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Escobar, Dozier, Gladden answer questions, share experiences.

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WES HUNTINGTON Staff Writer On Monday, Jan. 25, Minnesota State University, Mankato’s International Student Association sponsored a visit to the campus by the 2016 Minnesota Twins Caravan, itself presented by the Mayo Clinic. The event was held at 2 p.m. in the Ostrander Auditorium in the Centennial Student Union. The Twins Winter Caravan is one of the longest running and most extensive offseason team caravans in professional sports. It features teams of current and former players. Twins Winter Caravan tours are led by members of the Treasure Island Baseball Network and Fox Sports North broadcast teams. This event originally had scheduled to have Dan Gladden, 1991 World Series MVP Jack Morris (both whom are a part of the Twins Radio Network), current Twins shortstop Eduardo Escobar, and second baseman Brian Dozier. Morris was unavailable for some unknown reason, so the people in attendance were Dozier, Escobar and Gladden. The

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SPORTS: Photo by Mike Pnewski Minnesota Twins’ T.C. Bear, Eduardo Escobar (middle), Brian Dozier (second from the right), and Dan Gladden (right) spoke speak to fans as part of the Twins Caravan which stopped Monday at the Ostrander Auditorium on the MSU campus. person who did most of the talking was Miguel Ramos, the Twins’ director of diversity marketing. Even Twins mascot T.C. Bear made his appearance known to a half-capacity crowd in the Auditorium. The players and Gladden were asked questions about diversity amongst the team and across Major League Baseball. Dozier said that some of the players work within the organization to take special language classes – especially Spanish – since some of his teammates don’t speak English as their first lan-

guage. Dozier also made note of the fact that there are definite language barriers to overcome with these players. He did joke that he has to start learning Korean in order to communicate with the Twins recently-signed South Korean hitter Byung-ho Park. Gladden echoed Dozier statements saying there are definite language barriers, and he knows from experience. In addition to playing in the United States, Gladden also played in Japan and South Korea during his time

playing professional baseball. Gladden did also not hold back his optimism for the upcoming 2016 season, which starts April 4 in Baltimore against the Orioles. Escobar answered his questions from Ramos in his native tongue of Spanish. Dozier was asked also about last season, which saw the Twins climb out of the cellar of the previous four seasons to have their first winning

ELLYN GIBBS Staff Writer Bruce Davis sat behind the KMSU soundboard, clad in an insulated green plaid flannel. He had set out various vinyl records, CDs, and even cas-

and then moves on to other classics from the genre. Around 8 p.m., he does a segment called “Beatles & Bob,” where he plays several Beatles songs and a Bob Dylan song. He does this, because the Beatles were known to have copied a lot of material from other artists, such as Bob Dylan. Another favored part of Davis’ show is the “Haha Time,” where he plays a comedic piece from an artist known from that similar time period. Davis has always tried to

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Host Bruce Davis finds his beat with his show “Folk Scene, Etc.” sette tapes in neat columns on the desk space beside him. When I introduced myself and pulled up a chair, he began speaking almost immediately, and his voice rose and fell similarly to the rolling hills that characterize Minnesota bluff country. FOLK SCENE, ETC. Since early September 2007, Bruce Davis has hosted “Folk Scene, Etc.,” a folk and bluegrass program on 89.7 FM KMSU radio, on Tuesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. Davis usually begins his program with some older bluegrass,

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host his show live, because he finds that most comfortable. He also hosts live guests on a semi-regular basis. “It’s always the most fun when I have people in the studio, and we can banter back and forth on air,” he says. Dick Kimmel, one of Minnesota’s most famous bluegrass artists, has been a popular guest on Folk Scene. “I just met him through years of playing,” said Davis.

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Schools are opting for apps for education MSU joins the technological trend with its app MavCLASS. ASHLEIGH BAGSHAW Staff Writer The influence of technology on modern society is undeniable. As technology evolves, so too do we; learning to adapt to new ways of getting things done. So it comes as no surprise that these technological advancements are penetrating the education system, as schools and colleges have begun looking for better ways to engage students in the learning process. One way students can better connect with their learning is through the use of “apps.” For anyone who has been living underground during the past few years, an “app” is defined by the Oxford dictionary as “a program or piece of software designed and written to fulfill a particular

“Instagram and other Social Media Apps” (CC BY 2.0) by Jason A. Howie tional Diversity, this app originally started as a tool to “address the opportunity gap for the diverse student popula-

“He noted that the goal of the app was to assist such students with retaining information, and to help these students become more successful at MSU.” purpose of the user.” Apps are particularly popular for use on cell phones, and it is through this medium which MSU hopes to be able to better connect with students. One app which is currently in the testing phase at MSU is the MavCLASS App. According to Dr. Henry Morris, the Dean of Institu-

tion.” He noted that the goal of the app was to assist such students with retaining information, and to help these students become more successful at MSU. However, the app has over time evolved into a tool which could be beneficial to all students.

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According to Dr. Guarionex Salivia, the lead faculty member on the development and deployment of the app, it will present a more “in your face” approach to learning. He notes that current research shows that students do not commit enough time to studying, and that keeping students engaged with the use of apps is the key to increasing student motivation. The MavCLASS app was piloted last fall in a selected sample of classes. Professor Lindsy Mason was one faculty member who was given the opportunity to work with it during this early phase. Professor Mason, who teaches in

the English department, was able to trial the app across three classes involving approximately 70 students. So what was the response from students? Professor Mason found that student responses to the app were generally positive, and approximately 20 students became “hardcore users” of the app. She felt that students were more likely to engage with the course while using the app, noting for example that students opened assignment feedback sooner, and more often. She also reported that it helped students with staying organized, and the reminder system allowed

students to stay on track with homework and assessments. Dr. Morris believes this enthusiasm is also shared by staff. He has found more faculty members want to become involved in the process, with many believing that it will provide a more optimal environment for learning. This view is supported by Dr. Salivia, who found that faculty members who actively engaged with the app responded positively to it. He warned however, that faculty members who used the app passively did not experience the full benefits of it. So is this something that will be used in the future? Professor Mason believes yes. She feels that once apps are able to be synchronized with existing teaching practices, such as D2L, that it will become part of a student’s daily life. She also feels that it may establish a better relationship between the teacher and the student, particularly in larger classes where a professor does not know each student on a first-name basis. Dr. Salivia has stated that the goal is to have the app up and running with full functionality by next summer. It is only then that we will see the full impact of this exciting new form of learning.

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Flint, Michigan thirsts for a solution LATISHA TOWNSEND Staff Writer The citizens of Flint, Michigan are in a fight for their lives because of being deprived of what should be a basic human right: drinking water. The city of 99,000 people are left with no choice but to drink toxic water that has gone untreated for nearly two years. The people have been bathing, drinking, and mixing their baby formula with lead contaminated water. In April, 2014, the Flint government disconnected the water supply from Lake Huron and connected the city to the Flint River as a way to save money. Just from google-ing the river, it is clear that it is nowhere near clean enough to drink from. Many of the citizens feel that the state government and the Environmental Pro-

Photo Courtesy of the Associated Press Jack Huffman of the Salvation Army helps carry bottled water at the Salvation Army Flint Beecher Corps Community Center in Flint, Mich. interview with Yahoo news that she was told the water was being treated. Clearly,

“The people have been bathing, drinking, and mixing their baby formula with lead contaminated water.” tection Agency are to blame, but the city’s governor is taking the biggest hit. Rick Snyder has been the governor of Michigan since 2011 and this could possibly be his largest challenge yet. Debbie Stabenow, the senior US senator from Michigan, stated in an

she was not told to truth. The government has since reassured its people that they have reconnected them back to good water. However, Senator Stabenow reported that the children tested as two to three times higher in their lead levels.

According to The Washington Post, 10 of the cases have been fatal. Unfortunately, many young children will now need financial support for the developmental impact that the lead tainted water has had on them. On Sunday, Jan.24, a Republican candidate in the 2016 presidential election announced that he stands behind the governor of Michigan because he has done a great job. In a sit down interview with ABC News, Jeb Bush said that he thinks the largest problem with the water crisis is the lack of accountability. There are not enough people trying to step in and solve the problem. Mayor Snyder has since stepped up and taken re-

sponsibility for the tragic mistake. He has been accused of reacting nonchalantly to the water crisis because Flint is a

predominantly black community. Most of its citizens are impoverished. In response to the situation in general, Snyder chalked it up to the government simply being misinformed by the people who were supposed to be “experts” in fixing this kind of situation. He has also suspended two people from the Department of Environmental Equality. People from all over the world are stepping in at this time to be of assistance to the citizens of Flint. One way that students at Minnesota State University, Mankato, can contribute is by donating to the funding pages that are being used to purchase fresh water. These sites are easy to find on Facebook. If not financially, there are other ways to volunteer some time to the city and that can be found on the CNN website.

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continued from page 1 season since 2010 at 83-79, 12 games behind the eventual World Series champion Kansas City Royals. Dozier said that while it was fun for the players, they felt that it wasn’t a good year. He did share his optimism with the crowd, saying that the recent signing of a one-year contract for third baseman Trevor Plouffe, plus other signings could make it a fun 2016 season. The audience also got a chance to ask questions. One asked about international scouting, and Gladden was the one to answer. He said there are about

three to five international scouts all over the world, and they’re focusing on European players that the Twins may be interested in. The MNSU baseball team was in attendance as well, and it looked like they wanted to sign a baseball bat, and Gladden was the one to chime in. “We’re not signing that bat,” he said, to laughter from the audience. Another question was posed, asking the panel where they like playing the most. Unfortunately Gladden didn’t get a chance to answer the question, but

Dozier was the first to respond. He said he hadn’t played in Arizona or Philadelphia yet, but he definitely enjoyed playing at AT&T Park in San Francisco because of the view the stadium offers. Escobar said he kind of had a favorite and that was Comerica Park in Detroit, but it was more the nightlife of the city that he enjoyed more. Spring Training for the Twins starts in late February, with the first Grapefruit League game scheduled for March 2 against the Boston Red Sox.

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MARJAN HUSSEIN Staff Writer The employment industry is tricky worldwide. Jobs are hard to find, and by the time you have one in mind there are already 50 people before you in line. Imagine going through all this trouble just to find a job in your particular area of residence. Now picture you going elsewhere and trying to look for a job. It seems easy, since the grass is always greener on the other side. Well, think again. There are so many more things that may come into play when looking for a job. International students can truly relate, in that the language is different, the people, environment, and job market may all be different. Income is a tool for sustainability, and we all need to eat. Finding one’s dream job is not a walk in the park and challenges and obstacles do not necessarily make it any simpler. An international student is only allowed by law to work

“Application - pen” (CC BY-SA 2.0) by flazingo_photos on-campus, and there is not that much to do when most of the jobs are occupied. There are so many opportunities off-campus that constantly seem to avail themselves, but alas international students cannot indulge legally. The only time that an international student is allowed to work off campus is when they are on an internship. This means that when classes are out, periods like winter, spring, or even summer break (when can be earning extra cash to pay for small expenses) they find themselves restricted. They are confined to the boredom of their homes and comfort of their friends. Some international stu-

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dents have it hard as they cannot go back home for long periods of time because of the expense, and they have a massive amount of time to burn, but end up doing nothing constructive. This is one advantage Australia and the U.K. have over the U.S. where in these countries international students are not bound by law to work on campus. Although during periods where the semester is not ongoing one can work like a normal American that is 40 hours per week in comparison to the 20 hours per week during the semester may seem to be a good thing. This still does not help if you either have no job or if

your job is only operational during the semester, therefore no income and still no way to improve your skills or what you may have learned during the semester. These are a few tips that may aid you when looking for a job this semester or in the near future. Plan ahead; while doing your degree search for where you can apply for a job or during the semester, know who may offer internships in the summer. Apply for each and every job so that you if you are accepted by all you have a wide choice range.

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KMSU continued from page 1 “Folk is a difficult genre to describe, since it often reflects a specific culture and morphs as decades pass by. “

Photo by Ellyn Gibbs FOLK HISTORY I mentioned that not many college students listen to folk music, but Davis shook his head. “I will have to differ with you on that,” he said. “There’s a lot of new acoustic bands. I just don’t specialize in them.”

He brought up Trampled by Turtles and Mumford & Sons, which are both bands with huge followings. Although there are many modern folk bands rising to popularity, Davis focuses on older groups. “For my show, I’m playing

a lot of music for people my age. I’m 65. I play music that’s nostalgic for them.” DAVIS’ PATH TO KMSU Davis himself has a rich history playing folk music. In the 70s, he played guitar in a six member band called Whole Wheat based in Indiana. Later

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“An international student is only allowed by law to work on-campus, and there is not that much to do when most of the jobs are occupied.” Know the rules and regulations to the jobs, the cost, the need for authorization, and much more so that when you apply you are all set. Use resources wisely. The Career Development Center is always open and willing to help you get where you need to be. Utilize this resource and any other to the maximum. Timing is everything, as an international student, you will have 60 days after graduation to either enroll in another college program for further studies or enroll in an OPT(Optional Practical Training) program to

gain employment after you graduate from college on an F-1 Visa. Network constantly. Meet people and establish connections, the world is a village today and it is getting smaller by the minute. Work on an outstanding resume that will leave no doubts in your employer’s mind. These are just some few steps you can take to help you as an international student get ahead in employment line. Finding employment is hard anywhere, and getting your dream job is a much tougher task. Always

stay positive and be persistent when looking for a job. There will definitely be tough times when you feel like the world is against you and you have nothing left to offer, but push on. There is always darkness before the dawn. Getting a job is a tough but keeping it is a struggle. There may be people who are more qualified, more skilled and have more passion but a simple piece of advice there is no second chance at first impressions. Make your first impression on everything and everyone that will last a lifetime.

on, after moving to St. Peter, he met a variety of “folkies,” and began another band called Prairie Wind. Marilee Rickard, who then hosted the Minnesota Morning show on KMSU Radio, invited Prairie Wind to air on the show multiple times, beginning in 1991. Davis also grew acquainted with Shelley Pierce, currently half of the Shuffle Function show on KMSU. When an evening slot opened at the radio station in 2007, Pierce immediately contacted Davis. “I was able to do it because I worked nights,” Davis explained, referring to his job at the St. Peter Regional Treatment Center. In early September 2007, Folk Scene Etc. was born. FOLK IS ALIVE Folk is a difficult genre to describe, since it often reflects a specific culture and morphs as decades pass by. The music Davis plays on air is often characterized by acoustic melodies, vigorous banjo rolls, and lively fiddle tunes. Davis enjoys folk music because, “It’s a music that almost anybody can do. You can make it as simple or as complicated as you want.” He explained that the folk music process happens when

an artist listens to old stuff and then adds their own touch to it. That’s how the same song can be preserved through so many generations. “That’s what Pete Seeger always talked about – he said folk music is alive. It’s always changing.” WHERE TO START WITH FOLK? For people interested in learning more about folk, Davis suggested starting with old timers from the 30s like The Carter Family, Lead Belly, and Woody Guthrie. Pete Seeger, Odetta and Josh White are important to listen to as well. Davis also enjoys Peter, Paul, & Mary. He handed me a vinyl over the desk, which depicted a windblown blond in a pencil skirt posing between two suited men with guitars. “[Peter, Paul, & Mary’s] ‘In the Wind’ was the first record I ever bought,” Davis said, “And I brought it along just to show you.” Experience folk for yourself with Bruce Davis, every Tuesday evening at 7-9 p.m on KMSU 89.7 FM Mankato, and KMSK 91.3 FM Austin. You can also stream this show at KMSU.org, and find Davis’ show summaries online at http://www.folkscenekmsu. blogspot.com.

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One Direction releases latest music video “History” to be popular band’s last video before hiatus.

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On Tuesday, Jan. 26, the pop sensation One Direction released their final music video for at least a year (though some sources speculate that the group is breaking up). The music video is for their song “History”, one of the tracks from their latest album, Made In the AM. Instead of creating some scenario that works well with the song (like “Night Changes”, “Live While We’re Young”, etc.), the band decided to use actual footage of their history as a group. Clips from the past five years of One Direction’s life on the road and interactions with fans are featured in the

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saying that they’re ending the feud with him. Last summer, Malik and Louis Tomlinson (who recently became a father to a new son) got in a feud on Twitter, though Malik hardly said anything. It was actually Tomlinson and Malik’s friend Naughty Boy, a music producer who Tomlinson said was “… riding on the back of some-

one else’s [Malik’s] career…” Some fans felt that Tomlinson was mad about Malik leaving, while others believed he was upset because he and Zayn were the closest members in the group. The music video for “History” can be viewed on Vevo. com, YouTube, and Billboard. com. It can also be purchased on iTunes.

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video, and this footage does include former band member Zayn Malik. After all, he is a part of their history. Some fans are taking the video more seriously than the band probably intended, not only because it’s the last music video from the group for a year, but also because some think that the footage featuring Malik is actually the group

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GRACE STEWARD Staff Writer RHA. From lanyards, to t-shirts, to those purple water bottles everyone seemed to tote around the first two weeks of the semester, the RHA acronym is everywhere on campus. The funny thing about acronyms is that, except for the incredibly prevalent ones, the majority of people don’t know what these nifty letters stand for. This brings me to the topic I want to talk about today: What is RHA and how does a student get involved? First off, RHA stands for Residence Hall Association

and each and every person living in the on-campus residence communities, as well as the Stadium Heights building community, are members by default. There’s also a position called RHA representative and each floor has one to three, depending on the community. These individuals are voted in by the rest of the community to express the views of the floor, as well as lobby for the concerns affecting the rest of the community. The Residence Hall Association has four mission statements, which I listed here for convenience and will go through and explain each corresponding responsibility. #1. Voice the opinions and concerns of the students living in the residence halls at Minnesota State University, Mankato to Residential Life and University

msumankatostudentlife.orgsync.com administration. This one is pretty straight forward, and as I previously stated, the responsibility of the RHA representative is to be a voice for the rest of their floor community.

#2. Provide a variety of social and educational pro-

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A trio of Tarantino’s greatest characters Three of the infamous director’s most witty, wacky, and bizarre personalities.

REED CARR Staff Writer Since the early 1990s, independent filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has dazzled fans and critics with nonlinear storylines and dialogue. I’ll never forget how happily confused I was the first time I watched Pulp Fiction. The story is backwards and strange like the characters within it. Since then, I’ve become addicted to Tarantino’s witty characters and their bizarre nature. To pay homage, I’d like to discuss three of my favorites and why they are noteworthy.

CC BY-SA 2.0 by Zadi Diaz Christoph Waltz, the actor who played Hans Landa in Inglorious Basterds. are on their way to eliminate a young man named Brett,

“Like a dog with no tail, it’s difficult to tell what mood he’s in. He is cunning, he is deranged, and he is the perfect villain.“ Jules Winnfield—Pulp Fiction Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) is a hitman, employed by an infamous gang boss named Marsellus Wallace. Jules is first seen driving with his partner, Vincent Vega (John Travolta), as they

who crossed Marsellus in some way. After Jules and Vincent deal with Brett, a man hiding in the bathroom comes out from cover and fires six shots directly at Jules from close range. All six bullets miss causing him to believe a miracle took place.

He decides to renounce his career as a hitman and refrain from taking another human life. It seems that he wants to change all along, but he was waiting for a sign like he received in Brett’s apartment, before doing so. His transformation during the movie and the way Ezekiel 25:17 rolls off his tongue makes Jules Winnfield a fan favorite. Hans Landa—Inglorious Basterds Hans Landa (Christoph Waltz) is a merciless colonel in the Nazi regime during World War II. The movie begins with Hans interrogating a French dairy farmer to find if he is hiding Jews in his home. When the farmer admits to harboring enemies of the state, Hans orders his men to execute the group hidden beneath the floor boards. He upholds this sociopathic

RHA Continued from page 8 grams and events for all residents through RHA initiatives and the sponsorship of each Community Council and the National Residence Hall Honorary. This is an excellent mission statement. As an extension of your floor community, RHA is designated to create fun activities for the campus wide residence communities. Getting involved in this program means you have input in designing these, and that’s the important fact to take away from that. #3. Promote the devel-

opment of positive residence communities, which contribute to the happiness and well being of students. Essentially an extension of mission statement one and two, this third point asks the members of RHA to keep the residence communities a healthy environment for the community members. #4. Support the academic success of Minnesota State University, Mankato residents. My favorite of all of the mission statements, this last

point asks the members to remember that each and every resident is a student, and that contributing to their academic success is paramount to the success of the university as a whole. As one of my floor’s new RHA representatives, I would encourage each and every student to get involved in this program. Not only does it foster learning and concern for other students’ success, it also gives you the opportunity to bring your concerns about campus to those who can help you change it.

manner throughout the rest of the film. In one scene, he politely pulls a woman’s chair out for her to be seated, and just minutes later he strangles her without batting an eye. Like a dog with no tail, it’s difficult to tell what mood

he’s in. He is cunning, he is deranged, and he is the perfect villain. Beatrix Kiddo—Kill Bill Vol. 1 and 2 Beatrix Kiddo (Uma Thurman), otherwise known as “The Bride,” is the ultimate hero wielding a samurai sword. After falling pregnant with Bill’s (her ex-lover) child, she runs away from him and the murderous life they lived together in order to give her unborn child a safe life. After Bill and his assassination squad, the Deadly Vipers, find her but fail to assassinate her, she strikes back. Believing her child is dead when she wakes from a coma four years later, she thirsts for revenge against the man she once loved and her former colleagues, the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad. Her persistence and calm demeanor make her the ultimate champion, especially after she takes on 88 men armed with swords, all by herself.

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Sports SCORES: WRESTLING FOOTBALL

Maverick wrestling continues to roll

January September 23,3, 2016 2015 Mavericks................................41 ............................. 35 Titans.........................................12 UMD.......................................... 21

NHL VOLLEYBALL January 26,11, 2016 September 2015 Blackhawks................................0 Mavericks............................... 35 Hurricanes.................................5 Maryville University.......... 21 Avs..................................................1 Sharks..........................................6

CROSS COUNTRY Coyotes.......................................2 Jets................................................5 September 20, 2015 Mavericks............................... 35 UMD.......................................... 21 Predators..................................2 Canucks.......................................1

GOLF Maple Leafs...............................1 September 11, 2015 Panthers.....................................5 Mavericks............................... 35 Maryville University.......... 21

NEXT UP: TRACK AND FOOTBALL FIELD September 12, 2015

January 29-30, @ Northern State2015 Aberdeen, SD Jack Johnson Invite Minneapolis, Minnesota

VOLLEYBALL SWIMMING September 17, 2015 Winona State University AND DIVING Taylor Center January 30, 2016

@ MSU Moorhead Moorhead, Minnesota

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September 27, 2015

WRESTLING @ Roy Griak Invitational Minneapolis, MN January 28, 2016 Augustana Taylor Center

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DREW MEZZANO Staff Writer The Mavericks wrestling team took action last Thursday and Saturday. The Mavericks were able to defeat all three of their opponents boosting their record to a hefty 7-2 on the season. On Thursday Minnesota State defeated St. John’s by a score of 40-3. Then on Saturday they defeated St. Olaf 50-4 and UW- Oshkosh 41-12. Trevor Schultz, Junior, 125lbs., would begin Thursday night off strong for the Mavericks. He was able to defeat his opponent by a technical fall, 17-2. This gave the Mavs a quick 5-0 lead. Schultz would drop the only match of the evening for the Mavs at the 133-pound weight class. Then later in the night, Alphonso Vruno, Senior, 141lbs, continued the winning ways for the Mavericks as he defeated the no.7 ranked Ben Henle by a score of 5-0. Daniel Close, freshman, 149 lbs., would continue his great rookie season winning his dual by a margin of 18-0 on a technical fall. The number two ranked Matt Mincey, senior, 157 lbs., remained undefeated at 14-0 after defeat-

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ing his opponent for the day. The Mavericks went on to win the next 5 duals in the match to defeat St. John’s. On Saturday the men’s wrestling team went 2-0 against St. Olaf and UW- Oshkosh. They were able to defeat St. Olaf 50-4 and UWOshkosh 41-12. The Mavericks would face St. Olaf first. In this match there were four forfeit victories that went along with Min-

nesota State’s five wins. The second ranked Mincey picked a quick pin to gather his 15th win of the season. The Mavs would continue their powerful surge as they would go on to defeat St. Olaf. Minnesota State found themselves down early to UW- Oshkosh, but were eventually able to pull out a victory. Heading into the 157- pound match up the Mavs were down 12-6. Matt Mincey was

able to give the team a much needed boost, winning off a technical fall. After this win, Mincey is now 16-0. The next five Maverick duals would result in wins, ultimately sealing the victory over Oshkosh. The Mavericks will take to the mats again Jan. 28 when they host the Augustana Vikings. These duals are schedule to start at 7 p.m.

Maverick track runs well at MSU Open

@ UNK Invitational Kearney, NE

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COREY YUMAN Staff Writer The Minnesota State University, Mankato track and field team hosted the MSU Open and Multi. The event ended up going well for the Mavericks, as they ended up with a grand total of seven first place finishes. Opening day was went well for the Mavs as freshman Steven Erredge placed third

with a time of 9:03.31 in the 3000-meter run. The time was also a personal best from Erredge. Another third place finish was accomplished by junior Bryan Caffin as he had a 55’03” in the weight toss. As day two began Myers Field House got to experience some of the fastest times ever recorded there. A former Mankato Maverick, Emmanuel Matadi, set the record for the fastest time recorded in the 60-meter dash when he finished with a time of 6.58. Maverick senior Kyran Stewart had himself a highly impressive showing as well when he set the record for the

eighth fastest time in Division II this season with a time of 6.81. Rounding out the fifth and sixth place spots were senior Richard White Jr. and sophomore Jake Gourley. Freshman Reid Diamond was able to secure a second place finish in the 200-meters with a time of 22.58. Fellow Mav freshman’s Ryan Immkeer and freshman John Schuster also placed in the event in fourth and sixth respectively. Schuster would go on to place third in the 400-meters, while Javontee Brice placed fourth The 1000 was owned by the Mavericks as four of the top five places were secured

by MSU. Sophomore Austin Pasch owned the top spot with a time of 2:30.43, while Brendon Gessner, Michael Hoff, and Brennan Holman filled three of the last four spots. Other first place finishes were accomplished by junior Myles Hunter in the 60-meter hurdle when he finished in 7.93. Junior Frank Veldman finished in first in the high jump competition with a recorded leap of 6’10.75”. Junior Alex Campbell placed first in the triple jump when

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he recorded a jump of 45’11.75’’. Rounding out the first place finishes for the Mavs was junior Bryan Caffin who recorded a toss of 51’04.55” in the shot put competition. “Our overall outlook for this season is to be a top three finisher at the national level, and seeing our student-athletes go out there this past weekend and continuing to stay on top has been great for this young team,” said Coach Jim Dilling on the teams weekend, and their future. With three students ranking number one, those being Stewart, Hunter, and Jeff DeCock, the future is looking bright headed towards the end of the season. “The team will be off this weekend resting for a series of back to back weekend consisting of a home competition next weekend (Ted Nelson Classic) and then heading over to Brookings, SD for the SDSU Invitational,” Coach Dilling said. In addition to their great weekend of action the Mavericks track and field team is in fourth place in the nation for the NCAA DII rankings.

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Maverick swimming places second

ERIC KRIESEL Staff Writer The Maverick women’s swimming and diving team dove into Stevens Point, Wisconsin and won eight events on their way to a second place finish over the weekend. MSU was able to finish the invite with 908 points, while St. Thomas finished with 952 to take first place. UW-Eau Claire grabbed 788 points

to finish third, one place behind the Mavericks and host UW-Stevens Points rounded things out with 669 points. Sophomores Cecilia Hake and Kylie Gaeth combined with juniors Carley LeDoux and Cheyenne Rova to win both 200- and 400-yard medley relay with times of 1:48.75 and 4:00.44. That combination, with the addition of sophomore Taylor Bass, for the Mavericks was able to also finish second in the 200and 400-yard freestyle relays at the invite. Hake also won first place in the 100-yard backstroke with the time of 57.13, and Rova won the 100-yard freestyle at

54.63. Other first place finishers off of the relay team were Gaeth who won the 100-yard butterfly event at 59.97, and Bass who won the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 24.57, making 4 of the 5 relay members first place finishers in individual events as well. Freshman Alycia Holwerda captured first in the 200-yard breastsroke at 2:25.96, while Samantha Rasmussen took first in the 1,650 freestyle event at 18:25.92. The MSU swimming and diving team will travel to Moorhead Saturday to take on the MSU Moorhead Dragons.

NBA: MVP, ROY and other mid-season awards

KELCIE RICHMOND Staff Writer With over half the NBA season over it’s time to hand out some mid-season awards to the most deserving players and coaches. MVP: The Most Valuable Player award in any sport should go to a player who excels on the court in spectacular ways. The MVP is someone who leads their team whether they win or lose. There are several players who are playing at the top of their game this season but no one is doing it like the Golden State Warriors shooting machine Stephen Curry. He dominates the offensive end of any court he walks on. Many people might argue that he still has a long way to go on defense.

However, when he steps on the court there is not one opposing player who isn’t worried about his shot going up. He leads his team and steps everyone up for success. Curry by far takes the mid-season MVP award. Rookie of the Year: This one is very debatable. When the New York Knicks drafted Kristaps Porzingis the Big Apple was outraged. Who was this guy and how was he going to improve a team that barely had 17 wins last season? Porzingis has proved the Knicks fans wrong. Standing at seven feet three inches, Porzingis is very versatile on the perimeter and inside. However, the Timberwolves Karl-Anthony Towns is also in the running. While the Wolves might not have as good of a record as the Knicks, Towns is posting better overall numbers than Porzingis. Towns dominates on the boards and has giving a sinking Wolves team hope for the future. But this mid-season award is going to

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Porzingis because he has single-handedly helped reshape the Knicks. Most Improved Player: Last season this award was given to the Chicago Bulls’ Jimmy Butler and he has not disappointed this season. So who deserves it now? This player might not be a household name but Andre Drummond of the Detroit Pistons is fighting his way into the spotlight. He continuously posts double-doubles and has outrageous rebounding games. His offense, like many, can use work but his improved defense and energy for the game makes him a great pick for this mid-season trophy. The Pistons might just be back to their old form in a

few seasons thanks to Drummond. Defensive Player of the Year: This award is not debatable. Kawhi Leonard of the San Antonio Spurs is doing outstanding work on the defensive end of the court. Leonard already won this award for the 2014-2015 season but honestly there is no one who is as quick, strong, smart and confident as him on the defensive end. Leonard tends to fly under the radar for some people but he’s as good as any player right now and that includes offensively. It’s a shame he doesn’t get more positive attention. Coach of the Year: Oddly enough it should go to someone who isn’t even a head

coach. Luke Walton is an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors. Their head coach, Steve Kerr, was sidelined for the first half of this season due to back surgery and did not return until Jan. 23. Walton lead the Warriors to their impressive 24-0 start and made sure the players felt confident on both ends. At just 35 years old, Walton has more experience than many coaches dream of. However, none of the wins he coached are his because he’s not the head coach. But, if the NBA makes an exception this award is 100 percent Walton’s.

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