THE MYSTICIAN April 2015 Bismarck State College
OUTSIDE THE BOX P 12
Custody Battle P6
7 Generation Games P8
Hometown Hero P9
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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
Jordan Bitz
MYX Program Director
Letter From The Editor Once again the editors and I got to take part in an exciting journalism excursion that led us to the great and magical New York City. The annual College Media Convention was held at the Four Points by Sheraton in Times Square March 11-15. There were multiple workshops we attended ranging in topics from radio engineering to blogging, Yik Yak, social media, and how to write about subjects dealing with diversity and spirituality on campus. Not only were we exposed to new topics at the convention, we were all witness to the multitude of crazy happenings in NYC - culture, fashion, music, art and food. Don’t worry - thriving entrepreneurs are arriving on the scene, chomping at the bit for change with ambition. Change is coming soon and our state is in a new season. Arriving back in our hometown we were faced with Spring Break, homework, and reality. Inside this issue readers will see how NYC went for some of us, information on the New Voices Act, overcoming the “awkward moment”, and much more.
XOXO,
Erik Mattheis
MystiCast Technical Director
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 S CO O P 4 6 7 8
Graphic Design Spring Show Emily Kautzman Laws Changing Nicci Johnson & Aeryn Mehlhoff New Community Michael Kashey 7 Generation Games Michael Kashey
TH E DRI V E 9 Hometown Heros Tanner Purintun 10 Bismarck Wolves Andrew Dill 11 EWI Wrestling Stephanie Moum
TH E VERV E
12 Outside the Box 14 Faux-bituaries 16 Prescriptions For Life
Nicci Johnson Nicci Johnson
TH E B U ZZ 17 18 19 20
When You Grow Up Food in NYC New Comm Building #CatchinTheBSCBuzz
Stephanie Moum Jordan Bitz Erik Mattheis
TH E P OV (Po i nt of V iew) 21 Staff Editorial 22 Get Your Streak On Online Friendships 23 Renewable Energy Life After 30
Aeryn Mehlhoff Tiffany Grannis Devin Stelter Nicci Johnson
PHOTOS BY NICCI JOHNSON
The front cover photo demonstrates the diverse culture in New York City. Thousands of people gather in Central Park everyday. The photo shown to the right is an exhibit displaying America’s great classic rock bands at NYC’s Museum of Modern Art. Online: Go to www.issuu.com to check out the digital copy of The Mystician.
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Graphic Design students prepare for show. By Emily Kautzman PHOTO BY BRAD SLAUGBAUGH
BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE’S ArtsQuest is in full swing. Concerts, art exhibits and shows will be happening all over campus throughout the months of April and May.
as forming bonds with classmates and teachers. Smaller class sizes, oneon-one time with professors and an environment that offers more than just a school setting include some of the other perks.
There is one show that will feature the artwork from 48 BSC students. The Graphic Design Spring Show is a special event set aside for those students who are enrolled in the Graphic Design and Communications program. Students will get the opportunity to display their work at Kirkwood Mall in Bismarck from April 27-30.
“Because you get to know each other really well, you build pretty tight bonds,” Lueder said.
The Graphic Design program has been a part of BSC since 1970, making this the 45th Spring Show. It has seen many students come and go, but no matter where they end, up it is evident: the program is like a second family. Jason Lueder, Assistant Professor of Graphic Design and Communications at BSC, thinks of his class more as his children rather than students. “The day that the show opens, I’m almost like a proud parent,” Lueder said. “It’s emotional for me because I know that the sophomore students are going to be gone. We see each other every single day, so you get really attached to them.” The program lasts just two years, but comes with many benefits such
Students are quickly exposed to all of the rapidly changing software that constitutes the world of graphic design. It is a very hands-on approach to learning and can be quite time consuming. “It’s tough, but fun at the same time,” Ambre Thingvold, a sophomore in the Graphic Design program, said. Thingvold is also the student who designed the advertising poster for the Graphic Design Spring Show. Brad Slaugbaugh, also a sophomore, has enjoyed the program and getting to see the improvement from freshman to sophomore year. “The hands-on assignments are definitely the most enjoyable,” Slaugbaugh said. “You can craft it and see the entire process from a little piece of paper to a process book or something like that.” Students in the Graphic Design program compile everything they have done throughout the year and pick out their best pieces to submit. Anything from photography, illustrations or magazine spreads will be on display for spectators to view at the Spring Show. It’s not just an opportunity for students to show off all of their hard work to friends and family; it is also a time for professionals to see the work of potential employees. Sean Thorenson, another Assistant Professor of Graphic Design and Communications at BSC, explains the importance of this event. “It’s a great opportunity for professionals because they can come down and look at the work and see the caliber of talent that is on display,” Thorenson said. “The students get free exposure.”
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The students may be the stars of the show, but the professors’ time and effort contributes to the success the show has found over the years.
PHOTOS BY BRAD SLAUGBAUGH
Students Danni Schwartz (above) and Ryan Haas (below right) and instructor Tom Marple work on printing the poster for the Graphic Design Spring Show.
“My pride in the work that they’ve done in the show is so high,” Lueder said. “Professionals have a lot of respect for what we are doing here.” The Graphic Design Spring Show is equally as rewarding for the professors as it is for students. The students create the work and the professors get to see the entire process from start to finish. This is a program that thrives on a sense of community that is felt throughout everyone involved. It provides the opportunity for students to improve on their own skills while being able to watch fellow students grow with them at the same time. “It’s all about how much you invest into it,” Slaugbaugh said. “The professors have done a really good job of giving us the passion for what tools are the best to use on what things and how to make the best possible piece.” From the observation of genuine student-professor relationships that are formed to the 45th Spring Show that will begin on April 27, BSC’s Graphic Design program has found its permanent home in Bismarck. One that students say they are grateful for. “We are very lucky here,” said Thingvold with a smile – a smile that was reflected on all of the faces of the people in the room.
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Custody Case Could Change State Law
Same-Sex couple appeals to the North Dakota Supreme Court. By Nicci Johnson and Aeryn Mehlhoff child’s life before he was born. The first year of the child’s life he resided with the Carnes full time. “I definitely feel like he’s … one of my own,” Jessica said, “I’ve watched him grow. I was there … he’s my boy.” Once the case was filed, the child’s father moved the Court for an Interim Order. Judge Hagerty awarded primary residential responsibility to Ashlie, with the father receiving 48 hours of parenting time per week.
while the child’s father has an unpredictable work schedule as a railroad conductor. This results in his family members exercising his parenting time while he is at work. The child spends an increased amount of time with extended family rather than with a
“It’s a court-made rule, so that means the judges can change it,” -Boughey
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Jessica and Ashlie Carnes The Carnes family is like any other North Dakota family – they work hard to provide for their children and they carpool with their neighbors to help the kids get to school and extracurricular activities on time. Their evenings are filled with family time and laughter. The Carnes family is struggling through a difficult custody matter. Ashlie Carnes is currently appealing her case to the North Dakota Supreme Court in an effort to gain primary residential responsibility of her youngest child. There is one issue that sets Ashlie apart from most North Dakota mothers presenting their cases to the Court - Ashlie is happily married to her wife, Jessica Carnes. Attorney Lynn Boughey of Bismarck, ND, submitted Ashlie’s Appellant’s Brief to the Supreme Court Feb. 3, 2015. Ashlie asserts Morton County District Court Judge Gail Hagerty’s decision to award equal residential responsibility of the minor child to Ashlie and the child’s father was erroneous. The brief references the application of Jacobson v. Jacobson, which set a precedent in North Dakota that a fit parent who engages in a same-sex relationship is somehow less fit. The Jacobson case was decided in 1981. The outlook of many North Dakotans have changed since then. Ashlie has been the primary caretaker for the child since his birth. Jessica was part of the
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Trial took place on Sept. 4, 2013, during which Ashlie was questioned for the first time about her sexual orientation. Jessica gave supportive testimony for Ashlie. The child’s father was not asked about his sexual orientation. The result of the trial was a final Judgment signed by Judge Hagerty on Aug. 6, 2014, awarding the parties equal residential responsibility providing a 50/50 parenting time schedule. New evidence presented during trial involved the fact that Ashlie is a lesbian. Judge Hagerty’s decision states no evidence lead to concern about moral fitness of the parents, and Ashlie’s same-sex marriage was a non-issue in her decision.
parent under the week-on-week-off parenting time schedule set forth in Judge Hagerty’s decision. The Carnes expressed further concern regarding the current schedule separating the child from his siblings for an extended period of time. It results in an inconsistent schedule for a very young child and also separation anxiety for his siblings. “It’s been hard on the older two,” AshIie said. Boughey said the Jacobson decision must be overturned, not only for people with same-sex orientation, but also for the judges. “That presumption places the District Court judges in a terrible position,” Boughey stated. “They either have to follow the law and look like they’re bigots… Or they have to ignore the law which is going against their duty.”
According to Boughey, the child’s father very specifically raised the issue of morality with regard to Ashlie coming out of the closet.
It is for these reasons that Ashlie has filed her appeal to the ND Supreme Court. Oral arguments in this case are scheduled for April 9, 2015, at 1:30 p.m.
“But the court’s decision says there was no evidence at all in reference to this sexual orientation issue,” Boughey said.
“It’s a court-made rule, so that means the judges can change it,” Boughey said. “These five judges can change it.”
The Carnes have concerns regarding the judgment. Ashlie is a stay-at-home mom,
The Carnes family welcomes the public to attend the hearing.
Nicci Johnson is the senior editor of the Mystician and a sophomore at Bismarck State College. She is pursuing a degree in Mass Communications.
Aeryn Mehlhoff is a writer for the Mystician. She is a freshman pursuing a degree in mass communications.
A New Community
With the rise of militant groups like Isis and the Charli Hedbo massacre in Paris, it seems Islam is under some serious scrutiny. With growing Islamic population in North Dakota, I decided to sit down and talk with the head of the Bismarck Community Muslim Center, Dr. Nadim Koleilat, on their reception within the state. Q: First off, a little bit about you. How did you end up in Bismarck? A: I’ve been here over sixteen years now, sixteen years and a half. We came really for a job. I interviewed at different places and felt this place was very good. I never regret that, this is home right now. We love the community, people in North Dakota are very nice, down to earth. The kids were raised here. Q: How long has the Islamic Society in North Dakota been active then? A: Well, you see when we first came here sixteen years ago there was some Muslims and the numbers increased. We thought we needed to have a center, at least start with a society. But it never went anywhere. Because at the time the expenses of forming a tax exempt entity and forming a center were more than the community could carry. So we put it aside and have a new name for it now, the Bismarck
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Community Muslim Center. So it could be a center, not just for prayer but for lots of other activities. You see some entertainment, we have movie night, we have brunches. So that’s how the idea of the center came in, so it could be more like a community and sponsor food drives. Not just Islamic but for the community at large. Q: How has the reception been for the center itself? A: We haven’t had any trouble. People who are in the community have been here a long time, I think most of them are doctors and they are very, very respected. They have given a lot to the community. In fact, the city helped us a lot and then we had many people renovate and never had any trouble. We hope we won’t have any trouble especially with what’s going on. We’ve never had any problems. It was very easy compared to what we hear in other places. Muslims are going through hardships establishing centers. We haven’t had any problems with the city, they helped us out. Q: You were mentioning some of the hardships, I read about a Muslim couple in Goodrich, North Dakota, they were trying to open up a Mosque and they were getting a lot of resistance within the community. It was a very conservative Christian community. Have you had that kind of resistance?
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A: No we didn’t. I think Bismarck has probably always been diverse. The ease we had from the city and help from the community and all over we haven’t really had any problems at all. You have to keep in mind the history of North Dakota, some of the first homesteaders were Muslims and Arabs from Lebanon and Syria. The first Mosque built in North America was built in McClusky. People mix it up with Ross. Ross was different. Ross there was a small mausoleum, a cemetery. It’s all gone now because a lot of Muslims left the state at the Depression.
Q: What events, or what work do you do within the community? Do you work with any of the Christian churches? A: We’ve always done it. Before we had the center. We go to churches and talk about Islam at the university. We went all the way to Dickinson. We have good relations with the small Jewish community. We’ve gone together to peace efforts. I’ve given talks at the University of Mary and BSC. On and off some of the priests have peace initiatives. There was a big meeting for sociologists, the social workers of North Dakota, so we have always had good relations.
Michael Kashey is a freshman at Bismarck State College. He hopes to go into history education.
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Education For the Next Generation By Michael Kashey
WITH THE ONGOING battle over how education should administered, one area of study has consistently been the subject of discussion – math. Despite stagnate test scores in math- related studies, more students have begun enrolling in higher level math courses. The reason for stagnation can come from a combination of factors: bad experiences as children with math, lack of guidance in the subject and a simple disdain for the subject itself. One woman seeks to remedy these occurrences in merging gaming with education. AnnMaria Demars, a former world judo champion and mother of the first female UFC champion, Ronda Rousey, started 7 Generation Games as a way to make learning more interactive and enjoyable. She noted that her games will not succeed if kids don’t want to play them. To combat this, 7 Generation Games blends stories with history and math to create a different kind of education game.
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Upon entering the ed-tech industry, Demars was told that it was too crowded and that all that could be done was being done. Despite these claims, she noted that the work was getting easier, but the scores were dropping as well. In a 2013 survey by Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the US ranked 21 out of 23 - a long fall from a country that was once at the top. The consistent decline in math scoring solidified her belief that something needed to be done differently. Demars’ games are set on the backdrop of the Ojibwe tribe and their migration from Canada to America. As a member of the tribe, it is the player’s role to ensure the safety and survival of their family and friends. In some cases, illness spreads and it is up to the player to find the right herbs to cure the sickness; this task includes using the correct ratios of each herb. This tackles some basic math without the player even realizing they’re actually learning. Her games not only teach math, but also an accurate account of the history of Native
American culture and tradition. This approach allows students to engage more than if it were a one-point focus. With the current rise of technology in the classroom, companies like 7 Generation Games are being looked at more seriously as a teacher’s aid and could possibly help to reverse the United States’ slump in math. So far, their games have been used in 20 schools and all have demonstrated increases in their test scores. More information can be found at: http://www.7generationgames.com/
Michael Kashey is a freshman at Bismarck State College. He hopes to go into history education.
Hometown Hero Bismarck man receives national attention
By Tanner Purintun MARCH MADNESS stayed true to its name once again this year. Part of that madness came into play on March 20th, when the 15 seeded NDSU Bison took on the two-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs. This was a classic David versus Goliath matchup. Even though Gonzaga came away with the win; it was Bismarck native, Dexter Werner, who stole the show. The Summit League 6th Man of the Year scored a career high: 22 points, and pulled down five rebounds. Werner, who stands six-feet and six inches tall, did so against Gonzaga’s two giants in the middle, seven-foot-one inch Przemek Karnowski and six-foot-10 inch Domantas Sabonis. “I came in with the mindset knowing that I was going to be really outsized by their bigs, so I knew that I was going to have to use my speed to take them off the dribble and try to go around them,” Werner said. Werner did just that. He found the basket early and continued to grab rebounds finishing the first half with nine points and four rebounds. “I made a few shots in a row and then hit a turnaround and one jumper. I felt like I was in the zone and I knew I had to keep it rolling,” Werner said.
He certainly kept it rolling. During one five-minute stretch of the second half, Werner scored 11 of NDSU’s 13 points. Although Werner’s efforts were outstanding, the Bison fell short in the end, losing 76-86. “Obviously, we were bummed about the loss, but it’s hard to hang your head for very long when we put up a really big fight like that against a great Gonzaga team,” Werner said. The story doesn’t end there though, Dexter Werner was also trending worldwide on Twitter. “It was just a really fun memory/experience,” Werner said. “I gained over 600 followers in one day and people from all over the world were tweeting at me and saying good game and some people were saying how I inspired them. It was definitely a life-long memory.” Although the Bison lost a heartbreaker, the 2015 NCAA tournament showed America a glimpse of what the future looks like for Bison basketball.
Tanner Purintun is a reporter for the Mystician and a sophomore at Bismarck State College. He is pursuing a degree in Mass Communications
PHOTO FROM NDSU ATHLETICS WEBSITE
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The Wolves Are Back Ever since the Bismarck Roughriders of the Indoor Football League were discontinued, the Bismarck-Mandan area has been left without football, excluding the high school football scene. Now, a new team looks to take the area by storm by the name of the Bismarck Wolves. Tyler Everding, general manager of the team, said that the Wolves essentially started out as a backyard league. “It all started off as a backyard thing and kind of grew from there,” Everding added. The Wolves are the first semi-pro football team in the Bismarck-Mandan area. In their first year as a member of the Midwest Premier Football League (MPFL), the Wolves made the playoffs, but were a quick exit.
By Andrew Dill
The Midwest Premier Football League is a fixture of five teams: Bismarck Wolves, Minnesota Rhinos, Minot Oilers, North Shore Grizzlies and the White Earth Stars. Bismarck will play four home and away games, kicking off their season on May 2. Until then, the Wolves are getting ready for the season by practicing every Sunday at United Tribes Technical College. When asked about where the Wolves collect their players, Everding said, “We tap into the University of Mary to keep the team talented.” Everding noted that the team tries to recruit former college players or players with experience. When the Wolves aren’t focusing on football, they are doing great things for the community. Everding noted that the Wolves are proud supporters of both the Wounded Warrior Project and ND Teen Challenge. “We want to help build the community … each player is required to do community service, “ Everding said. As for sponsors, Everding would like to thank Sparling Construction. “They went past sponsor level, giving us a huge boost … We wouldn’t be where we are at without them,” Everding said. The Wolves kick-off their season on May 2 against the North Shore Grizzlies. The game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. and will be played at Shiloh Stadium. Keep in mind, the Bismarck Wolves are always looking for players. If you’re interested, make sure to check out their website.
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The Bismarck Wolves take the field to start their second season
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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
Wrestling in ND THE ELITE WRESTLING INITIATIVE (EWI) is North Dakota’s very own professional wrestling company. In the past few months, a new rivalry has been brewing in the ring between company owner and founder Mercer “Sage King” Sage and contender R.Cade, one of EWI’s newest wrestlers.
By Stephanie Moum
R. Cade Interview: Q: Tell me about your rivalry with Mercer “Sage King” Sage? A: In my opinion, [it’s] a complete and utter waste of my talent. He had his time, but his time was up 10 years ago. And it’s time for EWI and all of wrestling to invest in younger, more youthful talents such as myself. Q: Why did you cut off Mercer’s braid? A: Because I handled Mercer Sage just like you would handle any other wild animal. I established my dominance, not only to Mercer “Sage Queen” Sage, but to the entire audience. They will never forget who the real alpha male is. Q: You’re confident for someone so new. Where does that come from? A: It’s because I know that I’m the best in my time. And I don’t care what anyone says or thinks about me. I don’t care how many people say they are better – because they aren’t. I don’t care how many people say they want it more– because they don’t. And I’ll go out there every night to prove it if I have to. Q: You’ve started to develop a small fan base already. Where do you think that popularity comes from? Why do they like you? A: In all honesty, I do not care. I could just as well have everyone hate me, and it’s not going to affect my drive to be the best. Every show, I go out there, make sure I got my thunderwear on, and I whoop ass regardless of whether the audience is cheering or booing. What the audience doesn’t know is I gain the same amount of momentum from one or the other.
Stephanie Moum is a reporter for the Mystician. She is a sophomore at Bismarck State College pursuing a degree in Political Communications.
PHOTO SUBMITTED BY R. CADE
Congrats Graduates!
Don’t forget to stop in the Bookstore to get your cap and gown for graduation. Need a gift? Check out our website: http://www.bismarckstate.edu/bookstore/
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Photos and Story By Nicci Johnson
The city that never sleeps, the Big Apple, the great NYC – here is where we found our Empire State of Mind. The Mystician editors and myself found ourselves outside the box of North Dakota as we journeyed into a vast sea of culture, fashion, music and food. The streets were filled with thousands of people and we set out to find ourselves. We walked for hours and visited places like Central Park, Union Square, Ellis Island and Madison Ave. The idea of sleep was foreign to us. With so much to look at, we found ourselves lost most of the time.
Adventure was on every corner.
The five days seemed to pass quickly as we filled our time with trips to the deli, eating cheesecake, riding the subway, and going to the workshops at the College Media Conference. The conference was in the hotel we were staying in so we didn’t have to go far to further our knowledge of journalism, radio engineering and video production. Katie and I even went on a Gossip Girl tour; stopping at the Palace Hotel and The MET.
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Everything inside of me wanted to stay in NYC. From the Museum of Modern Art to the city skyline, it was hypnotizing. If it weren’t for the expensive cost of living, this could be considered home. Every walk of life is welcome here. Central Park welcomes street performers, and Tiffany’s welcomes small town folks like us into their luxurious store. One of the greatest memories of New York is simply walking the streets and watching all the people. Umbrellas filled the streets as rain fell on the fourth day. By then, we were ready to come back to our real home. But not before we made a few more stops.
As, I recall, we found our way to Ground Zero after about being lost for two hours. We also saw the Statue of Liberty and continued to indulge our taste buds with things like gyros, calamari, hot dogs, and more cheesecake than I ever dreamed of eating. We also got a chance to stop by Dylan’s Candybar and stocked up on gum balls and Sweedish fish. Getting outside the box of North Dakota is so important for students. It is essential to develop a sense of culture, vibrance and ethical thinking involving our line of work in journalism. I am happy to announce that, while at the conference, our very own Bismarck State College’s Mystic Media team took home two third place wins – with an episode of MystiCast for the Broadcasting category and and issue of The Mystician for best two-year college newspaper publication. I can’t wait to see what the summer and next semester bring as this season comes to a close. As always, never be conformed to staying inside your comfort zome. Get outside the box and go on an adventure. 2015 April Volume 76.7 THE MYSTICIAN
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Faux-bituaries PRINCESS AURORA,
“Sleeping Beauty”, entered into a deep slumber on January 29, 1959 after pricking her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel. She was exactly 16 years old at the time of the incident and will spend an eternity sleeping. A resident of a small kingdom in Europe, Princess Aurora is the child of King Stefan and Queen Leah. An only child, she was raised by her beloved aunts, the Three Good Fairies, Flora, Fauna and Merryweather. As a child, she was blessed with the magical gifts of eternal beauty and song. Golden hair like sunshine, violet eyes and lips that would shame a red rose constitute her physical appearance. Growing up in a small
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cottage on the outskirts of the kingdom, Princess Aurora was unaware of her royal status and would not find out that she was a princess until the day of her 16th birthday. She enjoyed picking berries, singing to her talking animal friends and being a hopeless romantic. Elegant, shy and sophisticated are three words that sum up her life as a teenager. Princess Aurora was promised to marry Prince Philip, son of King Hubert, at the time of her birth. She met him once in the forest where they exchanged a brief love duet upon first sight of each other. No further wedding plans have been made. No services will be planned until every eligible bachelor in the
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kingdom kisses Princess Aurora in the hopes of awakening her with true love’s first kiss. In the event of this happening, wedding plans will go into effect immediately.
In lieu of flowers, please send all single men to Princess Aurora’s tower to attempt a true love’s first kiss. King Stefan and Queen Leah would like to express their utmost gratitude to all residents of the kingdom for their loyalty and patience in finding their daughters true love. “I know you, I walked with you once upon a dream…”
BONNIE AND CLYDE The Seahorses died in their home after brief illnesses on Saturday, June 21, 2014. They were 2 years old. Bonnie and Clyde were born in captivity in 2012. They found their way to Bismarck, North Dakota in 2013, where they cohabited for the remainder of their lives. They enjoyed swimming around their tank and wrapping their tails around the gorgonian corals, which decorated their home. The large rock structure, which was the basis of their aquascaped environment, was a special favorite of Clyde. He liked to
hide under the rock archway and watch his surroundings. Bonnie, on the other hand, enjoyed roaming throughout the tank and would sometimes allow herself to be sucked close to the intake pump before breaking free, as if it were a game. They both loved to eat brine shrimp, and the snapping sound of their mouths taking in the food will always be missed in their absence. Bonnie and Clyde loved each other truly. They showed their affection by playfully swimming together and wrapping their tails around each other. Clyde preceded Bonnie in death by mere hours. She held onto him until she also died.
SCIENCE LITERACY has died in America. Science Literacy has been found dead at the ripe age of 472. Science Literacy had made a home in caring hearts and bright minds everywhere. Science Literacy was suffering of an apathetic, complacent and superstitious cancer before fatally succombing to ignorance. With the publication of Nicolaus Copernicus's On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres and On the Workings of the Human Body by Andreas Vesalius in 1543, Science Literacy was born as the love child of the Age of Enlightenment and Scientific Revolution.
Bonnie and Clyde are survived by their friend the mandarin fish, several crabs and snails and much of the coral in their tank. They were preceded in death by one mandarin fish. A water burial is scheduled for June 22, 2014, at the Mehlhoff home in Bismarck, ND. All are welcome to attend and celebrate the lives of Bonnie and Clyde. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Project Seahorse or The Seahorse Trust.
Science Literacy had grown under the tutorage of Galileo Galilei, Johannes Kepler, Robert Hooke, Tycho Brahe and Sir Isaac Newton, along with many others. Science Literacy migrated to the Americas with the help of Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, flourishing with the help of the Printing Press. In the rise of public education, Science Literacy had culminated with the understanding of Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Attaining achievements in the Theory of Gravity, Germ Theory, General and Special Relativity, Evolution by Natural Selection and Quantum Theory. A memorial will not be held since no one would understand it anyway. “Science rocks! To be scientifically literate is to empower yourself to know when someone else
is full of crap… You have an understanding of the properties of the laws of physics, so when someone comes up to you to sell you crystals and they say ‘rub these together and you’ll be healed’, you say ‘well what are they made out of? And how many people have they healed? And what aliments do they heal? And what's the mechanism? How much do they cost? And where are they from? And what’s their molecular structure?’ the person runs away in tears. The science literacy is not knowing the answer, you might know the answer, but that’s not what’s fundamental, what’s fundamental is the capacity to inquire about what is true and what is not in this world. And that is the empowerment. The power of inquiry.” – Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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Prescription For Life with
Dr. T. and Nicci J. Scenario:
Me: “Hi Jill, I didn’t know you were expecting. When are you due?” Jill: “What are you talking about? I’m not pregnant.” Oh my, this is awkward.
What is an awkward moment?
A very simple definition is a situation that is embarrassing or difficult to deal with or social situations that make you cringe.
What mindset makes things awkward?
It is important to remember that feelings of awkwardness are internal. Some people feel awkward more often than others. In some ways the feelings of awkwardness are a form of egocentrism. Those high in egocentrism suffer from the “spotlight effect” (the belief that we are the center of everyone else’s attention) and faulty negative thought processes (e.g., “everyone is judging me”, “I must look ridiculous”, etc.).
Here are some tips to get past the awkward moment: 1: Try to change the way you think.
Awkward feelings are internal and have to do with our faulty beliefs. Most likely it is embarrassment or fear of rejection. If looking at the situation as not a big deal, it is easier to get past it. The fact is most people are so caught up in their own world; they barely have any time to notice yours.
2. Apologize.
If the awkwardness was created by something you said that could be perceived as hurtful, apologize. Most likely the person will accept your apology. If they are human, like the rest of us, they
will be able to forgive you, most likely because they have been there done that.
3.Try to gain some perspective.
Once the awkward moment passes, we often “beat ourselves up” with it by replaying it over and over in our memory. The more we recall a memory the more likely we are to alter the reality of the situation. The truth is we often overestimate how much people actually are paying attention to us. In reality, we create our own feelings of awkwardness, and those awkward moments may only exist in our own minds. So, accept that it happened, own it, learn from it, and make it part of your history.
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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When You Grow Up BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE is not known for being a prestigious school. In spite of this, many famous names have come out of this institution, among them being World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) champion Brock Lesnar along with several North Dakota state representatives. To showcase the potential of BSC students, the BSC Alumni Association honors selected alumni each year with the Alumni of The Year Award. Dr. Brenda Werner was last year’s winner. As such a successful former BSC student, she serves as a role model for those currently enrolled in classes. Werner started out as a student athlete. She was a volleyball player who was recruited to BSC from her hometown in Regina, Saskatchewan. The native born Canadian then moved on to study English, exercise science and teaching at Minot State University. After earning a master’s degree in exercise science, Werner walked once again through BSC’s doors where she became a teacher, a coach and an assistant athletic director. She again moved on to pursue further studies, earning a doctorate degree in teaching from the University of North Dakota in 1995. She continued to coach and teach at a variety of schools. “I always knew that I was going into teaching to be an English teacher. I’ve known that from a young age...and so [BSC] was a wonderful place to begin,” Werner said.
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there when she was only a sophomore. Werner attributes her growth in the learning environment to BSC’s community. “When I think of my classes at Bismarck State College, there are professors that not only know their content knowledge very well but they’re very dedicated to teaching and they’re very dedicated to that college,” Werner said. “That dedication to the students and the community really make for some deep learning. I think all of that combined, the collaborative nature, the supportive learning environment, and stellar professors really helped me to grow and learn and broaden my perspective.” Werner’s work options were limited because of her foreign status. To make money, she worked as a resident assistant in the dorms at both Bismarck State College and Minot State University. “I really enjoyed that. I enjoyed getting to meet all of the students coming in. You just get to know everybody when you’re a resident assistant. I also could work within my field, so I worked in schools coaching and reffing volleyball and that helped me make a little extra money,” Werner said.
“When I think of my classes at Bismarck State College, there are professors that not only know their content knowledge very well but they’re very dedicated to teaching and they’re very dedicated to that college.”
Even though Werner wasn’t deeply involved in degree specific classes, the liberal arts course of study helped her prepare for her career in teaching. She said that no matter what subject someone teaches, they have to be able to relate it to the real world and connect to other areas.
As far as advice goes, Werner stressed time management and involvement. She did three sports during her time at BSC: volleyball, basketball and track. She was also interested in journalism and wrote for the Mystician.
Werner said she looked at the requirements to become a licensed teacher and made sure that she was meeting all of those requirements. With the help of her advisor, she was able to do a practicum at Highland Acres, an elementary school not far from the college. Werner said she did some observation and teaching
“Being involved in that many things requires you to balance a busy schedule and to never waste time. So I think that’s one thing I became very good at, just making the best of every spare second that I had and being on task and making sure that I was looking ahead in my calendar,” Werner said.
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Dr. Brenda Werner She said to get involved in things that truly spark an interest. “I think sometimes we have a tendency to get involved in so many things that we’re not that invested in and we’re not doing all that well, but when you really get deeply invested in something that’s meaningful to you, it gives you an opportunity to lead,” Werner said. Werner became The University of Mary’s associate professor of education and chair of the education department in 2012. She also teaches and serves on committees there. Werner continues to serve as an example of what BSC students can accomplish when they apply themselves.
-Dr. Brenda Werner
Stephanie Moum is a reporter for the Mystician. She is a sophomore at Bismarck State College pursuing a degree in Political Communications.
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Mystic Media’s editorial team recently took a trip the Big Apple for the College Media Association Spring Convention. Here’s a look at some the things they ate while there. Eaten By: Jordan Bitz The New York City Reuben served up hot and fresh with a side of colslaw and a pickle at the 810 Deli on 53rd and 7th. Eaten By: Blake Nemecek
New York City cheesecake from Lindy’s on 53rd and 7th.
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Bacon Mac N’ Cheese Pork Shank from burger from Guy’s American Havanna’s at 27 W. 38th St. Kitchen and Bar at 220 W. 44th St.
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The “Ralph Cramden” from Lindy’s on 53rd and 7th.
Under Construction A NEW COMMUNICATIONS building is being constructed on the Bismarck State College Campus located on the corner of Schafer Street and Edwards Ave. The building will have the new library, new studios for visual arts, English classes, etc. The new library will be on the very first floor of the building, while the new art classes and studios will be on the second floor. In addition, there will be an adjoining hallway on the second floor that connects to the Jack Science Center. The new visual arts programs will be made on the second floor with tons of studio space for all types of arts and every section of visual arts will have their own individual studio. Brian Hushagen and Marlene Anderson are both benefitting from these changes inside the new building. Hushagen teaches in the visual arts programs, but mostly in ceramics. He is
deciding to recycle a lot of old equipment and will be taking his oak desk with him to the new facility. “I want to take a real desk with me,” Hushagen said. He also states how important this new move is for the visual arts department. “They will move into state of art facilities and they will get a bigger printing area and shop,” Hushagen said. “ There will be different rooms for storage of different things such as clay and glaze chemicals that will be assigned just for storing that stuff.”
The new building will have a more open area for a variety of activities. “Quiet spaces are important to people and so are spaces to collaborate with others. So we will have a nice mix of that kind of space, Anderson said. “The more traditional library space as well as a far more collaborative kind of zone.” The library will be getting compact shelving so when someone wants to check out a book, they would go down a specific isle and open up the specific bay. This newly constructed building will be up and running by the end of this year so classes next year will be able to take place in there. It took around a full year to construct this huge building.
Anderson is director of library services here at Bismarck State College. She is more than excited to get into a new building. “We will continue to have books. Libraries are about organized collections of things, so we are not throwing out the baby with the bathwater,” Anderson said.
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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Staff Editorial The Cellular Missing Link
No Service... THE 21ST CENTURY is well underway, and technology is on the rise like never before. A wealth of information is in the palm of our hand, instantly. People gather from across the globe to organize, share content and spread ideas -- all online. Society couldn’t be any more plugged into world events. Earth has become a very small place indeed. Yet, the person next to us couldn’t be any farther away. Those nearest and dearest to us compete for our attention. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and Fade distract and subtract from real human connection to those right beside us. Instead of living in the moment and truly experiencing life, we click, save and upload it. People lose their personhood and become content to be shared and liked. Socialization takes place on the web, and reality is gossip to be mixed and remixed for momentary gratification, to be forgotten for the next click.
There is an element of eeriness in a room filled with people and no one speaking. There is no laughter. There is no interaction. Our minds are elsewhere, given up to the web -- technozombies. What happened to being social? The quality of our conversations has diminished. We are in such a hurry these days that we don’t have time for profound and rich relationships. And isn’t it annoying – that feeling of tension while waiting for a text or the next update? The moment our phone vibrates – we check it, and it was nothing but our imagination. When we hear “boo-doop,” we all stop what we are doing to look at our phones. When we are talking to our best friend, they look down and start texting in the middle of our sentence. We retreat behind the comfort of a screen name because we are afraid of talking to someone in person. The issue isn’t social media or our handheld miracle devices. It goes deeper than that. These technological achievements should be complimenting our relationships, not consuming them.
There was a time when we wanted to meet up with a friend, then we could just give them a buzz and meet up somewhere, but along the way our phones have become the very forum of our interactions. Older generations use social media as a tool for their lives. They didn’t maintain relationships through social media, they maintained it with interactions in the real world, in real time. Our generation seems to live within social media, using real life to supply it with content. Increasingly, the character of our relationships is moving from reality to virtual reality. We see the world through the our phone screens and not with our own eyes. Face-to-face is being replaced with load-andsend. Take a moment. Put away the phone. Don’t put it on vibrate – turn it off. Forget it at home and cut the leash. Escape into a crazy world with our own thoughts and wit. Discover the feeling of liking someone before ever liking his or her post. Develop new relationships without first viewing his or her profile. Spring is here! Get outside and experience life for yourself, and not through an electronic filter.
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Streak On! I NEVER THOUGHT I’d be a runner. I hated running when I was younger; in fact, I detested running. It made my lungs hurt and my head spin, and I already engaged in other forms of exercise regularly. The only time I ran was when I was forced to by a gym teacher or coach. I was a workout snob. Then I got fat. This is not an exaggeration - I have the medical records to prove it. I was 19 years old, pregnant, and thought I could eat whatever I wanted since I was eating for two. I gained 100 pounds during my pregnancy, and then I stopped weighing myself – out of shame.
I could finally enjoy the long, sweat-soaked miles as they accumulated on the display of the treadmill.
knees last month. The first run was tough, but triumphant. I managed 3.5 miles and felt fantastic. The streak was born.
Then I got sick. It started with a fall on the stairs and an injury that wouldn’t heal. The pain, swelling and stiffness spread throughout my body rapidly. Every joint in my body was on fire. I couldn’t walk without a cane. I couldn’t make a fist. I could barely sign a credit card receipt.
I was sore everyday for the next week, but I ran everyday anyway. Sometimes farther, sometimes shorter, but I always ran. My left knee started to hurt on streak day 14, but I pushed through. A friend and fellow runner suggested using KT Tape, which worked like a charm. I kept running.
I would look at the stairs and sometimes cry at the thought of climbing them. I frequently crawled or scooted rather than navigate steps on my feet. I was 22 years old.
The knee pain came back with a vengeance, and I spent most of one weekend icing. I finally realized that I should buy myself some running shoes. I had been borrowing my daughter’s shoes, which are a half size too big and are not actually made for running.
After my daughter was born, I thought I’d easily shrink back to pre-baby weight. I was young, and everyone said I would just bounce back to normal. Everyone was wrong.
After MRIs, lab tests, countless doctor visits and using all the physical therapy my insurance would allow, I was finally diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at age 23.
The couple who had previously lived in my house left their treadmill in the basement. It sat collecting dust until I realized it was just the tool I needed to start exercising quickly and quietly, while the baby was sleeping.
It was bittersweet. At least I finally knew what was crippling me, but I was too young for this old-person disease – the kind of disease that does not have a cure.
I turned on the treadmill, and I became a runner. It wasn’t easy, and it didn’t happen overnight. My out-of-shape body hated it even more than before. But after a series of starts and stops and wanting more than anything to give up, I somehow made it through the hatred to the other side of the run.
Thanks to a couple of amazing rheumatologists and remarkable medications, I am now 31 years old and living with a lot less pain and a lot more flexibility. To get ready for my wedding in 2011, I began strength training and using the bike or elliptical for cardio. But I still missed running. Against my better judgment, I decided it was time to test out my old, grinding, crunchy
I invested in a new pair of running shoes that fit my feet and have a lot of support and shock absorption to save my sad, arthritic knees. Best of all, the good shoes increased my speed on their very first run. It’s streak day 25, and I’m still going strong and looking forward to a 5K race in May. Believe me when I say that if I can become a runner, anyone can do it. Streak on!
Aeryn Mehlhoff is a writer for the Mystician. She is a freshman pursuing a degree in mass communications.
Online Friendships ACCORDING TO THE Asperger Awareness Community Facebook page, the question was asked whether or not kids with autism should have online friendships. If a person has any type of autism, this shouldn’t scare them away from creating friendships. When I was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at 18 years old, I finally figured out why I only had a few close friends – autism affected my social life. Most of my friends were from Stanton, the town I grew up in. They were older than me, and it seemed like I could trust them more than friends my own age. Since then, I have had the incredible opportunity to meet friends on FlyOrDie.com. One, in particular, has become very close, and
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we often play the billiards games together on this website. We’ve been friends for over four years now. When I met him on MSN, it was so surreal. I will never forget that moment because it made me so happy. I’m glad he made the switchover to Skype because it has allowed us to create a better friendship online. Online friends are the best friends to have. They are there for me when I need them, and if Skype is involved, I can see their faces. Another benefit of having online friends is that I don’t have to feel so intimidated when I’m trying to react to something being said. Face-to-face conversations are difficult for me at times. My Aspergers causes me to get nervous because I never know how people are going to react to something I say.
My mind is a little slower to process because of this, and sometimes I don’t think before I say things. I feel much more comfortable expressing myself online because I don’t have to worry about anyone hurting me verbally, and I don’t have to worry about hurting them. There is a disconnect button if I choose to hit it, whether online or face-to-face.
Tiffany Grannis is a writer for the Mystician. She is a sophomore pursuing a degree in mass communications.
Renewable Energy WHETHER HEATING THE HOME, driving down the highway or looking to power a community, renewable energy is the key to preserving the beautiful world that we live in. By doing more research and development, renewable energy sources have the potential to provide the kind of energy that oil and coal do.
Hydropower could be used on all major river systems that have a dam. Water would flow through a turbine that is located inside the dam to generate electricity. Costa Rica just powered all buildings in their country through hydropower for 75 straight days. The power of water is astonishing and should be utilized for producing cleaner energy.
“We have a lot of renewable energy potential here in North Dakota,” Miller said, “But our current power grid is full and can’t transport all of the energy that is being produced.”
Wind, solar, geothermal and hydropower are different forms of energy that can keep our environment in safe and pristine condition. Those energy sources will not run out either, unlike oil and coal.
There are also environmentally friendly vehicles that have burst onto the scene. Hybrid and battery-powered vehicles are on the front lines of innovation when it comes to reducing the amount of carbon dioxide entering the atmosphere. There are some great options when it comes to purchasing these electric vehicles. The Fiat 500e can go 87 miles on a full charge. The Nissan Leaf can go 84 miles on a single charge. Besides reducing carbon emissions, these vehicles also can save consumers up to $9,000 in gas per year.
“The wind and sun will always be there for energy use,” Miller stated.
Geothermal energy has shown to be a great option to heat a home. It is heat energy acquired by drilling into the earth. In the winter, an underground heat exchanger pushes hot air into the house. With the process being reversed in the summer, hot air is pulled out of the house. Although geothermal heating is rather expensive to tap into for the average Joe, it will eventually pay for itself. The cost of installing a geothermal unit ranges depending on the size of the house, size of the pump and the field of pipes that go under the house. The cost can range from $10,000 to $20,000. But geothermal has the potential to save a household upwards of $90,000 in a 15-year span. While natural gas costs less in the beginning, geothermal heat will cost less in the long run.
Reynold Miller is a Professor of Renewable Energy Generation at BSC and has worked in the renewable energy field.
Having a viable way to store the energy being produced would also make renewable energy a more reliable source.
He notes that we have a long way to go, but developing a transition to renewable energy will happen and it will help the country become more energy-efficient. Eventually, oil, coal and natural gas will run out. The time to invest in renewable energy should be right now, before it is too late. With more development, renewable energy will become cheaper and more effective for everyone to take advantage of. People should take a look into renewable energy and what those sources can do to change the destructive path that oil and coal have put us on.
“Many states, like Minnesota, have new regulations that call for a certain percentage of the state’s total power usage to come from renewable energy,” Miller said. Miller states that while renewable energy is the future, more development still needs to be done to make renewable energy more effective. One part in particular is the storage of energy and the grid to transport the energy.
Devin Stelter is a writer for the Mystician. He is a freshman pursuing a degree in Natural Resources Management.
Life After 30 REALITY CHECK: I get a text, “Nicci, I need help.” Immediately my heart quickens. This can’t be good, right? Long story short, I ended up taking someone to the ER because they were suicidal and needed help to stop drinking. This person is 29 – not quite 30. Here is the reality – drug and alcohol addiction is a real issue. When I was 27, I wanted to die. My life was miserable. It was a whirlwind of mad chaos. By age 30, I had already gone through multiple arrests, suicide attempts and treatments. By age 32, I was on the road to recovery. I have now been sober since August 6, 2012. Even though life happens on life’s terms; I have never had it so good.
I don’t tell this story to get sympathy. I tell this because the other day, when I got that text saying, “Help me,” it was as if I were texting myself. I know what it is like to suffer from alcoholism. I am not ashamed to admit it. My eyes were opened to a new design for living when I put down the bottle and picked up a spiritual solution.
I never tried to live a better life? What if I never asked for help?”
Right now, I want readers to know there is hope. If there is something you are struggling with in regards to addiction of any kind – whether it is drugs, alcohol, sex/ porn, gambling, food or shopping – and it is consuming your life; stop it. Stop masking your pain with a temporary solution.
What if there really is life after 30?”
You don’t have to live in a hopeless state of mind and body. Pick up the phone and get help. Don’t spend your life wondering, “What if
Instead, ask yourself, “What if someone loves me enough to show me a new design for living? What if life is worth living? What if I can really find the strength to dig deep and change my way of thinking and then change my way of living? What if I can learn to love myself again?
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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Events
Entertainment
BSC Happenings
4/8/2015 BSC Baseball vs. Lake Region State College, 3 and 5 p.m. @ Dwyer Field, Shiloh Christian College
4/7/2015 Artist-in-Residence, Jocelyn Howard and Perry Haas, 8 a.m to 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. @ Werner Hall 212
4/9/2015 Karoke Night for Figments of Imagination
4/1/2015 - 4/17/2015 Current Student Registration
4/8/2015 BSC Softball vs. Lake Region State College, 3 and 5 p.m. @ MDU Resources Community Bowl
4/8/2015 Artist-in-Residence, Jocelyn Howard and Perry Haas, 8 a.m to 10 a.m., 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. @ Werner Hall 212
4/11/2015 BSC Baseball vs. Dakota County Tech, 1 and 3 p.m. @ Dwyer Field, Shiloh
4/9/2015 Artist-in-Residence, Alexis Gregg and Tanner Coleman, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. @ Werner Hall 212
4/11/2015 BSC Softball vs. Dakota County Tech, 1 and 3 p.m. @ MDU Resources Community Bowl 4/19/2015 BSC Softball vs. Dakota College at Bottineau, 1 and 3 p.m. @ MDU Resources Community Bowl 4/19/2015 BSC Baseball vs. Dakota College at Bottineau, 1 and 3 p.m. @Dwyer Field, Shiloh
4/15/2015 BSC Alumni Creative Path: “The Art of Making It” 7 p.m. @ Basin Electric Audiorium, National Energy Center of Excellence 4/19/2015 Conversations at BSC, “John Wilkes Booth: The Last Journey” 3 p.m. @ NECE Bavendick Stateroom 4/22/2015 Recognition Ceremony, 7 p.m. @ NECE Bavendick Stateroom
4/10/2015 Dakota Digital Film Festival, 7:00 p.m. @ Belle Mehus Auditorium 4/27/2015 - 4/29/2015 Graphic Design Spring Show @ Kirkwood Mall 4/29/2015 Spring Carnival, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. @ Student Union 5/2/2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
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4/15/2015 BSC Alumni Creative Path - “The Art of Making It” 7 p.m. @ Sidney J. Lee Auditorium 4/17/2015 Choral Concert, 7:30 p.m. @ Sidney J. Lee Auditorium 4/20/2015 Breakfast Waffle Bar, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. @ Mystic Marketplace
4/20/2015 Wind Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m. @ Sidney J. 5/3/2015 Conversations at BSC, “The Idea of the National Parks with Lee Auditorium a Particular Focus on Theodore 4/21/2015 #Mysticslove-cookies, Roosevelt” 3 p.m. @ NECE BavenFree Cookies, 11 a.m to 1 p.m. @ dick Stateroom Student Union 5/6/2015 - 5/7/2015 Festival of Short Plays, 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. @ Sidney J. Lee Auditorium 5/11/2015 Rhythm Factory Experience, All day @ Leach Music Center 117
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4/14/2015 Collage Concert, 7:30 p.m. Sidney J. Lee Auditorium
4/24/2015 #Mysticsloveicecream, Free Waffle Cones, 11 a.m to 1 p.m. @ Student Union 4/28/2015 Guitar Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble concert, 7:30 p.m., Sidney J. Lee Auditorium