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MATT EBERLINE A&E Editor Each year, Minnesota State University, Mankato hosts many students from a wide range of cultures and nationalities across the world. As such, there are a plethora of events held throughout the school year that celebrate and showcase the variety of cultures here on campus. The International Student Association and the Kearney International Center are hosting one such event, called “Wonders of Asia,” on Saturday, Feb. 13. According to Alena Joseph, a publicity coordinator for the event, Wonders of Asia will be a “showcase of seven different Asian nationalities, including South Korea, Japan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Nepal.” The event will be split-up into two parts, with the first half beginning at 6 p.m. in the CSU Lower Level. According to Andrew Orth, a Graduate Assistant at the
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mnsu.edu Kearney International Center, the first half of the event will feature booths for each culture and will showcase a variety of foods from each nationality. “There will be six appetizers and then a dessert and a drink,” Orth said. “It will be more of a fair style where students can come through and taste all of the different appetizers.” The second half of the event will begin at 7:30 p.m.
in the CSU Ballroom and will feature performances by students from the represented cultures. “From 7:30 to 9 there will be performances and also a fashion show at the end,” Joseph said. “The second half will be in the CSU Ballroom and the first half will be in the basement of the CSU.” Other cultural celebrations will be held throughout the semester as well, including Africa Night on Saturday, March
19, and the International Festival on Sunday, April 10. Ticket prices for Wonders of Asia are $8 in advance, $10 at the door, and free for children ages six and under. For more information about the event, or to order advance tickets online, visit the event’s online registration page at https://secure2.mnsu. edu/eventsconferences/?department=asa.
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LUKE LARSON Staff Writer On Thursday, Feb.18, Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Anthropology Department is set to host a celebration on campus in honor of World Anthropology Day. The festivities, to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Trafton North room 359, will feature tours of anthropology laboratories, an opportunity to learn more about the study of anthropology, prize drawings, cake, and, to top
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CONNECT: mnsu.edu it off, an informative talk entitled “Women in Power in African Communities: The Case of Tanzania” given by Fulbright scholar Dr. Rosemarie Mwaipopo, who is currently visiting Gustavus Adolphus
College. The topic is especially relevant as Tanzania, as of recently, now has a female vice president for the first time in its history. Dr. Mwaipopo worked at the University of
Dar es Salaam in Tanzania for twenty-three years. Last year was the inaugural
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MSU’s diverse campus is growing by the year An increase in international enrollment initiates broader world-view. HEE JAE JUNG Staff Writer When you walk down the campus of Minnesota State University, Mankato, and you might find there is something special here. MSU holds many international students on campus. As matter of fact, the numbers of international students have steadily increased. The enrollment figure of international students has constantly grown from 2013 to 2015. In the fall semester of 2013, 922 international students enrolled. This number slightly increased to 1,071 in 2014, and eventually rose up to 1,129 last fall of 2015. These numbers are only limited to enrolled students with the total number of international students including Optional Practical Training students goes up a bit more. In 2013, there were 131 OPT students, and it increased by 151 in 2015, according to according to Elizabeth and Wynn Kearney International Center. OPT is work authorization allowing students to get a job and work promptly connected to the students’ major area of study either before or after degree completion. For this reason, it is quite competitive among international students who are not technically allowed to work with a student status in the United States. Ultimately, we have over
mnsu.edu 1,000 international students per semester approximately. Moreover, there are various countries of origin. From 2013 to 2015, there were international students from a total of 90 countries all over the world. Some domestic students appraised the growing phenomenon positively. Anna Lambrecht, a 20-year-old student from New Prague, said this is “rad, [because] in America, it feels like there’s a disconnect from the rest of the world. You don’t really hear about other countries unless you read [national] newspaper. I didn’t really know there are other countries in the world except America until I turned to five”. Lambrecht also mentioned, “Having [interna-
tional students] can be really nice windows to see different worlds and communicate. They are all from lots of different countries, so you don’t have to travel! It is definitely eye-opening”. Also, Music Industry student Adrianna Medrano, commented it is “totally cool and fascinating.” “[International students] spend time thinking about where they would like to study abroad, and that they chose Mid-western [college], to further their education,” Medrano said. Also, she mentioned that “[these are] great opportunities for us to experience a variety of cultures. Yeonju Ryu, a nursing student from South Korea said, “Personally, I really like it, because [as an international
student] I am having fun here. [Our campus] has really welcoming atmosphere which I love.” Also, she told her own experience when she studied in Georgia for one semester. “I
experienced racism there, it was so frustrating since it was first time being in America”. She also emphasized this. “Everybody thinks Mankato is, you know, small and boring. There is nothing fun. But people are very nice here, they make my day.” Ryu also spoke about academic challenges. “Classes are hard and I have to study more comparing to other [domestic] students. But [the atmosphere] is encouraging.” Experiencing diversities is coming into the work-force picture. We are living in global era, so having an international perspective is required. Here in MSU, you don’t have to spend ridiculously much money to meet new people. Just being open-minded, and try to absorb differences, then you can see a different world.
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For some students, bullying continues after high school MSU’s Counseling Center offers support for students experiencing bullying.
JAMIE KANKAALA Staff Writer When we think about bullying, we normally think about children picking on the smaller kid during recess or high school kids calling each other cruel names. We don’t normally associate bullying with a college setting. However, just because we don’t think about bullying as much in college doesn’t mean it’s gone. Being a college student comes with the feelings of independence and maturity. It also comes with new overwhelming responsibilities and stress. With all of this chaos going on, it’s hard to notice bullying. When you do notice it, it’s hard to know what to do to gain support and stop it. Going to college makes students feel like they are getting a new beginning or a new start on their life that is different from high school. When students are so happy to start their new lives, they can almost forget how to spot bullying. Name-calling, nasty comments, physical violence, cyber-bullying, etc. are all still huge issues even in college.
(CC BY-ND 2.0) by Working Word According to college.usatoday.com, a study from the University of Indiana showed that 22% of college students reported being cyber-bullied and 15% reported traditional bullying. The same study showed that 42% of students reported witnessing another student being bullied. Since we are in college and away from our families, it is hard to know what to do when you or someone you know is being bullied. Chloey Pestorious, a sophomore here at Minnesota State University, Mankato, says, “It’s important to find a good support system. In high school it was easier to feel
like you could talk to the wellknown school counselor of a trusted teacher. In college it feels like it is harder to find someone to talk to that will take your situation seriously.” Normally if someone calls you a name, most of us are able to just brush it off and not let it bring us down. But sometimes the name-calling gets worse and can strongly affect the victim’s life. If you or someone you know is being bullied, please know that it is ok to tell someone and get help before the bullying gets worse. Even if you witness someone being bullied it is important to tell someone to help put an end
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NICOLE SCHMIDT News Editor You may have seen some students at Minnesota State University, Mankato wandering the halls with an ash cross on their foreheads yesterday. No need for alarm, because yesterday marked the beginning of the Christian observation of Lent with its first day, Ash Wednesday. With the beginning of such a major church calendar season underway, some of us may wonder what Lent is exactly, especially people not familiar with Christian practices. The quick answer is that Lent is the 40 days before Easter (the holiday celebrated when Jesus rose from the dead). These 40 days are in direct reference to the 40 days that Jesus was tempted
in the wilderness just before he was crucified on Good Friday. During these days, we as Christians are supposed to reflect on our unworthiness of salvation. We are to consider our faults and sins, and also ponder on how Jesus had no sin. Participants may also give up something they really enjoy during this time, be it candy or social media, to further add to the inward struggle that is Lent. In essence, Lent is a time of personal reflection and holds a very solemn tone. It seems like it could be very beneficial for Christians, right? Well, it seems like more and more Christians are straying away from the practice of Lent. Why is this? In my opinion, our society today has a hard time looking at our faults. We have 9th place ribbons thrust on us at a young age, with participation ribbons in stock just in case we place something worse than that. We are continually being told we are exceptional at everything we
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(CC BY-SA 2.0) by JenavieveMarie do. It tells us that no matter what, we are ‘good.’ Lent pushes the opposite notion. Lent forces us to be mindful of our sinful nature. It tells us that we are unworthy of being saved. It reminds us that we are dishonest, lying, judging, and every other bad quality in the book. Not the most pleasant thing to contemplate on a day-to-day basis. However, truly wrestling with our flaws adds to the overall sweetness when we realize we are saved from
them. If you reach your lowest low, you are then able to reach new heights. As a person, I want to be deep. I don’t want to live a life steadily roaming the middle ground. I want to dip deep, feel sorrow, and feel true joy. Self-reflection is the only way to achieve this. So whether you practice Lent or not, consider a time of personal reflection. You may find that you may be truly happier for it.
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So what’s the deal with this Zika virus? With global concern rising, it’s good to know what we’re dealing with. UGOCHI NWACHUKWA Staff Writer Students at Minnesota State University, Mankato have probably heard about the Zika virus in the news. Being in the Land of 10,000 Lakes where mosquitos are common, this might cause some students to feel concerned. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared global emergency on the Zika virus on February 1, 2016, according to its website. The Zika virus is a mosquito-transmitted infection related to dengue, yellow fever, and the West Nile virus. According to Wikipedia, the “Zika virus is a member of the virus family Flaviviridae and the genus Flavivirus, transmitted by daytime-active Aedes mosquitoes, such as A. aegypti.” If the Aedes mosquitoes drink the blood of an infected person they can then infect subsequent people they bite. According to Wikipedia, “the name Zika comes from the Zika Forest of Uganda (found in monkeys), where the virus was first isolated in 1947.” The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting from several days to a week. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Pre-
vention (CDC), the most common symptoms of Zika Virus disease are fever, rash, joint pain, and red eyes. Other common symptoms include muscle pain and headaches. Severe disease requiring hospitalization is uncommon. About one in five people that are infected develop symptoms. Symptoms typically begin 2 to 7 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. Jodi Egeland, Medical Director of MSU Student Health Services stated, “Students traveling to Central and South America and the Caribbean should be aware of the possibility of the mosquito borne viral infections from the Zika virus.” The director general of WHO, Margaret Chan, declared an international public health emergency called Zika an “extraordinary event” that needed a coordinated response. She stated “I am
Photo Courtesy of the Associated Press According to the cdc.gov, the CDC has issued travel notices for people travelling to regions and certain countries where Zika virus transmission is ongoing. According to the CDC, the infection has been linked to cases of mic ro c e p h a l y, in which babies are born with underdeveloped brains. Brazil had fewer than 150 cases of microcephaly in the whole of 2014, but more than 4,000 cases have been reported since January 2015 and almost 3,500 of those are still being investigated. According to CNN.com in an article titled “Zika has been sexual-
“The Zika virus is a mosquito-transmitted infection related to dengue, yellow fever, and the West Nile virus.” now declaring that the recent cluster of microcephaly and other neurological abnormalities reported in Latin America following a similar cluster in French Polynesia in 2014 constitutes a public health emergency of international concern.”
ly transmitted in Texas, CDC confirms,” on February 3, 2016, there was a new and first case in Texas of the Zika virus being transmitted via sex. There is no vaccine or medication to stop Zika. The only way to prevent it is by avoiding mosquito bites. Once a person has been infected, he or she is likely to be protected from future infections. “The Aedes species mosquitoes can bite during the daytime, as well as at dawn and dusk. Take precautions to avoid mosquito bites such as wearing long sleeves, long pants and bug repellant. Pregnant travelers to areas with Zika virus transmission should postpone their travel, if at all possible,” Egeland said. Dr. Jeremy Farrar, Director
of the Wellcome Trust, said: “There is a long road ahead. As with Ebola, Zika has once again exposed the world’s vulnerability to emerging infectious diseases and the devastation that can unleash.” If MSU students are returning from travel from Zika virus affected areas, if any symptoms of fever, rash, and/ or redness of the eyes develop, schedule an appointment with a medical provider for evaluation. **This article was written using information from the following sources: BBC.com, CNN.com, Pan American Health Organization, www. cdc.gov, and Wikipedia, and the World Health Organization.
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Maverick Visual Productions is the real MVP
ASHLEIGH BAGSHAW Staff Writer Maverick Visual Productions (MVP) is a student-run media production team that, according to Strategic Media Coordinator Robert Petersen, “exists to promote the success of students, faculty and staff through high quality media production.” This department takes on projects in a diverse range of areas and has dealt with a range of important topics including cultural events, mental health awareness, and the prevention of violence
against women. The department is run by a dedicated group of faculty members such as Robert, who feels that the experience of mentoring students has changed his life. However, he credits the success of the program not to the support of the administration alone, but of the entire campus. The program is run in collaboration with many faculties, including the Integrated Marketing department, the President’s Office, and the range of colleges that make up the university. The department also works closely with student organizations, with Robert noting that the department is able to “give a high quality voice to groups on campus that otherwise might be underrepresented, particularly student groups.”
Despite the significance of the department’s work, it is students that are at the forefront of Maverick Visual Productions. Robert notes that a key goal of the department is to give students real world experience, and strongly encourages all students to get involved. He feels that “learning to tell effective and engaging stories is useful in almost any modern career.” He believes these skills are transferable to real life, not only for students going into sale, marketing or media, but even for areas such as science and engineering where it is important to “communicate the value of what they do and why it matters.” Marysa Storm, a current student employee, originally started as a student intern.
She notes that she decided to intern at MVP because she was “interested in film production and graphic design,” and felt that this opportunity would assist her with her mass media major. Of the whole experience, she noted that she particularly loves working on shoots, and has overall found the experience a rewarding one. Another current student employee is Danica Understock, who was assigned a job in the MVP department at the beginning of her sophomore year. She finds the people who make up MVP to be “fun and personable” and loves the atmosphere of teamwork. She feels that everyone “contributes to the success of the business.”
Students are able to take on different roles in the department, and Danica states that her role as a project manager is to help develop ideas brought to her by clients into reality. She states that she has “really come to love working for MVP.” This department provides a fantastic learning experience for students. Robert emphasizes the importance that story-telling has as a powerful form of human communication, and the fact that these skills are a great asset to any student. So for any students interested in this area, an internship at MVP is an opportunity you can’t pass up!
ANTHROPOLOGY continued from page 1 celebration of Anthropology Day, and the department is eager to carry on this brand new tradition. MSU alumni Joshua Anderson played a role in getting the inaugural Anthropology Day event off the ground while working as an intern in Washington D.C. for the American Anthropological Association (AAA). Last year’s event (then known as National Anthropology Day) was celebrated by a total of 56 schools, according to www.aaanet.org, the official website of the AAA. World Anthropology Day 2016 will be celebrated by 104 schools and organizations across the world, from Mexico to India to Morocco to the United States. This year, MSU’s recognition of the celebration is being coordinated by Dr. Kathryn Elliott, a professor of cultural anthropology in the department. The department consists of seven professors in total, with at least one specialist in each of the four different areas of anthropological study: archaeological, cultural, linguistic, and biological. Anthropology Day is by no means the only exciting activity taking place in the Anthropology Department these days. According to information provided by the department, among other things, some MSU professors have been given
the opportunity to research in Mexico through a National Science Foundation grant, Dr. Chelsea Mead “has been instrumental in developing an interactive language game for the department,” and Dr. J. Heath Anderson, an archaeological anthropologist with a specialty in Mesoamerica, “plans to reach out to area high schoolers, in particular upper level Spanish classes.” Dr. Ron Schirmer was featured in the Mankato Free Press this past September for his unprecedented goal of creating a comprehensive database for all of Minnesota’s Native American archaeological sites. The Anthropology Department notes that “as a whole, the anthropology faculty members have ongoing research projects around the globe, both locally within Minnesota and in Mexico, Tanzania, England, and Scandinavia, while Dr. Rhonda Dass and Dr. Chelsea Mead work with sovereign Native American nations.” The event is aimed at celebrating and raising awareness for the study of anthropology. At last year’s event, participants were asked to write a brief description of what anthropology meant to them. Answers included “people studying people,” “the study of all things humans,” “understanding the
surrounding culture and people around me,” and “the study of peoples, past and present.” “Anthropology is, simply, the study of humanity,” explains Dr. Kathleen Blue. “Anthropologists are interested in humans in all times and all places, and in both their biological aspects and in their cultural identities. Anthropologists are interested in our earliest primate ancestors, past peoples, and in people living today, both locally and globally. Anthropologists want to understand our differences and our similarities, and why these exist.” Mikyla Denney, an MSU junior majoring in anthropology as well as Spanish, says that her love for learning about the many cultures of the world led her to study anthropology. “[It’s important] to understand different cultures,” she says. “When there are problems in the world between different countries, if people understand the culture of the other country, it’s easier to find a solution.” Denney is one of 75 MSU students majoring in anthropology. She would like to perhaps one day work with immigrants or refugees. Dr. Blue notes that there is a variety of job opportunities in everything from public health to bilingual education to international development.
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A&E Balancing work and school at the same time A look at how planning ahead can make your time easier to manage.
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“Love Yourself” THEATRE by Justin BieThursday August 6th ber IV Play @ Buster’s.......... 9pm
RYAN NEIL Staff Writer Work is hard. Working while going to school is even harder. According to the 2010 U.S census, 20 percent of undergraduate students who are full time students also work full time. This number rises to about 50 percent among graduate students. This shows that as you get older you learn that working while going to school is key to lowering the amount of loans you have to pay back after school. Living on your own in college makes you rethink what your money goes toward. Senior Macucu Grimes majors in Community Health Education here at MSU and
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“Sorry” by Justin Bieber CC BY-SA 2.0 by michelhrv works two jobs. She is a Nutrition Services Aide at Mayo Clinic Health Systems and is also a Resident Assistant at Keystone Senior Living. Some of the duties she has include bringing patients food, cleaning, and cooking. She works an average of 20 hours at Mayo and 10 hours at Keystone. This is on top of the 15 credit hours she is tak-
ing at MSU. Having one job in school is hard enough to manage with the rigorous schedule of trying to get all your schoolwork done. Grimes uses a planner religiously to keep her schedule straight, making sure she has enough time to excel at both. “My planner is my life,” says Grimes. Using a planner makes it easy to lay out your
week day by day and seeing when you have time to take care of your schoolwork. Having a job in school heightens your time management skills. Instead of planning when homework needs to be done, you plan when
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Sia’s latest album, This Is Acting in review Australian artist’s newest release is fun, yet lacks originality.
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“Hello” by Adele
NEW NOW THIS PLAYING WEEK: IN KATO: MOVIES Hail, Caesar! Friday August 7th Fantastic Four Goosebumps Ricki and the Flash Shaun the Sheep Cop Car The Diary of a Teenage Girl Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet
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I’ve been listening almost exclusively to Sia’s album, This Is Acting, since its Jan. 29 release. Sia is a very interesting artist. She was catapulted into stardom after her previous album, 1000 Forms of Fear, released in 2014. This emotional album produced such hits like “Chandelier” and “Elastic Heart.” It was during this time that we saw the Australian artist become widely known for using eccentric get-ups to hide her face. She explains that she hides her face because she doesn’t want to be recognized when she goes
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CC BY-SA 2.0 by charlie llewellin out in public. This doesn’t mean much when people can use the Internet to find out what she looks like. Past all the flashy outfits and face hiding is one of today’s most creative and talented vocalists. This Is Acting does its best to follow the act of Sia’s previous album. It has some really
strong tracks like its opener “Bird Set Free” or “Broken Glass.” “Move Your Body” is my vote for “Banger of the Century.” The songs have beautiful melodies and are mixed very well. Kanye West actually produced the song “Reaper.” There are somber songs and ballads you can belt out with friends.
Sia has a different way of using her voice as an instrument. Her cracks and fillers add another layer to songs and that’s very apparent on this album. It’s an intriguing album
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A review of Foxes’ newest album, All I Need Pop star’s latest release is “the perfect blend of heartache and happiness.”
GABE HEWITT Staff Writer Pop artist Foxes’ new album, All I Need, is the perfect blend of heartache and happiness. Louisa Rose Allen, who goes by the stage name Foxes, received much of the inspiration of this album following a breakup. This concept for an album is groundbreaking in the music industry. All jokes aside, All I Need is a solid sophomore album. It’s very clear that Foxes had a great team of people to make this album something special. She by no means has a breathtaking voice, but the vocals and music on this album work very well together. The album opens with the beautiful instrumental string arrangement, “Rise Up,” and
CC BY 2.0 by photosteve101 returns to the track in a reprise later in the album with accompanying vocals. String instruments make a return in the track “If You Leave Me Now” and are also beautiful here. The track “Devil Side,” where she describes being with someone dark and trying to save them, is one of the best on the album. It’s one of the darker parts of the al-
bum and its composition and mixing reflects that. Another track that matches this is “On My Way,” which features some chilling lead and backup vocals. Both of these are emotional powerhouses that may or may not tug at your heartstrings. The album is not all dark. The track “Body Talk” is an upbeat, 80s electro pop orgy and “Wicked Love” sounds
school has taught Grimes the value of money and how to manage her time more wisely. Though this is not to say a job in school is good for everyone. Students that are in a lot of extra curricular activities, sports, and clubs would find themselves stretched thin having a job on top of such a long schedule. “For some people it is a good idea to take loans out, it is just not for me,” Grimes explained. Building your resume while you are in school is crucial in getting a job after you graduate. This can be achieved in many different ways. Whether it is a job or not is up to you. Grimes is gaining vital experience working at a hos-
pital because it is in her major’s field. At the end of the day, a job is a job and there is no pretty way of putting that. We are all here to get a better grasp on what we want to do for a living and having a job now is a great way to get your feet wet and see what you like. Whether it is a job at a hospital or in the food court, keep your doors open and experience as much as you can while in college. And if you are looking to add a few more bucks to your bank account, search the area. There are always jobs out there for college students.
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JOBS Continued from page 7 you have time to get that homework done. Luckily, Grimes has groomed these skills and it does not have a negative effect on her grades. The only hurdles she has had to overcome with class and work happens during her night class when sometimes she is asked to stay late and has to call in a couple favors from her co-workers to cover her shift until she gets there. Although it can be stressful having a job during school, Grimes says it is rewarding. “I would rather work than take more loans out,” says Grimes. She uses the money to pay rent and also have some cash on the side for shopping or going out to eat. Working while in
like it comes straight out of a Disney animated movie. My favorite track on the album has to be “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now.” It sounds like a very fun song on the surface, but I get a sense that it’s about both a physical and emotionally abusive individual, and overcoming that. The piano in this particular track is crazy catchy and Foxes’ smoky vocals come alive.
Foxes has found her niche musically. She really has only two types of songs: a medium-paced somber type or an upbeat and lively one. Both types are very piano-driven with electronic beats and heavy drums. Some artists find their niche and stick with it, but I would have liked to see Foxes step out of her comfort zone a little more with this second album. There were traces of experimentation with uses of string arrangements, but it would have been interesting to see the incorporation of a guitar or other instruments. This is an album I could listen to over and over again, but I won’t give it a perfect rating for the sole reason of me not believing in perfect ratings. If you’re a lover of smooth vocals and simple beats, All I Need is all you need.
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A look ahead at the Orpheum’s 2016-2017 season One student pulls back the curtain on famous theatre’s future productions.
KAARINA MAKI Staff Writer In Minneapolis, the 20152016 Broadway on Hennepin season hasn’t even finished yet. In fact, there are still seven shows left to perform at the Orpheum and Pantages Theatre. These shows include Newsies, If/Then, and The Book of Mormon. The 2015-2016 season officially ends on Aug. 7 of this year, with The Lion King wrapping up the season at the Orpheum Theatre in Min-
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begins. Cabaret, the show that Liza Minnelli is most famous for, will start the 20162017 “Broadway on Henne-
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mostly because of its concept. She is both a singer and songwriter and often writes songs for other artists such as Adele, Rihanna, Katy Perry, and Beyoncé. She’s stated in several interviews that when she writes these songs, she puts herself in their shoes to see what they would sing about and how they would sing it. This Is Acting consists mostly of songs that were written for other artists but ultimately rejected. This is where the album falters when compared to her previous album. 1000 Forms of Fear was a very personal album for Sia and was all about her struggles with alcoholism and
drug addiction, among other things. Since many of the songs on This Is Acting were written for other artists, we lose a lot of emotion from Sia herself. In some songs, it’s almost as if Sia is emulating the intended artist’s vocal styles completely. When you find out “Sweet Design” was written for Beyoncé, it then only sounds like a cover by Sia. The verses in the aforementioned “Move Your Body” are delivered in a way that we’re so used to hearing from Shakira, who it was written for. You’ll find only songs about love, having fun, and prevailing on this album. That’s not entirely a bad thing, but it doesn’t sep-
arate itself from any other pop albums in that sense. Since these songs were written for mainstream pop artists, it feels as though they’re trying too hard to be those big radio hits. I may be over-analyzing this album. This Is Acting is very accessible and fun to listen to, but it does have a different feel when you know most of the songs weren’t originally written by Sia to sing herself. This Is Acting is very much acting and Sia wants to invite you to her show.
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pin” season and will run for less than a week. Then, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time comes to town on Nov. 29 of this year. This show is the most recent Tony winner for Best Play and revolves around a 15-year-old boy who is a genius but can’t get a handle on normal life. When he is accused of killing his neighbor’s dog, he sets out to find out who the true killer is. Then, the first show to hit the Orpheum in 2017 will be The Bodyguard, which is based off of the hit film starring Whitney Houston (and featured the hit song, “I Will Always Love You”). Deborah Cox, who has won Grammy awards for her R&B, will star in the national tour of this show. By this time next year, the Orpheum will be getting ready to host a wedding, but with one small detail: the bride doesn’t know who her father is. Mamma Mia, the hit show that features all of the
ABBA songs anyone could ever wish for, will hit the stage just in time for Valentine’s Day next year and will run from Feb. 7 to 12 in 2017. Of course, it can’t all be lovey-dovey, sappy shows. Some people want their show tunes, but with some gore. That’s why Sweeney ToddThe Demon Barber of Fleet Street will be featured at the Pantages Theatre for nearly the entire month of March next year. The hit show, which had Angela Lansbury as part of the original cast, is sure to be a scream. Then the hit Broadway show Matilda, based off of the popular novel by Roald Dahl, will run at the Orpheum starting at the end of March next year. The show has won over 50 international awards, has taken home four Tony awards, and has been named TIME Magazine’s #1 show of the year. To avid theatergoers who treat the Tonys like the Oscars, this show will be at the top of their list of shows to see. Finally, the 2016-2017 season will end with Motown the Musical. The show has already made its way to the Orpheum before, and was so popular that there was a demand to bring it back again. So, here it comes (eventually)! The hit show features various classics from Motown artists, including Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, and so many more. To see the full 2016-2017 season, and to see what shows are left for the 20152016 season for Hennepin Theatre Trust, go online to hennepintheatretrust.org.
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KELCIE RICHMOND Staff Writer The phrase “there’s no place I’d rather be” really rings true for Minnesota State women’s basketball player Claire Ziegler. Ziegler, a sophomore for the Mavericks, has been a resident of Mankato her whole life and knew that her collegiate career was meant to be spent in Purple and Gold uniforms. “The decision to come to Mankato was pretty easy for me,” Ziegler said. “Growing up here always made me want to be a Maverick because I would always come to the camps and games as a kid. I didn’t even talk to any other schools, MSU was the only college that I visited because I knew it was where I was suppose to go.” Specifically, Ziegler remembers watching the MSU women win the National Championship during the 2008-2009 season and that really sold her. “Seeing how good they were and the support they got from the community was astounding,” Ziegler said. “This program has always been top notch and their style of play is exactly what I wanted.” While she may have known she wanted to be a Maverick, Ziegler surprisingly was not always set on being a basketball powerhouse. “I honestly didn’t think basketball was going to be my favorite,” the Mankato East alum said. “ My two older siblings both played and I was determined not to be like them, but I discovered that I was actually good at it.” In her first two seasons here at MSU, Ziegler has not disappointed. However, this season she’s really showed her versatility and ability to make huge plays for the team. Ziegler is currently averaging 13.9 points per game and 8.4 rebounds, just one and half shy of a double double on the season.
Photos by Yohanes Ashenafi Sophomore Claire Ziegler is averaging a 13.9 points per game while pulling down 8.4 rebounds per game. Other impressive stats for Ziegler include posting a career-high 29 points against Minnesota Crookston, 13 field goals made also against Minnesota Crookston and 22 rebounds against Bemidji State all during the 20152016 season. When Ziegler isn’t on the court she’s busy in class and studying. She decided to major in social work because of her love for people. “I think it is incredibly rewarding to help someone or see improvements of those in need,” Ziegler said. “My goal is to become a clinical social worker, which would allow me to practice therapy, and then work with children and young adults.” Balancing class, homework, practices, workouts and games may seem nearly impossible, but Ziegler says her organization skills have
helped her perfect her time. “I personally am organized and always seem to manage everything well,” Ziegler said. “In high school I was constantly busy and in college this is basically a part time job. But our team has very high expectations for the classroom, as last year we were second in the nation for team GPA for women’s DII basketball, which is quite an honor. Study time is always made a priority.” Having spent almost two full years as a Maverick has given Ziegler many great memories, but her favorite ones happen around her teammates. “I don’t think I have just one favorite memory,” Ziegler said. “I think almost every time this team is together something happens. I’d have to say just the time spent with my team is my favorite because we always have fun.”
Her teammates have really helped Ziegler not only love the MSU campus but the game of basketball more. “I don’t think I have ever been closer with a team in my basketball career,” Ziegler said. “The environment is great and I couldn’t be more thankful for the group of girls that I get to spend the majority of my time with.” As the regular season comes to an end Ziegler says the team has goals of finishing stronger than when they started. “I am hoping to see a toughness start to emerge from this team,” Ziegler said. “This season hasn’t been our best but I know that we are ready to come out and steal some games here at the end. We all have the opportunity to pull off some upsets.”
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NHL mid-season award picks DREW MEZZANO Staff Writer
As we have reached the midway point of the NHL season there are some clear front runners for the awards given to players at the end of season in June. With the NHL’s All-Star break having happened two weeks ago it was our best opportunity to reflect on the first half of this NHL campaign. I have decided to take a look at who would win awards for the following categories; the Vezina Trophy (top goaltender), the Jack Adams Award (top coach), the Norris Trophy (top defenseman), the Calder Trophy (top rookie), the Selke Trophy (top defensive forward), the Maurice Richard Trophy (top goal scorer), and the Hart Trophy (MVP). As of right now the Vezina is a unanimous decision among the hockey community. Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby has dominated between the pipes for his team. Holtby has played in 42 games this season and has a record of 33-5-3 with a goals against average of 2.06 and a save percentage of .929. These stats are that of an elite goaltender in the NHL and Holtby
has proved to be of that caliber for the Capitals. His 33 wins on the year is the most by a goalie in the NHL for this season so far. For these reason, I see Braden Holtby deserving of this award. The Jack Adams Award is awarded every year to a coach who has contributed the most to the success of his team. This year this category should go to Florida Panthers head coach Gerard Gallant. This young team has missed the playoffs for consecutive years in a row. They are now second in the Eastern Conference and a true playoff contender. I believe Gallant has had a great deal in helping turn this organization around for the better, therefore he
Photo Courtesy of the Associated Press deserves the recognition. The Norris Trophy is a very prestigious award and it goes to the top defenseman for the year. This is a total shoe in for Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson. He has proven himself the past five seasons to one of the best if not the best in the league. Right now he leads all defenseman in points with 59, 11 goals and 48 assists. The Calder Trophy is awarded the seasons top outstanding rookie. Artemi Panarin of the Chicago Blackhawks has made the transition this season from the KHL to the NHL which can be quit difficult. He has been fortunate enough to play along side star for-
ward Patrick Kane, making his transition a whole lot smoother. The two have been lighting up the NHL this season as the perfect dynamic duo. Panarin leads all rookies in scoring so far with 52 points (18 goals and 34 assists). He is projected to end season with 72 points which would top all rookies. The Selke Trophy is awarded every year to a forward who demonstrates the most
skill on the defensive side of the game. I believe that Los Angeles Kings forward Anze Kopitar is the front runner this season for this award. Kopitar is a big bodied center how plays a terrific two-way game. His skills offensively are great, but his play low in the defensive is what makes him the elite player he is. The Maurice Richard Trophy is awarded to the top goal scorer each season. As of right now the race is tight between Patrick Kane and Alex Ovechkin. At the end of the season I believe it will be the Capitals, Alex Ovechkin who reigns on top with the most goals in the league. Finally, is the Hart Trophy. This is given to the MVP of the league. This season Chicago Blackhawks star forward Patrick Kane will win this award. Kane leads the league with 76 points, 32 goals and 44 assists, which is a 15-point gap to the next highest point getter which leads me to believe that Kane is running away with this award and not slowing down. He is projected to score 111 points this season which will be the most in the league and could win him the Art Ross Trophy as well.
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