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Student voices heard at MSU debate Freedom Alliance and College Democrats pleased with result.
WES HUNTINGTON Staff Writer Super Tuesday may have come and gone, but political debate and questioning hasn’t slowed down at Minnesota State University, Mankato. In preparation for those caucuses, the MSU Freedom Alliance and the College Democrats clashed in a mock town-hall style debate Monday evening in the Ostrander Auditorium. Being that it was town-hall style, the students and the public were highly encouraged to attend and ask questions to the six debaters from both organizations. Topics asked of the debaters were their stances on the Syrian refugee crisis, to gay marriage, and women’s reproductive rights. Representing the College Democrats in the debate were John Neitge, Alex Johnson and Jeff Mathwig. For the Freedom Alliance, the debaters participating were Lizzy Piepho, Derek
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Photo by Yohanes Ashenafi John Neitge of the College Democrats responds to an audience question. Durst and Matthew Lehman. Moderating the debate was Jack Lindsay, the president of the College Democrats, and Wes Huntington, representing the Freedom Alliance. All six debaters felt the debate went really well, but several had differing opinions. Both Lehman and Durst both agreed that work needed to be done.
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“I loved every second of the debate. I’ve been in debate since high school, and I love debating and I thought it went phenomenally. I wish we had more time to touch on other points, but maybe that’s all the more excuse to try and organize another one,” Neitge said. Mathwig was a part of one back in November, in which the College Democrats clashed in a similar style debate with the MSU chapter of Young Americans for Liberty, a non-partisan, liberty-minded organization. “Compared to the last debate, I would say that this one was two times as good, if not more,” he said. The debaters felt they were at their best when it came to the issues that mattered to them the most. “I would probably have to say my exchange on NASA and maybe my issue with Syria,” Durst said. One of the questions asked was on NASA and space exploration, and while both Durst and Mathwig agreed that NASA is a great program, they argued over the spending of it. Mathwig felt differently than the rest of the debaters when it came to his best at the debate. “I only answered three questions, and I think that I answered each of them incredibly effectively. I didn’t think there was a single one of them I did bad on,” he
said. However, with the good comes the bad. Many topics that the audience asked the debaters, either one side or the other clearly had a great way to address the issue given to them. “Maybe not understanding question, or realizing I wasn’t current enough on different topics,” Piepho said. As to whether or not the debate got students and the public excited about the election cycle, opinions varied. “I definitely hope that it kind of spread our enthusiasm about politics. I know that all six of us are all very engaged and very enthusiastic in politic, even if we have different viewpoints on it. Ideally, it should help with getting other students interested in politics because it matters,” Johnson said. Finally, in order to get more information about the political process in general, both Johnson and Lehman have this advice. “Go out there and read and learn about the political process. Attend meetings of the groups. Learn more about what side you actually are on,” Lehman said. “I’m not the first of these six people to say this, but the Internet is a lovely tool to figure out not only who you side with but also the process.”
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Conquest vs. Encounter: An examination of the Spanish Conquista
LUKE LARSON Staff Writer Holidays are an important way that cultures reflect their values. They serve as a means of commemorating something that is mutually recognized as important by a society. But when not everyone shares the values being honored – as is often the case – controversy is produced. The terms “merry Christmas” and “happy holidays” are not just simple greetings, but reflect a person’s personal beliefs about the significance of Christmas. Many are uncomfortable with the celebration of Halloween, which can often seem to glorify the morbid and the evil. Another good example – and one that has only become more and more contentious in recent years – is Columbus Day. This commemoration of the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas has, according to an article by Lakshmi Gandhi for NPR, been celebrated as a federal holiday every year on Oct. 12 in the United States since 1936. This historic occurrence marked the arrival of the European colonizers in the New World, from the French in Quebec and Haiti, to the British in Anglo-America and the Caribbean, to the Portuguese in Brazil, to the Spanish in all of Spanish-speaking Latin America. This is a phenomenon that many feel is not worth honoring.
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For example, Eric Kasum, writing for the Huffington Post, argues that “if Christopher Columbus were alive today, he would be put on trial for crimes against humanity. Columbus’ brutal treatment of peaceful Native Americans was so horrific, maybe we should hide the truth about Columbus until our kids reach at least high school age. Let’s teach it to them about the same time we tell them about the Nazi death camps.” Such is the extreme opposition that the holiday faces today. Within the past two years, the cities of both Saint Paul and Minneapolis, following a larger national trend, have replaced Columbus Day with the celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, according to an article for RT.com. What’s the big deal about such a minor holiday? Why
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bring it up now if it’s not celebrated for another half a year or so? The real issue isn’t Columbus Day itself. Columbus Day is just one manifestation of the controversy over the European conquest of the Americas, a controversy that is relevant year-round. I’ve been thinking about this more and more during my semester abroad here in Ecuador, a South American country that has maintained a strong indigenous presence. What this country is today is a direct result of Spanish colonization. That leaves me – and anyone who ponders the issue – with a tricky co-
nundrum. The Spanish conquest, or “conquista,” was, in many ways, a brutal tirade of exploitation. But at the same time, it must be conceded that none of this beautiful culture I see around me here in Ecuador (or anywhere in Spanish Latin America, for that matter) would exist if the conquista never taken place. How should these two facts be reconciled? The fact that the Spanish conquistadors and the colonial leaders that succeeded them perpetrated countless unspeakable crimes against the indigenous peoples they encountered is undebatable. No one denies this and
no one supports this. One needs only read the accounts of Fray Bartolomé de las Casas, a bishop who worked tirelessly to protect the rights and dignity of the indigenous peoples, to understand the horrors the indigenous people experienced from the very beginning. In “Brief Account of the Devastation of the Indies” he recounts the brutal tortures and killings of innocent natives, oftentimes committed by the conquistadors out of sport. I’ve learned more and more reading “Resumen de Historia del Ecuador” in my history class here in Ecuador, but the details can be found in any history textbook. Entire civilizations of people were subjected to centuries of systematic exploitation. Considering this, it is tempting to make a blanket condemnation of the conquista. What could possibly worth celebrating in such a tragedy? I believe the appropriate response, however, is more nuanced. There is a key distinction to be made between what can be considered the “conquest” and what can be considered the “encounter.” In other words, the brutal subjugation and exploitation of the indigenous peoples vs. the meeting of the vastly different civilizations.
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Safety for international and study abroad students Exploring the importance of taking a few precautions before taking flight.
ASHLEIGH BAGSHAW Staff Writer In 2010, Sheryl Hill started a movement for change. Following the death of her son, Tyler, while on exchange in Japan, she realized that problems existed with the current system for international students traveling abroad. Along with the support of her family, Hill attempted to determine two key things: what was wrong and how it could be fixed. She started a website in honor of her son, TylerHill.org, with the intention of raising greater awareness of safety amongst international students. She received stories from hundreds of students who had survived dangerous incidents whilst traveling overseas, ranging from being scammed, to personal experiences with labor trafficking. Throughout the first few years of this campaign, Hill focused heavily on determining how to best support students who were traveling overseas. During this period, the foundation also focused heavily on advocacy, taking actions such as rallying for greater transparency laws within student exchange organizations. It was at this point that Hill determined that a key issue was in fact the lack of laws protecting students abroad. Through the experience
gained in responding to survivors, it became apparent that students required some form of education in order to “depart smart.” She launched DepartSmart.org, a website which aimed to educate students on what they need to know prior to undertaking an international exchange. The website includes features such as a 10 -point safety quiz, which covers issues ranging from vital information students s h o u l d know about a country prior to departure, to what a student should do if an emergency arises. Throughout this campaign, Hill notes that it has become more and more evident that most students are not adequately informed about key safety issues. One example Hill points out is that most students are unaware of the importance of having vital health information stored in the native language of the country they travel to. Students were also unaware of the need to find out whether safety warnings have been issued within particular countries, or the need to purchase evacuation insurance in case a serious issue arises. Hill emphasizes that the aim of this campaign is to ensure that “students are not sent abroad without receiving
a standardized education.” Safety must be the number one priority for students when traveling overseas. For example, for students considering traveling to Kenya, they should be aware that U.S. government personnel have been restricted from traveling to certain parts due to
ly publicized to students, and a student must take the initiative to determine for themselves whether a country is safe to travel to. Sheryl Hill ultimately hopes that after engaging with this campaign, students will be able to “travel with their head in the right place.” This program aims to encourage all students traveling internationally to “not only see the world, but to be smart when they do it.” The current aim of the foundation is to have an action plan established by the summer of 2016. The first fundraiser for this initiative will take place this coming August, and Hill also has hopes that the campaign will be released publicly by 2017. However, the foundation requires student support in
“Throughout this campaign, Hill notes that it has become more and more evident that most students are not adequately informed about key safety issues.”
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safety concerns. Students should also be aware that as of July 2014, these concerns reached the point that all volunteer activities by Peace Corps had to be suspended. These types of safety concerns are not open-
order to launch this international safety revolution. The foundation aims to reach a target goal of $10,000 in order to implement this program, and has already received fundraising support from both Winona State and St. Cloud University. One possible strategy includes the implementation of a review system, which would provide a “seal of approval” for countries considered safe for students to travel to. Hill ultimately believes that “it takes many students to make a big noise,” and it is up to students to engage peers and make the learning experience fun. She hopes that in the future, steps may be taken by returning students to make the overseas experience safer for future students. Visit departsmart.org and get involved today!
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NICOLE SCHMIDT News Editor This Super Tuesday brought a record number of voters to caucus locations across Minnesota on March 1. With such an important political election season upon us, the words “you should vote” will be something on the lips of many U.S. citizens as Nov. 8 edges ever so closer. Voting is always something people are telling us to do, especially the younger generations filled with first and second-time voters. They urge us to get to the ballot box and cast our vote as our “civic duty.” It sounds so serious. Civ-
“Voting” (CC BY-SA 2.0) by justgrimes ic duty? I can barely balance school and homework and you want me to worry about my civic duty? Well, the answer to that is yes with one stipulation: know whom you are voting for. Voting is a big deal. It is not something that should be
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taken lightly. When you cast your vote, you are throwing your support toward an individual that will lead this country for four years, not just someone you see on television and the internet from time to time. With that being said, casting a vote should not be done simply for the sake of participation. This election year, I challenge each young voter to research the candidates. Get to know policies and what they truly stand for. All-too-often I see voters voting for the sake of voting. They vote to mimic their parents. They vote based on rumors from media outlets that rarely cast candidates in their
true light. They vote because it is their “civic duty.” This election year, let’s move beyond the notion of voting as the baseline standard for fulfilling our rights as eligible-voting Americans. Let’s get to a point where voters approaching the ballot box actually know the policies of the candidate they are about to vote for. Let’s research our candidates and know where they want to lead America these next four years. So this November, do your civic duty and research your candidates before you vote. It could determine your next four years.
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“I don’t think we need to ban it. Yes, there are bad things that get posted, but they can be down voted, ignored, or reported.”
“If MSU does decide to ban it, I don’t think it will actually do anything in terms of people using the app.”
“No, they shouldn’t ban it on campus because it is the students choice to use the app or not.”
“No because we are in college and should have the right to choose if we want to use it or not.”
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CONQUISTA...Continued from page 2 The conquest can be condemned outright. When the Spaniards arrived in the New World, they had no right to enslave, torture, and murder the natives and they had no right to steal their land and resources. That statement should not be at all controversial. But the encounter is not the conquest. The encounter consists of the interaction between the Old World and the New World, the sharing of cultures and the creation of a beautiful new culture in the process. In principle, there was nothing wrong with the Spaniards introducing their cultural customs, the Spanish language, the Catholic religion, and unique European resources and knowledge. Unfortunately, these were not always introduced in an innocent, friendly manner, but rather imposed unjustly. But the value of the things the Spanish introduced is not influenced by the way they were introduced. Modern Hispanic-American culture is a direct result of the contact between the Spanish and the indigenous peoples of the Americas. We can celebrate and honor that beautiful culture without being 100 percent in favor of what took place to bring it about. Let’s not throw out the baby with the bathwater. The unfortunate fact of the matter is that civilizations are often, if not always, formed through conquest. History provides numerous well-known examples. Our own American culture was brought about through the colonization of the British. Much of the culture found on the Indian subcontinent is the result of the arrival of the Aryans in ancient times. The New World was no stranger to conquest when the Spaniards arrived – great empires such as the Incas and Aztecs had come to dominate large expanses of territory. Even the Spanish themselves owe their roots to the Roman
and Moorish conquests of the Iberian Peninsula. This doesn’t in any way justify such power-hungry conquests, but it doesn’t mean we can’t recognize the value of or have pride in these cultures either. This is the key distinction: cultures can be honored for their beauty and goodness despite the fact that they owe their roots to violent and unjust periods of domination. We can and should value this new Latin American culture that was the result of the meeting of the Old and New Worlds (a.k.a. the encounter) without supporting the often depressing details of how that meeting played out (a.k.a. the conquest). It’s a shame that the meeting of the two worlds had to turn out the way it did. Humanity had such a precious opportunity in its hands and it was tainted by the greed and arrogance of too many individuals involved in the Spanish conquista. Imagine if the Spaniards had decided to make peaceful contact with the native peoples, trading rather than taking, appreciating rather than disrespecting. We would surely look back on it now as one of the greatest triumphs in history. Apart from the domination and exploitation, it can be said that the encounter truly was a positive historic event. It is quite incredible that two halves of the world developed separately from one another without interaction for thousands of years. The meeting of the two, in the long term, advanced the human race as a whole. First of all, it allowed for an unprecedented exchange of knowledge and resources. Also, while it might be controversial to say so, some cultural practices are intrinsically wrong; no culture is perfect. The Spanish conquista brought an end, for instance, to the Aztecs’ barbaric ritual of human sacrifice. It also created the beautiful gem that is modern Hispanic-American culture. We can praise the
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“Christopher Colombus” (CC BY-NC 2.0) by eltpics positive effects without at the same time praising the negative effects. Some may argue that the very fact that contact with the Spanish altered the indigenous cultures of the Americas is wrong in itself. Was not enough of the original indigenous culture preserved? Perhaps. It must also be realized, however, that culture is never static, but rather in a constant process of change. There is no such thing as a “pure” culture. Any given culture is the product of a host of external influences and this is very natural. After so many words, my ultimate argument is this. The conquest of the New World by the Spanish, with all of its
killings, cruel exploits, and other human rights abuses was awful. But the fact that the two worlds encountered one another and produced, above all, a culture full of beauty, vibrancy, and complexity was wonderful. Those two statements are not incompatible. To deplore the Spanish conquista, we don’t need to feel as if we have to compromise our love for Hispanic-American culture. To celebrate Hispanic American culture we don’t need to try to defend the Spanish conquistadors and colonizers. Rather than wishing the Spaniards had never set sail for the Americas, wish that they had all come with the intent of making a friendly ex-
change between civilizations rather than a desire for personal gain through whatever means necessary. We can’t change the past, of course. We can, however, look to it, learn from the good and the bad, and act accordingly in the future. In the future, rather than celebrating a figure like Columbus who represents the conquest, hopefully we will celebrate a hero who exemplifies the good of the encounter or perhaps – as many cities in the United States have already done – we will celebrate the original inhabitants of the American continents.
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The top 25 episodes of Star Trek: Enterprise Part II of the sci-fi prequel’s best television moments.
WES HUNTINGTON Staff Writer Please refer to the previous issue of the Reporter for Part I of this article. #14: “Twilight” (aired Nov. 5, 2003) These “reset button” episodes have made their way into every Star Trek spin-off. In these episodes, cataclysmic events occur and then a time change reverts everything back to normal. From “Yesterday’s Enterprise” in The Next Generation, to
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Kid. These films are just two of the 100 submissions that will be showcased over the weekend at the festival. Animation, culture, and comedy are among the other categories that submissions were based on. Showcases for the films will start Friday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 18 at 10:30 a.m. The showcases will be located at the Mankato Event Center, Radio Mankato Theater, and Studio Six in Mankato. Besides the countless short and feature film showings, there are other
special-events scheduled for this year’s festival. Several filmmakers will talk on Bethany Lutheran’s campus in Honsey Hall film viewing room on Friday, March 18. Following the filmmaker talks will be a VIP party hosted by ISG for VIP pass holders. An after party will be held that same day after the film showings at Pub 500 starting at 11:15 p.m. The entire schedule with times and locations can be found on Speechless Film Festival’s website at http:// speechlessfilmfestival.com/ attend/2016-schedule/.
story arc, an anomaly causes Captain Archer to get parasites in his brain that prevent him from forming new longterm memories. With no recollection of the present day, Archer is relieved of command, Earth is destroyed by the Xindi, and Archer ends up living on an alien planet with T’Pol as his caretaker. #15: “Similitude” (aired Nov. 19, 2003) This episode explores the nature of cloning and the decision to end one’s life at the expense of another. In the episode, Trip ends up in a coma following a severe head injury. In order to save him, Phlox informs Archer that a creature in his menagerie of creatures can create a biomimetic symbiote—albeit one with a 15-day lifespan. This episode was the first written by Manny Coto, a sci-fi writer and Star Trek fan who would become the executive pro-
ducer for the fourth season in part because of this episode. #16: “Borderland” (aired Oct. 29, 2004) Star Trek: Enterprise’s fourth season, along with its third, are considered by many to be the best Star Trek season in years. One of the things that Coto did was try to connect the dots that the series had with the rest of the franchise. A prequel of sorts to “Space Seed,” Enterprise receives word that genetically-enhanced humans—called Augments—from the Eugenics Wars have hijacked a Klingon vessel, and the Klingon Empire threatens war. Their “father” is none other Dr. Arik Soong, an ancestor of Data’s creator Noonien Soong, played by Brent Spiner. This marked the first of three three-part stories that the fourth season offered. #17: “Cold Station 12” (aired Nov. 5, 2004) The second part of the Augments trilogy is the darkest of the three, and it has to do with how the Augments try to get an access code to the rest of the cold-storage embryos from the Eugenics Wars. We finally get to see the effects of the Symbalene blood burn, first mentioned by Spock in the original series, and mentioned again by Barclay in The Next Generation episode, “Genesis.” #18: “The Augments” (aired Nov. 12, 2004) The final episode of the
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TREK Continued from page 11 arc has action, intrigue, and drama. Two references to the original series and The Next Generation are made here, both in the same scene. Considering that LeVar Burton directed it, it’s no surprise. Mark Rolston makes an appearance as a Klingon captain. Rolston was previously a part of TNG’s “Eye of the Beholder.” #19: The Vulcan Trilogy (“The Forge”/ “Awakening”/ “Kir’Shara”; aired Nov. 19Dec. 3, 2004) One of the things that the fourth season did was bring in some well-known Star Trek authors to write scripts. Those authors were Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens, well-known Star Trek authors who collaborated with William Shatner on several trilogies of novels. In this trilogy of episodes, a bomb goes off at the United Earth embassy and kills 31 humans and 12 Vulcans. Throughout the exploration of the three episodes, Archer becomes inhabited by the katra (essence) of Surak, the father of the modern Vulcan era of peace and logic. Guest star Robert Foxworth turns in another wonderful performance as Administrator V’Las, the head of the Vulcan High Command who has a secret agenda. #20: The Romulan War Prequel Trilogy (“Babel One”/ “United”/ “The Aenar”; aired Jan. 28-Feb. 11, 2005) This epic trilogy presaged the Romulan Wars, something that was mentioned in The Original Series, and sadly never seen in Enterprise; due to this trilogy’s low ratings the series was cancelled Feb.
2, 2005. In this trilogy of episodes, a drone ship masquerading as other ships, destroys an Andorian ship commanded by Shran (Jeffrey Combs). This brings the Andorians and Tellarites to each other’s throats just prior to a conference between the two organized by Earth before we find out it is the Romulans who are attempting to destabilize the region. #21: The Klingon Forehead Two-Parter (“Affliction”/ “Divergence”; aired Feb. 18 and 25, 2005) One of the more interesting two-parters in Star Trek attempted to explain the differences between the Klingons seen in Enterprise and the 24th century era shows with those seen in The Original Series. Obviously, the real reason why that happened was the original series couldn’t afford it. These two-parters also feature one of the last appearances of James Avery from the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. #22: “Bound” (aired April 15, 2005) One of the things that “Borderland” showed us was a scantily-clad Orion female for the first time since The Original Series. It was all too brief, unfortunately, and we get a whole episode of eye candy when Archer accepts three Orion slave girls as payment for a magnesite mining operations. #23: “In a Mirror, Darkly,” (Parts I and II – aired April 22 and 29, 2005) Enterprise finally gets its mirror-universe episode when it is set entirely in the parallel dimension (again, for the sake of continuity). Com-
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mander Archer learns of a special starship in Tholian space and stages a mutiny in order to get to it. The ship is none other the U.S.S. Defiant, the same ship that went missing in The Original Series’ episode “The Tholian Web.” #24: “Demons” (aired May 6, 2005) The final two-parter in the Star Trek franchise has to deal with one last obstacle humanity must overcome in order to be a full member of the interstellar community: their own prejudices. In this episode,
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Enterprise returns to Earth for a conference to see the formation of a Coalition of Planets—a precursor to the Federation. However, it is all for naught when John Frederick Paxton, (special guest star Peter Weller, who would go on to play Admiral Alexander Marcus in the 2013 film Star Trek Into Darkness), leader of an isolationist group called Terra Prime, takes control of an array to aim it directly at Starfleet Command. #25: “Terra Prime” (aired May 13, 2005)
The concluding part has the crew attempting to rescue Trip and T’Pol from Paxton. A touching moment between the two characters occurs when Trip talks to T’Pol about Vulcan-Human hybrid babies, something that paves the way for Spock. It’s a touching scene. Are there any you feel were left out? Let the Reporter know on Facebook or Twitter!
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in the film Gilda is jealousy and its role in a romantic relationship. Throughout the film, we see jealousy take its toll in many of the relationships portrayed. From Gilda and Johnny, to Johnny and Ballin, each relationship in this film is wildly possessive which forces the audience to consider the ramifications of jealousy. The relationship that is examined the most throughout the film is the one between Johnny Farrell and Gilda. A deeply complex love/hate dichotomy, Johnny and Gilda take the phrase “it’s complicated” to an entirely new depth. Each partner madly in love with the other, their desire for ownership of the other
person is what causes their love to boil into resentment. Another major theme from Gilda is the all too common habit of judging a person’s inside by their outside. While it is true that the archetype of femme-fatale doesn’t save much room for kindness, it is unfair of Johnny Farrell to treat Gilda poorly based solely on her high-spirited personality and his perception of her reputation. If every viewer of this film perceived Gilda in the same way Farrell does, the audience would never understand her enough to even realize her depth and value as a character. All in all, Gilda is a tense and complex film full of
murky plot lines and flawless cinematography. One of the factors that sets Gilda apart from other movies in the genre is the hard edge of violence running throughout the film. At one point, Johnny slaps Gilda for purposely humiliating him in public and this further reinforces the film’s commentary on possession in relationships. Even if there is a happy ending for Gilda and Johnny, they cannot truly be content because of their drive to own their partner. Like much of the film noir genre, Gilda has complexities that only come to light when the audience is willing to see them.
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Sports SCORES: NHL FOOTBALL
Mavericks take on Bemidji for final WCHA games
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Blues................................. VOLLEYBALL4 Senators........................ 3 September 11, 2015
Mavericks............................... 35 Maryville University.......... 21
Flames............................. 1 Bruins............................... 2
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Stars................................ 3 Mavericks............................... 35 Predators. .....................21 5 UMD..........................................
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Islanders......................... 3 September 11, 2015 Canucks.......................... 2
Mavericks............................... 35 Maryville University.......... 21
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March 4-5,State 2015 @ Northern Aberdeen, SD Bemidji State Verizon Wireless Center
VOLLEYBALL WRESTLING September 17, 2015 Winona11-12 State University March 2016 Taylor Center @ NCAA Championships Sioux Falls, South Dakota
CROSS COUNTRY September 27, 2015 BASKETBALL
COREY YUMAN Staff Writer Regular season hockey is just about over with for the Minnesota State University, Mankato Mavericks. The team is currently on a two game winning streak, and will be hosting their last two home games of the season against the Bemidji State Beavers. These two teams met twice earlier in the season where Bemidji State hosted. The Mavs were able to outplay them on both occasions, and left town with 3-2 victories on both occasions. MSU will be heading into the weekend with an overall record of 17-10-7, and a conference record of 15-4-7. Bemidji isn’t trailing too much behind, with their overall record being 15-3-6, and a conference record of 10-115. The Mavericks are sitting atop of the WCHA standings, and will need two well-played games to finish the regular season in the top spot. The Mavericks are coming off a four game away schedule. Two weeks ago they trav-
CJ Franklin (above) is tied for the team lead in goals with 14. eled to Huntsville, Alabama to face off against the University of Alabama in Huntsville Chargers. The Mavs weren’t able to secure a victory in either outing, but they didn’t lose, and both games ended in a tie. Last weekend saw the Mavs travel to Anchorage, Alaska where they were pitted against the Alaska Anchorage Seawolves. This weekend was much better for the Mavs, and
they only allowed one goal in the two games, and walked away with a victory in both. This weekend’s games could go a long way in positioning for the Western Collegiate Hockey Association tournament that is scheduled to take place next week. The Mavericks are currently seated at the top of the standings, while the Beavers are just out of the top five, sitting at sixth. Players to watch out for
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Michael Huntebrinker (17) has 18 points in 34 games this season.
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on MSU’s side of things are Bryce Gervais and CJ Franklin who are leading the team with 14 goals each. Gervais is currently has 21 points on the season, while Franklin has 20. Not to be outdone by either, Teddy Blueger is leading the team with 30 points, including 9 goals and 21 assists. Goal keepers Jason Pawloski and Cole Huggins are having their selves a nice year as well, as both have save percentages over 90 percent. Pawloski is doing just a bit better in the goal averages category with 1.85, while Huggins is just a bit higher at 2.1. On the Beavers side of things keep an eye on Brendan Harms who is leading the team with a total of 24 points, including 17 assists which is the most on the team. Trailing not that far behind is Gerry Fitzeraled, who has 23 total points, including a team high 13 goals. The Beavers primary goal keeper in Michael Bitzer is currently sitting on a 91% save percentage, as well as 2.06 goals allowed average. The games are both scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the Version Wireless Center.
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Wild look to fight their way back into a playoff spot
DREW MEZZANO Staff Writer When 2016 came around for the Wild they found themselves in an all too familiar spot. They were on a fast decline in the standings and having an extremely hard time finding ways to win. In the month of January, they only won three games, going 3-7-3 to start of the new calendar year. All of this up-and-down play by the Wild seemed all too familiar of last season and
job was up in the air. After losing eight straight games and 13 out of 14, the Wild went ahead a relieved coach Mike Yeo of his duties and named AHL coach John Torchetti as interim head coach. This looked as though it could have been a great move for the organization. Torchetti is a very vocal coach who has won a Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010 as an assistant coach. Torchetti also has spent time as an interim head coach in Florida with the Panthers and with the LA Kings. He is constantly talking to his players after each shift; letting them know about the good, the bad, and ugly. Whereas Mike Yeo would sit behind the bench taking Photo Courtesy of the Associated Press Charlie Coyle (center) celebrate a goal with teammates Zach Parise (left) and Mikko Koivu.
Photo Courtesy of the Associated Press the question of whether or not Mike Yeo would keep his
notes and rarely interact with his players. It was released by
an MN Wild insider that Yeo had no control of his team. The locker room was divided and the team seemed like it had a bunch of separate groups, rather than one cohesive unit. When John Torchetti stepped in for the Wild you could see the team had a different feel, they looked excited to be playing hockey again. Since coming in as interim head coach the team has gone 6-3 and have scored a copious amount of goals, but have still struggled some. Although this coaching change has put a new sense of life in the players, the team had dug themselves a large hole and it is going to be challenging to crawl out of. The Wild have seem to found some magic with the Haula, Niederreiter and Pominville line, as they all have improved their play down the stretch, along with the Koivu,
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Parise and Coyle line. This past Tuesday was a prime example as Haula, Pominville, Niederreiter and Coyle put in all of the goals in the Wild’s 6-3 win against Central Division foe and rival Colorado Avalanche by a score of 6-3. This win knocked
Colorado out of the second wild card spot in the playoffs, being replaced by none other than the Wild. With only 16 games remaining for the Wild they will look to make that final push for the playoffs with the Avalanche lurking close behind.
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