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hasnt been enough. As a collective, Montana State University Billings seems to understand that there are issues at hand but isnt aware of the basic entanglement that they are dealing with. Saying when in doubt try, try again isnt good enough, because before MSUB can make any improvement on its issues, there needs to be consensus in multiple areas.

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By ASHLEE TWIFORD culture@msubretort.org uring the MSU Billings welcome week a new group of people were walking the halls and sidewalks of campus, but it wasnt just the freshman. They represented 20 different countries from around the world. They came to provide the area with an experience in culture, diversity, and community involvement. Billings and MSU Billings could definitely use a large dose of culture, diversity, and community involvement. Up With People didnt disappoint. It brought something others might not have seen before.

By ASHLEE TWIFORD culture@msubretort.org pening with a quote that boasts a sentiment of learning in lieu of, the definition of insanity: trying the same thing but expecting different results, when talking about improving university culture seems appropriate. It seems to hold merit to say that the university has problems. Change them, but so far it unsurprisingly

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By TABBY MAUST iPads in the classroom, a outdoors@msubretort.org TV around every corner, and children as young as hile it cannot two and three able to play be said of all on a smartphone, it may not children, we be a bad idea to encourage simply cannot deny that children to enjoy all the that all the ever evolving great outdoors that our technology that we include beautiful state has to in our lives means that offer. The question is some children enjoying how? their screen time more than anything else. With See BOOKS, p14

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Students of Montana State University Billings (ASMSUB) is available to all students enrolled in seven or more credits. Students enrolled in seven or more credits pay an activity fee of $42.50 each semester, which is then distributed

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By CHEYNE JONES local@msubretort.org hances are, if you've watched anything relating to NFL football over the course of the last 6 months, you've heard the term read-option used more times than you ever wanted to hear anything. If you are familiar with football, college more than professional, youre likely very familiar with the option offense. For those of you who can't tell the

difference between a readoption left and a bootleg left, have no fear! Im here to help. Lets start with the basics; what is the option offense? As hard as it is to believe, the option offense is a style of play that gives the offense options. That is, the option forces a defender to make a decision and the quarterback is then charged with ensuring that the defender makes the wrong decision.

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staff on deck, and no monstrous storms trying to destroy the place, our poor layout editor wont be here until the early hours of the morning trying to make everything look just right. There are a few corrections that need to be mentioned. The Sports Corner was written by Cory Lovec. Steroids and Baseball was written by Cheyne Jones. In the center spread, we forgot to include Tabby Mausts bio, look for it in the Outdoors section.

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odays announcement (below) that Montana has earned a $25 million grant for job training in the energy and manufacturing sectors will have a profound impact on Billings. City College at MSU Billings Dean, Marsha Riley, was pleased to announce that approximately $1.5 million has been allocated to City College at MSU Billings. The grant will help faculty grow and enrich their engagement with the business, energy, and manufacturing communities in our region, said Riley. This will ultimately help students be

more prepared for work within these sectors. City Colleges primary focus will be within the energy sector. City College will be the lead in oil and gas, safety and general energy industry training, partner lead in energy technician programs and welding training certification, and will serve as a diesel technology regional training site. City Colleges allocation will be coordinated by Lisa Skriner, Director of Workforce Training and Development. We are excited to put this funding back in our economy through strategic partnerships within our growing energy

segments, said Skriner. The allocation in our region will also be utilized to enhance our current certificate options and develop new certificates. We recognize that employers in the energy and manufacturing sectors are clamoring for qualified employees and this grant will help us deliver them in a timely fashion. Other elements of the grant include enhanced student support services, connections to industry and job placement though the Workforce Navigator, and interconnection with all partners for a more robust offering of stackable training and credentials.

Dr. Mark Fenderson: Music of the Civil War Oct. 1 - Cisel 135 - 6:30-8:00 pm Dr. Fenderson (MSUB Music Department) will present a program on Civil War music, including a student ensemble playing brass band music from the period. Dr. Sue Balter-Reitz and Dr. Sam Boerboom: Communication & the Civil War Oct. 8 - LIB 148 - 6:30-8:00 pm Dr. Balter-Reitz and Dr. Boerboom (MSUB Communication Department) will discuss public communication during the Civil War, including the Lincoln-Douglas debates, the Gettysburg Address, and beyond. Dr. Keith Edgerton: Civil War on the Big Screen Oct. 15 - LIB 148 - 6:30-8:00 pm Dr. Edgerton (MSUB History Department) will discuss depictions of the Civil War in film. Dr. Kathe Gabel: Medicine & the Civil War Oct. 22 - LIB 148 - 6:30-8:00 pm Dr. Gabel (MSUB College of Allied Health) will discuss 19th century medical practices and Civil War-era battlefield triage. Ms. Tami Haaland & Dr. Bernie Quetchenbach: Poetry of the Civil War Oct. 29 - LIB 148 - 6:30-8:00 pm Ms. Haaland (Montana Poet Laureate 2013-2015) and Dr. Quetchenbach (MSUB English Department) will read and discuss Civil War era poetry.

Campus Life WHAT IS SERVICE STING?

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By PATRICIA HAMPTON news@msubretort.org s members of the MSU Billings student body, faculty, and staff, individuals are constantly engaging in service projects and activities within the larger Billings and Yellowstone County communities. Beginning on National Student Appreciation Day, October 3, 2013, a new service program called Service Sting will be launched for members of the Jacket family. Service Sting will be accessible through the MSU Billings website for individuals to log in using their University ID numbers. Once logged in to the site, individuals will submit their hours of service within the community. This will be a tangible means of tracking the hours of service individuals put in, as well as logging the total number of hours MSU Billings representatives have dedicated to giving back to the community. Service Sting gives them a chance to get their hands a little bit dirty and lend helping hands in the community, 2013-2014 Student Body President Ryan Shore explained. The concept for Service Sting began with Shore. The Associated Students of Montana State University Billings are partnering with Student United Way to initiate this program. During the summer, Shore met with Kathy Kotecki, director of the Office of Community Involvement, Audrey Econom, president of SUW, and Aaron Clingingsmith, director of University Relations, to discuss the potential for Service Sting. The name for the program was originally going to be Jackets Serve, however as ideas expanded the group decided that the name should change. Shore explained that, Service Sting wont blend in with a lot of the service groups. Its catchy, and it sends a message that MSU Billings is involved and making a difference. The goals of this program include bringing the entities of MSU Billings together, and increasing the visibility and influence of MSU Billings in the community and surrounding areas. When we participate in a service we dont necessarily see the value or how effective weve been, observed Shore. By logging hours in Service Sting, individuals will receive an email indicating the total number of service hours that they have logged over time. The system will also keep a record of the number of hours served by the university as a whole. The current Service Sting goal for 2013-2014 is 4500 hours. It will be challenging, but not unattainable, said Shore. While the Office of Community Involvement currently provides service project opportunities for students, there has yet to be a program launched to really engage a larger percentage of the MSUB populace. Numerous students, faculty, and staff participate in service projects within the community already. By having access to this program, these individuals will have the opportunity to continue to participate in their same activities

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(and expand their involvement to others if they so choose) as members of the Jacket family when they log their hours with Service Sting. The Billings community and greater Yellowstone County region are supportive of MSU Billings in its endeavor to provide excellent education to all of their students. Service Sting is one way of giving back to and increasing the universitys presence in the community. When a business or project is served by a Service Sting group, signs with the MSU Billings logo reading Youve been served will be used to recognize the contributions of university members. For further information regarding Service Sting, contact ASMSUB President Ryan Shore asmsub_pres@msubillings.edu.

n response to the recient report of sexual assaults in MSU 7. Keep a cell phone charged Bozeman fraternity houses, and with you. The Retort want's to make sure all Call someone if youre walking of our readers are remaining safe. alone and need an extra boost of security. 1. Stay with the group and leave as a group. If you've been raped, or Knowing who is around can think you may have been raped, help you get out of a bad situation. call 911 or go to your nearest Have a buddy to check in with emergency room immediately. and keep that person close. Don't change your clothes, don't take a bath. Doing so can destroy 2. Trust your Gut! vital evidence that will be used to If something doesnt feel right put your attacker behind bars. say something or take yourself out of the situation. Its better to Some important numbers for be safe than in danger. you to remember: Campus Police: 3. Dont leave a drink (406) 657-2222 unattended. 2222 from any campus phone. If you leave it behind, just get Student Health Services: a new one. Keep your eye on your (406) 657-2153 drink and keep it close. Billings Clinic: (406) 238-2500 4. Dont accept drinks from St. Vincent Health Care: people you dont know. (406) 657-7000 If someone insists, watch the Riverstone Health Clinic: bartender make the drink. Stay (406) 247-3200 away from large punch bowls that RAINN Sexual Assault could be spiked or types of mixed Hotline: drinks with unknown amounts of 800-656-HOPE (4673) alcohol in them. 5. Watch out for each other! If a friend is acting out of character and and seems like they are too intoxicated for the amount they have consumed, take them to a safe place. If you suspect they have been drugged call 911 6. Be aware of your surroundings and avoid isolated

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Name: Baudry Metangmo Hometown/Country: Douala, Cameroon Age: 20 Years in USA: 2 Degree: Mathematics with a minor in Chemistry Reason for coming to MSUB: To discover a state and a town I didn't know anything about Best MSUB experience: International Food Fair Languages Spoken: English, French

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WHAT THE STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES DOES FOR YOU

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By PATRICIA HAMPTON news@msubretort.org tudents may not be aware of all the services offered to them by MSU Billings. Student Legal Services, an operation run through the office of the Associated Students of Montana State University Billings (ASMSUB) is available to all students enrolled in seven or more credits. Students enrolled in seven or more credits pay an activity fee of $42.50 each semester, which is then distributed by ASMSUB. These fees fund programs and activities for students to attend. They also fund Student Legal Services and provide a salary to the attorney retained for students. MSU Bllings retained Judy Williams in February, 2005. She works half time during the fall and spring semesters, and is available one day each week during the summer. Williams graduated with her undergraduate degree from MSU Billings when it was still Eastern Montana College. She then pursued her law degree at the University of Montana Missoula in 1985. I say that I have career ADD, commented Judy in reference to the variety of employment positions she has taken over the years. Her legal career began with Montana Legal Services where she dealt much of the time with family law issues and landlordtenant disputes. Later in her career she worked as a prosecutor for the Montana ?Attorney General in the child protection unit. In addition to being the attorney at MSU Billings, Williams is also contracted with the Montana Supreme Court and likes to say that, In this economy, even a lawyer needs a second job. For students interested in taking advantage of the legal services available to them, appointments for a free consultation can be made by contacting ASMSUBs Office Manager, Valerie Sperry by phone at (406)657-2365, or by email at vsperry@msubillings. edu. There are certain matters that Williams is not able to address, such as immigration, criminal felonies, bankruptcy, and significant litigations. Williams is also unable to represent a student in cases against another student, or against the university. Other matters which cannot be reviewed through her office are listed on the Legal Services page of the MSU Billings website. Most frequently, Williams has found herself handling cases involving step-parent adoptions and rental issues. The most difficult of the cases are always those involving children creating parenting plans and working through other similar procedures. These cases are often highly emotional and occasionally involve having to tell something that they do not want to hear. Some cases brought to the MSU Billings attorney are more suitable for other individuals to manage. In some cases there is a clear indication of mental health concerns, which are referred to Student Health Services. The student attorney also is available as an advising resource to ASMSUB. Her role is to interpret the by-laws of the organization, not to determine solutions to the issues that they are facing. When making an appointment to meet with Williams, she stresses the importance of bringing all relevant paperwork to the meeting. Even if something seems unimportant, it is better to bring it along just in case it is needed. Individuals should be reminded that the advice of the student attorney is meant for the students, not for faculty and staff (unless they are also enrolled in at least 7 credits), and not for family or friends of a student. Williams thoroughly enjoys her position in Student Legal Services and claims that, Theyll be carrying me out of here in a box. This job is a good fit for me and I hope it has been a good fit for students. For more information about Student Legal Services, please visit www.msubillings.edu/ asmsub/Legal_Services.htm

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By PATRICIA HAMPTON news@msubretort.org omething different has come to campus this year. The crowd of bright-greenshirted individuals is difficult to miss for students, faculty and staff as they make their way around the MSU Billings campus. These individuals are evidence of the Faking It campaign brought to students by Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. Intervarsity is a campus ministry group intended to provide students with an environment to build friendships, study the Bible, and worship God. The group has weekly large group meetings as well as smaller Bible study groups. Intervarsity members participate in and sponsor service projects, movie nights, gams of capture the flag, games nights, and numerous other social events open to all students. This year, Intervarsitys campaign is called Faking It. An untold number of students put on a mask to hide what they are actually feeling. This can happen in many circumstances, including with friends, resulting in shallow, surface level friendships. Many individuals seem to feel that it is easier to claim that everything is all right than to face feelings of anger, sadness, and depression. There is a sense of fear that if individuals were to show how they were really feeling, they would face their friends finding them boring and downers, no longer wanting to spend time together. Intervarsitys message is that students are welcome to attend large group and smaller Bible study sessions. They encourage students to express themselves more openly, and support their campaign by talking about God and his desire to be a part of each individuals life.

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THE TEXTBOOK

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enough to answer the phone when you need the book to study for the next day. Sometimes this can work even if you and your friend aren't taking the class in the same semester. In my freshman year my friend and I both knew we would need to take biology so we split the cost of a textbook. She used it one semester and I used it the next. Recently there has been some talk about putting free textbooks online. While this is a great idea for many general education requirements, it has yet to take off. The idea is that a free version of a math textbook would be available as an option to the textbook that your professor assigns and it would be up to you to find the information that was needed inside that book. This would require a bit of effort on the part of the student because instead of reading pages 89-105 the student would need to find the section on cell division. This would also require some cooperation from the professors since they would no longer be able to assign homework from a specific text book. Another good option is to talk to your professor at the beginning of class and ask them how often work will be assigned from the book. There have been classes where I have never even used the required text because it was meant to be used as a reference in case of difficulty understanding the material. You can always purchase the textbook later if you need it. If the text book is only going to be used for one or two short readings, you may be able to borrow a book from a classmate and photocopy the sections you need. In that case, it is always a good idea to check with the Library staff to make sure you aren't violating any copyright laws. Freshmen, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. The further you get into college, the more specific your textbooks become. This means that they have a tendency to be smaller and often cost less too!
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am fortunate enough since I am now a senior and an art major that I no longer have to buy many text books. This semester I only had to buy a sociology book for my minor and two small art history books. However, to get to this point I ran the gauntlet of general education requirements which all require huge and expensive textbooks which are rarely used in class. Often these cost an arm and a leg. Many of these textbooks can only be used once because the edition gets changed the next semester and can't be resold to the bookstore. So why is it that students need to purchase a new book every semester we take algebra? The math didn't change, only the order of the pages. Is it really necessary that we spend $200 on a book that is essentially a copy of one we used in high school? Why can't we just buy the MathXL program that comes with the textbook and call it good? Well, because then nobody would be making money. One of the things I have learned in my many years at college is how to mitigate the cost of many textbooks. Here are a few ways around blowing your entire financial aid check on textbooks. Try to shop around on the internet. Even though the books may still sometimes be cheaper in the campus book store as was the case with one of my art history books) you can almost always find a used version of the book you need fairly inexpensively. Renting textbooks is also an option, especially for general education courses where you won't need to keep the book as a reference for later on. This usefulness as reference material is the reason I don't think the option of renting textbooks in your major area of study is a good idea. Another option is to share the cost of a textbook with friends. This only works if you are all taking the same class and you know that your friends are reliable

By CAROLINE ELIOT sex@msubretort.org ondoms are the most effective way to prevent sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy. Stereotypes and misconceptions about condoms affect the health choices people make. In a society that views condoms as something that isnt talked about the result is a population of sexually active people that are uneducated and at risk. Condoms are only a piece of latex but we view them as something with power thats embarrassing to talk about. Having unprotected sex, even once, can result in pregnancy or a STI. When used consistently and correctly latex condoms are 98% effective in preventing unintended pregnancy. Latex condoms form an impermeable barrier to sperm and STI pathogens including HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and human papilloma virus also known as HPV. According to the CDC, more than 80% of young people have had sex age 20 and there are 65 million people in the U.S. who are living with an incurable sexually transmitted infection. Many guys say they dont like condoms because they lessen sensation. In truth, many condoms today are designed to increase pleasure for both partners (ribbed, tingly, numbs, fire/ice ex.). One thing that will definitely not feel good are the rash and sores from an STI.

Having a baby will also end in doing things you dont like. If your partner is pressuring you to have sex without a condom, a great response is, I cant enjoy sex unless Im protected. If comfort is the issue try different brands or sizes. There are condoms for every size of penis. Carrying a condom doesnt make a girl or guy, easy or a player. It sends the message that they are educated and respect themselves enough to protect themselves from pregnancy and STIs. Being smart is sexy! Would you rather be known as the person that always carries condoms or the person with an STI and a baby? Latex condoms are the only contraceptive that protects against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. It is the responsibility of both people to have a condom, not just the guys. Talking about using a condoms is very important. It establishes personal boundaries and starts more open conversations. If you are having trouble bringing up condoms, think about trying to say I missed my period or I tested positive to your partner. That conversation is much more terrifying than saying Lets use a condom. If you choose not to use a condom your decision will inevitably lead to more conversations about difficult topics like adoption, abortion, birth defects, child support, and diapers. People may not be aware that they have a STI. There is no way to tell by looking at someone if they have a sexually transmitted infection. The only way of knowing is to have your healthcare provider perform a STI test. Its best to assume that any type of sexual contact can be a risk to your health. There shouldnt be any excuses to not protect a vital body part! Have a question for Caroline? Ask her at sex@msubretort.org

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DON'T DENY THE FACTS ABOUT VACCINATIONS

By HOLLY DANIELS opinon@msubretort.org or some reason this year has had one of the worst measles outbreaks in recent memory. The reason is that people are refusing to vaccinate their children. This is an issue that I am done being nice about. Children are dying and therefore I will be using grown up language and not caring about people's feelings. If your feelings are hurt by reading what I am about to say, that's good. You probably deserved it. In short, people who refuse to vaccinate their children against easily preventable diseases are idiots. They are a menace to society. Of course, I am only talking about people who refuse to vaccinate, not those with children who have a medical reason as to why they can't vaccinate. If your child has a compromised immune system and cannot get vaccinated they should be protected by herd immunity. They should be, but they aren't because there are idiots out there who still refuse to vaccinate their children for no good reason. Vaccinations work by introducing a dead or weakened form of a disease into a patient's body so that their immune system can recognize it and will be more likely to fight off a fullon version of the disease. It is not a 100% guarantee that you won't get the disease, but it's pretty effective. Now, if everybody in

a population gets a vaccination against something like polio, then everybody's immune system will be prepared to fight it off and the instances of polio will become less and less until the disease itself is non-existent. That is the reason we don't have to get vaccinated against small pox anymore; we wiped it out. Humans, with science, killed one of the most deadly diseases of all time because we weren't idiots about getting vaccinated. Yet. We had almost done the same thing with measles. Thirteen years ago we had eradicated it in the US, the only instances of it were from visitors to other countries where they didn't vaccinate their children. Now CNN reports that there could be as many as 200 cases of a disease that is so awful that it requires most children who catch it to be hospitalized, and some of them will die. This is a disease that can cause complications like pneumonia and encephalitis, which are so miserable they nearly amount to torture and should never be forced upon a small child. The reason for this resurgence? Idiots who won't vaccinate their kids. These idiots often use excuses like; We just don't know enough about them, or We don't need to do things because mainstream medicine tells us to! or even Well Jenny McCarthy said... Well that's just

stupid talk. If you don't know enough about them, you didn't do your research. Vaccines have been in use for hundreds of years. We know they work. There's no guessing. Science says they work because we have tested them time and time again and they just work. If you think that there is some conspiracy by mainstream medicine to kill you with vaccinations, you are too much of a hipster to live. This is tantamount to saying, We don't know that the heart pumps blood because the only evidence of that

is from the mainstream medical community! And anybody who says that is just painfully stupid. The people who try to refer to anything said by Jenny McCarthy or Dr. Andrew Wakefield are just awful. Jenny McCarthy is not a doctor. There is no reason to listen to anything that comes out of her mouth. Andrew Walkefield is no longer a doctor either, although he used to be. He was discredited and the medical board in his country revoked his license after they discovered that he completely fudged his study; the

one and only study to show a link between vaccines and autism. According to Discovery.com, this wasn't even just bad research, the guy did it on purpose so that he could make a bunch of money. If you want to cite his study as any kind of reason, you need to realize that he no longer has a license, the study was pulled from medical journals and the guy is a fraud. Now if you want to practice crystal faith healing for your migraines or take herbal supplements for your cancer, go right ahead and do so. I would still recommend that you try some medicine with that but if you don't then it's no skin off my nose. When it comes to vaccines though, it is my problem. Your not vaccinating yourself or your children puts me and my children at risk. For every child that is not vaccinated because their parents are stupid hipsters, measles has one more chance to grow in our society. We have a chance to win the battle against childhood diseases if some idiots would just stop being stupid. You don't have to take my word for it, do the research yourself. There are plenty of medical journals with published studies about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines. And if you thing a site like vaccinesareevil.com is a good source, you might want to read my last article about sources.

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enough to submit their own work to Turnitin agree to this use of their property through the use of a clickwrap contract that everyone without a legal degree completely ignores. The rest of us, whose professors upload our work, and justify it with a one sentence statement in the syllabus, are given no choice in the matter. Our work is being stolen by a large corporation, collected into a database, and then being used, for profit, to assist in the theft of other people's work. There has been one lawsuit over this blatant theft, and unfortunately, the courts found in favor of Turnitin, mainly due to the fact that the four students that filed the lawsuit all submitted their own work, albeit under protest, to Turnitin, thus agreeing to their terms of service. Other students, at numerous universities in Canada have had better luck, in some cases getting the use of Turnitin banned by the administration. It is unknown how many professors on our campus make use of the Turnitin service, though I intend to find out. There are certain steps you can take to protest this infringement of your rights. If one of your professors requires you to submit your papers to their site, refuse and then make an official complaint to the academic senate. If they intend to submit your work themselves, let them know that you do not agree to this use of your work, and send a formal complaint to their department head or the dean of that college. If enough students do this, perhaps we can protect the rights of uncountable MSU Billings students to come.

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What makes a university successful? If a University wants to be successful, it needs to agree on what their individual success means. Dr. David Craig, the University Honors Program (UHP) Director, is facing a similar problem on a smaller scale. He has been working to develop the culture of UHP since he started as the director in Fall of 2011. He turned the focus of the conversation to the motto of MSUB: Access and Excellence. He said, If we take our motto 'access and excellence' we see a tension that's really hard to play out in practice. The two words seem to be contradictory in nature. Access applies in the fact that its open to any and all who have the drive to apply. How can excellence fit into a university that has no selectivity in enrollment? Craig continued to say, If we mean we do it by focusing where all these individuals are and, through the academic support center, try to first bring them up necessary to success. Then assuming that once they get the basic skills, they can proceed onto excellence... We don't have many defined paths to excellence...nothing that says this is how you would achieve excellence in this degree. Four elements that interdependently work together to create an institution that achieves their own mission are the tangible things like buildings and facilities, human resources, university culture of those human resources, and an operational system to organize the processes. However, before the community can focus on those four elements they have to have a clear goal. The mission statement of MSUB isnt a statement. Its a collection of bulleted values that are something every university strives for. The mission statement should be clearly defined and distinguish the institution as its own unique facility. Craig isnt so sure of the mission statement either. He said, A number of faculty lately don't think there is. That when we call ourselves Montana urban university a number of faculty are saying that they don't know really what that means. That suggests to me that, no, we don't at this point have a clear mission. The university seems so focused on marketing campaigns and rebranding the College of Technology without looking to the inside of the problem. Without a successful culture and focused value system how is the university to achieve those tangible assets, attract those inspired human resources or develop efficient operational systems? It would be futile to point fingers solely at the administrators and faculty. Students should ideally be involved in their education as well. Its clear around campus that students are somewhat uninterested. Empty student leadership chairs, dismal voting turnouts in all elections, and lack of drive for individual academic

achievements are examples that are just on the surface of the issue. Lack of involvement is a vicious cycle. The university wants to provide social and academic opportunities based on student need but student need cant be accurately gauged. Students, first, arent exactly aware of where to focus efforts. Craig said that further implies that the students have some sort of awareness of what they need and how to put forth this effort... the challenge particularly that we face here ismost students at this university I suspect know that a college degree does correlate to higher income. That minimal knowledge doesn't really answer a students question of what they really need in a particular class. The university hasnt made clear what each major may lead a student to in terms of career advancement and satisfaction. Basically, students are not only unaware of what opportunities are optimal for their individual success but which ones actually lead to gratifying reward. Administrators and faculty face another odd challenge when dealing with defining student achievement. The challenge is not just telling but showing students that a degree isnt a magic slip of paper into a job or pay-raise.

What most employers look at when deciding who to bring on to a team is a person that has experience working with a team. The university experience should inspire a desire to be involved in groups in creative ways. Student organizations tend to reflect the values of unenthusiastic and uninspired advisors. Without the support from the university for student societies, most students are getting half of an experience in leadership and community involvement. It seems that this perceived student apathy doesnt exist in the way that we think it does. Of course not everyone desires to achieve straight As, graduate with honors, and have multiple different student societies typed proudly on an immaculate rsum. In a TEDx discussion Dave Meslin, he brings forth the idea that apathy isnt always the issue. People care, and in applying it to MSUBs issues, students care. Apathy isnt actually a lack of enthusiasm but a complex web of cultural barriers that reinforce disengagement. Engagement is a two lane street, especially if successful student engagement is characterized by student and faculty interaction and enriching community interaction. It seems

that students and faculty are both driving the same direction but not in an agreed manner. Decision makers are inching, as if in the worst rush hour traffic one can imagine. Students gazes are being neglected as they sit in the parallel lane. It seems as though they pulled off the road a long time ago when they realized faculty doesnt know how to help the traffic move more quickly. Craig summed the impasse in a simple question, How do you help someone that doesnt know how they need to be helped? Meslin listed several ideas that contribute to this barrier, one of which being a crude and general misunderstanding as to what action really implies. In a slide he listed several popular and celebrated movies, all of which have a chosen hero. People are, in a way, conditioned to believe that problems will be solved by a single driving force. They see that issues should be solved in one swift wave of a wand. Once the opponent vanquishes into dust, the terror has ended. Oh wait, that isnt real-life; thats Harry Potter. Real-life heroism is a collective effort. It is also imperfect and voluntary. That disconnect is visible with students and faculty when it comes to actual productive action.

Imperfect effort implies that the issues at hand, mainly a lack of definition concerning what this university is and does, cannot be solved in one day. Neither the weekend institute nor the semester-long campaign has the breadth to properly address the changes that should be made if the university wishes to be a memorable success. It will probably be messy; disagreements will occur. Checks and balances will need to be implemented. That is the nature of efforts made by communities. Voluntary means that no one person should feel conned into working. All of the effort should be internally valuable to each member. That being said, is the university on board? Even Craig felt the need to ask, if we are facing the right direction are we willing to do the work?" Hopefully those that are inspired are vocal and can exhibit the contagiousness that usually characterizes passion. Maybe then the individual colleges will actually speak to one another. Maybe then President Cruzado of the Bozeman campus can mention MSUB in the weekly email, not as a matter of requirement, but because a worthwhile effort is being made and a community is being built.

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By Ashlee Twiford culture@msubretort.org his weekend, on September 28, Babcock Theater will host another film festival this time featuring submitted works from members of the Billings community. Tickets are $10 each or $5 for students with valid ID. I am definitely impressed with the submissions this year, said Jaci Webb, the Arts and Entertainment writer for The Billings Gazette. Webb is in charge of what she calls an extremely grassroots organization team. This will mark the second annual local film festival hosted by the Babcock and its said to already be

better than the first. Despite its homely nature the event seems to be taking the town a bit more by storm this year. Just compare this year's total of 39 video submissions to last years 19. Of course, what would a festival be without some competition? Four unnamed judges from around the community of art and film lovers reviewed and chose which video will receive the Geno Foster, Best in Show Award with its $750 cash prize. Audience members can participate in voting for the Peoples Choice Award, the winner of which receives a $250 prize. Voting online has been ongoing for weeks; members that register can vote for their favorite film

once daily. Those that still wish to vote online had better do it quickly. Online voting closes Thursday the September 26 at 11:59 p.m. Best films in each category will be awarded $100. Categories include student (grades kindergarten through 12), documentary, short short, Montanamade, and open. Webb has experienced many festivals in the area and around the country and is excited to produce one here. Its fun for Billings to have their own small film festival, she said. The event is a great chance for local talent to practice. It doesnt cost them to enter, they can win money, and see [their film] on the big screen.

Billings and MSU Billings could definitely use a large dose of culture, diversity, and community involvement. Up With People didnt disappoint. It brought something others might not have seen before. Up With People is a global education program. Applicants are assembled into a cast that travels on international tours. During the tour, the cast visits a new place every week and members stay with individual host families. In each city members of the cast participate in workshop-style learning and teaching, community service projects and a large scale performances. Giselle Kuri, the international promotions representative for UWP, explained that the show is a small part of the bigger picture. Of course its crucial; it helps raise money for relief groups in the area, spreads awareness to the public about community involvement and gives the cast and audience a chance to celebrate diversity. Still, as Giselle explained, there is so much more to it. In any given week the cast usually donates 1500 hours of aid to local non-profits and relief groups. She spent weeks before the cast arrived arranging a great deal of that extra involvement. Kuri helped put together service events and workshops, arranged host families and gathered sponsors. The sponsors included MSU Billings Department of International Studies, Montana Rescue Mission, Billings Kiwanis, First Interstate Bank, and the Homer A. and Mildred S. Scott Foundation. At the casts welcome event, where they met sponsors and host families, a representative from Billings Kiwanis explained how grateful he was for their presence and service. He spoke with conviction when he said that he very rarely sees a group of young people so positive, so enthusiastic, and so on the right track." One glance at the listening cast and it was evident that they deserved the praise. Cast members leaned forward as they listened and nodded in gratitude. Even in their little mob, participating in workshops around campus, they appeared hungry and antsy for information. This was a group of people proud of the work that they are doing. Everyone in the cast seemed ready for the community experience. Quite often a member could be seen sitting with a student, cultivating a new type of conversation. Two members of the cast told of their experience in detail. Oscar, aged 21, is a student from Sweden that toured for 6 months before accepting the position of admissions director. When asked about his favorite moment with UPW he thought for a moment, seemingly sifting through countless cultural experiences. Oscars moment happened in the United States during his first tour at an institution for patients diagnosed with Alzheimers disease. He met an 80 year old Swedish man who, as he was informed by the nurses, forgot how to speak English at the age of 60. He said they discussed the terrible coffee and the mans love for the attractive nurse. Oscar shrugged and said it was better that they just discussed the apparent and trivial. The real and natural small talk just made the experience more believable and, in a way, more moving. Another student, NK, who was here on his first tour, could not be as specific. He said that everything was the best part of the experience. For Kuri it was the host families. She now has families in different corners around the world. She has connected with people that didnt even speak the same language. In the end you kind of just laugh at each other, she said. When asked what type of person should apply to be a member of a cast she said that the program is designed for anyone and everyone motivated enough to consider it. The program isnt strictly about the performance but also real action and inspiration. Kuri said the perfect person for UWP is, Someone that wants to discover the world while also trying to change it.

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By Ashlee Twiford culture@msubretort.org he atmosphere in the room at the Babcock Theater last week could have easily been approached by anyone with a stereotypical attitude. However, anyone with that mindset would thankfully be proven wrong in a matter of seconds. It was certainly an oasis of liberals in the middle of Billings but some films showed actual productivity and real action rather than propaganda style appeals. The event showcased 18 short films from the National Wild and Scenic Film Festival each fitting into one of five categories. Carbon for Water is an exemplary film from the energy category. This film discusses one companys innovative solution to the water crisis in Kenyas Western Province. In the area, most of the drinking water is severely contaminated. Families, and more specifically the women in the families, are required to harvest and transport wood, often several miles away, in order to build fires and boil the water. Despite all of the effort and sacrifice many still fall ill from the water. Wood gathering also depletes the forests and exponentially increases carbon emissions in the area. One company financed and installed 900.00 home water filters in the Western Province. The project was completely funded by carbon credits. These credits are funds given to groups that successfully reduce harmful emissions. In a matter of weeks they improved the quality of living for 4.5 million people.

The film was interesting and different in the way that it discussed the business of change. It showed that environmental consciousness and sustainability doesnt have to battle with the global economy. The two forces can work cohesively. The film isnt available for viewing online but information on the project can be found at carbonforwaterfilm.com. Lifeng Fang, a pollution activist from Beijing, introduced the film New Environmentalists: Supply Chain from the environmental activism category. In his career he has been working to reduce coal emissions in China. He was delighted to announce that, that very evening, the Chinese government passed a law that put a limit on excessive pollution caused by coal burning. He believes that the credit for the change belongs to people described in New Environmentalists: Supply Chain. In just four short minutes the film exhibited the work of a man named Ma Jun. Jun created a website that provides air and water pollution data to the Chinese public in a concise and intuitive way. With the availability of information, citizens are now able to hold corporations in the area accountable for the ways they practice business and manufacturing. This film, as well as others in the New Environmentalist series, can be found on You tube and viewed for free. Outside of the shorts devoted to activism and justice is the lonely category of adventure. Most of these films fit under the wild and scenic umbrella because they are beautiful displays of nature. Moreover, they also give talented filmmakers a chance to flex their muscles on an artistic level. Of Souls+Water: The Nomad stood out not only because of the quality of cinematography, but the quality of the narrative. The film is one of five portraits of the human experience. The autobiographical narrator has a soft way of speaking that complements the style of the film. If words arent enough, wait to see him kayak off a 30 foot waterfall. The series Of Souls+ Water can be found in its entirety on You tube. The festival was hosted by the Northern Plains Resource Counsel, a Montana based environmental activism group.

Above, practicing what they preach; Northern Plains Resource Counsels southside headquarters, dubbed Home on The Range, is one of seven Montana buildings designated LEED Platinum, the highest rating given by the US Green Building Council.

f youre in the mood for some positive vibes and catchy melodies, then Ive got just the music for you. I had the opportunity to sit down with Billings own Austin Martin. A 23 year old singer-songwriter who hadnt even considered pursuing music until his last year in high school, Martin has come a long way since he decided to pick up that guitar and make original music for the first time. With its reliance on previous experiences of love, heartbreak and life in general, Austins first album Ambitious Love will take listeners along on the up and down ride of simply being human. After auditioning for The Glee Project (A reality TV show that serves as an audition for the FOX television show Glee) and finishing in the top 35 out of 100,000 before being cut, Austin decided to attend the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Manhattan, New York. After finishing school, Martin crossed paths with a man named Michael Fish Herring. Herring, a session musician who has toured with the likes of Christina Aguilera and Prince, owns his own state-of-the-art studio in Los Angeles, California. Martin played him a couple of songs and from there, started recording the first half of his album. At the end of October, Martin will be moving to L.A. to begin working on his second album. I asked Martin what inspires his music, and who or what motivates him to continue doing what hes doing. I think my biggest inspiration in terms of writing music, was a breakup with my girlfriend and girls in general. I write a lot about girls. I write a lot about what Im feeling, whether in a relationship and the good times or a breakup. I think of a clever way to write the feeling so that people can relate. If you can relate to music then thats what people want to hear. Martin performs every Thursday night from 7-9 p.m. at The Red Door on Billings west end. Theres no cover charge, and the performance is for all ages. The Sips and Sounds promotion that The Red Door runs featured music on their top-rated patio, a full menu and excellent prices on and selection of wine, beer and cocktails. During football season, The Red Door features excellent beer and appetizer prices as well. While a little out of the way, Red Door offers an excellent location to take in music, have a drink and enjoy a good time. Seeing Austin Martin perform at The Red Door was the second time Ive seen him perform live. The two performances, while both excellent and entertaining, could not have been further from different in terms of atmosphere. I saw Martin perform at The Railyard in front of a packed house and backed by a full band. Martins performance at The Red Door was a much more relaxed. It was very intimate and there was a certain laid-back ambiance that cannot be duplicated in a setting where a full band is used. Armed with only his guitar, his microphone and his wit, Martin was charged with entertaining the patio crowd at The Red Door for two hours. If youve never attended something like this, youll find that if the performer lacks a certain level of charisma the show can become very bland; very fast. Austin had no such trouble. From the rehearsed original and cover songs, to the freestyle rapping over a chord progression to the subtle jokes and back-and-forth rapport between Martin and the crowd, the entire two hours was entertaining and memorable. Austins album is available at Hastings locations throughout Montana and hell be performing at The Red Door a couple more times before his move to Los Angeles, so I highly recommend getting out to a show before the opportunity has passed. Why should you go to one of Martins shows and listen to his music? Ill let Martin tell you himself, People should listen to my music for a few different reasons. Im unique. When I perform, I intrigue the crowd and my style of music is so unique for Billings. People should come out to see me because they can relate. I make music that people can relate to, and I think thats the most important aspect of my music.

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For example, lets say that I am the quarterback and I have two running backs lined up, single file behind me. To my right, at the end of the offensive line is our mammoth of a tackle whose job is to seal the edge of the line. The ball is snapped and as soon as its in my hands I immediately run to my right, parallel to the offensive line. At the same time, one of the running backs that was lined up behind me is mimicking my running path about 3 to 5 yards in the backfield. As I reach the end of the offensive line Im met by nearly 300 pounds of defensive end who at this point, is forced to make a decision. Does he tackle me right away, does he play it safe and see what move I make first, or does he go all out for my running back? If he attempts to tackle me, theoretically I will toss the ball to the running back right before Im tackled and he will run the ball the rest of the way. If the defender decides to play it safe, he will wait to make his move until I either begin to run up field or I am forced to toss the ball to the running back. If he goes for the running back, it allows me the opportunity to run the ball up the field. The read-option is somewhat similar. As the quarterback, when the ball is snapped I go through the motion of beginning to hand the ball off to my running back. As Im doing this, I keep my eye on the defensive end coming around the end of the offensive line. If he crashes in on the running back, I pull the ball back before the running back has it and I run to the outside, around the edge for a big gain. If the defender plays it safe, I will hand the ball off or pull it back and attempt a pass, depending on the defensive alignment. If the end crashes in on to me, the quarterback, I will have already handed the ball off by the time I am steamrolled by the defender. Easy, right? Although, as simple as it sounds to run and to stop, this style of play has been a successful driving force in running the football throughout college football programs since the 1940s. So why is the option so successful if it seems so easy to contain? Many would argue that it is because in terms of football I.Q., the quarterback is usually the smartest player on the field and he should be able to outsmart the defender every time. Others would argue that it is because there are simply too many different choices and that the defense cannot always account for them all. Regardless, were beginning to see a resurgence and an increase in offenses running the read-option in pro football as well. You may be asking, If this is so successful, why are we just now beginning to see the readoption surface in the NFL? To that I would say two things; first, the NFL has seen its fair share of the option offense. The NFL is cyclical and we are currently in a heavy passing phase, which makes

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By COREY LOVEC sports@msubretort.org erena Jameka Williams may not only be the greatest of all time (G.O.A.T.) tennis player, but also the greatest and most dominant female athlete of all time. Williams does not have the most singles grand slams all timeshe is sixth, with a mere 17. She also doesnt have the most doubles titles or mixed doubles titles. But tennis enthusiasts who have watched Serena know that she is probably the most talented womens tennis player of all time. Womens tennis is in a time where there are not as many big names as there were, say 25-30 years ago, but the talent gap between the best and worst players is much smaller. This makes Williams' accomplishments just as impressive than those of the women that came before her. Williams has taken home one Olympic singles gold medal and three Olympic gold medals in doubles. Along with her sister Venus (who was one reason Williams doesnt have more single titles), Williams is part of what may be the best doubles group of all time, winning 13 grand slam doublesnever losing in a final. The arrival of Venus and Serena Williams to the tennis scenemade a major contribution to the exciting new era of power and athleticism in women's tennis. What most tennis enthusiasts love about Williams is her will, work ethic, and determination. No matter what the score is in a single match, or who her opponent is, Williams plays like she is saving match point in a final. This may be because she won three Grand Slam titles after saving match points (the most all time for a male or female). She is a dominant player, with what most agree is the best serve in womens tennis history. She combines supreme consistency and accuracy with great power. In 2013 she had a peak serve

the option offenses stand out amongst the spread offenses that are so common today. Secondly, quarterbacks are paid too highly nowadays to risk their health on a designed run from scrimmage. In last years Super Bowl, you saw the Baltimore Ravens handle the read-option more effectively than any team so far that year by hitting the quarterback on every play. Putting your quarterback in that type of situation in todays NFL is far too risky for most teams. While there are some teams that are running the readoption (Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers and Carolina Panthers) most quarterbacks are

just not mobile enough or are too highly paid to risk such an injury to a star player. I hope this fills your next weekend of watching football with more knowledge and understanding. So, the next time youre watching football and someone asks you, What in the heck is the read-option? you can share your new information with themor with a smile on your face you can simply say, its pretty complicated, you wouldn't understand and go back to powering down hot wings and Coors Light as you watch your favorite team move the pigskin down the field.

speed of 128.6 mph. She also has a powerful forehand, a great double-handed backhand, and a play style in which she takes riskssomething that makes her even more fun to watch. She has overcome injuries, has fought through some personal issues, and still manages to keep a level head and continually win. She also has done great things financially, and is the only female to have won over $50 million in prize money; including sponsorships, she has made much more than that. So why write an article about Williams now? It's uncertain how much longer we will get to see Williams playor at least the Williams we have we're accustomed to. She is the most influential American tennis player in the world right now, and many people are starting to worry about the future of American tennis. People are worried that when Williams is gone, American tennis will go with her. Tennis has the youngest retirement age of any well-known professional sport. The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) ranked Williams No. one in women's singles tennis. At age 32geriatric for a tennis playerWilliams is the oldest player ever to be ranked No. 1. Considering the conditioning she has undergone, Williams could have another 10 years of tennis. Will it be the dominant player that America and the tennis world in general have grown to love (and hate)? Probably not. Will she be able to adapt as she ages and realize that she may have to change her style of play? That will be her biggest adjustment, and something we will have to wait to see. She could easily become the No. 1 in Grand Slam singles titles by the time she officially retires. As long as her body holds up and that fire still burnsand boy does it burn brightWilliams will remain a major factor in tennis for years to come.

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By COREY LOVEC sports@msubretort.org as it the ultimate in team-playing, or a complete breaking of NASCAR rules? Thats what NASCAR officials had to decide regarding the Michael Waltrip Racing crew. NASCAR made its decision. The question was brought to the organization's attention it was determined that teammates Clint Bowyer, Brian Vickers, and Martin Truex Jr. were involved in a plot to aid Truex Jr. in his quest for the Sprint Cup. Bowyer seemed to have purposely spun out, while Vickers took an unnecessary pit stop at the endboth doing so in an attempt to help their teammate Truex Jr. But are they the only ones to do this, or just the first to get caught so publicly? It appears as though the latter is true. The amount of this sort of cheating in NASCAR has led some to say that NASCAR really follows the old Raiders slogan if you aint cheatin, you aint tryin." True fans of NASCAR see this sort of cheating happening all the time. But where is the line drawn between being a good teammate and destroying the integrity of the sport? That line seems to have been crossed by the Michael Waltrip Racing crew. Obviously, getting caught purposely throwing away wins is frowned upon in every sport (think Black Sox Scandal or The Longest Yard), but where is the line drawn in terms of letting a teammate pass you to get a better position? That is the million dollar question. According to Fox Sports 1 analyst Hermie Sadler, "Youve got be careful with that word (cheating) Youve got to take the Bowyer spin out of the equation

NASCAR has no way of proving he spun his car intentionally. That is the only issue that involves any potential rules infraction [] There is a rule that says youre not supposed to intentionally bring out the caution. There is no rule that says when you have to pit or how fast youre supposed to go. Anything else that went on is not, by the rules of NASCAR, wrong. Okay, so maybe the Michael Waltrip Racing crew did not break any rules specifically (or at least nothing can be proven)and that is indeed the defense they will use to try to appeal their $350,000 fine and point deductions. Their actions brought light to the fact that NASCAR has been turning a blind eye to incidences of this sort of activity. What NASCAR ith the Alabama Crimson Tides victory vs. Texas A&M fresh in peoples minds, and their three does now, knowing that this has National Championships in the last four years, everyone in the sports world is talking about sports been happening with other teams dynasties. I thought Id take a look back at some of the greatest sports dynasties of all time: and for a long period of time, will be interesting to see. NASCAR From 2000-2007, World Series, winning is the UCLA Bruins mens officials did their part to try to Carroll College (Montana!) six of them. From 1949- basketball team. From right the wrong by adding drivers took home eight straight 1964, they made it to 14 1964-1975, they won 10 to The Chase to make up for the Frontier Conference World Series, winning national championships in point deductions it handed out, Championships (2000 nine. Finally, from 1996- 12 seasons, including seven including adding a 13th driver 2007), six straight national 2003, the Yankees went to 6 consecutive championships to what is usually a 12-driver semi-final appearances World Series, taking home 4 from 1967-1973, four series. But is the penalty a lesson (20002005), and five championships. undefeated seasons, and learned for teams, or is it calling NAIA National Football an NCAA record 88 for a deep, hard look at current Championships in six years NASCAR has had its consecutive wins. NASCAR rules? Brian Vickers (2002-2005, 2007). share of dynasties involving said in a letter to the USA drivers. Richard Petty, Jeff Oklahoma State Today, If helping a teammate, University of Kentucky Gordon, Dale Earnhardt, University has taken friend and brother in arms is a Cheerleading won 19 and most recently Jimmie home 34 total NCAA crime, then Im guilty [] if my championships in 27 years Johnson all have claims to championships in teammate(s) needed me again from 1985-2012. what could be considered wrestling the most and it was of no consequence to dynasties. The real dynasty national championships me, my team or our partners, I In Division I womens in NASCAR? Chevrolet. in one sport by any would make the same decision college basketball, the two Since 1958 Chevy has school. time and time again [] if death dynasties are the Tennessee won 35 of 54 (64.8%) by a firing squad is what you Lady Volunteers (1987- NASCAR manufacturer From 19792012, the want, then add me to the lineup. 1998) and the Connecticut championships. North Carolina Tar Heels I stand by my team, not because Huskies (2000-current). women's soccer team won its easy but because it is right! The Lady Vols won six The St. George Dragons 22 national championships Strong words from Vickers for national championships in of the National Rugby in 34 years. what is a very a sensitive and 12 seasons, including three League won 11 consecutive controversial subjectone that consecutive championships Premierships from 1956 The NFL has had its needs to be addressed soon. from 19961998 (the first 1966. share of dynasties. The women's team to do so). They When thinking about most-agreed upon dynasties also had one undefeated the NBA, three major are the Canton Bulldogs of season, and had an overall dynasties come to mind: the 1920s, the Green Bay record of 31438 (.877). The Boston Celtics, the Packers of the 1930s, the The Huskies team has won Los Angeles Lakers, and Chicago Bears of the 1940s, seven championships in the the Chicago Bulls. Picking the Cleveland Browns of last 14 years, and along the which is the best is a the1950s, the Green Bay way has set many records difficult task. The Celtics Packers of the 1960s, the for winsincluding an won 11 of 13 championships Pittsburgh Steelers of the NCAA record of 90 straight from 1957-1969, which may 1970s, the San Francisco wins at one point. be the most impressive of 49ers of the 1980s, the the three. The Spurs and Dallas Cowboys of the In an 18-year span Heat may also place claim 1990s, and the New England (19411958), Calumet to dynasties as well. Patriots of the 2000s. Farm bred and raced two Triple Crown winners and The Houston Comets From 1920-1961, five other Kentucky Derby of the WNBA won four Canada took home either winners. consecutive WNBA Gold or Silver in nearly championships from 1997- 90% of the tournaments The New York Yankees 2000. it competed in, including have had multiple dynasties winning 19 (68%) of in their history. From 1936 By far the greatest the Ice Hockey World 1943 they made it to seven dynasty in college basketball Championships.

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There are many teams that may have claims to dynasties, but are not generally recognized by the public. For example, the Buffalo Bills from 1990-1993 appeared in the four consecutive Super Bowls (no other team has gone three years in a row). Unfortunately, the Bills lost all four. The Boise State Broncos football team had the best winning percentage in the nation from 1998-2012, at 11326 (0.813); they had two undefeated seasons and also won 10 conference championships in 12 years. Boise State may also be a large part of why the playoff system is on the precipice of college football. Each year their status for a National Championship constantly caused a stir and a questioning of the current BCS system.

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By TABBY MAUST outdoors@msubretort.org hether you're planning on going into education, you have children of your own, or youre a babysitter, you must be aware of the power of story time. The books that we use in the classroom, on a rainy afternoon, or just before bedtime can easily encompass an outdoor theme that can make the young ones in our lives excited to get out and explore. Luckily, there are other individuals who love the outdoors and want to share it with children just as much as we do. Heres a great round-up of books that will get your kids outside in no time! "Who Pooped in the Park?" by Gary D. Robson

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BOOKS CREATE A GATEWAY TO THE OUTDOORS FOR KIDS

book is loaded with information but is so lighthearted and fun that it doesnt sound like a boring textbook. Proofread by a team of park rangers, the information in the book can easily be used in a classroom or to make your next tripno matter if it be to Yellowstone or noteducational and interesting for the little ones around. "The Lorax" by Dr. Seuss could the Once-ler have done different? What can they do to help nature after hearing the lesson of the Lorax? "Thirteen Moons on Turtles Back" by Joseph Bruchac

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For starters, what a funny name. This immediately pulls kids in with a giggle and will make them wonder why the heck youre about to read them a story about poop. This book takes place in our very own Yellowstone National Park and follows a family through their vacation while Michael and Emily identify the main animalssuch as moose, bison, rabbit, wolves, and much morenot just by their scat but their tracks as well. This

We all love Dr. Seuss with his bright pages and fun rhymes. This particular work has a clear message in a kid-friendly wrapping: it's important to enjoy the outdoors and to protect them so that others may enjoy them. The greedy Once-ler learned this the hard way, and it is important that our children are much like the Unless boy in the story someone who cares a lot. While this may sound like this is a heavy book for your children, it is an easy way to introduce your children or students to an "Peak" by Roland Smith This classic story from 1948 important topic of conservation This book follows young Peak is about adorable little Sal and and could lead to some interesting (and yes, he himself acknowledges her berry-picking adventure discussions. Ask your kids what that this is an odd name) and his with her mother that crosses

This is a wonderful book of poems, one for each moon which could also be seen roughly as a month. Each moon comes from a different tribe and refers to come natural process that accompanies that time of year and thus explores many different cultures all in one book. For anyone in education, this more than fits with our Indian Education for All. However, for "Blueberries for Sal" by Robert those parents out there, this book McCloskey can easily be read to the little ones to start both a conversation about the outdoors as well as culture. Whether youre reading "Baby Bear Moon" or "Budding Moon", the illustrations that go along with these lovely but kid-friendly poems alone, are enough to get kids outside.

paths with Little Bear and her Mama Bear. While Sal ends up following Mama Bear and Little Bears ends up eating out of Sals mothers bucket, everything ends happily by the close of the story. This book truly follows its blueberry theme with blue text and illustrations and can a great read to get your little one excited about finding some wild food for themselves. With patches of wild strawberries, choke cherries, and huckleberries, there's really some fun to be had berry hunting. This book could also be a good conversation starter about bear safety, a topic that children are adventurous lifestyle. In fact, never too young to learn. adventurous might be a bit mild as his father is pushing him to be the "S Is for Smores: A Camping first kid to climb Mount Everest! Alphabet" by Helen Foster James Spanning 246 pages, this book is great for the older youngsters who are just heading to or in middle school, but could even be read aloud to the younger crowd. The excitement of Peaks journey will keeps kids interested throughout the book as well as pique their interest in the outdoors. This is a great book to be read around a campfire. It is perfect for the littlest of children who have not yet, or just now learning their alphabet. Each letter stands for some sort of camping related item with a lovely illustration for the smallest of children, but also has informational sidebars full of history and science for the older kids. This is perfect for in the classroom not just for the learning, but to allow students to discuss their own camping adventures and certainly to get them excited about their next one.

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GRIZZLY BEARS: A SUCCESS STORY

in Yellowstone National Park. Today, there are over 600 bears in these areas. Bears are in places they havent been in years, says Colligan. While we are lucky that bears have made such a wonderful comeback due to their continued protection, we certainly have to ensure that they continue to thrive in our state. This year, the Montana Fish and Wildlife management plan for grizzly bears is about to expire and needs updating. Thus, it is important that in their plans, they address the issues that bears face in order to keep their numbers up. So what are the issues that bears are facing? The biggest threat is food sources, says Colligan. Studies have shown that the number of cutthroat trout have decreased significantly in Yellowstone Lake, forcing grizzlies to shift to elk instead. Yet, this is not the only food source that is in dangerthe whitebark pines are dying off as well. Due to the climate shift, the mountain pine beetles are not dying in the winter and are attacking the pine trees. Combined with blister rust,

repeat it, article after article in issue after issue, but it just cant be said enoughwe are truly so lucky to live in a state with so many outdoor opportunities. We can drive for thirty minutes to end up in the middle of nowhere and the wildlife lives right outside our doorsteps. This last part, however, can be both a blessing and a curse, especially when concerning bears. While we in Billings dont often have bears wander into our mists, it is possible to see bears in nearly any part of Montana. Both black bears and grizzly bears wander through our state, but it is grizzly bears who are getting all the attention these days. We have to remember what a success story grizzly bears are, says Chris Colligan, who works for the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, an organization that has been a big factor in the grizzly bear success story. Grizzly bears are currently listed as a threatened species (thanks to the GYCs petition) and in 2011 there were only between 150 to 200 bears in the wild, most located

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the pine trees are becoming less available and leaving people such as Colligan asking, What are they going to eat to replace them? Since the pines were the bears food in higher elevations, the death of these trees have forced bears to move lower and lower in order to find food to survive. This has led to the second risk factor

that we must be aware of: humanbear interaction. In recent years, there have been a record number of conflicts with bears and the majority of bear deaths are due to these conflicts. Yet, the GYC is attempting to help with this second issue which has been caused by the first. Communities need social

tolerance for the bears, and some communities have gone to great lengths in order to do so, says Colligan. While there are many communities that are helping to make their areas bear-proof, our very own Red Lodge has implemented bear-proof garbages in order to remove the attractants that lead to bear conflicts. When asking Colligan what the average student, like the ones reading this article, can do in to help bears, he says I hope that students take value in the outdoors and cherish that they are in a wild place. Be proud of that, but be safe! While Colligan encourages proper bear safety as sure-fire way to help bears, he also emphasizes that there are many conservation groups, such as the GYC, that take volunteers interested in helping out. The GYC website also encourages those who want a voice in the management program for grizzly bears to go to the Montana Fish and Wildlife website which is open to public comment until September 30th. This is the chance for all those outdoor lovers to let our Fish and Wildlife know we want our bears to be protected for years to come!

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LIKE A HIKE
NORM'S ISLAND

TABBY MAUST
Healthcare in the glamorous Food Service Department, oftentimes in the middle of the night. I also indulge my nerdy side by reading whenever possible and crafting like crazy. I love to knit, crochet, quilt, needle felt, scrapbook, and most recently I started learning how to spin wool (though at the moment it looks less like yarn and more like rope with knots in it). A friend and I have started a small craft business called Homemade, which includes an Etsy store and a round on the craft show circuit this winter. I am also a big outdoors person and love to hike and camp with my best buddy ever, my cocker spaniel Dante (of course hes a literary reference hes just lucky my boyfriend wouldnt let me call him Wordsworth). I also own a snake and a chinchilla, but for some reason they dont like to hike as much as Dante does. I havent been in journalism since I ran my high school newspaper and am very excited to be the Outdoors writer and share all that the great outdoors in our beautiful state has to offer!

By TABBY MAUST outdoors@msubretort.org runch, crunch, crunch.

Jogging along at a comfortable pace, I could feel the gravel beneath my tennis shoes, making the same noise with every footfall. Crunch, crunch, crunch. My dog was far ahead of me, so far that I could barley see the fluffy tuft of his butt bouncing along the trail. He was just a furry blur and loving every minute of it. He doesnt know how to jog, you see, just sprint. Luckily, by jogging at Norm Schoenthal Island, located right next to Riverfront Park but on the opposite side of the road, my dog Dante and I are allowed to take our jog at our own pace. This is one of the only areas in our city where dogs are legally allowed off leash, just as long as dog owners will clean up after their furry friends. This lovely island, created by an oxbow of the Yellowstone River, offers several trails to walk, run, bike, snowshoe or cross country ski. The outer loop of the island is nearly three miles long and offers access to the mighty Yellowstone which created it, and is perfect place for your dog to refreshespecially if they sprint like mine does!

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the many benches (perfect for a picnic or an afternoon read) and watch my dog plunge into the water. A mother with a stroller and a trailing toddler walk by and say hello, enjoying the late summer sun. While Norms Island certainly offers a great place for an outdoor enthusiast to spend an afternoon, the trail is definitely easy enough for even the youngest of visitors. When a soggy Dante finally decides to pull himself from the river, we jog past waving amber grass as tall as my waist. Beautiful ruby buds spot the landscape and while they certainly add color, I warily eye my furry companion. These ruby bursts are not flowers, but burs that are masterfully adapted to attach to fur and never length of our journey, and I cannot help but think of this spot last springcompletely flooded. Norms Island is open year-round, but there are seasonal precautions that should be taken by visitors during certain times of the year. Because Norms Island is essentially a floodplain, one has to remember that during the spring, when the Yellowstone creeps over its banks, it tends to creep onto the trails of Norms Island as well. At times, entire sections of the path can be cut off unless one wants to do a bit of wading. While this is a cold option, it can be doable, but one must be wary of the waters depths. While people may just consider it part of the adventure, safety must always come first. The summer has its drawbacks as well. Due to the ample supply of water, some of which ends up being stagnant, the dry heat brings out the mosquitoes in the tens of thousands. This may be a bit of an exaggeration, but it doesnt feel that way if you are caught there without bug spray. Moral of the story: bring bug spray! The fall and winter are ideal in my mind as long as you dont mind the twinge of cold. When there is deep snow, one might want to bring either cross country skis or snow shoes to assist their adventure. At last, we come to the end of the trail, stopping where we began at the bridge that crosses over the river. A man and his Labrador pass us an I wave, knowing that they are about to embark on a lovely couple of miles. The Nitty Gritty: Norm Schoenthal Island Length: Either 2.5 miles or 1.8 miles, depending on the trail Difficulty: Easy, flat gravel path Pets, children: pets are allowed off leash and children could easily make this walk. Simply watch them around the areas with water How to get there: Drive south from the South Billings Boulevard interchange towards Riverfront Park. Take a right on a gravel road when a brown sign announces the Conservation Learning Center and drive straight until you see the parking area

am a double major in English and Spanish education with a Native American Studies minor. I know what youre thinking, I dont really need the minor with that double major, but I love it and hope to use it so that I can teach on a reservation. I love languages and literature, which is why I chose my paths of study and cant wait to be a teacher. With all those majors and minors it may seem that I have no time for anything but school, I work part-time at St. Vincent

The two inner trails offer mile and a half trips across the island through grassy meadows, sturdy cottonwoods, and drooping willow trees. While the set trails are well-maintained and fairly even gravel, one always has the option to shoot off-trail onto one of the many secondary paths that criss-cross the island. The options for exploration are vast. As we reach the curve of the trail that opens to the Yellowstone, I stop and take a rest on one of

let go. Anyone who has ever had to remove these from their clothes or from their pups fur knows the headache they can cause. The island on which we jog is named after Norm Schoenthal, the founder of the nearby field lab for the Audubon Society and an honored professor of Natural History at Montana State University for 34 years. Although he is retired, he continues to work at the field lab daily. We pass through the last

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