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LETTER This week, I discovered walking

through the SUB that there are several (at least three by my count) newspaper racks in which the covers of every copy of the Exponent had been removed. It was very meticulously done, with the covers taken off and the newspapers replaced neatly in their stacks.

There have been similar representa­tions of the female form on the cover of the Exponent in the past, and there was never any kind of outlash. I highly doubt that someone took all of these for their personal collection. The only thing left for me to assume is that some ignorant individual was offended by the fact that it was "queer" art and the artist was part of the GLBT (GayfLesbianfBise"-'Ual/

Transsexual) community. I am abso­lutely outraged at this blatant disrespect, as are the other members of this minor­ity group. To the person who did this: did this vandalism make you feel better about yourself? Do you feel vindicated in your small-minded hate? Is it perhaps an in­ternalized homophobia due to your own same-sex inclinations?

At the same time as I am infuriated by this act, I also pity the individual(s) who did it. This kind of juvenile behavior is a microcosm of the attitudes and prejudice that lead those monsters in Wyoming to beat Matthew Shepard to death. It is

a representation of the same ignorance that causes same-sex marriage to be banned in the majority of states. Prog­ress is being made every day in the area of same-sex rights, however, and people who stand against it for whatever back­ward reasons will one day be outnum­bered. Hold on for the ride, kids. You may have gotten some small amount of vindication in this defacement, but we'll get ours soon enough.

-Samantha Williams

I am writing in response to the article printed in last weeks Exponent; "Atten­tion Ladies, Save the Men!" I am appalled and exrremely surprised at what this ar­ticle and its writer suggested. Perhaps it is a varying viewpoint other than my own, or maybe it is just youthful naivety that spurred the writer to have such outlooks on society.

I'm sorry girlfriend, but after read­ing this article I realized that it is women like you who restrain the female sex from reaching their full potential. When you up hold the ideals that a woman should be submissive to a 'man's' role in life and not lobby for her own, you my dear, are the pinnacle of acquiescence. You say that ev­eryday we break through a 'glass ceiling' striving to meet higher heights compet-

ingwith the 'top' men in each field. There wouldn't need to be a glass ceiling to break through if we had equal rights. I'm not asking for privileged rights, I'm asking for equal. The Equal Rights Amendment: 'Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex' was first proposed in 1923 and reworded to its current standing in 1972· It is still not part of the constitution, our counoy's frame work. Sure, we have the right to vote. Ever since August of 1920 but you know what the ne.'\.""t amendment to come down the barrel was? That's right, Equal Rights. Denied. Your article not only sug­gests that we consent to the idea that men should be allowed to act in a manner that is degrading towards women, but is facili­tating it. I only wonder what the support­ing evidence you have is to prove that we are saying 'goodbye' to our out ward beau­ty. And why we as women can't 'claim' it and be a feminist at the same time. The two are not mutually exclusive. And the only resounding annoyances that I can hear are people who epitomi2e irrational ideals and present them judiciously to others. Suggesting that we have 'gutted' the male spirit of its natural strength is ludicrous. To move in an even more ludi­crous direction is to suggest that we have "trained them to act as we act, subdued

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and exactly how we want them". I would LOVE to know how we h this because I feel the pangs of everyday. And really, do you t

all males are ''beast-like-wild-m men"? Because I'm pretty sure look around they all didn't come Bridgers. And I highly doubt that them from this so-called 'moun personality would cause them to asexual. This article's basis of has so many ideas and facts far fl each other, ranging from evol processes to social stigma; it is · ble to determine the exact idea it · to convey. But being ashamed of we have treated men and elu · idea that I "re-learn how to all to be who they are" is ironic s· have never allowed women to be as they deserve. And even s that we have caged them up an them to accommodate us is prep given the former statements. Ip cannot recall another instance in where I have read a more obje · misogynistic piece of text wri woman. It sounds like the only · would like to save are the retro dally ignorant ideals of generati

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NEWS 4 NEWS FEED Are you hungry for news? Fear not my under-fed friend, AMANDA WALSH has the Exponent"s recommended daily serving of info.

5 EXPOBOARD BRANDON FRENCH has a list of events that will make you even smarter than Ken Jennings!

6 SCIENTIFIC NOTATION New writer SANDOR HOPKINS lets us in on the evolutionary advance­ment of lizards, and what that means for our future ... ! feel a lizard take over coming.

DISTRACTIONS 9 WORD ON THE STREET LARA VAIENTI gives you your Thursday-to-Thursday fill of concerts, art shows and films.

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DYLAN WHITE gives us a glimpse into the future of Bobcat athletics.

T E NG GAME DAN CASSIDY sympathizes with you hard core ski addicts out there who are itching to get on the slopes-wait your turn !we know 1t"s hard.)

AGR GR NICK HOWARD and RUSSELL O"LEARY are ready to go some more rounds in the ring of s9c1al debate. This week they are hitting every­thing from unions to right-to-work laws.

I KN IAN ANDREW LOCKHART, as the title might suggest, knows a lesbian, but

he has more to say than that.

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ASMSU would like to invite you to attend "Imaginature," an exhibit of artwork by Josh Mang­um who is a student here atMSU.

His drawings willshow from October 20-31 in the Exit Gallery in SUB room

212, and there will be a reception Wednesday, Octo­ber 29 from 5-7 pm. So come check out an emerging artist from our very own campus!

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The ASMSU Exit Gallery is now asking for art­work to exhibit during the Spring 2009 Semester! Benefits include a two week solo show, paid recep­tion and advertising, and a chance to sell your work and get your name out. You can pick up applications in the ASMSU Office in room 221 in the SUB.

Contact information: Stacey Ray ASMSU Arts and Exhibits Director exhibitsramontana.edu 406. 994.1828

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Moonlight Scheduled to Open on Time

Despite layoffs, losing their main source of financing, Lehman Brothers, and threats of bankruptcy, Moonlight Basin is scheduled to open on time. The resort is scheduled to start the lifts on Dec. 12. The collapse of Lehman Brothers was an unexpected and unprecedented event which hit the resort hard. Moon­light Basin CEO, Lee Poole, was forced to lay off a majority of the resort's employ­ees due to the financial constraints on the resort. However, Poole is hopeful the future will bring success to the resort. In the next five years, Poole wants the addi­tion of 1,250 new homes, a five-star hotel, new lifts and the completion of the golf course. The new renovations to terrain and lodging will bring in much needed revenue and 1,200 jobs. Poole reassured the loyal pass holders that the layoffs are only temporary and e>..'"Pressed excite­ment for the upcoming season.

Construction on 19th Avenue The mess of construction on campus

is now starting to encompass the streets of Bozeman. Construction begins on Monday to widen South 19th Avenue. City officials are e>..'"Panding the two-lane street to better handle the high traffic areas. The main route between Babcock Street and Kagy Boulevard will be four and five lanes and will have a center rum lane to lighten the load. Changes will

also be made at the mtersection of lege and 19th. The street will be wi to three lanes. A left and right-hand ina lane will be added to both sides cl in~ersection. New stoplights will bi stalled all along 19th, Koch and C The plan for the project also in new sidewalks. pedestrian ramps, cle lanes and storm drains. This $8. lion project is expected to be com in the fall of 2009. Bozeman offici confident that the construction'-" terrupt daily driving patterns.

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Dinner Dialogues" 3eats are still available for Friends of MSU Libraries' second annual Din­

( Dialogues, set for Thursday, Oct. . ~social hour will be held from 5:30-.p.m., and dinner will begin at 7 p.m. Dinner Dialogues, participants will y fine dining while conversing on a en topic with a local expert and five

~ven guests. Participants will be able •lect a table host and topic; topics to

.Sscussed include nature, wine, medi­r and the economy. For more infor­rion on the event and the hosts, visit :/fwww.friendsofmsulibraries. com ill 994-3119.

"Metalsmithing Slideshow and '~" :.<ee-Ho Yuen will give a slideshow and l'llre from 5 - 6=30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. h Cheever Hall room 215. The lecture •11be in conjunction with his weekend lk<shop at The Bear Canyon Sch ool of il!nd Craft scheduled for Oct. 18 and 1!ntitled, "Photo Etching with PnP 'nsfers on Metal. For more informa-3, contact Erin Anderson at 994-2562.

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'Blackhawk Helicopters Land At ''J" tfhe Army ROTC will have two UH-60 khawk helicopters land in the intra­al field south of the SUB from noon p.m. on Friday, Oct 17. The helicop­

t will be shut down for one hour and public is welcome to tour the heli­ers. People will be able to take pie­s, climb inside. sit in the seats and

ask questions of the air crew. For more information, contact Major Lee Bokma at994-5476

" Bioneers Conference" The annual Bioneers Conference is

set for Oct. 17-19 at the Emerson Cultural Center in Bozeman. For six years the BORN Network has hosted Bioneers in Bozeman, and this year they are pleased to announce the first large-scale collabo­ration with Montana State University . The MSU Colleges of Architecture, Busi­ness, Engineering, Letters and Sciences and the First Year Seminar Program have offered funding for 300 MSU stu­dents to attend. Bioneers combines in­novations with success stories in social and environmental sustainability and is one of the largest sustainability events in the state. Applications are available at the ASMSU Ask Us desk, participat­ing dean's offices and online at www. bornnetwork.org or at the student group NECO's site at www.bozoneco.com. For more information,contact the BORN Network at lori@bornnetwork.org or NECO at matt@bozoneco.com.

Wednesday, Oct. 22

" Domestic Violence in the Crimi­nal Justice System"

The Gallatin Valley Domestic Task Force will host a discussion on "Do­mestic Violence and the Criminal Jus­tice System," at a sack lunch seminar at noon Wednesday, Oct. 22, in room 168 of the Strand Union Building. The discus­sion will include the various challenges and practices in responding to this crime and the ways professionals can hold perpetrators accountable and keep victims safe. The seminar is sponsored by the MSU Women·s Center. For more information contact Betsy Danforth at

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Lizards

In i971, a team of biologists relocat­ed five adult pairs of Italian wall lizards from their native island of Pod Kopiste in the Adriatic Sea to the neighboring island of Pod Mrcaru. Starting in 2004, researchers began revisiting the islands and collecting the descendants of the original pairs of wall lizards. Captured lizards were measured, weighed and had tail clippings taken for DNA compari­sons.

The researchers immediately no­ticed a number of striking differences between the Pod Mrcaru lizards and the Pod Kopiste lizards. In only 36 years, the lizard population had adapted to its new environment in a number of ways that not only redefined the lizard's physical characteristics, but also the lizard's be­havior and its social hierarchy.

Most notable among the changes is the fact that the Mrcaru lizards had significantly larger heads, essentially translating to a boost in bite force. On their native island of Pod Kopiste, a largely barren island, the lizards lived on a diet of small mobile prey, such as insects. When relocated to Pod Mrcaru, the lizards were introduced into an en­vironment with a much larger and more diverse plant population. According to

researcher Duncan Irschick, the lizards evolved the higher bite forces to "al­low [them] to crop smaller pieces from lands, which can help them break down the indigestible cell walls." . Even more surprisingly, the Mrcaru

lizards, while genetically identical to the source population on Kopiste, even developed a new organ known as the ce­cal ":alve. Found in less than 1 percent of :ep~les world wide, and notably absent m lizards off of Pod Kopiste, the cecal valves are designed to aid the digestion of plant matter by creating fermentation chambers in the lizard's digestive tract.

Complementing this evolutiona shift was a unique association be the lizards and microorganisms c~ nematodes. Residing within the Mrca lizard's cecal valves, the nematodes I particularly good at breaking down a lulose, the material that makes digesdi of plants so difficult.

Coupled with this dramatic sb in digestive patterns was a swee ing change in the behavior and soc structure of the lizard population. wl a large, stable food supply, the li1.1 population e:h."Ploded. Traditionally territc:ial breed oflizard, the Mrcarul ards stopped defending territories, siJl there was no longer any significant ell petition for food sources. Additional the lizards were found in populatio concenu·ated more densely on Pod JI caru than anywhere on the lizards t tive island of Kopiste.

In only 30 years, a relocated liza population has developed a differt head structure, evolved new organs • shifted its social structure to adapt U new environment. Irschick summaril the team's experiment by arguing t11 "what is unique about this finding is d: rapid evolution can affect not only t structure and function of a species, ti also influence behavioral ecology a natural history."

Even more remarkable than t changes in the species is the speed \Vi

which the lizards evolved. In re genetic drift, the 33 years between I lizard's relocation and their subseqllf analysis, the differences between I two populations is staggering for the• tremely short length of time. After jus few years, these lizards are a test to the adaptability and beauty of life a will hopefully continue to yield valual scientific data for many years into I future.

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echnology

- Trade greatly benefits America and ~American worker.John McCain states e best protection for American workers

cto ensure that they have access to the lt>rld's customers, 95 percent of whom e outside the United States. This ac­

ess is particularly important for work­s in the information technology sector :iere the United States has so much to (er the rest of the world. Lower tariffs I! American products benefit American r.mpanies and create American jobs. nreover, the Internet allows a global 3.rketplace to emerge as the Internet 1ows no boundaries. As president, Mc­lin will promote fair trade agreements give America's high tech workers the

iportunity to compete and continue to n in the global marketplace.

- McCain states he will focus on poli­es that leave consumers free to access z content they choose; free to use the plications and services they choose; e to attach devices they choose, if

f!Y do not harm the network; and free ichoose among broadband service pro­~ers.

-McCain does not believe in prescrip­e regulation like "net-neutrality," but r.her he believes that an open market­:ice with a variety of consumer choic­is the best deterrent against unfair ctices. McCain has always believed

, government's role must be rooted in tecting consumers. He championed

that penalized fraudulent market­practices, protected kids from harm­Internet content, secured consumer

ivacy and sought to minimize spam. en businesses struggled to assess

~ legal role of electronic signatures, !::Cain led legislative efforts to ensure :it these Innovation Age signatures ~re legally sufficient so that e-com­~rce could thrive. His record reflects : careful balance between protecting = essential elements of the Internet d securing the Internet as a safe tool commerce, education ano entertain­

Jm t for our citizens. Offering simple :tmmon sense solutions to real prob­ans is at the core of the McCain's inno­?tion agenda.

OBAMA - Believes a key reason the Internet

has been such a success is because it is the most open network in history. It needs to stay that way. Obama strongly supports the principle of network neu­trality to preserve the benefits of open competition on the Internet.

- States the Bush administration has been one of the most secretive, closed administrations in American history. Be­lieves our nation's progress has been s ti­fled by a system corrupted by millions of lobbying dollars contributed to political campaigns, the revolving door between government and industry, and privileged access to inside information-all of which have led to policies that favor the few against the public interest. An Obama presidency will use cutting-edge tech­nologies to reverse this dynamic, creat­ing a new level of transparency, account­ability and participation for America's citizens.

- Obama and Biden support a trade policy that ensures our goods and ser­vices are treated fairly in foreign mar­kets. They believe President Bush has failed to address the fact that China has engaged in ongoing currency manipula­tion that undercuts U.S. exports; that China fails to enforce U.S. copyrights and trademarks and that some of our competitors create regulatory and tax barriers to the delivery and sale of tech­nology goods and services abroad. Ba­rack Obama will figh t for fair treatment of our companies abroad.

- Obama and Biden will recruit math and science degree graduates to the teaching profession and will support ef­forts to help these teachers learn from professionals in the field. He will also work to ensure that all children have ac­cess to a strong science curriculum at all grade levels.

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'ldiocracy' Isn't for Idiots

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Lara Vaienti ASMSU Exponent

Are things bad now? Ask Mike Judge. Here it's full-satire talking.

What does Mike Judge have to do to aet a movie released and marketed? He ~ould stop making satires as merciless and spot-on as this one, for one thing.

His second film in seven years, "Idi­ocracy," was completed nearly two years ago and dumped out there, reviewless and unmarketed, in six markets, not including New York and San Francisco. (Because who would be interested in the long-awaited movie by the director of "Office Space" there?)

It's this sort of vote of no-confidence that gets people wondering - just how bad could it be? Which raises the issue of what "bad" means to the smdio that unleashed "Date Movie" and "Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties" on an unsuspect­ing populace.

Judge has a gift for delivering brutal satire in the trappings of low comedy and for making heroes out of ordinary people whose humanity makes them suspect in a world where every inch of space, including mental, is mediated.

The movie would be worth seeing for its skewering of the health system alone - in the future, hospitals will resemble a cross between a cl'lain auto-diagnostic center and a Carl's Jr., powered by Help Me technology- even if its opening the­sis on the moment in hist01y that evolu­tion tipped into devolution weren't so cleaer-eyed (?) .

"Idiocracy" is Judge's pitch-black, bleakly hilarious vision of an American future so bespoiled by rapacious corpo­rations and so dumbed-down by junk culrure that the president of the United States is a three-ume "Smackdown!" champion and former super porn-star.

fhe movie begins with a comparison of two family trees. A high-IQ couple waits for the perfect time to have a child, a decision they don't take lightly, while elsewhere, in the rrailer park, the dim bulbs breed like rabbits. The high-IQ couple waits too long; the husband dies of stress during fertility treatments, and their line stops there. Meanwhile, the moron population explodes.

Joe Bowers (Luke Wilson), however, is not actually a moron. He's an average,

unambitious, essentially lazy guy bid­ing his time in the Army un­til he can col­lect his pen­sion. It's his perfect aver­ageness (that and his dead parents and no siblings or wife) that make him the peifect can­didate for an Army experi­ment in cryo­genics.

The idea is to freeze the best soldiers for thawing at a later date, when they're really needed. Joe is chosen as the guinea pig, and be-cause the Army can't find a service-woman to meet the same criteria, they freeze a hooker named Rita (Maya Rudolph) alongside him.

The experiment is meant to last a year, but in that time the base shuts down, is replaced by a Fudc:l.ruckers, and Joe and Rita are forgotten for more than 500 years. Meanwhile, humanity devolves to the point where it can't take care of its basic needs, like dealing with garbage or growing crops. When Joe and Rita find themselves unearthed during the great garbage avalanche of 2505, they discover, to their great surprise, that they are the smartest people on Earth.

The lQ an.d aptitude tests he takes in prison (non-payment of his hospital bill) gets Joe taken to the White House, where President Camacho (Teny Alan Crews) makes him Secretary of the Interior and enul..lsts him to fix all the country's problems. But Joe is focused on getting home and enlists his incompetent law­yer and stupid friend, Frito Lexus (Da." Shepard), with leading him, and Rita, to

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a time machine. The plot, naturally, is silly and not

exactly bound by logic. But it's Judge'S 2imlet-eyed knack for nightmarish ~ ~rapolation that makes "Idiocracy" a ~ thartic delight.

In the funire Fuddruckers vrill be, come Buckrudde~s - and then finally· \viii just come out and say what it's b~ longing ro say for yer. . (It will rema.ui however, a popular destination for chil dren's birthday parties.) Carl's Jr. wil adopt as its motto, " ... you, I'm eaung. The phone company will have merge< with several media companies, the tl.S government and, of course, Carl's J1 Costco will house one of the nation's tOJ law schools. (It ·will also have warehoUS es roughly the size of Connecticut.) Th streets will resemble Universal City Wal in bad decline.

About geniality- well see it for yotll self amt find out.

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YOUR THURSDAY TO THURSDAY COMPILED BY

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0 ~URSDAY FRIDAY -SATURDAY SUNDAY CO REEL FILM FESTIVAL AND OCTOBER IERS CONFERENCE

en: call 586-3426 for info ere: Emerson Culrural Center(to partici-

1 e Register now at www.BomNetwork.org, ~ 586-3426 or email lori!bomnetwork.org.) lat: The event fearures more than 30 Tkshops including sessions on biomimicry, lishroom cultivation, wildcrafting, altemtive 9rgy and community architecrure, among

y others. There will be harvest meals iruring local and Montana-made products Ii musical and theatrical events. The confer­' e also fearures a live satellite downlink of ~ Bioneers Conferecen in San Rafael, Calif. 1rured locally is the Reel 2 Real Film festival dl'hursday, Oct. 16., and a music festival !rureing Joe Craven and Trillian Green.

!!IE PARR len: doors open at 8, show is at 9p.m ~ere: Filling Station 1at: Parr plays original and traditional folk

rural-style blues, accompanying himself s.'Jational resonator guitars, 12 string

ars, 12 strings guitar and a fretless banjo. are $5- Benefits are going to Tex Tucker to

f!> him pay his medical bills.

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CORB LUND When: doors open at 8, show is at 9p.m Where: Filling Station What: Don't miss Corb Lund with the Hurtin' Albertans. Opening the show will be 'Boze­man's best trailer trash band,'the Booze Hounds. Not only Lund writes the kind of timeless melodies that sound like they've been handed down by oral tradition, he boats a kick-ass barebones backing band he calls the Hurting Albertans. Grasp of history and color­ful vocab, Lund is a storyteller. Tix are $18 at the door or$ 15 at Cacrus.

MONTANA ROSE When: call for info 333-4933 Where: Chico Hot Springs What: With sLx recordings available world­wide, and their songs playing on the radio in 27 countries, Montana Rose has come to embody the spirit of Americana blended into Western style. Tix: call 333-4933

THE WEIR When:8p.m Where: Equinox Theatre, 2304, North Ave. What: Connor McPherson's darkly magical play is presented by the Equinox Theatre for your Halloween Season pleasure Fridays and Sarurdays. The Weir is set in a small rural pub in the West of Ireland.Tix are $12. Call 587-0737 for reservations.

3RD ANNUAL PRAY FOR SNOW PARTY When:6p.m Where: Gallatin County Fairgrounds What: The event fearures live hip-hop from Omhega Watts and inHumans, a ski-film on the big screen, a 40-foot Burning Dog bonfire, a huge raffle, early-season ski-passes on sale from area-Resorts and plenty of Big Sky brew flowing.Tix are $10 and are available at Cacrus Records. For more info go to www.bigsky­brewery.com

THE WEIR When:8p.m Where: Equinox Theatre, 2304, North Ave. What: Connor McPherson's darkly magical play is presented by the Equinox Theatre for your Halloween Season pleasure Fridays and Sarurdays. The Weir is set in a small rural pub in the West of Ireland. Tix are $12. Call 587-0737 for reservations.

THE FANTASTICKS When: 7.30 p.m Where: Black Box Theatre on Campus What: See article on the Fantasticks by M.Matzur in the Distraction section.

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CSI When: 12.30 to 5 p.m Where: Museum of the Rockies What: Crime Scene Insect runs every day through January 25. The exhibit explores one of the most fascinating areas of criminal investigation-forensic entomology, or the use of maggots, flies, beetles to reveal critical crime scene-details. For more info visit www. museumoftherockies.org or call 994-DINO.

THERMAL GRASS When:7p.m Where: Norris Hot Springs What: Newgrass,jazz, and rock intertwines with bluegrass in an unpredictable yet very enjoyable way. For more info log onto nor­rishotsprings.com

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l S LIFE -SKI FILM ien:8p.m 'lere: Emerson Center for the Arts and .rure 'lat: Rage Films will present the ski film 1ch is Life.In 2008, Rage Films wimessed r amounts of snow that yielded huge ~ ps, gnarly lines and exploratory trips rund the world. Athletes threw tricks 1{ have never done before, break through

11fonnances were caught on film, and some , learned how to travel with dependents I .?n if it was a ferret), but most importantly, I ante was upped for progressive skiing and I matography. This is a reflection on the <ication, perseverance, loyalty, and excite-

r the crew works for all year. Such is their s. Such is life.

tare $10 at the door.

"' MAN ON WIRE" When: 7.30 p.m Where: Emerson's Crawford Theatre What: Another amazing film presented by the Bozeman Film Festival. James Marsh's dazzling, invigorating documentary "Man on Wire" tells the story of Philippe Petit's and a daring but illegal high-wire routine performed between New York City's World Trade Cen­ter's twin towers in 1974 that was considered "the artistic crime of the century!' Tix are available at the door or at Cacrus Records ($5 for students)

CUTTHROAT SHAMROCKS When:1op.m Where: Filling Station What: be sure to come out for Cutthroat Shamrocks and Ghostwriter and Big Quinn and the Broken Hearts Band. (The trio of acts will play Friday, October 24 at Highsides Brews and Tunes). Cutthroat Shamrock's five Gatlinburg Celtic folk-punkers have come~,­long way since their roots as a couple ~ids 111 the mountains. Listen for tales of waking up by the tracks hungover, homeless, and heart­broken.For more info go to: www.myspace. com/thefillingstationpresentz.

SUPER HAPPY STORYTIMELAND When:1op.m Where: Zebra Cocktail Lounge What: Enjoy Happy Hardcore f Black Metal with Super Happy Storytime L'."'d• O_ur !he Lights & Sephi:1'~t- The_ sound 1s pui:u~hing metal Wlth uplifting lyncs and a pos10ve rr:es­sage - kinda like Disneyland meets Caruubal Corpse and the Partridge Family at the same time, Super Happy Storytime Land melts faces into smiles. Call Zebra at 585-8851 for more info-

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Eric Dietrich ASMSU Exponent

As MSU students head for the polls in the coming weeks to vote in what is widely considered one of the most im­ponant elections in recent history, their choices in both local and national races

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will be determined by a variety of fac­tors, ranging from candidate's personali­ties to their energy policies.

As can be expected, disagreement exists in the student body, both in the presidential campaign, between Barack Obama and John McCain supponers, and in Montana's gubernatorial race, be­tween supponers of Democratic incum-

bent Brian Schweitzer and Republican Roy Brown.

The Montana Gubernatorial Campaign

Students tend to base their choice for Montana's governor mainly on whether they approve of Schweitzer's policies and leadership style.

"I don't agree with a lot of things Sch­weitzer has done," said Katie Rehberg, a member of the College Republicans who suppons Brown. "When he came in [to office], he had surplus. Instead of giving it back, he just staned spending it right and left."

Rehberg also faults Schweitzer's en­ergy policy, seeing Brown as more "fo­cused on the fact that we need to have our resources developed here in Mon­tana," and open to the idea of using en­ergy revenue to pay for governmental programs.

"We can complain all we want about teachers not having good salaries and schools being poor compared to schools out-of-state, but the truth is we're not tapping into the things that could be paying for it in a very economic way," Rehberg commented.

In contrast, Justin Folsom, a member of the -College Democrats, plans to vote for Schweitzer: "I disagree with him on some things, but I agree with what he's done-[he's] opened a lot of business in Montana, brought people together and he's had a progressive platform."

"Schweitzer's been behind a lot of educational platforms, like the all-day ~derganen and he's generally been for glVmg more money to public education which I think is very imponant for Mon~ tana's future," Folsom added.

Danny Bana, a Students for Obama vo~unteer, also suppons Schweitzer. "I ~.he'~ really great for Montana's pol­ltlcs, scu~ Bana. "Especially his energy Pllla'~lie s been a real national leader

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and reducing our dependence on for · oil."

In addition to his policy positio students also find Schweitzer's char acter controversial. "He can be real) outspoken, and says what he thinks; explained Bana. "It kind of gets him inll trouble sometimes."

Rehberg expressed a less sympa thetic view, referring to Schweitzer as1 "bully," and commenting that "he hast very brutish way of getting his polida across."

"I don't think he's a very hono man," she added, "and to me, honor iat really big deal."

"It's more that he has strong COii

victions and is willing to work hard ro them," said Bana. "Sometimes he hasll step on people's feet to do that."

Folsom's view was similar: "He co off a little rash, but I agree with him al too many issues not to like him."

The Presidential Campaign

Like the race for governor, srudena perspectives on the presidential paign stem from concerns over both di issues and the candidate's personalitilt

Folsom and Bana both suppati: Obama, with the latter explaining di "I think he has the best plan to briA change to Washington."

"He's demonstrated more consist81 positions and better judgment on Co eign policy, I believe and I think he all understands the economic crisis bent than John McCain does," Bana added.

Rehberg suppons McCain, but c08 mented that she is more enthusiast about Sarah Palin, his running mate. the past, she explained, McCain has "O

[been] as Republican as some peop would want."

However, she said, "Sarah Palin absolutely everything I believe in. SI speaks to a lot of Montanans becau she's just like us," Rehberg added. "SI!' absolutely genuine." 1

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11som holds a different view of Pa­t 's pretty clear she's not prepared

'lpresident of the United States." s opinion of McCain is more posi­

tlowever. Folsom commented that 't agree with him on a lot of issues,

; ll!'s a great American and has had an t~sive career in the Senate."

:ic Allan, also a College Republican ~ er and McCain supporter, ex­~d concern over Obama's lack of . .£al experience: "He's only been in e:tmate for two years or so, and he's lit up missing a lot of the Senate ses-!lbecause of campaigning." ·ust don't think ... he knows enough

· a war," Allan added. also disagrees with some of

•fa's foreign policy views. On the liilar, Allan said that "I agree with ::a.at a lot of it was mismanaged over

st few years, but I don't think that '1 g is the right idea.''

Matters to Voters

'ters, explained Dr. David Parker, iliistant professor in MSU's Politi­

• ience Department, tend to look ·~gnitive shortcuts" that help them 'sense of political issues.

r example, some people will make C hoices based only on candidates'

s on a particular issue, like abor-1tr vote based on political party. . >ne of the best predictors of how •i»ne votes is, frankly, their partisan-9said Parker. "Strong Republicans

r e world very simply-black and lf--the same as strong Democrats ... frj for them to make a decision.'' dependents, he added, are actu­ss likely to vote: "They don't see 'Prld as black and white, so it's

c~'- for them to make their choices-9tder for them to look at issues and

:t differences.'' :bnornic concerns also play a role,

said, explaining that "people tlJ vote for the out-party when the

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economy is bad,'' and that, "in times of economic uncertainty, people tend to look for somebody who can reassure them.''

For many voters, especially with presidential and gubernatorial cam­paigns, personality also plays a role. "There are a fair number of people who just look at personal characteristics," said Parker. "Do I feel comfort-able with this person? Can I sit down and have a beer with this person? Can I bring my concerns to this person?"

Referring to the presidential election, Folsom made a similar comment: ''You want to picture a candidate that you could sit down with and who would help you out, instead of some black­suit person who's just out there to play with all the big boys.''

Rehberg also sees the impor­tance of a candidate's character, especially on the local level in Montana.

"Our values are different than a lot of states," she said. "In Montana, our culture helps us decide who our politicians are going to be."

"Coming from a Christian background,'' said Allan, "the issues of gay marriage and abor­tion are pretty important to me, too, just because allowing those doesn't go along with the morals and values I was taught."

Students, particularly ones who consider themselves well­informed, said they also consider issues in making their decisions. Most prevalent were concerns about energy and envirorunen­tal policy, the economy, the Iraq war, :md the cost of education.

With the Iraq war, comment­ed Barta, "Not only is it our gen­eration that's out there fighting and dying, but it's also our gen-

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eration that's eventually going to have to pay for it."

Students, said Folsom, are "always looking at tuition and who would raise it," and pointed at Schweitzer's freeze on the cost of in-state tuition at Montana's universities as a reason for his support of the candidate.

"I don't really want my taxes to go

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up," said Rehberg, adding that "it makes sense to let people choose what they want with their money."

The most important issues, said Bar­ta, are "the things that affect my genera­tion and the things I see as intolerable problems."

This Fridav - Free Entrv! October 17th

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Time for a Play ...

FANTASTIC FANTASTICKS

WORDS BY

Michael Matzur ASMSU Exponent

Musicals, as we have come to know them, are large, lavish affairs with elaborate sets, huge casts, full orchesn·as, performed on a traditional stage with a pro­scenium arch, and a budget to match all of that. Thankfully, not all musicals follow this "stan­dard" format.

Some musicals - like "The Fanta­sticks" - are minimalist and based more on abstract concepts of story telling. That is why the Department of Media and Theatre Arts' Black Box Theater is a perfect fit for this comical take on the contemporary musical.

"The Fantasticks is a wonderful sto­ry abou t young love, crazy parents, and an El Gallo (Madison Rowley)."

The show takes place in an unnamed, unrecognizable, and unspecified generic American town. Matt (Mark Peters) and Luisa (Tabitha Spencer) are s tar-crossed lovers separated by a wall - which is rep­resented by a ladder.

Hucklebee (Frank Simpson) and Bel­lomy (Gary Fish) - the fathers of the two young romancers - conspire together to further enhance the future couple's pas­sion for one another. So, they hire El Gal­lo and his cohorts, Henry (Joel Jahnke), Mortimer (Tom Watson) and The Mute (Alyse Stark) to stage a kidnapping. Hi­larious chaos ensues and the plot thick-

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ens. The production is truly a co

nity effort. The cast alone is made up two film majors, two music majors, MSU staff, and two community act The diversity among the cast and of this musical production will be to enhance the overall outcome and nuances to previous view ers.

Tickets are $ 10 for students and niors, $12 for general admission. Tic are available in advance at First In s t ate Bank in the SUB, the front desk the VCB (nth and Grant), or charge bJ phone at (406) 994-5884.

The show is on Fridays and Sa days, Oct. 17 through Nov. l, at 7:30 P

Do something different this week end, come out and see "The Fantasti in the MSU Black Box Theater (nth Grant). Allow yourself to be "abducted by the minimalism and abstract concept of story telling and e>..'Perience the " IJll

sical" in a totally different atmosphere.

Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 17 through Nov. 1, at 7:30p .m . in the VCB Black Box The­ater (11th and Grant) on campus. Tickets:

$10 students/ seniors

$12 general admission

Tickets are available in advance at First Interstate Bank in the SUB, the front desk of the VCB (11th and Grant) or charge by phone at ( 406) 994-5884.

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:ats Fans e Hardcore s an understatement: This omecoming weekend was cold.

ore like blizzard snow, mon­;nd and sub-zero temperatures.

w I felt anyway. Apparently at ever, cold temperatures mean

ed spirits. Bobcat Stadium was !*as ever on that chilly Saturday

coming weekend kicked off ep rally in front of the R Bar 1. The ground was already

in snow, but the streets and the ere full of fans, students, and

ter words from coach Ash and pcaptains, homecoming weekend erway.

E' Saturday morning, Main Street d with Bobcats once again for ecommg Parade. The parade

.occess like every previous year the nasty conditions. A good was not expected, but the rurn­

eat. the parade came the freezing,

otball game against Weber State. :«:~~ as impressive as ever in .... '

both turnout and enthusiasm. I am not sure whether it was love for the 'Cats, love for football, or love of hot chocolate and schnapps, but something kept the crowd fired up on Saturday. Bobcat Sta­dium sounded even louder than the last, much more comfortable matchup at the stadium.

The 'Cats played a great first half with probably the worst conditions a game could be played. At halftime, while the team warmed up, homecoming king and queen were crowned, \Vith the hon­ors going to Eric Fisher and Ashley La­lum. The team then returned to play the second half as the weather just contin­ued to get worse. The 'Cats wound up with a 35-12 loss, knocking them to 1-1 in conference play.

To everyone that turned out and cheered on the 'Cats on Saturday de­spite the conditions: Thanks for all your spirit :ind support! Get ready to head back to Bobcat Stadium for a hopefully more pleasant match-up against Eastern Washington this Saturday.

New Fitness Center has lots to Offer WORDS BY

Josh French ASMSU Exponent

With a renovation theme of tripling, the remodeled Marga Hosaeus Health and PE Complex truly have something unique for everyone's workout. In an interview and guided tour with Mat­thew Parks, a triathlon coach and per­formance enhancement specialist at the complex, I was informed that the facil­ity tripled in size and has almost every variety of equipment and only looks for future improvement. Parks informed me of all offerings available for members. Here is a look at what members can take part in.

The complex still has all of its past offe1ings, but even those were improved. The swimming pool was completely re­surfaced and new gutters were installed for step down entry, while the nine rac­quetball courts and one squash court remain in great condition. The indoor track was resurfaced with upgraded rub­ber and the weight training, and cardio equipment was tripled in amount with an upgrade from t\'IO to ten treadmills. Plyometrics now has its own station with jumping boxes and the stretch­ing/ab equipment has multiple stations throughout the building. Intramural signups are conducted within the com­plex and there are over 70 activities for student involvement.

One of the main improvements are the changing/locker rooms for both males and females. There are three rooms for each sex, with housing lockers, chang­ing and vanity areas, individual show­ers and also a sauna. These are located throughout the complex along with the equipment to create a less centralized feel. Members can work out from comer to corner in the building. This makes the gym feel not only bigger, but leads to a less clustered feeing while exercising.

Classes are offered on a variety of

days and times and include spinning, drumming, pilates, total body condi­tioning, yoga, dojo, kick 'n core, hydro­fimess, bootcamp, maximum core, body sculpting, zumba, max core plus, slow and steady, ab express and burlesque. All classes are taught by certified in­structors and with a low cost of $30 per semester, it is a true steal. Most of these are held in one of three group rooms, one being a padded room for martial arts and related workouts, another for spinning, housing zo bikes, and the third which is a suspended wood floor room for aero­bics and other step-like classes.

The center also offers free consulta­tions to members that are a good way to set up a workout program to Sllit their individual needs. These consultations can also be used by anyone, but are es­pecially helpful for beginners who are not sure how to properly start a work­out routine. Personal training sessions are available for $30 a session (usually t hour) or group sessions which run a little cheaper, while first-aid and CPR classes are held at individual rates.

Future renovations include mov­ing the rock climbing wall from Romney Gymnasium into the first racquetball court, or building a new climbing wall in the lobby area from ceiling to floor if funding permits. The cardio equipment has its own system of updates in which every three years, one-third of the equip­ment will be updated to keep up with technological advancements regarding the equipment, but also to cater to mem­bers and get more of what people use. The spinning room also looks to upgrade from 20 bikes to 30 bikes with the class popularity continually increasing. Facil­ity hours may be expanded, but these hours will be tested first, so keep your ears open to hear when these might be­gin. With so many additions and a beau­tiful new facility, working out should be more enjoyable than ever.

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The Women's golf team will get back to work as they travel to the Bronco Fall invitational held in Meridian, Idaho, this week.

After the snowy homecoming upset to Weber State, the Bobcats will host the Eastern Washing­ton Eagles this Saturday, Oct. 18.

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After Their defeat last Saturday night against the Sacramento State Hor­nets, the Women's Bobcat volleyball team will host Weber State on Friday, Oct. 17, in Shroyer Gym.

Are you or someone you know struggling with a fear of

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

Science University and the University of Washington. The aim of the

study is to help people overcome fear of dental injections. You may be

eligible to participate if you are 18 or older and are afraid of needles.

For more information, call the CARL Study toll free at 1-866-820-3071.

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.l Cassidy J Exponent

? Montana State University Bob­lay ball, baseball that is. While rudents are concerned with prom­asketball players and tailgating at tball games on Saturday, few re­

ai.at Montana State has a baseball :>offer.

fl.h, baseball. Remember? The great an pastime, a sport pretty much ne can relate to in some way.

eer you played little league as a r.watched a friend, or you simply Ii life-long obsession with a profes­a:eam, you know the sport. ISeball is as American as apple pie, 1 Old Glory herself. While October

3r brings great things for the sport, :ibcat Baseball Nation is wrapping rup. l? last series of the season, played :tour rivals, the University ofMon­.rizzlies, was played out at Medina

Belgrade on September 28th. a split decision on that Sun-

day doubleheader; the Griz took the first game winning 8 runs to 3, rousing the Bobcats to come back and pound the Griz with a i6 to 8 win in the sec­ond game. The teams are pretty evenly matched, so it proved to be exciting baseball to watch.

Bobcat Baseball is considered a club team, though the team is still sanctioned by Montana State. About 16 players par­ticipate, and currently fund themselves. In the recent vote, student voters decid­ed on a $3 increase to the student organi­zation fee. This fee increase will now al­low players to participate for free in club baseball and other various activities.

Practice will continue throughout the fall, until winter sets in. If you feel like getting outside and playing a little ball, the team practices Tuesday and Thurs­day at Kirk Park starting at s p.m. Kirk Park is behind the Town & Country gro­cery store. Even if you aren't into playing the game, go check out the next home game. Take a look at www.hometeam­sonline.com/MSUBOBCATS for more in­formation and a complete schedule.

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THE WAITING GAME

WORDS BY

Daniel Cassidy ASMSU Exponent

Remember how cold Montana gets? Whil'e all of us here have been enjoying the mild fall weather, we were taken by surprise last weekend as white fluffy stuff fell from the sky. And when I say fell, of course I mean violently shot to the ground as directed by the howling winds.

Sunday was nice, though once typi­cally spent leisurely riding around town taking in the colors of the chang­ing leaves, is now replaced by freshly covered terrain and light flakes drifting downward to find a new place to live in early October.

October classically brings thoughts of falling leaves not falling snow. The thought of a crisp, dry autumn night may now be as far away as next year. Be­ing able to switch seasons at the drop of a hat is something that Montana State students have been dealing with for a while now, and most of us are prepared for anything.

This fall, I found myself rrying to get out as much as possible, whether it be a bike ride up to Mystic Lake in Sourdough Canyon, or fishing the East Gallatin into the late afternoon. The dilemma I have now is what to do with myself. Sure,

• everyone is triggered by the white stuff and has the urge to throw on the alpine gear and head to Bridger for some rums, but is it too early?

I know there are plenty of stories of pre-season skiing from the past. "Dude, we were getting face-shots," or "Man, you won't hit any rocks - if you don't hit any rocks!" I am all for getting after it, sometimes even early, though for every one of these stories there is a different tale to rival it.

Early season skiing is when people

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get injured, and more often than not, it is due to insufficient snow pack. I have a handful of friends that have had season ending leg breaks or severe hip fractures because they decided to ride Bridger too early. These kids are neither amateur nor incapable of riding: it was just the il­lusion of snow that led them down the trail of destruction.

Going skiing right now sounds like fun, but you don't want to ruin the up­coming winter by getting greedy. So I find myself stuck in between seasons, wondering how I can stay active and still get outdoors. While riding powder may be ideal, trading that for some skinny cross-country skis seems like it might be a better choice.

There are plenty of places around Bozeman to ski the flatland. Check out any of the golf courses, public parks, or sporting fields. Also, there are great trials in the woods, near Hyalite, Sour­dough and Bear Canyons. Doing this of­fers you great exercise, and a way to pre­pare physically for the season ahead.

These paths are also good for snow­shoeing, another great way to bum off some energy when the weather turns on us. Heading into Hyalite before the roads get bad is a great idea. If you think you know the area now, wait until you ex­plore it on snowshoes.

If you lack any of the proper gear, check out the SOB Barn on Campus. it's right behind North Hedges. They offer just about anything you need to get out­doors. Also, shops in town offer cross­country ski rentals, as well as snow­shoes.

If you are looking to get less physi­cal, and want to escape the confines of the library, head to Pete's Hill. The de­cently sized is hill tucked away behind the Bozeman Public Library area. Bring friends and sleds, along with plenty of hot cocoa.

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Right-to-Work, For Less

The Importance of Right-to-Work Law

WORDS BY

Russell O'Leary ASMSU Exponent

Most of us are unaware that our modem workplace is the result of the efforts and in some cases the bloodshed of those who came before us. Abuse of workers was not a new phenomenon ac the tum of the 19th century, but the In­dustrial Revolution ushered into a whole new era of mistreatment.

It was not uncommon for people to work for 12-14 hours a day for low wages and in dangerous conditions. The laws of the time period favored those who were in positions of power, so many uprisings were crushed by the strong arm of in­dustry. This meant that sometimes even government military action was used.

In a completely free enterprise sys­tem, wealth will gravitate to the na­tion's enterprising minority. In other words, the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. Unions helped delaying this by keeping the wealth flowing back into the hands of the working class. Groups of skilled tradesmen existed long before the Industrial Revolution in the form of craftsmen guilds, but the rise of modem Unions allowed the workers to have a say in their jobs.

In 1914 the federal government passed the Clayton Act which lit a fire under the oppressed working class. This act redefined the labor movement. It was specific in that "the labor of a hu­man being is not a commodity or article of commerce."

This opened the way for the strength­ening of unions. Over the years. unions have successfully fought for: the end of clu d .abor. 40-hour work v;eek, paid an­

ual e e worker's compensation safer ond1tions .:md • e power f

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most of the things we take for granted today would not even exist.

The introduction of right-to-work laws by powerful businessmen has led to the slow dismantling of wocker's rights. By outb wing the "closed shop," where all workers are required to join the union and considerably weakening other types, it creates an environment where it is no longer worth the dues to join the union.

To compound the problem, right-to­work laws say unions must represent all eligible employees, whether they pay dues or not. Who would pay dues to a union if they knew they would get the same representation either way? When only a portion of the workers are mem­bers, it eliminates one of the most ap­pealing parts of a union, collective bar­gaining. This creates an environment where wages and safety decrease, and workers are once again subject to abuse.

Right-to-work laws damage the pay for ALL workers. An employee in right­to-work states makes about $5,333 a year less than workers in other states. Unions drive a hard bargain; without them the workers are totally on their own. They are free to be abused by management and fired for no reason. Unions require managers to have employee representa­tion in meetings between management and a worker. This allows all parties to .: have a wimess in case of a disagreement. You don't have that right in right-to­work states.

Martin Luther King Jr. said it best: "ln our glorious fight for civil rights, we must guard against being fooled by false slogans. as 'right-to-work.' It provides no 'rights' and no 'works.' Its purpose is to destroy labor uruons and the freedom of

ollective bargaining ... We demand this ud b~ stopped."

WORDS BY

Nick Howard ASMSU Exponent

I am told that unions have had their place in the world, that even if they don't serve a legitimate purpose now, they served one in the gilded age-the age when greedy robber barons drained the life out of the workers that they em­ployed. Since I was born m the late 20th century and not the late 19th century, I can't speak to that.

I have no mixed feelings about unions now, however. Whatever func­tion they may have once legitimately served has been buried under an enor­mous pile of back-alley deals, :nob ties, and overtly partisan political contribu­tions.

I see no reason for the continued existence ofu11ions other than the fact

hem. People have the t :. bor Unions, if

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The problems I do have stem government intervention in uniolll union-corporation relations - I regulations and codes that interftl the contracts and employer/empl relations that they don't belong in. of my most significant objections tams to right-to-work laws.

To clarify, right-to-work laws vent union membership from bei condition of hiring. In other wordi one is forced to join a union in C

to get a job. This is an entirely protection of a person's right to dii their own life and do what they do. Montana doesn't have n rigll work law. In fact. the majority ofs don't have right to work laws.

Unfortunately. there are many ple that don't see contract work extension of a person's rights. •hink hat these employees Vlll

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' union-negotiated benefits as the n members, minimizing the impact e unions. don't care. The needs of the many

rthe perceived benefits cannot es­the fact that a person is being

d to do something that he or she n't want to do, or to associate with le that he or she doesn't want to iate with. If the unions collapse,

se their bargaining power as a re­iof right to work laws and yellow -onrracts, I won't shed any tears. he American worker doesn't need

•.JUp of smanny politically-minded :i bosses to protect them and make their job is going well. If your job

.s, quit. Also, you are almost guar­~d that if you suck at your job, 1 be fired. Companies have always much more successfully and fairly their employees than the govern­

! has dealt with their citizens. l addition, states with a strong 1 presence suffer economically.

Jpanies and capital are hesitant to It" a state where they are at an auto­a: legal disadvantage"in dealing with ! employees. States like Michigan, !tenter of the automotive industry union stronghold, are withering

ljiying. States like Texas, with right­"Drk laws, are thriving due to mas­ltnfiuxes of capital.

l short, I dislike unions because -.prevent or delay the consequences s;:>erson's actions. In unions, unlike sree market, ideas and success can­~e directly rewarded and incompe­? and laziness cannot be directly

IShed.

Y extension, right-to-work laws al­e free exercise of open markets,

' h will benefit competence and pun­f!egligence. Only those who will not

. have something to lose.

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Attorney General Candidate, Steve Bullock, Speaks on Campus

WORDS BY

Russell O'Leary ASMSU Exponent

I recently had a chance to sit down with the Democratic candidate for at­torney general, Steve Bullock. Bullock grew up and went to school in Helena. He went on to earn his undergraduate degree from Claremont McKenna Col­lege and his law degree from Columbia University Law School in New York.

Steve has been practicing for 14 years in various aspects of the legal system. His public service started as chief le­gal counsel to the Montana secretary of state, and then he moved on to work as executive assistant attorney general, and later as acting chief deputy with the Montana Department of Justice.

Steve also worked in the private sec­tor in New York early in his career, and then in Washington, D.C., from 2001 to 2004. During his time working in D.C., he spent two years teaching at the George Washington University School of Law. Most recently, Steve has been in private practice back in his hometown of Hel­ena.

As a current candidate for the state­wide office, Steve has many issues that he considers top priority.

"My view isn't too much different than what it would be if I was in college, as in what kind of Montana we want to have," Steve said. He said that the at­torney general's office meaningfully im­pacts many parts of our daily lives, such as community safety and everyday ac­cess to Montana's public lands and wa­terways.

"The last time we were sued by out- .

of-state groups that [the stream ac laws] were an unconstitutional taki private propeny, I defended that c he said.

Steve went on to say that one of major challenges over the next · years that the attorney general fac more people trying to lock up our ri to recreational access. "I will be as fighter for those rights."

Steve is also concerned with prot ing children in our schools, throug our community, and on the Inte "I'm running largely because I little kids, a 6-year-old, 4-year-old, a 2-year-old." He wants to provide tools to law enforcement and schools make sure that children are safe and grow up in a good environment.

We also got a chance to talk a the latest effons by the Montana Re lican Pany to disenfranchise regist voters. "Finally people are staning to engaged in the voting process and isn't about trying to ensure the i rity of elections, this is about trying make sure people under 30 don't v Steve said, "It is one of the most pa things I have ever seen.''

As of Tuesday night of last week, Repubi.icans have abandoned the e fons to challenge some 6,ooo voters: seven counties, most of which " the counties of Missoula and Lewis Clark.

Steve is an energetic and very knOI edgeable candidate. He has been I

dorsed by many of the county attom• sheriffs, organized labor groups. • many other leaders around the sta he continues to reach out to all votet "I'm excited about this, it is a great pa lie service and I hope to get there."

More i:Uormatic;in is available at his Web site or you can contact him by mail or email.

Website: www.SteveBullock.com

Email: Steve rustevebullock.com

Address: Friends of Steve Bullock P.O. Box i330 Helena, MT 59601

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Recently, one of my closest friends of ~ years came out to me. I wasn't the t person she told, and I know I won't

e last. I won't bother to mention her e; you've never heard of her, never

n her before. In fact, until today, I :i't think I've ever really seen her be­e. And this sudden realization made stop and think about a few things. Now I, like everyone else at some

Lllt, has made a joke or two about peo­who love their own sex (or love both)

j never really thought twice about it. .y, it's the culturally cool thing to do, ht? Wrong. After today, I vow to never e another reference to two women,

· two men) sleeping together. Now it I know a lesbian (someone I know j respect greatly as a friend and hu­

an being), I realize there is more to ir relationships than just the sex.

etimes sex takes a back seat, maybe f?n the trunk, to the most important

of all relationships: love. Now before I get a bunch of anony­us letters threatening my life and all t ridiculous stuff that follows articles

t:h as these, let me point out a few ngs. I, myself, am not gay. God knows I e women. Heck, I 'll even admit to the

!11.der that I had a crush on this friend rbhomore year in high school (and now

I know why s?e wasn't interested in me). I am completely comfortable with who I am, as my friend is now.

She has known for years who she re­ally is, but hid it from everyone, her clos­est friends, family, and herself. And now that I see how happy she is with her new girlfriend, I can only ask why she didn't come out sooner. But then I hear anoth­er joke on my way to class, in the bath­room, during lunch, on the bus.

We, as a society, do not understand the lesbian and gay community. I don't pretend to understand them either; I only have this one small insight into one person's life. And as with every other community, the stories and lives of the people are so varied that we should not stereotype them all. Because, you know what? My friend loves her girlfriend, and her girlfriend loves her. In a society where we have over a 50 percent divorce rate and are sex-driven to the point of objectification, it's hard to imagine sex taking a back seat to feelings.

I envy my friend. She has finally bro­ken free of the bonds and expectations of our society and become who she was born to be, and she is in love. It is with this last bit that I am both happy and sad

for her. While she has found something that

s ome of us will only dream of, society will m ost likely make life more difficult than it should be-unless we change it. We, as humans must realize the impor­tance of the soul, and not just the body. We must relearn how to love.

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Q: Why do girls go to t11e bathroom together?

-AndyW.

A: I'm going to assume that you ei­ther have a y-chromosome or you are a woman who, at birth, was involved in a tragic plane crash in the South Pa­cific, survived on an island for 20 years, and have just now accumulated enough wild boar skins to make a raft and the approved OAR200-15 form required to govern an ocean-born vessel to return to society. If you are indeed the latter, I congratulate you on your survival skills and ability to type and submit questions so quickly.

The answer to your question is quite elementary. It depends entirely on the situation. Let us assume that you are on a date and the two girls you are with leave to go to the bathroom.

First of all, high-five for being on a date with two girls. In the more likely event that you are on a double date, this bodes ill for you. They are either A) Drawing straws on who will hit the other in the eye with her high heel so they have a good excuse to leave, or B) Talking.

I'm aftaid neither scenario is going to result with you getting any further than her front porch. But, if you truly wish to know what they are doing, take careful note of your dates before they leave and after they return (whilst you are mak­ing your observations, please be sure to blink regularly).

There is a fine line between making a scientific observation and being the "creepy-guy-who-makes-everyone-un­comfortable." So, make your glances ca­sual and take mental notes, not physical notes in a composition book.

Contrary to popular male belief, very

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little useful information about a woman's intentions can be gained from looking at her breasts, so avoid prolonged glances in this region. Actually, many women have formed complete modes of "se­cret" communication with facial and eye movements based on the fact that men spend more time gazing at their breasts than their face. -

This "secret" code is actually quite elementaiy to crack if you observe her face. For instance, when you attempt a joke, watch for her reaction. If her ex­pression is akin to that of a person who has tasted some expired milk or just saw the last Indiana Jones movie, then your joke was not funny.

Incessant eye-rolling, constant tex­ting or intentional staring at her girl­friend are also excellent signs that your dates will not be returning from the bathroom.

Another clue to your dates' inten­tions is what they take with them to the bathroom. Purses are normal and ex­pected, but coats are not necessary to take into a ladies restroom.

Unlike mens public restrooms, (which must be kept at a chilly 40 de­grees to inhibit bacterial growth to no greater than German Sheppard size) womens lavatories are kept at a com­fortable 70 degrees and are lined with crushed velvet.

If women b1ing their coats, they're not coming back. My best advice to you, Andy: If you see girls going into the bath­room together, just know that you are lucky if they return.

And don't think too much about what they do in there because you have bigger things to worry about, such as paying the bill. Or whether or not you'll make it home in time to watch Battlestar Galac­tica. By yourself.

Sincerely, Sherlock Holmes

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