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UP UP UP AND AWAY: Climbing Club tries to rally support for a climbing wall. Page 7 DRINKING THE WATER: The drinking fountains may contain more than just H20. Page 11 MUSICAL REVIEW: Richard Roger’s 100th birthday extravaganza hits the stage. Page 16 Astronomy Day brings cosmos to Carroll IS ANYBODY OUT THERE: This image from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. The Second Annual Astronomy Day will be held at Carroll College on Saturday, April 13, with the opening of Neuman Observatory. Technology, will present a lecture, “Gravity at the Bottom of the Well: Black Holes and Spacetime Physics.” Larson is a theoretical astrophysicist specializing in general relativity. Larson’s talk will explore the modern con cept of black holes in physics and astronomy and discuss the different types of black holes and which types are expected to exist in nature. He will address the current evidence for the existence of black holes and future means of observing these exotic objects. Larson plans to end with the most exciting adventure of all. “We'll take an imaginary voyage through the event horizon of a black hole and talk about what modern gravitational theory predicts will happen to you,” Larson says. Like the other Astronomy Day activities, Larson’s presentation is free and open to the public. After the evening lecture, NAS will open the Neuman Observatory for a free “first- light” grand opening party, allowing the cam pus and general public to observe the heavens through the observatory’s newly refurbished telescope. Observing should commence by around 9:00 p.m. By Ashley Oliverio Prospector Reporter On Saturday, April 13, Carroll College will host its second annual Astronomy Day, with a full schedule of exciting speakers, including a black hole expert from Cal Tech, and the grand opening of Montana’s oldest astronomical observation facility, Carroll’s Neuman Observatory. Sponsored by the college’s Neuman Astronomical Society (NAS),'the event is free and open to both the campus com munity and the public. At 10 a.m., Astronomy Day kicks off at the Cube with astronomy and telescope displays, videos, and knowledgeable amateur astronomers present to answer questions about buying and using telescopes and astrophotogra- phy. Throughout Astronomy Day, the public will be able to tour Carroll’s historic Neuman Observatory and observe the sun through fil tered telescopes, weather permitting. NAS will be giving away astro door prizes during the event as well. At 11 a.m., Ashley Oliverio, president of Helena’s Astronomical Institute of the Rockies, will present a seminar on navigating the spring and summer night sky in room 101/202 of Carroll’s Simperman Hall (formerly the Science Building/Science Hall). “Last year’s Astronomy Day was great. I thought the community really showed their interest and support: we had around 200 people from the community alone there and nearly 300 people in all attended,” said David Rotness, president of NAS. “I’m really excited about our speakers- last year we didn't have speakers, this year we have three, so it’s going to be huge.” At 2 p.m. Dr. John Belz, an astrophysicist at Montana State University, will present a lec ture on the BOREALIS High-Altitude Balloon Program in Simperman Hall room 101/202. Funded by the Montana Space Grant Consortium and primarily managed and operat ed by Montana State University physicists and students, the BOREALIS program regularly launches balloons carrying scientific payloads to perform experiments in the near reaches of outer space. Math, engineering and science majors are particularly invited to attend this lecture to learn more about the BOREALIS program and how they can become involved on the team. Several MSU undergraduate physics and engi neering students currently work on BORE ALIS research, development and launcnes. Flight Director Belz is eager for Carroll stu dents to join the program. “This is the first near-space program in the state of Montana, the first opportunity that Montana undergraduates have had to launch, track and recover experiments studying the near reaches of outer space,” Belz says. “We’d like Carroll students to join in. Don’t let the MSU students have all the fun.” At 7 p.m. in Simperman Hall room 101/202, the keynote speaker, Dr. Shane Larson, an astrophysicist at the California Institute of Junior/Senior Banquet By Tiffany Obie Staff Reporter The Junior/Senior Banquet will be held at the West Coast Colonial Hotel on Saturday, April 13, with a change in how the tickets will be distributed and the cost. Tickets are only being sold at the Cube information desk, instead of being sold at the door of the banquet. Tickets went on sale April 2 and will be available until Wednesday. April 10. Tickets must be purchased in advance in order to attend. The tickets are free to seniors, and cost $28 each for juniors. Mary King, president of the junior class, said that the increase in ticket prices is due to the West Coast Colonial Hotel coming under new manage ment. The evening will begin with drinks at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Speeches will begin at 8 p.m. and the dance will run from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., with music by Bill Harrington. The senior class selected Clare Yochum and R.T. Duke, of the senior class, to speak at the banquet. Dr. Christenson, professor of biology, was chosen to speak during the dinner. Speaking of last year’s banquet, Charla Ray said, “It was the best night of the year.” MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2002 VOLUME 85, NO. 6
