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Jerrod Niemann rocks Myers Field House
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This Homecoming concert will be one for the record books.
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NICOLE SCHMIDT News Editor Now that was a good night! Country singer Jerrod Niemann, along with Morgan Evans, rocked Myers Field House Friday night, Oct. 9, for the annual Homecoming concert. The concert, put on by Student Events Team, was a successful night with old country good tunes and a full house. The concert began with Australian singer-songwriter Morgan Evans. Although Evans was not well known by the crowd, the performer knew how to have a good time on stage. Evans was all smiles as he sang some of his songs such as “Intoxicating” and “While We’re Young.” For a crowd that did not know his music, everyone seemed to be having a good time. People clapped and cheered, even catching on to some of the tunes and singing along.
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Photos By Trevor Cokley Evans pleased the crowd by singing a song by Keith Urban, “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran, and “I’ve Got Friends in Low Places” by Garth Brooks. It seemed as though Evans was having a good time in Mankato as well, saying “I think I like Minnesota!” Evans is touring the U.S. currently, and he loves being here in the states. He jokingly made the comparison that “the only person that can drink more than an Australian man is an American woman.”
After a farewell from Evans and a set change, Jerrod Niemann took the stage. The crowd was noticeably louder and excited for this country singer to take the stage. Niemann started things off with his song “Zero to Crazy” followed by “One More Drinking Song.” The crowd perked up when “Lover, Lover” played next. Niemann continually took time to compliment MSU and the crowd’s energy, saying “I knew you all were number one in the nation for football and good at hockey, but I didn’t know y’all could party!” What better way to respond than a MSU chant? Niemann continued with “We’re All Here Cause We Ain’t All There,” “Ring of Fire,” and a few other songs. Niemann truly seemed to be enjoying his time with the Mavericks. This Midwestern born and raised invited the entire band to come on the road with his band. So if you were at the concert, congratulations. We are all official band members. “Blue Bandana,” Niemann’s newest hit, was a crowd favorite. He noted that he was happy to see some blue bandanas out there. During “Buzz Back Girl,” Niemann went into the crowd for the majority of the song. He took a few selfies with other people’s phones and signed a few autographs.
The light show was on full display of its excellence during “What Do You Want.” In fact, the whole show had a beautiful light show and added to the overall mood and atmosphere. Not only did Jerrod Niemann prove his talent, so did his band. Niemann’s guitar player was especially talented, playing “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” purely on his electric guitar. At one point in the show, he also lifted the guitar behind his head and flawlessly played a guitar solo. That’s not something you see every day. A few more songs passed before Niemann played crowd favorite “Drink to That All Night.” Everyone sang at the top of their lungs and danced to the rowdy tune. The crowd noticeably grew smaller after he played his as well-known song. “Louisiana Saturday Night” and “I’m a Country Boy” rounded off the night, but of course, he could not leave without an encore. To the crowd’s delight, the band returned and sang “Mountain Music,” “Every Little Thing Gunna Be Alright,” and “Family Traditions.” Overall, the concert was a fun homecoming event for those who enjoy country music. I would encourage Student Events Team to get another artist like Niemann next year as well.
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Get involved in the Maverick Leadership Program Develop leadership, confidence, and critical thinking skills at MLP.
YUSEONG JEON Staff Writer The Maverick Leadership Program (MLP), organized annually by Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato, has sessions every Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Centennial Student Union 245. The program in the 2015 fall semester already started on Sept. 15 and will end on Nov. 10 this semester. The Student Activities provides students with opportunities to gain leadership skills,
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The MLP consists of several events that help students develop leadership skills and discover their own philosophy of leadership. critical thinking skills and confidence that are crucial to become a leader through a variety of leadership programs, and MLP is one of the main workshop training of them. The MLP consists of several events that help students develop leadership skills and
In each session every week, the Student Activities provides different fun activities that students can learn leadership from and network with each other. “Essentially participants can just come to sessions,” said Ashley Strom, assistant director for Student Activi-
ties, in the area of Non-Traditional Student, Registered Student Organizations and Leadership. “They are very interactive so it’s a little bit different than the classroom experience. So it’s not just someone up and lecturing you, it’s actually the person up front is facilitating for you. So they are giving the people within the group enough time to actually talk to each other to figure out what leadership means to them.” According to Strom, in the past two years, the Student Activities gave opportunities for students to learn how to facilitate for peer students in the sessions, helping teach leadership skills and giving tools that the students need to create sessions to help other students learn about
different elements of leadership. Any students from freshman to senior can join the program and take sessions each week in an open environment. It is also a great way to meet other people and interact with them. “It’s open to anyone,” said Lindsay Anderson, graduate advisor for Student Activities. “I think there’s things to offer for students of all ages. I think any students will be able to learn from other students that attend.” Anderson stressed that the MLP is important for a lot of reasons. “I think it’s important because we are training new leaders, and they are getting a lot of skills that they will be able to use when they are looking for jobs and internships.”
“I think it’s also important because people can meet others who are looking to become better leaders,” she continued. Students can also grab an opportunity to apply for a certificate by getting involved in the Maverick Leadership Program and making a greater commitment along with their personal leadership development. The eligibility for the certificate program includes; being currently enrolled in at least 1 credit hour, holding a 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher and being in good standing with the university. In addition to MLP, students can also look for other leadership opportunities through getting involved in Student Events Team, Greek Life, Residential Life (RHA), Recognized Student Organizations (RSO), Minnesota State Student Association (MSSA) and University Ambassadors. Student Activities, a department of the Centennial Student Union, seeks to be the center for the co-curricular experience at Minnesota State University, Mankato. For more information about the programs, please contact Ashley Strom at ashley.strom@mnsu.edu or at 507-389-5205 or Lindsay Anderson at lindsay.anderson@ mnsu.edu or at 507-389-5746.
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Keeping your cool at the hockey rink Unsportsmanlike comments are being “herd” in the stands.
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Shotokan karate leaves its mark on students This activity has become more of a lifestyle for these student athletes.
IRODA KARIMOVA Staff Writer Minnesota State University, Mankato doesn’t stop surprising me. There are so many opportunities on campus to study and to develop your intelligence, partake in student activities, and be a part of social life of university community. Being fit and healthy is no exception. Exercise should be in the task list every day. Otto Recreation center or Pennington Hall is the right
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Photos By Yohanes Ashenafi Instructor Mark Willie teaches his students some defensive moves.
“‘I don’t know karate, I’m still learning it. It gives me a spirit of flexibility and strength. It has benefits for my health and the health of people I train. It is a challenge. You learn self-defense, and I’m never satisfied. I keep leaning,’ Willie continues.”
the halls full of people interested in Shotokan karate. Shotokan karate is a sport for boys and girls. While I was there, I met 20-year-old Maria Ardanova who studies German at MNSU. Why do you go to karate? “I was always interested in martial arts and when I found out MSU offers classes for beginners I decided to join.” Is karate a sport for boys and not for girls? “No, anybody can join karate regardless of gender.
Sports never choose gender. I think it’s a stereotype that certain things aren’t for girls. Also, girls also need to learn how to defend themselves. I love learning and trying new things. For me, karate is a great experience. Each session feels like a balance between discipline and a workout.” The coaches are so nice and teach everything with patience. “In order to achieve success, you have to be self- disciplined. You need to work on yourself. Keep going and trying to give your best,” says trainer Mark Willie. “Quitting will end success. I have taught Shotokan Karate for a long time, and I see how it motivates students for being self-disciplined, aimed, and future-oriented.” Willie worked at Minnesota Security Hospital and retired in 2014, but his hobby of Shotokan karate didn’t “retire” as he continues to enjoy karate even 36 years later. “I don’t know karate,
I’m still learning it. It gives me a spirit of flexibility and strength. It benefits my health and the health of people I train. It is a challenge. You learn self-defense, and I’m never satisfied. I keep leaning,” Willie continues. Johnte Dawson, 23-yearold from Wilson city studies law enforcement at MNSU. He has his own reasons for doing karate. “Shotokan karate teaches self-discipline and self-defense. I enjoy coming here because it is a way to relieve stress. Mainly I learned to be self-disciplined in my everyday life. And the main motivation that “brought” me here was basically learning something new, and it is a way to become more in tune with peace and tranquility. I study Law Enforcement so by teaching self-defense and self-discipline, I can pursue for my future career,” he says “During 36 years, I had traveled to national tournaments in South Dakota, Colorado, Florida, and Alaska. Among my students, five of them have a black belt between the ages of 18 and 25. We have different students with from different families and cultural background, but when I see that they aimed to do well in Shotokan karate it gives me inspiration for further development of our Shotokan Karate Club” says trainer Mark Willie, the most friendly trainer I have ever met. So, are you motivated? Come and join, every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in PH 102.
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Student Senate Public Forum Report RSO vetoed motion, President, VP to present new motion next meeting
GABE HEWITT Staff Writer MSSA President Mariah Haffield vetoed the motion passed at the end of their Oct. 7 meeting that extended the time for previously unrecognized Recognized Student Organizations (RSO) to fulfill their RSO requirements and become recognized. The MSSA met for four
and a half hours on Oct. 7 to decide the fate of unrecognized RSOs for this semester. A motion written by Haffield and Senator Patrick Riesterer allowed the organizations to become recognized if they updated their leadership page on OrgSync, took their RSO quiz, and sent a letter to Senate Speaker Jessica Farah. “After the meeting, I had realized that many may have felt pressured to pass some type of motion after an extensive meeting,” Haffield wrote in her veto announcement. “I do not want any motion to be voted on and passed due to feelings of having to pass a motion. In addition, after reflecting on the motion that I
“The MSSA met for four and a half hours on Oct. 7 to decide the fate of unrecognized RSOs for this semester.”
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had presented, I felt that it was not the best solution and that a better, more fair approach could have been created.” In conjunction with Vice President Sam Al-Mohamadi and Student Activities, Haffield will be presenting a new motion at the next MSSA meeting on Oct. 14. In order to become an RSO or a re-recognized RSO, organizations must meet a number of requirements stated in MSU policy to reach that status. These require-
Documentary “Ahead of Time” to be shown at Ostrander
JAMIE KANKAALA Staff Writer Looking for a more relaxed event to attend after all of last week’s exciting festivities? On Thursday, Oct. 15, Minnesota State University, Mankato will be showing “Ahead of Time,” a documentary film based on journalist Ruth Gruber, the youngest woman to earn a Ph.D. Gruber is described as a
“feminist before feminism.” According the film’s website, she received her doctorate at the very young age of 20 in 1931 and was the first Western journalist to enter the Soviet Arctic. She was even an undercover journalist during Adolf Hitler’s uprising, and during World War II she was an operative for the Roosevelt Administration. One of the film’s executive producers, Patti Kenner, will be available after the film to answer any questions the audience may have. Kenner has presented “Ahead of Time” at multiple campuses and community events throughout the United States. Both students and the public are welcome to attend this event. It is free as
well, so you don’t have to worry about breaking the budget. The documentary will take place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, in Ostrander Auditorium, which is located in MSU’s Centennial Student Union. So bring your friends and family to watch this great film and learn about the amazing accomplishments of Ruth Gruber. The Kessel Institute will be sponsoring the film and Patti Kenner’s presentation for the Study of Peace and Change. This organization is dedicated to accelerat-
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ments include updating their OrgSync page, taking an RSO quiz and attending the RSO inaugural dinner on Sept. 18. If RSOs failed to meet any of these requirements, they became unrecognized for the semester. Unrecognized organizations don’t receive the same benefits of RSOs such as funding and reserving campus spaces for free. Student Activities Assistant Director for Non-Traditional, RSOs, and Leadership Ashley Strom presented at the Oct. 7 meeting. Half a
dozen newly unrecognized RSOs were in attendance. “The RSO office and our student senate might be perceived as the villain,” she said. “I want you to put that aside for now.” She presented a slideshow that showed 205 RSOs were recognized and 37 had failed
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On Oct. 10, Minnesota State University, Mankato paraded down Warren Street for Homecoming. Many groups from MSU participated in the parade. Here, the ROTC marches carrying the MSU and American flags.
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ISA to host event ‘Crime Around the World’ Learn about different cultures’ crime and justice systems in the CSU.
YUSEONG JEON Staff Writer The International Student Association (ISA) will host a group discussion event ‘Crime around the World’ from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Centennial Student Union 264 (ISA Office) at Minnesota State University, Mankato. A local police officer will be invited to the event and discuss how crime and justice systems vary around the world with student participants. Both international and
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“A local police officer will be invited to the event and discuss how crime and justice systems vary around the world with student participants.” domestic students will have a great opportunity to speak
their different perspectives regarding the topic. Considering a high interna-
tional population in Mankato, which is highly contributed by MSU’s diverse international community, it is very helpful for the police officer to find out from international students what their view of law enforcement is and how different it is in their countries. The ‘Crime around the World’ event, in fact, has been hosted several times here on campus and our campus police officer has been invited for the event. “It’s gone very well in the past,” said Doni Casula, assistant director for the Kearney International Center. “Students are often fascinated by what the police officer can tell them.” For the domestic students
along with the police officer, it will be also interesting to find out what are considered serious crimes in other places in the world, and what common punishments or penalties are for different kinds of crimes, according to Casula. “Police officer finds it very interesting. I think domestic students particularly who are justice majors would find it very interesting,” Casula said. Furthermore, international students will have an opportunity to ask the police officer any questions they have about how the law may be different here than it is where they come from. Casula says international students might accidently commit a crime “something
like maybe not making a complete stop at stop sign when no cars are around because in many countries that’s not considered an offense (but) here it is, speeding, speeding limit is different in their countries, or having alcohol where you are not supposed to have it that might not be illegal in their countries, underage drinking, in many countries the drinking ages are 16 or 18 but here it’s 21 so that’s a difference for them.” “We really hope that we will see a lot of domestic students there as well as international students, there’s a lot to be learned on both sides, and some of the past conversations that we’ve had in that event have been absolutely fascinating,” Casula said. ISA is a diverse community established to provide programs to support and serve the needs of international students. It aims to engage with the wider MSU community over international issues through festivals, workshops, food fests, fun events, sports and ISA cafes, and enhance the cultural diversity on the campus. For more information about the event, please contact the Assistant Director of the Kearney International Center Doni Casula at donna.casula@mnsu.edu or ISA President Dolly Baruah at dolly.baruah@mnsu.edu.
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MSSA Continued from page 6 “A motion written by Haffield and Senator Patrick Riesterer allowed the organizations to become recognized if they updated their leadership page on OrgSync, took their RSO quiz, and sent a letter to Senate Speaker Jessica Farah.” to meet all their requirements. Former RSOs who didn’t fulfil any requirements were not listed. Strom went through a timeline of communications that were sent out to all RSOs starting in January 2015. A total of 19 communications were sent to RSOs between April and the Sept. 18 deadline to meet requirements. Unrecognized organizations will have another opportunity to re-fulfill their requirements in January 2016. “A little slap on the wrist and not getting what you want until January is not go-
ing to hurt you,” Strom said. MSSA Vice President Sam Al-Mohamadi asked Strom what the she expects from the student senate during the RSO requirement process. “My expectation for the senate all those involved is to hold each other to a higher standard,” she said. “School is what you’re here for. [RSOs] are optional. We shouldn’t have to hold your hand for something optional.” Strom’s presentation was followed by a series of RSO representatives during the open forum portion of the
“Following public forum and officer reports, there was discussion of how to handle unrecognized student organizations that were seeking recognition.”
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meeting. RSO’s to appear included the Lacrosse Club and Phi Delta Theta. Many explained to the MSSA why they had not met all their RSO requirements. “As a typical college student, I waited until the last minute,” Phi Delta Theta President Carl Vagle said in regards to missing the RSO quiz deadline. “I should have taken the time to take it before the last day possible.” “You’re a leader, not a typical college student,” Al-Mohamadi said. Psi Chi International Honor Society was one previously recognized RSO that had not completed any requirements for this semester. They had presented at the previous MSSA meeting stating that during transition of leadership last spring, no information about RSO requirements was relayed and that they received none of the 19 communications sent to RSOs. “Besides this bump in the road, we have everything figured out and our organization is a success,” President Caitlyn Hawkinson said. “How do we separate you from an RSO who didn’t
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RSOs quiz and become recognized failed after senators voiced concern over its fairness. A motion written by Haffield and seconded by Riesterer that would allow unrecognized organizations to become recognized by updating their OrgSync leadership page, taking their RSO quiz and sending a letter to Speaker Farah was made towards the end of the meeting. “This is an awesome idea,” Riesterer said. “This is the middle ground and you should vote yes on this.” “Student activities has worked to see if RSOs have met requirements and this motion would throw that out the window,” Al-Mohamadi said. The motion passed and the meeting was adjourned shortly after. Haffield vetoed the motion on Oct. 10. The senate can override the veto with a two-thirds majority vote. The MSSA’s next meeting is Oct. 14 at 4 p.m. in the CSU South Ballroom.
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care?” Senator Riesterer asked. “On paper, they look the same.” “We have been working out butts off since day one to show that we care,” Hawkinson replied. The International Student Association became unrecognized because President Dolly Baruah didn’t take the RSO quiz before the deadline. She had received 280 signatures on a petition showing support for the ISA before the meeting. “We are representing 1,125 international students in this university,” she said. “Do you think they should suffer because of the one mistake?” Following public forum and officer reports, there was discussion of how to handle unrecognized student organizations that were seeking recognition. Three motions were written into the consent agenda that pertained to the topic and several more were written in during the meeting. A motion to reevaluate the RSO requirement process was passed. A motion to give a weeklong extension to take the
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Sports
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Sports SCORES: FOOTBALL September October 10,3, 2015 2015 Mavericks............................... 35 UMD.......................................... Vikings. ...................................... 27 21
VOLLEYBALL September October 9, 2015 11, 2015 Mavericks............................... .................................3 35 Maryville University.......... 21 Beavers.......................................0 October 10, 2015 Mavericks...................................3 Marauders.................................0
CROSS COUNTRY HOCKEY September 20, 2015
Mavericks.9, .............................. 35 October 2015 UMD.......................................... 21 Mavericks...................................2 UNO Mavericks......................3
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August 28, 2015 September 11, 2015 Mavericks. ..................................0
UNO Mavericks......................2 Mavericks. .............................. 35 Maryville University.......... 21
NEXT UP: FOOTBALL September October 17,12, 2015 2015 @ Concordia-St. Northern State Paul Aberdeen, St. Paul, MN SD
VOLLEYBALL September October 16,17, 2015 2015 @ MSU -State Winona Moorhead University Taylor Center Moorhead, MN
MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY HOCKEY October 16-17, 2015 September 27, 2015 @ St. Cloud State @ Roy Griak Invitational St. Cloud, MN Minneapolis, MN
GOLF SOCCER September October 17,18, 2015 2015 @ Wayne UNK Invitational State College Kearney,NE Wayne, NE
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Hockey swept in season opener ERIC KRIESEL Staff Writer After a year where the Maverick men’s hockey team climbed all the way to the number one ranking in the nation, there have been very high expectations put on the team for the upcoming season. After their performance this weekend those expectations may need some time to come into fruition. A slow start for the number 6th ranked Mavericks saw them fall on back to back nights for the team’s season opening series to another very formidable non-conference opponent in Nebraska-Omaha, a team who is also ranked as one of the top 10 teams in the nation coming into the year. The games took place on Friday and Saturday nights at the Verizon Wireless Center in downtown Mankato and left the crowds of nearly 5,000 with disappointment. Omaha came out of the gates ready to play some hockey as sophomore Jake Randolph started the scoring out early Friday night for UNO by burying the puck in the net just 4:34 into the tilt. Woodbury native Jake Guentzel was able to put another one in the back of the net for UNO near the end of the first period thanks to some skilled passing abilities demonstrated by Austin Ortega and Fredrik Olofsson who were both credited with assists on the goal. Those two goals concluded all the scoring action for the first period as UNO grabbed a 2-0 lead before the teams headed to their locker rooms for intermission and let the Zambonis get to work cleaning up the action. UNO come out of the break hot once again and was able to score a third goal just 53 seconds into the 2nd period as Austin Ortega found a way to bury one giving him two points on the night and his team a 3-0 lead. From then on however, former Final 5 MVP and current junior goaltender for MSU Cole Huggins was able to keep the puck out of his net for the rest of the night. Huggins’ late effort would
The Mavericks were swept at home for the first time since 2012. not be enough however as MSU was able to just muster up two goals all night. One of which came from newly acquired senior Jimmy Mullin who was making his first appearance as a Maverick after having had transferred to MSU this season after being at Miami of Ohio his previous three years. Mullin was able to score while the Mavs were on a power play as he scrapped into the zone and buried the puck which was rebounding away from the goalie. Juniors Sean Flanagan and Zach Stepan were both credited with assists for the score which came at the 13:38 mark in the second period. The second Maverick goal came at the 4:37 mark in the third as sophomore C.J. Franklin found a way of getting the puck into the net with help from junior Casey Nelson and sophomore Clint Lewis who were there to provide assists. After bringing the game back within one goal it looked like the Mavericks were going
to be able to pull of the comeback as they had a number of opportunities to score in the final minutes of the game but just couldn’t get the puck past UNO’s junior net-minder Kirk Thompson who got the win despite being outshot by the Maverick squad. “I thought we played well in the second half of the game,” Coach Hastings said, “I thought we had the right guys with the puck on their stick late, Bryce (Gervais) on a breakaway Teddy (Blueger) in the slot. But you got to give them credit they found a way to survive and win a hockey game.” When the puck dropped on Saturday night the Mavericks were trying to salvage a series split against the team from Omaha. Their efforts were in vain however as they were unable to get even a single puck past UNO’s Evan Weninger who had an answer to every one of MSU’s 40 shots while posting a shutout in his first career collegiate appearance. Forward Jake Randolph
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of Omaha was able to deke Huggins on a breakaway early in the first to get UNO an early lead and from then on it was a defensive showcase. Neither team was able to get anything past the two goalies who were standing on their heads all night. The second goal of the game did not come until the 3:55 mark in the third when Randolph scored on yet another breakaway goal and that was all she wrote as the game finished with a score of 2-0. It was a tough home series for the Mavericks who have not been swept at the Verizon Center since 2012 when the Wisconsin Badgers came in and took two from them. The Mavericks will look to bounce back next weekend as they travel to rival St. Cloud State for a non-conference showdown as they prepare for their conference schedule which begins October 23-24 against Bemidji St.
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Sports
MSU Reporter • 13
Soccer gets one win and one tie
COREY YUMAN Staff Writer It was an up and down weekend for the Mavericks soccer team this past weekend. The Mavs played backto-back home games, one against conference rival Minot State on Saturday, and the other against the University of Mary. The Maverick women played at level fans are accustomed to seeing, but still exited the weekend with just one win and a tie. The Mavs first match came against the Minot Beavers. Both teams entered the game with the same record of 7-0 against teams in the Northern Sun Conferences, so it was supposed to be the battle of supremacy. However, the outcome left fans still pondering which team was better as the game ended in a tie. “Yeah it still left a stinging feeling because anytime we step on the field we expect a win,” Coach Bahl said speaking how the team felt about the tie. The first half was the only time that there were any scores seen in the game. The first of which came from senior Korey Kronforst. It was set up by an assist freshman Bri Lindstorm off a corner kick that Kronforst nailed to
put up the Mavs 1-0. The goal was Kronforst 10th of the season, which made her the Mavs leading scorer thus far into the year. Not to be outdone, the Beavers struck back soon after. The tying goal came from Minot State’s Keli Creese after Ashley Franco sent a free kick in her direction. After tying the game 1-1 in the first half, neither team was able to get any more points on the board. The rest of the game, with two 10-minute overtime periods also played, was an intense game as both teams tried to get the winning goal. A total of 18 fouls were called throughout the game, emphasizing how hard each team was playing to get the advantage. When asked if the foul trouble was what led to their loss Coach Bahl was quick to dismiss that reasoning saying, “We didn’t execute some opportunities that were there for us to execute.” While the Mavs held a 2114 shot advantage, the Beavers just edged them out in shots on goal 6-5. Minot exited the game with a record of 9-0-1 on the season. Both teams remained undefeated in the Northern Sun Conference. Mavericks’ senior goalkeeper Lauren Hoeppner made five saves on the day. Out of those five, two of the saves came when most needed in overtime play that sent the Mavs into their next game with a 9-1-1 record. With the tie behind them, it appeared that MSU came into their next game against the University of Mary Ma-
Maverick soccer sits with a 8-0-1 record in NSIC play. rauders with a chip on their shoulder. “With that stinging feeling I think we were all fired up to get back on the field and get that bad taste out of our mouth,” Coach Bahl said. The Maverick women returned to their shutout ways by making easy work of the Marauders. Sophomore Lexi Pszanka got the Mavs on the board first. Two Mavericks were credited with the assist as senior Emily Erickson got the play started with a pass to junior Kiana Nickel who sent the ball to Pszanka. The goal was Pszanka’s first of the season, and put the Mav’s up 1-0 early. Toward the end of the first half the Mavs upped their lead when sophomore Jenny Hoerter chalked up an assist after freshman Julia Zach scored. The goal put
Volleyball sweeps two conference foes
KELCIE RICHMOND Staff Writer The Minnesota State Mankato Maverick volleyball team earned two huge wins Friday and Saturday at the Taylor Center. MSU took on Minot State University at 7 p.m. Friday and swept the Beavers in three sets 27-25, 25-23 and 25-22. They rounded out the
weekend by also sweeping the University of Mary Saturday. The first set on Friday started out steady for both teams as they were all tied up 8-8. Minot State took over and went on a crucial 4-1 run to take a 12-9 lead. The Mavericks were still down 1915 until a kill by sophomore Vikolia Meade turned things around. MSU then powered through the rest of the set with four more kills and a service ace to win the set 27-25. The second set had a much better start for the Mavs as they lead all the way with a steady lead at 19-15. The Purple and Gold made a lot of great offensive plays in the set with 14 kills. Minot State did inch their way back
into the set and tie the match 23-23 with multiple kills and multiple errors by MSU. However, two errors by the Beavers clinched the set win for the Mavs, 25-23. The third and final set of the match consisted of a lot of back and forth play. There were six ties throughout the set, mostly at the beginning. Then MSU led at a steady pace until they were all even at 23-23. Then the Beavers committed a set error and an attack error. Those last two errors would seal the match for MSU. The Mavs bounced back from last week and stepped
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the Mavs up 2-0 over the Marauders heading into the second half. Only one goal came out of the second half of action and it came from Minnesota State University, Mankato Freshman Marisa Berutti was able to get an assist when she passed the ball to junior Karissa Prpich. Prpich put the ball in, scoring her first goal of the year and helped put the Mavs up 3-0. The goal proved to be enough, and the Mavs exited the weekend on a high note. The Mavs depth was a large part of what helped them secure a victory. “Any time you play back to back I think it’s really critical to have depth and have players step up. We have plenty of depth on this team and I think that gives us an advantage. I think we can have the luxury of not riding a player
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for 80 to 90 minutes,” Coach Bahl said. Hoeppner played great, saving two shots in the game. With those two saves Hoeppner has now saved a total of 28 of the last 30 shots that were sent her way. In addition to that, this shutout marked her sixth of the year. Beavers goalkeeper Bailey Wenz was impressive in her own right, and did all she could against a firing Mavs by making eight saves in the game. The Mavs were dominant throughout. They held an advantage of 28-7 in shots, and had 11 shots on goal compared to the Beavers two. The Mavericks are now sitting on a 10-1-1 record. They will be hitting the road this weekend when the face the Wayne State Wildcats and Augustana Vikings.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Mavericks outlast Vikings on Homecoming 7,187 fans cheered on as Mavericks dominated Augustana 35-27.
TOMMY WIITA Staff Writer The Mavericks treated a record breaking crowd to a game of cat-and-mouse on Saturday afternoon. 7,187 fans were in attendance at Blakeslee Stadium for the annual homecoming game, breaking the previous set record of 7,011 in 2011. The game was set to be a nice matchup, with Augustana ranking in the top 40 of the country in passing offense, while the Mavericks defense has been lights out all season long. Although the game did start to look like the Mavericks were going to run away with yet another game, the Vikings had other ideas as time ticked off the clock. On the opening drive for MSU, they marched right down the field in seven plays for 63 yards to tally up the first points of the game. Junior quarterback Ricky Lloyd connected on a 37-yard pass to senior Kyle Riggott to give the Mavericks an early 7-0 lead. That was Riggott’s first touchdown of the season. On the following drive, Augustana put up a field goal to respond to the Mavericks offense. The Mavericks would end the first quarter with a 50yard strike to sophomore receiver Ty Dennis. It looked as if the Mavericks were on cruise control early on, as they led at the end of the first 14-3. The tandem of Dennis and Lloyd proved to still be
Photo by Trevor Cokley a burden to the Vikings defense, as they connected for 17 yards for another score to make it 21-3 MSU. Most games this season have gone along those lines, in which the Mavericks would take a commanding lead and never look back. The Vikings offense has been tough to stop this season, as quarterback Trey Heid is one of the best in the conference. The Vikings grinded out a 10-play, 71 yard drive that was capped off by a touchdown. Augustana would then finish the half on a high note for them, as they kicked a 36-yard field goal to head into the locker room. The score was 21-13 Mavericks, at the half. In the previous five games for the Mavericks, they were yet to give up a single score in the second half of each game, and for the most part
they stood tall on defense and made their marks when needed on offense. The third quarter actually saw both teams excel on defense, as the only score came late in the quarter on a three-yard pass from Trey Heid to Charlie Hayes for a
touchdown that capped off an 11 play, 76 yard drive. The Vikings were threatening, as the score was only 21-20 heading into the fourth quarter. The goal was to close the game out strongly, and the Mavericks did just that. Heid would make a costly miscue, as he fumbled on an early drive in the fourth quarter that was recovered by MSU’s Evan Perrizo at Augustana’s four-yard line. On the next play, sophomore quarterback Nick Pieruccini would run it in from four yards out to make it a 28-20 lead for the Mavericks. Minnesota State would work out a long 15 play, 80 yard drive that was capped off by a six yard touchdown run from senior running back Connor Thomas. The score was 35-20 with 4:11 to go in the game, but Augustana was not finished. Less than two minutes later, Matt Heller pulled in a 49yard touchdown pass from Heid to bring the Vikings within eight. Augustana could not recover their own onside kick, and the Mavericks were able to run the clock out and secure a 6-0 record with a 3527 final score. Ricky Lloyd would finish 9-of-12 passing, with 192 passing yards and three touchdowns after missing the
last couple of weeks. “I felt great out there today, my confidence was really up there,” Lloyd said. “It helps when my offensive line is protecting me, receivers catching the ball—I trusted everybody out there today, it was fun.” With Lloyd playing the way he did, the Mavericks can only hope to continue to get more production out of the junior for the rest of the season. The Mavericks as a whole outrushed the Vikings 216-26, with senior running back Connor Thomas leading the way with 95 rushing yards. Lloyd also ran for 49 yards to add to his totals for the day. The defense looked phenomenal, as they recorded eight sacks as a unit. Senior Josh Gordon had half of those, and senior Tyler Henderson, juniors Marcus Gooden, Alec Vesper, and Perrizo each recorded one as well. Henderson led the team with eight tackles. The Mavericks will head up to St. Paul to take on the Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears Saturday, October 17th. Kickoff will be set for 12pm. The Golden Bears this season are 1-5 overall in 2015.
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VOLLEYBALL continued from 13
“The Purple and Gold made a lot of great offensive plays in the set with 14 kills. Minot State did inch their way back into the set and tie the match 23-23 with multiple kills and multiple errors by MSU.” up their balanced offensive game. The stat sheet shows their good results as junior Sydney Geisness recorded 11 kills. Junior Krista Hassing also did well with nine kills. Meade added seven kills and three blocks to the box score. Senior Rachel Ott and junior Lexi Platz each tallied five kills. The Mavericks kept their good momentum going into Saturday’s match against the University of Mary. The match began at 4 p.m. and the Mavs were ready to add another win to their record. The Marauders could not keep up with the Purple and Gold, as they were beat 2516, 25-16 and 25-22. MSU had several double-digit leads over U-Mary, their last one coming at 2010. Many of MSU’s points came from a Marauder error. The Mavs sealed the set with
a kill by Geisness, 25-16. Set two was similar to set one for MSU, as they dominated with a .516 attack percentage. Hassing tallied six kills in the set. The Mavs recorded 18 kills total in the set. U-Mary was not able to keep up once again and they fell behind 19-9. The Mavericks last five points of the set were all kills. MSU took set two 2516. The last set of the weekend for the Mavs was a success. The Marauders were able to keep up a little more with the Mavericks. U-Mary finally led 16-15 but could not hold on to the lead. There were several attack errors by U-Mary and several kills by MSU. The Mavericks were up 24-22 when junior Rissi McNallan fired a serve over the net for an ace, winning the set 25-22 and the match 3-0. The Mavericks were on
top on their offensive game again, as they recorded a .363 attack percentage compared to the Marauders .099. Hassing led the pack with 13 kills. Meade and Platz recorded seven kills each, while junior Courtney Anderson finished the match with six kills and four digs. MSU was able to switch up their lineup a little against U-Mary. Freshman Autumn Risch played her first colligate minutes and recorded eight assists and one dig. With the weekend sweep the Mavs improve overall to 12-5 and 6-3 in NSIC play. MSU will head out on the road next weekend to play Minnesota State University, Moorhead Friday at 7 p.m. and Northern State University Saturday at 4 p.m.
Photo by Trevor Cokley Lexi Platz (13) had 12 kills over the weekend, giving her 134 pm the year.
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A&E
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
A&E THIS TOP WEEK’S 5 BILLEVENTS: BOARD MUSIC TRACKS:
Six more horror flicks for October More spooky films that will whet your appetite for Halloween.
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WES HUNTINGTON Staff Writer There are additional films you can watch for the Halloween season. These, coupled with the seven already printed, are only the tip of the iceberg in the horror genre. Of course, there are always new films released on Netflix and other media streaming sites. There are always at least a few films that come out in theaters around Halloween for horror fans to sink their teeth into. These six films have become classics and with some you can laugh at how they tried to make them scary. You may not agree with these six, and that is perfectly fine. #6 ThanksKilling (2008): This film is more of a horror comedy film, though it was
The titular monster from the classic sci-fi horror film, Alien. the spirit of a fictional Native American named Feathercloud and starts killing the quintet. If you want to see a cheap and funny horror film that isn’t like Scary Movie, this
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“Directed by the late Wes Craven and released just before Christmas 1996, [Scream] follows the character of Sidney Prescott who is stalked and becomes the target of a mysterious figure and killer named Ghostface.”
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independently made for only $3,500. The plot details five college students who discover a crazy turkey named Turkie who is inhabited by
is the one for you. #5 Unfriended (2015): Unfriended is one of those found-footage horror films, which is quickly becoming
a popular part of the genre. Set in Fresno, California, the film is from the perspective of a Skype conversation with Blaire Lily (Shelley Henning) as her and her friends are stalked by a friend by the name of Laura Barns (Heather Sossaman) who apparently committed suicide a year earlier. If you want to see a film that isn’t Paranormal Activity, this is the one for you. #4 Scream (1996): Starring such big name stars as Drew Barrymore, Courteney Cox, and Neve Campbell, this film is credited with revitalizing the horror genre in the 1990s. Directed by the late Wes Craven and released just before Christmas 1996, it follows the character of Sidney Prescott (Campbell) who is stalked and becomes the target of a mysterious figure and killer named Ghostface. Ghostface became such a popular horror character that many children the following Halloween wanted Ghostface masks for their costumes. If you wanted a slasher film (it is currently the highest-grossing slasher film) made for the 1990s, this one’s for you. #3 Alien (1979): This is the
alienmovieproject.com film that had the tagline: “In space, no one can hear you scream.” Set in the future aboard an Earth spaceship named the Nostromo, the crew of the ship discovers an alien lurking in the shadows. One of the most memorable scenes is the alien coming out of Executive Kane (John Hurt), a scene that was made into a spoof in Spaceballs eight years later. This a true sci-fi horror film, so if you want that, this is one for you. #2 Saw (2004): The film that started a franchise that released a new film every year for the next seven years. The film pretty much details two men being chained up in a dirty and dilapidated bathroom and ordered to kill each other. #1 Psycho (1960): Alfred Hitchcock’s legendary film details the story of Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) and the death of many people at the Bates Motel. The film is notable for Janet Leigh’s character of Marion Crane dying very early on in the film. You might have to watch this one if you have the Blu-ray collection of most of Hitchcock’s films.
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
A&E
MSU Reporter • 17
The top five “Treehouse of Horror” episodes A look at the five best episodes of The Simpsons’ annual Halloween special.
WES HUNTINGTON Staff Writer With the advent of the Halloween season and being spooked out of our wits, there is always room for the occasional hilarity. Such is the case with The Simpsons and their “Treehouse of Horror” episodes. Started in 1990 in the second season as a Halloween special and set in the tree house in the backyard of the home, the episode started a tradition of airing one every year since. The series is outside of the canon of the main series due to the main characters dealing with supernatural, science fiction or horror settings, and as such
One of the many creepy intros to The Simpsons “Treehouse of Horror.”
“Many of the segments spoof series such as The Twilight Zone and films such as The Shining. Due to the complex animation needed for each segment, the episode is usually the first episode produced for that particular season.”
the episodes are broken up into three, self-contained segments. Many of the segments spoof series such as The Twilight Zone and films such as The Shining. Due to the complex animation needed for each segment, the episode is usually the first episode produced for that particular season. The series has also aired after Halloween as well, due to FOX’s contract to air the World Series. To date, there are 25 episodes (the equivalent of a full season), with a 26th slated to air on the FOX network on Oct. 25. In spirit of the Halloween season, a top five episode list of the best “Treehouse of Horror” episodes is in order.
#5 “Treehouse of Horror V” (originally aired Oct. 30, 1994): The fifth installment of the series has a spoof of The Shining (named the “shinning” to avoid lawsuits on the part of the producers), a time-travel segment with Homer (and a cameo appearance by Mr. Peabody and Sherman), and a gruesome horror segment called “Nightmare Cafeteria.” The episode is hilariously funny, especially when Homer freaks out about donuts in the second segment and after he leaves, it rains donuts. It’s top-notch humor all around. #4 “Treehouse of Horror VI” (originally aired Oct. 29, 1995): The sixth installment is no-
table for the third segment “Homer3” which utilized computer-generated imagery to create the three-di-
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mensional world that Homer gets stuck in to avoid his sister-in-laws, Patty and Selma. This was a template for several of the CGI segments in future episodes and several future The Simpsons videogames as well, notably titles like The Simpsons: Road Rage and The Simpsons: Hit & Run. #3 “Treehouse of Horror IV” (originally aired Oct. 28, 1993): The fourth installment shines all around (as most of the early ones did), but the best segment is “The Devil vs. Homer Simpson” in which he wishes he would sell his soul for a donut. He then eats the donut late at night then is banished to Hell in which he eats more donuts and gets super fat. His punishment after a trial is having his head turned into a donut. Homer is
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then stopped by Lisa saying he shouldn’t go outside and then it cuts to the outside, where there are a bunch of cops holding cups of coffee. Best part of the episode. #2 “Treehouse of Horror XII” (originally aired Nov. 6, 2001): The 12th installment’s best segment is the second one called “House of Whacks,” in which the family upgrades the house to be entirely automated. The one side effect to that, however, is that the computer itself is homicidal, especially when the voice changes to Pierce Brosnan who was known at the time for playing James Bond. #1: “Treehouse of Horror” (originally aired Oct. 25, 1990): Of course, this countdown wouldn’t be complete without the original, which aired in 1990. This is where the space aliens Kang and Kodos (named after two particular characters in Star Trek) made their debut and have been in every single one since— mainly as a cameo—and the best line in the entire segment is based upon Edgar Allen Poe’s The Raven, adapted by the late writer and developer Sam Simon. “Quoth the Raven…eat my shorts!” There you have it, the top five The Simpsons “Treehouse of Horror” episodes. They’re notable for being extremely well written, well animated, and above all really funny. They’re also notable for having spooky names attached to the credits like “Mad Matt Groening” and “James Hell Brooks.” Go watch these and the other 20. You won’t regret it.
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A&E
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Supernatural, returns to CW with new season Popular show’s season premiere looks to bring more of the same.
MARYSA STORM Staff Writer It’s that time of year again. The leaves are changing, the days are getting shorter, and Wednesday nights can have meaning again because new episodes of Supernatural are now premiering on CW. But given the rabid fan base, it’s like the show never even left, right? Supernatural, which began in 2005 and should have ended in 2010, had its Season 11 premiere last week and viewers were welcomed back into the lives of Sam and Dean Winchester (Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles), two brothers who cross the coun-
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“Season 11 picks up right where 10 left off and reintroduces the viewers to the Winchesters, the fact that the mysterious Darkness has just been released upon the world, and to the troubling conditions of both angel Castiel and demon Crowley.”
try hunting down ghosts and other malevolent supernatural forces. The brothers, who come from a long line of “hunters,” aren’t alone on their journeys and over the years they’ve been joined by other humans, paranormal investigators, angels, and demons as they try to vanquish evil and prevent the end of
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Saturday Night Live’s latest episode in review Newest episode of long-running comedy show is entertaining, memorable.
KAARINA MAKI Staff Writer This past weekend’s episode of Saturday Night Live (SNL) was full of memorable performances and skits. With Amy Schumer as the host of the Oct. 10 episode, it was sure to grab attention and push the limit. Schumer started out with a very funny and memorable monologue. She discussed how the girl who played a young Amy in this summer’s hit film, Trainwreck, was told she wouldn’t make it in acting because she was told her cheeks were too chubby. From there, Schumer discussed how young girls need better role models in their lives, and somehow was able to end her monologue with wondering whether or not she is now dating Bradley Cooper.
Saturday Night Live is currently on its 41st season since conception. Once the skits started, it seemed that there was a recurring theme throughout the night: gun control. With the recent campus shootings
in Oregon, Arizona, and Texas, the writers and actors at SNL wasted no time in writing about how it seems everyone now owns a gun. While one
“The musical performances on SNL can either draw in a larger audience, or make them want to change the channel. For this last episode, the musical guest definitely drew in an audience.”
skit was taped ahead of the live show, the “Weekend Update” segment had the two anchors of the show, Colin Jost and Michael Che, discussing the recent events and what’s being done to take care of it. The musical performances on SNL can either draw in a larger audience, or make them want to change the channel. For this last episode, the musical guest definitely drew in an audience. The popular artist The Weeknd came on the show and performed his two hit tracks right now, “The Hills” and “Can’t Feel My Face.” While his talent was more than enough to be able to draw in more viewers, it was The Weeknd’s spe-
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cial guest that really got people buzzing. During his first performance of the night, Nicki Minaj made a surprise appearance and performed “The Hills” with him. All in all, this was definitely one of the more memorable episodes of Saturday Night Live. The entire episode can be viewed online at nbc.com/ saturday-night-live. The host for Oct. 17 is Tracy Morgan and the musical guest will be Demi Lovato. The episode will be Tracy Morgan’s first performance since he was seriously injured in a vehicular accident back in 2014, when a sleep-deprived driver who was behind the wheel of a Walmart semi truck crashed into Morgan’s limo.
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