September 18, 2018

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What to expect at this year’s homecoming A run-down of events for MSU’s first 150th homecoming

EMMANUELLA SHOKARE STAFF WRITER And it is here again, the MNSU Homecoming week.

The homecoming week starts on the 24th of September, through the 29th. There have been annual homecomings but this one has some special events coming up, while also celebrating MNSU’s 150th anniversary.

There are a ton of events to entertain both students and community members at different times, and the concert most of us can’t wait for featuring Fetty Wap and Silento. There are the new homecoming shirts that anyone can buy for $5.

Kicking off the events will be the medallion hunt.

There are clues posted on the MSU Facebook page on how to find the medallion

and the winner will get a prize. Students can vote for homecoming royalties via the homecoming webpage or Engage. Voting closes on the 26th at 11:59 p.m. Students get to meet the royalties on Monday, September 24 at the Mav Ave from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Additionally, there will be a 20-foot bonfire, and fireworks at the Blakeslee Stadium at 8 p.m.

On Tuesday, there will be the Maverick Pride Day at the Lincoln Lounge in the CSU. There will be photo booths and live radio broadcast by Hot 96.7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., so students can stop by to take some pictures with friends for great memories. There will also be a dodgeball tournament at the Myers Fieldhouse at 7:00 p.m. Different RSOs and residential life communities, to name a few, can register to compete for tournaments.

Also, a group of students can register as a team.

According to KEYC Mankato, “Minnesota State University, Mankato will hold

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its Homecoming Parade this fall in Downtown Mankato for the first time since 1970. The parade will be held Saturday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m.” This is to celebrate the entire community and MNSU’s 150th anniversary. Looking back at

history when MNSU started as Mankato Normal school, it was located in Downtown Mankato. This is a mile-long parade, compared to the previous half a mile parade that was done previously.

There will be a food eating

contest held at the CSU Hearth Lounge on the September 26 at noon. The food this year is said to include corn. As it has been previously noted,

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Student Health Services and contraceptives MARJAN HUSSEIN STAFF WRITER Student Health Services provides health education, wellness services and office appointments to address al healthcare needs of the college student population at MNSU. Student Health Services is located in the Carkoski Commons. Jodi Egeland, Medical Director of SHS states that SHS is open to students for all healthcare needs including wellness physicals for sports participants, DOT (Directly Observed Treatment) or women’s annual exams to begin birth control or contraceptives. SHS is comprised of the Health Education Department, Alcohol Education & Sanctions, plus a Medical Clinic that has a full-service on-site pharmacy and lab.All these amenities are tendered to cater for the medical needs of MNSU students.

Egeland states that the Health Education Department of the SHS presents educational health & wellness topics on campus, in addition to training students to provide peer to peer health and wellness education as well

as outreach. The department also offers a relaxation station for students and alcohol education for those identified violating alcohol & drug

learn more about the SHS by visiting their website www. mnsu.edu/shs or calling the front desk at (507) 389-6276 for information on medical

dire circumstances. Egeland states that a contraceptive is a device or method used to prevent pregnancy.

Contraceptives do have other roles besides preventing pregnancy, such as regulating a women’s menstrual cycle, reducing cramping & heavy bleeding, improving acne for some, and

decreasing unwanted facial hair in addition to preventing sexually transmitted diseases Egeland says.

Egeland sheds light on three common misconceptions about contraceptives one

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The medical clinic, lab and pharmacy provide full service medical and wellness visits for all registered college students providing both prescription as well as non-prescription medications all at a low cost to students. Students can

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DREAMing with data: how one RSO became MSU’s tech success

JOSHUA SCHEUTZ STAFF WRITER When Dr. Rajeev Bukralia arrived at MSU in 2016, there wasn’t a club for data science.

There wasn’t even a single course on the subject.

“I started to think out loud that it would be great to have a student club for science and artificial intelligence,” Dr. Bukralia said. A number of his students agreed with him, and they decided to created an RSO dedicated to data science and artificial intelligence.

The name DREAM,

success stories. In less than two years, membership has grown to 225 students, and it regularly holds workshops and training sessions with tech giants, providing its members with the skills and social connections to conduct their own research projects and land jobs in the lucrative tech sector.

DREAM members have been applying their skills to complex problems, competing in hackathons and research competitions held by companies such as United Health, one of the largest healthcare companies in the U.S. Now MSU is hosting a data analytics competition of its own.

All of these successes without a program in data science. Dr. Bukralia teaches a course on the subject, and

“Data is embedded in everything that we do, and as a consequence, data science can be used to tackle problems in almost any field.” selected by students in a vote, stands for “Data Resources for Eager and Analytical Minds.”

Since then, DREAM has become one of MSU’s great

has said that the training that DREAM members receive has made a difference in students’ lives.

“Students are getting jobs,

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we are getting scholarships from companies, companies are coming here doing free training.” Dr. Bukralia said.

The organization’s members have also conducted research projects on their own, selecting topics that interest them. One student is researching the occurrences of hate crimes.

But DREAM isn’t done growing yet. The organization is continuing to work with companies, and its members are continuing to compete in competitions.

Dr. Bukralia says that he wants to get students who normally might not be interested in data science involved. “I would like to see more students coming from a variety of fields that may feel that this is not their field.” He noted that there are important roles for philosophy in data science and artificial intelligence, particularly in ethical matters.

Data is embedded in everything that we do, and as a consequence, data science can be used to tackle

problems in almost any field.

DREAM’s successes come from the initiative taken by its members; students who find problems in the world that they want to utilize data science to better understand and solve.

Any student who wishes to join DREAM can do so, regardless of their major.

The organization meets on alternating Wednesdays, at 6:30 p.m. Students can join via Engage, and there are no membership fees.

CONTRACEPTIVES Continued from page 2 of them being pills that are believed to cause weight gain. She states that OCPs (Oral Contraceptive Pills) do not cause weight gain, weight gained by a patient when they are on the pills is likely due to external factors.

Regular exercise, a healthy diet and lifestyle are vital factors for patients on the pill.

The second misconception is that IUDs (Intrauterine Contraceptive Device) should not be used in women who have not been pregnant.

There are no contraindications to IUD placement in a woman simply because she has never been pregnant Egeland says.

The third misconception is that the pill reduces a woman’s fertility. After stopping OCPs and once the ovulatory cycle has returned to normal, there is no negative effect on fertility. In fact, the risk of primary infertility may be

reduced in women who have taken OCPs. Egeland says that these are typically the most misunderstood issues about contraceptives thus getting more knowledge before making assumptions would prove helpful to majority of patients.

Student Health Services provides all forms of contraceptives from birth control pills, Nuva Ring, and the patch to the Depo Provera injection, IUD, Nexplanon, condoms in addition to education for natural family planning. Egeland strongly recommends that students who are sexually active in college use condoms every time as one unprotected sexual experience can lead to a sexually transmitted infection.

Egeland states that a challenge the SHS is facing is the clinic space being at capacity and having no area

to expand. “We would love to be able to expand and serve our students with a larger clinic,” Egeland says, “However, until a solution is found we are happy that our staff and providers are busy keeping our college students healthy every day.”

Egeland undoubtedly sees growth in the SHS and has a positive mindset that exciting changes will soon take place. “We have a Student Health Advisory Committee and we work with them to help us determine the wants and needs of our growing student population,” Egeland said. Student Health Services provides student centered, quality health care and education to the MNSU population.

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MARIA LY STAFF WRITER As a queer Asian female who is both clueless and inexperienced, finding love can be extremely difficult.

Due to my oblivious nature and not knowing who is gay and who is not, dating apps like Tinder became a helpful hand in my quest of finding a girlfriend.

After making my first Tinder profile, I quickly became addicted. Tinder felt like a fun game that I didn’t want to stop playing. Making your profile was the first level. I began to choose the best photos of myself and perfected my bio to make myself appear kind, funny, and approachable.

Tinder even lets you choose an anthem and allows you to connect your Spotify and Instagram to your account. I chose Holly Miranda’s, “All I Want is to be Your Girl”. My profile was finally complete, and so the games began.

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swipe right and like each other, then you match and are allowed to chat.

One hour of swiping later, I began to see results as the matches kept rolling in. After being matched with a bunch of people, I wanted more and more matches. Two hours later I was flirting with girls from all over Minnesota, more than I had in my 19 years of living.

Seeing the notifications of new matches gave me a rush of dopamine to my head and ultimately led me to another Tinder swiping fiasco.

Tinder allowed me instant gratification, as it eliminated uncertainty of someone’s

sexuality and if they were interested in me or not.

With over 100 million downloads, like me, many others have succumbed to the addictive game that is Tinder. According to social psychologist Jeanette Purvis, in her dissertation on sexual conflict on Tinder, she writes, “In terms of psychological conditioning, Tinder’s interface is perfectly constructed to encourage this rapid swiping. Since users don’t know which swipe will bring the “reward” of a match, Tinder uses a variable ratio reward schedule, which means that potential matches will be randomly dispersed.

It’s the same reward system used in slot machines, video games and even during animal experiments where researchers train pigeons to continuously peck at a light on the wall.”

For me, it had gotten to the point where I started to have goals for myself. One of my goals was to reach 75 matches and to at least message ten girls. It was like I had to reach my goal in order to feel like I won.

Over the years, Tinder has added more features to

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College students should wait on pets KAITLYN JORGENSON STAFF WRITER While you scroll through Facebook or Craigslist in between classes, you thumb past an adorable orange kitten or maybe an ad for a husky who is “looking for a forever home”, and you think “well my parents aren’t here to tell me no.” While I’m not here to tell you no either, I am telling you to think twice before getting a pet.

Savannah Thibert, a sophomore at the University of St. Thomas and an avid animal lover states, “Having an animal for emotional support and companionship is wonderful, but if you cannot give back what they give to you don’t even think about it. If you can’t reciprocate the love and attention they give you, then you’re not doing that animal any favors.”

According to an article entitled “Shelters See Rise In Abandoned Pets As College Student’s Year Ends” published by FOX News, “Smith, owner of Muncie Animal Shelter (IN) confirmed

that the end of the semester brings with it a noticeable increase in abandoned animals.”

Pets require three main things; food, water and attention. Things that may

time and going to school to feed myself and buy cat food and litter every month?

Should the animal have health complications, do I have enough money set aside to be able to take care

“Thinking of buying a dog? Keep in mind that a new puppy needs to be let out every 2-3 hours.” seem basic, but can actually be difficult for a busy college student to provide. When you take in that pet, it isn’t just for a semester. You need to look towards your future, consider your financial, housing and life situations and ask yourself: will I be able to take care of this animal for the duration of its life span?

Thinking of buying a cat?

Ask yourself; do I make enough money working part

of it?

Thinking of buying a dog? Keep in mind that a new puppy needs to be let out every 2-3 hours. If your school or work schedule doesn’t allow you or your roommates to run home every 2-3 hours then maybe you should opt for a pet that is lower maintenance such as a goldfish.

And lastly consider your housing situation. Keeping

your housing needs and that of your roommates in mind is important. Consider some of the following questions: Is my unit pet friendly? Does my lease allow for pets? Is there a pet fee and if so, do I have money set aside to pay it? Do any of my roommates have allergies? Is this animal going to be disruptive to my roommates and my own

studying habits?

In order to prevent the high numbers of animals from being abandoned, think twice before deciding if college is the right time to get a pet. While you may not depend on that animal, that animal depends on you, and it is your responsibility to provide and care for them.

HOMECOMING Continued from page 2 homecoming week is not only for the MNSU students, but also the community.

Pub 500 is hosting an office decorating contest on the 27th and there will be a prize at the end. Later that day at 7 p.m., there is the lipsync and coronation at the Bresnan Arena.

The Minnesota State vs.

St. Cloud State homecoming football game will also be held at the Blakeslee Stadium.

Tickets can be bought on the MSU Mavericks website.

This is followed by the homecoming block party; there will be free food, music and lots more.

This is also an opportunity to meet new people, and enjoy time with family and friends. Don’t worry if you can’t make an event, because there are various events during the week.

For more information on this year’s homecoming, go to: http://www.mnsu.edu/ homecoming/

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It added a feature where it shows you how many people have liked you. It even has a Tinder University where you can “enroll” and show where you go to school and swipe with others in surrounding schools. If that doesn’t sound like a game, then I don’t know what does!

Although Tinder leaves you with instant gratification, it’s not all that great. You go through people who just want

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Mav football harvests the Golden Bears, 46-13 The football team rolls over Concordia-St. Paul after jumping out to a 46-6 lead at halftime

KEVIN KORBEL SPORTS EDITOR The #1 team in D-II football didn’t fail to live up to expectations last Saturday for the Harvest Bowl, as the Mavericks took the Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears to the woodshed, defeating the team, 46-13, in front of a home crowd at Blakeslee Stadium, moving the team to 3-0 on the season.

With the win, the Mavericks stand atop all alone at the #1 spot in the NSIC south division standings, standing in front of teams like Augustana, Sioux Falls, and Winona State.

Right out of the gate, the Mavericks had the Bears on their heels, as sophomore tailback Justin Taormina took a handoff and ran thunder-

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ously 83-yards to the house on the Mavericks’ first drive of the game to make the score 7-0.

Later on in the quarter, the team would get on the board again on their next posses-

sion, with junior quarterback Ryan Schlichte running into the end zone from the goalline, putting the Mavericks up on the Bears, 14-0.

It looked like early on that Concordia-St. Paul would be

competitive in this game, as they got on the scoreboard on the next possession of the game when senior quarterback Dom McKinzy threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to junior wide out MJ Williams,

cutting the lead to 14-6, after Bears kicker Jonas Schenderlein had the PAT attempt blocked on the following play. From that point on, it was all Mavericks once the game went to the 2nd quarter.

Midway through the 2nd quarter, the Mavericks were marching down the field on offense in opponent’s territory when sophomore quarterback JD Ekowa hit junior wide-out Shane Zylstra on a touchdown but was negated after a holding penalty on offense drove the team back 10 yards to the Concordia 27yard line. The following play, Ekowa hit freshman wide-out Jalen Sample on a 27-yard touchdown connection to put the Mavs up, 21-6, over the Bears.

Ekowa would then finally get Zylstra in the end zone later on in the quarter when he hit him on a 53-yard con-

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Soccer takes two in home stand BOBBI PATRICK STAFF WRITER

This past weekend in Mankato, MN, the Maverick soccer team won against both the Winona State Warriors on Friday afternoon and the Upper Iowa Peacocks on Sunday afternoon.

Minnesota State defeated the Warriors, 3-1, and then went on to defeat Upper Iowa, 4-1, in the team’s third homestand of the season.

In the first game of the weekend, the Mavericks kicked off their opening game of the weekend against Winona State with a goal right away in the fifth minute of the first half by junior midfielder Alesha

Duccini.

The goal scored was an assist via a corner kick by senior forward Morgan Cottew.

Minnesota State outshot Winona State 11 shots to four in the first half of the game, with the Mavs being the only one to net a goal in the first half.

In the second half, sophomore forward Molly Sarafolean scored with an assist from Duccini in the 47th minute of the game. The third and final goal was put in by sophomore forward Molly Riley with an assist from the freshman forward Jenny Vetter.

The Warriors scored one goal in the 66th minute of the game, but unfortunately for the Warriors, Minnesota State’s goalkeeper, Alexa Rabune, was on her A game the rest of the day, make 4 saves out of 5 close shots on net.

The Mavericks reaped

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more goals in the second half, scoring 3 more goals in a span of just seven minutes, giving the Mavericks a 3-1 win over the Warriors.

After the Mavericks de-

feated Winona, the team took a day off to recover and then faced off against Upper Iowa.

The Mavericks jumped out to a quick lead early on

in the game. In the eighth minute of the game, junior

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FOOTBALL Continued from page 8

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Shane Zylstra (84) had 3 catches, along with 97 receiving yards, and a touchdown to help the Mavericks rout the Bears, 46-13. nection to put the team up, 28-6.

The defense did nothing

but manhandle the Bears the rest of the ball-game, getting two safeties during the quar-

ter, something that’s pretty rare to do.

The offense would score

two more touchdowns during the second quarter, with touchdown runs from

Schlichte and junior tailback Nate Gunn reaching the end zone.

The team during the second quarter scored a total of 32 points, putting the team up, 46-6, at halftime.

During the second half of the game, the Mavs sat comfortably the rest of the game, putting the second team out for the home crowd the rest of the game, with the only notable tick on the scoreboard being a late 4th quarter touchdown quarter to make the final score, 46-13, to win the Harvest Bowl once again.

On the year, the Mavericks have outscored their opponents 133-62 in the three games they’ve played this season, averaging 44.3 points per game this season.

The team’s next game will be its biggest challenge so far on the season, facing Winona State this Saturday at 1 p.m. in Winona, MN. Tune in to 1230 THE FAN to listen to the game.

Volleyball snags two on the road

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Team improves to a dominant 10-3 record on the season

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midfielder Dakota Wendell headed the ball in off a corner kick, netting her third goal of the season and was assisted by freshman forward Jenny Vetter.

Everything went quiet the rest of the half, with the Mavericks up, 1-0, going into the break.

In the second half of the ball-game, sophomore forward Molly Riley kicked off the scoring for the Mavs, netting her second goal of the season in the 66th minute of the game, with an assist from Wendell.

Two Minutes later, Riley scored another goal with an assist from freshman forward Nadia Lowery.

The 4th and final goal came in the 73rd minute when forward Cottew shot a goal with an assist from senior defender Morgan

Seemuth.

Goalkeeper Rabune only faced five total shots because of the defense the Mavericks put up. The Peacocks’ goalkeeper, Natalie Rudrud, was on her toes the whole game, facing 16 shots on goal from the Mavs, only blocking 12 of those shots.

The Mavericks defeated the Peacocks, 4-1, on Sunday, and improved their record to 4-1 on the season.

The Mavericks look ahead to their next game in Duluth, MN, on Friday, Sept. 21st at 7 p.m. to play Minnesota Duluth. They then travel up to St. Cloud, Minn., and play St. Cloud State Sunday, Sept. 23rd at 1 p.m. Both games are conference tournament games.

This weekend, the Maverick volleyball squad took on two teams in a long road trip, starting on Friday by taking down Augustana 3-1 on the road.

The first set saw Augustana gain an early five-point lead that they maintained all the way to an advantage of 18-10. The Mavericks then rallied behind the serving of sophomore Mara Quam and went on a 6-1 run forcing the Vikings to use their first timeout. The comeback was not to be, however, when a block attempt ricocheted out of bounds, giving Augustana the first set 25-23.

In the second set the Mavericks grabbed an early 6-4 advantage after Quam made a diving save that gave junior Morgan Olson a chance to slap home a kill. The Vikings then turned the tables , pulling ahead to an 11-9 lead, forcing a Mavericks timeout.

A 5-1 run from the Mavericks proved to be impossibly important as they jumped ahead to a 20-15 lead. With a

5-2 run they claimed the second set and tied the match.

The third set began hotly contested with Augustana posting a 14-12 lead that forced a Mavericks timeout.

The Mavericks proceeded to tie the match where it remained close until they pulled ahead with a 22-19 advantage they would not relinquish, claiming the third set 25-21 giving them a 2-1 advantage in sets.

The fourth set saw the Mavericks snag an 8-3 lead in the opening minutes. The Mavericks did not struggle maintaining that lead and found themselves in command late with a 21-13 lead forcing a Viking timeout. The advantage was too much for Augustana to overcome and the Mavericks took the final set 25-17, winning the match 3-1.

Olson led all Mavericks with 15 kills in the match.

Quam led the team in digs with 25, several of them in very impressive fashion. Setter Micayla Porter led the team in assists with 31 and added five service aces.

After this much needed victory, the volleyball team headed to Wayne, NE, but sadly fell in five sets to the Wayne State Wildcats.

The Wildcats grabbed an early lead in the first set and the Mavericks were never

able to catch up, eventually dropping the set 25-11.

The Mavericks showed up in the second set, however, keeping it close and tying the match 21-21. Sadly, Wayne State took advantage of a 4-0 run to take a massive 2-0 match lead.

Using the momentum gained in the second set, the Mavericks took over the next match. With an ace from outside hitter Joie Veldman and a kill from outside hitter Alivia Garbe, they closed out the set 25-17 to make the score 2-1.

The fourth set was hard fought but the Mavericks were able to prevail and take the set 25-21 and force a decisive fifth set.

Minnesota State took a quick 2-0 lead, but the Wildcats had seemingly had enough of the comeback, ending the game 15-12 and winning the match for Wayne State.

Garbe led all players in kills with 21 and Morgan Olson added 20. Mara Quam led all players in digs with 19 while Micayla Porter led the Mavericks in assists with 31.

After the weekend, the Mavs are now 10-3 on the season. Next game is scheduled for Friday against Southwest Minnesota State at home at the Taylor Center. Game time is set for 6 p.m.

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Good Thunder Reading Series kicks off season with Ladan Osman Osman’s poetry focuses on the challenges several ethnic groups face

LUCAS TORBORG A&E EDITOR The first Good Thunder Reading Series event kicked off last Thursday Sep. 13.

Poet Ladan Osman was the first featured author for this year’s season.

According to the Good Thunder website Osman is an acclaimed poet who was born in Mogadishu, Somalia and grew up in, as she calls it, “land locked” Ohio. Osman’s poetry is very diverse and impactful. Osman is best known as the author of “The Kitchen-Dweller’s Testimony” which she earned a Sillerman First Book Award for. The poet uses other forms of art

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such as her own photography, as well as famous pop and R&B songs to drive the message within her poems even further.

Osman’s poetry, although touching upon many subjects, is often about racial issues and the challenges different ethnicities face, especially

involving those with Somali and Muslim backgrounds.

The reading was hosted by the Centennial Student Union in room 245. The room was packed with fans from all walks of life, all eager to hear and view Osman’s beautifully intuitive art.

The event began with the

head of the series, Candice Black, who introduced Osman as well as the series’ new machine which translated every word the speaker said into text on a large screen before the audience. This made it much easier to become inversed within Osman’s poetry.

Before even stating her

name, Osman says, “I don’t like talking about myself,” as the audience laughed. Due to this the entire hour was filled with Osman’s poetry and photography, including some new poems from her upcoming book “Exiles of Eden” which is slated for a May 7, 2019 release date.

One of the first poems read by Osman was “Intonation” inspired by historical events during the medieval times in which refugees were thought to have the plague and in result were feared and cast out.

A large amount of Osman’s poetry is inspired by historical events that seem to be unknown to the general public. A fitting example of this is a poem that will be released in “Exiles of Eden”.

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“Predator” is a flawed, but fun ride Newest film in franchise trades in scares for laughs

RACHEAL JAEGER STAFF WRITER What I liked about The Predator was the concept of a mask and its tie-ins with both human and alien complexities and in the fact that general assumptions about both are formed. But ultimately, The Predator questions how different humans are than aliens they believe are hostile when they war against each other.

The Predator kicks off when an alien, known as the Predator, uncovers a military group and annihilates them all except for Quinn McKenna (Boyd Holbrook) who barely escapes. McKenna, after he threatens a Mexican bar owner, sends a box to his P.O. with an alien mask and weaponry. But instead, his son Rory (Jacob Tremblay)

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unpacks the box when it arrives at his house.

Rory is a sixth-grader who is constantly bullied from the first moment he appears on screen. After a

friend of his pulled the alarm, he experiences seizures from sounds he hears. The sounds are later on revealed to be linked with aliens and Rory is a person with rare senses.

After his friend rushes out of the room, he is replaced with bullies who mock Rory instead of offering empathy to his suffering.

The Predator only intensifies with the conflict, not just with the bullies but layers of other storylines have a common theme of who the victorious man will be. The theme includes McKenna and the other military prisoners as well as the predator and the other alien species. The film is also about human inward conflict, including that McKenna has been an absent father but still cares for Rory.

Meanwhile science professor Casey Bracket (Olivia Munn) is brought to the encased predator which is 11 feet tall and has equal reptilian and human appearance.

From the time she was a little girl, she loved animals and

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READING Continued from page 10 The poem is about the heart-breaking true story of a 12-year-old boy, Muhammad, held prisoner at Guantanamo Bay. The poem is written through the eyes of Muhammad, and it is permeated with intensely saddening details.

Osman’s then performed her most unique and one of

her most memorable poems “Melody of Misremembered Songs following Police Shootings”. This piece was a compilation of various lyrics from various popular songs. Some of the songs she sampled were Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and 50 Cent’s “Many Men”. Osman

compiled these songs to create her own story and emphasizes the nature of police shootings. Not only was this a truly inventive piece, but it was also carried by Osmon’s beautiful voice. I am also sure the audience will never look at these songs in same way again. The event ended with

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A: Eliseo De La Torre (Sigma Nu) & Katie Erickson (Alpha Sigma Alpha

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Camp your way around Mankato JEN JONES GUEST WRITER Mankato, Minnesota was named the second-best college town by Schools.com in 2017. As another school year begins and summer starts to wind down, students are back on campus looking for ways to stay active. Minnesota is home to parks and campgrounds that are going to be a hit for anyone looking to get a camping trip off the ground.

Camp Close To Home When students are considering a camping trip, the first thing to consider is location. Most college students do not have the ability or the means to travel to far off camping destinations. For students at Minnesota State University, Mankato there are campsites that are close to campus. One of the most impressive parks in the state is Minneopa State Park. Located in Mankato, not far from campus, Minneopa is the perfect destination for a day trip or overnight camping. This

park has everything that you need for an epic trip. Take a walk on the trail and see the cascading falls. Visitors love Seppman Mill, a wind driven grist mill made out of native stone and lumber. The German style of architecture gives a nod to the history of the settlers that first came to Mankato.

Another great campground is Land of Memories Park. This park is located off Highway 169 and provides a rustic, yet relaxed, camping experience. Most students won’t have an RV, but you can still pull up your car or truck and set up at one of the 39 available campsites. Students that have not camped before do not have to worry about losing some of the comforts of home. Land of Memories Park is fully equipped with restroom and shower facilities, electrical outlets and fire rings. Embrace the outdoors without having to worry about giving up all the devices that you are used to.

Activities While Camping There are great activities that you can do while camp-

ing. Hiking and fishing are always going to be mainstays of any camping trip, but there are other activities that you can plan as well. Plan an overnight stay and see what stars and constellations you can identify and observe. Another great idea is research local plant and animal life and see which ones you can identify on your trip. Most campsites are open year round, giving you the opportunity to experience nature in the winter as well as the summer. Give your car or truck a check before leaving. As you pack your essentials, check brake lights, your oil and other fluids. You will want to pack some emergency supplies and food before you head out. Having a reliable vehicle is important for safety while camping, so check yours before leaving.

Camping is a great way for students to get out of the dorms and relax. Enjoy your time outdoors and get excited by nature. The great thing about camping is that it does not have to cost a lot.

Grab some friends, pack up the car, and get ready for the outdoors.

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cookies as well as a meet and greet with the poet.

According to their website, at gt.mnsu.edu, “The Good Thunder Reading Series’ mission is to promote literature, inspire creativity, and foster lively conversations about why writing matters.” The series will have an

event nearly every month of the school year. Nick White, author of “How to Survive a Summer”, will be the next speaker at their next event Oct. 11. Further information will be posted around campus as well as on the “Good Thunder” website.

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Continued from page 10 wrote to the government if they ever discover a space creature, to call her and the government granted her request at a much later age.

The Predator is lying on the table when she is introduced to it and it at first fascinates her. Throughout the film, while the fascination does not disappear altogether, she acquires a stronger precaution about the creature, especially when it is hunting down Rory to take back its technology.

The Predator becomes much more involved when more of its kind emerge and there is an obvious difference between the giants and the small species like there was with Rory and his classmates.

After the giants completely destroy the smaller species, which they take only the best of, the other species become part of the strongest alien, known as The Predator.

In the middle of the chaos about one-third into the movie, the Predator comments how it has enjoyed the show in the humans killing each other which brings back the awareness of human reflection as to reasons why humans themselves cannot

coexist. As with most movies lately, there are mixed reviews about The Predator.

Towards the end, the action scenes felt like they dragged on and I was looking for the resolution. When the movie reaches its ending, it feels like it is what the audience would expect.

Other general downsides I noted were racial or sexist comments, especially of Nebraska Williams (Trevante Rhodes) who was used as a joke throughout The Predator. But the stereotyping and jokes could have been there for a purpose, to see how humans put down each other and in the end, have a tendency to lose because they are always fighting.

The best science fiction films are not just the ones with the impressive graphics or the most action but ones with messages about human character. While The Predator is not one of the best, it still fulfills enough satisfaction for it to be worth at least a couple watches.

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