John Warren. The exhibit will show in the Exit Gallery February 2-13. There will be an artist re­ception open to the public on Wednesday, February 4 from 5-7 pm, so stop by for great art, conversation, and snacks! The Exit Gallery has FREE admission and is open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm in SUB 212. Also, ASMSU Arts and Exhibits is now asking for artists to submit their work for exhibition in the annual Re­claiming Our Voices Exhibit and also in the Upheaval show. For more information you can contact:

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Albertsons is recalling the Happy Trails Multi-Flavored Dog Biscuits. This includes all 26-ounce packages of Happy Trails Multi-Flavored Dog Biscuits and all 4-pound packages of Happy Trails Multi-Favored Dog Biscuits. The bis­cuits are being recalled because the fla­vor contains peanut butter. This peanut butter may be contaminated with salmo­nella, according to investigations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The outbreak has been traced to the Peanut Corporation of America in Blakely, Ga. Salmonella infections are very danger­ous to a pet's health. Dogs that suffer from such an infection may be lethargic and have dianhea, fever or vomiting. In some other cases, pets have shown de­creased appetite and adnominal pain. Not all pets will show signs of salmonella infection, but may be earners and infect other animals and even humans. Albert­sons will give customers a full refund for the suspected products if they return it to the store.

Trash to Treasure On Friday, three Indiana state high­

way workers were cleaning up litter along the side of Interstate 70 and stum­bled upon an abandoned tire. The sanita­tion workers were just east of one of the largest metropolitan areas in Indiana,

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Indianapolis. They were surpriset find the sum of $100,000 in cash in the tire. The cash was fond in denoa . tions of $5 bills to $100 billls. Local enforcement believes the money have ties to drugs. Dogs detected smell of some sort of drug subst on the bills. The tire looks to be frc large truck and detectives are cum · determining how long the tire was iI ditch. The police are very th how honest and professional the l workers were.

39 Year Old Delinquent The term delinquent doesn't onl:

ply to troubled teens that have lost' way and gotten into trouble with la literally applies to any one person has an overdue payment. Delinqu is a problem that librarians arounc country take very seriously. A 39-~ old Iowa woman. Koontz, -was arre Thursday night on a fifth degree , charge.

The woman was accused of kee a library book from the local pub! brary since last April. Records show Koontz was contacted multiple t before her an-est and a police office; ited her home back in September o year. Under Iowa law, a fifth degree charge is a theft of property not exr ing $200 in value, punishable as a Sl •

misdemeanor. Koontz was released the Buchanan County Jail after post $250 bail.

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1day, Jan. 29, 2009 lorations in Science" lee-

vor Douglas, one of two recent­ed Letters and Science Distin­

j Professors at Montana State ity, will give his inaugural lecture

1 . in the Procrastinator Theater in ·Strand Union Building. The lec­

titled "Explorations in Science: ition and Lessons from Biology, phy and Art:' will be followed by a n in the Leigh Lounge hosted by ege of Letters and Science. The

iis welcome to attend. Douglas, a or in the Department of Chem-1d Biochemistry, joined the MSU in 2001. He is internationally ree­l for his pioneering research in d of nanoscience, or the science

i'I"Olling matter on an atomic and •lar scale.

,Jan.30,2009 $tening to the Universe" lee-

"y Palen, an assistant professor ier State, will discuss "Listening l\Jniverse - A lecture on the latest

> telescopes" at 7:30 p.m. in the n of the Rockies' Hager Audito­::cording to event organizers, the •ge array, which is the most pow­•rdio telescope on the planet, is in 1st of an upgrade. It will soon see tf the sky, in more detail, across 1 the radio spectrum than ever be-1e lecture is free and open to the

d is sponsored by the South­nntana Astronomical Society and 'lltana Space Grant Consortium. -e information, call 994-68~1.

ay, Jan 21, 2009 ~ng of 1.0.U.S.A. ~tin County Campaign for Lib­\'\ be showing a film, I.O.U.SA, at

. iL in Ballroom A of MSU's Strand

Union Building. 1.0.U.S.A. boldly exam­ines the rapidly growing national debt and its consequences for the United States and its citizens. Wielding candid interviews with average American tax­payers and government officials, Sun­dance veteran Patrick Creadon helps de­mystify the nation's financial practices and policies. This event is free and open to the public and is sponsored by Young Americans for Liberty & Gallatin County Campaign for Liberty.

Tuesday,Feb.3,2009 Study Abroad Fair Montana State University's Office

of International Programs will host its Study Abroad Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Ballroom D of the MSU Strand Union Building. International students and past study abroad students will be at the fair to answer questions, tell stories and give details about the programs that are offered through MSU. MSU study abroad organizers say the programs offer op­portunities for students and interested community members to experience the cultures and traditions of other nations as part of an organized learning adven­ture at a reasonable cost: To learn more about the MSU International Program study abroad offerings, or about other international activities, call 994-7151.

Ylednesday, Feb.4,2009 "Feminism: Not for Women Only"

lecture The MSU Women's Center will host

a sack lunch seminar, "Feminism: Not for Women Only" at noon in room 168 of the SUB. According to event organizers, many men view feminism as anti-male or as a construct solely for women. This panel of feminist men will explore ques­tions of feminism, its impact on men, and how both genders can benefit from pro-feminist attitudes and behaviors. For more information, contact Betsy

Danforth at 994-3836.

NEWS 5

by Brandon French

Snowstorm on its Way

If you have watched television within the last few months, and a cable compa­ny is your service provider, chances are you have seen an advertisement telling you how the world is going to end come Feb. 17, 2009. After that date, all full-pow­er television broadcasting stations are required by federal law to stop broad­casting in analog format and switch to a digital format.

Now, there are a lot of people who don't know and don't care about the dif­ference between analog and digital, and that is perfectly fine. However, this lack of information has caused some worry in Washington.

In fact, this inevitable switch caused so much concern that the Senate voted to delay the transition by four months earlier this week. This bill would cause the transition to occur on June 12, 2009, far later than the originally set date. But just when we thought we were get­ting four more months to blow off buy­ing that converter box, the House voted down the bill. It appears as if television Armageddon is actually on its way.

So why did the Senate feel it was necessary to delay the conversion to digital television? Apparently, the Sen­ate thought that it was highly unlikely that the 6.5 million households across America that had not made the conver­sion yet were going to make the change in the next three weeks.

While the American people may sup­port the delay, giving them a little extra time before they have to take the plunge, broadcasters strongly oppose the delay and just want to geta move on. Needless

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to say, broadcasters were thrilled when the bill was voted down on Wednesday. The sooner the conversion to digital is made, the sooner wireless companies find themselves with extra spectrum.

To give you some idea of how impor­tant spectrum is, consider this. In 2007, ATT purchased 12MHz of spectrum in the 700MHz spectrum band for nearly $2.5 billion.

So, despite the fact that the Ameri­can public was informed three years ago that a conversion from analog to digital would be taking place, the transition will still catch millions of American homes by surprise.

One issue surrounding the conver­sion is the possibility that many families will not be able to purchase the conven­er box necessary to watch television. Many American homes still get televi­sion through rabbit ears, and it is these homes that will be affected most by the transition. However, many of these fam­ilies do not have the funds to pay for a convener box.

According to wired.com, the govern­ment program that subsidized the pur­chase of the necessary convener box also ran out of money, so there is no pro­gram to help these families obtain con­verter boxes.

So, we all thought we were going to get a few more months of worry-free television, but it looks as if that storm we all knew was coming is finally going to arrive. Make sure to get to your con­vener box as soon as possible, or else you may just be watching a snowstorm for the next few months.

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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. All approaches to S. 19th and College St. remain open.

Completed project includes:

• Widening of South 19th Ave. to 4 lanes w ith 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 infonnation: call 388-6832 x 0 or visit the web site Weekly newspaper updates will be provided, as well as local radio ann~uncements

Funding for this pro1ect 1s provided by federal, state and local sources. ·

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It's that time of year again: Montana wii Luckily there are many answers to your hOI financial-'l.varming-woes, which happen I!

hand-in-hand with environmental rehabilitation -- good news for people iI

ested in saving some dough and our planet. The first and most important tip: utilize sunlight

fore you leave your home for the day, open all blinds absorb that natural heat. Generally carpet or any other "the

mass materials" will also retain heat for some time, even aftei sun goes down. Most heat lost from your home is from cold drafts due to gaps ind

and windows. Use plastic wrap and duct tape to seal windows. Investh window insulation at a hardware store is relatively cheap as well. Heal

"close-fitting'' curtains can also keep the cold out at night. Remember tot them during the day for that useful sunlight, however.

Another sure way to retain heat is to invest in some sort of towel or "snalc place in front of your doors. Making your own door snake is easy, too. Cut a p case three inches wide, leaving one side seemed. Sew up the other side you cul

then fill with neck ties, fabric pieces, cat litter or any other creative odds ande Sew up the top, attach two eyes and your door snake is complete.

Insulating hot water tanks and pipes can keep water hotter for longer, thu • creasing the energy needed to warm it.

According to most research, turning your thermostat down one de~ save any household 10 percent on energy costs. Keeping blankets and handy may be something to get used to. If you or your roommates are plannir being gone for multiple days, rum the heat to a low setting to save lots of dollal the month (be careful not to let those pipes freeze, though).

Another creative tip is to run your ceiling fan in reverse. According to th lygreen.com, "counterclockwise rotation produces cooling breezes while swiu to clockwise makes it seem warmer by making an updraft that sends the warm' pooled near the ceiling back into the living space. This can cut your heating cal

much as 10 percent." Investing in this next item could be useful throughout college years and int

blown adulthood, complete with a house. An energy monitor "indicates hoUSt electrical usage in real time and projects your monthly bill," according to tb lygreen.com. When you can actually see the dollars spent on the nifty IllQ

conservation comes into play, whether for environmental reasons or not. For those of us feeling particularly ambitious, outdoor refrigerators~

come increasingly popular during the wintertime. More and more people been getting fed up with paying for ener5Y when they can simply walk OU

for the food they want. To learn how to make an easy outdoor refrigerat to thedailygreen.com.

The bottom line is putting in effort over winter months to

your energy use and utilizing reusable methods can also n your energy costs. It is never too late to begin winter-I

ing our homes. Who knows the impacts it will have o over-worked earth?

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PROMOTING PROMOE

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:t of all, I'd like to welcome every­:i this new David vs. Goliath re­~Government Music." This album corded at dawn, the dawn of a new "ause light now we're living in the C/S. For too long we've been walk-

nd blinded by the night. It's time "> out into the light." :.en read, rather than heard, the png lyrics on "Government Mu­en't nearly as powerful, but still plg. Promoe is a Swedish hip-hop

and "Government Music" was -.. solo album. k:lucing music from Vasteras, Swe­(bmoe has been engrossed in the

1 and global hip-hop movement ears. His career began when he

·11ow rapper Embee collaborated, ~while still in their teens, to form op called Looptroop. Shortly after 1~op was established, Cos. M.I.C.

:Jhe group and over the next four t~ey produced two cassettes - re­:t: those - titled "Superstars" and cicksteez." it the release of their third cas­rrom the Wax Cabinet," mend iper Supreme became a perma­tmber too. During this period of top's young career, Promoe and .C. were part of a group of graf-

~ ers who called themselves the ~ is Falling (BIF) cCrew; and there

I Y hints and themes throughout pp's and Promoe's music that are ~d by their graffiti background.

, .s this rebellious graffiti history :f these Swedes to pursue music

1!'.ier audience. In i998, Loop troop I ed their record label commonly 11 ~ DVSG, which stands for Da­l ii oliath. This move propelled the I rominence even higher in the I flworld and they've never looked I I 007, when Cos. M.I.C. left the 1 !(I spend more time with his fam­>ii!lcus on the upkeep of the band's

looptrooprockers.com, the re-t crew officially added Rockers

name, forming the Looprroop

6f all the members of Loop troop, has produced the most solo · eluding his first solo, "Gov­Music," in 2001. As the title

suggests, and with song titles like "Con­spiracy,'' "Money," and "Urban Guerilla Warfare,'' Promoe raps about the gov­ernment, corruption, the media and pro­paganda.

While spitting out lyrics that discuss themes from equality to greed, "Gov­ernment Music" incorporates a diverse spectrum of music and beats.

The CD begins with symphon­ic sounds, brass instruments, and a mellow piano line. As the songs play tllrough, deep hip-hop beats keep the medium tempo while soothing string and electronic sounds keep the listener enthralled. Even though there are still a couple fast-paced typical hip-hop songs, the smooth orchestra melodies inter­mixed create a unique album.

Along with the other members of Looptroop Rockers, "Government Mu­sic" features additional hip-hop artists Timbuktu, Free Style, Akem and Black Fist. This array of creative minds gives Promoe's CD a variety and depth not often found in early, experimental solo albums. It is al.so this experimental, al­most rebellious, attitude that helps Pro­moe develop his style.

He does not necessarily bash and belittle the government and media; but, through music, he presents a fresh view of organizations whose intentions are often hard to interpret. Even though "Government Music" was produced nearly eight years ago, its message still resonates powerfully today.

I don't think I could pick a favorite song, since this CD has become one of those albums I can listen to all the way through. My favorites include track three, "Prime Time,'' a rap about the me­dia; tracks nine and IO, "Injected" and "Conspiracy;" and number i5, "What's that Sound?"

So if you're looking for some new food for the ears but are craving some­thing with a little twist, check out Swed­ish musician Promoe's first so;o album, "Government Music." There are also multiple songs on his MySpace page available to taste and will definitely leave you hungry for more.

Besides, it's nice to quit the same old American fast-food music once in a while and indulge in another culture's musical cuisine. As different as it might seem, the similarities between cultures across seas are more abundant than you'd ex­pect - and noticeable through music.

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For your listening pleasure, and courtesy of Cactus Re­cords in downtown Bozeman, here is the top ten list of CDs sold at Cactus in 2008.

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"Raising Sand" by Alison Krauss and Robert Plant "When Life Gives You Lemons You Paint That Shit

Gold" by Atmosphere "Into The Wild" by Eddie Vedder "December" by Jeni Fleming "Hardly Human" by Eightrack Mind "Concolers of the Lonely" by The Raconteurs '"Attack and Release" by The Black Keys "Modern Guilt" by Beck "Fa~ade Dreadnaught" by Black Mask

"In Rainbows" by Radiohead

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Brian McCauley Johnson ASMSU Exponent

It is no secret that our society has become less patient. With everything getting faster, attention spans have plummeted. And as a generation of Blue-toothing, cable, Internet-using im­patients go about their days (speak for yourself, man!), we find ourselves turn­ing to the entertainment industry now more than ever before.

Television, specifically, has a certain appeal to it due to the duration of shows, vs. that of a movie (which these days are sometimes three hours in length). And, as we continue to turn on the tube in be­tween study sessions, it is important to know what shows are out there.

"LOST" is perhaps one of the most popular shows on air these days, and for good reason. Just recently they revealed their two-hour premiere event that was nothing short of brilliant. As for the "LOST" haters out there, just turn the page and go on with your boring and meaningless day (what guts!). As for the rest of you who were excited by the title of this artirlP, allow me to indulge.

I'll spare you trite-banal phrases such as "It was amazing!" and delve a bit more into the premiere. It's obvious that there are still dozens of questions that have yet to be addressed, but that's what makes us all good "LOST" fans:

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Our ability to accept and trust. I have every bit of confidence in our writers to conclude the series in a disgustingly amazing manner.

The latest news I have heard (and if it has since changed, please forgive me and shut up) is that the show will span seven seasons as a result of the writer's strike debacle. "LOST" creators have already Wiitten the final episode. Every episode from here on will be working towards the show's finale, for which ev­ery "LOST" fan desperately waits all the while -- wishing that it wasn't so close.

We have now been introduced to the idea of time travel and apparently the island "moving" is not a physical act of relocation, but rather illustrates jumps in time, both into the future and into the past. I'll reiterate that any hater of the show would easily tear this notion a pan but the lot of us can just accept and an­ticipate.

We have been introduced to Dr. Mar­vin Candle (his name changes virtually every time we see him) as a real person and not just the man on the videos and I anticipate that his presence will become an important pan. He obviously knows about the Orchid Station's energy and what it is capable of. This makes him an integral pan ofthe Dharma Initiative.

Speaking of the Dharma Initiative, there is speculation as to what or who they were and what they were attempt­ing to do. As we continue through the series, I have developed a theory that

some son of ancient civilization inhab­ited the island centuries before and learned of its power.

The reason the inhabitants (no mat­ter what era we're in) are so defensive of the island is because they want to keep it to themselves. Imagine a place with time travel capabilities, a personal secu­rity system (smoke monster) and heal­ing abilities. Who would you tell? My ancient civilization theory is supported by many of the things we have been in­troduced to, such as: the polar bear skel­eton, the four-toed statue, the wheel inside the Orchid Station and now, the flaming arrows. I personally believe that the inhabitants have evolved from some sort of Easter Island-like inhabitants.

Sawyer has now assumed the role of Jack. Everything fell apart for Jack once he left the island. His guilt set in and, where as I do believe he will come around and assume the role of leader again, he has definitely checked out for a while.

Any Jack fan probably will fail to admit it, but he's lost it. Sawyer has stepped it up ever since the episode in which Hurley finds the van. Ever since the moment when he began to teach Jin English, he has displayed signs of lead­ership.

The ultimate showdown was the Season 4 finale, when he jumped from the helicopter instead ofJack. A brilliant exchange of power if I can and do say so myself. It also intrigues me that Sawyer,

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Rose, Bernard and John are the ones remaining on the island fr original group (save for the other vors who aren't important enough a speaking role).

The people from the freighter iel, Miles and Charlotte) are going an important role in this next se you recall Naomi's flashback, she· by her employer that each of them chosen for a specific purpose, m that Miles' crazy ghostbusting is to come in handy, at some point. lation is that he will see Ana Lu perhaps she has busted him for.h. back in the day. The only ment If theory is that she showed up in tht rniere.

Whatever your theory, it's ni know that this show, more thar other, has created a brand of fan tt other show has ever created. Becat the mystery and the questions er with every episode, the show kee loyally hooked every single weell only is this a wise business for:11U: it is also a brilliant storytelling nique.

So as we continue with our lives, which seem to be getting faSt ery passing day, it's comforting to that there is a show out there that about its fans enough to create tions that may truly enrage us . . tu the "LOST" haters who actuallY it through this article, take a hik don't want you anyway.

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THE ASMSU EXPONENT J JANUARY 29, 2009

YOUR THURSDAY TO THURSDAY COMPILED BY

Lara Vaienti

02 THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY WILDLIFE TALK

When:4p.m. Where: Moonlight Basin What Hands-on wildlife fun! Join our wildlife expert, Marc Glines, for animal facts, wilder­ness activities and a special collection of artifacts.

BLUEGRASS WITH JON MEEK When: 7.30 p.m. Where: Pine Creek Lodge Cafe What Thursday night bluegrass jam sessions will continue at Pine Creek throughout Febru­ary, led by Jon Meek, the dobro and banjo player of the Bridger Creek Boys. Meek has been perfonning and teaching music for over 10 years, specializing in bluegrass/ folk, jazz, rock and classical music. While living in Cork, Ireland, Jon played traditional Irish fiddle and guitar music while performing in an Irish band. Join Jon and many other talented musi­cians as they jam every Thursday throughout the winter at the Cafe. Phone =-362ll

LOOKBOOK W/ DAMSEL IN THE DOLLHOUSE When: 10 p.m. Where: Filling Station What Check out a sweet Electronica show with Lookbook and very special guest Damsel in the Dollhouse. Lookbook has been garner­ing accolades throughout the Midwest and is playing the prestigious First Avenue for the Best New Bands in Minneapolis Showcase. Special non-smoking show for a mere $6!

02

HUBBLE VISION When: 11-2 p.m. Mon-Fri Where: Museum of the Rockies What Since its launch in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has provided incredible images in unprecedented detail, from nearby objects in the solar system to the most dis­tant galaxies at the limits of the observable universe.

Shows and show times are subject to change without notice. All planetarium shows (except for laser shows) are included in the price of admission to the Museum, located at 600 West Kagy Blvd. on the MSU Campus.

CHRIS PROCTOR When: no p.m. Where: Pilgrim Congregational United Church Of Christ What: The Bozeman Folklore Society is pleased to present Chris Proctor in another Concert Series event. He will perform his original fingerstyle guitar compositions at Pilgrim Church (2118 South Third). All tickets will be sold only at the door, opening at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $io, admission for BFS members/ seniors is $8, and children ages s - 12 will be admitted for $5. Critics call Proctor's guitar playing "breathtaking," "haunting," and "rich." They describe his compositions as "spectacular," "elegant," and "exquisite." They trace the roots of his style to folk, jazz, pop, and classical music, and, when all else fails, they tty and categorize his playing as "baroque folk," or "Instrumental Americana''

02

CHIEF XCEL & THE LIFESAVAS When: 10 p.m. Where: Zebra Cocktail Lounge What: Get down with some Hip Hop at the Zebra Cocktail Lounge with Chief Xcel & The Lifesavas. In the world of rap music, your reputation is only as good as your last hit song. But there are certain artists that have been able to transcend fads and trends with timeless music and a proven track record. Thirteen years after releasing his first single, Chief Xcel, founding member of Blackalicious, · co-owner of Quannum Records and skilled producer, remains on this list. Tix are $io at the door.

MODIFYDE When: 10.30 p.m. Where: Filling Station What: Catch Modifyde, a new Bozeman-based four piece hard rock band at the Filling Sta­tion tonite. Modifyde emerged the winners of the 2008 Bozeman Battle of the Bands held at Mixers in November. Formed in summer 2008, the powerful, high energy music they produce is heavily influenced by the rough and rowdy Montana lifestyle the members share. Hard, yet rhythlnic riffs paired with edgy lyrics - all laid over a backbone of solid beats - gives Modifyde their original sound. Influences include Rage Against the Machine, Disturbed, and Slipknot, among others.Call the Filler for more info.

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LEAF & BEAN MUSIC When: 10 a.m. Where: Leaf & Bean on North 19th What: Original folk singer plays original folk. Indie recording artist Kathawren. 10 a.m. -1p.m.

SUPERBOWL PARTY When: 4-30 p.m. Where: Chico Hot Spring What Join us Sunday, February 1st for a Su­perbowl Parry, 'kicking-off' at 4'30 p.m.

SUPERBOWL PARTY When: +30 p.m. Where: JR's Lounge And Casino What: Join JR's Superbowl parry, with free food drink specials. JR's broadcasts NFL foot­ball games live on Sundays with Direct TVs "Sunday Ticket." Enjoy Happy Hour every day from 5:30 - no p.m., with so cents off every drink. Monday - Thursday from 7=30 -10 p.m. it's just $1.00 for drafts and well drinks.

JR's is Belgrade's newest dance / music venue, located at 203 W. Madison Ave., Suite B-2 (next to Lee & Dad's !GA). Phone 388-9968 for further information.

02 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY BEGINNING PAINTING QUICK STUDY

When: 7 p.rn. Where: Emerson Center for the Arts What: This 2 hour class will be held in the Green Room Put some color on that palette and develop your quick study skills in water­color, acrylics and gouache. CALL THE EMER­SON TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT! 597-9797· Full tuition needed to hold your place. Teacher. Marianne Filloux, 600.6976 $70 members/ $80 non-member

SKATE CLASSES When: 4-5 p.m. Where: Haynes Pavillion What: Learn to Skate Classes - Hockey and Figure Skating ages 3 to Adult all levels Mon­days 4-5 p.rn. Jans - Feb 23 Indoor Haynes Pavillion Gallatin County Fairgrounds. For info call Linda Palmer at 388-1900 plmrhr@ netzero.net www.bozemanhockey.org The above event also occurs Sunday 12-1:50 p.tn. Jan 11 - Mar 1

BUSINESS SEMINAR When:7am. Where: Bozeman Public Library What: The Downtown Bozeman Partnership and MSU Extended University Leadership Program will present a busine~s lead~rship seminar series. The three semmars will focus on productivity, customer service and busi­ness improvement. The cost 1s $30 per person per session or $75 per person for aJ:13 ses- . sions. Registration is required. Register online ar: http:/(eu.montana.edu/profdev

IMOVIE -CLASS When: Noon Where: Fn Photographic Supplies . What: Bring lunch to F-11 Photographic Sup­plies in downtown Bozeman and le~ how to better enjoy some of the applicaoons.that. come with your Apple comp1:'ter. Learn ~ovie and tal<e still photos to the big screen. Edit your home movies to be exactly the way you want them. Import, edit, and create~ DVD of your favorite movie moments. iMOV1e makes it all possible. You can import recorded video from your digital camc~rder or camera, select which portions of the ~deo Y?u want to use, then add music, rransmons, otles, and even still photos. Let iMovie mak~ your ~ams of producing your own mOV1e a reality. The three-session class costs $69.99 and meets Tuesday - Thursday, February 3 - S from noon _ 12,50 p.m. visit www.fnphoto.com or call 4o6-586-3281.

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK SEMINAR When: Call 406-243-5113 Where: Gran Tree Inn What: The Seminar will focus on transporta­tion issues featuring Steve Albert, Director of the Western Transportation Institute at Montana State University in Bozeman. As in past years, the seminar will feature Bureau of Business and Economic Research and com­munity expertS to examine recent trends and discuss the outlook for Montana's important industries: nonresident travel, health care, ag­riculture, manufacturing, and forest products. Register for the Economic Outlook Semi-nar online (www.bber.umt.edu/) or call 4o6.243.5113.

ALSTON CHASE READING When:7p.m. Where: Pine Creek Cafe' What: Author Alston Chase will read from his work at Pine Creek Cafe at 7 p.m., as pan of the cafe's Winter Writer's Series. He is a former outfitter, natural history guide, and philosophy professor who has lived in Mon­tana since 1972.

THE UNFINISHED CIVIL WAR When: call 994-6683 Where:MSU What: Registration is now open for three . spring courses offered by Wonderlust, a life­long learning organization affiliated with ~on­tana State University's Extended University.

"The Unfinished Civil War'' began Thurs­day, January 29 and runs for six consecutive Thursdays. Jeff Safford, MSU professor emeritus in history, is the insrructor.

"The Four M's in Music: Mozart, Men­delssohn, Mahler and Messiaen" will be taught by MSU music professor Ilse-Mari Lee. It begins May 13 and runs four consecuove Wednesdays.

All courses are open to the public. Wonder­lust members receive a discount and priority enrollment. To enroll, call the MSU Office of Continuing Education at 994-6683 or for more information visit http://eu.montana.edu/ Wonderlust.

THE CHICARONES AND JOSH MARTINEZ When: 10 p.m. Where: Zebra Cocktail Lounge What: Hip Hop again with The Chicharones, featuring Josh Martinez & Sleep. The Zebra is located at 321 E. Main Street and IS now a non-smoking venue.

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SOB BARN AND OUTDOOR RECREATION WORDS BY

Eric Dietrich ASMSU Exponent

ASMSU's Outdoor Recreation Center (ORC) will soon have a new home, allow­ing the renovation of its longtime SOB Barn residence into office space for the university's Auxiliary Services depart­ment.

The new ORC building will be con­structed in a portion of the intramural fields southwest of Roskie Hall, cur­rently vacant except for a small storage shed.

A meeting room, bike repair shop, utility area, and both indoor and outdoor storage areas will be included in the new facility. It will also contain replacement storage space for the intramural spans program.

Michael Cavaness, the MSU outdoor recreation director, explained that the new facility will be more accessible, have better visibility on campus and be "an 'all around' better package for our patrons." It will also, he said, have enough star-

age space to consolidate the program's equipment, currently stored at various locations around campus because of space constraints in the SOB Barn.

The new facility will be modeled af­ter a storage building used by Family & Graduate housing, located nonhwest of the SOB Barn. Modifying an existing design rather than starting from scratch reduces planning costs and gives the campus a unified feel, explained Project Manager Bill Mackin.

Funding will be provided primarily by Auxiliary Services, which has agreed to spend up to $570,000 to cover the costs of construction. According to ASMSU President Shane Colvin, this amount will likely be sufficient, but any additional expenses might come from student body funds.

Once the building is completed, ASMSU will have de facto ownership over it, giving student government con­trol over its use and greater flexibility in its management, but also responsibility for future maintenance costs.

The SOB Barn needs around $1 mil-

BACKGROUND lion in maintenance work in the near future, most notably a major roof repair estimated at $600,000 to $800,000 nec­essary to prevent damage to its structur­al integrity from weathering.

Additionally, the repair work is exten­sive enough that state law requires the project to also bring the barn up to cur­rent building code. The resulting need to include insulation, fire sprinklers, and an elevator to make the second story handicap-accessible brings the cost to

$3 million. According to the ASMSU repon, the

size of the expense means that for the project to be funded by the university, the end result must be "more usable and serve more people than before." The share of the renovations' cost shared by ASMSU for the ORC's use of the reno­vated space, approximately $1 million,

would also be prohibitively high, it con­cluded.

In the meantime, Auxiliary Services has no central office, with its employees instead working out of spaces scattered around campus, ranging from the SUB to the lower level of Miller Dining HalL "They're looking for a way to consoli­date their main employees;• explained Colvin.

As a solution, Director of Auxiliary .., Services Tom Stump proposed the cur­rent agreement, where his organization :s;

will fund the construction of the new ORC facility in order to free up space in the SOB Barn for its central office.

In exchange, ASMSU has transfered control of the former Auto Repair Shop building, vacant since the program was ended in 2006, to Awdliary Services. Auxiliary Services plans to pass the building on to another university de­panment, Facilities Services, which is also seeking space to expand its opera­tions.

H-i•1:1:t.-id$i#1 FUTURE

u.struction on the SOB Barn, ex­~ Colvin, will not commence until :npletion of the new ORC build­ll!ly in spring of 2010.

" barn's renovations will rem­t large maintenance backlog and

::insure the first story into office "Dr use by Auxiliary Services, the

Wlent responsible for managing, t, the campus' dorms and food

,:Jrding to Colvin, plans for the ;irstory, now used by several orga­• ::is as a meeting space and dance

ve not been finalized. The cur­oposal, however, involves sub­

: ; the existing large room into ·,.1. areas suitable for conferences • ..nieetings, but not dance events.

are looking at alternatives," 1 ·ivin, "but it's not going to be the

An agreement between ASMSU and Facilities Services requires the creation of a committee that provides "ample opportunity for student input" on the issue, and the report prepared by ASM­SU expects that multiple forums for student feedback will be held.

Additionally, it states, "ASMSU and Auxiliary Services may be approached at any time with student concerns or questions."

Because the barn is controlled by Auxiliary Services, explained Colvin, the department will have the ultimate say in the matter.

However, "It's pretty much in the hands of the students," he said. "They could just trump the students' opinion, but they're not going to do that because they really want to maintain the rela­tionship they have."

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From ''Japan'' With Groove

WORDS BY

Lara Vaienti ASMSU Exponent

"Lightbulbs," released on Sept. i6, 2008, is the full-length debut of Fujiya & Miyagi (their 2006 album, Transparent Things, was actually a collection of pre­viously released EP's).

With a name like Fujiya & Miyagi, one could make two reasonably educat­ed guesses: They are Japanese and the band consists of two members.

Sorry, but on both points you would be wrong.

The band hails from the UK. And, Fujiya & Miyagi is comprised of three members: David Best on vocals and gui­tar, Steve Lewis handling syths and vari­ous other electronic duties, and Man Hainsby on bass.

Basically, this initial bit of misdirec­tion leads into the underlying theme of the group, which is to be as oblique and discordant as possible. Oddly enough, in this case, that's a great compliment. For instance: Is Beck odd to you? Does he often sound discordant and just doesn't (only apparently) make sense? Well, Beck is a modem genius, as much as Fugiya & Miyage are super-cool.

On "Lightbulbs," David Best sings (or rather speaks melodically) about largely mundane and utterly domestic situa­tions (with a cenain irony and a use of parody) of couples and people, all super­imposed over the music in an attempt to reveal a mood of dread and regret. And yet the beat is as contagious as the flu, but with a way higher high. These songs are an implosion of cheer.

The most striking example of this feeling is on title track, "Lightbulbs." Over a subdued, almost haunting beat and a calming guitar, whispered talk of

changing light bulbs and was · es, create a picture of a trite couple in a never-ending rut. An drive this point home, the re "If today is the same as yester tomorrow will be the same as to

On another cut, ''Uh," the unique blend of funk, electroni pop truly shines. Hainsby's b the track, while the vocals stutter in and out across its Tossing around one-liners and to paint a picture of love gone boring, Fujiya & Miyagi still m construct a song that would re ing under the effect of sleeping resist the urge to move-and­anything may detract from Fuji yagi's impressive collection to so ple, it is their habit of being too with themselves and their own ness in terms of lyrics. But som also these lyrics that make their even more catchy and intriguing to. Their lyrics almost seem to some inside joke, hilarious to but completely pointless to an the outside. But who cares? Am this feeling is the track commen accompanies the album which, than clarifying their intention, funher obstruct and confuse.

That complaint aside, "Ligh is an astounding piece of electrO-f times invoking '6os lounge, '7os h 'Sos synth, the album manages tc across as an incredibly cohesi firmly grounded in the present. I the clever lyrics and contagious gr this collection stands up to repeal tenings with ease, always maintalt energy throughout. It is just ~ E

enthusiastically recommend thiS from Fujiya & Miyagi to most ofy there.

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EC[REATION]

The Superbo1Ml is Here

'he most important day of any foot­Efan's year is coming up: Super Bowl I. This season of NFL football has l a whirlwind of Super Bowl candi­' and not many would have pre­

bd the match-up of the Arizona Car­ias and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Yes,

>reelers and their brick-wall defense mne a stand-out pretty early in the "Dn. But the Cardinals have shocked 1ers and fans throughout the play­!with their stellar performances. >o who is my pick for Sunday? Ari-

1 . I chose Arizona for a few reasons. l:of them is that if the Steelers win 1.Sunday, they will hold the record -ne most Super Bowl wins in history. : now they are tied with two other s for the most and are only two wins d of my favorite team, the Packers. I 1itely do not want them to be three h ahead and hold a solid spot as the iJFL franchise. Also, while the Steel­)re seasoned Super Bowl veterans, ~ardinals will be making their first ·sarance this Sunday. How awesome 1 :i it be if the playoffs underdog won

ampionship? Jot only will it be awesome if the

u.nals won, it is very probable that flWill. The Steelers were the shoo-in ie Super Bowl all through the play-

lout the Cardinals are working with n momentum. Unlike the Steelers, t-round bye who had their eyes on

l\lper Bowl all along, the Cardinals ·• had to take playoffs one game at 2. By being sure to look no further

M eir next opponent, the Cardinals 'landed themselves exact ly where ~tedtobe.

is no secret that the Steelers have "'•r defense. However, the Cardinals'

se in the post-season is nothing to ~ored. Their defense was definitely

sub-par in the regular season; only four teams allowed more points than them. However, the Cardinals are living proof that the regular season is in the past. During playoffs, their defense has forced 12 turnovers, quite a difference from reg­ular season.

Yes, the Steelers have the best de­fense in the NFL. Yes, that defense has won them nearly all of their games. They are nearly unbeatable, but they are beat­able. The Cardinals have an offense pow­erful enough to offset that power. They have scored more than 30 points in every game of the post-season, and their per­game average number of yards is 365.8, as opposed to Pittsburgh's 31i.9. The big­gest challenge Arizona's offense will face is keeping Pittsburgh linebacker James Harrison, who boasts the most sacks in the league, at bay and away from quar­terback Kurt Warner.

Speaking of Kurt Warner, let's talk quarterbacks. The Steelers have Ben Roethlisberger, a great quarterback and Steelers leader. The big quarter­back story this Super Bowl, however, is Kurt Warner. 37-year-old Warner lost his starting position with the St. Louis Rams a couple of seasons ago, sending the free agent to Arizona. He wasn't even the Cardinals' definite starter at the be­ginning of the season. However, he has thrown for a quarterback rating of 96.9 and has led yet another team to the Su­per Bowl. Not too shabby for a guy too

old for the Rams. Picking the Cardinals over the Steel-

ers may be a bit of a long shot, but it is a shot I am willing to take. Arizona has bee,1 a somewhat overlooked team all season until playoffs. Now they have shown themselves as more than strong enough to ::ake on the Steelers.

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Ski Day at B Bar Ranch WORDS BY

Josh French ASMSU Exponent

If you're a cross-country skier or just looking for a truly new experience, then check out the Cross-Country Ski Day at the B Bar Ranch this Sarurday, Jan. 3i. The event runs from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the p1;vate B Bar Ranch located deep in the Tom Miner Basin in Paradise Valley (Emigrant, Mont.) which is home to a meticulously groomed 30-kilometer trail system.

This unique opporrunity includes skiing, a hearty lunch in the warm Nor­dic Tent, hot drinks, and useful outdoor education with the Montana Outdoor Science School (MOSS) naturalists. The outdoor teachings will concentrate a.round winter ecology but outdoor knowledge spanning many subjects will be obtained from the session.

Proceeds from the event benefit MOSS whose mission is to promote an awareness, understanding and appre­ciation of the narural world through fun quality educational experiences.

MOSS hosts year-round events and programs which offer memorable ex­periences as well as information for the young and old alike regarding outdoor recreation and exploration. Program participants engage in active hands-on learning and, with an open mind, take home information on how science and nature influence the operation of our present environment.

The Montana Outdoor Science School was founded and organized in 1994 by Martha Collins, Louise Forrest and Martha Kauffman who all shared a common interest of creating a fun and nature-engaging experience for kids. Over the past 14 years the sessions have grown to include people of all ages and vast areas of natural science.

The founders' vision has grown to be even more compelling, and the school looks for future success, larger impact and an even greater community turn­out.

The MOSS team includes outstand­ing leadership from not only its found­ers, but also the school's directors, in­structors, subs, interns and overall staff.

Are you or someone you know struggling with a fear of

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A dentist in your area is working on a study with Oregon Health &

Science University and the University of Washington The aim of the

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The instructors are e:Ktremely qualified in the areas of MOSS's teachings and this knowledge continues throughout the whole school. Outdoor information is hard to come by, so for ski and outdoor enthusiasts this event is truly one of a kind.

The cost for the event is $25 for adults and $15 for children under 12. The event includes not only the fun physical activity of cross-country skiing but useful information for future outdoor endeavors.

Reservations are required so don't hesitate to secure your spot. For more infonnation regarding the event you can contact the outreach coordinator for MOSS, Jennie Chaiet at (406)-582-0526 or jchaiet'1cvoutdoorscience.org.

Don't miss out on this great opportunity and unique event. Call the B Bar Ranch at 406-848-7729 for reservations. Directions can be found atwww.bbar.com

The Supei· Bowl isn't the only exciting thing going on in spo1'ts this week. Once again Bob­cat athletes are hard at wo1"k. Here's what's in store:

TRACK & FIELD

The MSU Track and Field team is at home for one more week, hosting the MSU Dual Invite on Jan. 30.

TENNIS

The MSU women's tennis team will host Portland State on Friday at 12 p.m. and MSU Billings on Sat­urday at 11 a.m. in their first home matches of the season.

SKIING

The MSU Ski teams are heading to Denver next week for the Den­ver Invite on Feb. 5, 6, and 7.

BASKETBALL Men's: This week the men stay home

for two games. On Thurs. they will take on Eastern Washington at 7 p.m. in the fieldhouse. Then, they will host Portland State at 2:05 p.m. on Sunday Feb. 1.

Women's: The women are on the road

again this week, ta.king on East­ern Washington at 7 p.m. on Thursday Jan. 29. On Sarurday, Jan. 31, they will continue their trip in Portland against Portland State at z p.m.

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ridger Bowl's

in Gordon Miller U Exponent

.!member! Don't forget to beep your • Make sure to tum it on BEFORE ep on deck. The slight traffic jam

. uilds up when a skier has to stop idle with their transceiver, may or ot be funnier than all of the first that'll soon disappear. ger Bowl's new Schlasman's lift

. an abundance of new terrain: nan's Ravine to the north, Mun­Jwl to the south, followed quickly idle Peak and quick access to the '!e, all while looming high above . s Knob. With all this terrain, how-here are inevitable tensions and s that not only should be the con­i the Bridger Ski Patrol but also of !:idividual on the mountain. There

! obvious mandatory rules: func­{ transceiver required, partner, •and probe strongly recommend­' .mmon sense may need to be add­

but there are also a couple other to keep in mind including knowl­f traverses, backcountry access

land local terrain familiarity. nhe first few weeks of skiing the .hlasman's lift slid away, the pa­. cted a rope line about a hundred north of the lift. The Patrol also a sign at the division encouraging

rto hike directly to the ridge and t.averse out and above Slushman's •'his not only got rid of the nasty te through Slushman's, but helped .Jmpact the upper slope to avoid

lrning avalanches that would have ti the traverse.

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To my knowledge, there has yet to be a rope line placed in Mundy's Bowl. Though this may still change. The side­slip to the ridge going south towards Saddle Peak, via the top of the lift, can and should be replaced by a short two­minu te hike to reach the ridgeline. Yet, for some reason a traverse has still de­veloped below the ridge. This traverse poses a big problem for collisions. Al­ready I have wimessed and participated in near collisions with other skiers and riders.

If a skier must traverse across big terrain (and for some reason skip five or six superb, steep rums) they must be extremely cautious about their sur­roundings: know where other skiers are and hold up if other skiers decided to drop-in first. Still, even if people are careful about traversing, it boggles my mind why they'd traverse this area in the first place. Only 40 yards above is the ridgeline. More rums, more vertical and more fun. Besides, is it really a great ski day unless you challenge yourself in

someway? So next time you unload the Schlas-

man's lift and find yourself heading to­wards the traverse in Mundy's, cruise to the ridgeline for those extra exhilarating rums instead. This will allow better, saf­er skiing for everyone involved, all while

earning your rums. The access to Saddle Peak from

Bridger's new lift is absurdly easy. Over the past few weeks, Saddle has received quite a few tracks too. In the midst of a deadly avalanche filled month it might be wise to rethink that Saddle hike after a huge dump. Things should work out fine if you remember a few key rules. Please don't ski the face at the same

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time as your partner or any other ski­ers. It would ruin the Ski Patrol's day to watch Saddle rip-out with four riders on it; they'd probably respectfully respond - even though it's not their job - only be­cause the whole group might be buried. Remember, once you leave the boundary lines, you are responsible for your own rescue.

The initial days ofSchlasman's open­ing were comical and intense. A fellow skier said he heard a patroller say, "we'll have to close (the new lift) at 2 today; first do sweep till 3 o'clock, then help people off the cliffs till five in the eve­ning." With a new lift comes new terrain, which some riders forgot and found themselves 'cliffed-out' or above terrain they were unsure of how to negotiate. Take a minute to scan the area as you ski over to Bridger's new lift. Even a quick glance will help you recognize bigger features to remember as locators on the way down, dead trees make great mark­ers. With each run your terrain knowl­edge will increase so it's worth every second to glance around.

If you find yourself over unfamil­iar terrain or a blind rollover, the safest route is back the way you came. But if you sack up and decide to ski it, remem­ber to always commit. Don't be timid and hold back or you're even more likely to mess up and miss the line .

Bridger's Schlasman's lift is a wonder­ful, much needed, expansion - though it has been busy on the south side. Since skiing is one of the best ways to spend free time during the winter months, make sure to be safe, check the avalanche re­port (www.mtavalance.com) and, if you must traverse, always be aware of other

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ama Knocked it t of the Park

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able U Exponent

e 43rd president would have to ad­The 44th president is one of the nguists. Barack Obama is a terrific

e. and his first speech as president t disappoint. In addition to being ~ speech discussing the principles . ill guide the new administration, !lent Obama's inaugural address

sed in a straightforward manner npleasant truths about the state

ination. bma's success as a public figure -gely flowed from his rhetorical l From his keynote address to

04 Democratic convention and out the 2008 campaign, Obama's

rully written and superlatively ed speeches have amazed pun­

:rl moved audiences to tears. JDectations were understandably r the first address from the 44th

tone of the speech was not vic­or celebratory. Absent from the

13 were the kind of quotable one-ahat we remember Kennedy's or n Roosevelt's inaugural speech­IOne was not moved to tears by

•t!renching eloquence. Right-wing c:tave predictably seized on these id dismissed the speech as a dis-

!onent. Nevertheless, President s Inaugural Address was superb;

Ille right speech for these times. It a campaign speech; he touched

I y themes, but over all it was a so­d sn·ongly worded assessment

e we are internationally, and e are headed domestically. ~a did not bring up the ethereal ' f "change" but earnestly set the

- the difficulties ahead: "I stand f;iay humbled by the task before

his first line as president. news media is not suffering from ge of sound bites. There will l>e

t:Jportunities for the president to .Tith uplifting and graceful pas-

1fUt the inaugural address is an nity to give the American people

t of how the president will lead lt to expect in the coming years.

lident Obama was wise to use it as Ito deliver a solemn enunciation

of the ideas that will guide his adminis­tration through hard times. The honesty and relative simplicity with which the president spoke had an eloquence of its own: "Our economy is badly weakened, a consequence of greed and irresponsibil­ity on the part of some, but also our col­lective failure to make hard choices ... "

Ultimately, whether or not this speech is counted among the great in­augural addresses, will depend on how closely President Obama adheres to the message he delivered. In his first inaugu­ral, George W. Bush spake of civility and responsibility; it is an utterly forgotten address not because it was inelegant or poorly delivered, but because it differed so starkly from the subsequent legacy of the next eight years. The invasion of Iraq, the handling of Katrina, the fiscal

recklessness and childish partisanship, spoke louder than the words of George Bush's inauguration.

Barack Obama's inaugural address was a substantive and forthright speech that effectively communicated what will be needed of the people as well as the president to rebuild America's greamess and solve the problems we face.

If President Obama remains commit­ted to the principles he has articulated, if his action in facing today's difficulties is as forceful as his oratory, then last Tues­day's inaugural address will ~e ~emem­bered as the outstanding begmrung of a historic presidency.

Obama's Speech Unremarkable at Best WORDS BY

Nick Howard ASMSU Exponent

History was made last Tuesday. I re­fer, of course, to the fact that the milk in my refrigerator passed its expiration date. It wasn't particularly important or even relevant that the milk expired, es­pecially considering I drank it anyway. But as a remarked upon event, it is unde­niably a part of history.

On a more salient note, the United States inaugurated a new president in an event, as tradition predicted, notable for its lack of violence and complete forfei­ture of power by the outgoing president many saw as a tyrannical dictator. In his

place, Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President, despite a minor mistake in the oath that was entirely John Rob­erts' fault. What followed, also as pre­dicted by tradition, was an unremark­able inaugural address. However, since it is my job, I will remark on it.

As is typical of Obama's speeches and speech wiiting, the most promi­nent characteristic of his inaugural ad­dress is the fact that it is not only devoid of anything divisive, but in fact of any major stances on issues, solutions to problems, ideas or anything philosophi­cally deeper than "Yes We Can." Bob the Builder could have been directly feeding him lines through an earpiece, and no

one would have been the wiser. His book, at least "The Audacity of

Hope,'' is no different. It was easier to force read than I had imagined, as there is nothing controversial or revealing. It is a novel-length empty anecdote; a fitting literary complement to a physical empty suit and speeches that are masterpieces of empty political rhetoric.

In the speech, he requisitely mentions God and scripture, attempting to appeal to evangelicals, he talks of the greamess of the United States, attempting o parry criticisms that he is not patriotic thanks the outgoing president to avoid alienat­ing anyone, nonsensically newspeaks about terrorism and terrorists, and talks of the economic crisis. There are no so­lutions, no ideas, no quick or even slow fixes. As tradition predicted, there is no more merit in this speech than any of his previous speeches.

But, as tradition could also predict, we are exhorted to put aside our differ­ences and wish for his success, a success that would cripple the United States' economy, and by extension the United States. I refuse to wish him success, God­speed, luck, good fortune or b.escmgs. I will not be complicit in even som2thing as minor as this in the destruction of the greatest economy the world h ever known. I wish the Uruted States u~cess, but I wish Obama utte:- failure.

In a few weeks, perhaps. the_ [gish, collective brain of the nation v.ril: · me to realize that the man they voted for does not stand for anything more than blind hope and indiscriminate change. They will realize, with dismay, the very things that conservatives have known since he began to run: that President Obama represents nothing, he has no plans. and there is nothing behind the fa~ade. No one knows anything about him, no one can cite his beliefs, give examples of his political tenets. He is the celebrity candi­date that an ignorant and puerile Ameri­ca demanded, an empty Black candidate nominated and elected so that everyone could feel better about breaking the last color barrier and go back to business as usual, and his inaugural speech only re­inforced that in the mi.11ds of those peo­ple who were really listening for some­thing to give them hope.

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STATIC THE ASMSU EXPONENT I JANUARY 29, 3

''Nobama'' Still?

WORDS BY

Trudi Mingus ASMSU Exponent

On the morning of the inauguration of our new president, I woke up antici­pating the speech he would make, and wondering if I could make it back from class in time to catch it. The moment I stepped onto the cold pavement, I could see chalk writing, which in the past has been indictative of free food or events, and found instead a disquieting resem­blance to what I consider to be extreme­ly unpatriotic (not to mention grammati­cally incorrect) message: "Not Change".

Apparently the U.S. citizens on our campus have forgotten that the actual campaign ended Nov. 4, 2008, because they were nowhere to be seen until their rude and unacceptable appearance on Jan. 20, 2009.

I am not saying that I would have originally voted for McCain or Obama, because I chose neither (and I did vote for the presidential and vice presiden­tial seats). Regardless of my previous choice, I am not displeased or untrust­ing of that which the majority of Ameri­cans have decided on. I have not become so cynical or·self-righteous as to believe that they are incompetent in choosing for themselves an appropriate person to lead our country.

Whatever my personal beliefs about policy, I fully expect to take pride in the fact that I am an American. In so young a country we have faced, with fear in our hearts, devastating times. Yet, with steadfast footsteps under many great leaders, we have come out on the other end at the dawn of new successes and triumphs due to the hard work and per­severance of our forefathers.

We are at a time when we do have

the opportunity to make or break history and country, as those befor. did. We have been looked down u as a nation for years now, perhaps without due validity, as far as thew is concerned.

I do very strongly agree with right to freedom of speech and to@ er publicly and to think for ourselv am glad there are people out there care for what they believe in enolJI put painstaking work into making signs and writing all over the side1 and I congratulate them in their elllt

ing of rights. What I find ridiculous saw a sign proclaiming "One Day is Enough!" as if to say that the cu pretend game Obama is playing end now and we can let the real dent step in?

President Obama is our presi is easy to ridicule someone in the dency who has made choices in with which you disagree, but so bold to ask what a president wrong who has not yet set foot in

I disliked those who stood and brashly against George B will be equally opposed to those rantly against President Obama. every right to believe we can ch nation and he should be the ca such change!

A nation without change, as a without change, is stagnant and to wisdom, which is something not afford at this time. If you do the way things are being done, them; if you have ever taken an can Government class, you know

Until the next election, put your flamboyant propaganda. you, along with most of the nati look with apathy and perhaps audacity to hope that your coun come out better than it was.

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• e this article is called ''Ask ·1 veling Sherlock from the • tit says 'words by Nate I>& Maybe you can clear that · •Mr. Sherlock, or should I .a rrolli'

-CameronS.

A: Your powers of observation and basic reading skills are astounding. Yes, the title of this article implies that ques­tions are submitted directly to me, Sher­lock Holmes. In truth, they are submitted to the Exponent, who relays them to one Mr. Nate Carroll. He, in tum, communi­cates these questions to me via a trans­time radio communicator. (Figure 1)

This device works on the fairly simple

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principles of nano-wormhole mechanics. For those of you who have been living in mud huts your whole lives, wormholes are gaps in the space time continuum, across which instant transport is avail­able. Ideally, everyday objects could be carried large distances in (literally) zero time. This violates the normal "speed limit'' of existence: the speed of light.

According to classical relativity, the closer to the speed oflight you travel, the slower time appears to pass around you. At the point where the speed of light is exceeded, however, this relativistic trans­formation in time breaks down, and nega­tive time travel is possible.

This may sound like science fiction, but it's not. It's just science. Now, I know what many of you are thinking: Why don't we start sending all kinds of things back in time? Surely the people of the past could benefit greatly from our modem accom­plishments (medicine, electricity, Third class mail, etc.) This is, unfortunately, not possible, because of the size of the worm­holes being used for time travel.

These holes occur only on a sub­atomic level; if they were any larger they could collapse faster than instantly. Any attempt to shove a coffee cup through such a portal would cause the wormhole to collapse around the coffee cup, likely causing instant mass-to-energy annihi­lation of the coffee cup. This situation is referred to by leading scientists as "not much fun."

These itty-bitty wormholes may nev­er be any use for transporting matter, but fortunately we possess a means of com­munication that can travel without hav­ing to go through matter: electro-magnet­ic waves.

How Mr. Carroll came to possess such a machine one can only wildly guess at, but the most logical way would be pocket aces on an "all or nothing" bet with space pirates. The more inexplicable question is why Mr. Carroll chooses to use a machine of such capabilities to transcribe answers to deep questions such as yours for less

than $15 a week. I hope that this clears up any qu~~­

tions you may have had about the legia­macy of this article.

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