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Lift Bridge Rehabilitation GEORGE CASTLE Lode Writer Starting in December this year, the Michigan Department of Transportation [MDOT] will be performing major upgrades and preventative maintenance to Houghton and Hancock’s iconic lift bridge, a project that will cost an approximate $5.5 million.

The project is designed to “maintain the Portage Lake Lift Bridge’s reliability and ensure the bridge remains in excellent operating condition,” according to MDOT. The operations will include: lift cables replacement, balance chain remediation, electrical and mechanical upgrades, security improvements, spot painting, and new warning and barrier gates.

The lift bridge will undergo a year and a half of rehabilitation, from Dec. 2014 to April 2016. For most of the project, one lane will be closed on either side of the bridge and traffic will proceed as normal. However, during the summer of 2015, one side of the bridge will be closed and two-way traffic will proceed on the other side.

There will also be two ten-hour full closures of the bridge during January and March 2015 at night, over 200 smaller closures lasting twenty minutes, and 16 three-hour closures from January 2015 through April 2015 at night.

These closures will disallow all vehicle and pedestrian traffic across the bridge, which may impact University operations.

In order to minimize the impact, MDOT

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has scheduled most of the repairs to take place during the night and finish before the morning.

Some of the known conflicts are: the Women’s basketball, Men’s Basketball, and Men’s Ice Hockey games on Jan. 17, 2015; the Men’s Ice Hockey game and the Jazz Cabaret on Jan. 24, 2015; Preview Day and An Evening with Mandy Gonzales on March

“MDOT has scheduled most of the repairs to take place during the night and finish before the morning. However, some of the larger closures may affect events being held at the University.”

21, 2015; the Don Keranen Jazz Memorial Jazz Show and Keweenaw Area Schools Spring Break on March 28, 2015.

The closures will be exceptionally difficult during Preview Day at Tech, since parents and their children will not be able to make it across the bridge to or from hotels. Families have previously gone as far as Marquette to find a place to stay, and with the bridge closed the search for a good night’s rest will

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The Houghton-Hancock Lift Bridge will be under construction starting in December.

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be on.

“The Houghton County Airport is working on a plan to accommodate families,” said Travis Pierce, Director of Housing, though exact details aren’t known.

MDOT has been mindful of the impacts that repairs to the bridge may have and has planned with emergency services accordingly. Fire, police, and EMS will be available both above and below the bridge at all times through the duration of the project to deal with any and all emergency situations.

To make things even safer, Valley Med Flight has acquired a fixed wing medical

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aircraft capable of flying patients to Marquette General Hospital in the event that Portage Health or Aspirus Keweenaw can’t provide medical care. The plane can travel up to two thousand miles without refueling and can “go wherever a doctor wants it to go,” said Pierce.

All-in-all, the Portage Lake Lift Bridge rehabilitation should have minimal impacts on traffic, only a few specific instances where University programs are interrupted, ensure the safe and reliable operation of the bridge, and have no impact on the safety and wellbeing of Keweenaw residents.

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Student Org Spotlight:

Michigan Tech Photography Club

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Photo by Zach Nelson

EVAN MAYER Lode Writer Last winter, Zachery Nelson and a group of his friends on the campus of Michigan Tech identified a need. The passionate photographers saw there was no club where people could share their love of photography. Thanks to their efforts, the Michigan Tech Photography Club was founded and the group has swelled in size in a flash.

What originally started as a handful of people has grown to include 100 shutterbugs of all different ability and experience levels. K- Day was very kind to the group’s rise as 45 new members joined the ranks that day. The sudden growth has also been helped by their Facebook page, which has been the main hub for the members to upload their pictures, discuss new cameras and plan their trips.

The group has so far traversed much of the Keweenaw Peninsula snapping photos of the waterfalls, landscapes

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and other natural wonders as well as doing other photo shoot opportunities around campus. One of these events was the Campus Shoot, which entailed walking around Michigan Tech’s campus and taking pictures in groups.

Other shoots that have happened included putting steel wool on a whisk and lighting it on fire for some pyrotechnic photos, light painting at Princes Point, and portrait style shoots.

Most of the plans for trips or events begin with an idea

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being sent out as a message on Facebook by a member such as Nelson, who is currently the president. If enough people like the idea, plans are made and the trip is set.

Currently there is trip planned about every other week in order to capture the Upper Peninsula in its splendor before the snow flies. The winter will not cease activities though as a trip to the Apostle Islands in northern Wisconsin is currently in the works that will take place after winter has had its effect on the islands’ waterfalls and ice caves.

If all this sounds interesting, joining the club is quite simple. All a potential member has to do is find the club on

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Facebook and join, as the club has open enrollment. After that the individual will have access to all club benefits. The club is free to join, but is not entirely free as individuals will contribute a share in the cost of trips they go on.

The group itself is very casual. There are no minimum events needed to attend to be involved as most members just try to make as many as they can. If an individual does not want to be part of trips, but just wants to be part of a photography community, they are welcome as well.

So if photography is a passion or an interest that could become one, join Michigan Tech’s Photography Club and get snapping.

There is not a whole lot to smile about when having to pay one’s tuition at the beginning of a new college semester at Michigan Technological University. A new survey by PayScale.com may make investing all that money into a student’s future a little easier to bear.

The survey took into account the starting, median, and top salaries of a university’s graduates. According to this survey, Michigan Tech ranked 13th in return on investment [ROI] in the country for state schools and 86th overall. Which is not too bad considering that 1,312 other colleges and universities were also part of the study.

ROI is calculated by taking the total gain from the investment and subtracting the cost of investment. Then the cost of investment is used again to divide that number to come up with the total ROI. For a graduate of Michigan Tech who has been working for 20 years, the average ROI has been $495,500. Which is a 7.2 percent increase than if an individual chose to invest their money in other ways, such as stocks or bonds.

All these statistics say what is already well known about Michigan Tech.

Michigan Tech graduates are in high demand and their future employers are willing to pay hefty salaries in order to secure them.

In the job market today, there is high demand for workers with science, technology, engineering or mathematics based degrees due to more people retiring in these fields then incoming workers.

This allows students to have more choices in where they want to work and forces companies to offer higher salaries to land the prospects that they want, which starts the return of the investment.

There are also many stereotypical characteristics of Tech graduates that employers find quite appealing. Stephen Patchin, the director of Career Services, said one of these traits is their “hands-on” approach to innovative problem solving.

The way that Tech students are trained to think is well recognized by companies as

“For a graduate of Michigan Tech who has been working for 20 years, the average ROI has been $495,500.” the best way they want their employees trained.

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The world at a glance SpaceX and Boeing

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NASA has awarded two US companies contracts to build space shuttles capable of carrying astronauts to and from the International Space Station [ISS].

California start-up SpaceX has received $2.6 billion and aerospace giant Boeing has received $4.2 billion for contracts lasting until 2017. The third contractor initially considered, Sierra Nevada, has stated it plans to continue to develop its own space capsule without government support.

The United States cancelled its Space Shuttle program in 2011, and since then has relied on the Russian Soyuz spacecraft for all manned missions.

However, over the last several years the Russian space ministry has dramatically increased its price per seat for American astronauts, which is now at $71 million.

In addition, many US officials believe that the diplomatic tension between the two countries could put this cooperation at risk in the future.

The decision to contract with two different companies has generated a great deal of discussion in D.C. and across the country. Paying two different companies for what is functionally the same product can increase costs, but is pointed to by many as an excellent risk mitigator, should one of the companies fail to deliver.

Another reason NASA has chosen to support two companies is to help seed the spaceflight industry. This was a common tactic employed during the second half of the 20th century, when government space and defense contracts were seen as catalysts for further private sector investments.

SpaceX founder Elon Musk has announced his dream of a “city on Mars” made possible by his company. The hope is that these contracts may spark a space tourism industry that help fuel scientific advances in the future.

Perhaps the most interesting piece is the great disparity in the value of the contracts. Both Boeing and SpaceX have been contracted for the same work, and the different amounts awarded directly reflect different cost estimates in the bids by the companies themselves, according to NASA officials.

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Michigan Tech has many great opportunities and programs for students and community members alike. Among these is the Cultural Competency Program, provided by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion [CDI].

This program gave Tech the honor of receiving the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity [HEED] award this fall. Presented by INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine, this award is given to 82 colleges and universities throughout the country each year. The institutions selected are recognized for their intense commitment to the broadening of diversity and inclusion on campus.

The CDI has helped Michigan Tech receive the HEED award for three years in a row. Located in the Hamar house next to Fisher, the CDI is open to all students from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the fall and winter. The staff and programs offered work toward “preparing and empowering conscious leaders who will create the future,” said Kellie Raffaelli, the Interim Director of CDI. The CDI does this by celebrating and expending students’ knowledge

about diversity. Specifically, the Culture Competency Program offers an 8-step training process that is required for all Orientation Team Leaders and student employees in Housing and Residential Life. Other students interested in participating may contact Raffaelli at kraffael@mtu.edu.

Diversity and inclusion involve many factors including gender, ethnicity, race, veterans, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, and more. Many people in today’s world are learning how to live and work with those who are different from themselves.

An increase in diversity is seen on many college campuses and Tech is no exception. For students, especially firstyears, this can be overwhelming and maybe even daunting. The CDI is a great place to find acceptance and learn how to embrace diversity.

“I come from a small town and I was quite ignorant about dealing with diversity when I came to Tech my first year,” said Psychology major Brett Campbell. “I didn’t know how to ask questions.”

In 2013, Campbell helped the CDI conduct research to make sure that students at Tech felt that the CDI provided a safe and enjoyable environment. The survey found that students do find the

“It’s nice to be recognized for the work we have been doing” -Kellie Raffaelli, Interim Director of CDI CDI to be a welcoming place.

Anyone can go spend time at the CDI to study, relax, receive support, or even take a nap downstairs on the couch.

Every student is strongly encouraged to visit the CDI. The programs and leadership provided by the CDI truly help students to succeed and grow. The HEED award is a privilege to earn, as well as a special treat to those who have worked so hard to develop diversity at Tech.

“It’s nice to be recognized for the work we have been doing,” said Raffaelli. Names of the recognized schools will be officially announced in the November 2014 issue of INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine.

Furthermore, the model of the Cultural Competency Program used by the CDI is now being sold to other Universities to implement on their respective campuses.

New open-source designs make lab work affordable JARROD HANSON Lode Writer Homemade products often take on a special kind of value to their creator, and can be much more cost effective than alternatives. Now laboratory workers will get to experience this phenomenon first hand, thanks to a team of Tech researchers who have created and released a virtual library of designs for 3D-printable syringe pumps.

Syringe pumps, which are vital for releasing small and precise volumes of liquids, can cost thousands of dollars.

With the new open-source library of

designs, any researcher with a 3D printer can create their own for $50.

“The designs for the syringe pump are open and customizable,” said Joshua Pearce, an Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering as well as Electrical and Computer Engineering at Tech, and leader in the development of the pump software library. “Scientists can easily tweak the design to get exactly what they need for their experiments.

This is not possible with even a variety of one-size-fits-all proprietary black box products.”

Combined cost reduction and increased range of options will allow for users to not only to work with multiple pumps simultaneously for better tests,

but will also allow them to use the best tool for the job instead of compromising because of financial reasons.

The open-source nature of the designs doesn’t only allow for different specifications, it will also allow for the library to remain relevant and improve with the time and talent of others.

“As others make improvements in our hardware or software they will be obligated share their improvements back with the community,” said Pearce. This will allow the library to grow organically without requiring independent funding.

Syringe pumps are not the only laboratory hardware going open-source.

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Respiratory illness is spreading

AUTUMN CHANNEY Lode Writer Portage Health has recently seen an increased rate of respiratory disease. This has been confirmed as enterovirus-D68 [EV-D68], which is a version of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease. EV-D68 can cause mild to severe respiratory illness and may or may not be accompanied by the common mouth sores that come with Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease.

Children with asthma-like symptoms, even if they haven’t been diagnosed, are more likely to get sick and develop complications such as pneumonia that may require hospitalization.

Children are more susceptible to viral illnesses like EV-D68 because they do not

have a fully developed immune system.

They are deficient in “compliment,” a substance made by the body to help the immunoglobulin kill certain bacteria and all viruses. In addition, children are more likely to touch things and put their fingers in their mouths, noses and eyes.

Respiratory illness and strep throat tend to be seen more when school starts and the weather gets cold since people are in enclosed spaces sharing their germs. However, the disease is present year-round and has many “cousins” so people can catch it catch it again.

Sickness can be prevented by taking precautionary measures. Sleeping well, eating healthy foods and taking one teaspoon of honey three times per day for children and adults over 12 months old are all ways to keep the immune system strong as well. It also helps to get

immunized on schedule.

Although there is not a shot for this particular virus, proper vaccination can prevent pneumonia from bacteria like pneumococcal or hemophilus which act as super infections that strike when the body has already been compromised by another virus. Hancock High School is hosting a Community Flu Shot clinic on Sept. 27. Flu shots can also be scheduled individually after Oct. 1.

Preventing the spread of the disease is also important. Covering coughs, washing hands with soap, not putting fingers in eyes, noses or mouths and keeping sick students away from class until they stop coughing all help slow the spread of the disease.

All of the information in this article was supplied by Dr.Colleen Vallad-Hix through the Portage Health System.

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Pearce recently released his book, “Open-Source Lab” which details other open source hardware that can be used to save money, and get the perfect tool for the job. “We have a whole range of automated lab tools that we are working on and will be released soon,” said Pearce.

Printed lab equipment is only the most recent news regarding 3D printing at Michigan Tech. Just over a year ago the contest “3D Printers for Peace” ran, and

“Scientists can easily tweak the design to get exactly what they need for their experiments. This is not possible with even a variety of one-size-fits-all proprietary black box products.”

-Joshua Pearce

last December Pearce and his team built a 3D metal printer for just about $1500

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new employees bring. Many graduates have spent their time at school far from home, especially since a large portion of the student body has come from the Lower Peninsula.

Since distance is not a big factor for these students, companies are confident that when they assign these employees to an area, distance from home will not be a deal breaker.

A third reason Tech graduates see such high returns is the loyalty that Huskies seem to possess. Jim Desrochers, the Associate Director for Employer Relations, has close ties with some companies that keep track of the graduates from different universities they have recruited.

What he shared was that Tech graduates were more likely than other schools to stick with the companies that recruited them. This not only builds up a good reputation for the university but also helps return on the investment as they move up the companies’ ladder.

Despite the money that has to be paid in the present to attend Michigan Tech, the degree and reputation that a graduate will obtain here will be worth a whole lot more down the road.

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Orpheum to Host Charlie Parr on Friday JANE KIRBY Pulse Editor Hancock’s Orpheum is looking forward to hosting folk singer and songwriter Charlie Parr once again this coming Friday the 26th. A Minnesota native, Parr is passionate not only about the authentic music he plays but also about the northland as a whole.

Anything and everything is inspiration for Parr’s music, ranging from the weather to a guy he met at the hardware store. He calls himself a “sponge” in the sense that he soaks up everything around him and eventually comes up with the words to put to music in form of a song.

A self-taught guitar player at the age of seven and a half, Parr says that he is still learning to play the guitar and has never lost enthusiasm for it. When he was little, his father would play old folk, country and blues records in their home, and Parr describes the feeling he got from the music similar to “electric shock.”

This inspired him to sit down by the speaker and figure out how to mimic the sounds coming from the records. To this day, Parr still does this, learning and plucking away.

Parr is on tour across Minnesota, Iowa and out East this fall in addition to stopping at our very own Orpheum over in Hancock. This isn’t his first time playing here, and when asked about why he comes back, Parr had a simple answer.

“It’s a cool little town, everyone is so nice and the sound and vibes of the Orpheum are amazing,” says Parr.

In addition, Parr mentions how he enjoys playing at places with a historical footprint like the Orpheum. He went on to say that the Orpheum is in his top three places to do shows, alongside Winona and Minneapolis, Minnesota.

In the end, Parr is excited to play anywhere. His musical talents have taken him to all corners of the lower 48 states, but in the end he has a true love for the northland in Minnesota and the UP. “It’s a pretty precious experience,” Parr says, “I’ve been lucky I’ve been able to do it.”

Parr’s upcoming show at the Orpheum is Friday, September 26th at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for students. For more information on Charlie Parr, visit his website at http:// www.charlieparr.com/index.html.

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Underwhelming performance in underwear ARIC RHODES Lode Writer The Skivvies, a musical group from New York, recently visited Michigan Tech to give a concert. The duo performed several songs, from medleys to originals, all made very minimalist with only the two and their percussionist.

The atmosphere of the show was in an odd place, as there was not a serious enough tone throughout the evening to really qualify as a traditional concert; at the same time, there was plenty of music which set the show apart from a traditional comedy routine. It was in this odd middle ground, home to others such as Weird Al, that the Skivvies stood.

The music itself was quite decent, most cover songs being chosen from pop music of the last 20 or so years. While there were songs chosen from other time frames, it was the 90’s to now pop songs which received the most covers. The covers were generally played very well, with real musical talent being shown by the Skivvies.

However, many of the covers suffered from the same problems as the original

songs. Lyrics were often meaningless, and the pumping beat provided by the percussionist, while admittedly well played, overwhelmed the other musicians easily.

Of course, the largest problem facing the music was the simple fact of what was being covered, as a matter of personal taste there will be many who are naturally averse to the music. Although the covers often made significant changes, the source material still shone through.

Any story about the Skivvies would be woefully incomplete if it did not mention their most notable feature. When on stage, the Skivvies performed all but the introduction while wearing only their underwear. To be frank, this felt like an unnecessary addition to the show made for the sole purpose of making it more unique or memorable.

That being said, it certainly achieved that goal. The band is certainly unique, and is made much more memorable by using this gimmick. Unfortunately, that is exactly

what the lack of clothing is, a gimmick.

There is no further meaning or reason for it, or if there it is not elaborated upon. As such, there is no need to dwell upon it.

In all, the performance of the Skivvies was a decent one. Working hard against the musicians was their reputation, which preceded them. While the Skivvies are certainly talented, there are many shining reviews which perhaps give them more credit than is due.

Despite their very real talents, the Skivvies are a gimmick band. Like any other gimmick band, they can only last so long before the public is no longer enamored. All that being said, the performers appeared to be having a good time on stage. That alone, regardless of opinions, is something to be proud of.

In summary, if the Skivvies ever make a return trip to Houghton, don’t kick yourself too hard if you miss it. On the other hand, if you can make it, the show will certainly be memorable.

“In all, despite their very real talents, the Skivvies are a gimmick band.”

When words aren’t enough:

Makemoji

MARCUS WHITMER Lode Writer Words aren’t enough sometimes. In live person to person communication we rely heavily on hand gestures, facial expressions, and posture to send one another a complete picture of what’s on our minds, in addition to what we actually say. The playing field is a little different in the digital arena. Short of video chat we’re unable to fully express ourselves. Except, of course, through the use of emojis.

Enter Makemoji, a recently débuted application that allows users to create their own emoticons. When the little yellow faces provided by Google and Apple just aren’t enough you can create your own with Makemoji. The emoticons you create then can be used on Facebook, Skype,

Instagram, or in a text message to fill in for when your words need a little extra help.

Founder of Makemoji, Tyler Breton, became inspired for this idea early in his career while abroad. Working with people across a wide range of cultures he found emojis to be an invaluable aid in communication. When he knew only rudimentary words in a language, emoticons helped fill in what he wasn’t quite capable of expressing.

“I looked at all of the conversations I had over the world, and almost all of them were using emojis. It’s so intuitive and selfexplanatory, I loved it!”

But Tyler found limits to emojis. He felt that the emojis provided by big companies weren’t as personal as they could be. While the basic happy, sad, indifferent faces were all well and good, there was something lacking in what was made available by the big names.

So he set out to build an application that could change that. “If I want to express myself, I should be able to make the emoji that I think describes ‘happiness,’ not what these big companies are telling me happiness should look like.”

Now with Makemoji users can do just that. Users can upload their own photos to be used in building emojis and with Makemoji’s social network feature they can share what they create with other users.

As of now Makemoji is available only for iPhone users, but the company is working hard on a mirrored app for Android. With 25k users so far, and 40k likes on Facebook, the company is off to a promising start.

Though it’s unclear how the investors will make a return on the 1M dollars raised in seed money. The application can be downloaded free of charge in Apple’s App Store.

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U2 an Irish rock group released its brand new albulm exclusively to iTunes as a free albulm download.

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U2’s new album Songs of Innocence Photo courtesy of http://pitchfork.com/news/

U2 slips under the radar Apple announced “Songs of Innocence” offered exclusively on iTunes SARAH HARTTUNG Lode Writer On September 19, Apple officially released its iPhone 6 and iPhone 6+ after a long campaign. A few weeks ago, much before the unveiling, the company announced that U2’s new album, Songs of Innocence, will be exclusively on iTunes until October 13. Music appeared on iClouds, waiting for download. Some noticed it, some didn’t, and very few seem to have given it a listen.

Speaking to students on campus, it was impossible to find anyone who took advantage of the giveaway.

No one was even remotely interested. Our generation doesn’t seem too impressed with U2, or, for that matter, even know who they are.

The band is older, making it difficult for young adults

to relate to their ageing style. As more and more parents and grandparents enter the tech scene, they may be interested in something like this, but college students are just annoyed.

In the era of being warned against piracy, it’s a little strange to have something so big be given freely. People are told not to illegally download music, games, movies and books because it hurts those who created it.

While iCloud users were free from providing financial compensation, Apple paid a lot of money (about $100 million according to the New York Times, or 154,083 new iPhone 6s) to release Songs of Innocence this way.

Unfortunately for Apple, the songs were downloaded only 2 million times (reported CBS News) out of the 500 million iTunes accounts in existence.

This comes out to a whopping $50 an album for Apple to pay, way more than any other music item on iTunes could ever get. On average, an album on the

music downloading service rakes in $12.19. Not much of a comparison can be drawn.

The corporate tech firm lost money in another way, too. So many users complained that U2’s album had downloaded automatically and they couldn’t figure out how to get it off of their devices. Apple then had to set up a website to help people be rid of the unwanted music.

If Apple and U2 really wanted to do something special that wouldn’t have angered so many users, they could have put the album free on iTunes for a select amount of time. Those who wanted it could access it easily, and those who didn’t wouldn’t have to be bothered.

U2 enjoyed the publicity and their handsome payment, but Apple was the one who got the short end of the stick. Hopefully the company learned from their mistake and will think their decisions through a little more carefully.

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The leaves are changing, the cool winds are blowing and a favorite hoody or jacket is finally being unearthed once again as we head into another Keweenaw fall.

Personally, fall is my favorite season. Don’t get me wrong, summer is nice too, but there’s something about the cold, brisk air and dusting off my sweaters, jeans and boots that gets me every year. Plus, being one who loves the snow, the anticipation of winter and the preparation for another ski season on the UP always gets me in a good mood.

Fall is a time for a new school year, seeing old friends, making new friends, eating apples, drinking cider and watching football.

It’s also a time to get outside and take in all the fall colors, from the blue skies to the blazing trees.

Exploring the shores of Lake Superior on a sunny fall day has been one of my favorite things since I was little. And after a long day on campus, nothing relaxes me more than a trail run in the crisp air then coming home to make some chili and corn bread before starting homework.

So whether you’re out exploring the area, kicking back with friends to watch football, or just snuggling up inside with some tea, enjoy this beautiful season while you can.

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Voting No On Independence JOE ANDRES Lode Writer Last week, Thursday, Scotland voted not to declare independence from the United Kingdom. That vote turned out to be democratically significant for a variety of reasons. Scotland allowed anyone age 16 and up to cast a ballot in this vote. Of Scotland’s eligible citizens, 97 percent registered, and over 85 percent cast a ballot. This turnout was massive, though not as high as some estimates, which predicted turnout would be over 90 percent. Even with this lower than predicted turnout, there were lines at many polling places the entire day. Hundreds of people showed up early waiting for the polls to open at 7 a.m.

In the weeks leading up to Thursday, of last week, polling showed people voting against independence were the slight majority. As the vote drew closer that gap closed and polls reported the country split almost perfectly in half, or with a slight lead for the pro-independence movement.

However after the polls closed on Thursday

and all the votes were counted, Scotland has decided to stay in the United Kingdom.

Scots voted 55 percent to 45 percent, this margin was substantially larger than anyone was predicting.

The path leading up to this vote began 307 years ago when Scotland begrudgingly joined the United Kingdom in 1707. Scots have long felt that they were not properly represented in London. As a general rule, England tends to be more conservative, and Scotland tends to be more liberal. Scotland was ruled over exclusively by the UK for hundreds of years, it was not until 1999 that Scotland was even allowed to form its own parliament.

One of the primary ploys England employed to encourage Scots to vote no, was the promise of greater control over their own governance. England seems to be following through with this initial vague promise and has already begun the process of empowering the Scottish parliament to control its own taxation and social programs. Regardless of the ways Scots voted last Thursday, they were going to receive more independence.

The decisive no vote of last week means

Female Injustice in the hands of Sporting Violence KATHERINE BAECKEROOT Lode Writer Within the past week the National Football League has been under intense public and political scrutiny for the allocations against Ray Rice in a domestic violence case.

This past February, Ray Rice had an altercation with his then fiancé that ended with his temporary arrest. The exact occurrences of this assault were not known to the public until approximately a week ago when the media began to stream the TMZ video of Rice punching and knocking his now wife unconscious in an elevator and dragging her body out.

This event has caused numerous heated debates concerning the true reality of NFL violence, domestic abuse and the sheer irresponsibility and utter failure of the National Football League to report and address a horrible event such as this.

One terribly obvious point that has surfaced in the past week is that not only have large corporations allowed behavior like this to occur, but also that a majority of the population is so ignorant and uneducated about domestic violence issues that they have liberated Rice from any sort of moral obligation to treat his wife with physical and emotional respect.

Rice’s wife has publicly apologized for her behavior that gave rise to Rice’s assault. As if she warranted the abuse. There is no reason Rice should have had to employ such drastic

tactics as to knock her unconscious, which was clearly obvious from the video footage.

Many like to counteract my arguments against Ray Rice with the information that his wife just wishes that the media would leave her alone. Of course this is true, but she also undoubtedly has a lot of pressure on her from Rice himself; in most situations it is extremely difficult to leave an abusive partner because of financial, emotional and reasons of hope.

It is very rare that a physically or emotionally abusive partner ever improves.

Unless it has gone unnoticed, Ray Rice’s wife is a victim. Not only is she a victim in her own relationship but she is a poster-woman representing all abused wives, daughters, sisters, mothers and friends in relationships similar to this one. Just as Rihanna was with Chris Brown.

Numerous fans have continued to support Ray Rice despite the aggressive allocations against him. Anyone doing so, even by wearing his jersey ought to be ashamed of themselves. Not only is that a public statement that supports domestic abuse, it also strips away women’s rights and degrades her basic rights of humanity.

According to the National organization of Domestic Violence Statistics every nine seconds a woman is assaulted or beaten by her partner. In many unfortunate cases, these beatings will result in death. Most cases go unreported. Ray Rice was one of those cases.

What future are you going to be a part of?

Choose wisely, there are lives at stake.

the move towards greater autonomy is less jarring and less problematic than a yes vote would have been. If Scotland had voted yes, they would have lost the ability to use the Pound as a currency and would have lost the Money and Jobs provided by the UK’s military bases in the country.

In the wake of this decision, Scotland became very quiet. There were no parties, celebrations or even riots. People seemed to return to their normal lives. In the days leading up to the election, the streets were packed with people attending rallies and elected officials from London running across the country in a last ditch effort to prevent the Scots from seceding from the UK. September 18th marked a historic event, Not only was a country allowed to vote for its independence, but the voters elected to reject independence in favor of staying within the United Kingdom. Scotland saw a record-breaking turnout for this vote and global media coverage the country seldom sees. Even voting no was a historic event for Scotland and democratic nations globally.

Handwriting notes provide benefits JOESPH PIETRZYK Lode Writer Between tablets, laptops and smart phones, word processing applications may someday become the norm for note-taking. Their increasing popularity does not speak for their effectiveness, however. Even with high-end software, taking notes by hand with pen and paper can still prove to be just as effective if not more so than doing it all electronically.

Taking notes electronically is effortless.

The keyboard is a very intuitive interface and recording important information takes no time at all with only a basic level of competence with a computer. This is both a blessing and a curse. Your notetaking speed will certainly increase, but you run the risk of entering “autopilot mode.” When one enters “autopilot mode” they stop thinking about their task and simply do it, usually at a suboptimal level. Anyone who has ever taken notes in auto-pilot mode realizes how much important information they sometimes miss because they weren’t thinking about the subject at hand.

Handwriting, on the other hand, is comparatively a much more laboring task. The risk of entering auto-pilot mode during handwritten note-taking is greatly reduced because of the increased Continued on page 11 relative

Tuesday, September 23 11 OPINION Programming: a useful More coffee please skill for everyone

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JOESPH PIETRZYK Lode Writer A well-rounded skillset is desirable to many students. After all, a wellrounded student translates into a very hirable graduate. Building up a skillset, however, can prove to be quite the challenge. It’s difficult to figure out what could help you in your field. One skill that can help everyone going into a field that makes heavy use of mathematics is programming.

Michigan Tech offers many Computer Science courses for those interested in programming. Programming teaches many skills important to being a student. Logical thinking, for example, is essential for programmers; they must picture the flow of the application and decide what must be completed in order to create the desired output. Digital logic itself requires heavy use of logic. Logical thinking is a necessary skill in almost every other field as well. Programming can be an easy way to flex the logical thinking part of your brain.

“Applied mathematics” is a common term used to describe programming. In order to program

any sort of application you need a large magnitude of mathematical operations.

What student couldn’t benefit for more practice with math? Taking a basic programming class will offer a great refresher on math skills.

Programming has many applications in the working world.

Obviously there’s a high demand for programmers in the expanding field of technology. Aside from that there’s still a plethora of applications for programming in many other fields. Matlab is a great example of that—it offers users a powerful calculation tool if the user has a basic understanding of programming.

Being able to code can allow you to whip up a quick application to make difficult calculations, such as how much water is needed in a concrete mixture, or how much power an engine will have.

Anyone looking for an elective to take or a skill to learn should consider programming. The logical thinking and mathematics required are refreshers on skills important in most fields, and programming is an invaluable skill in industry. This skill can benefit the vast majority of students with their schooling, as well as their future career pursuits.

Illness strikes residence halls DAVID MOREHOUSE Lode Writer With the beginning of the year and winter soon upon us, the chance of getting sick increases. With the cold weather encouraging people to stay inside and people being around others in a college setting compared to summer, the rates of getting a cold or something worse increase dramatically. In some manners it is almost unique to college. College dorm rooms and apartments spread disease through close contact, stress and other factors.

To quote one article, “[s]haring tiny dorm rooms—and cans of beer—is a surefire way to spread […] meningitis.”

Though not unique to just college, it is exacerbated by several factors. From people going to crowded classes, even if sick, so as not to miss quizzes and participation points to dorm rooms and apartment environments with groups of people. People share food, living spaces and sometimes illnesses.

Though Houghton and the UP provide another vector for disease, winter. With

it lasting from possibly October to April, people no longer spend time outside but rather inside. Surrounded by people who are coughing, blowing their nose and other things that only encourage the spread of illnesses from one room to another, from one hall to the next.

Most colleges, attempt to buffer these hotspots of disease. Most recommend several vaccines to get before going on campus, from common ones that protect against tetanus to others that protect against other more serious diseases such as meningitis. Underlying the importance of vaccines, one CDC study placed 90 percent of all children who got the flu as those being unvaccinated.

Other points of infection range from bedbugs to beds used year after year to athletes foot from shared shower stalls.

Not all are as serious as meningitis but it is still never any fun to get sick. Whether it is from drinking too much to just not sleeping, stress can also pose a problem, both by itself and weakening your immune system. So get the recommended vaccines if you can, protecting yourself and others from those disease, and get enough sleep.

Lode Writer I never realized how culturally different coffee-drinking can be, but coming from downstate I’ve learn a thing or two over the years about coffee, one of my all-time favorite guilty pleasures.

Did you know that on the west coast, for example, many people would find it very weird that a place like Dunkin’ Donuts would prepare your coffee with the cream and sugar already in it for you when you’re served it? I know that where I’m from, it’s a common thing to “go out for coffee” and coffee can even be considered a hobby in a way.

There are countless strains of the coffee plant, and therefore an uncountable number of unique coffee beans that can be artfully roasted to different flavors with varying concentrations of chemicals like caffeine that make it the special drink it is today.

One feeling that was strange for me when I came to Michigan Tech was not being surrounded by all sorts of global corporate chain stores everywhere I go. That meant I wouldn’t be going to Dunkin’ Donuts for my favorite iced chocolate chip cookie dough coffee or Biggby for a hot latte, size “grande”.

I mean the CEO of Starbucks attended Northern Michigan University, and that’s in the U.P., so one might think maybe we’d have a Starbucks in Houghton. We do have a Starbucks in the library on campus and that’s nice, but it’s disappointing I can’t get any of

my favorite Starbucks drinks there. I’d have to go to Marquette to do that.

We do, however, have two awesome local coffee shops here in Houghton and I hope everyone knows about them.

The first time I went to Cyberia Cafe I got a bacon latte and it was so good!

They’re definitely a unique place with

“We do, however, have two awesome local coffee shops here in Houghton and I hope everyone knows about them.” plenty of selection, and I love their downtown location and homey feel when you’re there. Just remember to bring cash – they don’t take cards!

Right down the street from them is the 5th and Elm Coffee House. You might not see it if you’re driving past it downtown Houghton, but I love the neat, cozy location it’s in and it’s definitely a great place to go as well.

In retrospect, maybe there isn’t enough popular demand for a new coffee place up here. I’m also sure populating the U.P. with chain stores isn’t the business model of many large companies either. There may not be any 24/7 coffee places in Houghton, but I definitely hope our lovely little coffee shops keep doing what they’re doing. In the meantime, my roommate and I are planning a trip through the Keweenaw and will be on the lookout for any off-the-grid coffee shops.

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difficulty.

Handwriting notes also offers greater retention: the more time spent on the task, the greater one’s memory of said task.

Electronic devices are also far more distracting than pen and paper. With a laptop, tablet, or smart phone all of the Internet is at your disposal; you can update your Facebook, read your Tweets, watch YouTube videos—you have virtually limitless possibilities. Even the most diligent students will admit to falling victim to distractions. And even if you’re still taking notes with your device while browsing the Internet, your attention is still divided amongst three tasks: listening to the lecture, browsing the Internet and taking notes. It’s much simpler to only listen and take notes.

And finally, handwritten notes offer much more flexibility. With a word processing application you’re limited by the limitations of your software. With handwritten notes you can tailor them to be readable by you. You can copy charts in a way that’s more readable by you or add footnotes to information that you feel needs to be expanded upon. With an application you’re stuck with whatever features they give you.

Electronic notes may someday take the place of handwritten notes, but with today’s technology they’re not necessarily better. Each has their own merits, with the speed of the keyboard far exceeding the speed of handwriting, but old-fashioned handwritten notes are usually the most effective learning tool.

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TEAM OF THE WEEK

Michigan Tech Football ELLIE FURMANSKI Sports Editor No single player won the Homecoming game for Tech Football last Saturday, so instead of featuring one “Athlete of the Week”, this week’s spot goes out to the Michigan Tech Football team.

The 2014 Homecoming football match against Saginaw Valley State was one for the books. Both teams rallied, but it was the Huskies that prevailed victoriously in the end with a 26-20 win.

Tech trailed the Cardinals all throughout the first half of the game, down as much by 12 points. The Huskies didn’t tally a score until 3:35 remained in the second quarter. Quarterback Tyler Scarlett’s pass to Anthony Root resulted in Tech’s first touchdown, and kicker Garrett Mead’s successful kick closed the deficit to 7-12.

A strong third quarter put Tech in the lead. Tech’s second score of the game came with 7:40 left in the third. Running back Charlie Leffingwell carried the ball 10 times for 47 yards in a 13-play, 69 yard scoring drive. Kyle Michaelson ran the ball one yard for the touchdown, putting the Huskies up 13-12.

Just before the quarter ended, DeShawn Nelson made an incredible interception

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and 84 yard return for another touchdown. Heading into the fourth quarter, Tech found themselves up 20-12.

In the fourth quarter, the Huskies played with true heart. Saginaw Valley ran in a touchdown and earned the twopoint conversion to tie up the game 20-20 with 14:52 left in the game.

Minutes later, Brett Gervais made the second interception of the game for the Huskies, allowing the Huskies to regain possession for their final scoring drive.

Ten plays later, Zack Skeels scored for the Huskies, who were now up 26-20.

With just over one minute left of play,

Saginaw Valley had the ball on their own 30. A strong defensive effort, including a third-down sack by Evan Mayer, held off any scoring chances for the Cardinals. It was a close contest, but the Huskies got the job done to earn the win.

Michigan Tech Football is undefeated so far, now 3-0 in the GLIAC. Currently, the Huskies sit at number one in the GLIAC North standings with seven conference games left in the season. Tech will face off against Northern Michigan next Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Wildcat’s Homecoming game which starts at 7:00 p.m. in Marquette.

Cycling Club competes in Ripon, Wisc.

ELLIE FURMANSKI Sports Editor In the heart of Copper Country, Michigan Tech students have miles of quality biking trails and scenic roads practically right in their backyard. The Copper Country Cycling Club was established to allow students to take advantage of all the Keweenaw has to offer while embracing an interest in cycling. The club encourages all disciplines of cycling, such as touring, racing and leisure bicycle outings.

There are around 40 members currently in the Copper Country Cycling Club. The club is more than just a student organization, however, because roughly 15 of those members make up a collegiate racing team for Michigan Tech. In fact, the club is currently in the

process of trying to allow a varsity team to emerge from the student organization, which would exist as a separate entity.

The collegiate racing team is currently recognized by USA Cycling, the governing body of collegiate cycling, as an emerging varsity program.

The club holds weekly meetings every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at the Tech trailhead.

Outside of those meetings, members are encouraged to ride and train on their own.

The club adviser, Dr. Bruce Pletka, serves as the team’s head coach. Pletka creates individual training schedules for each of the competitive racers. Training programs are specialized depending on the person and the race category in which he or she competes, so it’s important for the racers to receive individual attention and coaching.

Throughout the year, racers compete in

“The collegiate racing team is currently recognized by USA Cycling, the governing body of collegiate cycling, as an emerging varsity program.” various competitions to put their training to the test. This past weekend, collegiate races were hosted at Nordic Mountain by Ripon College in Wisconsin.

The Tech racers put on a good showing, considering the slick course conditions which were a result of thunderstorms both Friday and Saturday night and humid weather during the day.

Saturday, Sept. 20, racers competed in Continued on page 14

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2014 Outdoor Nation Sidelines Campus Challenge POW-MIA 5k and 10k Bridge Run/Walk

ELLIE FURMANSKI Sports Editor Students, faculty, alumni and community members all known that Michigan Tech is a fairly active community. With a campus situated in the heart of the Keweenaw, just minutes away from bike trails, ski slopes, waterfalls and so much more, there’s a wide variety of outdoor activities for everyone to take part in and enjoy year round. Members of Tech’s OAP staff in particular recognized this fact and decided to nominate Michigan Tech for the opportunity to compete in Outdoor Nation’s 2014 Campus Challenge.

You might be thinking, “What exactly is Outdoor Nation?” Outdoor Nation is a non-profit organization founded by a group of outdoorsy and active people who are driven to reconnect the young and old alike with the great outdoors. They host summits, award grants for outdoor projects, lead outdoor adventures and more.

In their attempt to mobilize a movement to get younger generations outside, Outdoor Nation created the Campus Challenge in collaboration with The North Face. This is a brand new competition, and Outdoor Nation’s hope is to empower students and staff to change the way their communities engage in the outdoors.

Michigan Tech is one of ten schools from across the country selected to partake in the challenge.

So, how did Michigan Tech get involved?

Assistant Director for Student Activities Jared Johnson forwarded the challenge on to Caitlin Wilkins, senior staff member at the OAP and Tech’s official Outdoor Nation Coordinator. Wilkins, along with the help of her OAP co-worker Alice Flanders, put together and submitted an application last May. The application consisted of coming up with ways to get people outside and involved in recreational

activities in addition to a video.

“Alice put together a video that gave a pretty all-encompassing view into what we’re about here at Tech. It included things like skiing, mountain biking, running, canoeing and of course Winter Carnival,” noted Wilkins.

The challenge itself is simply to get outdoors. To begin, members of the Michigan Tech community, including students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members, are encouraged to create an account at oncampuschallenge. org. Sign up today!

For eight weeks, starting on Sept. 27, account holders will be able to log their outdoor activities to earn points for Michigan Tech. To count, activities much be at least 30 minutes in duration. Each activity logged will count for 10 points, and individuals can log up to three activities per day. At the end of the eight weeks on Nov. 22, Outdoor Nation will announce the National Outdoor Champion.

Outdoor Nation will also recognize one individual from each campus as well as the competition’s most outdoorsy person.

If Michigan Tech is crowned the National Outdoor Champion, Outdoor Nation will provide Tech with an outdoor festival, and The North Face will give away a gear library, which would be available for students through the OAP. Bragging rights are cool, too. “Being able to say we are the most outdoorsy campus would establish Michigan Tech as a premier outdoor activities university,” said Wilkins.

While winning the challenge would be great, the real goal and purpose of the challenge is to get the Michigan Tech community outside to enjoy all that the Keweenaw has to offer.

“A lot of us are already very active, but this is an opportunity to reach those who maybe have never been to Hungarian Falls, Bare Bluff or Brockway Mountain,”

stated Wilkins. “My ultimate goal through this challenge is to gain recognition for Michigan Tech and the entire UP as an incredible place to visit and explore.”

The OAP staff put together a map of 65 cool places to visit to help everyone get started. This map is printed on bandanas, which are free for pickup at the OAP house.

At the bottom of the bandana, there is a link to a website (mtuoutdoornation.weebly. com) which was created by OAP staff members for challenge. Check out the site for more information about the challenge, events as well as driving directions to all 65 locations on the map.

Participants are encouraged to bring friends and their Outdoor Nation bandanas to as many of the 65 designated locations as possible. Whoever visits the most out of the 65 locations within the eight weeks will win a kayak (note: pictures with the bandana are required)! The site also has information about OAP’s photo competition.

Each week, there will be a themed photo contest. Theme and submit information can be found on the weebly site. Throughout the eight weeks, OAP will be giving away fun prizes provided by Outdoor Nation, The North Face and OAP. As the Outdoor Nation Coordinator, Wilkins wanted to express, “This challenge is for everyone that supports Michigan Tech. Let’s have fun with this, but at the same time be honest about the activities that are happening. This is going to be as big as we make it, so tell your friends, your professors, your families and any alumni you may know. Most importantly, when Sept. 27 rolls around, start getting out there!”

Create your accounts today and start logging activities on Sept. 27 to earn points for Michigan Tech. Any questions regarding the challenge can be directed to oncampuschallenge@mtu.edu. Get outdoors today, Michigan Tech community, and spread the word!

Checkout mtuoutdoornation.weebly.com for more information on the challenge!

Soccer on a three-game win streak ELLIE FURMANSKI & IAN HATZILIAS Sports Editor & Lode Writer After losing their season opener against Winona State, Michigan Tech Women’s Soccer has won its last three games in a row, including their GLIAC debut last Sunday. So far, the team has earned a 3-1 overall record and stands 1-0 in the GLIAC.

The three-game win streak started with a shutout against St. Cloud State on Sept. 7, followed by wins against Minnesota-Crookston (Sept. 12) and Northern Michigan (Sept. 21). The team has earned six goals for and only two against in the three-game span.

The St. Cloud State and Minnesota-Crookston matches were non-conference contests, but the match against the Wildcats of Northern Michigan marked the beginning of a long road to the Continued on page 15

Support the VFW in Lake Linden at this year’s POW-MIA 5k and 10k Bridge Run/Walk. The race will be held Saturday, Oct. 4 starting on the front lawn of the ROTC building on Michigan Tech’s campus. Pre-register before Oct. 4 for $10 or on race day for $15. Registration forms can be picked up and dropped off in the ROTC building, or registration is also available online. Check-in and late registration on race day will begin at 7:45 a.m. until 8:45 a.m., and the race will begin at 9:00 a.m. All participants will receive a t-shirt, and the overall top-three male and female finishers will each receive awards. For more information, contact powmiabridgerun@gmail.com or call (248) 805-1712.

Cross Country teams place well at St. Olaf Invitational During Homecoming weekend, the Michigan Tech Cross Country teams competed in Northfield, Minn., at the St. Olaf Invitational. The men’s team placed sixth overall and the women took seventh in a field of 16 teams.

Top finishes for the Huskies were

by Sean Pengelly and Deedra Irwin.

Pengelly paced the men’s team, taking a fifth place finish in the men’s 8km race (25:24.5). Jason Saliga, Calvin Nitz, Daniel Kulas and Daniel Byrne followed Pengelly, all finishing within the top-60. Irwin crossed the finish line in third in the women’s 6km race with a time of 22:20.5. Emily Vigil, Elise Dombkowski, Liz Bloch and Sonja Hedblom rounded off scoring for the Huskies on the women’s side.

Teams will compete next on Oct. 3 in the Blugold Invitational at UW-Eau Claire.

Husky Scoreboard

Football: Husky football came back from a 12-0 deficit to win the Homecoming game against Saginaw Valley State 26-20 on Sept. 20.

Soccer: In their GLIAC debut, the Huskies opened with a 2-1 victory over Northern Michigan on Sept. 21.

Women’s Tennis: The tennis team suffered two losses at home, falling 6-3 to Saginaw Valley State on Sept. 19 and 7-2 to Northwood on Sept. 20.

Volleyball: Volleyball picked up another conference win after splitting the weekend. The Huskies fell 3-0 at Ashland on Sept. 19 but defeated Lake Erie on the road 3-1 the following day.

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Cycling Club competes in Ripon

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downhill, cross country and short track events. In the downhill event, Alex Anderson took sixth and Blake Joseph and Noah Buikema finished 12th and 13th, respectively, in Men’s A. In the Men’s B race, Keagan Rasmussen placed fifth. Pat Mulligan finished second, Blake Graham took fourth and Kevin Courtney followed in fifth for Men’s C. The cross country event was headed

by Parker McColl, who finished 15th in Men’s A, followed by Alex Schultz in 16th place. Eric Isaacs took second and Mark Kransz took fourth in Men’s B. Lastly, there was short track. Eric Isaacs and Kransz snatched first and second in the Men’s B race, and Graham placed sixth in Men’s C. If you’re interested in checking out collegiate cycling races, the Copper Country Cycling Club will be hosting a competition the weekend of Oct. 4-5. Saturday, the club will host short track and dual slalom races at the Tech Trails, and there will be downhill and cross country events on Sunday in Copper Harbor. The club’s season will round off with regionals in Kentucky Oct. 11-12 and Collegiate Nationals in North Carolina Oct. 24-26.

Chris LaBaere shares his world class cycling experience IAN HATZILIAS Lode Writer Bicycling in the Keweenaw is overlooked by many here at Tech, yet for some students, it is the experience of a lifetime. The Copper Country Cycling Club, or C4 for short, has been seeking to broaden their audience and increase their presence on campus.

Cross country riding, downhill racing and dual slalom are the three main categories of bike racing found in the Keweenaw.

There are trails on Tech’s campus and world-renown trails in Copper Harbor, the northernmost point of the Great Lake State.

Chris LaBaere, a senior graduating this semester, has been in the cycling club throughout the duration of his time here at Tech. He is the current treasurer of the organization.

LaBaere has nothing but positive things to say about cycling in the Keweenaw, stating, “My cycling experience at Tech has been world class. Where else can I get trails right in my backyard that people fly in from all over North America to ride at?”

Definitely not anywhere else in the Midwest, that’s for certain. It has been said many times by numerous people that the Copper Harbor trails are some of the most exciting places to ride in the tri-state area, and they are truly a hidden gem in the state of Michigan.

In fact, the trails at Copper Harbor are a big reason that LaBaere came to Tech in

“My cycling experience at Tech has been world class.

Where else can I get trails right in my backyard that people fly in from all over North America to ride at.”

-Chris LaBaere

Chris LaBaere competes in a Copper Harbor race in 2013.

Photo courtesy of Xmatic Photography

the first place. He already had five years of experience going into his freshman year.

With the combination of the trails and the surrounding environment, the Keweenaw provides an experience unique to its location.

“Here, if I want to drive my truck out to High Rock Bay, camp out for a night, have a bonfire with some friends and go biking

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in the morning, I can. You can’t do that anywhere else.”

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** Conference Match

Sunday, 28

Cross Country @ Northern Michigan, 7:00 p.m.**

Football

@ Ashland, 12:00 p.m.**

Women’s Soccer Women’s Tennis

Volleyball

@ Allendale, Mich., ITA Midwest Regional Vs. Findlay, @ 7:00 p.m.

@ Allendale, Mich., ITA Midwest Regional Vs. Hillsdale, @ 3:00 p.m.

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Rowing Club starts year off strongly JOHN REYNOLDS Lode Writer

Sophmore Jacqueline Mielke plays the ball in a match-up earlier this season.

Photo by Maxwell Curtis

GLIAC Tournament. After making it to the NCAA Midwest Regional last year, the team has high hopes for this 2014 season.

In Sunday’s win against Northern, the Huskies put on a strong first half. Tech kept Northern shot-less throughout the entire first half and managed to put away two goals.

Sophomore midfielder Jacqueline Mielke netted both goals for Tech, with assists from Megan Armstrong in the 16th minute of play and Lexi Herrewig ten minutes later.

The first half ended with Tech up 2-0, a semi-comfortable lead in the world of soccer. With 45 minutes left of play, however, Northern was nowhere near done with the game. The Wildcats picked up their pace and pressure significantly come the second half of the match. Right off the bat, the Wildcats were firing shots and creating dangerous opportunities. Northern registered eight shots in the second half, three of which were on goal.

Two of their shots on net were saved by a Tech defender who happened to be positioned perfectly in front of the goal. The third on-goal shot ended in a point for the

“So far, the team has earned a 3-1 overall record and stands 1-0 in the GLIAC.” Wildcats. A penalty was drawn just outside the box, and Northern’s Paula Hafner curved the shot into the far left corner of the net, just past the fingertips of Husky keeper Jenna Phelps.

The Huskies put up 11 shots in the game, seven of which were on-net. They were able to hold off the Wildcats’ pressure in the end to hang on to the 2-1 lead, earning their first conference win of the season.

Tech plays next at Ashland on Sept. 28. So far, the Eagles are 0-1 in the conference (3-2 overall) after falling 2-1 to Ohio Dominican on Sept. 21. The contest will be the Huskies’ first road game of the season. Despite being away from Sherman Field, the team will no doubt look to extend their current win streak to four games.

Tech’s next home series will take place the following weekend against Ohio Dominican and Walsh on Oct. 3 and 5.

The Michigan Tech Rowing Club is in the middle of a shortened season, but with a win at Duluth’s Death Row Regatta, it looks to be the beginning of another great year.

Practicing at 5:45 in the morning six days a week, this club is certainly putting in the effort to be great, and their success at Death Row is no surprise. “We have a very dedicated group of rowers,” said Rebecca Whitney, president of the club.

Death Row is usually a 25 km race that goes up the Saint Louis River, but this year the racing officials had to make a slight change. With inclement weather making the river too dangerous, the regatta was moved to Lake Superior and shortened to 17 km. Lake Superior was much calmer, and the wind was blowing from the shoreline, minimizing the dangerous waves.

The Rowing Club had two boats place in the top five, taking first and fifth with a lightweight double and a varsity four boat, respectively. The winning two-man boat was manned by Parry Ragland and Matt Wong, who made it across the line with a time of 1:16:01. The fifth place, four-man boat was manned by Ian McGrew, TJ Lyle, Tyler Kuyper and James Dunn, and the boats coxswain was Claira Hart. Their time was 1:23:24.

The winning boat competed against a masters quad from the Duluth Rowing

Club. They both took off from the mass start with a boom from the cannon and began pulling away from the field. It was a close race; Tech took the lead just before the final turn. When all was said and done, Tech won by a little over a minute, a tough feat considering they had half the rowers.

“It was fun going against a four-man boat and winning,” said Ragland.

The Club owes a lot of its success to the help of Dan and Joan Lorenzetti, members of the community that allow the Rowing Club to use their property for their activities. “Dan and Joan have been amazing, even letting us store equipment in their barns when needed,” said Terry Smythe, head coach of the team. Smythe started the club in 1994 and has remained active with it ever since.

Smythe is in Boston for the season but is still making trips to Houghton and helps the rowers by watching video and providing feedback. “We talk on speakerphone while watching the videos,” said Wong, who has taken on a lot of the coaching duties this year.

One of the goals of the Rowing Club is to get a boathouse to shield their equipment from the elements. Unfortunately, they don’t have enough funding to afford one for the time being, but some steps have been taken to start the process of getting one. The Lorenzetti’s have donated the land that could be used for it, for instance.

A boathouse would save money on repairs in the future.

The club will compete in the Tail of the Fox and Head of the Grand on October 5 and 12, respectively, to close out the season.

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of Copper Harbor.”

But even though they are some of the best trails, it doesn’t necessarily mean an expert skill level is required to ride them.

Everyone has to start somewhere, and the Copper Country Cycling Club has recruiting events around campus throughout the semester in the hopes of getting people aware of the club’s existence and also to get non-cyclers excited about the sport.

LaBaere explains, “The trails around here are as hard as you make them. Most of the trails I would recommend to anyone,” with the exception of a couple trails designated for experienced riders. “You can hit gaps and go 25 feet in the air, or if you take them slowly, you can just roll over them.”

As long as people can get out to the trails, then they have the opportunity to get involved in it, and if they are involved, then they can become better riders.

Being lower on the totem pole of USG funding, and with

next to no outside help, the members of C4 must fund themselves almost entirely and cannot afford to travel as comfortably as other schools’ teams. Other schools take notice and admire the tenacity and commitment the Tech team has to riding.

“Everyone else shows up in their coach busses and stay in hotels. We drive ourselves through long night drives, arrive at 2:30 a.m. and sleep in the van at a Walmart,” comments LaBaere. “It’s that rugged aspect of it where we get commented on how rough and tired we look.” Tech’s cycling may not have as much of a material and luxurious way of traveling, but they carry as much passion for the sport as the schools they compete against.

The love for cycling is the key element here, with the memories and experiences all stemming from this common interest shared by the club. For example, LaBaere was racing at Copper Harbor with a personal goal of finishing in the top

25 of 50 racers. After finishing in the top 15, far above his own expectations, people took notice. “It was the first time I was told that I was really good at cycling. Someone said I was one of the fastest riders driving by. It’s so rewarding to get recognition for something that I love doing,” he stated, adding, “The people I ride with are my best friends, so it’s enjoyable to share that experience with them.”

Through all the long drives and tiring races, everyone becomes closer. “It’s one of those things where you spend time with people for so long and you feed off each other. It’s hard to summarize. With cycling, I found what I like doing, and I’ve always felt like I belong in the Cycling Club here.”

To learn more about the Copper Country Cycling Club, they have an open invitation meeting at the Wax House on Tuesday nights at 6:00 p.m. The Wax House is located at the head of the Tech trails. For more information regarding C4, contact Parker McColl at pjmccoll@mtu.edu.

Upcoming

Events September 23-29 Philadelphia and Transformers-Film Board

Wednesday-Saturday, Sept. 24-27. Various times Fisher 135

Film board will be showing Philadelphia, supported by Keweenaw Pride, on Wednesday, September 24 at 8 p.m. in Fisher 135. The film is 125 minutes long and admission is free. This weekend Transformers: Age of Extinction will be playing. On Friday, September 26 showings will be at 5:30, 8:30, and 11:30 p.m. On Saturday, September 27, showings will be at 2:30, 5:30, 8:30, and 11:30 p.m. Cost of admission is $3.

Career Fair Prep Week-Career Services

Monday, Sept. 22- Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Career Services will be hosting numerous events this week to prepare students for the upcoming Career Fair. Mock interviews will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. all week in room 220 of the Administration Building (Career Services Office). Interviews are 45 minutes long and appointments must be made. The Resume Blitz will be held Wednesday, September 24- Thursday, September 25. The event will take place in the East Reading Room of the Van Pelt and Opie Library and will run from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both days. A Career Fair Cookout will be held Monday, September 29 in front of the Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will be available as you network with representatives from multiple companies. All events will lead up to the Fall 2014 Career Fair on Tuesday, September 30 from noon to 6 p.m. in the Student Development Complex.

Steel Day-Career Services

Wednesday, Sept. 24. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Library

Interested in the steel industry? Career Services will be hosting Steel Day tomorrow, September 24 at the Van Pelt and Opie Library. The expo and cookout will be held in front of the Library from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. At 6 p.m. there will be a panel discussion in the East Reading Room on the first floor of the Library. This event will provide students the oportunity to learn about work in the steel industry and meet with the represenatives.

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ASK TECH Abby Steinbrecher “The Cyberia Cafe. I like to go there to hang out with friends and drink coffee.”

Samuel McPherson “Definitely Jimmy John’s. The Vito sub is the best.”

What’s your favorite place off campus?

-Rand Silvers

Abbie Betzoldt “Hungarian Falls. I love hiking there, or just chilling by the falls.”

Gordon Brinkman “The Tech Trails for sure. Great place for mountain biking.”