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MSU Year in Review

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A look back at some of the top stories of the 2013-2014 school year, featuring the stabbing that occurred at the McElroy Residence Community, a new athletic facilities proposal and the reinstatement of head football coach Todd Hoffner and his players’ response.

SAM WILMES News Editor Another school year at MSU has come and gone.

Critical decisions that have changed the landscape both figuratively and literally have been made in the last nine months. Everyone from ESPN to CNN has shown their spotlight on our campus.

This year has featured the traditional and the unconventional- the 82nd MSSA has been ushered in. The unconventional, most notably the Todd Hoffner situation that

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reached a climax earlier this month, has brought notoriety to the University not seen in a long time.

5. Tunnel installed After students were forced to walk outside even in the depths of frigid Minnesota winters, the installment of the tunnel, which was completed in October, will make students a bit more comfortable and the timing of the tunnel couldn’t have been better as Mankato suffered through one of its worst winters on record.

4. Haffield and Wolf take MSSA elections

Haffield pledges that the new Senate will bring an open door policy while taking a stand on multiple important issues. The soon-to-be junior pledges to be more than an aloof figure as she became the first female president in fourteen years.

3. Stabbing on MSU campusNovember 19, 2013—luckily this didn’t turn out to be as bad as it could have been.

Two people were arrested in connection with this case and minor injuries were inflicted.

2. $31 million construction project proposal

This private proposal would change the landscape of the campus including a new football field complete with artificial turf. The soccer, baseball and softball fields would also see significant upgrades and, to Athletic Director Kevin Buisman, improve the outdoor athletic facilities to the upper echelon of Division II athletics.

1. Todd Hoffner returning as MSU Head football coach This was, undoubtedly, the biggest news story of the year. After being fired on August 21, 2012 and having two years marred by accusations

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not supported in the court of law, Hoffner was ruled to be eligible to return to his MSU job by a mediator. Hoffner announced during a news conference held on April 15 that he would return. Upon Hoffner’s reinstatement as Head Football coach, the players had something to say, if only for a day. On Hoffner’s first day back, many of the players stood as Senior Sam Thompson declared that, to them, Aaron Keen was still the head coach. After tensions boiled, things calmed down and the team practiced for Hoffner the next day.

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‘National Obesity’ lecture is eye-opening MIKKEL MELIUS Staff Writer On Monday Drs. David Bissonnette, Penny Knoblich, and Mary Hadley presented Minnesota State University, Mankato’s 2014 Douglas R. Moore Faculty Research Lecture in Ostrander Auditorium. This year’s lecture topic: “Obesity in America: A National Crisis.”

The Douglas R. Moore Faculty Lecture started in 1975. Its purpose is to celebrate the joy and excitement of scholarly creativity. Applicants submit project proposals and a committee chooses the proposal that will be that year’s lecture topic. Research topics have ranged from “Original Opera, ‘The Marriage Proposal’” to “Alternative Fuels: The Future of the Automobile”.

This year’s research lecture is the first time chronic disease has been discussed since 1980, when Peter Nash presented “Diet, Nutrition and Cancer Today.”

“My colleagues and I are honored to be selected by our peers to join this distinguished community of scholars at Minnesota State University, Mankato,” Dr. Bissonnette said. “Upon receiv-

ing the news that our proposal was deemed worthy of selection for this year’s lectureship, we were all truly humbled.”

Dr. Bissonnette is a professor in the Family and Consumer Science Department, Dr. Knoblich is a professor in the Department Biological Studies and Dr. Hadley, a professor and chair of the Chemistry and Geology Department.

“The topic of obesity is timely indeed because we are experiencing a shift in health care paradigm that is guided by the very pragmatism of preventative medicine. And nutrition is indeed where the hub of activity is taking place,” Dr. Bissonnette said.

The lecture, as a whole, touched on various concerns obesity brings. The first main point was recognizing the importance of obesity as a major national and international public health issue.

“In 1999, poor nutrition was already impacting Americans to the tune of $71 billion a year in lost productivity, premature deaths, and medical costs,” Dr. Bissonnette said. “Moreover, the direct costs to manage obesity in 2012, was estimated to

be between $147 to $210 billion a year.”

Dr. Bissonnette stressed that understanding the seriousness of this epidemic is crucial, as well as its impact on disease development throughout a person’s lifespan. He translated the basic science findings related towards obesity itself, the prevention of obesity and treatment for obesity on a clinical setting.

On the topic of prevention, Dr. Bissonnette believes that being vitally alive in our work and personal lives is intimately tied to sound nutrition and exercise.

He said that controversy exists in the benefits of certain foods. Drs. Bissonnette, Knoblich and Hadley hope their efforts in the investigation of artificial sweeteners foster discussion and further research in the areas of disease and lifestyles.

While obesity is growing awareness and consequences are being shown, Bissonnette says, society is paying for the disease at an alarming rate. He left with a question: “Growing numbers are decidedly shifting their beliefs and practices, but is it already too late?”

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Liberian banquet set for Saturday

HANNAH KLEINBERG Staff Writer Perfect for anyone who is searching for reprieve from the stress of finals, the Liberian Student Association will be holding their annual banquet this Saturday.

All are encouraged to attend, but purchasing a ticket is required. The fee for students is $6, and $8 for non-students.

Of this, one dollar from each ticket will be donated toward the charity “Uniting Distant Stars.”

The banquet will be from 6-9 p.m. and will be hosted in the Centennial Student Union, room 253.

A variety of food will be available, and entertainment such as spoken word, dances and singing will be present at

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the cultural celebration. There will also be free prize giveaways onsite.All are encouraged to attend, but purchasing a ticket is required. The fee for students is $6, and $8 for nonstudents. Of this, one dollar from each ticket will be donated toward the charity “Uniting Distant Stars.”

The banquet will be from 6-9 p.m. and will be hosted in the Centennial Student Union, room 253.All are encouraged to attend, but purchasing a ticket is required. The fee for students is $6, and $8 for nonstudents. Of this, one dollar from each ticket will be donated toward the charity “Uniting Distant Stars.”

The banquet will be from 6-9 p.m. and will be hosted in the Centennial Student Union, room 253.

‘Towards Zero Deaths’ workshop slated for weekend HANNAH KLEINBERG Staff Writer In efforts to reduce the amount of casualties and fatalities on Minnesota roads, there will be a regional South Central workshop held on May 14th in the Centennial Student Union.

The general public is invited to attend, and while it is free to attend, people must register in order to be able to come, which can be done at minnesotatzd. org.

This will be the “Towards Zero Deaths” workshop’s third year of presentation. This small scale convention is geared toward eliminating traffic crashes, injuries and deaths by using interdisciplinary skills, by means of statistical facts or informational videos.

The workshop will include speakers affiliated with the Minnesota Department of Health and hospital consultants who specialize in trauma and critical care giving lectures and teaching important lessons such as how to identify when

Web Photo Lt. Gov. Yvonne Prettner Solon discussing the Towards Zero Deaths program.

a victim of a traffic casualty may be at risk of major trauma, and will present case studies of traffic statistics.

Community law enforcement, engineers, traffic safety advocates, educators and anyone interested in aiding local safety are strongly encouraged to attend. The “Towards Zero Deaths” goals are to increase

the knowledge of traffic safety programs to people throughout the community, promote success of the South Central Minnesota “Towards Zero Deaths” program, network amongst other traffic safety supporters and to stress the importance of traffic safety to policymakers in not only Mankato, but everywhere in Minnesota.

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Russia evokes WWII to bash Ukraine ZHDANIVKA, Ukraine (AP) — Moscow calls the detention center under construction near the Russian border a “fascist concentration camp.” Inside the barbed-wire fences, the reality is less ominous: It’s an EUfunded project to hold asylum seekers and illegal immigrants, similar to other such detention centers across Europe.

The accusation is part of a relentless Kremlin-driven propaganda offensive that uses World War II-era terms and imagery to rail against Ukraine’s fledging government. “Nazis,” ‘’fascists” and “Fritzes” are some of the terms that Russia is hurling at Ukrainian authorities who took power after the ouster of the last elected president, a reversal in political fortunes that has led to a pro-Western Ukrainian government in Kiev and a proRussian insurgency in the country’s east.

It’s an effective tactic because of the emotional weight that World War II has in Russia. The Soviet victory against Hitler is the nation’s single most powerful rallying cry. In evoking the ugliest words related to Nazi Germany, the Russian media loyal to President Vladimir Putin is galvanizing support for his aggressive stance toward Ukraine, both among his countrymen and among Russianspeakers in Ukraine’s east.

It’s also a dangerous tactic, because the inflammatory pro-

paganda may provoke the antiKiev opposition in the east.

The propaganda assault began during the monthslong proWestern protests that ousted Ukraine’s pro-Russian president in February. Russian state news media were quick to dismiss the protests as the work of Ukrainian neo-Nazis, a particularly loaded accusation because Ukrainian nationalists collaborating with the Nazis are blamed for horrific reprisal attacks during World War II. The Maidan movement did contain an ultranationalist element, known as the Right Sector, but its influence appears greatly amplified by the Russian media.

Putin has set the national tone by eagerly using the word

“Nazis” to refer to the protesters in Ukraine. Speaking at his annual April call-in show, Putin warned that “neo-Nazism is on the rise” in Ukraine.

By invoking World War II imagery, the Kremlin is stirring a cauldron of emotion; millions of Russians were killed in battle or thrown into Nazi camps in a war that left no family unaffected.

“The only thing that truly unites the nation is the mythology of the Second World War and the idea of victory,” said political analyst Dmitry Oreshkin.

“Putin appeals to that; there’s nothing else to rally around.”

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RUSSIA “By invoking World War II imagery, the Kremlin is stirring a cauldron of emotion; millions of Russians were killed in battle or thrown into Nazi camps in a war that left no family unaffected.” continued from 4 journalist who led the media assault against punk band Pussy Riot, broadcast footage of the Zhdanivka detention center, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) east of the major eastern city of Donetsk, on his Sunday program and declared that Ukraine was constructing “fascist concentration camps” for pro-Russian activists rallying in eastern Ukrainian cities.

“There will be enough cells for everyone,” Mamontov said as he walked along the barbedwire fence, though he failed to provide any evidence of it.

On an unannounced visit to the facility, The Associated Press was given an extensive tour of the grounds, and found nothing to suggest it was not an ordinary detention center. There were rows of barracks under construction for 100 people, but no barred windows or watchtowers.

“We’re not building any Auschwitz here,” said Volodymyr Pashchenko, a Ukrainian official with the Turkish company building the facility. “This is not a prison. This is a center which is to provide normal accommodation to people who have fled to Europe or who have somehow ended up in Ukraine illegally.”

Pashchenko said his company secured the deal in 2010 to build the immigration detention center, which is being completed under an EU-funded project.

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There is a deep and dark history behind the anti-Ukrainian messages now emanating from Russia.

When Nazi troops entered Ukraine in 1941, they enlisted local Ukrainians to fight for them and against the Soviet Union. The nationalist Ukrainian brigades that were formed saw themselves as patriots fighting for independence. But while serving under the Nazis, some participated in war crimes, including extermination campaigns against Jews, Poles and fellow Ukrainians. Even after the fall of Nazi Germany in 1945, bands of Ukrainian nationalists fought on in the forests against the Soviet re-occupation of Ukraine until finally subdued or annihilated by around 1948.

Pro-Russian protesters in eastern Ukraine are drawing inspiration from the Kremlin in pushing the fascism narrative.

“No to fascism” banners flutter and wartime songs blare from loudspeakers in front of occupied government headquarters in the eastern city of Donetsk.

One poster inside shows President Barack Obama’s face with a Hitler mustache and the distinctive blond braids of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko.

Alarmist rumors have proliferated since Russia began calling the Ukraine leadership fascist.

One popular claim is that the

Kiev government has hatched a plan to “exterminate” Russianspeakers in the east. The rumors feed into Putin’s argument that Moscow needs to protect ethnic Russians in Ukraine.

“They already have it all planned out,” said retired coal miner Volodymyr Chernenko.

“In the social networks, they say that a partisan war should be waged, and they list the names of those whose throats should be slashed and who should be blown up.”

Russian news media regularly distort information to make it fit the black-and-white World War II mindset, condoning vigilante violence.

Pro-Kremlin Life News television recently showed footage of gangs wearing St. George ribbons — the symbol of the proRussia movement — viciously beating marchers at a peaceful Ukrainian unity rally.

Instead of condemning the brutality, the TV anchor announced: “Donetsk self-defense broke up a neo-Nazi march.”

Russian officials have gradually adopted the media’s World War II rhetoric.

The Russian foreign ministry quoted Mamontov’s concentration camp report in a statement and went further, asking: “Is the Kiev regime going to throw discontented citizens from the country’s southeast in there?”

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International student spotlights ISA cafe PATSY LUEK Special to the Reporter The last ISA café of the school year was presented by Noha Nasr El Din, an Egyptian international student. She had the opportunity to come to Minnesota State University, Mankato on a cultural scholarship for one academic year.

Noha began the presentation discussing Egyptian culture and tourist sites. After the presentation and during the discussion that followed, she revealed that she is returning to her country in 10 days.

In an interesting turn, the conversation turned political. She spoke of her country and about her feelings in regards to political issues. Noha came in fall, when the 1st elected president – Mohamad Morsi was still in power.

During her year away from home many changes occurred; the military coup and the imprisonment of President Morsi being the most prominent. There were riots and demonstrations, civilians were imprisoned and killed. Many

people who were on the streets were arrested, tried as terrorists and sentence to death.

Currently, there are 603 people who have been sentenced to death and are awaiting execution, including young children and even an infant. Another 535 are awaiting trial. The audience was attentive and showed an interest in learning more about the current situation in Egypt and how Noha was preparing herself to face the changes. The loss of freedom of speech and the arrests of people in streets were her biggest fears.

She told a story about her cousin, who happened to be on the streets that day. She was walking with a group who were peacefully demonstrating against the military coup. Her cousin was arrested and has been in prison since January, awaiting trial. Amid the shock, Noha revealed her mixed emotions regarding her love for her country and her passion towards making a change in the aftermath of an unstable military coup.

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Beyond The Horizon PART 7 Today, international student Anya Zhukova explores the similarities and differences shared by the United States and Russia during the darkest of times -- exam week.

ANYA ZHUKOVA Special to the Reporter The beginning of May has a special meaning for MSU students. Though it doesn’t always mean change of the season in Minnesota, it is the end of the year and here the first week of May is a dark period of time…all because of Finals. Today I will share some of the Russian students’ exam traditions – things that students do in my home country to summon luck and get better grades.

During the exam period all the school kids in Russia become superstitious. Here I collected 13 things a student in Russia would do before the exam in addition to studying for it.

1. Do NOT wash your hair before the exam. Meaning, don’t do it the morning of your

exam, or the evening before it.

2. Place your notes under your pillow the day before the exam. They say that this way you memorize everything in your sleep.

3. Don’t make your bed on the day of your exam. No idea why, just leave a little mess in your bedroom. Just in case, you know.

4. Do NOT wear anything new. Better to wear something like a lucky shirt you wore for the previous exam (especially if you got A for it).

5. The day of exam is a left side day! Do everything with your left hand/leg, like entering a classroom, holding a Scantron sheet and such.

6. During the entire finals period 5 is your lucky number. Try coming to the exam 5/15/25 minutes before it, or having 5 dollars in your pocket, for instance.

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7. During every exam have your lucky charm with you.

Or just anything that brings you luck: starting from a ring that your boyfriend gave you and ending with your favorite pencil.

8. When you leave for the exam, ask your roommate to say “Ni puha, ni pera”, and then answer “k chertu”. Sacred Russian way of saying, “break a leg”. Be sure to learn the correct pronunciation, otherwise, you’ll simply scare your luck.

9. On your Scantron sheet draw a little house. A house with chimney and don’t forget to draw the trace of smoke coming from it – the symbol of your good grade!

10. Don’t show your Scantron sheet to anyone before you enter the classroom. Just don’t. They say people can hoodoo (overlook?) it and you

won’t get a good grade.

11. Red underwear on the day of exam. Red has always been associated with the Sun, joy, love and success in Russia. Not talking how red underwear can make you feel more confident about yourself and help you concentrate on the exam (use your imagination, replace red with your favorite color, if necessary).

12. Prior to the exam day open the window and scream “Khalyava, pridi!” (“Freebie, come!”) as loud as possible.

Freebie in this case means a higher grade that you probably don’t deserve, but still want to have. For a better effect, call it right before going to sleep.

13. Ask your roommate to scold you during your exam.

Not sure how exactly that works, but this tradition’s older than my great grand-

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mother. Make sure that your roomie won’t call you “stupid” though, or the magic will stop working immediately.

All of these things may seem crazy, but you’d be amazed how many people actually do it. Some of them – because they seriously believe in the power of lucky charms, red underwear and notes under the pillow, other – because they don’t want to scare the luck off. The point is, every-S body has their own traditionN they believe in, whether it makes them feel more confident, calm, or success-orient-S ed. What is it you do to main-b tain a good psychologicalo shape during the finals week? h Have questions/comments about what you just read? Justm send them to anna.zhukova@C mnsu.edu . YOUR opinion isi important to me. b

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Sterling not so silver as commissioner drops the hammer Clippers owner faces consequences for alleged bigotry.

“Yeah, it bothers me a lot that you want to promo, broadcast that you’re associating with black people. Do you have to?”

Racism like this is not acceptable anywhere, much less a business like the NBA where a vast majority of the players are African-American.

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It’s sad that it took this long for Sterling to be kicked out of the NBA. Where there’s smoke, there’s fire and this only stands to prove it.

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Here is the transcript of his conversation with Rochelle Stein, as obtained by KARE 11: “Why are you taking pictures with minorities, why?” he said.

He continued: “Don’t put him on an Instagram for the world to have to see so they have to call me. … And don’t bring him to my games, OK?” the person said on the audio recording.

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Unfortunately for anyone who has conducted business with the billionaire, they have known for years that Sterling is a racist.

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Final thoughts from an Editor-in-Chief REECE HEMMESCH Editor in Chief This is the last time my name appears in a copy of the MSU Reporter, a very tough concept to grasp. Unlike the bulk of my collegiate career, as discussed in Tuesday’s issue, I can still remember everything very clearly inside the Reporter office, from my first assignment covering Vikings training camp, to where I currently sit now as Editor in Chief.

Much like everything else in life, I never knew where I would end up with this publication, or how far it would take me into the vast world of journalism. I took a job here just to get some writing experience on my way through college and I guess I just stuck with it for a little longer than I expected.

I have had some incredible highs in this office and only a few lows; and truth be told, they were worth all the great memories of the Reporter that will never die for as long as I live.

So, as I sign off for the last time, there are several people who deserve some appraisal and appreciation as this editor is ready to enter the next step of his life and I feel this space should go to them, not me.

The Past (Kyle Ratke, Lee Handel and Megan Kadlec) You three deserve as much gratitude from me as anybody out there, you definitely shaped me the most in the office and I know for sure I would not be

where I am today if it wasn’t for you.

Kyle, thanks to our friendship and, thanks to the lucky coincidence of geography, you were the one who got me into the Reporter, offering me a job as a freshman and a new face in the mass media department. Not only did you give me a chance to write, you helped show me how to become better and showed me the tricks of the journalism world on the way.

Lee, you shaped my career as my editor sophomore year and that cannot go under-appreciated; you were always willing to listen to any problems I had and showed me the ropes on how to be a good sports editor, which I took in stride the next year. I learned a lot from your passion for sports and could see your

dedication as you returned time after time to help me out with some rough situations. It did not go unnoticed and I am thankful for an editor like you to learn after.

And Megan, you taught me the ins-and-outs of editorship and I know right now that if I did not have a strong, well-minded individual to model my time as the leader of the paper, I would not still be holding onto this job.

You brought this paper to new heights during your time here and because of that, our paper is still strong enough to survive.

The Present (Schuyler Houtsma, Sam Wilmes and Joey Denton) Well boys, I never thought we would get all the way through, but here we are. I’ve watched the three of you grow a lot over the

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THE END “Much like everything else in this life, I never knew where I would end up with this publication, or how far it would take me into the vast world of journalism.” continued from 8 edgeable of campus events. I believe you will make a great newsman in the future, one who cares about the people he is representing, which is exactly how it should be.

Schuyler, you have excelled at every position this newspaper has thrown at you in the past three years, which is why I truly feel the paper could not be left in better hands for next year with you taking over as Editor in Chief. It will be a long struggle and sometimes you might feel it is a bit overbearing a bit, but always remember to keep your feet moving and enjoy the year you will spend as the leader. I am not the least bit worried about the paper next year and know you will take it even farther than the progress we have already made.

Joey, even though you still have another semester at the helm of the sports section, your work with that section has been the best I have seen in a long time. Obviously with that being my section of origin, I take great pride in seeing a good sports section every time we put out a paper; this year you mastered that, giving the students the best in-depth look at MSU athletics every Monday and Wednesday.

You’re a hard-working kid and I know I will see your name in a higher position someday.

The Future (Hannah Kleinberg and Rae Frame) Hannah, you will be in charge of the news section next year, a very powerful title when it comes to presenting the campus with news that is relevant to them. You have done a tremendous job as a writer this year and I believe the news section will be just as strong next year with you at the wheel.

Rae, this paper was clear of most of its mistakes the second you came in as a copy editor.

You spent many-a-night with the four of us this semester, and taught us how to become better writers along the way. Schuyler has taught you well for the A&E section next year, and much like the others, I think you will do great with the position as you are a cultured and knowledgeable person.

The All-Timers (Dana Clark and Jane Tastad) The two of you have been in this office since the first day I walked in and you will be here as I walk out as well. I cannot stress enough that the work you two put in for this publication is the reason we are able to keep producing papers year-after-

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year. You take pride in your job and work hard to help us kids out along the way.

Dana, it’s no surprise to anyone that my first steps in the office were always back to your workspace to catch up on the current events in the sports world and for some well-needed chatting time. You’re one of the few people whose musical selection is closely related to mine, as well as your knowledge of the sports world, which made me realize how much in common we have had since day one.

Your work to make the paper look as clear and concise as possible has been tremendous in the three years I have been here and I don’t see that changing in the near future. Your great at your job and you’re a good dude, two things I appreciate in anybody I come in contact with.

Jane, when I met you for the first time as a freshman getting my paperwork done for the podcast, I could already tell that you were the rock in the office, and had been for quite some time.

Upon learning more about you, I truly realized the time and effort you put in here to make sure the business aspect is in good shape at all times. This paper needs people like you and Dana and I know that if you continue to do your job with the same meticulous nature that you have been, I don’t see any problems this paper will have for quite some time.

As I am now at the completion of my final article for the Reporter, I have one more thank you to give out: and that’s to you, the students. It was an honor for the past year to serve the interests of the student body as the leader of one of the few student media organizations on campus.

It has been a great ride and as stated before, I truly hope that I served your interests well in presenting timely and relevant news pieces to everybody on campus.

This is the basis of the paper year after year and I hope that in the future that idea will never die as we continue to look out for you, the students. So, to wrap up Tuesday’s piece with this in one, huge, gigantic sendoff: to all the students, faculty, and staff members, to all the Reporter employees, editors and writers and to anyone else who loved to listen to me blather on and on over the past three years inside these issues, I bid you so long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen goodbye and thank you for helping me get to where I am today.

Life changed as college journey complete Four years go by in the blink of an eye.

SAM WILMES News Editor The end of the road is here.

I feel a combination of sadness, anxiety and a weird sense of fulfillment, all mixed into a healthy batch of excitement.

I would be lying, however, if I said it hasn’t been a long road.

The humid days of summer 2010 were filled with panic. What was I to do? High school—everything that I had ever known—was finished. I dreaded the day I would leave my parents and my comfortable abode.

Orientation was met with an even bigger dose of panic as the sweltering July sun beat down on my mother and I. As a coping mechanism, I looked at my schedule and decided the time every Friday I would make my trip home.

As I made my way through Armstrong, Nelson and the Centennial Student Union, during the two-day process I began thinking that I would never get the hang of it—this was all so foreign and complicated.

August 19, 2010 came with dread. I was so nervous. The prospect of leaving my family was hard and I didn’t think I was ready, I swore I was making a mistake.

Boy, was I wrong. The decision to come here was one of the best decisions I ever made.

The first weekend was rough; heck the first year was rough! For reasons still unknown, I couldn’t stay a weekend. Maybe I was extremely homesick, maybe I just wasn’t ready yet but herein was my biggest regret made during my four-year stay.

Junior year brought a new kind of excitement. Moving into my first house in college town, I made the guarantee that I would stay during some weekends.

Some weekends turned into many weekends and long nights downtown turned into memories made and a life changed.

It wasn’t easy to transition to Mankato but nothing in life that is worthwhile is easy. Making the commitment to stay and make this my home has left me with a greater sense of who I am.

Leaving the friends that I have recently made is going to be extremely hard. While high school is a marathon, college is a sprint and, unfortunately, I wish it were the other way around.

I’ll miss everything about this place- the way the sun beats down on you when fall semester hits to the way the cold hits you on freezing winter nights.

I’ll miss the warm, sundrenched spring afternoons of my sophomore semester that were spent throwing the football and Frisbee around with my roommate.

I’ll miss the friends that wouldn’t hesitate to miss a night’s sleep, much less a couple hours of productivity to listen and vent problems, frustrations and tribulations to me and viceversa.

I’ll miss the way janitors, professors and fellow students, even ones you’ve only met once when you were slightly inebriated, say hello.

Overall, I’ll miss everything about the place that has become so much of who I am today.

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Best wishes from all of us!

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Summer suggestions Laptop and how to keep stolen from yourself sharp CSU worker Don’t let the good weather erase all you’ve learned the past nine months.

RYAN BERNDT Staff Writer Summer, for many students, is a time of relaxation and recuperation after the grueling academic school year. Some of us retreat back home after the long battle, others stand their ground here and enjoy the bounty that summers in Mankato offer. No matter what you decide to do, I want to challenge you to learn a new skill before school starts.

If not a new skill, improve yourself somehow; whether that be physically, spiritually, or mentally.

Summer break isn’t a right; in fact, many students around the world don’t get the same summer vacation experience as we do. Most notably, students in Asia go through intensely long school years, requiring youth from elementary school up to spend the majority of their day studying.

South Korea, for example, has a break that only lasts from

late-July up through August.

Even this break, however, takes place during their school year and when students come back they are expected to remember the material and get back to their studies.

American vacations, before being known for their long nights, actually has its roots in the agriculture backbone that once held up our society.

Many farmers relied on their children to help our around the farm, from feeding animals to selling produce and although they saw school as a fundamental part of growing up, the summer months were long and tiring. Thus, summer vacations allowed students to return home and help maintain the farm.

Now, with the vast majority of students not having to go back and work on the land, many of us pick up a part-time job and spend their nights hanging out with our friends.

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to life than Coronas and tacos (I think). Mankato, especially, offers us who stay a beautiful landscape open to exploration.

Just 10 minutes out of the city and travelers will encounter streaming waterfalls, gleaming with the sun’s warm rays with the tall grass swaying with the ever-present wind.

Borrowing a book from Memorial Library and finding the perfect spot outside the city limits to read can be quite the moving experience.

Summer learning loss is a real concept, with research showing students scoring lower on the same test before summer than after. We owe it to ourselves to make sure we don’t fall into that statistic and continue our academic journey without holding the hands of our professors.

Remember, we remain students of life and the vast world before us until our last breath.

Enjoy time relaxing and lounging, but always remain hungry for knowledge.

Ever-present issue of theft in the spotlight.

PRATAKSHYA BHANDARI Staff Writer An MSU senior had her laptop and phone stolen while working at the CSU Monday.

The laptop and phone were stolen at 8 p.m. from the second floor of the Centennial Student Union. Elina Bajracharya, the victim, was working a shift at the Catering Department of MSU Dining Services.

The catering department is located at Room 209A at the CSU. The staff uses a corner of the room to store their things while working because the department lacks a proper locker room. The room also lacks a door or CCTV camera, according to Bajracharya.

Bajracharya was able to use the Find My Phone app on her IPhone and was able to track the phone between the

H and I block of the McElroy Complex.

“We called Mankato Public Safety after we tracked the phone. That is when they said the matter had already been reported to the police and was no longer under their authority,” Bajracharya said.

As a result of an app installed on her phone, Bajracharya was able to receive the photo of a person who was trying to access the phone using unauthorized password.

The photo is currently with the Mankato Police Department as well as concerned authorities.

Last semester, also during finals week, another student worker had her laptop stolen from the same spot while working at the Catering Department. The student also contacted the Mankato Public Safety but neither her laptop nor the alleged robber was ever found.

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Fed Ex gunman seemed normal to co-worker, family Man injures six, leaves many guessing.

ACWORTH, Ga. (AP) — A gunman who wounded six colleagues in an Atlanta-area rampage didn’t seem enthusiastic about his job loading boxes but never mentioned problems with co-workers or supervisors, his father said Wednesday.

Geddy Kramer showed up early Tuesday morning with a shotgun at the FedEx packagesorting center where he worked.

He shot a security guard, then fired on those working in a large warehouse before killing himself, authorities have said. The assault sent workers running, ducking and hiding as they tried to escape the gunman.

“It was work to him. He didn’t go with a skip in his step every day but it was work,” said Scott Kramer, who lived with his son. “He didn’t have any grievances that I knew about.

He didn’t say he had a problem with a co-worker or a supervisor or anything. He just said, ‘Off to work now.’ ‘Did you have a good day at work?’ ‘Well, you know, I loaded boxes and unloaded boxes and that was it.’”

Law enforcement officials have learned that co-workers at the FedEx center reported Kramer to company management for shining a laser scanner at people’s eyes, Cobb District

Attorney Vic Reynolds said.

Reynolds didn’t know if the conflict factored into the attack.

“I don’t know if we’ll ever get all the facts,” Reynolds said.

Cobb County police spokesman Michael Bowman said investigators found a note left by Geddy Kramer, but he didn’t know what the note said. Bowman said Kramer bought the shotgun and that investigators found the box it was sold in, but declined to say where he bought it.

Kramer’s father apologized for his son’s actions, asking that people focus on the victims of the attack. The gunman’s father and other relatives struggled to reconcile the shy young man who enjoyed camping and fishing with the one who went on the violent rampage.

“I feel like I’ve lost my son in a couple different ways,” Scott Kramer told reporters outside his home. “The person who did this at FedEx, I didn’t know. My son was somebody completely different.”

Three of the six people taken to the hospital Tuesday have been released. One of the worstinjured, security guard Chris Sparkman, has already undergone two surgeries after Kramer shot him in the abdomen. He

was listed Wednesday in critical but stable condition. Married for less than a year, Sparkman was working extra hours to boost his pay.

He was three minutes away from the end of his shift when Geddy Kramer attacked.

“This guy would do anything for anybody,” said Richard Hemphill, the pastor at the church Sparkman attends. “He wouldn’t leave his post, I guarantee you.”

Police in Cobb County, north of Atlanta, were still sorting through evidence, including 911 call recordings, witness statements and physical evidence from the scene of the crime.

They would not comment on what motivated the gunman or whether they believe he made threatening statements before the assault.

“They are still in the stages of trying to piece it all together,” Bowman said.

Anthony Ward, 20, said he and two others were moving boxes near the main employee entrance when the man with a gun and ammunition strapped across his chest walked in.

“I thought it was a joke or a test at first he said, but then I realized it was not fake,” he told The Associated Press Wednes-

day.

Ward added: “He came in and looked at me, but he didn’t turn the gun toward me.”

A manager shouted, “Gun!” and yelled to people to get out.

Ward ran quickly to the opposite end of the building, shouting to others to leave the building, he said. When he got outside, he saw the security guard lying on the ground as a manager applied pressure to the wound in his abdomen, Ward said.

Ward’s girlfriend, 24-yearold Rachel Hope Boggs, also works at the sorting center and was standing beside the conveyor belt where she works when a friend hit the “all stop” button to halt the belt’s movement and told her there was an armed man in the building. She moved away from her work station and looked back across the conveyor belt.

“He locked eyes with me as he loaded his gun,” she said, adding that he had a cold look in his eyes.

Both Ward and Boggs described a scene of chaos, with people screaming and running to get out of the building, and neither could remember whether the gunman seemed to be targeting specific people or if he was shooting at random. Both

praised the facility’s managers, saying they stayed inside the building to make sure everyone got out safely.

Geddy Kramer’s relatives said they did not notice any problems leading up to the attack.

“He left at the same time he always leaves and there was nothing that would have indicated to me that anything was different about that day,” Scott Kramer said.

Geddy Kramer started working for FedEx straight out of high school, according to his grandmother Diana Mayberry.

Her grandson would typically come to rural Illinois in the summer to catch up with family and fish, hike and ride fourwheelers.

“He seemed like a normal kid, to me,” said Mayberry, who was traveling to Atlanta to be with her family. “I don’t know what happened. I have no clue.

I just don’t understand it. They didn’t even have access to guns in the house.”

He seemed pleased to be working at FedEx. “When he got the job, he was thrilled to death,” she said.

“Then he got on full-time and he said he really liked it.”

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Concerns growing over the edible usage of marijuana

Web Photo Ingestible marijuana is surprisingly threatening the new marijuana industry.

DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s marijuana experiment is threatened by the popularity of eating it instead of smoking it, leading the pot industry to join health officials and state regulators to try to curb the problem of consumers ingesting too much weed.

A task force gathered Wednesday to start brainstorming ways to educate consumers, including a standard warning system on popular edibles, which is the industry term for marijuana that has been concentrated and infused into food or drink.

One idea was to fashion labels on edible pot like the difficulty guidelines on ski slopes, a system very familiar to Colorado residents. Weak marijuana products would have green dots, grading up to black diamonds for the most potent edibles.

“We should have a marking so that when people come in, they know what they’re getting,” said Chris Halsor of the Colorado District Attorneys’ Council.

Marijuana-infused foods are booming in the state’s new recreational market.

Some choose edible pot because of health concerns about smoking the drug. Others are visitors who can’t find a hotel that allows toking and are stymied by a law barring public outdoor pot smoking. Whether through inexperience or confusion, many are eating too much pot too quickly, with potentially deadly consequences.

A college student from Wyoming jumped to his death from a Denver hotel balcony last month after consuming six times the recommended dosage of a marijuana-infused cookie. And earlier this month, a Denver man accused of shooting his wife reportedly ate pot-laced candy before the attack, though police say he may have had other drugs in his system.

The deaths have underscored a common complaint from new marijuana customers — they say they don’t know how much pot to eat and then have unpleasant experiences when they ingest too much.

Colorado already limits THC — marijuana’s intoxicating

chemical — in edible pot products to 10mg per serving, with a maximum of 10 servings per package. Exact comparisons are tricky because marijuana varies widely in potency and quality, but 10mg of THC is considered roughly equivalent to the amount in a medium-sized joint.

Edibles must be sold in opaque, childproof containers that explicitly warn the product contains marijuana. Colorado also bans retailers from adding concentrated pot to a premade food item, such as injecting cannabis oil into a branded candy bar, though the move is common among home cooks.

Marijuana producers at the meeting warned that Colorado may drive consumers to use untested, unregulated edible marijuana instead of pot packages sold in stores if regulations go too far.

Dan Anglin of EdiPure, maker of many popular kinds of potinfused candies, held up a picture of home-cooked marijuana concentrate for sale online. Anglin pushed for warning labels and

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better training for dispensary employees but warned that rules forcing edible pot to be too weak may simply drive customers to the black market.

“People do have an expectation of intoxication” when they eat pot, Anglin said.

In Washington state, where retail sales don’t begin until July, edible pot products will have the same 10mg serving size, with a maximum of 10 servings per package, said Brian Smith of the Washington State Liquor Control Board, which is regulating recreational pot sales.

Any marijuana “serving size” in food is a wild guess because so little is known about marijuana dosing, said Dr. Michael Kosnett of the Colorado School of Public Health. Pot studies are based on controlled amounts in pill form, not cannabis mixed with food, he said.

C Colorado authorities are b scrambling to do more to rein in s edibles given the recent deaths t and complaints. State lawmako ers are considering legislation u that would require edibles — the a cookies and candies themselves, s not just the wrappers — to be marked and colored to indicate s they contain pot. e Another bill would reduce e possession limits on concentrato ed marijuana, such as cannabis F oils used in brownies or cookies.

Both bills have passed the House i and await Senate hearings Thursw day. p Marijuana industry groups have supported the bills, even e as they say that edible pot is f just as legal as the leafy, dried e drug that’s rolled into joints and t smoked. ( The task force had no immediate deadline for suggesting b new regulations on edibles. o

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California Wildfire spreads due to drought, winds

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RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. (AP) — A wildfire driven by surging Santa Ana winds sent a choking pall of smoke through foothill neighborhoods on Wednesday, forcing the evacuation of at least 1,650 homes and the closure of at least seven schools.

No homes burned, but the smoke prompted mandatory evacuation orders for several areas of town nestled at the base of the San Bernardino National Forest east of Los Angeles.

Leo Lemelin, 67 and his family busily loaded several cars with belongings as they prepared to leave.

“We’re trying to pack up everything we can into our cars from 45 years of marriage and eight grandchildren,” he told the Riverside Press-Enterprise (http://bit.ly/1ftmqok ).

More than 500 firefighters battled the flames near this city of 165,000 people.

The fire was reported about 8 a.m., grew to 200 acres by noon, quadrupled in size within a few hours and continued to grow as it roared through dry brush, fire officials said.

Gusts of 60 mph or more prevented firefighting helicopters from taking to the air, CalFire spokeswoman Liz Brown said.

“They are not able to get off the ground, so we are fighting this with ground resources right now,” she said.

Classes were canceled at Los Osos High School about an hour after the fire started.

“We’re evacuating ‘cause there’s high winds and there’s a fire right up there,” student Shane McHale told KTTV, pointing to the mountains.

The fire erupted in the midst of a heat wave that sent Southern California temperatures soaring into the 90s in some areas.

Los Angeles International Airport recorded a high of 87

degrees, breaking the record for the day of 86 that was set in 1996.

At Long Beach Airport, the high of 92 broke a 1996 record by 2 degrees.

Valley areas could see triple digits. High temperatures were expected through Saturday, with humidity in the single digits.

The heat was accompanied by winds gusting to 80 or 90 mph in some mountains and valleys, prompting the National Weather Service to issue red-flag warnings of extreme weather conditions into Thursday night.

Utilities reported about 8,000 people lost power because of wind-related problems such as downed power lines.

Severe winds at Ontario International Airport also caused some flights to be diverted to Los Angeles International Airport, City News Service reported.

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Oklahoma governor calls for execution review

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Case of recently executed person raises questions about the death penalty.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin named a member of her Cabinet on Wednesday to lead a review of the state’s execution protocols after a botched procedure that the White House said fell short of the humane standards required.

Fallin said Clayton Lockett, who had an apparent heart attack 43 minutes after the start of an execution in which the state was using a new drug combination for the first time, had his day in court.

“I believe the death penalty is an appropriate response and punishment to those who commit heinous crimes against their fellow men and women,” Fallin said. “However, I also believe the state needs to be certain of its protocols and its procedures for executions and that they work.”

Lockett convulsed violently and tried to lift his head after a doctor declared him unconscious, and prison officials halted the execution. Fallin said “an independent review of the Department of Corrections procedures would be effective and also appropriate.”

The governor said the review, to be led by Department of Public Safety Commissioner Michael Thompson, will focus on Lockett’s cause of death, noting that the Oklahoma State Medical Examiner has authorized an independent pathologist to make that determination. The review will also look at whether the department followed the current protocol correctly and will also include recommendations for future executions.

Fallin also said a stay for Charles Warner, who had been scheduled to die two hours after Lockett, is in place until May 13. She said Warner’s ex-

ecution will be further delayed if the independent review is not complete by then.

Warner’s attorney immediately raised objections to the investigation being led by a member of Fallin’s cabinet.

“I don’t consider that to be an independent investigation,” said attorney Madeline Cohen.

Lockett, 38, had been declared unconscious 10 minutes after the first of three drugs in the state’s new lethal injection combination was administered Tuesday evening. Three minutes later, he began breathing heavily, clenching his teeth and straining to lift his head. Officials later blamed a ruptured vein for the problems with the execution, which are likely to fuel more debate about the ability of states to administer lethal injections that meet the U.S. Constitution’s requirement they be neither cruel nor unusual punishment.

The blinds eventually were lowered to prevent those in the viewing gallery from watching what was happening in the death chamber, and the state’s top prison official later called a halt to the proceedings. Lockett died of a heart attack shortly thereafter, the Department of Corrections said.

Most executions in Oklahoma, which used different fastacting barbiturates, were completed and the inmate declared dead within about 10 minutes of the start of the procedure.

In Washington, White House spokesman Jay Carney said President Barack Obama believes that evidence suggests the death penalty does little to deter crime, but that some crimes are so heinous that the death penalty is merited.

Lockett, a four-time felon, was convicted of shooting 19-year-old Stephanie Neiman

and watching as two accomplices buried her alive in rural Kay County in 1999. Neiman and a friend had interrupted the men as they robbed a home.

“But it’s also the case that we have a fundamental standard in this country that even when the death penalty is justified, it must be carried out humanely,” Carney said. “Everyone would recognize this case fell short of this standard.”

Questions about execution procedures have drawn renewed attention from defense attorneys and death penalty opponents in recent months, as several states scrambled to find new sources of execution drugs because drugmakers that oppose capital punishment — many based in Europe — have stopped selling to U.S. prisons and corrections departments.

Defense attorneys have unsuccessfully challenged several states’ policies of shielding the identities of the source of their execution drugs. Missouri and Texas, like Oklahoma, have both refused to reveal their sources and both of those states have carried out executions with their new supplies.

The medical examiner’s office, which said earlier Wednesday that the autopsy had begun, later said only the toxicology portion of the autopsy had been started and that the surgical portion will be conducted by an independent pathologist.

Medical examiner’s spokeswoman Amy Elliott said the autopsy on Lockett would include an examination of the injection sites on his arms and a toxicology report to determine what drugs were in his system.

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Tuesday was the first time Oklahoma used the sedative midazolam as the first element in its execution drug combination. Other states have used it before; Florida administers 500 milligrams of midazolam as part of its three-drug combination. Oklahoma used 100 milligrams of that drug.

Oklahoma’s Attorney General Scott Pruitt had said about a month ago that the lower dosage would ensure the state maintains an adequate supply for future executions.

“We say 100 milligrams is going to the job,” Pruitt said at the time, adding that the information the state had indicated that at that dose, “you go to sleep doggone quick.”

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Hundreds rescued from floods in Alabama, Florida

PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — People were plucked off rooftops or climbed into their attics to get away from fast-rising waters when nearly 2 feet of rain fell on the Florida Panhandle and Alabama coast in the span of about 24 hours, the latest bout of severe weather that began with tornadoes in the Midwest.

In the Panhandle on Wednesday, roads were chewed up into pieces or wiped out entirely. A car and truck plummeted 25 feet when portions of a scenic highway collapsed. Cars were overturned and neighborhoods were inundated, making rescues difficult for hundreds of people who called for help when they were caught off guard by the single rainiest day ever recorded in Pensacola.

Boats and Humvees zigzagged through the flooded streets to help stranded residents. At the height of the storm, about 30,000 people were without power. One Florida woman died when she drove her car into high water, officials said.

Near the Alabama-Florida line, water started creeping into Brandi McCoon’s mobile home, so her fiance, Jonathan Brown, wrapped up her nearly 2-yearold son Noah in a blanket and they swam in neck-deep water to their car about 50 feet away.

Then, the car was flooded.

“Every which way we turned, there was a big ol’ pile of water,” she said.

Brown called 911 and eventually a military vehicle picked them up and took them to a shelter.

Kyle Schmitz was at his Pen-

sacola home with his 18-monthold son Oliver on Tuesday night when heavy rain dropped during a 45-minute span. He gathered up his son, his computer and important papers and left.

“I opened the garage and the water immediately flowed in like a wave,” he said. “The water was coming up to just below the hood of my truck and I just gassed it.”

Schmitz and his son also made it out safely.

In Alabama, Capt. David Spies of Fish River/Marlow Fire and Rescue said he was part of a team who found two women and a young boy trapped in the attic of a modular home.

Spies said they received the first call of help before midnight Tuesday but they couldn’t find the group until about 8 a.m.

Wednesday. By then, the water was 2 feet below the roof. A firefighter used an axe to punch a hole through the roof and free them.

“They were very scared, they were very upset. I would’ve been, too,” Spies said.

There were at least 30 rescues in the Mobile area of Alabama.

Florida appeared to be the hardest hit. Gov. Rick Scott said officials there received about 300 calls from stranded residents.

At the Pensacola airport, 15.55 inches of rain fell on Tuesday before midnight — setting a record for the rainiest single day in the city. By comparison, the airport in drought-stricken Los Angeles has recorded 15.9 inches of rain — since Jan. 1, 2012.

Pensacola and nearby Mobile are two of the rainiest cities in the U.S., averaging more than

five feet of rain in a year, according to the National Climatic Data Center.

The National Weather Service said forecasters issued flash flood warnings as early as Friday, yet many people were still caught unaware.

Elizabeth Peaden was at her weekly Bunco game Tuesday night and it wasn’t raining on her way there. On her way home, she drove her van through a flooded intersection and got stuck.

“I was scared out of my wits.

Water started coming in and I wasn’t sure what to do,” she said.

Peaden waded her way to a nearby American Legion post where she and about 20 other stranded travelers spent the night sleeping on tables or the floor.

The widespread flooding was the latest wallop from a violent storm system that began in Arkansas and Oklahoma and worked its way South, killing 37 people along the way, including a 67-year-old driver in Florida.

Pensacola Police Chief Chip Simmons said two vehicles fell 25 feet when portions of a scenic highway collapsed. The truck driver was fine, but a woman in a car needed help getting out. Neither had serious injuries, Simmons said.

In Gulf Shores, Ala., where nearly 21 inches of rain fell over a day’s time, the scene resembled the aftermath of a hurricane. At the Sportsman Marina in Orange Beach, employee J.J. Andrews couldn’t believe what she saw out the window.

“We’ve got water up in our parking lots,” she said. “Our docks are under water. It’s worse

than during Hurricane Ivan, is what they’re saying. It’s crazy.”

The 2004 hurricane dumped 3 to 7 inches of rain along the Florida Panhandle.

By Wednesday afternoon, water had started to recede while the storm marched its way up the East Coast, bringing warnings of more tornadoes and flash flooding. Emergency officials in Maryland said crews rescued motorists stranded in high water and a block-long sinkhole opened up, swallowing several cars.

Over the past four days, the system created 65 tornadoes and slammed Arkansas’ northern

Little Rock suburbs and the Mississippi cities of Louisville and Tupelo. Arkansas had 15 deaths; Mississippi had 12.

Authorities in Louisville searched for a missing 8-yearold boy after a large tornado killed his parents and destroyed their home.

On Wednesday, Louisville officials said they were shifting priorities from response to cleanup.

“Today is the day we start putting Louisville back together,” said Buddy King, county emergency management director.

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14 films to see over summer break ‘14 Part 2: July - August Well, here we are -- the dog days of summer. When going to the theater is equally about movie watching and escaping the immense heat. In an interesting reversal contrary to previous years, July looks to be taking it easy while August is more stacked than ever. Good news for us.

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Every summer there is at least one horror offering that, like ghosts in the night, can creep up on you if you don’t keep an eye on it. From here, Deliver Us From Evil has the best chance of being this summer’s signature shriek fest.

Part supernatural horror and part crime thriller, Deliver Us From Evil sees a veteran New York police officer (Eric Bana) pulled into a far more dangerous territory when a renegade priest (Edgar Ramirez) tells him that the case he’s currently working on is seeped in the supernatural.

The latest from director Scott Derrickson, who has been making inroads in the horror community lately with films like The Exorcism of Emily Rose and Sinister, not only is Deliver Us From Evil the only real horror film to hit this summer (unless you consider The Purge: Anarchy to be horror) but it looks a tad more on the unconventional side. Meshing the two genres, at the very least, should be an interest point to piqué curiosity.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (July 11) It’s still a little astounding how enjoyable Rise of the Planet of the Apes turned out to be. With groundbreaking digital work and a standout motion capture performance by Andy Serkis, Rise hit home with a movie that was better than it had any right to be.

That same promise is within reach with Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. This time around, Caesar and his company of sentient primate dump former director Rupert Wyatt and their most stilted, unconvincing ape (James Franco) and bring on Cloverfield director Matt Reeves and newer players in the form of Jason Clark, Keri Russell and Gary Oldman.

As the tide turns against the human race and starts favoring the new ape order, tensions begin to rise.

While this harrowing conflict between man and monkey may be tough luck for the characters, for us it just means more of that breathtaking digital ape artistry to marvel at.

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Highland Summer Theatre 2014 preview MIRANDA BRAUNWARTH Staff Writer If you plan on staying in Mankato this summer, be sure to check out the exciting shows that will be taking place in the Earley Center for Performing Arts on the MSU campus as part of the MSU’s forty-eighth Highland Summer Theatre.

The season is filled with a wide variety of shows that will please every audience. The season will open on May 27 with Rope by Patrick Hamilton.

Following will be the musical Next to Normal on June 11 with music by Tom Kitt, book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey.

In the third slot of the season will be Boeing Boeing by Marc Camoletti, Beverley Cross and Francis Evans, opening June 24.

The final show of the Highland Summer Theatre season will be the crowd pleaser Hairspray

with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, book by Mark O’Donell and Thomas Meehan.

Rope, which will run from May 27-31 at 7:30 p.m. in the Andreas Theatre, is a murderous thriller based on the story of Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb -- two law students who kidnapped and murdered a 14-yearold boy in 1924.

In this show, characters Wyndham Brandon and Charles Granillo plan to murder a fellow undergrad, placing his body in a chest they then proceed to use as a table. The show is made possible by the General Mills Gift Matching Program.

The first musical of the season is the Pulitzer Prize-winning Next to Normal, which will run June 11-14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ted Paul Theatre. This is a contemporary musical that follows the family of Diane Goodman, a mother who struggles with bi-

polar disorder. It directly looks at grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry and suburban life.

With a brilliant musical score that reaches audiences in a deeper place, the show is made possible by a gift from Jane F. Earley.

With all that drama in the first half of the season, the third slot brings comedy with Boeing Boeing based on a French farce. It runs from June 24-28 in the Andreas Theatre. The show features Parisian Lothario Bernard who has three fiancés -- Italian, German, and American -- who are all airline hostesses who spend time with him during their layovers. The three somehow have their layovers at the same time in the same place problems occur. The show is sponsored by the Minnesota State University Mankato TRIO Programs.

Hairspray closes the season with catchy songs that audiences will adore. The show is based on the New Line Cinema film writ-

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ten by John Waters. The show takes place in 1962 in Baltimore where change is afoot. Teen Tracy Turnblad helps aid in change when she reaches her true dream to dance on the Corny Collins show. The show uses timeless music of the 1960s. The show is sponsored by Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic, PA Eide Bailly LLP and Farrish Johnson Law Office, Chtd.

Season subscriptions are available by mail order only. If

you would like a season subscription, call the department office at 507-389-2118 or download one at MSUTheatre.com. Season tickets are $66.

Sales for individual tickets will begin May 13 through the box office at the Earley Center for Performing Arts, or by calling 507-389-6661 between 4-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Rope and Boeing Boeing sell for $16 and Next to Normal and Hairspray sell for $22.

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A call for strong female characters Writer Andrew Simon ponders on the state of female characters in narrative media and gives a few examples on how to do it right.

ANDREW SIMON Staff Writer

Interviewer: “Why do you write these strong female characters?”

Joss Whedon: “Because you’re still asking me that question.”

- Joss Whedon, honorary guest speech at Equality Now, 2006 I want well written, multidimensional, realistic, human female characters. I want them to be strong without needing some sort of supernatural power boost.

I want them to stand confident, yet vulnerable, and be whoever or whatever they want to be – because that’s freedom, that’s human: a person identified by more than one trait. Most of all, I don’t ever want to watch a product and have to think, wow, what a terrifically written female character. That thought shouldn’t have even needed to cross my mind.

Characters, regardless of gender, should be complex, rounded, nuanced, and strong, but since there’s such a deficiency in honest-to-God well written female roles – let alone women in a position of power inside the industry – that’s what this article will concentrate itself with.

Before furthering along, by no means is the use of the word

‘strong’ meant to imply the only type of popularized female roles, or the only type of female roles that need to be promoted, are ones that are strong in physical strength. It’s absolutely fantastic to have female characters that, to the idolizing young child, will be seen boasting physical strength comparable if not exceeding than her male counterparts that dominate TV and movies, but ‘strong’ here means a character that is three-dimensional and real. How unfortunate it is that society is still struggling with creating well-written female roles that that’s the bare-minimum level of criteria.

The big sin is how women are written as flat plot devices, cardboard placeholders of where a human being should stand, sit and speak, and existing for the sole purpose of being a love interest or at least complimentary to the men. They are commonly portrayed as stereotypes, lacking individuality and voice. Exclude the usual suspects of femaledriven comedies (e.g., Bridesmaids, The Heat) or action heroes (e.g. Tomb Raider, Charlie’s Angels), and the female role can nearly be interchangeable with any other title. The sin, simply, is that they’re flat, lacking dimensionality and complexity.

Now, one could survey the recent franchise crazes like The Hunger Games and Divergent and argue that women are doing

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just fine. However, it’s not a huge pat-on-the-back accomplishment, because female characters have always done well in that genre.

In the nineties, one could look no further than Chris Carter’s The X-Files where Gillian Anderson played Dana Scully, a FBI agent who stood toe to toe with the men with her bullheadedness, scientific and analytic mind, or Joss Whedon’s Buffy Summers, from Buffy, the Vampire Slayer, who was strong physically and

personally, funny and vulnerable – human. On Star Trek: Voyager, the sci-fi series welcomed its first female captain in a lead role with Kathryn Janeway, a character led by morality and justice, but confidant and fierce when needed. In the last decade, Syfy’s Battlestar Galactica received no shortage of accolades for portraying a world of gender equality, where it’s damaged characters like President Laura Roslin battled cancer, self-doubt, and extraordinary circumstances, and pilot

Kara Thrace confronted her demons with a drink and a punch.

While all that is well and good for audiences who embrace the genre, mainstream television and cinema still remain woefully underperforming. In 1985, comic book artist Alison Bechdel wrote a comic strip that would have lasting implications.

As part of her series Dykes to Watch out For, Bechdel created what is now known as the

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A few thank you’s and good byes JAMES HOUTSMA A & E Editor

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For the last time in the 20132014 school year, scenic singing voices and the tuneful sound d of instruments will be making e its way throughout Ted Nelson n Theatre. On Friday May 2 and y Saturday May 3, the Minnesota c State University, Mankato Dee partment of Theatre & Dance e and Department of Music will be performing as one in the muchs anticipated production of Car- mina Burana. e The MSU Concert Choir under direction of Dr. David Dickau and the Concert Wind Ensemble under direction of Dr. Amy K.

Roisum Foley have added the elegance of dance to the medieval poem with the just less than 40 dancers from the Department of Theatre & Dance, which is under direction of Dr. Julie Kerr-Berry and Daniel Stark.

Carmina Burana is a collection of 320 poems that date back to AD 1230. The musical talent that MSU produces will bring those poems to life in the Ted Nelson Theatre with mesmerizing dances and unbelievable singing backed up with the school’s top instrumental concert ensemble. The piece is a continuous work. Once the first movement has started, it will move between movements without stopping.

This performance will be an iconic one as these poems are rarely performed with the combination of singing, dancing and instruments. According to Roisum Foley, in the last 50 years there’s only been one performance in the area that has had Carmina Burana performed with dancers, and the dancing really brings another element to the performance.

“Each of the choreographers brings a different style and brings a different perspective to the dance so we will get a really varied set of performances from the dancers as well as the soloists,” Roisum Foley said.

It sneaks up on you -- this feeling like you’re a high school junior who made friends mostly with seniors. Before you know it, they’re all leaving for whatever life holds and your whole social structure is gone.

My time here at MSU and at the Reporter will go on, but for the people leaving, I’d like to give my best wishes.

To the graduating writers, I say never stop writing. It is a gift -- an art, really -- that deserves to be cultivated. It’s a loud world out there but you all have the tools to cut through the noise and actually say something.

Sam -- you are a true trooper. Your work ethic is remarkable and your insights on news and events are keen and highly respectable. I sincerely think you deserve the best of what this world has to offer you.

Reece -- I could not have asked for a more understanding, relaxed and easy to work with boss. I can’t properly convey how much I appreciate the open, collaborative work environment you fostered. Even on the most difficult of days, I never dreaded coming in to work because I knew I was in good hands. Funny how some de-

cent, human conversations can make it not seem like work at all. Thank you. I hope someday to pick up a newspaper or click on a high-profile online news site and see your name above the latest, hottest baseball column. With my knowledge of sports, I won’t have a clue what you’re saying but I will be happy nonetheless.

Andy -- I can’t imagine how different my college experience would have been if we had not crossed paths. It certainly would not have been nearly as entertaining.

I remember being an unsuspecting 19-year-old kid, blindly emailing this other movie guy ,asking if he wanted to collaborate on a year-end movie recap.

I am so glad I did.

It’s really reaffirming to find someone who shares such similar interests as you and certainly enjoyable. I could not have kept this section alive without you this year and I am really, really (really) going to miss out podcast chats and general nerdy movie discussions. I am glad that, ironically, we could finally find time to actually see a movie together.

Best of luck with your future writing endeavors. You’ve got moxie, kid! There must be chilling in the future.

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These have been the voyages...

ANDREW SIMON Staff Writer extraordinaire A year ago I helped a friend write a graduation speech (which she eventually recited to her entire graduating class, and nothing is more frightening than hearing your own words spoken out loud to hundreds of people), and in it, we used a projector room as a way of talking about stories and life. Passing by the projector on the left, there’s a medical student on their first day clearly not doing so swell, and on the right projector, a story about a little girl reading under the blanket with a flashlight because the magic of words (obviously) trump sleeping.

We’re all story generators, and for the last three years I’ve been a guy writing stories about stories, basically. And it’s been fun; I’m innately a movie and TV junkie. One Harry Potter character mentioned that MadEye Moody considered it a wasted day if he didn’t find five plots to kill him before breakfast, and kind of similarly, I fancy a week wasted if I haven’t binged on the 20 or so shows I religiously follow or checked out at least one new flick. After all, I convince myself, this is all just fun studying, because one day one of these movies or TV shows will have a credit, ‘written by Andrew Simon’, and that will justify all the hours spent learning.

Movies are amazing things.

A three-act structure, characters, motivation, plot, subplots, dialogue – everything working in perfect unison to create a story that is fun and entertaining while reflexive and learned about the world. That’s what I want to do,

that’s what all this has been leading up to, hasn’t it? I don’t fancy myself a believer in much other than what my five senses can tell me, but the idea that there’s a reason – that there’s a big, mighty, brilliant plan! – is all very exciting.

When I was three, my mom introduced me to Aladdin, and that (naturally) led to my love for movies, and that led to me realizing that people wrote movies, and that, of course, led me to find a university with a creative writing program, which in turn also had a student newspaper with a position open in the A&E section where I could write about watching movies, which will eventually lead to me moving to California, getting a job on Vince Gilligan’s new show, rising up in the ranks, spearheading my own series, winning an Emmy, a Golden Globe, and finally, an Oscar! It’s all very plausible and doable, no?

My time here at the Reporter has been nothing short of fun.

Take away the genuine glee of saying, ‘well, it’s kind of my job to watch this movie so I can review it!’ to my unenthusiastic friends, I also got to co-host a podcast with A&E editor James Schuyler Houtsma called Sometimes We See Movies (it’s pretty brilliant and hilarious -- check it out at the MSU Reporter website if you haven’t already – oh, look, my final plug!) where we got to talk about movies in-depth and just trade ridiculous jokes. To write about something you’re passionate about is a rare opportunity, and to have the time and space to write love letters to Orphan Black or Breaking Bad, or compose Best and Worst of lists and vlogs, it’s just been one of

those dream come true moments.

And best yet – my first job that wasn’t customer service.

So now we’ve reached the point where one acknowledges the people who’ve made an impact during my time here. First and foremost, Brian Rosemeyer, the laid-back guy who hired me many moons ago after briefly scanning a Friends with Benefits review and chuckling, either at something funny or my bad writing. Mr. Houtsma, for being genuinely cool and putting up with my eccentricities both on paper (the poor guy had to read, like, three Doctor Who articles, and I’m sure that two-part Dexter retrospective will haunt him for some time) and on radio (it couldn’t have been easy dealing with my highly off-kilter jokes and rambly ramblogues). Majortime excited to see how he asserts control over the Reporter next year as its leader, HYDRAstyle.

What comes next, well, there is a plan, there is a hope, but nothing happens without action, and that’s the scariest move of all.

One day, whoever’s been following what I’ve written here at the Reporter, you will be watching the 101st Golden Globe Awards and you’ll see an awkward guy with a Doctor Who shirt covered by a blazer, dress pants, and tennis shoes, and instead of giving his thank you’s he’ll be stammering out something about loving pizza, you’ll know I’ve made it, that everything went according to plan.

Photo Courtesy of Andrew Simon Pictured: the Reporter’s resident treasure. Best of luck, Andy!

It’s a big scary world of possibilities out there, and that’s what that graduation speech my friend and I wrote was about. There were eight projectors, eight different stories. Wherever your story goes, kind reader, good luck, I hope the best for you, and I hope you’re extraordinary in your vocation. Wherever I go or whatever I do, I’m certain, at

least – to quote a popular character in a recently ended television show – it will be legen-dary.

Or I’ll be the homeless guy asking for a slice of Little Caesars pizza, either way.

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Entertainment bits: STAR WARS! (Not just rumor this time) ANDREW SIMON Staff Writer MOVIES | Since the announcement of Star Wars – Episode VII, there wasn’t a month that went past where there wasn’t a rumor of a new actor circling a role for the title. Now, ahead of schedule, Lucasfilm has confirmed a large percentage of the actor roster. First and foremost, original leads Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Harrison Ford (Han Solo), Carrie Fisher (Leia Organa), Anthony Daniels (C3-PO), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), and Kenny Baker (R2D2) will reprise their roles in the new film. Fresh faces to the Star Wars universe include John Boyega (Attack the Block), Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver (Girls), Oscar Isaac (Inside Llewyn Davis), Andy Serkis (King Kong), Domhnall Gleeson (About Time), and Max von Sydow (The Seventh Seal).

Another confirmed icon of the series, instrumental in all previous six titles, is composer John Williams, returning to score the new trilogy. One final important bit to note, Lucasfilm has confirmed Episode VII will not follow Expanded Universe material, but instead forge a new, original path. Not to say the EU will be completely discounted, as EU books, comics, and games will still continue, and, in some cases, be incorporated into other entities, like the forthcoming

CG-series Star Wars: Rebels, on Cartoon Network, taking place between Episodes III and IV. Principal photography begins on Episode VII in May, from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan and director J.J. Abrams, and set for a December 18, 2015 release.

After months of speculation, the announcement is official: Justice League will follow the tentatively titled Batman vs.

Superman. Zack Snyder will direct Henry Cavil (Clark Kent/ Superman), Ben Affleck (Bruce Wayne/Batman), Gal Gadot (Diana Prince/Wonder Woman), and Ray Fisher (Victor Stone/ Cyborg) in Warner Bros. first superhero ensemble, projected for a 2017/2018 release time frame.

What still remains in the vacuum of rumor – at least until this summer’s Comic Con in San Diego – is that both titles will shoot backto-back in an effort to create less of a release gap between titles.

Outside of the cast listed above, other heroes and villains are not locked, but, for history’s sake, the founding members of the Justice League include Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Flash, Green Lantern, and the Martian Manhunter.

Finishing off the genre news, Sam Mendes is officially committed to Bond 24, set for release October/November 2015, and Hugh Jackman is “99.9%” sure James Mangold’s next Wolverine adventure will be his last as the iconic character.

TV | Fox has canceled Al-

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most Human after one season.

The 13-episode series took place in 2048 as police officers were assigned androids as partners. Despite critical praise, the series frequently delivered low numbers. Over at HBO, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s Project Greenlight is readying a resurrection. The series offered a look at the filmmaking process, allowing amateur filmmakers the money and means to create and produce films. In its initial three-season run, notable talent that went on include Marcus Dunstan (Saw), Pete Jones (Hall Pass), and John Gulager (Piranha 3DD). The series is expected

to relaunch in 2015.

A&E are launching an American remake of the critically acclaimed French drama The Returned. The series took place in a small town as a number of reportedly dead individual reappear in a non-zombie-like fashion.

The original series is currently available to stream on Netflix.

A&E’s adaptation will be written

by Carlton Cuse (LOST, Bates Motel) and produced by Raelle

Tucker (True Blood).

Starz has ordered two seasons of a new half-hour comedy

by Seth MacFarlane: Blunt Talk.

Starring Patrick Stewart as Walter Blunt, the series will follow Blunt, a British import, trying to make it big in America while, according to the press release, “imparting his wisdom and guidance on how Americans should live, think, and behave.” The series will debut in early 2015.

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Bechdel Test, and the rules are as follows: “(1) the movie has more than one named female character, (2) these women talk to one another, (3) and discuss topics other than men.” According to the online entertainment blog Vocatiy, out of the 50 highest grossing movies of 2013, only 36% passed the test.

On the bright side, those movies collected the most revenue, grossing $4.22 billion domestically; non-passing took in $2.66.

Studios seem more concerned with appealing to their global markets rather than domestic – like China, the everincreasing money-maker, and understandably so, as most movies recoup their budget from international grosses.

Even so, there seems to be this impression in Hollywood that female-driven productions don’t do all that well financially, or that there’s not a market for ‘those types of movies’, but, as the saying goes, numbers don’t lie.

Frozen, November’s enormous juggernaut of a critical and financial success, has been heralded as one of the most female progressive movies in years (although, naturally, there are those that take the opposite position). Regardless of the detractors who insist on Frozen not being particularly progressive (Elsa’s isolation imposed by fear instead of choice; Anna’s awkward clumsiness just another trope, the insistence to keep them ‘pretty’), what the film does promote is fierce and loyal friendship and sisterhood, and freedom complimented by self-empowerment.

Disney/Pixar’s prior effort Brave portrays a character entirely deadset against the notion of marriage, and would rather spend her time shooting arrows and exploring the countryside than wife to a man she doesn’t know. Even more

examples of strong women characters in the last few years can be seen in Katniss Everdeen, a character quick with a quip, vulnerable and resourceful, afraid and brave, she’s the perfect role model for children and aspiring writers. She’s scared, she makes mistakes, she’s compassionate, and she’ll do what she needs to do to save those she cares about. Divergent’s Tris possesses similar qualities, but with one greater attribute: the ability to face and conquer fear, an immobilizing ailment everyone suffers from a young age and never quite let’s go.

2014 alone has already featured two strong women characters headlining feature films, with many more on the way. Veronica Mars (from Veronica Mars) and Kaylie (from Oculus) are both highly sophisticated, intelligent, sassy individuals with their own strengths, weaknesses, and nuances. Veronica fights injustice with cunning and wit, and Kaylie defies horror conventions by entering the arena with a plan and will to fight. The Wachowski’s return with Jupiter Ascending, a film with Mila Kunis as interplanetary princess, and Scarlett Johansson will be the smartest, deadliest girl on earth in Lucy.

All of this rambling to say, (and this is directed to the studios and writers), give us better female characters. Give us characters to identify with, root for, and be inspired by.

Right now, you’re hitting the bare minimum, and I understand the concept of baby steps, but in a culture where our most popular female character in the last decade was Bella Swan, there’s something wrong here.

She doesn’t have to be kickass or save the universe, she just needs to be real, to stand for something – a person, not a stereotype. It’s not that hard.

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MADELINE ZAFFT Staff Writer Beyoncé sent a bouquet of ninety gorgeous white roses, along with a handwritten note, to the family of one of her biggest.

Chelsea Lee James passed away at age fifteen last week from cancer after a courageous ten year battle with the disease. The teen had her dreams fulfilled when she was brought on stage in 2009 during one of Beyoncé’s concerts. While onstage, Bey sang one of her hit songs “Halo”, dedicating it to James -- of course, Jay Z also dedicated a song to James, shouting out her name during the performance of “Survivor.”

Chelsea’s mother, Donna, received the flowers. The roses had a note attached that read “Donna, love and prayers to you and your family. Chelsea was a beautiful girl and I am so happy I was able to meet her. She touched my heart and I will never forget her.” The Australian fan was hospitalized when her condition

worsened and died with family around her.

If you follow the Queen B on Instagram, then you probably have read the handwritten poem that she posted on Tuesday. Beyoncé wrote out “The Invitation”, which was originally penned by Oriah Mountain Dreamer. Beyoncé specifically emphasized certain words she wanted to stand out such as capitalizing and underlining the word “pretty.” The specific stress on the word “pretty” is thought to reference her “Pretty Hurts” video.

The video follows Beyoncé as she plays the role of a competing beauty queen; the singer opens up about the pressure to be perfect in the song. Beyoncé said “Pretty Hurts” “represents finding that one thing in the world that makes you truly happy,” she says in the

video. The last couple lines in the poem reads “ I want to know if you can live with failure YOURS AND MINE and still stand on the edge of the lake and shout to the silver of the moon ‘YES’” The popstar and her equally famous hubby aren’t quite finished taking over the world. On Monday, the duo announced they will be doing a joint summer tour in 16 cities, starting in June.

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SUMMER ‘14 “As much as the “cynical sense” tingles with this one, it really looks like Jupiter Ascending has its heart in the right place.” continued from 17

Jupiter Ascending (July 18)

Remember those two to three years, however long ago, when people would actually get excited for movie by the Wachowski siblings? Yeah... it’s been a long time…

Despite the varied careers of the Matrix creators, their latest effort, Jupiter Ascending, looks to be shooting for the hallmarks of an epic space opera. An unsuspecting janitor, Jupiter Jones (Mila Kunis), realizes she is quite literally queen of the world and is thrown into a conflict over ownership of the Earth.

With the help of a genetically engineered bounty hunter (Channing Tatum) and a wise veteran (Sean Bean), Jupiter will fight to take her rightful place against a royal tycoon (Eddie Redmayne) intent on having the Earth for himself.

As much as the “cynical sense” tingles with this one, it really looks like Jupiter Ascending has its heart in the right place. With any luck, The Wachowskis may have found a perfect avenue for sci-fi thrills, as Jupiter is both written and directed by them. Audiences love a good sci-fi epic and will reward the ones that do it right. This movie knows it, as does another coming out not too much later…

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Guardians of the Galaxy (August 1)

How about that? Two space epics in a row. Marvel studios recently conquered the world with the smash hit e sequel to Captain America, so why not set their sights on some other worlds? f In some ways, Guardians of the Galaxy looks like Marvel’s most daring movie yet. The design of the S characters and setting is the most radically foreign from their previous comic book movies and the source n material itself is among the lesser known for mainstream comics. Like, almost zero awareness. o On the other hand, Guardians might just pull a switcheroo and end up being the safest of flicks in the Marvel cannon. A ragtag group of individuals band together, despite their differences, to keep a dangery ous McGuffin artifact from getting in the wrong hands and destroying the world. They also make a lot of - funnies along the way. Sound at all familiar? n Regardless, Marvel has a proven track record that, so far, hasn’t dipped below “meh”. If Marvel knows y how to do anything, it’s stick to a formula that works and deliver a blockbuster experience that’s fun as r heck.

. t e Lucy (August 8) r n d Filmmakers lately have been fascinated by the idea of unlocking the human brain beyond the supposed “10 percent limitation”. 2011’s n Limitless is a shining example. e At some point, Luc Besson must have said “We need Limitless with Scarlett Johansson, and instead of her just becoming super smart, she - becomes a god.” s After being abducted and forced into drug muling for the Taiwanese mob, Lucy is exposed to the mysterious drug she is carrying inside, . which inadvertently turns her into something unstoppable. r The idea of overcoming your limitations and being smarter than the average bear is one of the most appealing wish-fulfillment scenarios.

Added to that is trend of filmmakers making these stories as visually exciting as possible. Just from the trailer to Lucy we see buildings crumbling away, digital info scrolling by on a car windshield and psychic shenanigans. Plus, Morgan Freeman – always a good move.

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SUMMER ‘14 “Young adult/tween adaptations are at the point of creative collapse. The Giver may be the solution to that.” continued from 23 The Giver (August 15) Ninth grade English class called. It has a major heap of nostalgia you need to sign for.

Yes the premier young adult fiction you probably read in high school is making its way to the big screen. After several years in film purgatory, Lois Lowry’s The Giver finally gained traction when The Dude himself, Jeff Bridges, stepped in and abided making the film a reality.

Set in a seemingly perfect future world that values sheltered community harmony and order, a young boy, Jonas, is selected to be the receiver of memories before the “Sameness”. Under the tutelage of the old receiver, known as The Giver (Jeff Bridges), Jonas comes to the realization that the world may not be as harmonious as it seems.

Young adult/tween adaptations are at the point of creative collapse. The Giver may be the solution to that. The source material revered for its thoughtfulness, even by genre standards, which these days are mostly blank-slate, overly dependent idiots making googly eyes at each for the duration. Having the creative talents of Bridges (who also serves as producer) and Meryl Streep is no small achievement either and could mean The Giver will be one memory worth inheriting.

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who stopped 84 of the 87 UND shots that came her way.

For the second year in a row, the landscape of collegiate athletics at MSU has taken a considerable turn for the better, as the Mavericks are once again consistently finding themselves with more notches in the win column, and more tournament accolades to go along with it. This season has had its fair share of exhilarating moments in athletics, where the squads with ‘MSU’ on their chest consistently improved over the year. So as we head towards the summer with only the spring sports left to finish, let’s look back at the top five moments of the year for Maverick athletics.

4. Men’s indoor track and field places fourth nationally

5. Women’s hockey sweeps no. 4 UND It did not look good for the Maverick women’s hockey team heading into their second-to-last series of the season, as they headed up to Grand Forks to take on the fourth-rated UND squad that had earlier in the season swept MSU at their own arena. Looking to boast their record and gain some confidence heading into a series with no. 2 Wisconsin, the Mavericks got out to a hot start versus UND, scoring three consecutive goals in the first game to defeat UND 4-2, only to follow up with a 2-1 win the next evening to earn the sweep.

It would be one of just two WCHA sweeps for the Lady Mavericks, but the feel of victory could be felt all the way back in Mankato as MSU returned with two solid wins under them. Far and away the hero of the series was net-minder Danielle Butters,

In college track and field, two seasons are divided up with an indoor bout taking place first, followed by outdoor competition that begins once the weather clears up. Though MSU has not yet completed their outdoor season, their indoor made a bang at the end, concluding with a fourth place overall finish in the NCAA men’s indoor national competition in Winston-Salem, N.C. The finish tied for the highest in school history, as only the 1992 squad did as well as they did at the national competition.

Individually, MSU was led by Chris Reed, who finished second in the shot put, making him a three-time All-American at the event and Keyvan Rudd, who cleared 6’10” in the high jump, earning sixth place and taking home his second All-American honor.

Past those two, Khalil Jor’dan and David Pearcill finished in the top-15 for the triple jump, while the MSU 4x400 meter relay team ended in eighth place, as MSU tied for their highest indoor track finish ever.

3. MSU football earns no. 1 ranking A 20-10 win over a lesser opponent on October 12th may not seem like anything to write home about, but MSU’s gridiron victory over Augustana, mixed with Valdosta State’s (Ga) thrilling upset gave the Mavericks something they have never been able

Photo Courtesy of Minnesota State Athletics The men’s hockey team has had a great fan base for many years, and they got to celebrate the team’s first WCHA Final Five Championship.

to call themselves on the football field: no. 1 in the nation.

After senior Jon Wolf passed for 187 yards and ran for another 108, it became clear that MSU was going to take home the honor of being the top-ranked Division II football team in the land, a position they held for the next eight weeks. Though the squad’s season didn’t exactly end up where

they imagined it would, losing to NSIC-foe St. Cloud State 5448 in the second round of the NCAA playoffs, a ranking that high cannot go unnoticed as the future of MSU football looks to play off that no. 1 ranking heading into this season.

I know, the MSU soccer team winning a conference championship is nothing new at this day in age, but it was the way the Mavericks won that earns them the second-highest moment on this list. After dismantling Minot

2. Women’s soccer takes home NSIC tournament crown

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Which team had the best year?

LUCAS RYAN Staff Writer All teams stride to be the best and to improve, but only one is crowned the champion each year.

Although the Mavericks were unable to earn a NCAA team championship this year, several teams should be recognized for what they did accomplish.

MSU Men’s Track and Field team has been setting school

records all year en route to one of the best seasons in school history. This season the Mavericks matched a school best fourthplace finish at the NCAA Track and Field Indoor Championships with a school-best 38 points.

Several athletes have set school records and received weekly NSIC honors for their performances this seasons including Seniors Jerrell Hancock, senior Chris Reed, junior Nathan

Hancock and freshman Myles Hunter. The tracksters will wrap up their season when they compete at the Meet Of The UnSaintly at Hamline University in Sat Paul Saturday, before competing at the NSIC Championships and the NCAA Championships.

The MSU men’s basketball team set a program record for most wins, as the Mavericks finished the season with a 30-4 record.

The Mavericks earned the right to host the NCAA Division II Central Region Tournament for the second-straight year after winning the NSIC Tournament and posting the top record in the NSIC. However, the Mavericks season came to an end in the second round of the Central Regional.

Although the season ended before planned, the Mavericks were among the most dominate

teams in the league this season.

The combination of juniors Assem Marei and Zack Monaghan along with a talented and deep team allowed the Mavericks to set new program highs and will make them a competitive team in the future.

The Mavericks men’s hockey team made their presence known

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Moving past another dull season starts on June 26 While 16 teams got to venture on to the postseason, the Timberwolves got a jump start on figuring out who will be the next college player to be possibly the face of the franchise.

LUKE CARLSON Staff Writer With a disappointing 40-42 record out of the way, the Minnesota Timberwolves will try to forget the 2013-14 regular season and focus on an offseason full of big changes. Minnesota has weaknesses on the wing at small forward, at backup point guard and possibly even at power forward if All-Star Kevin Love opts out of the final year of his contract next summer. The 2014 NBA Draft in late June will be an important turning point for an organization desperate to get the ball rolling towards competitive success.

Due to their lukewarm showing this last winter, the Timberwolves have the 13th overall pick in the draft, followed by three picks in the second round (40th, 44th, 53rd). The Timberwolves do get a slight chance to move up in the first round order when the NBA Draft Lottery is held on May 20th. With the last spot in the lottery-eligible list of teams at No. 13, the Wolves have a 0.6% chance of snagging the No. 1 overall pick.

But regardless of where the Wolves pick, the boys in black and blue have a chance to add some premier talent to a roster that, on paper, is not all that bad.

The No. 13 selection might not get Minnesota a star player right away, but it is still a good enough pick to land an immediate contributor for next fall.

Perimeter play and inside defense will be essential for Minnesota to focus on in this draft.

And if the Timberwolves want to go the route of finding Kevin

Love’s replacement, they might not have to look any further than Indiana’s power forward Noah Vonleh.

Vonleh has the skill and potential to be a top-10 talent, but with such a deep draft, the Wolves may get lucky enough to draft the 6-foot-10, 240 lb. Hoosier. Vonleh has a lot of potential on both the offensive and defensive sides of the basketball, and it showed playing with Indiana this last season.

He averaged 11.3 points per game, 9.0 rebounds per game and shot for more than 50 percent from the field. After a year or two adjusting to the NBA, possibly under Kevin Love’s wing, his ascent to star status in the pros should be in short order.

Timberwolves GM Flip Saunders could also look elsewhere in the Big 10 conference, perhaps to a solid playmaker in Michigan State power forward Adreian Payne. Payne’s game isn’t so much on the physical side, but like Vonleh, he contributes at both ends of the court and can step onto any team right away as an important role player.

Payne could pair with the likes of Wolves power forward Dante Cunningham in order to hit open jumpers and immediately provide relief off of the bench.

UCLA combo-guard Zach LaVine is one of the most overlooked players in this draft, but his potential and versatile presence in the backcourt will most likely still make him a top-15 pick. If his development doesn’t seem like an issue, the Wolves might do well to pounce on this freshman Bruin.

LaVine, with his versatility

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scoring the ball, could fill in behind Wolves guards Ricky Rubio and Kevin Martin right away. If he develops like experts say he might, LaVine and Wolves small forward Shabazz Muhammad could be lethal scoring threats together on the Wolves’ backend.

Another guard, who is touted as one of the most complete and NBA-ready players in the draft, could be on Minnesota’s radar in the first round. Oklahoma State’s Marcus Smart is a 6-foot-4 doit-all scorer who averaged 18 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game. Questions remain about his maturity level and ability to keep his cool under stress,

but Smart has the looks of a cornerstone player and could immediately jump in for 20 minutes a game as a rookie and make an impact.

Drafting the talented OSU product could give the Timberwolves the option of moving forward with Smart as the eventual starter over Rubio, especially after Rubio’s underwhelming shooting abilities became apparent this last year.

One guard whom this writer personally hopes the Wolves draft in the first round is Syracuse freshman Tyler Ennis. Ennis isn’t full of a lot of flash, but is the type of playmaker who el-

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Ennis might be the type of player Minnesota thought they were getting with Rubio a few years ago. He is capable of dishing out assists along the perimeter and has the high basketball IQ that could allow him to flour-

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State and Upper Iowa by a combined score of 9-3 in the first two rounds of the tourney, the Mavericks looked to third-ranked Minnesota Duluth as the only team standing in their way for a tournament championship.

After Sydney Temple began the scoring with a goal in the first five minutes for MSU, the Bulldogs answered back as Maureen Stormont netted her 15th and 16th goals of the season to make it 2-1 UMD at rthe end of the first half. The Mavericks were unable to get a goal for tthe first 41 minutes of the half, and things were not looking good for oMSU as they had planned on winning the tournament as the top-seed. t Enter junior Breanne Steele, whose header in the 87th minute was dgood enough to get past UMD’s goalkeeper Marissa Rosa and send ethe game into overtime. Neither teams were able to score in OT and sthe game was moved to penalty kicks, as five shooters from each squad would determine the outcome of the conference title. f MSU’s Emily Moris, Sydney Temple and Dana Savino all made yfound the twine in PK’s, giving MSU a 3-2 leading with two UMD wkickers left. With the tournament on the line, MSU keeper Molly Mc-Gough came up in the clutch with two huge saves to deny the Bull-dogs the upset and give MSU the conference title. l -

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As was the case in football, the women’s soccer team was ousted by another NSIC squad, as Southwest Minnesota State shocked the world one week later with a thrilling 2-1 upset. Though the squad did not achieve what they had hoped, first-year head coach Brian Bahl showed that he can handle the torch of MSU women’s soccer, making a tremendous run in his first season at the helms which should lead to just as many victories, if not more in their next campaign.

1. Mavericks win first-ever WCHA tourney title.

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Heading into their first season in the newly restructured WCHA, the Mavericks men’s

hockey team was hoping to take some hardware back to the Mankato area for the first time in school history after coming into the season as the pre-season choice to win the WCHA. After narrowly missing the chance to take home the MacNaughton Cup, given to the regular season champ, the Mavericks looked to bounce back in the WCHA tournament as it seemed apparent that the squad needed an outright tourney title in order to receive an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.

After sweeping Northern Michigan in the first round, the Mavericks headed to Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich. with two tough tasks ahead of them. After defeating Bowling

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Top 11 athletes of 2013-2014 A top-11 list doesn’t have the pizzaz of a top-10 list, but with the amount of NSIC Athlete of the Year recipients, All-Americans and All-Conference winners, you will understand why we have 11.

Junior Point Guard Zach Monaghan

Senior Pitcher Jason Hoppe This senior pitcher didn’t break an NCAA record or make his way on to Sport centers “Top 10 Plays” this season, but Jason Hoppe is still dominating the NSIC with his fireball fastball and ability to locate his off speed pitches. After nine starts, the Rice, Minn. native owns a 9-1 record with a 2.43 ERA and has struck out 75 batters in 66.2 innings pitched. We also can’t forget that last year’s NSIC Pitcher of the Year owns a 1.000 batting average going 1-for-1 with a double against Northern State. Ever since his 17 strikeout performance in his complete-game win over Augustana in the 2012 NSIC Tournament, the right hander has developed into one of the best pitchers in Division II and it’ll be exciting to see where he ends up pitching after hanging up the purple and gold.

Coach Matt Magers: “Jason has the unique ability to locate his fastball, curveball, and changeup for strikes at any time during the count. He has a tremendous work ethic and his mental aptitude makes him an elite player at this level.”

Senior thrower and offensive lineman Chris Reed is one of the few MSU athletes that has had the priviChris Reed leges and challenges of competing in two sports at the Division II

level. This fall, the Omaha, Neb. Native started all 12 games on the offensive line for the Mavericks football team. He helped the 11-1 Mavericks offense to rush for 3,536 yards, which is the second most in a single season at MSU. It’s scary to say that the NSIC South Division All-Conference Second Team Offense member’s athletic year was just getting started after their loss to St. Cloud State in the NCAA tournament. Once the football season ended, his fourth track and field season started, and boy what a season it has already been. At the MSU Multi Open, Reed broke the Division II indoor shot put record with a 65’ 101/4” throw. The nine-time All-American was the USTFCCCA Central Region Field of the Year and was named the NSIC Field Athlete of the Week five times during the indoor season. There’s still the NSIC Outdoor Meet and NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championship left for Reed to add more All-American honors and possibly a title or two.

Coach Jim Dilling: “Chris is not only a phenomenal athlete but a great person and we are fortunate to have him at our university and as a member of our team. What I believe separates Chris from other throwers is his mental preparation and dedication to the sport. He is truly a student of the throwing events and strives for perfection in every aspect of his life. When he steps into the ring you know he is there to perform, and he delivers each and every time.”

Senior Forward Ali Wilkinson Ali should go down as one of the best and hardest-working women’s basketball players in the history of the program. The Blue Mounds, Wis. native finished her senior season starting all 29 games, leading the team with 17.4 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, 59 steals and a 53.7 shooting percentage. Out of the 661 free throws taken as a team, she took 192 of them and made 154. As she took her last step in a Mavericks uniform, she left in the top 10 in six career records; first in free throws made (480), second in games played (1,635), third in scoring (1,635), third rebounds (915), fifth in made field goals (446) and eighth in steals (200).

Coach Emilee Thiesse “Ali is a very dynamic and versatile post player which really sets her apart. She can run the floor, she is a great rebounder, she is great on the block with post moves, she can step out and shoot the 3, and she is very good attacking off the dribble. Not many teams can match-up with a player like that. Ali is also a very heady player that knows how to get her shot off, read defenses, and finds ways to get to the free throw line. Add in her drive to work hard and her positive attitude and she is one of the best!”

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Although the team’s season ended earlier than anticipated, junior guard Zach Monaghan’s season will never be forgotten in MSU men’s basketball history.

After transferring from South Dakota State, the Palatine, Ill. native only needed two seasons

to be named the NSIC Player of the Year. He led the NSIC in assists with 282 and steals with 64. What makes Monaghan really stand out is his extremely high durability and ability to bring everything he had nightin and night-out. While he averaged 33.1 minutes on the court per game, the junior would find himself playing 36-38 minutes in a game and even playing the entire second half of close games. His unprecedented 8.06 assists and 15.4 points per game led him to his Division II Bulletin All-American Third Team and Daktronics All-American Second Team honors. He is only the ninth Maverick to be an AllAmerican.

Freshman Goalie Cole Huggins

After watching sophomore goalie Stephen Williams become a freshman phenomenon last season, everybody just assumed to pencil him in for the next four seasons. After struggling to start the 2013-2014 season, head coach Mike Hastings decided to give the Centennial, Colo. native a shot between the pipes. That turned out to be the best decision of the year. In 34 games, the freshman finished with a 21-8-1 record and his 1.88 goals against average was second in the country. With the third best save percentage in the WCHA, Huggins was named to the All-WCHA second Team and was on the CHN All-Rookie Team. After

setting MSU records for season goals against average (1.88), save percentage (.926) and shut-outs (6), Huggins led his team to their first Broadmoor Trophy for winning the 2014 Final Five. He was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player.

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Senior quarterback Jon Wolf

Junior Safety and trackster Nathan Hancock All-American honor by breaking the school record in the heptathlon—not a bad year. He also won the heptathlon in the NSIC meet for the second time in his career.

This fall, the Independence, Mo. native had 46 total tackles, one sack, three pass breakups and tied the team-high in interceptions with five.

Lining up as a receiver his sophomore season, the Oak Forest, Ill. native played his two remaining seasons under center and he was quite the project. He turned into the most dynamic and game-changing player in the NSIC and took the NSIC Offensive Player of the Year award. Being a national finalist for the Harlon Hill Award, the Division II equivalent of the Heisman Trophy, Wolf threw for 2,054 yards with 17 touchdowns and only two picks. What he did on the ground was just as remarkable, running for 1,150 yards and scoring 15 touchdowns. No MSU player has thrown, ran and caught a touchdown in one game since 1997, Wolf did it twice. His combination of size and playmaking ability will be missed at MSU and hopefully he will get a chance to display those attributes in the NFL. Coach Aaron Keen: “He’s got a load of talent and played very well too with that talent this year and got it done in big moments. The type of offense that we run runs through the quarterback both in the run game and the passing game so his great play was certainly through our success.”

Senior Catcher Lindsay Erickson Where do we start with Lindsay? Let’s start with her newest accolade. The Big Lake, Minn. native just won her second NSIC Player of the Year honor and made her third First-Team All-NSIC team. In 49 games, Erickson ended the regular season on top of the NSIC in batting average (.445), tied for third in RBIs (50), tied for sixth in home runs (10) and second in slugging percentage (.747).

The senior was apart of 184 of head coach Lori Meyer’s 1,008 wins and holds nine MSU softball career records: games played (226), RBI (179), hits (298), doubles (64), home runs (37), total bases (489), slugging percentage (.711), on-base percentage (.495) and batting average (.433). Almost forgot her .445 batting average was the best single-season average in MSU history.

The junior safety that transferred from the University of NebraskaOmaha made his presence felt not only on the football field, but also on the track. This decathlon destroyer could arguably be the most athletic guy walking on MSU’s campus, being named to the NSIC South Division AllConference First Team Defense for football and winning his third

For the past two seasons, the Mavericks women’s hockey team has gotten use to no. 37 standing between the pipes and with consistency. The only athlete not from America on this list definitely deserves to be on this list. The London Ontario native finished her senior season with a 2.90 goals against average and a 91.8 save percentage in 19 starts. Those stats and her monstrous 51-save performance in the team’s 3-0 win over Wisconsin in the WCHA Tournament proved that she belonged on the Third Team All-WCHA.

fensive Player of the Year and named to the First Team AllNSIC, Daktronics First Team All-Region and Daktronics First Team All-America. She finished the 2013 season tied for first in the NSIC in points with 43 and goals with 18.

After losing one of the most successful classes and coach in MSU’s women’s soccer history, sophomore forward Korey Kronforst made new head coach Brian Bahl’s transition a smooth one. Leading the squad to a 17-3-2 record and a NSIC regular season title, Kronforst was named the 2013 NSIC Of-

The Lincoln, Neb. native received the MSU women’s swimming and diving Team MVP after being named the NSIC Swimmer of the Year and broke the 100-yard backstroke MSU record. She finished ninth at the NCAA championships. In the NSIC Championships, Green finished in the top three in the 100-yard backstroke (first), 50-yard freestyle (second) and 200-yard backstroke (third).

Coach Nate Owens “Emily is a versatile swimmer that can score points by competing different strokes and distances. That quality also makes her a valuable contributor on multiple relays.”

Coach Brian Bahl “There are a lot of traits that Korey has that make her standout, speed, toughness, her technical ability on the ball, understanding of the game, but the biggest thing is really the determination and energy she plays with. Combining her talent with that mindset is what sets her apart from most attacking players we face.”

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Coach Eric Means “Danielle was a player that competed everyday in practice.

She wanted to be the best goalie in our league. She had two great years in our program. She proved that, and she deserved to be mentioned among the best in the country.”

Junior swimmer Emily Green

“He’s a guy that can do a lot of different things athletically and fortunately can do a lot of things mentally as well. I think what people don’t understand about him is how tough he is… he’s one tough kid, especially on the football field.”

Sophomore forward Korey Kronforst

Coach Lori Meyer “She has that personality that allows her to let things roll off her back as she never gets down or frustrated. Hitting is such a mental game and Lindsay has the ability to always stay in the now and be positive. She can find the positive in every situation. She also knows the game and understands the strageties of the game. In her book of life everyday is a good day!!”

Senior Goalie Danielle Butters

Coach Aaron Keen: “Just a tremendous athlete and fortunately his athleticism also shows up in his ability to play football.”

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What’s going on in the NBA? So far, the Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder have went to overtime in four of the five games played in the first round of the playoffs and the Los Angeles Clippers’ owner Donald Sterling has been banned for life from the NBA. To say the least, it has been an interesting couple of weeks in the association.

DEREK LAMBERT Staff Writer Donald Sterling has owned the Clippers for 34 years. Yesterday NBA Commissioner Adam Silver banned him for life and placed a maximum $2.5 million fine on him following his racist remarks made in a phone call with his girlfriend Vanessa Stiviano.

Now, Silver is pressuring Sterling to sell the Clippers. If Sterling doesn’t abide by the Commissioner’s request, it will take 75 percent of NBA owners to vote Sterling out of the association.

The 80-year-old Sterling had a long list of prejudice actions tainting his reputation before the audio was made public Friday.

In the recording, Sterling and the 31-year-old Stiviano were disputing the fact that she had posted a photo with Magic Johnson and was connected with him and Matt Kemp, a Los Angeles Dodgers baseball player, on Ins-

tagram.

Sterling went on to say how African Americans are inferior. He didn’t want Stiviano to bring “them” to his games and throughout the conversation Sterling continually put down African Americans saying that is it the culture we live in.

There are numerous accounts of charges filed against Sterling in the past for discriminatory actions. Most notably in 2009, Elgin Baylor, NBA Hall of Famer who was the general manager for the Clippers from 1986 to 2008, filed a civil lawsuit for wrongful termination, accusing Sterling of having a “vision of a Southern plantation type structure for the team.” Baylor ultimately dropped the suit in 2011.

The day before Sterling was banned from the NBA for life, the NAACP announced their revocation of Sterling’s lifetime achievement award.

In the meantime, Silver is pushing Sterling to selling his club but currently there are a lot

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of legal questions to be answered.

Therefore, for the conceivable future, Sterling will own the Clippers but will not be allowed at the Staples Center or any other NBA venue for life. There are already multiple celebrities speaking up and looking to buy the Clippers. Magic Johnson, Floyd Mayweather, Matt Damon and others are interested in buying the team.

While I am fully for the punishments placed on Sterling it will be interesting to see how things play out in court. The state of California, where he resides, is a two-party consent state, meaning that recordings are permitted only when both parties are aware it’s taking place, clearly Sterling wasn’t.

Besides Sterling, the firstround playoff series have been extremely unpredictable and full of action.

The Eastern Conference has been fairly straightforward. The Miami Heat overwhelmingly swept the Charlotte Bobcats. No

TIMBERWOLVES DRAFT “But regardless of where the Wolves pick, the boys in black and blue have a chance to add some premier talent to a roster, on paper, is not all that bad.” continued from 26 ish as a rookie.

Whichever way they choose to go with the 13th pick, and with their three picks after that, the Timberwolves are in desperate need of a star player who can rise to the challenge of leading this team after Minnesota’s current star most likely fades out.

With a star player to woo back, a new head coach to install and a competitiveness to revive, the Wolves face an offseason full of challenges. The Wolves front office better be up to the task, it might determine the future of many an employee’s future and many a fan’s faithfulness. And it all starts with the draft.

surprise there. The Washington Wizards downed the Chicago Bulls in five games, but let’s be honest, since Derrick Rose went down and Luol Deng was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers not many people expected them to make any noise.

The Portland Trailblazers beat the Houston Rockets in five games behind excellent play from Damian Lilard and LeMarcus Aldrige. No body expected that, Houston brought Dwight Howard in to help James Harden reach The Finals.

Last night, the San Antonio Spurs pulled off a 109-103 win over the Dallas Mavericks to go up three games to two. I expect the Spurs to win one of the next two games and move on.

The Toronto Raptors took a three to two game lead over the Brooklyn Nets last night, but I fully expect the veteran leadership of Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett to take over and win at least this series.

Probably the most surprising series is the Indiana Pacers down two games to three to the Atlanta

Hawks. I am shocked they’re still in the playoff picture; I thought they would have a cakewalk to the finals against the Heat. The only explanation I have is that the Monstars from Moron Mountain came down and stole Roy Hibbert’s talent, leaving the Pacers in dismay. I honestly think if they want to proceed, Hibbert needs to see little-to-no time on the court.

Tuesday the Clippers took a one-game lead in game five to the Golden State Warriors in an emotional win following the ban of Sterling. Exemplifying the message, “We are one.”

The Thunder are down a game after a 100-99 loss at home. Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant are also in a shooting funk. Maybe the Monstars got to them too.

Ultimately, I see the San Antonio Spurs winning the Western Conference unless the Thunder gets back to their winning ways. If the Pacers can’t figure things out today, the Heat will have an easy time reaching the NBA Finals.

Greater Mankato Transit is inviting the Public to an Open House for information on proposed bus route expansion.

It will be held Wednesday, May 7th at the Intergovernmental Center, 10 Civic Center Plaza in the Minnesota Valley Room from 11:00 to 12:30.

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BEST TEAMS “The MSU men’s basketball team set a program record for most wins, as the Mavericks finished the season with a 30-4 record.” continued from 25

in the reformed Western Collegiate Hockey Association. It is impressive to do well one isolated season, but great programs are able to be good year after year.

The Mavericks seem to be heading in that direction.

For the first time in school history the MSU men’s hockey team earned their second consecutive 20-win season en route to their second straight NCAA Tournament appearance. The Mavericks were eliminated in the first round of the NCAA tournament, but MSU finished the season with 26 wins, including 20 wins in the conference.

First year Head Coach Brian Bahl appears to be continuing

the tradition of dominance that the MSU women’s soccer program has had in the past. The Mavericks finished the season 17-3-2 record, while earning NSIC regular season and tournament championships.

Despite losing nine seniors from the 2012 team, the Mavericks matched the program’s wins record and set a school record 36 home-unbeaten streak and 34 NSIC-unbeaten record extending back to last season.

The Mavericks’ season came to a heartbreaking end in the second round of the Central Region Tournament against Southwest Minnesota State in a game MSU outshot the Mustangs.

It seems like an eternity since the MSU football team was earning their second-consecutive NSIC Championship. The Mavericks 2013 season should be remembered for Jon Wolf’s crazy athleticism and the dominant defensive performances.

The Mavericks averaged 43.8 points per game, while holding teams to 17.2 points with a plus-20 turnover margin. MSU’s offense averaged an impressive 294 rushing yards, including 95.8 yards per game from Wolf. The Mavericks season ended after losing 48-54 to St. Cloud St. in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

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