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O ctober 18, 2004 Volume 76 Issue 2
Billings Branch Contributes to Nursing Programs Success
Continued on Page 2
A l o h a P a c - W e s t ?Yellowjackets maybe headed for the Heartland
For several years MSU-Bill-
ings has been the starting point for
many students in the nursing field.
Although the program is based in
Bozeman, branches in Billings,Great Falls, and Missoula play a
key part in making the MSU nurs-
ing program rank among the top
10 in the nation.
Its a terribly competitive
program, says Paige Nelson, a
nursing student at MSU-Billings.
In the 2004 spring semes-
ter 125 students started out in
January, says Carolyn Wenger,
interim campus director for the
Bozeman program on Billings
campus. By the end of the se-
mester two had dropped out, eight
failed.
Since 1937 Montana StateUniversity has been training nurs-
ing students, making it the oldest
state supported school in Mon-
tana, and continues to be the only
institution in this state that offers
Masters degrees. Also, it has been
nationally recognized as a leader
Apsaruke Hall houses MSU-Bs nursing program. Photo by Niki Porter
The MSU-Billings Athletic
Department is considering leaving
the Pacific West Conference and
the Division II West Region and
accepting an offer to join the Heart-
land Conference and Division II
South Central Region beginning in
the 2005-2006 school years. Ac-
cording to Heartland Commis-
sioner Tony Stigliano, With the
impeding departure of Rockhurst
and Druy universities from our
league, the Heartland Conference
has decided to extend invitations
to Montana State University-Bill-
ings, Western New Mexico Univer-
sity, and Grand Canyon University
of Phoenix and is in the process of
discussing the situation with those
institutions as well as our current
members.
Sitgliano also told The Retort
that while no deadline for MSU-
Billings to accept the invitation
exists, a decision must be made as
soon as possible in order to begin
the process of scheduling games for
next year.
According to MSU-Billings
Sports Information Director Travis
Elam, the athletic department held
a series of meetings for its coaches
and players as well as students, fac-
ulty, media, and interested commu-
nity members over the week of Oct.
4. We went looking for people to
ask a 1001 questions and I think we
gave them a 1002 answers, says
Elam.
When asked why MSU-B is
considering the switch,
Yellowjacket Athletic director Dr.
Gary Gray says, that the main rea-
son for changing leagues is so we
would be in a conference that spon-
sors all 12 of the sports that we do.
Joining the Heartland Confer-
ence would end a four year effort of
the MSU-Billings Athletic Depart-
ment to either make a conference
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in areas of rural nursing, theory
development and research, and
preparation of health care provid-
ers, as stated on the MSU-
Bozeman College of Nursing web
site.
Students start taking their
prerequisites in Billings, then they
apply for upper division place-
ment at least two years in ad-
vance, says Jenny Thronson.
The degree comes from
Bozeman, but the student can ap-
ply to attend other schools for the
program. They can continue in
Billings, but thats not guaran-
teed.
Its not necessarily a privi-lege to attend in Billings through-
out your education as a nursing
student, says Wenger. Its defi-
nitely a convenience, but not a
privi lege. Theres great science
staff here. Theyre good people
and some of them hold to the
line.
Basically theres the prereq-
uisites, the lower division, then the
upper division, says Thronson.
There is a waiting list for the
upper division, says Wenger.
Thats because we had 474 appli-cations for 172 places this past
year. Acceptance is based on GPA
and outstanding need and that GPA
window is getting tighter and
tighter. Of those with a GPA above
2.5 only a certain percent of those
on the top are accepted. The low-
est GPA accepted this year was
3.379.
There has been a change in
the policy for the waiting list,
adds Wenger. It used to be that
the longer you waited the more
credits you would gain. Now, itsbased on GPA and priority points.
Both Wenger and Thronson
say that retaking certain classes
can boost a GPA and increase the
chances of a student on the wait-
ing list being accepted into the
upper division program. There is
also the scholastic appeals process
in which a student can appeal to
retake certain classes a third time
if evidence shows that circum-
stances made it impossible for the
Nursing Program (cont. from pg.1)student to do well the first two
times, says Wenger.
Before students were getting
in with 2.4 GPAs when the re-
quired was 2.5 or better, says
Wenger. They were taking the
curriculum but not passing the
boards. Now we promote more
success in the program. It may
seem odd, but it is much more fair.
Its pretty difficult, says
Nelson. Theres a ton of women
but there are some men.
The College of Allied Health
Professions doesnt have anything
to do with the nursing program per
se, says Thronson. They deal
more with human services, reha-bilitation, and health administra-
tion.
In spring semester 2004 a to-
tal of six men started and finished
in the junior and senior places in
the whole program. Currently the
advising staff for the nursing pro-
gram on the Billings campus is
seeking an advisor to the Mens
Task Forcean organization set
up to promote and attract men to
the nursing field.
People get into it for a vari-
ety of reasons, says Wenger.Most, though, think its an easy
curriculum.
We try as a program to meet
the needs of the state, says
Wenger. Part of that is the Car-
ing for Our Own program that is
designed to aid Native Americans
in becoming nurses.
The Caring For Our Own: A
Reservation/University Partner-
ship program helps prepare univer-
sity educated Native Americans
with such tools as the Nursing
Workforce Diversity Grant whichprovides support to recruit, retain,
and graduate Native Americans,
stated the MSU-Bozeman College
of Nursing web site.
The material isnt that
hard, states Nelson. Its a weed
out process. Its basically to see
who is willing to step up to the
plate.
They call this program the
flagship of Bozeman, says
Wenger, and it truly is that.
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Montana is immersed in
American Indian history and is si-multaneously nave to the riches
therein. Some 60,000 Montana In-
dians comprise about six percent of
our states population, which corre-
sponds to the nearly six percent of
MSU-Bs student body who are Na-
tive American. In recognition of this
historical and cultural significance,
American Indian Heritage Day 2004
took place in the SUB on Septem-
ber 24.
Preceding Fridays agenda
was a traditional teepee-raising on
Wednesday, Sept. 22 on Petro Hallssouth lawn. Fridays events com-
menced with comments from
Quentin Gilham, Director of
Multicultural Student Services.
Next, Professor of Native American
Studies Dr. Adrian Heidenreich of-
fered an invocation and remarks re-
garding the legislative background
of American Indian Heritage Day.
Also providing commentary were
Dr. Matthew Redinger, associate
professor of history, and Dr. Walter
Fleming, Associate Professor of Na-
tive American Studies at MSU,
American Indian Heritage Day 2004
In modern times Teepees are erected to symbolize heritage.
Photo from Evergreen.edu
Bozeman, was the celebrations key-
note speaker.
Gilham said the event at-
tracted about 170 people from both
the campus and the community. Hesaid the occasion solicited a great
turnout that exceeded expecta-
tions. The success of the program
was due in part to the Native Ameri-
can studies instructors who encour-
aged their classes to attend.
Dr. Heidenreich spoke of
Senate Bill 117. Passed in 1997, the
bills purpose is to uphold and uplift
the Montana Constitutions commit-
ment to the preservation of NativeAmerican tradition. Although the
fourth Friday of September was des-
ignated as Native American Indian
Day in 1975, historical knowledge
and cultural appreciation has eroded,
none-the-less. Acknowledging Na-
tive American inventions such as the
canoe, rubber ball, and fry bread,
Heidenreich spoke of the legion con-
tributions American Indians have
made to society. Heidenreich alsomentioned Sacagawea lending guid-
ance and interpretation to the Lewis
and Clark expedition, the domestica-
tion of corn, potatoes, and strawber-
ries, the continued use of Indian
words in the English language, as well
as substantial military involvement.
MSU-Bs participation in American
Indian Heritage Day is a vibrant
pledge in support of diversity on cam-
pus. Heidenreich contends that
events like these are crucial to increas-
ing knowledge and understanding of
the historical and continued presenceof American Indians in Montana.
With approximately 270 Na-
tive American students on campus
and seven reservations statewide,
Montana Indians are the states most
senior residents and an integral part
of our past, present, and future.
Quentin Gilham sends this message
to those who were unable to attend
American Indian Heritage Day 2004:
Continued support of cultural and di-
versity activities helps the campus
climate and helps each student de-
velop a positive world view.
home in the Pac-West for all of
its sports, or find a new confer-
ence to affiliate with. Mens and
Womens Soccer, as well as
Womens Basketball , were
dropped from the Pac West ros-
ter in 2000 following the depar-
ture of several Seattle areas andAlaska schools.
The Pacific West Confer-
ence, which is currently made up
of MSU-B, WNMU, as well as
four Hawaii schools: the Univer-
sity of Hawaii-Hilo, Brigham
Young University-Hawaii, Ha-
waii Pacific University, and
Chaminade University, spon-
sors championships in nine
sports. Those sports are: mens
basketbal l, womens volleybal l,
mens and womens golf, mens
and womens tennis as well asmens and womens cross coun-
try.
This forces MSU-Billings
to compete as a West Region in-
dependent in soccer and
womens basketball . This
makes scheduling games, espe-
cially home games very tough
for those teams. However they
Off to the Heartland
have managed to do a good job
of it these last few years, says
Dr. Gary Gray.
The Heartland, which fol-
lowing the departures Stiglano
mentioned, will consist of Dal-
las Baptist University, St.
Edwards University of Austin,Texas, University of the Incar-
nate Word and St Marys Univer-
sity, both located in San Anto-
nio, as well as Lincoln Univer-
sity of Jefferson City, Missouri,
and Oklahoma Panhandle State
University, and if expanded
MSU-Billings, WNMU and
Grand Canyon, will have the
necessary members to have an
automatic NCAA tournment bid
in all 12 sports MSU-B partici-
pates in, as well as baseball.
Gray says that the hope isthat he and MSU-Billings Chan-
cellor Dr. Ron Sexton will have
gathered enough information to
make a decision by the end of
October and that barring unfore-
seen events,+ Western New
Mexico has agreed to join MSU-
Billings in whatever decision it
makes.
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If you have ever legally
gambled, rented and/or purchasedpornography or purchased tobacco
products, you ought to be ashamed
of yourself. That is, I mean, if you
havent voted as well. Unless MSU-
B has any child prodigies enrolled
here, all students on campus are eli-
gible to vote (except for all you fel-
ons, of course). Statistically however,
only about 30 percent of the college
aged electorate are voting. Whatever
has held you back in the past is just
an excuse. And remember what your
high school geometry teacher said,
Excuses are like armpits: we all have
two and they all stink. He was right
and if not having crucial information
was your stinky armpit, um, excuse,
stop using it!!
ASMSU-B recently sponsored
a weeklong Political Action Fair. The
event, Your Vote, Your Voice, ranfrom Sept. 27 to Oct. 1and opened
with a lunch and forum with guber-
natorial candidates from three parties.
Up Yours! Up Your Voter Awareness of Governor HopefulsIn attendance were Republican John
Bohlinger, Lieutenant governor can-
didate for Democrat Brian
Schweitzer, Libertarian Stan Jones,
and Green Party candidate BobKelleher. Neither Republican Party
candidate Bob Brown nor his running
mate, Dave Lewis were present. The
luncheon was intended for students
and candidates only, while the forum
was open to the public.
Kelleher pointed out that hes
not running for governor, but against
governorship. He favors a Parlia-
mentary system of government,
which he believes would elevate our
nations living standard. Kelleher
feels the biggest challenge facing
Montanans is feeding the hungry, de-claring there are 96,000 children in
our state who are underfed. Kelleher
also voiced ambition to purchase the
Stillwater mine, saying that all sub
soil rights belong to the people, with
the exception of reservation lands. He
is opposed to Initiative 147 and in
support of contractual unions for gay
couples. Bob Kelleher believes that
higher education should be public andStan Jones Libertarian Candidate for
Governor. Photo by Olivia StiefBob Kelleher Green Party Candidate
for Governor. Photo by Olivia Stief
John Bohlinger Democratic Candidate
for Lt. Governor. Photo by Olivia Stief
Brian Schweitzer Democratic
Candidate for Governor. Photo
courtesy of Operation Schweitzer
tuition free. Upon election, he prom-
ises to keep Montana guardsmen out
of Iraq.
Stan Jones wants the govern-
ment out of your life. He suggeststhat government can never create
jobs, only obstruct business. Jones
proposes the introduction of a sales
tax and the elimination of all other
taxes. He believes all education
should be privatized and supports in-
struction via internet for K-12 and dis-
tance learning for college courses.
Jones is in favor of I-147 and con-
tends that taxes should be equal re-
gardless of marital status. He vowed
to take a fresh look at government
and that if elected the only bottom
line [would be] the freedoms of the
people.
John Bohlinger says his and
Brian Schweitzers administration
will be transparent like none seen
before. He stated that they have
plans to work together and build abridge between Republican and
Democratic Party lines. Bohlinger is
tired of Montana being passed by eco-
nomically and believes investing in
education is the beginning of catch-
ing up. He would like to see 75 per-
cent of tuition costs state paid and
only 25 percent as the students re-sponsibility. Bohlinger said that
greater investments in technical
schools and universities will produce
a well educated workforce, therefore
creating economic opportunity for in-
vestors. Bohlinger is opposed to I-
147 and supports homosexual union,
not marriage. He says an obstacle is
getting Montanans to believe in Mon-
tana. Bohlinger asserts that once in
office, he and Brian Schweitzer will
energize the people in our state and
create jobs and economic opportuni-
ties.For more information on these
and other candidates, www.vote-
smart.org is an invaluable resource.
Dont slough your social responsibili-
ties! The only way to make the voice
of the college student heard in Wash-
ington is to stop giving them your
stinky armpit and start giving them
your vote!
Brian Schweitzer, Democratic guber-
natorial hopeful, visited MSU-Billings
Sunday Oct. 3. Over pizza,
Schweitzer spoke to a group of about
20 people in the SUB, followed by a
question and answer session.Schweitzers campaign has been
unorthodox in that his running mate is
Republican John Bohlinger.
The grandson of immigrants,
neither of Schweitzers own parents
finished high school. However, he
and all five of his siblings are college
graduates. He is committed to helping
other Montanans realize their dreams
of higher education. Citing our
technical schools tuition as the
highest in the nation, Schweitzer
pledged to stop tuition hikes. He also
favors a 100 percent tax deduction on
student loans for people who remain
in state following graduation.
Schweitzer wants to make it easier foryoung people to stay in Montana.
When asked about I-147,
which would repeal a ban on cyanide
heap mining, Schweitzer encouraged
all to vote no. Citing his Masters
Degree in soil science, he stated that
the environmental implications are
unjustified. Adding that tourists come
to our state to enjoy wildlife and
nature, not mining pits, Schweitzer
said the negative repercussions far
outweigh any financial benefits.
Schweitzers first 100 days in
office would begin by building
ethanol plants around the state. Doing
so would allow grain fed cattle to be
raised in state, generating and keeping
revenue in Montana. Schweitzer
promised to work with the Public
Service Commissioner to harnesswind energy in our state. He said the
resource lacking is leadership with
regard to power supply. Schweitzer
spoke of implementing a perfor-
mance review for Montanas $1
billion budget. Within this plan,
independent financial advisors
challenge every existing expense and
brainstorm for a more economical
alternative. To ensure continued
feedback once elected, Schweitzer
plans to set a virtual suggestion box
where the person with the months
best idea would be awarded $1
thousand and a medal. Schweitzer
wants to pass an open container law
prohibiting the possession of an open
alcoholic beverage in a moving
vehicle. Also important to Schweitzer
is more education at a younger ageabout Indian culture in Montana.
Brian Schweitzer has traveled
the world and believes that Montana
has the best quality of life. He suggests
that working together and understand-
ing our neighbors better is the future of
Montana. Schweitzer concedes that the
people of Montana need leadership
that brings people together.
Pizza with Schweitzer
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This year, MSU-Billings wel-
comes 12 brand new internationalstudents from countries as diverse as
Finland, Japan, and Germany. The
following is a configuration of in-
terviews, each conducted separately,
with Harue Ishida (Kumamoto, Ja-
pan), Kenshi Takaki (Kumamoto, Ja-
pan), Asuka Hayashida (Kumamoto,
Japan), and Valria Krizsk
(Altstadt, Germany).
Nicole Maas: Did you find En-
glish difficult to learn?
AH: Yes, pretty much. When
I studied it in Japan, we focused on
reading, writing, and grammar andnot really speaking. Its difficult [at
times] to converse with people.
Valria Krizsk: We started
learning it in fifth grade [in Ger-
many].
Nicole Maas: Did you study
any other languages in school?
Valria Krizsk: Yes, I speak
French. I had seven years of French.
I also had one and one half years of
Spanish.
Nicole Maas: What do you like
to do here? In Billings, I mean.
Harue Ishida: I like meeting
friends and also [Im] interested in
education.
Kenshi Takaki: Im interestedin the culture [here]. I want to talk
to many people.
Asuka Hayashida: I want to
enjoy nature. I went to Yellowstone
Park. It was great.
Nicole Maas: What is the
strangest thing about us? I mean,
when you came here, did you see
someone, an American, do some-
From Around The World To Billings Montana
Left: Rie Kasuga, Right: Harue Ishida. Photo courtesy of Intl Studies Office
Valria Krizsk (Germany)
Photo courtesy of Valria Krizsk
thing and you thought to yourself,
Oh look! Thats WEIRD!
Harue Ishida: When I went
into [a] bathroom, I was so surprised,
because I saw someones feet.Nicole Maas: Someones feet?
Harue Ishida: Yeah. In Japan,
the walls [of the stalls] are longer.
Asuka Hayashida: More
people here have tattoos on their bel-
lies.
Nicole Maas: No tattoos in
Japan?
Asuka Hayashida: Well, there
are some people who have them, but
not nearly as many as here in
America.
Nicole Maas: And piercings?
Asuka Hayashida: There are
some who have them. More are
starting to appear.
Kenshi Takaki: People [here]
kill flies with their hands.
Nicole Maas: You dont do that
in Japan?Kenshi Takaki: No! We use
paper or something. Not hands.
Valria Krizsk: For me, the
most difficult thing to adjust to was
food, because here [there is] a lot of
junk food, and if youwant to eat
healthy, you have to spend a huge
amount of money. A pineapple for
seven or eight dollars!
Nicole Maas: How else does
your country differ from America?
Harue Ishida: Everythingal-
most everythingis bigger than in
Japan.Valria Krizsk: I found it quite
funny to see how some Americans
dress. Lets say, a mini skirt and fur
boots. Its like, okay, she couldnt
decide. [And] males wear white
socks and sandals and baseball caps
wherever they goeven if they are
going to a more serious event.
Nicole Maas: What about col-
lege life? How is it different here?
Asuka Hayashida: We dont
have so much homework [in Japan].
We usually only study like, right
before a test. Not so much in be-tween.
Valria Krizsk: The profes-
sors [in Germany] dont really care
if you do your homework or not.
You dont have to hand in home-
work. [The attitude of most profes-
sors is] either you sit down and work
or you dont, and if you dont, make
sure that you pass the final exam at
the end of every semester.
Harue Ishida: And people eat
and drink in the classroom.
Asuka Hayashida: The food is
very different. It is a lot sweeter here.
[It contains] lots of fat.
Nicole Maas: What is your fa-
vorite food?
Asuka Hayashida: I like
sashimi. It is raw fish.
Nicole Maas: Like sushi.
Asuka Hayashida: Yes, like
sushi.
Nicole Maas: How aboutAmerican movies? Do you watch
them in your country?
Asuka Hayashida: I watched
American movies. But we see them
three or four months after Americans
do. And now I dont have to wait!
Nicole Maas: And music?
Harue Ishida: My roommate
loves country music. So we listen
to that all the time.
Nicole Maas: Do you like any
Japanese artists? Musical artists?
Asuka Hayashida: I like Ak.
Shes a songwriter, singer, and pro-ducer. She works in New York now.
Shes getting popular in New York.
Above: Kenshi Takaki
Below: Asuka Hayashida
Photos courtesy of International Studies
Office
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Fall classes commenced atMSU-B in September. This
means that many students already
trying to juggle jobs and family
now have the added stress of
classes, assignments, and TESTS.
Many students dont have to
deal with supporting a family, but
instead are away from home for
the first time embarking on a new
life.
Most students find that
overwhelming initially, says to
Judy Silverman, M.S., mental
health counselor at MSU-Billings.She adds that while it is excit-
ing, it can also be stressful, and it
is normal to have these feelings.
All this stress may lead to de-
pression. Unfortunately not ev-
eryone suffering from depression
realizes that they are in its grip,
and if they do they dont seek
help.
Some people will come in
for other symptoms, not realizing
they are suffering from depres-
sion, according to Darla Tyler-
McSherry, M.S., health educator
at MSU-Billings. We want to let
College Students at High Risk for Depressionpeople know that if they are feel-
ing lousy maybe they should
come in, she adds.
Student Health Services con-sists of physicians, nurses, coun-
selors, and health educators who
are there for the students. The
Health Services Staff work as a
team to evaluate and decide what
the best treatment will be. That
may include the use of anti-de-
pressants. Students are not treated
and forgotten; they have follow-up appointments to ensure the
course of treatment is correct, and
if medication is prescribed, that it
is the right choice of medication
for that student.
Sometimes people try to
struggle through depression by
themselves, but this may not be
the best course of action.Left untreated, symptoms
can persist for nine months to a
year, says Judy Silverman, with
treatment, people respond within
weeks.
Depression is the leading
reason that students come to see
us, says Darla. If you think some-
one you know may be suffering
from depression she suggests sit-
ting down and talking to them, ex-
pressing concern, and not being
judgmental. Do not take on the
roll as therapist, she emphasizes,just listen.
If you suspect that you or
someone you know suffers from
depression, do not hesitate to seek
help. Student Health Services is
there for the students use and any-
one taking seven credits or more
is automatically assessed a $47.50
fee for health services. Anyone
taking less than seven credits, who
may want to take advantage of the
health services offered, can go to
the business office, pay the fee, and
bring the receipt back to the Stu-dent Health Services Office.
Do you need professional help?
persistent sad, anxious, or empty mood
feelings of hopelessness, pessimism, guilt, worthlessness, and
helplessnes
loss of interest or pleasure in ordinary activities, ranging from school-
work to sex
sleep disturbances (e.g., insomnia or oversleeping)
eating disturgances (e.g., decreased or increased appetite and weight)decreased energy, fatigue, and feeling slowed down
thoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts
increased restlessness and irritability
difficulty concentrating, remembering, and making decisions
physical symptomssuch as headaches, digestive disorders, and
chronic painthat dont respond to medical treatment
What causes depression?
The breakup of a friendship or romance
divorce or family separation
death of a loved one
academic or financial stress
unrealistic standards and assumptions
lack of effective coping skills
a feeling of not getting enough love or support from parents or other
important people(Obtained from NIMH and ACHA)
Well, we are almost onemonth into the new semester and
our campus police have been
busy cleaning up the us ual
messes, as well as dealing with a
couple of fairly disturbing occur-
rences. Heres the skinny:
7-7 A prominent, local art-
ist had one of her paintings sto-
len from the College of
Business. The painting is of a
fish with the predominant color
being green. If anyone has
seen this painting hanging in
someones dorm room, or any-where else f or t h a t m at te r,
please dont hesitate to contact
the campus police.
8-17 A theft was re-
ported in the library.
8-21 A theft occurred
on the roof of the P.E. building
when hoodlums climbed up after
a private contracting crew had
left for the day. A generator was
stolen and BPD was n oti-
fied.
8-21Theft and vehicle dam-
age was reported in the Normal
parking lot.
A criminal mischief re-
port was filed after a house on
Mountain View Blvd. was
egged. The actual egg was taken
in as evidence by BPD for pro-
cessing. It seems CSI has
moved to Billings.
9-25 It was a busy night for
campus police with three sepa-
rate alcohol violations. One per-
son was sent to detox, while
warnings were given to the oth-ers. Quite busy for a Sunday
evening. Remember, students
that are over 21 and live on cam-
pus can have alcohol in their
rooms. however,please keep in
mind that if you are caught con-
tributing to a minor, you may
face up to $500 in fines and 6
months in jail.
A quick heads up- campus
police will be cracking down on
cars that do not heed to the stop
signs located in the middle of the
Rimrock parking lot, so try to be
more conscious of them.
If you observe, or are a vic-
tim of a criminal act, contact
campus police at 657-2147. Any-
body that has any questions or
concerns about campus security
can access theJeanne Clery Dis-
closure of Campus Security
Policy and Campus Crime Statis-
tics Actat www.msubillings.edu/
security .
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Its almost as though I never left.
In my first installation of Dorm Daze
I would like to set the boundaries for
this article, they are: offer my own
collegiate experience, discuss others
peoples current and past experiences,
explain nothing, say everything, and
literally let it hang out, wow that
sounds bad. I mean, literally like have
fun with words, and not hang out with
the wang out. Oh yeah and from now
on I may refer to myself asyour cap-tain, so get your Vitamin C; its time
to sail.
I did two years upstate, at the
real MSU-B in Bozeman. The first
was spent in South Hedges, for any
of you who know, its no North
Hedges. My second year was spent
on 2nd floor Roskie Hall. Thats
right, theRoskie Hall. This place was
so bad that the RAs were on crack,
no joke. Oh they did rounds all right,
but it was more like an afternoon jog
through the building. Maybe it was
not so bad, seriously, what are they
gonna bust you for. I passed, I sur-
vived; unlike others who took differ-
ent ways out. Through it all, we at-
tempt to find our own way. Its sup-
posed to be difficult. It is through this
column, I will reflect.
My first interview for this ep-
och was with a gentleman that I
caught slipping. He was just up
from a mid-afternoon nap, headingdown to get a bite in the very local
food parlor. When BAM!! I jump out
from behind the soda machine and
start throwing questions. Again, I
think youll agree, theyre tough ones.
I liked this guy right away. His de-
meanor said he was all aboard the
ship. The Fireplace Lounge was
where he was interrogated. His re-
sponses were characteristic of my
own experiences, as well as friends
of mine. He was perfect for the first
issue of Big DDs.
Name, Floor, Hometown:Kevin Scott, 7th Floor Petro, Minne-
apolis, Minnesota.
Major: Art
Aspires: He wants to design
basketball video games, or any
kind of video games. Well, I think
he meant besides crappy wrestling
games and Wishy Washy for the Eye
Toy tm on PS2.
Your view of the dorm is:
Nice, Bed Okay, closets to yourself,
computers, sink shelf, and a desk.
Your Captain: Maybe Ill
move back in, this is sounding goodto that living on your own lecture. His
general feeling about the dorms is
positive, to which I had only one re-
sponse: Wait. Over time you will
break down and living there will take
every waking moment that used to
be good, and make it bad. Sleep will
be something kids stop joking about
and mothers wont be able to get
through the phone lines.What is the general mood of
the floor? Sometimes quiet and
sometimes noisy. People are getting
along, it sounds like it because they
listen to the same types of music.
On his floor, rap and rock are the
most listened to.
YC:Well I should hope so, this
isnt exactly Berkeley. Im interested
in what kinds of rap. I would con-
sider myself a rap enthusiast, and al-
ways looking for some new crazy
beats.
Anyway, your captains lost.Aaahhh yes, Kevin.
What are weekends like?
Quiet, because people leave. Its a
dry campus, so people are forced to
leave.
YC: I am telling you people,
you have to stay here on the week-
ends. Going back to see your honey
bear, isnt always worth it. Some of
the best times on campus, and in
town, happen on the weekends.
Food: Meal plan idea is good,
food variety lacking, need new
stuff, new sandwiches.
YC: It is here that all college
kids align. No one has ever truly
liked the food; its just something
you tell yourself to make the stom-
ach pains go away. I could go on for
great lengths on the perils of eating
the same foods day after day, but you
already know. Trust me, by the time
of your fourth semester, limbs start
looking good.Does your floor have get-
togethers? Yes, they have picnics,
and BBQs, and these things are
good.
YC: I think the previous ques-
tion explains why these are so good.
I spent only a few minutes with
Kevin, but I have to say it took me
back. Thanks again Kevin, I appre-
ciate your time. I will be adding other
interviews in the following weeks.
From here on out its all or less than
all. No story comes easy, but it sure
helps when I can spout off at a whim.The dorms can offer great stories,
and I am going to find them. So, be-
ware fellow students, because Im
lurking, and I want your story.
LAND HO, is called out from above,
it must be time to pitch the anchor.
Future designer of Madden 2010, a.k.a.
Kevin Scott. Photo by Dennis Elliott
Sarah Keller Joins MSU-B Faculty
MSU-B is lucky Sarah Keller
loves outdoor activities because that
is the main reason she chose to move
to Montana. Keller is the new pro-
fessor in the Communications De-
partment. She is currently teaching
Applied Communications, Public
Relations, and Research Methods.
Keller is originally from Cam-
bridge, Mass. She earned a BA at
Wesleyan University, went to gradu-
ate school at Columbia University,and got her Ph.D. at the University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Keller comes from an academically
gifted family, so it is no surprise she
is a scholar herself. Her father is a
professor emeritus at Stanford Uni-
versity and her mother is a profes-
sor at MIT. Her parents were not
completely surprised at Kellers de-
cision to move to Montana because
they are used to her adventurous
nature.
Keller, who always had a
dream of moving out west where she
could bike, run, and ski without deal-
ing with traffic for an hour, finally
acted on her dream and applied for
a job with the MSU-B Communi-
cations Department. After being ac-
cepted, she didnt hesitate to pack
up and move west. Keller thinks
MSU-B will be a great fit for her and
feels the other faculty members are
enthusiastic to have her as well.MSU-B faculty and students
should be excited to have Keller on
staff as she has many ideas for re-
search and expansion in the Com-
munications Department. Keller
started as a journalist and just didnt
feel that she could make a differ-
ence in any way. She then got a job
at Population Communications In-
ternational in New York, designing
and implementing studies to moni-
tor and evaluate radio serial dramas
in developing countries to promote
public health objectives. It was
there she became interested in pub-
lic health.
Keller has done research fo-
cusing on examining the effective-
ness of health communication ef-
forts using a variety of media and
topics. Some examples of her re-
search include content analyses on
anorexia treatment messages on the
Internet and STD prevention websites for teenagers, impact evalua-
tions of girls empowerment pro-
grams, and educational messages
targeted at nurses. Other areas she
would like to continue researching
are mass media effects on adoles-
cent sexual behavior and relation-
ship beliefs, health communication,
media effects on society, adolescent
media use and reproductive behav-ior, and internet studies.
Keller is interested in bring-
ing some new courses to MSU-B
concerning public health and me-
dia issues. She wants to introduce
a variety of courses dealing with
health communications programs,
social marketing, educating the
public on health issues, and public
relations dealing with health related
issues. Although Keller admits it
is hard to create new programs and
incorporate fresh ideas, she feels
that MSU-B is fertile ground foracademic expansion.
MSU-B didnt just hire a
new teacher. They hired a highly
educated, progressive thinking and
acting, enthusiastic professor with
a great attitude about living in Mon-
tana, working with Montanans, and
bringing fresh material for our
learning and enjoyment.
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Jack Morrison, played by
Joaquin Phoenix, is trapped in
one of the worst fires he has ever
been in. During the movie he
has flashbacks of all he has been
through.
His experience starts as arookie in a fire house run by
Captain Mike Kennedy played
by John Travolta. He quickly
bonds with the rest of the
firefighters, as they play small
pr an ks on hi m, an d on eac h
other. Life at the fire house is
portrayed realistically. We get to
see what other aspects of life
firefighters go through as well.
Besides saving peoples lives
without thought of their own, we
see what goes on in their home
lives. Getting married, havingkids, seeing fellow firefighters
fall, are a glimpse of emotion
John Travolta and Joaquin Phoenix in Ladder 49portrayed throughout the show.
The wifes struggle with the
worry of seeing her husband re-
turning home, and the kids, and
wondering if their dad is in pain
is the drama we see on the big
screen. All these memories are
what keeps Jack going as his
comrades of Ladder 49 try to get
him out of the blazing building.
If you like action-packed
movies with purely action this
movie isnt for you. If you are
into real-life drama and real-life
heroes you should consider
bringing a box of tissues with
you. I definitely needed them.
This movie was directed
like a documentary, as opposed
to a blockbuste r thriller. Al-
though the fires were flashy and
exciting, the majority of this was
simply a Hollywood illusion.
Some of the actions performed
by the actors arent necessarily
proper fire procedure, ye t add to
the excitement. If you want tosee this movie for the cinema-
tography, wait until it comes out
on video.
A commonly asked ques-
tion in this movie is, Why do
firefighters run into burning
buildings, while everyone else is
running out of them? If you
dont already know this answer,
I would suggest watching this
movie, but I wouldnt go racing
to the theatre.
Over all I give this PG-13
movie a B-.Check your local listings
for more movie information.
Shocking news hit the Art
Student League (ASL) as well as
the campus. Eric Robert Anderson,a well-admired art student and
member of the ASL, died on July
3, 2004, at the age of 22, leaving a
large sum of money to the ASL.
Eric Ruler of the Universe
Anderson, was tragically killed in
a car wreck near Columbus, just
hours before Independence Day,
and had left part of his life insur-
ance to the Art Students League of
Montana State University-Billings.
Eric was a student pursuing
a degree in art, an active member
of the Art Students League andDead School, Army National
Guard Master Sergeant, and so
much more to so many people.
Eric was very involved in the Art
Students League. His dedication
to the organization is shown in his
donation to the ASL. He also was
the first gallery director in the
College of Business. Self titled
as Ruler of the Universe, Eric
was full of promise artistically,
and militarily. Eric finally found
his feet in recent years with his
two primary passions, art and the
military. Two very different roadsto travel, but both very fulfilling
for him claimed Robert M.
Anderson, his father, in his song
eulogy.
After much shock and dis-
cussion, the ASL recognizes that
an opportunity has arisen with the
inheritance money to go towards
scholarships in his name, hope-
fully as soon as next fall semester
begins. This not only brings new
openings to students pursuing a
passion in the art field, but also
keeps his memory alive. Whatwill be required to be granted this
scholarship is still in discussion,
and will be decided later on this
semester. The ASL, as well as
some faculty, are pursuing the
idea of contributing towards his
memory on campus. Personally
I didnt have the privilege of
meeting the self-proclaimed Ruler
of the Universe, but from talking
to people who knew Eric Robert
Anderson, I am the one that lost
out by not knowing him, says
Jake Sorensen, a current art stu-
dent and ASL member. Questionshave been brought to the faculty
about renaming the Student Gal-
lery on campus after him, not only
for recognizing the tragedy of his
death as a student at MSU-B, but
also showing gratitude towards
the inheritance and new opportu-
nities he now opened for the fu-
ture. Renaming the Student Gal-
lery as the Eric Robert Anderson
Gallery would not only be a me-
morial to Eric but it would also
give the Student Gallery a greater
identity. The ASL voted unani-
mously to have the idea brought
before the faculty where it cur-
rently is tabled until a later date.
Where Eric is now, watch-
ing down on us, he can realize thesuccess of his short life by noting
the tearsSundays exceptional
rain seemed to be Gods tears,
says Peter Whitson Warren (fac-
ulty at MSU-B) at his funeral. Al-
though Eric is gone, he has now
left the opportunity for art stu-
dents to take advantage of the new
scholarships that are in his name.
Eric will never be replaced. The
ASL will always be grateful for
the contribution he left for the
school before and after he died.
Anderson Makes Large Contribution to ASLMaking The Best Out Of A Bad Situation
Captain Mike Kennedy (John Travolta, right) mobilizes his team to rescue their trapped
comrade in the new f ilm Ladder 49. Photo Credit:Ron Phillips. 2004 Buena Vista
Pictures Distribution
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Could strong, powerful, guitar-
driven rock be making a comeback?
Is it possible that the synthesizer-
driven, danceable beats of the music I
loved two decades ago be coming
around full circle to turn on a new gen-
eration of fans who were born when
true alternative music was at its peak?
Well, its possible.The Killersdebut album Hot
Fusshas first taken Europe by storm,
and is now reawakening America with
its swirling, tormented lyrics, 80s
style glam guitars, and synthesizer.
Hailing from Las Vegas, the band
is comprised of singer-keyboardist
Brandon Flowers, guitarist Dave
Keuning, bassist Mark Stoermer, and
drummer Ronnie Vannucci.
Think of The Killers as the
lovechild of a crazy night with The
Cure,The Smiths, Duran Duran, and
Hot Fuss Bears Cool Tracks by The Ki l l er sThe New York Dolls. Their music is
really catchy and actually has more
than three chords! Their songs run the
gamut, from the one that I cant get
out of my head Somebody Told Me,
to the anthemic, gospel choir included
All These Things That Ive Done,
to the just plain silly Andy, Youre A
Star.
Frankly, it is refreshing to hear
new music, period. I realize that there
is an occasional gem that gets un-earthed in the minefield of mainstream
music, but that doesnt seem to hap-
pen very often. Growing up, I had to
endure the wrath of my mothers con-
stant turn that crap down! I vowed
to never be closed minded. I pledged
to remain hip for as long as I had two
of em, (hips, that is). Well, enough
about how thoroughly uncool Ive be-
come. This is about the music! If
youre craving some real, bare-boned
rock-n-roll, then Hot Fussis an al-
bum that wont let you down. Cover Art by Seth Goldfarb of Flash Photonica
So, as college begins and your
life takes a turn in the opposite direc-
tion of what you would call normal,
you are forced to say see ya later
to your main squeeze, summer fling,or life long boyfriend. The real test to
a relationship: can we survive the dis-
tance and adjust to the over the phone
couple status?
While many people choose to
call it quits or move to the only friends
status, there are a few of you who de-
cide to tough it out and see if true love
can survive the miles and miles of
highway that lie between the two of
you. Is this healthy, normal, or even
sane? It can be for just the right type
of people, and no, not just those who
have been dating for what seems like10 years. Anyone can survive a long
distance relationship.
If you are in a long distance re-
lationship then you will agree when
I say that trust is the master key to
the whole thing. You dont necessar-
ily have to talk on the phone every
night, because, that can become an-
noying and just complicate things
even more than they already are. If
you trust the person you are in the
relationship with you and they trust
you, then talking every other day or
just a couple times a week is fine.
Try writing a letter or sending an e-
mail. It doesnt need to be filled with
mushy little sayings or accompaniedby x-rated photos of you. Make it
simple and sweet, almost as if you
were never apart. Dont doubt the
things that he/she is saying and make
sure that you dont make assump-
tions about what they are doing. Like
I said, trust is the most crucial and
important factor.
Another tip I have for you is
keep things on the bright side. Dont
dwell on the fact that you are far away
from each other, and definitely do not
talk about how long you will have to
wait until you see each other again.Talk about your day and what you
have planned. Say things like see
you soon or discuss your next
planned trip to see each other. This
will give you something to look for-
ward to. Discuss how your classes are
going or how your job is. Mention
new friends that you may have met
or old mutual friends that you may
be hanging out with.
The third piece of advice is keep
pictures with you at all times and
make sure that you have a well en-
dowed supply: pictures of you both
on a date, at prom, at a party, or what-
ever. Like the saying goes, pictures
are worth a thousand words. The pic-tures are something that you can share
with people you meet, friends, or just
keep them close for your own per-
sonal memorabilia. A picture in your
purse/wallet, your dorm room/house,
or in your car will make the distance
seem less then it actually is.
If the distance is just too much
to endure then try going to school
closer to the one you love. Maybe
even try planning college together.
This may seem like too much for
some people, but distance can also
help strengthen a relationship. Keepin mind that if you do go to college
together you will most likely not see
much of each other, unless you are
very co-dependent and take all the
same classes. This can be unhealthy
and lead to a quick break-up.
Some people may prefer to use
tools such as porn or vibrators to
help in the substitution of an absent
loved one. This technique may not be
the best .Your partner may not ap-
prove and find you to be disgusting,
making you even less attractive than
before. This could lead to just another
problem that your relationship will
have to face. Something else to keep
in mind is the fact that some peoplebecome addicted to porn. This is not
something most people find attrac-
tive. Your boyfriend or girlfriend is
already dealing with the distance is-
sue; dont add dating a porn addict to
the list. These tools may seem like
more of a problem than a solution.
So, when dealing with a long
distance relationship that you want to
last until the end of time, I suggest
gaining some serious trust. Make sure
that before the two of you part ways,
or in most of your cases, have already
parted ways, that you are on the samepage. You need to have the same goals
in a relationship and head in the same
direction. Trust each other. This is
again the most important quality the
two of you can possess. If you love
each other, that love should last no
matter how far apart you are, even if
you are here in Billings and your sig-
nificant other is in Spain.
From Here to There:Tips to Keeping Your Long Distance Relationship Running
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As students walked through the
SUB, the sound of music could be
heard everywhere. That sound wasMardi Gras. MSU-B was host to a
fun-filled evening that was tapped
off by a dance.
Despite little turn out, the
guests of honor,The Bradbury Press,
an alternative/pop band from Seattle,
tried their hardest to lighten the
crowd up and help them get to their
feet. The Bradbury Press consists of
four talented musicians: Darren
Golden, lead vocalist and lead acous-
tic; Dave Brewer, lead guitar and
vocal; Travis Hartman, bass guitar
and back up vocal; and Greg Garcia,percussion. The band played songs
from their debut album, as well as a
few cover songs. Golden said they
got their name from a local icon no
one knows about in Seattle.
Their first and debut album
Hanscomwas released in Oc-
tober of 2002. As of February 25
the album became available at
Hastings for $10. The CD is also
available on the website
www.thebradburypress.com or at
www.cdbaby.com. If you want to
preview the cd before you buy,
visit their website where there are
more popular tracks are available.
The band, who credits the in-fluences ofDave Matthews Band,
Counting Crows, and Shawn Mullins
for their sound, reminded me exactly
of all three. The tracks off of their
first album were played and Bounc-
ing Ball seemed to be the crowd
favorite. Sweet Home Alabama, a
Lynard Skynardcover, got the crowd
dancing. They played a few of their
newer songs that will be offered on
their second CD, which will be re-
leased in the fall of this year. From
the Hanscom album we heard such
tracks as Rain, Walking, andDaydreaming Song. These songs
were great and well absorbed by the
audience.
After a brief intermission the
crowd seemed to thin out a little, but
despite the lack of people they went
on to play more of their catchy melo-
dies. MSU-B Freshman Jessica
Deleonardo said, Theyre great. Its
a different kind of music; its not
what you hear on the radio. Follow-
ing the concert, the band took time
to mingle with the students and an-
swered questions. They also gave out
a few complimentary copies of their
CD and were more than willing to
autograph them. They also addedeveryone who was interested to their
mailing list so that they could send
updates about the band, upcoming
concerts, and release dates.
Students who attended the first
The B r adbur y PressReturns to MSU-Billingsconcert and for those of you inter-
ested in music: TheBradbury Press
returns soon. On Oct. 28 Bradbury
Press will headline the Halloween
Dance. The dance is scheduled for
the SUB ballroom at 8p.m. and is
hosted by RHA and SAB.
For a night that is sure to befilled with fun, music, and laughter,
everyone should put on their cos-
tumes and dancing shoes and come
out to hear the alternative sounds of
Bradbury Press.
Members of Bradbury Press from left Greg Garcia, Dave Brewer, Travis Hartman, and Darren Golden
Photo courteous of www.bradburypress.com
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Artspace is a place where
you can get a cup of coffee, a bite
to eat, and an opportunity to meet
new and interesting people.
Though now, in a smaller loca-
tion, Artspace is still accommo-
dating to art, poetry, and self-ex-
pression in the largest of empha-
sis. The young and the old both
enjoy sharing and purchasing
works of art and expression. With
an open mind on diversity, many
walks of life can enjoy the elabo-
rate atmosphereand warm hospi-
tality from the staff and owners.
Every night of the week hassomething for people to enjoy.
Monday nights, people can hear
the expressions of poetry from
anyone willing to share. Individu-
als may have sad, angry, or even
sonnets to share, but all are held
equal. Tuesdays are a time to have
a cup of coffee, and challenge an
opponent to a game of cards.
Hearts and Rummy seem to be the
favorite games, but you can see
games such as Yu-Gi-Oh and
Magic also being played.
Wednesdays are a special treat.
Local musicians gather round and
play to their hearts content. You
can hear jazz, grunge rock, folk,
and just about any other style of
music. It is a unique experience.
If you are feeling like you want
to debate, Thursday nights are for
you. Fireside Chat is something
that was established for people to
discuss important issues of our
time: controversial issues such as
abortion and euthanasia, or some-
thing as simple as the latest book
or movie. Friday and Sunday
you can enjoy micro-cinemas.
Foreign films or even local B-list
movies can be viewed on the
small screen. You can enjoy view-ing, then discussing the movie af-
terwards.
To come in and enjoy this fun
filled environment, you need to at
least purchase one dollar of mer-
chandise. This rule is set to pre-
vent loitering, and keep income
going into the business.
On the menu at Artspace, you
will find, of course coffee and
espresso, salsa and chips, ice cream,
sandwiches, and the best chili you
will ever encounter. Artspace ac-
A r t s p a c e O p e n s I n N e w L o c a t i o ncepts cash and local checks only.
Hours of operation for
Artspace are Monday-Thursday,
7a.m.-10p.m., Friday and Saturday,
10a.m.-12a.m., Sunday, 2p.m.-
10p.m.
If you need a place to study or
if you want to discover one of Bill-
ings hidden cultural treasures,
come visit Artspaces new location
at 2719 1st Ave. North, and keep
the spirit of art and expression alive.
Artspace, located at 2719 1st Ave. N. in Billings. ( Photo by Niki Porter)
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After a 6-10-1 record last year,
the Montana State University - Bill-
ings Lady Yellowjackets exploded
into the 2004 season with a record
of 8-3-1. The Lady Yellowjackets
have been ranked as high as 9th in
the NSCAA Far West Region. Led
by five seniors: Candy Cherry, LauraTrinkle, Stephanie Clark, Margot
Merrill-Johnson, and Megan
Beckstead, the Lady Yellowjackets
defeated University of Minnesota-
Crookston (2-0) and Northern State
(2-1) this last weekend at the Sec-
ond Annual Futbol Frenzy Weekend,
hosted at the College of Technology.
Newcomer Brittney Sandau
(freshman) starting forward is show-
ing great potential. She joins Candy
Cherry, Ally Taylor, and Alyssa
Wolfer in the front. This years team
shows great strength and shouldbreathe some life into MSU-B
Womens Soccer.
Sundays game against North-
ern State proved the Lady
Yellowjackets determination and
hard work could lift them to a 2-1
win with 15 seconds left in the sec-
ond overtime period. The goal came
from a corner kick by Kelsey
Vinnage to Margot Merrill-Johnson.
This was the third game in the last
two weeks against a ranked team.
Sophomore goal keeper Megan
Plank had four saves in SundaysGame.
The Lady Yellowjackets
have been playing very well this sea-
son, with great all around play in all
positions. There are five seniors, two
juniors, seven sophomores, and
seven freshmen on this years squad;
so the Yellowjackets look to remain
strong in the future. With a loss of
Senior Stephanie Clark at the Seattle
Pacific game; freshman Abby
Bennett from Livingston has stepped
up strong in the mid-field.
Senior Margot Merrill-Johnsonleads the Lady Yellowjackets with 6
goals, followed closely by Ali Tay-
lor (soph). and Alyssa Wolfer (soph).
Lady Yellowjackets Show Determination With A 2-1 WinFreshman Brittney Sandau led the
assist category with 4. Ali Taylor
seems to lead the Lady
Yellowjackets with 26 shots on goal.
Goal keeper Megan Plank has
played 12 games, allowed 14 goals,
and saved 60 shots on goal.
This 2004 Lady Yellowjackets
soccer team seems to be in the busi-
ness of working hard and winning
games; at this pace they could be ontrack to setting school records and
dominating their opponents. The
Lady Yellowjackets hosted
Jamestown College and Grand Can-
yon University the weekend of Oct.
8-10, in the Third Annual Parents
and Alumni Weekend sponsored by
the Rimrock Inn. Come out and sup-
port our MSU-B Womens soccer
teams as they get ready to finish up
the 2004 season. Admission is free
to all students and games are held atthe MSU-B College of Technology.
Left: Megan Beckstead; right, Brittney Sandau. Photo by Bryce Skjervem.
The Montana State Univer-
sity Billings Yellowjackets
Men Soccer team enter into the
2004 season with 11 upperclassmen. Coach Doug Seigle in
his third season, has lead his team
to a 5-9-0 record. With an upcom-
ing three game home stretch, se-
niors Bryan Palmer, Kyle Bales,
Thomas Pertuit, Lucas Sanches,
Robbie Thimm, and Jeff
Marsich: will try to finish out
there season with five wins.
Hosting Futbol Frenzy the
weekend of Oct. 8, the Jackets
managed a split, losing to Colo-
rado School of Mines 3-1 and de-
feating Westminster College 3-0. Senior Thomas Pertuit led the
Jackets with two goals against
Westminster on Sunday; the
other goal of the game came from
senior Brian Palmer. Kyle Bales
had eight saves on the game,
most coming in the second period
of the game. The Jackets played
a physical game against
Westminster and their hard work
helped shut them down.
Pertuit leads the
Yellowjackets this season with 11
goals, followed by Brian Palmer
with four. Robbie Thimm,Pertuit, and Brian Palmer are all
tied with two assists each on the
season. Joshua Hernandez and
Dustin Kono both have one as-
sist each. In the Shots on Goal
category, Thomas Pertuit takes
the cake with 23 attempts. Kyle
Bales and Jess Feldtman have al-
lowed 35 goals combined and
have a save total of 76. Key in-
jur ies this season include goal
keeper Jess Feldtman who played
in seven games.
The Jackets will take on SiTanka University and Grand
Canyon University this upcom-
ing weekend at the 3rd Annual
Parents & Alumni Weekend at the
College of Technology Fields,
Saturday and Sunday. Come sup-
por t the Yellowjackets in the ir
last three home games.
MSU-B Starts Season With 11 Upperclassmen
Matt DHont keeps his eye on the ball. Photo by Bryce Skjervem
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Its time once again for the
weekly slugfest to begin. Thursday
Night Fights in downtown Billings
will once again feature locals wallop-
ing each other in the ring Club Box-
ing Style at the Babcock Theater
downtown.
Club Boxing is in its third sea-
son of Thursday Night Fights
which began Sept. 23 and featured
some of the best local boxers in Bill-
ings. This years fights are sponsored
by Miller Lite, who provides the
lovely ring girls, some of whom you
will recognize from here on campus.
Other sponsors this season are BriggsDistributing, Caseys Golden Pheas-
ant; home of the After the Fights
Party, the Billings Bulls Hockey
Club, and Club Boxing. The fights
are scheduled to run thru March 31,
2005.
Club Boxing is open to all men
and women between the ages of 18-
45; no experience is necessary. All
those who compete are matched
against others with similar weight
and experience. Winners of their
bout receive $125 and losers $50. All
Thursday Night Fights Begins a New Season at The Babcockinterested in boxing must show up
at Caseys Golden Pheasant by 6p.m.
on Wednesdays for weigh-ins. There
are at least seven fights scheduled
for each card and that may increase
depending on the turn out at weigh-
ins. All of those chosen will com-
pete in three 90-second rounds with
90-second breaks in-between
rounds. Some rounds may only last
one or two rounds if a TKO, KO, or
referee decision occurs. Club Box-
ing provides 16-ounce gloves, head-
gear, and gender appropriate protec-
tors. Boxers must provide their own
mouth guard and hand wraps which
are available at Club Boxing or lo-
cal sporting goods stores.
Tickets to the non-stop actionpacked fist throwing event are
available at Caseys, Rimrock Mall,
the Alberta Bair Theater, and at the
door. Prices are $10 for general ad-
mission, $15 for ringside seats, and
$150 for a six person ringside table.
Ice cold Miller products are for sale
along with Coke products. There
are also chips and peanuts. Students
of all ages are encouraged to come
watch the excitement unravel. Col-
lege students are also encouraged
to weigh in.
It kind of feels like an ex-
tended preseason, its hard to be-
lieve these games count but they
do. That is what Billings Bulls
head coach Mike Aikens says he
thinks about taking three weeks forhis squad to play the first four
games of the regular season. Most
other teams across the North Ameri-
can Hockey League will play up-
wards of 10 games during that
stretch.
Billings, which last year won
the NAHL West division regular
season title before losing to Bis-
marck in the playoffs, opened the
season on Sept. 17 traveling to
Bozeman to face the IceDogs.
Leading 2-1 at the end of two peri-
ods the Bulls surrendered two goalsin the final frame to go down in
defeat 3-2. The same two teams met
again at Valley Ice Garden on Oct.
1; this time, however, it was Bill-
ings taking the victory 4-3 on a last
second overtime goal.
The Bulls have a young squad
this year with only eight veteran
players. Also differentiating this
H o c k e y N i g h t I n B i l l i n g sNew Faces, A Start-Stop Approch Mark Regular Season Beginning for Bulls
group from other teams of years
past, according to Aikens is that,
we are bigger, stronger, and more
defense minded than we have been
before. Anchoring the defensive
lines are three returning players:
assistant captain Matt Palmer, Jeff
Stone and Mike Mayra. They are
joined in the back row by newcom-ers Greg Flynn, Karl Palmblad, A.J.
Woodward, Cody Butcher, and
Alex Cooper.
Up front, Aikens is a little
concerned that, we may have to
win some fairly low scoring
games. This is in contrast to last
year when the Bulls led the league
in goals scored. Forwards return-
ing to Billings this year are cap-
tain Brian Kaufman, Lou Hoey,
Sean Bertsch, and Ian Shaser.
Playing along side them will be
new recruits assistant captain An-thony Cosmano, Andy Bader,
Gabe Harren, Dusty Jackson,
Brett Gorman, Anders Olson,
Brad Gorham, Adam
Koopmeiners, Will Munson,
Adam Tranqullio, Scott Dana,
Ben Robertson, and Chip
Mladenoff.
Between the pipes the Bulls
are well set as Jon Anderson, who
led the division in wins and few-
est goals allowed last year, returns
to goal after briefly flirting with a
walk on offer from NCAA divi-
sion I power University of Min-
nesota-Duluth. He will be backed
up by fellow netminder Aaron
Damjanovich
The Bulls will open their
schedule of 31 Home games on
Wed., Oct., 27 against Fairbanks;
face-off time at MetraPark arena
is 7:05p.m. Ticket prices vary
from $6.25 to $11.25 and can be
purchased at the door or by call-
ing the MetraPark Box office at
256-2422.
The best part of any hockey game, the fight. Photo by Jennifer Fenton
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Australia for most Americans
means kangaroos and koalas, Paul
Hogan and Steve Irwin, Nicole
Kidman and Russell Crowe. For the
more knowledgeable it conjures up
the Sydney Opera House and Har-
bor Bridge, the Great Barrier Reef
and the Outback. For travelers likeme, who just returned from a seven-
week visit down under, Australia
represents a vast, beautiful, and dy-
namic country that is still seeking to
determine her identity and place in
the world.
Although it lies some 7,200
miles across the Pacific Ocean from
the United States, Australia, affec-
tionately referred to as Oz by its
inhabitants, can be reached in a 14-
15 hour direct jet flight from Los
Angeles. Arriving early in the morn-
ing after an all-night flight, visitorsfirst get the impression that Austra-
lia is a close copy of the United
States. Certainly all the major cit-
iesSydney, Melbourne,
Adelaideimpress tourists with
their bold new skyscrapers, bustling
downtown business districts, heavy
automobile traffic, and array of
crowded department stores, restau-
rants, fast-food and specialty shops,
and movie theaters. Yanks will
quickly encounter the golden arches
of McDonalds, as well as the red
and white circle of Target as theystroll the busy streets. Stores such
as Woolworths play American pop
music over loud speakers to enter-
tain their customers. Cell phones,
especially with young people, have
become as common in Australia as
they are in America.
Most of the films that play in
Aussie theaters are pure Hollywood
and open just a few months after their
debut in the U. S. Recently, movies
like Man on Fire, The Bourne
Supremacy, Before Sunset, The
Ladykillers, I, Robot and Jersey
Girl appeared in downtown and
suburban theaters. Even Michael
Moores Fahrenheit 9/11 was
shown, stirring just as much contro-
versy in Australia as it did in
America. (Some critics found it per-
suasive; others considered it pure
propaganda.) At the showing that
I attended, the audience broke into a
brief round of applause when the
film ended.
Spend time in a hotel room or
an apartment with a TV and Ameri-
cans feel that they never quite left
home. They can watch PBS shows
like The Nightly Business Report,
tune in to view Law and Order:
Criminal Intent, follow soap operas
such as Days of Our Lives, laugh
at the antics of Homer, Marge, Bartand Lisa on The Simpsons, get ad-
vice from Dr. Phil, or watch re-
runs of Friends and even view
Jerry Springer. Aussie versions of
Wheel of Fortune and The Price
is Right regularly entertain large
audiences.
Like Americans, Australians
are sports crazed, perhaps even more
so. During the summer, the Olym-
pic Games dominated the countrys
airwaves. Its citizens took pride that
the number of their athletes who
competed in Athenswell over
400was second only to the U. S.,
and that they won the fourth largest
number of gold, silver, and bronze
medals, coming in only after
America, Russia and China, all with
several hundreds of millions of
people. (Australia, despite its enor-
mous area, contains some 20 Mil-
lion.) Particularly in the swimming
competition the Aussies did excep-
tionally well, thanks to the extraor-
dinary efforts of star Ian Thorpe.
Major newspapers issued daily spe-
cial Olympic supplements that re-
joiced in the many triumphs and la-
mented the occasional setbacks of its
young athletes. Even during the
Olympics, TV viewers and newspa-
per readers could follow their favor-
ite rugby, soccer, and especiallyfooty teams. Australian rules foot-
ball with its combination of running,
kicking, passing, and tackling is ex-
citing even to viewers not quite able
to determine whether there are in-
deed any rules. Each week players
who are unnecessarily rough appear
before a special board to learn
whether they are to be fined or even
suspended for at least a game. On
Thursday nights TV viewers can
watch The Footy Show and listen
to a panel discuss in detail the latest
news and predictions about up-com-
ing matches. The studio audience
that watches the show loudly ex-
presses its partisanship, something
that has no equal in the U. S. Daily
newspapers, particularly the popu-
lar tabloids, report in depth on the
games and players, reporting each
injury and infraction, as well as fre-
quently recounting sordid accounts
of their rowdy nightlife and sexual
indiscretions.
Americans are somewhat sur-
prised that basketball, baseball, and
softball are becoming increasingly
popular in Aussie high schools.
Even cheerleading has grown com-
monplace. An Australian
Cheerleading Association was
formed recently and organized a na-
tional cheerleading championshipheld at Sydney this September. A
story carried in the Melbourne daily
newspaper The Age commented
that Australian cheerleaders were
working to distance themselves from
the American model. Kerry
Brimmer, coach of a high school
squad, declared that, In Australian
cheerleading, we try not to be as
ditsy as the American cheerleaders.
We try to be a bit more Australian
about it. However, a Yank looking
at the photos of her squad that ac-
companied the article would be hard
pressed to notice any substantial dif-
ference in dress or routines.
If all these features of daily life
make Australia seem a copy of
American culture, there are daily re-
minders that Oz has not yet escaped
its traditional ties to its former colo-
nial ruler, Great Britain. This should
not be surprising since one-third of
Return from the Land of Oz, or Australia for Beginners
Scholar: Dr. Friguglietti presents a paper at a history conference held at the University of Melbourne in July.
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The late summer day dawned
warm and bright. The sun was high
in the east by the time I decided to
roll out of bed. My head hurt and I
ached to explore someplace new.
For over a year this desire had
dwelled under my skin, and the
time had come to satisfy this hun-
ger. I was like a child stuck in a
candy store and nothing was stop-
ping me from gorging myself on
the sweets.
If you go somewhere, go
with somebody, Mom had told me
time and time again, but at this
point I had no choice. I knew noone would be going with me for
various reasons, and I didnt care
what those reasons were. Alone or
not I knew I had to do this.
Less than five minutes after
emerging from between the thick,
warm quilt, and the cushy mattress,
I was in the car speeding toward
the mountains from Billings. With
85 degrees in the lowlands, the best
place to be was in higher eleva-
tions. I had one location in mind:
Red Lodge.
A Minnesota native, I first setfoot in this state 14 years ago. I
hadnt laid eyes on Red Lodge
since. Prepared for the worst sce-
nario of a day hike gone bad, I
drove out on I-90 heading west,
with no place to be, a full tank of
gas, and an itch to see different
country.
With the Eagles blaring on the
stereo and me jamming behind the
wheel, I pulled off at Laurel onto
Highway 212 heading due south. I
noticed the dryness of the land as
the road crossed the Yellowstone
and emerged onto the open prai-
rie, all the while the snowcapped
peaks of the Absarokee-Beartooth
mountains growing larger in my
windshield.
A while later Im on the road
again, the radio silent, my head
clear, the car engine humming.
Two miles out of Red Lodge, deja
vu hits me as I recognize the mouth
of the valley I enter.
The town is much the same
as it is in my memory of 14 years.Following the advice of a friend, I
wander around town for a couple
of hours, taking my time, enjoy-
ing life. By the time I return to my
car, I decide its too late in the day
to start a hike, and instead, hop
back on Highway 212 and head
deeper into the mountains.
By now, the monsters that un-
til this point have only been imag-
ined on afternoons when the clouds
and the sun are just right surround
me. Upon realizing what I am get-
ting myself into, I say a quickprayer to my guardian angel, Our
Lady of the Highway, and St.
Christopher, patron saint of trav-
elers, that I might come through
this in one piece. My mother would
hit the roof to find out that Im
doing something like this. My dad
would do it as long as there was
I am a killer. I have murdered
many by my own will. My victims
are often left there alone and wait-
ing to die. They are mortally
wounded when I leave them, wait-
ing for death to come. They are
beyond help. Some are young and
cannot yet defend themselves, as
the older of my victims have been
able to do. Still they all fall down.
They are no match to my superior
tact of coldness and brute strength.
Some may call me a hired hit man,
as many people pay me for my ser-
vices. They call me to kill what
annoys them, and I gladly grab my
weapon and come to their aid.
I do have to confess, I have
to give my victims credit for they
have come up with some very good
ways to try to fight back. They
have found that strength in num-
My Peaceful, Easygoing Feelingsomeone else to call 911 in case
there were an accident, but me...I
am diving into this head first with
the full intention of taking a hike
in alpine tundra.
I make it up the Beartooth
Pass to the Wyoming border and
the Shoshone National Forest,
where I pull off and park my car
on the opposite side of the sign
from the road. (Someone with a
brain actually paved a pull-off at
this point. Fourteen years ago the
only option for parking was on the
shoulderless road.)
As I sit in my car, the door
open, my feet planted solidly on
the rock and tar pavement, I sit and
contemplate what has brought mehere.
How do you know when
youve reached the West? I ask
myself. And myself answers back,
When you reach a state where the
interstate speed is 75 mph. I am
intrigued with wide open land-
scapes that make this possible, and
for a moment I imagine that I am
in one of those places.
But wait, I tell myself. Look
up.
And I do. I look up and I trace
out a landscape draped with am-ber grass sprouting from rolling
hills and along washes and in cou-
lees. Nearby, mounds of rock spot
the land as though dumped in the
middle of nowhere by a careless
child. This is the land of my
dreams, I realize. And for the first
time in months, I feel completely
at home and no longer alone.
Thats when I decide to hike
to the top of the nearest rock pile.
So, leaving my keys in my un-
locked car, I step from the pave-
ment onto the spongy, moss-cov-
ered ground. Snow still resides in
patches amid boulder surfaces that
have yet to be covered by soil. This
is tundra, where plants are dwarfed
by the harsh climate. It dawns on
me that what I walk on is a mas-
sive boulder pile, covered with
extremely thin topsoil and an only
slightly thicker collection of veg-
etation, and I place my feet with a
little more caution.
Later as I stand on the pin-
nacle of the rock pile, I become apart of the wide open spaces. I
spread my arms to the wind, like
an eagle taking flight. The cold
wind pinches my bare arms and
face; the thin air is sucked into my
lungs with the sensation of men-
thol. For the first time, I break my
outdoor, church mouse silence and
whoop at the top of my lungs. I am
alone on top of the world.
Once again I focus on the
landscape that got under my skin
so long ago and I appreciate its
wild beauty, the distant pale am-ethyst mountains, the veins of sil-
ver rivers and golden poplars, and
the sapphire trees, a treasure in its
own rite. Looking out at it, I get a
peaceful, easygoing feeling. Its a
new path on the trail of life, and
no matter what, Ill hike it, even if
I have to bushwhack.
Confessions Of An Undangerous Mindbers makes it more difficult to kill
them. A few have tried attackingback when I tried to strangle them,
but I have found ways to protect
myself when they do.
Sadly, I do sometimes make
mistakes and innocent bystanders
occasionally get killed when I de-
cide to use methods of mass de-
struction, rather than more specific
methods. It tends to save time and
effort to just kill many at once and
risk those innocents, as those that
survive will become stronger.
Now for those of you that are
ready to lock me up and throw
away the key; I can understand
why from what I have just told you,
let me explain in more detail how
my confession is not incriminating.
I will first begin by describing my
weapon of choice. I feel that the
ax murders seem to get much of
the attention, so I decided to
choose a different weapon, but still
buy it from the same store. I felt
that a hoe would be more fittingand sufficient for the job at hand.
It is sharp and narrow and, when
swung hard, can cut through most
soft tissue with no problem. This
detail still does not prove my in-
nocence and keep me from being
arrested. However, once you know
who my victims are Im sure you
agree will that they do deserve to
die. Even you might hire me for
my services.
My victims are weeds. Un-
wanted plants that grow in the gar-
den. My methods of mass destruc-
tion are, when I decide to use them,
a spray killer, like Roundup. The
ones that I attack are those that
have thorns. Gloves easily protect
me when I pull them up. The inno-
cent bystanders are the plants that
I wish to grow, whether they are
flowers or vegetables. If I get too
close with the spray or with the hoe
I occasionally kill a few. To be spe-
cific, I can hand pick the weeds,but that is more time consuming.
Now with that in mind, do you still
want to lock me up?