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The Light of Asia comes to Mankato Asian Night, held every two years, promotes recognition and understanding.

YUSEONG JEON Staff Writer 2015 Asian Night – The Light of Asia will take place Saturday, April 4 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Centennial Student Union Ballroom at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

In the event, cultural performances, ethnic foods, and raffle prizes will be provided.

Pa Zao Moua, vice president of Asian Pacific Student Organization (APSO), said Asian Night event takes place every two years.

“We only host the event every two years. This year in the Light of Asia event, we want to focus on various Asian cultures. Aside from other cultural events that happened on campus, our Asian Night event is different because instead of just focusing on one culture, we focus on various cultures,” Moua said.

“I feel that Asian culture is not well-recognized in Mankato community so this event is to promote Asian cultures to peo-

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ple of Mankato,” she continued.

According to Moua, traditional performances for the event will be provided from

many students representing different types of cultural Recognized Student Organizations on campus such as Hmong dance

Student Senate Report RAE FRAME News Editor The Minnesota State Student Association convened in the Nickerson Conference Room #238 to conduct regular senate business with several presentations regarding the budget.

The senate and many related committees have been working for the past few months to create the budget for next year.

Budget recommendations were presented by representatives of the Student Allocations Committee (SAC).

Bryan Schneider presented a budget and spending report for the Tech Fee at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Currently, MNSU’s technology fee is about average when compared to other area universities.

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President Haffield and Vice President Wolf’s report included an announcement that they would be walking to the capital at the end of the semester.

Plans for this are still underway and will be announced at a later date.

Reports also included updates on the new dining hall, which will break ground May 15, the upcoming Quidditch tournament May 3, and the

Greek Week cookout in April that will feature free food to any students who make an appearance -- for once, there is such a thing as a free lunch.

The debates for president and vice president will be held April 8, with voting taking place April 14. All students are encouraged to vote.

group and Nepalese, Vietnamese and Thai multi-cultural organizations. She said participants will be able to see modern Asian hip-hop performances as well.

Thang Vang, co-chair of Hmong Men’s Circle (HMC), said ethnic foods will be also authentic.

“As food wise, we tried as diverse as possible. We have five dishes and they will be set up as a buffet style,” Vang said.

He also said that there will be photo booths and fashion show in the event so that participants can enjoy different Asian cultures apart from foods and performances.

“We hope to be able to promote diversity on campus. We want to show people that we are not just working for domestic students but also for international students on campus. We are here to help everybody,” Vang said.

As a coordinator of the event, Moua said it was difficult to gather all performers from different Asian countries.

Ticket purchase is available for $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Seniors over 65 and children under five can enjoy the event with free admission.

Asian Night, coordinated by two student organizations,

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Asian Pacific Student Organization and Hmong Men’s Circle, is open to not only MSU students but also community members in Mankato area.

Vang said Asian Night is a significant event and the two organizations participated in the collaboration to help each other to grow and make their members of the organizations be student leaders.

“We want to help each other as much as possible,” Vang said.

APSO is an organization set out to recruit and retain Asian Pacific Islander students by promoting Asian Pacific Islander’s culture and focusing on their perspectives.

HMC aims to provide extraordinary support for Hmong Males in pursuit of higher education in America.

Both organizations are a part of Asian Americans Affairs, which is a subdivision of Institutional Diversity.

Institutional Diversity actively promotes a campus-wide cross-cultural understanding and appreciation of differences.

For more information, please contact APSO Vice President Pa Zao Moua at pa-zao.moua@ mnsu.edu or HMC Co-Chair Thang Vang at thang.vang@ mnsu.edu.

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“Magic rabbit” of China quietly facing extinction The biggest hurdle in preserving a species is getting the word out.

NICOLE SCHMIDT Staff Writer The small “magic rabbit” of China is in a vanishing act it never wanted to participate in.

It is estimated that fewer than 1,000 of the magic rabbits, formally known as ili pika, remain in China and researchers fear they could become extinct at any time.

Native to the Tianshan mountain range, the ili pika are a small, rabbit-looking mammal only about eight inches long.

The magic rabbits were first discovered in 1983 by conservationist Li Weidong who named the new creature after his hometown Ili. The mammal was put on the endangered species list by the International Union for Conservation of Nature in 2008 and today no organized effort is coming together to fight for the ili pika.

Two factors are thought to contribute to the decline of the ili pika population: Habitat change is the first and main reason for the waning numbers of the pika. Global warming is causing the normal habitat of the pika to change. Pikas live high in the mountains and feed on grasses found at those higher elevations. Higher temperatures and receding glaciers has led to less permanent snow on their native mountain altitude of about 10,800 feet. As a result, the pika aren’t getting their normal and proper grass they need because of this necessary retreat up the slope.

Weidong said they now live at 13,500 feet.

Fewer than 1,000 Ili Pika remain in their native China.

Of course, disease is considered a factor in the extinction of the rabbit as well. Many species experience extinction due to disease, and the pika are no exception.

Despite the strikingly low number of pika left, they still aren’t on China’s List of Wildlife under Special State Protection list.

Some may think the blind eye toward the ili pika is ridiculous.

How could so many people deny or simply not even acknowledge an endangered species like this?

Well, the answer is that people tend to be under informed on endangered species in general.

Until recently, many people had never heard of the ili pika.

Consider endangered species in our country. Could you name ten endangered animals in our country? Could you name three in Minnesota?

Minnesota senator to return contributions Indictment Wednesday will refund thousands.

WASHINGTON — A spokesman for a Minnesota senator says the lawmaker will return campaign contributions she received from indicted New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez.

A campaign aide to Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar.

The aide says Klobuchar will also return contributions from a Menendez friend and donor, Dr. Salomon Melgen, who was also indicted Wednesday.

Menendez is accused of performing political favors for Melgen.

Klobuchar matches the de-

scription of a lawmaker called “Senator 1” in the indictment.

The indictment says Menendez and Senator 1 agreed to raise $25,000 for each other during their successful 2012 re-election campaigns. It says Melgen and his wife ended up contributing $8,000 to Senator 1. Federal Election Commission records show Klobuchar received that amount from the Mengens.

Senator 1 is not accused of wrongdoing.

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getting the general population to know about it and genuinely want a change. Yes, it does take the effort of trained scientists,

but it also requires people to change their normal lives and habits that are hurting our animals and the only planet we get.

We are not the sole inhabitants of earth. We share the planet with plants and animals. The last 100 years, however, we haven’t been doing much sharing. Maybe it is time for people to realize that trying to protect our earth is more than a political strategy or a way to appear trendy. The sooner this change occurs, the better off animals like the ili pika will be.

60-year-old Weidong retired in 2007 to give his efforts and $32,000 of his own money for the ili pika, and he is working hard to save the rabbit. Maybe it’s time we join the efforts of people like Weidong to make our planet more sustainable for all life.

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What “Sissy that Walk” can do for you Drag culture is shining and you shouldn’t miss a single show.

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The Gender Bender Drag Show has become a legendary event at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Shows sell out and fill up each semester as performers from the Mankato area and beyond bring out their acts for a night of adult humor, big hair, and fabulous musical performances.

Drag has made a huge impact

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on my life. It’s fun, it’s glamorous, and the people beneath the glitter are some of the most energetic, interesting, and kindhearted people I’ve known (both as TV personalities and in person).

nypost.com RuPaul, legendary drag icon and musician, has released music regularly for several decades with singles that include “Sissy that Walk.” I highly recommend this track for days that require an anthem with attitude.

Drag has been a part of theatre for hundreds of years all over the world; it became more popularized in the United States during the ‘50s and ‘60s and continues to grow as a community and as a source of phenomenal entertainment.

If you love the show on Thursday and can’t wait for more, consider a trip up to Minneapolis for the weekly drag shows (21+) hosted at The Gay 90s, often a stopping point for touring drag queens from all over the country.

One of the best sources of drag entertainment has been RuPaul’s Drag Race, where drag meets America’s Next Top Model, premiered in 2009 and has produced seven seasons of drag competition in search of America’s Next Drag Superstar.

Like any reality show, there is conflict, but the contestants are memorable, heartwarming, and devastatingly gorgeous

Drag Race has become one of my favorite shows because they take the show seriously— not themselves. RuPaul is a role model to me because of his inspirational fashion, sensible yet sassy attitude, and an ability to motivate me with music, twitter feed, and catchphrases.

Drag shows can be a little different than other shows and there are a few things to keep in mind when you take your seats: Participate: One of the best things about drag shows is that the audience makes all the difference. Don’t be afraid to applaud, interact, and cheer for the performers—it’s the energy of the room that can make these shows so magical.

Laugh it Out: Drag is, above all things, about comedy. While there are factions that focus on other avenues of entertainment, audience members should be

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National Poetry Month Video Project Students, faculty bring poetry to the people for the second year running.

Campus security responds to April Fools “joke” Students reminded that safety is no laughing matter as security, police investigate threat.

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RAE FRAME News Editor April showers may bring flowers, but at Minnesota State University, Mankato it will also bring 30 days of poetry thanks to the National Poetry Month Video Project.

The project was first created in 2014 by Professor Diana Joseph with volunteer student readers and staff videographers.

The video project has become a new tradition and artistic opportunity for poetry lovers, with this year’s project coordinated

by Katy Clay and Angela Duryee.

“I don’t know of any other university doing a project like this one,” said Joseph. “We might be one of a kind.”

A new video will be available on the English Department website throughout the month of April, featuring student readers.

Many of last year’s readers per-

formed classic works by poets such as Yeats, Whitman, Frost, and Dickenson, but this year there will be a special focus on contemporary poets.

Students who are interested in reading a poem for next year’s video project can stay updated by joining the Facebook page.

Announcements will also be made in many of the English classes when the volunteers are being sought early next year.

“This is such a fun way to celebrate National Poetry Month. I hope everyone enjoys watching these videos as much as we enjoyed making them.” Joseph said.

For more information on the National Poetry Project and archives of poetry videos, visit english.mnsu.edu.

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RAE FRAME News Editor On April 1, 2015, University Security was called to investigate a bomb threat made against the Memorial Library.

Security and the Mankato Department of Public Safety searched the library and nothing suspicious was found.

The Mankato Police Department responded to the call at 2:04 a.m.

The rumor has been confirmed to have started as an April Fool’s Day joke between students and that there was no danger to the campus.

Information regarding safety will be taken seriously by Minnesota State University, Mankato and the local law enforcement will be working closely with any security issues.

The University has the right to investigate and discipline students found in misconduct,

though privacy laws prevent the University from disclosing information regarding disciplinary actions.

Students are encouraged to notify campus and law enforcement with a threat they believe to be credible.

Campus Security can be reached at 507-389-2111 or in the security office, Wiecking Building #222, during business hours.

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remember to be respectful of the performers.

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Major names in music face off over services Amid the streaming giants, there’s a new player who may change the game.

NEW YORK — Since Apple shook up the music world with iTunes a little more than a decade ago, online music has exploded and become the central way many people enjoy and discover music. Internet services such as Pandora and Spotify have millions of users. Now, several high-profile musicians are behind what’s being billed as the first artist-owned musicstreaming service.

Tidal isn’t new, but it’s getting a reboot from rapper Jay-Z, who bought the Scandinavian company behind it, Aspiro. Madonna, Rihanna and Beyonce are among the co-owners. That’s notable because many artists complain about how little payment they get from other music services, such as Spotify. As owners, artists could insist on better deals.

There are now three main ways to get music, and many services offer a blend: — Pay per song. Apple’s iTunes has made it easy to buy singles or albums. Many artists release new albums early through iTunes. Google and Amazon now compete, but the premise remains the same: Buy

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songs or albums to own forever.

— Unlimited listening. For a monthly subscription of about $10, you can listen to as many songs as you want on a variety of personal computers, phones, tablets and other devices. Many also let you download songs for offline playback. Once you stop paying, though, you lose all your songs, even ones you’ve already downloaded. Some offer free versions with ads and other restrictions, such as song selection only on PCs. — Internet radio. You can’t choose specific songs or artists,

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as you can with the unlimitedlistening services. But you can fine-tune your Internet stations by specifying a song, artist, genre or playlist. The station will then stream songs similar to your choices. You can personalize stations further by giving thumbs up or thumbs down to songs you hear.

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but her most recent album are on Tidal, Rdio and Beats.

Here’s a look at who’s who in music streaming.

SPOTIFY One of the most popular music services, with 60 million active users worldwide, and a quarter of them paying subscribers.

Just this week, Spotify launched an app on Sony’s PlayStation game console. The two companies worked closely to make listening seamless, so music can be heard in the background while playing games, without losing the game’s sound effects, for instance. Spotify offers unlimited listening and Internet radio. It’s free with ads; on mobile devices, users are limited to Internet radio and can’t choose songs. Paying $10 a month gets you an adfree premium service that offers song selection and offline playback on mobile devices.

PANDORA Offers Internet radio only.

More than 81 million active listeners. Free with ads, or pay $5 a month for an ad-free premium service and higher-quality audio over Web browsers.

TIDAL

Unlimited listening. Among the few services offering high-fidelity songs, which many audiophiles prefer over MP3s and other formats that reduce quality in the compression process. Offers music video and curated playlists from experts. $10 a month for standard sound quality and $20 for high fidelity. There’s no free offering.

APPLE Pay per song to download and own forever through iTunes.

Free Internet radio through iTunes Radio on Apple devices.

Also owns Beats Music, which offers unlimited listening for $10 a month, with no free version. Beats touts its playlists and other recommendations curated by experts, not computers.

GOOGLE Pay per song through Google Play. Google Play Music service offers unlimited listening for $10 a month, with no free option.

Google also offers YouTube Music Key for selected music videos, free of ads, for $10. Paying for one gets you the other, too.

AMAZON Pay-per-song offering. Amazon’s $99-a-year Prime membership comes with unlimited listening, though the song selection isn’t as broad as what rivals offer.

SAMSUNG’S MILK MUSIC Offers free Internet radio like Pandora and others, but tries to make it easier to find music to match your mood. Instead of typing in songs or artists to find matching stations, you spin an on-screen wheel to go through various genres until you land on something you like. Initially exclusive to Samsung TVs and mobile devices, there’s now a Web player for personal computers.

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Valuable Banksy artwork sold for $200 by mistake

Seller claims he was duped into selling door with famed artist’s graffiti.

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — A 33-year-old Gaza man says he has been duped into selling a valuable work by British graffiti artist Banksy for less than $200 to a local artist.

The popular street artist is believed to have sneaked into Gaza earlier this year, leaving behind four murals, including one drawn on a metal door that depicted the Greek goddess Niobe cowering against the rubble of a destroyed house. The painting, titled “Bomb Damage,” was drawn on a door, the last remaining part of a two-story house be-

longing to the Dardouna family in northern Gaza.

Unaware of the work’s value, Rabie Dardouna said Tuesday he was tricked into selling the door to an eager local artist for just 700 shekels, or about $175.

Banksy’s works have been valued as high as hundreds of thousands of dollars.

“I did not know that it was this valuable. I heard it can be sold for millions,” Dardouna said.

“Now I want the door back.”

Dardouna said he didn’t even know who the British artist was and initially didn’t pronounce

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Photos Courtesy of the Associated Press The popular street artist is believed to have sneaked into Gaza in February, leaving behind four murals including one drawn on a metal door that depicted a Greek goddess cowering against the rubble of a destroyed house. The painting of the goddess Niobe, titled “Bomb Damage,” was drawn on the lone remained part of a two-story house belonging to the Dardouna family in Jabaliya, northern Gaza Strip.

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The Gaza artist who bought the door, Belal Khaled, said he did not mean to trick anyone. He said he just wanted to protect the painting and had no intention of profiting.

“I bought the painting to protect its artistic value and preserve it from damage,” Khaled told The Associated Press. “Another reason is to display it in other places as well. I don’t have any monetary interest in this.”

He said he has been in touch with Banksy’s representatives, hoping to get a clearance to showcase the mural in Gaza art

exhibits.

The debate over the issue has heated up on Facebook, with Palestinian activists and journalists accusing the buyer of tricking the Dardounas while others have defended him for buying it legally. Khaled agreed to show reporters the mural on condition that its location not be revealed.

The Dardouna home was one of 18,000 destroyed in the 50day war between Israel and Gaza’s Hamas rulers last summer.

Banksy is a critic of Israel and he has created works in Gaza and the West Bank meant to draw attention to the plight of the Pal-

estinians.

Other Banksy works spotted in Gaza after the mystery visit were a mural of a playful kitten and of children swinging from a military watchtower.

Banksy publicist Jo Brooks said at the time that the artist entered Gaza through a tunnel from Egypt, though such a route is extremely difficult and dangerous.

On a previous visit to the region he drew a painting of a girl pulled upward by balloons on Israel’s West Bank separation barrier.

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Visitors to National parks may be paying more this year

. Proposed fee increases could mean it costs more to take in the outdoors.

WASHINGTON — Be prepared to pay a bit more if you’re headed to some national parks and recreation areas this summer.

After a six-year moratorium, the federal government is increasing the price of admission at some of its public lands and raising the fees charged for camping, boating, cave tours and other activities. The National Park Service says the money expected to be raised is just a fraction of the $11.5 billion needed to repair and maintain roads, trails and park buildings.

Some members of Congress have expressed concern about the fee increases, but National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis said at a March congressional hearing that visitors are still getting an incredible deal when compared to other recreational pursuits.

“We cannot greet them with failing facilities,” Jarvis said of the 295 million people expected to visit National Park Service properties, which also include sites like the Lincoln Memorial.

Fees have increased in eight parks, including Yosemite, so far and are likely to rise in several dozen more parks in the coming months.

Each park determines how much to charge visitors after public input and approval from Washington. Jarvis told park superintendents last September to begin the public outreach that must accompany fee increases.

The service went to Facebook as part of its efforts to gauge the prospect of higher fees at Yosemite National Park.

“Keep in mind — this belongs to the people, and it shouldn’t be priced out of the reach of the average person,” wrote Gayle Partmann of Rohnert Park, California. Partmann and her family spent several summer vacations at Yosemite when she was growing up.

“I’d rather pay money to get into Yosemite than any theme park I’ve been to,” wrote William Sanger of Berwick, Maine, who visited the park in October.

Only about a third of the 400-plus properties within the National Park Service system charge an entrance fee. Even in those places that do charge a fee, many visitors are exempted. For example, federal law requires parks to issue free passes for the disabled and to provide the elderly with the option of buying a lifetime pass for just $10.

Families can also buy an $80

annual pass that allows them to go to as many national parks as they desire, and that price will remain the same.

By comparison, the cost of going to Disneyland for a day is a minimum of $99 for one person age 10 and over.

Fees vary from park to park.

At Yosemite National Park, the country’s third-busiest national park last year, the annual pass increased from $40 to $60.

Nick Haris, a motorcyclist who lives about two hours from Yosemite and travels there regularly, said the price increases are unlikely to deter him from coming back, but he’s heard grumbling from other motorcyclists.

Haris said area motorcyclists generally just want to ensure they’re not singled out for steeper increases than other park visitors. The National Park Service helped alleviate some of those concerns by phasing in the increase and not charging as much as originally proposed. The rate per motorcycle has risen from $10 to $15 this year and will jump to $20 next year.

“I think it’s worth it,” Haris said.

Jarvis said the National Park Service collects about $180 million annually through fees and

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had hoped to raise $45 million more through all the fee increases. But officials have delayed or rescinded some proposed increases based on opposition from local residents and lawmakers.

The agency’s needs are numerous. Half of all paved roads in the national park system have been designated as in fair to poor condition. More than two dozen bridges need repair, as do more than one-third of the hiking trails — some 6,700 miles, according to the agency.

Some Republican lawmakers have questioned the scale of the pending fee increases. Republi-

can Rep. Doug LaMalfa, whose Northern California district includes Lassen Volcanic National Park, said the cost of “just driving through the park” is possibly jumping from $10 to $25 per vehicle, while hikers and bikers would see fees go up from $5 to $12 a person, and motorcyclists could see an increase from $5 to $20.

He said a modest increase, perhaps 25 percent, could be understandable. But going beyond that “really starts making a difference in people’s pocketbooks,” LaMalfa said.

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A look at artistic progression The latest gallery by the 410 Project is open for viewing.

LISHA KIRPALANI Staff Writer On March 27, from 7-9 p.m., marked the opening reception of an amazing installation exhibition at the local experimental gallery on Front Street, The 410 Project. A group of eight MSU installation students transformed the whole gallery space creating a very interesting juxtaposition of ideas. The installation professor, Liz Miller, who acted as the supervisor to the artists explained to me that this project had been in planning mode all semester and it was finally time for the students’ visions to come to life. The general theme for the show was “progression.” This was a site-specific project, where the artists visited the space prior to installing.

It was really interesting to see how all the artists incorporated the theme of progression in their pieces. As one enters the gallery space, one is invited by Luke McCann’s installation. This piece seems to be most tied into the theme, but it also ties the other pieces together. Constructed out

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of plastic sheets and ropes, this piece is about manufacturing repeating objects and patterns.

Luke described it as “an imaginary path for the viewers,” and “the natural progression through a gallery space.”

In the first corner by the entrance, one is faced by a long whimsical structure that connects the floor to selling with dangling elements around the

structure. This is Sarah Mogensen’s first big installation project. She used books as her inspiration and literally used pages from them in her piece, creating a tree trunk like shape to create the association of the origin of paper.

Shelly Caldwell created the large work on the left wall of the gallery, constructed out of small hexagon shapes evolving

into a pattern. Her work focuses on materials sourced from her grandparents, like wallpaper, phone books, appliance manuals, maps, pamphlets and other marketing material. The title of her work is “Echoes From the Silent Generation,” because the generation she is trying to bring into focus was called ‘the silent generation,’ which seems to contrast with how the mass informa-

tion actually overwhelms the audience. The work seems to talk about societal progressions and references gender roles through the use of domestic materials.

When asked out any struggles or limitations she faced with this project, she explained that there were issues dealing with aged paper, but through trial and error her solution was stapling them together.

On the other half of the wall is Shawn Chamber’s vibrant piece.

He explains that because he is a drawing major, his work seems to be more 2 dimensional, but alluding to spatial dimension. His piece is a juxtaposition of large painterly drawing elements with flat geometric shapes. The diagonal composition seems to give the piece a lot of dimension, and the theme of progression is used in the drawing elements to count from zero to three using representation of hands.

The piece titled “Vermillion” is by Kari Esse, it questions the theme of progression. She explains that when progress occurs

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Kevin Kling comes to campus Nationally renowned storyteller tells a tale or two.

LORIEN MEGIL Staff Writer On Tuesday March 31, Minnesota State University Mankato students and faculty, Mankato

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community members closed out March by attending a performance by national storyteller Kevin Kling. Kling was this year’s department of communication s tudies, Nadine B. Andreas lecturer. The performance was held in the Centennial Student Union Ballroom and was full of interested listeners. So full in fact, that the events had to start a few minutes late as more chairs were added for the people still standing. Kling is the author of several books including Holiday Inn and The Dog Says How, he has also written plays and produced recordings, as well as being a frequent contributor on National Public Radio’s All Things Considered.

The Minnesota native is an affable and engaging storyteller, and was comfortable and inviting on stage from the beginning. He opened with a story about running a marathon and then moved smoothly from that to talking about his family and growing up in Minnesota. He told stories about playing soft-

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Upcoming Television revivals The X-Files and Coach to come back to prime time.

WES HUNTINGTON Staff Writer TV shows can sometimes end in one of two ways. They either leave a pleasant taste afterwards and you think that it came to a satisfying conclusion, or leaving you hanging by a thread.

Thanks to instant-streaming sites like Amazon Prime, Netflix and Hulu, several old TV shows are coming back to network television in a big way. Two of the biggest announcements made in the past week is the cult scifi hit The X-Files and the 1990’s sitcom Coach. Of course, there are rumors of other shows/franchises making a TV return (such as the cult kids’ show The Magic School Bus and a possible sixth live-action Star Trek series being developed), but that’s all they just are, rumors. So, until those supposed networks – PBS and CBS respectfully – make an official announcement, just treat them like they are.

The X-Files Obviously, sci-fi geeks everywhere rejoiced when Fox announced that the network would air a six-episode limited series of The X-Files to give the fans and the viewing public some closure on the series’ overall mythology. Fox also announced the two original stars of the series, Gil-

lian Anderson (Dana Scully) and David Duchovny (Fox Mulder) would return as well. After the 2008 film The X-Files: I Want to Believe, creator and executive producer Chris Carter wanted a third film that finally explained about the “alien colonization” effort that was present in the mythology of the series. According to the series the aliens would colonize Earth on the day the Mayan calendar was supposed to end: Dec. 21, 2012. However, the critical panning of I Want to Believe coupled with lower-thanexpected box office receipts, put the final closure of the franchise on hold until now.

The X-Files originally aired on the Fox network from Sept.

10, 1993 to May 19, 2002. The series would not be an instant hit right away, as Fox had relegated the series to Friday nights. Friday nights are usually considered a death day for TV shows that have failed miserably and networks usually relegate those failures – after renewing them for at least one more season – to those slots.

With The X-Files, something different happened. With some episodes airing in different time slots on other weekdays, the series gained steady viewership in the first three seasons. Starting in the fourth season and remain-

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Coach The second-biggest news after the announcement of The X-Files was that the NBC television network had ordered a 13-episode revival attempt of the ABC sitcom Coach. The show’s creator, Barry Kemp, is

back at the position of executive producer, as is original star Craig T. Nelson as Hayden Fox. Not much is known about this revival, but reports indicate that it takes place 18 years after the original series, in which Hayden Fox’s son is taking a head coaching job at a fledging Ivy League school and Fox is an assistant coach to getting his son’s team going. Not much is known about casting, and it is unclear who in the original cast is returning.

The series originally aired on ABC from 1989 to 1997.

So, thanks to instant streaming, several cult classic shows are making a comeback on TV in a big way. Keep watching those classic shows – you may get a revival someday on TV. Networks are pulling out the big guns to bring them back.

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continued from 11 it is almost always followed by regression in other aspects. She also mentioned the reason for her tittle, although this pigment has been used for centuries in art, the excavation of it has been very dangerous. “I’m using all of these symbolic elements to make the viewer decide if this strange shape coming out of the wall has a negative or positive energy.” She also talks about the struggles with the materials she used for this process which was fairly new to her, especially the painting of found tubes.

This piece seems to contain the whole life force for the other pieces to exist in, because it is in the middle of the gallery and seems to lead a viewer from the front of the gallery toward the backside. I also agree with Kari as she says that because of the strong sense of geometry in the gallery and the connections created due to that, there is an unusual sense of harmony that energizes the space.

Jeffrey Thorstad created the piece called “Linear Ascension,” which is made of

black tape. Much like the work on the opposite wall (Shawn Chamber’s work), this installation seems to work more like a large wall drawing. As the artist explains, the work considers perception by using polyhedral shapes to create dimension. He used these graphic elements to convey progression in the way the shapes are arranged. When asked about any limitations faced, he replied that working in the confinement of his assigned space and time constraints were his shortcomings.

Apart from the undergraduate students’ work, two graduate students were able to install their works in the gallery. The work that is situated in the bay window is by Tyler Schrandt.

The materials he used were wood, metal, ceramics and florescent lighting. He explained that his work is about reevaluating the intent of construction materials and household objects. He uses everyday objects in a way that gets away from the conceived use, by creating an aesthetically pleasing com-

position. He explains that his work interacts with the other works in the gallery more than other works interact with his, because of the light it omits.

The work in the back of the gallery titled “Two Concentric Circles, Extended” is by Brian Steele. Created from circles of masonry twine hanging from the gallery ceiling. He explains how he dealt with progression in the design aspect of his piece, as the hanging strings get darker and lighter and shift in color according to the spatial relationships.

The whole exhibition is a lovely assemblage of works by artists who have been working very hard to manifest their visions. Working with a gallery space is always a great opportunity for aspiring artists and this show is a great manifestation of each artist’s skill and creativity. I urge everyone to check it out in person, as photos do not do justice to how the space has been transformed.

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On Thursday, April 2, Erin McCleary, Lisa Pugh, and Iggy Perillo, three instructors at Voyageur Outward Bound School, will begin their 725-mile Bike Tour to Save the Boundary Waters. They will start from Winona, Minn. and finish on May 10 in Ely Minn., making stops in thirteen communities and on more than 15 campuses along the ride. The bike tour is intended to call attention to proposed sulfide-ore copper mining operations, such as Twin Metals, that would drain pollution into the Wilderness, threatening the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness; and to make community members aware of how they can become involved.

Erin McCleary has been working with Voyageur Outward n Bound School (VOBS) for five years, and she is already feeling - the effects of the mining, and s knew that she had to do someV thing. She said, “While leading g expeditions in the Boundary y Waters, the sounds of drilling . can be heard on many of the g lakes and are a violent shudder compared to the serenity of loon calls and the quiet solace sought in wilderness. The sounds have become more frequent and closer to where I live and work and are beginning to affect the experiences of students while traveling in the BW. When I first came to Ely, I had never paddled a canoe or portaged and didn’t

know what a special place this was. As I learned how to travel through this wilderness, the lack of infrastructure and amenities ceased to bother me. I began to travel with intention and fluidity, dipping my cup in the lake to quench my thirst. With the encroachment of sulfide ore copper mines in the area, this might be a lost opportunity for future travelers. The risk of contamination is high and it would be devastating to disrupt this protected wilderness. We are a small feature on this vast wildness and it is imperative that we protect what little remains for future generations.”

Iggy Perillo, who has been an instructor at VOBS for 17 years, also has a personal stake in the tour; she said, “When I first heart about the Bike Tour to save the Boundary Waters I was intrigued. The Boundary Waters is an amazing place and I have seen the power of wilderness travel and how it inspires personal growth.”

Instructor Lisa Pugh, who is coming up on her fifth year with VOBS, is also excited about the tour, and her deep connection to the Boundary Waters; she said that “When I heard about the Tour from one of the other riders and I don’t think she even finished her sentence before I said I was in. Over the past four years I’ve been on about 25 expeditions - canoeing and dog sledding - in and around the Boundary Waters. I live 3 miles from the Wilderness edge. I’ve experienced more beauty, challenge,

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Minnesota native is an affable and engaging storyteller, and was comfortable and inviting on stage from the beginning.”

continued from 11 again. During a brief question and answer section after the show, an attendee pointed out some of the similarities between what Kling does and stand-up comedians and asked what was different about storytelling. Kling expressed respect for stand-up comedians, saying that they had to tell a joke but he wasn’t required to. He said that whereas comedians work toward the joke, Kling liked to begin with the joke, viewing it as an open door from where he could launch into the stories. I think beginning with the joke is part of what allows Kling to delve into deeper issues.

Kling, who was born with his left arm about three-quarters the size of his right arm, and with no wrist or thumb on

his left hand. He ended the performance by talking about losing the use of his right arm after a motorcycle accident 13 years ago, and his work with Interact, a theater company for artists with disabilities.

He closed the night by talking about the three phases of prayer: the way that his prayers have shifted from requests to prayers of gratitude, and finally presented a poem called “Tickled Pink.” His positive spin on the world and desire to share uplifting stories with the people around him made for am inspiring and thoroughly enjoyable evening. To learn more about Kling, his work, and his story visit http://www.kevinkling. com.

and self-discovery in this place than any other I’ve ever known and I’m fortunate to be able to facilitate those experiences for others. The Boundary Waters is an incredibly special place and if the sulfide-ore copper mines are permitted, it would put my livelihood, my community, and the ecosystem that supports us in jeopardy. Gathering support for the permanent protection of the Boundary Waters watershed via the Bike Tour is one way I can give back to the place that has given me so much.” All three riders are clearly passionate about their cause and ready to take on this campaign.

On April 7 McCleary, Pugh, and Perillo will make a stop in Mankato at the Blue Earth County Library. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. community members will have the opportunity to meet the Bike Tour riders and learn more about the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and the threats being posed to it. Attendees will also be able to sign the Wenonah petition canoe that the riders will be pulling with them from Winona to Ely. Pugh spoke to their bringing along the canoe, “It’s an excellent time of year to paddle, and yet we’ve got our boat strapped to a bike trailer and we’re hauling it across the paved parts of the state because we want people to take notice.

We are committed to protecting this wild place and we need all the help we can get.” Then, on April 8, the tour will stop in St. Peter at Gustavus Adolphus College.

These events will be a valuable time for people to learn how they can get involved with the campaign to Save the Boundary Waters, which is dedicated to creating a national movement to protect the clean water, clean air and forest landscape of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. McCleary hopes to open communication through these events; she said, “I want this to be the beginning of a series of questions and answers. I want the community members to be intrigued by our presence and encouraged to ask about what is happening in their back yard.

This idea of adventure advocacy can bring about a sense of nostalgia or shared experience, but it is up to the community members to take action to protect the wilderness. Of course, the ultimate goal is to increase the signatures on the petition and on the canoe for permanent protection of the Boundary Waters.”

Perillo wants to make sure that attendees to the community events understand that “Protecting this amazing area is a long term sustainable good for northeastern Minnesota.” The Boundary Waters draws in 250,000 visitors annually, and helps to sustain the tourism and hospitality industry in northeastern Minnesota, which supports 18,000 jobs and generates $850 million in revenue annually. Pugh also feels that the tour is a valuable time to open community eyes to the importance of the Boundary Waters, saying, “We want to connect with people about the

outdoor spaces that they love regardless of whether or not they have been to or even heard of the Boundary Waters. Through this connection, we are hoping to shed more light on the issue that is affecting our northern communities and gather support from the rest of Minnesota. We want the message to be clear that the Boundary Waters is an incredible, indispensable resource that is already supporting a stable and sustainable economy in this state and we all need to take action if we are going to keep it that way.”

All of these instructors invite everyone to learn more about this cause, with McCleary saying, “Follow us! Come out and ride with us, learn about what we are supporting, and sign the canoe. Check out the website to find out event details, route, and more about the cause!” And Perillo gave an introduction to those unsure about the Boundary Waters, saying “You can paddle or dogsled or ski for an afternoon or weeks at a time without the intrusion of roads or power-lines or machines. It is an amazing and inspiring place that I love sharing with people.”

To learn more about this amazing and inspiring place go to the Mankato or St. Peter events on April 7 and 8, and visit www. savetheboundar y waters.org/ biketour for event and schedule updates and to learn more, or follow @BikeTourBWCA.

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Best basketballs films Unforgettable films in honor of The Final Four.

SHAWN CLOSE Staff Writer If you live under a rock it might be a shock to you that The Final Four (the most important part of the most important tournament in collage basketball) starts this weekend. Since it’s one of the two times a year anyone cares about basketball (the other being the NBA playoffs) I

and know Michael Jordan as that bald guy who loves underwear.

But for that small sliver of us born between 1988-1995 Space Jam is a magical portal to our childhood.

White Men Can’t Jump Woody Harrelson sure does know how to play basketball, or at least act like he does. Woody and Wesley Snipes play basketball hustlers just trying to scrape by playing the game they love.

sports this film holds up 20 years after its release. Hoop Dreams does what great documentaries should do, shed light on an issue and make the viewer question their opinions on the subject.

Kuroko’s Basketball This anime may be one of the most absurd things I’ve ever seen. It takes all of the things shows like Dragon Ball Z and Naruto do for fight scenes and apply them to basketball games.

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thought it would be the appropriate time to list my favorite basketball movies. These are not the best basketball movies, just my favorites, listed in no particular order.

Semi-Pro I love this movie, I just do.

It’s probably my favorite of all of the Will Ferrell comedies. Every little detail, such as a team from Flint Michigan, one of the dreariest places on earth, having a team named the Tropics or Woody Harrelson’s character being traded for a washing machine. Will Ferrell is great as the owner/promoter/coach/power forward of the Flint Tropics, and his ever present combo of optimism and incompetents anchors one of the best sports comedies ever made.

Space Jam Liking the movie Space Jam dates you as a person better than almost anything else. Almost everyone who grew up in the 90’s loves this move to pieces, even if most of that love is due to an absolutely crushing amount of nostalgia and nothing to do with the actual film. No one over the age of 15 saw Space Jam when it came out and kids today have no

White Men Can’t Jump is probably my favorite basketball movie because of its great mix of humor and drama combined with it’ relatable characters. Also it has in my opinion the best on court scenes of any basketball movie, which definitely helps.

Kung Fu Dunk This movie is absurd, there’s no better way to describe it.

Combining wire-fu, basketball and goofy humor into a wonderfully entertaining movie that feels utterly unique. The closest comparison I can make is Shaolin Soccer, but Kung Fu Dunk’s utter commitment to making people fly 30 feet in the air and come down with monster slams puts it over the top. The movies last 10 minutes try to tie up the story and end up being boring and a little baffling, but your not watching a movie called Kung Fu Dunk for the story.

Hoop Dreams This documentary about two inner city Chicago kids struggling to achieve their basketball dreams is widely considered one of the best sports documentaries of all time, and for good reason.

It’s a testament to the film’s quality that in something as topical as

It has characters having lengthy discussions about what they are doing in an amount of time that is way to short to have such a conversation. Not to mention, dozens upon dozens of characters are each with their own hairstyle and special abilities. There are also pseudo-explanations trying to explain why what’s going on makes sense, even though it never does. The main character has an ability that makes him invisible because nobody notices him. Another one can score from anywhere on the court with a shot that arcs so high that it scrapes the gym ceiling. Kuroko’s Basketball has only the

most basic understanding of how the sport (and the laws of physics) works and will make you say ‘what?’ at least a dozen times an episode. Despite how goofy the show can be Kuroko’s Basketball takes itself hilariously seriously, but that only adds to the fun.

If you want to see how far you can take a show about basketball while still being able to legally have basketball in the title then give Kuroko’s Basketball a shot.

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Mavericks fall short of Frozen Four goal

Unable to get past the first round of the NCAA Tournament for a third consecutive season, Minnesota State says goodbye to six very valuable seniors.

DEREK LAMBERT Sports Editor The Minnesota State University, Mankato men’s hockey team has made a habit of raising the expectations over the past two seasons, and this year was no different. Though the Mavericks ultimately fell short of their goal for a National Championship, they had a record-setting season for the program, and brought the program to new heights.

Finishing with a 29-8-3 record, the Mavericks set the single-season record for wins in the program’s Division I era, breaking the previous record of 26 set last season. The Mavs also won the school’s first MacNaughton Cup as the regular season champions of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association, and their second consecutive Broadmoor Trophy as the WCHA Final Five Tournament champions.

MSU was also ranked the no.

1 team in the country five of 27 weeks during the season, and were ranked among the top five nationally for 16 weeks. Prior to this season, the highest national ranking for the Mavericks had been no. 7 during the 2012-2013 season. With all the success the Mavs had, there is still a feeling of disappointment.

The Mavericks went into the NCAA Tournament last weekend as the no. 1 overall seed in the field, falling to the Rochester Institute of Technology 2-1 in the Midwest Regional Semifinals. It was the first time MSU had received a no. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament in their fourth appearance overall, third in a row.

RIT wasn’t a bad team by any stretch of the imagination, but anytime a no. 16 seed takes down a no. 1 seed it’s a headscratcher. The Tigers went a respectable 20-15-5 on the year and had Hobey Baker Award candidate Matt Garbowsky leading the way with a 54-point season. RIT played a physical

game and forced the Mavericks to shoot from the outside, eliminating any quality scoring opportunities.

“I take nothing away from RIT,” head coach Mike Hastings said. “They earned it. They found a way to win a hockey game. They deserve to move on. That’s just a tough pill to swallow.”

Though the Mavs and their

tion. Even to be in the discussion of top ranked teams is an accomplishment, getting the nod as one of the handful of teams with a shot to win the National Championship.

Secondly, back in November the Mavericks went into Houghton, Mich. to face the Michigan Tech Huskies for a two game series. The Huskies were the no. 1 team in the nation, off to

other two banners to the Verizon Wireless Center in downtown Mankato. With a conference championship, two conference tournament championships, and three NCAA Tournament appearances in just his first three seasons as head coach, Mike Hastings is proving his first season wasn’t a fluke, this team is a winner.

This bodes well for the future

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fans alike are disappointed a trip to the Frozen Four in Boston won’t be happening next weekend, they can look back at this season as another that solidified their program as a title contender.

First and foremost, the no. 1 ranking in the country for MSU was a big step in the right direc-

a 12-0 start to the season. The Mavericks went into a hostile John MacInnes Ice Center and swept Tech to dethrone a no.

1 team for the first time in the program’s Division I era.

It also doesn’t hurt that MSU won the MacNaughton Cup along with a second consecutive Broadmoor Trophy, adding an-

of the program, though it’s hard to see this group of seniors move on.

Seniors Max Gaede, Chase Grant, Jean-Paul LaFontaine, Matt Leitner, Zach Palmquist, and Brett Stern have all played their last game in a Maverick uniform, and are the last of the Mavericks who were recruited

and played under former head coach Troy Jutting. These players helped pave the road for success, transitioning from an 11t-place finish during their freshman season, to the no. 1 team in the country by senior year. The impact of this group will be felt for years to come, and their careers will be followed by Mavericks with pride as they take the next step.

Gaede was a player that came to MSU with a reputation and expectations. The Woodbury, Minn. native was drafted in the third round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, 88th overall, by the San Jose Sharks. At 6’3” and a big frame, Gaede not only had speed and skill to go with his size, but a grinders mentality of getting into the dirty areas to score goals.

Though Gaede didn’t quite live up to the expectations set out for him as a Maverick, he became a fan favorite as a highenergy player who could go out and set the tone for his team.

Whether or not he is going to continue his hockey career is yet to be determined, but with the energy he brings to the table, I’m sure he will get the opportunity to continue playing past this season with San Jose’s minor league system.

Chase Grant is an interesting case, as he is a fifth-year player after playing in five games as a sophomore before suffering a season-ending injury and taking a medical redshirt. He was an alternate captain last season and was a co-captain this season.

His point totals decreased each season, but his level of play did not.

As a freshman in 2010-2011, Grant had a career high 20 points. As a senior, the Oklahoma City native recorded seven goals and five assists in 40 games. Where Grant excelled with the Mavericks was being a dependable two-way forward.

He was a guy throughout his

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For real this time, Major League Baseball is here

After months of excitement and anticipation, the Major League Baseball regular season is upon us.

TOMMY WIITA Staff Writer With the Major League Baseball regular season less than a week away, there are some things to point out and look for.

The best record in the Cactus League belongs to the Oakland Athletics at 21-9, and the best record in the Grapefruit League goes to the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Mets, each at 1812, respectively. Spring Training games never really decide what a team’s season is going to look like, but at some spots it can give insight on what is important to be aware of.

To start things off, I would like to direct all of your attention to Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu, as he is coming off as the American League Rookie of the Year. This spring, he has accumulated a .519 batting average. That leads all starting players this season.

His White Sox should make a push back to the playoffs this season as well; as some are saying they could win the Central.

The Kansas City Royals should have the bullpen to remain a threat as well, and the Detroit Tigers still have Miguel Cabrera and Victor Martinez.

The Tigers have had the worst spring in the Grapefruit however, as they are 10-19.

The Boston Red Sox should be able to rebound nicely from a very disappointing 2014 season, as they went from first to worst in just a season. The offense is bolstered with the additions

of Hanley Ramirez and Pablo Sandoval, and having a healthy Dustin Pedroia only makes things easier. Their starting rotation is in question, as they have Clay Buchholz, Rick Porcello, Joe Kelly, Wade Miley and Justin Masterson. If that rotation can hold up, they should win the American League East.

The Yankees might have one of their worst seasons in recent memory, as it looks like the rebuilding days are among us in the Bronx. The return of Alex Rodriguez does not look like it will be much of a problem in the league, especially Yankees fans. At this point, they will take anything on offense. The Red Sox should be challenged by the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays, but it looks like it is theirs for the taking.

The Seattle Mariners could be a team on the rise in baseball, as the American League West is pretty much looking like a showdown with Seattle and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

The Mariners have a very strong starting rotation led by “King” Felix Hernandez. The offense will produce some excitement at SafeCo Field as well, with the addition of Nelson Cruz to the already potent lineup. Robinson Cano is still the best second baseman in the entire league, and the Angels will have a great challenge in front of them.

No doubt is Mike Trout the best overall player in baseball, but the Angels should hopefully make some noise in the playoffs this season. The Oakland

Web Photo Chicago White Sox’s Jose Abreu, last season’s AL Rookie of the Year will be a player to keep tabs on this season.

Athletics seemed to have taken a step back with their success, as they traded away key pieces of their success last offseason.

It will be interesting to see what Oakland can do this season, as with Billy Beane at the head of the organization, you never truly know what is expected.

Nothing has changed much for the Washington Nationals expectations this season, as they look like kings of the National League East and have the looks of a World Series team. Bryce Harper will finally look to break out like Mike Trout already has, and their rotation has the entire league jealous. Usually the ones at the top of the division are the Atlanta Braves, and just like the Yankees it looks like rebuilding

mode as hit the state of Georgia.

The Miami Marlins have an intriguing roster of veterans, young players, and Giancarlo Stanton. The question is for them is can they sustain success? Maybe this is the year the Marlins return to the postseason. The New York Mets have their ace returning to the mound in Matt Harvey, so that should spark some interest in whether he can still pitch at an elite level as before.

It can be said until the Chicago Cubs have all of their

young prospects up in the majors, the St. Louis Cardinals can still take the National League Central. The Cardinals still have a great mix of maturity on their team, and they also added Jason Heyward from the Braves.

Their starting rotation is still something to fear if you are another team in the division, and the offense will keep producing runs from Matt Holliday, Yadier Molina and Matt Carpenter.

The Cubs will be a team

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Maverick softball getting it done on the mound MSU softball overcomes the Sioux Fall Cougars in a double header Tuesday.

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The Minnesota State softball team scored six runs in each of its wins Tuesday against the Cougars of Sioux Falls in a double header match up.

With these wins, MSU improves to 19-13 on the season, including a 4-2 record in league play. With the losses, USF falls to 16-10, including a 2-4 league record.

The Mavericks began the day with a 6-4 win over the Cougars in game one. Freshman pitcher Libby Bemis picked up the win as she gave up four runs, three oearned, in 5.2 innings. Bemis also posted 10 strikeouts. Freshman Katie Koponen earned the save as she got the final four outs to secure the win for the Mavericks.

The first five innings of the game, the Mavericks saw success as they dominated on the defensive side as they built a 6-0 lead. Bemis gave up just two hits and a walk in the first five innings, while MSU tallied seven hits.

MSU jumped out in front right away in the top of the first as junior Emily Bransky scored on a passed ball. Prior to that, sophomore Samantha Buhmann drove in freshman Jess Meidl with a single to make it 2-0 in favor of the Mavericks. MSU added another run in the top of the third as sophomore Ashley Thell drove in Meidl on a ground out.

The Mavericks added three more runs in the top of the fourth to make it 6-0. Freshman Kelly Grove scored the first run of the inning on an error, before junior Tatum Kleinscored on a wild pitch. Meidl would drive in the final run of the inning and the game with a sacrifice fly to make it 6-0.

After being held scoreless through the first five innings, the Cougars finally got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the sixth as they tallied four runs, on six hits and one fielding error. USF managed to obtain three runs

by RBI-singles, and one off a Mavericks fielding error.

Koponen came on in relief effort of Bemis with two down in the bottom of the sixth. Her efforts managed to keep the

Cougars at bay the rest of the way to secure the 6-4 win for the Mavericks.

Into the second matchup to finish the day, the Mavericks came to a 6-3 victory in which saw sophomore Coley Ries improve to 10-10 on the season in pitching.

Ries finished the game with eight strikeouts as she allowed just two runs, on three hits, in six innings of work. Koponen picked up her second save of the game as she gave up one unearned run in one in the bottom of the seventh.

After a pair of scoreless innings to open the game, MSU jumped out in front with two runs in the top of the third.

Meidl drove in the first run of the game with a walk, before Black hit freshman Kara Lattery with a pitch to bring in the second run of the innings.

The top of the third, the Mavericks drove in three more runs to make in 5-0 with MSU on top. With two gone, Bransky notched an RBI-single, before Meidl tallied a two-run single through the right side as well.

Ries carried a no hitter into the bottom of the sixth, but the Cougars were able to string together a couple of hits, including a two-run shot by Danielle Walker to pull within three of the Mavericks at 5-2.

Lattery got a run back for the Mavericks in top of the seventh as she belted a solo shot to left center for her fourth home run of the season.

USF managed to get one run off a fielder’s choice in the bottom of the seventh but that was all it could muster as the Mavericks completed the sweep with a 6-3 win.

The Mavericks open their home schedule on Wednesday and will host Concordia-St. Paul at the MSU Softball Diamond.

The doubleheader will begin at 2 p.m., with the second game scheduled to follow at 4 p.m.

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to keep on the radar from this point forward, as top prospect Kris Bryant hit eight homeruns in spring training, but was sent down to get more swings in.

Expect Bryant to make an appearance this season. The Pittsburgh Pirates can be mentioned as well, but it is tough to say whether they can stay consistent like their success last season.

The National League West could have a lot of stories this season for each team. The San Francisco Giants are looking to repeat and win their fourth World Series in six years, but it is hard to say they can continue that kind of success. They missed out on some pitching help in Jon Lester (signed with the Cubs) and Hunter Pence suffered an injury in early March.

They still have a strong rotation however; as it would be hard to believe Madison Bumgardner suffers any setback.

The Los Angeles Dodgers will still be challenging with players like Yasiel Puig and Clayton Kershaw, and it would be expected that both the Giants and Dodgers would be battling it out for the top. Keep in mind that the San Diego Padres have been busy this offseason, and are looking to get right into the playoff mix. The story for the Colorado Rockies will be if Troy Tulowitzki gets traded or not, and if his patience runs out with the Rockies’ losing ways.

The Arizona Diamondbacks will be focused on how their Cuban signee Yasmany Tomas will pan out, as they spent a lot of money to take a chance.

With opening day of the MLB season on Monday, get ready for a great summer of baseball.

Arizona Diamondbacks: vs. San Francisco Giants, Monday, April 6, 10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs: vs. St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, April 5, 8 p.m.

Cincinnati Reds: vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, Monday, April 6, 4:10 p.m.

Detroit Tigers: vs. Minnesota Twins, Monday, April 6, 1:08 p.m.

Houston Astros: vs. Cleveland Indians, Monday, April 6, 7 p.m.

Kansas City Royals: vs. Chicago White Sox, Monday, April 6, 4:10 p.m.

Los Angeles Dodgers: vs. San Diego Padres, Monday, April 6, 4:10 p.m.

Miami Marlins: vs. Atlanta Braves, Monday, April 6, 4 p.m.

Milwaukee Brewers: vs. Colorado Rockies, Monday, April 6, 6:10 p.m.

New York Yankees: vs. Toronto Blue Jays, Monday, April 6, 1 p.m.

Oakland Athletics: vs. Texas Rangers, Monday, April 6, 10:05 p.m.

Philadelphia Phillies: vs. Boston Red Sox, Monday, April 6, 3:05 p.m.

Seattle Mariners: vs. Los Angeles Angels, Monday, April 6, 4:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay Rays: vs. Baltimore Orioles, Monday, April 6, 3:10 p.m.

Washington Nationals: vs. New York Mets, Monday, April 6, 4 p.m.

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MEN’S HOCKEY “I take nothing away from RIT,” head coach Mike Hastings said. “They earned it. They found a way to win a hockey game. They deserve to move on. That’s just a tough pill to swallow.” continued from 15

career that could play on all four lines and fit in well. An undrafted free agent, Grant can field any offers he may have on the table, and pick where he wants to go.

LaFontaine was a rock star

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for MSU during his junior season, leading the nation in power play goals, tallying a 20-goal, 40-point season, and being a constant threat to other team’s defenses. As a senior, he couldn’t quite replicate that success. Don’t be fooled, though.

It’s not that J.P. had a bad season by any means, he still posted 24 points in 36 games, it was just harder to be the go-to guy with a lineup as deep as MSU had this season.

An Oxford, Mich. native, LaFontaine is another undrafted free agent who can take his time on deciding where he’ll lace up the skates next. He has a way of finding his way to the net and getting open for teammates, which will most definitely be useful to someone looking for a gritty goal scorer.

Matt Leitner was often the one feeding LaFontaine those power play goals last season, and he will leave MSU as one of the all-time greats. Finishing his career at MSU with 162 points,

Leitner fell just two points shy of tying the all-time scoring record for the Mavericks. The only California native on the roster, Leitner was a first-team All-WCHA selection this season.

At 24 years old, the undrafted Leitner will likely draw much attention this offseason from NHL teams looking for a play-making center with incredible vision on the ice. He has not signed with any professional organization yet, but I would think within the next week or two for him so sign at least a minor league contract.

Zach Palmquist was another vital part of this Maverick turnaround. A South St. Paul, Minn. native, Palmquist posted consistent numbers over his career, and was twice named to the All-WCHA first-team. Prior to this season, Palmquist skated the previous three summers at NHL development camps with the San Jose Sharks, the Philadelphia Flyers, and the Minnesota Wild.

Casey Nelson

After skating last summer in front of the Wild coaches and management, Palmquist continued to impress with a career high eight goal, 21 assist season, leading him to signing his first professional contract

this past Monday. The Wild signed the senior defenseman to an entry-level contract that will go into effect next fall and expire in the summer of 2016.

For the remainder of the season, Palmquist will play on a profes-

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sional tryout contract with Minnesota’s minor league affiliate, the Iowa Wild.

Brett Stern was perhaps a late bloomer, or maybe over his career his confidence just seemed to skyrocket. Stern was an alternate captain as a junior last season, and this season shared the co-captain duties with Grant. The Lino Lakes, Minn. native and former Centennial High School standout was been a mainstay on defense the past four seasons, a defensive rock, though he didn’t jump into the offense much. But that changed, eventually.

As a senior, Stern posted a career high three goals and eight points on the year, while often rushing the puck into the offensive zone with the control of a goal-scorer. While Stern is undrafted, he will surely get the opportunity to continue his hockey career next season. At 6’3” and the build of former Maverick defenseman Tyler Elbrecht, Stern will find another

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While these players helped lay the foundation for this program on the rise, they leave it in the very capable hands of their teammates. This season didn’t end the way they had hoped, but they have a very deep and talented roster returning next season.

Most notably, the man who spearheaded this program in the right direction, head coach Mike Hastings will be behind the bench again next season. The players he has to work with?

Bryce Gervais will most likely be returning next season for his senior year, or at least Maverick fans hope so. Gervais tallied 27 goals on the year, which was the second highest total in the country. If he does in fact return for next season, Gervais would likely be a possible favorite for the WCHA Player of the Year as well as a Hobey Baker Award finalist.

numbers on 26 assists and 33 points this season, just ahead of Maverick freshman and WCHA Final Five MVP Brad McClure, who finished with 29 points.

The big question mark is between the pipes. There has been speculation this week that two time WCHA Goaltending Champion Stephon Williams will forgo his senior season at MSU to sign with the New York Islanders, the team who drafted him in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. It would be a definite blow to the Mavs, but they aren’t completed depleted in net.

Sophomore Cole Huggins took over last season after Williams experienced his sophomore slump, and Huggins was named the 2014 WCHA Goaltending Champion. Huggins struggled early this season, but if Williams were to leave, he would be more than capable of taking over again and putting his team in a position to win.

With the season complete for MSU, they can hold their heads high on their accomplishments this season. The Mavericks competed at a high level, and accomplished many program firsts. Mike Hastings continues to improve his team in each of the three seasons he has been behind the Maverick bench, and I don’t imagine that changing a bit. It seems as though the Mavericks will continue to set the bar as high as possible, until they finally win that National Championship.

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To help Gervais bury the puck, defenseman Casey Nelson will be back for his junior year after posting outstanding

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