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Top dos and don’ts of back to school Get the most out of your semester with these helpful hints.

ALISSA THIELGES Staff Writer Starting a new year can be a stressful time, especially for a student at a new school. College is the perfect time to branch out and try new things, but it is easy to get overwhelmed by all the change and new things. Here is a list of dos and don’ts to make your year go smoother at Minnesota State University, Mankato: DO: Go to class prepared.

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“DON’T: Be afraid to approach new people. Be bold and sit with people you don’t know” believe me, you do not want to start your semester off on the wrong foot. It’s better to stay on top of your classes

DON’T: Be afraid to talk to your professor. They are there to help you and can be great resources. Professors

appreciate being able to put a name to a face and it will help you be one step ahead of everyone else in the class.

DO: Read your syllabus. It has helpful information like days of examinations and a schedule of the topics that will be discussed throughout the semester. Also, make sure to check your school email and D2L daily to stay on top of your classes and assignments.

DON’T: Be afraid to approach new people. Be bold and sit with people you don’t know in the cafeteria. For

those first few weeks, everyone is nervous and wants to make friends. Most people will be grateful that someone approached them and you never know; the person right next to you could become your best friend.

DO: Talk to the people you sit next to in class. If you miss a day of class, they can catch you up and share their notes with you.

DON’T: Go home too often, especially at the beginning of the semester. It’s hard to make friends when you aren’t here.

DO: Step out of your comfort zone. As I said, college is the time to try new things.

There are so many clubs, you could find one for nearly anything you are interested in.

There are also many intramural sports and activities available to join if you are feeling active.

DON’T: Spread yourself too thin. Pay attention to the time commitment of everything you join. Remember that you are going to want some downtime to study or just hang out.

DO: Go to sporting evens.

Even if you don’t like to play, they can be pretty entertaining to watch and are a great way to meet people.

DON’T: Go out every weekend. Stay in and relax every once and a while.

DO: Go out! Contradictory to what I just said, it’s good to get out of your dorm room or apartment, so long as you don’t overdo it. Take a break from studying and school work and just have fun.

DO: Take care of yourself.

Eat healthy, exercise and be social.

Above all else, just remember that college can be an exciting, maybe a bit intimidating, challenge, but it’s not meant to be frightening.

Hopefully, this list will help ease some of those worries

Students go Greek for the “Ultimate College Experience” Greek Life unveils new recruitment theme with rush week ahead.

NICOLE SCHMIDT News Editor Looking to make the most out of your years at Minnesota State University, Mankato?

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Greek Life is offering just that with its new fall recruitment theme coined “The Ultimate College Experience.”

According to the MNSU Greek website, the vision for the Greek community is to “grow in all areas, including personal, scholastic, and chapter development to better our university for all students regardless of affiliations and to achieve a

higher level of unity, loyalty and respect.” The “Ultimate College Experience” theme seeks to reinforce this overarching group theme.

Brett Marshall, the vice president of Marketing and Public Relations, explained the reasoning behind the new marketing portrayal: “[The theme] focuses on the idea that Greek Life at Minnesota State gives the

average student the ultimate college experience. We explain [the ultimate college experience] by using our four pillars of Greek Life, which are Friendship, Scholarship, Service, and Leadership,” Marshall said.

Marshall said the first pillar, Friendship, is met through the broad community Greek Life has to offer, offering members “a chance to meet

a community of 500 other Greeks.”

The next pillar, Scholarship, offers another wide appeal to students. Marshall said that the Greek community’s GPA “exceeds all of the men’s and women’s averages

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Five essential things every senior should do this semester Avoid the senior slide this semester, freshen up your resume and more.

Opinion HEEJAE JUNG Staff Writer Here we are, again. Welcome back to Minnesota Mankato! How was your summer? Was it amazing or was it all about working? No matter how it was it, summertime is gone.

For those who will have their last year in college, here are some tips you want to look out for. So, freshmen, you might want to stop reading this because this is not for you. Just kidding! You are always welcome for anything and everything. It would be a great chance to glance at the life of seniors and be prepared in advance. So everyone, check this out!

1. Academic success: This

In senior year, it is just so easy to loosen up. Try to remember your senior year of high school. It was so relaxed, right? Some of you may have skipped classes and had a bit of freedom with friends.

But, things are different this time. We all know, you have had enough of all this school work. But, if you are being lazy this time, you might regret it once you finally receive your diploma and start your job searching.

So don’t risk your chances here. Go to classes, finish your homework, raise up your GPA. Remember your academic success matters.

Try your best to keep your routine. You are so close to be done and you don’t want to mess it up.

2. Career: Start to fill up/ reorganizing your resumes and cover letters

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about to start. You will be in this harsh and brutal jungle called “work life.” Once you step into this world, you need to be prepared.

If you don’t have a resume, start making one right now.

A resume typically shows all of your previous jobs and volunteer hours, qualifications, school GPA, etc. If you feel stressed out about making a resume or do not quite know what it will entails, then go get some help on campus.

There is a perfect place for

these matters called Career Development Center (CDC).

They are also willing to help you with finding internships, part-time employment, and career counseling.

The CDC is located in 209 Wigley Administration. They offer “QuickStop” counseling and scheduled appointments, so you should definitely utilize those resources.

Also, don’t forget to keep in touch with your professors and former or current employers for recommenda-

tions.

3. Mind control: spare some time for contemplation.

If you are like other seniors, you might be freaked out by this time. You might feel society pushing you towards the real world as if you’re not even ready, and you may be feeling some anxiety and doubts yourself.

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“...Greek Life...gives the average student the ultimate college experience. We explain [the ultimate college experience] by using our four pillars of Greek Life, which are Friendship, Scholarship, Service, and Leadership...”

at MSU, making [The Greeks] one of the most elite scholarly RSO’s” on campus. Because of this excellence in academics, almost every Greek chapter offers some type of scholarship.

Service is the third pillar Greek life is offering to achieve the “Ultimate College Experience.” Greek Life also prides itself on the community service each chapter does throughout the semester. Marshall even argues that it is the “most involved” RSO in Mankato regarding community service.

“We do tons of community service hours helping the MSU Campus and the greater Mankato community as giving back and helping others is something we all value,” Marshall said.

Lastly, the final pillar is Leadership. Marshall said: “Greek Life offers lots of

chances for its members to grow as leaders through attending free leadership conferences both on and off campus and across the nation where students have a chance to grow and develop their professional persona.”

All of these pillars combined, Marshall said, offer a solid structure to build a college experience upon.

If you want to see what

“All of these pillars combined, Marshall said, offer a solid structure to build a college experience upon.”

Photo Courtesy of Brett Marshall Above is a list of events that will be offered during Greek recruitment week.

Greek Life is all about, feel free to attend some of the events coming up hosted by the group this week.

Tuesday will bring the “All Greek Cookout” from 5-7 p.m. in the CSU Mall. The All-Fraternity social will be held Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. on the PA lawn. Thursday will bring the beginning

of the Formal Rush.

All in all, choosing to join the Greek community is a big decision and may not be for everyone. But if you are looking for a group of people to spend your four years with, you may want to consider joining.

For more information or to get involved with Greek Life,

you can contact Brett Marshall at brett.marshall@mnsu. edu, or visit the website at www.maverickgreeks.com to sign up for recruitment.

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LUKE LARSON Staff Writer For the past two weeks, the world has focused its attention on the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. As always, they have been a display of some of the most impressive athleticism on Earth. The likes of Usain Bolt, Katie Ledecky, and Simone Biles dazzled millions in an Olympics that saw world and Olympic records somehow continue to be shattered.

Nations large and small united behind their competitors, cheering them on to gold.

According to the official Rio 2016 website, a total of 208 countries and territories participated in the 2016 games. For the athletes and fans from 207 of them, the 2016 Olympics in Rio have been an experience of pure excitement and fun.

One country, however, has had more complicated feelings about the event. Brazil’s decision to take on the role of host raised both eager anticipate/on as well as controversy among Brazilians.

Now that the party is over,

Photo Courtesy of The Associated Press Brazilians no longer have the games to look forward to, but rather the long-term consequences – positive or negative – that hosting the games will bring about.

The Reporter contacted four former MNSU students from Brazil to gauge what Brazilians are feeling in the wake of Rio 2016.

Radarane Sena of Minas Gerais returned from MNSU to Brazil in December of 2015.

“I like the Olympics a lot and I think it’s a fantastic event,” she says. “However, our country is passing through complicated times.

The political and economic crisis is becoming worse and worse,” she adds, referencing the major corruption scandal

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that surfaced earlier this year, throwing Brazil into a state of mayhem. The scandal deals largely with the misuse of funds for Brazil’s state-run oil company Petrobras and has resulted in the suspension of Dilma Rousseff’s presidency, according to BBC News.

Writing for Vox, Zach Beauchamp goes so far as to call it “the biggest corruption scandal in the history of modern democracy.”

“Maybe if the country were in better conditions, I would be happier with the Olympics, but I think that we will have more problems as a result of them,” says Sena.

“For Rio to host the Olympics games it has demanded a lot of money and – to be

honest – I really don’t know from where we got it from,” says Matheus Chequin of the state of São Paulo.

“Infrastructure spending was huge and we need urgent investments in education, health, and safety. A lot of money was used to build structures that our country will probably not keep.”

Brazil is no stranger to hosting major global events.

In little over three years, it has hosted three. In 2013, Rio held World Youth Day, an event which drew Pope Fran-

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“Having something to do with my free time. I like to keep busy!”

“Everyone is really nice and there are a lot of activities here.”

“The chance to get a better degree.”

“Meeting new people.”

“The environment is really fun, and all of the activities are great for incoming freshman!”

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5 TIPS Continued from page 2 “This year will be the last chance to enjoy as college students for those who won’t purse higher education in graduate school.”

To ease these negative thoughts, make some quality time to rebuild your attitude.

Be positive. Think about the moment you just started high school, you were nervous but you made it eventually. This time will be same as well. Everything will be sorted out in the end. Consider about your “own” future, not what you’ve been told. Live your life, not anybody else’s. Just don’t panic and be prepared.

4. Be prepared for the graduation process Even if you think you’re done with required classes,

there is one more thing you must get it done, which is the preparation to graduate! You need to fill out the application for graduation, register for the commencement ceremony, and check what to do on the actual graduation day. There are deadlines for this process, so you should not miss those steps. If you go to mnsu.edu, you can reach “Graduation Services” and get all the information, from general information to detailed process, regarding graduation. Therefore, check those out ahead so that you “Resume - Glasses” (CC BY-SA 2.0) by flazingo_photos

can earn the diploma! Because you don’t want the fancy ceremony.

5. Last but not least, ENJOY; get involved You’ve come a long way since you were a little child from kindergarten. You made it! You are officially done with education. You don’t need to be worried about school work anymore. However, it will be bittersweet. One way to beat this bitter-sweetness is that simply having fun and fully spending your time in col-

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lege. Participate in as many events as as you can, stay involved through on-campus events. This year will be the last chance to enjoy as college students for those who won’t purse higher education in graduate school. This is your very last chance to have fun as a semi-adult. Have yourself some fun whatever it is and have many treat yo’self days.

One more thing, be proud of yourself. You did a great job.

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cis and some three million people to its final mass, according to an article by the Associated Press, most of them young Catholics, and in 2014, Brazil played host to the pinnacle of international soccer, the FIFA World Cup. Brazil is also used to being viewed with skepticism for taking on such events, an attitude that Luan Brito of Bahia pushes against.

“I didn’t see any difference between the last three Olympic Games and Rio 2016,” he says,

arguing that major events held in developing countries such as the past two World Cups in South Africa and Brazil have proven successful, despite harsh criticism from the press around the world.

“Both of them were amazing, but before the kick-off, these events had many, many critics.”

He cites global recognition of Brazil, increased interest in sport, and improvements in transportation infrastructure as signs that the 2016 Olympics will

have a positive lasting effect on the country.

Eduardo Francis of the state of São Paulo, echoes this optimism.

“Despite the terrible political and economic situation, with the Olympics we were able to demonstrate again that we always seek to treat our guests in the best way possible, always with open arms like Christ the Redeemer,” he says, making reference to the iconic “Cristo Redentor” statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro.

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Speedo USA, three other sponsors drop Lochte after Rio incident Less than 24 hours after the close of the Rio Olympics, Ryan Lochte took a major financial hit Monday for a drunken incident he initially tried to pass off as an armed robbery.

In quick succession, four sponsors announced they were dumping the swimmer, who has since apologized and conceded that he embellished what happened during a now-infamous stop at a Rio gas station.

Swimsuit company Speedo USA, clothing giant Ralph Lauren and skin-care firm Syneron-Candela issued statements less than three hours apart, all with the same message: Lochte is out. Before the day was done, Japanese mattress maker airweave followed suit, essentially wiping out Lochte’s income away from the pool.

In addition, Speedo USA said $50,000 that would’ve gone to the 12-time Olympic medalist was being donated to Save The Children to benefit needy youngsters in Brazil.

“While we have enjoyed a winning relationship with Ryan for over a decade and he has been an important member of the Speedo team,

we cannot condone behavior that is counter to the values this brand has long stood for,” the prominent swimsuit company said. “We appreciate his many achievements and hope he moves forward and learns from this experience.”

Ralph Lauren, which provided the Polo-branded attire worn by the U.S. team at the opening and closing ceremonies, said it would not be renewing the contract that provided Lochte with financial support leading up to Rio. The statement from airweave said it had a similar arrangement with the swimmer. Both stressed they would continue their support of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams.

Syneron-Candela offers a line of skin-treatment products that deal with issues such as wrinkle reduction.

“We hold our employees to high standards, and we expect the same of our business partners,” the company said.

Lochte issued a statement through his public relations firm thanking Speedo USA for its long support. He did not immediately address the other companies dropping

Photo Courtesy of The Associated Press American Olympic swimmers Gunnar Bentz, left, and Jack Conger leave a police station in the Leblon neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. The two were taken off their flight from Brazil to the U.S. on Wednesday by local authorities amid an investigation into a reported robbery targeting Ryan Lochte and his teammates. A Brazilian police officer told The Associated Press that Lochte fabricated a story about being robbed at gunpoint in Rio de Janeiro. their endorsements.

“I respect Speedo’s decision and am grateful for the opportunities that our partnership has afforded me over the years,” Lochte said.

Initially, Lochte said he and three teammates — Jack Conger, Gunnar Bentz and Jimmy

Feigen — were robbed after their taxi was pulled over by armed men posing as police just hours after the swimming competition ended in Rio de Janeiro.

That version quickly unraveled when police said the swimmers, who had attend-

ed a late-night party, never reported the incident to authorities and there was scant evidence of a robbery. Video surveillance emerged show-

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MNSU students get a jump on fitness this semester Human Performance, Rec classes encourage students to stay active.

MARJAN HUSSEIN Staff Writer Fitness is one of the major keys to a healthy lifestyle and productive living, but the journey to getting fit challenges an individual not only physically but also mentally. Some benefits of fitness include prevention of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Being fit is also an excellent way to boost self-esteem.

Fitness though is not only about exercising, there are a number of habits that contribute to a person’s fitness.

Habits like a person’s diet, how many hours they sleep and how they choose to spend their leisure time.

mnsu.edu to ensure students learn the importance of fitness and also get to have fun in a course that is not necessarily in a typical classroom setting.

One of these courses is

“Fitness has a great number of benefits from gaining confidence to building building an individual’s social network...”

All in all, exercise and physical activity are a great way to feel better, gain health benefits and have fun.

The Human Performance Department at Minnesota State University, Mankato is keen on encouraging students to get involved in as many fitness courses as possible by having a wide range of options to choose from.

These courses are developed

Aquatic Skills which is an advanced swimmers course.

There are some courses for beginners that are highly recommendable as swimming is a life skill and it is very important that very individual be able to get in the water and feel comfortable. Swimming is one of the simplest ways to get fit as it works your entire body and pushes you to the max. Swimming

is also great as you can do it with friends, relax by the pool and even tan when you’re not swimming.

Swimming also has some amazing benefits like improving flexibility and strength.

Other benefits are building up endurance, improving circulation and improving physique. Therefore, swimming is a one of the most recommendable ways to get and stay fit.

Another course offered by the Human Performance Department is Fitness Activities will build students’ understanding on general fitness and test their participation in various activities undertaken in the class.

Some other courses also offered are Individualized Exercise, Aerobic Conditioning and Sport Activities that deals with different types of sports, one of them being dance-line. Aerobic conditioning is usually a focus more on running and aerobic exercises.

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Dancing not only has a wide range of physical benefits but also mental benefits as well. According to betterhealth.voc.gov, some of the benefits include improved condition of your heart and lungs, improved physical confidence and improved mental functioning. Dancing is also a marvelous way to meet new friends as it applies to people of all ages, shapes and sizes, therefore socializing and building a good network that may one-day aid one in the future becomes a walk in the park.

In summary fitness has a great number of benefits

from gaining confidence to building an individual’s social network, but the trick is not just to get fit but stay fit. Losing track once fitness is achieved is very easy and keeping a focused mind and staying consistent in everything is very vital.

Registration for classes is also challenging as spots are taken up fast and keeping up with the competition becomes a task. Although these factors may all seem like a headache, nothing beneficial comes easy; you have to put in work to get good results.

If you do not have room to fit a Human Performance class in your schedule this semester, MNSU also offers a number of fitness classes throughout the week, including Yoga Sculpt, Shred, ABBS Fitness Class, HIIT Group Fitness Class, TBS Fitness Class, Yoga for Strength, Beginner Vinyasa Yoga, and Zumba.

For more information on times and locations, visit the university master calendar at mnsu.mastercalendar.mnscu. edu/MasterCalendarMNSU/.

My challenge to all students, staff and faculty this semester is to get fit and stay fit and just keep in mind: you may be sore today, but you will be stronger tomorrow.

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LOCHTE Continued from page 6 ing the athletes getting into a confrontation with armed security guards over alleged vandalism at the gas station when their taxi pulled over to let them use the restroom.

While there have been conflicting versions over whether the guards pulled their weapons on the swimmers, Lochte has since acknowledged he was highly intoxicated and that his behavior led to the confrontation, which resulted in the swimmers paying some $50 in U.S. and Brazilian currency before they were allowed to leave. The incident caused a furor in Rio, where street crime was a major issue heading into the games.

Paul Swangard, managing director of the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center at the University of Oregon, said he wasn’t surprised by the decision since most of Lochte’s marketing value was tied to campaigns prior to the Olympics.

“I would think it was an easy decision to cut ties now,” Swangard said. “For someone like Lochte, he’s really destroyed almost all of

Photo Courtesy of the Associated Press his short-term marketability.

Brands can easily seek out other athletes for the next Olympic cycle.”

The financial costs of losing Speedo and Ralph Lauren are likely to be only the first sanctions that await Lochte, whose antics tarnished a powerful showing by the American team and dominating news away from the sta-

diums and arenas in the final days of the Rio Games.

Both the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Swimming have indicated that Lochte will be punished, perhaps endangering the 32-year-old’s hopes of competing in a fifth Olympics at Tokyo in 2020. He could also face criminal charges in Brazil, where the other swimmers

were initially barred from leaving the country until they were interviewed by authorities.

Feigen wound up donating just under $11,000 to a Brazilian nonprofit sports organization to settle any potential legal action. Bentz issued a statement saying Lochte tore a sign off a wall at the gas station and got into a

heated exchange with the security officers, though Bentz denied the swimmers did any damage to a locked bathroom as authorities alleged.

In the last of three interviews with NBC that included ever-changing accounts of the incident, Lochte apologized and acknowledged he “over-exaggerated the story.” He made a similar mea culpa to Brazil’s main broadcaster, Globo.

Long one of the most popular U.S. athletes, the laidback swimmer is known for his trademark saying “Jeah!” and such antics as wearing diamond grillz on the medal stand and dying his hair a silvery color before the Rio Games. Lochte also starred in a short-lived reality television show after the 2012 Olympics.

For these games, he qualified in only one individual event, finishing fifth in the 200-meter individual medley, far behind longtime rival Michael Phelps. Lochte did help Phelps and the Americans win gold in the 4x200 freestyle relay.

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Women’s soccer looks to continue winning tradition

2016 RIO OYLMPICS FINAL MEDAL COUNT 1. USA: (46 Gold, 37 Silver, 38 Bronze)...121 Total 2. Great Britain: (27 Gold, 23 Silver, 17 Bronze)...67 Total

3. China: (26 Gold, 18 Silver, 26 Bronze)... 70 Total 4. Russia: (19 Gold, 18 Silver, 19 Bronze)... 56 Total

Photo Courtesy of Reporter Archives Dating back to the 2013 season, the MSU women’s soccer team has compiled a record of 57-6-4.

COREY YUMAN Staff Writer It is time to hit the fields once again as the Minnesota State soccer team is ready to pick up where they left off last year. After a successful year, the Maverick women lost a few key seniors but still seem to be poised for success.

The 2015 campaign was fantastic for MSU Mankato, as they finished the year with a record of 18-2-2.

As the Mavs entered their first tournament in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Tournament, the team was sitting at a 16-11 record and were hoping to translate some of their regular season success into tournament success. It started off well, as they made easy work of the Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears by defeating them 6-2.

The Mavericks next opponent contained a rematch from a few weeks prior against the Winona State Warriors. They grinded out a tough matchup against each other, as each team tried to garner an advantage over the

other. The ending result was regulation ending in a 1-1 draw. The game was forced into a shootout and Winona State escaped with the victory.

In the NCAA Division II tournament MSU’s record led them to receiving a first round bye in the tournament. In their first round of the match, they managed to shut out the Augustana Vikings 2-0 to propel them into the third round of the tournament.

It was in the third round that the Mavs saw their season come to an end. The Mavericks were matched up against the Central Missouri Jennies. It was a low scoring affair to say the least, as there was one, lone goal made in the entire duration of play.

Unfortunately for the Mavericks, the goal was scored for the Jennies which would end the 2015 season for the Mavericks.

Moving forward to the 2016 season, the Mavericks are going to have to try to recapture their success without the help of a couple of key players. Last year’s star Korey Kronforst and outstanding goal keeper Lauren Hoeppner have departed, but the team should still have plenty of talent left.

Taking the place of Hoeppner as goalkeeper is go-

ing to be rookie sophomore Taylor Livermore. Livermore received a little bit of playing time last year by seeing action for two games. In those two games, she was able to save three goals.

The Mavericks will also be welcoming in goalkeepers Ryann Rydeen and Alexa Rabune into the mix. In the one exhibition game that was on August 16th, both Rydeen and Rabune split playing time of thirty minutes each and together only allowed one goal.

Bringing some experience and veteran leadership to the squad will be three seniors in Maddy Smith, Dana Savino,

the year with 11 goals, 9 assists, and had the best shooting percentage on the team with a .268% clip.

Savino had herself a nice year as well, ending the season with three goals and five assists while playing and starting in 18 games. Smith will enter her senior year after a 2015 campaign that saw her chalk up both one goal and one assist.

Fans should keep an eye on junior Jenny Hoerter as well, as she could end up with a fantastic season after contributing three goals and seven assists last year.

Exhibition games will continue this weekend, as the Mavericks get set to take on Gustavus August 27th for ‘s tudent s - welcome - backday’ at the Pitch here in Mankato. The match is set to begin at 5 p.m.

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Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Fantasy football: Draft advice from the Reporter’s Colt Johnson

Antonio Brown (yellow and white) is projected to be a No. 1 pick in most fantasy football drafts in 2016.

COLT JOHNSON Staff Writer This time of year, no one is more excited than fantasy football owners ready to shock their leagues and show their leagues who the real

winner is.

Fantasy footballers: it’s time to put all the hard work, number crunching and sleeper finding over the offseason to work. The 2016 NFL regular season is only a few short weeks away with teams com-

ing into their third preseason game of the year.

Depending on the type of league you are involved with, whether it be your standard or auction draft, player rankings should not vary too much when it comes down

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Rubio ready to mentor Dunn Timberwolves veteran guard excited to work.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — When Tom Thibodeau and Scott Layden were hired to take over the Minnesota Timberwolves, the expectation within in the organization and around the NBA was that they were coming in to make significant changes to a franchise with the longest-running playoff drought in the league.

Ricky Rubio heard his name floated in the constant trade rumor mill, never more than after the Wolves selected Providence’s Kris Dunn, another point guard, with the fifth overall pick in the June draft.

Rubio remained quiet throughout the summer, putting all of his focus into grieving the loss of his mother and then joining his national team to prepare for the Olympics.

Now that the Rio Games have concluded and Rubio has earned a bronze medal with Spain, he said he is looking forward to returning to Minnesota to work with Dunn and reiterated his desire to remain with the Timberwolves and help turn them into a winner.

“Really it’s a challenge.

When a young guy like him who has a lot of potential comes, I think we can really play together,” Rubio told The Associated Press. “But if we don’t (share the floor often), I can really help him.”

Rubio said he was pleased

by Thibodeau’s hiring and believes the new coaching staff

teach us how to reach the next level. I think we have the tools. We just have to put all them together.”

Thibodeau has said he can see Dunn and Rubio playing together in certain lineups, and indications within the organization are that there are no current efforts to trade the veteran starter. One of the team’s biggest weaknesses last season was the lack of a solid backup to Rubio at point guard, a setup that caused the Wolves to try to move Zach LaVine from his more natural shooting guard spot.

With Dunn in the mix, the Wolves have more depth now. And Rubio’s presence assures the team doesn’t have to force a rookie into a starting spot at one of the game’s most important positions.

The 25-year-old Rubio is entering his sixth season and has yet to see the playoffs.

He said that concerns him far more than his team investing a high lottery pick on a player at his position. Rubio believes he can serve as a mentor to Dunn and hopes the two can push each other to new heights.

“It’s something that I’ve said since Day One,” Rubio said. “I don’t want to be in the newspaper. I just want to win. That’s my goal. If I have to sacrifice something, I will to make this team a winning team.”

That is the mentality he took on over the summer

“‘It’s something that I’ve said since Day One,’ Rubio said. ‘I don’t want to be in the newspaper. I just want to win. That’s my goal. If I have to sacrifice something, I will to make this team a winning team.’”

will make a big difference on a young, impressionable roster.

“I think we’ve got all the pieces together to make something happen,” he said.

“I’m really excited about the new coach and the new staff.

They have a lot of years in their backpack and really can

with Spain, a team filled with proud veterans who take lesser roles when they get together in the summer to compete in the Olympics.

“All we do (with Spain) when we click is put all the egos apart and really click as a team,” Rubio said. “The guy who really knows how

Photo Courtesy of The Associated Press Ricky Rubio (white jersey) represented Spain in the 2016 Olympics. His team took home the bronze medal. to (play) defense, put him in on defense. The guy who is exceptional on offense, give him credit and give him the ball. Put everything apart and the team first.”

Rubio has had several conversations with Thibodeau since he was hired. But they haven’t had the time to really dig into the situation. Thibodeau was an assistant on Team USA in Rio, so now that the Olympics are over, the two expect to have more indepth conversations.

“In my five years I’ve been there, definitely it’s the best group,” Rubio said. “Players, coaches, you put it all together and it’s the best we’ve ever had. The excitement is real.

We have really young talent that can really take us to the next level with veterans that can help. And the coach I think is going to be the key and the difference.”

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“No running back in any standard league put up more points than Antonio Brown last season. Brown eclipsed 136 receptions while totaling 1,834 and 10 touchdowns, giving him an average of 15.4 points per week according to fantasydata.com.”

Hopkins from the Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys’ Dez Bryant are among them. Mixed in with them and rounding off the top-10 list is a group of five highly talented running backs in Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings, Todd Gurley from the Los Angeles Rams, Ezekiel Elliott from the Dallas Cowboys, David Johnson from the Arizona Cardinals and Devonta Freeman of the Atlanta Falcons, according to ESPN’s Top 300 Overall list.

The main idea this season is the overarching value of wide receivers in the draft.

There is not even a quarterback within the top 15 this year, as that provide a better idea of the value these position players have. The first quarterback on the board is Carolina Panther and 2015 league MVP, Cam Newton at the 35th pick overall.

Now that the NFL has been progressing into an extremely pass-friendly league, wide receivers are finally starting to get the recognition they deserve. No matter what kind of league you are in, whether it be standard, auction, PPR, dynasty or a combination of sorts- pick a receiver. It cannot be stressed enough how important it is to have solid receiving on your fantasy team for the upcoming season.

Making a decision with a top pick in the draft, it would be wise to choose a wide receiver. No running back in any standard league put up more points than Antonio Brown last season. Brown eclipsed 136 receptions while totaling 1,834 and 10 touchdowns, giving him an average of 15.4 points per week according to fantasydata. com. By the way, those are standard league numbers.

In a PPR league Brown easily clears 300 points, making him the clear-cut number one pick for any fantasy owner with the first pick.

After you get out of the top five picks, things should start to get very interesting.

After Todd Gurley goes at the five spot, players like Elliott, Johnson and Hopkins should still remain. Hopkins put up monster numbers last season, making him a top-tier wide receiver. With Brock Os-

Is 2015 MVP Cam Newton primed for another stellar fantasy season? weiler coming in as his new quarterback, Hopkins’ numbers look like they will only be getting better.

In leagues with 10 or more owners, the preceding rounds can be make or

break. In round two you will see players like tight end Rob Gronkowski and running back Le’Veon Bell leave the board with maybe a quarterback or two to follow.

After the first two rounds,

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it is up to you and your fantasy football knowledge to carry you the rest of the way.

Just keep in mind 15 of the top 30 players on ESPN’s Top 300 rankings are wide receivers which means the high val-

ue options will be taken off the board fast, so draft wisely and good luck to you on the season ahead.

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Timeless Theatre: from Shakespeare to Carrie MNSU Theatre showcases wide variety of productions this fall.

ANA-BRIT ASPLEN Staff Writer This year, the theme for the Minnesota State University’s Theatre Department’s season is Timeless Theatre.

So naturally, the opening mainstage show is about male strippers.

The Full Monty focuses on a group of unemployed steel workers who, after finding out that their wives enjoyed a night of adult entertainment, decide to try stripping themselves in pursuit of quick cash and affection. With a Tony-nominated score by David Yazbeck, those who see this show won’t soon forget it.

Performances will be from Sept. 29-Oct.1 and Oct. 6-9.

On those nights, you could say that more than one moon will be on display over MSU. Up next is an all-female version of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Adapted by Fred Carmichael, this play tells the classic tale of Victor

mnsu.edu/theatre Frankenstein and what happens when the doctor’s living experiment goes awry. Everyone in the theatre department is very excited for this one, so don’t miss the much anticipated performances from Oct. 13-16 and Oct. 1923.

To close the mainstage for

the semester, MSU borrows a few plays from the collection of Shakespeare to create an intriguing theatrical concoction. The Two Henrys is an original adaptation by our own theatre department head Paul J. Hustoles. Combining Shakespeare’s history plays Henry lV Parts I and II

and Henry V, this version will tell the full story of the two kings of England, including how their stories connect.

Since Shakespeare history plays were essentially reality television for the Renaissance Era, be prepared for a night of classic drama. Performances will be on Nov. 3-5 and

Nov. 10-13.

Also be sure to look into the fall studio season, as they’ve got a couple very interesting things lined up.

First up is Comic Potential, a satire play about the future of filmed entertainment that focuses on a robot actor as it begins to malfunction during its soap opera. Get tickets soon, as it’s the first show to open this year from Sept.

14-17. Later this fall, the MSU theatre department is very excited to put on Carrie the Musical. (Yes, the Stephen King book/movie. Yes, they made a musical of it.) In case you’ve gone through life so far having been spared the horrors of the plot, Carrie tells the story about an isolated girl who has always been bullied by both her mother and her peers.

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Album review: Lindsey Stirling’s Brave Enough Electronic violinist’s third album is her best and most emotional.

GABE HEWITT A&E Editor In the years since her rise to YouTube stardom as the Internet’s dancing violinist, Lindsey Stirling has done a lot of experimenting. Her newest album, Brave Enough, is no different.

The sound and production value have only gotten better over Stirling’s first three albums. Her debut album featured electronic beats with classical violin laid over and her second album featured more layered tracks and introduced collaborations. Her newest album, Brave Enough, includes even more collaborations and Stirling exploring new musical styles.

Brave Enough was written

CC BY 2.0 by Peter23394 and recorded after Stirling’s keyboardist and good friend, Jason Gaviati, passed away from cancer. The track names and tone of the album very much represent her emotional journey following his passing. The album name and title track ask the listener: are you

brave enough to overcome life’s biggest obstacles?

One strength of the album is that its collaborative tracks don’t feature any big name artists. This adds a bit of an indie flavor to things. These artists also bring different music genres to the album. The

track “Those Days” features country band Dan + Shay and “Don’t Let This Feeling Fade” features Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo and hip-hop artist Lecrae. The strongest collab on the album may come from pop singer Rooty, who lends her vocals to “Love’s Just a

Feeling”, a track that comes straight out of the page of Zedd. “Mirage” sounds like a desi dream with Raja Kumari and “Hold My Heart” sounds almost jazzy.

The addition of more collaborative tracks makes the album seem more commercial, but that’s not a bad thing. Stirling is very similar to the likes of David Guetta and Calvin Harris in this sense and she adds her violin flair to vocal tracks that she still makes her own.

The collaborative tracks may be the only downside of the album. Some of the vocal tracks such as “Something Wild” overshadow Stirling’s violin while other vocals like “Love’s Just a Feeling” work very well with it. I would have liked to see a few collaborative tracks and more solo

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Counterfeit pills likely came to Prince illegally Authorities still investigating musician’s fentanyl overdose.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The disclosure that some pills found at Prince’s Paisley Park home and studio were counterfeit and contained the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl strongly suggests the pills came to the superstar musician illegally.

But exactly how Prince obtained the drugs is still unknown, four months after he collapsed in an elevator on April 21 and died of an accidental fentanyl overdose.

Authorities have so far revealed little about their investigation, saying it’s active and moving forward.

But former prosecutors and defense attorneys who are familiar with drug investigations say it’s likely someone will be prosecuted, whether or not Prince knew he was consuming illegal drugs.

“They will not say it was just Prince’s fault and let it go at that,” said Phil Turner, a former federal prosecutor in Chicago now in private practice.

An official close to the investigation told The Associated Press on Sunday that some of the pills found at Paisley Park were falsely labeled as a common generic painkiller similar to Vicodin, but actually contained fentanyl. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the ongoing investigation, also said that records show Prince did not have a prescription for any controlled substances in Minnesota in the last 12 months.

The only way to get fentanyl — a synthetic opioid that is 50 times more power-

Photo Courtesy of The Associated Press ful than heroin — is through a legal prescription, or illegally from the black market, said Joe Tamburino, a Minnesota defense attorney.

“When you have weird stamped pills in aspirin bottles, sometimes things are what they seem, which is illegally obtained controlled substances,” Tamburino said.

“How he got them? Who knows.”

Fentanyl has been responsible for a surge in overdose deaths in some parts of the country. When made into counterfeit pills, users don’t always know they’re taking fentanyl, increasing the risk of fatal overdose.

Tamburino, who is not connected to the Prince case, said investigators will likely talk to those close to Prince, and they’ll also search the computers, phones and communications of Prince and his

associates, to see whether the pills were purchased online. Those searches would typically involve examining text messages, Instagram messages and other communications.

“This is not to say the people close to him are guilty, we have no idea of that. But that’s where it would start,” Tamburino said. He also added that investigators are probably looking at security footage from Paisley Park, if any exists, to see who might have been going to and from the studio.

Gal Pissetzky, a defense attorney in Chicago, said there are many ways Prince could have obtained the drugs: From a close adviser or friend, from a dealer on one of the stops he made as he was on tour, or over the Internet himself. He added that investigators might also

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If someone gave Prince the drug that killed him, that person could face a third degree murder charge, punishable in the state of Minnesota by more than 12 years in prison, Tamburino said.

In addition, any illegal op-

eration that involved making and dealing fentanyl could open many people up to a host of drug charges, from trafficking to conspiracy.

Because the sale resulted in Prince’s death, it would increase the chances that someone could get the maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted, Turner said.

Turner said he believed there was a good chance someone will eventually be charged. Improved forensics tools, including the ability to use narcotics chemical signatures to narrow down possible manufacturers, also increase the chances of arrests.

If China- or Mexico-based producers were involved, American authorities may have to focus on a dealer or doctor in the U.S. who supplied the drugs knowing the substance was illegal, Turner said. But U.S. agents can and do go after suspects based in countries not inclined to closely cooperate with law enforcement here, such as China.

THEATRE Continued from page 16 When a cruel trick is played on her at the senior prom, everyone is subject to the horrors of her telekinetic powers. Performances will be held from Nov. 1619, with special midnight matinees on the Friday and Saturday nights of that weekend.

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San Francisco honors Tony Bennett for 90th birthday City unveils eight-foot statue of decorated Grammy singer.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — If ever there was a man worthy of a grand birthday bash in San Francisco, it had to be Tony Bennett.

And that is exactly what happened Friday.

After the speeches, the music and the praise for the legendary crooner, hundreds of people watched as an 8-foot-tall bronze statue of Bennett was unveiled outside the Fairmont Hotel, where he first sang “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” in 1961.

“I can’t get over what just happened,” said Bennett, who turned 90 earlier this month. “That’s the most beautiful statue I have ever seen. It will live in my heart forever. Thank you for being so wonderful to me. I’ll never forget this day.”

Bennett looked sharp in a blue suit but said only a few words and didn’t sing. That was OK with the crowd; they were just happy to see him.

“He’s San Francisco,” said Marty Jewett, standing in the

Photo Courtesy of The Associated Press front row with her friend, also a huge Bennett fan. “I think he keeps all the generations within his repertoire. I love his voice and his longevity.”

Jewett and friend Margaret Baker arrived early Friday to get a front row position in

the crowd.

“I think Tony Bennett represents the best in Italian-American entertainment going back for generations,” Baker said.

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The standalone instrumental tracks are very impressive. “The Arena” takes you to a thematic place of peril and “The Phoenix” tells a story of rebirth. “First Light” is the best instrumental just because it feels so fun and uplifting.

“Gavi’s Song” is the most emotional track on the album. It was written before Gaviati’s passing and features a soundbite at the end of the he and Stirling practicing it. Knowing that going in makes it a beautiful ode and the perfect end to a stellar album.

Brave Enough sees Lindsey Stirling expanding her musical prowess in her best project to date. The emotional dedication to a late friend drives the tone and passion of the album.

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The celebration will continue at AT&T Park, where the San Francisco Giants will honor Bennett in a pregame ceremony and throughout the game. Bennett also will perform “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” for fans.

“Tony, you are royalty,” said Larry Baer, the chief executive officer of the San Francisco Giants. “We look forward to tonight at the ballpark when we’ll have a small group of 41,000 people singing Happy Birthday to you.”

The theme of the day was how Bennett has always been there for the city by the Bay. “When the cable cars broke down and were closed down for two years and we brought them back, he came,” said Charlotte Mailliard Shultz, the chief of protocol for San Francisco and the state of California. “When we had the earthquake and we put the Bay Bridge back together, he came. He’s always here for us so we thought, ‘What can we do for him?’ And we thought of the statue.”

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Amber Heard donates $7 million divorce settlement Actress gives money to American Civil Liberties Union, LA Children’s Hospital.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Amber Heard said Thursday she is donating her entire $7 million divorce settlement from Johnny Depp to a pair of charities that will use the money to benefit women who have been abused and sick children.

Heard writes in a statement released Thursday that the money will be split between the American Civil Liberties Union and the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

Heard says the money to the ACLU is being given to help its efforts to combat violence against women.

Heard and Depp settled their contentious divorce on Tuesday, one day before the actors were scheduled to begin a restraining order hearing that would center on Heard’s allegations Depp repeatedly abused her during their marriage.

Depp denied he abused Heard, and his attorney accused Heard of making the domestic violence allegations to obtain a more favorable settlement.

“As described in the restraining order and divorce

CC BY 2.0 by mariyabutd settlement, money played no role for me personally and never has, except to the extent that I could donate it to charity and, in doing so,

hopefully help those less able to defend themselves,” Heard wrote.

Heard writes that she knows the organizations will

knowledged volatility in their relationship, which began after they met on the set of the 2011 film “The Rum Diary.”

“Our relationship was intensely passionate and at times volatile, but always bound by love,” the actors’ statement said. “Neither party has made false accusations for financial gain. There was never any intent of physical or emotional harm.”

Heard filed for divorce in May and days later obtained a temporary restraining order, accusing the “Pirates of the Caribbean” star of hitting her during a fight in their Los Angeles apartment in May. The 30-year-old Heard, who came to court with a bruise on her right cheek below the eye, accused Depp of repeatedly hitting her and throwing a cellphone during the fight.

Police said they responded to the actors’ apartment but found no evidence of a crime.

put the money to good use, and she plans to support them with future donations.

In a joint statement on Tuesday, Heard and Depp ac-

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