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The best places for the sleepy student Increased stress leads to more need for sleep STEVEN PIROSO

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nick jungers • msu reporter One student crashes in the Maverick Bullpen, one of the most comfortable places to sleep on campus.

The fact about myths Job search doesn’t have to be stressful ELENA SHUFELT

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Searching for jobs and internships can be stressful, but it’s not always as bad as it sounds.

According to a survey of college students taken by CareerRookie.com, one of the most common myths about jobs and internships is that no one is hiring right now. The website said, in reality, more than 50 percent of employers want to hire full-time

employees within the next 12 months.

Deenna Latus, assistant director of the Minnesota State Career Development Center (CDC), said 70 percent of employers who attended the MSU career expo events have job or internship offers posted on Mavjobs. The number of opportunities is down slightly, but plenty are still out there.

“Right now you need to put even more effort in, and you need to start early looking for

jobs and internships,” Latus said.

She suggested getting into contact with employers even if they might not be looking right now because if the job market does turn around, they might think of hiring the people that they have already established a relationship with.

If the job available is not perfect, Latus advises students try it anyway. It could

There comes a point in every college student’s life where coffee and energy drinks just stop working. Our bodies build up immunities after constant bombardment of sugar, caffeine and other mysterious stimulants approved by the FDA. Droopy-eyed and zombielike, we are forced to trudge on through countless hours of class, attempting to fight the illness that spreads faster than H1N1 — lack of sleep. In desperate moments, students may turn to those combustible five-hour energy drinks that can strip the paint off a car or be used to clean the dorm room

commode. We put kidneys on the line in the hopes to combat those severe cases of the head bobbles. Often times, our efforts are unsuccessful and sleep is the only cure. After some meticulous investigating, The Reporter has discovered some of the best places on campus to kick off your shoes and let the drool flow like Niagara.

Trafton, Armstrong and Morris halls are barren wastelands if you’re looking for a good place to crash, so if most classes are located in these buildings you’ll need to commute if you wish to find a sleep-friendly oasis. When you’re looking for a short hiatus from reality, the long,

Sleepy / page 7

Other career myths: -There is one perfect job for me -Liberal arts, humanities and science majors are unemployable -I should choose a job based on my strongest skills from career.berkley.edu

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dan moen • msu reporter Editorial...................................4 Voices......................................5 Variety......................................9 Sports....................................12 Classifieds.............................15

Just in time for Halloween: one writer gives his take on horror movies Page 5

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Charges to be filed against ‘balloon boy’ family FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Authorities investigating the family accused of perpetrating the balloon boy hoax to promote a reality show said Monday they don’t expect to bring possible charges until at least next week.

Larimer County sheriff’s spokeswoman Eloise Campanella said that investigators don’t anticipate finishing their reports and presenting them to the district attorney’s office until next week. It will then be up to prosecutors to decide whether to file charges against Richard Heene or his wife, Mayumi.

The couple’s lawyer, David Lane, said earlier in the day that he expected charges to be filed by Wednesday.

With television cameras and reporters set up outside the Heene home, Lane has stressed that the Heenes are willing to turn themselves in to avoid the spectacle of a public arrest.

Lane declined to say directly whether he believes the incident was a hoax but said the Heenes are innocent unless convicted. The family remained in seclusion Monday at their

home.

“If they (prosecutors) can prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt, that’s one thing. If they can’t prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt, that’s another,” he told The Associated Press.

Investigators also say they want to question an associate of his after e-mails surfaced showing the two had discussed a balloon hoax months ago as part of a public relations campaign for the reality show.

Robert Thomas of Denver claimed Heene had told him he was planning a media stunt to promote a proposed reality show. Thomas, a selfdescribed researcher, sold his story to Gawker.com and provided the Web site with e-mail exchanges between him and Heene. Thomas said the show would feature Heene as a mad scientist who carries out various scientific experiments.

“This will be the most significant UFO-related news event to take place since the Roswell Crash of 1947, and the result will be a dramatic increase in local and national awareness about The Heene

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Family, our Reality Series, as well as the UFO Phenomenon in general,” according to a copy of the show’s proposal provided to the site by Thomas.

Gawker.com editor-in-chief Gabriel Snyder confirmed the New York-based Web site paid Thomas, but declined to say how much for the story billed with the headline: “Exclusive: I Helped Richard Heene Plan a Balloon Hoax.”

Snyder said Thomas was planning to meet with investigators but Larimer County sheriff’s spokeswoman Kathy Messick wouldn’t comment on whether he had been interviewed. Messages left for Thomas by The Associated Press were not returned.

Thomas, 25, said in his Gawker.com story that the plan he knew about did not involve Heene’s children.

The emergence of the e-mails is the latest twist in a story that played out live on national television on Thursday when a silver helium-filled balloon floated away from the Heenes’ home with 6-yearold Falcon believed to be aboard. But he was never in the

web photo People around the nation followed the news when the Heene family (above) claimed their 6-year-old son took off in the helium balloon.

balloon.

Some flights at Denver International Airport had to be changed to a different runway,

but the airport remained open during the balloon’s flight, airport spokesman Chuck

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Former Gov. Blagovich to appear on Trump’s ‘Celebrity Apprentice’

CHICAGO (AP) — Prosecutors said Monday they are worried about what ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich might say on Donald Trump’s “Celebrity Apprentice” TV show that could taint the jury pool for his federal corruption trial.

The show is likely to air just as jurors are being qualified for the trial, which is scheduled to start June 3, and anything Blagojevich might say about the evidence could cause complications, prosecutors told U.S. District Judge James B. Zagel.

Blagojevich has “repeatedly commented on the evidence” in appearances on TV and radio shows in the months since he was indicted on charges of scheming to trade or sell President Obama’s former U.S. Senate seat, Assistant U.S. Attorney Reid Schar told Zagel.

Prosecutors did not ask Zagel to bar Blagojevich from going

on the show.

The judge said he was similarly concerned and told Blagojevich’s attorneys to work out an agreement with prosecutors that would allow Blagojevich to appear on the show but prevent the sort of remarks that might cause concern. He said he wanted the sides to show him their agreement once it’s completed.

Public statements by defendants about criminal charges they are facing could “create a certain amount of jeopardy for the defendant,” Zagel said. Such remarks could also create “a problem that would cause me to have to make difficult judgments,” such as how far the government could go in introducing evidence to balance what the jury might have heard on the television show, he said.

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MYTHS Employers are sometimes fearful of hiring people with experience because they may leave for other offers

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lead to a better opportunity, and having previous jobs looks better on an application than long periods of unemployment.

But take the time to research the job no matter what.

“It makes you stand out if you can give reasons why you’re interested and what you know about the organization,” Latus said.

CareerRookie.com also found that 68 percent of college students thought employers would be more likely to hire people with more experience than recent college graduates.

“I feel like they would hire people with more experience because those people might know what they’re doing and require less training,” said Miranda Ohme, a senior at MSU. If companies have entrylevel positions, they are more likely to hire someone who will learn the position and stick with it — such as a recent college grad, Latus said.

“Employers are sometimes fearful of hiring those people because if they are taking jobs lower than their experience, once the economy improves they’re going to leave as soon as they find something that’s more appropriate for their level of experience,” Latus said.

In order to find jobs after graduation, Latus advises students to “start early and really utilize your network.”

The CDC’s 2007-2008 MSU graduate follow-up survey showed that 78.4 percent of grads available for work are in full- or part-time positions related to their major.

According to CareerRookie. com, 55 percent of employers do not have GPA requirements, and only 13 percent said they require a 3.5 GPA. Employers often do not put their entire focus on GPA, Latus said. They often look for a balance between school, work and extracurricular activities. Employers will listen to someone with a

lower GPA if the candidate is working a few hours a week and involved in different activities. Getting involved with a student activity or something in the community can also help broaden networks to find jobs. Employers may also take other factors into account, such as raising a family. If someone has a low GPA, and is not working or involved in some activity, then that might be a problem.

The CDC doesn’t just work with students who are preparing to graduate. It can help students with many career-related issues like deciding majors, checking resumes and cover letters, doing practice interviews and filling out graduate school applications. The CDC also holds many events throughout the semester to help students on their career paths, such as workshops and career expositions.

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Sleeping is just as important as studying Students should make time to get well-rested The college lifestyle doesn’t allow much time for sleep, which is probably why college students are among the most sleep-deprived demographic in the U.S. Whether students are partying hard or vigorously studying into the a.m. hours, many are not getting the rest they need.

It can be easy to get burned out after midterms as the semester winds down, but it is important to try to avoid this at all costs. The best way to do this — make time for ample rest.

Research indicates college-age students should

receive 7-8 hours of sleep each night, but this varies based on the individual. For some, it may be impossible to find time for that many consecutive hours of rest.

Even if they want to, the stressful student lifestyle can make it difficult for students to fall asleep right away and stay asleep for the length of the night.

A study published in the Journal of American College Health in 2008 surveyed 300 college students and found that 43 percent of students sampled woke at least once at night and nearly one-third took more than 30 minutes to

fall asleep.

The Reporter realizes a multi-hour block at night isn’t always the most convenient for students. We hope our guide to the best sleep spots on campus will help exhausted students find the most convenient place for them to take a much-needed break.

The Maverick Bullpen in the Centennial Student Union is one of Minnesota State’s best secluded areas for rest. So dark and quiet that students find themselves crashed out for hours in the couch-packed lounge area. Don’t get carried

away, though. Sleeping on campus should not be an alternative to attending class or completing course work.

But the coffee breath, dark under-eye circles and other sleep-deprived residue will not help students get better grades. It may be difficult to avoid wearing thin when assignments, work shifts and extracurricular duties pile sky high, but the key to staying sane and focused is the largely underestimated power of rest. Oh yeah, and the elimination of procrastination — a difficult feat for those living the college lifestyle.

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Horror movie hacks One writer is sick of the same, tired genre tactics and longs for the thought-provoking classics such as “The Shining” This is a plea for Rob Zombie to stop making No longer are producers and directors trying movies. to provide their audience with a genuinely creepy, Not just to Rob Zombie, but to the myriad psychologically challenging experience. Rather, of directors who helmed the “Saw” film series, decapitation, shredded flesh, and dismembered Michael Bay, and all the other dumbasses who limbs are what have come to replace developed have brought about the devolution plots or even coherent storylines. of horror and thriller films in recent Over the weekend, I decided to years. What used to be relatively plow through three of the “Saw” films. low-budget movies with an “indie” Admittedly, I found myself cringing away feel to them, today’s horror genre has from the television frequently, gritting picked up the melodramatic, easymy teeth and groaning in response to the thrill guidelines that had previously images on-screen. My girlfriend later been reserved for “popcorn” action said that I’d shoved my head in her chest movies. at one point. I, myself, do not recall this I mean, for God’s sake, Michael occurrence, and don’t understand why she Bay — Michael Bay! — is one of the would think I’d find refuge in such a place. biggest players in horror production Maybe my face was cold? No, it must’ve today, having produced the remakes been the new perfume she got.

Matt Sauer for both the “Texas Chainsaw Anyway, after the movies were over I Massacre” and “Friday the 13th” started to realize what was going on. I movies. He also produced 2007’s “The Hitcher” wasn’t scared or mind-warped in regards to what and this year’s “The Unborn”. was happening in the movie: I was disgusted. Not This is not to say Michael Bay isn’t good at to mention disappointed and completely lost. I making films, (“The Rock” is one of my allrealized that every plot element in these films – timers) but it’s certainly no secret that the man which are remarkably similar across the series isn’t known for his plot and character development: – served no purpose but to introduce a new, more both key components to a horror film that wants to creative means of violent character death. go beyond cheap thrills.

Sure it can be “scary” to think of a springWhat happened to films like “The Shining”, loaded mask that can tear your head in two, but “Alien,” or “Seven”? How about 1973’s “The this isn’t horror. Horror films are meant to use Exorcist”? All are fantastic horror films that, violence as a means to an end, not the end itself. despite using a hefty amount of human juice as set That’s why “The Shining” works. design, also provide the viewer with a provocative Jack Nicholson’s character goes absolutely story, complex themes, and compelling characters nut-balls and starts hunting his family through that give credence to its madness. a vacation lodge with his axe. When the film

is violent, the bloodletting (for the most part) is conservative, and only shows up when necessary.

But this violence serves the purpose of revealing plot points, like the supernatural elements that inhabit the lodge.

This is opposed to any of Rob Zombie’s recent forays into the film industry. Every film of his — and I mean every one — contains the same basic elements: 1.) Dirty hillbilly-types out in the middle of nowhere, many missing their teeth.

2.) People being lured or assaulted, only to find themselves tied up somewhere.

3.) Explicit and extended torture scenes involving the aforementioned victim and, often, nudity.

However, despite this apparent “perfect storm” of horror glory, the films never go any further than this. All of them are simple chase films, with the hunters being nothing more than stereotyped serial killers. No intelligent purpose, no surprising twist at the end of the film; just mindless murder. At least “American Psycho” put Patrick Bateman in New York City, forcing him to be coy about his personality and creative in his murder and body disposal techniques.

Remember the days when these movies, gruesome as they were, had thought-provoking conclusions? When aliens burst from people’s chests and Gwyneth Paltrow’s head could be found in a box on the side of the interstate?

I do, even if many were before my time, and I can’t help but wonder what the hell happened.

— Matt Sauer is a Reporter staff writer.

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Bringing biking back A Reporter photographer explores the benefits of biking and busing in Mankato JOHN DAHMEN

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You are walking down the sidewalk on a neighborhood street near the local elementary school. It is a sunny day, a little humid but not too hot. Children are playing in the lawns and in the driveways, acting out scenes from their favorite cartoon show. A few kids are riding their big wheels and BMX bikes off a homemade ramp in the yard. At that age it seems like all of us had a bike. After riding off the ramp at full speed the children throw their bicycle into the lawn without hesitation.

As adults we try to take care of the things we value most. Some people value their bikes, and others the environment, and some a checking account full of cash or maybe their SUV in the garage. Whatever you value is also valued by some and not by others.

With a population of more than 14,500 students, Minnesota State is a large public university. Many students live on or close to campus, while some travel in from out of town. Mankato offers public transportation as well as bike lanes, while MSU offers accommodations on campus for motorists and cyclists. With all of the transportation alternatives available to students it’s a wonder why so many of them still drive.

MSU students should take advantage of the alternative transportation options such as biking, riding the bus, or walking to help

reduce their carbon footprints.

It is easy to see why many students at MSU drive a vehicle to campus.

The school offers 5,400 parking spots every semester for students to utilize, according to the MSU website. These parking spots range from the gold pass to the orange pass. The gold pass grants the closest parking to campus for $236 per semester, while the free lot is free parking the furthest from campus. Students who are unable to find a parking space in the free lot have the opportunity to park in the campus pay lot or risk a ticket parking in another “permit only” lot. If a student has a parking pass in a lot further from campus, they must walk the rest of the way, pay to ride the bus, or use their bus pass given to them with their parking pass.

Why are students driving to the parking lot to take the bus to campus? Could local students utilize the bus and skip driving altogether?

The bus routes in Mankato service the heaviest-traveled areas of the city. During the week the buses have three routes to campus. Each

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SLEEPY Library is the best sleep spot for those who need total silence continued from 1 rectangular couches on the bottom floor of the CSU offer a quick fix if you don’t mind the noise and overemphasized lighting. It seems to have a domino effect when people sleep there: once the first person checks out, others follow closely behind, but it’s a rookie place to sleep.

If you’re looking for something quick but a little more secluded, there is a puffy chair right next to dining facilities office adjacent to La Vincita pizza parlor. Thankfully, there is a small round wooden table that you can drag close to the couch and use to prop your feet up. It’s behind a largecolumn which offers a nice hint of privacy in case you hit some serious REM sleep and leave an eye or two open.

If you require total silence for sleep, the library is your best

bet. You can always snatch up one of those cubby like desks in the swastika shape and use your backpack or sweater as a makeshift pillow. The basement of the library offers festive beanbags for those looking for that cozy “I’m fourteen years old and staying up past midnight watching Laguna Beach” feel.

If you serious about catching some Z’s, the best place, hands down is the TV room, in the Maverick Bullpen past the bowling alley. It’s filled with couches and the room emanates drowsiness. This room was made for the sleepy student, and it would be unsurprising if the vending machines there sold Ambien and Lunesta to go along with some complementary teddy bears.

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BIKING Semester bus passes cost $40 BALLOON BOY The most serious charges the parents could face are felonies with a minimum prison sentence continued from 7 of six years and a $500,000 fine route is run twice an hour, according to the city of Mankato transit web page.

Students can purchase a bus pass from the cashiers office or on the MSU web site for a reduced cost of $40 per semester. This is much cheaper than a parking pass and keeps students from dumping money into the gas tank. In the winter months the buses are still on time and don’t have trouble starting like cars. Each bus route to campus stops in front of the student union, which makes getting to lecture quick and easy. Students even have enough time to grab a light breakfast at campus dining or a morning coffee at Jazzman’s.

The bus is a great substitute to driving a personal vehicle and lowers pollution while investing in the community transit system.

For those who are penny pinchers, it is easy to park your vehicle and walk everywhere for the rest of the year. Those who come to college without a vehicle may

find life is less stressful. The 2006 Mankato census weighs Mankato in at a reasonable 15.4 square miles, meaning riding a bike anywhere won’t take long at all, though on the really hot or really cold days students may need to leave a little early to allow for delays.

MSU’s campus is generous, having 37 locations with a total of 96 bike racks which hold 1063 bikes, according to the bicycle section of university policy at MSU. These racks take up little space and are positioned close to campus buildings.

Bikers have the ability to ride on campus and park close to where they need to be.

MSU advocates for the use of bicycles as a way to help “reduce the levels of harmful air-borne emissions” caused by motor transportation.

A bike can easily get a person where they need to be quickly. Weather can impact a ride but, if you are prepared with the appropriate accessories, rain and snow are no problem.

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The National Guard provided two helicopters in an attempt to rescue the child, costing several thousand dollars. When the balloon landed without the boy, officials thought he had fallen out and began the grim search for his body.

Sheriff Jim Alderden announced Sunday that he’s seeking charges, including felonies, against Richard and Mayumi Heene. Alderden said the stunt two weeks in the planning was a marketing ploy by the Heenes, who met in acting school in Hollywood and have twice appeared on ABC’s reality show “Wife Swap.”

“We certainly know that there’s a conspiracy between the husband and wife, you’ve probably seen some of the e-mails and some of the things on the Internet suggesting that there may be other conspirators,” Alderden said.

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The most serious charges are felonies and carry a maximum sentence of six years in prison and a $500,000 fine. Alderden said they would be seeking restitution for the costs, though he didn’t have an estimate.

As Alderden told reporters Sunday that the whole thing was a hoax, the Heenes were shopping for snacks at WalMart, where Richard Heene told the AP he was “seeking counsel.”

“This thing has become so convoluted,” Heene said, tears welling in his eyes. He said his wife was holding together better than he was.

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It wasn’t clear whether the deal was signed before or after the alleged hoax, or whether the media outlet was a possible conspirator.

“Let’s call it (my statement) short of speculation that a media outlet was in on the hoax, but let’s not discount the possibility,” he said.

In an e-mail Sunday to the AP, Snyder said editors at Gawker.com had not contacted the Heene family or offered them money for their story, referring to Alderden’s reference to a deal being struck by a media outlet.

“No, that wasn’t us,” Snyder said.

The sheriff said he expected to recommend charges of conspiracy, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, making a false report to authorities and attempting to influence a public servant. Federal charges were also possible.

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A nearly flawless game Mavericks move to 7-0 after pounding the Dragons

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dan moen • msu reporter The Mavericks offense, led by Steve Pachan (17), scored the most points they have all season on Saturday afternoon against MSU-Moorhead.

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If you arrived at the MSU football game a bit late on Saturday, you missed the game in a nutshell.

The Mavericks didn’t waste any time hitting pay dirt, doing so in 14 seconds on a 53-yard pass from Steve Pachan to Chris Nowlin.

This was only the beginning for the Mavericks as they would go on to defeat MSU-Moorhead 59-14.

“I think it’s important all the time to get off to a great start,” said MSU head coach Todd Hoff-

ner. “It’s been something that we expect to do.”

Getting off to a good start is an understatement for what the Mavericks did on Saturday, scoring 21 first-quarter points compared to the Dragon’s zero. After the first series, Ryan Fick entered the game at quarterback.

Fick started for the Mavericks to begin the season but has been sidelined due to a leg injury.

Because of a program rule, Fick regained his starting spot, even with the above average play from Pachan.

“We have a rule in our program that we don’t lose our starting spot due to injury,” Hoffner said. “When Vinny (Flury) is healthy , Vinny is our

starter. Same thing would happen anywhere. We expect them to compete very hard.”

Fick’s return was bittersweet for him and the Mavericks. He returned looking as if he hadn’t missed a beat escaping the pocket and making throws on the run.

There were moments though, when it was evident that Fick had missed time, finishing 8-14 with 109 yards and an interception and lost fumble.

Fick lost more than the fumble after going down with what appeared to be a left shoulder injury.

While getting up, Fick threw his helmet down in frustration, knowing that the injury could sideline him for the remainder of the season.

Pachan would return at quarterback for the Mavericks. With 2:04 left in the first half, MSUMoorhead had a crucial fumble that killed any chance that it had of a comeback.

Quarterback Zach Fry chased after a botched snap. Speedy defensive back Kelvin Rodgers was also chasing it, and predictably got there first, scooping it up for a 19-yard touchdown.

This put the Mavericks up 3514 going into halftime.

“Whether we are up against anyone, 35-14, we are happy,” Hoffner said. “We were pretty happy with our halftime performance, but we can always improve.”

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Austin Lee and Kevin Murdock received a little more of a test Friday and Saturday in Duluth, Minn., than they did in their collegiate debuts the previous week in Mankato.

After a relatively mild test against Bowling Green to open the season Oct. 9-10, the Mavericks began conference play over the weekend against defending Broadmoor Trophy winner Minnesota-Duluth. This time, Lee and Murdock didn’t have near as much free time in

the crease.

The pair combined to face 81 shots over the weekend in two MSU losses, as the Bulldogs won 5-2 Friday and completed the sweep with a come-frombehind 3-2 win Saturday.

“I thought Saturday we played well enough to win, we just made a couple mistakes that really hurt us,” said Mavericks coach Troy Jutting. “Friday we had kind of a disappointing second period. We played good in the first and third but just did not play the way you need to in the second period, and if you don’t

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dan moen • msu reporter Sophomore forward Justin Jokinen scored a goal in Saturday’s game against the Bulldogs.

As well as the Minnesota State women’s volleyball team has played this season, last Friday’s match against Concordia St. Paul proved the Mavericks still have plenty of areas they need to improve on. After a 12match winning streak, the best MSU has had since 1993, the Golden Bears proved why they are No. 1 in the country. The Mavericks were shut out in three games to record their first conference loss of the season.

“I thought we looked better on tape then we did in person,” said head coach Dennis Amundson. “When we get up to 20 points we have to just step back a little and do what we ask them to do, which is sometimes easier said than done, especially against a good team. We’ll just put their picture back on the wall and look to play them again.”

Despite not being able to win a game for the first time all season, the Mavericks looked competitive in all three contests. MSU lost by scores of 25-21, 25-16 and 25-20. The Mavericks just were never able to finish, which cost them in the end.

There’s no question that Concordia is the toughest team the Mavericks have faced all season. They are the conference’s best in a number of categories, including hitting percentage, kills percentage and hitting percentage allowed to their opponents.

“They have a great coach that really gets the most out of his players,” Amundson said. “They have developed a culture of winning and it’s become a habit for them.”

As talented a roster as the Mavericks have, the Golden Bears talent is incredible throughout the whole depth of the team. A roster that is filled with only Minnesota born players consists of junior middle blocker Emily Palkert, who was a first team All-American last season, freshmen middle blocker Cassie Haig, who leads the conference in hitting

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VOLLEYBALL Defending national champs too much for Mavericks continued from 9 percentage, and senior defensive specialist Mary Slinger, who was the 2008 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Defensive Player of the Year.

The best player on the court all night, though, was senior setter Maggie McNamara . McNamara is a two-time AVCA national player of the year, both in 2007 and 2008.

She again is one of the conferences leaders in digs, assists and hitting percentage. She proved how dominant she can be, controlling the floor the whole night against the Mavericks. She moved to fifth all time in the NCAA in assists after Friday.

Despite all of these factors, the Mavericks insisted that the whole week they treated this match like just another important NSIC contest.

“We just continue to focus on things we can work on no matter who we are playing,” junior middle blocker Amanda Thompson said.

That attitude was just what the Mavericks needed. Despite the emotional loss Friday, MSU had only a few hours to think about it before they had to regain their focus on St. Cloud State the following afternoon.

The Mavericks came back and showed no signs of a let down. Everything the Huskies attacked with was quickly blocked back to their side.

Junior outside hitter Amanda Beekman had a match high six blocks, while senior Ally

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The Mavericks women’s soccer team flexed its muscles this weekend, with two wins in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.

Coming off a road victory in Marshall, Minn. on Friday, Oct. 9, the Mavericks hosted Wayne State (Wildcats) on Saturday and Augustana (Vikings) on Sunday.

“We are really starting to come together and play well as a team,” said senior goalkeeper Sheila Reynolds. “It’s fun to watch, so I think we are right where we want to be with our game.”

The Mavericks started Saturday’s game with an early goal by junior forward Laura Leber. At 8:31 in the first period Leber tallied her ninth goal of the season and 32nd of her career. Although that’s all the Mavericks needed, with Reynolds holding her own between the posts, they added

FLAWLESS Mavericks allow just 98 total yards continued from 9 The second half was simply a continuation of the first. After a Jesse Graves blocked punt, Pachan connected with Omaar Balton for a 21-yard touchdown, one of two that Balton caught in the second half.

The Mavericks didn’t throw the ball much in the second half, but when they did, Pachan and the Maverick’s offense made it count.

Pachan finished the game going 6-11 for 117 yards and a staggering four touchdowns.

“They [offensive line] give me protection to throw the ball,” Pachan said. “I just get the ball to the receivers. It’s a team effort. I feel comfortable whenever I have that much time to throw the ball.”

The Mavericks would get a touchdown from Adam Thielen and a field goal from Sam Brockshus to close the game.

Chris Echols led all rush-

ers with 17 carries for 98 yards.

Theilen had four catches for 34 yards.

The Mavericks defense allowed just 98 total yards. Linebacker Brian Schmid led the Maverick’s defense 1.5 sacks and also added five tackles.

Both Bryce Kinnery and Troy Jonnes and an interception.

Linebacker Kevin Klug was named NSIC player of the week for blocking two punts and having two tackles.

This win puts the Mavericks at 7-0 for the first time in school history. The Mavericks will take on Southwest Minnesota State on Saturday at 1 p.m.

“It’s a step forward to get to the national championship game,” Pachan said. “We need to move forward and go 1-0 next week.”

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Kwikkel and junior Amanda Thompson also contributed with nine blocks between them. Freshmen defensive specialist Samantha Dale filled in beautifully for an injured Alli Rice, recording 15 digs.

“I was pleased with how we came back Saturday,” Amundson said. “A year ago we had a major let down against St. Cloud and played very uninspired. It was nice to see us come back and have a strong

match.”

The Mavericks (21-3, 11-1 in conference) will need to look at their loss to Concordia as just a bump on the road, because there is plenty of volleyball left to be played. The Mavericks still remain second in the conference and No. 10 in the nation. It will be important to stay there as they continue to move forward with hopes of a playing deep into the postseason.

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an insurance goal by junior forward Ann Kincaid with a little more than one minute remaining in the game.

The shutout is the team’s seventh of the season and Reynolds’ 19th of her career.

They have allowed five goals in 13 games this season.

On Sunday the Mavericks welcomed Augustana to The Pitch. Going into the game, the Mavericks had not allowed a goal against their last four opponents, but that streak ended against the Vikings.

After the Mavericks took an early lead off the boot of Kincaid, her third of the year and second of the weekend, they witnessed Augustana score a mere 12 minutes later. Not to be outdone, senior defender Abby Maxson gave the Mavs the lead for good at 47:54 in the first period. They tacked on an own goal late in the game, giving the Mavericks a 3-1 victory.

After a midseason stumble the Mavericks seem to be back

on track and eyeing down the front runners in the conference.

“I think it is easy for people to sit and say, because you have high expectations, that all of a sudden now when you have an adversity or a challenge — and sometime those adversities and challenges push you in a slightly different direction — to say that some how your expectations were not met,” said head coach Peter McGahey. “There are elements that we as a team know we have to get better and we have to continue to improve.”

With two more wins notched into their belts the team will be tested this weekend as they face conference powerhouse and archrival Winona State.

The Mavericks currently sit alone at fourth in the conference. A win over second place Winona State would be huge in terms of conference tournament and national championship implications.

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Leionen and Holly Snyder for the first goal of Lee’s season.

As if shocking the MSU would get University of North scores from Lisa EdDakota on the road man and Leinonen wasn’t enough, MSU to close out the first also shocked the record period. books going 3-0 for the There were no LEIONEN first time since 2003-004 scores in the second with their 4-2 win over perios, but Leionen the Fighting Sioux. would strike again, scoring First year head coach Eric her second goal of the game, Means also became the first clinching the game for the coach in MSU history to Mavericks. start his career off with a 3-0 Sophomore goaltender Alli record.

Altmann saved 28 shots during The Mavericks trailed 1-0 the game. before senior forward Christina The Mavericks came back Lee was assisted from Emmi on Sunday with the same atREPORTER STAFF

titude they had the day before, only the results varied.

The Mavericks trailed 1-0 going into the second period before Leinonen once again scored and tied the game at 1-1. She was assisted by Nina Tikkenin and Lee. Altmann started at goalie had 23 saves with a .968 save percentage.

Leinonen now leads MSU in points with seven.

MSU is now 3-0-1 overall and will try to keep its undefeated streak going against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Oct. 30 and 31 in Columbus, OH.

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play all 60 minutes you’re going to get beat.”

UMD dispersed eight goals among three forwards, as Justin Fontaine scored four goals — two each night — and Jack Connolly and Mike Connolly finished the weekend with two each.

In four games, the trio has 12 of the Bulldogs’ 13 goals. Fontaine had 15 goals and 48 points as a sophomore last season, and already has six goals in 2008-09.

Friday’s game started on a sour note for the Mavericks when UMD took a 1-0 lead on a short-handed tally from Mike Connolly at 13:22 of the first period. Eriah Hayes scored his first collegiate goal a couple of minutes later to tie it but the Bulldogs ran away with the game from there. Geoff Irwin scored with less than four

minutes remaining in the third period but the four-goal deficit was too much to overcome.

Lee made 43 saves, including 23 in the second period. Murdock started Saturday and made 30 saves, allowing three goals.

“I thought Kevin Murdock played very well on Saturday,” Jutting said. “Austin saved some shots but part of that was because of rebound control. That’s an area we have to work on with Austin in doing a better job of controlling his rebounds so that we’re not giving up second and third opportunities.”

The Mavericks had the early lead Saturday when Mike Louwerse and Justin Jokinen had first-period goals, and after a Fontaine goal MSU led 2-1 after the first period.

Mike Connolly tied the game on a power-play goal in the sec-

ond period, and Fontaine scored the game-winner in the third on a 5-on-3 Bulldogs power play with Zach Harrison and Joe Schiller in the box.

Evan Mosey had an assist in each game for the Mavericks.

The Mavericks (2-2-0, 0-2-0) continue WCHA play when they host Wisconsin Friday and Saturday at Verizon Wireless Center. The Mavericks have always played well against the Badgers in Mankato.

“I thought we did improve quite a bit from Friday to Saturday, and we need to do that again,” Jutting said. “It’s that time of the year when a lot of teams are going through growing pains still. The adjustment pace was very big for us this past weekend, but I don’t think we’ll have that same issue this coming weekend.”

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Billboard’s best jam band to play Buster’s in Mankato ASHLEY JOHANSEN

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Funky reggae dance rock; this is how the Roster McCabe describes its music.

Roster McCabe, the Minneapolis quintet named as one of Billboard’s top jam bands, will be playing at Buster’s bar Saturday, Oct. 24.

This, however, is not the first time the band has played in Mankato.

“The people in Mankato are, for lack of a better word, crazy,” Drew Preiner, the lead guitarist and vocals of Roster McCabe said. “They like to party and every time we go to Mankato it’s a party. The people of Mankato know how to get down,” The band members of Roster McCabe met at an open-mic night on the University of Minnesota campus and soon after began performing together as an all-acoustic band. After a few lineup changes, the band now includes Preiner, Alex Steele on keyboard and vocals and Michael Daum on guitar, all original members of the band. Later they added Scott Mullenberg on bass and Jeff Peterson on drums. The band initially was created in 2007.

Roster McCabe’s style of music, which according to Preiner is inspired by almost every genre of music, often experiments with different genres to make their form of

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funky reggae dance rock.

Roster McCabe also writes all of their songs either by one person or all together. This, according to Preiner, is a very long process for the band.

“Mike is the one with the most ideas, sometimes he finishes it completely,” Preiner said. “Otherwise we hash it out in rehearsal, we move things around, there are a bunch of different ways to try things so it really takes us a while to write songs, we want to find a way to

best represent us.”

The band’s lyrics are often inspired by everyday occurrences along with a want for the lyrics to relate to a wide variety of people.

“We were all growing up at one time and we had our favorite artists that would get us through our hard times, we want to do that for people with our songs too,” Preiner said.

“You can interpret our songs in different ways, we don’t like to single out a certain group of

When the most subversive piece of literature produced during the current generation of children’s short time on earth has been “Everyone Poops,” it’s no surprise that “Where the Wild Things Are” won’t be a watchable film for most children. As children’s films have more often than not come to feature the Rock in a tutu or asinine Disney monoliths such as Hannah Montana, writers and directors of these films have treated children as potential mass consumers incapable of intelligent thought and, in turn, have defined them as such.

Which is why Spike Jonze’s

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people with our songs because we want to make it open to interpretation.”

More information on Roster McCabe can be found on their website, rostermccabe.com.

The concert at Buster’s bar will begin at 9 p.m. and include performances by Dead Larry and Waterstreet.

Roster McCabes music can be found on iTunes, and the band has recently released the album “Live at The Cabooze,” also available on iTunes.

HBO comedy duo returns CHRISTIAN HAGEN

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Flight of the Conchords has a terrific sense of humor. After years on the road, a Grammy Award-winning album release and two seasons of their own HBO series, Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie have cultivated a wonderful dry wit based on characters that are loveably foolish, shallow and unlucky. In terms of comedy, their mark has been made and then some; their popularity has

grown immensely in recent years and continues to expand.

In terms of music, they are undoubtedly versatile, and like to stretch themselves to try newer and weirder styles of music that may yet be untouched by parody. Unfortunately, this “try everything” approach leads to mixed results, as evidenced by the latest Conchords album “I Told You I Was Freaky,” a solidly funny but occasionally grating blend of zing and song.

It’s easy to see why the band has been so popular.

What Flight of the Conchords have done perhaps most often in their career is take on what is probably the most popular musical genre of today: Hiphop. And fans of the genre seem to get it. What the Conchords

are doing isn’t strictly parody.

Rather, it’s an homage to music which can make people groove and have a good time.

Songs like the opening track “Hurt Feelings” open a door to the world of rap music and laugh along with the party. If it weren’t for their cartoonish rapping personas, their occasionally offbeat flow, and their screwball lyricism, one might be able to take them seriously as hip-hop artists.

And this is partly because the guys clearly enjoy the music themselves; they seem to revel in showing off their skills while pointing out how ridiculous it is to show off their skills by rapping.

Most of the songs on this new album appeared on the

duo’s HBO series, including the popular web hit “Sugalumps,” a wonderful reversal of The Black Eyed Peas’ “My Humps,” imagining the same phenomenon from a male’s perspective.

And that’s just some of the good to be heard on this disc.

Clement and McKenzie are adept at switching musical gears quickly. In a particularly entertaining stretch, they move from “Demon Woman,” a hilariously dark classic rock send-up, to “Rambling Through the Avenues of Time,” a pitchperfect rip on folksy love songs ala Peter Sarstedt’s “Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)”, and finally to “Fashion Is Danger,” which manages to make fun of the 1980s, the fashion industry,

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and techno music with little-tono difficulty.

But the most brightly amusing moments are balanced by some equally flat inclusions.

The Russian folk song parody “Petrov, Yelyena, and Me” features a funny story, but the music is so dull compared to the songs that sandwich it (the aforementioned “Fashion is Danger” and the excellent “Too Many Dicks (On the Dance Floor)”) that it drags the momentum and energy of the listener down with it.

Similarly, “Friends” is a tad too repetitive and lacking in belly laughs to really land. And the fast wordplay and catchiness of “We’re Both In Love With A

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This film will join its lead in Hell JACOB BOHROD

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The introduction to Tucker Max’s web site states, “My name is Tucker Max, and I am an asshole.” I couldn’t have said it better myself.

“I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell” is an adaptation of Max’s book of the same title, which showcases Max’s unbridled recklessness in the face of all that is decent and good. The blogger phenom spends his time drinking, having sex and mixing the two together to come up with the most unbelievable (but supposedly true) stories any shallow, college-aged boy — that’s right, “boy” — would envy not being a part of ... and now he’s made a movie.

The film follows three friends, Dan, Drew and Tucker Max as they set out to have the craziest bachelor party possible a la “The Hangover.” But where the latter succeeded in its uncharacteristic plot structure and uproariously funny dialogue, “Hell” force-feeds viewers cheap, quippy jokes in its portrayal of who must be the saddest men on Earth.

Featuring non-stop beer, a “Halo”-video-game-centered plot device and enough naked women to rival Hugh Hefner’s roster of girlfriends, “Hell” plays like a 13-year-old’s wet dream.

As the film drags on, it becomes apparent that Max is a self-driven meathead who is willing to abandon and recklessly disregard the wellbeing of his friends in the

search of a good story. However, as the film parades as an attack on the bigoted, chauvinistic tendencies of modern young, white men represented by Max, it bolsters just the opposite in doing so.

No real consequences come in response to Max and company’s actions, which, telling in the film’s true motives (be they conscious or not), are glorified throughout.

Max, who co-wrote the film with Nils Parker, definitely has a knack for storytelling — but this doesn’t mean it’s a good story. What I’m guessing started as a truly entertaining tale told to a gang of university beer pong experts does not translate well to the big screen. In a world where absolutely anything can happen, drinking and strippers fail to amaze.

The film’s production qualities are some of the lowest of any wide-release movies of late. The acting, aside from unknown Matt Czuchry (Tucker Max), ranges from bad to sickly, as it seems many of the characters were played by the rejects of the most recent high school production of “Jesus Christ Superstar.”

The dialogue is equally atrocious. What might have read as clever and sharp, sounds overworked, unrealistic and, despite consisting primarily of vulgarity and “yo momma”esque comebacks, pretentious.

Think “Juno” on crack.

“Hell,” like many films created with the college crowd in mind, has every right to tout its high level offensiveness,

but in no way does the number of people a movie can turn off constitute a success of any degree. Usually offensive material suggests an underlying theme, a carefully interwoven social allegory, commentary

women, the abuse of which Max observes as males’ “destiny as men,” are advocated for under the guise of satire, making the film feel more like a whitepower rally than anything else.

Oh, and no, the theatre didn’t

serve any beer during this 105 minutes of Hell.

photo courtesy of movieweb.com Tucker Max (Czuchry, left) and his hapless compadres do their best to go all out in their attempt to have the craziest bachelor party ever in “I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell,” the film based on Max’s memoirs.

on the state in which we live — Max’s film contains none.

“Hell” is a pointless, circular, self-congratulating mess — as shallow and dry as the lonely, sex-addicted man it revolves around.

“I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell” is the opposite of what a comedy should be. It’s shameful anecdotes on drinking and

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Entertainment, news, fashion and wedding photographer Wale Agboola has his first on-campus exhibition located in the lower level of the CSU. The exhibition opened Monday night to a very excited and pleased audience, some of which were subjects of the photographs being displayed.

film based on Maurice Sendak’s children’s story of the same name is so refreshing to see come to life on the big screen.

A fantastic portrayal of the imagination and complexity within children, Jonze (“Being John Malcovich”) and screenwriter Dave Eggers (“Away We Go”) attack the film with the same underlying innocence that has worked so well for them in past efforts.

They’ve turned what was essentially a neat little 48-page picture book into a bittersweet feature-length examination of the spirit of childhood.

As the film begins, it’s immediately apparent that it’s lead character, Max, is a wildly imaginative and curious child. He’s as normal as he is exceptional, creating miniature wooden stick caricatures and stories about vampires at will.

Yet there is an undertone of sadness within Max. He’s sincerely affected by his living situation, having a struggling

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The Minnesota State Theatre and Dance Department continues its production of “12 Angry Men,” playing Wednesday through Sunday in the Performing Arts Center.

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to survive single mother and a neglectful sister.

After a fight with his mother while she’s on a date, Max decides to leave it all behind and journey the harsh waters to another land, one inhabited by wild things like he.

After encountering these wild things, which are voiced by the likes of James Gandolfini, Catherin O’Hara and Paul Dano, among others, he puts his creativity to good use by convincing them not to eat him and make him their king.

Surrounding the film is the wonderful score by Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. At times, it’s beautifully upbeat, and others, harrowing, just as the life of a child can be.

The film is an instant classic children’s film that ironically may be too subtle for today’s children accustomed to allnonsense, action-packed thrills to enjoy.

nate brennan• msu reporter Wale Agboola poses (right), Zack Thieman reads artist statement (upper left) and an onlooker browses the exhibition wall in the lower level of the CSU.

CONCHORDS Duo showcases talent through variety of genre styles, successful with most continued from 12 Sexy Lady” makes it a fun listen, but were one to miss just a single line, the whole joke would be almost impossible to catch up with, and without a visual element, it seems to lose some context.

All in all, “I Told You I Was Freaky” is definitely funny, if inconsistent. Though really, the same can be said of any good comedy album. The Conchords have the advantage (and disadvantage) of variety.

They try enough different things here that most people will find at least one song to like. Then again, it’s unlikely that any one person will like the whole album. That’s comedy, though; it’s impossible to please everyone.

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10/29 2 BEDROOM DUPLEX HOME, West Mankato, dishwasher, central A/C, offstreet parking, garage, pets allowed, $675. 507-344-1128, www.cclproperties.com 10/29 2 BEDROOM DUPLEX HOME, West Mankato, lower unit laundry, central A/C, offstreet parking, garage, pets allowed, $560. 507-344-1128, www.cclproperties.com.

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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Help Wanted

NEW RESTAURANT HIRING FOR all positions. Carbone’s Pizzeria is now accepting applications for its new location in downtown Mankato. Stop by the Underground Bar any day after 4 p.m. to pick up an application. Anticipated opening date is the beginning of November.

10/22

Come visit North Mankato's newest Mexican restaurant!

Help Wanted

BARTENDERS WANTED! $250/day potential.

No experience necessary.

Training available. Age 18+ OK. (800)965-6520 Ext 170.

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Help Wanted

WEBSITE HELP WANTEDShort term project. Send resume and portfolio or examples of work to paul@ edvisionsschools.org. 10/20 NOW HIRING BARTENDERS. Experience a plus. Apply in person at Chopper’s Bar & Grill, downtown Mankato. 10/22

(507) 389-1776

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

Build your resume, make some money and work on campus by working for us!

The Reporter is looking for Student Advertising SALES Representatives:

1802 Commerce Drive, North Mankato

385-1955

Kids under 12 Eat FREE Sundays Up to 3 per family or group (children's menu only) MONDAY SPECIAL: Burritos Tipicos......................................................$6.75 TUESDAY SPECIAL: Carnitas.................................................................. $7.25 Margarita Wednesdays: All Day 14 oz. $2.49 • Flavored $2.99 THURSDAY SPECIAL: Quesadilla Deluxe..................................................$5.75 Happy Hours: M-F 3-6 • 12 oz. Tap 99¢ + tax Check online for monthly specials: www.plazagaribaldinewulm.com

• Established Accounts • Own workspace on campus • Fun atmosphere • No weekends or evenings • Training and ongoing support

• Work around your class schedule • All Majors welcome to apply.

• Work-study students welcome to apply.

• Must have a car.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 29TH @ 4PM Apply in the Reporter Office Centennial Student Union 293

Minnesota State University, Mankato

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