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Billings Branch Contributes to Nursing Programs Success

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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

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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?