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Athlete arrested, off team for now
Ferguson unrest hits home
Daquein McNeil, a sophomore guard, was suspended from all team activities on Tuesday. BY NICK WICKER nwicker@mndaily.com
Protesters chant “no justice, no peace, prosecute the police” as they march on Northrop Mall after the grand jury ruling in Ferguson, Mo., over the shooting of Michael Brown. ALEX TUTHILL-PREUS, DAILY
A large on-campus demonstration followed a grand jury’s decision not to indict the officer who killed Mike Brown. BY MORGAN WOLFE & CHRISTOPHER AADLAND mwolfe@mndaily.com caadland@mndaily.com
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undreds of demonstrators gathered in front of the University of Minnesota’s Cof fman Union on Tuesday after a grand jur y declined to indict a Missouri police of ficer who shot and killed an unarmed black man in August.
In solidarity with demonstrations across the countr y, more than 300 people marched around Northrop Mall, chanting and demanding another investigation into Michael Brown’s death and more police accountability. Organizers said the demonstration was aimed at raising awareness of the issue in the University community — and they would have put on the event regardless of the grand jury’s decision.
The protest was organized by a new campus student group, Students United Against Police Brutality — an off shoot of the larger organization Communities United Against Police Brutality, which held a larger protest downtown Minneapolis. Ferguson, Mo., police officer Darren Wilson shot and killed Brown after an altercation between the two men. u See DEMONSTRATION Page 3
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A University of Minnesota basketball player was arrested and jailed Monday for an alleged domestic assault. Sophomore guard Daquein McNeil was booked into the Hennepin County Jail in the early afternoon and was being held without bail as of Tuesday night. McNeil is suspended from all team activities, according to an email statement from Gophers athletics spokesman Chris Werle. “This athletics department … will not tolerate any form of domestic assault from its staff or student-athletes,” athletics director Norwood Teague said in the statement. A police report for an alleged domestic assault on Fulton Street Southeast, near the Superblock, was also filed Monday. The unnamed suspect and victim cited in that report are dating, the report said. The report also said the suspect was booked into jail at almost the same time as McNeil. Minneapolis police public information officer John Elder refused to disclose the suspect’s name, citing Minnesota law. However, numerous news organizations reported that McNeil was the suspect in the report and cited it as such. The police report described a physical confrontation between the couple involved that sent the girlfriend to the hospital. A verbal argument escalated and the male suspect assaulted his girlfriend, the report said. He ripped off her clothes, hit her repeatedly with a belt, strangled her and poured cold water on her, according to the report. The woman fled to a second address wearing only a small robe and coat, the report said. She was visibly upset when police reached her, and officers saw welts and bruising across her whole body, the report said. Head men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino once characterized McNeil as the offseason’s most improved player. McNeil, a Baltimore native, is considered one of the Gophers’ best perimeter defenders and narrowly lost out on a starting position. McNeil has averaged 3.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 18.8 minutes in four games this season.
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When dining halls close over Thanksgiving break, some say finding meals at the U is tough. BY LIZ ANDERSON landerson@mndaily.com
When the University of Minnesota closes for Thanksgiving later this week, many students will go home to eat a traditional holiday dinner with family and friends. But that trip home isn’t an option for some students. While residence halls remain open during the long weekend for students who choose to stay on campus, dining halls shut down Thursday through Saturday, leaving some international students worried about where they’ll get their meals. Enoch Sun, a freshman from China, said he and his friends who are also international students are worried about what they’ll eat over break. He said the dining halls should remain open for them. “For me, I think it’s unfair for international students. We don’t have a home here. We stay here and need a place to eat,” Enoch said. “I pay a lot of money for the meal plan. I need [dining halls] open during Thanksgiving break.” In an email statement, University Dining Services said there aren’t enough students on campus during the break to keep the dining halls open. Residence halls have kitchens, and students can also use their FlexDine dollars at on-campus retail locations, the statement read. This fall, there are more than 2,800 international undergraduate students at the University.
Minnesota’s achievement gap needs lawmakers’ attention to be narrowed, advocates say. BY LOGAN WROGE lwroge@mndaily.com
“but freshman year was a little rough.” To make international students feel a part of the American tradition, the International Buddy Program — a University support service that helps transition international students into the United States — hosted a Thanksgiving feast for students, faculty and family members on Sunday. Although the feast wasn’t held on Thanksgiving Day, it offered international students a taste of turkey, stuf fing and other traditional Thanksgiving foods.
State and school leaders agree that curbing Minnesota’s achievement gap, or the differences in educational results between white students and students of color, begins with early childhood development. Advocates say there is more the state Legislature can do to narrow the disparities and that the recent elimination of a legislative committee designated to address youth education could potentially be a step backward. “The ones being most immediately impacted on an individual level are families who are in the direst straits,” said Megan Gunnar, director of the University of Minnesota’s Institute of Child Development. “However, the sustainability of our state is being impacted in the long run by not addressing the needs of those individuals.” But amid the concerns, the removed committee’s responsibilities are planned to be dispersed elsewhere throughout the Capitol, and state leaders say they plan to continue the push forward in attempting to
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Freshman Enoch Sun and junior July Liu shop at United Noodles on Saturday afternoon. When UDS closes for Thanksgiving break, some international students are forced to dine out.
While Thanksgiving is traditionally an American holiday, some students argue it’s unfair that the dining halls close down for those who don’t participate in the tradition. “Not everyone celebrates this holiday,” said Keerthana Shankar, Asian language and literature senior, “so it’s like a meaningless break for us.” Ronald Phuan, international finance and risk management junior, said he cooked a cultural meal with friends in Middlebrook Hall on Thanksgiving his freshman year. “We buy what we know how to cook based on where we’re from,” Phuan said,
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MINNEAPOLIS — A federal prosecutor said Monday that a new program aimed at preventing the radicalization of Minnesota Somalis will focus on youth programs, job training and fewer security hassles when they travel by air. Andy Luger, U.S. attorney for Minnesota, said the pilot program is aimed at helping the Somali community itself address the “root causes” of what has led some local Somalis to leave Minnesota to fight abroad for terrorist organizations such as the Islamic State group in Syria and al-Shabab in Somalia. The federal prosecutor met first Monday with a group of local law enforcement of ficials, then with a group of Somali community leaders, to lay out
a draft of the plan and get their feedback. Luger and the U.S. attor neys from Los Angeles and Boston plan to present their locally tailored plans at a White House summit on countering violent extremism. The date for that meeting has not been set, but Luger said he expects it to be next month. Luger sought to dispel any concerns that the new program is just a cover for stepped-up law enforcement. “This is not about gathering intelligence, it’s not about expanding sur veillance or any of the things that some people want to claim it is,” he said. “It’s not that. This is about going after the problems that you have told me about that may lead to the kind of radicalization that some of the youth are engaged in, and we’re taking about
tr ying to prevent it in the future.” At his meeting with Twin Cities Somali leaders, Luger said his “Building Community Resiliency” plan includes a greater focus on youth programs, including in-school and after-school activities, to keep young people engaged in the broader community. It also includes expanded job training oppor tunities. A third component is making security screening at MinneapolisSt. Paul International Airpor t less burdensome, a sore point for many local Somalis who complain of unequal treatment. Few details were publicly r eleased Monday. Repor ters were asked to leave a few minutes into Luger’s presentation. He said he wanted to have a “private conversation” with the Somali leaders.
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MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis City Council is proposing the creation of a statewide mattress recycling program to ease the burden of the cumbersome and costly items at landfills. Mattresses pose many problems for both trash collectors and taxpayers. They’re tough to move, they take up a lot of space and they hold so much air they don’t like to stay buried. They’re expensive to recycle, too. The city spends about $600,000 to recycle 34,000 mattresses each year, Minnesota Public Radio News reported. Each mattress and box spring costs about $18 to recycle, far more than any other recyclable item the city handles, according to Minneapolis Solid Waste and Recycling Director Dave Herberholz. The recycled material “does not come close to offsetting the internal costs,” he said. It’s expensive and tedious to dismantle a mattress so the materials can be salvaged. The average worker at Second Change Recycling in Minneapolis can take apart about 35 beds during a shift. “There’s a lot of hard work involved in this. It’s dirty work,” said Kevin Cannon, who super vises the nonprofit recycling operation. The most valuable part of a mattress is its steel cage of springs, which are fed into a custom baler, shipped, sold and melted down. The foam becomes carpet pads, while the cotton is used to soak up small spills in the oil fields of North Dakota. “The whole point of it is to keep stuff out of the landfill,” said Cannon. “I don’t know how you would do that without doing it by hand and separating out what you can sell, and what’s left over that can still at least be burnt for energy.”
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MINNEAPOLIS — The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis said Tuesday it is suing some 20 insurance companies to try to force them to cover its liabilities for clergy sex abuse claims. The complaint, filed Monday in federal court, says the carriers provided liability coverage to the archdiocese going back to the late 1940s through 1986, but have not agreed yet to contribute toward a broad settlement that it’s now trying to reach in over two dozen lawsuits and numerous other claims filed by people who say they were sexually abused by priests. The suit asks the court to order the carriers to cover the claims and the archdiocese’s legal fees. “So far, we have not been able to reach a global resolution with all the insurance companies,” Archbishop John Nienstedt said in a statement. “To that end, I approved the filing of a federal lawsuit in hopes the move will encourage the insurance companies to join with us in working together to help us achieve an equitable settlement for victims/survivors of clergy sexual abuse.” Lauren Lonergan, an attorney for the archdiocese, said she would not go as far as saying the insurance companies are refusing to pay. But she said there are “a lot of complicated coverage issues” on which they haven’t agreed. “Sometimes, as we do in this case, you need assistance from the court to resolve these issues in order to get a prompt resolution,” Lonergan said. But attorney Jeff Anderson, who filed most of the lawsuits on behalf of victims, said the archdiocese’s lawsuit demonstrates “that the insurance companies are taking a hard line and playing hardball with the archdiocese.” Anderson said the archdiocese faces significant exposure from the more than two dozen lawsuits his firm has filed since the state opened up a temporary window in the statute of limitations, plus many more notices of claim that have not yet become lawsuits. He said the carriers’ move is one he’s seen many times in the numerous other lawsuits he’s filed on behalf of clergy sex abuse victims.
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Unrest in Ferguson, Mo., hits University Demonstration u from Page 1
Several witnesses gave conflicting testimony over what happened the night of the shooting, and a grand jur y concluded that Wilson’s actions were justified. Sarah Klyman, a University student arrested in Ferguson for unlawful assembly in October, helped organize the campus event. “It’s times like these when we aren’t just students or faculty members — we are part of the community,” she said. Black Student Union president Mike Ampaabeng said he was disappointed when he heard the grand jur y declined to indict Wilson. He said he didn’t expect the University’s demonstration to be as big as it was. “We are going to do what we can to make sure that this doesn’t happen in the future and do what we can to change policies and what other people think,” he said.
Communications senior Kiah Bennett said she attended the protest because she thinks it’s impor tant to show people that issues like racial profiling aren’t just noticed by minority communities. “Growing up as a Caucasian, I had more privileges than somebody whose skin is not white,” she said. “My privilege is the problem.” Whose Diversity? member and gender, women and sexuality studies senior Michelle Erdman opposed the grand jur y’s decision. “It’s really messed up that in 2014 an innocent man was br utally murdered on the street and little was done about it,” she said. University alumnus Theodr os Tamrat said he was glad to see students from different backgrounds at the demonstration. “It is a ver y sad day. I am absolutely shocked that it isn’t going to court,” he said. Chanting things like
“no justice, no peace, prosecute the police” and “hands up, don’t shoot,” demonstrators circled the mall before dispersing at Cof fman about an hour and a half after speeches began. After their march, some traveled to the Minneapolis Police Depar tment’s 3rd Precinct of fice on Minnehaha Avenue, where more than 1,000 protesters had gathered. Minneapolis resident Kevin Moore said at the Lake Street protest that he hopes the protesters’ concerns show police they should do more to improve relations with the communities they serve. “It’s not specific to St. Louis, it’s not specific to Ferguson, it’s not specific to black people,” he said. Minneapolis police Chief Janeé Har teau sent a press release announcing the department’s plans to assist with ensuing protests immediately after the grand jury decision was announced. Af ri c a n a n d Af ri c a n
NIH proposes rules for research The new rules would make research more readily available. BY JESSIE BEKKER jbekker@mndaily.com
The face of research could be transformed under two policies proposed last week by the National Institutes of Health in conjunction with the federal Department of Health and Human Services. To increase the amount of public research information, the proposed changes would require scientists to post results of trials of unapproved, unlicensed and uncleared products within a year of trial completion, the NIH said. By taking these steps, NIH of ficials aim to avoid the duplication of unsuccessful or unsafe experimentation due to the lack of proper documentation. They also hope to encourage patient-r esear cher tr ust by ensuring that study par ticipation won’t go to waste, the proposal said. Researchers currently submit trial r esults to the gover nment website ClinicalTrials.gov. But only about 15,000 summar y results have been published there, compared with existing registration information for 178,000 clinical trials. University of Minnesota bioethics professor and clinical researcher Jim Neaton said the gap
“We have a responsibility when we put people into studies to report the results of them, and the best thing always is to report the results in a peer-reviewed journal.” FRANKLIN SAYRE College of Pharmacy liaison librarian
between publicly available results and outcomes of all trials needs to be addressed. “This would make it possible to at least identify not only [that] those studies were planned and done but also the results,” he said. Proposed changes include requiring summar y repor ting of unapproved products. The proposal also outlines procedures for requesting a deadline extension for reporting results, a rule that would give companies exploring trademarks and patents extra time to do so. Franklin Sayre, liaison librarian to the College of Pharmacy, said he supports the proposed changes, adding that clinical trial researchers have a duty to report their findings — good or bad. “Access can have ver y real benefits,” he said. Positive trial results are more often repor ted than negative ones, Sayre said, which may not reflect reality. While the pr oposed r ules wouldn’t af fect researchers and patients during a study’s trial period, Neaton said they would give patients a
valuable resource for exploring past research on their condition and the opportunity to choose ideal treatment going forward. “We have a responsibility when we put people into studies to report the results of them, and the best thing always is to report the results in a peer-reviewed journal,” he said. Negative results, however, often go unpublished because researchers don’t find them “interesting” enough for the spotlight or can’t find places to publish them, Neaton and Sayre said. Beyond the new proposed rules, Sayre said he could foresee a few other changes that would further increase the transparency of clinical trial results, including publishing the full clinical trial protocol and making comprehensive patient data available to researchers. Still, Sayre and Neaton lauded the proposals’ implications for the NIH and the world of research. “This is a step in the right direction,” Neaton said. A public comment period is currently open to voice opinions on the proposals.
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Above: Demonstrators carry a banner on Northrop Mall on Tuesday in response to a grand jury’s decision to not indict police officer Darren Wilson over the shooting of Michael Brown. Below: Demonstrators march through the cold toward Highway 55 from Minneapolis’ 3rd Precinct on Tuesday in protest of a grand jury’s ruling over the Ferguson, Mo., shooting.
American studies depar tment Chair Keith Mayes said young people should be better educated about ef fective ways to interact with police.
“Police practices across the board in all major cities need to be reined in and critiqued and challenged,” he said. “What happened to Michael Brown certainly
happens to young black people here in Minneapolis and St. Paul.” Anne Millerbernd contributed to this report.
Brown family criticizes prosecutor; Wilson talks BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
FERGUSON, Mo. — Attorneys for Michael Brown’s family vowed Tuesday to push for federal charges against the police officer who killed the unarmed 18-yearold, while the officer insisted in his first public statements that he could not have done anything differently in the confrontation. As darkness fell, hundreds more National Guardsmen were ordered into Ferguson in hopes that their presence would help local law enforcement keep order in the St. Louis suburb. During an interview with ABC News, Wilson said he has a clean conscience because “I know I did my job right.” Wilson, who has been on leave since the Aug. 9 shooting, had been with the Ferguson police force for less than three years. He told ABC that Brown’s shooting marked the first time he had fired his gun. The Brown family attorneys said the grand jury process was rigged from the start to clear the white officer, Darren Wilson, in the Aug. 9 shooting death of Brown, who was black. They criticized everything from the evidence the St. Louis County prosecutor presented to the jury to the way it was presented, as well as the timing of the announcement of the grand jury’s final decision. “We said from the very
beginning that the decision of this grand jury was going to be the direct reflection of the presentation of the evidence by the prosecutor’s office,” attorney Anthony Gray said. He suggested the county’s top prosecutor, Bob McCulloch, presented some testimony to discredit the process, including from witnesses who did not see the shooting. They hope a federal civil rights investigation results in charges against Wilson. Twelve commercial buildings in Ferguson burned down during protests that erupted after the grand jury’s decision was announced, and firefighters responded to blazes at eight others, fire officials said. Other businesses were looted, and 12 vehicles were torched. By Tuesday afternoon, several businesses along West Florissant Avenue, scene of many of the most intense clashes, were already closed. Natalie DuBose, owner of Natalie’s Cakes and More, planned to spend Tuesday night at her business, which is only about a block from the Ferguson Police Department. “I have to be here because I have orders that I have to complete for tomorrow and for Thursday because of the holiday. I just couldn’t do it today because of the cleanup.” A window at her business was busted out in Monday night’s turmoil.
“I’m emotional because of what has happened to me,” she said. “This is my livelihood. This is the only source of income I have to raise my children.” In the aftermath of Monday night, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon more than tripled the number of National Guard troops in Ferguson, ordering the initial force of 700 to be increased to 2,200. “Lives and property must be protected,” Nixon said. “This community deserves to have peace.” Authorities made 61 arrests in Ferguson overnight, many for burglary and trespassing, and 21 in St. Louis, where protesters broke some store windows along South Grand Avenue. At least 18 people were injured and sought treatment at area hospitals, including one person who was shot. Brown’s parents made public calls for peace in the run-up to Monday’s announcement, and on Tuesday, their representatives again stressed that those setting fires and engaging in violence were not on Michael Brown’s side. Protests continued during the day on Tuesday. In Clayton, where the grand jur y met, clergy members and others blocked morning traffic for several hours. In downtown St. Louis, where demonstrators swarmed the steps of a federal courthouse and stopped traffic, at least four people were arrested.
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Travel policy may block student research Some want to allow upper-level students to go to countries that have travel warnings. BY TAYLOR NACHTIGAL tnachtigal@mndaily.com
University of Minnesota faculty and graduate students are questioning a travel policy they say hinders academic freedom. The policy requires all students to receive University approval to travel to areas outside of the U.S. that have federal travel aler ts or warnings for dangerous circumstances like wars and outbreaks of highly infectious diseases. Faculty members call the policy a violation of graduate and doctoral students’ abilities to complete impor tant research overseas. They’re now calling for a revised policy that would remove what they
call heavy travel barriers for upper-level students. In order to travel to countries with U.S. Depar tment of State travel war nings or aler ts, students must obtain permission from the University’s International Travel Risk Assessment and Advisor y Committee. The policy gives the University sole discretion on whether to allow students to travel to these areas. The policy says it strives to strike a balance between the research and education value of an experience with safety. Students can be asked to take a leave of absence or risk losing their student status if they don’t comply with University restrictions.
But the State Depar tment’s warnings are only advisor y, so anthropology depar tment chair Bill Beeman said the University shouldn’t be able to impose travel restrictions. “If the U.S. can’t restrict that, then why should the University be able to?” he said. “For the University to use these advisor y statements as a means of tr ying to prohibit travel to these countries is an inappropriate use of that information.” Graduate students traveling abroad for research are generally highly knowledgeable about their destination countr y and its language, and they have invested a great deal of time in researching the area, Beeman said. So, he said, they should be able to travel at their own discretion after consulting
with faculty and research advisers. The University shouldn’t bar students highly trained in areas like infectious diseases, for example, from studying them overseas, he said. “To have someone who has absolutely no exper t knowledge of the area tr ying to prohibit travel to those areas is absurd,” he said. “Who is going to judge the danger level to these people who are highly trained?” He said the University also failed to consult faculty before it implemented the policy in 2005. The University Senate’s Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee discussed the policy earlier this month. Political science professor Raymond Duvall originally brought the issue to the committee for review in 2011.
Cosby’s philanthropy eclipsed by sexual assault allegations BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
LOS ANGELES — Bill Cosby’s record of big donations to colleges and other institutions has been a key part of his rosy public image. But even his generosity can’t stand apar t from the rising tide of allegations made by women accusing him of sexual assault. A North Carolina school, High Point University, removed the 77-year-old entertainer from its National Board of Advisors, a panel that includes retired Gen. Colin Powell. The university referred to Cosby as “one of the most influential performers of our time” when it announced his appointment last July. The Berklee College of Music said in a statement Monday that it is “no longer awarding an online scholarship in Mr. Cosby’s name. The college has no further comment at this time.” More telling would be a decision by an institution to publicly renounce any of the tens of millions of dollars that he and his wife, Camille, have given over the years, or rejection of a new donation. Neither has occurred. “I don’t want to belittle the implications of the accusations, but nothing has been proven and he has
not been charged,” said Michael Chatman, a philanthropy expert and founder of a speakers’ bureau on the field. Recipients of Cosby largesse are likely to adopt a wait-and-see attitude because of that, he said. If there was to be a verdict in a criminal or civil case, “I think you would see a devastating effect in terms of his philanthropic and charitable legacy,” Chatman said. It’s unlikely an institution would return a donation, he said, but new recipients could be expected to carefully weigh the implications of accepting money. There was no response from Cosby’s publicist to a request for comment. His attorney, Martin Singer, has called the growing number of sexual assault allegations “unsubstantiated” and “discredited” and accused the media of vilifying the actor and comedian once known as “America’s dad” for his role as a loving patriarch on the hit sitcom “The Cosby Show.” Cosby’s legacy of giving is decades-old and extensive, topped by a $20 million gift to Spelman College in 1988 and including, among many other donations, $3 million to the Morehouse School of Medicine; $1 million in 2004 to the U.S.
National Slaver y Museum in Fredericksburg, Virginia; and $2 million from Cosby’s wife, Camille, to St. Frances Academy in Baltimore in 2005. According to Inter nal Revenue Ser vice filings, more than $800,000 in scholarship grants were given through the William and Camille Cosby Foundation from July 2000 to June 2013. Earlier this month, the Cosbys loaned works from their extensive collection of African-American art to the Smithsonian Institution as par t of a National Museum of African Art exhibit scheduled to remain on view through early 2016. In a statement, the museum said it was aware of the controversy surrounding Cosby. “Exhibiting this important collection does not imply any position on the serious allegations that have been made against Mr. Cosby. The exhibition is centrally about the ar tworks and the artists who created them,” the museum said. There have been no discussions about any changes surrounding Cosby’s gift to Spelman, the woman’s college in Georgia, according to Audrey Arthur, spokeswoman for Spelman. At the time, it was the largest
donation ever by a black donor to a historically black college, which later established an academic center named for Camille Cosby and an endowed professorship for visiting scholars in Bill Cosby’s name. A recent repor t on donations to the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where Cosby received his doctorate, indicates Bill and Camille Cosby have given the school between $250,000 and $499,999. Cosby also did a benefit per formance in 2004 that raised $1.5 million for UMass-Amherst, and last year was named an honorary co-chair of the school’s $300 million fundraising campaign. Cosby’s status with the campaign has not changed, the university said. Temple University said Bill Cosby remains a trustee of the Philadelphia institution, a position he’s held since 1982. He’s considered its most famous alum and has often spoken at commencement, drawing huge cheers. A Temple spokesman confirmed the campus has no buildings named for Cosby but does offer a $3,000 science scholarship named for Cosby and his wife. He declined further comment on Cosby’s philanthropy.
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Harry Hoa Huynh, communications chair for the program, said many first-year international students don’t know about the holiday and feel lost during the break. “The freshman student comes here and doesn’t know what to do, so that might be a big struggle for them,”
Huynh said. The College of Education and Human Development has also hosted an annual Thanksgiving dinner for international students for the past seven years, said Serena Wright, CEHD events director. More than 100 students, mostly international ones, came to the event on Monday evening to enjoy traditional Thanksgiving food with presentations about the holiday’s
history from a Native American perspective, she said. Wright and Huynh said while these events are helpful for international students, they agree some dining halls should still stay open during the break. “Personally, I would have half [the] staff,” Wright said. “Instead of just shutting things down, you [can] have limited hours.” But some international
students said it’s understandable that dining halls close because employees would have to work over the holiday. “I think it’s good that the University closes,” said Aduramo Lasode, an international student from Nigeria who plans to spend Thanksgiving with her friend’s family. “Leaving the resident halls open during this time would be a great waste to the University.”
He said although most aren’t prohibited from traveling, graduate and doctoral students are especially af fected by this policy because it may halt them from doing career-defining research. “My concern is not that it’s a relatively small number that are turned down,” Duvall said. “The policy gives the University the authority to deny an advanced graduate student where he or she is qualified to do that research.” He thinks the policy is in place to help the University avoid any legal risks to itself, rather than supporting students’ research. But others argued that the current policy ensures student safety overseas while keeping the school out of risky legal situations. Though the University could prohibit research
with the policy, said Nicole Scott, student representative to the academic freedom committee, “it also ser ves an impor tant purpose: making sure people are being safe and informing them of risks and protecting the University from any potential lawsuits.” Karen Miksch, who was the co-chair of the committee when the policy change was first proposed, said she thinks balancing risk and scholarship is the key to a fair policy. While student safety is crucial, the policy prohibits upper-level students from conducting research that may only be possible abroad in areas deemed unsafe. “It means certain types of research can’t be done,” Duvall said, “which are critically impor tant kinds of research for our time.”
Syrian government airstrikes kill 60 in ISIL-held city BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
BEIRUT — Syrian government warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes Tuesday on the de-facto capital of the extremist Islamic State group, killing at least 60 people, shattering shop fronts and setting dozens of cars ablaze, activists said. Some of the air raids str uck a popular market near a museum and an industrial neighborhood in the city of Raqqa along the Euphrates River in northeastern Syria, causing many civilian casualties, they said. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights put the death toll at more than 60, among them 36 civilians whose names it was able to document. The Local Coordination Committees said the strikes killed at least 70 people. Another Raqqa-based collective called Raqqa is Being Silently Slaughtered said it documented over 80 deaths. Such discrepancies are normal in the chaotic aftermath of attacks in Syria. The Associated Press could not independently confirm the death toll — one of the worst single day tolls in the city. The Syrian government as well as the U.S.-led coalition frequently bomb Islamic State group targets in Raqqa, but it was not immediately clear what prompted Tuesday’s unusually intense strikes. The Islamic State group has slaughtered hundreds of Syrian soldiers in the past few months, and recently published a video showing what it said was the beheading of more than a dozen Syrian soldiers, including officers. A militant video posted online Tuesday of the aftermath of the strikes showed medics bundle four bloody bodies into the back of an ambulance amid shouts of “God is Great.” In the
background, a fire tr uck tries to douse several burning cars as gray smoke rises into the sky. The video appeared genuine and corresponded to AP reporting on the strikes. An activist who uses the name Abu Ibrahim alRaqqawi said nine airstrikes took place within half an hour. All but one struck civilian neighborhoods in the center of the city, he said, with one knocking off the minaret of a mosque. “This is one of the ugliest regime massacres in Raqqa to date,” said the Moscow-based activist, who oversees Raqqa Is Being Silently Slaughtered network. He said over whelmed and poorly equipped hospitals in Raqqa were appealing for blood donations following the attacks. On Twitter, several accounts af filiated with the Islamic State group said several of its members were killed in Tuesday’s airstrikes, without giving details. In Iraq, the Islamic State group blew up the al-Nasir convent in the northern city of Mosul, which has been controlled by the militants since June. Its resident nuns fled the city along with most of Mosul’s remaining Christians when militants overran the city. The Islamic State group has frequently targeted Christians by bombing their churches and killing clergymen, as well as religious minorities across Iraq’s north. The group now controls a third of Syria and Iraq, declaring the territor y as par t of its self-described caliphate governed by its own violent interpretation of Shariah law. The group’s militants also have beheaded and shot dead hundreds of captives, celebrating its mass killings in extremely graphic online videos.
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Prospect Park complex receives funding A nearly $ 1.5 million grant will help a local nonprofit build near the University. BY JOHN THOMAS jthomas@mndaily.com
A new apartment complex set to rise near the University of Minnesota could become the model for af fordable housing in the region. Minneapolis nonprofit Aeon received almost $1.5 million for the housing complex, the Metropolitan Council announced earlier this month. Officials say the complex, which aims to be both community- and environment-conscious, may serve as a model for other affordable housing projects in the future. Aeon hopes to provide
lasting affordable housing to the Twin Cities area and received a Transit-Oriented Development grant for $1,445,000 from the Metropolitan Council after applying through the city. The nonprofit plans 65 units for a building at 3001 Fourth St. SE, though that may change as the design progresses and community voices chime in, said James Lehnhoff, Aeon’s director of housing development. Plans will evolve in the coming months as the organization talks with community leaders, residents and other members of the Prospect
Park community, he said. The city received a variety of proposals for this round of funding, said David Frank, director of transit development for the city. But the Aeon project stood out because of its proximity to the Green Line light rail and other transportation opportunities, along with the city’s past relationship with Aeon. “It would work great for a lot of people who work at the University of Minnesota,” Lehnhoff said. Officials generally define affordable rent as 60 percent of an area’s median income, Lehnhoff said. A twobedroom apartment around $900 a month in Prospect Park would be considered affordable, he said.
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close the gap. Rep. Jenifer Loon, R-Eden Prairie, said the decision to cut the committee — the Minnesota House of Representatives’ Early Childhood and Youth Development Policy — doesn’t diminish the importance of early childhood education in legislative policy work. Loon said the Education Finance Committee, which she will chair next session, and the Education Innovation Policy Committee will take on the dropped committee’s responsibilities. “I’m incredibly committed to the importance of providing quality early childhood [education] for the youngest of Minnesota’s learners,” she said. Marie Lister instructs 3and 4-year-olds in afternoon preschool classes at the University’s Shirley G. Moore Lab School. She said she worries the state’s needs for early childhood development will receive less attention and “fall through the cracks” now that the committee is eliminated. About 85 percent of white Minnesota high school students graduated last year,
“Early childhood development is extremely important for the achievement gap.”
“A lot more people using the same amount of land — that’s a greener way to go about things.” DAVID FRANK Director of Minneapolis Transit Development
party until the company can pay it off. The grant helps validate the project in the eyes of the business community, which allows Aeon to secure other needed funding for the project, he said. The grant to Aeon is part of the council’s livable communities pr ogram, which promotes affordable housing in the metropolitan area. “The funding is intended
to help take advantage of the transit as well as contribute ridership to transit,” said Paul Burns, manager of livable communities for the council. The grants aren’t focused on affordable housing, said Beth Reetz, director of housing and livable communities for the Metropolitan Council, but that can be a big factor in which pr ojects r e c e i v e the awards.
16th U scholar to join Institute of Medicine University professor Harry Orr will travel twice a year to Washington, D.C., to advise lawmakers on health issues.
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compared with just 49 percent of American Indian students, for example. “Early childhood development is extremely important for the achievement gap,” said Rep. Joe Mullery, DFLMinneapolis, chair of the early childhood committee. Loon and Mullery both agree that the state Legislature needs to consider solutions to closing the achievement gap. A University study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on Wednesday suggests children who attend preschool longer are more likely to succeed in school. Full-time preschool students are more prepared for school and less likely to miss class compared to children going to preschool part time, according to the study. Scores in socioemotional development, language, math and physical health were higher among kids attending preschool full time, the study found. “The whole economic
But the actual rents for the new complex would be much lower, Lehnhoff said. This location is one of many projects Aeon has worked on in recent years, including a building on Franklin and Por tland avenues, which Lehnhoff added will eventually reach net-zero energy use. The lessons learned from that building will inform the Prospect Park one, he said. “A lot more people using the same amount of land — that’s a greener way to go about things,” Frank said. “It’s achieving our goals for greening in the area.” The grant will allow Aeon to own the land, which it already purchased but is currently renting from a third
future of Minnesota is dependent on bringing up kids in the best possible manner,” Mullery said. One of the biggest changes to early childhood policy in recent years has been the implementation of Minnesota’s Early Learning Scholarships Program. Loon said she was one of the first lawmakers to back the program years ago. Slightly more than $20 million is available in scholarships to families applying to the program. Each eligible child can receive up to $5,000 a year, allowing them to attend early childhood education programs. Gunnar said focusing on education early can prevent problems later in life. Health issues and criminal behavior are a product of early development, she said. “If what we have to do is point out that putting money into early childhood education saves money on building prisons,” Lister said, “then we can make that connection for people.”
BY KELSEY CHRISTENSEN kchristensen@mndaily.com
Har r y Or r originally thought he would devote his life’s work to studying the genetics of human immunity. Then he changed his mind. Almost three decades ago, Orr turned his focus to neurodegenerative disease research, and the University of Minnesota medicine and pathology professor was recently nominated and elected to the Institute of Medicine for his contributions to science. Orr is the 16th University scholar to serve the institute. “It’s a personal honor, but it’s really a group effort,” said Orr, whose research team recently cloned the gene for a genetic degenerative disease. As one of the institute’s new class of 70 members and 10 foreign associates, Orr is joining the National Academy of Sciences’ independent, nonprofit health branch that advises public and private decision makers on various
health issues, like graduate medical education and research. To fulfill his position on the institute’s Board on Health Sciences Policy, Orr said he will travel to Washington, D.C., about twice each year to address access and cost of health coverage, the ethics of health care and biomedical research. Longtime friend and colleague Tucker LeBien, associate vice president for research for the University’s Academic Health Center, said acquiring a position at the Institute of Medicine requires extraordinary scientific contributions. “The ‘U’ has a lot of smart people, but Harr y is ver y smart,” he said. “[He] is an extraordinarily humble person.” LeBien said Orr is one of the few individuals he has ever met who started scientific work on one subject and switched to a different topic about five years later — a nearly impossible feat, LeBien said.
Orr began his career researching the genetics of the immune system, he said, but refocused his work to explore neurodegenerative diseases and how the biochemistry of proteins can contribute to diseases like Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and Alzheimer’s diseases. He has also helped improve best practices for keeping the recipients of human organ transplants healthy post-surgery. Huda Zoghbi, a Baylor College of Medicine professor, is an existing member of the Institute of Medicine and said she has worked with Orr for more than 25 years. The two were researching the same disease and decided to collaborate, Zoghbi said, adding that she feels very fortunate that they have partnered so closely with Orr. Orr, she said, is a model for basic scientists oriented toward disease research. “His science is impeccable,” she said. “He was the right person to join the Institute of Medicine.”
Obama takes on speech- Government cuts cash flow to Ukraine rebel areas savings bank Oshchadbank, Ukrainian territory, and yet Separatist command there is interrupting hecklers which handles pensions and they came here with tanks divided fractiously among the DONETSK, Ukraine — social support payments. weapons instead of pay- self-styled Luhansk People’s over immigration policy For hours, small crowds in “Even they don’t always and ing pensions properly,” said Republic and an assortment BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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CHICAGO — Taking on the hecklers who’ve been interrupting his speeches lately, President Barack Obama argued back Tuesday with a point-by-point rebuttal of their arguments and suggested they “get the facts.” Obama had traveled home to Chicago for an appearance aimed at broadening the appeal of his recent executive actions on immigration beyond the predominantly Latino population that lobbied heavily for relief. He visited a community center in a predominantly Polish-American neighborhood. About midway through his remarks, three protesters strategically placed around the auditorium rose and began criticizing his deportation policy, saying he hasn’t just been deporting criminals. “You have been deporting families,” one heckler shouted. Obama listened. He sympathized. He asked them to stop yelling. Then when it appeared he’d had enough, the former lawyer and former constitutional law professor set about deconstructing their arguments. “What you’re not paying attention to is the fact that I just took an action to change the law, so that’s point No. 1,” Obama said. “Point No. 2, the way the change in the law works is that we’re reprioritizing how we enforce our immigration law generally.”
“The point is that though I understand why you might have yelled at me a month ago, although I disagree with some of your characterizations, it doesn’t make much sense to yell at me right now when we’re making changes,” he said as the audience of approximately 1,800 people applauded. “But the point is, let’s make sure that you get the facts and that you know exactly what we’re doing,” Obama said. He said if they still have disagreements with his immigration policy, then they can appeal to some of the immigration advocacy groups the administration has worked with on the issue. A heckler interrupted Obama last Friday in Las Vegas, where he gave an immigration speech the day after outlining the changes in a nationally televised prime-time address. The announcement inflamed Republicans, who have vowed to rein in Obama but have not fallen behind any specific plan. At issue is the extent of Obama’s executive actions, which make nearly 5 million immigrants eligible to be spared from deportation. The measures would apply to parents of U.S. citizens or of legal permanent residents. The parents would have to have lived in the U.S. for at least five years. Obama also expanded a program designed to extend deportation protections to immigrants who entered the US illegally as children.
Donetsk huddle hopefully in the cold around cash machines that never get filled, as artiller y rumbles in the distance. Money is running short in the rebel heartland since the government announced this month that it will suspend banking ser vices as it piles on the pressure. Almost all ATMs have stopped working and the remainder are expected to stop operating over the next two weeks. The move is par t of Ukraine’s plan to suffocate its separatist foe, now that its costly military campaign has foundered. Authorities say they are also withdrawing all state services from rebel areas, although hospital and school workers in the rebel stronghold of Donetsk say it has been a while since they last saw funding anyhow. Yet if the government of President Petro Poroshenko hopes to turn people in eastern Ukraine against the separatist leadership, evidence on the ground suggests the strategy may only be hardening their resolve. “What Poroshenko is saying to us is: ‘You are no longer Ukrainians. You won’t get pensions, you won’t get social payments. When you croak, then we’ll stop this war against you,’” said Donetsk retiree Georgy Sharov. “But I don’t want to go to Ukraine and beg for their mercy.” The lines have typically formed in front of cash machines belonging to state
have money,” said Donetsk resident Sergei Smotovsky, standing outside a branch of the bank. “The worst thing is that not only can you not get social payments. You can’t even withdraw money that you earned, your salary.” Even though cash machines don’t work, accountholders wait from early morning until lunchtime in the hope that bank workers will top them up, but the doors to the banks often remain firmly shut. Despite the unremitting fighting taking place across Donetsk and Luhansk, the two regions affected by the armed separatist conflict, large supermarkets are still reasonably stocked. Supplies come from other parts of Ukraine and customers often use bank cards to pay for shopping. Ukraine’s government is now about to block bank cards, cutting off another means of sustenance. Hard-pressed recipients of state benefits have for months turned expectantly to the rebel government for cash. Crowds of pensioners and single mothers assemble daily before the separatist headquar ters. When anybody in the crowd becomes especially vocal, one of the gunmen guarding the building rushes to bundle them away, accusing them of being “provocateurs.” The brunt of the rage, however, is still directed at the Ukrainian government. “Ukraine says Donetsk is
Donetsk retiree Anatoly Visly. “I am a disabled veteran and I haven’t received my pension for three months.” Many pensioners have re-registered in towns outside rebel zones, meaning payments have still accrued to their accounts. The challenge for those people will now become making the monthly trip to banks in government-controlled areas, which can be costly and difficult, especially for the most infirm. Prospects for the rebels to set up a welfare system any time soon are bleak. Anna Kharzhevskaya, an official with the rebel social affairs and labor ministr y, said separatist authorities have only a crude notion of how many people are eligible for social payments. Ukraine’s government has been blocking access to state records and is trying to spirit away hard copies of databases still in rebel-held areas, Kharzhevskaya said. Separatist authorities say militiamen are under instructions to stop any unsanctioned removals of government records by Ukrainian authorities. Without a properly functioning tax system in place, there is no immediately obvious and transparent way for money to be raised. As a result, Kharzhevskaya said she could not estimate when her department would begin paying regular pensions. Things are even grimmer in the Luhansk region.
of armed Cossack leaders. One Cossack commander, Pavel Dryomov, had to admit to rebel media that he had overextended himself in promising 500 hryvnia one-off payments ($35) to pensioners — grossly miscalculating the number of people who needed to be paid. “We had no idea of that figure,” he said in a video interview. If hospitals are still working, it is in large part down to the sheer determination of the staff. Viktoria Lubintseva, director of Donetsk central hospital, said the government had stopped providing funding since the start of November, well before Poroshenko announced the cutoff of state support. “Medicine is usually bought by the patients as we need different kinds of medicines to do operations,” Lubintseva said. “Staf f is working voluntarily because they sincerely want to help people, as their conscience dictates.” As state suppor t and cash supplies dwindle, reliance is growing on outside aid. Some of it is coming from Russia, but there are also substantial supplies being provided by the charitable fund of billionaire Rinat Akhmetov, whose wealth is built on easter n Ukraine’s vast industrial resources. Despite such help, many in eastern Ukraine plan to leave: “It is impossible to live here,” Smotovsky said.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2014
POLITICS
Just give Obama’s reform plan a chance Much of Republican criticism against immigration reform does not hold under scrutiny.
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ostly among Republicans, there has been a great deal of uproar about President Barack Obama’s executive decision on immigration. In shor t, the new immigration plan will allow undocumented individuals who have been in the United States for at least five years and have children — who are U.S. citizens or legal residents — to temporarily remain in the countr y if they’re willing and able to fulfill cer tain requirements. If these people pass a criminal background check and are willing to pay taxes, they’ll be able temporarily to stay in the countr y without fear of deportation. This is not the same as granting citizenship — it’s a temporar y exemption from deportation. The decision also doesn’t apply to those who recently immigrated here illegally or who will come to the countr y in the future. This plan will protect nearly 5 million immigrants currently living in the U.S. However, because it’s an executive decision and not a bill, it’s only effective during Obama’s presidency and can be
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immediately over tur ned by the next president. Republicans are already planning their strategy on how to over turn the president’s decision. In fact, many of them believe that undocumented immigrants should be required to leave the countr y. However, they have yet to figure out a way to express this sentiment without altering their standing among Latinos. The most recent strategy the Republicans have devised is to threaten another government shutdown. Also, rather than passing a bill, they’re planning to withhold certain funds to disrupt other priorities. They’ll use both of these plans to gain leverage against Obama. These plans seem more like the overblown and unnecessary effects of a child’s temper tantrum rather than rational decisions. Many Americans are outraged that undocumented immigrants who live in America don’t contribute to the economy by paying their taxes. But as I see it, those
who have come to America in search of a better life truly don’t have a problem with taking on the responsibility of living here. Instead, it seems that those who don’t pay taxes are too scared to emerge from the shadows. Emerging might mean immediate deportation, which tears families apart. However, some undocumented individuals do pay taxes, despite the risks. A study by the Institution for Tax and Economic Policy found that undocumented individuals contributed $10.6 billion in state and local taxes in 2010. Obama’s new plan will allow even more immigrants to contribute to the growing U.S. economy. Obama’s motivation to put this plan into action emerged from frustration with the Republicans’ inability to fix a broken system. His decision was a wise one. However, we could take this a step further and turn his executive decision into a law. Rather than protesting a revolutionar y decision, we need to take a step back and realize how much undocumented immigrants have to contribute to the U.S. when they are freed from the shadows. Keelia Moeller welcomes comments at kmoeller@mndaily.com.
DAILY DISCUSSION
Solar power potential
While the switch to alternative fuel sources is not happening quickly enough, as described in a recent ar ticle by the Minnesota Daily, “Minnesota needs more alternative fuel”, solar power is actually growing fast enough here in state to make the goal of 10 percent solar by 2030 readily achievable. “Star Power: the Growing Role of Solar Energy in Minnesota,” a recent report by Environment Minnesota Research and Policy Center, shows that our growth could actually slow down to 43 percent and solar would still provide 10 percent of our power in less than two decades. This is a critical finding at a time when the costs of solar energy are decreasing faster than ever. All our policy leaders need to do is keep their foot on the accelerator to reach a significant amount of solar energy. And certainly, they shouldn’t put on the brakes.
They have so much demand that they are unable to operate within the confines that CLA is making for them. That is dif ferent from making value judgments about their courses or the cooperating departments in this case. Perhaps we need students from various disciplines to talk about why they feel their studies deser ve to be represented more than others. We will only be able to function as a university when we realize that a Chicano/ Latino studies major is just as welcome at the University of Minnesota as any other student. MacGrandGradMN via mndaily.com
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How about starting with voter IDs? Any claims this disenfranchises anyone can be (and have been) debunked. You have four years to get ready for an election. Anyone who wants a valid ID has plenty of opportunity to get one. Lostoncampus via mndaily.com
We are writing this letter to speak out against the reporting of race in crime alerts at the University of Minnesota. We have two aims: to eliminate the policy and practice of including crime suspects’ races in the reports, and to initiate a nationwide discussion and push against race-based crime alerts. The suspects in a Sept. 29 crime aler t were described as black males between the heights of 5 feet 5 inches and 6 feet 2 inches. This height range alone covers most adult men in the United States. As of 2014, there are approximately 2,400 black students on the Twin Cities campus. If this report were to be acted upon, more than a thousand black male students, faculty and staff could become potential suspects. The campus police collect demographic data on crime suspects to inform their work on the ground, but this is data for internal use that is rarely shared with the public.
In Ferguson, violent protests won’t create lasting change.
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iolence erupted in Ferguson, Mo., after a grand jury decided not to indict the police officer who killed Michael Brown this August. Fire and looting destroyed or severely damaged at least 12 businesses in Ferguson, and gunshots sounded through the night. Officials arrested 61 people in Ferguson and 21 more in nearby St. Louis. Following the riots, many schools in Ferguson’s district have canceled classes, fearing that students wouldn’t be able to commute safely. With similar concerns, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon announced Tuesday morning that he’ll summon additional National Guard troops to help restore order in Ferguson and its surrounding areas. After the riots began, President Barack Obama attempted to pacify protestors, stating that the United States is “built on the rule of law” and urging people to accept the legitimacy of the grand jury’s decision. To the extent that they apply to rioters and looters, we agree wholeheartedly with Obama’s words. However, we feel that many peaceful protesters are upset by the grand jury’s decision precisely because they predicted it in advance. A nation built on a rule of law is just only when its citizens feel protected under that rule. But it’s now painfully obvious that, for many, injustice has become an inherent part of the U.S. legal system, spurring the unrest. Peaceful protesters should attempt to unite in order to draft a definitive political agenda for which to advocate. Lasting change will take far longer to enact than a single night of violence.
A University study suggests that bullying has increased.
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BUSINESS
Low-cost travel available at last Delta is stripping down flight options, hoping to reduce costs of flying while keeping it safe.
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hen you fly home for the holidays, previous luxuries such as choosing your own seat and paying extra to change tickets last-minute may soon not exist. Delta Airlines, a popular flight option at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, has announced a new ticket option called Basic Economy. The new basic economy ticket is a barebones option that is non-refundable, does not have advance seating assignment and is the last to board the plane. While Delta’s new option is better done late than never, the company should have introduced something like this years ago. American air carriers are far behind Europe when it comes to cheap flight options. Popular overseas carriers like Easyjet and Ryanair have built their entire business models on the low-cost, no-frills flight option. Offering low-cost flights for domestic travel would allow a larger population to get up in the air. If you take away the sticker
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
End the racialized crime alerts
Act peacefully, not violently
What can be done about bullying?
Elizabeth Berg Environment Minnesota
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EDITORIALS
When the late September crime alert was issued, it was not helpful to the police and created a dangerous environment for many members of the University community. For we individuals and institutions who work for and serve black communities, in particular black youth, there is one central truth we must reckon with: Part of being a black person in the U.S. means being at constant risk of randomized or premeditated destruction — of body, mind and even soul. Regarding the University community, this is a societal truth that must be understood by all levels of this institution. If the University is not prepared to confront this reality, then the institution needs to be completely up front about it. However, if the University is committed to creating an environment that does not endanger black people’s lives, can provide a safe learning space and is free of racial discrimination in its social, administrative and economic prac-
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shock of flying, it becomes more realistic for people to travel for pleasure more often. Reducing prices would also improve the general public’s opinion on the airline industry and save the industry some costs in the long run. However, Delta should not plan on this expansion if it cannot translate the policy to international flights. It will be difficult to keep international flights at a low cost. Most customers flying abroad expect some sort of luxury on the long flight. Delta needs to reevaluate its strategy if it wants to continue to “keep climbing” with this tactic. Coming soon: Students come home for break without breaking their parents’ pockets. Please send comments to letters@mndaily.com.
tices, then the University needs to make it known in practice and in word. It can start by eliminating racialized crime alerts. We know a few things about racialized crime alerts. First, the University is not legally required by the Clery Act to disclose race. Second, the alerts do not lead to increases in apprehension of suspects. Third, they increase the level of fear, stress, anxiety and harassment that marginalized minority communities face on and off campus. Lastly, individuals who read a crime alert noting the suspect was black were measured to have more antiblack and pro-white stereotypes afterward, a 2008 Indiana University study found. Stop putting us in mortal physical, psychological and spiritual danger, and stop reporting the races of crime suspects in campus crime alerts. Clemon Dabney and Dane Verret University graduate students
ncidents of bullying are on the rise against graduate and professional students at the University of Minnesota, according to a recent Minnesota Daily article. Jan Morse, director of the University’s Student Conflict and Resolution Center, told the Daily there has been a trend of more graduate students searching for relief from workplace bullies. Incidents of workplace bullying in academia at the University are fairly common, with 30 percent of the nearly 1,600 student respondents indicating that they had experienced harassment at the school. Moreover, 40 percent of respondents stated that they considered leaving the University because of mistreatment, and 74 percent reported that the handling process for complaint resolution could be improved. It seems that a clear policy and chain of command is needed to deal with such alarming statistics. However, the University does not have a strict policy regarding how to treat harassment if the complaint is not directly related to issues like race or gender. As for a cause? We feel that privilege and abuses of power or status are likely culprits. Kenneth Westhues, an academic who studies the effects of mobbing, said in a Chronicle of Higher Education article, “Tenure is supposed to protect scholars from outside control, but it does a lousy job of protecting them from one another.” The University should seek a unified policy that would allow reports of harassment and abuse to come forward without fear of reprisal from those who feel that they are immune. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS DEPARTMENT Editorials represent the voice of the Minnesota Daily as an institution and are prepared by the editorial board.
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THANKSGIVING
College Kitchen: Friendsgiving Dish out comfort.
1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. 2. Place the chicken on a rack in a roasting pan. (Directly in the pan is also OK, but the rack makes for crisp skin.) 3. Combine the butter, garlic, rosemar y and lemon zest. Rub the mixture underneath the chicken skin. 4. Surround the meat with roughly chopped root vegetables. Paint the chicken skin and coat the vegetables with olive oil. Generously salt and pepper everything. 5. Bake at 450 degrees for 30 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 375 and continue baking until the meat’s inter nal temperature is at least 165 degrees (approximately 10 minutes).
Thanks, Salad
Eating salad cuts the heaviness of Thanksgiving delights. This refreshing combination plays with the flavors of sweet pecan pie, savory green bean casserole and the sour, slight bitter ness of cranber r y sauce. This week you can buy cranberries, green beans, spinach and nuts in bulk at local co-ops. 1/4 cup cranberries 1/3 cup water 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup mild-flavored oil Juice from one lemon
A full plate of seasonal vegetables and roasted chicken breast paired with a salad makes for a delicious Thanksgiving meal.
BY CECILIA MAZUMDAR STANGER cmazumdar stanger@mndaily.com
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he few campus stragglers who have nowhere to go during Thanksgiving weekend shouldn’t feel depressed. Why not band together for a simple meal? Thanksgiving, in practice, is warm and inviting. It doesn’t rely upon receiving gifts, instead focusing
on self-reflection and gratitude, familial connections and pigging out. These qualities can be practiced anywhere, including a tiny college kitchen. If you lack the space, time, skill and budget to prepare a from-scratch Thanksgiving feast, fear not. It is possible to play with familiar flavors to produce a quick, satisfying meal with fewer components.
Roast Chicken and Root Vegetables Roasting provides the opportunity to cook several Thanksgiving components in a single pan. You don’t have to make mashed potatoes and sweet potato pie when you can roast both roots with other vegetables. Tr y golden beets, squash, parsnips, onion and carrots. The juices from the chicken will flavor them. There are several tricks to
achieving a crisp poultry skin. The bird should be as dry as possible, so it’s important to pat it with a paper towel and use plenty of salt. Additional fat and plenty of air help avoid “steaming.” Separate the skin from the flesh with butter, and make sure the vegetables and sides of the roasting pan do not touch the chicken. The cooking time for chicken varies, but a good rule of thumb is 20 minutes per pound of meat. Small amounts do not require basting.
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Buying a whole chicken is cheap and produces a lot of leftovers, but a split chicken breast works in a snap to serve two or three friends. 2 pounds bone-in chicken breast 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon salt Black pepper to taste A variety of root vegetables 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Spinach Blanched green beans Candied pecans Sliced red onion 1. Simmer the sugar, water and cranberries until the berries break down and the sauce has a syrupy consistency (approximately 10 minutes). 2. Combine the cranberr y syrup in a bowl with lemon juice and slowly whisk in oil to emulsify the dressing. 3. Ar range the spinach, green beans, onion and pecans in a bowl with whatever proportions you see fit, and dress.
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Here we come a-wassailing Are you in the Drug Budget?
A primer of classic drinks to get you through the winter.
The enigmatic Vain Mainstream, aka David W Gibson, fronts the local 14-strong “garage orchestra.”
BY GRANT TILLERY gtillery@mndaily.com
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he icy streets and chilling temperatures of winter provide little incentive for venturing out in the cold to parties and bars. Nights in become the new norm, and nothing sounds better than a warm room to relax in and a warm body to cuddle up with. A little liquor makes staying home enjoyable rather than bearable. And with the right people, a good beverage helps stave off gloom and grouchiness caused by the first foot of snow and perpetually gray skies. But what’s to drink during the long, cold winter? While wine is fine, it doesn’t seem quite seasonally appropriate. Beer is too ubiquitous and chills the body instead of warming it up. If you like your drinks like your winters — strong and brutish — straight vodka might be your friend, but the taste and hangovers get old quickly. Winter is primetime for cocktails, which provide a jolt of hard liquor without overwhelming the imbiber. Here are a couple that are sure to warm the spirits, and one clean recipe for those who don’t drink.
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Warm your winter days with a Hot Toddy, a combination of bourbon, honey and lemon juice.
1 ounce vermouth 2-3 dashes bitters
Manhattan Manhattans evoke elegance, decadence and fervent traditionalism. Maybe it’s due to the name’s association with a cer tain borough in New York, but the old-school allure and strength of the cocktail makes it a per fect choice at holiday parties when you want to get the conversation flowing. This recipe from Esquire details the classic way to make a Manhattan. 2 ounces rye whiskey
1. Place cocktail glass in the freezer for 30 minutes. 2. Measure 2 oz. whiskey and 1 oz. vermouth into a standard pint glass. 3. Add 2-3 hefty dashes of bitters. 4. Place ice cubes in the palm of your hand. Snap the bowl of a spoon against the cube 4-5 times. 5. Add the ice and stir the drink. 6. Strain the drink into the chilled glass. 7. Garnish with maraschino
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Hot toddies are perfect drinks for sitting by the fire and setting the mood, thanks to the addition of heat through hot water. This recipe from Epicurious has no frills or fancy accoutrements; it merely functions as a drink to soothe the soul when it’s cold outside. 2 tablespoons bourbon u See DRINK Page 8
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espite its massive r oster — boasting a traditional rock setup, backing singers and a horn section — Minneapolis band the Drug Budget insist they’re not a collective. “A collective seems more fair than [what] this is,” said frontman Vain Mainstream, who also goes by David W Gibson online. “It’s just me telling ever ybody what to do.” Mainstream, aka Gibson (both are pseudonyms; he declines to publicize his real name to protect his privacy), has led the Drug Budget since founding the band in 2009. Now, several albums and an endless number of contributors in, the Drug Budget is bringing its selfdescribed “garage orchestra” sound to the 7th Street Entr y on Sunday to record its upcoming live album. Though the band’s current lineup hasn’t seen many changes in the past year, Mainstream said the Drug Budget’s total membership remains fluid.
The Drug Budget live album recording Where 7th St. Entry, 701 First Ave. N., Minneapolis When 7 p.m. Sunday Cost $5 Age 18+
“Could be 14, could be 15,” Mainstream said. “Depending on a couple of who-shows-ups.” The Drug Budget’s lineup now consists of Linus Kangas on guitar, dr ummer Tom Tier, bassist Lorin Nelson, Tara Davis on trumpet, trombonist Alex Paetznick, keyboar dist Paul Trieber and others, including kazoo player Robert Fones. At the star t, the band forged its genre-hopping style when an indie record label executive forced the Dr ug Budget to open a show, despite the band being the only act the label had signed. “I thought, ‘I’ve got to get all these other instruments up there, make it this big folk-type production and shove it in his face,’ ” u See BUDGET Page 9
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Hippo Campus releases debut EP Hippo Campus, a young indie-pop phenomenon out of Woodbury, Minn., is celebrating the release of their debut EP at 7th Street Entry. BY ROBB LARSON rlarson@mndaily.com
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fter holding the Twin Cities’ attention for more than a year with their hit single “Little Grace,” Hippo Campus has finally released their debut EP, “Bashful Creatures.” Hippo Campus will perform songs from “Bashful Creatures” and others at their EP release show at 7th Street Entry on Saturday. “It’s pretty exciting to get some other stuff out there,” dr ummer Whistler Allen said. “We’ve been riding on ‘Little Grace’ for a while.” For being an ir resistibly catchy pop tune, “Little Grace” is an impressively minimal ar rangement. T ight vocal har monies, clean guitar and smooth bass are all the song needs to achieve a timeless sound. Frontman Jake Luppen’s Ezra Koenig-esque vocals complete the package with the chorus, “Save a little grace for us.” “Our producer kept returning to the idea that we should make a timeless record, not give in to gimmicks or ef fects that are time-specific,” Luppen said. “We wanted to create something that would hold up, like a Beatles record or a Beach Boys record.” Before they knew it, “Little Grace” was being played on 89.3 The Current, and the band started to amass an impressive following. Since then, the band has played several cornerstone venues in the Twin Cities, including the Varsity Theater and 7th Street Entry. “Bashful Creatures” isn’t
Members of Hippo Campus (from left) Nathan Stocker, Whistler Allen, Zach Sutton and Jake Luppen.
Hippo Campus’ first recording project. Before they attained the notoriety they enjoy today, the band recorded a debut LP called “The Halocline.” They scrapped it in the final stages of mixing, deciding that releasing a full album so early in their career might spoil future recording endeavors. “It seemed immature,
pulled off in a really insincere way,” guitarist Nathan Stocker said. “For the band the size that we were to release an album, it wouldn’t have a lot of traction.” The band is hoping that “Bashful Creatures” will attract the recognition needed to create a full album in the near future. “An EP gives you a little
window into a band,” Luppen said. “An EP gives us a launching point to go make a really great record.” Luppen and bassist Zach Sutton are students at the University of Minnesota, but they’ll drop out next semester to pursue music full time. “It wasn’t a hard decision to make,” Luppen said.
“[But] I think it was tough for the family to wrap their heads around.” Although they’re apprehensive to take that leap, the band members are excited about the prospect of releasing more music. “It’s like giving birth, you know? You wait this long time, and then it’s out,” Stocker said. “But all through that time we
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ach Nyhus considers himself an “unofficial, unsanctioned audience recruiter” for the comedy show Vilification Tennis. He and his fiancée go to almost every monthly show at the Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater, alongside roughly 100 regular attendees, to watch performers incorporate insult tournaments with improvisational games. “It’s always different; it’s always fresh,” Nyhus said. “The sky is the limit with how [expletive] up they can get; they can be pretty bad. It’s not for the faint of heart.” The show originated as an insult battle at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival 25 years ago. This weekend, the troupe presents “Get Framed!” — an art historythemed show that guarantees to offend anyone. “We always say that anybody who is easily offended will be, and anybody who is not easily offended will also be,” director Tim Wick said. During Vilification Tennis insult battles, two performers volley degrading remarks at each other to the laughter and awe of an audience. At the end, Wick, as judge and director, determines a winner. Bonds among the cast and
Where 7th Street Entry, 701 N. First Ave., Minneapolis When 7 p.m. Saturday Cost $12 (SOLD OUT) Age 18+
just wanted to make more babies. We can’t carry octuplets; our hips can’t take it.”
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Vilifying volleys BY JACKIE RENZETTI jrenzetti@mndaily.com
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Vilification Tennis serves comical insults.
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audience members add to the hilarity of the extreme vulgarity. “Everybody that is in the cast is friends with everybody that is in the audience,” Nyhus said. He said that he and his fiancée had previously met performers Molly and Nick Glover at CONvergence, an annual convention for science fiction fans. But they got to know the performers better through Vilification Tennis shows. Now, the Glovers are set to officiate Nyhus’ wedding. He said the interaction between cast and audience members throughout the show contributes to its community feel. “There’s something about humor at the expense of other people that’s special,” Nyhus said. “With Vilification Tennis, it is somebody telling something to another person’s face, and you get that kind of that ‘shot and destroyed’ sense of glee.” Likewise, camaraderie between the performers allows them to enjoy tearing each other down on stage without any lasting effects. The Glovers, who have performed in the show for about four years, use the known fact that they’re married to fuel the fierceness and hilarity of their bits. “Our marriage is so strong that this stuff would never faze us,” Nick Glover said However, Molly Glover
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1 tablespoon mild honey 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup boiling-hot water 1. Pour bourbon and honey into a 6 oz. glass. 2. Squeeze lemon juice, and add to the mix. 3. Add hot water; stir until honey is dissolved.
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Christopher Jones and Bob Alberti perform at the Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater.
and Tim Wick said there is sometimes misconception that the insulting extends beyond the context of the show. Molly Glover said this assumption sometimes leads to friends insulting her, while Wick said he’s received complaint letters. Despite disclaimers regarding the show’s potentially offensive material, Wick said its attendees are sometimes taken off-guard, and they occasionally write to him about their negative experiences. Wick said he genuinely regrets those types of criticism. “If I get a complaint letter, I’ve always responded very politely,” Wick said. “It usually surprises the people who send the complaint letters, because they expect that I’m just going to come back to them and be a total jerk because that’s what I am on stage.”
Some audience members critique the show for its lack of humor or its offensiveness, which Wick said he finds enjoyable. He said he plans to read those emails aloud at a show in the future to exemplify his philosophy that “nobody’s above being made fun of.” Molly and Nick Glover said performers often write insults before the show. However, they added, the actual sequence of material in performance is off-the-cuff. Taking the time to write the insults outside of the shows often adds punch. “I think the basic structure of an insult sounds really simple, but there’s so many ways to go about it,” Wick said. “I mean, sure, maybe the basic insult in a hundred different instances is, ‘Your mom is fat,’ but they come up
with so many different ways to say it, and I really enjoy that.” Wick also serves as the artistic director for Fearless Comedy Productions and runs a podcast with Molly and Nick Glover titled “Geeks without God.” “I think humor is the most effective means to combat, kind of, the ridiculousness of life,” Wick said. “If you can’t laugh at the curve ball that life throws at you, then life kind of wins. The idea behind the insults is … that nothing is sacred, that nobody is above ridicule.”
Vilification Tennis Where Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater, 810 W. Lake St., Mpls. When 9:30 p.m. Friday Cost $12-15
For those who don’t drink alcohol, plain eggnog is a delicacy of its own. While the unctuous texture may turn of f some, at its best it is a luxuriant, slightly outré sensation to the palate. This recipe from Bon Appetit calls for r um, but that’s easily skipped as the novelty of homemade eggnog makes it work just as well sans liquor. 6 large eggs, separated 1 cup sugar Pinch of kosher salt 3 cups whole milk 2 cups heavy cream Whole nutmeg and cinnamon stick (for serving) 1. Whisk egg yolks, sugar and salt in a large bowl until sugar dissolves. Then whisk in the milk and cream. 2. Cover and chill for at least two hours. 3. Beat egg whites, using an electric mixer in a medium bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently add into eggnog base. 4. Grate nutmeg and cinnamon as desired.
By Robb Larson
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Thee Oh Sees
Balls
Visions from the Forests
If you want the madness of Black Friday without the risk of being trampled to death by overzealous consumers, look no further than Amsterdam Bar & Hall. Thee Oh Sees take after acts like Tame Impala and Animal Collective in their commitment to psychedelic can jams and experimental musical motifs. The Amsterdam’s cathedral-esque main room may well reverberate Thee Oh Sees’ distorted guitar riffs and manic vocal harmonies enough to drown out the capitalist frenzy outside.
The Southern Theater’s Saturday night open-mic cabaret, Balls, has been around for more than 20 years. It welcomes performers of all ages and skill levels to take the stage, only requiring that they experience at least one night of Balls before performing. The open-mic attracts all kinds of performers from the Twin Cities’ fertile artistic soil, from slam poets to singer-songwriters. It is also a sober event, which can be refreshing for students who are in recovery or just looking to get away from the party scene.
There are few better ways to steel oneself for the impending onslaught of end-of-semester projects and exams than spending a Sunday afternoon enjoying art. The Minneapolis Institute of Arts is exhibiting a collection of more than 75 objects from Liberia and Sierra Leone in “Visions from the Forests.” The collection includes jewelr y, masks and sculpture that provide a sensational window into more than 400 years of West African art histor y.
Where Amsterdam Bar & Hall, 6 Sixth St. W., St. Paul Hours 8 p.m. Cost $15-18
Where The Southern Theater, 1420 S. Washington Ave., Mpls. Hours 11:30 p.m. Cost $5
Where Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 S. Third Ave., Mpls. Hours 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Cost Free
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The Ugly Organ
Snowpiercer
The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle
Cursive recently reissued a remastered version of their 2003 magnum opus, “The Ugly Organ,” with bonus tracks from the original sessions that didn’t make it onto the original album. This masterfully arranged concept album tells the stor y of “The Ugly Organist” and his tumultuous flirtation with suicide. Its 12 tracks stick to their operatic motifs brilliantly, reminiscent of Tom Waits’ equally brilliant rock fable, “The Black Rider.”
Korean director Bong Joon-ho made his English-language film debut with “Snowpiercer,” a science fiction Marxist allegor y set in a cold, dystopian future. The film tells the stor y of the last humans on Earth, who sur vive in a perpetual-motion train engine that provides the only reprieve from the frozen-over world outside. Between its creative premise and some of the most innovative action sequences of the decade, “Snowpiercer” is a wild ride.
Thanksgiving break is a great time to catch up on a privilege that most college students have had to forgo: leisure reading. Haruki Murakami’s surreal exploration of modern Japan cuts across a variety of experiences felt by audiences far and wide. Between the accounts of a marriage falling apart, the myster y of a sinister politician, and the investigation of post-World War II Japan, “The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle” is a delicious pageturner.
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Mainstream said. He invited other musicians and friends onstage to “find a way to be cool, be interesting, and it was only intended to be one show. People went totally nuts.” Not wanting to kick anyone out after the joke performance, Mainstream invited the Drug Budget’s one-off cohorts to join the band full time. “To me, that was a follow-your-hear t thing,” Mainstream said. “I really wanted to piss this guy off. And that worked out.” With a herd of musicians at his disposal and without formal musical training, Mainstream’s understanding of composition has been exemplified and subverted in the Drug Budget’s ample, complex arrangements. When recording this year’s “Disrespect” album, Mainstream oversaw the complete songwriting process, including the solos some musicians would play. “I did this thing where I would go to each [band member’s] individual houses, and we would go through just their par t,” Mainstream said. “When we got into the studio, we hadn’t played together
at all.” University of Minnesota senior Mary Scott, the band’s tenor saxophone player, said Mainstream’s leadership extends beyond the scope of a typical frontman. “Maybe it’s a little cultish,” Scott said. “We’re all working for this one leader.” For their live album, Signaturetone Recording owner and operator Adam T ucker is working with the band to capture their sprawling jams — including the eight-minute rif f-epic “Ugly Woman Ugly Man” — without compromise. “When it’s live, [the band members] materialize out of the fog and play these crazy weird shows where you never know what to expect,” Tucker said. He described the band as a “weird mix of extremely specific, controlled and total chaos.” Scott said the band’s massive faction keeps the Drug Budget’s live shows energetic. “It’s this huge pep band feel,” Scott said. “Most people are just in it for fun, just to be in a band.” Tucker echoed Scott’s sentiments on Mainstream’s domineering direction of the band. “He knows what he wants, and he gets it out of
Members of the Drug Budget play at Universe Games on Sunday evening.
his players,” Tucker said. “So it’s him r unning the circus.” Mainstream said he likes to keep the Drug Budget unbound for their live shows. “Playing live is a totally dif ferent animal, and it’s
something that I don’t try to have as much control over,” Mainstream said. “Ever ybody is on the same page enough that it doesn’t matter what the loose ends are.” Of course, in a 14-piece band, some loose ends are
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lost — including a lucrative touring schedule. “We tour in two, three vehi cl es , ” M ai n s tr eam said. “We lose money every tour.” Despite the Drug Budget’s antagonistic roots,
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Mainstream said he doesn’t describe himself as “punk.” “I feel much closer to a nihilist mentality,” Mainstream said. “I tr y and remember that nothing means anything and that life has no purpose.”
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Flosstradamus to play at Branches of folk Skyway Theater The Pines bring their sorrowful sound to the Cedar Cultural Center.
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DJ duo Flosstradamus spins trap beats and pop remixes at the Skyway Theatre.
Flosstradamus, composed of DJs Josh Young and Curt Cameruci, play trap beats and pop remixes at the Skyway Theatre. BY ROBB LARSON rlarson@mndaily.com
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hicago-based DJs Josh Young and Cur t Camer uci make up Flosstradamus — an act that has run the gamut of composing remixes ranging fr om Waka Flocka Flame to Lana Del Rey. Flosstradamus’ remixes generally incorporate trap influences, but the group’s reper toire covers many genres. “We’r e open to any thing,” Camer uci said. “We’ve flipped songs from little indie bands like Matt and Kim to Young Thug. If there’s something in the song that we’re drawn toward, chances are we’ll
flip it.” One of Flosstradamus’ live hits is a remix of Lana Del Rey’s “Video Games.” Young and Cameruci took the pop star’s melancholy breakout hit and tur ned it into a dr um-heavy remix that gets crowds dancing. “My wife is a huge Lana Del Rey fan; she was playing her album constantly. I wanted to make a beat around that song,” Young said. “I didn’t want to switch it up at all, but I wanted to layer some dr ums over it and give it our sound. I sped up the sample, put it into this triplet time … and it just happened to sound good.” Flosstradamus has graced the stages of bigname festivals for years, including Coachella, Lollapalooza and Electric Forest. Per forming their beats live, the musicians said, is an indescribable experience.
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“Cur t and I have had some experiences onstage that were other worldly,” Young said. “You can’t describe the kind of emotion that you’re feeling in that moment.” Flosstradamus recently collaborated with rapper Travis Porter. The group’s latest hit is called “Drop Top,” a trap banger that celebrates the whimsical adventures that come with convertibles. The music video for “ D r o p To p ” i s a w i l d parody of trap culture, which features kids taking schoolyard battles to the streets with plastic assault rifles and decked-out big wheels. “When we were scouring the Internet for material to promote the song, we came across photos of little kids falling asleep in power wheels,” Cameruci said. “We wer e joking with our team about video concepts, and that one came up. We were able to
do it under budget, and it worked out really well.” Flosstradamus has also enjoyed collaborations with UK rapper TroyBoi. “We bring a little bit of the street flavor, and he brings in some of that UK vibe,” Camer uci said. “That collaboration worked really well; we got the song finished within a week.” Young and Camer uci said they were looking forward to playing in Minneapolis, where some of the musicians’ biggest musical influences have come from. “We really cut our teeth on the DJ game during the whole Rhymesayers backpack hip-hop era,” Young said. “It’s cool to go back in the home of that.” “Us being from the Midwest, we feel that Midwesterners represent us,” Camer uci said. “We all have the same blue-collar work ethic and humble vision.”
he Pines’ haunting strings and vocals have crept across the country. The Minneapolis-based band has released four fulllength albums since 2002. Most recently, the group released “Dark So Gold” in 2012. Over the years, it has played with Mavis Staples, Arcade Fire, Iris DeMent, Mason Jennings, and most recently, S. Carey. Next up, the band will perform at the Cedar Cultural Center with esteemed artist John Trudell. Frontmen David Huckfelt and Benson Ramsey first met in Tucson, Ariz. After hitting it off, they decided to move to Minneapolis, where they met the rest of the band’s members. “We didn’t have any real contacts in Minneapolis. We just knew that it was a good city that seemed to have more going on than most places around the Midwest, and we wanted to be in the Midwest,” Huckfelt said. “The size is right. It’s big enough for diversity, but it’s small enough for collaboration.” The two frontmen hail from Iowa, and they claim Iowan folk music as a major influence in their music. “I would probably say [Iowa folk] is the very foundation of it,” Ramsey said of their sound. Ramsey cited Iowa artists Greg Brown, Dave Moore and Joe Price as the “Mount Rushmore [they] grew up with.” However, he said there isn’t a clear disparity between Iowa folk and the music of the Midwest. “I don’t really feel any distance between the two things. I think that’s why Minnesota felt so comfortable for us,” Ramsey said. “It’s kind of just the Midwest in general that has this sort of certain feel to the music.” The folk-influenced, acoustic-heavy music tends to evoke sadness. “It’s kind of just … what comes out. … It’s not something we try to do,” Ramsey said. “I feel like everybody kind of has this, like, sadness in them.”
The Pines with John Trudell
Where Cedar Cultural Center, 416 S. Cedar Ave., Mpls. When 8 p.m. Saturday Cost $20-25
When asked if there are intentions behind the sorrowful sound, Huckfelt said, “The goal and the hope is to express all parts of life, and I feel like there’s a lot of joy that exists in the songs we write and the music we make. … I think it has more to do with acceptance than sadness.” The calming, visceral songs usually ferment under similarly mellow conditions. Though the band creates songs in all different ways, Ramsey said, its members usually come up with the tunes during quiet times off the road. “There’s as many ways you can break into a house as how many ways we can get into songwriting,” Huckfelt said. He said rather than fixating on a refined song-making process, members of the band like to focus on the clarity of their music. Likewise, rather than generalizing the stories behind them, he prefers to let the songs speak on their own. The group prioritizes communicating emotions over presenting specific stories. “I think being clear and being literal are two different things,” Huckfelt said. “Any song that sounds like a story has probably got one.” Huckfelt and Ramsey said the band has a new album in the works. “When we like it, whenever that is, that’s when it will come into the world. Till then, it’s a little too soon to tell,” Huckfelt said. Before Minneapolis’ 400 Bar closed, the band played a night with Haley Bonar and Arcade Fire. “I hadn’t even heard of them,” Ramsey said. “But it was really fun. They were really nice.” The members of the group said they look forward to seeing John Trudell at the Minneapolis show. “Just to have him come to Minneapolis where he has a lot of roots and family, to be able to do a night with him is a true honor,” Huckfelt said.
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Running back depth helps Minnesota Coach Jerry Kill said starter David Cobb’s status is questionable. BY GRANT DONALD gdonald@mndaily.com
Not too many coaches would seem as comfortable as Jerr y Kill did Tuesday when talking about a star player possibly missing the team’s biggest game of the year. But luckily for Gophers fans, Kill didn’t appear stressed out, mostly because of the talent Minnesota has behind star ting running back David Cobb on the depth chart. “You just never underestimate [the r unning backs],” Kill said. “I’m sure if [any of them] gets their number called on that we will be fine. I [have] confidence in them.” After straining his left hamstring during last week’s game in Nebraska, Kill said Cobb would be “very questionable” for Saturday’s de facto Big Ten West championship game against Wisconsin. “If [Cobb] is ready to go, we are going to play him. There is not doubt about that,” Kill said. “He told me on the flight home, ‘Coach, I’m not missing [Wisconsin],’ so we will see.” With Cobb’s status in question, redshir t senior Donnell Kirkwood and junior Rodrick Williams will be looking to pick up where Cobb left off. Kirkwood was the Gophers’ star ting r unning back two years ago but suffered an injur y early last year that kept him from returning to the top of the depth chart. “I feel like [David] is one of the best backs I have ever played with,” Kirkwood said. “I enjoy watching him probably just as much as [ever yone else] on Saturdays.” While Kirkwood hasn’t
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Minnesota running back Donnell Kirkwood runs the ball Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb.
played much over the past two years, the Florida native has plenty of experience running the ball. During Kirkwood’s sophomore season, he led the team with 926 r ushing yards and six rushing touchdowns. “I mean, I feel the same as I would on a Saturday when I am not the starting running back,” Kirkwood said. “I guess there is just a little more things on my plate this week.” He won’t be the only one with a larger plate this week, as Williams will also
get more touches if Cobb can’t play. “Rodrick is Rodrick,” offensive coordinator Matt Limegrover said. “He is going to get in there, and something is going to happen. Usually something pretty good, but something is going to happen.” When Cobb went down against Nebraska last weekend, Williams provided a 19-yard touchdown that fueled Minnesota’s comeback. No matter who the running back is Saturday against Wisconsin, he is
sure to have a tough time, as Wisconsin features the second-best r ushing defense in the Big Ten. “I think early in the season, [Wisconsin’s defense] had some growing pains, but they have come back now and are really feeling it,” Limegrover said. “It’s going to be a huge challenge for us.” Even though Kirkwood may be preparing this week as though he will be the Gophers’ starting running back, he knows never to count out Cobb — especially when a trip to the Big
FOOTBALL PREVIEW
@ MINNESOTA 8-3, 5-2 BIG TEN WHEN: 2:30 p.m. Saturday
WISCONSIN 9-2, 6-1 BIG TEN WHERE: Madison, Wis. SOURCE: GOPHERSPORTS.COM
Ten championship game is on the line. “David is one of the toughest guys I have ever
met,” Kirkwood said. “He [would] play with a broken foot if he has to to get in the game.”
FOOTBALL
Gophers, Badgers look to avoid postgame altercation The two rival teams will play for Paul Bunyan’s Axe on Saturday. BY JACK SATZINGER jsatzinger@mndaily.com
As the Badgers sprinted toward TCF Bank Stadium’s east end zone wielding Paul Bunyan’s Axe, the Gophers crowded in front of their goalpost in force. After winning the rivalry trophy, it has been tradition to pretend to chop down the opposing team’s goal post with the ax. But after they lost last season 20-7, the Gophers weren’t going to let it happen for a 10th consecutive time. “I was ticked. That’s just the tradition, you know. I understand their par t. I understand that. If I was them, I probably would have done the same thing, but I’m not them,” star Badgers running back Melvin Gordon said at Big Ten Media Days in July. “That’s just how it’s been done for however … many years.” Each side yelled obscenities at the other for a few minutes before Wisconsin head coach Gary Andersen pulled his team away. Now, Andersen and Wisconsin’s administration are taking steps to ensure a fight doesn’t break out after the Gophers face the Badgers this Saturday. Andersen said in a statement Monday that the ax will not be on the field during the game. Instead, the trophy will be placed in the end zone closest to the win-
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Wisconsin lineman Beau Allen swings Paul Bunyan’s Axe after the Badgers beat the Gophers 20-7 on Nov. 23, 2013, at TCF Bank Stadium.
ning team’s locker room. “It is impor tant for us to maintain the traditions of our trophy games while also doing what we feel is in the best interests of the student-athletes,” Andersen said in the statement. Gophers head coach Jerry Kill said he doesn’t know how the new policy came
into effect, but he appears to be in favor of it. “You don’t want to lose some player for the next week if he does something stupid,” Kill said. “I’ve worried more about our game. … We haven’t [defeated] them in what, 10 years? It’s supposed to be a rivalr y. Sooner or later, you’ve got
to win.” Badgers offensive lineman Rob Havenstein was in the middle of last year’s postgame altercation and said in July there was a lot of tension on the field. “We’re big, strong, testosterone-filled men,” he said. “We’re going to spit and drag our knuckles in
the dirt every now and then when we have to.” Saturday’s game will be the fifth time Minnesota has played Wisconsin during Donnell Kirkwood’s career. The redshirt senior running back doesn’t seem to mind that the Gophers won’t be able to sprint
across the field to grab, the ax from the Badgers sideline if they win and advance to the Big Ten championship game this season. “I could care less where the ax is. I just want it,” Kirkwood said. “I don’t think we care where they put it. They can put it in the stands, and we’ll go get it.”
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MEN’S HOCKEY
Swedish duo adjusting to Minnesota
The Gophers have two freshmen on the team that hail from Sweden. BY BEN GOTZ bgotz@mndaily.com
When it comes to the Gophers hockey program, recruits from the “State of Hockey” will probably always dominate the roster. But this year, Minnesota has picked up a pair of freshmen from an unlikely location: Sweden. Forwards Leon Bristedt and Robin Höglund are not just the first two Swedish players in Gophers history — they’re also two of only four Europeans who have skated for Minnesota. The other two, Thomas Vanek and Erik Haula, currently play professional hockey for the Wild. And while Bristedt has the NHL on his mind for the future, both are happy where they are at now, even if it’s far away from home. Like Vanek and Haula did before him, Höglund started playing in the United States prior to coming to Minnesota. Höglund came to the U.S. and played junior hockey before joining the Gophers. His main goal was to play college hockey, an opportunity he didn’t have in Sweden. To make sure schools knew who he was, Höglund sent them emails. He initially committed to Notre Dame but later changed his mind. Höglund said he liked how Minnesotan culture and weather reminded him of home, and the team’s facilities impressed him. “Ever ything we’ve got here is just top-notch,” Höglund said. “It’s better than most pro leagues home in Sweden.” Bristedt, however, didn’t ar rive in the U.S. until this August, which head
coach Don Lucia said made his transition a little harder. “Any time you’re coming directly over here, it’s I think a more difficult challenge,” Lucia said. “You look at Vanek coming over here after a couple of years, Erik Haula had been here for the previous two seasons, so their transition, I think, from North America was easy.” Bristedt said college hockey was in his head for about four years, and eventually he decided it was his best path toward turning pro. Bristedt initially heard from Michigan and Boston University a lot, as well as a little from Yale before Minnesota came knocking late in the process. Watching the Gophers defeat Boston College 6-1 last season at Mariucci Arena helped push him toward a decision. “Mariucci was packed, and I was like, ‘This is the environment I want to play at,’ ” Bristedt said. “ ‘ This is my place.’ ”
Contrasting styles When he first arrived on campus, Bristedt said he faced a bit of a learning curve adjusting to American hockey. Bristedt described European hockey as more driven by puck possession, more “east-west” hockey. When playing at home in Sweden, if the defensemen tried to block the forwards in the neutral zone, the offense would circle back and tr y again. In Minnesota, Bristedt said the philosophy is “you just chip it by and get after the puck.” Bristedt said the adjustment to the new style of play has been difficult, as well as the adjustment to new types of players. “All the guys are bigger, and the guys are stronger. All the guys are better,” Bristedt said. “I was probably one of the best players at my level
back in Sweden then, but ... I’m not at this level, which is good. I have something to work on.” Bristedt has still showed enough promise to earn a spot on the team’s top line. “You see him improving week by week on the ice,” Lucia said. “You see the skill level that he has, the plays that he can make.” Höglund hasn’t seen regular playing time like Bristedt, but he considers himself more of an “American” player. While Bristedt’s calling card is his skill, Höglund wants to be known for his physicality. At 6 feet 3 inches, he’s tied for being the tallest listed forward on the team.
“The typical Scandinavian is the guy that you guys might know: super-skilled player, makes fancy plays, kind of scared to get hit,” Höglund said. “That’s what most Americans might think. I am a power forward. I like to get in there and get the work done.”
Adjusting to a new language
Bristedt is still getting used to speaking English regularly, something he didn’t do in Sweden. He took English classes and was familiar with English movies and music, but having all his classes in the language was a
WOMEN’S HOCKEY
Gophers look to regain fresh legs Minnesota will play Princeton on Saturday and Sunday on the road.
MEN’S HOCKEY PREVIEW
VS NO. 3 MINNESOTA 7-3-0
NO. 12 BOSTON COLLEGE 7-5-0
WHEN: 5 p.m. Friday and 6 p.m. Saturday
new experience. But if Bristedt ever wants to give his brain a break and return to his native tongue, he knows he has a teammate to turn to. “Sometimes it’s just good to talk in your own language
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riod, [those three] really set the tone for our team,” Frost said. “Bona was flying, Lorence was flying and then Pannek finally got the goal, which took some weight off the shoulders of everyone.” Even with the spike in recent production, Minnesota will still have to battle fatigue when it travels to New Jersey this weekend. “My legs are pretty shot,” senior Rachel Ramsey said after Monday’s game. “I think by the time we will get out there, we will be good to go.” Luckily for the Gophers, this weekend’s series will take place on Saturday and
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@ NO. 2 MINNESOTA 12-1-2 WHEN: 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
WRESTLING
Wrestlers ready for tough challenge Eggum said this upcoming match will be unlike any other Wanzek has competed in. “Dieringer is a great opponent, so it will be an exciting match for sure,” Eggum said. “[But] just like any meet, Nick knows that he has to be ready for battle and be ready to go.” Another notable matchup in the meet is No. 3 Josh Kindig of Oklahoma State against redshirt freshman Jake Short. Eggum said Short didn’t compete against Michigan State last week because of an injur y he suffered in practice. But Short will likely participate Saturday. The 149-pound Kindig is a three-time NCAA qualifier. He made it to the NCAA finals before losing in a sudden victory. “I am going to let my wrestling do the talking,” Short said. “Whether he is ranked No. 1 or not ranked at all, I am going to take this match as serious as I take all my matches. I have been extremely pumped up and excited for this [matchup]. I know that I will be ready when the time comes.” Eggum said his team knows how to prepare for opponents like Oklahoma State, even without a reminder. “The big duals are the ones that they get excited for,” Eggum said. ‘You really don’t even have to talk about it much. When good teams come in, we know that our team is ready. It’s still November, but it is a good oppor tunity to see where we are so far [in the season].”
The Gophers defeated Oklahoma State last year by one point on the road. They’ll have a chance to replicate that performance on Saturday at home. Head assistant coach Brandon Eggum said the Gophers will be facing a very good program when they take on the No. 8 team in the nation. “We expect a hard-fought battle this Saturday,” Eggum said. “They are a bigger team, and there is no question that our guys are excited about the opportunity to wrestle [Oklahoma State]. There [will] be some good matchups … and some fun battles to watch.” The 165-pound weight class will be especially notable. Redshirt freshman Nick Wanzek, who is ranked No. 15 in the nation, will be facing No. 1 Alex Dieringer. Wanzek said he is ready to take the mat and battle Dieringer. “I can’t be more excited,” Wanzek said. “[To] get Oklahoma State at home this year as a redshirt freshman … and to be competing against the No. 1 guy in the nation, it does not get better than that.” Dieringer won the NCAA championships last year in the 157-pound weight class against the Gophers’ Dylan Ness.
PRINCETON 6-3-1
WRESTLING PREVIEW
WHERE: Princeton, N.J. SOURCE: GOPHERSPORTS.COM
Sunday instead of the traditional Friday and Saturday games. “With the games being on Saturday and Sunday, it will be nice to have
WHERE: Boston, Mass.
and relax and [not have] to think about what to say,” Bristedt said. “I think it’s really good for me to have Robin here to help me as all the other guys have. They’ve been real good to me.”
BY DANNY CHEN dchen@mndaily.com
Gophers foward Dani Cameranesii plays against St. Cloud State at Braemar Arena on Monday.
NORTHEASTERN 2-9-1
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The Gophers will take on Oklahoma State, a top-10 opponent, at home.
BY GRANT DONALD gdonald@mndaily.com
Sophomore Dani Cameranesi is coming off an excellent extended weekend. The Gophers’ leading goalscorer netted five goals in three games. However, the first thing she said after Monday’s victory over St. Cloud State was how tired her legs were after playing three games in four days. “My legs were a little dead today,” Cameranesi said. “I probably could have had a little better preparation over the weekend.” The road doesn’t get any easier for Cameranesi and the Gophers as the team travels to the East Coast to play Princeton. After Sunday’s series finale, Minnesota will have played five games over the course of nine days. “We are going to take [Tuesday] off from practice,” head coach Brad Frost said. “I think Princeton actually plays [Tuesday] night, so they will have the same amount of rest.” To go along with the short turnaround, Frost said after Monday’s game that the team would be without sophomore forward Kate Flug for the remainder of the season. While depth at the forward position took a hit with Flug’s injur y, Minnesota’s production has not skipped a beat after tallying 14 goals during the long weekend. “I think my line has a few things to work on before this upcoming weekend,” Cameranesi said. “But our chemistry has been good all season, and I think that helped out a lot this weekend.” While Cameranesi’s line played well, Frost said Minnesota’s second line of freshman Kelly Pannek and seniors Rachael Bona and Meghan Lorence will be looking to continue its momentum against Princeton this weekend. “In particular the first pe-
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Gophers forward Leon Bristedt races for the puck at Mariucci Arena on Friday.
Thanksgiving to ourselves,” Ramsey said. “We take off early Friday morning so we will have time to get acclimated out there, and I think our legs will be just fine.”
VS NO. 1 MINNESOTA WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
NO. 8 OKLAHOMA STATE WHERE: Sports Pavilion SOURCE: GOPHERSPORTS.COM
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Banham guides Gophers to fourth win MINNESOTA 107, SOUTHERN 62 Southern Minnesota
28 34 — 62 62 45 — 107
MINNESOTA Player Banham Wagner Jacobs Kelley Bailey Zahui B. Hedstrom Hirt Coughlin Bessard Buckingham Total
Min 24 23 22 22 21 21 18 17 16 11 5 200
FG FT Reb M-A M-A O-T Ast 10-19 4-4 1-5 5 2-7 2-3 2-4 0 3-6 2-5 0-0 3 6-10 4-6 4-10 1 1-7 2-2 1-1 5 5-6 2-3 5-15 1 3-5 0-0 1-3 1 7-11 0-0 2-6 1 0-3 0-0 0-2 2 1-2 0-1 1-4 1 2-3 0-0 1-2 0 40-79 16-24 19-57 20
PF 2 4 2 2 3 2 0 0 1 1 1 18
Pts 32 6 9 16 5 12 7 14 0 2 4 107
SOUTHERN FG FT Reb Min M-A M-A O-T Ast PF Pts Player Washington 28 8-21 2-2 2-5 0 3 24 28 3-12 0-0 1-6 5 2 6 Coleman 25 2-2 2-4 2-5 1 1 6 Purnell 24 4-10 1-3 2-9 0 1 9 Green 21 0-7 2-4 2-3 2 0 2 Williams 21 4-5 1-4 0-1 4 5 9 Scott 13 2-10 0-0 2-3 0 5 4 Jefferson 12 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 2 0 Litmon 10 1-2 0-0 0-1 1 5 2 Robinson 9 Parrish 0-2 0-0 0-0 2 1 0 9 Mack 0-4 0-2 4-4 1 0 0 200 24-76 8-19 20-47 17 25 62 Total
Gophers guard Rachel Banham defends the ball Tuesday at Williams Arena, where the Gophers played Southern University.
Star guard Rachel Banham recorded a game-high 32 points in the victory. BY MATT GREENSTEIN mgreenstein@mndaily.com
The Gophers continued their defensive dominance with a commanding 10762 victor y over the Southern University Jaguars on Tuesday night. The Jaguars star ted
the game 1-for-7 from the floor, and the Gophers capitalized on their defensive pressure early on, jumping out to a quick 13-2 lead. “We star ted the game of f more intense than we have the last couple of games. I think that just set the tone for the entire evening. We jumped out to such a great star t that we were able to play of f of it the rest of the night,” head coach Marlene Stollings said. The Jaguars shot a dis-
VOLLEYBALL
BY RACHEL TIMMERMAN rtimmerman@mndaily.com
The Gophers have only two matches to prove they have what it takes to be in the NCAA tournament. “Every match is critical at this point,” head coach Hugh McCutcheon said. To start, Minnesota will play Ohio State on the road Wednesday night. Sophomore middle blocker Paige Tapp said the team is scouting the Buckeyes. “We have a different strategy for each [team],” Tapp said, “but we know Ohio State has many different lineups, and we just have to be ready for whatever they bring to us.” In the teams’ last meeting, the Gophers earned their first Big Ten victory in five sets against the Buckeyes. The Gophers are 8-10 in conference play so far this season. “We’re still on the bubble for the NCAA tournament, and I think these wins are really important,” sophomore Sarah Wilhite said. The Gophers have won their last two matches, including an upset victory against Purdue on Saturday. “I think we’re starting to play our best volleyball at the right time of the year,” McCutcheon said. Wilhite said the team is
excited to play away again, but they’re especially ready to end the regular season at home. The Gophers will return home to the Sports Pavilion on Friday and host senior night against Indiana. Minnesota last played the Hoosiers a month ago and dropped the match in four sets. McCutcheon said the loss against Indiana was tough, especially when sophomore setter Katie Schau got injured when the team was in control of the match. “I think from there it was difficult for our group, so I’m sure they’ll be looking to right that ship this week,” McCutcheon said. Going into the last match of the season, Wilhite said the team isn’t thinking about the possibility of ending its season. “It’s not on my mind all the time because I think then we would play pretty tense, more anxious,” she said. “We know that we can beat these teams, so it’s not really on our minds.” Last year, the Gophers reached the NCAA regional match before losing to Stanford. Tapp said this time last year was a lot different. “It was more relaxed since we had secured our spot in the tournament,” Tapp said. The NCAA selection show will air Sunday on ESPNU and will reveal the Gophers’ fate. “It’s not how you start; it’s how you finish in these things,” McCutcheon said.
PREVIEW
VS
WHEN: 6 p.m. Wednesday and 7 p.m. Friday
NO. 20 OHIO STATE 19-11, 10-8 BIG TEN
INDIANA 15-15, 6-12 BIG TEN
WHERE: Columbus, Ohio, and Sports Pavilion
early lead and gave the team the momentum to continue its success. “I was taking advantage of the space that I had, which usually doesn’t happen, so I was loving it,” she said. The Gophers controlled the glass, recording 25 points of f of of fensive rebounds. Redshir t sophomor e Amanda Zahui B. gave the Gophers a big boost on the glass, grabbing 15 rebounds and making her
Minnesota heads back to the Garden
VOLLEYBALL
MINNESOTA 18-11, 8-10 BIG TEN
n en c e — t h e G oph ers ended the first half with four players in double figures and ended the game with more than 100 points for the second time this season. Senior guard Rachel Banham got of f to a quick star t and continued her dominance thr oughout the game, finishing with 32 points, making eight three-pointers and dishing out five assists. Banham’s star t helped propel the Gophers to an
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MEN’S BASKETBALL
Gophers near end of season Minnesota has just two matches remaining in the regular season.
mal 31.6 percent from the field. The Gophers scored as many points in the first half as Southern did in the game. Senior for ward Shae Kelley contributed to that, pouring in another solid all-around per for mance and finishing with a double-double. Kelley scored 16 points and added 10 rebounds and five steals. The success on the defensive end revived Minnesota’s of fensive promi-
defensive presence felt with six blocks. Zahui B. said the team’s balance on all sides of the ball has been impor tant for the team’s development. “It’s fun to share the ball. Defense, we’re working really hard, and ever ybody’s getting [blocks and steals], and we [really have great teamwork],” Zahui B. said. Minnesota began the game shooting only 28.6 percent from beyond the arc but tur ned it up in the second half, ending the game with 11 made 3-pointers. Stollings said she was proud of the way her team played but still sees areas for improvement. “Loose balls are a heavy area that we want to tighten up. We feel like we’re getting our hands on a lot of balls, [but] we’re not reeling them in. I thought we made some really good strides these last couple of games, and we want to continue to advance it,” Stollings said.
SOURCE: GOPHERSPORTS.COM
BRIDGET BENNETT, DAILY FILE PHOTO
The Gophers men’s basketball team holds up its first-place trophy April 3 at the NIT final IN New York City.
The last time the Gophers were there, they won the NIT championship. BY JACK SATZINGER jsatzinger@mndaily.com
Minnesota will play St. John’s on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden, which is arguably the most storied arena in basketball history. But for the Gophers, primetime matchups in New York City are nothing new. Some of Minnesota’s players, like seniors Andre Hollins and Kendal Shell, have played at the facility — once during the 2012 National Invitation Tournament and again for the 2014 NIT. Shell said the team’s upperclassmen have a certain comfort level with playing at the facility for a third time. “I know the first time we went there, everybody was pretty ner vous about it. I mean, just a big arena,” Shell said. “Just going back there now, we’re a little more comfortable. We’re used to it.” The same can’t be said for some of Minnesota’s
youngsters, who haven’t shown as much confidence this season. Head coach Richard Pitino said freshman forward Josh Martin looks nervous on the court. Freshman center Bakary Konate has been prone to fouling. But the team’s third freshman, guard Nate Mason, flashed a knack for playing on the big stage in the team’s season opener against Louisville. “Madison Square Garden is another venue where the lights are shining bright, so we’ll see how they respond,” Pitino said. “I know our guys are excited about going back.” Mason has been crucial for Minnesota’s backcourt depth this season. He is tied for third on the team in points per game with 10.8, and he is the Gophers’ leading rebounder with 19 boards in four games. “[Mason is] very poised. I think he’s ready,” Hollins said. Minnesota boasts one of the best starting backcourts in the Big Ten with Hollins and DeAndre Mathieu. But they’ll face a stiff test Wednesday. Two St. John’s guards
MEN’S BASKETBALL PREVIEW
VS MINNESOTA 3-1 WHEN: 6 p.m. Wednesday
ST. JOHN’S 3-0 WHERE: New York, N.Y. SOURCE: GOPHERSPORTS.COM
— D’Angelo Harrison and Rysheed Jordan — have combined for more than 35 points per game this season. “D’Angelo Harrison is one of the best shooters in the countr y, and Rysheed Jordan is a great guard,” Pitino said. “It’s going to be a very, very tough matchup for us.” One area where Minnesota may have an advantage, though, is depth. Mason has been one of the team’s bright spots this season, and Pitino said St. John’s doesn’t have much experience outside of its starting five. “I think their starting five is as good as Louisville’s,” Pitino said. “Certainly, they have a little bit of depth issues.”
St. John’s played Franklin Pierce before the Gophers did last week and only won by 13 points. Minnesota dismantled the Ravens, winning by 52. But Pitino said he isn’t taking much stock in those games, because Franklin Pierce got hot from behind the 3-point line against St. John’s. Depending on what happens Wednesday, Minnesota will face either No. 10 Gonzaga or Georgia on Friday. “I know a little bit about Gonzaga, just because nationally there’s a little more hype than Georgia,” Pitino said. “Georgia I know is a well-coached team from me being in the SEC, but I don’t know a whole lot about them, to be honest.”
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horoscopes
Today’s Birthday (11/26): Use your megaphone to make a difference this year. You’ve got confidence and creativity. Include peaceful introspection between now and 12/23.
sudoku Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve sudoku, visit sudoku.org.uk.
11/26/2014
Yesterday’s solution © 2013 Michael Mepham. Distributed by Tribune Media Services. All rights reserved.
To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Written by Nancy Black
Aries (3/21 - 4/19): Today is a 9 — Coworkers and friends are the wind in your sails today and tomorrow. Confide in a wise elder. A new moneymaking scheme occurs to you.
Libra (9/23 - 10/22): Today is an 8 — Emotion wins over logic. Assume authority. Finish work early today and tomorrow and go play.
Taurus (4/20 - 5/20): Today is a 9 — Meet with the important people. Act quickly but don’t spend recklessly. Travel looks adventuresome for the next two days.
Scorpio (10/23 - 11/21): Today is a 9 — The action’s at home today and tomorrow. New opportunities open up. Get into the planning. Push for more authority.
Gemini (5/21 - 6/21): Today is a 9 — It’s a good moment to push for what you want. Step into a one and a half-day expansion phase. You get extra pay for being smart.
Sagittarius (11/22 - 12/21): Today is a 9 — Learn from an older, wealthier person how to assume responsibility. You’re even smarter than usual for the next few days.
Cancer (6/22 - 7/22): Today is a 9 — Take care of administrative tasks. Organize, sort and file papers. Pay bills and send invoices. Wheeling and dealing may be required.
Capricorn (12/22 - 1/19): Today is a 9 — Take quiet actions to keep cash flowing. Go after the money over the next two days. Follow a strong recommendation.
Leo (7/23 - 8/22): Today is a 9 — Grab an opportunity. Let somebody else direct the show for a couple of days. Be practical. Take the next step.
Aquarius (1/20 - 2/18): Today is an 8 — Your discipline is admirable. Watch out for a hole in your pocket. Personal matters need attention now.
Virgo (8/23 - 9/22): Today is a 9 — Today and tomorrow could get busy at work. Others move more quickly, knowing they can depend on you.
Pisces (2/19 - 3/20): Today is a 9 — Old ideas gel. Get into a quiet contemplative phase today and tomorrow. Trust the structure you’ve built.
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
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Wednesday, November 23, 2005
FOR RELEASE NOVEMBER 26, 2014 7B
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Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle
DAILY CROSSWORD
The holiday season is upon us, Networkia. Break out your best Christmas sweater (the one with the 3-D reindeer on the front and the eggnog crusties) and your favorite earmuffs ’cause it’s Christmas card portrait time. While you’re sitting on your ass in a tryptophan-induced haze this weekend, don’t forget to throw a little leftover lovin’ our way.
get to the bottom of the division, they are there now, and the fans are still out in full force. Net: Mama always said, stupid is as stupid does. Brett Favre is one of the great QB’s of all time, to wish injury upon any player is a prime example of the sort of classless actions the Minnesota Vikings are famous for. Packer fans nationwide would rather cheer on a team with class than root for Mike Tice and his idiots.
From Studly McStudlyson
From Duncan Zydeco
Yo, Netsauce. It’s the Studster here, ready to toss a little Technicolor® text into your monochromania. There’s a little something the Studster needs to address. Net: The lack of quality string cheese available at our neighborhood grocer? And it’s called the perfectly cheap burrito. You see, every once in a while, we collegians ache for a sweet tortilla tube of delicious goodness. So, in honor of this little holiday we have coming up, I’d like to share a recipe for ravenous co-eds everywhere. First, grab a plate. Net: If all the plates are dirty, a paper towel will suffice. Place a large flour tortilla on the plate. Next, lay down a precise line of pepperoni down the center of the tortilla and cover with cheese of your choice. Net: Cheddar makes it better, but nothing will piss off your roommates like the stench of a little microwaved bleu cheese. Microwave for 1 minute* and spread a thin line of salsa alongside the pepperoni. Roll it up (and know you know why this snack may be perfect for a certain demographic), let it cool, and consume. The whole process takes nary 3 minutes. BAM! I like to wash mine down with an ice-cold glass of milk. Net: Milk, shmilk. Pass the PBR. And that’s why we celebrate Pirate Appreciation Day. Net: Yarrgh! *Cook times may vary.
From Fanatic
Word net. Dear Duncan Zydeco, I don’t believe you’ve thought your comments through. We don’t need to wait to see what happens when the packers HEY! SEND YOUR ENTRY, NAME & PHONE TO:
How bout that football game network?!! It NUTTing ruled me! I wrote a haiku for Fanatic: Poor, stupid Packers No chance for winning season Go back home Sconnie Net: Your lyrical wit is astounding.
From Slanted&Enchanted
Hey Net, did you see Dr. Date yesterday? Chuck Norris references? If you ask me, your Backtalk buddy is trying to rip off your style. Net: What sets us apart is the fact that we have an intimate knowledge of movies such as “The Octagon,” where Chuck takes a whole clan of ninjas to task without so much as mussing his moustache. So much for an “advice” column. Lame.
From Gyro Gearloose
Chips Ahoy, Net! Net: No thanks, we’re saving room for mashed potatoes. It is I, the Perennial Man of the Hour, the one too sweet to be sour, Gyro Gearloose. I’ll hold for applause. Anyway, Net ... The G-Man is excited for Thanksgiving. There’s nothing like downing a golden brown turkey cooked to perfection and then falling ass backwards on the couch and passing out, wouldn’t you say? Net: Well, washing down a handful of Quaaludes with a bottle of Merlot comes pretty close. But the hangover’s a bitch.
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Minnesota Daily Volume 107, Issue 57 November 23, 2005 Dear Dr. Date,
I’m not writing about a particular girl, but rather girls in general. I recently read that most guys think that if they play the “dating game” long enough, they’ll eventually wind up getting some. That is, by taking her out to dinner, buying her little gifts, etc., they’ll get some ass, all the while the girl just puts them in the dreaded “friend” category. However, I read that it usually ends up being the other way around — by “hanging out” at first (not necessarily “trucking”), you can usually extend it to be long term. What are your thoughts? Any truth to this? Girls out there, would you agree?
— Capt. Jack Sparrow
Dear Readers,
I put the question up to you. In your experience, has waiting to have sex in a relationship proved to be beneficial to the longevity of the relationship? Does it not make a difference? Is it the other way around? All girls, guys and anything and everything in between, feel free to offer up your thoughts. Make your subject heading “waiting” if you will. Thank ye.
— Dr. Date
Dearest Doctor Date,
I am in need of your services. I have been with my boyfriend for the past (almost) three years. He is amazing and we love each other so much. Things are great between us. Recently, he told me that not only did he love me, but that he was also “in love with me”. What is the difference and how do you know if you are in love with someone? Maybe a top 10 list will help.
— Am I In Love?
Dear Am I In Love?,
To help you better understand the difference, I shall shove my infinite wisdom into list for you. But you did ask for two things, so I will give you two top fives. Enjoy. Top five ways you can tell you’re in love with someone: 5. They’ve borrowed your toenail clippers and clipped them in front of you … and you don’t mind (much). 4. You still get a little jolt when their name/picture comes up on the caller ID (no, not just because the phone’s on vibrate). 3. At one point in your lives, one has practically camped out at the other’s house for an extended period of time, just because. 2. You let them change the channel in the middle of “Lost” (or “ER,” “The OC,” “Arrested Development,” “Making the Band,” what have you.) 1. You’re usually not guessing. You just know.
Top five ways to tell the difference between love and being ‘in love’: 5. You love your mom. You love your cat. Do you feel the same way about your significant other? 4. During your Thanksgiving dinner you wouldn’t lean over the table and say, “Grandpa, I’m just really thankful for you being with us today. I’m in love with you.” 3. Take the advice from the Partridge Family: “I think I love you / but what am I so afraid of? / I’m afraid that I’m not sure of / a love there is no cure for!” 2. If Jessica Simpson can’t help clear up your confusion, I don’t know who can: “Boy I think that I’m in love with you / Got me doin’ silly things when it comes to you / Boy I think that I’m in love with you / I’ve been telling all of my friends what I feel for you.” 1. “I love you” = You’re a great person. You mean a lot to me. Here’s a cookie. “I’m in love with you” = Let’s get married be-
cause you’re the one person I could face night after night after night after night and not get sick of. That should help!
— Dr. Date
Dr. Date,
I have this friend, we’ll call her “Hermione.” Hermione was dating another friend of ours, “Ron,” over the summer, and they broke up. They weren’t really compatible and I think we all expected it to happen. They have different values and are just very different people. Minus a mutual attraction, they really don’t have anything in common. This fall, Ron and Hermione have been trying to get back together, but they just can’t seem to make it work. Hermione has been calling me constantly, asking me for advice, crying on my shoulder, but everytime she just keeps going back to him, and then they inevitably break up. This has happened about four or five times now. And the last time they broke up, she told me they were done for good, but then she tells me the other day that they’ve been hanging out again and they showed up at a friend’s house together last night. The truth is, I don’t want them to be together because I don’t think they’re right for each other, and I’m getting tired of always giving advice and then it is never followed. I know that this really has nothing to do with me, but they’re both my friends and I’m tired of being in the middle, and I’m tired of hearing Hermione complain about Ron and then always running back to him. I feel like I’m being a bad friend, but this situation just irritates me to no end and I just don’t want to hear about it anymore. Do you think it would be OK for me to tell Hermione not to talk to me about Ron anymore? I know I should just let them be but I’m being brought into the middle. I just don’t know what to do and need some advice myself.
— Out of Advice
Dear Out of Advice,
Let’s look at the facts: — You’re out of advice. — You don’t want to give advice anymore. — You don’t want to hear about their relationship anymore. I’m thinking that you’ve probably got enough on your plate to not have to worry about the intricate details of other people’s lives. Tell them to bug off.
— Dr. Date
Dear Dr. Date,
I’m in some uncharted waters here. This past weekend I was at the bar, unquestionably drunk. Mingling among the people I found one girl in really rough shape, and she wanted to get home. I told her I’d make sure she got home despite being in a pretty bad way myself. A ride eventually came and I went home with her, we didn’t have sex, but I was pretty handsy. I left early in the morning and alerted her that I was taking off, she was still drunk and half asleep, but she gave me her number. Now I don’t know exactly what the protocol is for random drunken sleepovers. Do I call her? I certainly wouldn’t mind talking to her in a sober state, but I don’t know if she’ll remember me even though she said she would, and if she does I don’t know what her reaction to me will be after being all over her in bed.
— drunken sleepover
Dear drunken sleepover,
Contrary to popular belief, they haven’t published the guide on “drunken sleepover protocol” yet. I’m pretty sure it’s in post-production though … You want to call her? Call her.
— Dr. Date
Need relationship advice? E-mail Dr. Date at drdate@mndaily.com.
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dr. date Dr. Date,
OK, here’s the scenario: I went to a nearby coffee shop last night to study and ended up chatting with this guy I met in line. We sat down together, because it didn’t feel right to end the conversation, and spent about four hours together, talking about everything under the sun, ranging from our parents to our career ambitions. We had an instant connection. At the end of the night, the coffee shop workers started to warn us about closing, so our conversation was forced to come to a close. But before leaving, he gave me his number. “Thanks,” I said as he handed over the digits scribbled on a coffee-stained napkin, to which he proceeded with, “Yes, see you around. OK, I’ve got to go. My girlfriend is picking me up.” Girlfriend?! Dr. Date, what do I do? From the messages he was sending, I felt like we had a really deep connection and this was going to progress into some sort of relationship. Do I call?
—Love at First Sip
Lattes and Love,
This form of instant connection is rare, so there’s a good reason the guy gave you his phone number. Take in consideration that you don’t necessarily know the details of his relationship with his girlfriend. Maybe it’s tumultuous, and he’s looking for a reason to break up with her. Maybe he has an open relationship and having a side fling is OK. Whatever the story is, don’t jump to conclusions about his motives. Since you two talked for four hours, it’s pretty clear that he’s genuine and earnest with his intentions. Make the call, but be sure to ask about his girlfriend situation. If everything checks out, this could be the
start of something really good.
—Dr. Date
Dr. Date,
I’m really new to the dating circuit (I recently ended a relationship I was in since I was 15, but that’s a whole other story.) Anyway, I can tell this guy in my discussion group has some level of a crush on me, just based on how flirtatious he is, but neither of us does anything about it or addresses his feelings. I don’t really know how to handle the situation. Sure, I flirt right back, and it seems like we have a pretty good connection, but nothing progresses beyond that. What are the next steps?
—Relationship Newbie
Back in the Game,
The groundwork for a blooming relationship has been laid, given your frequent flirtations. Your classmate indicated that he’s interested in you, and by your account, you’ve communicated a similar interest in him. This is when you need to take action. Acknowledge his feelings, but do so subtly. Amp up the flirting in the coming next week; tease him playfully. At this point, he should be ready to ask you out. But if he doesn’t, present the question to him. His feelings are evident, and if he won’t capitalize on them, you should. It takes a lot of courage to do so — especially since you’re so new to singledom and flirting — but it’ll give you experience to build upon. The worst thing that could happen is that he says no. If that’s the case, cast your net further for other potential suitors. Don’t look too hard, but enjoy the chase.
—Dr. Date
Need relationship advice? Email Dr. Date at drdate@mndaily.com.
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Mpls. wild animal ban could change A city ordinance bans keeping wild animals, including turtles and lizards. BY ETHAN NELSON enelson@mndaily.com
T win Cities Reptiles store manager Sara Szabo gets more than 20 calls ever y summer from Minneapolis and St. Paul residents terrified by backyard garter snakes. She said the fear stems from erroneous ideas about reptiles — a general misunderstanding that also shaped a Minneapolis ordinance that prohibits owning wild animals. But Szabo said she hopes to help change that rule next year, and local reptile owners and herpetologists say they hope to see it loosened. The city will re-evaluate some of its ordinances next year, including its wild animal code, said city spokesman Casper Hill. The Minnesota Herpetological Society has worked with Minneapolis Animal Care and Control for the past year to get a more “reasonable” ordinance drafted, said MHS President Chris Smith. The organization submitted a proposed ordinance to MACC earlier this month that would legalize the keeping of small reptiles, like corn snakes and bearded dragons. “We want an ordinance that better reflects the dangers of reptiles,” Smith said,
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Graduate student Ben Lowe handles a rosy boa inside a lab in the Ecology Building on the St. Paul campus on Tuesday afternoon.
adding that people often overestimate the creatures’ potential harm to others. The current ordinance wasn’t originally drafted to keep people from keeping exotic pets, said Paul Ostrow, the city’s former Ward 1 City Councilman who co-authored the rule in 2008. Rather, he said, the
regulation was imposed to curb animal abuse and put stricter regulations on circuses. Reptile owners and exper ts say the current ordinance is misguided and counterproductive. But it’s so rarely enforced that there’s little chance exotic pet owners
Iran OKs nuclear talks BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s supreme leader on Tuesday gave his indirect approval for a continuation of talks over its disputed nuclear program, criticizing world powers who many frustrated Iranians believe could have worked harder to reach a deal with the country. The remarks were the first by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has final say on all state matters, since Iran and the major powers agreed Monday to decide by March 1 about what agreements must be reached on what schedule. A final deal is meant to follow four months later. “On the nuclear issue, the United States and European colonialist countries
gathered and applied their entire efforts to bring the Islamic Republic to its knees but they could not and they will not,” Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said, according to his website. His reference to the future signals indirect approval of the talks. Mojtaba Fathi, a Tehranbased analyst, believed the extension of the talks means that current international sanctions “will not increase against Iran and a reduction of the sanctions is possible while it has its own nuclear program on the ground. This has added to hopes for solving the case.” Vice chairman of parliament, Mohammad Hassan Aboutorabifard, said the U.S. is not trustworthy since Washington “sacrifices” its national interests for Israel,
but he still voiced support for further nuclear talks. On Tehran’s streets, many said they had expected a deal on Monday, but that they remain patient. “They should reach a deal,” taxi driver Mohammad Sayari said. “I was ready to take to the streets alongside other people to celebrate the announcement of a deal, which could mean better opportunities for me to earn more for my family.” Hasti Ahmadi, a student in Azad Art University, said she did not expect any deal. “The West is against us for any reasons,” she said. “They cannot tolerate Iran’s progress. They will raise another excuse after seven months to give up on a deal.”
will face repercussions, like having their pets removed, Hill said. “The only time they enforce it is if people are being really dumb,” Szabo said. “If you decide to bring a 16-foot Burmese python to a park and scare everybody with it, you deserve to get hit with a fine.”
Though her store is in St. Paul, Szabo said, she has many customers who live in Minneapolis, and she has started collecting signatures for a petition to change the city’s rule. Ben Lowe, a University of Minnesota ecology, evolution and behavior doctoral student, said he would
advocate for less rigid rules. Since the rule only applies to Minneapolis, he said people from other areas may not be aware of the ordinance. He keeps 10 reptiles and amphibians at his home. MHS has worked to remove the stigma that all reptiles are dangerous, said Smith, a biologist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “A change in the ordinance not only helps private owners, but it also helps educators to dispel myths and fears,” he said. Owning wild animals in Minneapolis currently requires a $750, 21-day permit. Smith said the cost and time restrictions limit what educators can do. Lowe, a teaching assistant for the University’s herpetology course, keeps nonvenomous Califor nia king snakes and rosy boas, among other creatures. “These animals are for education,” he said. “Ultimately, they’re best served left out in the wild, but you need to introduce them to people.” Lowe currently lives in Roseville — but when he lived in St. Paul, whose corresponding rules are less strict, he had to apply for a permit to keep his reptiles and amphibians, which are classified as wild animals. “Reptiles are misunderstood. It’s pretty common in the U.S.,” Smith said. “Our role is to provide some education.”
Federal judge strikes down Arkansas’ ban on gay marriage BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A federal judge struck down Arkansas’ voter-approved gay marriage ban Tuesday but stopped any rush to the altar by putting her order on hold so the state can consider an appeal. U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker ruled in favor of two same-sex couples who had challenged a 2004 constitutional amendment and earlier state law defining marriage as between a man and a woman. The couples argued the ban violated the U.S. Constitution and discriminated based on sexual orientation. “The fact that Amendment 83 was adopted by referendum does not immunize it from federal constitutional scrutiny,” Baker wrote in her ruling. The state’s mar riage laws and the amendment violate the U.S. Constitution by “precluding same-sex couples from exercising their fundamental right to marr y in Arkansas, by not recognizing valid same-sex marriages from other states, and by discriminating on the basis of gender,” she wrote. Baker put the ruling on hold, anticipating an appeal to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, based in St. Louis. A spokesman for Democratic Attor ney General Dustin McDaniel said McDaniel was reviewing the
r uling and would decide after the Thanksgiving holiday whether to appeal in consultation with Republican Attorney General-elect Leslie Rutledge. “We appreciate Judge Baker’s implementation of a stay in this matter in order to avoid confusion and uncer tainty as this case goes through the appeals process,” spokesman Aaron Sadler said in an email. Jack Wagoner, a lawyer for the couples who had told the judge last week that same-sex marriage would eventually be legal nationwide, said he was pleased with her decision. “She’s on the right side of history,” Wagoner said. “It’s pretty clear where history’s heading on this issue.” Another lawyer, Cher yl Maples, said eyes would turn now to the state Supreme Court, which heard arguments last week in a similar but separate case. “If the state Supreme Court strikes down on state constitutional issues, then it’s gone as far as it can go,” Maples said. Justices are weighing whether to uphold Pulaski County Circuit Judge Chris Piazza’s decision in May striking down the 2004 amendment and earlier state law as unconstitutional. Piazza’s decision led to 541 same sex couples getting married in the week before the state Supreme Court suspended
his ruling. Justices have not indicated when they will rule in that case. The lawsuit before the state Supreme Cour t also argues the ban violates Arkansas’ constitution. The head of the group that campaigned for the ban said he was pleased that Baker suspended her ruling and said he hoped the state would move quickly to appeal. “It’s our hope that eventually the will of the people of Arkansas will be upheld rather than the wishes of judges,” Jerr y Cox, president of the Arkansas Family Council, said. Lawyers in McDaniel’s office had argued in federal court that same-sex marriage was not a fundamental right guaranteed by the constitution. McDaniel has said he personally supports allowing gay couples to marry but will stay in court defending the ban, which voters approved by a 3-1 margin. Rutledge, his successor, has said she opposes gay marriage and has vowed to defend the ban. Judges across the country have ruled against bans similar to Arkansas’ since the U.S. Supreme Court struck part of a federal anti-gay marriage law in June 2013, and gay marriage is legal in more than half of the U.S. Chad Griffin, an Arkansas native who heads the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest gay rights group, praised the judge’s ruling.