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Last Wednesday, Canada’s capital city of Ottawa was rocked by a shooter who killed one soldier and entered the parliament building before being shot and killed.

The shooter, identified as 32 year old Canadian native Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, had a previous criminal record including drugs and violence. No accomplices or statements indicating a motive have been discovered.

Zehaf-Bibeau had recently converted to Islam, and was in the process of applying for a passport to travel to Saudi Arabia to study the Koran. Several sources have stated that he had connections with a number of Canadian jihadists with a radical Islamist ideology, but Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird has said that there is “no evidence at this stage” the attack or Zehaf-Bibeau himself was linked to jihadists.

The soldier killed during the attack was reservist Corporal Nathan Cirillo, who was standing as ceremonial guard at Canada’s National War Memorial. Cirillo was honored at a candlelit vigil held at the memorial on Saturday, which featured a speech from Imam Haider al-Shawi from the Ottawa al-Mahdi Center.

After killing Cirillo, Zehaf-Bibeau was shot and killed by Parliament’s sergeant-at-arms, Kevin Vickers. Vickers was honored when the House of Commons reopened the next morning, on schedule.

In the wake of the incident, independent investigations into the conduct of both the OPP and the RCMP are being undertaken. While Cirillo and the gunman were the only two casualties, witnesses report as many as 50 shots fired. There is also question as to whether Zehaf-Bibeau could have been taken alive.

The parliament building was reopened to tours and visitors on Saturday, which many residents hailed as an important step for the open character of Canadian governance. Prior to the shooting, pedestrians could walk into the Parliament building before being checked by guards. New security measures are expected by many, but have yet to be announced.

The shooting was only the fifth murder in Ottawa this year, a city of almost 900,000 people, making it one of the safest large cities in the world.

Ottawa

The world at a

glanceLast Tuesday Michigan Tech’s first legacy

marker was revealed. It was dedicated to Dennis Wiitanen, former Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, for his impact in the field and on his students, and presented by Upper Peninsula Power Company [UPPCO] and Wisconsin Public Service [WPS].

“We started this campaign to do Alumni Way in 2006 and things are really starting to happen,” said Les Cook, Vice President for Student Affairs and Advancement. “We’re here to add the first of what will hopefully be many legacy markers.”

The Alumni Way project is an ongoing effort to celebrate and remember Tech’s long history. This consists of the Husky Statue which was recently unveiled, commemorative bricks and benches, and markers.

“When we started talking about a legacy marker, it seemed like an obvious decision to go with Professor Wiitanen. He was instrumental in power engineering curriculum at Michigan Tech for years, [was] well liked by faculty as well as students, and he made many innovations in the electrical power industry,” said Jay Ringler, UPPCO customer service manager and former

student of Wiitanen.Barb Siehr, CEO of UPPCO, added “It was

a unanimous decision to honor Wiitanen. We couldn’t think of anyone we would rather honor.”

Wiitanen has had a long history here at Tech. He earned both his bachelors and masters degrees in electrical engineering, then went on to teach here for 34 years.

“I don’t read my email anymore, I almost

didn’t know about this event period,” said Wiitanen. “There are a lot of other people who could have gotten it first, but hey, I’ll take it.”

The marker has a solar panel so that it may be seen at night, and fittingly lies in front of the Electrical Energy Resources Center. Wiitanen taught at the building since it was constructed, and now his image shall remain there into the future.

A scientific conclusion is only as good as the data it is based on, and the same thing can be said about elections. Voter turnout refers to the percentage of eligible voters who actually exercise their right to vote for their leaders. Especially among youth, voter turnout has always been very low, throwing the legitimacy of those elections into question.

Many advocacy and research groups have investigated the reasons why this is the case. They have discovered that there are a number of reasons why youth don’t vote.

One big factor that plays into this year’s elections is that it is a midterm election. Youth voter turnout typically drops about one quarter from presidential elections to midterm elections, but the drop can be even more dramatic. Michigan’s First district youth voter turnout was 48.2 percent in the 2012 presidential election, but only 23.5 percent during the 2010 midterms.

A study of the 2010 midterms found that the top three reasons youth did not participate were that they were too busy [33.5 percent], they felt uninterested or unmotivated [17.2 percent], or that they were away from home [10.2 percent].

Demographic and socioeconomic factors also challenge the youth vote. Districts with more educational opportunity and higher financial success have higher turnout than those with less. For example, Michigan’s Eight District has a average annual income $30,000 higher than Michigan’s First, and has a 15.6 percent higher voter turnout.

But these organizations don’t just collect data. There are many ongoing efforts to increase voter turnout, especially among young voters.

“The thing we need to do is show students that their vote does make a difference,” said Kendra Grossman, the USG External Affairs Chair.

USG’s Pledge to Vote initiative is designed to increase voter turnout among students, who often have strong opinions on issues outside the mainstream of political discussion. Increasing youth participation

in elections is crucial to elevate these issues to the forefront of national debate. “If we can get more students involved, I think we are going to see [more focus on the] environment, in an attempt to fight climate change,” said Grossman.

There have been success stories. For instance, 59.6% of registered youth voters did actually vote when Colorado’s Senator Mark Udall [D-CO] verbally campaigned his position for reelection in the 2010 midterm elections, which was a drastic increase from the average 25% of youth voting.

Speeches help lead proactivity rather than focusing on defensive aspect. “In my opinion, I want to know why I should vote for [a particular candidate] rather than hearing reasons why I should not vote for opposing politician,” said Grossman.

MTU’s first legacy marker

Why don’t youth vote?

JARROD HANSON

Lode Writer

SYLVANIA FINKBEINER

Lode Writer

“The thing we need to do is show students that their vote does make a difference.”

-Kendra Grossman

RAND SILVERS

News Editor

Dennis Wiitanen becomes Michigan Tech’s first recipient of a legacy marker. His marker is located outside of the EERC as seen above. Photo by Maxwell Curtis

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Most students can remember hearing from their professors about how conferences will help them in the future. Students get to network, learn about new research, and explore aspects of their major that they might not have known. The environment is professional, and the atmosphere is all about learning regardless of your background. They’re right.

Two weeks ago the Materials Science and Technology conference [MS&T] was held in Pittsburgh, PA. The conference brings together scientists, engineers, and students from all over the country to discuss current and future research being done in the field of materials science. It covers topics from green materials to batteries and metals to biomaterials, if the subject is materials related there is guaranteed to be an exhibit.

Michigan Tech’s Materials United sent a group of fourteen students to present at and experience the event. They traveled to the Steel City by van and spent the entire week immersed in the culture of their field. They explored the city that gave rise to some of the first metallurgists and were able to see what the expansive and historic cultural center had to offer. New foods, different lifestyles, and interesting people were around every corner.

Of the fourteen, ten were graduate students and four were undergraduates.

Most of the graduate students gave presentations at the conference and so did one of the undergraduates. They presented in the format that all of the seasoned researchers did and discussed the implications of their studies with ease.

The students were able to network with respected scientists and engineers and even with dozens of students from other schools. They learned of the programs and expertise that other materials departments have, and especially of the prestige of their own. Many respectable

researchers work with Michigan Tech, and its faculty and partners are very experienced within this field of study.

Conferences are great places to learn more about research in a professional setting while also seeing a new aspect of the world. They are held in amazing places with interesting backgrounds and offer ways to connect with others in every walk of life. The sheer amount of influential people gathered in one place gives rise to wonderful experiences, and the trip brings students closer together.

Most conferences are held yearly and rotate locations to keep things fresh, and they have a signup date well beyond their start date. Look online for a conference that covers an interesting topic, is in a great location, or that Michigan Tech’s faculty attends regularly. Some advisors will even pay for students to go to conferences.

Next time there is a conference to attend don’t hesitate to sign up. The new friends and great experiences will be a wonderful asset that won’t be forgotten.

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The city of White Pine, MI, has become the focus of two very different green movements.

On one hand is the White Pine Coal Plant, which was recently forced to switch from burning coal to natural gas by Region 5 of the Environmental Protection Agency [EPA]. In addition to this, the plant must install best-in-class air pollution control equipment before 2023 to reduce pollution that comes from burning natural gas, or be retired altogether.

The harmful effects of coal burning include air pollution, water pollution and land pollution. Using natural gas for energy has fewer harmful effects but it still poses a threat to the environment. As more attention is being drawn to global warming and humanity’s impact on the Earth, it is becoming more common for energy plants to be renovated, or more likely, shut down. When this happens, the workers and communities that have depended on the energy plant are often neglected.

The Sierra Club, a grassroots environmental organization, has taken an interest. “As Michigan moves to a clean, renewable energy and efficient future it is essential that the utilities which have often made very handsome profits from these power plants assure that the transition is smooth ,” said Anne Woiwode, state director of the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter.

The club is an advocate for “the communities and workers which were critical to the success of the companies,” said Woiwode, and is involved with the energy plant as changes are being made.

But the energy isn’t the only thing that’s going green. The White Pine Coal Plant was originally built to power the White Pine

Copper Mine, which has been closed since 1996. Now, a Canadian medical marijuana supplier has contracted with Prairie Plant Systems [PPS] to turn the defunct mine into a marijuana grow-op. Currently, the mine is being used to grow other, more legal crops by Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients [API].

There is a relatively large market for medical marijuana. As of last year, 425 residents in Houghton county, or roughly 15 percent of total residents, have used medical marijuana, according to the Bureau of Health Care. In the state of Michigan, 131,000 residents have a medical marijuana certificate, which equates to one in every 75 residents. Canada, on the other hand, has 17,000 patients, which is only one in every 2,000 residents.

While a retired mine might not seem the most hospitable place to grow anything, there are a number of advantages that have attracted pharmaceutical agriculturists. Growing the plant underground would provide security, constant temperature, controlled light and humidity, and protection from bugs and diseases, thus eliminating the need for harmful pesticides and herbicides that can be found in marijuana from other sources.

SubTerra, the company who owns the mine, has had “ongoing successes with their chambers in Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada. Prairie Plant looked to possible ventures in the United States, leading them to the decommissioned White Pine Mine.”

All aspects so far have positively supported the marijuana farm, but the FDA still has to approve it before the marijuana can be grown. There are obvious drawbacks to the use of marijuana, which also must be considered. More information about coal burning can be found at http://content.sierraclub.org/coal/, and information about PPS and their plants can be found at http://www.prairieplant.com/.

Every small American town seems to have three basic features: bars, churches and urban legends. Michigan’s UP towns are no exception to this rule and one of the most classic legends of the area is the legend of the Paulding Lights. The legend is just a legend now as Michigan Tech students

debunked the legend a few years ago.Residents of the Keweenaw Peninsula more than likely

know more than they care to about the Paulding Lights, but for novices of the area’s legends the Paulding Lights are a light or sometimes lights that appear in a valley near Robbins Pond Road outside Paulding, MI. The lights, which for the longest time had no definite origin, has been attracting large crowds of spectators who lined the edge of the woods to watch since they were first spotted by a group of teenagers in 1966.

Every armchair expert has an explanation for the lights,

including that they are the result of natural occurrences, such as geologic activity or swamp gas. The paranormal theories also pop up, such as the idea that the lights are caused by a Native American dancing on the power lines that run through the valley. The most popular legend is that they are the result of the lantern of the ghost of a railroad brakemen who was killed trying to stop an oncoming train.

The light’s origins are actually much less supernatural

White Pine goes green

Students attend MS&T conference

Tech students explain local legend

“The students were able to network with respected scientists and engineers and

even with dozens of students from other

schools.”

GEORGE CASTLE

Lode Writer

“As of last year... roughly 15 percent of total residents (Houghton County), have used medical marijuana.”

ANDREA SPENCER

Lode Writer

EVAN MAYER

Lode Writer

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So far in this series, the majority of the buildings that have been highlighted have been named after the men who have served as the president of Michigan Tech. Grover C. Dillman keeps that trend going.

Dillman’s higher academic career began at the Michigan Agricultural College, which is now Michigan State University. Here he obtained his Bachelor of Science in civil engineering.

Unlike many other Tech presidents that became researchers and professors, Dillman put his degree to work for the Michigan Highway Department. During his 20-year career with the department, Dillman became the only man in the department’s history to work his way up from the bottom ranks all the way up to State Highway Commissioner, a position he held from 1929 until 1933.

One of his greatest feats during this time was establishing a program that put over 100,000 men to work on roads during the Great Depression. The process of roadside development and beautification began during his administrations as well.

Dillman arrived at Tech in 1935 after he was elected by the board of control of the college to be its president, a position which he would hold until 1956. During his 21-year tenure, Dillman oversaw the construction of the Memorial Union Building and the purchase of an ice rink and golf course, as well as seeing the school enrollment surpass 2,000 students.. The establishment of a branch of the university in Sault Ste. Marie was also accomplished during his presidency. In reward for his efforts, the university awarded him with an honorary doctorate degree in engineering. In 1974, Dillman was welcomed into the Michigan Transportation Hall of Honor.

On November 22, 1957, the “Civil Engineering- Geological Engineering Building” was completed, which would be renamed “Grover C. Dillman Hall” on July 17, 1992.

Harold Meese, originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is the namesake of the department of Cognitive and Learning Sciences building. This is somewhat ironic, as Meese’s academic background had nothing to do with the field. In fact, he graduated from Ohio State University with a bachelors’ and masters’ degree in metallurgy.

After serving for seven years for the Navy in both World War II and Korea, Meese became a reservist for the armed forces and came to Michigan Tech as a professor in metallurgy while also working to obtain his

Bachelor of Arts in business administration.In 1959, though, Meese left the classroom

and was named the Dean of Students, a post he would hold until 1984. While at Tech, he also served on the Michigan Tech Athletics board, he helped create and administer the athletic grant-in-aid.

The Board of Directors for the Athletic Club saw his services as well and his efforts for the club made him the recipient of the Ken Hamar Award, the club’s highest award, in 1984, the year he retired. Following his retirement, Meese did not leave the university immediately, instead he stuck around for five more years as a volunteer academic advisor for the athletes.

Due to his contributions to the Huskies Athletics, he was inducted to the athletics’ Hall of Fame in 1986.

Other rewards that Meese received from the university include the Michigan Tech Distinguished Service Award and the MTU Alumni Association Outstanding Service Award.

Although most of the buildings are named after former staff of the university, Kanwal Rekhi broke this trend. Rekhi attended Michigan Tech to obtain his masters’ of science degree after getting his bachelors’ degree in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology in Bombay, India, which was a day’s trip from his hometown of Kanpur, India.

After spending some time as an engineer, at age 36 in 1982 Rekhi co-founded Excelan, which was a manufacturer of smart Ethernet. Within three years he had become the president and CEO of the company. A claim to fame of Rekhi was that he took the company public, which made him the first Indian- American founder and CEO to take a venture- backed company public on the NASDAQ stock market.

Four years later the company merged with Novell, where Rekhi’s titles were altered to executive vice president and chief technology officer. He also served on the board of directors. In 1995 he retired from the company.

Rekhi was not done with business yet as he became the CEO of CyberMedia for a brief stint in 1998. Then Rekhi turned to investing and the organization he helped co-found called The Indus Entrepreneurs. This was a nonprofit support network that provided advice, contacts and funding to Indian Americans hoping to start businesses. He also acted as an expert in advising the Prime Minister of India and his government in laying the foundation for the country’s information technology expansion.

Rekhi’s name is enshrined at Tech due to his philanthropic nature. Among his donations are five million dollars to the

university to upgrade computer facilities in India as well as offering aid to his alma mater in India to set-up a new school of information technologies.

Today, Rekhi lives in San Francisco and is the managing director at Inventus Capital Partners.

Michigan Tech continues to honor those

that made this university a better place whether through being the president of the school, dean of students or a successful graduate. Next time the accomplishments of the individuals that got the Walker building and the J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library named in their memory will be covered.

Dillman Hall, named after Grover C. Dillman.Photo by Manjusha Khaire

History behind MTU buildings Part 3: More Academic Buildings

EVAN MAYER

Lode Writer

Rekhi Hall, named after Kanwal Rekhi.Photo by Manjusha Khaire

Harold Meese Center, named after Harold Meese.Photo by Manjusha Khaire

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Winter Campus Overnight Parking

Effective: November 1, 2014 – April 30, 2015 To allow for snow removal, parking is prohibited on campus between 2:00AM and 7:00AM, from November 1 through April 30, except as follows:

1. In designated parking areas for occupants of University Housing.

2. Employees working on an assigned shift and parking in assigned overnight parking spaces.

3. Anyone issued a special overnight parking permit by Public Safety & Police Services or Transportation Services.

This regulation is in effect regardless of the amount of snow on the ground.

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than that though. In 2010, Michigan Tech students who belonged to the Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers brought a telescope with them when they went to study the lights and focused it on the lights. What these students saw was the headlights and taillights of cars on Highway

45, which was about four and a half miles away.

They tested this as the possible source by driving a car on a specific stretch of the highway and this reproduced the same light. The theory was that the stability of an inversion layer allowed the lights to be visible

at such a distance. An inversion layer is a deviation from the

normal change of an atmospheric property with altitude. It most often deals with temperature, with the layer trapping the air below it from rising. This is also what causes smog in places like Los Angeles.

Despite the scientific evidence that has arisen, there is still a large following of people who believe in the lights having a paranormal origin. This just goes to show when a region gets a legend entwined in their history it is going to take a whole lot more than science to truly debunk it in the eyes of the locals.

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It has been over two years since CERN’s announcement of their Higgs Boson findings. This event, however, was not an overnight development. On the contrary, the discovery of the Higgs Boson was the culmination of over a decade of work. Much of this work was done at the largest scientific device in the world, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). This unbelievable collaborative effort was the work of thousands of scientists from all around the world.

“Particle Fever”, directed by former physicist Mark Levinson, tells the story of this great experiment. Beyond just the facts, the movie tells a more human version of the LHC’s story, with concentration on a few individuals of the thousands who collaborated. Further, rather than tell just one side of the story, the movie spends time with both experimental and theoretical physicists who are questing for the elusive

Higgs.The Higgs Boson itself was the last piece of

the “Standard Model” of particle physics to be found. The Standard Model is the model of particle physics which has proven itself to be a good explanation for many particle interactions of the universe and dominated the field for many years. The model, however, had a glaring problem in a lack of concrete evidence for the Higgs Boson, which accounts for the differing masses of other particles.

Instead of boring viewers with detailed explanations of the physics behind the particle hunt, “Particle Fever” tells only the bare minimum to understand what is being said at a glance. While this may feel intimidating for viewers less familiar with the material, there is still plenty of detail given to keep them up to speed, and more adept viewers will appreciate the lack of hand-holding. Aiding many explanations were clever graphics, using clean lines and eye catching colors that were an attempt to visualize the thought process of the physicists.

As could be expected from physicists of their caliber, all of the people interviewed in the film certainly demonstrated their mastery of the principles. From the theorists at their chalkboards to the experimentalists in the control rooms, both stories were shown to be very competent, yet still human. A real connection is made with them as they strive for years to find the elusive particle.

In all, “Particle Fever” is a good documentary about a truly fantastic story. It is unknown if there will ever be another collaboration on the scale of the Higgs hunt, but it seems unlikely. The story of the Higgs Boson is one worth telling, and “Particle Fever” makes it worth watching.

ARIC RHODES

Lode Writer

Particle Fever

Chris Bathgate was the featured show for the Orpheum Theater in Hancock on October 24th. Although before everyone got to see Chris play the band Pioneer Parade opened for him. They both had a contrast in music styles, which made for a tone change in the room. Pioneer Parade is high-energy indie rock, where as Bathgate is a folk singer-songwriter.

Chris Bathgate is different and unique in some ways that other folk singer-songwriters are not. He is most prominent in the folk scene around Ann Arbor, MI. He has just reemerged with his signature country-tinged gothic folk. During his show the country sound was very obvious in his background music. Bathgate also functions like a one-man band. These are unique about him.

The Orpheum is kind of small but good for performers who are not very well known. The Orpheum is located in

the back of Studio pizza. The theater was full for both the opening show as well as Bathgate despite the change in tone of music.

There were people still trickling in until the end of Bathgate’s show. Everyone was so energetic about the performances. Even though they may not have been the most popular it was a great turn out. There is always a time in every famous persons life when they are not famous so if many of you have not heard of either of them it’s okay because their music is on the move.

Whether you’re an avid pinner or new to Pinterest, consider checking out the new Wellness and Outdoor Adventure Program Pinterest page featuring tips on living a healthy, happy life in college. Advertised just last week in the student news brief, the page is already home to 23 boards with themes like “Dining Hall Bliss,” “Stress Relief,” “Inspiration and Motivation,” and “Workout Meals.”

If you’re looking for healthy recipes, skin care tips, workout ideas or hints for eating better in the dining halls, this page is a jackpot for you. In addition, to fuel the Outdoor Nation competition, Wellness and the OAP even included an “Outdoor Nation Ideas” board, with pins of ideas for getting outside and being active.

There’s even a board for those who aren’t into the gym scene. If you would rather stay in shape outside or in the comfort of your own room, you can find pins and links here for ideas of workouts that use body weight instead of iron weights.

Looking for vegetarian or gluten free recipe ideas? There are boards for that as well. Can’t decide what to do this weekend but you know you want to get outside with friends? Check out the “Weekend Fun” board. And none of us can go without some dessert every now and then, so the Wellness and OAP Pinterest page even has a board for healthier alternatives to the sugar packed dining hall cookies and seven layer bars.

Once you have a Pinterest account, search “MTU Wellness/OAP” or follow this link: http://www.pinterest.com/mtuwellnessoap/. Follow them for updates and ideas on leading a healthy, happy life at Michigan Tech.

JANE KIRBY

Pulse Editor

Wellness and OAP meet

Pinterest for healthy ideas

Chris Bathgate at the Orpheum

“The story of the Higgs Boson is one worth telling, and ‘Particle Fever’ makes it worth watching.”

AUTUMN CHANNEY

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Lucy’s official description is “a woman, accidentally caught in a dark deal, turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic,” starring Scarlett Johansson and Morgan Freeman. My initial thoughts on the movie were that Johansson would turn into a super warrior and with the help of Morgan Freeman exact revenge on her captors. It didn’t quite happen that way. Instead we find Lucy easily capable of exacting revenge and mostly on a mission to locate the substance that gave her, her super powers.

Yet, I do believe that the first half of the movie was fairly well written and the cinematography was well done, especially in the first scenes where the film cuts to lions chasing down an antelope in order to act as a metaphor that describes the danger Johansson finds herself in.

Despite high hopes from the opening the second half of the movie quickly devolved into a campy special effects laden revenge fantasy. Based off the theory that humans only use 10% of our brains the film invites the audience to believe that we are capable of controlling ourselves, others, and the matter around us depending on how much of our brain we are able to use, which is a false premise.

However, Morgan Freeman’s role, as always was very well done. Playing a professor whose life’s research is based on the brains capabilities when used to its full potential he indirectly provides a narrative of the abilities that Lucy is gaining.

While not completely a disappointment Lucy is not something I would spend money on to watch. What makes the movie is simply the high list actors and their ability to make anything worth watching.

Knights in shining armor, sword fights and even a damsel in distress found their ways through time to put on a show at the Rozsa Center. The clever cast of Lerner and Lowe’s “Camelot” performed Tuesday, October 21st at 7:30 p.m. to an almost overflowing theater. The cost of a ticket was covered by the Experience Tech fee for students.

Based on “The Once and Future King” by T.H. White, “Camelot” portrays the story of King Arthur “as you’ve never seen it.” Cast members hail from all across the nation. Several actors, including Adam Grabau (Arthur), Kasidy Devlin (Mordred) and Brandon Cordeiro (Squire Dap, Ensemble), ironically also toured with “Spamalot!”, the “Monty Python” version of their current show. Houghton fourth-grader Tom Knewtson made his stage debut as Tom of Warwick in the final musical number of the evening.

The show follows King Arthur after he pulls the sword out of the stone in London and becomes ruler of all of England. Although Guenevere and Arthur’s marriage was arranged, they fall in love in Camelot and live happily. Merlyn, the king’s sorcerer and mentor, is kidnapped by Nimue, a nymph, leaving Arthur without guidance. Before he surrenders, he wonders aloud if he told Arthur about Lancelot and Guenevere, creating dramatic irony. Sir Lancelot then enters the stage as the image of a perfect knight: respectful, masterful, devoted and steadfast. He and the king begin deliberations to form the council of the Round Table and to make a code of chivalry so that soldiers behave when they come home from battle. His arrival divides the king and queen, the former who loves him, and the latter who grows to love him.

Meanwhile, Arthur’s rowdy, illegitimate son Mordred, who is the foil to the king, visits Camelot from Scotland to destroy his father’s kingdom. England and its northern neighbor have almost always been at odds throughout

history, with subsequent wars of Scottish independence and English campaigns to reconquer. In this instance, the south prevails over the north and peace is restored. King Arthur remains as our moral compass by rescuing Guenevere before she is burned at the stake for her crime of almost committing adultery with Lancelot. They reconcile and young Tom of Warwick is steeled with a mission from the king to forever glorify Camelot and all it stands for.

Tuesday evening also featured live music played by the tour’s traveling musicians. The score was composed and the lyrics written by the late Messers Frederick Lowe and Alan Jay Lerner, respectively. Michael McFadden directed the show.

For those eager to see another touring company on stage right here in Houghton, “An Irish Christmas” will be coming to Michigan Tech on November 15th at 7:30 p.m. in the Rozsa. Tickets will be $20 for adults, $10 for youth and students will be able to enjoy the evening free of cost by way of the Experience Tech fee.

Lucy Review

ALEXANDRIA VAN DUZER

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2014 Lake Superior Water Festival

The 2014 Lake Superior Water Festival brought 900 fourth to eighth grade students from around the Western Upper Peninsula to Michigan Tech’s Great Lakes Research Center. Each group of students attended four 35 minute presentations, choosing from among 40 different options from MTU faculty, students, and community members. Sessions included topics such as invasive species, remote-operated vehicles, and Great Lakes monitoring. The Festival is designed to educate students about the Great Lakes ecosystem and STEM opportunities. Also featured were sessions led by photographers, authors and artists that focused on a more humanities-oriented approach to the Great Lakes. The Festival is coordinated by the Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative, with additional funding provided by Michigan STEM Partnership, MTU Center for Water & Society, and Earth Force.

Photos by Colton Wesoloski

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OPINION Michigan Tech Lode10 Tuesday, OcTOber 28

I’m reading a novel.It’s been a while since I’ve

done that. It seems like my days are filled with classes or activities, and any free time I do have is occupied with technology or friends. Not to say that those are bad things. I love my friends, and I tremendously enjoy playing computer games. Those things are tempting in a way that reading isn’t, much of the time.

I used to read novels all the time, and I’m remembering why. It’s so nice to get caught up in a world that isn’t our own, and drawn into the adventures and plots of the people who live there. A good writer can make their pages come to life, and leave you right in the middle of it.

It can be very difficult to find time to pull myself away from other things to get some quality reading done, but there’s a simple joy in spending my leisure time wrapped up in a book. Now I don’t mean a book for class. Those books are important to read, but rarely gripping like a novel can be.

That would be quite the chemistry text.

The specific book or genre doesn’t matter. I myself am rather partial to a good fantasy epic, or science-fiction story. But that’s not everyone’s cup of tea. I can certainly understand the appeal of a historical fiction; in fact, some of my very favorite books are those that take historical elements and weave them into an alternate world.

I don’t know what kind of books you like to read, or even if you enjoy reading at all. Maybe you don’t have the time, or are too busy with other things. But if you do have a spare moment, I’d encourage you to pick up a book. You might even like it.

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Last Friday, the seventeenth of October, Housing and Residential Life made the decision to change a women’s bathroom in McNair Residence Hall into a men’s bathroom. If you live in McNair, you only found out about this the same week, on Tuesday the fourteenth, three days before the bathroom’s sex restrictions were reversed. In a school where there are about three male undergraduates for every one female undergraduate, one would think it’s easy to plan how facility access should be distributed among students. According to Housing, before the bathroom in McNair was changed to a men’s bathroom, the statistics were as follows: there existed one available bathroom for every 11 women, and one available bathroom for every 60 men in McNair. After the change, the statistics should now be as follows: there exists one available bathroom for every 17 women, and one available bathroom for every 50 men.

It seems reasonable enough then to change one women’s bathroom to a men’s bathroom. Women living in nearby halls in McNair are not angry because they lost

access to a bathroom, however they are angry because of how poorly the entire issue was handled. Poor planning aside, at a historically male-dominated school, there are a few ways Housing could’ve better handled the conversion of the female bathroom to the male bathroom. For one, there were conversations to decide how to handle the lack of bathroom availability to men in McNair and it was known by Housing staff ahead of time that the bathroom would probably be changed to a men’s bathroom. I think women in the nearby halls deserved to know more than three days in advance that they would be losing access to their nearest bathroom.

Perhaps the most unprofessional handling on Housing’s part was the way women in the hall were notified of the change. “COMING SOON!” three paper signs taped on the same door stated in bold, capital letters, as if to let the residents know of some great new coming attraction. Below the exciting advertisement, the signs said “On Friday, October 17, 2014 this bathroom will change to a male bathroom. Please watch for the new bathroom sign on Friday, October 17. After the new male sign is posted, this bathroom will be male only.” From three different places on the same

sarcastic piece of paper, women were supposed to gather that this bathroom would be “male only,” as if they couldn’t comprehend the first statement. At the bottom of the sign, residents were encouraged to address questions and concerns to Housing.

I couldn’t believe the disrespectful way women in the hall were notified. In addition, it should be noted that there are two doors entering the bathroom that were changed. One bathroom door faced a women’s and co-ed hall, the other door faced a men’s only hall. All three of the signs were posted on the door facing the women’s and co-ed hall. While everyone understands that men seemed to need more bathroom access in McNair, not everyone understands another way that women were made to feel unwelcomed at the school.

Women who live in McNair near the bathroom were disrespected every day during the quick process, such as other men in the nearby halls saying “Yes, we won the war” and talking about how they are “finally getting what they deserved.” No one seems to be saying much about how inappropriate the sign posted on the bathroom was or asking why women were only notified three days in advance by it, but I wish that people would.

The internet is an absolutely phenomenal invention and has allowed for us to communicate and perform actions that would not have been conceivable perhaps only 10 years ago. Unfortunately, the internet also lends itself conducive to the negative qualities of human nature. Although we can be incredibly kind-hearted, we also have the capability of being crude, egregiously offensive and cold-hearted. One of the first events that kickstarted what we have now termed cyber-bullying is what occurred in the life of Monica Lewinsky as a 22-year-old intern for the then President Bill Clinton. As a result of this public ridicule her life was ruined. Monica- a 22-year-old fresh college graduate and she had already received more public facetime than could ever have been imagined before, her reputation ruined, a broken heart and hated by most of America.

This past week, Lewinsky has made her

official and public return to the world. Her Twitter page was created Monday and her first tweet made her point clear. #HearWeGo is not just for a re-emergence of her life and her ability to succeed, but also signifies the beginning to the end of cyber-bullying. Foreseeably she has received incredible attention within the last few days, both supportive and hateful from all over.

I personally applaud Lewinsky for being able to move past such a traumatic experience in her life and do so in a way where she can help individuals who suffer like she did, falling victim to cyber-bullying and public ridicule. The fact is we ALL make mistakes, we have all made decisions as twenty-something year olds that really perhaps shouldn’t have been done, and at some point we all fall romantically for someone who we shouldn’t. But no one deserves what occurred to Lewinsky. No one deserves to have their life ruined because of a 20-year-old event. Unfortunately for Lewinsky, she was pursued by the President…. some would even call it preyed upon. And it

ruined her life, at least for 16 years. But those are years lost that someone within politics could have done inconceivably great things for our country, all because the public judged and instantly hated her.

As someone who has been publicly ridiculed on social media, I have a small idea about how it feels to have your life so exposed via a medium such as Facebook. In fact it was MTU Confessions, and someone deemed it necessary to post my immensely private details all over this page. I couldn’t even imagine having that occur over every mean of communication and know that that information had become public knowledge all across the globe. The Facebook experience ruined my day, ruined my week and made me very bitter and upset, but it did not ruin my life. It did not cause further pain as it was shortly removed and I moved on. I commend Lewinsky for re-emerging this week, I commend her for recovering, I commend her for having a desire to help others. I strongly believe you all should too and help end cyber-bullying. #HereWeGo.

Another warm welcome to women at Tech

#HereWeGo

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As Michigan Tech students, we have a lot of courses that we need to take. We have major requirements, free electives, gym requirements and many other categories, depending on your major. After being on campus for three years, I strongly believe that there is one specific course that every student, regardless of their major or concentration, should take. That course is Principles of Economics.

There are two main reasons that everyone should take an entry level economics course. First, it helps people to better understand the world around them by demonstrating how individuals make decisions. Second, it helps people to understand government economic policy, which in turn can help you to better understand different political candidates.

Economics studies societies and how individuals act within the society. It helps us to determine why people are willing to purchase different goods and services and it also helps us to understand what motivates individuals. It also helps to show you what different countries have tried in the past and what has, and hasn’t, worked well. By understanding all of these different ideas, you can gain a deeper understanding of how the world works. And understanding how people

operate in the real world is a brilliant thing to know once you have graduated.

Economics also helps to explain how the government plays a role in the economy and what different policies end up doing. Even though we have access to a great number of external resources, determining which economic policies to support tends to be incredibly difficult because most sources have a pre-existing bias in favor of their political party. However, an economics course that simply delivers the facts will help you to better understand the effects of government policies. With that knowledge, you can determine whether or not you support a specific candidate or political party.

Just as we are students, we are also voters. While economic issues are only some of the issues that our government deals with, they are arguably the most important because they pave the way for us to build a more prosperous future, one where the standard of living in our country continues to rise. However, many people do not understand what policies will help to bring about these conditions and blindly following one political party or another can be dangerous.

If you want to prepare yourself for the real world, and if you want to make yourself an informed voter, you should highly consider taking an economics course here at Tech. It will help you in more ways than you could ever possibly imagine.

Last month, both Apple and Google announced improvements to their respective encryption software. Users can now be certain that their information is secure, even if someone else physically had their phone; they could not access any personal information without the correct password or a fingerprint. This is great news for consumers, one time passwords have increased security allowing for increased confidence as well as safety in using digital wallets. Who would be against the safety and security of better encryption and one-time passwords? Apparently the FBI.

For decades several law enforcement agencies spearheaded by the FBI, have attempted to force developers, like Apple, to intentionally leave flaws in their encryptions. These flaws would ideally grant only the police access to the information stored on personal devices. This information could then be used in criminal investigations or even surveillance. Citing user privacy, developers have long refused the government’s demands. To combat this, mobile phone services, like Verizon, do not store text messages that are not locally saved on a cell phone. This prevents the FBI and similar agencies from accessing private information. Additionally, these companies even refuse to hand over call and text records to government officials without a warrant, all in the name of protecting customers’ fourth amendment rights.

The argument for leavings these backdoors into the code is simple, without them law enforcement cannot effectively protect citizens from cyber

crime. However, this logic is extremely flawed. If criminals are accessing private information that the FBI cannot access without a backdoor, that leaves two possible conclusions. Either the FBI is too lazy to take the steps necessary to catch criminals, or they are too incompetent. Whichever proves to be the case, it leaves the FBI in an embarrassing position. We all know identity theft happens now without these backdoors. Criminals are creative, if they weren’t the need for cyber security would not exist. If loopholes were left in encryption software, even if the loopholes solely intended to be used by law enforcement, criminals would eventually figure out how to access them as well. Once that was accomplished they would have easy access to anyone and everyone’s private information, from birthdays to bank statements.

Most people would agree that law enforcement should be focused on preventing crimes from occurring, and when they do occur, learning how to prevent them from happening again. Instead, the FBI and other police agencies seem to be reacting to crime rather than learning or preventing it. Tech companies should be applauded for trying to protect user information, not harassed by the government for making it too difficult to servile its own citizens. Anyone with a cell phone should be concerned that the governmental agencies would rather go after companies for protecting people’s fourth amendment rights than protecting its citizens from the exact same crimes tech companies are attempting to prevent. Google’s digital Wallet has been out for some time; Apple’s just recently debuted. With these technological innovations, people who own cell phones should be grateful to tech companies for protecting their rights.

If you’ve taken a stroll through campus you’ve no doubt noticed it. Weighing in at around 1900 pounds, Michigan Tech’s Husky Statue was unveiled on October 13th, 2014. Its huge size and incredible detail might make one question “did we really need to use all those resources on one statue?” While it may have not

been the most necessary addition to the university, it is a great contribution nonetheless. The addition of the Husky Statue has greatly improved the aesthetics of campus, and it provides a nice symbol for Tech students to visualize when they think of their school.

And if you’re thinking “I don’t want them spending my tuition money on such an unnecessary project,” fret no more, as the Husky Statue was funded primarily through alumni donations. With the help of the Michigan Tech Alumni

Association and the Lorenzetti family in particular, the Husky Statue was built as part of the Alumni Association’s project to improve the campus’ look.

Without the Husky Statue, what is there to visualize when thinking of Michigan Tech? The mountains of snow? The SDC hill? The Husky Statue will provide something enjoyable to look at, as opposed to staring at the white snow underfoot. And while Blizzard T. Husky has done a fantastic job of being a symbol for Michigan Tech, there now exists a

permanent fixture in which students can view at any time.

The Husky Statue may have not been necessary to the school, but it was by no means a waste of time or money. The campus needed something to nice to look at, and the Husky Statue is more than sufficient. It is also a great work of art that serves as a wonderful symbol for Michigan Tech. The Alumni Association really outdid themselves on this project; hopefully their future endeavors are just as fruitful.

Did we really need the Husky Statue?

Tech companies championing your right to privacy

The most important class you should take

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JOE ANDRES

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JOESPH PIETRZYK

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“Economics studies societies and how individuals act within the society. It helps us to determine why people are willing to purchase different goods and services and it also helps us to understand what motivates individu-als.”

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Junior goaltender for the Michigan Tech Hockey team Jamie Phillips has been rock solid between the pipes for the Huskies so far this season. With two series under their belts, the Huskies stand undefeated in the WCHA with a 4-0 conference record.

This past weekend, Phillips was a key player in Tech’s series sweep at Ferris State. Having started in net in all four games against Ferris State last year, Phillips was familiar with the Bulldog squad heading into the series this time around.

On Friday, Oct. 24 in game one of the series, the Caledonia, Ont., native posted his second career shutout with a 1-0 win over the Bulldogs. It was a tight, very aggressive game with a combined 34 penalty minutes from both teams.

Blake Pietila scored early in the third period to post Tech’s lone goal, and a strong defensive effort backed that up for

the Husky win. Ferris State managed to fire 33 shots on Phillips throughout the game, and he was able to make each of those saves to hold off an aggressive Ferris offense.

In game two, Phillips let in a Ferris goal in the second period, but two power play goals for Tech allowed the Huskies to skate away with a 2-1 win. This time, the Bulldogs topped Tech in shots on goal with 35 to 34, but 34 saves from Phillips extended Tech’s undefeated streak to four games. Phillips came up with key saves in the final two periods to keep Tech in the game as the Bulldogs battled, hoping to come back from their 1-0 loss the previous night.

Currently, Phillips stands second among WCHA goaltenders in his goals against average (GAA) as well as save percentage. Having been scored on five times in four games, his GAA stands at 1.25, and with a combined 103 saves compared to five goals against, his save percentage is at 0.954.

Phillips will no doubt continue to be a strong last man standing in net for the

Huskies as the 2014-15 season continues to pick up momentum. So far, the Huskies are definitely off to a great start.

Make sure to pack the Mac this weekend to watch Phillips and the rest of the Tech Hockey squad take on the Michigan Wolverines in non-conference play. Puck drop is at 7:07 p.m. on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.

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Tech Hockey defeated the eighth-ranked Ferris State team this past weekend to remain undefeated in the WCHA. Tech sits at 4-0 on the season, their best start in three years, following the sweep of the Bulldogs.

In the first game at the Bulldogs’ Ewigleben Ice Arena, Blake Pietila’s goal put Tech ahead in the beginning of the third period. He threw the puck into the middle and it bounced into the net. This stroke of luck was all Tech needed to put away Ferris State. Jamie Phillips recorded his first shutout of the season, accumulating 33 saves in the process.

Tech’s second game started slowly as well, but the Huskies weren’t going to wait until the third to get this one started. After some nifty footwork and a sharp pass to the middle, Alex Gillies sniped a power play goal with a shot into the upper right of the net for his first goal as a Husky. Tanner Kero and Malcolm

Gould were credited with the assist.Ferris State tied it up five minutes

and four seconds later with some fancy footwork of their own. One of their players skated up the right wing and beat Tech’s defender, cutting in front of the net for the quick tying goal. This seemed to make Phillips angry, as he proceeded to completely shut down Ferris State. After many diving saves, Tech finally managed to take the lead with David Johnstone’s power play goal, fed to him by Reid Sturos. Blake Pietila also assisted.

Many of the Huskies have stepped up their performance this year, helping carry the team against their tough opponents. Pietila has been good for the team, earning a .712 faceoff percentage, first in the WCHA among qualified players.

As a team, Tech has done a good job

of controlling the puck and getting shots on goal. They currently lead the WCHA with 38 shots per game. On the defensive end, Tech is leading in penalty kill percentage, topping out the WCHA by stopping 23 of 24 power plays. It is tough to say whether this is due to the team or the marvelous goaltending of Phillips, the seventh round pick of the Winnipeg Jets in the NHL entry draft. His goals against average is a paltry 1.25 per game, second in the WCHA and sixth overall. Phillips has posted a .954 save percentage to achieve this impressive GAA. His acrobatic saves have shown in his stats significantly.

The Huskies will play Michigan this Friday and Saturday in another test against a ranked foe. This will be their first series playing outside the WCHA this season.

Tech Hockey topples No. 8 FSUJOHN REYNOLDS

Lode Writer

“Tech sits at 4-0 on the season, their best start in three years, following the sweep of the Bulldogs.”

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This Saturday, Nov. 1, the Michigan Tech Cross Country teams will host the annual 5k Muck Run at the Tech Trails. Race day registration will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 at the trailhead, and the race is set to begin at 10:00 a.m. The cost for high school and college students and UPRRC members is $16, $20 for the general public and $16 per runner for groups who register together with a minimum of four participants. There will be prizes galore, including door prizes and awards! In addition, since the race will be held on Halloween weekend, racers are encouraged to dress up in Halloween costumes. There will also be an award for best costume. All proceeds from the event will benefit Michigan Tech Cross Country.

Tech’s cross country team’s competed this past weekend in Marquette at the UP Championships. The race was hosted by Northern Michigan at NMU’s golf course on Friday, Oct. 24. Both teams ran well with the men taking first out of two teams and the women second out of three teams. Sean Pengelly won his second race in back-to-back weeks after completing the eight-kilometer course in 25:27. On the women’s side, the Wildcats beat the Huskies with 17 points to 46. Deedra Irwin paced the Tech runners and finished fourth overall with a time of 22:24 on the six-kilometer course.

Football: No. 6 Ferris State beat the Huskies 37-3 on Oct. 25 at Sherman Field. The Huskies are now 6-1 in the conference.Hockey: The Hockey Huskies remain unbeaten (4-0) in the WCHA after sweeping Ferris State with a 1-0 win on Friday and a 2-1 win on Saturday.Soccer: Soccer (7-1-2) suffered their first conference loss to Ferris State (2-0) on Oct. 24 and drew a 0-0 tie with Grand Valley State on Oct. 26.Volleyball: Tech Volleyball, now 6-7 in the GLIAC, suffered two 3-0 losses on the road at Ferris State and Grand Valley State.Women’s Tennis: The Huskies fell 5-4 to Tiffin but pulled off a 9-0 win against Findlay to cap off the season. They finished tied for eighth in the GLIAC with a record of 4-8.

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The Michigan Tech Women’s Soccer team made it through what was the toughest weekend of the season so far with a loss and a tie. Ferris State broke Tech’s undefeated streak with a 2-0 win over the Huskies on Oct. 24, and the Huskies drew a 0-0 tie with Grand Valley on Oct. 26.

With these results, the Huskies fell from first place in the conference standings. Tech now stands tied for third in the conference with Saginaw Valley State, owning a record of 7-1-2 in the GLIAC. Grand Valley State leads the conference with a record of 9-1-1, and Ohio Dominican currently resides in second place with a record of 8-1-1.

On Friday, the Huskies ceded a tough loss to Ferris State. The Husky team that has dominated the season just didn’t click like usual. “It wasn’t quite in synch today, and it proved costly for us,” said head coach of the Huskies Michelle Jacob.

Both teams battled in the first half, generating equal amounts of scoring opportunities, but turnovers and breakdowns allowed the Bulldogs to encroach on Husky territory. With less than a minute remaining in the first half, a weak clear from the Husky backline turned costly.

The ball bounced in front of the 18, and Ferris State’s Riley Wood managed to get a foot on it. The kick sailed up and over the fingertips of Husky goalkeeper Jenna Phelps, who was caught pulled out from the goal line, into the upper left corner of the net. Wood’s goal put FSU ahead 1-0 going into the second half.

A strong Ferris defensive effort shut down the Huskies offense once again in the second half. Tech put up 11 of their 14

total shots in the second half alone, but none of those shots would result in goals. In the 72nd minute, it was FSU’s Nichole Boehnke who scored from 10 yards out on a low kick to the far left post, making it a 2-0 game.

Jacob commented, “It was a battle. I think we had a lot of turnovers early on,

and we struggled to just connect on our passes. They were the better team today.”

Ferris State, now 5-1-1, sits below Tech in the GLIAC standings in fifth place.

On Oct. 26, the No. 10-ranked Lakers of Grand Valley State made their way to Sherman Field. Once again, the Huskies

Tech soccer falls in GLIAC standings

Sophmore, Madeline Faust competes with a Ferris State for control of the ball during their game this past Friday. Ferris broke the huskies undefeated streak with a 2-1 win.

Photo by Maxwell Curtis

ELLIE FURMANSKI

Sports Editor

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History deeply rooted in hockey home opener

It has been quite some time since the heralded “block M” jersey has been on an ice rink in Houghton. In fact, the University of Michigan has not played in Houghton in over 30 years.

Since the Copper Country hosted these two teams back in 1983, U of M added former Detroit Red Wings and St. Louis Blues player Red Berenson as the team’s head coach, who is in the beginning of his 30th year in Ann Arbor.

Interestingly enough, in 1988 Berenson added Mel Pearson, current head coach of the Huskies, to his staff as an assistant coach.

Together, the duo won nine consecutive GLI Championships from the start of Pearson’s time at Michigan in 1988 through 1996, with four more championships following the end of the streak and most recently in 2011.

After the 2011 season, Pearson, who spent his college career playing for Michigan Tech

IAN HATZILIAS

Lode Writer

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BREAKING NEWS: Join the Huskies in welcoming the biggest name in hockey and four of his friends to the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena for the season home opener! Michigan Tech is excited to announce that the Stanley Cup, as well as the Hart Trophy, Conn Smythe Trophy, MacNaughton Cup and Gibson Cup will all be available for viewing on Friday, October 31. #FollowTheHuskies

Varsity Events Schedule: October 28 - November 3 Home Game ** Conference Match

Tuesday, 28 Wednesday, 29 Thursday, 30 Friday, 31 Saturday, 1 Sunday, 2 Monday, 3

Women’s Basketball

@ Wis. - Green Bay, 2:00 p.m.

Cross Country Football @ Tiffin, 1:30

p.m. **Hockey Vs. Michigan @

7:07 p.m.Vs. Michigan @ 7:07 p.m.

Women’s Soccer @ Saginaw Valley State, 2:00 p.m. **

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

Volleyball Vs. Northern Michigan @ 7:00 p.m. **

Vs. Saginaw Valley State @ 5:00 p.m.

Vs. Wayne State @ 3:00 p.m. **

faced a tough opponent. Historically Grand Valley is a very strong team, and the fast play, quick footwork, precision passing and aggressive play which they demonstrated on Sunday speaks to that reputation.

Tech was much more in synch this time around compared to Friday and was able to move the ball around and create opportunities. The Lakers out-shot Tech 25-12, but both keepers protected their nets well. Through 90 minutes of regulation and 20 minutes of overtime play, the teams drew to a 0-0 stalemate.

Phelps came up big for the Huskies in net, shutting down a handful of threatening scoring chances for the Lakers. Sophomore defender Emily Morin also saved the day on one occasion at the start of the second half. A poor clear from Phelps made a deflection in front of the box, which a GVSU player attempted to volley in. Phelps was pulled off her line, but Morin was in place to head the ball away from the net, saving a Laker goal.

Only two games remain for the Huskies in the regular season schedule, which they will play on the road. Tech will head off to Saginaw Valley State and Northwood this Friday and Sunday, respectively. The Cardinals are tied with Tech for third place at 7-1-2, and Northwood, who is 1-8-1, is currently 11th in the conference. Following the games next weekend, participants and seeds into the GLIAC Tournament will be decided.

Soccer falls in GLIAC StandingsContinued from page 13 under the legendary John MacInnes, bid

farewell to Berenson and the Wolverines to accept the head coaching position back at Michigan Tech in their rebuilding effort of a struggling hockey program.

Pearson saw immediate success with a young team in his first year back at Tech. He and his Huskies faced-off against Berenson’s Wolverines in the first round of the 2012 GLI, leaving them scoreless against Tech, who would go on to win its first GLI since 1980, back when Pearson played on the team.

Since Pearson’s return to Tech, the team has only seen improvement and is slated to be a force within the WCHA this season. The Hockey Huskies kicked off their season with two road series sweeps at Lake Superior State and Ferris State. Now they prepare for the third series of the season and home opener against the University of Michigan.

“I’m excited,” stated Pearson. “Michigan is traditionally one of the best teams in college hockey.” Michigan, currently ranked 14th on the USCHO poll, is 2-3 to start the season and will be looking to make a statement in Houghton.

The Wolverines are a stacked team with first and second round NHL draft picks on their roster. Dylan Larkin, selected in the first round of the 2014 NHL by Detroit, 15th overall, is their second line center. JT Compher, second round pick by the Buffalo Sabres in 2013, holds down the top line’s

right wing.With all the praise for Michigan’s hockey

program, it almost compliments the team that Pearson has built. Pearson commented, “We’re almost a mirror image of each other. Good offense, good forwards, the defense is still trying to find their way and the goaltending that seems to be the question mark.”

One of the things that makes the Wolverines such a dangerous team to play against is their ability to score in waves, which is exactly what the Huskies did to get their series sweep at Lake State.

For the first time since Pearson took over as head coach of the Huskies, he will see Berenson from across the ice while playing at home. Pearson noted, “It’ll be a little weird seeing him sitting across from me. But again, you want to play good teams, and the fans want to see us play good teams.”

Bringing big schools like Michigan up to the Keweenaw was one of Pearson’s items on his agenda upon coming to coach at Tech. Not only is it good for the hockey program, but it benefits the fans as well.

“I think it’s good for the community to see a team like Michigan play here,” said senior forward Blake Hietala. “It’ll be good hockey, and we think we can beat anyone with our team.”

Two years ago, Tech saw most of its production and leadership come from its younger players. Now that they’re older and

more experienced, the feeling in the locker room is different.

“We have expectations of ourselves. For the first time in a long time, the leaders of this team are upperclassmen,” said Hietala. “For the last few years, it’s been the younger guys carrying this team. But everyone that’s been here and now carrying the load are upperclassmen.”

All of the history, talented players and electricity will come to the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, and Pearson and his team know it will be a series to remember.

“Our fans are excited, and we’re going to put on a good weekend for them,” said junior forward Alex Petan with confidence. Those that make their way to the games will see up-tempo, hard fought hockey with future NHL stars.

Pearson concluded, “[Fans] are going to see as good of hockey in college that they’ll see all year. I almost wish I could sit back as a fan and watch it.”

No matter the result, Pearson hopes that after Saturday night is over, the people leaving the arena are exclaiming, “Wow, that was great hockey.”

After returning home from sweeping one of college hockey’s best defensive teams Ferris State, Tech has plenty of motivation and momentum going into this series. Puck drop is at 7:07 p.m. on both nights of the series.

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It was a battle between the GLIAC’s two unbeaten teams last Saturday on Sherman Field. Heading into the game, Michigan Tech and Ferris State, ranked No. 13 and No. 6, respectively, were both 6-0 and tied for first in the GLIAC standings. Unfortunately for the Huskies and their fans, Ferris dominated and captured the win by a margin of 37-3.

With the loss, Tech’s record now stands at 6-1, and the Huskies sit tied for third place in the conference with Ohio Dominican behind the Bulldogs (7-0) and the Ashland Eagles (7-1).

The Bulldogs capitalized early on, scoring 13 points in the first quarter, three in the second and 21 in the third. It took six scoring drives by Ferris before Tech would see points up on the scoreboard in the fourth quarter.

Turnovers proved to be costly for the Huskies. Tech gave up three turnovers throughout the game, including an interception and two fumbles. Each of the fumbles turned into scoring drives for Ferris after Tech was unable to recover the ball.

Within the first five minutes of the

game during Tech’s first drive, the Huskies fumbled the ball on their own 28-yard line, and the ball was recovered by Ferris State’s Carlton Johnson at the Huskies’ 24. Five plays and 24 yards later, the Bulldogs were up on the scoreboard ahead 7-0.

With the ball back in Tech’s possession, the Huskies were only able to advance four yards in three plays before punting the ball back to Ferris State on fourth down.

It took 2:44 on the next possession for the Bulldogs to score again. The offensive prowess led by Ferris State’s quarterback Jason Vander Laan drove the Bulldogs 64 yards in six plays before Jamel Lockett ran in the touchdown. Tech’s Tanner Agen blocked the extra point attempt, holding the score at 13-0 in favor of Ferris.

Both teams battled in the second quarter, but the Huskies couldn’t catch a break. The closest the Huskies got to the end zone was at the Ferris State 19-yard line. Sitting at the 29-yard line on that same drive, Scarlett was sacked on fourth down. Minutes later, Brett Gervais intercepted a pass by Vander Laan at Tech’s 18-yard line, but the Huskies were unable to capitalize with the possession turnover. Just before the end of the quarter, Ferris kicked a field goal from Tech’s 12-yard line to end the half up 16-0.

With just under 11 minutes to go in the

third, the Huskies fumbled the ball at the Tech 9-yard line. Less than two minutes later, Ferris was up 23-0, and they would score two more touchdowns before entering the fourth quarter.

At the start of the fourth, Tech drove 62 yards in 10 plays and landed at the Bulldogs’ 14-yard line on fourth down. Garrett Mead’s successful field goal attempt put Tech on the scoreboard, now down 37-3.

With 9:21 left in the game, the Huskies took over possession of the ball in what would be their final drive of the game. Tech drove 75 yards in 19 plays and made it to the Ferris State 13-yard line. At third down and 10, however, quarterback Tyler Scarlett’s pass was intercepted with less than a minute left in the game.

Credit goes to Ferris for capitalizing. The Bulldogs gained 353 yards on offense, held the Huskies to 87 rushing yards while they put up 322 and scored on six of their 13 possessions.

Needless to say, it wasn’t Tech’s day. Errors proved to be costly against a very strong Ferris State team. The Huskies will look to bounce back from the loss next Saturday as the team makes their final road trip of the regular season to take on Tiffin. The Dragons are currently tied for fifth in the GLIAC with a record of 4-3.

The Michigan Tech Rugby team finished its season with a game against the Madison Blacks last Saturday. Although the team lost against Madison, the Huskies ended the match with a close score between them and their opponent.

The record of the Huskies this season was zero wins and four losses against teams which included Eau Claire, Parkside, Stevens Point and the Madison Blacks.

Ron Coffey, a fifth year rugby player, stated, “Overall, the season could’ve been better. We went 0-4 and we had a lot of new guys who had some talent but were not all familiar with the game. That being said, it’s a difficult game to learn, and the only way to get a good feel for it is to just get experience by getting a few matches under your belt.”

The MTU Rugby team has gained a notable amount of players this year, most of whom are freshmen. Freshman rugby player Joshua Geschke noted, “It was a learning experience for a lot of us, especially because we are a young team. About half the team were rookies this year.”

New players were not the only thing that MTU Rugby collected this season. The team received new 7s and 15s jerseys that were generously donated by the Michigan Tech Parent Fund. The 7s jersey features a husky on the front with “MTU Rugby” displayed on the back. The 15s jersey has a yellow and black plaid theme with “Michigan Tech” printed on the front.

The Huskies’ coach this year was Coach Rhys Edwards, who has been coaching the MTU Rugby team for several years.

“Our coach has such a passion for rugby, and it totally showed on and off the pitch” expressed Joshua Geschke. “He is one of the people that made rugby into an important part of my life. Everything he did was to make the club better and stronger going into the future, and I cannot thank him enough for everything he has taught me.”

Although the MTU Huskies’ record this year was not as expected, there is promise in their forthcoming season according to the players.

Ron Coffey assured, “If our new guys stick with the game and keep playing together, I have a feeling they will be pretty good next season.” Coffey also recognized that “despite not having the greatest record, I had a great time.”

Tech rugby

team ends seasonMACKENZIE PLETCHER

Lode Writer

Football suffers first loss of the season

Senior QB, Tyler Scarlet catches a snap during one of the Huskies drives downfield against No. 6 ranked Ferris State this past weekend. The Huskies and Bulldogs entered the match-up as the GLIAC’s two undefeated teams.

Photo by Maxwell Curtis

ELLIE FURMANSKI

Sports Editor

“The Bulldogs gained 353 yards on offense, held the Huskies to 87 rushing yards while they put up 322 and scored on six of their 13 possessions.”

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“Guardians of the Galaxy”-Filmboard Friday, Oct. 31. 5:30 p.m. , 8:30 p.m., 11:30 p.m. Fisher 135

Starting on Halloween, Filmboard will be showing “Guardians of the Galaxy” with showings at 5:30, 8:30 and 11:30 p.m. in Fisher 135. Additional showtimes will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 2:30, 5:30, 8:30 and 11:30 p.m., as well as at 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. The cost is $3, and concessions will be available.

Halloween Flow & Glow Yoga Party-Community Programs Tuesday, Oct. 28. 8:30 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. SDC

Community Programs is hosting a Halloween Flow & Glow Yoga Party today, Oct. 28 at the SDC studio from 8:30 - 9:45 p.m. The cost for Michigan Tech students is $8 and $10 for community members. Dress in your favorite costume or wear white to shine under the black light. To register, visit http://www.michigantechrecreation.com/programs/adult/yoga/glow-and-flow/index.

HuskyLEAD, “Artful Bragging”-Student ActivitiesJoin Student Activities today at this month’s HuskyLEAD session. Julie Way, assistant director for career development from Career Services, will show students how to introduce themselves to future employers and learn how to become better at networking. The workshop will be held in the Memorial Union Building in ballrooms two and three starting at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Maryann Wilcox at [email protected].

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