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Bobcats for Progress Get Ready For a Rant .... I am sure everyone who walked

pasted the S.U.B. can't forget that the Bobcats for Progress had a demonstra­tion in the middle of campus; the white boards asking for a response and those cute little pink landscaping flags. Last weeks E:h.-ponent even had a one page spread about the demonstration. Well are you ready for the Soldiers side of the issue.

All around campus the verdict is how dare you. The veterans of this WAR that do go to school say wake up. Yes we get what the rock is cook­ing, doesn't mean we like what is on the menu. Forgive the rant that you are about to read, but you need to be informed. Soldiers that have fought and died in the war on terrorism would be appalled. I am not here to say that the demonstration was wrong. I am not even trying to bring the Bobcats for progress down. In fact I believe that they were trying to open the eyes of the students. I am simply here to say that what Bobcats for Progress dis­played was very disrespectful. Every American Soldier that sacrificed their lives for This Great Nation should have

been recognized in an honorable way; however that recognition fell short. Listen here all you would be democrats; you can have all you're political circus­es you want just do not go around dis­respecting my friends and comrades. The worst thing you can do is throw up a demonstration and not lay claim to it till a week after, and then instead of putting up AMERICAN FLAGS, you litter the campus with pink landscap­ing flags. Do you not realize that each flag was A FRIEND, A SON, A DAUGH­TER, A FATHER, A MOTHER, and AN AMERICAN SOLDIER? What gives you the right to down play the roles these SOLDIERS have played in every­one's life? I am not here to tell you are wrong for trying to bring realization to the campus. I just want you to know that there are real soldier on your cam­pus that have been there done that, brought back the T Shirt, and have lost friends and family. All I ask is that you pull your head out of the dark hole you stuck it in and wake up. We are every­where and we will not stand for this.

-Sergeant Christopher J. Sturgill

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RYAN DALKE serves easy to digest portions of the world outside the Bozemaf' bubble

s 1...acey Gray reports on Shinn Ebad1"s Lecture at MSU

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BOONDOCK SAINTS A different point of view towards this beloved film!

MSU RODEO On their way to nationals.

REDS X/YANKEES The excitement of a good rivalry

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lS FOREVER BEHIND, BUT ALWAYS UP FRONT

ETCETERA 16 LASSIFIED As m. you are one classified honey!

ABOUT art "Reclaiming Our Voices" will provides a venue

for Gretchen Bundy, Carolyn Moore, Crystal Car­pentar, Alexis Mollomo (cover art - "Kids Rule!") and Trish McCormick to express their responses to and interpretations of sexual and domestic violence in their lives and communities. Committee of jurors consisted of Ellen Ornitz of the Emerson Cultural Center, Christian Sarver of the MSU VOICE Center and Brooke Tummel of ASMSU Arts and Exhibits.

ABOUl THE exit gallery

"Reclaiming Our Voices" is a juried exhibit fo­cusing on the artistic representation of the effects of sexual and domestic violence on victims and the community at large. This 4th annual show (former­ly called Disclosing October), will coincide with oth­er events that are part of the nationally recognized Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

For other events during Sexual Assault Aware­ness Month, or for 24 hour services, please contact the MSU VOICE Center - 406.994.7069

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4 NEWS THE ASMSU EXPONENT APRIL 17,2'11

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One Year Since Virginia Tech Shootin~

This week marked the anniversary of the worst school shooting in United States history. Though the coeds say that the memories are still incredibly painful, the family feel the campus has taken on since that day has helped them to cope. On the campus drillfield a memorial is present with 32 stones commemorating the 32 students who died when a fellow classmate opened fire upon them before killing himself. The building in which most of the massacre happened will soon become a Center for Peace Studies and Violence Prevention.

Man Dies at Mets Game Antonio Nararainsami, 36, fell

off an escalator leaving the Met vs. Nations game last week. While bystanders claimed he was sliding down the banister, his dau<>hter • • I:>

ms1sts that he was simply walking and lost his balance. He died about 25

minutes after the accident at Booth Memorial Hospital.

Woman Survives Gun Shoot Between the Eyes

A Florida woman is thrilled to be alive after being shot between the eyes with what doctors believe to be a .44 caliber bullet. Doctors are still baffled as to how she survived.

It appears that the bullet split intc two pieces, each traveling under the skin and exiting her head behind he: ears. The woman was hit when shot! were fired from a car that sped UI behind her boyfriend's pickup, whil1 she was riding in it. Amazingly sh1 was released from the hospital witl stitches, only hours after she wa!

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Search Continues Fo1 Missing Montana Mom

Susan Marie Casey has bee1 reported missing since Saturda: night, according to Dawson Count Sheriff Department Officials. Dozen of volunteers, a helicopter from th Department of Homeland Securit} boats, people on horseback, an several privately owned aircraft have been used to search the near! 700 sq miles in the Glendive an Billings area. Her disappearance le to the arrest of 37 year old Walter l\ Larson, who violated a restrainir: order that Casey had filed again! him. Larson was released on 5,00 dollars bail Monday afternoo1 Casey is 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weigt i25 pounds and has brown hai Authorities have said Casey we last seen wearing a white hoode sweatshirt with writing on the fro1 and stripes down the sleeves, bit jeans and tennis shoes.

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lURSDAY, APRIL 17

• eg Keeler Delivers L&S !.cinguished Professor Lecture"

5 Keeler, one of two recently named _ ers & Science Distinguished Professors 1Uontana State University, will give his

gural lecture at 5 p.m. Thursday, April Room 275 of the Strand Union Building

:he MSU campus. The MSU English :essor, artist, entertainer and humorist

lecture on "Post-Western Blues: gs, Poems and Prose." The lecture, ch is free and open to the public, will

l ·allowed by a reception hosted by the ege of Letters and Science. Keeler has ~t in the MSU Department of English !:e i975. He is a well-known writer who 1 published fiction, nonfiction, plays,

S-gs and poetry. In i998, Keeler won : Charles and Nora L. Wiley Award, the Jhest honor MSU bestows for research l creativity among faculty members, l in 2001 he received the Montana

.;.1ernor's Award in the Humanities.

· reat Decisions Discussion .ugram" e Great Decisions Discussion Dgram (a program of the Foreign Policy sociation) is the oldest and largest grass­.:lts world affairs education program of 1 kind in the country. In Bozeman, this :mthly discussion group is facilitated : the Montana Center for International ;itors and supported by the Friends the Bozeman Public Library. Our next

;cussion group meets on Thursday, April from 7:00 - 8:00 pm in the conference

:om on the main floor of the Bozeman blic Library. Retired Foreign Service

ficer. Ross Rodgers will be moderating .r discussion on "Russia".

RIDAY, APRIL 18

Montana PBS Does Some Spring E leaning"

.:ie Friends of Montana PBS- public levision will be selling surplus premium

t ems on April i7[h, i8th and i9th at the lomana PBS studios on the MSU campus. he PBS studios can be found in the VCB

1 uilding in Studio A. Premiums are those ifty "thank you gifts" public television

offers during its on-air fund-drives. Everything from music CD's and programs on DVD to older formats like audio cassettes and VHS tapes will be priced at i/2 off or more. Books, t-shirts and other odds and ends will also be available. For more information call 994-3437 or visit www.montanapbs.org. Spring Cleaning Schedule Thursday April i7 2:00-6:00 p.m. Friday, Ap1il 18 i:oo-6:00 p.m. Saturday, April 19 9:00 a.m.-12:00

MONDAY, APRIL 21

"Seeds of Knowledge" Montana State University horticulture students and staff will hold an open house to provide gardening information, bedding plant evaluations, plant propagation demonstrations, student horticulture skits and other gardening-related information. "Seeds of Knowledge" is the second annual horticulture open house, said Tracy Dougher, who teaches horticulture at MSU. The open house will be held at MSU's Plant Growth Center on nth Avenue from i p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday ..

TUESDAY, APRIL 22

"Famed and Economist to Development"

Fiery Ghanaian Speak on African

Engineers Without Borders at Montana State University and ASMSU Lively Arts and Lectures are thrilled to announce that famed Ghanaian economist, George Ayittey, will speak at the Museum of the Rockies on April 22, at 6 p.m. This FREE event will begin with Dr. Ayittey's "Africa Unchained" speech. Bestselling author of "Africa Unchained: The Blueprint for Development'', Ayittey eloquently and uniquely confronts obstacl~s to Africa's progress. Though a grave topic, Ayittey speaks with clarity, charisma ~d humor. You don't need to be an econonust to appreciate (and understand!) his provocative commentary about his home continent! For more information please contact Engineers Without Borders at MSU: 994-7156, or ewbmsu@gmail.com.

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Enny forms are now available downtown Bozeman at The Art Sh G . oppe, rey Fox Gallery, Old Mam Gallery & Framing, and the Sweet Pea Office. On the MSU c~pus a~ the Ask Us Desk in the Strand Union Building. At Rocky Mountam. Roasong Company/ Great Harvest location, and at Baker so·eet in the Gallatin Valley Mall, or entry forms can be directly download d s h S P . . e . ee t e

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MSU Awards First Ever Presidential Medal for Global and Visionary

Leadership

Wednesday evening marked a special moment in Montana State University's history. The firs t ever Presidential Medal for Global and Visionary Leadership was awarded to a most special guest lecturer, Shirin Ebadi. However, Ebadi is not stranger to accepting medals; as winner of the Nobel Prize for Peace in 2003, she has garnered well earned attention and respect worldwide.

Ebadi hails from Iran, and it was her work promoting democracy and women's rights in her home country that characterized much of her life's work. Practiced in law, in 1975 she became the President of Bench 24 of the Tehran City Court, and was the first woman in her country to ever have served as a judge. However, a few passing years marked the onset of the Islamic Republic, and subsequently her forceful demotion. Women were suddenly deemed unfit to hold such a position, and were obligated to work as clerks. Ebadi, on the other hand, had other plans, and after protests failed to overturn the decision, she chose to quit completely. However, leaving the court was not the end of her work; in fact it was quite the opposite. After leaving the court Ebadi truly embarked on her civil rights journey, writing several books and journal

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articles, and accepting many civil rights cases, the likes of which mos: Iranians wouldn't never dare take on. During her endless battle fo: civil rights she face many challenges that would make most give up; fro1t jail sentences, to threats on her life Ebadi continued her crusade.

no wonder that Ebadi was awardec. the Nobel Peace Prize, nor is it an:, wonder she was selected as the first recipient of MSU's Presidentia. Medal. The medal was actually hanc crafted by two MSU students, a recen graduate, and faculty member, andi· depicts Montana Hall with the "M" in the distant mountains. Presiden Gamble himself awarded the medal and had said earlier in the day ir regards to Ebadi's accomplishment! for human rights, "It's an amazinf thing for a Muslim woman tc achieve."

In a 1999 been quoted saying, "Any person wh pursues human rights in Iran mus live with fear from birth to death but I have learned to overcome m, fear." With steadfast courage, ant unwavering determination like that Shirin Ebadi was all too dese1 · • a recipient for the first MSl Presidential Medal for Global an Visionary Leadership.

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From The Vault: ··London" (2005)

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rian McCauley Johnson SMSU Exponent

"London" (2005). Directed by Iunter Richards, and featuring a cast fChris Evans, Jason Statham, Jessica :iel, and Isla Fisher.

There is nothing like an actor break­ng out of his own shell and exploring lis artistic freedom within himself. 7Ve've seen it plenty of times from Jim ..:arrey & Adam Sandler to Will Ferrell k Jack Black. Such would be the case vith Chris Evans who stepped onto che scene in 2001 with "Not Another feen Movie" as the conceited jock and l prominent part of the comedic

takes it upon himself to attend the par­ty he wasn't invited to and tell London how he feels. With his newly acquaint­ed drug dealer (Statham), Syd sits in the bathroom snorting coke all night painting a portrait of what his relation­ship used to be like. In so doing,. Evans goes on an emotional roller coaster of love and heartache and takes his audi­ence with him.

I believe that Jason Statham de­serves mentioning as well. Usually type-cast as the crazy British man

with short-man syndrome and a

·e!ief. Three years ater he would Jreak out of this :omedic boundar-1es and pursuit a career of dramatic roles that would take him to star­dom.

"There is nothing like an actor break-

serious Statham

temper, breaks

out of this ste­reotypical role to play a man who has recently gone through a divorce and suffers from

ing out of his own shell and exploring his artistic freedom"

I suppose the first order of business would be to ad­dress the fact that this cast (with the exception of the beautiful Isla Fisher) has worked with each other before in the 2004 crime thriller, "Cellular." I will not even address this failure of this movie but instead will assure you that "London" is in no way comparable. Secondly, in my opinion, this was the first role of Chris Evans' that deserves mentioning on a dramatic level.

The film takes place at a going away party for London (Biel) who dumped Syd (Evans) some time ago. After months and months of self-pity, Syd

impotence, quite a change in charac­

ter for him indeed. Sporting a full head of hair, Statham rocks the screen both dramatically and artistically. All in all "London" (the sleeper that it became) deserves mention for its very artistic and independent feel. Despite the fac­tors working against it (low budget, limited release, etc) it proved to be a success in the indie film world and pushed the limits of these actors by taking them out of their comfort zone and offering them the opportunity to change just as some of our most prized comedians have done. A winner.

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State of Montana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Prior to Fall admission into the PTA program students must: • Have completed high school physics AND chemistry !students without high school coursework 1n these areas should

consult the PTA program director as to the appropriate college courses needed to meet this requirement]; • Have completed a minimum of 40 hours of observation at physical therapy cl1n1cs/facilittes w ith a licensed physical

therapist or physical therapist assistant in at least 2 different settings !observation forms are available]; • Write and submit a short reflective paper detailing their experiences at clinical observations !criteria for this paper 1s

provided to the student]; • Show proof of computer literacy (students without high school coursework 1n this areas should consult the PTA prog

director as to the appropriate college courses needed to meet this requirement]; • Earn a cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.5 or higher on pre-requisite courses; • Earn a grade of "C" or higher in all pre-requisite courses; and • Provide three letters of reference (source of each reference 1s specified, consult the PTA program director].

Pre-requisite Courses AH 108 Disease Concepts* AH 145 Introduction to Medical Terminology* SOC 111 Introduction to Sociology* BIO 213 Anatomy & Phys I Lecture/Lab BIO 214 Anatomy & Phys II Lecture/Lab COMM 135 Interpersonal Commun1cat1on ENGL 121 Compos1t1on I* MATH 161 College Algebra w/ Sc1ence Appl1cat1ons PSY 101 General Psychology* PSY 109 Lifespan Development*

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reer Description Ph,s,cal Therapist Assistants [P- As) provide physical theraoy services under the d1rect1on and superv1s1on of a J:'lys,cal therap st [PT)

PT1-1s can perform most of the pat·ent treatment 'ur~ct ons of a PT, however they cannot evaluate a pa; ent or develop a plan of care

PTt-1s provide care which may include teaching patients/ cl e'lts exercise for mobility, strength and coordination, tra 11ng for act1v1t1es such as walking with crutches, ca res, or walkers, massage, and the use of physical agE'"'tS and electrotherapy such as ultrasound and ele tr1cal st mutation.

0-1-.s help people 0 1 all ages who have medical pre terns, or other health-related cond t1ons that l1m1t tre r ab1Lty to move and perform 'unct onal act 1v11 es n ;he r da Ly l·ves.

p-;.s work n a variety of sett ngs 1nclud ng hospitals. omate prac ices, outpat ent cLnics, home health, nursing homes, schools. sports fac1l1ties, and more

PTAs must complete a 2-year assoc1ate"s degree and are censed. certified, or registered 1n most states.

Job Opportunities The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Stat1st1cs projects a 32% ncrease in the need for physical therapist assistants. This 1s primarily due to an increase 1n the elderly population; the la rge baby-boom populat ion, which 1s reaching the prime age for heart attacks and strokes. technological advances that are allowing trauma v1ct1ms and others with d1sab1l1t1es to live longer lives; and the increasing need to cut the cost of health care. which may be accomplished by delegating certain tasks that might be performed by a physical therapist to a licensed physical therapist assistant.

There 1s a high demand for Physical Therapist Assistants and many opportunities for you ro find work n clinical settings, adm1nistrat1ve roles. and in educational settings. The m edian hourly wage for a physical therapist assistant 1n the US 1s $20 per hour. depending on pos1t1on. years of experience. degree of education. geographic location, and practice setting. The 2006 median wage rage 1n Montana was $14.30 - 17.26 per hour.

Program Accreditation The MSU-Great Fa lls College of Technology's Physical Therapist Assistant Program 1s accredited by the Commission on Accred 1tat1on in Physical Therapy Education [CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Assoc1at1on [APTAl.

DIRACTJOllS THI! ASMSU EXPCG:lii IAl'Rfl.. 17. 2W

LIFE AFTER

'BOONDOCKS''

aving spent almost two years at ge, I've learned one very impor thing: be careful what you say t "Boondock Saints." Yes, the col­environment is one built on the -minded exploration of new per­tives, but God forbid you speak gainst the mighty "Saints." or that, you will surely suffer. The wing is my account of a worried in search of answers to this grip-

, social quandary. aving heard many a college stu­wax poetic on the innumerable es of Troy Duffy and his insur-

mtable masterpiece, "Boondock ts," I decided it was about time I it a try.

at I witnessed was underwhelm­to say the least. The story was un­arkable; the characters walking es and the entire experience a pous and overblown disappoint-

Worse than the movie itself, howev­was the unconditional love the col­- conglomerate seemed to share for shoot-'em-up antics of two devout holic brothers - a striking example he not-so-subtle This mutual "Boondock" lovefest Id not have been so bad if it weren't

the fact that, not only did everyone e this purportedly "kick-ass" fea­e, but they felt the need to discuss

ywhere they possibly could. Anytime I tried to discuss or call o question the movie's merits, I was ated as something akin to a leper,. mediately excluded from the con sation by an effective combinanon isbelief, ridicule and the endlessly eated phrase, "There was a fire t!" I would sulk away, realizing

at a worthless and ineffectual hu­n being I really was. Oh, so you don't like "Boondock

ints" either? You too have felt the retic's pain? Well, fret not. There is ~vation.

First, find a support group Face-

book is generally a good place to find others who share your opinion. If for nothing else, check some of the ad­mittedly tiny ami-"Saints" groups for moral support and the chance of being called a "fag" by a "Boondocks" fan!

Yes, the fans have gone so far as to mfiltrate an opposing online com­munity for the simple purpose of fit­ting in a few more minutes of ridicule. Impressive! Committed! So that you might better explain your hatred for the movie, check the countless pro­fessional film reviews knowledgably slamming the various shortcomings of Troy Duffy.

To top it all off, take comfort in the documentary "Overnight," a hilarious­ly brutal chronicle of Duffy's complete ineptitude as a human being. Marvel as he snatches epic failure from the jaws of victory! Wonder at his misguided, delusional, and childish arrogance! Bask in the rampant alcoholism! Origi­nated (ironically) to document Duffy's inevitable success after selling his "Saints" script to Miramax, the docu­mentary soon turns into a meditation on the dangers of success and hype.

Watching the conceited Duffy self­destruct simply in order to reinforce his "bad boy" image is excruciatingly satisfying to witness and is (for me) a warm blanket to protect against the icy winds of empty praise for such a truly empty film.

OK, so maybe I'm bitter. So maybe this comes across a bit heavy-handed. So maybe I haven't given the fans their due. On the other hand, I have yet to converse intelligently about the film with one of its countless fans.

I have grown weary of the ubiqui­tous "Boondock Saints" po5ter in ev­ery other dorm room. I am shocked by hov few people see through this abso lutely transparent film. Who says you can't polish a turd?

Raashan Ahmad at the Zebra

Zach Morris ASMSU Exponent

If you were lucky enough to groove to the sweet, sweet sounds of Michael Franti and Spearhead at the fairgrounds a couple weeks ago, you were also prob ably lucky enough to feel the rhythm of Rashaan Ahmad and the positive energy he so graciously threw out to the crowd. As the M.C. for Crown City Rockers, he lives his life dancing, traveling, and look­ing for inspiration while he keeps the music alive in all of us. Thankfully, Boze­man will be graced b¥ his presence for •

a second time this year. There is most definitely something to be said about the people and lifestyle of Bozeman, be­causE like EOTO, Rashaan can't seem to stay away. Perforrdng at the Zebra on Friday. April 18. Rashaan will be throw­ing it down with none other than Aki! from Jurassic 5. With two M.C.'s from two very talented musical groups, Boze­man is in for a treat that will taste sweet; long after the show is over.

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GREG KEELER LECTURE When: 5p.m. Where: SUB 275 . What: English professor Greg Keeler d~livers his lecture, titled "Post-Western B_lues Lil

songs, Poems. and Prose." K~eler is a well­known writer with an excepoonal record ~f publication in fiction, nonfiction, plaY'".rltlflg, songwriting, and poeay. A recepoon will fol­low his lecture. Cost: Free

MSU CELLO HONORS RECITAL When: 7:30 p.m . Where: Reynolds Recital Hall, MSU , What: An MSU student ensemble thats sure to please. Cost: Free Contact: 994-3562

NO QUARTER AND AMERICAN NIGHT When: 9p.m. Where: Zebra Cocktail Lounge What: This is the night when you get to time portal your way back into the 6os and 70s with Led Zeppelin and Doors tribute bands! 21+ Cost: $10 at the door

BRIDGER CREEK BOYS When: 5p.m. Where: Bozeman Brewing Co. What: Our local brewery is offering a fun­filled evening of bluegrass and delicious micro-brew·s! 21+

MUSIC & MEANING WITH THE DUPLIKATES AND CHRYST! THE WORDSMITH

When: 7p.m. Where: Bozeman Public Library What: This artistic performance v.,;ll involve an engaging back and forth mi.'< of interest­ing and diverse music (performed by The DupliKates) paired with music-related narra­tive and educational definitions provided by Chrysti the Wordsmith. The words defined will relate to the music being played or to be played. Cost: Free

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EET COMPILED BY

Sarah Hanen-Bauer

YOUR THURSDAY TO THURSDA

SAM DRUKMAN When: 7p.m. Where: Norris Hot Springs What: Classical guitar player Sam Dr:ikman entertains soakers at Norris Hor Spnngs w1th beautifully intricate guitar music that relaxes the mind and calms the listener to the core.

4 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AND 2 DAYS When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Crawford Theater, Emerson Cultural Center What: Ser in Bucharest in the mid-198os, ~ Nicolae Ceaucescu and his evil dictatorship continue to reign and in a counay where abortion is outlawed, a young colleg~ s°:Ident, Gabita (Laura Vasiliu), finds herself m big trouble. On the day on which the film takes place the pair connects with a black market doct~r, Bebe (Vlad Ivanov), in order to take care of Gabita's pregnancy--bur, of course, it isn't that simple. The resulting 24 hour: reveals a harroWing descent into a world m which the possibility of tragedy lurks around every comer.

Cost: '1>7 general admission, $5 students/se­niors, $6 Emerson Center or Museum of the Rockies members Contact: 585-8881 or go to www.bozemanfilm­festivalorg for more information.

AKIL, RAASHAN AHMAD, & COOLZEY When: 9p.m. Where: Zebra Cocktail Lounge What: Hip Hop at its finest. Be a part of the experience. 21+ Cost: S9 at the door

MINERALS: THE DUVAL COLLECTION When: March 1 - May z6 Where: Back Gallery; Museum of the Rockies What: A selection from the renowned Duval Collection of gems and minerals at the Hous­ton Museum of Natural Science, this superb collection consists of numerous breathtaking pieces from around the world, all chosen for their beauty, form, and color. Highlights of the collection include one of the world"s largest gem quality turquoise nuggets and a magnifi­cent cluster of transparent quartz crystals that weighs nearly zooo pounds. Contact: 994-DINO

HILLSTOMP When: 9p.m. Where: The Murray, Livingston What: Back for their second show at the Murray, this junkbox blues duo from Portland Oregon is infamous for digging through the forgotten backwoods of American music, recy­cling traditional elements into a distinct brand of hill counay blues stomp. Despite their homemade instruments and novel approach, Hillstomp is no novelty act. 2.1+ Contact: 222.-6433 for more information.

04 19 BIKE SWAP! .

When: 10:30 a.m. for Gallatin Valley Bike Club members, 11 a.en. for the public. Where: Gallatin Valley Fairgrounds What: Got a bike you wanna get rid of? Need a new-to-you bike for the summer? Then come on down to the Fairgrounds and feast your eyes on the valley'~ finest bikes. If you do want to ditch your bike m the hopes of sell­ing it, you can drop it off at the Fairgrounds from 8-10 am. Contact: jzickovich@gmailcom for more information.

SALLY NEWSOME When: 7 p.tn. Where: Norris Hot Springs What: Soulful sounds, powerful lyrics, natural hot springs, good food and tasty beverages all come together to help create an awesome way to spend a Saturday night under the springtime sky.

GLOW: LIVING LIGHTS When: March 1 - Sept. 1 Where: Loft Gallery; Museum of the Rockies What: Vomiting shrimp, vampire squid and cookie cutter sharks don"t sound too friendly, bur they are glowing to help us. The study of these natural light-producing crearures can help discover cancer cures, detect toxic bacteria and expose deadly anthra'< spores. How and why do some organisms create their own light? From the incredible depths of the mid-ocean ro suburban backyards, fascinat­ing crearures both familiar and unknown are lighting up the dark. This exhibit features everything from live animals and preserved specimens to displays activated by hidden laser beams. Come discover why organisms HglO\V." Contact: 994-DINO

GHETIO When: 6p.m. Where: VCB room 182. at comer of 11th and Grant What: Ghetto (Audrius Juzenas, 2006) Loosely based on actual events, Ghetto plays out how Jews in Vilnius' ghetto in Lithuania briefly reopened a theater to maintain morale and entertain occupying Nazis during WWII. The films (German with English subtitles) are free and open to interested students. Sebas­tian Heiduschke, Visiting Assistant Professor of German, will introduce screenings.

LASER BEATLES: ACROSS THE UNIVE When: Feb. 1-May 4 Fri. & Sat. 8 and Sat. at noon and 5 p.m. Sun. 5 p.m. Where: Taylor Planetarium; Museum Rockies What: Enjoy chi! classic music ~f '.he set to laser light and other media m unique environment of the Taylor P etarium. Includes favorites like A H Night, Lucy in the Sky With Diamon Yellow Submarine. This show is spo KMMS "The Moose."

MSU SYMPHONY When: 3p.m. Where: Reynolds Recital Hall, MSU What: The MSU symphony will be provide an astounding performance enjoy. Cost: Free! (You can't beat that!)

0424 HEAVYWEIGHT DUB CHAMPION

When: 9p.m. Where: Zebra Cocktail Lounge What: The Zebra is proud to bring j'OU a that will fill the lounge with the sounds o trip hop. and electronica 2.1+

SINGER SONGWRITER SHOWCASE When; 9:30 p.tn. . . Where: The Owl Lounge. Livmgsro~ What: Livingston's version of Amencan would love you to come by an~ cheer thf talent on. If you 're interested m com pee musiciaris must be prepared with three: for the night of their perf'.ormance. Smcr songwriting is a key sconng component this is a SONGWRITING contest, It IS hi! recommended that all 3 songs are ongim works. Each of the acts ,~;11 hav~ the op runity to perform z songs. 4 semi-finalist be asked back to the stage to perform 1 3

ditional song. Judges will select the 1. hi~ scorers to return on s/1 for the finals. Si ups will be on a first come, first serve~ Anyone participating in this ev~t must available to participate, if asked, m the fi on May 1st. . Contact: 4o6-209-0358 or email oulloUJlf yahoo.com for more informaoon

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EC[REATION] M SU Spring Rodeo: .An Image of

Success

)nee a year it rolls around. Once a · ~ the city of Bozeman gets to see ::le of colleges finest, and tough­f athletes compete in one arena. )nee again, it ends in success. <'or whoever went out and wit­

·1 sed this year's spring rodeo at the S::k Breeden Fieldhouse, the Mon-a State University Bobcats did

I: disappoint. The MSU women came away with

·rin on their half of the rodeo, scar­·. a first-place total of 485 points. e second place team on the warn-s side was the University of Mon­~a at 335 points. The men helped ?ir run for the Big Sky Regional e as they scored 700 points, good

'Jugh for second place. Montana Jred 790 points to win the men's

side of the rodeo. And the numbers do not lie, as

MSU put together a string of strong indivfdual perfor-mane es.

stitched up gash on his forehead, the cowboy put together an 81-point ride to earn a buckle.

The other champion­

All cowboys "With a name like ship won for the Bobcats Satur­day night came from junior Cort Sheer.

and cowgirls rode and roped Thurs­day and Friday night, and the top ten combined scores from those rwo performanc-

Hutch Haslem, one would expect a

solid Also suffering from a gash on his face, Scheer's true cowboy came

performance.''

es in each event were granted passes to the short go­round on Saturday night.

With a name like Hutch Haslem, one would expect a solid perfor­mance, especially after being kicked by a bull the previous night. With a

to life as he won the steer-wrestling by four-1oths of a second.

And though there were no oth­er champions for the Bobcats, the strong performances were not hard to find from the cowboys wearing

blue and gold. MSU freshman Jake Vold won the

short go with a 76-point bareback ride and his teammate freshman Kate Sharon was a second off of win­ning the average in the barrel racing.

The individual all-around win­ners were Jesse Kruse and Amber Crowley, both from the University of Montana.

The MSU rodeo team will head up to Helena this weekend for the Big Sky Regional Rodeo.

And though the spring rodeo has already come and gone, there is al­ways next year for most, but for the seniors, all roads lead to Casper, Wyom. for the National College Ro­deo Finals this summer.

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MSU Club Baseball in Full Swing

WORDS BY Dustin Cichosz ASMSU Exponent

Baseball season is starting to heat up. This holds true for Montana State's club baseball team, which is currently 3-3 in the Northern Pacific East Conference and the season. Playing without any scholarships, these men work hard to do what they love.

They recently played and defeated the University of Idaho three times in Idaho 7-5, 6-o and i7-8. The following week, they traveled to Utah to play We­ber State, which is ranked i2th in the na­tion.

Weber State beat the Bobcats in the first game 8-o. The Bobcats also lost the second game 6-3. However, Jess Simo­nds pitched for five innings while only allowing three earned runs. Ken Reichelt knocked one out of die park in the sev­enth inning to make the score 6-3. The final game was postponed due to snow.

The Bobcats once again played We­ber State this season, but this time, it was at home. The 'Cats ended up losing the contest 11-4. Their games against Utah State were canceled due to snow.

The Bobcats are sitting third in their conference. With some key wins against the University of Montana and Idaho State University, they could be well on their way to regionals.

In club baseball, the top two teams of each conference advance to regionals. At regionals, the tournament winner gets to represent that region in the national tournament.

In the first five games of the season, the Bobcats are racking up some strong stats, even though they have played against the tough Weber State and are also fighting the outdoor elements.

Matthew Saporito has a .500 batting average, while Jess Simonds, Ken Re­ichelt, Anthony Thomason, and Logan Schultz are sitting about .300. Both Jess Simonds and Ken Reichelt have hit hom­ers.

Kristopher Chupp leads the team

with a .556 on base percentage, while Matthew Saporito leads the team with sLx runs batted in.

Both Cortney Riggs and Jess Simonds nave won and lost a game while pitching for the Bobcats. Anthony Thomason has one victory under his belt as well.

They play the familiar teams of the University of Montana, Idaho State Uni­versity. the University of Idaho, Utah State and Weber State. However, it isn't easy being a nonprofit organization, as this club baseball team is. But they have done some things in the community to help out their cause as well as baseball in the city in general.

They helped the Bozeman Legion sod their baseball field last fall so they could have a place to play this April i9and 20 against Idaho State. Any donations, which can also be a nice tax write-off, would help considerably.

"We're a nonprofit organization" says outfielder Ken Reichelt. "Everything is on our own; any kinds of donations are really helpful."

As a fund-raiser, the Bobcat baseball team has shirts on sale in the SUB. Prof­its go to help with the team's many ex­penses.

You can visit their website, which is still under construction, at http:/fwww. homepage.mont?'1a.edu/-baseball/ or the National Club Baseball Association's website at http://www.clubbaseball. com1 , where you can find tean1 stats and other information concerning club base­ball or the Bobcats.

If you are interested in trying to join the team, they get together at the begin­ning of the spring semester. They are al­ways looking for talented players.

The Montana State men's next game is April 19 against Idaho State at the Bozeman Legion Field. Admission is free so swing by and support our local slug­gers.

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Cycling Club to Hold Races WORDS BY Dustin Cichosz ASMSU Exponent

The MSU Cycling Race will take place this coming weekend on the campus of MSU and surrounding areas. The "Bobcat Classic" is an an­nual thing that the cycling club puts on during this time, and it is a won­derful event to watch.

There are three races that will take place this weekend, but the most spectator friendly will take place on Saturday, April 19th on the cam­pus of MSU. This race is called "The Campus Criterium" and it will start in front of the new gym, and will then head east looping around the library and the duck pond. There are differ-

ent categories of racers, therefor there are difference start times. Th least experienced riders will start· 8 a.m. leading up to the most exp rienced women at 11 a.m. They wi be followed by the most experience men at 12 p.m.

If there are any questions regar• ing the race, feel free to go to tl club's website at: http://www.mo· tana.edu/cycling/?page_id=28. It w be an active weekend out arour the town this weekend, so be sure check out some cycling right here c campus!

REC(REATION]

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.ht Martin ·u Exponent

<..s I was driving home after a long · l'yard shift, I tuned the radio dial

3PN Radio and caught a small n of the Erik Kuselias Show. He

:!discussing the latest prank/hex . e never-ending Red Sox-Yankee

•ty, which brought up a ton of !'!llizing questions in my mind.

n the Bronx, construction is JJst complete on the new Yankee ;um. This will be the last year to 1 a game or event (I hear the Pope

:oe giving a Mass there this week) .e old Yankee stadium, which sits

11!. next to the new one. During the Etruction, a die-hard Red Sox fan !Employee for the company pouring :t:oncrete placed a David Ortiz Red

~ll jersey into the foundation. He ; t it directly into the foundation rt the Yankees will be playing on as

J{ or curse. This I thought, as I'm '..! he did, was hilarious. However, the Yankee fans got wind

I: from the prankster's coworkers 1J did not think it was very funny. -y began to raise hell with the

tkee organization. They demanded : the shirt be jack hammered out did not care what it would cost. In

• most of them said raise the ticket

prices - do whatever it takes - just get that jersey out of the cement.

Am I the only person that thinks this is irrational? Do the Yankee fans actually believe that this stupid jersey will jinx the team? Do they believe that games will be lost, balls will bounce the Red Sox way or calls will go against the Yankees? How can otherwise normal, rational people be driven to insanity by a sports team?

At first I thought this must be a Red Sox-Yankee thing. These teams are historical, and their fans span generations. However, the calls into the Erik Kuselias Show refuted my thought. It turns out this type of construction jinx is not without precedence.

During the construction of the current Oklahoma State University stadium, a bricklayer organized a wall so that the color of the bricks contrasted in such a way as to create a huge "OU." Apparently it was hardly noticeable but the fans went into an uproar. The administration buckled and had the wall tom down and rebuilt.

This happens all over the country .

One team pulls a prank on its rival and the other team will get them back. Why? It's just a t-shirt or just a wall that faintly resembles an "OU" if you squint your eyes like you're looking at one of those hidden picture paintings.

As I continued my drive, I tried to relate to the multiple callers yelling at Erik to tear the concrete up. What if it was in my stadium at MSU? Say, for example, that MSU decided to build more bleachers on the end zones or add onto the student section. While under construction, a worker engraves "Griz" on the bottom-side of all the newly installed bleachers.

What would my reaction be? If I think about it, it's just letters on the bottom of bleachers and they're only visible if for some reason I'm lieing on my back where everyone is standing. I'll probably never even notice them and the players will definitely not be able to see them from the field.

These thoughts are logical, rational and sane. All of this, however, for some reason I cannot explain, is completely irrelevant. There is no way we could keep those bleachers. I would demand that they be replaced by non-tainted ones. Or, even better! ones that have

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'Cats engraved on the bottom. There's no way I would allow anything "Griz" on any part of my stadium. I despise the Griz - pure and simple. Maybe I do understand the Yankee fans .

The Red Sox-Yankee rivalry is one of the most storied in all of sports. From the curse of the Great Bambino, to the Yankees' 26 championships, all way up to Schilling's bloody sock and the comeback from 0 -3 in the 2004

ALCS.

It was because of these stories and feelings that the Yankee fans demanded the shirt be removed, and they won. The organization gave the order and workers spent five hours tearing up concrete to remove the jersey. Their passion defines what a rivalry should be: love-crazed fans that will do anything to help their chances and destroy the other team. It is a love-hate relationship that defies all rationale and inevitably will force an organization to dig up a piece of cloth no matter how deep it is buried in concrete.

A rivalry brings out the crazy in all of us and we all love it.

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STATIC CultureC01.•1 co.

PERSPECTIVE COMMENTARY *-

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Kasidy Miller and Holly Moore

Making a contribution to solving ma­jor social problems and creating positive social change seems so preposterously unattainable in the often dire circum­stances of the present that the impact of the seemingly miniscule individual on world issues might appear to be just that: miniscule.

The i97 million square miles of the earth traveling through space at 66,700 miles per hour is so big and fast that a single, small voice is quickly whisked away if it does not attempt to deviate and make some kind of change.

People might say that in a fast world of modernity, screaming for social change and reformation, that the power of the individual to make a difference is rather limited.

Certainly one voice may not seem much; but rash stupidity and ignorance aside, one inevitably represents the many; and henceforth, governs the fu­ture of all.

Ishmael Beah, author of A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier and re­cent guest speaker at Montana St ate University, has demonstrated this power of one among many. He is an individual who h as been able to inform the world firsthand about the effects of war, h un­ger, violence, and injustice on the lives of children in Sierra Leone, by simply writing abou t the events. It is a blissful thought that one may catch a glimpse into the heart of foreign countries by merely reading.

Beah's book has become a national bestseller, and amongst the enonruty of his present recognition, the supremacy of his words and experiences are unde­niably self-evident. He makes it possible to wimess life in another country, obtain a glance into past and present conflict, and most importantly to learn about what it means to be human.

Beah wrote, and people read and, in so doing, Beah provokes human emo tion, thought, and empathy, all of which in turn lead people into action. The en

is of timeless and universal value. As for the importance of reading.

William Faulkner said it best, "Read, read, read. Read everything-- trash, cJas. sics, good and bad, and see how they do it. Just like a carpenter who works as an apprentice and studies the master. Read. You'll absorb it. Then write. If it's good, you'll find out. If it's not, throw it out oi the window."

Many of the tools needed to instigate social reformation and light up the eyes of a dark world are lingering at our fin­gertips; open a book.

To produce a vehicle for c through writing takes e:Kperience though: experience of the world and its people, land, cultures and of the self.

As the 20th-century Arnencan writ· · er Jessamyn West puts it, "There is nc royal path to good writing; and paths as exist do not lead through neat critical gardens, various as they are, bu1 through th e jungles of self, the world and of craft."

In reading we can visit those beauti ful gardens, and in writin g navigate th1 entangled jungles and allow our b · · to pass by the world and the s elf.

The power of reading and wri · ' cannot possibly be denied as, at least, starting point in receiving and pro ing education about the world and it unwavering injustices. The more peopl read , the m ore knowledge they will gair it is inescapable, and knowledge is evei

accompanied by power. Reading will in rum provoke wri•

ing, and t he ditch-diggers of this worl will becom e poets in whatever they d< Reading to become educated and writin to inform could not be any more powe ful in a world that drastically needs t listen to its people.

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Contributions to a collective soci change are as easy, and as difficult, < experiencing the world through readir and writing. Attempt. Or, as Man1yru Robinson puts it in the last line of h powerful Pulitzer Prize winning nov< Gilead, "find a VfdY. to be useful.''

1 re's something about a good sand­i *'1t brightens up my day. Granted, I

\iy could have gone without eating n y of them over the past 22 years,

's co\inting. .&way, the sandwich itself has been • !the crowning achievements in the

y ans for centuries, dating back to d of Sandwich and his silly pum-

. !<el delight. !Wever, people now take great pride • t the best sandwich should be, or

- .oe. Bozeman is no stranger to great it ants or great food, but not every , .ich shop is created equal. Below

i ed various Bozeman eateries and . 1eir sandwiches match up to one ~r.

~est Sandwich: The Pickle 1:-rel tecialty: Hot and Cold Hoagies ss's Favorite: "Cheese Steak"

;ight, so we've all heard of the Pick-1'.'"el, but we really can't deny its size :!? )Cated on College and in the Rockin'

I the messy, stringy, and delicious e steak just drips with flavor, and

~ well after a long night of studying .r iams.

tnplicity is the key, with ingredients as BBQ sauce, cheese, and beefsteak

:1lrising the cheese steak. A close sec­'.'tcNhen it comes to "Favorite Shop,"

.1a ckle Barrel still makes the ''biggest" ~IVich in town; and though there are • Df sandwiches worth looking at, few .i..."'Dmpare to the huge Pickle Barrel.

:nallest Sandwich: Starky's Deli­:~sen

pecialty: Corned Beef oss's Favorite: Homemade Potato

Sand"Wich Tilll.e Salad

Well, I am a big guy and, when I get hungry I expect to be filled up. However, I also have to keep it within a budget.

Though the taste is phenomenal and the atmosphere is great, the sandwich­es as Starky's downtown just aren't big enough! I had a great corned beef sand­wich the other day, and I still felt hun­ger pangs. Their potato salad rocks my world, but their overpriced sandwiches leave a lot to be desired. You don't even get a drink with your meal - as I shake my head in disgust.

Worst Shop Change: Burger Bob's Specialty: Burgers Ross's Favorite: "1/3 Pounder"

When I was a kid, my family used to make annual trips to Bozeman to visit old college friends, spend some tinle with each other, and watch some Bobcat basketball. Every tinle we came here we would go to the same place, Burger Bob's. Granted,itis located right next to the Can­nery, so maybe my parents were trying to tell me something. Either way, you were guaranteed a great tinle, atmosphere, and burger when you went there.

However, the place has changed. We used to just walk in and go up and order; now there are waitresses. You used to go fill your own glass; now someone does it for you. There used to be a huge condi­ment bar, now they put it on for you. The burgers used to taste great, now they're just ordinary. Childhood memories are usually the fondest, but losing the free­dom and spirit of Burger Bob's cut me to the quick.

Best Commercial Sandwich Joint: Fuddrucker's

Specialty: Burgers

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Ross's Favorite: "1/3 lb. Swiss Burger" Usually chain restaurants just aren't

that good. You end up feeling kind of dirty and greasy when you leave to go home.

However, I always find the food at Fuddrucker's enjoyable, even tasty. You can bring big groups there, get a lot of good food, and have a really great tinle . Their burgers are cooked to request, and the condiment bar is massive. Frankly, if you want a good commercial burger with a little homegrown touch, go in to Fud­drucker's and order up.

Best Late Night Offering: Pita Pit Specialty: Pitas Ross's Favorite: "Chicken Caesar"

You thoughtiforgotaboutthePit. Nev­er. When it comes to late night munchies, fewer places can solve the problem than a huge pita from downtown's Pita Pit.

With a small shop across the street from bar after bar, it never hurts to walk in and order up a pita filled with whatever you want. And to top it all off, they're in­expensive!

Great service matched with great food always works out in the end, even if you're a little under the weather. So, when the beer stans fl.owing a little too hard and the party gets a little too wild, don't forget to order yourself a pita ... and they deliver!

Biggest Guilty Pleasure: Costco Specialty: Wholesale Goods Ross's Favorite: "the Jumbo Hot­

dog"

Alright, sorry. I can't help myself. When you go to Costco, you usually aren't looking to buy another box full of toilet paper, you're going there for the hotdogs. With great franks and better condiments,

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I know I've caught myself laughing later after devouring two of them, but they're jut too damn good to pass on. Go ahead, have one, I hope you don't regret it as much as I do.

Best Sandwich Shop: Frank's Gour­met Catering

Specialty: Chicken and Beef Cheese Steaks

Ross's Favorite: "The Gamecock''

So my friend walks me into this little diner downtown, and I figure it's going to be another overpriced, underperforming venture in the sandwich world. I order up a "Gamecock" and start eating, and I can't believe it. This is the best sandwich I have ever eaten, Few have heard of this quaint little eatery just off main by The Bowl.

Located at the end of Babcock, Frank's Gourmet Catering serves up the best cheese steak in town, with perhaps the best service, ingredients, and atmo­sphere. Right as you walk in the door, you feel like a small town kid walking into a diner, with the kitchen and cash register right in front of you.

However, the best pan is the meal, a huge sandwich stuffed in a French roll and seasoned with the best spices and peppers. I really can't say too much more, except that once you go Frank's you never go back.

There you have it folks, the best (and not so best) sandwich shops in Bozeman. I'm still pretty young, so I haven't gotten everywhere, but I bet you have. Let me know what your favorite sandwich shop is. Until next tinle MSU, here's to good eating and good company.

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ASMSU Outdoor Recreation Equipment Sale ASMSU Outdoor Recreation will hold a used equipment sale on Friday,

April 25 in the SOB Barn at Montana State University. The sale will be limited to MSU students and affiliates only from 12:00 to 1 :00, a

valid MSU ID will be required. The sale will be open to MSU and the public from 1 :00 to 5:30. Items which will be included are life

vests, pumps, snowshoes, avalanche transceivers, shovels, sleeping bags and other misc. gear. There will be an "early entry lottery" for

purchase of a 15' raft, inquire for details. Contact ASMSU Outdoor Recreation at

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