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35 Vol. No. 12 ADVOCATE www.mnstate.edu/advocate An award-winning newspaper published weekly for the Minnesota State University Moorhead community The Thursday November 10, 2005 Systems offer progress reports DARS, CAS help students keep track of graduation requirements By ALICIA STRNAD Editor A new computerized system will make it easier for students to know where they stand in meeting their graduation requirements. The Degree Audit Reporting System lists the university requirements for a students major and generates a progress report for them. It sorts core requirements, related requirements, electives, recommended courses, upper division course requirements and liberal studies requirements. Students can look at their individualized report to see what they have completed and what classes they still need to take. Sixty-eight majors are already in the system. The rest of the majors should be added by this summer. Weve got them all halfbuilt, were just tweaking the requirements, university registrar Jayne Washburn said. Students with majors not already in the system can still log into the system through the registration Web site and view their progress on liberal studies and upper division course requirements. The program went online last summer. We began seeing students running audits immediately, said Jim Anderson, assistant director of admissions. We never advertised it, they just found it. Advisers can also log onto the system and check on their advisees progress. To get your DARS report, log in to registration through the university home page at www.mnstate.edu, click on the Student tab and select Degree Audit Report. The system is still a pilot program, so students need to check their report for errors and omissions. Students who changed their major should make sure the system has the correct major for them. Another new system, the Course Applicability System, will help students better understand course equivalency with other universities. It says the rules of our courses and how courses outside the university are transferred into our major program, Anderson said. Its sort of an interactive shopping tool for our students and students at other schools. Students can log into the system and see how the courses theyve taken at MSUM will apply to a degree programs at another university and vice versa. They can also see how classes already taken at MSUM will apply to a different degree program at MSUM. All schools in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system are registered through CAS, as are University of Minnesota schools. CAS is sort of the heartbeat of the whole state of Minnesota, assistant registrar Shawn Soderberg said. To log on to the free system, go to www.minnesotacas.org, click on New Account, select MSUM, complete the registration form and hit Submit. To correct errors in your DARS report or with questions on either system, contact the advising support center at 477-4318. Strnad can be reached at aliciawithay@mnstate.edu. Yee-haw! Freshman named Miss Indian Rodeo after years on the rodeo circuit FEATURES, page 3 Sign of the times Cab fee doubles By LINDSEY YOUNG Managing Editor Bite the bullet Students should welcome cab fee changes rather than end of the program OPINION, page 4 JAY PICKTHORN / ADVOCATE PHOTO EDITOR Junior Alicia Berndt holds up a sign protesting the war in Iraq. Berndt, a member of the pending organization Students for a Progressive Society, stood in the CMU Tuesday across from a recruiting booth for the Army ROTC. Appointment raises questions By LEE MORRIS Staff Writer The expected re-appointment of a dean has triggered dispute between members of the administration and the faculty association. President Roland Barden marked Administrative Affairs Vice President David Crockett to serve as college of business and industry interim dean when Carol Dobitz retired in August 2004. Interim deans usually serve a one or two-year term before a national search prompts a permanent selection. After four major positions needed hiring in January 2004, Bette Midgarden, academic affairs vice president, said she asked Barden if Crockett could assume deans responsibilities to eliminate one of the vacancies. Barden decided Crockett could do so for two years, as the departments in the college of business and industry, excluding economics, had either no objection to Crocketts serving as dean or were supportive of him. The economics department, now part of the college of social and natural sciences, shifted colleges because, according to Midgarden, some members of the department felt they would not receive the same attention under Crockett they had garnered under Dobitz. Despite the support for Crockett, Barden repeatedly stated last spring a national search would decide who would ultimately hold the deans position. Barden said this October, however, he plans to permanently appoint Crockett without a search. Scores of students have one. If a student is heading out on a Friday night it can be just as important to have as a drivers license. Its that little red sticker from Doyles Yellow Checker Cab on an MSUM student ID card that ensures the holder a ride home for just $2. Last week, student senate took action in meeting to ensure the program stays on campus. During a closed session Thursday, student senate raised the student fee per ride from $2 to $4 and changed the schools cost from $6 to $5. It also eliminates business to business transportation. The cab program was brought to campus two years ago via a contract with MSUM and Doyles. The Student Activities Budget Committee allotted a budget that would allow for students to take a cab for a lower, fixed price. Students would pay $2 per cab ride, and SABC would pay $6 per cab ride. Assuming the average cab ride costs $10, the program works like this: A student would take a cab ride and pay $2. The school, using the money allotted by SABC would chip in another $6, and Doyles would simply have to eat the other $2. Rocking out Relient K comes to town on tour with MxPx, Rufio for Panic with a K A&E, page 6 Mens basketball Dragons come up a little short in exibition game over the Bison DEAN, back page TAXI, back page SPORTS, page 8 Page 2, The Advocate NEWS BRIEFS Relay for Life event needs volunteers Relay for Life is holding an event to raise money for the American Cancer Society on April 7, 2006. If you are interested in being a part of the event, attend the Kickoff Event at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday) in Jones Science Center 330 at Concordia College. Thursday, November 10, 2005 S ecurity Report Russian delegates to visit F-M area Russian delegates will arrive around 5 p.m. on Saturday at the Hector International Airport. The delegates will tour the first responders offices, healthcare facilities and jails throughout the FM community. The delegates will also visit classes on the MSUM campus dealing with child welfare and nursing classes. International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. There will be numerous events happening on campus throughout the week. The dates and times the delegates will be here is available at www.mnstate.edu/intl Katrina benefit concert scheduled A benefit concert to help families that relocated to Fargo due to Hurricane Katrina will be held Friday in the OKellys Ballroom at the Best Western Kelly Inn. The admission is free and the events include a silent auction and craft show from 5 to 9 p.m. From 6 to 8 p.m. there will be a happy hour and from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. bands and a DJ will perform. To purchase reserved table tickets or to donate a silent auction item call (701) 4787799. Tickets may also be purchased at the V.A. Hospital retail store. SPJ local chapter holds fundraiser The Society of Professional Journalists is holding a fundraiser for the local chapter. Students can guess the number of candy corns inside the jar which will be in the CMU, Flora Frick and MacLean through next week. The cost is $1 for one guess or $2 for three guesses. The winner will receive $50. 11.04 11.07 11.04 Attempted forcible entry in Livingston Lord Library. 11.05 University alcohol violation in Holmquist. 11.05 Health concern outside Grantham. 11.05 Noise complaint outside Holmquist. 11.06 Extinguisher discharged in Ballard. 11.07 Welfare check in Livingston Lord Library. 11.07 Sexual assault in Holmquist. Physics lecture on MRIs announced A lecture, The History and Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, will begin at 3 p.m. Friday in King Hall 217. In 2004, the Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded to Paul Lauterbur and Peter Mansfield for the development of techniques essential for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Protest arose after the prize was announced when a third person claimed a right to the prize. Come find out who this person is, what he did and how, against overwhelming odds, he built the world's first MRI scanner. The principles behind MRI will be demonstrated and discussed in simple language. ADVOCATE Minnesota State University Moorhead, Box 130 Moorhead, MN 56563 Located on the lower floor of Comstock Memorial Union Room 110 News Desk and Editors Desk: 477-2551 Advertising: 477-2365 Fax: 477-4662 advocate@mnstate.edu www.mnstate.edu/advocate The Advocate is published weekly during the academic year, except during final examination and vacation periods. Opinions expressed in The Advocate are not necessarily those of the college administration, faculty or student body. The Advocate encourages letters to the editor and your turn submissions. They should be typed and must include the writers name, signature, address, phone number, year in school or occupation and any affiliations. Letters are due Monday at 5 p.m. and can be sent to MSUM Box 130, dropped off at The Advocate office in CMU Room 110 or e-mailed to us at: advocate@mnstate.edu. The Advocate reserves the right to edit letters and refuse publication of letters omitting requested information. It does not guarantee the publication of any letter. Theyre probably singing in Asian The Advocate is prepared for publication by Minnesota State University Moorhead students and is printed by Davon Press, West Fargo, N.D. Copyright 2005, The Advocate. The Advocate is always looking for talented writers, photographers, columnists and illustrators. Meetings are held every Monday at 4:30 p.m. in CMU 110. Contact the editor for more information or come to the meetings. Glenn Tornell Adviser Alicia Strnad Editor Lindsey Young Managing Editor Barbie Porter Features Editor Ashley Johnk Opinion Editor Jeremy Chura Sports Editor Sara Hacking Arts and Entertainment Editor Kellie Meehlhause Copy Editor Brittany Knudson Copy Editor Jay Pickthorn Photo Editor Erin Woodruff Advertising Manager Jenna Raschick Advertising Assistant Stephanie Berberich Advertising Representative Sabrina Whiting Advertising Representative Chris Bemboom Distribution Manager Columnists: Alexa Orts, Sarah Winkle, Adam Quesnell, Alicia Strnad Reporters: Emilie Mihal, Lee Morris, Alexa Orts, Annie Erling, Amy Kasowski, Christina Schwarz, Matt Sommerfeld, Brittany Moen, Kristi Anderson, Tessa Torgeson Photographers: Lizzie Chinander, Heather Gruenhagen, Alexa Orts, Chad Wessels, Cary Knudson, Troy Huseby, Sarah Kyte, Jon Lambert Illustrators: Barbie Porter, Matt Kaufenberg, Yelena Mejova, Katherine Young Correction The Advocate received several comments about last weeks security report. It has come to our attention that events listed may have been printed in error. If you have any questions about last weeks report plesase contact Ferman Woodberry at fermanw@mnstate.edu or (218) 477-4276 Rittenhouse named NCATE coordinator MSUM professor Peggy Rittenhouse has been recommended by Dean Michael Parsons as the Universitys next National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education coordinator. She coordinates, plans and works with colleagues across campus as they prepare for the NCATE site visit that will happen during the 2007-2008 academic year. MSUM hosts Daily Show commentator Minnesota Sec. of State candidate Mark Ritchie will be visiting MSUM at 9 p.m. Monday in CMU 207. Mark was also a commentator on the Daily Show during the 2004 election. The event is hosted by the MSUM College Democrats. Brazil study-tour meeting set Students, faculty and community members are invited to participate in a tour of Brazil May 19 through June 1. An informational meeting will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday in Lommen 102. MFA to read poetry and fictional work An MFA reading for poetry and fiction featuring MSUMs Crystal Gibbins, Jill Haugen, MK Laughlin, Conor Shenk and Thom Tammaro will be held at 8 p.m. today (Thursday) in the Red Raven, 14 Roberts St. Fargo. Organ and tissue event seeks help An informational meeting for an organ and tissue donor awareness event has been set for 8 p.m. on Monday in CMU 227. For further information contact Michelle Roers at (218) 329-2333 or at roersmi@mnstate.edu Interview workshop set for students Career Services will hold an interviewing skills workshop for all teaching majors from 4 to 5 p.m. today (Thursday) and from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday. Both events will be held in CMU 208. Thursday, November 10, 2005 FEATURES included saddling the horse and riding it in equipment other than their own. The saddle was huge, I kept sliding back and forth, she said. During the rodeo events, Etzkorn and the other contestants would carry the flags at the beginning of the day, clear the arena after events and work to raise money for the scholarship that would be awarded to the winner. They also competed in rodeo events. Etzkorn competed and won in barrel racing. Part of being Miss Indian Rodeo is promoting the sport and events throughout the year. During the INFR Championships, the contestants each spoke at a banquet for the cowboys and cowgirls and their families. They gave speeches about promoting the rodeo and what they would do as representatives. On Oct. 23, Etzkorn was crowned Miss Indian Rodeo. Along with the crown, she was awarded a scholarship, buckle, jacket and saddle. In the upcoming months she will travel around the country promoting rodeos. Ill be helping clear a lot of arenas, she said with a laugh. Along with the clearing there will also be a lot of promoting, touring and speaking. Etzkorn is no stranger to rodeo. Ive grown up with rodeo my whole life, she said. Her family has participated in rodeos for years. Etzkorns grandfather holds a place in the Casey Tibbs Rodeo Hall of Fame and both of her parents were national rodeo qualifiers in high school. The family was eager to pass the tradition on to the next generation. My parents had me riding when I was really young, Etzkorn said. Not only was she riding very young, but also competing. Etzkorn won her first rodeo buckle at the age of five. She continued riding throughout high school, participating in many rodeos along the way. Her favorite events were barrel racing, pole bending and breakaway roping. Now in college, Etzkorn continues riding and rodeo, finding time to practice over the weekend. Until she began school, she didnt realize how much she would miss riding. I miss riding horses a lot. I miss the country. I never thought I would miss it, she said. So when she can she makes the trip to either her mothers house in Dupree S.D., or her fathers just east of Pierre. She still participates in rodeos, Page 3, The Advocate MSUM freshman crowned Miss Indian Rodeo By LINDSEY YOUNG Managing Editor The sidewalks of MSUM can expect to be graced by royalty for the next year. Freshman Jaci Etzkorn was crowned Miss Indian Rodeo at the 30th annual Indian National Finals Rodeo Championship. Etzkorn competed with two other young women for the title. On Oct. 18 Etzkorn traveled to Arizona for the INFR Championship, which took place Oct. 20 through 23. As part of the competition for the Miss Indian Rodeo title, she participated in a fashion show wearing Lakota dresses, had several interviews and demonstrated horsemanship skills. For horsemanship the women had to interact with horses they were unfamiliar with to show their aptitude at handling. This SUBMITTED PHOTO competing in barrel racing and breakaway roping, and plans to do so for a long time. Its a great experience, she said. Rodeo is a family sport. Its something everyone can enjoy. Young can be reached at youngli@mnstate.edu American Indian events fill the month By LINDSEY YOUNG Managing Editor During the month of November MSUM has scheduled several events in honor of National American Indian Heritage month. The annual American Indian Awareness Celebration brings many elements of American Indian culture to the campus as a way to share them with the community. Although many states have celebrated official days or weeks honoring American Indian culture and heritage for nearly 100 years, no national holiday was instated until 1990. It was in that year that President George H.W. Bush officially named November National American Indian Heritage Month. The purpose would be to honor and recognize the people, culture and history of American Indians. One of the groups orchestrating the months events is the American Indian Student Association. Senior Amanda Jerome, current president of AISA, has been working on planning the months events. I love that we get to have a whole month to share this, she said. Its so nice to see people coming to the events. The celebration began last Thursday with the opening pipe ceremony conducted by George Joe Bush Fairbanks, a spiritual leader from the White Earth Reservation. Jerome said she felt people get the best picture of American Indian culture out of the months events by attending the ceremonies and seeing some of the featured speakers. The American Indian Awareness Celebration has been a part of MSUM for several years. Because of this, Jerome said its hardly ever a problem finding guests to give presentations. Its usually the same people every year, she said. Its kind of ritual now. The American Indian Awareness Celebration is being hosted by AISA; American Indian Student Activities, Cultural Diversity and Multicultural Affairs. For more information on any of the events, or to register for the JON LAMBERT/ADVOCATE Victor Toman performs, According to Coyote, during the Mixed Blood Theatre. choker workshop or fry breadeating contest contact Jerome at jeromeam@mnstate.edu or Jody Steile at steilejo@mnstate.edu. Events held at MSUM this year include: Friday: American Indian choker workshop, 11 a.m., CMU 208. Learn to make a choker using hairpipes, pony beads, conchos and leather ties. Registration is required. Tuesday: Native arts demonstrations, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., CMU main lounge. Native craft workers will demonstrate a variety of crafts including beadwork and basketry. Nov. 17: Fry bread-eating contest, 2 p.m., CMU main lounge. Contestants have two minutes to eat as much fry bread as they can. Prizes will be awarded to speediest eaters. Registration is required to compete. Nov. 18: Serving Native American Students, 10 a.m., Lommen 105. George S. McClellan will discuss how knowledge of American Indian culture helps address chal- lenges on our campus. Nov. 21: Traditional Native Handgames, 11 a.m., CMU 208. Jaimie Snowden, Turtle Mountain Chippewa, will give a presentation on Handgames, a game of observation, strategy, skill and teamwork, as well as play a game with participants. Nov. 29: Storytelling and Activity, 2 p.m., Early Education Center. AISA members will provide storytelling and an activity to Early Education Center students. Nov. 30: Effects of UNDs Mascot, 11 a.m., CMU 207. Students from UNDs BRIDGES organization will discuss the effect the Fighting Sioux mascot has had on the university and community. All events are free and open to the public. Young can be reached at youngli@mnstate.edu Page 4, The Advocate OPINION Lindsey Young Managing Editor Ashley Johnk Opinion Editor Thursday, November 10, 2005 Advocate editorial board Alicia Strnad Editor Students should pay more for cab to save program from extinction The changes student senate is proposing for the Drive-A-Dragon program may irritate some students, but theyre better than the alternatives - even tighter restrictions on the program or it being dropped altogether. Next week, student senate will go to Doyles Yellow Checker Cab and ask that the programs contract be changed to reflect a 100 percent increase in the student cost per ride (from $2 to $4) and a drop of a dollar in the cost to the school per ride (from $6 to $5). They also hope to put a ban on transportation from bar to bar and business to business. The point of the changes is to help the money allotted to the program go further so the service doesnt have to be dropped for going over budget. The university has budgeted for $40,000 a semester for the program, but its exceeded that cost regularly. When the program was started two years ago, its goal was to prevent students from driving drunk. Senate expected the program to be popular, but the response was more than they expected. This semester, more than 1,500 people signed up to get the stickers that allow them to use the program. That so many people know about the program and use it is great, but it also creates a drain on the programs resources. If students agree to pay more for their share of the program - and $4 for a cab ride is still a pretty darn good price - it can help the program stay on our campus. Changes have to be made or else the program wont be financially feasible and it will have to be dropped. Students can help the program stay afloat by using the cab sensibly - dont make unnecessary trips or use the cab to go a distance you could easily walk. If you and a friend are going to the same destination, take the cab together to save money on the program. To keep a helpful and life-saving program from becoming defunct, students are going to have to bite the bullet a little. If the choice is between having the Drive-A-Dragon program and paying $4 for a cab or not having the program and so paying full price for the taxi fare, wouldnt you rather keep the program and save a few more bucks for yourself? Letters to the Editor Show appreciation Celebrate Veterans Day and honor the heroes who served our country Friday, Nov. 11 is Veterans Day (tomorrow). It's a national holiday that honors our veterans. Did you know that not all veterans are old guys that sit at the VFW all day? And did you know that you don't specifically have to be in a war zone to be a veteran? According to a veterans administration Web site the definition of "veteran" is a person who served in the active military, naval or air service and who was discharged or released there from under conditions other than dishonorable. Personally I consider those who actively served in or are currently serving in the active duty Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard, along with those serving in reserve and guard units, as veterans. Last week I drove through one of the school parking lots and counted the number of "Support Our Troops" ribbons on cars. I don't remember the number, but I do remember that nearly every other car had one on. Lets not just say it; lets start showing it! When was the last time you thanked a veteran? Have you ever? There are about 150 veterans on campus; do you know any of them? I challenge any person who has a ribbon on their car or who knows a veteran to participate in Veterans our country, whether we are at Day activities. war or not. Most of these veterLast year I marched in the ans will not graduate college color guard for the Veterans Day until they are nearly 30 or older. parade. Since I had class that In fact most will never finish morning I decided to wear my college because they already uniform (Navy dress blues) to have families that they need to class, then go to the parade. The support. A friend of mine has response I got from students been trying to finish college and faculty was embarrassingly since he was 18, but every time ignorant. Most did not even rec- he starts school again he gets ognize that it was a national hol- called up to active duty, now iday. When I told them I was in thats a sacrifice! the parade today, they If you are interBut as I were completely unaware ested in meeting marched of why there was a parade. some of in the But as I marched in the Americas true parade with my rifle, I got parade with my heroes, come out rifle, I got choked up. Two little for the Parade in choked up. Two words were spoken as we downtown Fargo little words were marched by a woman on on Friday, then spoken as we Broadway. A simple spogo to one of the marched by ken thank you. veteran clubs and woman on It was not yelled but spochat with some of Broadway. A ken loud enough to hear, the men and simple spoken and it made my day. women who sacthank you. Those two little words will rificed their time nearly choke up any veteran on and dreams to make sure that Veterans Day. Not because they you wouldnt have to! want to gloat and brag, but I'll leave you with one of my because the sacrifices they have favorite bumper stickers, "If you made are finally recognized by can read this, thank a teacher. If at least one person. you are reading this in English, When you think of sacrifices thank a veteran!" you probably think of dying or fighting in a war. When I talk of sacrifices I mean by giving up their post-high school years to Tony Doll stand by to defend and fight for MSUM senior Send all letters to the editor to advocate@mnstate.edu. The opinions expressed in The Advocate are not necessarily those of the college administration, faculty or student body. The Advocate encourages Letters to the Editor and Your Turn submissions. They should be typed and must include the writers name, signature, address, phone number, year in school or occupation and any affiliations. Letters are due by 5 p.m. Monday and can be sent to MSUM Box 130, dropped off in The Advocate office or e-mailed to advocate@mnstate.edu. Thursday, November 10, 2005 Page 5, The Advocate Thanksgiving or not: give thanks every day The other night I was bringing some garbage to the Dumpster outside my apartment building when a man came into the parking lot. Clad in ratty jeans, a Budweiser t-shirt, tattered flannel shirt and a frayed baseball cap, he looked like the epitome of the guy my mom always told me to avoid on the street. I decided to toss the bag in the garbage quickly and make a bee-line back into the building. As I turned from the Dumpster to do just that, he blocked my way. Hey, how you doing today? he asked. I shrugged and tried to go around him back into the building. He stepped in my way and extended his hand. Its possible, mentally calculating how fast he would be able to run in his untied tennis shoes if I made a break for it. Then he asked me if I had a few dollars to spare for a homeless man. Even two, three dollars would help a lot, he said. I reached into my pocket and pulled out all the cash I hadsix bucksand handed it to him. Then he did something I didnt expecthe started to cry, and then he hugged me. Thank you so much, he said. Thank you. I patted his shoulder and told him I needed to leave. I hope things get better for you, I said and went back into my building. In the comfort of my heated one-bedroom, I began to process the encounter. Once I got over being scared, I started to think about how grateful I am for the things that I have. This man was so destitute that my pocket change made the difference for him. He was so starved for the comfort of another person that a handshake was contact he didnt want to let end. I spend a lot of time complaining about my lot in lifeIm sick, Im poor, Im fat, Im tired, my car is ancient, I have too many brothers and sisters, etc., etc.but when I compare myself to the man who cried on my shoulder in my parking lot, my life is pretty spectacular. Yes, Im sick a lot, but I have health insurance to cover my medical bills and a bed to curl up in when Im too ill to go out. Yes, I dont have as much money as Id like, but I can afford food, clothing, shelter and still have enough money left over to spend on a few luxuries. And yes, I come from a family so large that I didnt get all the attention I always felt I deserved, but I have a large support system to fall back on. My brothers and sisters would never let me live on the streets, alone in the world and desperate for the kindness of another human. Thanksgiving is still a few weeks away, but Im not going to wait to count my blessings. There are a lot of moments when life sucks beyond the telling of it, but even in my darkest hours, I have a lot to be thankful for. What are you thankful for? E-mail Alicia at aliciawithay@cableone.net. good to meet you. Deciding the best way to get out of this was to be polite and inch toward the building as much as possible, I placed my hand in his and shook it. He placed his other hand on our clasped hands and didnt release mine. He started asking me questions what was my name, did I go to college, what was I majoring in, was I from this area. I answered in as few words as Happy hunters gear up for another deer season This past weekend all across northern Minnesota thousands of men and women joined in the sport of deer hunting. In a day and age where technology is constantly advancing forward and alone time is becoming nearly obsolete, hunters took a much needed break from the whirlwind of society and sat alone for hours on end in a tree stand. When I first think of deer hunting I think of my family and relatives who are such avid sportsmen. On the day before opener its tradition for them to go to the grocery store and stock up on the half-priced, leftover Halloween candy as well as buying more energy drinks than will ever be necessary to keep those eyelids from going shut and attention. So now that the candy and drinks are in order and you are reeking of deer scent, its time to hit the woods. Finally the wee hours of the morning arrive. Its with every little crunch and break of the branches, you are trying to stay alert. Its difficult to see through the fog, but you try your hardest to listen to each scurry throughout the woods. As the fog begins to dissipate and the glorious rays of sunshine break through, you cant help but be in awe of the beauty surrounding you. At this point the sleepiness is disappearing and you are excited to be spending your free time up in your deer stand. So you have now spent a good 6 hours out in the wilderness and havent shot at a single deer. What do you do? Well, if it was me, Id go home and get some much needed rest, but for a devoted hunter that idea doesnt even cross their mind. Where are all these men and women now you ask? Well, after trudging through the tall grasses and arriving at their vehicles they have driven to town and are comparing stories. Most of which I believe are probably tall tales, but captivating nonetheless. Its funny how a sport such as deer season can really transform a town. Generally its amazing if you see three cars parked along Main Street in my hometown, yet due to the hunters, the town was busting at the seams with vehicles lining the streets, everyone wearing their orange apparel, warm boots and deer calls hanging from their necks, dominating the sidewalks and cafs. Deer hunting is such a valued tradition that my high school gave students a day off simply to go hunting. Much like any other sport or holiday what truly matters are those you spend your time with. I think that nearly the half excitement is knowing what you have to look forward to. This may include meeting up with old friends and reminiscing about the past as well as discussing new strategies and ideas for the future. Regardless if you have a passion for hunting, take time to relax and enjoy some of natures peace and quiet. It is just as rare a commodity as that 12-point buck. Do you like to hunt? E-mail Sarah at sarah.winkle@gmail.com. missing that 12-point buck. In order to really capture the spirit of deer season, a trip to Cabelas or another similar outdoorsmen store is always a good idea to stock up on the latest gear and bright orange apparel. As a means to lure that buck over to your deer stand, a little fragrance is always an excellent idea too. I remember my dad and I joking around about his deer scent. In my opinion it smells awful, but he claims that it works just as good as a fancy perfume in getting a mans Page 6, The Advocate A&E chair Mary Schroeder said. It gives students a chance ... to see that we can loosen up and have a little fun. Senior Jill Kuntz and several other social work majors organized the fundraiser for a communities and organizations class project. Kuntz said there have been numerous fundraisers focused on relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina and her group wanted all the proceeds from the show to support local efforts of the American Red Cross. Kuntzs involvement with the Ten Percent Society and its annual drag show fundraiser inspired the idea of doing a drag show. She said this event is different because it will feature professors. Weve never had professors dressed in drag before, Kuntz said. The professors will lip synch to opera, oldies and many other types of music. The songs and costumes they use in their performances will be a surprise. Schroeder hinted that the performers will appear as some well-known celebrities on the runway. Itll be the kind of show people can get involved in and sing along with, she said. Were all being good sports about it. I think its going to be fun. Jeremy Carney, professor of Kuntzs communities and organizations class, will be among the performers. He said the students helped him pick out his dress and shoes. Thursday, November 10, 2005 Professors star in drag show Faculty in social work department perform in gender-bending fundraiser By SARA HACKING A&E Editor MSUM students will get to see professors in a whole new light as faculty members in the social work department strut down a drag-show runway at 7 p.m. today (Thursday) in the CMU Ballroom. The genderbending event is a fundraiser for the local chapter of the American Red Cross. I think its a very unique ideanovel, innovative, daring, social work department Ive never done anything like this before, he said. I wouldnt have known what to do. Professors Shawn Ginther, Deborah White, Karen Branden, a professor from the biology department and a king from the local drag community will also perform for the show. General admission is $5 and $3 with a student ID. Everyone is invited to attend. Hacking can be reached at sarahacking@hotmail.com. Relient K, MxPx bring Panic tour to Fargo fied gold and the bands single, Be my Escape, was certified platinum. The Canton, Ohio-based band is known for their infectious brand of pop/punk rock similar to Simple Plan. Not only is the music catchy, but meaningful. Many of their songs deal with faith since Relient K is considered a Christian Rock band. The quartet of Relient K has established their reputation by steadily progressing to their currently top-selling CD. The band was also nominated for a Grammy award with their last release, Three Lefts Dont Make a Right...But Three Do. Their fan base was greatly expanded after performing an average of 200 shows a year and playing at the popular Vans Warped Tour this summer. Many college-age students identify with Relient Ks message. Songs typically deal with everything from relationships, faith, the weather and life in general. One of these college students is MSUM freshman Michelle Wolf, an avid Relient K listener and fan. She has been counting down the days until she gets to see them in concert at Playmakers on her marker board. I am so excited for the concert. I love Relient K. They are fun to listen to. I also like the fact that they have a great Christian meaning to their music, Wolf said. Their music is uplifting and positive, which is unlike a lot of other music out there. Torgeson can be reached at torgeson@mnstate.edu. SUBMITTED PHOTO Relient K will stop at Playmaker this Saturday during the Panic with a K tour. Punk band MxPx will co-headline the show. By TESSA TORGESON Staff Writer They have recently been certified gold for the second time, along with having a platinum single. Their songs are currently climbing up the charts and frequenting the airwaves, as well as MTV. They have even made appearances on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and were nominated for a Grammy award. This popular band will play in Fargo at Playmakers this Saturday, Oct. 12. Relient K will be play along with coheadlining band MxPx and special guest Rufio as a part of the Panic with a K tour. Relient K continues to climb to the top as their current hit album, MMHMM was certi- MxPx performing at the 2005 Warped tour SUBMITTED PHOTO Thursday, November 10, 2005 Page 7, The Advocate MSUM marches to beat of different drummers Day of Percussion features guest artist clinics, concerts and salsa lessons Chris Tanner, a steel drum performer, will teach the other clinics. Metzker has performed and taught throughout the United States, Europe, Brazil, Cuba and the Caribbean. Tanner is an assistant professor of music at Miami University in Ohio and has served as a guest artist and teacher at universities and festivals across the United States. Carter will also be perform- Allen Carter ing in the faculty jazz combo concert in the afternoon. He said the group will perform bebop-inspired jazz. The university is just uncommonly blessed having this many good jazz musicians on the faculty, he said. Its really a wonderful group. Beginning salsa lessons will be offered by Victors Dance Studio at 7 p.m. in the CMU Ballroom. Kenneth Metzker Following the salsa lesson, MSUMs steel drum and salsa ensemble, Fuego Tropical, will perform a concert in the evening. The ensemble performs music from Trinidad, Cuba and Puerto Rico. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for under-21 and free for all MSUM students, faculty and staff with ID. Hacking can be reached at sarahacking@hotmail.com. SUBMITTED PHOTO Fuego Tropical, MSUMs steel drum and salsa ensemble will perform for the Day of Percussion By SARA HACKING A&E Editor The beat of the drums will call music lovers to campus for the MSUM Day of Percussion on Saturday. The all-day event is for teachers, students and members of the community and will include clinics, concerts and salsa lessons. Three guest musicians, including MSUM associate professor of music Allen Carter, will teach the rotating teaching clinics. Carter has lectured internationally with the International Association of Jazz Education, performed with vocalists such as Harry Connick Jr., Ray Charles and Nancy Wilson and participated in recording sessions for film and television. Carter said his clinic will focus on how to teach and learn the proper use of the drumset. He said he plans on sharing approaches to teaching and learning how to play the drums in a truly musical fashion. Carter said his goal as an instructor is to turn students who play crash and bash em drums into students who know how to play and use the instrument in any musical setting. For a brief period during a day, he said about his clinic, I get to explain to a room full of people my process for accomplishing that. The processes Ive used as a developing player and how Ive used those in my teaching to develop students who want to make a career out of performing. Kenneth Metzker, a specialist in Afro-Cuban music, and Chris Tanner MSUM Day of Percussion Schedule of Events for Saturday, Nov. 12 Registration: 8:30 a.m Clinic Session 1 (Center for the Arts): 9-10:30 a.m. Clinic Session 2 (Center for the Arts):10:30-noon Clinic Sessin 3 (Center for the Arts:1-2:30 p.m. Performances/ Doorprizes (Glasrud Audorium): 3-5 p.m. featuring: Solo and ensemble performances West Fargo HS percussion Ensemble MSUM Faculty Jazz Combo Admission for events (from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.): $5 for adults, $3 for under-21 and free for all MSUM students, faculty and staff with ID. Beginning salsa lesson from Victors Dance Studio (CMU Ballroom): 7-8 p.m. Performance by Fuego Tropical, MSUMs steel drum and salsa ensemble with artists Kenneth Metzker and Chris Tanner (CMU Ballroom): 8-10 p.m. Benefit Dance Party Extravaganza When: Friday from 4 p.m to 2 a.m. Where: Best Western Kelly Inn (Ballroom), 3800 Main Ave., Fargo. Why: To benefit the Fargo Air Museum Fund and the McKenzie and Kassey Fund for the families relocated to Fargo due to Hurricane Katrina. Admission: Free (donations accepted throughout the night). Schedule: 4-8 p.m. Cocktail hour with jazz ensemble; 8-midnight two of Fargo bands (TBA); midnight-2 a.m. DJ music provided by Marky D. Page 8, The Advocate SPORTS SWIMMING & DIVING Thursday, November 10, 2005 Dragons branching out, setting records By LINDSEY YOUNG Managing Editor An exhilarated swimming and diving team left Nemzek swimming pool on Saturday afternoon with two wins and four pool records under their belts. Friday evening the Dragons hosted a double dual with the North Carolina A&T Aggies and the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits. MSUM swimmers pulled ahead of the Aggies in eight of the 13 events, ending with a final score of 70 while the Aggies scored 33. Junior and team captain Crysta Johnson set the first pool record of the weekend by finishing the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 56.29 second, beating her own record of 56.65. MSUM continued to dominate events on Saturday, beating the Aggies 154-82; the Dragons also set three more pool records. Early into Saturdays meet sophomore Danielle Lauderbaugh completed the 1650-yard freestyle with a time of 19:31.80, nearly 30 seconds faster than the previous record. Freshman Lauren Baalman was the swimmer to watch, getting the fastest time in every event she swam (the JAY PICKTHORN / PHOTO EDITOR Teammates cheer on sophomore Barbie Brooks as she competes in the 200-butterfly during Fridays swim meet against North Carolina A&T. Brooks won the event with a time of 2:24.16. 400-yard individual medley, the 100-yard backstroke and the 800-yard freestyle relay) and setting two pool records. In the 400 IM, Baalman finished at 5:00.67, about six seconds faster than the previous record. In the 800-freesyle relay Baalman swam with Johnson, senior Melissa Erickson and junior Jenna Nace, finishing with a time of 8:40.63, beating the previous record of 8:42.75. Dragon swimmers werent the only ones pulling top scores during the weekend. Freshmen divers Kerin Jetto and Samantha Jipson and sophomore Liz Kinzers performances added 15 points to the teams total on Friday and 32 points on Saturday. Theyve improved a lot. Theyre definitely increasing their difficulty and doing a great job in practice, coach Todd Peters said. They just keep getting better every meet. Jetto lead the way on Friday scoring a 212.65 in 1-meter diving for a first place score. On Saturday Jipson scored 199.80 in the 1-meter and 209.90 in the 3-meter. We knew that we were stronger than A&T, so we were swimming our athletes in different events, Peters said. Just trying some different things and trying to find out maybe if theres some other events that some of our people are better in. It worked out really well. We found out a couple of surprisesa couple of events that people dont normally swim that they did really well in. One of those surprises was freshman Sharon Redlich. On Friday Redlich swam the 200-yard breaststroke and on Saturday the 100-yard breaststroke. In both events she was far faster than we had any idea she was capable of going and had lifetime bests in both, Peters said. While many of the swimmers credit the teams success to Peters dedication to working on technique and keeping an atmosphere of fun in team practices, Peters said teamwork also leads to success. Theyre really pushing each other every single day in practice and doing things in practice that they werent capable of doing before, Peters said. It allows them to believe they can accomplish so much more. On Saturday the Dragons travel to St. Cloud (Minn.) State University for the St. Cloud State Invitational at 10 a.m. Young can be reached at youngli@mnstate.edu MENS BASKETBALL - EXIBITION Familiar foe in unfamiliar circumstances By STEVE HARTMAN Staff Writer JAY PICKTHORN / PHOTO EDITOR Sophomore Lee Isaacson,center, reaches for the ball during Saturdays exhibition at NDSU; the Bison won 71-57. The Dragon mens basketball team met a familiar foe in a familiar building in unfamiliar circumstances. In past years, NDSU and MSUM met in non-conference play to highlight a cross-river rivalry. But with the Bison making the move to Division I the rivalry is being downplayed. The Dragons and Bison hooked up in an exhibition game on Saturday at the Bison Sports Arena. NDSU came away with a 71-57 win in front of 2,514 fans. Andre Smith led the Bison with 21 points while Ben Woodside added 17. Woodside went five for five at the three-point line and made half of his free throws while Smith went five for six from the free-throw line. Smith also added 12 rebounds for the Bison. Lorenzo Riley and Mike Nelson both had 10 points for the Bison. MSUM was led in scoring by senior Cedrick Hensley with 14 points going 5-15 from the field; three of those baskets came from the three-point line where he shot 50 percent. Also getting into double figures were sophomore Lee Isaacson and freshman Willie Howard with 13 and 10 points respectively. Isaacson was a solid seven on nine shots from the free-throw line. At the half the Bison only lead the Dragons by seven points. The Bison out shot the Dragons 38.5 percent to 27.3 percent in 2-point field goals in the first half. Two free throws and a dunk by the Bisons forward Smith followed by two Woodside threepointers stretched the greenand-golds lead to more than 10. MSUM could not cut the deficit back to single digits as NDSU built up a 22-point lead and cruised to the victory. Thirteen of Hensleys 14 points came in the second half, Isaacson also chipped in 11 of his 13 points in half number two. Isaacson and Hensley also led MSUM in rebounding, collect- ing eight each. Senior Marcus Ebow finished the night with seven steals. The Dragons as a whole shot a higher percentage in the second frame than the Bison, connecting on 13 of 28 field goals while the Bison only went 13 of 29. However, the Bison had a much higher free throw percentage in the second half, making 13 of 18 attempts while the Dragons only sunk 6 of 12 from the foul line The Bison also outscored MSUM by seven on secondchance points as they out rebounded the Dragons 45-37. The Dragons officially open their season Nov. 15 with a nonconference game when Trinity Bible College (Ellendale, N.D.) enters the Dragon Lair. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m. at Alex Nemzek Fieldhouse. Hartman can be reached at hartmast@mnstate.edu WANTED SPORTS EDITOR The Advocate is now accepting applications for Sports Editor beginning Spring '06. Drop off your application in The Advocate office in the CMU 110. Thursday, November 10, 2005 Page 9, The Advocate The good, the bad and the Dragons ike the sinking of the Titanic, the Dragons football season came to a screeching halt Saturday when the winless University of MinnesotaCrookston Golden Eagles defeated them 34-14 at the Metrodome Classic. I think many fans and sports writers assumed Saturdays game would be an easy win for the Dragons, who ended their season 1-10 overall and 1-6 in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, because the Eagles hadnt won a game up to that point. But Freder Rollins, who seemed loaded like a freight train, had a great game for the Golden Eagles, scoring five touchdowns on 106 rushing yards. Now, no one expected the Dragons to win the conference this year or even have a .500 record after last years winless season. I even think that many people were surprised they managed to win a game at all. I remember people telling me that after the Dragons beat Southwest Minnesota State 37-16 on Oct. 8 during homecoming many students were giving players a hard time because it took them so long to get their first, and only, win of the season. But as I said in my column at the beginning of the year, it will take some time for the Dragons to develop into the team that will have a winning season. People cannot expect this young team to just come out and win game after game. But the times I saw the Dragons play this season I noticed that they were making a lot of small stupid mistakes that should have been corrected by now. Well, theres always next year for the Dragons. Unfortunately I will not get to see it; I am busting out of this joint in December. Right now its time to put the Dragons football season behind us and focus our attention on the upcoming basketball, wrestling and other winter sports. Chura can be reached at churaje@mnstate.edu FOOTBALL L Eagles lay Golden Egg By JEREMY CHURA Sports Editor Freder Rollins and the University of Minnesota-Crookston ended the Dragons football season at the Metrodome Classic 34-14 Saturday in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference play. Rollins scored all the Golden Eagles touchdowns in their first win of the season. Not very good, head coach Chad Eisele said of the final game of the year. We gave up over 500 yards and we didnt move the ball well offensively. John Obarski went four for five on extra points with one blocked kick for the Golden Eagles. Rollins ran for 313 yards on 52 carries; 106 of those yards came on his five touchdown carries. Sophomore Steve Mickolichek scored the first Dragons touchdown on a 1-yard run at the 12 minute, 48 second mark of the second quarter while freshman Dennis Oswald had a 2-yard run at the 12:23 mark of the third quarter. Freshman Tyson Bonkoski kicked both extra points for the Dragons. Senior Yvan Salazar had 68 rushing yards on 13 carries for the Dragons while sophomore Bert Smith ran for 58 yards on nine carries. Oswald had 9 yards on five carries. Junior Derek Smith threw seven of 23 for 75 yards with one interception for the Dragons while Chris Zellmer went seven of 13 for 193 yards with one interception for the Golden Eagles. Senior Roland Sessions had two receptions for 43 yards for the Dragons. Jordan Grafsgaard led the Golden Eagles with 102 yards on two receptions. The Golden Eagles had a total of 514 yards on 76 plays while the Dragons had 242 yards on 58 plays. Some things were good, Eisele said of t...

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