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BSC NEWS MAGAZINE VOLUME: 76 ISSUE: 6 EDITORS Nicci Johnson

Mystician Senior Editor

Katie Winbauer

Mystician Junior Editor

Kaitlyn Olson

Mystician Scoop Editor

Blake Nemecek

Mystician Copy Editor

Danielle Molinaro

MystiCast Creative Director

Letter From The Editor Rule #62: Never take yourself too seriously. This rule is a great reminder that life is what you make it. We are constantly challenged everyday with negativity – people gossip, belittle others, and make others feel small. The difference now is that we can choose not to take part in it and not take on other people’s baggage. Our personal reality is how we view life. Are we the victim or the lighthouse? Are we looking to others for happiness and joy or are we looking within? This issue of the Mystician is more lighthearted and fun than the previous issues. The comic book style is being used to show that we can have fun. The idea of superheroes was a topic that came up because we often look to others to be a hero rather than looking at ourselves. No one person is going to save us although the people that sacrifice their lives for others are an exception. The only way a change is going to be made is if we start with ourselves. Remember: progress not perfection, never take yourself too seriously, be your own hero and have fun wherever you go. Let joy be your job.

XOXO,

Jordan Bitz

MYX Program Director

Erik Mattheis

MystiCast Technical Director

STAFF The Mystician Staff

John Bettger Andrew Dill Tiffany Grannis Megan Haag Samantha Jensen Michael Kashey Emily Kautzman Aeryn Mehlhoff Stephanie Moum Tanner Purintun Mylee Schorsch Devin Stelter

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Table of Contents TH E VERV E 4 6 7 8 9

Spring Awakening Mystician Staff Freshman 15 Emily Kautzman St. Patty’s Day Blake Nemecek Pi Day John Bettger Prescriptions For Life Nicci Johnson

TH E S CO O P 10 12 14 15

News Shorts Women In Comics Nicci Johnson Charlie Hebdo Megan Haag Tax Tips Aeryn Melhoff

TH E DR I V E

16 March Madness 17 Mystic Baseball

TH E B U ZZ

18 Coffee Crawl 20 #CatchinThe BSCBuzz

Andrew Dill Tanner Purintun Danielle Molinaro

TH E P OV (Po i nt of V iew)

21 Staff Editorial 22 Life After 30 Nicci Johnson Movie Affects Erik Matthies 23 Medical Marijuana Devin Stetler Like a Girl Kaitlyn Olson 24 March Calendar PHOTO BY DANIELLE MOLINARO

The front cover photo is a symbol of the creativity, arts, and language in the hands of every individual with the power to change the world. It is in honor of Charlie Hebdo, journalists and artists practicing the freedom of speech. Also, acknowledging the John Wall New Voices Act that is currently moving through the North Dakota Legislature, which is in support of freedom of speech for student journalists.

Online: Go to www.issuu.com to check out the digital copy of The Mystician.

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Spring Awakening

Cast: Wendla...........................................................Natasha Sickler Martha...................................... .......................Genna Boehm Thea.......................................... ......................Ashley Clooten Anna......................................................................Taylor Jung Ilse............................................. ...................Savanah Bashus Melchoir..............................................................Karter Dolan Moritz..................................................................Jeffrey Jung Hanschen/Rupert...................................Jacob Ehrmantraut Ernst/Reinhold..................................................Adam Michal Georg/Dieter............................ .......................Clayton Perala Otto/Ulbrecht......................................................Derek Harer Adult Women.....................................................Sarah Simon Adult Men...........................................................Dillion Sailor Stage Manager......................... .................McCallie Willows Assistant Stage Manager........ .......................Elley Connard Director and Choreographer....Spider Duncan Christopher Scenic Lighting Designer and Technical Director.................................................Dean Bellin PHOTOS BY PAULINA HAAK

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Spider Christopher Duncan’s View

“This is the dynamic of a Broadway or off-Broadway production. It will have all of the values other than a 2 million dollar budget. It’s going to be a pretty major production.” “I’m very excited, they [the cast] are very talented. Hopefully people will see the transformation and the work from any other production they’ve seen in this state. That’s all I want.” “I’m very excited to bring this material to young people.” “All of these outside emotions totally enhance the reality of what we’re doing here.” “The play itself is such an important piece of theater that constantly needs to be done now.” “It took a lot to get me here, but I believe in this material.” “They are great kids, and they are such a happy family. We are bonded for life.”

SPRING AWAKENING is a coming-ofage musical about the hardships teens face. Each story is being told as the play reveals secrets of each quirky character. The play is set in Germany during the 1890s. To achieve this setting, there will be a large, single-setting screen in the background. The screen will be versatile, and the setting will be projected onto the screen. According to Assistant Professor of Technical Theatre, Dean Bellin, there will be German impressionist style art projected onto the screen as well as some surprises. To stick with the rock n’ roll style of music, which is featured in Spring Awakening, the lighting of the show will be vibrant and rocking as well.

the lighting and sound, and achieving good coordination of all these items. There is only one technical rehearsal which occurs four days before performances begin.

The biggest challenge when setting this play will be integrating all of the images with

The cast agrees that some of the biggest challenges faced while preparing for this

“I just want to see the whole thing come together,” Bellin said. He is familiar with his side of things, and is looking forward to seeing it all unite as a whole. Bellin says there is a wide variety of people helping to make this world a reality, including a crew of students, actors, and volunteers who are building the sets for the play. According to Bellin, everyone should come see this play because, “[It is] very important, and the kind of play we need to be doing.”

production has opened their eyes to a whole new way to look at life. It’s helped them to view the show with a new perspective, allowing themselves to feel emotions with an open mind. Members of the cast also share the importance of preparing for their roles emotionally and having to chose their own experiences to relate to the characters in the play – then pushing through and just diving into it. This production has enabled cast members to become a close knit family. They are supportive of one another while working through some of their own issues regarding topics brought to light in the production of Spring Awakening. Unsure of how the community will conceptualize some of the controversial topics such as rape, suicide and sex, the cast is sure this production will be one to remember and surely, not one to miss.

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Fighting the Freshman 15

By Emily Kautzman

THE DREADED FRESHMAN 15 — a myth that all college freshman will gain an average of 15 pounds while away at college for their first year. It is brought on by constant snacking, pulling all nighters, unhealthy cafeteria food and partying.

preventable. Just by making a few switches in the cafeteria and finding time for a little exercise, a student can maintain or even lose weight.

“Eat more fruits and vegetables, “ Rolandelli said. “They should be threefourths of your plate and the other fourth should be protein.”

Jean Rolandelli, Associate Professor of Biology at Bismarck State College, has insight on how students’ food choices can have detrimental consequences.

Along with eating a healthy and nutritious diet, there are other factors that play into staying healthy. A few of these include not smoking, staying physically active, drinking plenty of water and getting an adequate amount of sleep.

While 15 pounds may seem extreme, a “It only takes 3,500 calories to gain a recent study conducted by Auburn University pound over the course of a week,” Rolandelli discovered that, out of a sample of 131 said. “That’s only 500 extra calories a day. Try to find time for a workout that will raise students, 70 percent gained an average of [Cafeteria food] has fair amounts of fats, salts heart rates for at least 30 minutes. This will 12 pounds over the course of four years— and sugars because that’s what makes it taste get the blood to circulate better in the body primarily coming from fat mass. This means good.” and therefore rid unwanted substances that that students only gain aren’t being used. Sleep “The most important thing to remember is that the power is the time that the body two or three pounds per year, thus shattering of wellness lies in the eye of the beholder.” - Rolendelli uses to repair itself after the Freshman 15 myth. a long and stressful day, Although two or three so this is definitely something that shouldn’t pounds a year doesn’t sound like a big deal, Five-hundred calories can come in many be cut short. over a lifetime it can make a big difference. hidden forms, surprisingly the most popular being flavored coffee drinks. While coffee The most important thing to remember is It is impossible to blame a specific cause itself does not have any calories, the flavored that the power of wellness lies in the eye of for why college and gaining weight go handsyrup that is added to make it less bitter is the beholder. in-hand because it’s more of a combination nothing but sugar. Depending on the drink, of numerous factors. For starters, most “If you don’t like where your body is,” those extra 500 calories can add up quickly. schools have all-you-can-eat contracts where Rolandelli said, “now is the time to deal with one swipe of an ID card unlocks a utopia of When browsing the cafeteria for a healthy it. Right now you are at peak metabolism and unhealthy food choices. Mix that with poor and nutritious meal, portion control is also strength. Now is the time to get your body food selections, such as pizza over a salad, important to keep in mind. into the shape that you want it and keep it and the pounds can start adding up. maintained.” “Watch your serving size appropriate to Other ingredients to the recipe for weight your activity level,” Rolandelli said. gain include social gatherings which involve Some healthy alternatives to choose while late night meals, decrease in activity levels on a strict diet of nothing but cafeteria food due to increase of stress and studying and lastly alcohol. There are a lot of hidden sugars include eating oatmeal instead of sugary cereal for breakfast, having vegetable soup found in most alcoholic beverages, and a night of partying can really rack up the calorie rather than a slice of pizza at lunch and Emily Kautzman is a reporter choosing salmon over steak for dinner count. for the Mystician. She is a It may seem that weight gain is inevitable at this point; however, on the contrary, it is

5 Tips to Improve Wellness

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Rolandelli also gives advice for students who wish to eat healthier for life.

sophomore at Bismarck State College pursuing a degree in Athletic Training.

1. Stay active 2. Sleep 3. Make better food choices in the cafeteria 4. Avoid excess snacking 5. Drink water

Just a Pinch of Understanding By Blake Nemecek

PINCHING, KISSING and parades abound on one very specific date every year. On March 17, people all over the world celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day in their own unique manner. Some people in the Northeast even go as far as to plant peas in celebration of this holiday. The dilemma surrounding this day of the year is not so much the way in which the holiday is celebrated, but the fact that some people are unsure of why the holiday began. Contrary to common belief, Saint Patrick, or Maewyn Succat, was not actually born Irish. He grew up in what was known as Roman Britain. Around the age of 16, Succat was abducted into slavery by Irish pirates. While in Ireland, Succat learned to speak Irish. Since he was a slave, Succat spent a lot of time in prayer. In what is believed to be an answer to Succat’s prayers, he escaped from his captors and boarded a ship back to Britain. After a while back in Britain, Succat had a dream that he was supposed to return to Ireland because his work there was not done. After becoming an ordained bishop in the Catholic

Church, Succat – who, by this time, took on the name Saint Patrick – returned to Ireland as a missionary. St. Patrick had much success in spreading the ideologies of Christianity throughout Ireland. St. Patrick died on March 17, 461; which is how we got the celebration date of March 17. For some, Saint Patrick’s Day is a celebration of religious ceremony to honor St. Patrick, and for others it is an excuse to celebrate. In this case, the important thing is not the manner of the celebration, but rather the idea behind celebrating together. America is made up of many different cultures, and celebrating these cultures is a way of celebrating this country. Art by Danielle Molinaro

Blake Nemecek is the copy editor and writer for the Mystician. He is a sophomore at Bismarck State College pursuing a degree in Mass Communications.

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Slice of Pi EVERY YEAR, we celebrate the irrational number π. Pi Day is always on the 14th day of the 3rd month, 3.14. This year is a particularly special one because the date is set to extend the correlation to 3.1415 since it is now the 15th year of this century. The sequential time of Pi will be in the 3rd month on the 14th day at the 9th hour of the 26th minute and 53rd second of this year or 3/14/15 9:26:53 a.m., 3.14592653. Although, some captious mathematicians reading may dispute that it is proper to round to the nearest second. Thus, making the 54th second a more accurate expression. That may be true but don’t be a mathhole about it. Pi is the ratio of the circumference to the diameter of a circle, π=C/d . Being an irrational number, Pi cannot be represented perfectly in decimal or fraction form, hence the Greek symbol π is used. Pi is vital to all forms of mathematics, science and the arts, making Pi is one of the most recognized symbols in the world. Which leads us into this distinguished celebration. Hurray! Pi Day is expressed in unique ways, but there are some common variables. Naturally, pie is the food of choice, but how much pie should one bake? A whole pie would be 2π and one π would be half a pie. If you bake a couple pies, is that 2 pie or 4π? This can all be quite confusing. If you have any questions, please refer to the unit circle.

By John Bettger

Although eating pie would seem the obvious contest at a Pi Day event, the most common denominator is reciting the digits of Pi. The world record is held by Lu Chao of China. Mr. Chao was about to recall 67,890 digits of Pi accurately. Considering Pi has been calculated to 13.3 trillion digits on October 8, 2014, there is still plenty of room available to surpass Mr. Chao. If you’re interested in upping your game as a mathlete, check out Piphilology. Where are all these exciting people gathering to take part on this marvelous day? Glad you asked. The BSC mathematics department will be holding a Pi Day convention on the ground floor of the Jack Science Center on Friday, March 13 from 10:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. “But that is not Pi Day!” you may protest. Congratulations on your powers of observation. There will be Pi sudoku, Pi crossword, Pi trivia and a Pi recitation contest in room 117 of JSC. Activities will rewarded with Pi prizes.

DAKOTA DIGITAL FILM FESTIVAL

4th Annual Dakota Digital Film Festival (DDFF). Day session: Friday, April 10.at the Belle Mehus (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.) FMI: (701) 258-8767

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So be sure to mark your calendar, join in the festivities and get a little irrational.

John Bettger is a writer for the Mystician. He is a sophomore at Bismarck State College pursuing a degree in Mathematics.

Prescriptions For Life with Dr. T. and Nicci J. Midterms are creeping up. Now what? We all need motivation. Here are some tips to keep readers on task. What causes lack of motivation?

Questioning one’s abilities, fear of failure, fear of what others might think or say, procrastination has become habit, LAZINESS, telling yourself that there are other more important things to do, stress and/or anxiety, lack of environmental stimuli or incentives.

What can you do to increase motivation? 1: Start small. Complete one task that you have been putting off. Successfully completing a small task will be rewarding and will increase your resolve to tackle a bigger project. 2: Set measurable goals. Define what you want to achieve and break it down into achievable steps. Remember to include specific measures for completions Create an action plan to stay motivated, outlining to get to your desired goal. Accept setbacks and move forward. Adjust plan if needed, but stay in control and focus on where you are going.

3: Visualize your success. Take responsibility for your successes and failures. Recognize and accept that you are the only one that can get you to where you want to be. 4: Commit publicly. Get on your soapbox and tell a friend, co-worker, professor or family member what you want to achieve. Post it on Facebook or any social site. The point is, by publicly committing, it will help you feel more accountable for achieving your goal. 5: Face your fears. Fear is a big reason people lack motivation that leads to giving up on achieving your goals. On the other side of fear is confidence. If you face your fears head-on, you will feel a sense of accomplishment and feel more confident. This will lead to the intrinsic motivation needed to tackle bigger and bigger fears every time you do it.

Here’s to staying motivated,

Dr. T. and Nicci J.

Dr. Theresa Felderman is the Assistant Professor of Psychology at Bismarck State College. Nicci Johnson is the Director of Communications at Big Blue Couch Coaching – a local life coaching company. With their combined experience, they hope to give readers tips and tricks on a wide variety of topics ranging from relationships , self-esteem, having fun, dealing with family, and friends. Keep an eye out for their column in each issue of the Mystician.

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News Shorts LOVE YOUR MELON

Love Your Melon, a student-run organization dedicated to improving the lives of children battling cancer has established a “Campus Crew” at BSC. Love Your Melon donates warm hats to children battling cancer. Donations take place through a one-to-one program where every hat they sell to the public donate one hat to a child. To purchase a hat or other merchandise, visit www.loveyourmelon.com. Items are selling out quickly. Be sure to select the BSC Campus Crew in the checkout section to make sure your donation goes to a child in Bismarck.

ONLINE BOOK CLUBS

The Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library now offers Online Book Clubs that provide a fun, easy way to fit reading into busy schedules. Participants receive five minute sections of a book each weekday, and finish two to three chapters per week. New books are featured every one to two weeks, and members can join as many clubs as they wish. Genres available include a variety of Fiction, Non-Fiction, Teen, PrePublication and Audio Books. The online book clubs are free of charge and membership is open to anyone with a valid email address. To sign up, visit http://www.supportlibrary.com. Readers can enter their email addresses and select the book clubs they want to join. For more information, contact the library at (701) 355-1480.

LEPRECHAUN LEAP

Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park will host the “Leprechaun Leap” on Sunday, March 15, at 1 p.m. Participants are invited to explore the park in search of a “pot of gold.” Prizes will be awarded to those finding a pot of gold and returning to the Visitor’s Center. Refreshments will be provided. An entrance fee of $5 along with a self-registration form must be submitted prior to meeting at the Visitors Center for the beginning of the event. All ages are welcome. For more information contact Fort Abraham State Park at 701-667-6340 or online at www.parkrec.nd.gov.

TRINITY LUTHERAN BANQUET

Under the guidance of Pastor Steve Sathre and Rosemarie “Tudy” Fennern of Trinity Lutheran Church, 400-450 free meals are served every Thursday with a newly added monthly Saturday lunch. This is a non-denominational meal and non-profit organization. This banquet is dependent on volunteer groups and individuals who volunteer for the plans, purchases, services and clean up to operate this feeding ministry.

March Madness

in the BSC Bookstore Starting March 23 Stop in & see what’s going on!

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DAKOTA STAGE STAND UP

Enjoy an hour of laughs presented at 8 p.m. March 13 and 14 by comedian Isaac Witty, a nationally known headlining comedian who has performed on Late Night with David Letterman and the Conan Show. Concessions will be available. Tickets are $15 online or $18 at the box office. Doors will open at 7 p.m. For tickets and information, visit www. dakotastageltd.com

METAL BAND COMES TO TOWN

Death metal bands In Flames, All that remains and Wovenwar will be rocking out at the Event Center March 16. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and show begins at 7:30 p.m. In Flames are from Sweden and have sold over 2 million albums worldwide. All That Remains is a multi platinum outfit from Springfield, Mass. They will released their seventh album last month featuring single, “No Knock.” Woven war calls San Diego home. Their hits include “All Rise” and “Prophets.” Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000.

LEADING LADIES LUNCHEON

The annual Leading Ladies Luncheon will be held Wednesday, March 11 at the Radisson, 605 East Broadway Ave from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. It celebrates Women’s History Month and features panelists representing a variety of historic roles in the state. This luncheon also honors women what have made an impact on the history of North Dakota.

NET NEUTRALITY

Broadband internet now has the same rules that govern the telephone service. This was decided by The Federal Communications Commission at the end of February. Internet Service Providers will be regulated as common carriers under Title II of the Communications Act.

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Portrayal of Women In Comics By Nicci Johnson COMICS HAVE BEEN AROUND since the early 1800s. The first superhero introduced by Action Comics in 1938 was Superman. Since then, a whirlwind of superheroes have shown up – Batman, Green Lantern and Captain America – to name a few. The first woman superhero was introduced by DC Comics in 1945 and since then, the portrayal of women in comics has begun to raise a few eyebrows. As the owner of local store Juke Joint Comics, Mike Swenson fosters an open minded viewpoint when it comes to expanding the comic book world to all genders in the community. At the same time, Swenson shares his childhood experience with comic books and how he developed his love for the art.

Q: When did Juke Joint Comics open and where did the idea originate to start a comic book shop in Bismarck? MS: In 2012, I opted to find my own location. I opened up and brought all my collections from home and here we are.

Q: Have you always been into comic books? MS: Pretty much ever since I could read I was buying books every month – not always collecting. In the mid 90s we only had one store in Bismarck. At the time, there were some books selling 2 million copies. Over the last 4 or 5 years, I have a solid foundation and let my collection build up.

Q: Who was your favorite character as a child? MS: Of course there was Spider Man. I always liked the darker stuff, all the horror stuff – Heavy Metal Magazine and Vampirella. When I was 5 or 6 my siblings were in high school, so whatever they brought in the house I was reading. It let me appreciate special effects, gore, nudity, sex. I wouldn’t show those to a 5-year-old though.

Q: Speaking of sex and nudity in comic books, what’s the story concerning how females are portrayed in comics and why people are upset with it? MS: Sexism in comics is something that’s been battled since day 1. When Wonder Woman came out she was the strong female figure. There was the older comics with bondage, a lot of fetish stuff – she was always being captured, tied up, being a victim. She was not the Wonder Woman of today. The way they wrote her had a lot to do with her creator. She wanted to be captured. Then she would beat up the bad guys and drop them off to the police. She was always getting tied up and spanked in the 40s and 50s. The big shift came in the 60s and 70s when the feminist movement started making headway. More of the underground books came out – sex, drugs, nudity. The women were in balance. They were the sex symbols, but they were written as a dominating force. Years later, Wonder Woman, Power Girl, Ms Marvel – these are your main female characters that have stuck around.

Q: What’s going on now with the Marvel Relaunch? MS: The main character for Thor is a woman now. Also, Captain Marvel and Ms. Marvel are back– the issue was made with Ms Marvel as an Islamic girl. Sex and race shouldn’t matter. It’s a comic book.

Q: Why do they get drawn half naked? MS: It’s always been fair game. It wasn’t until the last 5 or 6 years, more people have become more vocal about it. The thing is, people don’t want normal in comics. That’s why we read them – because they aren’t real . It’s a story.

Q: How can people get more involved in the comic book scene? MS: The big thing is find or pursue something you like, for men and women. The books have shifted toward the male audience but it is written for all audiences. Any woman can pick up something they like whether it’s science fiction, romance, action, comedy, goofy bizarre stuff, bondage. There’s something for everyone.

Q: Any final thoughts? MS: Just come in and take a look for yourself. Don’t form an opinion until you investigate. Do some research on your own. Obviously, if you don’t like violence, I’m probably not going to recommend Batman or Wolverine. If you like romance or sci-fi, there are stories that cater to all ages. Comics are visual books. There’s art and pictures. You don’t have to take Batman and label it something diverse. It doesn’t matter if Spider Man is gay or straight. Marvel and DC have relaunches in the next few months and it will gain a new audience. Juke Joint Comics is located at 500 N 3rd St in Bismarck For more information contact Mike Swenson at 701-751-5857 or email him at jukejointcomics@gmail.com

Q: What happened with the new Spider woman cover? MS: Milo Manara is a known illustrator that writes for Hustler. He got commissioned to do the Spider Woman cover. She was in an awkward position – butt in the air. Manara has been around for a while and is known for that type of drawing. Marvel issued a different cover.

Nicci Johnson is the senior editor of the Mystician and a sophomore at Bismarck State College. She is pursuing a degree in Mass Communications.

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Cartoons shared with colleges. ON THE MORNING on Jan. 7, 2015 two Islamic terrorists stormed the offices ofthe weekly satirical newspaper, Charlie Hebdo, in Paris. It was presumed to be a response to the newspaper publishing controversial Muhammad cartoons. Twelve of the cartoonists were killed in the attack. It was the worst violence on a magazine to date and an attack on free speech. Now those victims are being honored and remembered across college campuses. America’s most widely syndicated editorial cartoonist, Daryl Cagle, has put together a collection of almost 300 Charlie Hebdo cartoons. They will be displayed in the French museum St. Just le Martel and at College Media Association’s NYC15 convention. Arend VanDam PoliticalCartoons.com, CagleCartoons.com Amsterdam

Cartoonists Honor Charlie Hebdo

By Megan Haag

The CMA NYC15 convention is March 11-14, 2015. The College Media Association partners with Cagle to share this collection in New York and across the world with campuses everywhere at no cost. The idea behind the exhibit is to show the world that colleges and universities are places that support free speech and expression. Students are encouraged to download and print the cartoons and display them across campus. They may also use them in slide shows or for campus publications. To gain access to the cartoons www. vistdarylcagle.com/charlie-hebdo-exhibit/

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Tax Tips WHATEVER THE OPINIONS are on the income tax, one thing is clear: it affects everyone in one way or another. As Tax Day approaches, people across the country collectively cringe. Nervousness gives way to acute, nail-biting fear. Minds race with questions. What if I forgot something? Did I screw up the math? Will I get audited?! There is no way around it we have to file our taxes. It is easy to forget that in the history of the U.S. income tax has been short and inconsistent. It originated during the Civil War as a way to pay for war expenses and was repealed ten years later. Congress reestablished the income tax in 1894, then the Supreme Court ruled it unconstitutional in 1895. Eventually, the 16th Amendment gave Congress the authority to impose an income tax in 1913. During WWII, income withholding and quarterly tax payments were introduced. College students have their own set of financial issues to consider when it comes to filing their taxes. Associate Professor of Accounting at BSC, Shirley Wilson, says the number one problem students face is that they don’t have a lot of

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money, and in many cases they have not been taught how to effectively budget the money they do have. “They are still learning the best way to spend the money available to them,” Wilson said. In relation to taxes, “It gets very complicated,” Wilson said. “It’s very easy, anytime you don’t understand something, to just not do it, or not to deal with it. And how are you supposed to understand taxes at 18 to twenty-something?” One of Wilson’s concerns is that students who know they will be claimed on their parents’ taxes might think they don’t have to file their own taxes. This is not true. “If they are working, if they have earned income of a certain dollar amount, they must file even if they can’t claim themselves as a dependent,” Wilson said. According to Wilson, the dollar amount that requires students to file, whether single or married, is $6,100 of earned income or $1,000 of unearned income. “It would be entirely possible at that $6,100 level that they would not owe any taxes, even if they couldn’t claim themselves,” Wilson said. “If they’ve had any federal income tax withheld, the only way to get that back is to file.”

Further, it is important to file by April 15. Wilson reminds students that if money is owed to the IRS and it is not paid by April 15, the taxpayer is then responsible for any interest and penalties associated with that tax debt. Wilson points out two important credits that students should look into when filing their taxes. The Earned Income Credit applies to students who are 25 years or older and who make up to $14,590 per year individually, or up to $20,000 married. The American Opportunity Credit applies to full-time students in the first four years of college, generating up to $2,500 per year. “The nice thing about the Earned Income and the American Opportunity is if you don’t owe any taxes, these are refundable,” Wilson stated. Throughout the year, Wilson encourages students to keep a folder containing any information that may be pertinent to their taxes, especially items like pay-stubs, which show details about income and withholdings. This will help to alleviate some of the stress associated with tax preparation, and will come in handy next year when tax season inevitably rears its ugly head.

Three Major Education Tax Credits:

Hope Scholarship Credit - Maximum credit of $1,500, applies to the first two years of college only. Lifetime Learning Credit - Maximum credit of $2,000, provides credit equal to 20 percent of tuition and related expenses up to $10,000. Higher Education Expenses Deduction - Maximum deduction of $4,000 if earning requirements are met. Higher income = reduced deduction.

Remember that education tax credits may absolve tax debt, but most will not generate a refund. The value of a deduction increases with the tax load, which means that a deduction could be much more valuable to parents than to a student. Additionally, if students want to remain on their parents’ health plan they should avoid claiming themselves as a dependent. The insurance company may use a student’s independent status as a reason to deny health claims.

Tips for students:

3) Double check residency.

1) Start early.

As a busy student with a packed spring calendar, it can be easy to become preoccupied with day-to-day obligations. However, procrastination will only cause more stress as the clock ticks toward April 15. If there is any chance a CPA’s help is required, it is important to get in touch with that person early in the season. The longer taxpayers wait to get started, the longer they will be waiting for help.

Determining where one lives should be the easiest part of filing taxes, but this is not necessarily the case. If a student recently moved from another state, or spends summers in another state, it is entirely possible that two states want to collect that student’s tax dollars. Residency qualifications vary by state, so students should check their state’s guidelines to make sure they are on the same page with the IRS.

2) Coordinate with parents.

Even though discussing money with mom and dad can be a struggle, it is important to understand a family’s financial situation. If parents are paying more than 50 percent of a student’s expenses, they are entitled to claim the student as a dependent.

Aeryn Mehlhoff is a writer for the Mystician. She is a freshman pursuing a degree in mass communications.

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March Madness By Andrew Dill IT IS THAT TIME of the year. Bust out the cheat sheets and trusty pens or pencils - it is about to get serious. March Madness has made its triumphant return, meaning there is a bracket to be filled. Every year, 68 teams battle for the right to be crowned national champions, while 67 other teams exit the stage heartbroken.

Teams to watch: 1. Kentucky (29-0) Will anyone be able to stop this team? Sitting at a perfect 27-0, the Kentucky Wildcats are head and shoulders above every team in the nation. Their size, length, and balanced scoring makes them an easy pick for winning it all. 2. Virginia (27-1) Right behind Kentucky is the pesky Virginia Cavaliers. Ranked second in the nation, Virginia has lost just one game, coming at the hands of the Duke Blue Devils. Like Kentucky, Virginia has their fair share of balanced scoring. The Cavaliers feature three players (Malcolm Brogdon, Justin Anderson, Anthony Gill) averaging double-digit points per game. 3. Duke (26-3) Duke is efficient in their own right this season. Ranked fifth in the nation in points per game (80.7) and third in field goal percentage (50.1%), the Blue Devils pose a threat to make a deep tournament run.

Mid-majors to watch: 1. Murray State (26-4) The Racers have exceeded expectations this season, led by sophomore guard Cameron Payne. The 6-foot-2 guard is averaging an eye-popping 20.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 5.7 assists. Murray State will go as far as Payne takes them. 2. Iona (24-7) Iona has been relevant for the past five seasons, notching 20+ wins each year with Tim Cluess as head coach. Iona, ranked seventh in the nation in points per game (79.6), is led by senior David Laury (20.1 points) and junior A.J. English (19.5 points). 3. Harvard (20-6) If Harvard makes the big dance, they have a chance to do some damage. Although they average roughly 64.8 points per contest, their defense is stifling. Harvard is allowing just 57.1 points per game, which is good for 12th in the nation.

Tips to help filling out a bracket: 1. Don’t be that person who fills their bracket out with all number one seeds. The odds of having all four number one seeds slated in the Final Four are slim to none. Ever since the committee began seeding back in 1979, there has been just one occurrence (2008) where all four no. 1 seeds set foot in the Final Four. 2. Don’t, I repeat, don’t pick a 16 seed over a 1. This is pretty common knowledge – don’t ever pick a 16 over a 1. There will be people willing to make a bold prediction - too bold, in fact. The tournament expanded to 64 teams back in 1985 and since that time, no 16 seed has ever defeated a 1. 3. Don’t select your favorite team to win it all. Watching your team lose a game is tough, but if you have them slated to win it all on your bracket and it falls through, that is two heartbreaks in one that you don’t need. 4. Go with the 9 seed over the 8. According to SportsBettingAcumen.com, “Number 9 seeds have actually won more games than they have lost against the number 8 seeds.” Nine seeds are 46-38 against number 8s, so don’t be hesitant with the so-called “upset” pick. 5. Don’t pay attention to other brackets The best part of March Madness is having the chance to make your own unique bracket. Don’t let someone else’s opinions or bias sway your vote. Stay true to your picks and see how far they take you.

Andrew Dill is a reporter for the Mystician and a freshman at Bismarck State College. He is pursuing a degree in Mass Communications and Journalism

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Mystic Baseball THE COLLEGE BASKETBALL season is coming to an end, which means it’s time to switch gears and get ready for baseball season. The Bismarck State College Mystics are very anxious for the Spring season to get started. The Mystics return just four players from last year’s team with 14 new incoming freshman. However, the sophomores are expecting a lot from the newcomers.

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“The freshman we have are really good baseball players and Mueller did a really good job of filling positions for guys that left. He had a big time recruiting off season,” BSC sophomore catcher, Lane Huck said.

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Returning sophomores include Huck, an AllConference and All-Region selection, as well as Cody Nelson, Seth Lundberg, and Griffin Bengochea. All four saw extensive playing time in their freshman seasons. With a bunch of new talent and a successful Fall season, the Mystics have high expectations for this season.

but all of them are really stepping up and filling the leadership roles.”

“Fall ball went really well this year. We started to click as a team and I thought we played really well,” Huck said. “Personally, I want to see us go deep into the regional tournament and make a run.”

“Hopefully, we continue to improve. The year before we only won two games and last year we won nine so we just need to take another step in the right direction,” Mueller said.

Second year head coach, Joe Mueller, says even though they only have four returning sophomores, it’s nice to be able to have guys like Huck to depend on. “He’s definitely a leader. Being a catcher, you kind of have to be because you’re in charge of a lot of things. I think he’s someone the freshman can look to for confidence because he’s been here before and had a nice season last year,” Mueller said. “It’s tough only having four sophomores because we ask a lot from them,

Last year the Mystics finished the season with an overall record of 9-18. Mueller is excited for a fresh start and says last year was something his team could learn from.

The Mystics regular season will get underway on March 21. BSC will host their first home doubleheader against Dawson Community College on Sunday, March 22. Games will start at 2 and 4 p.m.

Tanner Purintun is a reporter for the Mystician and a sophomore at Bismarck State College. He is pursuing a degree in Mass Communications

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Story and Photos By Danielle Molinaro THIS NON-PROFIT, non-status quo, renovated fire station and caffeinated gathering place is said to be the most unique and personable location in Fargo by regular Nick Early. “I’ve toured Fargo looking for coffee that was good and the Red Raven has consistently provided superior to any other places in town,” Early said. Eric Monzelowsky remarks on the eclectic atmosphere of the location. “The vibe is very homey; they do add their own personal touch to it. It’s nothing standard except for the vents… really the vents are only thing that aren’t hipster,” Monzelowsky said.

There are other factors that make this location different than any other coffee spot. “I think the difference is they [the baristas] really took the time to learn,” Early said. “Each one of those guys … has an intuitive knack for what’s being done with the beans and the grounds.” As a regular, Early says for years he’s gotten a very specific drink, they know him by name and he’s friends with half of the staff. In fact, there is a drink on the menu named “The Early,” with this regular as the namesake. This eclectic hangout is a sweet spot for local creativity. Early calls it an oasis.

“I had a doppio Espresso which is just two shots of Espresso.” John Olheiser: Ex- Starbucks Bro-rista, Java Aficionado

Paintings plaster the walls, and local

wonders perform original music on the stage, and Red Raven shares a building with SeaGrave rentable Art Studios. Early says all of these opportunities have been amazing for the lesserknown artists. Now for what we came there for: tasting their coffee. John Olheiser’s opinion of Red Raven is high. “Compared to places such as Starbucks, I’d say it’s a better Espresso flavor, which is probably partially because the Starbucks machines have to push out thousands of drinks a day,” Olheiser said. Early has given Starbucks multiple chances, and it seems many people like him have experienced inconsistency with Starbucks

“I got a caramel steamer. Its just Frothed milk and caramel syrup.” Nicole Molinaro: Non-Coffee-Lover, Past Nursing Student

Located at 914 Main Avenue in Fargo, the renovated fire house was built in 1910. It has served many functions since its decommissioning. From boxing training to soup kitchen to Native American Cultural center and now a coffee shop.

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Atomic Coffee’s first coffee house originally opened in downtown Moorhead in 1995. Since then, two additional coffee houses have opened in downtown Fargo and south Moorhead. Atomic Coffee in Fargo is located at 222 Broadway N #100. drinks where they have professed and promised continuity. Even though some of the tasters didn’t even care for coffee (Nicole Molinaro), the consensus of all was that the Red Raven espresso tasted carmelly and smooth, the drinks were delicious beyond belief, and were to be enjoyed first before passionately chugging.

Stop number two was Atomic Coffee in Fargo, where good things had been heard about their espresso. This clean, modern setup was a better hangout spot compared to Red Raven, according to Nicole Molinaro. “I would go here for a larger study group for sure,” Molinaro said. “It’s a lot cleaner and sharper and I feel like I could focus a lot better here.” The general consensus was that Atomic Coffee is a good place to gather for weekend studying.

Coffee shops are one of the best places to sit down for a long night of studying. Even the smell gets your gears cranking, but its the energetic atmosphere and substances that really ALL PHOTOS BY DANIELLE MOLINARO get the job done.

As far as the espresso tasting was concerned, bro-ristas Monzelowsky and Olheiser had a staredown while tasting Atomic’s shots, sipping, slurping and saying things like: “Sip it, but push it to the top of your tongue,” Olheiser said. “I dont know if it’s minty, but it’s like a wild refreshing feeling.” In the words of inexperienced coffee drinker, Molinaro, “See, I can’t use coffee terms. Its good!” As Atomic Coffee rates number one as a study spot with exceptional espresso, SeaGrave Studio and The Red Raven, according to the local regulars, is arguably the best coffee place in the region. We will have to see, as this is only the first stop on the Great Mid-Western Coffee Crawl.

Danielle Molinaro is the MystiCast Creative Director. She is a sophomore at Bismarck State College.

“I had an Almond latte. Its steamed milk, espresso, and almond flavor” Eric Monzelowsky: Current Bro-rista, Coffee Connoisseur

Nick Early even has a drink named after him. “‘The Early’ is a third espresso, third hot water and a third whole milk.” Nick Early: Red Raven Regular, Proffesional Videographer

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Staff Editorial Reading, Writing, Rifles ON FEB. 23, the North Dakota State Senate received the passed House Bill 1195. The bill allows for individuals to carry concealed firearms on school grounds. Requirements would include: the individual being 21 years or older; possess a valid concealed weapons license; gain approval with the school governing body; as well as training, education and registering with law enforcement. The school would also require a psychological examination to determine whether an individual is fit to respond to an emergency shooting situation. If the individual is authorized, the school is to inform local law enforcement and the individual’s name must remain confidential from the public, as well as any information provided to the school from the individual as part of the authorization process. The school is also immune from civil liability for any acts or omissions made while implementing subsection 44-04-18, which deals with public records. The last thing a student should be concerned about is an active shooter. Students should worry about studying for math exams and writing English papers, not violence on campus. Some of the Mystician staff members argue that granting schools the ability to authorize select individuals to carry concealed weapons would up security and deter school shootings. The bill is a proactive step, instead of a reactive one, in preventing future incidents of shootings. In the event of an active shooter, the assailant should be met with a instantaneous forced response. This would be particularly helpful to rural communities that are unable to afford a dedicated security officer and law enforcement could take up to 30 minutes to respond. However, there are concerns over the consequences of the bill. Some staffers fear that allowing for the armament of teachers and staff would fundamentally change the character of education institutions. The bill does not restrict school administration for the numbers of carriers or other such limits. This could allow for a drastic militarization of schools. It would allow for teachers and staff to hold dual responsibilities of both educator and enforcer. This seems redundant, as enforcement is already provided by campus security at many schools. Perhaps the most disconcerting part of the bill is that the carrier would be unknown to students and other staff members, as this information must remain confidential from the public. The staff recognizes and fully appreciates the desire for a secure and safe setting for teachers to inspire their students to grow and learn. Schools are the bedrock of our growing and learning community. The subject remains a much debated topic within the staff and will face continued deliberation within the state senate. Thankfully, we live in a country in which we can have these discussions and the freedom to voice concerns for and against an increase of firearms.

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Life After 30: Get Clear About Your Desires

LIFE CAN BE “BLAH.” Sometimes I just want to pull the sheets up over my head, pray I fall back asleep and not have to face the day. Then I am quickly reminded of how I am an adult now and have responsibilities. This is a common feeling people get when they are bored with life, stuck in a rut, don’t know how to move beyond the fear of transition, lost their fire, passion or spark that once made them jump out of bed in the morning.

Allow me take you on an inner journey of desire with these keywords:

fulfillment, vitality, adventure, peace, freedom, confidence, magical, wisdom, clarity, abundance, faith, happiness, joy, love, accepted, wanted, whole, on fire, energized, soulful, successful, good, laughter, diligent, brave, persistent, persevere, sexy, goodlooking, cherished, valued, worthy, creative, funny, smart Go through this list and circle the words that stick out to you then take a moment to answer these questions: 1. What sets your heart on fire? 2. What do you truly desire? 3. How do you want to feel when you wake up and throughout the day? 4. What action steps are needed to get the fulfillment you seek? It is so easy to say we deserve good things, but when we fail to take the correct action steps we are selling ourselves short.

Everyone wants to feel good – there is enough joy and abundance to go around.

If we don’t take care of ourselves internally, we are not useful to anyone else around us.

Imagine there is a sea of all the things you desire. Are you walking up to the sea with a thimble for a container to hold it in or are your arms open wide to receive all you are capable of holding?

Utilize these tools to find freedom and get clear about your desires. Your future self will thank you – mine already has.

The opportunity for change is possible. If there is something holding you back from your true purpose, whether it is relationships, fears, lies or labels – be willing to release it.

Movies Affect Us A MAJOR COMPONENT of film-making is the camera and all the sorts of effects that come along with it. The camera is the entire reason for cinematography and without it, there would be no such thing as film-making. The camera applies many different effects that attempt to entertain the audience because we only see what the camera is seeing unless we are looking at a first-person shot from a character’s point of view. There are many different color effects that can be used, such as black and white. However, I want to talk about the other effects of the camera.

Erik Mattheis is the Technical Director of Mysticast. He is a sophomore at Bismarck State College pursuing a degree in Mass Communications.

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Nicci Johnson is the senior editor of the Mystician and a sophomore at Bismarck State College. She is pursuing a degree in Mass Communications.

There are many different moving effects that appeal to the audience. If the movie involves a car crash, the camera rotates and shakes. If the camera is positioned inside the moving vehicle, the effect of movement goes with it, and the movement depends on the subject in question. Some people become sick if they are focused on the camera and they can almost feel themselves moving with the camera, causing motion sickness. Other effects such as a crank that can make the motion slower or faster. In the movie See No Evil, one camera man used a crank camera at the beginning to slow down or speed up the footage to make motion seem super slow or sonic speed fast. There are not only moving camera effects that move the image, there is also the zoom function. In the WWE, many camera people work during the show constantly zooming in or out to get close ups on the wrestlers. They also turn their camera and shake them to imitate someone being punched or kicked.

When the production crew switches between cameras every three seconds, there is so much movement on the screen that someone would not want to look away. Motion on the screen is important because you do not want to be looking at a still image during the entire film. When a car is getting flipped or it is crashing and rolling, I want to feel like I am inside the car rolling with it. Film producers want to engage their audience. Trying to help someone feel like they are in the film is a great way to snag the audience’s attention from the get-go.

Successful Medicine Shot Down

THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA BILL that would have stopped North Dakota from living in the past has failed the House of Representatives. House Bill 1430 would have legalized marijuana for medical use for those who are qualified.

The passing of this piece of legislation would have given aid to individuals with serious health problems like glaucoma, cancer and epilepsy. With 23 states and Washington, D.C. allowing the use of cannabis for medical reasons, the possibility of medical marijuana being legal at the federal level could come within the next 25 years or so. Twenty-five years is too long for anyone who is suffering from a debilitating disease to wait for treatment. Montana and Minnesota both have legal medical marijuana, and South Dakota will most likely propose a medical cannabis measure in 2016. These midwestern states are allowing their citizens the aid they need. It seems that North Dakota feels the need to do the opposite. In numerous cases of rare forms of epilepsy, medical marijuana greatly reduced if not eliminated the seizures that people experienced.

Many of these patients have tried pharmaceuticals and did not see any success.

is that marijuana can be ingested in numerous ways that do not require burning it.

So why do people still think that they hold the right to limit the options of these individuals to pumping prescription medication into their bodies, when marijuana is a natural herb that has been proven to be a highly effective medicine?

Edibles, oils and even topical solutions of medical marijuana have been successfully used to treat patients. So people who do not feel safe inhaling medical marijuana, most likely children, have a number of options to choose from for treatment.

I don’t understand how legislators can listen to stories of children who have up to twenty seizures a day and have tried everything else, but those same legislators still oppose medical marijuana.

Financially, medical marijuana makes complete sense. Colorado dispensaries sold over $37 million in medical marijuana from January to August last year. In Washington State, over $67 million of medical cannabis was sold last year. It is a highly profitable herb that has the potential to treat multiple illnesses.

What many people don’t know is that there are strains of marijuana that do not contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive chemical that gives individuals a “high.” The medical marijuana used to treat epilepsy in children is high in cannabidiol (CBD), a nonpsychoactive chemical that greatly reduces seizures by relaxing nerves and tightened muscles. One major argument that is used against the legalization of medical marijuana is that smoking any substance can not be healthy for an individual.

I would like to see anyone who opposed House Bill 1430 to look in the eyes of children who are having daily seizures and tell them to just keep pumping non-effective, dangerous pharmaceuticals into their bodies.

What people who bring up this point fail to see

Devin Stetler is a writer for the Mystician. He is a freshman pursuing a degree in Natural Resources Management.

when it aired over the Super Bowl. I was proud of the message in this commercial as well as the fact that millions of people saw it. I was proud until I checked my phone.

The results at the end of this experiment concluded that men hit the target easier, but women threw faster, while both genders had the same form.

Between texts and tweets, I found the exact reason that commercial even exists. “Clean the house #LikeAGirl,” “Make me a sandwich #LikeAGirl” and “Complain #LikeAGirl” are just a few of the responses given just minutes after this commercial was viewed. Both men and women joked about the clever replies without realizing the severity of the meaning.

“Maybe now we can put to bed ‘throws like a girl’ as an insult,” Hyneman said.

Like a Girl “YOU SHOOT LIKE A GIRL.” This phrase was repeated to me from my first year of basketball in fourth grade until my final season in college. This has been an insult since I could pick up a ball. It wasn’t until my senior year when I broke the school record for most three pointers in a season that I realized this has always been a compliment. The fact of the matter is that most girls will never see this in the same perspective. The Always commercial “#LikeAGirl” caused quite the controversy

In the summer of 2013, Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman from Mythbusters tested the “throw like a girl” stereotype. They gathered four different age groups of the opposite sex and told them to throw a ball at the target. With the dominant hand, men did have better aim – but that did not conclude their research. These men then had each person throw with their non-dominant hand.

Even with physical evidence that “like a girl” should never have negative connotation, it will still most likely have a continued use in that way. So if this will not change, then the mindset needs to be changed. Women should continue to do things how they always have. Be confident like a girl. Be courageous like a girl. Be the best girl you can be.

Kaitlyn Olson is the editor of “The Scoop.” She is a sophomore at Bismarck State College pursuing a degree in elementary education.

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3/27/2015 BSC Baseball vs. Itasca Community College, 3 and 5 p.m. @ Dwyer Field, Shiloh Christian School

3/13/2015 Math department Pi Day activites, 10:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. @ BSC Jack Science Center room 117

3/11-15/2015 “Spring Awakening” BSC Spring Musical 7:30 p.m. March 11-14 2:30 p.m. March 15 @ Sidney J. Lee Auditorium FMI 701.224.5511

3/24/2015 Energy Open House, 12-5 p.m. @ National Energy Center of Excellence

3/31/2015 “Standing Womb Only!” comedy show, 7:30 p.m. @ Sidney J. Lee Auditorium FMI 7.1.224.5601

4/3/2015 Good Friday - BSC Closed

4/3/2015 Furious 7 in Theaters

4/9/2015 Karoke Night for Figments of Imagination

3/28/2015 BSC Baseball vs. Itasca Community College, 1 and 3 p.m. @ Dwyer Field, Shiloh Christian School 4/3/2015 BSC Softball vs. Dawson Community College, 1 and 3 p.m. @ MDU Resources Community Bowl 4/8/2015 BSC Baseball vs. Lake Region State College, 3 and 5 p.m. @ Dwyer Field, Shiloh Christian College 4/8/2015 BSC Softball vs. Lake Region State College, 3 and 5 p.m. @ MDU Resources Community Bowl

3/17/2015 St. Patricks Day 3/20/2015 Total Solar EclipseBest viewed in the center of the North Atlantic Ocean 4/4/2015 Total Lunar Ecilpse Visible in North America

3/26/2015 Open Mic Night for Figments of Imagination, 7 p.m. @ BSC Book Store

4/6/2015 Easter Monday - No classes, office open

4/12/2015 Game of Thrones Season 5 Premiere on HBO PHOTO BY PAULINA HAAK

Director of the Bismarck State College spring musical, Spider Christopher Duncan, is interviewed by Mass Communications students Aeryn Mehlhoff and Andrew Dill.

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