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Virginia Clark Johnson, former dean of the College of Human Development and Education, retired in August 2015 after 22 years.
Margaret Fitzgerald, dean of College of Human Development and Education, started March 1.
Provost Beth Ingram said deans typically stick around for five years.
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Campus Turnover: In and Out NDSU deans come and go since fall 2014 for variety of reasons
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Staff Writer Ronald Johnson, former dean of the College of Business for nine years, returned to For two years at North faculty January 2015 amid a statement of Dakota State, deans in various confidence’s allegations. disciplines have come and gone. Between July 2012 and September 2014, no new deans started at NDSU. In the last two years, however, four have started. While Provost Beth Ingram said “five years is the average tenure for a dean,” some deans have left sooner and for a variety of reasons — returning to faculty, retiring, accepting positions elsewhere or settling in the face of discrimination allegations.
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Bridget Burke, dean of Libraries, began in September 2014 after the university settled with previous dean Michelle Reid following Michele Reid, former dean of Libraries, left alleged discrimination. in spring 2014 after settling with NDSU for Reid was expected to be nearly $300,000 following allegations of fired before reaching a discrimination. She began in mid-2008. settlement of $166,954 in 2014 and $125,000 in 2015. She continued pursuing her doctorate degree after the settlement. Ingram said in an email Reid was named a university fellow; the university reported in spring 2010 that Reid was named a UCLA senior fellow. Burke, meanwhile, is leaving for the University of Wyoming American Heritage Center where she will be director. Reid was hired in June 2008.
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David Wittrock, former dean of the College of Graduate and Interdisciplinary Studies, returned to faculty after 12 years as dean. Now teaching for the psychology department.
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The College of Business faced turmoil two years ago when 17 college faculty members submitted to the provost’s office a statement of no confidence in previous dean Ronald Johnson and associate dean Tim Peterson. “To minimize further loss of college momentum and
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“(It can be) hard to attract the person that you want because they need to fit the position at the point of time when they will start.” - Provost Beth Ingram potential for retribution,” the statement ended, “we respectfully request that Dean Ronald D. Johnson and Associated Dean Tim O. Peterson be removed from their positions.” Ingram said in an email Johnson returned to faculty. Interim dean Jane Schuh led the college since September 2014 during a time when it took two searches to produce person for the job. Scott Beaulier of Arizona State University will begin the College of Business deanship June 1, Ingram said in an email. “(It can be) hard to attract the person that you want because they need to fit the position at the point of time when they will start,” Ingram said. The timing of the business dean search was “awkward with provost overturn,” Ingram said, as she began her position in July 2014. She added she “wanted to get to know the campus better” before selecting a new dean for the college.” Beaulier was selected in early March. Much of the turnover in deans Ingram said she couldn’t speak to in detailed specifics as the departures were before her time at NDSU.
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The College of Human Development and Education also required two searches, Ingram said in an email. Margaret Fitzgerald began as the college’s dean March 1, Ingram added.
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When a dean can start is often dependent on their situation, the provost said. “Some begin working later than others due to personal and family reasons while others are able to start right away.” Previous dean Virginia Clark Johnson retired in August 2015 after 22 years as dean. Across campus, MariaClaudia Tomany will start as dean of the College of Graduate and Interdisciplinary Studies on May 15, Ingram said. Her predecessor David Wittrock return to faculty, the provost said, after 12 years. He is now teaching with the psychology department.
Scott Beaulier, incoming dean of the College of Business, to start June 1 after two searches to find a dean.
Bridget Burke, dean of Libraries, began September 2014, leaving for University of Wyoming after accepting heritage center director position in February.
Searchlight
Finding a dean can be difficult, Ingram said, as “some fields draw lots of candidates, others not so much.” However, 40 to 60 applicants typically apply for a position, though “half of these don’t meet minimum requirements,” Ingram added. The 20 to 30 applicants are then whittled down to 10 candidates for phone and faceto-face interviews of about 90 minutes. Then three to four candidates are brought to campus to meet with external stakeholders, their new potential college, President Maria-Claudia Tomany, incoming Dean Bresciani and Ingram. dean of the College of Graduate and From there, the final Interdisciplinary Studies, to begin May 15. candidate is chosen. Jack Dura contributed to this story.
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Student body president Spencer Moir took office for the 201617 year Sunday evening.
A rainy Sunday evening marked the final hours in office for the 2015-16 student senate, including student body president Eric McDaniel and VP Josh Fergel. The senate ran through business as usual and made closing remarks before 2016-17 leadership was sworn in. Former chief justice Mathew Warsocki, now executive commissioner for the congress of student organizations, swore in chief justice Taylor Koch. Koch then inaugurated student body president Spencer Moir and VP Anuj Teotia before 11 executive commissioners, 26 student senators and the student court followed. “To The Turf!” Fergel said to cheers.
Student senators were sworn in together following chief justice Taylor Kock, student body president Spencer Moir and vice president Anuj Teotia.
Student body vice president Anuj Teotia was sworn in Sunday following Moir’s inauguration.
Janna Stoskopf, assistant VP and dean of student life, addressed student senate in its public comment section, thanking the student leaders for their commitment to campus in their last meeting Sunday before new leadership was sworn in.
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Spectrum Newspapers Stolen from Stands Video evidence shows four males, damages exceed $1,300 Casey McCarty Co-News Editor
More than 700 copies of The Spectrum went missing Monday night. Copies of the paper’s April 25 issue were missing from at least the Memorial
Union, Quentin Burdick Building, Reed/Johnson and Thompson residence halls, outside of the Residence Dining Center, Dolve Hall and the library. The Spectrum filed a police report with the University Police and Safety Office, which is now
investigating and checking camera footage from around the North Dakota State campus. The missing papers hit The Spectrum with over a $1,300 dollar loss from production, printing, salary and advertising losses. Part of The Spectrum’s
budget, as a tier I organization, comes from the student activity fee. The Spectrum allocates one paper per student paid for by the student activity fee. The cost of an additional paper is $1. The last known incident of a large amount of
The Spectrum’s papers disappearing from stands happened in 2008. The papers that went missing that year held five pages, which released the salaries of all NDSU employees. The papers also contained a story of a controversial skit about
then-presidential candidate Barack Obama that occurred at the Mr. NDSU pageant, as well as profiles of student body candidates at the time, The Forum reported. Anyone with more information is asked to contact the NDSU Police.
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Budget Study Continues Before Looming Biennium
President Dean Bresciani said in an April 20 email that North Dakota State is riding out its onetime budget allotment in the wake of February’s state budget shortfall of $1.1 billion. “We have worked together, lived within our means and effectively planned for the future,” he said. A budget study group headed by Provost Beth
Ingram will continue to study budget issues. The university has not received guidelines for the 2017-19 biennium yet, Bresciani said. To respond to further cuts, the president said the university will work with its constituents to brace for the future. “No matter what happens with the upcoming budget guidelines, NDSU is prepared to meet the challenge,” Bresciani said. NDSU trimmed $6.4 million from its 2015-17 budget by delaying and reevaluating funds.
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Great Rides is looking at testing new batteries for its Bike Share docking stations as April’s cloudy and rainy days have affected the system, directions operator Sara Watson Curry said. “With so many cloudy days, we’re just having some troubles,” she said. Before Monday, users were able to return B-cycles but not check out. The University Village and high rise docking stations were taken offline, Watson Curry said, as Great Rides finds a battery solution, likely a “transition to something to hold a
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charge longer,” Watson Curry said. The operations director said to watch the B-cycle Now app and Great Rides Bike Share’s Facebook page for updates, but “looking at the forecast, it’s not looking so hot.” Bike Share returned March 27.
Border Marker Project Protects Dakota Monuments
The namesake monuments of NDSU and South Dakota State’s Dakota Marker matchup are the objects of a preservation project started last summer. The Border Marker
Project is a restoration and preservation group caring for the remaining quartzite monuments delineating the North Dakota-South Dakota border. The monuments were installed in 1891 and 1892 by a U.S. surveyor and his crew working west along the seventh standard parallel. The monuments were planted every halfmile along the border between Montana and Minnesota. Many have fallen to road construction, agriculture and thievery. The Border Marker Project is seeking nonprofit status. They have returned
several markers to their original locations. They, like the original surveying crew, intend to work westerly. The Richland County Highway Department installed a historical marker sign north of Monument 8 earlier this month, the Border Marker Project reported. The monuments are seven feet long and 800 pounds. One is installed as a piece of the Grandmother Earth’s Gifts of Life Garden, leased to NDSU in 2007 for 99 years from the Bureau of Land Management.
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FMCT’s revive Addams Family in form of a musical FMCT combines the macabre elements of the Addams Family with a light-hearted musical.
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The Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre this weekend premiered its newest musical, “The Addams Family.” Directed by skilled regional director, Lori Bartlett Koenig, this funny musical follows the ghoulish Addams family in their trials and tribulations as a family with an appreciation for the darkest and most gruesome aspects of life. FMCT’s musical is adapted from the cartoon characters created by Charles Addams. The musical highlights the
spiraling events that occur when Wednesday Addams, played by the dynamic Abbey Immer, insists that her family act “normal” when she brings the boy she loves and his family over for dinner. Chaos ensues when Wednesday discloses secret information to her father Gomez Addams, played by the hilarious and wildly talented Cody Gerszewski. Wednesday says the dinner party is secretly a celebration of Wednesday and Lucas’ engagement. Wednesday insists that Gomez keep this secret from her mother until after the dinner party. As the story continues,
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the struggle of Gomez is hysterical. He insists he cannot keep secrets or lie to his wife Morticia Addams, played by the elegant Kellie Pifer, or Wednesday. Immediately upon entering the production space at FMCT, the audience is thrust into the world of the Addams Family. With dark lighting and an intricate set designed
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by Katie Link that depicts the clan’s mansion, complete with a front yard cemetery, the stage perfectly depicts the macabre story. The audience members are directed to their seats by ensemble cast members dressed in full costume and makeup, which enhances the eerie ambiance of the theatre. The high production
value of this musical was furthered by the striking costumes and makeup. The makeup of the Addams family, designed by Lindsey Kuhn, was elaborate and added an extra element of fun to this production. Gerszewski, the Addams family patriarch, was fantastic in his portrayal of Gomez. A 2015 graduate of Theatre NDSU, he was committed in his artistic choices and had magnificent comedic timing throughout the production. With his smooth and unfaltering vocals, Gerszewski was built for this role. Similarly, Pifer was sophisticated in her representation of the sensual
Morticia Addams. In addition, Abbey Immer was a breath of fresh air, as she grounded Wednesday and created a believable young woman among a crazy family that does not want her to grow up. Her vocals were crisp and piercing. Fester, played by Taylor Schatz, had brilliant asides to the audience. Pugsley, played by Josh Tappe, stole the hearts of the audience as the youngest Addams family member with his wonderful voice. The entirety of the Addams clan was strong in their portrayals of their ghastly characters in this must-see musical.
Year-End Recitals Well-Received Scholarships awarded, student compositions performed at weekend’s recitals
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Christian Weber Contributing Writer
Ten student compositions premiered Saturday night at North Dakota State’s Beckwith Recital Hall. Each contributor to Saturday’s performance fulfilled, in part, the course requirements of MUSC 484: Composition II, taught by Challey School of Music artist-in-residence Jocelyn Hagen. All students enrolled in Composition II are required to compose a piece of music to be performed at an end-of-semester recital. Included in Saturday’s recital were four unique choral compositions, two solos for piano, a contemporary solo for vocals and guitar, a lyrical solo for mezzo-soprano, a music-theater-style solo for tenor and a robust theme for saxophone quartet.
Hagen introduced the recital, emphasizing the time and effort each student had invested in his or her composition. Each performance demonstrated the abilities of both student composers and musicians. Performers were well-prepared and energetic. The audience remained engaged and enthusiastic throughout the roughly hour-long performance. After the recital had concluded, I heard, “Can you believe students wrote all those?” or some variation almost a dozen times in the crowd. My particular favorites were “Rainy Night,” an ethereal choral tableau by Tyler Berg and “Theme and Variations,” a variously intense and serene solo for piano by Katie Rolf. Every composition was remarkably advanced and reflected the talent and
dedication of its student composer. The Challey School of Music also presented its Spring Honors Recital on Sunday afternoon. It was held in Beckwith Recital Hall and featured 11 performances. Student musicians interpreted selections as diverse as Claude Debussy’s “Nocturne,” Jocelyn Hagen’s “burn” and Mozart’s “Sonata in F.” Included in the performance were five vocalists, two pianists and four instrumentalists. Most of the student musicians were juniors and seniors with two sophomores. During a brief intermission, several scholarships were awarded. Most notably, a Theodore Presser Undergraduate Award was conferred to Jacoba Woodard, a junior
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Student ensembles displayed their talents as part of the Challey School of Music’s Student Composition Recital. and one of six NDSU Recital Hall was filled challenging material nearly to capacity with was performed with applicants. This scholarship family, friends and faculty apparent ease. is awarded to students at members, who received For detailed information eligible music schools on upcoming concerts, across the United States and the performance with recitals and events, please totals approximately $4,000. enthusiasm. Each student demonstrated excellent visit the NDSU Challey The recital ran for about ability. Indeed, the often School of Music webpage. 90 minutes. Beckwith
Carter Concert Coming Quickly Aaron Carter to play university in Campus Attractions event
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Andrew Fugleberg Staff Writer
If you want to relive the 2000s, grab your flared jeans and frost those tips because on Friday, Aaron Carter will be coming to North Dakota State for a 7 p.m. concert sponsored by Campus Attractions. Carter, the turn of the century heartthrob, will also be accompanied by special
guest The Icarus Account. Aaron Carter made his debut during the ‘90s, releasing his first studio album at the young age of 10-years-old. His second album, “Aaron’s Party (Come Get It),” was a huge hit, selling three million copies and going platinum. The success led to him having guest appearances on Nickelodeon and even touring with the Backstreet Boys. After his second album
the teen star released another platinum record entitled “Oh Aaron.” Unfortunately, his charm and fame began to fade with his next two albums, released in 2002 and 2003. After his “Most Requested Hits” collection, Carter took a break from releasing pop music. Since his hiatus, Carter has appeared on Dancing with the Stars, Celebrity Cook-Off and the off-
Broadway play “The Fantasticks.” However, when 2014 rolled around, the singer/dancer/actor decided he would make a return to pop music sometime soon. Soon afterward, he released a single “Ooh Wee” featuring Pat SoLo, and started touring around debuting songs from his upcoming album “LØVË,” set to release later this year. The first single from this
album “Fool’s Gold” was released April 1. For Carter’s concert Friday there is sure to be a lot of new, unfamiliar music from the artist’s upcoming album. Don’t worry though, there is also a chance that he might sing some old school tunes like “I Want Candy,” which gained him his initial fame. The band The Icarus Account will also be joining the singer at the NDSU
concert tomorrow. These two twins, Ty and Trey, combine their country and pop talents to write and perform songs that aim to strike a chord with the audience. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the Bison Card office in the Memorial Union. Up to two tickets can be purchased with one NDSU student ID, so you can take that special someone to this amazing event.
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Comeback Kid Comes Back Punk Rock band touts upcoming New Direction concert
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Andrew Fugleberg Staff Writer
Comeback Kid will be returning to Fargo for a concert Saturday at The New Direction venue. The last time Comeback Kid was in Fargo was more than four years ago, so this time they will be playing new songs from their most recent releases, including an album they produced in the meantime. However, old hits will definitely make the set list to please longtime fans. The hardcore punk band first made a mark on
the punk scene in 2000 when two boys from Winnipeg, Manitoba, came together with a passion for rock. Originally, this musical endeavor was only planning on being a side gig for some of the artists involved, but it stepped up front and center once the duo’s popularity spread through word of mouth within the punk scene. Their first full-length album “Turn It Around” came out in 2003, and they began touring North American cities and European locations as well. They made appearances at several high profile hardcore festivals, like
Hellfest and the Posi Numbers festival. Their electric vibes and dedicated performances established them on the punk rock scene as a band that would not go away soon. Eleven years later in 2014, the band released their fifth studio album “Die Knowing” with just as much energy in their songs and performances as expected. This last album makes clear that Comeback Kid is always looking to push the boundaries of hardcore punk, with a sound that is somehow both timeless and revolutionary at the same time. This upcoming concert
will also feature smaller bands like Exalt, Baltic to Boardwalk, Swing Low and Crab Legs. All of these bands fit within the loud, diehard demeanor that Comeback Kid likes to portray at their live shows. The amalgamation of all these bands’ aggressive presentation and deafeningly pleasurable jams should make this a weekend you will neither forget nor hear about (due to partial hearing loss). The concert starts at 5:30 p.m. with the doors opening at 5. Tickets are $12 to purchase them in advance and $15 at the door of The New Direction.
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‘Good Grief’ Filled With Glorious Sounds Lucius’s second album makes retro-cool splash
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Brooklyn band Lucius’ first album “Wildewoman” wowed with its raw vocals, spunky sound and the two amazing women leading the charge. It’s always interesting to see if a band’s second album will carry the same energy as the first. Luckily, the legacy of “Wildewoman” was sustained by Lucius’ second release, “Good Grief.” “Good Grief” has the same vibrance, fantastic melodies and genuine lyrics as its predecessor. Here are a few of the album’s standout tracks.
“Madness”
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The first song of the album starts slowly, adding an increasing number of
instruments. A cappella leads into strings and drums start to tap out a beat. Guitars, synthesizers and Jess Wolfe leading the vocals crescendo, with Holly Laessig for backup. The two describe a psychedelic dream and the music creates the perfect colorful and strange atmosphere.
“My Heart Got Caught on Your Sleeve”
Almost like a letter to an old lover, this song is slow and bittersweet. The deadly combination of piano and mournful voices just shoots you through the heart. Tremendous emotion dips and swells throughout the song, with the climax resembling almost a beg. The song ends with a whisper and a beautiful finishing note.
“Almighty Gosh”
This song kicks off with the same beat as a summer melody with synthetic strings and a drum beat. Punctuating the music with crisp voices, Lucius lets the harmony be at the center of this piece. At the end, Wolfe and Laessig’s voices blend with the music to make one sound, cutting it off with a simple “sh.” This transition perfectly leads into the next song.
“Born Again Teen”
My favorite song of the record, and probably the most popular, “Born Again Teen” is the poppy feature of this album. Catchy and energetic, you have no choice but to sing along. Whether you’re jamming out in your car or harmonizing in the shower, this song can accompany you through the greatest parts of being young. Banging drums, zinging
synthesizers and the clash of Wolfe and Laessig’s sweet voices with the metallic backup singers will get you moving and grooving.
“Dusty Trails”
The album concludes with the apt potential for a journey. This is my favorite part of the band: while they can create fun and sadness, the most defining feature of their music is its contemplation worthy of the best musical ballads. Punctuating drums, a gentle guitar and the slow vocals create an excitement for the unknown. “Dusty Trails” reminds us of the beauty that lies on the road ahead, telling us that, “Dusty trails can lead you to a golden road.” “Good Grief” is available on Spotify, iTunes and Amazon from Mom+Pop records.
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‘Cause we all need some extra comfort every once in a while Madison Schill
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Initially when I was thinking about what to make this week for my article, I thought I should try out another healthy snack recipe. Instead, I let my cravings get the best of me and decided to make cookies. This pretty much sums up how all of my life decisions end up being made at this point in the year. Now that the school year is coming to a close and there are assignments and tests galore, I think we could all use a healthy dose of chocolate. Here’s a recipe for some classically delicious M&M cookies, courtesy of Pinterest:
Ingredients
1 ½ sticks of unsalted butter, softened ¾ packed cup of light brown sugar ¼ cup of granulated sugar
“Stuff your face and avoid all of your responsibilities and obligations.” 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup instant vanilla pudding mix (should not be the “cook and serve” or “sugar free” kind) 1 teaspoon baking soda ¾ cup of mini semisweet chocolate chips ¾ cup of mini M&Ms 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Beat together the butter, sugars, egg and vanilla extract in a large bowl until they are well combined. 3. In a separate, medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, vanilla pudding (for softness and flavor) and baking soda. 4. Slowly add the flour mixture into the sugar mixture.
5. Stir in the chocolate chips, miniature M&Ms and refrigerate the dough for at least two hours for best results. 6. Roll the chilled dough into about 1-inch balls and place them on a lightly greased baking sheet. 7. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes and allow them to cool for roughly the same amount of time. 8. Finally, while the cookies are still nice and warm, stuff your face and avoid all of your responsibilities and obligations. I have to admit, I was a little skeptical about adding pudding mix to the cookie dough, but it really did add a nice vanilla flavor and soft texture. Keep that tip in mind for any of your future cookie endeavors.
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Healthy Herd| Summer: Not Sweater Weather But it’s a great time to be outside and get a little extra fresh air Regina Schimek Contributing Writer
The end of the semester means the start of summer. For those of you who hate it when people count down: there are twelve school days left in the semester. Classes are winding down, and pretty soon we are going to have so much free time we won’t know what we should do with it. Or more like we will have a lot of time to work with no excuse not to. As the weather gets warmer, I hope you all feel motivated to shake off the
winter dust and start to become more active. By more active I mean moving our bodies and exercising, not going out more or going to a friend’s house for beer. No, I’m talking about those hibernation layers we have to work off. Between classes, social life, work and whatever else adds to our busy lives, many of us struggle to think of our health. In fact, the college age group has the least health care visits compared to adolescents, middle-aged adults and seniors. For those of us who are in our 20s we may be
especially oblivious to how vital this time in our life is for our health. In college it is likely that we aren’t thinking about our health or preparing our bodies for the future. Even though we really should be. At the ripe age of 20, our bodies are done growing. Though there is the occasional boy who has a growth spurt after high school, the rest of us have reached our adult height. By the age of 30 we have stopped the accumulation of bone density and our peak muscle strength is between the ages 25-30. So can anyone explain
to me why this fact isn’t common knowledge or ingrained in our general health education? We should be taking advantage of this time. You may not have the body you had in high school, but it still has the potential to do great things. Ever wonder why they call it the “prime” of our lives? Between 20 and 64 is the time in which diet, exercise, body weight and unhealthy habits like smoking and drinking will have the most effect on our later years. Now I’m not saying that you can’t slip up every once in a while or enjoy
life because we all know it’s too short to do that. All I’m saying is that if you know in the back of your head that the way you’re living wouldn’t be able to be maintained later in life or you know that it could have detrimental effects. It’s better to change earlier rather than later. Good nutrition and regular exercise help reduce risk of onset or severity of cancer, cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes and liver disease. Also, it prevents obesity, a rising epidemic of its own. Some people may make it look easy, but for others it’s
not as simple as “just eating healthy” or exercising. For some a little more effort has to go into it, and that’s OK. That’s why we have health professionals like registered dietitians to help give us guidance or an added push. On a real note, you have to be the one who decides you want to live healthy. No one can make that choice for you. You won’t make the change until you have that defining moment that brings clarity to your life and makes you want to change your ways. “Being healthy” is a way of living, not an occasional choice.
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The Tragedy of Sherbrooke
Definitions of
Dead Week
Our current understanding seems to be limited Rio Bergh
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JACK DURA | THE SPECTRUM
Sherbrooke, N.D., was the Steele County seat from 1885 to 1919 before county residents voted moving the title to Finley. The remains of what is likely its former courthouse sit in ruins on the south side of Sherbrooke’s main road.
Jack Dura
Spectrum Staff
Sherbrooke, N.D., had it all. And then it lost everything. The Steele County town began settlement in 1881, named after a Quebecois village. Sherbrooke became the county seat in 1885 as settlers flocked to the town. Its courthouse was built in 1886 and enlarged two years later. A fire proof vault was added in 1891. The Steele County Tribune came in spring 1889; two of its first editors were women. A stage line came to Sherbrooke. So did a blacksmith, bank, three one-room schoolhouses, merchandise stores, post office, livery stable, feed mill, deeds office, Methodist church and various clubs, all serving
Sherbrooke and its township. The courthouse was apparently held dear by Sherbrooke’s residents, as a Hope, N.D., centennial book recounted. The courthouse’s second story was a popular community space, used for “church, oyster stews and ice cream sociables. Many debates were held here often ending in a row. Sliding down the broad banister provided pleasure for the children.” Another apple of Sherbrooke’s eye was its hotel. The Sherbrooke House Hotel, owned by the Sherbrooke sheriff’s mother, was built in 1885. It held 11 rooms, including five bedrooms. Records indicate that President William McKinley roomed at the Sherbrooke House Hotel for one night in 1896 on a visit to North Dakota. In
1900, the hotel was sold and moved a little farther north. Until 1918, Sherbrooke was doing well. But then came its annus horribilis. In a stroke, the county seat was put to a vote. In June 1918, Steele County residents voted to move the honor elsewhere, “some other and more convenient place.” Sherbrooke did not lie on a railroad or river, though a railroad was staked out north of town but abandoned at the advent of World War I. Finley received the most votes for county seat, but Sherbrooke residents fought to keep the seat despite receiving 19 percent of the vote. “It is a well-known fact that a county seat should be on some line of traffic and commerce, and readily accessible to the public,” the 1918 syllabus of Bugbee
et al. v. Steele County reported. The state supreme court ruled against the plaintiffs, ultimately sending the county seat to Finley as county residents had the right to locate and relocate their county seat. The newspaper ended that May, then moved to Finley. The post office closed that fall. The hotel was sold and moved in three parts to area farms. All but one store left town, and that was closed in 1938. Sherbrooke had two residents in 1982. Today Sherbrooke is a ghost town in the middle of farmland. Nature has reclaimed many of the dilapidated structures in Sherbrooke, and the stone, moss-covered remains of what may have been the precious courthouse sit in ruins.
Next week is already dead week, which raises an interesting question: why do we call it “dead week?” In my experience, “dead week” is very much alive and kicking. In theory, the week is supposed to provide a little down time to prepare for finals. In reality, it consists of lectures as usual and panicking about every paper that is due at exactly the same time. I have come to the conclusion that the phrase “dead week” is a misnomer. It’s sort of like calling the person thrashing around in the trunk of your car dead. It would be ideal for the situation, but it just isn’t the case. In light of this grave mistake, I have decided to provide a few definitions for “dead week” that are hopefully more accurate than its current usage. Dead Week. Noun. 1. A week in which students feel a sense of impending doom, as if the reaper is stalking them at all times. “The students told dead week stories around the campfire.” 2. A week in which
students suddenly realize that their brain needs to contain much more information than it currently does. “Someone yelled ‘dead week!’ in a crowded hallway and five people lost continence.” Synonyms: Fear. Panic. Identity crisis. Antonyms: Summer break. Dead Week. Verb. 1. The act of going catatonic upon realizing how much work needs to be done in a short time span. “Only four more days and I’m totally gonna dead week.” Synonyms: Pass out. Faint. Lose it. Hit the wall. Antonyms: Rejuvenate. Relax. Dead Week. Adjective. 1. Not the absolute worst, but a long way from good. A 7.5 out of 10 on the badness scale. “How was your day? Dead week.” Synonyms: Unpleasant. Less than stellar. Antonyms: Awesome. Spectacular. My hope is that one of these definitions will catch on and be sanctioned by the university. But until that day, feel free to pick a definition and run with it. Later, y’all. I’m about to dead week.
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Erik Jonasson II Opinion Editor
Hello, my name is Erik Jonasson II. I am a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering and am the Opinion Editor for The Spectrum. I have plenty of opinions. I am opinionated about racial tension in this
country. I am opinionated about how science gets thrown around as a personal opinion rather than solid fact. And, of course, I am opinionated about equal rights for women and men. Though my job entitles me to be opinionated, which I personally enjoy, it also requires me to hear out the opinions of my peers. Believe me, this can be difficult to read something that I might not personally believe in. It is hard to read counterargument after counterargument. To read something that contradicts my opinion, though, is part of my job. Though it might be
difficult to read something I oppose to my core, it pales in comparison to how difficult it would be to ignore, censor or omit someone else’s opinion simply because I don’t like it. This is a beautiful country. This is also the time of our lives where we are being exposed to a plethora of different opinions, ideas and beliefs. For us to ignore or try and shelter ourselves from the opinions we disagree with does nothing for our betterment. Take those beliefs that differ from yours and challenge them. Gather
your friends, pick up a newspaper, load up an article and debate. A comment on Facebook just won’t cut it. Be openminded and confident enough in your own friendships, and in your own opinion, to debate it out. Your real friends will sense passion. They will sense pride, and you should respect their thoughts and beliefs, as they should respect yours. To educate ourselves, we need to challenge ourselves. This is my personal belief, and this is how I view other people’s opinions. I simply respect them. You don’t have to agree
with them. You don’t have to like them. You can despise them all you want. There is something that you can do, though, that is more constructive. The Spectrum is your forum. You might be the audience, but students are also the composers of this newspaper. We encourage, and enjoy, hearing your voice. Keep writing Letters to the Editor. Or better yet, students: write articles and get paid to voice your opinion. Instead of letting your frustration go to waste, challenge opinions on the same playing field. Challenge so the other
person can see another angle, so you can better your beliefs and maybe find new beliefs. I understand where frustration comes from in regard to opposing opinions. If my job were to publish only opinions that I agree with, the section would be rather boring and not serve its purpose. A purpose I believe to be an open forum, where opinions can be heard and challenged. So please, challenge yourself, challenge our current writers and possibly become a writer yourself. This is your paper, and you should treat it as such.
Letter to the Editor:
In Response to ‘1 in 4’
This letter is in response to Matt Frohlich’s opinion piece on “1 in 4 College Women is Not Sexually Assaulted.” As a criminologist who has performed research in this area on NDSU’s campus, I am concerned about some of the piece’s information. Here are the points that need discussion. First, questioning the “1 in 4” statistic itself has merit, but what does “no credible evidence” mean? Does it mean that if there is some research that supports it and some that does not, it’s not at all credible? Despite Mr. Frohlich’s insistence that this statistic is used uncritically or contradictory findings are ignored, most published research in this
area investigates the validity of this statistic. Some research supports it (20% to 25% of women in this age group), while other research finds it to be lower (5% to 10%). My own research at NDSU in 2011-2012 found approximately 13% of women experienced sexual assault (attempted or completed) according to state legal definitions. One consistent finding, however, is that women of this age group are at the highest risk of sexual victimization than any other age group. Second, why are there these differences? It’s because of the differences in methods, definitions, and populations or universities. The Bureau of Justice Statistics report that Mr.
Frohlich cites clearly states that this is why the results of their study and the other studies differ. Does that mean one study is more valid than another? Not necessarily. Each one has merits and drawbacks. Yes, the Campus Survey on Sexual Assault has flaws. Yes, the National Crime Victimization Survey is a good victimization survey. There are, however, numerous flaws with the NCVS; for example, some individuals might not be asked multiple questions regarding sexual assault if they did not respond affirmatively to the screening question. Additionally, other victimization surveys are more interested in sexual
victimization overall rather than sexual assault. The research with a broader focus will uncover more victimization. For example, in my research, slightly over 21% of women on campus had experienced some form of sexual coercion or assault. Each of these studies clearly discuss their flaws, so that people know why results may differ, not results are cherry-picked to best fit certain viewpoints. Also, longitudinal studies are highly useful, but unless one is tracking trends or trying to infer causality, cross-sectional research may be as valid. Third, Mr. Frohlich implies that only legal definitions of crimes determine harm done. Does
this mean that one cannot, by definition, be harmed unless that behavior is illegal? Legal definitions of crime can and do change. For example, only within the last 30 years have states eliminated the marital rape exception to sexual assault laws. Also, the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reports expanded the definition of rape to include multiple forms of sexual assault; prior to 2013, this crime was defined extremely narrowly. Finally, not all of these definitions we use fit under assault; some can fit under crimes such as sexual imposition or gross sexual imposition. Fourth, why highlight that college women are at lower risk than women
their age not attending college? Not all research supports this finding; some does and some doesn’t. Part of the reason why there is a programmatic focus on college women is because they are a “captive population” for which universities have responsibility; therefore, these programs are easier to implement. Overall, it would behoove everyone to look at the breadth of the research, including the methods and the findings of all, rather than relying on ideology. This reliance fools us into critiquing research that does not support our view and assuming that the research that does support it is automatically better.
Amy J. Stichman, associate professor of practice in criminal justice
Letter to the Editor:
In Response to ‘1 in 4’
The latest article you published belittling the issue of sexual assault was especially vile and in poor taste. Nowhere in the article was there any sympathy for the tremendous amount of sexual assault survivors, victims of rape, and victims of other sex crimes that effects men, women, and children of every age and their families and friends. When will the number of victims be significant enough for you to take this issue seriously? If not 1 in
every 4, do 2 of every 4 women need to be sexually assaulted for this to be a problem you take seriously and stop discrediting? What about 3 in every 4 women? What about all women? What about all men? What about the children who are assaulted and raped and have no idea the trauma and criticism they will face from people like you? When will the issue of rape and sexual assault stop being marginalized as just a women’s issue? When
will The Spectrum stop harassing and demeaning the victims of sexual assault and rape with these rants which imply that their experiences and struggles are subjective to only feminism or i.e., a “pseudoscience”?” Rape and sexual assault are not items of a pseudoscience. It’s happening everyday to men, children, students, and all sorts of different individuals in the Fargo/Moorhead community. People are
scared to be truthful about their experiences with rape and sexual assault because of people like you, who think that they as victims are somehow doing something wrong for seeking justice against the criminals who have violated their bodies and traumatized them. This article unnecessarily attempts to bring white supremacy into the issue of sexual assault. Sexual assault and rape affect everyone, no matter what race, age, sex, or
socioeconomic status. Rather than belittle the victims of sexual assault with irrelevant statistics and criticizing feminists for trying to decrease the number of sexual assault victims and seek justice against their perpetrators, why don’t you write about something that actually matters? Why are you criticizing the victims? Why don’t you criticize the rapists? Why don’t you criticize the society that blames the victims rather
than the criminals? While I applaud you for yet another attempt to degrade the historical works of strong women, men, and children that have given their lives pushing for a feminist movement, I urge you to develop a sound argument as to why the feminists do not deserve the same recognition as those of the white male. It is not that we are trying to strip you of your privilege or social status, we just want what you already have.
Austin-Alexius Klein, North Dakota State University student Kelsey Slattery, Minnesota State University Moorhead student
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Letter to the Editor: Letter to the Editor: In Response to ‘1 in 4’
The Women and Gender Studies’ staff has been quiet this year with regard to the ongoing discussion about its program and issues surrounding feminism (with one exception, at the beginning of the school year). However, Matt Frohlich’s last opinion requires a response. Although there are many reasons as to why the
two studies he cites vary so much in regard to campus sexual assault statistics (including study methodology and significant underreporting of sexual assault), I’m not going to attempt that explanation, because I’m sure those explanations will be ignored. Instead, today I want to focus on what I perceive is
his overall message: that campus sexual assault is no big deal. If we take the statistic he cited (3.7% of college-enrolled females report getting raped or sexually assaulted), that means 201 female students will have this devastating experience while here at NDSU. These women, plus men, and the many who have chosen not to report deserve more respect.
Ann Burnett, director of women and gender studies
Letter to the Editor:
In Response to ‘1 in 4’
This email is in response to the article “1 in 4 College Women Are Not Sexually Assaulted: The dubious statistic and its consequences.” Reading The Spectrum this morning, I was disappointed to find this article that degrades the topic of sexual assault. Sexual assault is a very prominent and serious thing that happens on college campuses, and to find an article that just dismisses this is just offensive. There is substantial credible evidence backing the findings that multiple women (and men) are sexually assaulted on college campuses every year. There are years of research, studies, and surveys backing these statistics.
Sexual assault awareness is also not a hypocritical feminist ideology or a radical idea that feminists use to gain attention in a “white supremacist capitalist patriarchy,” it’s something that actually happens to thousands of people across the U.S., and even the world, in a year. Sexual assault is any type of forced or coerced sexual contact or behavior that happens without consent. Sexual assault includes rape and attempted rape, child molestation, and sexual harassment or threats (Joyfulheartfoundation.org). It’s not “considers certain activities to be sexual assault,” because it already is sexual assault. I was very disappointed to read an article like this
in a school affiliated paper, because this article is filled with inaccurate information, and it also dismisses the idea that sexual assault is as prominent as it is on campuses. I hope that the next time an article is written about sexual assault, it’s filled with correct information, that has been backed by research, and that it doesn’t downplay an issue like this, but rather bring awareness to it. A wonderful place to start looking for information is the documentary, The Hunting Ground, which is filled with statistics backed by scholars, and (inter) national foundations. Thank you for your time.
In Response to ‘1 in 4’
It is with extreme disappointment that I write this letter to the editor regarding Matt Frolich’s recent article casting doubt upon the statistics of sexual assault on college campuses and casting aspersions on the feminists who believe that 1 in 4 women are sexual assaulted during their time in college. I don’t write to address Frolich’s view of sexual assault on college campuses, feminism, and what qualifies a study to be “credible.” Instead I write to address you, the editor, and why I am terribly disappointed the Spectrum has given Frolich a place to espouse his ideology. For whatever reason, Frolich has decided that his journalistic purpose is to discredit feminism through opinion pieces. Since starting with the paper, he has written ten articles addressing the topic of feminism, not including his apology for his behavior toward various members of the NDSU community who
have disagreed with him. By providing Frolich a place to consistently voice his opinions, the Spectrum is legitimizing what he espouses. Even though his articles appear under “Opinion,” the act of giving his work space within a small student newspaper with as much regularity as Frolich has been afforded implies support of his ideology and tactics. Supporting Frolich in this manner alienates NDSU feminists; in light of his latest article, publishing Frolich is effectively attacking the experiences of many survivors of sexual assault here at NDSU. Regardless of how the paper feels about feminism, I cannot imagine that it would be your intent to further harm those who have been affected by sexual assault here on campus. The Spectrum’s stated initial goal was to acquaint people with what the students of NDSU have been doing along the
different lines of study, to provide a complete history of NDSU during that time period, and to be forum for student opinion and editorials. Does Frolich truly represent any of these things? Is his bashing of feminism representative of the student opinion? Is his view of sexual assault statistics supported by our own institutional data? I argue that it is not. I argue that the average NDSU student is far more caring, thoughtful, and willing to engage with opinions different from his/her own than Frolich demonstrates he is in his articles. Frolich is welcome to say what he wants, just as I am welcome to disagree with him. He has freedom of speech. But freedom of speech does not mean speech is free of consequences. It is time for his opinions to find a new forum, one that does not claim to represent the student body.
Shalyn Hopley, NDSU staff Member
Leah Trosper, sophomore in human development and family science
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From Walk-On to NFL Draft Hopeful
Joe Haeg on the process that has gotten him to NFL Draft weekend
Pace Maier Sports Editor
When Joe Haeg was in ninth grade he was playing football on the B-squad. He ended up walking on at North Dakota State, and now the former Bison offensive tackle has the opportunity to play at the next level: the NFL. Haeg, whose name may be called during the league’s draft that starts Thursday, said he’s used to playing the role of underdog. “I’ve embraced the whole underdog story my entire career,” Haeg said. “It’s kind of part of who I am, accepting the challenge and going out there and proving everyone wrong.” The Brainerd, Minnesota, native most likely will hear his name called no later than the fourth round of this year’s NFL Draft. Haeg said he’s had about 10 private workouts leading up to draft day but no actual visits. If he gets drafted, though, he said it’ll be a dream come true. “A lot of teams that are really interested in me have me in their top 100 picks, but anything can happen on draft day,” Haeg said. “Whatever happens happens, it’s just crazy how it goes. Heck, even if I fall to the seventh round I’d still be getting drafted, which is amazing to say.” In a green and gold uniform, Haeg started 60 of 61 games and was named an All-American twice at his left tackle position. But at the professional level, Haeg may have to switch positions on the offensive line; however, he said that he’s comfortable with all four positions on the line. “Honestly I think versatility is a huge part of this process,” Haeg said about his next level position. “Every team has different needs on their offensive line. If you add them all together, there’s teams that want me at all four positions, just being able to be versatile play both guard and tackle on both sides I think that’s something I’m very capable of doing.” Haeg will graduate in May from NDSU with a bachelor’s degree in civil
Former NDSU offensive tackle has one more visit this week before the NFL Draft. engineering and said that being at NDSU has helped him tremendously in preparing for the NFL. “I think that (it’s) the rigor of the off-season workouts that we take part in,” Haeg said. “It’s not a part-time thing. It’s not during the season you’re going all out and in the offseason it just kind of drags along, but our strength staff
has done an amazing job continuing to push us, as well as the coaches. “Just being able to be in a pro-system like NDSU has been extremely helpful.” Haeg was back in Fargo for the spring game last Saturday, and said it was nice to see all the players and coaches one more time before draft weekend. “That was awesome.
We have the best fans in the nation, I honestly truly believe that,” Haeg said. “Being back in the Fargodome was awesome seeing the fans and all the other players ... we had a senior banquet that night, which was awesome, and it was awesome to see the guys again and really kind of just get one last final sendoff from NDSU”
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Haeg will be watching the draft back home with his family and friends on Saturday, “keeping it small, just trying to keep it as a relaxed environment as I can,” Haeg said. Haeg has been on quite a football journey since his high school days. And this weekend one NFL team is going to draft the 6-foot6, 305-pound offensive
lineman. “I’m sure you could find 500 different mock drafts that have me going from first round to the seventh round,” Haeg said. “It’s just something you don’t think about. You’re just excited for the opportunity to see what team you’re going to and being able to embrace it.”
This Weekend’s Biggest Events From the men’s Summit League golf championship to the NDSU baseball hosting ballgames Karson Sorby Staff Writer
Men’s and women’s track and field take Iowa
With warm weather quickly approaching, both the North Dakota State men’s and women’s track and field teams are becoming increasingly busy. However, as the weather improves, so does the team’s performances. Consistently setting records in each and every meet, NDSU proves to be a team to look out for. After hosting an outdoor meet last weekend, both
teams look to travel to the Drake Relays in Des Moines, as well as the Kip Janvrin Open in Indianola, Iowa, where they will compete both Friday and Saturday. Fresh off plenty of broken personal records last weekend as well as seven titles taken by the men’s team and four for the women’s team, the Bison seem to have everything in order as its season comes to a close. As they prepare for the Summit League Outdoor Championships held in Vermillion, S.D., on May 12-14, the team looks to keep its upward
march in both the NDSU record books and the NCAA standings.
Baseball hosts Oral Roberts for trio of games
Following last weekend’s three-game series at home where the team went 2-1, the Bison look to continue to improve. Currently sitting with a record of 20-18, the team is vying to collect a few more wins as they ease into the end of its season. After hosting the University of Minnesota on Tuesday, the team has enjoyed playing in front of its home fans in a ninegame streak at home.
With a busy weekend, the Bison are lucky to have the depth that they do. Recently earning his first win on the mound was freshman Jordan Harms, who, in the same week, won Summit League Pitcher of the Week.
Softball heads to University of South Dakota for three games Similar to the rest of the spring sports teams, NDSU’s softball team has yet another busy weekend. Coming off of a sweep last weekend against Western Illinois University, the team looks to improve its already impressive 30-13 record
this weekend when they travel to the University of South Dakota. The pressure is on as the team looks to continue its winning streak, which reached 22 after Sunday’s win. One player who the team could use once again this weekend is junior catcher Alyssa Reina, who won Summit League Catcher of the Week after she went 8-for-10 on the weekend with three doubles, a triple and two home runs. Reina also won the Female Bison Pride award Monday at the Green and Gold Gala.
Men’s golf competes at Summit League
Championship
Falling on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday of this weekend and week is the men’s golf’s Summit League Championship, hosted in Newton, Kansas, at Sand Creek Station. While the team started off strong in the fall with its kickoff meet, it has struggled a little bit as a whole as the season went on. With one of its better finishes in its final tournament of the regular season, the team looks to make a final impression on the season to wrap up the year.
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Renner Throws Himself into Spotlight Alex Renner leads a nationally ranked group Taylor Schloemer Staff Writer
RICHARD SVALESON | NDSU ATHLETICS
NDSU junior thrower Alex Renner has eight first place finishes in 2016.
This season, the North Dakota State men’s track and field team has produced impressive numbers, none more so than the numbers being put up by the throwers. The team seems to break some sort of record at every meet. One of those record holders is Alex Renner, whose toss of 62’ 4.5” puts him 15th in the nation. Renner has been consistent this season, with his numbers steadily rising with each meet. One of the keys to his consistency this season, he says, is the help that he gets from his throwing coach, Justin St. Clair. Renner said that St. Clair “always has a great plan for what we have to do. I never have to wonder if I am prepared because the coaches have already prepared us.” Even with record in hand and a high national ranking, Renner still plans on improving, hopefully resetting records while he is at it. “I know I am capable of it,” Renner said, “and the
goal is to make the second round at nationals, and keep on improving.” Renner said he is excited for the Summit League Championships down at the University of South Dakota taking place on May 12-14. Not only does he want to do well personally, but he wants to help the team bring home another Summit League crown. “It’s going to be a battle, but it will be a lot of fun,” Renner said. He said he loves the meet for the team aspect, something that is not commonly found during the course of the regular season. As a team, the shot put guys already are in a good spot. In the Summit League, the Bison have six of the top seven throwers in the event. Those numbers aren’t just great for the conference; they add up to the Herd having the No. 2-ranked shot put team in the nation, a ranking that Renner is proud to be a part of. “We go to these big meets, these big schools — Texas, UCLA — and we are competing just as good collectively as a group,” Renner said. This mentality of taking
on big schools is something that Renner sees over all sports. Football and basketball are two good examples of this thinking, and so is the women’s track and field team. Outside of the throwing circle, Renner said that the biggest part of him is his faith. He loves being a part of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Outside of school, he frequently volunteers at his church, while also finding time to go and relax with his family. If there is someone on campus who deserves the relaxation, it is Renner. His dedication to his team and his drive to improve shaped who he is. He almost never misses a practice. The hard work paid off, not only in the thrower’s circle, but it was recognized on Monday night at the second annual Green and Gold Gala, where he was named Male Athlete of the Year. On his award Renner said that “it was defiantly a surprise, NDSU has so many good athletes. Being nominated in itself and then winning it, it was a blessing.”
No Awards, Plenty of Honor How high school track dosed me with reality
Jack Dura
Spectrum Staff
My parents had a few rules with us kids. One that came with school: Try an art and a sport. After two years on the trombone, I fulfilled my sport (in Mom and Dad’s eyes) with track and field in seventh grade. Thirteenyear-old me was pleased, too. No tackling or hitting here. Football would have snapped me like a toothpick. Track was a perfect sport for a long-
legged trombonist like myself, and five seasons of the sport in middle and high school groomed me for the real world. I learned quickly that I wasn’t quick. At least in sprinting. You can’t expect a person with three-foot legs to win a 100-meter dash. The 400, maybe. Discipline’s important, too. Yes, track athletes work out, though you can’t often tell. My arms and legs never bulged but the strength came with the clock. Faster, faster, faster. And in five years, what
a variety of workouts too. Jogging to the Bison Sports Arena and back. Weights. Starting blocks. Stretching. Sandbagging Hackberry Drive during the 2009 Red River flood. How about those track meets too? Lying around for six hours in the shade for your two-minute event. Getting into heats an hour before you run. The anxiety. The adrenaline. The uniforms. I’ve never been one for shorts, especially with my pale legs flapping around the track. But hey, I had
fun. I never won anything, but I had fun. The 400 was my event. On a good day, I’d clinch that in 61 seconds. Not bad for 38-inch legs. Other events, the 100, 200, 4x4 relay, maybe count me out. Nope, get in there, Jack, we need you. OK. Despite my less than stellar times, I never fell down or injured myself in a run. I had my injuries in training though, from a fluid filled lump on my foot to shin splints to the groin. Track is hard on the body.
But oh, I loved it. Some of my best friends in high school came from track. My senior prom date was the girl on the throwing team I met our first season in seventh grade. I met my godson’s father the same year, and we’ve been buds ever since. Five seasons in the sport, I met and made friends with Fargo North track athletes from boys’ and girls’ teams spanning the classes of 2007 to 2015. I wish I could have ran my senior year, but I had my first job at that point and
opted out, but did cover the teams for the school paper. Track certainly left a greater impression on me than the trombone, not to knock high school band. You don’t always win, or take second or third or fourth. And you sometimes have to do things you don’t want to do. Sometimes you get injured or have no money when the bus makes its only food stop on the return trip from Aberdeen at 1 a.m. But the relationships made along the way sure make it better.
Green and Gold Gala Another Success Track stars pick up night’s big awards, Miller honored Maggie Crippen Contributing Writer
For the second year, the North Dakota State athletics produced The Green and Gold Gala Monday at the Fargo Theatre. And for the second straight year, it was a success. The opening highlight reel gave goosebumps.
Then everyone witnessed NDSU President Dean Bresciani speak — twice (he was sick last year). This ceremony is a lot like the ESPYs, and awards are given away based on criteria or based on a voting committee for the prestigious awards of Male and Female Athlete of the Year. What did happen though, which was
touching, was this year’s Bison Impact Award, which is given to a community member who impacts Bison athletics. This year the award was given to now-deceased Scott Miller, the former play-by-play announcer for the NDSU football and basketball teams. One of his good friends Daryl Ritchison came on
stage, to accept the award on his behalf, and said that Miller died at age 58, much too young, after a long battle with cancer. It was fitting, though, for Monday was Miller’s birthday. Erin Teschuk accepted the Female Athlete of the Year Award for her outstanding and unprecedented performances in cross
country and track for the second straight year. She was joined by another track athlete and down-to-earth individual, Alex Renner, the 2015-2016 Male Athlete of the Year winner. Renner is a thrower for the Bison track and field team. Also, the NDSU women’s basketball team was the inaugural winners of the Bison Cup. A
competition to integrate student-athletes into the community and encourage comradery between teams, in addition to a grade point average aspect. The women’s basketball team racked up 27.5 hours per player volunteering over the past year, 18 events attended and a team GPA of 3.48. So much for them dumb jocks.
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