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INCENTIVES INSPIRE OPPOSITON MnSCU officials granted minimum four-figure performance awards in 2009 important for the future of the state of Minnesota.”

The system’s goals Minnesota State president included improving retention Richard Davenport received and graduation rates for a $6,000 performance award underrepresented student this month for his work during groups, increasing customized the 2009 fiscal year. The training and getting more incentive, which was part of students into math and science Davenport’s contract for the disciplines, said Voss. In year, was decided by Minnesota addition to these common goals, each university also had specific areas that presidential performance was based on.

I am considering giving my performance Davenport said, “The award to the university, board’s No. 1 strategic direction is to increase access but I haven’t made a final decision.” and opportunity so we open the doors of higher education

— Richard Davenport, MSU president to more people …”

To that end, Davenport said MSU actively recruits State Colleges and Universities students from minorities, lower promotes the basic principle (MnSCU) system Chancellor socio-economic statuses and of basing compensation James McCormick. McCormick on performance and multicultural backgrounds. himself was appropriated He couldn’t recall any other accomplishment.” $32,500 in incentive pay by the specific goals his performance Davenport also said he MnSCU Board of Trustees. incentive was based on, but said agreed with the principle of This was the first year the they largely reflect those of the performance-based pay, which, system’s top employees were board of trustees. he said, “provides an incentive given incentives on such a scale. to reach certain goals that are Incentive / page 3 JOHN FRITZ

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In total, $287,500 was paid to 35 college presidents and MnSCU executives throughout the state.

MnSCU spokeswoman Melinda Voss said the board of trustees favors the incentive system because “it provides greater accountability for presidential performance and

287,500

DOLLARS PAID THIS MONTH TO TOP MNSCU EXECUTIVES AND COLLEGE PRESIDENTS FOR THEIR PERFORMANCE DURING THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR

32,500

BONUS AWARDED BY THE MNSCU BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CHANCELLOR JAMES MCCORMICK

8,214

AVERAGE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF BONUSES FOR THE 35 EMPLOYEES OF MNSCU WHO RECEIVED THEM THIS MONTH

550

FACULTY AND STAFF POSITIONS AT MNSCU COLLEGES TO BE CUT OR NOT RENEWED BY JUNE 30, 2010

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VICE CHANCELLORS AND PRESIDENTS, INCLUDING MSU PRESIDENT RICHARD DAVENPORT, WHO RECEIVED THE MEDIAN $6,000 BONUS

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More than a dean, more of a friend

Inspirational dean to retire in August

After twelve years of service and dedication to Minnesota State, Dean Kaye Herth of the College of Allied Health and Nursing will say farewell to the MSU campus.

Dean Herth has been a played an influential role in the university since 1998 and has been dean since 2000.

President Richard Davenport announced last week that Herth submitted her retirement notice, effective August 2010.

To all of Herth’s faculty

and students, she wasn’t just the dean of the college. She was also extremely important to the students and staff and is a mentor for students in the Presidential Scholar Program.

“Dean Herth has been a big support during my years at MSU, especially as a student in the School of Nursing, for she encouraged me in my studies and has always been a great role model,” said Janet Rother, a student Herth mentors. “Her insights and support have been invaluable to me, and something that I will always

Raising awareness due to recent sexual assaults

One writer is tired of swine flu media

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MSU football to face Winona Saturday

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submited photo Kaye Herth has been dean of the College of Allied Health and Nursing since 2000. She has written several works for nursing texts.

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remember. The College of Allied Health and Nursing has some big shoes to fill.”

Before meeting Herth, one may have considered an individual with her knowledge and success as a scientist to be unapproachable. Herth, however, has surpassed this stereotype and serves as an inspiration to her students as not only an educator, but a friend.

“When I first met with Dean Herth I instantly felt

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INCENTIVE In response to criticism, some university presidents are donating their bonuses to their schools continued from 1

The awards have prompted criticism from staff and faculty union leaders and state congressional representatives.

“This was a bad idea that sends the wrong message to college students and their families as they struggle to pay college costs,” said State Sen. Kathy Sheran.

Union leaders also question the timing of the bonus pay, as 550 faculty and staff positions will either be cut or not rehired for between 2008 and 2010.

In February, the Inter Faculty Organization, which represents more than 3,000 MnSCU faculty members, negotiated a contract calling for no acrossthe-board salary increases or annual step increases for the next two years. At the time, IFO president Rod Henry said the contract was agreed to in order to provide MnSCU with a stable budget outlook during a state budget shortfall of billions of dollars.

Sheran said, “In a normal budget year, I would agree that the Chancellor’s and other presidents’ performances warrant some kind of bonus, but this is not a normal budget year.”

Voss said during the same fiscal year the bonuses were paid out for, system faculty and staff received salary increases of between 5.7 and 8.8 percent.

The executive bonuses, on average, represent a 3.49 percent increase to the executives’ base salaries. Based on Davenport’s 2007 base salary of $228,224, his incentive is less than a 3 percent increase to his salary.

Faculty and staff salary increases aren’t necessarily based on performance, but rather on the contracts they negotiate through their bargaining agents. The nature of their contracts is also fundamentally different from those of presidents, vice presidents and deans. While

these administrators are termed at-will employees, meaning their contracts can be terminated at any time without reason, just cause must be given to fire a tenured professor.

“As a professor for 25 years, I can see this issue from the faculty and union perspective,” Davenport said. “I can understand where all sides are coming from on this.”

Neither Davenport nor Voss were aware if incentives are written into the executives’ current contracts. Davenport said he imagines they are.

In response to the union and political criticisms, some college presidents have donated their bonuses to their universities.

Contrary to a report by the Mankato Free Press, Davenport remains undecided as to whether he will do so.

“I am considering giving my performance award to the university, but I haven’t made a final decision,” he said.

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Staying aware Students urged to take caution after assaults HEATHER MOELLER

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A number of sexual assaults have occurred in Mankato recently.

The four assaults, spanning over a month and a half, include one attempted sexual assault.

While only one happened on the Minnesota State campus, the rest occurred nearby.

According to Assistant Director of MSU Security Carol Jensen, off-campus sexual assaults are still of concern to the campus community, especially when the assaulter is a stranger to the victim.

“Strangers could easily come on campus,” Jensen said.

While sexual assault by strangers is a worry, Jensen said that sexual assault by an acquaintance of the victim is just as much of a concern.

The on-campus assailant was a distant acquaintance to the victim.

“Once a person does it once, whether [to an] acquaintance or not, they could do it again,” Jensen said.

Jensen said security posts information about on-campus sexual assaults and other significant threats to campus in a variety of ways. Security puts up red safety bulletins, posts information on the security page of MSU’s website and in the case of strangers on campus will send out an e-mail.

Jensen said three off-campus incidents of sexual assault by strangers is an unusually high number. Statistics cited by MSU Sexual Violence Education Coordinator Lauren Pilnick back this up.

According to Pilnick of the Women’s Center, sexual assault by strangers accounts for only 10 percent of all sexual assaults.

“90 percent of the time, the victim knows the perpetrator,”

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Bonuses blown out of proportion All sides of the debate need clarification The bonuses to Minnesota college presidents have been stirring up criticism from some influential people recently, including members of the state Legislature. Faculty and staff unions have also joined the dog pile. Yet both the legislators and the union leaders seem to have a selective memory when it comes to this issue.

To some degree, legislators are responsible for every item in the state budget, including the executive bonuses they now lead the charge in condemning. The unions don’t like the MnSCU system fulfilling the contracts to anyone but their own members, it seems. Both groups disingenuously point to sacrifices faculty and staff have

made this year as an argument against what are now last year’s bonuses.

The presidents, too, should not get a free pass. Yes, they are entitled to the terms of the contracts they agreed to.

But a serious look should be taken at what they did to deserve those terms.

After all, these administrators rarely, if ever, set foot inside a classroom, yet earn more than twice that of the most tenured professor.

Aside from diversity promotion, Minnesota State president Richard Davenport couldn’t recall any of the performance objectives he had reached to earn his incentive. To his credit, diversity has been a primary issue of Davenport’s presidency since he was

hired anyway.

But if he doesn’t know what he accomplished to receive it, how did the incentive motivate him? If Davenport is typical, it doesn’t seem likely MnSCU Chancellor James McCormick sat down with each of his employees and explained why the got the amount they did. People within the MnSCU system don’t know what’s in the contracts of their most highly paid employees. So who is holding them accountable? It seems that once firmly embedded in the system, university employees big and small don’t have to worry about answering to anyone.

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Letter to the Editor

In response to Charlie Hurd’s letter to the editor response to my previous letter, I’d like to clear up some misinformation.

The statistic stating that one in four college women experience sexual assault has been updated since 1985 as recently as 2000 by the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) in their “The Sexual Victimization of College Women” study.

Research has proven that the manner in which questions are asked in studies determine the types of responses given.

When conducting a study to determine the incidence of rape, it is important to ask questions like, “Have you had

sexual intercourse when you didn’t want to because a man gave you alcohol or drugs?” (question taken directly from Koss’ study). When asked directly, “Have you been raped?” the responses are often inaccurate as victims don’t want to identify as a victim of sexual assault.

Sexual assault is one of the most underreported crimes, with 60% still being left unreported. Males are the least likely to report, though they make up about 10% of all victims (from the National Crime Victimization Study by the USDOJ in 2005). Reasons someone might not report include fear of retaliation

because 90% of all victims know their perpetrator (also from the USDOJ in 2000), self-doubt and self-blame.

“Miscommunication” in a sexual situation, as cited by Hurd, indicates lack of consent which is, under the law, sexual assault. Consent must be given every time there is sexual contact and with every step of the way. Consent is key and if everyone had consent every time, there would be no rape.

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frenzy One writer is sick of the swine flu hoopla H1N1, Spanish influenza, swine flu, Influenza X: which, of course, ended up being relatively benign). we all know about it, and we all know it’s coming to But the difference between the Spanish Flu that steal our souls. ravaged much of the world almost a hundred years ago Since April 2009 — when the first confirmed and today’s H1N1, is just that: it’s been almost one reports of a new, more virulent version of the seasonal hundred years since that deadly outbreak occurred. flu were made – scientists have rightly used their Today’s medical and technological advanced are leaps research to provide the world with important data and bounds beyond those of the early 20th century.

Back then, the average life expectancy for a and methods to fight the coming storm. However, newborn baby was somewhere between 45 and 55 years despite their rational efforts to inform the public about old (in developed countries), and that was regardless what is essentially a worse-than-average flu virus, of whether they became infected with H1N1 or not. national media outlets have made sure to keep the Today we’re approaching 80 years old for an average boring science interesting with articles like: “Capitol newborn American. alert for H1N1 outbreak, Senators to get masks and My point here is that modern medicine, being in expedited vaccinations,” or, “Swine flu: a new plague its infancy during the 1918 – 1919 outbreak, had yet has arrived.” to even discover penicillin, much less had it hacked And they are certainly good at what they do. Back into the human genome or opened the vaults of in early 2009, when the term “swine flu” today’s pharmaceuticals. In 1918, the majority was being tossed around like a pigskin of the world was dying from pneumonia, football (forgive the pun), scientists were tuberculosis, childbirth, and even diarrhea, already becoming frustrated with the things that sound almost unbelievable to today’s way the media had used their data. medicine. Most people didn’t bathe regularly, What had initially been an aside note ate rotten food, and in some parts of the world, in a medical journal — that this virus, were still using a bucket as a toilet.

H1N1, resembled a flu-like disease found Today, we’re worried about cancer, heart in pigs — became a media explosion, disease, and many “lifestyle oriented” illnesses; leading many farmers, even in the United the reasons for which are because we’re living States, to kill entire herds of livestock as longer than any other generation in the history a way to combat this “threat”. Of course, they were proved silly when researchers Matt Sauer of mankind. Makes you feel kind of special, in a weird, macabre way, doesn’t it? began griping about the way their data Is it coincidence that the exponential growth of the was being marketed. medical industry has paralleled this enormous boom Now, citing historical pandemics like the Spanish in health and life expectancy? Should we all don gas flu, an outbreak of H1N1 that killed more than 70 masks and biohazard suits, carry around cyanide tablets million people between 1918 – 1919, many media for the off chance that we would be infected with outlets have opened the doors to a flood of paranoia this deadly virus? Of course not, at least unless this startlingly similar to other recent “outbreak” stories constitutes your defense against the average flu. like SARS, Avian Flu, and Mad Cow Disease (all of

The bottom line is that, yes, H1N1 is a more contagious and virulent form of the common flu, but that doesn’t mean you’re going to be dying from it anytime soon.

Since early 2009, the CDC estimates that around 300,000 confirmed cases of H1N1 have been reported worldwide, with about 3,500 of those leading to death.

In a world with more than 6.5 billion people, where cancer causes almost 8 million deaths per year, your chances of dying from H1N1 are roughly four times less likely than getting struck by lightning.

The truth is that the average, seasonal flu will result in death for 35,000 people by itself in the United States alone. That’s about four times the amount that researchers estimate H1N1 will deal in the entire world for 2009. So why aren’t we concerned about that bug?

Because it’s been around. We’ve all seen it before, had it, felt like shit for a week, then went on our merry way looking a few pounds slimmer.

Now, I’m not telling anybody to go out and start spitting in their palms before they shake hands, or to rub their sandwich meat in pig pens, but I am telling everyone to just calm down for a minute and relax.

H1N1 is not, by all statistical odds, going to get you.

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Staying close to home

With the rising costs of college, more students are choosing hometown schools more realistic,” El-Haidari said.

Living away from home in a college setting is an experience many college students never forget.

However, the average on- or off-campus MSU student spends close to $5,000 a year on housing — adding up to about $20,000 at the end of their four-year experience.

El-Haidari always wanted to attend Arizona State

utilities are some of the major LAUREN MEYER staff writer expenses a student can save on if they choose to live at home.

Deciding on a college is For some, the pros of one of the most important living away from home out decisions students have to weigh the cons, such as for make in their academic MSU sophomore Brittany careers. To narrow down Stamer, from Hutchinson, decisions, students first have Minn. to decide whether to stay “I wouldn’t give up my local or to attend a school far freshman experience to save away from home. money,” Stamer said. “The With the rising costs of memories and the friends college tuition, room and I have made are board, the decision priceless.” for many has become Although I wouldn’t give up my freshmen clearer. The number Hutchinson has a of students that attend experience to save money.” community college college that is located Stamer had the at a more convienent choice to attend, area to where they

-Brittany Stamer, MSU student she believes living live has grown, on her own was but these students beneficial to her often need to give up some University, but decided and helped her become more on-campus living experiences against it because of how independent and grow as an in order to save money. expensive it would be. individual.

Mankato West alone had a “Living at home has El-Haidari and Stamer graduating class of nearly already saved me tons of come from different cities and 280 students and nearly 40 of money and one day I will both have different reasons those students came to MSU. hopefully move to Arizona,” for why they choose to attend Mazen El-Haidari, 18, El-Haidari said.

MSU. For fiscal planners like graduated from Mankato Unfortunately, there are no El-Haidari, the choice to stay West High School and financial aid benefits given home has become an epic decided to stay in Mankato to students that are already decision thousands of students to continue his education at residents in the city where throughout the country have MSU. they attend college.

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DEAN Herth has been called an understanding, “genuine person who truly cares about the students at MSU.” continued from 1

welcomed, like she genuinely wanted to know me. She is very hardworking and down to earth,” said Rachel Busch, another student mentored by Herth. “It was interesting to learn about her hope studies and how she is so passionate about it. It has been a blessing to meet with her and learn about her heart for God and the people she works with.”

Stephanie Kerkaert has also worked directly with the dean as a member of the College of Allied Health and Nursing Student Advisory Board.

“Dean Herth is such a genuine person who truly cares about the students at MSU,” Kerkaert said. “Her sweet smile and laugh, her grace and her knowledge will truly be missed when she leaves. I feel honored to have been able to spend time with Dean Herth and get to know her and although I am sad to see her go, I wish her the best in her retirement.”

Along with the multiple honors and awards including recognition from the World Health Organization as well as a listing in the biographical director “2000 Outstanding Scientists of the Twentieth Century”, Herth was also vital in developing the concept and planning for a new clinical sciences building to serve allied health and regional health initiatives.

“All of these accomplishments have been done by a group, a team,” Herth said. “All I have to do is open the doors for these people and they fly.”

Herth is co-author of the book, “Hope and Hopelessness,” and has published chapters about hope, humor and grief in eight major nursing texts as well as more than 60 articles in professional journals.

In the college, Herth served as the dean for seven departments including school of nursing, dental education, human performance, health science, family and consumer science, speech, hearing and rehabilitation services and recreation, parks and leisure services. Herth has also greatly impacted the faculty in these departments.

“As dean, Kaye always tried to find ways for each program and each individual to succeed,” said Bruce Poburka, professor in the speech, hearing and rehabilitation services department.

John Romas, professor and chair of the Health Science department, also said Herth was a wonderful mentor and the college has been fortunate having her serve as dean.

“I am especially grateful to Dean Herth for her genuine support, encouragement and

professionalism,” Romas said. “Her understanding and insights have made a difference and impacted my career wisely.”

Bonnie Hanson has served as Herth’s administrative assistant for the past two years.

As someone who has worked with her on an everyday basis, she is still amused by her witty and energetic personality.

“Kaye has been an inspiration to anyone that has met her,” Hanson said. “I have had the incredible privilege to work with her and to see how very hard she works to maintain the equal balance within the [college]. With this hard work, she has gained the respect of her colleagues and we definitely consider her the queen of deans.”

Herth said that although she looks forward to retirement, it will be difficult to leave MSU and she will truly miss it.

“It really becomes part of you. It has been a privilege to work with such wonderful faculty, staff and students, but I am also excited about the next aspect of my journey,” Herth said. “I really do believe life is a journey and now is the time for me to go into my next phase, with appreciation and thanks to everyone.”

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“I’ve heard several The Minnesota State Student complaints about the issue,” Association held its weekly said Abby Knott, a senate meeting Wednesday to discuss representative for off-campus issues ranging from a lacking students at MSU. “The most financial aid staff to Minnesota extreme case I’ve come across State’s bourgeoning Jujitsu Club. is a girl who ended up leaving Of particular interest school for a semester because throughout the course of the of the poor help she received meeting was the Senate’s concern that students at MSU Senate / page 8 MATT SAUER

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from the [financial aid] department.”

Senate members voted on a motion that intends to fill a vacant position in the financial aid department. Originally, the motion was conceived to hire a staff member solely responsible for students enrolled in the College Access Program (CAP).

A motion was quickly carried that resolved to amend the bill by allowing new financial aid workers the ability to assist both CAP and non-CAP students.

“Most students at MSU who receive financial aid are not enrolled in CAP,” said Vice President Robert Dooley. “We don’t want to single out one

group of students that can receive help with their financial aid. Everybody should be able to receive assistance.”

Another issue discussed was MSU’s Cricket Club, which hopes to host its second tournament at Meyer’s Field House. The club — which asked for $950 to pay for equipment, jerseys, and other miscellaneous items required for an official tournament — was ultimately granted funding on the basis that public and press events like these are important and benefit both the students and campus of MSU.

she said.

According to Pilnick, sexual assault is an underreported crime and everyone, not just women, should care about reports of sexual assault. In this case, everyone has the right and responsibility to respect communication and consent in sexual situations.

“If we had consent every time, there’d be no sexual assault,” Pilnick said.

The most recent off-campus sexual assault case occurred early Sunday morning in the downtown area of Van Brunt and State Street. According

to a Sunday news release, the suspect is described as a “stocky” Hispanic male between 5’8” and 5’10” tall with short hair and a close-trimmed mustache. The suspect was wearing a dark-colored baseball cap, dark-colored short-sleeve shirt and pants, white tennis shoes with an emblem on each side and a chain around his neck that hung down to his mid-chest

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An attempted sexual assault happened near Boomtown in the University Square Mall, according to a Sept. 17 Mankato Free Press article. The other incident happened early August and the victim was found on the Blue Earth County courthouse lawn.

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“I like writing hip hop because it makes me feel like the minority, being a

Caucasian,” said Smith.

But Smith, who performs under the moniker Smith Made Music, isn’t as concerned with labels as he is with producing quality music and, like the underground rappers before him, being as genuine as possible.

“I want to refrain from acting like I’ve had a hard life and I never really understood why that’s so appealing to people who have had a decent life,” Smith said. “For the past four years, I’ve seen a lot of guys

walk around campus with a tough guy, thug-like attitude and I just wanna say, ‘You’re going to a state college, fuck off.’”

Smith’s mile-a-minute flow, smooth self-sung backup vocals and eerie atmospheric musical accompaniments are sure to garner his music attention. But Smith’s affinity for reason and overall goal to connect with fans of all kinds is why Smith Made Music might just have a place in Mankato’s heart.

“I hope people can relate to my music by agreeing with me

when I call out the mainstream bullshit lifestyle that so many of us obliviously look up to, including me,” Smith said.

“That’s what I love about my style, I can call out everyone else by calling out myself.

And that authenticity comes through with Smith’s music. His self-made Muse-like beats and lyrics that cover topics such as strong voices falling on deaf ears and a young drug dealer who does it just to feed his family purely reflects the artist within.

“You’re not going to be able to truly understand anything, unless you can be open-minded to everything,” Smith said.

“What I mean by that is that the realist most original thing you can do is look into the mirror first and then write a song.”

But Smith Made Music isn’t just contained to furious rapbattle-style vocals and sweeping atmospheric beats, Smith plans to cover a variety of genres on his planned late October release.

DEAN GORDEN

double-crossing and fabrication of its whistle-blowing predecessors to a new genre of comedy. And while “The Informant!” does not go lightly on laughs, its escalating plot-line of half-truths and misdirection renders a surprisingly enlightening glimpse at the

mischievous underbelly of its corporate narrative. Thanks to a brilliant performance by Matt Damon, “The Informant!” successfully entertains while continuously begging the question of how far one lie can go within the framework of its “big-business” setting.

Mark Whitacre, played by a Damon you’ve never seen, is a rising asset at the lysine developing agricultural giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM). Coping with the burdens of bipolar disease, Whitacre is a middle-aged

Smith / page 10

Matt Damon gets husky, bipolar in ‘The Informant!’ staff writer

movieweb.com Matt Damon stars as husky snitch Mark Whitacre in “The Informant!”

wale agboola• msu reporter

From the likes of such films as “The Firm” and “The Insider,” comes Steven Soderbergh’s latest entry “The Informant!,” an embezzling mockery of white-collared crime that brings all of the same

Informant / page 10

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continued from 9 SMITH “I just don’t see how original you INFORMANT and quirky delivery, which family man seeking to climb can be by sticking to one genre” continued from 9

wale agboola• msu reporter Matt Smith is sure to garner Mankato’s attention with a mixture of a fast and furious vocal attack and sweeping melodies.

On a projected 15-track release recorded by Derek Sandbeck and Ben Roester who perform with and produce Minneapolis’ Southtown Avengers, Smith plans to play hip-hop, dance-rock and acoustic music. And judging from his first dance-rock track, “Liquor Lady,” he might be onto something.

“We’re all starting to listen to Marilyn Manson next to Matisyahu next to Modest Mouse on our iPods — three different, distinct genres,” said Smith. “It seems like within the music industry today, the majority of musicians strive to be original within their genre and I just don’t see how original you can be by sticking to one genre.”

This strategy is sure to raise some eyebrows among skeptics,

but Smith is willing to stand firm to his beliefs of originality.

“I want to do my own thing and accept the consequential criticism from people who might like one style I write in, but hate the other,” Smith said.

“We listen to songs because we like them and they make us feel good no matter what the genre, so why shouldn’t I write music the same way.”

“Unfortunately because I’m going to school, I have to work around my passion to pretend I have another one,” Smith said.

Smith has already played one show in town opening for Mankato’s Andre Libsey and Relium Prime at The Tank. He said once his release is finished, he plans to play as many shows as possible.

the corporate ladder at ADM, though seemingly bored in his stagnant upper-class lifestyle.

But when a plant contamination threatens his monthly quota while upsetting the price-fixing agreement of ADM and its competitors, Whitacre decides to tip-off the FBI to the illegal operations of his criminal employer. Thus Whitacre assumes the role of FBI informant, mixing compulsive lies and the covering of his own illegal activity in his false pursuit of taking down the ADM higher-ups and paving the way for his own career.

While successfully bringing hundreds of hours of incriminating video and audio tapes of his fellow executives to the authorities, Whitacre gets himself lost in a web of his own lies that leaves audiences wondering what to believe is true in this thrilling adaptation of Kurt Eichenwald’s 2000 novel.

What highlights the film’s twisting storyline is Damon’s stunning performance as the delirious informant. Almost unrecognizable in his pudgy, mustache-sporting visage, Damon sells Whitacre’s bipolar tendencies through a series of voice-overs and first person narration that offer plenty of hysterics while still adding depth to his character.

But when the pressures of the FBI and the questions raised at ADM start to bear down on him, Whitacre resorts to this confused thinking, leaving everyone wondering what his next move will be.

Damon’s likable persona

can be found in his roles in the “Ocean’s” series, are fully utilized by Soderbergh and act as the film’s driving force.

One of the only problems found within the film lies in its depiction of incompetence.

Portraying FBI agents and corporate executives as mere pawns within Whitacre’s investigation becomes a bit of an exaggeration at times as Whitacre leaps from one lie to the next.

These redundancies are lessened by the film’s overall comedic approach, which outshines any of its faults with its originality and off-brand

humor.

“The Informant!” is a refreshing take on corporate greed that replaces its often overly dramatic atmosphere with dark comedy and twisting story arcs. Fans of Damon will rejoice in the opportunity to see the star actor in a role far away from the fight sequences of his “Jason Bourne” series. Though Oscar season has yet to hit theaters full force this season, Damon’s rotund physique, bushy facial hair and bipolar mania may have earned himself an Oscar nomination come next March.

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By now you’ve all seen them grace your television or computer screens. Vinnie, E, Drama, Turtle and Ari — the one, and only, “Entourage.”

The thought-provoking HBO television program started as a fictionalized version of Mark Wahlberg’s rise to fame. But in its present state, the program has bloomed into a beautiful, bro-ing out version of “Sex and the City,” another HBO program featuring a central cast of four friends roaming and ruling their metropolitan city.

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Documentarians from the website Funny or Die even caught glimpse of “some of the greatest writers Hollywood has ever seen.” That video can be seen on their website (http://www.funnyordie.com/ videos/664cd22a5d/entouragepitch-meeting).

Amongst the many pearls of wisdom and life lessons to take away from “Entourage,” there is the singularly most important of them all — you can be as untalented, unmotivated, unintelligent, uninteresting, insensitive, homophobic, racist and misogynistic as humanly possible and still find a way to make it to the top.

Just think about it — if life were more like “Entourage,” it would be a bro-ing out paradise.

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Don’t even get me started on how amazing. airplane rides would be. Can you imagine every time you’re 10,000 feet in the air getting a blowjob from a hot cast member of “The Sopranos?”

Totally awesome.

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It’s obviously the best television show for sure, but what if life were actually like “Entourage?” Would it really be worth putting yourself through all the trials and tribulations if everything you do is just going to work itself out at the end?

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There aren’t many times that the nation’s No. 7 team will have its back against the wall.

Saturday will be one of those rare moments as the Mavericks travel to face a 20th ranked Winona State team — a team that has won 19 straight home games.

“We want to jump out and get an early lead,” said receiver Vinny Flury. “Even if we don’t, we know we want to end the streak and celebrate on their field.”

Getting off to an early lead is important, but the Mavericks have already had close battles this season bringing both Bemidji State and No. 22 Wayne State into overtime at home, and defeating them.

These games have been impressive, but if the Mavericks can snap this streak, it would bring them into the upper echelon of Division II football.

Minnesota State has beaten Winona State seven of the last nine times, but this game would definitely be the most important.

In order to stop Winona State, the Mavericks will need to stop freshman running back Rayon Simmons, who is av-

wale agboola• msu reporter The Maverick’s defense will have to be on top of their game. The Warriors average more than 33 points per game and have a rushing game that averages more than 190 yards per game.

eraging 115.8 yards per game and has six touchdowns.

Simmons is the Warrior’s top offensive threat, and is a big part of why they averaged more than 33 points per game.

“We are very confident in our defense,” Flury said.

“Even though they have allowed 30 points twice, a lot of that goes back to us on offense.

We need to sustain long drives and keep them strong. We are 4-0, so I think they are doing a good job.”

The Maverick defense has allowed opponents to score

over 30 points twice this year, but that stat is deceiving, as both of those games were left unfinished after regulation.

In the other two games, the Mavericks have allowed just 27 combined points.

“They have two good running backs that split time,” said linebacker Matt McQuiston. “Their crowd will be big and loud. We need to shut them out early.”

The chances of the Mavericks being at full strength on the offensive side of the ball are slim to none, as quarter-

back Ryan Fick is still ailing an injured leg.

Steve Pachan has done a decent job in filling in for Fick and adding running backs Jake Aberg and Ernest Walker, along with a talented and underrated offensive line, the Warriors better be primed for a high scoring game.

The Mavericks have scored more than 30 points in each game this season, and they are hoping this trend doesn’t end against the Warriors.

Although, the Mavericks

Football / page 13

Soccer squad hopes to recover after loss MSU plays its first game after its first loss of the season

LEVI ZIMMER

staff writer

Shakespeare said “having nothing, nothing he can lose.”

Well, the Mavericks women’s soccer team definitely has something — something good according to their record and play so far this season.

Coming off their first loss of the season, it will be a test to see how they react in the face of adversity.

“As a team, we expect better and those expectations are going

to continue to grow throughout minuscule 10.7 shots on goal the season,” said senior per game — while forward Natalie Bullis. their aggressive play is This weekend they averaging a hair lash under 17 shots on goal will look to rebound with per game. a match on Saturday at 1 p.m. They will “The quality of trade shin kicks with the other coaches Concordia University the quality of the in St. Paul. The Golden other student athletes Bullis Bears are 4-3-2 overall, that are at other but tied with the fifth institutions, to think ranked team in the nation in to recognize and say we will their second game of the season always be in the front seat (1-1). They are allowing a because we’ve been in the

front, without some hard work, dedication from both coaches and players,” said head coach Peter McGahey. “I think that attitude lacks humility and appreciate for just how tough the NSIC is overall, particularly in women’s soccer.”

From St. Paul, the Mavericks will travel up Interstate 94 in attempt to tear up some sod against St. Cloud State University on Sunday at 1 p.m.

Soccer / page 14

The Minnesota State women’s volleyball team has been off to one of the best starts in all of Division II. On Tuesday the Mavericks traveled to St. Cloud State to take on the Huskies. After a thrilling win against Southwest last Saturday, MSU may have put up its most impressive effort yet.

The Mavericks could not afford to look past their rival.

While St. Cloud has struggled early, they always bring their top effort when MSU visits them. The Mavericks knew they would have their hands full with their first Northern Sun Intercollegiate road game.

“The Huskies are one our biggest rivals,” said MSU head coach Dennis Amundson. “We needed to go there and quiet down the gym early.”

The St. Cloud gym was never given much time to establish any noise. The Mavericks shut down the Huskies never allowing them a chance to win a set.

In the early stages of set one, it looked as if the match was going to be a classic battle between the two teams. The Huskies played the Mavericks tough but in the end MSU proved to have more in the tank. MSU finished the set winning 25-19.

In sets two and three, MSU dominated. The Huskies learned why the Mavericks are the No. 11 ranked team in the country. St. Cloud State was not able to find any rhythm the way the Mavericks were hitting the ball.

A .313 team hitting percentage was too much for the Huskies to handle. Any chance St. Cloud did have to gain points on the attack, was consistently thrown back at them as the Mavericks were able to accumulate 50 kills.

Junior outside hitter, Amanda Beekman continues to make opposing defenses miserable. Beekman tallied 22 kills and also led the team in hitting percentage earning a stellar .500 percentage.

“St. Cloud is always a rivalry to us,” Beekman said.

“We knew we could not underestimate them, you never know

Volleyball / page 13

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VOLLEYBALL Mavericks move to 3-0 in NSIC and to third place with win over St. Cloud State

Meet the Mavericks

continued from 12 how a team is going to play in any game.”

The Mavericks also received nice contributions from senior right-side Alli Kwikkel and junior Amanda Thompson who both were able to come up with five blocks. Sophomore setter Brittany Stamer was a key part of the time on attack.

Stamer was outstanding moving the ball around tallying a team high, 36 assists.

After the key road victory, the Mavericks now move to 3-0 in conference play. A nice feat considering the struggles the team faced last year at this point of the season.

“Playing tough conference games has helped teach us how to win games,” Beekman said.

The Mavericks will need to continue to win these games starting again Friday.

The University of Mary will be welcomed into the Taylor Center and are still looking for

Today’s Maverick Shelia Reynolds • Soccer You are currently ranked fourth in the nation in save percentage. What’s it like being ranked on the national scale?

I guess I never looked at it. I guess it’s pretty cool. It’s a lot of my defense really.

It’s good knowing I have a great defense.

wale agboola• msu reporter Chelsea Fogarty (1) is second on the team in kills with 181, while Amanda Thompson (4) leads the Mavericks in blocks with 51.

their first conference win.

Mary is going to be looking for every chance to turn their season around and beating a ranked opponent could do just that. However, the Mavericks are used to playing with a target on their back and should be

ready to go when the first ball is served.

The Mavericks play the University of Mary Friday, at 7 p.m. The game will take place at Taylor Center.

FOOTBALL Mavericks fast start will be put to test by Winona continued from 12

might be in for a pleasFlury, [Chris] Nowlin ant surprise as Winona and Omaar [Balton] hasn’t allowed more are doing great. Steve than 30 points yet this has done a great job season. McQuiston of filling in.” thinks that the offense The Mavericks will be alright. have had a great “They have been season thus far, but there is still a lot of great,” McQuiston said.

McQuiston football to be played.

“I love watching them.

This isn’t the We have a balanced weekend to start counting their attack. Walker pounds people eggs, as they are playing with while Aberg is real shifty.

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their backs against the wall. If the Mavericks would win this game, they would be 5-0 for the firs time since 1993, and the time before that was in the 1920s.

“It was definitely our goal,” McQustion said. “But we don’t look that much into going 3-0 or 4-0. We are just trying to go 1-0 every week. We try to take each game individually.”

Do you think the loss last weekend to Minnesota Duluth will end up helping Reynolds the team overall?

I think so. It keeps us in check to where we want to be. It sucks to lose, but we would rather have it happen now then later in the season.

Would you rather try to save boche ball, a ping pong ball or a medicine ball?

I am going to say a medicine ball. I don’t know why, but a ping pong ball is just way too small for me.

How far do you think your team can go?

Everybody has hopes for a national tournament. It’s what we all strive for. Hopefully we can make it as far as last year, then go from there.

How is it playing with such an offensive threat like Laura Leber? How much easier does it make your job?

That makes my job so much easier. Once our team scores, I know that I can play a totally different game and can afford to make a mistake. Having Laura and other great players helps me a lot.

Name another athlete on the campus that you think could give you a run for your money at the goalie position?

I am going to have to go with a [women’s] basketball player.

Somebody like [point guards] Tiffany Moe or Andrea Walsh.

—Reynolds has allowed just two goals in six games this season. She has a .943 save percentage.

— Compiled by Kyle Ratke

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STANDINGS FOOTBALL NSIC North School Bemidji State Mary St. Cloud State (8) Minnesota Duluth Minnesota Crookston MSU-Moorhead Northern State

Div. OVR 1-0 3-1 1-0 2-2 1-0 1-3 0-0 3-1 0-1 1-3 0-1 1-3 0-1 0-4

NSIC South School (7) MAVERICKS SW Minnesota State (25) Winona State Augustana (22) Wayne State Upper Iowa Concordia-SP

Div. OVR 1-0 4-0 1-0 3-1 1-0 3-1 0-0 3-1 0-1 3-1 0-1 2-2 0-1 1-3

VOLLEYBALL NSIC School Conf. OVR (1) Concordia-SP 4-0 15-0 Wayne State 3-0 15-2 (11) MAVERICKS 3-0 13-2 (10) Minnesota Duluth 3-0 10-3 MSU-Moorhead 2-1 12-4 Augustana 2-1 7-8 Winona State 2-1 4-10 Northern State 2-2 7-5 Bemidji State 1-2 4-6 St. Cloud State 1-3 5-11 SW Minnesota State 0-3 10-5 Upper Iowa 0-3 9-8 Minnesota Crookston 0-3 3-12 Mary 0-4 6-9

SOCCER NSIC School Conf. OVR (7) Minnesota Duluth 2-0 4-1-1 Winona State 2-0 5-3 Concordia-SP 1-0 4-3-2 St. Cloud State 1-0 2-2-3 MAVERICKS 1-1 5-1 MSU-Moorhead 1-1 4-2-1 Bemidji State 1-1 5-2 Upper Iowa 1-1 4-4-1 Augustana 0-0-2 3-3-3 Mary 0-0-1 2-2-2 Northern State 0-0-1 2-3-3 Minnesota Crookston 0-2 2-5-1 SW Minnesota State 0-2 0-5 Wayne State 0-2 2-6

The Huskies post a record of The two faces of Mavericks 2-2-3 but have not women’s soccer received played as bad as their national honors this record may portray. In week. Senior goalkeeper seven games they have Sheila Reynolds was played a total of six recognized as a top overtime sessions. goalkeepers in Division After the tough II women’s soccer — weekend in the ranked fourth in save wilderness of the north, percentage in the nation Leber this season. She has the Mavericks drop to also has four shut-outs seventh in the national in six games. Junior forward poll. A surprise for many as Laura Leber was recognized for both Regis and Metro State scoring six goals in six games dropped from the top 25 after a and two of those six goals came loss to the then No. 15 ranked Mavericks. as game-winners.

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The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference is looking to add two more teams. The board has voted to consider adding two teams on Monday.

Teams interested will have to send in a letter of interest to the league by June 1.

Men’s cross-country The office of the NSIC has announced that MSU senior James Krajsa has been named Men’s Athlete of the Week.

Krajsa won the St. Olaf Invite last weekend, 23 seconds ahead of the second-place finisher and 52 seconds ahead of the next highest Division ll runner, who finished sixth.

Men’s golf The MSU men’s golf team won the 2009 Husky Invite Title this past Sunday and Monday.

A total of 15 teams played in the tournament. The Mavericks shot 589, which was 10 strokes better than secondplace team St. Cloud State.

Senior Jordan Dockter shot rounds of 74-72, and finished second overall.

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1/12 SALES MANAGER WANTED for local sign company. No experience needed. Base + commission. 507388-6596.

10/01 HIRING- SAVOY BAR & GRILL: Experienced bartenders, servers, and cooks. Apply immediately at 507-3512024 and at 526 South Front Street.

10/01 SMALL MANKATO OFFICE looking for 2-4 people to fill customer service, set up display positions. Call 507720-0844.

9/24

Notices

MANKATO ADULT HOCKEY LLC is forming the annual 18+ league now.

Individuals and teams welcome. Play begins September 27, 2009. Please Email mankatohockey@hotmail.com.

9/24

Now Available!

Hilltop Lane Apts.

Help Wanted EARN $20/HOUR. REFEREES needed. Knowledge of Ice Hockey Rules needed. Flexible scheduling.

Please Email mankatohockey@ hotmail.com.

9/24

2 Bedrooms Pam 388-9158

Roommates Wanted

Very spacious. Contact Brady 507382-2273.

9/29

UNIVERSITY SQUARE VILLAGE APARTMENTS

Short of cash...

LET'S MAKE A DEAL! DOOR #1

DOOR #2

DOOR #3

Fill the entire 3BR or 4BR and get a great deal!

Work off part of your rent!

Referral Bonus: If you bring in someone who signs a lease, even if you don't live here!

Only 2 Apartments Left!

FREE

Wireless Internet • Expanded Cable w/HBO Water • Sewer • Garbage

UNIVERSITY SQUARE

EHO

Make Yourself at Home

Selling clean, gently used, affordable furnishings and decor for every room of the house!

Couches, chairs, kitchen and bedroom furniture, lamps, silk arrangements, pictures, bookshelves and hardcover books, home and kitchen accessories, bedding, linens, towels, small appliances, many inexpensive household treasures!

www.vinestore.org

Roommates Wanted

1 BEDROOM AVAILABLE immediately for female roommate in a 4 bedroom town home at 669 Agency Rd by Victory Drive with W/D, DW all included. 3 roommates.

1 male, 2 females all in mid twenties.

325 rent, 350 deposit, 100 utilities.

Will be sharing large bathroom with another female. All education majors.

Lloydmanagementinc.com

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE & DONATIONS WELCOMED!

OPEN: Tuesday-Friday 10am-7pm; Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday Noon-5pm

Notices

FREE SHOTOKAN KARATE CLASSES offered M/T/TH. 6-8 pm.

Dance room (HN 225) Beginners are welcome. Need not be a MSU student to join. For info call Brad @ (507) 388-5301.

12/03

(507) 389-1776

NOW OPEN!

77 STAR STREET, MANKATO (Former Slumberland Clearance Center)

(507) 387-2699

SKIING • SNOWBOARDING • SNOW TUBING

BACK AGAIN THIS SEASON:

VILLAGE APARTMENTS

www.universitysquare.info

507-385-7977

Next to Maverick Bookstore

Thursday

COLLEGE NIGHT $5.00

$99 College Student Season Pass $199 with rental equipment

Burgers & Fries

This pass is only available for currently enrolled college students. The pass is valid (Monday-Thursday), open to close, from late November thru mid-March, depending on the weather.

(Pass is not valid Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays or on the following dates: Dec. 26th-Jan. 1st, Jan. 18th, Feb. 15th.)

(From 8-11 p.m. with college ID)

Passes can be purchased at Mount Kato, Scheels All Sports and online at mountkato.com.

Students must present a valid college ID and current tuition statement when picking up the pass at Mount Kato, no exceptions!

Pass must be purchased by 10/31/09 for the discounted price.

Price after 10/31/09 is $129 and $249 with rental.

Mount Kato Ski Area 20461 State Hwy. 66 Mankato, MN 56001 (507) 625-3363 or MountKato.com Check out MountKato.com for other Season Passes and information.

Sign up for weekly events: • Wing eating contests • Trivia • Bean Bags and More

APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR 1900 Adams St., Mankato, MN

507-386-1010

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