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LETTERS Dear Nick, I think you're better than the article

you wrote last week. I've written for the Exponent in a column next to yours for at least the last semester and in that sense, we're neighbors. We've even been known to have a conversation or two, especially on the topic of environmental sustainability. So I guess some neigh­borly advice is due, since we are, in some sense, brothers in arms for the E>q)o­nent's Static section.

I've written multiple articles in dis­tress of how you throw around logical fallacies like Trent Lott throws around racial slurs, which we've all gotten used to, but when you make blind, uninformed assertions, especially about topics that are very literally in your neighborhood (MSU Campus), I would expect them to be better informed.

First of all, the Sustainability Initia­tive that was on the fall 2008 ASMSU Ballot was passed by the largest margin, with the highest turnout in MSU history, which I know you are aware of. I find it curious that you didn't explain that in your article, but rather attempt to make it seem that students are indifferent to­wards sustainability.

I even remember how you attended the ASMSU Senate meeting last spring and were one of only two people in the audience opposed to the recycling po­sition, and when I prompted you as to why you opposed it, you couldn't re­ally articulate on recycling, but just ex­plained how you opposed government

PERSONALS Love is like old snow. Once pow­

der, then ice, now slush. God, I hate V-Day.

Are you single this Valentine's Day? Celebrate with other singles from MSU. 40s, wine, and chocolate. Email singlesparty201o@hotmail. com for info.

Oh Nick! How I worship your pearls of divine wisdom. Such bril­liance! Clarity! Virtue! You astound me, Mr. Howard.

Single white redneck male seeking love, companionship, and a drinking

instead. So it doesn't make sense that you wouldn't know that the ASMSU Re­cycling Program under the ASMSU Sus­tainability Center is run by a classified employee, a professional, and several students as well.

I won't argue the merits of environ­mental sustainability with you here, as I think you truly do realize the pragma­tism of conserving natural resources, even if you still are one who thinks glob­al warming is a hoax, so I'd rather point out that the same radical student gov­ernment you oppose, the one that is too "immature" to do anything of use, the nai"ve bunch of students playing "dress­up" that unfairly tax the innocent MSU student also oversee and run this news­paper and provide you with a podium to shout from. You, Nick Howard, are be­ing paid for your writing by ASMSU and are living off of the money raised by the student activities fee. (Just some neigh­borly advice: I wouldn't let anyone find that out, they might think you're a hypo­crite.)

Finally, NECO is an autonomous stu­dent group that works with ASMSU, but is wholly separate. I think you know that the environmental change on this cam­pus isn't the result of paranoia or cults, but rather students that show up, stu­dents that exist outside of a weekly col­umn in the back of a newspaper.

Let's get a beer sometime soon. Cheers, Matt Smith

parmer. No Dixie Chicks fans need inquire. Call 410-500-4687

History major seeking female companion for for entty in Bozeman police reports. No future political aspirations preferred. Call 206-494-0827

Your sexy worldview Warms my otherwise cold heart. Marry me, dear Nick.

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SATURDAY: WBB vs. Portland State @ 7pm

SENIOR APPRECIATION NIGHT Come out for the final home game for our graduating Seniors!

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·To be 1n love is merely to be in a state of perceptual anesthesia:·

- H. L. Mencken

NEWS 4 SPOTLIGHT: CAMPUS RESEARCH This week, we focus on how one anthropology student is studying cultural symbolism to gain a better understanding of how the Taliban came to power in Afghanistan. JOE THIEL has the whole story.

DISTRACTIONS 4 BENEFIT CONCERT AND MARDI GRAS BALL TO HELP HAITI Want to help Haiti. but don·t know where to start? Here·s an idea. Head to the Baxter Ballroom on Feb. 19. Want some more information? Read this article.

5 THE BOB-KITTYCAT JOSEPH WIRTZ 1s suspicious of California for a number of reasons. The newest addition to the list has to do with the cancer labels made specifically for California, read on for the details.

5 THIS VALENTINE'S DAY, GIVE BLOOD As the title suggests, there are things you give on this holiday other· than chocolate and roses. While your gift may not make it to your sig­nificant other, it 1s still a good gift. BEN MILLER is here to tell you why.

REC[REATION] lO SLEDDING Remember the days before skiing and snowboarding, snowshoeing and ice climbing? NATE COX does, and he thinks that it is time to return to the hill with a little less gear.

11 BOZEMAN INTRODUCES NEW FOOTBALL TEAM Sad that NFL season is over? Looking to quench your football thirst? Look no further. KYLE REYNOLDS has the low down on a new football team found right here in Bozeman.

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A few days after the big game, ERICA KILLHAM reflects on the memo­rable performance. The memorable performance by the New Orleans Saints, not The Who. At the top of her list: Drew Brees.

CHOICE So Jan. 22 came and went. and NICK HOWARD wants to know why

there was no celebration for the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Confused?

Read on and find out.

RANTS MIKE TARRANT believes that in order to fully appreciate this holiday, you need to understand the pain of a breakup. Read more to find out

why.

VALENTINE'S DAY LEXIE LAMOTHE makes a special appearance to reflect on the beauty

of Valentine·s Day Read on to see what 1t 1s that she loves about this

holiday.

SEXPONENT The Sexponent is back, answering your questions in order to improve

your Valentine's Day.

ABOUTTHE list ar Chris Turbuck

spent the first twenty five years of his life in Canada, graduating from the University of Regina with degrees in Art and English in 2004

He completed his gradu­ate studies in printmak­ing at MSU in Bozeman in 2008. In early 2009, he was awarded a fellowship award and residency at the Kala Art Institute in Berkeley, CA. After his time in California, he was graciously accepted back at MSU as an adjunct instructor. He continues to teach here, working steadily toward the completion of his first graphic novel, the autobiographical Fruitless.

ABOUT THE exit gallery

ASMSU Campus Entertainment presents, "Fruit­less,'' a collection of drawings by Chris Turbuck. The exhibit will be showing in the Exit Gallery Feb. 16 -26.

There will be a free public reception Thursday, Feb. 18 from 5-7 p.m. Come check out this exciting new ex­hibit while meeting others who love art! The Exit Gal­lery in located in SUB room 212. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9-5 p.m.

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NEWS Hannon Date Auction: Where Money Can't Buy Love, but It Can Buy a Date

WORDS BY

Joy Dale ASMSU Exponent

Flying shirt buttons, luscious lady­legs, and men's Daisy Duke shorts were just a few of the highlights of this year's Hannon Date Auction as 23 participants opened bidders' hearts and wallets. Or­ganized by the Hannon-Quads Residence Hall Association, the auction raised over $1,900 to support the American Red Cross's relief efforts in Haiti.

After offering to wear her chaps on the date, Elissa Erickson received the highest bid of $225. Erickson, in an ele­gant red dress and her eager date quick­ly left the scene. Earlier in the night, a two person bid-off had ensued when Mary Lee Gravens promised her win­ner a center stage kiss. Her lucky winner outdid his competition with a high bid of $145. Before the end of the evening, three other participants followed suit, offering a total of four kisses for the sake of char­ity

Dominique Etienne, MSU's only Hai-

tian student, said she felt proud knowing that she was helping her country while showing off her goods in a sexy black dress. She was also grateful for the bid­ders' generosity because, "it shows that people are really with me and the Hai­tians in this bad situation."

One audience member, Derek Brou­wer, found himself in an awkward posi­tion when he accidentally became the highest bidder for his friend Ryan Bovy, whose sweatshirt striptease failed to attract any takers. "I was just trying to raise his bid," said Brouwer, admitting that, "I'd do anything for Haiti."

Brynne Thrasher, the assistant resi­dent director of Hannon-Quads, said a total of 44 students applied to be in the auction and 23 were selected based on their good looks and outgoing qualities. The event is "a wonderful way to get in­volved because you don't only have fun, but also give back to the community," Thrasher said.

The highest bidders and their dates enjoyed a group dinner at Johnny Cari­na's the Saturday after the auction.

Spotlight: Campus Research CREATING CULTURAL AUTHORITY: AN MSU STUDENT ANTHROPOLOGIST'S TAKE ON THE TALIBAN

WORDS BY

Joe Thiel ASMSU Exponent

New undergraduate research in the MSU Anthropology Department delves into the Taliban's rise to power in Af­ghanistan. Phil Murray, an anthropol­ogy senior minoring in militaiy science, ai·gues in his research that the use of cultural symbolism was vital to the Tali­ban's rise to power and their subsequent development into a fundamentalist Is­lamic government.

While working as a TA for an Anthro­pology 101 class, Murray discovered that American college students often have a skewed view of the Taliban.

"Nobody knew the difference be­tween the Taliban and Al Qaeda," said Murray. In reality, he said, the Taliban were, and are, much more than "static, draconian, medieval Islamists."

"Al Qaeda is a business organization with no aspirations of becoming a gov­ernment,'' he said, "while the Taliban was and aspires to be the legitimate rul­ing party of Afghanistan."

Today, according to Murray, the for­mer ruling group has split into three roughly identifiable factions. Some still want a pan-Islamic government. Others are willing to cooperate with the United States and seek a modem liberal democ­racy. Many more, however, have set their hopes on the goal that originally ushered the Taliban to power: rule by the Pash­tun ethnic majority as it was for centu­ries before western intervention.

This is the focus of Murray's re­search: how the Taliban used Pashtun and Islamic cultural tradition to give themselves legitimate cultural authority. The end of Soviet occupation of Afghani­stan in i989 was only brought about af­ter years of fighting by foreign-funded Mujahedeen (holy warriors).

The Pakistani-supported regime that followed wasn't popular with the largest ethnic group, the Pashtuns, because it seemed willing to sacrifice cultural au­tonomy in order to create a centralized Islamic state.

"Afghanistan has upwards of 200

independent ethnicities," said Murray. Finding some common uniting factor

would be vital to the success of any gm ernment.

Enter the Taliban, who, in i994, cai rured Kandahar and were by 1996 tt leading faction in the county. Accor · to Murray, the Taliban's appeal to trad tional Pashtun society was key to the success. Prior to 1973, the Pashtuns he ruled Afghanistan for over two cenu ries, and many wanted to return to th. glorifred past.

Over time, however, the Taliban we1 far beyond bringing back traditional rul Using Islamic symbolism and a fundl' mentalist interpretation of Sharia law unite Afghanistan's diverse groups, du created a more isolated and authorita ian state. In this work the Taliban oftr circumvented traditional local leade ship and appealed directly to the loc population to gain support, paintil themselves as cultural heroes.

Today, the new coalition govemrnet often made up of ex-Taliban officic (such as President Hamid Karzai), mu -"create their appearance as a legitima cultural authority," said Murray. "It w the Taliban's ability to use cultural ai

religious symbolism to project their i.J

age as -a normative and legitimate < thority ... that enabled them to enjoy t success they did."

Murray interviewed two Afghanist veterans for his research, and present at the recent American Anthropolc Association Conference on how the m tary can use anthropological traini to decrease violence and foster a me benevolent relationship between t

military and local villagers. The latter sue is often a controversial question modern anthropologists and has be formally denounced by the Americ Anthropological Association.

"It's a matter of representatic Murray said. "Anthropologists are s posed to work with the local populati and often you might have to deceive P pie as to how information will be use He added that much of the fear "ste from anthropology's past use in cc nialism."

Murray hopes to continue his search on the ground in Afghanistar.­ter graduation.

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ISTRACTIONS enefit Concert and

Wlardi Gras Ball to elp Haiti

IAITI NEEDS HELP NOW, IN SIX "ONTHS, IN TWO YEARS

Mani Gras Ball & Concert for

Haiti,,\ Relief'

lORDSBY

~SU Exponent Staff

The Haiti Relief Mardi Gras Ball and ti.cert, scheduled for Friday, Feb. 19, :'.7:30 p.m. in the Baxter Ballroom will tture Bozeman favorite, "the West's ::st sought-after musician," Jeni Flem-11, who will be opening the evening for co Loco ("a little crazy"), Bozeman's '. :1 Salsa and Latin Jazz band. An exhibit and panels informing peo­

c on Haiti, with its history, literature, ople, music and photographs, will be :;:>layed at the entrance of the ball­-m. Brigitte Morris, a French adjunct in­

.:.ictor in Modem Languages at MSU I the director of the Alliance Fran­>e International Language School, got tivated to create and organize this nt with local musicians. Her goal is 'O.ise $5,000 that will be matched by '.Rotary Foundation through which all

• 1ceeds will go to rebuild Haiti. She is t) planning to do some volunteer work lebuild Haiti with students and family •he spring 2.011. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for

1 ::dents or $20 at the door. Extra dona­' his welcome.

The ticket price is 100 percent tax iluctible (for the year 2.010) through :eman Rotary District 5390 Founda-

. l. The Rotary Foundation does not ·e any administration fees; therefore,

IMAGE BY NORIKO TILLACK

lOO percent of the ticket proceeds go to their Haiti relief fund. The Rotary is also matching all or part of the donations from this event, another great reason to

have chosen this foundation. Tickets can be purchased at Have

Fun Dancing, Vargo's on Main, La Chate­laine Chocolate Co., students of the Al­liance Fran~aise' and at the info table in the SUB on Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 11-3 p.m.

Credits go to the Baxter Hotel who donated the newly remodeled ballroom for the event; Dan Himsworth for the posters and tickets, and Noriko Tillack for designing the poster.

The Rotary Foundation urges people to remember that, "Though the Founda­tion may collect contributions specifi­cally for relief, our work will not be com­pleted in the short term when the world's media are present. Rather, our work will begin after the TV cameras have gone. Rotarians, through their clubs and dis­tricts, will begin the process of rebuild­ing the communities of Haiti by working on literacy, water and health and hunger projects utilizing our Foundation's funds and so helping to bridge continents."

This February, rather than splurge on an expensive dinner out for your Val­entine's date, cook dinner at home over candles and wine and save some money to attend the Mardi Gras Ball together, where all the profits go to help rebuild

Haiti.

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CANCER BEGINS IN CALI'

WORDS BY

Joseph Wirtz ASMSU Exponent

Something very wrong is happening in California. I'm talking about more than just the usual horribly wrong things that happen in California, like illegal immi­grants and Steven Seagal movies. There is something that has been staring the rest of the country in the face and mak­ing us scratch our heads as to how it is possible.

Picture those little warnings you find on pretty much anything that could be considered harmful, dangerous, explo­sive and deadly -- or otherwise what we call fun in the other 49 states. The warn­ing always says: "This product causes cancer in the state of California."

It is odd that the product only causes cancer in the state of California, so Fox News sent investigative reporter Geral­do Rivera to California hoping he would get cancer. Fox News also sent fireworks, gun powder, Play Dough, Twinkies, ra­dioactive waste, 198o's cell phones and Lex Luther with Rivera and monitored him for signs of cancer during his cross­country journey from New York to Cali­fornia.

Throughout the trip Rivera was sub­jected to doses of each of the "cancer causing agents" that California has la­beled dangerous or even deadly. Day af­ter day extensive tests were performed to determine if Geraldo was developing cancer. He didn't through the east coast states and, while crossing the Great Plains, even long exposures to Twinkies did nothing to mutate any of his cells or create cancerous legions.

Fox News was starting to worry that they wouldn't be able to kill off Geraldo Rivera and each day their worry grew. Upon crossing the California state line, Mr. Rivera instantly broke out into dark cancerous legions making it look like he had smeared feces all over himself again. By the time the team reached Los Ange­les, Geraldo was on life support develop-

ing cancer of the-all-over, which is typi­cally difficult to recover from ... ever.

Fox was ecstatic at the news and told the team to return to New York so they could see it for themselves. Executives were shocked and dismayed when, upon returning to New York, Geraldo sprang from the van with Lex Luther and was as healthy and armoying as evar.

At that point Fox sent three real reporters to California and instructed them to find out what was actually caus­ing cancer in the state.

Each of the reporters were issued a biohazard suit, you know the kind that the military used in the movie "ET" to protect them from cancer causing agents. The reporters noticed that more and more ill people from outside Califor­nia became sicker and sicker as they got closer and closer to Hollywood.

The reporters noticed that people were collapsing on the streets of Holly­wood as they walked by cosmetic sur­gery clinics. Upon further investigation, it was determined that plastic surgery was causing cancer in people throughout the country. It seems that Californians have developed immunity to 80-year­old grandmas with perky breasts and permanent smiles stretched across their eternally surprised expressions.

Since this development, all strip­pers with any plastic surgery have been required to wear warning stamps simi­lar to those found on alcohol and ciga­rettes. The Plastic Implant Surgery Soci­ety (PISS) is being sued by the Surgeon General as well as other health organiza­tions, as it is alleged that the members of PISS knew about how non-Californians were developing cancer from their pro­cedures.

Meanwhile the Environmental Pro­tection Agency (DIP) has declared both Cher and Joan Rivers superfund sites that are hazardous to people's health. Containment fields are being erected around their houses today.

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This Valentine's Day, Give Blood

WoRDSBY

Ben Miller ASMSU Exponent

February, the month of flowers, chocolate, little heart candies and love, is in full effect - with the skies finally giving us some snow love too. But, all this romantic foolishness shouldn't dis­tract people from a true, life-giving gift: blood. Also red and circulated through the heart, it's often easy to confuse with its emotional counterpart; however, this February, show how much you love your fellow "Bozemanites" and give blood through United Blood Services, the sole blood provider for Bozeman Deaconess Hospital.

United Blood Services has been oper­ating in southern Montana and northern Wyoming since i965, meeting the needs of patients in 32 hospitals as a local, non­profit blood provider. And, since 2002, United Blood Services has been working with Bozeman Deaconess Hospital to fulfill the entire community's blood sup­ply needs: Every 30 days Bozeman Dea­coness uses roughly i50 units of blood.

Many people are already avid blood donors but there is a constant need for more, as well as plenty of demand for returning donors. A typical donation visit only takes about an hour, with an appointment, and can be a very easy, re­warding and satisfying experience - not to mention heroic.

Before arriving, a donor should be sure they are e:i.-rremely well hydrated, with water not soda, satiated with a good meal within four hours prior to donating, know where they've traveled over the past few years and know any medications currently being used and for what. Finally, before arriving, a donor must bring a valid form of identification, which can be a driver's license, Social Security card, passpon, military ID, a Blood Center donor card or employer ID with photo and legal first and last name.

Upon arriving at the donation loca­tion, the first 20 minutes or so of the visit will consist of registration paper­work and a brief interview. As per a federal regulation, each donor is given a brochure titled, "Information And In­structions About Your Blood Donation," which they must read carefully and then sign an informed consent statement, ac­knowledging that the donor "has read the information, understood it, and will not give blood for transfusion to another person if they are at risk of catching or

spreading the AlDS virus." Once the paperwork's out of the wa

a drop ofblood is taken from the finger t be sw-e the donor isn't anemic (red bloo cell deficient), and their blood pressuret pulse and temperature are taken. After a few final health and behavior, likely. sexual, questions are asked, the donorTi ann is cleansed with an antiseptic and ar new, sterile needles and equipment art

used to extract the love-generating, lif~ saving blood. A sample of each donon blood is typed and tested for hepatitis syphilis, HIV, HTLV, Chagas disease anc others to protect the future patients.

With over 40 years of experience United Blood Services has streamlined simplified and transformed the entin donating process, from making appoint ments to supplying donors with fre cholesterol testing.

That's right. As a thank you for do nating blood, United Blood Service provides a free cholesterol test for eacl donor. This cholesterol test in no wa: substitutes a complete physician's cha lesterol appoinunent, which every adul should get done every five years; howev er, United Blood Services' free test wi give the donor a rough idea of their chc lesterol level, helping them to make nee essary decisions regarding their healt and cholesterol. After donating, withi seven days a donor can use their ID t login to www.unitedbloodservices.or and check their results.

Another incentive to give blood wit United Blood Services is their rewarc program. Repeat donors can join tt program, earn points for frequent am or yeai ly donations and redeem tt points for gift certificates at local mov; theaters and restaurants, as well as otl er rewards.

United Blood Services' ne:i.'t campt blood drive will be on Feb. 22 in the MS Sub Ballrooms B and C from 10 a.m . 3 p.m. Appointments are highly recor mended; however, walk-ins are alwa: welcome but not always able to dona due to limited time. If you know you have a spare hour or two and want

donate, make an appointment by callli 800-323-3264 to reserve your spot. Ar. at this blood drive United Blood Servic will also be giving away discounted tic ets to Bridger Bowl!

This February, in the spirit of le and little heart candies, convince ye spouse, date or significant other schedule appointments with Unit Blood Services, and give blood.

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COMPILED BY Katie Sharp

BROAD FAIR 1 RE: SUB Ballrooms B and C ~T: Montana State Uttiversity's Office ternational Programs will host a spring y Abroad Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The y Abroad Fair provides srudenrs with itti­ontacts and information for summer, se­rer and year-long srudy abroad programs,

·cnreer opporruttities and internships.

r BASKETBALL (WOMEN) ;rERE: Brick Breeden Field House -AT: The 'Cats will host Eastern Washing­

t 7:05p.m.

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WILD WEST WINTER FEST WHERE: Gallatin Valley Fairgrounds Events Park WHAT: The Eighth Annual Wild West Winter­Fest will be held Friday to Sunday, Feb. 12 to 14- Gares open at 4 p.m. on Friday for 'Experi­ence tire West' festivities. There will be lots of fun for the whole family. Rerurtting favorites include the Chili Cook-off, Dog Keg-Pull Con­test, McL~en's Farm Barn, Lou's Petting Zoo, the Working Horse & Driver Contest, Hockey Tournament, Doxie Derby, Sweetheart Fur & Feather Show, the Frontier Mercantile and much more. There is still time to enter the open Quilt and Photography shows, which include youth divisions. Children can enter their art work in the Children's Art Show. Visit www.gallatin.mt.gov/fairgrounds for updates and forms, or call the office at 582-3273- Advance tickets only $25 and include Friday admission into WinterFest. Call the Fairgrounds Office at 582-3270 for tickets and more information.

ADELE PITTENDRIGH LECTURE WHERE: Emerson Lobby WHAT: Meer Bozeman artist Adele Pittendri­gh during the Emerson's ArtWalk from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; hear about her ideas and processes ar an artist's talk, Thursday, March 4 at 5030 pm. Pittendrigh is exhibiting her abstract acrylic paintings in the Emerson's Lobby. Adele's paintings are inspired by images from the electron microscope and the graphic quality of these ultra close-up slices of the physical world.

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BOZEMAN WINTER FARMERS' MARKET WHERE: Emerson Culrural Center WHAT: Come our and continue to support local producers who will have delicious fresh vegetables, beef, goat cheese, eggs, Jams, baked goods and much more on sale ro start 2010 off right! Organic potatoes and leeks make delicious soup to warm up these cold days. Pick up some homemade jam and bread or buy a hot meal prepared with local foods. Fearured vendors include Gallatin Val­ley Bot~cal, Sabo Ranch, Cowboy Heaven Consulting, Amaltheia Organic Dairy, Red Hen Products, Half Circle Ranch, Camp Creek Farm, Field Day Farms, Bozeman Alpaca Trad­ers, Montana Epicurean and more.

BOBCAT TENNIS (MENI WHERE: Salt Lake City, Utah WHAT: The Bobcat men's tenttis team will match up against Utah at 12 p.m.

VAGINA MONOLOGUES WHERE: Emerson Cultural Center WHAT: The second showing of Vagina Mono­!ogues will be at 7 p.m. The general admission lS $15 and there will be a special Valentine's Day celebration after in the ballroom with DJ RevDok, food and drinks.

BOBCAT BASKETBALL (WOMEN) WHERE: Brick Breeden Field House WHAT: The Bobcat women's basketball team will host Portland State at 7:05 p.m.

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BOBCAT TENNIS (MEN) WHERE: Ogden, Utah WHAT: The 'Cats will play Weber State at 10 a.m.

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TENNIS (MEN) 'l;;RE; Pocatello, Idaho '\T; The men's renttis team will play Idaho t>?at 11 a.m.

r: o ''>RE: Brick Breeden Field House ' \T: Avenue Q is the smash-hit Broadway -.cal about real life in New York City, as <by a cast of people and puppets through a iously irreverent, Tony-wintting book and

fe. T~e show is recommended for ages 13+ ':>l!gms ar 7 p.m. Costs are $47.50, $42.50, S37.50 plus applicable convettience fees.

FAT TUESDAY MARDI GRAS PARTY WHERE: Zebra Cocktail Lounge WHAT: Check out an 18+ Far Tuesday Mardi Gras Party at 9 p.m. with live DJs. Cover is $6 at the door for 18+, but is $3 for people who are 21+.

'"FRUITLESS'" WHERE: Exit Gallery WHAT: ASMSU Campus Entertainment presents: "Fruitless," a collection of drawings by Chris Turbuck_ The exhibit will be showing in the Exit Gallery Feb. 16 to 26. There will be a free public artist reception Thursday, Feb. 18 from 5:00 p.m. to r.oo p.rn. The work is composed of many pages from a graphic novel. The overarching story is a recounting of Chris's failed attempts to become a uttiversity art professor during 2008. While the format of comic books (text boxes, speech balloons, panel divisions) may lead the viewer/reader to expect a frivolous, juvettiJe form of entertain­ment from his story, the work delivers some­thing different a new way of looking at regular life that reveals the profound in the ordinary; a chance to identify with his awkward, deeply personal experiences; a quiet note of encour­agement that none of us is truly alone. Chris Turbuck spent the first twenty-five years of his life in Canada, graduating from the Utti~er­sity of Regina with degr~es in Art ·Jild Enj:lis_h in 2004. He completed his graduate srud1es m printmaking at MSU in Bozeman in 2008.

"PARADISE NOW" WHERE: Linfield Hall 125 WHAT: The Montana Center for International Visitors and others at Montana Stare Uttiver­sity started the First-Ever International Film Festival on Feb. 10. The Festival will run every Wednesday, Feb. 10 to March 10, and will focus on a different region of the world each week. Each film has been selected for its abil­ity to describe the human spirit in challenging times - across different culrures, different dilemmas; but same human emotions and re­sponses. Films start at 7 p.m. with discussion to follow for those that would like to stay and participate. The events are open to the public and free of charge.

DOCUMENTARY ON WATER WHERE: Procrastinator Theater WHAT: A film, "Tapped," will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. The event is spon­sored by ASMSU Sustainability and NECO. Event organizers say that "Tapped" is a timely documentary and behind-the-scenes look into the unregulated and unseen world of an industry that aims to privatize and sell back the one resource that ought never to become a commodity; our water. It is from the pro­ducers of "Who Killed the Electric Car'' and "1.0.U.S.A" The film won the Indie Award for Excellence in filmmaking and was chosen by the International Documentary Association to be a 2010 Academy Award contender for Best Documentary Film.

BOBCAT BASKETBALL (WOMEN) WHERE: Sacramento, Cali. WHAT: The Bobcat women's basketball ream will play Sacramento Stare at 7:05 p.rn.

BOBCAT BASKETBALL (MEN) WHERE: Brick Breeden Field House WHAT: The 'Cats will host Sacramento State at7:05 p.m.

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CENTER

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New Program Broadens Horizons for Underprivileged students Amy Lanzendorf and Ashley Wheeler

"We want to show that MSU is a school providing equity," Shelly Hogan, McNair Scholars Program director

MSU's newly established McNair Scholars Program looks to encour­age minorities and low-income, first-generation students to continue their education at the doctoral level. Twenty-six selected undergraduate students will have the opportunity to participate in summer research pro­grams in their field this year.

"We want to show that MSU is a school providing equity:' said Shelly Hogan, the program's director. Be­cause of its location in Montana, where there are fewer minorities than in other parts of the country, MSU's student body fails to represent Amer­ica's ful l spectrum of ethnic diversity.

In the US, approximately 32 per­cent of the student population is from an ethnic minority. Nationally, stu­dents of Hispanic descent make up 11 percent of total enrollment while African Americans hold 13 percent of the student demographic. Currently, around 6 percent of MSU's students are minorities, with about 3 percent Native American, 1.5 percent Latino, and only a handful of other ethnici­ties such as African American, Mexi­can, Chinese, Arab and Inuit.

Nationwide 54 percent of McNair scholars will continue on to graduate school. MSU's goal is to have 75 per­cent of its their McNair scholars pur­sue education beyond a bachelor's degree.

Greg Young, vice provost for un­dergraduate education, believes the program will benefit minority stu­dents and low-i ncome, first-genera­tion students alike by providing men­toring towards a doctorate and giving students a summer job in their fie ld. The university received an $880,000 grant to fund its McNair program, the only one in Montana, last September, and Young is excited to begin this summer.

"This is a fabulous opportunity for students who would have never

THE ASMSU EXPONENT I FEBRUARY 11,I

dreamed of having a docto~

Young said. " It can be a challenge to

vince the student and the fami~ pursue a doctorate degree]:' Ye said. Rather than supporting fw education, some families will em age a student to immediately joh workforce after receiving a mat or a bachelor's degree to begin reer and pay off loans.

At present, Hogan is focuse recruiting minority students for program, especially Native A.J i cans in the seven tribal coll around the state. She believes encouraging students from the 1

colleges to transfer to MSU and• tually pursue doctorates w ill le; further education of the tribe if choose to return to their home t munities.

Leo Rattler, a former MSU stlt from Browning explained the s~ for schooling in the tribe. He say the tribe will often encourage dents to graduate, but may be offended if they talk about furth their education. For most famil~ the reservation, the parents ha\ attended college or received 1

gree. "The goal of a Ph.D. can s1 daunting and sometimes unreao Rattler said.

Megan Malone, a minority st from Philadelphia, said she gri "white" and middle class, an had little to no financial help thr . out col lege. However, she note many other minority students 1

from a si ngle-parent home, an it more difficult to find the fu1> attend college.

M alone recently heard abo 1

Nair scholarships and would '• pursued it; however she will bt uating this spring. If open for at: they could use it as an opportu11

focus on academics as well a · sport, she noted.

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~,!~n,!?.~T.~praphics 54%

Undergrad Grad Total MSU USA Number of McNair scholars nationwide who continue on to graduate school

African American 51 Asian American 137 Hispanic American 152 Native American 282 White 9283 Other 27 Unknown 313 International 274 Total: 10519

Recruited athletes provide a large ortion of MSU's diversity. However, nee they finish school, they will most <ely return to larger cities and areas ·here they blend in, she said.

"MSU strives for diversity but inks in retention;' Malone said. It possible that with the McNair pro­

ram, minority graduates will find •bs in their field around the Gallatin :illey area, therefore staying in Mon­ma. Malone said that high reten­on rates are difficult for schools to ::hieve, but suspects that as Mon­ma grows it will become more di-3rse. "[Now,] It's a hidden wonder :>t many people know about;' she tid.

3 19 13 80

1171 10

421 133

1850

54 0.4% 12.8% 156 1.3% 4.5% 165 1.3% 15.4% 362 2.9% 1.0%

10454 84.5% 65.6% 37 0.3% 0.7%

734 5.9% NIA 407 3.3%

12369 NIA

African American

Asian American

Hispanic American

• Native American

White

75% MSU's goal

6% Percentage of ethnic minorities on MSU's campus

32% National percentage

Other

• Unknown

International US Demographics (Source: census.gov)

Malone doesn't believe there is equal opportunity for all minorities, especially at MSU. "We didn't get support from the school during the Creativity Movement, but we did from the community;' she said. She added that the community had signs and supported a "Hate Free Nation;' but that support from the university was limited to two sentences in an online letter from the MSU president. She even said there is more support in foreign countries than at home in the United States.

The scholarship is funded by the U.S. Department of Education in hon­or of Ronald E. McNair. McNairwas an African-American astronaut aboard

the Challenger space shuttle that ex­ploded during launch in 1986, killing all seven crewmembers. He grew up impoverished in South Carolina, but still managed to become a physicist, recieving a doctorate from the Mas­sachusetts Institute ofTechnology.

Young said that students who show evidence of wanting to pursue a doctorate and not just the experi­ence during their undergraduate edu­cation are most likely to be selected for the scholarship program. The grant mandates one-third of the re­cipients be minorities, but those stu­dents don't have to be low-income. The other two-thirds will be low-in­come and first-generation students.

African American

Asian American

Hispanic American

• Native American

White

Other

Unknown

International

Young notes than while MSU has few minority students on campus, there are many individuals who fit the low­income and first-generation criteria.

Both Hogan and Young believe the program will build confidence and demystify the process of getting into graduate school. Students have the opportunity to participate in McNair Program research regardless of ma­jor or area of study.

"We are helping others to achieve academic dreams and goals ... much like the No Child Left Behind" pro­gram in the nation's K-12 school sys­tem, Hogan said.

REC[REATION]

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REC[REATION] Bridger Beckons: SO GRAB YOUR BEACONS

WORDS BY

Julia Daigle ASMSU Exponent

Over 150 years ago, a mountain man by the name of James "Jim" Bridger traversed the Western United States, trapping, guiding and exploring new ter­ritory. His trail blazing eventually led him through what is now known as the Bridger Mountain Range. Among the many recreational opportunities that the mountain range has to offer, the Bridger Bowl ski resort stands out as a local hot spot.

Skiing enthusiasts have been testing the terrain since the i94o's, but it wasn't until 1955 that the ski resort opened to the public. Since that time, the relation­ship between MSU and the ski resort has continually blossomed. As in all good relationships, there is a quintessential balance of give and take to endure a long lasting enjoyment.

Over $100,000 has been donated to the MSU ski team since its opening, and almost $60,000 since 1995 alone. Being a non-profit community ski area, Bridger ski resort has undoubtedly extended it­self, creating a healthy alliance with the campus. In addition, the ski lift ticket prices are affordable, some of the lowest you will find anywhere.

The terrain offers a variety of land­scapes, including open bowls, long slopes, chutes, gullies, glades, tree ski­ing and a terrain park with two differ­ent lines. With 2,000 acres of rideable terrain, 71 trails and 2,700 feet of verti­cal rise, there is ample exploration and

playtime for the taking. If you have some expertise behind

your belt, the new Schlasman's chairlift will take you up 1,700 vertical feet and add 311 acres to your riding repertoire. This ridge terrain provides some chal­lenging natural features, including steep chutes, rock cliffs, and snowfields that may potentially end in unmarked cliffs. Anybody that is planning to partake in this ridge riding should plan on packing an avalanche transceiver, a partner, a shovel -- and some serious riding ability.

If you have a knack for finessing the slopes, there are all types of competitive events conducted at Bridger Bowl that you may enjoy watching or participating in. Events such as the Alpine and Tele­mark Community Race Series conduct­ed in January, where racers of all ages compete in downhill timed runs.

February has some solid competi­tions in the works as well. The Bridger Gully Free Ride is popping off on Feb. 21, all disciplines welcome. This free riding event takes place on naturally featured terrain just off of Bridger ridge and will be judged on a variety of criteria.

If the terrain park is more your speed, the following weekend offers the Terrain Park Jam, which is a slope-style compe­tition and Jam session. There will be two judged runs on the slopestyle event plus two jam sessions on jumps, rails and boxes. Saturday caters to snowboarders and Sunday is for skiers. Ten dollars gets you into the event with the award cere­mony to follow at Jim Bridger Lodge. For more information, go to www.bridger­bowl.com.

Sledding

WoRDSBY

Nate Cox ASMSU Exponent

Sledding is one of my favorite cold weather pastimes. Sliding through fresh powder on an inner tube may be one of the most glorious moments during our long Montana winters.

But sometimes inner tubes and other conventional tools aren't available or ap­pealing. We may be driven by inventive­ness, curiosity, intoxication or despera­tion to seek whatever means we have of rocketing ourselves down a slope. Here are a few of the better options I have tried.

Please try any of these options, but don't hurt yourself or anyone else too badly.

Most people have heard of using shovels as sleds. Their shape is rather conducive to sliding on snow, and they already have a convenient handle. Grain shovels are possibly the best option be­cause of their large size.

The big downside of sledding on a shovel, however, is actually the handle, which can be a bit dangerous if your slope has any obstacles that could cause it to swing unexpectedly. I've been hit in the face more than once by shovel han­dles when the seat came upon rocks or frozen manure hidden in the snow.

A reasonable portion of the MSU pop­ulation has possibly heard of snow boat­ing, or using a kayak as a sled. They work quite well in powder because of their large footprint and are a riot to both ride in and watch others wreck themselves in. Kayaks aren't the lightest sleds, so expect a workout getting the damn thing up the hill. Their weight can also make them unruly, so it can be difficult to keep control.

I had a great time at Feet's Hill with a kayak. My roommate and I tore up the side facing the library one morning after about six inches had fallen. My first at­tempt sent the boat screaming off the hill into a tree after I dove off to save my­self from getting tangled up in the brush. We got it back up the hill, though, and had the boat wrangled after a few less

THE ASMSU EXPONENT I FEBRUARY 11, 2010

disastrous runs. We slowly worked our­selves up to more and more daring lines, half of which sent the kayak and/or the rider flying into the brush. Spectatin~ this nonsense was well worth the price of admission.

I am quite proud of my favorite, and very likely original, sledding apparatus. Some years ago, it dawned on me to try out a bedpan on ice.

I had a brand-new, never-been-used bedpan for a skit I did in high school. I had it with me on a trip to Butte in the middle of winter. The street in front of Butte Central was solid ice, and rid· ing something down that slope seemed like the best idea I had ever had. Onct seated and cruising, thanks to a hearcy push, I kept control for a few short sec· onds. Then I started spinning and eas­ing toward the side of the street, when I slammed into a parked Toyota truck breaking its taillight with my elbow. I stil feel bad about the light, but not abou my discovery.

I've also used that chunk of porcelaiI and steel for hooky bobbing. A North Da kotan, my. roommate and I dragged ead other around the neighborhood with truck after a good snow one night. W came very close to wiping out on parke1 cars and fire hydrants, but the face shot were totally worth it. The fun only laste. about an hour before the cops found us Hooky bobbing is apparently illegal, bi; they let us go. My only regret was th~ they caught us on an inner tube instea of the bedpan, which would have mad the police report even better.

The bottom has been scraped <

virtually all the porcelain after years <

riding and the many other dings are bit rusted. It resides in my living roor mostly to make my houseguests uncon fortable. She's a little small and can tal some skill and luck to stay on top of, bi my trusty, rusty chamber pot has sem well time and time again.

The options are limitless. Try o· whatever you have lying around: cook sheets, huge bowls or even mattressE canoes and car hoods. If you think it'll 1 down a mountain or look ridiculous, for it. Now gc, collect some stories.

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zeman troduces New otball Team

~ eynolds

' J Exponent

! big game is over ... so now what do? Well, at first I was thinking

:rying to find a cave and hibernat­nean if Bears can hibernate the away, why shouldn't I be able to

1:1te until the 2010 NFL preseason. :at enough on Super Bowl Sunday

1 : e it for a few months. Eventually,

I t, I had to come to terms with the I l t I'm not going to be able to sleep

season away, and that's when I 1 bout the new football team here · eman, the Gallatin Valley Snow

111 you think of a . way to fill that

1 ft by the end of

Don't get me wrong, I know that a col­lege budget doesn't exactly lend itself towards extra expenses, but the team is planning on having a lot of fundrais­ers to assist players with cost of equip­ment, and when you break it down, can you think of a better way to get yourself into good shape for this summer than a competitive league that demands you be in great physical shape.

So if any of this sounds interesting to

you at all, the Gallatin Valley Snow Devils are on Face book and on the web at www. gvsnowdevils.com. Get in contact with them and you can be a part of a team that's fun and exciting anQ will definitely make the waiting period between foot­ball season a little easier to get through.

f tball season than cprlng some pads on : iring up yourself? .rrwhat I thought.

> who are these i~Devils I'm talking TThey are the new-

Can you think of a better way to fill that void left by the end of football season than by putting some pads on and suiting up yourself?

un in the Rocky That's what I thought.

· ain Football . , which includes • from Montana, \J\ Wyoming and Utah. The Snow ' were accepted into the league at 1 neetings held in Wyoming, but

e still looking for 25 to 35 players the team. The season will begin ii 10 and run through middle to 1e. ve Kurschner, who will be playing

f nh season in the Rocky Mountain ll League, had been playing for

,. iena Titans. But when the travel­. to be too much, he decided it was

T• start a team in the Bozeman area he lives. Lucky for all of us Boze­s, that means that we now have a l the league that includes teams 1elena, Great Falls, Missoula and

t-:ither cities around Montana that "11d all love to play against. what do you need to play? Shoul­

;.ts, a helmet and a $125 players fee.

The team is looking for not just play­ers, but also for coaches and cheerlead­ers. If you love the game of football and want to be part of something special, get your foot in the door and get prepared for what's gearing up to be an extremely fun and competitive season of good old fashioned American football.

by Erica Killham

BREES WINS ONE FOR THE TEAM AND THE CITY

Well, Sunday was kind of a surprise for me -- pleasant one and a great game, for sure, but a surprise nonetheless. Even though both the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints steamrolled their way through their respective con­ferences, I really expected the experi­enced Colts to dominate the game. Like I said, pleasantly surprised.

A record-breaking number of people tuned into the Super Bowl to watch these two teams duke it out. People cared about this game much more than years before, and that could be for any number of reasons. No matter what the reasons, this was a big game, and the teams deliv­ered a great one.

The game started as I would have guessed, with a 10-0 Colts lead. From there, however, the Saints began a slow but steady rise to their 31-17 victory. The game turned when tight end Jeremy Shockey scored a two-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter to make the score 24-17. The Saints sealed their fate not much later when Peyton Manning did the unthinkable and threw an intercep­tion into the hands of cornerback Tracy Porter, who returned it for a 74-yard touchdown.

I've never been a huge Drew Brees fan, but Sunday may have just changed my mind. Brees showed the world that he has the talent and, most importantly, serenity and leadership to contend with the best quarterbacks in the league. In a game like the Super Bowl, it's nearly im­possible to stay calm when the offense is scoring field goals instead of touch­downs, but Brees did.

And it made all the difference. With the Colts' defense covering deep pass-

ing attempts, Brees had to sWitch up the offense to a lot of short passes. That was not typical New Orleans, and it sur­prised the Colts defense enough to al­low the Saints to gain control of game. If nothing else, this season has been Brees' long-overdue coming out party as an NFL powerhouse .

Rarely does the Super Bowl carry with it the struggles and triumphs of an entire community like this game did. Throughout the weeks leading up to the big game, I couldn't help but wonder: Should a football game carry that much pressure? Does it deserve it? Up until the end of the game, I was just not con­vinced. How much do people really care about their NFL team? I, of all people, should have known better.

Some perspective should be in order for this monumental win, perspective that I most definitely gained after watch­ing the post-game celebrations.

New Orleans has been a city that has pulled itself up by its bootstraps to be­come a strong American city again after Hurricane Katrina. The citizens of this town deserve a celebration like this. Football is that important, and this team is that important to the people of New Orleans.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said on Monday, "The hopes, the dreams and the struggles of that community were all reflected in that football game." Let's remember, though, that this vic­tory belongs to Drew Brees and his team as well. They had an incredible, historic season and deserve this win. New Or­leans has come full circle. This game re­ally did mark the team's (as well as the city's) rise.

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STATIC Choice

WORDS BY

Nick Howard ASMSU Exponent

Some anniversaries pass with a great deal of fanfare. For instance, Martin Lu­ther King, Jr. Day is a holiday seemingly designed to am·act the attentions of the press. It has no traditional celebrations, and the man it honors has far less sig­nificance than other American historical figures. Yet every year, press coverage of King's birthday dominates the news.

Some anniversaries, however, are more subdued and far more significant. One such anniversary was the Jan. 22

anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, which passed unnoticed by a significant chunk of Americans.

Although the anniversary of Roe v. Wade may not have attracted much at­tention, the abortion debate has had and continues to have a prominent position in American politics. Since politics per­vade American life, it is no surprise that the debate over abortion would intrude into one of the bastions of debauchery: Super Bowl ads.

beginning to share this view. A recent Zoaby poll indicates that young adults su;port a total ban on abortions with greater frequency than either their par­ents or grandparents. This trend is re­flected in the recent formation of MSU Students for Life, a group dedicated to bringing awareness of the devastation of abortion to Montana State.

They face an uphill battle. The abor­tion debate is not known for its impar­tial fact-checking or its responsiveness to evidence. Many pro-choice groups are knee-jerk leftists with no real inter­est in anything but defending one of the last liberal social victories. Many pro-life groups, on the other hand, are exrrem­ists with no interest in civil debate.

In a sense, though, it is the same di­vide that has been growing in American politics for a generation. On the one side are the liberals, who care about every vote and every convenience. They are convinced of their righteous motives and their supreme compassion, and they don't mind trampling on or holding back the individual to secure votes and perpetuate their power.

The Super Bowl ad consists of Tim Tebow, the quarterback for the Florida Gators, discuss­ing his pro-life views. It is a tribute to the di­visiveness of the abor­tion debate that people with no previous inter­est in football or the Super Bowl have in­serted themselves into a quickly developing imbroglio.

"A majority of Americans

consider themselves pro-life

by a margin of 51 percent to

For the time being, he seems to have picked the winning side. A May 2009

Gallup poll revealed that a majority of Americans consider themselves pro-life, or anti-abortion, for the first time in at least 14 years, by a margin of 51 percent to 42 percent.

It shouldn't be a shock. To call abor­tion murder vilifies vulnerable women and couples who don't know what they are getting into, but the description is close. ln any other circumstances, end­ing the existence of a human with a heartbeat would be criminal and action­able, no matter how helpless or depen­dent they are.

Increasingly, college students are

42 percent."

On the other side are the conserva­tives. Conservatives care about every life and every tight. They are interested in the good qualities of humanity and eschew the grandiose plans to perfect it. They are realists, but they are also con­cerned with the devaluation of human life that liberals so quickly rush into. They see the hypocrisy of a group that suppons abortion and not the death sentence, and it concerns them.

Which is more compassionate? The pro-abortion lobby likes to refer

to themselves as pro-choice. There is a choice, in the end: You can choose life or you can avoid an inconvenience. Increas­ingly, Americans are choosin::: life.

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NEW! EXPO RANTS! . Short. punchy articles where we take the chance to sound off on so

aspect of Life. the universe and everything that drives us land maybe y CRAZY!

Unlike our more serious pieces. these aren't intended to be well searched and carefully thought out, instead they're meant to be ... we rants!

Let us know what you think! Send your comments on this or anything the Exponent offers to lettersraexponent.montana.edu.

OBSERVATIONS BREAKUPS

Breakups suck. After investing time, money, emotion, gas, plane tickets, su­shi, sex, organic lube and everything else that comes with the idea of love, you toss it. Whether it ended on good or bad terms, it still isn't easy. While a portion of the population is focusing on being romantic and buying flowers, chocolate and couples massages, this ar­ticle is about the darker side of all that schmoozing -- the breakup.

It's easy to lose parts of yourself in a relationship. Many people lose contact with their friends and become married couples, but without the rings and lamer. It's also easy to put up with little things that you shouldn't. Don't be mistaken: Relationships are a joint operation. They require give and take, along with a will­ingness to work together. But they also take something called boundaries. These boundaries can easily be overlooked for the "good" of a relationship. In the pro­cess, you get stepped on.

Before I go further, two things: One, I'm assuming you get into relationships because you care about each other and seriously see potential between the two of you. This is not a casual hookup or a few brief dates. Two, I'm purposely breaking the rule of good opinion writ­ing and using the first person. I'm doing

this because I need to point out th though I wrote about relationshiprf semester, I now know full well a breakups. I'm qualified to speak, <.

will try my best to avoid this beco· my soapbox.

For whatever reasons you and now-former significant other walk 1 it's over. You've tried and you've up. Ydu've left a part ofyourselfwitl person, and for the foreseeable ti. you're missing a big chunk of your 1

in music, books, places, lonely she! and memories.

There are no easy answers. It 11 The cliches have some truth: Be ar your friends and family; take ca yourself; don't drink it away (it de work). As lousy and seeming!~ he .• as this solution is, give it time. Do · looking for a new person to fill you"" it won't fix you. Keep your head u ~ a massage (I'm going to get one),,ci out with other singles, and maybe I• check out the personal ads this •e But most importantly: Learn ro li your own again

Read: "You Shall Know Our Vek by Dave Eggers.

Mike is well aware that he is cal, cynical and brutally honest, o!· the expense of being called a jerk. ~ ' > disagree with him, make sure he ~" Email the Exponent at letters@·. nent.mnntana.edu.

- Mike 'I

ARY 11, 201 D I THE ASMSU EXPONENT STATIC

ring Theory and ,onservatism's nswer for

1Werything

CDS BY

15mith LU Exponent

!Pert Einstein left a legacy for man­m a way that few of his predeces-ave; he has invariably symbolized

n.nit of human intelligence. Though :J.nt, Einstein died unfulfilled; a con-1,~luded our intellectual hero. Ein­r;; life ended before he developed, as i. call it, the theory of everything. _stein, like only Isaac Newton be­

·!im, created a theory of unification, lnat inseparably paired space and ~tnd described gravity as a geomet­

perty of space-time: his general . / of relativity. Einstein's contem­

es, though, were developing a the­unification as well -- one that also explain the universe.

e evolution of quantum mechan-1 's undeniably changed the scientif­

ld since Einstein's death, as mod­.. Jantum mechanics has been able fy electromagnetism as well as the r~ and the weak nuclear forces in a lilat explains the most inner work­t;f particles at the atomic level. hat scientists now recognize is that ·anust be a theory that explains all

' s at work in our universe - one 1 ombines the mutually incompat-1. Jantum mechanics and Einstein's

'ity. Contemporary intellectual ,;µiauts have developed a theory of lhtion that seeks to explain the uni­l "3.Ild, in many ways, does. ing theory dictates that there are r units that compose everything: mensional "strings" of energy, ~a which fundamentally equates

1 ruversal explanation of existence. ! {ti grand, this theory remains un­it and lacks substantial evidence · •s the fact that all signs point to a ; iar answer.

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£1th. String theory is an attractive cf r, bu twill always continue to elude , 'sts, because "strings" are too ' 4:0 detect, and the theory requires • 10 dimensions for it to work. ss capable people, in the realm of ·at theory, seek a similar theory of

unification as well. This political theory is one that explains all the world's prob­lems and in turn creates a solutior. for every single complex societal dilemma.

It would seem that no singular algo­rithm could exist where a rational per­son could plug in any complex social problem and come out with an answer that levels economic dispai;ties, elimi­nates ethnic and religious inequities, remediates environmental disasters and vinually creates a global utopia. This theory, though impossible to test on the scale that it is often proposed and with no supporting evidence of even existing in its true form, is widely touted by many self-interested elitists around the globe. It's the theory of the free market.

What Adam Smith, widely regarded as the founder of free-market econom­ics, envisioned was a drastically differ­ent version than what today's political string theory of the free market has been manipulated into. A growing number of conservatives, especially in the evolving Tea Party movement, call for a universal application of the free market in all so­cioeconomic realms, ignoring cultural, political and societal differences as well as the current state of development in nations and communities across the planet.

A universal answer that is ignorant of any factor besides the monetary unit, one that can place no objective quanti­tative value on morals, the natural en­vironment, cultural traditions, safety, freedom or really any essential and fun­damental factor of a social existence, is no universal answer at all.

Unification, a concept developed by mankind's most capable, has been ut­terly distorted to what may be greatest travesty of the political realm. A univer­salization of the free market seems like an attractive answer if one is to ignore every respective complexity of the exis­tence of the multitudes of societies and the collective histories we all share, but one can't ignore these aspects.

The free-market, as a competitive economic mechanism, can be a wonder­ful thing, but as an answer to everything -- without being tested or actually exist­ing in an unaltered form -- leads us to one answer, ironically enough: impossible.

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Valentine's Day

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Roses, chocolates, jewelry, dinner and a movie -- love is in the air. Walk around any supermarket or large com­mercial store; they all widely broadcast that Valentine's Day is on its way, and there is no stopping it.

The big (somewhat cross-eyed) teddy beai· holding the overstuffed red heart that reads, "'I LOVE YOU!" and the heart-shaped chocolate boxes are overtaking the displays and aisles every­where we go. This is how it is with every holiday, but for some reason Valentine's Day seems to be more intrusive and in your face.

It's lovely to have someone you care about and love, and it is a great thing to celebrate, but we shouldn't let Hallmark and candy companies dictate a day to do that on. If you really have these strong feelings, you shouldn't need a specific day to shower people in presents and overindulge in chocolates. The basis of Valentine's Day is beautiful: spending time together and showing people you love that you mean it. However, some­what like Christmas, people have made this holiday materialistic.

If the day were simply meant for spending some quality one-on-one time with that person you love and doing things that you enjoy together (watch­ing a movie, hiking, skiing, cooking, etc.), I wouldn't find it so superficial. Howev­er, that is rarely the case. Most couples end up going out to an expensive din­ner, exchanging candy, flowers, a stuffed animal of some sort and perhaps, for the more serious couples, a piece of jewelry.

Let's add this up. Chocolate Box: $10. Flowers: $12. Stuffed Animal: .$15. Din­ner: $50. Jewelry: $150. Finding out he or she isn't the one: priceless.

If couples want to celebrate their love, it should be done without material items and instead by appreciating your time with that person. It seems that spending $40 on an oversized, bright pink stuffed animal is a waste of money . Instead of spending that $40, save it for a weekend trip or a movie night in, with popcorn and some high quality one-on­one time. Although the gesture is nice, flowers quickly die, and that money goes down the drain (with the gross, old flow­er water).

It seems that people have lost all re­spect for what the holiday is all about. Instead of embracing the people around them, boys are stressing out on the 13th in front of the card aisle, and girls are frantically primping to look extra spe­cial. All the stress has made us lose the idea behind Valentine's Day.

This February 14th, save your money, or spend it on an activity together, rather than the cute teddy bear and overpriced chocolate box. Renew the sanctity oflove and the holiday and rebel against what the supermarkets are telling you to buy. Simply enjoy your time together and re­member why you are with this person to begin with.

If you are single (like many of us), spend the day with friends -- the day is all about love, but it doesn't necessai'ily have to be with a significant other. Just take the day to spend with the person or people you love or care about, and skip out on those silly, expensive items the media tells us we need to indulge in. Spend your Sunday doing something you love with the people you love.

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Dear Sexponent, I really like this girl in my class, but I have only talked to her a couple times. I was

thinking that Valentine's Day would be a great time to make my move. I want to do something big and surprising, but I don't want to get shot down or come across as creepy ... I need help! Please!

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age to tell your crush how you really feel about him/her; and you are absolutely right, Valentine's Day is an awesome time to let that special person know. (If you're reading this after Valentine's Day, never fear; any day could be the right day to tell someone how much you like them.)

Huge displays of roses, chocolates, singing minstrels, genetically engineered live Cupids that will fly around shooting arrows, etc., are generally out of the av­erage college student's budget (although I'm sure if you manage to engineer those Cupids, someone would probably give you a large grant or award or some­thing). Besides, if you're going for your first date, those things would definitely scare her away.

The best (and simplest and cheap­' est) way to ask her out is to simply walk

up to this girl and say, "Hey, I really like you. Would you like to go [insert date

~ type] with me?" Nothing is sexier to any : woman than a man confident enough to l ask her out. For your particular case, I c would suggest buying a single red, pink

or white rose. Personally, I love multicol­J ored roses best, but on Valentine's Day, ~'it's okay to be traditional.

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Dinner-and-a-Movie Date - This may sound unoriginal, butwith therighttwist, it can be quite fun. Try matching the din-

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"Leap Year'' includes a scene where the main characters make a chicken stew together. After going to the movie, take her to your house where you have all the ingredients ready for you to make your own chicken stew together.

Outdoor Activity Date - The Barn on campus has a wide variety of rentable gear for outdoor excursions. It's cheap and easy to rent ice skates or cross­country skis, and there are several loca­tions around and just outside of town to

put them to use. Whether you are an ex­pert or have never experienced it before, doing this kind of activity with someone can be fun and exciting (and holding onto each other to stay balanced on the ice can't hurt either).

Interesting Location Date - I'm sure almost everyone has gone to the Mu­seum of the Rockies at least once, if not 500 times, but that doesn't matter. Going to the museum together is a relatively in­expensive way to spend a whole day to­gether while never running out of things to talk about. Also, a planetarium show is included in the price of your ticket. Nothing is more romantic than laying back and gazing at the stars together, and with the planetarium you can do that without freezing your butts off.

Of course, there are other date op­tions, and if you can come up with some­thing better, more power to you! And don't worry about being shot down. Just smile and be yourself! If this girl man­ages to resist your charm, that's just too bad for her.

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