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The spring break survival guide Tips and tricks for a safe and fun week, no matter your destination.

NICOLE SCHMIDT Staff Writer Only two day remain before the sweet, sweet freedom of spring break. The blissful nine days away from school and the stress that accompanies it is anticipated by students every year.

So what are you doing for spring break? You’ve probably been asked that a time or to lately. Some gush about their trip to Florida or Cancun, while others mutter something like ‘sleeping’.

If you are one of the lucky ones traveling this vacation, you may be experiencing some anxiety at the looming trip. From packing to passports, there is a lot of responsibility attached to traveling. Here are a few tips that will help your trip go smoothly.

Pack smart.

From tanks to tanning lotion, packing can be a burden. Yet through my years of traveling, I have picked up on a few tricks: one that I would greatly recommend is rolling your clothes.

Rolling your clothes creates more room in your suitcase, and also prevents those pesky wrinkle lines you get from traditional folding.

Over-packing is generally a problem for most people as well.

Try to limit your packing by asking yourself “do I really need this?” Imagine what you will be

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doing on a day to day basis, and plan a single outfit (I know, it’s tough) for each necessary event.

Some items are just plain bulky or hard to pack. Solutions? Don’t stuff your shoes and sweatshirt in your already overflowing suitcase, wear them! Wear your breakable sunglasses on your head. Forgo the blow drier and use the hotel’s.

Also tedious is the liquid situation. With so many rules surrounding amount of liquids you can bring, it is often best to stow them in your checked baggage. If you are traveling with

a friend, share a large checked bag to store your liquids and any other overflow items that do not fit in your carry-on. You’ll save money and hours of finding the right-sized liquid containers for your toiletries. Just don’t forget to seal the bottles as tightly as possible and put them in a sealable plastic bag!

Don’t freak out.

Some people are just bad travelers, plain and simple. It’s no fun being anxious and worrisome during travel. So try to relax! Remember that most things you swear you are forgetting are

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available for purchase at your destination. If you worry about losing luggage, put all of your necessities in your carry on, ensuring that if worst does come to worst you have what you really need. As long as you have your essential documents, you are good to go.

Bottom line? Relax, you’re going on vacation and you should enjoy it!

Organize your documents.

Before you leave your home, designate a specific place you will be putting your important traveling information and documents. I cannot stress enough how helpful it is to have organized documents. You’d be surprised just how easy it is to get flustered while going through security or trying to find the terminal during your layover.

If you know that your passport and license will always be in the right-side pocket of your duffle bag, you can prevent a 30-second meltdown when you are convinced you’ve lost your airplane ticket.

Stay safe.

Be safe—a point that is heard so much that it is often overlooked. However, it is important for first time travelers to take this point seriously. To be as safe as possible, try to travel with a friend to ensure you are never alone. I would also suggest us-

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ing a satchel to carry important documents and money, so that it is always close to your body. In the same breath, however, keep a spare bit of money in a packet or shoe. That way you have some money if by chance you do lose your wallet.

Treat yourself.

Despite the freedom, it is surprising how many people choose to do very little with their time off, which I completely understand. Sometimes just relaxing at home is the best vacation, but if you’re one who is already bored

by Tuesday, jealously looking at Facebook posts of your friend on Panama Beach, try these staycation ideas.

It seems as though college likes to limit the amount of youtime you receive. Well, consider this week a good chance to catch up on that. Have you been wanting to see that movie? Read that book? Go for it. If you have the money, treat yourself to a spa day, or go to a game. This splurge of you-time will help you rejuvenate lost energy and get you prepared to be hard at work ahead.

Catch up with family and friends.

‘Home’ may be far away for some, so take this time to reconnect with family and old friends.

Try a new restaurant or coffee shop or plan a spring night bonfire—s’mores included! You’ll be surprised how good it feels to visit friends and relive old memories.

Visit a museum or zoo.

If you’re like me, you probably haven’t been to a museum or zoo since your field trip days in grade school. However, you may find that visiting a museum or zoo is much different when you are older. Going to one of these places is a fun way to get out of the house. Maybe you’ll even learn something! The Science Museum of Minnesota and the Como Zoo are two great places to visit, and close as well if you live near the Twin Cities.

Lazy day. Period.

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Agreement reached on Charting the Future After months of deliberation, both sides have agreed to collaborate.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Administrators and faculty at the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities have soothed months of acrimony with an agreement over how to handle an overhaul for the system’s 31 institutions.

Students and faculty will have a stronger voice in the rollout of Charting the Future, a plan that has faced sharp criticism since its formal introduction more than a year ago, two faculty unions and the system announced Tuesday. The agreement repairs a rift that jeopardized extra state funding for MnSCU. Chancellor Steven Rosenstone has said the revamp will make the system more efficient and better align it with business needs. Critics argued it will turn MnSCU’s 54 campuses into homogenized degree factories for Minnesota industry.

Faculty pulled out of reform discussions in the fall, saying they embraced the plan’s values but were being ignored.

That worried students because they interact with faculty much more than administrators, said Kari Cooper, state chair of the Minnesota State University Student Association.

“We’re just happy that finally everyone is getting back

on the same page,” Cooper said.

Under the agreement, Charting the Future will become campus-based and regionally focused.

Teams tasked with carrying out the plan will finish their work in June, said Kevin Lindstrom, president of the union for faculty at the system’s two-year colleges.

The campuses will then decide how to move forward in the fall semester.

It will likely smooth MnSCU’s path at the state Capitol this year. Gov. Mark Dayton in January left additional funding for the system out of his budget proposal to jolt the warring parties back into communication, though he’s since said he’ll recommend extra dollars for MnSCU. “We’re optimistic that what we’ve come up with will satisfy his request for an agreement,” Lindstrom said.

House Higher Education Policy and Finance Committee Chairman Rep. Bud Nornes said he thinks faculty and administrators would have reached an agreement without Dayton’s not-sosubtle nudge. But Tuesday’s announcement removes a distraction and lets students get back to learning, the Fergus Falls Republican said.

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International scholarship may cover less Change in scholarship amount would support Kearney International Center.

JAMES HOUTSMA Editor in Chief A $340 decrease in the Cultural Contribution Scholarship for international students is in motion.

A presentation at Wednesday’s MSSA meeting by Senator Jessica Farah, representing the International Student Association, revealed that a plan has been laid out to solve ongoing talks about the scholarship.

As is, international students with the scholarship pay a tuition rate comparable to in-state tuition at MSU. Under the new plan, the scholarship would cover roughly $340 less, bringing total tuition cost closer to $3,600 under the scholarship.

“Something needs to change.

The level of what changes is what is different,” said Farah.

This additional money is intended to go solely back to the Kearney International Center for a strategic five-year plan. This

plan was suggested as an alternative to losing the scholarship completely.

“We said that we need to separate the U’s [MSU’s] financial problems from the International Cultural Contribution Scholarship,” said Stephen Stoynoff, Interim Dean of International Affairs.

Without the scholarship, international student tuition rates tally from $5,000 to $7,000, which ISA fears would impact

enrollment rates.

“I went to the U [University of Minnesota] and paid double what in-state students did. I call it a privilege to pay in-state tuition,” said Farah.

This policy is looking to be implemented in spring 2016.

Students who are enrolled before then would not pay any more.

“I’d like to clarify, this is a decrease in the scholarship, not an additional fee,” said MSSA President Mariah Haffield, among back and forth concerning the perception of the extra money.

“I would prefer this $340 increase to having everyone pay $5,000,” said Farah.

ISA is looking for input on how to adjust the wording of plan going forward.

The senate voted at the end of the night to pass a motion showing support towards the plan.

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Villains and heroes faced off on the dance floor this Saturday for a Super Hero Dance Marathon hosted in the CSU Ballroom.

have a lazy day. Go ahead, take one day out of your spring break to do absolutely nothing. Sleep in as late as you want, and at all costs refuse to change out of your pajamas. Watch a whole season of a show on Netflix, or re-watch all of the Harry Potter movies in order. Nap often. Having one complete lazy day is like your personal rebellion to all that has stressed you out in this first half of the semester.

No matter what you are doing for spring break, use this time to relax. Before you know it, you’ll be back at Mankato sitting in your 8 a.m., so make the most of it and enjoy whatever you do!

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LAUREN SIEBENALER Staff Writer

Hoodie Allen has been my car jam for a long time. I’m sure countless neighbors are annoyed when I sing his songs at the top of my lungs. He was the artist I cranked up while I dealt with my first heartache freshman year, and I’ve never stopped listening to him since.

Hoodie has always been my go-to when I need some fun, upbeat music and I’m so excited to see him live on April 22.

Steven Markowitz is Hoodie Allen’s real name and he is 26 years old. He grew up in Long Island, NY and went to college at the University of Pennsylvania. Out of college, he worked for Google until he decided to quit and focus on music. He has four albums out and has collaborated with people like G-Eazy and Ed Sheeran.

His most popular song on Spotify is “No Interruption” which has over 20 million plays, followed by another popular song, “All About It” with Ed Sheeran with over seven million plays. His most recent album,

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“People Keep Talking,” was released last fall.

Hoodie has such a big presence on social media and it shows how much he truly cares about his fans whenever he replies to people who tweet at him.

I once saw someone tweet him saying they were too broke to buy his new album, so he bought it for them. This presence on social media has made him gain a loyal fan base referred to as The Hoodie Mob. Hoodie Allen is truly a cool guy who is doing what he loves and it’s been a privilege watching him grow as an artist and gain more popularity. I discovered an album of his that was all acoustic versions of some of his

most popular songs and thought it was cool to see different sides of his creativity. His music is gaining popularity all over—I was so thrilled to hear his latest single “All About It” on the radio because he deserves the recognition.

I haven’t personally met many Mankato people who don’t know who Hoodie is, but I learned that a lot of people hadn’t heard of him when he was announced last week. Honestly, I was a little disappointed because I thought he was more popular around here than it seems.

Alyssa Zakrewski from IMPACT told me how they chose Hoodie for the spring concert: “IMPACT was able to vote

online on Orgsync on a poll as to who they wanted. There were like 15 choices and many different genres. This was a poll that was also open to the public I believe,” Alyssa said.

Hoodie is a rising star to say the least, and I encourage you all to listen to him as all his hard work deserves some recognition.

Saying you saw Hoodie in concert will make everyone jealous when he makes it even bigger in the future, it’s going to be a great concert and I can’t wait for Mankato to show him some love.

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““Gangnam Style” by Psy.”

““Exotic” by Priyanka Chopra ft.

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““Aashayein” from the film Iqbal Sung by Krishnakumar Kunnath.”

““The Rain Song” by Led Zeppelin.”

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Wedding bells heard ‘round the world One student explores marriage customs in different countries.

YUSEONG JEON Staff Writer

I was quite astounded when my American friend told me she had been married because she was in her early 20s, around my age. Marrying at an early age is very rare nowadays in Korea, where I come from. Even though she told me it is not too common in America either, I was surprised and interested to find out there are a lot more differences when it comes marriage customs in each country. The topic grabbed my interest and this is how I started researching how marriage works and what unique

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One wedding tradition calls for the bride and groom to saw through a log together.

the groom and bride release two doves into the air together because they believe it will bring them a long and peaceful marriage life.

I felt like this is very roman-

including the marriage custom.

In Germany, newlyweds must work together to saw a log in half in front of all their guests to prove their ability to work together and overcome obstacles

culture, when I first found out their unique marriage custom, I was very astounded, imagining messy wedding because in my culture, people including newlyweds, families and guests try to be perfect with very formal clothes and flawless makeups because it is such a big day in the newlyweds’ life.

In one tribal Kenyan wedding tradition, the father of the bride spits on his daughter’s head and chest as a symbolic blessing before the bride and groom leave the village to begin their new

life. This tradition might sound strange to some people because spitting on somebody is not an act with a goodwill in some countries, but the people believe this brings a good fortune in the country.

I believe there are tons of unique marriage cultures all around the world. Even though some might sound weird and not familiar, it is interesting to research them in order to understand and respect each country’s own culture.

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marriage customs and traditions exist around the world.

As I start from my own country, in a Korean traditional wedding, the groom and bride exchange a couple of wooden mandarin ducks on their wedding because the birds specifically stand for everlasting love in my country.

This is interesting enough even for me, because this traditional marriage custom is rapidly changing, as Korea is being modernized.

Other countries also have very unique marriage customs.

At traditional Filipino wedding,

tic in respect that Filipinos use white doves, which stand for peace in general, in their wedding.

In the Japanese tradition of san-san-kudo, the groom and bride take three sips each from three flat sake cups after their parents do the same to represent bonding the families together.

In another form of traditional wedding in Korea, we also have the same process of taking sips of sake and throwing jujubes into the bride’s traditional clothes, called Han-bok. Since Korea and Japan are adjacent, I think both countries have been affecting each other culturally,

that might come throughout their marriage.

I think this custom in Germany is very clever because the bride and groom can actually showcase their ability to work together to all the people in the wedding reception and I believe it can reflect their future marriage life in some degree.

In the Scottish tradition, the newlyweds are taken out on the day before their wedding and covered in ash, feathers, flour and alcohol by their friends and family. Scottish believe this act will bring good luck and help them avoid evil.

Although I respect their

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Fish cakes win in Schwarma Sauce Recipe Contest Winning recipe to be featured at Olives Restaurant in Mankato.

RAE FRAME News Editor What started as a vacation treat turned into a family food tradition for Jennifer Palmer, who fell in love with fish cakes in Ireland.

Palmer modified the recipe and had been serving it to family and friends before she entered it into the inaugural Olives Schwarma Sauce Recipe Contest, taking first place.

A Henderson resident, Palmer says her cooking skills come from her “Master Chef” mother.

She enjoys baking, and sells her pies at a market in Henderson.

Her love of Schwarma Sauce bePhoto Courtesy of Karla Njoku From pub to prizewinner, Jennifer Palmer’s Schwarma Fish Cakes.

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gan after she tasted the Chicken Schwarma at the Massad’s location in the River Hills Mall.

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final five, Palmer’s dish earned approximately 40 percent of votes cast by over 1500 voters.

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quired an original recipe featuring the sauce and a photograph of the finished dish next to a bottle of the sauce. Chef Massad and family tested the recipes in order to select the finalists, with the winner selected by online and in-restaurant voting.

As part of the prize, Palmer’s Schwarma Sauce Fish Cakes will be featured at Olives Restaurant in downtown Mankato from March 6 to March 22. She will also receive $300, a case of Massad’s Schwarma Sauce, and have the opportunity to spend time with Master Chef John Massad. The four finalists,

Andy Bobrytzke, Lisa Behsman, Shannon Gullickson and Shannon Black will each receive $50 Olives gift cards.

Jennifer said she was surprised to win but thanked her friends for supporting and voting for her recipe. The newly crowned Mankato Master Chef doesn’t intend to lose the title, either. “I’ll certainly try,” she said when asked if she would defend her title in 2016.

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World news: Chilean Volcano Residents near Villarrica volcano evacuated after eruption.

PUCON, Chile — One of South America’s most active volcanoes erupted early Tuesday in southern Chile, spewing heavy smoke into the air as lava surged down its slopes, prompting authorities to evacuate thousands of people.

The Villarrica volcano erupted around 3 a.m. local time, according to the National Emergency Office, which issued a red alert and ordered evacuations.

Local media showed images of the volcano bursting at the top, glowing in the dark amid heavy smoke and rivers of lava. Authorities worried that mudslides caused by melting snow could endanger nearby communities, but no injuries were reported.

The 9,000 foot (2,847-meter) volcano in Chile’s central valley, 400 miles (670 kilometers) south of Santiago, sits above the small ,city of Pucon, which has a popu-lation of about 22,000 people.

0 “It was the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen,” 29-year-old Australian tourist Travis rArmstrong said in a telephone -interview from Pucon. “I’ve ynever seen a volcano erupt and fit was spewing lava and ash -hundreds of meters into the air. dLightning was striking down at dthe volcano from the ash cloud that formed from the eruption.”

Chilean authorities had issued an orange alert on Monday because of increased activity at the volcano. About 3,500 people have been evacuated so far, including tourists, said Interior and Security Minister Rodrigo Penailillo.

Penailillo warned that the eruption was causing numerous rivers in the area to rise as

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snow along the sides of the volcano began melting. Villarrica is covered by a glacier cap covering some 40 square kilometers (15 square miles) and snow from about 1,500 meters (about 5,000 feet) on up.

Authorities were keeping an eye on four nearby communities that could be endangered by mudslides as the snow melts.

Officials were also monitoring nearly 200 people who were cut off from main roads when two bridges were destroyed by rising waters from nearby rivers.

Rodrigo Alvarez, director of the National Service of Geology and Mining, issued a warning for people in the area, especially at tourists, to be careful. “This is not a fireworks show,” Alvarez said, calling on people to obey official prohibitions to stay away

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“It’s an unstable volcano, all of its borders are altered,” Alvarez added.

President Michelle Bache let arrived in Pucon amid cheers and boos later Tuesday to check on safety preparations, and declared an agricultural emergency to help local farmers.

“You never know when an eruption will take place but what we do know is that the activity is lower, that’s visible,” Bachelet said after flying over the affected areas and meeting local authorities.

Witnesses said Pucon looked

like a deserted town at dawn.

But as the volcanic activity decreased, some local residents had decided to return to their homes, more cars were seen in the streets, and some people had even decided to sunbathe at a nearby lake. By midday, the community’s bus terminals, banks, restaurants and other businesses were operating normally.

The eruption “was something beautiful and amazing. We’re still a bit shocked but the volcano has calmed down so I’m going to continue with my vaca-

tion,” Alejandra Paz Bustos, 29, said as she sunbathed at nearby lake Villarrica.

Jose Manuel Reyes, the 37-year-old manager of La Bicicleta hostal in downtown Pucon, said visitors from France, Canada, Australia, South Africa and Brazil watched the early morning eruption from the building’s terrace.

“We’re still a bit nervous because we don’t know what’s happening,” said Reyes. “There was nervousness, but we haven’t seen any panic.”

Tourists flock to the area around Villarrica for outdoor activities like kayaking, horseback riding, fishing and hiking around the volcano, which last had a major eruption in 1984.

Dozens of tourists were among those evacuated. Officials said late Tuesday that about 15,000 people living in rural areas near the volcano were suffering water shortages after the eruption, and kept the red alert for nearby areas.

The Villarrica has a crater of about 200 meters (yards) in diameter and a lake of lava about 150 meters (yards) deep. It has periodic eruptions every 10 or 15 years.

Chile has more than 2,000 volcanoes in the Andes cordillera and about 90 of them remain active. Villarrica is considered among the country’s most dangerous.

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Flower show “Celebrates the Movies” Horticulture meets Disney, Pixar with flowers fit for a princess.

PHILADELPHIA — Lights, camera ... blossom!

Floral and garden designers are paying homage to Disney and Pixar films at the Philadelphia Flower Show, which opens Saturday with the theme “Celebrate the Movies.”

Meticulously landscaped exhibits have been inspired by more than a dozen features, from “Frozen” and “Finding Nemo” to “Cars” and “Cinderella.”

Visitors enter through a huge, art deco theater facade as if they were attending a red carpet premiere. Palm trees, roses and lilies help recreate the ornate interior of a 1920s movie palace, while moss, jewels, fabric and other blooms cascade down from “chandeliers” overhead.

Billed as the nation’s largest and longest-running flower show, it covers 10 acres and dates back to 1829. Organizers hope this year’s family-friendly theme will help a new crop of gardening enthusiasts establish roots at the annual extravaganza, which runs through March 8.

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Becher, president of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, which sponsors the show.

Children and adults alike will surely recognize the large orange clownfish in the exhibit

by J. Downend Landscaping of Ridley Park, in the Philadelphia suburbs. With a boat suspended above the display to mark the “water line,” workers created a dry version of Nemo’s world with petals and leaves shaped like creatures such as seahorses,

jellyfish and stingrays.

“The idea is to create an underwater seascape using all landscape plants that would be found from Florida to Maine,” said designer Tom Morris. “We’ve got hardy, tropical, annual, bulbs and everything in between.”

In another tableau, headlights shine from rusted vehicles seemingly embedded in an overgrowth of ferns, all surrounded by flowering cherry trees, whitespire birches and white and pink

azaleas.

“We just loved the movie ‘Cars.’ Our kids loved it ... my brother and I are car buffs. So it was a natural fit,” said Kevin Burke of Burke Brothers Landscape Design/Build of Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania.

The horticultural society is hoping for a big box office — at least 240,000 people, which would be about 10,000 more than in 2014. The floral fantasia serves as the organization’s big-

gest fundraiser, taking in about $2 million to help fund a range of local programs.

The event features plant judging, a butterfly garden, interactive exhibits and craft workshops. New this year is “Fido Friday” — an evening when guests can bring their dogs.

In keeping with the cinema theme, John Wayne’s son Ethan Wayne will attend Saturday and display some of his father’s memorabilia. Actor Dan Aykroyd will make an appearance March 6.

The flower show comes just in time for a region that can’t seem to thaw out from a brutal winter.

Philadelphia has indeed been “Frozen” — the average temperature for February has been a measly 25 degrees, according to preliminary figures from the National Weather Service. That’s about 10 degrees below normal.

“Having flowers blooming in the beginning of March in the Northeast is a challenge in itself,” said Sam Lemheney, who oversees the show. “Our experts and our growers here do an amazing job of turning this place into spring every year.”

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The two faces of Birdman A birds-eye-view on differing opinions of the Oscar winning movie.

JAMES HOUTSMA Editor in Chief Before I get down to the dirty work at hand, let me say this: Birdman is a good movie… for about an hour. More so, Birdman is a pretty great idea for a movie, which may be its most redeeming quality. The story of a washed up Hollywood actor struggling for validation by putting on a high-brow Broadway production, only to be thwarted by co-stars, critics and his own cracking psyche is a premise that sells tickets. But as they say, execution is everything.

My problems with Birdman winning Best Picture at this year’s Oscars are twofold.

The lesser of the two evils was summed up perfectly by Slashfilm’s Peter Sciretta in a tweet later that night: “Who would have thought that the academy would reward a film about acting over a far superior film about real life? #Oscars2015.”

Yes, host Neil Patrick Harris may have made several cracks throughout the ceremony about Hollywood’s many, many flaws but at the end of the night, the academy still rewarded the movie that gushed over their craft.

Not one of the many harrowing true stories, not a better-executed film, not the movie about real life (the thing a vast majority of people should be able to relate to); no, the movie about acting won.

Whether they want it or not, the Oscars are a statement on current culture and the statement they sent out with their votes this year was “Acting is hard and superhero movies are dumb; give us love.”

Which, in hindsight, falls right in line with my biggest problem with the film: it’s selfimportant and can’t back itself up.

Director Alejandro Gonzalez Innaritu spoke after his win about how Birdman is all about battling the ego. Funny, since the film is nothing but an exercise in stroking his. Birdman’s screenplay is a blatant editorial on the status of entertainment as opposed to, I don’t know, natural dialogue building up interesting characters. The film would be almost the same if Innaritu played every part, as his voice seems to be the only one he’s interested in.

Worse even, it’s an insecure voice, which is why nearly every character has to scream selfaware rants at one another.

“YOU’RE A WASHED UP HOLLYWOOD ACTOR TRYING TO BE VALIDATED.” “OH YEAH, WELL YOU’RE A LAZY CRITIC WHO LABELS EVERYTHING.” “DON’T FORGET ME, THE PAMPERED BROADWAY STAR WHO USES HIS ART AS AN EXCUSE TO BE A

ing into smugness to the point of pretension. By the time Birdman himself appears and talks down to the audience about their simple-minded tastes it’s enough to puke.

I had the good fortune to watch both this and Whiplash for the first time as a double feature, which highlighted a key difference in their quality. The whole core of Whiplash can be found in one key exchange between J.K. Simmons and Miles Teller

MATTHEW EBERLINE Staff Writer Did Birdman deserve to win Best Picture? That’s the question many film enthusiasts have been asking since last week’s 87th annual Academy Awards, where the quirky and unconventional dark comedy took home the top Oscar, in addition to winning Best Director, Best Cinematography, and Best Original Screenplay. In typical post-Oscar fash-

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JERK.” I get that Birdman is a comedy at heart but great comedies have even an ounce of subtlety.

This movie has none. There’s a cringe-worthy scene in the film where Michael Keaton’s character passes by a vagrant who is in the middle of hollering a famous quote from Macbeth: “it is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.” Thematically, this soliloquy is the essence of the story of Birdman, and while a better film would have layered that in for the audience to discover on their own, Innaritu has someone shout it as loud as possible because “what if they don’t get it?”

Condescending crap like this, in addition to meaningless arthouse shots of comets and washed up jellyfish, are what sink the experience of watching Birdman. Yes, it’s all fun and harmless in the beginning, what with the nifty cinematography, some dope street beats and good performances to keep you occupied. Then it just keeps barrel-

-- “There is no word in the English language more damaging than ‘good job’” -- and the rest of the film’s subtext is brilliantly layered in the visual elements.

Birdman’s ideas are too many and too shallow, shotgunned to the forefront of dialogue to appear thoughtful.

Yes, the whole cast is good because they are acting (read: screaming), the technical aspects are impressive and the movie is at its best when just focusing on Michael Keaton’s selfdestruction, but all these good things go to waste in this smug piece of self-indulgence.

In the grand scheme of things, Birdman isn’t the worst film to grace the nominees this year but it’s also far from the best. Given that the academy is there, ideally, to honor the pinnacle of what cinema has to offer, Birdman’s win for best picture is a little disheartening.

ion, reactions to the event have been mixed, with many praising Birdman for its winning sweep, while other reactions have been more subdued. I, for one, thoroughly enjoyed the film and feel it fully deserved to win the top honor. Here’s why Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) deserved to win the Academy Award for Best Picture.

To begin, what really pulls Birdman together is its ensemble cast, featuring stellar performances by Michael Keaton, Edward Norton, Emma Stone, Zach Galifianakis, and Naomi Watts, among others. Keaton stands out in particular, delivering what may very well be the performance of his career as Riggan Thomson, a fading Hollywood actor famed for his role as the titular Birdman and struggling to produce a Broadway adaptation of Raymond Carver’s short story, “What We Talk About When We Talk About Love.” The role of Riggan seems a perfect fit for Keaton (himself a former superhero star in Tim

Burton’s Batman and Batman Returns) who delivers a strong, nuanced performance exhibiting all the stresses and emotional troubles of someone in Riggan’s position. When he isn’t grappling with overbearing actors or humiliating setbacks, Thomson struggles with his alter ego, Birdman, the voice in his head who embodies all the fears and self-doubts that Riggan faces on a daily basis. Juggling all the troubles and emotions of a character as complex as Riggan is no mean feat, yet Keaton pulls it off masterfully, switching seamlessly between comedy and more serious fare on the fly.

Norton and Stone are also at the top of their game, delivering solid performances as renowned method actor, Michael Shiner, and Riggan’s rehabilitated daughter, Sam, respectively. In his role as Shiner, Norton really embodies the persona of a pretentious and unlikable method actor, while Stone perfectly captures the look and mannerisms of a young woman struggling with the newfound attention from her father and the intricacies of a life after rehab.

Of course, one can hardly talk about Birdman without mentioning its signature style and camera work. Since Birdman’s conception, director Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu knew he wanted the movie to appear as if it were filmed in a single take, and he accomplishes this with cinematic flair, using tracking shots and angles reminiscent of some of Alfonso Cuarón’s more recent works, such as Children of Men and Gravity. Birdman’s unique style and presentation help to draw attention to the masterful performances of its cast and give the film a look and feel all its own, providing a certain “freshness” in a medium saturated with countless sequels and reboots.

Ultimately, Birdman is a grand film that recaptures the magic of what great cinema can accomplish. While each of Birdman’s competitors (including Whiplash and Oscar front-runner Boyhood, among others) are equally great in their own right, Birdman’s outstanding cast and unique presentation give it an individuality and level of quality that cements the film firmly among some of the best motion pictures in recent memory.

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Better Call Saul review

Does the sequel live up to its predecessor?

MARYSA STORM Staff Writer Whether they were fans from day one or just finished bingewatching the show off Netflix last weekend, people love Breaking Bad – and with good reason.

The show, which followed high school chemistry teacher Walter White (Bryan Cranston) as he

focuses on the smooth-talking lawyer Saul who was introduced in season two, lives up to the high bar its predecessor set.

When Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk) is first introduced in Breaking Bad he seems to have everything together; it’s a different story when it comes to Better Call Saul. The spin-off, which takes place several years before the events of the original,

to win over various clients. At five episodes in things are starting to look up for Jimmy but he still has a long and no doubt entertaining ways to go before becoming the Saul Goodman he was introduced as.

Along with holding onto several of characters that made Breaking Bad so addicting the spin-off continues to showcase the witty writing and captivat-

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descended into the world of drug dealing to pay for cancer treatments, was praised highly for everything from its story, to how the characters were portrayed, and to the directing and writing.

The question now is whether the spin-off, Better Call Saul, which

introduces Saul Goodman – then known as Jimmy McGill – as a struggling public defender desperate for clients. So far into the series he has had to deal with a brother “allergic to electricity,” minor conspiracies, a tollbooth troll and drug dealer (remember Mike and Tuco?) all while trying

ing camera work that the original was known for. It’s difficult not to hold spin-offs to the accomplishments of the original but in this situation it’s okay – Better Call Saul holds up well.

The artsy music montages have stuck around and so has the almost teasing type of narrative.

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tinues to linger throughout the episodes. Audience members no doubt want to see Jimmy’s transformation but the story currently lacks the punch that Breaking Bad seemed to throw. So much happened in a single episode of Breaking Bad and while Better Call Saul is enjoyable to watch it seems almost painfully slow in comparison. Better Call Saul has no problem standing on its own legs but it’s running and jumping that we’d like it to see it do.

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Heart and Soul Tour

Two classic rock legends, Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire, commence a group tour.

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LORIEN MEGILL Staff Writer This year, two legendary bands will join together for what is sure to be an extraordinary tour. Today, Chicago and Earth Wind & Fire announced that in July they will be embarking on their co-headlining “Heart and Soul” summer tour. The Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire – Heart And Soul Tour 2015 will begin

on July 15 in Concord, California. The tour, promoted by Live Nation, will continue with over 25 dates through major United States cities including Cincinnati, Las Vegas, Detroit, and Los Angeles before closing on Sep.6 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

The collaboration of these two powerhouse groups (both of whom began in Chicago), with a combined 20 Grammy Nominations and over 200 million albums sold between the

two of them, will surely result in an incredibly entertaining performance, showcasing some of America’s most accomplished and influenced bands. The performers are excited to launch the tour, with Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire saying, “This is a real treat for fans of both groups to experience again the powerpacked collaboration of Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago. We are looking forward to it ourselves – it has always been one

of our favorite tours.”

Perhaps most spectacular will be the encore with both bands playing together. Lee Loughnane of Chicago had this to say: “One of the most exciting things about the show is when both bands perform at the end of the concert. Having these 21 very talented musicians playing our greatest hits together puts the excitement level at a fever pitch!

From the Heart of Chicago and the Soul of Earth, Wind & Fire,

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Shania’s swan song

Pop-country star Shania Twain returns for a farewell tour this summer.

JENNA VAGLE Staff Writer Shania Twain announced Wednesday that she will be tak-

ing off on her first North American tour in over a decade. The ROCK THIS COUNTRY tour will premier in Seattle, Washington June 5. The five time Grammy winner will perform a

variety of her greatest hits in a performance she calls a “kickass rockin’ show designed to take on the road.” This is considered her “farewell” tour. “I’m going to make the best of it,”

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Twain said in a Good Morning America Interview Wednesday, “It’s a celebration tour for me.”

Twain has been an icon in the country music scene since 1993.

She has topped the country and pop charts, won nine Billboard Music Awards, and five American Music Awards, sold over 75 million records worldwide, and was named Entertainer of the Year by the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association, which is a prestigious title in country music.

She was the first non-American Citizen to be awarded this honor, as she is a Canadian native. Her Album, Come on Over, was considered the “best selling country album of all time.”

Her hit singles from 1997 that you will probably recognize include “That Don’t Impress Me Much,” “Man, I Feel Like a Woman” and “You’re Still the One.” Her latest single was released in 2012 as a duet with Lionel Richie called “Endless Love.” Her last album came out in 2002 called Up! She also did

a Christmas album with Michael Buble in 2011.

For the past two years Twain has been occupied with her ongoing show in Las Vegas, Shania: Still the One. She performed 105 shows at The Coliseum at Caesars Palace. “It was a huge mountain to climb for me,” she said, “It was a huge reward and I see the upcoming tour as a celebration of that.” the queen of pop-country also mentioned in her interview.

Twain is ready to rock America and Canada. She will hit all the major Canadian cities including Vancouver and Toronto for the first month of the tour, and play New York On June 30, kicking off her journey across the great states.

Tickets go on sale to the public March 13 at 10 am with a presale march 10 through the 12. Go to axs.com to purchase tickets or go to ShaniaTwain.com for more information.

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Mavericks look to clinch championship in Bemidji Gaining an additional two points in the WCHA standings over second place Michigan Tech last weekend, MSU looks to take home the MacNaughton Cup on Saturday night.

DEREK LAMBERT Sports Editor The Minnesota State University, Mankato Mavericks are in a position all too familiar: a chance to win the MacNaughton Cup as the regular season champions of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association in the final weekend of regular season play.

Last season the Mavericks fell one point short of winning the Cup after a tie with Michigan Tech on the final game of the season saw Ferris State win the WCHA by a single point.

This season, though, it isn’t the Mavs who are chasing the no. 1 team, it’s the Mavericks who are in first place in the league standings looking to stay ahead of Michigan Tech during the final two games this weekend to clinch their first MacNaughton Cup. Not an easy task, however.

The Mavericks sit one point ahead of Tech in the WCHA standings heading into the final weekend of conference play. If the Mavs want to win the Cup outright, there is no margin for error as they cannot plan for a bad weekend by Tech to help them win a championship. MSU heads north to Bemidji this weekend to play one of the hottest teams as of late.

BSU was 7-12-3 on the year until late January when they came into the North Star College Cup as perhaps the only team that spectators didn’t give a chance at winning the tournament. Well, they did just that, taking down Minnesota-Duluth, who was no. 5 in the nation at the time, then MSU, who was no. 1 at the time. Starting with the NSCC, the Beavers have gone 8-2-2 in their last 12 games, bringing their record to a respectable 15-14-5. Their only two losses during that span were to Michigan Tech, and BSU also took three points away from a very good Bowling Green team, who is in third place of the WCHA. The Beavers were

swept by the Mavericks in Mankato earlier this season, but it’s easy to see this is a very different BSU team.

Before going on their late season run, Bemidji was on the bubble of being a playoff team this season. Now, if they are able to steal two points from the Mavericks this weekend, they will clinch fourth place in the league, securing them home ice for the first round of the WCHA playoffs. So what is it that has caused this turnaround season for the Beavers?

It’s not their offense, which ranks 33rd in the nation at 2.74 goals per game, it’s their defense, which ranks 12th in the country, allowing an average of 2.29 goals per game. A big reason for this is the guy between the pipes. Moorhead, Minn. native Michael Bitzer has been outstanding during his freshman season for BSU. Bitzer has posted a .932 save percentage along with a 1.75 goals against average, giving his Beavers a chance to win on any given night. In their past twelve games, Bemidji has averaged just 1.33 goals against per game.

While this may pose trouble for the Mavericks, especially with this series taking place in Bemidji, but one could question whether or not Bemidji will have the offense to get past the Mavericks.

The Beavers scoring is spread

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Trevor Cokley • MSU Reporter Stephon Williams at the North Star College Cup in January. Williams has backstopped this Maverick team to a no. 2 national ranking.

out among their roster, but no single player has overly impressive statistics. Their leading scorer is senior defenseman Matt Prapavessis, who has 22 points on the season. Sophomore Charlie O’connor is the only player with a double-digit goal total on the team, and over that twelve game stretch they’ve averaged just over 2.5 goals per game on offense. Bemidji has been as good as anyone the last month and a half of play, but will they have enough to steal any points from the Mavericks this weekend?

MSU has the fourth best offense in the country, scoring at a rate of 3.55 goals per game.

Their defense? Not bad either.

The Mavericks allow 1.94 goals against per game, which is good for third in the nation. The difference in this series could

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firepower of the Mavericks.

The Mavs have seven players who have recorded 20 points or more on the season to the Beavers’ two. Senior Matt Leitner, one of the best passers in all of college hockey, leads the way for MSU with 27 assists and 34 points on the year. Junior Bryce Gervais has also had a tremendous season, scoring a careerhigh 21 goals this season. The Mavericks seem to get offense from all four lines, and that has contributed to their success this year. On defense, the Mavs are one of the best.

Not only do the Mavericks

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MEN’S HOCKEY “MSU has the fourth best offense in the country, scoring at a rate of 3.55 goals per game. Their defense? Not bad either. The Mavericks allow 1.94 goals against per game, which is good for third in the nation.” continued from 13 carry the third-best defense in the country, their defenseman also contribute heavily to their offense. Sophomore defenseman Casey Nelson has recorded six goals and 29 points on the year, followed by senior Zach Palmquist, who has recorded eight goals and 26 points to his credit. Carter Foguth, Jon Jutzi, and Brett Stern all have three goals from the blueline this season as well.

This asset make the Mavericks a dual threat, being able to score from anywhere in their lineup. But on the back end, the Mavs have a man who can duel with Bitzer this weekend.

Junior Stephon Williams has been lights out in goal for MSU this season. While Bitzer ranks as the no. 3 goaltender in the nation, Williams ranks at no. 2, trailing only Yale’s Alex Lyon, a Lake of the Woods, Minn. native. Williams has an impres-

sive .926 save percentage and an incredible 1.62 goals against average. The Mavericks have the tools to earn a series sweep and MacNaughton Cup championship this weekend, and it seems unlikely they will be surprised by BSU as their were in the North Star Cup. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m. on Friday night at the Sanford Center at the Bemidji State University campus, with an earlier 7:00 p.m. start for Saturday night. Should the Mavericks have more points in the WCHA standings than Michigan Tech at the conclusion of Saturday night’s game, they will be rewarded with their first MacNaughton Cup in program history.

Jenni Vanttinen is one of the leaders of this Maverick squad.

DENZELL OATS Staff Writer The women of the Maverick track and field team had a good showing last week in the NSIC 2015 Championships.

The two day event that was hosted by the Mavericks in Myers Field House was ultimately won by University of Mary Marauders, but the Maverick’s were relentless in their approach to competition.

Finishing third overall, the Mavericks arose to their best indoor conference championship finish since 2010; and with the likes of many talents and point scorers on the team.

Sophomore Brieanna Puckett led the Maverick charge with her expertise in her events. Scoring 26 points for the women’s team, Puckett saw the podium three times in the three events she competed in earning her the NSIC women’s High Point Performer Award.

Puckett started the competition with her efforts in the 60 meter dash. After placing first in the qualifying rounds of the event with a time of 7.63, Puckett carried on to finals running the same time earning her a second place finish behind UMary’s senior sprinter Kathryn Stewart. Sid’Reshia Floyd and Karlona Gregory finished the 60-meters in third and eighth, respectively.

Puckett would go to carry on in the 200 meter dash for the Maverick’s. After a breezed preliminary qualifying run, she went to finals to take another

second place finish running a time of 25.15; a career best for Puckett.

Finally Puckett would see her efforts pay off for a first place victory in the long jump. Popping off a 19’2.75’’ jump on her second attempt, the field would not surpass this mark yielding ten points for the Maverick campaign as well as improving her mark to the 11th spot nationally among.

Puckett’s efforts in her events seemed to rub off on others throughout the two day meet as well.

Senior Triple Jumper Anna Veroeven had a great showing in her event. Despite a second place finish, Veroeven was deemed the new indoor triple jump record holder after her performance. Her lunge of 39’10’’ surpassed Katelin Rains’ 2008 mark and now Veroeven holds triple jump records for both indoor and outdoor. Veroeven’s mark currently ties her for the 13th spot among the rest of the nation’s division II triple jumpers.

Continuing with the jumps, senior vaulter Bryanna Sudman put in a career day as well. With a new career best of 12’9.5’’, Sudman captured a third place finish to help the Maverick effort. Sudman also improved to a number 7 ranking among the division II vaulters.

Many other Maverick’s played key roles in the third place finish.

Junior Brooke Foreman turned in a career day for the 60-meter hurdles. Crossing the

finish line at 8.85 Foreman not only earned her team five points with her fourth place finish but improved her indoor mark once again after previously doing it in the qualifying rounds of the event.

Vanttinen would come soon after to finish right behind Foreman in fifth at 9.03.

Another sophomore, Taylor Glover, would earn a spot light in the competition. Hitting another personal-best in the 600-meters, Glover captured a second finish with a time of 1:35.06. Teammate Megan Allen came in fifth at 1:37.27.

As the conference meet wrapped up to the last event, the 4x400 relay team consisting of Vanttinen, Glover, Bonnie Pickford and Naatz scored a fourth-place finish with a final time of 3:53.65.

As a team, Minnesota State finished the championships in third-place posting a combined total of 101 points. Taking second was Augustana who gathered 119 points and The University of Mary secured the team title with 142 points.

Two weeks remain to determine who will all travel to Birmingham, Ala. to participate in the NCAA Division II National Championships. For those who do not qualify, this marks the end of the indoor season and begins preparation for the ensuing outdoor season, which is set to commence March 27th, in Emporia, Kan.

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Men’s hoops loses a tight one at the buzzer

LUKE LONIEN Staff Writer The Minnesota State University men’s basketball team fell on a buzzer-beater in the semifinals of the NSIC conference tournament Monday.

The Mavericks and Dragons saw several clutch shots fall, but it was Minnesota State University, Moorhead that got the final shot to fall as they downed the Mavericks 81-80.

The Mavericks saw themselves trailing for most of the first half, trailing by as much as 13. MSU was able to cut the lead down to a manageable eight, when they outscored the Dragons 9-4 in the final three minutes.

Senior Assem Marei paced the offense with 12 points and three rebounds in the first half.

Senior Zach Monaghan added six points for MSU. As a team,

added six for MSU-Moorhead.

As a team, the Dragons shot an impressive 61.3 percent from the field, getting most of their look inside the paint.

MSU-Moorhead came out of the locker room firing to start the second half, pushing their lead to 16, seven minutes into the half. MSU would not let the Dragons take the game away, as they went on a tremendous 18-0 run to take a two-point lead with 7:03 remaining in the game.

The Dragons and Mavericks would trade baskets throughout the rest of the game, with no team leading by more than four in the final five minutes, changing lead multiple times.

The Mavericks were trailing 79-77 with eight seconds left on the clock, when Monaghan connected on a three-pointer to give the Mavericks an 80-79 lead.

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as the buzzer sounded, giving the Dragons an 81-80 victory.

Marei led the Mavericks with 24 points and nine rebounds, while Monaghan chipped in 18 points and dished out six assists.

Mick Busack added 16 points

and seven rebounds for MSU. As a squad, the Mavericks shot 50 percent from the field, including going 9-of-24 from beyond the arc.

Vaughn paced the Dragons with 21 points and six rebounds, followed by Riewer who added 15 points for MSU-Moorhead.

Aaron Lien and Sevile added 14 points each for the Dragons. As a team, MSU-Moorhead shot 59 percent from the field including going 9-of-13 from beyond the three-point line.

MSU-Moorhead fell in the NSIC conference championship game to Augustana 98-82, finishing their regular season with a 32-3 record.

With the loss, the Mavericks hold a 24-7 record and await their call into the Division II NCAA national tournament.

The Mavericks will know their postseason fate Sunday at 9:30 p.m. when the NCAA Selection Show takes place.

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the Mavericks struggled from the field, shooting 36.7 percent from the field, going only 2-of11 from beyond the arc.

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NOTICES FREE SHOTOKAN KARATE classes offered Monday 6-8 pm, Tuesday 7-9 pm, Thursday 6-8 pm. Room PH 102. Beginners are welcome. Need not to be a MSU student to join. For info call Brad @507-388-5301 or lostgonzo@gmail.com or search MSU Shotokan on Facebook or Yahoo Groups.

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HURRY, ONLY A FEW PROPERTIES LEFT FOR AUGUST 1, 2015!

• 928 N. 4th St., 5 bedroom • 610 Vine St., 5 bedroom • 202 James Ave., 4 and 5 bedroom* • 210 James Ave., 4 bedroom* Rents starting at $350/bedroom plus utilities. * Sign by March 7th and get FREE cable and internet See all properties on RadRenter.com and call today for more info or to set up a showing, 507-385-1999.

MLB PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 526 S. 2nd Street, #3 | Mankato, MN 56001 | 507-385-1999 See all properties at RadRenter.com

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MONTHLY RENT for Building #1 Expires March 31, 2015.

Not valid with any other specials or discounts.

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