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The City of Mankato gets colorful for PrideFest A rainbow of people come to show pride and support at annual event.

KALEB NORTH Staff Writer “I love you,” was the first comment someone made to me as I was crossing the N. Riverfront and E. Plum Street intersection at the Mankato PrideFest this past Saturday, Sept. 10. I arrived minutes after the parade began, and I was straggling behind, struggling to keep up.

As a first-time PrideFest goer, I didn’t know what to expect, but I was immediately surrounded by smiles and laughter, colorful people and displays, music and rollerbladers in tutus.

I even interviewed a few canines. Quincy, a Great Dane puppy and his human, Thomas Gasser, were also straggling behind the parade.

I told Gasser it was my first PrideFest event, and that as a staff writer for the university newspaper, and I wanted to experience the adventure.

for it,” said Gasser.

T he neig hb or ing businesses in the five block distance to Riverfront Park had their doors open, welcoming fest goers and were inundated with a lively environment.

I ran into Brittany Kemmerer from KEYC, whom I’ve met before on a previous story of hers, and she was kind enough to allow me to piggy back on her interviews with a few idyllic individuals.

As a first time PrideFest attendee, I asked Jessica Flatequal, South Central Minnesota Pride Executive Director, what I should expect.

“We’re celebrating our LGBT pride, all of our many allies are down here as well.

We have bands, some gender bender per formances, vendors, food, booze- if you like that. Family-friendly stuff,” responded Flatequal.

Indeed, the event was

Photo by Kaleb North other activities. I didn’t ask, but I’m sure they would have allowed me to partake in the activities, including two bounce houses.

Regarding the Mankato

Photo by Zelalem Denekew “It’s our first time as well.

We saw that it was advertised, and we’ve attended the Minneapolis Pride previously, so we figured we’d check it out and it seems like a nice turn out and a beautiful day

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family friendly. “Project 410 is a volunteer managed art gallery and experimental space,” according to their mission statement. The group had arts and crafts for children, face painting and

community reception, “So supportive, you know we’ve come so far as a community here in Mankato. I’m a townie, I grew up here, and every year I’m just more and more proud

of my community to see the kinds of turnout that we get every year. And how that grows each and every year, is just, inspiring. Mankato has become a very affirming and welcoming place for LGBT people to live and work and have families and raise kids,” said Flatequal.

There were two protestors on site at the event. When asked what she thought about them, Flatequal said, “This is just a way to come together and celebrate the change in our community.

It’s a time to come together to look to each other for support especially, when you see someone like this guy over here (protestor carrying a sign that read “God made male and female. God makes no mistake.”) carrying a sign that says he hates us. The reality, for the most part, we really feel welcomed in the community and we want our friends and allies to come out and meet us and see us as humans and celebrate along with us.”

“One of the great things about living in the United States is that we all have the right to our opinions. I find their opinion hurtful and

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harmful to my community, but they do have the right to do that. We actually have a safety person attached to each person holding a sign, not only for our safety but for theirs. We don’t want anyone to take away their right to speak or hurt them or harm them in any way. We’re trying to be as considerate as we can to them. Of course it’s upsetting for a lot of people. I think you can tell there is more happiness and joy out here than there are protestors,” said Flatequal.

And Flatequal was truthful about the safety person assigned to the protestors.

Brittany and I set up her camera gear next to one to hopefully record and ask for a reaction. But the individual walked away from us. His safety/security person Anthony Payne, was a firsttime volunteer.

“He’s actually fairly nice, surprisingly. I am going to offer him a water. Just to show him that people in the LGBT community aren’t bitches.

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That’s why I got bottled (water). I would have given him a cup, but I figured he’d think I might have drugged it. I’m so thirsty myself right now,” said Payne.

I found it astonishing how the fest goers, with alacrity, danced around the protestors. No insults were traded, no mean stares, only radiant joy.

“I think you have to have something like that for Pride.

Cause obviously Pride is really happy, and if you don’t have somebody who’s negative, you can’t realize how happy you are, cause obviously he’s miserable,” commented Payne, regarding the two protestors carrying signs.

Brandy Merlot, one of the many talented performers in the drag show was, “. . . just amazed at the turnout that we have. It’s so fabulous just to see everybody coming out, having fun on a great day being-who they truly want to be.”

I asked Ker Lor, a graduate assistant who is a part of the LGBT Center at MNSU Mankato, what she would say to those people, like myself, who aren’t very

knowledgeable about Pride.

“Pride is about having pride, literally. You don’t have to be a part of the LGBT Community, you could just be an ally or a supporter. It’s a great way to learn, and meet people that may be different than you or the same as you. It’s a great way to find community.”

Lor and her students walked towards the front of the parade carrying the photos and names of the victims from the Orlando nightclub shooting. The event at Riverfront Park also held a moment of silence to remember those victims.

Jenaka Montemurno, who attended her first PrideFest in Minneapolis this past summer, brought her son to the Mankato Pride event.

They walked in the parade with the LGBT Center from MNSU Mankato. Her son, Vincent, carried a photo of one of the victims, Geraldo A. Ortiz Jimenez, age 25.

“We really enjoyed it, and I liked that Vincent was able to be a part of it. That it was really a family-friendly event with the face painting and activities for kids,” said Montemurno. “I also had a friend that was in the drag

show too, so that was really fun, to see him perform.”

I was curious, so I asked Montemurno why she took her son to the event.

“I think it’s important to educate your kids. It’s real life situations; I support my friends, people that I love.

And I think it’s important for him to know too, that you should support people regardless of who they love or how they feel,” responded Jenaka.

With his mother’s permission, I asked Vincent for a few minutes of his time.

He approved. We shook hands, he gave a firm yet respectful handshake. I asked him to state and spell his name for me. He did. I then asked him to spell his name backwards. He impressively did so.

The polite eight-year-old is currently in his first tackle league football team this year. He plays quarterback and runningback for the Steelers. When asked who his favorite football player was, he excitedly told me Aaron Rodgers without pause.

After telling him I had beef with Rodgers for dating Olivia Munn, who is my future

Free Family Feud for Family Weekend

LUKE LARSON Staff Writer On Saturday, Sept. 24, students and their families will have the opportunity to play one of America’s favorite game shows, Family Feud.

Just like on TV, two teams of five will face off head-to-head, scoring points by answering openended questions previously answered by a large group of survey participants.

Though one family is pitted against another in the show, the competition to be held in the CSU Ballroom does not require teams to be composed of family members. All that is needed is a group of five.

Team registration will begin at 6:30 p.m. prior to the 8:00 start of the event. Individuals without teammates can register in order to be placed on a team. A total of four games will be played throughout the course of the

event. As only eight teams will compete, participation is not guaranteed to those who register.

“It will be a fun time. It’s a good way to learn more about the campus community too, because of the questions that we have,” says Kayla Stone, chair of Mavericks After Dark, the organization hosting the event.

“It’s late enough that it’s not going to hit the football game and it’s early enough that if there are young children that need to go to bed by 8:30, they can come to the first show.”

The games will be hosted by game show aficionado Alex Arndt. Mavericks After Dark aims to create an authentic Family Feud experience. The event is being hosted with permission of Family Feud.

As of now, twenty t-shirts donated by Barnes and Noble are the prize offering, but Stone says she hopes more prizes will be added.

The event will also feature an hour-long performance by comedian Tyler Boeh starting between games at 9 p.m.

Stone points out that he does a great beatboxing routine.

Some of Boeh’s humor can

be found on his Youtube channel and his website, tylerboeh.com.

The event is part of the Family Weekend festivities, which will run from Friday, Sept. 23 through Sunday, Sept. 25, according to the official MSU Mankato website.

Other Family Weekend events include showings of Finding Dory, a performance by the Chicago Boyz acrobatic team, a 5K Run/Walk, outdoor rock climbing, and the Family Fun Carnival. More details can be found at mnsu.edu/ familyweekend.

For more information on Mavericks After Dark, contact Kayla Stone at kayla.stone@ mnsu.edu.

For more information on Student Events Team, the organization that oversees Mavericks After Dark, contact president Brandin Schmidt at brandin.schmidt@ mnsu.edu or attend one of the organization’s weekly meetings on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. in CSU 245. The meetings are open to all students, including nonmembers.

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Get the scoop on this year’s DISH Fair Campus RSO’s showcase diversity this Wednesday in the Mall.

MARJAN HUSSEIN Staff Writer “Diversity is Happening” will be the message being spread at the Dish Fair that will take place on Wednesday from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. The main aim of the Dish Fair will be to increase awareness and exposure of diverse Student Organizations.

The Dish Fair has been a biannual event running for about four years now, that allows various Registered Student Organizations to showcase themselves to students. Most RSO’s use this fair as a tool for recruiting members although some just want to let students know that they exist and give them the opportunity to also get involved.

The Dish Fair is a phenomenal event as it brings diverse people from nations all over the world for a particular cause, creating bonds that may last a lifetime.

Briana Williamson, the Interim Director of Diversity Initiative who assists with all the behind-thescenes preparations and coordination of the Dish Fair is very enthusiastic for the event.

“The campus has been very receptive of the Dish Fair as most who actually attend the event are non-

Photo by Marjan Hussein ethnically diverse students.

This immediately lets us know that our reach is increasing,” Williamson said.

The Dish Fair is set to take center stage at the Mall, which is the area around the Fountain located between the Centennial Student Union and the Memorial Library.

Registered Student Organizations are the primary target of the Dish Fair as they contribute to the event is the most. Each RSO gets a table where it sets up and explains to students the gist behind it.

The Dish Fish Fair has some unique themes; for example, a carnival theme that spiced up the event and gave it a different outlook.

The Dish Fair takes place in a very elaborate manner; students first have to get a passport at the registration table. Then they can choose to visit whatever tables they like, usually four to

six, and collect stamps for the passport. Once this is done they are able to claim whatever promotional item was advertised for the fair, while also having collected valuable knowledge from different organizations.

The passport that students get at the beginning of the fair and hand in at the end also helps in collecting feedback. Students are also given a survey that they can do and electively hand back in.

Williamson, a full time employee, is very passionate about the Dish Fair.

“Our diversity is growing and we are a campus that is trying to move beyond civility,” Williamson said, “Civility is great, however, making sure that all students have a favorable and equitable experience is our main priority.”

Williamson says that

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“I liked it a lot.” His favorite part was the drag show. And he’s definitely attending again next year.

He also confirmed, that yes, I could have jumped in the bounce houses.

Ross Smith, a senior at MNSU Mankato and Mass Media major, is a current Public Relations Intern with South Central Minnesota Pride.

“When you’re in this community it seems kind of small, but once you come to an event like this

and you see everyone getting together and being so supportive, it’s sort of inspiring. And it makes you proud to be where you are. I feel right with the choice I made to come today,” said Smith.

“If you just look around, everyone has smiles on their faces, everyone’s dressed however they want to dress.”

When asked if she had anything else to share, Executive Director Jessica Flatequal said, “We’ve spent a whole life trying to

feel even in the world, to feel safe in this world and to not feel alone. And so this is that chance, for us to come together. Including the people who aren’t here today because they’re too scared or they’re still in the closet. We’re kind of a beacon to those folks, I hope, that hopefully next year they can come out.”

college is a time that students can learn about other cultures and experience new things. The ever increasing diversity of Minnesota State

Mankato creates one of the best platforms for students to achieve this.

“One of the most beautiful things is seeing all the student organizations come together for a common cause, it is a fruitful process to be able to see students critically think about what they want to showcase and how they can use it as an avenue to share their message.”

Diversity is a strength that has no comparison as it is a unification of people from various backgrounds and cultures that all understand the exclusiveness of one another. Diversity is who we are and what we do; thus, the beauty of the world lies in the diversity of its people.

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Vietnam Traveling Wall comes to Faribault The monument carries stories and memories for each observer.

KALEB NORTH Staff Writer “Some high school classmates of mine are on the wall, and I’m not. So I kind of feel like I owe it to them,” was the response given by Barney Smith, a volunteer at the Traveling Wall Vietnam Memorial in Faribault during the Labor Day Weekend.

The Vietnam Traveling Wall Memorial visit to Faribault was a project whose inception began 16 months ago, after a Medal of Valor Ceremony in the honor of Lance Corporal (LCpl) Caleb Erickson. LCpl Erickson was a 20-yearold Marine who was killed while serving in Afghanistan in February 2014. Event organizers Virginia Vansluis and Kirk Mansfield, along with Faribault Elks Lodge #1166, American Legion Post #43 and four other Faribault area

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“The Traveling Wall carries 58,308 names and is 80 percent of the original wall in Washington D.C.” organizations, successfully brought the wall to the city.

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Aadland and, with the help of Larry Thomas, Vietnam Veteran and event volunteer, we searched for his name on the wall.

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While walking to the wall, Thomas described how he was drafted in October 1965, along with two brothers and two brother in-laws. He was activated for approximately two years and returned home safely, along with his brothers and brother in-laws.

SPC Aadland’s name can be found on wall Panel 63W, line 014. The Wall is divided into sections, East Wall and West Wall. As Thomas and I kneeled to the ground to stencil SPC Aadland’s name on the Fallen Hero memorabilia sheet we received, Thomas recounted how he was drafted with a fellow Minnesotan from the Sleepy Eye area.

They trained together out of Oakland California and were assigned duty stations based on where they stood in the ranks of their formation.

“Years later, I went to Sleepy Eye to look Ron up. I never could find any information; it was kind of tough. Well, the other day, we found him. His name’s on the wall. We were drafted in October 6, 1965. And on December 10, 1967, he perished. He ended up in Vietnam and he perished.

But, I know where he’s at.

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“The memorial included two fields that displayed crosses, acknowledging veterans who died from Minnesota...Each cross had an attached photo and name of the fallen hero.”

He’s in peace, he served his country,” said Thomas.

The deceased Vietnam Veterans are inscribed on the wall, chronologically by casualty date. In the shape of an inverse parabola, and “Like the war itself, The Wall begins small, rises to a peak, and then tapers off small again,” read the event program guide.

After Thomas and I stenciled SPC Aadland’s name from the resting prone position, we both felt the need to rise. He requested my help in aiding him to his feet. But I felt like he could have easily risen and, with his own strength, carried me to my feet.

The Traveling Wall carries 58,308 names and is 80 percent of the original wall in Washington D.C. Through the Wall’s database, we learned that SPC Aadland voluntarily enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 23. He was a ground casualty of hostile small arms fire and served as an 11B20, Infantryman, Senior Radio Telephone Operator.

“If you want to sleep beside the wall, if your father, if your brother is on that wall, if you served in combat with somebody or a name that you are close to in any connection whatsoever, if you feel so inclined to go up to that wall, you can bring a bottle of Jack Daniels here and do a toast with your brother or sister.

And I would have no problem with that whatsoever,” said Kirk Mansfield one of the event organizers. Mansfield served in the US Navy and is now acting Chaplain for the Faribault American Legion Post #43.

Photo by Kaleb North Mansfield expressed that the Traveling Wall is manned 24 hours a day. The Marine Corp League provided security overnight so that the Wall had someone present at all times. “A lot of folks, they have trouble with the crowds.

They’re going to want to come during the overnight,” said Mansfield.

The memorial included two fields which displayed crosses, acknowledging veterans who died from Minnesota.

One field occupied 38 crosses, which represented 38 Vietnam Veterans from the five county area. The second field arranged 138 crosses, which personified veterans who perished from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Each cross had an attached photo and name of the fallen hero.

“There is nothing that I can tell you, that you cannot do because the sacrifices that have been made by these names,” I interrupted Kirk before he could finish his previous sentence. I had to remove my sunglasses, to rid of the tears that were disrupting my vision. Upon seeing this, Kirk also began tearing up. Offered me an embrace, which I accepted, and returned in kind.

“I’ve been overwhelmed by the community support,” said Douglas Truman, a retired Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant (Gy Sgt.) and Vietnam Veteran.

“Since 1 p.m. Thursday (soft opening) we’ve had a steady stream of people coming in, which is unbelievable,” said Gy Sgt. Truman.

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and was five miles from the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).

The DMZ separated North and South Vietnam. Truman was attached to an Amtrac Battalion, which protected the river mouth from communists and insurgents.

His unit received sporadic fire, “Enough to interrupt your days and your sleep. As time went on, you got to hear that sound, when you knew the mortars were leaving.

And you could hear the little pop and you’d start heading to your bunker to get under cover,” said the seasoned Gy Sgt. “Then you’d come home with not the best of welcome, but after 55 years it’s come around.”

“I’ve certainly dedicated the rest of my life to making sure that these young kids that are keeping our

freedoms that we have today, and we’ve always had, that they get the respect and admiration of the job that they’re doing. So that we can continue to do what we do in the United States, live this freedom of life that we’ve had,” said Truman.

Overall, “Public reception has been overwhelming,” said a joyful Truman.

“There are lots of ways to serve this country. I had my way, they, by far, had the toughest way. I’m just trying to show a little appreciation,” commented Barney Smith, the volunteer who was guarding the POW/ MIA Memorial Tent.

When asked if he had anything else to share; “Appreciate why we have this life that we do. Find out a little bit about why,” said Smith.

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Wedding hacks for lovers with a college budget Say yes to these five frugal tips before you say ‘I do.’

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If you are reading this article and about to tie the knot, congratulations!

As I am sure you have already found out, weddings are much more than the initial excitement of the engagement.

Flowers, guest lists, music, photographers, and more can all sound overwhelming and expensive as your big day nears. Being a college student doesn’t lessen these worries, either.

If you are a college student planning out your wedding day (or just a frugal spender), here are five tips to lessen your budget on your big day.

Don’t pay as much for music and photos; outsource to talented friends and family (or college students).

In today’s world, it is amazing what are friends and family are capable of doing. I am sure

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you probably know of someone who is a skilled photographer, singer, guitar player, etc. within your immediate circle of friends.

With such talent all around, don’t hesitate to ask a friend to help out at your wedding in an area he or she is talented in! many friends would feel honored to partake in a portion of your wedding in such a special way.

Hiring a friend is not only a special way to include a friend in a wedding,

but a way to save major money compared to hiring a seasoned professional.

Just be sure to pay your friend, regardless!

Utilize public space Before you book that elegant ballroom built in the 1800s, consider the public spaces available to you. Parks are beautiful place to host a wedding free of charge. In a place like southern Minnesota, the scenery is a nice place to have an intimate wedding.

Go light on the booze

I know, know. This one is hard to let go, but cutting down on the happy hour time of free selections will really save you money of your big day.

Consider selecting only beer or wine for the free selections and limiting those selections for a certain amount; once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Be your own DJ DJ prices are no joke.

To keep the party just as fun, create a stellar playlist on your music device, or outsource to a friend. This

way, you can be assured all of your favorite jams will be played, and your wallet will thank you for it.

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Wedding Flowers 101 Ellyn Gibbs Staff Writer

Most people don’t know much about flowers before they start planning their wedding day. Flower arrangements do wonders for a wedding’s atmosphere, photography, and “wow” factor. If you’re stressed about where to start planning, here are some basic questions about wedding flowers answered.

How soon should I meet with my florist?

Thinking ahead is always your best option. Most florists prefer you to initially contact them at least 6 months in advance. Six months or even longer gives you both enough time to brainstorm ideas and start pulling them together. Your florist will probably send you a typed report of what you’re getting after you have both decided on flowers. You should contact her again 2 months before the wedding to make final decisions and work out details. Also get in touch two days before your wedding to make sure progress is going smoothly and the way you want it.

What should I bring to my consultation?

Most florists offer free consultations, which are a

little like “first dates” between a florist and a bride. A bride and usually one other person, like the maid of honor or mother, set a date to meet with their florist and talk about ideas and ceremony details. Make sure you bring pictures of your ideas, color swatches of your bridesmaid dresses, a photo of your own dress, and a list of the wedding party. Sometimes it helps to create a Pinterest board of ideas before the consultation, and pull it up on a smartphone or tablet so everyone can visualize better.

How can I save money on wedding flowers?

Some brides get the flowers they want for $400, while others need up to $8000. It’s easy to forget how expensive fresh blooms can be. Jean Hinton, owner of Flowers by Jeanie in Mankato, offers her advice for staying cost-effective.

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Soccer splits two over weekend, shows promise

COREY YUMAN Staff Writer The Minnesota State women’s soccer team split games this past weekend with Ferris State and Grand Valley. The women have now met each end of the spectrum, after opening their season with a draw they now sit on a 1-1-1 record heading into their second home-stand this weekend.

Opening up the weekend, the Mavericks earned a 2-0 win over Ferris State on Friday. While the Mavs struggled to get on the board during their first game, they wasted no time getting the offense going in this outing.

Just over four minutes into the game Alesha Duccini knocked one in off an assist from Taylor Kenealy.

The rest of the half came and went without any more scores from either team. Just

less than fifteen minutes into the second half, Minnesota State struck again when Senior Morgan Cottew put the Mavs up 2-0 with an unassisted goal. Cottew’s goal proved to be enough as MSU went on to claim victory.

“To get a taste of victory, to play well which I thought we did for the most part is a big step for us. Good learning process here today and through this week so I’m encouraged by the results here,” Head Coach Brian Bahl told Minnesota State Athletics Media.

Goalie Alexa Rabune recorded her first shutout victory and had three saves on the day. Minnesota State outshot Ferris State, 19-3.

Sunday didn’t treat the women as well as they matched up against the talented Grand Valley State team who entered the game with 2-0-1 record after beating St. Cloud State 8-0 at the Pitch prior to MSU’s game vs.

Ferris State.

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Photo by Zelalem Denekew Junior Caitlin Foley brings the ball up the field during the Minnesota State’s 2-0 victory Friday against Ferris State.

Football: Beavers upset Mavericks, 45-17 MNSU has 10-game home-opener streak snapped and National ranking dropped.

COLT JOHNSON Staff Writer The Bemidji State Beavers came into Mankato and shocked the No. 6 Minnesota State Mavericks in their home opener Saturday. The Mavericks have now dropped all the way to No. 21 in the AFCA national polls, as their record stands at 1-1 overall.

In the first home game of the season, much was expected out of the No. 6 ranked Mavericks after their victory over Minot State on Sep-

tember 1st. Coming into the game Saturday at Blakeslee Stadium, confidence and expectations among coaches and players were high. Unfortunately, the lack of preparation and execution seemed to be the key factors in the 45-17 loss to Bemidji State.

However, credit should be given to where credit is due as Bemidji State played an incredible game.

“Got to give Bemidji a lot of credit; I thought they dominated the football game from the beginning to the end and they were very well in-tuned with what we were doing and they executed exceptionally well.” Head Coach Todd Hoffner said.

Senior linebacker Marcus Gooden even had a few com-

ments on the hellacious play by the Beavers in Saturday’s loss. “I think it simply boils down to them being more prepared than us. We pride ourselves on stopping the run and we didn’t do that today, so hats off to Bemidji.”

Gooden said.

When execution and preparation become issues for a football team like it evidently was for the Mavericks, the answer tends to lay on the shoulders of the coaches and coordinators. Hoffner made it very apparent at the press conference after the game Saturday night that the coaches were the ones who need to do a better job of

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Photo by Zelalem Denekew The Mavericks gather after their 45-17 loss to Bemidji State.

The margin of (28) loss is the largest since 2007 (30).

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Volleyball goes 2-2 in Missouri, 6-2 in 2016 JAMES ANDERSEN Staff Writer The Minnesota State Mavericks volleyball team went 2 – 2 at the Gold & Green Challenge over the weekend. The team traveled to Maryville, MO on Friday to square off against 24th ranked Rockhurst and Northwest Missouri State.

The first day of this twoday tournament did not go as planned for the Mavericks as they lost both games.

The Mavericks started with Rockhurst (3-2) first and were swept 3-0. The score of the first set ended up 25-22.

For the next two sets, MSU couldn’t catch up with both of the scores ending 25-20.

All three sets were closely contested, until Rockhurst would prevail in the end. The Hawks had the advantage in both kills and assists. The Hawks had 48 kills and 47 assists to the Mavericks 38 and 37. Sophomore Sydney Powell led the Mavericks in kills with 12 along with her 3 blocks. Sophomore Autumn Risch was able to tally 32 assists for the Mavs as well.

The next game was against the Bearcats of Northwest Missouri State (6-0). The second match started off like the first one. Northwest Missouri State won the first two sets with identical scores of 25-21. Down 2-0, the Mav-

Photo from Reporter Archives Head Coach Lori Rittenhouse -Wollmuth (in black) has compiled a 22-15 record since she took over the Mavericks in 2015. ericks stormed back in the third set winning 25-22. Momentum was on their side for the fourth set as the Mavs trounced the Bearcats with a score of 25-14. In the end, however, Northwest Missouri State won the final set with a

score of 17-15.

When reading the stat sheet, the first idea would be thinking the Mavericks had won as they led in almost every category except aces.

MSU had a 58-54 advantage in kills and 54-47 leg up in

assists. Senior Krista Hassing led the game with 16 kills while Risch finished the game again first in assists with an astounding 46. This game ended the Mavericks day with a record of 0-2.

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Just a few miles south of Maryville, the Mavericks traveled to St. Joseph and beat both Missouri S&T (2-5) and Missouri Western State (4-4).

They first faced off with the Miners of Missouri S&T. They battled hard, as the game went to the fifth set. Mankato was able to dominate with 72 kills and 70 assists. In fact, they led in every category and Hassing dominated on the court with a season high 28 kills. Risch shows that she is continually putting the ball in the right spots as she led the game with 59 assists.

The Mavericks ended their weekend with a sweep against the Griffons. All three sets were hard fought, and in the last set, the Mavs had to outscore Missouri Western 31-29. Senior Sydney Geisness had a wonderful game and led the Mavs in kills with 14.

The team ended their non-conference schedule with a respectable 6-2 record.

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“As a head coach you have to look at yourself and reflect a little bit and we’ve got to get back to the drawing board and do things better,” Hoffner explained. making adjustments during the game and putting players in positions to make plays.

“As coaches we have to put our players in better positions to make plays. When the game was still contested we came back and scored seven right away and then they came back and answered with a touchdown.” Hoffner said. “They definitely imposed their will after that. As coaches we’re going to take a hard look at the film, we’re going to look at what we’re doing and reassess, re-evaluate and come back with a better plan next week.”

Offensively the Mavericks could get little done against a Bemidji State defense that shut them out in the first half.

The Mavericks struggled to get much going in the second half as they only put up 17 in an attempt to answer.

Hoffner and the Mavericks’ offensive struggles were something needing to be noted after the game.

“We pride ourselves on

being a balanced football team, and I thought that they took the run away pretty well and we were miscuing quite a bit in our throwing game, so not a lot of things clicked tonight for us on offense.”

Hoffner said. “It was a rough outing, we came in with a balanced attack and we just didn’t execute exceptionally well.”

Hoffner also went on to explain how the football team will approach the current situation, as there are many things to improve on going forward.

“As a head coach you have to look at yourself and reflect a little bit and we’ve got to get back to the drawing board and do things better,” Hoffner explained.

As a team, the Mavericks totaled 352 yards to Bemidji State’s 563. Trouble for MNSU seemed to be keeping the Bemidji State offense off the field. The Beavers were 8 of 15 on third down while the Mavericks struggled to

convert on third downs, only mustering up 5 of 17 on their conversion attempts. Both offense and defense had their struggles in the home opener for the Mavericks and the focus will be improving as a whole.

“We all need to get better.

60 minutes of football was not the best Maverick football that we can play [and] I think we can play better and it comes back to us as coaches.” Hoffner said.

The ideal situation of going back to basics and a week’s worth of time to prepare can produce the answers the Mavericks are looking for to secure their second win of the season. Minnesota State will be facing another tough task on the road in St. Cloud State on Saturday, September 17th at 3:00 p.m.

SOCCER continued from 11 The Mavericks didn’t quite meet the same fate, but Grand Valley still walked away with a 4-1 win.

“I think the score line is a little deceiving,” Coach Bahl said to Minnesota State Athletics Media.

“Shots were even, we created some significant changes. We just have to get a little better at finishing that final third,” he went on to say.

Grand Valley State put the first points on the board twenty minutes into the game and didn’t stop.

Going into the half, Grand Valley led 2-0 and after fifteen minutes of the second half went by they held a commanding 4-0 lead over Minnesota State.

Just over 70 minutes into the game, the Mavericks scored their first and only goal coming from Kenealy

off of an assist from Jenny Hoeter. The rest of regulation happened without any more goals from both teams and Grand Valley earned a 4-1 win.

Goalie Alexa Rabune took the loss and made five saves. Shots on the day were dead even at 16 each, but GVS had the edge in shots-on-goal 9-4.

“I think overall as a team collectively I liked their effort and I think we played pretty well,” Bahl said to Minnesota State Athletics Media.

The Mavericks will start conference action next weekend when they play Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference rivals St. Cloud State and Minnesota Duluth at The Pitch.

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Eight video games that deserve a remake These retro Capcom, Sega classics should get a second look.

JOHANN HOLLAR Staff Writer You all know the Street Fighter game series from Capcom and Sonic the Hedgehog from Sega. But what about other classics games from these companies? Many of you have probably never heard of these gemstones of video game memorabilia, but when you finish reading this article, you will ask yourself the same question as to why there are not any remakes.

Capcom Forgotten Worlds - A jet pack style shooter game that was released in 1988 which featured a two-player set-up, this game was set in a futuristic Earth that’s being attack by the evil god, Bios. Players

A screenshot of the arcade version of Golden Axe (1989). must shoot their way to victory.

Black Tiger - This is an arcade/action game where the player assumes the role of

the hero named for the title of the game, who must slay three evil dragons in order to restore light to a kingdom that has fallen into darkness.

(CC BY 2.0) by JUDA Knights of the Round - As the title suggests, it has to do with King Arthur and his knights of the round table.

It’s a side-scrolling, beat’em-

up game where you choose between King Arthur, Lancelot or Percival to slay evil that has infected the land and recover the Holy Grail.

Final Fight - The classic beat’em-up game where you assume the role of Guy, Cody or Mayor Mike Haggar to save his daughter and Metro City from the evil Mad Gear Gang.

They did make a Final Fight Streetwise for the PlayStation 2, but the reviews where not so great.

Sega Golden Axe - I know they made a remake for the PlayStation 3 and it did not get the best reviews, but why should people give up on such a great piece of sword and sorcery? The trilogy, as well as the arcade game, involve a choice selection of heroes that beat up monsters and other unnatural villains to

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Movie stars spotlight plight of refugees Cate Blanchett, Keira Knightley among stars featured in awareness video.

GENEVA (AP) — What would you take along if you were forced to become a refugee? Cate Blanchett and other big-name movie stars are lending their faces to a video that entreats viewers to imagine what they would do to survive if they had to flee war.

The Oscar-winning actress and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees goodwill ambassador headlines the video released Monday. Entitled “What They Took With Them,” the text in it was drawn from a rhythmic poem of that name by Jenifer Toksvig that was based on real refugees’ accounts.

Over an opening image of a helicopter dropping bombs and a cloud from an explosion, the words “If you had to flee your home, what would you take?” flash across the screen. Photographs and video footage of refugees and war appear over the text.

Photo Courtesy of The Associated Press Reading shoulder-to-shoulder inside a studio, Blanchett and actors including Keira Knightley, Stanley Tucci, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Jesse Eisenberg rattle off the personal posses-

sions fleeing refugees often pack in haste: phones, crackers, water, diapers, money and identity papers.

But the list includes less-obvious items: a sacred book, prayer beads, a rug, a

Virgin Mary necklace, a cup, house keys, even face-whitening cream.

“I want my skin to be white, and my hair to be spiked. I don’t want them to know I’m a refugee,” read Ejiofor. “What

if somebody spots me, and calls the police because I’m illegal? But not if I’m white.

That’s right, isn’t it?”

The script also highlights the desperate survival tactics some refugees resort to during their flights. “And I carried my virginity out at sea. We rubbed ourselves in vomit, so the pirates wouldn’t touch us,” Knightley reads.

Last year, more than 1 million people — mostly from war-torn Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan — migrated to Europe, nearly all by crossing the Mediterranean Sea in overloaded boats.

The United Nations says 65 million were displaced worldwide at the end of 2015, easily setting a new post-war record.

U.S. President Barack Obama is set to convene a summit on refugees during the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly later this month.

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Quake-hit Italian town files complaint over cartoon satire ROME (AP) — The Italian town hardest hit by last month’s earthquake on Monday filed a criminal defamation complaint denouncing French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo for a cartoon depicting victims in layers of lasagna.

Mario Cicchetti, a lawyer who represents Amatrice, told The Associated Press by telephone that he lodged the complaint about the “macabre” cartoons at the prosecutors’ office in Rieti, the provincial capital.

Charlie Hebdo published two cartoons with obvious reference to Amatrice, a hill town where most of the 295 people killed in the Aug. 24 quake lived and which is famed for a tomato sauce, “amatriciana,” made from the cheeks of locally raised pigs and pecorino cheese.

One cartoon showed arms and legs protruding from between layers of lasagna, and

sauce-splattered survivors.

The other, depicting rubble, was captioned: “It’s not Charlie Hebdo that built your homes. It’s the Mafia.”

Prosecutors will decide whether the defamation complaint has merit.

They’re already investigating why so many buildings collapsed, to see if seismic-safety rules in the quake-prone central Apennine mountains area were followed or if corruption or other wrongdoing might have been involved in awarding construction contracts or building inspection certificates.

“The cartoons are macabre, senseless and incomprehensible,” Cicchetti said, contending that they express “contempt for victims of a natural disaster.”

Those defamed by the cartoons, the lawyer contended, are “the dead, the survivors.

They each lost three, four people -- relatives, children,

fathers and mothers, sisters and brothers, friends,” Cicchetti said.

A lawyer for Charlie Hebdo, Richard Malka, said Monday he would not comment until he has been formally notified about the complaint The complaint alleges aggravated defamation. To determine if the allegations hold merit, prosecutors would order an investigation. Based on those findings they can either seek trial indictments or dismiss the complaint. If they seek trial, a judge will hold hearings to see if indictment is warranted.

If the case does turn into a trial, in the case of conviction, injured parties can seek monetary awards if they have attached a civil lawsuit to the proceedings.

“Any damages awarded to the town will be entirely turned over to the quake victims,” Cicchetti said.

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Kevin Bacon will not attend Baconfest BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (AP) — The town has struck out in its attempt to bring home the bacon — Kevin Bacon, that is.

Brattleboro wanted the actor to visit for its third annual Baconfest, a celebration of all things related to the fatty cured pork strips.

But he tweeted his regrets on Monday, saying in a video that he won’t be able to make it to Baconfest because he’s filming in Vancouver. He said he appreciated the “hilarious effort” that went into trying to get him there.

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Saturday’s event. Residents have been photographed with a life-size cardboard cutout of him called Flat Bacon as part of the campaign.

Flat Bacon even appeared with Democratic U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy and Democratic Gov. Peter Shumlin, who recorded a video urging the actor to show up.

“Kevin, Vermont has the coolest little town in America called Brattleboro. I was born there. I still love it,” Shumlin said. “They’re going to have a bacon festival. It will be the best bacon and the best little town in America, and we need you.”

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reach the main villain himself, Death Adder.

Altered Beast - The game involves a Centurion that was resurrected

by Zeus to save his daughter, Athena, from a demon god called Neff. The character collects spirit balls and transforms intovarious beasts in an attempt to save Athena. There was a remake made in Japan, but an American version was never made.

Gunstar Heroes - A shoot’em-up side-scrolling game, where the lead character has to save the world from an evil force known as Golden-Silver.

E-Swat: City Under Siege - Another shoot’emup side-scrolling game, where the player assumes

the role of a Liberty City police officer who has to fight an evil terrorist lead by the mysterious E.Y.E. After several levels, the character gets a makeover and is given a combat suit that gives criminals a serious run for their money.

I know there are a lot more games out there that are considered to be gemstones of video gaming, but with all the well-known video game characters like those you would find in Nintendo games like Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart, I figured it would be nice to have some lesser known games be brought to light. It certainly has been a long time since any of these games have come out.

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