October 1, 2009

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Stomper Saves The Day

MSU’s mascot talks to The Reporter

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wale agboola • msu reporter

index

Homecoming carnival, page 5 Editorial...................................8 Voices......................................9 Sports....................................18 Variety....................................24 Classifieds.............................31

illustration by ann reichel • msu reporter

Ostrander Auditorium’s new look

FDA bans flavored cigarrettes

A look at MSU’s new soccer players

Comedians to perform Saturday

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Livin’ and learnin’ Stomper style

MSU’s mascot talks games, girls and Goldie the gopher

DANNIE HIGGINBOTHAM

news editor

Stomper will save the day this homecoming, busting in to Minnesota State with his super stomper powers to crush the forces of Augustana evil.

MSU students have become so familiar with our Maverick mascot that it’s hard to imagine that Stomper didn’t always exist.

Until 1977, MSU was known as the Indians. This name was dropped because of possible racist overtones stemming from Mankato’s history with the Native American people.

The Sioux Uprising of 1862, which resulted in the hanging of 38 Native Americans, was the largest mass execution in American history.

“It was a sensitive issue,” said Paul Allan,

assistant athletic directorcommunications, adding that MSU’s decision to change its mascot came at a period when many other schools, including Stanford, were also making a switch.

Seventy-five names were brainstormed to replace the Indians, including a suggestion by education professor Roy Cook: the Mavericks.

It wasn’t until the late ‘80s that MSU got Stomper, when the university held a contest for students to choose the name of the mascot. Of all the names suggested, Stomper came out on top.

Stomper said he loves representing MSU at games, special events and during the homecoming parade.

“Being a mascot is

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something fun to do,” Stomper said. “It’s great for someone such as myself who loves attention and it’s a great way to pick up girls. It’s a great conversation starter.”

Stomper said that of all the MSU events he goes to, the games are his favorite.

“It’s great because you get to see all the people and have a fun time,” he said. “You can embarrass people and run through the crowd.”

Stomper said the best way to get the crowd going is with food or free T-shirts.

“It works to use material

goods to bribe the crowd,” he said.

Stomper’s favorite part of games is to get driven around on his cart in front of the stadium and see the excited crowd. He also likes interacting with the kids.

“Little kids are the most fun, but I don’t like it when they pull my tail,” he said.

Although there is some tension when Stomper runs into other mascots, he is generally on good terms with the representatives from other universities.

“I’ve run into [University

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of Minnesota’s golden gopher mascot] Goldie a few times,” he said. “We have a mutual understanding that he has his territory and I have mine.”

Stomper said he promises to save the day this homecoming by winning the football game and energizing the crowd.

“We’re going to make this the greatest homecoming ever,” he said.

Stomper isn’t sure where he would be if he wasn’t MSU’s mascot, but he is sure of one thing.

“I’d probably be graduated,” he said.

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Out with the old, in with the new Renovated Ostrander Auditorium to be completed Oct. 7 HEATHER MOELLER

staff writer

Minnesota State will complete the renovation of Ostrander Auditorium on Wednesday.

Planning for the renovation began more than year ago and construction began May 15.

According to Scott Hagebak, operations director for the Centennial Student Union, the 350-seat auditorium was first built in 1972 as part of the second phase addition to the CSU. Since its construction, Ostrander Auditorium has

been used for everything from lectures to films and small theater productions. It is also used for orientation.

According to director of the CSU and student activities Laurie Woodward, the use of the auditorium for orientation was a major reason for renovation. “[Ostrander Auditorium] is the first room [freshmen] sit in and it didn’t represent the university,” she said.

Woodward said there were additional reasons for renovating the auditorium: the seats were broken down and parts to repair them are no longer available, the space didn’t meet Americans

with Disabilities Act guidelines for accessibility, and the auditorium’s technology, air and heating were outdated.

The room also contained asbestos. Exposure to asbestos, according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s website, can increase the risk of developing lung diseases, including lung cancer.

Woodward said, the renovation cost approximately $1.6 million. The fortunate thing, Hagebak added, is the project didn’t require any budget changes.

“It’s money that was saved

from student fees for years and years,” Hagebak said.

The renovation changed Ostrander Auditorium from floor to ceiling. The ceiling and lights were replaced and a walkway was added above the ceiling to make changing lights possible without the use of scaffolding.

Hagebak said the renovation was designed to tie back to the 2005 CSU renovation in the food court and hearth lounge area. The design accomplished this idea by using maple wood for the stage flanking walls and Kasota stone facing of the stage,

Woodward said. The stone ties the new Ostrander Auditorium to other spaces at MSU. “[The Kasota stone] is a university trademark,” Woodward said.

All the seats were replaced. According to Woodward, the design tried to bring in “university purple” into the seats with taste and were chosen with input from students.

“It’s a case of students being proud of their student union,” Woodward said.

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wale agboola• msu reporter Scott Hagebak sits in a seat in the recently renovated Ostrander Auditorium. The new design better matches other areas on campus.

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Homecoming fun for the whole family Carnival to feature fair food, rides for children and adults ERIN ROHRER

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Homecoming 2009 will be one to remember. For the first time in many years, Minnesota State will offer a carnival as a part of the homecoming buzz.

Family Fun Shows will host the carnival and the aroma of mini doughnuts, cotton candy and enthusiasm will fill the air.

However, the tempting smell of carnival food will not be the only attraction: the carnival will consist of full-sized rides for both children and adults.

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Jennifer Guyer-Wood, director of Alumni Relations and Special Events, said this year’s homecoming is sure to be one of the best.

“With homecoming, we truly want students to have fun all week long,” Guyer-Wood said.

“The carnival is something different and exciting for them to enjoy here on campus during homecoming week. It’s a way to bring alumni and the community back to campus for both groups to celebrate together and see how awesome Maverick pride really is.”

Megan Gabel, Impact president, said this homecoming is offering several new activities and the carnival will be one to please.

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we are excited for, but still find importance in holding on to many of the traditions we have had in the past years,” Gabel said. “The carnival will be a new attraction this year, where the students can

just go and have fun. It will be a way for the community to see the students and the students to see the community, in a sense of maverick spirit unity.”

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FDA bans candy-flavored cigarettes New law meant to discourage marketing tobacco to children ELENA SHUFELT

staff writer

The Food and Drug Administration has announced a ban on cigarettes with fruit, candy, herb and spice flavors.

According to the FDA website, the focus of the ban is to prevent children from starting to smoke. The idea is to change the way tobacco companies market — especially to children.

Mankato’s own Smokes 4 Less tobacco shop isn’t too worried about the flavor ban.

“We sold a decent amount

of them, but it doesn’t really affect us,” said Megan Schneier, a Smokes 4 Less employee.

The store pulled all its flavored cigarettes off its shelves on Sept. 22 in accordance with the ban.

“The customers that smoked them were the ones affected by it,” said Amanda Sonnek, another employee.

The FDA stated the ban officially applies to cigarettes.

A cigarette is defined by the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act as tobacco in any form that because of its type,

appearance or packaging and labeling could possibly be purchased by consumers as a cigarette. So if it is not labeled as a cigarette it could still be under the ban if it is intended to be used in that way. Flavored brands make up about 1 percent of the cigarette market.

“I think people will slow down smoking because of the ban,” said MSU sophomore Aly Wuensch. “A lot of people smoke those flavors when they drink, and now they can’t.”

President Obama signed the Family Smoking Prevention

and Tobacco Control Act into law on June 22. According to the FDA, the act gives the FDA the ability to regulate the marketing and promotion of tobacco products.

Other regulations will be created under the act. Tobacco companies may soon be prohibited from using words such as “light” or “low tar” on cigarette packaging. Also, the act would like to have cigarette warning labels take up almost 50 percent of the packaging. New policies might be created for the use of tobacco company logos

on clothing and at athletic or entertainment events. In the future, outdoor cigarette ads may have to be 1,000 feet away from schools and playgrounds as well.

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“As of today, manufacturers should no longer make, distributors should no longer distribute, importers should no longer import, and retailers should no longer sell these products,” said Dr.

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Array of homecoming entertainment Carnival, comedians, Minnesota Timberwolves, among the many opportunities for students this week

Even though homecoming week is almost over, there are still plenty of opportunities to partake in the Maverick celebration. For the first time, Minnesota State will host a carnival and the two-night event is sure to have something for everyone.

Stop by, ride a few rides, savor the delicious fair food and support your school.

But this is just one of the many things to do on campus and in the community during the next few days. Comedians, contests, sports games and a parade are among the many chances for students to get involved this weekend. Homecoming is made possible by the hard work and dedication of hundreds of MSU individuals and they do it all for you, students, so take advantage of what’s being offered.

The Reporter would like to wish

all of the Maverick teams good luck this week. So much focus is put on the football game during homecoming, but all Maverick athletes deserve recognition and support.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are also on the list of teams to support this weekend.

MSU has been the temporary home to the players for their training camp and they will play their first pre-season game in Bresnan Arena Sunday at 5 p.m. An opportunity like this doesn’t come around too often for a college campus, but the professional basketball team’s decision to come here shows they support MSU so we should return the favor.

The Reporter has put together a special issue of the paper dedicated to the team, so be sure to pick up a copy when it comes out this weekend.

Staff members will be handing it out at the game and during the parade Saturday.

The new “Who’s your DD?” cup program also kicks-off this week.

For those who haven’t heard, this program provides cups that designated drivers can fill with free soda at 13 participating locations across the community.

This is just one of the efforts MSU has initiated to help keep students safe this homecoming, but it is up to each individual to be responsible and to make good decisions. So be smart and celebrate safely to help make this homecoming the best MSU has seen.

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The sour taste of sports One writer is sick of the nation’s sports obsession I’m sick of professional sports. Barry Bonds, ERAs, rushing yards, Kobe Bryant, free throws, goal percentages, how hot Tom Brady looked in that Nike commercial five years ago, yards per carry, intentional fouling — the list of worthless information and false drama that professional sports has rammed into and around my delicate face is endless.

I’m sick of statistics and players, drafts and fantasy leagues, team trades, obsessive fans, and questions like this: “Hey, did you hear about Brian Urlacher? He’s out for the season, man!”

Yeah, I heard about Urlacher, and I don’t give a shit. What has Urlacher done for me? It’s not like he stops by my work every other Saturday and says, “Come on, bro, you and me both know you deserve a break today. Why don’t you kick your feet high and I’ll take care of this nine to fiver. If you play your cards right, maybe your feet will get a rub down when I get back.”

No, he doesn’t. And he certainly doesn’t shoot me thumbs up and a wink when he leaves, the inconsiderate bastard.

I’m tired of the blind, unflinching enthusiasm that comes with the territory of sports, and the impressive stereotypes that go along with it. Want to help your team win the big game?

Drink a twenty-four pack, draw a giant penis on your chest, and jiggle your gut around just enough to distract the kicker into thinking he might be gay. Even if he made the extra point, the kicker must be gay: otherwise the man wouldn’t have looked at the penis.

Check and mate, sir.

A couple weeks back, I was at a bar having drinks with some friends when some shouting arose near the pool tables. Lo and behold, the Vikings had won out against the Browns, and one Matt fine gentleman thought it fit to throw another into a pile of chairs. As the stereotype goes, a multi-man brawl ensued, with three ending up in squad cars five minutes later.

Are sports teams, those ambiguous symbols that represent nothing more than entertainment value, worth a night — or a week — in jail? Would you throw your fisticuffs on for a battle to the death in defense of your favorite movie star?

But maybe it’s just me. Maybe I’m the only person left in this country that doesn’t see the point in all these numbers and players. I mean, who am I to say that a person shouldn’t memorize the starting line-up of every Twins team since 1975? Or that public funding for academics shouldn’t be cut to keep the greatest teams in the country playing their best?

The bottom line is that sports, of all types and styles, are nothing but entertainment.

There is no difference of importance between watching an overtime hockey shootout and checking out the summer’s Hollywood blockbusters.

Aside, I guess, from the fact that hockey will give you ten times more advertisements per hour for free.

Sauer Sports are not, however, life or death concerns. Go check it out. I promise you won’t be finding David Ortiz’s steroid controversy under “Nuclear Warfare” in the encyclopedia. But you probably will find people who have hurt – maybe even killed – themselves or others in defense of whatever team they felt deserved defending.

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Don’t believe me? Try looking up David Sale. Sale was beaten to death in July of this year outside of a Philadelphia Phillies game by three St. Louis fans, the team playing opposite of Philly on that day. By most accounts the fight started because of an accidentally spilled beer by Sale. I have no doubt that Sale was probably involved in the fight just as much as the other three men, but again I ask: is a life worth losing in defense of professional sports?

And that’s my point. Sports teams these days have become an obsession that goes past unbelievable. More than a third of the country tunes in each year to watch the Super Bowl, roughly the same number of people who voted in last year’s presidential elections.

Yes, sports are fun as hell to watch.

They’ll even make some of the people reading this a good chunk of change later on in life. But do not pretend that the industry is anything more than entertainment, and certainly do not pretend that you’re a better person because of the sports team you worship.

Anyway, I have to go finish up my franchise in Madden 10; Adrian Peterson just broke a run for fifty yards.

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continued from 5 season arrives.

The homecoming carnival will take place Thursday and Friday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., with a break for the football game from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The carnival will be located in the lot to the west of Blakeslee Stadium. An unlimited ride pass, good for Thursday night, can be purchased at the Campus Hub for $10. Admission is free and tickets for rides can be purchased on site.

Other major homecoming events to tie up the remainder of the weekend include the Johnny Holm Band on Friday at 7.p.m., with a fireworks show to follow at 9 p.m. There will also be a president’s free pancake breakfast on Saturday at 10 a.m. with the homecoming parade beginning at noon. The Maverick football team will take on Augustana at 3 p.m.

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the black flame emblems flanking the stage help represent MSU. The purple lights behind the flames shows off MSU’s colors.

The new auditorium will feature a new projector and sound system. According to Hagebak, all the new equipment is the most current, energy-saving technology available and the new system should solve audio problems encountered in the past.

“Now [the sound] is as good as any theater

in town,” Hagebak said.

The projector works in widescreen and will display above any speaker standing at the podium to make presentations readable by everyone in the audience.

Woodward said a “confidence monitor” will be installed above the audience, where a presenter can see. The monitor will eliminate the need for presenters to look over their shoulders to know the presentation is in the correct place.

Because of the angle necessary for the ADA ramp, it couldn’t be added in the room without losing 100 to 150 seats, Woodward said. The design added onto the building instead

to accommodate the ramp, as well as additional storage and a dressing room.

Another addition to the auditorium is speakers in the outside CSU hallway. The speakers will let overflow crowds obtain information from special events.

Hagebak said that, when the renovation was planned, the varied uses of the space were considered. He said it was important since another renovation wouldn’t happen for another 40 to 50 years.

Woodward said she was glad Ostrander Auditorium kept the history of the space despite the

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wale agboola• msu reporter Ostrander during construction this summer. An addition to the building was added to make room for ADA ramps.

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Davenport speaks at MSSA meeting

Senate also elects new members, discusses alcohol policy MATT SAUER

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This week’s gathering of the Minnesota State Student Association was a busy one.

Featuring senator elections, discussion of alcohol policy amendments, and words from MSU President Richard Davenport, Wednesday’s meeting also proved that there’s a lot of work on campus that needs to be done.

President Davenport began the meeting with a positive tone, acknowledging the importance of this week’s homecoming festivities, MSU’s

growing doctoral programs, and the strength of her athletic departments.

“This is a big week for MSU,” said Davenport. “All of the teams at MSU have played a tremendous role in progressing the value of our campus, and homecoming is a time to celebrate them.”

He noted the importance of MSU’s sports department in recent years, having gained DI status for her hockey team, and acknowledged the strong role that Minnesota’s professional teams have played in elevating the campus to a new level of visibility.

“Our campus is also becoming increasingly important in the [academic] research field,” Davenport said.

“With four doctoral programs and a brand new physical science building, we are in a great position to continue moving forward with research programs, and can provide greater focus on solving local and world problems.”

Davenport concluded his discussion by noting that, despite the publicity that new doctoral programs bring in, he will continue to focus his efforts on undergraduate studies.

“Undergraduates will always

be our top priority,” said Davenport. “These students make up, by far, the largest percentage of our campus, and our commitments should reflect that. I would, however, like to see six to eight more doctoral programs being implemented here in the future when budget constraints aren’t as much of a concern.”

Elections held at Wednesday’s MSSA meeting included new representatives for Gage A, Arts & Humanities, CSET, and an off-campus position. Jesse Sternke, Business majors Alexi Roskom and Jacob Severson, and

Political Science major Martin Olson were elected, respectively.

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NEW Official celebration of the new space will be Oct. 29 continued from 10 renovation. Remaining is the brick wall at the back of the stage and the metal spiral staircases to either side backstage, which lead up to the projection booth and an old dressing room.

“Can you imagine being in a production and having to dash up to the dressing room?”

Woodward asked.

While some events will be held in the auditorium throughout the beginning of October, an offical celebration of the renovated space will take place Oct. 29. to show off the new systems. The celebration will include a speaker, presentation and an excerpt from the musical “Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in

Paris.”

“Jacques Brel” was one of the first productions performed in Ostrander Auditorium.

MSU Theatre Department is performing an extended cut from the musical directed by department chair Paul Hustoles.

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evaluation of MSU’s alcohol and drug concerns.

The policy would continue funding drug and alcohol awareness education, and hopes to find a way to implement a variant of the Medical Alcohol Amnesty Policy at some point in the future. MAAP’s allow students who require medical attention as a result of alcohol intoxication a single “free pass” every two years, with the hopes that such a policy would persuade ill students to call an ambulance rather than worry about being expelled.

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The bigwigs of Minnesota State could spend Saturday’s homecoming parade in pimpedout rides, courtesy of MSU automotive and engineering students.

Bruce Jones, professor of automotive engineering, offered the services of his fleet of vehicles to parade organizers.

“We have no idea which one will be used,” said Megan Lane, a graduate adviser in student activities who has helped organize the parade, but the cars are being offered to MSU president Richard Davenport as well as vice presidents.

Some of their choices include: a 1998 Chevrolet Malibu pulling the Formula SAE car students conceived, designed and fabricated; an

BAN Phillip Morris expressed First Amendment concerns

E-Ride, electric neighborhood utility vehicle students have modified with solar panels, a lithium-ion battery and an ethanol-fueled generator; and a Toyota Prius sporting a second battery pack, an ethanol-burning engine, and a sensor package that records operations in the moving car.

continued from 6 Lawrence Deyton, the new director for the Center for Tobacco Products, at an FDA announcement of the ban Sept.

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Menthol cigarettes are not included in the ban, but the FDA is investigating them.

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Not your traditional get-together MEAGAN STEELE

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For a fun and easy way to meet people on campus, head to the basement of the Centennial Student Union for the nontraditional student gettogether.

The Nontraditional Student Committee is teaming up with the Women’s Center and the Veteran’s Resource Center to host a barbeque at the CSU Bullpen. The get-together tonight is for nontraditional students and their friends and families.

Since nontraditional students are usually older than the typical undergraduate student or have dependants other than a spouse, their lives tend to be hectic and it might be harder for them to find time to get to know their fellow students while they try to balance all the needs in their life.

“We want to have a special welcome for our nontraditional students, to let them know we appreciate that they are here,” said Ryan Yunkers, assistant director for non-traditional students and recognized student organizations. “We also know that oftentimes nontraditional students feel like they are the only one in their situation on campus, and this will give them a chance to meet and make connections with other nontrads to start building that social and support network.”

The committee is hoping for a good turnout.

“We’re being realistic with numbers - we’ve had as many as 50 nontrad students at some events, but one of the realities for nontrads is that many have families and full-time jobs while trying to balance school commitments,” said Yunkers.

“We understand that there are other things going on in their lives.”

The event will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Students are strongly encouraged to bring their friends and family along. There will be plenty of events for people of all ages to participate in.

Students will have the chance to bowl, shoot pool and chat.

Pizza and beverages will be offered from University Dining, and there will be games for children to participate in as well.

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NOT YOUR AVERAGE FRESHMEN Strength in numbers sure is easier when there is 11 LEVI ZIMMER

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dan moen • msu reporter If MSU can hold onto all of the freshman, the Mavericks could be a scary team to face in a few years.

There is a well-known theory that when you are a freshman in college you put on the “freshman 15.” Well, the Maverick’s soccer team put on the “freshmen 11.”

This season the program welcomed 11 new faces to an already talented team.

Last season, the Maverick’s ended the season with an overall record of 16-4-2. The team returned its starting goalkeeper Sheila Reynolds and All-American forward Laura Leber. Although they lost one of the best players to don a Maverick’s jersey in Carly Petersen, it didn’t take head coach Peter McGahey long to attempt to replace her.

The 2009 freshman recruiting class consists of 11 individuals from six different states. After exploding onto the national spotlight with the team’s second straight national tournament appearance, McGahey managed to secure one of the best recruiting classes in the nation.

“The incoming players have done an outstanding job,” McGahey said. “They have come in they’ve worked hard and they have challenged. They have continued to strive to live up to what it means to be a Maverick soccer player.”

The class is headlined by the 2008 Ms. Soccer Minnesota, Brit-

tany Henry from Stillwater, Minn.

Henry took part in three state championship and holds career records in goals, assists and points at Mahtomedi High School. She was on the all-state first-team twice and made the all-state tournament four straight years.

The forward leads all freshman with two goals and four points on the season. She also has a gamewinning goal against then No. 15 ranked Regis University.

Cassie Weik and Ashley Sykora are the other two freshmen from Minnesota.

Weik is a midfielder and has played in all eight games. She has one point on the season and it came in the form of an assist to fellow freshman Henry in the game-winner against Regis.

Sykora, a defensive specialist has only seen the field twice this season and hasn’t attempted a shot.

Set aside the fact that the next three freshman come from a rival state because they are a likable bunch. The Wisconsinites on the team are midfielder Emma Grumke, defensemen Haley Petterson and goalkeeper Chelsey Eley. Between the three only Grumke has seen playing time. Eley is one of two goalkeepers on the squad and will be in contention for next years

Freshmen / page 22

Who knew they were this good?

The MSU lacrosse team is a sport that is relatively unknown on campus KELSEY SCHULTZ

staff writer

It is one of the fastest growing team sports in the United States among high schools and colleges.

Taking and combining various aspects of basketball, soccer and hockey, it evolves into an intense and fast-paced game. This sport is called lacrosse.

Formed in 1992, the MSU men’s lacrosse team has seen its ups and downs when it comes to games, participants and impact on the university.

“I always liked competing,” said senior defenseman Mike Saucier of what he enjoys about the sport. “It’s a legitimate way of competing at a varsity level.

It’s another opportunity.”

When the team started out there were approximately 10 players. In 2008, 41 players made up the roster. This fall, the roster stands at 35.

Unlike other varsity sports such as football, basketball and soccer, the lacrosse team is considered a club sport.

“The team participates in tournaments and scrimmages during the fall, but the real deal is in the spring,” said team president and midfielder, junior Jared Andrashko.

During the spring season, the team participates in two or three games per week, according to Saucier.

Coached by Dylan Dickey,

the team participates in the Upper Midwest Lacrosse League (UMLL). Since there are so many club teams in the Midwest region — Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Iowa— the league is split into two divisions.

MSU is in Division 1 along with Iowa State University, Marquette University, St. Cloud State University, the University of Minnesota – Duluth and Twin Cities, and the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and Stevens Point.

According to UMLL’s website, in the spring 2009 season, junior attackman Brent Walby, was ranked eighth in the league for scorers, leading the Mav-

Lacrosse / page 20

dan moen • msu reporter The MSU lacrosse team has 35 players participating in the action.

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Meet the Mavericks Today’s Maverick Jesse Graves • Football What’s your favorite game moment from this season?

The overtime win over Wayne State. That last field goal to win the game was pretty cool.

One game at a time The MSU football team is trying not to let homecoming weekend distract them from Augustana UP NEXT

Augustana When: 3 p.m. Sat. Where: Mankato, Minn.

How do you feel about the depth of this team and overcoming injuries?

Well, it’s football so injuries are a given.

Graves When Ryan Fick and Vinny Flury went down, coach emphasized that it was part of the game. We had to move forward. That’s what backups are for.

If you could pick a receiver to light up on your team, who would you pick and why?

It’d be Vinny because I know how competitive he is. I haven’t seen him get hit nicely. He injured himself when he fell catching that touchdown against Bemidji State.

Who is the funniest guy on the team?

I would have to say Fick. He’s funny, but at the same time he is a smart ass about stuff. You never know if he’s serious or not.

If you could play another position on the field, where would you play?

Running back. That’s what I played in high school, but they told me I was too small here my freshman year.

What are your hopes for the team now?

Our goal is to win the next game and then continue from there. The ultimate goal is to win the conference championship and go on to the national championship —Graves is a defensive back for the Mavericks. He had two interceptions last weekend in the victory over Winona State.

— Compiled by Kyle Ratke

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KYLE RATKE

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The Mavericks have the chance of going 6-0 for the first time since 1926.

With a win this week, they will also be clinching a winning record for the second straight year.

They will be doing it on their homecoming where fans and emotions will be in full force.

But this isn’t important to the Mavericks.

Sure they want to go 6-0, but going 1-0 this week is all they are interested in.

“The biggest thing that we talk about is that our party is on Saturday at 3 p.m., playing the game we love,” said head coach Todd Hoffner. “That’s the thing we keep our guys focused on.

Do what we gotta do. All our attention head to Saturday at three.”

All the attention they have will need to be put into use.

Augustana will be a challenge as they currently have a 4-1 record.

Ironically, the Mavericks have had trouble at home so far this season, and the defense has played two of their worst games this season there —allowing 34

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The Vikings average 34 points per game, led by junior running back Joe Clark who has over 2,000 career rushing wale agboola• msu reporte yards. Clark has The Mavericks won’t have a pushover homecoming 166 yards last game against Augustana. week in a victory in him and the players believe in over Augustana. him. We are looking forward.”

“I think that they have done It is unknown whether there a great job,” Hoffner said on his will be a quarterback controverdefense. “There has been two sy when Fick returns being that games that they haven’t played both quarterbacks bring leaderexceptional but they have been ship and talent to the position. playing better and better every If history means anything, week. They have been denying the Mavericks played Augustana redzone opportunities and conon homecoming in 1970 and tinue to create turnovers.” defeated the Augies.

The Mavericks are currently Most homecoming games are ranked No. 7 in the nation, and packed because of giveaways or whether they like it or not, they other activies and this may be are being taken as a serious the case for MSU. contender.

But this team is quickly turnThe popular belief was that ing into a legitimate division II the Mavericks would fall off after losing quarterback Ryan Fick program that shouldn’t need to beg fans to show up. earlier this season.

No matter what the fans are Backup quarterback Steve there for, coach Hoffner will Pachan has done an exceptional make sure his players are ready. job filling in for Fick, and is ex“I think the players are very pected to make another start this weekend, as Fick is still recover- excited,” Hoffner said. “They are practicing hard. We just focus on ing from his broken tibia.

“Well, you’re gonna see Steve trying to stay on task.”

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Mavericks impress packed house

The MSU volleyball didn’t need the crowd to take care of Upper Iowa PAT DELANEY

staff writer A home crowd advantage can be huge for any athletic team competing. Whether it was because of homecoming week, or perhaps just a chance to see the Minnesota State women’s volleyball team try to stay undefeated in conference, the Mavericks were well represented in Tuesday’s match against Upper Iowa.

A season high attendance of 1,122 saw the No. 11 ranked Mavericks pound on Upper Iowa, beating the Peacocks in three sets. An enthusiastic crowd was given plenty of reason to continue to come to Taylor Center as MSU improved to 6-0 in

conference play, 16-2 overall.

“The fans are awesome, especially when they get into the game,” said junior outside hitter Amanda Beekman. “It gives us so much energy compared to just having a few parents in the stands. We want to give them a reason to watch.”

Hitting the road for their next four matches, MSU wanted to leave their home court with a victory. Upper Iowa was coming off their first conference victory of the season and looked to have some momentum early.

It would still not be enough to beat a Mavericks team that seems to be clicking on all cylinders. MSU finished the set with a 25-20 victory. The next two

sets belonged completely to the Mavericks.

In the second set, the Mavericks never gave Upper Iowa much hope. MSU finished the match with a 25-13 victory. The third set was even more dominance by the Mavericks, holding Upper Iowa to just eight points and finishing the match with a convincing three set shutout.

“I think we’re getting there as a team,” said head coach Dennis Amundson. “Our passing has been consistent and our setting has been great. We’re continuing to get better with our serves and defensively, we have been doing a good job with our blocks.”

Beekman tallied a team high, 13 kills and also came up with

“We stack right up there with anybody,” Amundson said.

“You’re going to start to see teams merge to the top, there are going to be some very fun matches coming up in the next month.”

The Mavericks will now look to stay undefeated this weekend. The team will have a lot of traveling to do as they will head to Minnesota-Crookston on Friday, followed by another match against Minnesota State, Moorhead on Saturday.

“Crookston is a six hour trip,” Beekman said. “We just have to approach it like every other game, our conference is so good that you have to do that you matter what the match.”

two big blocks. Senior right-side hitter Ally Kwikkel also made a strong contribution with 12 kills and a team leading .647 hitting percentage.

Sophomore setter Brittany Stamer continues to do a great job of setting up her teammates.

Her 42 assists in the match now give her 782 on the year ranking her first in that category in the conference.

The Mavericks efforts leave them just one of three teams in the NSIC that still remain undefeated. Concordia and Minnesota Duluth are the other two teams and both rank ahead of MSU in the national rankings. This should set up some entertaining matches coming in October.

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PREVIEW – Saturday marks the first day of official practice for the Minnesota State men’s hockey team and the rest of college hockey (although Alaska schools can start early). The Mavericks will practice Saturday morning and then play in an exhibition game with Lethbridge, a Canadian college team later that night at the Verizon Wireless Center. Every WCHA school except for Wisconsin will get an exhibition game in either Saturday or Sunday before next weekend’s regular-season kickoff.

SKATERS – Since it is an exhibition game, Mavericks coach Troy Jutting is resting some experienced players and playing all the newcomers. At the forward position, Geoff Irwin, Kael Mouillierat, Zach Harrison and Andy Sackrison will not dress.

Kurt Davis and Ben Youds will sit for the blue-liners. The game is basically a tryout for the freshmen and some other players to see who’s in the lineup next weekend against Bowling Green and to see which players play well together.

IN NET – All three goalies on MSU’s roster, Austin Lee, Kevin Murdock and Phil Cook will play Saturday. Lee will start the game, Murdock will play the second period and Cook will play the third. None of them have ever played in a college hockey game. The last time Lee started a game was three years ago in juniors.

Murdock and Cook each started in juniors last season. Jutting said the competition for the starter is “wide open.”

“C” – Irwin was named the Mavericks’ captain last week. Mouillierat and junior defenseman Channing Boe were named the assistant captains.

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LACROSSE “... the team could potentially become a powerhouse.” continued from 18

ericks with 23 goals and nine assists. Junior face-off specialist Daniel Carlson was the only other MSU player ranked in the top 25 for scorers. Carlson contributed 11 goals and five assists for the Mavericks.

One of the best parts about playing lacrosse, according to Andrashko, is staying active with a sport and getting to compete on a national level.

On Sept. 19, the Mavericks won a tournament at St. John’s

University in Collegeville, Minn. by beating MSU-Moorhead, St. Cloud State, and St. John’s University.

MSU looks to expand competition by going to larger universities and colleges that have well-established programs.

Last season, the team competed against Texas State University, University of Texas and University of North Texas.

“If MSU were to make lacrosse a varsity sport, the

team could potentially become a powerhouse,” Saucier said. “The main goal for the team is to be in the top-25 in the nation.”

Currently, the Mavericks are ranked in the upper forties. The only team from the UMLL who is ranked among the top 25 is Minnesota-Duluth.

On Oct. 3 the team will be hosting its Alumni Game at noon. p.m.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves had given out their annual Sport Management Leadership Award to recognize tomorrow’s sports business leaders.

The winner is selected by MSU’s sport management program on the basis of their remarkable achievement in academics, leadership, school and community involvement.

Travis Smith, a graduate assistant for the sports management program, is a winner of the award.

He is currently the Executive Director of both the MSU Scholarship BBQ and MSU sport marketing team.

Kristin Johnson was the other winner of the award.

She will be graduating with her Masters Degree in sports management this upcoming spring.

During her time as public relations coordinator she has continued to show her leadership among her classmates.

starting goalkeeper spot, Neilsen has also replacing the phenom contributed on that is Sheila Reynolds. the pitch with “Sheila is constantly six starts. cheering on us freshman It comes and it really does help us down to the out a lot. I don’t know if 11th freshman, anyone would be able to defensemen fill the big shoes Sheila Lianna Morrow wears. She is just not from South Daonly an fantastic person kota. Morrow but an amazing goal has a “creative keeper,” Eley said. presence and Maverick’s soccer dan moen • msu reporter disruptive dehas participated in two The 11 freshman contribute playing time unlike most freshmen. fensive player” consecutive NCAA McGahey said. and the teams in the past have national tournaments.

Count them, been very good and I think we are 11 understanding athletes to help Last season it was held in the expected to match that success or home state of goalkeeper Natalie keep a already dominate program even top it,” D’Adamio said.

D’Adamio and defensemen Jenna at the peak for hopefully many The three remaining ball Gist, that state being Colorado. years the come.

Both Gist and D’Adamio have yet strikers hall from three different “When we get to be juniors and to dig their cleats into the sod dur- states. Midfielder Brianne West is seniors, I really think we will be ing a D-II game but both are eager a cornhusker from Nebraska. West the core of the team and be able to has started in seven of the eight when that time presents itself. really mesh with each other very games this season and has not at“I think the expectations for well,” Eley said. “There will, in tempted a shot. our freshman class is to carry on turn, come lots of expectations Forward Kate Nielsen is a naand continue the Maverick soccer from us because of the fact that tive of the Hawkeye state, Iowa. program’s success. The program there are so many of us.”

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Comedians to wrap homecoming festivities with Bresnan performance “One time, I was trying to get on a plane. They wouldn’t let me. They said I was too drunk to get on a plane. You know how wasted you have to be for someone to say, ‘Sir, you’re just too drunk to sit in a seat.’” - Greg Giraldo web photos

“I hope that if I ever disappear, people don’t look for me based on the last websites I visited. Kind of an awkward press conference for my parents. ‘Officer, do you have any leads?’ ‘Well, based on Mr. Finnegan’s computer entries, we think he was abducted by Sorority Sluts.’”

- Christian Finnegan DEAN GORDEN

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Comedian Greg Giraldo will be taking the stage Saturday at 7 p.m. in Bresnan Arena as part of the Maverick’s homecoming festivities. Along with special guest Christian Finnegan, the comedic duo will be the third consecutive comedy act to headline Minnesota State’s homecoming week.

Thanks to the team at

IMPACT, the event’s organizers, students will get the chance to see both comics perform this weekend for free.

“This a chance for MSU students to see two extremely talented comedians for an amazing low price: free,” said Jennifer Kopischke, the chair of IMPACT’s Speaker Series. “I think the audience can expect a night of hilarity.”

For those unfamiliar with the two comics, Greg Giraldo has

become a staple on “Comedy Central’s Roast” series, having made a recent appearance on the Joan Rivers bashing. The New York comic has also had two “Comedy Central Presents” specials and several appearances on “Late Night with Conan O’Brian.” With sarcastic wit and off-the-cuff humor, Giraldo will have MSU’s campus rolling come Saturday.

Christian Finnegan (VH1’s “Best Week Ever”), will also be

performing at Bresnan Arena.

As a fellow New Yorker, Finnegan had this to say of the he and Giraldo’s past: “Greg doesn’t like to talk about this in public, but we met in a ’98 AOL chatroom for ‘98 Degrees’ fans. Greg was a Nick Lachey guy (obvs!), whereas I was a sucker for the slow burn of Justin Jeffries. After the band’s break-up, we each found solace in stand up comedy.”

Finnegan, who regularly

appears on “Countdown with Keith Olbermann” and recently released the comedy album “Au Contraire,” is also known for his sarcastic type of humor.

“My brand of comedy is exactly like Greg Giraldo’s brand, only 30 percent less expensive,” said Finnegan. “If he’s a bag of Cheetos, I’m a bag of Buy Rite Cheese-Flavored Puffed Tastee-O’s.”

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Eating competition draws crowd NATE BRENNAN

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wale agboola• msu reporter Lee Werner (right) dominates the competition.

Students and lovers of fastpaced mastication alike crowded around the mall at Minnesota State to view IMPACT’s eating competition as part of their Homecoming festivities.

More than a hundred students gathered to watch eaters do their best to chow through Topper’s famous topperstix. Much of the attendees presence can be

attribute to Director of Student Activities Greg Wilkins who emceed the competition with overwhelming enthusiasm, coralling curious observers from all over campus.

The competition featured four heats of 10 competitors each. Whoever finished first, which required all four topperstix to be eaten completely with no food left in the mouth of a contestant, won that heat and advanced to the finals.

After the four initial heats, the finals went underway and MSU student Lee Werner was the first to finish and was awarded first place and a prize from Topper’s Pizza of a free large pizza and a triple order of topperstix. Each heat winner was awarded a free t-shirt from Topper’s Pizza as well.

Basking in his win, Werner described the victory as “Awesome! It was a great competition between everyone involved.”

But the real story may come from those putting on the event.

“Considering our board is now half the size it was last year, it’s great that everything ended up better (than previous years),” said Impact Concert Company Chair Miles Kipper. “I’m really happy how everyone worked together and how everything turned out.”

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The Satirist on...

The greatest band ever (to cover “Sweet Caroline”)

NATE BRENNAN

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If you cover it, they will come.

And the masses are sure to come to the Maverick Midway in order to catch Midwestern heart-throb and musical prodigy, Johnny Holm.

The Johnny Holm Band is without a doubt, hands down, the greatest band in the world.

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eclectic covers of popular acts from past decades such as Prince and Neil Diamond, it doesn’t take long to figure out why the band was scheduled to entertain the sharp, young minds at Minnesota State.

But in case you aren’t sure of who they are and why they are coming, let’s take a look at a description of the Johnny Holm Band straight from the band’s own MySpace. And as with any great piece of art, which this description is nothing short of, it’s best to break it down piece by piece to discover why exactly we should all go see Johnny Holm tomorrow.

First we have this: “Leader and front man of the most widely known and traveled band in America.” Debatable, but I dig it. I’m a firm believer that you should always start off a description with a false claim.

That’s why my Match.com profile reads — 6’8, 250 lbs. of pure muscle, small forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

web photo Rockstars by proxy, the Johnny Holm Band, consistently unoriginal and loving it for more than 25 years.

Next, the front man calls himself the “the pied piper” and that millions (millions!) of people are a part of his “fantourage.”

There is nothing more exhilarating as a music fan than to be considered just another rat a part of the pied piper’s

fantourage. I mean, wow, what an honor! This must be what it felt like to follow the Grateful Dead or the Rolling Stones on tours during their heyday.

And lastly we have this gem: “They’ll try and tell you all about the mayhem that masquerades as a rock and roll

band. Be hip most of your life, but once and a while, let down and ‘get down Holm fever.’”

I think I actually got “get down Holm fever” the last time Holm was in town from a female Johnny Holm fan. It was fun while it lasted, but they should really change its name to “get down to the doctors office because of this rash fever.”

Some elitist commies might denigrate Holm as “karaoke with a backing band” or “a porous human jukebox” or “a copyright lawsuit waiting to happen” or “the reason local music is dying,” but the Satirist isn’t one of those people.

The Satirist applauds The Johnny Holm Band for its continued unoriginality, because there’s nothing better than cheering for “musicians” who consider themselves rock stars.

Even if they may only be rock stars by proxy.

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Local bars take part in homecoming Bars to feature drink specials and special events Saturday

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Homecoming fever is not solely contained to on campus Mavericks this year. The football game and other events planned by Minnesota State will draw more people and alumni towards the bars as well.

“Homecoming is a lot of fun,” said South Street Saloon’s owner, Devin Gasswint. “A lot of fans come down to the bar.

It’s one of our three busiest days of the year.”

Maverick fans can expect a number of planned events and specials because of this. Some of these include Pub 500’s $2 Pabst Blue Ribbon pints as well as their $2.75 Schell’s beer on tap. Friday at 9:30 p.m., Red Sky Lounge is playing host to the Dazy Head Mazy band.

According to Michelle Schooff, the bar’s owner, this band is somewhat like Hootie and the Blowfish or Dave Matthews Band. They will also offer $3 martinis from 9-11 p.m.

Saturday.

Boomtown will also play a part in the festivities. According to Dan Guimont, the bar’s owner, students can expect a parking lot party outside the establishment homecoming day.

Early in the day, breakfast pizza will be sold for $2 a slice.

A $2 domestic tap special will complement this. In addition, “The Monster Box That Rocks” will be there all day.

This music box will be playing Top 40 music from its big speakers. KDOG 96.7, a popular Mankato radio station will also join the party after the MSU football game is over. They will be handing out t-shirts to individuals.

Budweiser will sponsor a beer garden that will sell Budweiser, Michelob Golden Draft, Bud Light and Coors Light beer as well.

“It’s one of the biggest events of the year,” Guimont said.

“We expect a continuous flow web photo of people.”

Minnesota State students and local bars prepare alike for Homecoming, such as this Bar owners also commented Facebook group promoting “kegs and eggs.” on school spirit homecoming parade. for expected good business being important “We will be on an antique and school spirit, according to this weekend. Some of them fire truck throwing can koozies Reasner, is the MSU football are MSU alumni, which is one at the crowd,” she said. game against Augustana. reason they are so excited.

Pub 500’s general manager “The football game is “Live music and class and part owner Jay Reasner important,” he said. reunions will increase spirit and added to the excitement.

The MSU football team is turnout,” Schooff said. Schoof, “It should be a fun day,” 5-0 so far this year, which has being an MSU alumnus, added Reasner said.

“I think we will excited many, including bar that Red Sky Lounge will fare well.” owners. also participate in this year’s One of the main reasons “Everybody wants them to

win,” Gasswint said.

According to Guimont, winning or losing can influence the mood of the customers too.

“Spirit is high when the Mavs win. The mood would be affected if they lost and people would not be quite as happy.”

Expectations of large crowds also means more emphasis on safety and strict enforcement of rules by the bars, however, because they want to ensure that things stay in control and people are safe this weekend.

“We will be busy, but keep the place comfortable at the same time,” Schooff said.

“Extra precautions will be taken against underage drinking.”

South Street Saloon thinks similarly. Like Red Sky Lounge, the bar will try to keep the amount of people in it up to full or less than full capacity.

“We’re going to try and limit the number of people coming into the bar for capacity purposes,” Gasswint said.

Boomtown being a major player for homecoming, added to this train of thought. “We see a lot of traffic during homecoming but we want to make sure we are secure,” owner Dan Guimont said. “We will have five times the amount of security we normally have.”

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COMEDY “Giraldo and Finnegan performance Saturday marks third year Impact has brought top-notch comedians as part of Homecoming festivities continued from 24 beginning of the Maverick’s homecoming week. Almost a year in the making, Impact has had their hands full planning this weekend’s events.

“There is so much that goes into the arrangement and planning of homecoming as a whole and into an event this size, that planning starts the year before,” Kopischke said. “I was already looking into comedians at the end of March.”

Impact has made a trend of bringing in comedians to perform on Saturday night to wrap up the homecoming festivities. And they’ve continued this trend with good reason.

“There is really only one good answer to why we have continued bringing comedians for homecoming: people love comedy,” Kopischke said.

“We can always expect a great turnout for a comedian; the last two years we have had between 1,500 and 2,000 people (in attendance).”

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