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Wacky Chad performs wildly at MNSU Comedian featured on America’s Got Talent performed for Family Weekend

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EMMANUELLA SHOKARE Staff Writer As we all know, this past weekend was family weekend. There were different events on campus that kept us and our families entertained and helped us get to know more about MNSU. One of the biggest events was the Wacky Chad comedy show held in Bresnan Arena. According to the Wacky Chad website, “Wacky Chad’s award-winning pogo stick skills, charmingly funny jokes and antics got him on America’s Got Talent twice, and a performance at the Super Bowl.” He has been performing at festivals, colleges and universities for 14 years now. He started when he was just 19. His shows usually include his pogo stick tricks, tiny bicycle,

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balancing, dangerous juggling, skateboard tricks and a comedy show with the audience. “I was a mouse at Chuck E. Cheese and I did birthday parties. Someone hired me to do a private birthday for

their kid, so right before the party I bought my pogo stick. I already knew how to skateboard, ride a unicycle and do some magic tricks,” said Wacky Chad. “So I went to the magic shop to learn more magic tricks and I had

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fun for a three-year-old’s birthday party. I saw other performers do it and got inspired. I watched a lot of

Will the Democrats win in 2018? It is a question worth asking. There are a number of reasons to think that they will. First off, the party of the president almost always loses seats in midterm elections. The only exception to this was the 2002 elections. Second, there is definitely a gap in partisan motivation. Elections are not won by majorities, but by who shows up to the polls. Motivation, therefore is particularly important in midterm elections, which have lower turnout than presidential races. Why are Democrats more motivated? Kavanaugh’s confirmation, for one, is likely to intensify anger on the left for quite a while. Donald Trump’s regular shredding of American norms is not helping his party either. Furthermore, the GOP has

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Tips on how to perform well at a job fair Opinion

STEVE JOSHN NDIKUM STAFF WRITER Job fairs provide a huge opportunity for job seekers to connect with recruiters directly at a convenient time frame and place. Job fairs are mostly made up of companies with diverse interest in the economy such as administration, healthcare, agriculture, etc. Job seekers ranges from tens to hundreds depending on the size of the fair. To set yourself different from various job seekers, ask yourself: how fast can you connect professional and efficiently with an employer at a short time frame? What are the qualities you have? What makes you different from other job seekers? There are things we must do before the event, during the event, and after the event. Before the event, consult the schedule for the job fair and note critical information about the fair such as the time frame and location. In addition, determine in advance what recruiters you want to meet. Researching on a company or companies gives you a better image on how to communicate with employers and outlining your vision with that of the company. Look over your resume/ CV, making sure all credibility about your skills sets are written in all honesty and can be proven in a job setting. Moreover, make sure you have several copies on you before the day of the fair.

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Then, practice on how you can communicate your experience and professional skills within time frame from 30 to 60 seconds. You should also dress for the event professionally and stay confident.

Environmental sensitivity is an important factor for everyone. It helps us understand the nature of the energies we find around and how to connect with them. Keep calm and find the kiosks which interest you the most.

”Before the event, consult the schedule for the job fair and note critical information about the fair such as the time frame and location.” During the event, analyze the patterns of the floor plan.

Approach representatives or employers enthusiastically

German heritage celebrated at New Ulm Oktoberfest GAGE CURETON STAFF WRITER German culture lovers and beer enthusiasts alike gathered in New Ulm to celebrate the Oktoberfest festivities hosted by Schell’s Brewery October 13. Schell’s kicked off the annual celebration at their historic brewery with the ceremonial tapping of the first keg at 11 a.m. Almost in unison, polka music filled the air and Oktoberfest-style beer flowed down the throats of lederhosen-cladded festival goers. Amongst the brewery grounds, festival goers enjoyed the crisp autumn air, munched on bratwurst

and cheered-on the fatigued shoulders of participants in the annual beer stein holding contest. But the celebration wasn’t just contained to the beer garden of Schell’s itself. The celebration poured into N. Minnesota St. where restaurants and bars such as Veigel’s Kaiserhoff, B & L Bar and Rodney’s Tavern provided more drinks and activities to festival-goers. Food trucks, more beer and live music also awaited the crowds at Center St. near the Brown County Historical Society. “I really like how everything doesn’t just take place at the brewery,” said Cole Polson, a student at Minnesota State University, Mankato. “The

brewery’s awesome, but there’s so much more going on in town too.” Polson said he also appreciated the shuttle that ran between the brewery and throughout New Ulm. “It’s a safe way for people to get around town and enjoy Oktoberfest,” he said. “Even as it gets later into the night and people become more, let’s just say, happy.” Like all things good and Midwestern, Schell’s Oktoberfest combines fine European culture and tradition with American endurancestyle consumption. The celebration occurred well into the night and those who attended went to bed with good food and beer in their bellies.

with a confident attitude, and a firm handshake. These gestures connect you with the representatives easily and quickly sets a pace for communication to flow. You should speak clearly, and answer questions if asked directly. Express your interest in the company’s activities and listen carefully to the recruiter. As you have spent some days to prepare for that fair, the recruiters too have spent some days detecting who to choose or not. Listening will further help on how to present your email after the fair and express your interest in the company’s activities. Be open to ask questions about the position which interests you the most. Don’t forget to leave a copy of your CV with the recruiters. Some recruiters note on CVs letters or objects to exempt you from the other

jobseekers they spoke too. This is mostly a non-verbal tool of communication used by most recruiters and for them, having a copy of your CV is very important. In the business world, we need to come out with strategies which make us stand out. Before the fair comes to a close, make copies of your contact card, which contains your email and phone number. It may sound out of the ordinary, but it’s worth it. Hand one card to the recruiter at the end the communication. After the event, a few days later, follow up with the recruiters you met at the job fair. Thank them again for the time, whatever advice they gave you and make reference of some important points that were raised during the conversation and express more interest in the organization.

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Dealing with cancer: our personal story Opinion NIDIA SEPULVEDA STAFF WRITER May 2014 was when our world was thrown off balance. My husband, our then twoyear-old son Ezequiel Jr. and I were outside in our garage when I noticed a yellowish reflection coming off my son’s eye whenever he faced the garage light. At first, I thought it was just the natural reflection of his eye. It wasn’t until I leaned in closer to him and shined my cellphone light into his eye when realized that it was cloudy, as if he was blind. My heart began to race and I told my husband. We discussed that maybe it could be a cataract or some sort of trauma to the inner part of his

whole day crying and the whole night awake thinking if I was crazy. Am I believing things that are not true? I felt in my gut that this was what my son, what we as a family were facing. The day of his appointment came and I watched as the doctor analyzed his eye, quietly asking us questions. I explained to her what I thought it could be and she said she was not sure what it was and she needed a second opinion, so she brought in another leading pediatrician in the clinic. They both talked back and forth and all I could do was hold my son waiting for an answer while my heart trembled in fear to hear the words “Retinoblastoma”. The doctor told us she needed an ophthalmologist

“The doctor told us two things: it could be trauma to the interior part of his eye due to the car accident, or cancer.” eye due to a car accident he was involved in with his dad in April 2013. We decided we needed to make an appointment with a pediatrician as soon as possible and scheduled one for the next day. As a mother, I quickly began to research what it could be and I came across many things such as cataracts, trauma to the retina from whiplash, glaucoma and then the one that set off my intuition; Retinoblastoma. As soon as I saw photos of Retinoblastoma, I knew that was what we were dealing with and I lost it. I spent the

to see him as soon as possible to rule out anything serious. The very next day, we were in Minnetonka at a Children’s eye clinic, and the same thing happened; quiet analyzing of my son’s eye and various questions. The doctor told us two things: it could be trauma to the interior part of his eye due to the car accident, or cancer. My heart sank. My motherly instincts were right. I wanted to hold on to the first diagnosis of trauma but I knew this was way more than that. The eye doctor

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Continued from page 1 their videos and saw the way they did things and I added my own material to it,” added Chad. “I really enjoyed the show,” said Gillian, a student here at MNSU. “It just took the stress off of me from this busy week.” Before the event started, he entertained the audience with funny jokes and discussions while other people were still making their way into the arena. Most of the audience volunteered to be on stage and he also picked some

people to come to help him when he rode his tiny bicycle with an eight-year-old boy. “I was going to do a show about health but then I realized kids are watching TV and figured out that the best kind of show is to show people how to breathe a little bit and just enjoy the moment,” said Wacky Chad. “So it’s nice to do an exercise show; I do hope it inspires kids to maybe try something that is kind of extreme but not too extreme and inspires them to get out there and be

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got us scheduled to see one of the leading children’s eye specialists in Minnesota

within two days. Those two days leading up to the appointment consisted

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MARIA LY STAFF WRITER “Sometimes when you like a person so much it’s hard to breathe. All that love is overwhelming. Especially when you know that they’ll never want to be with you. When your friends with them is what hurts the most. Because you know it won’t be anything more. And that someday you’ll be sitting out in a crowd while they’re standing at the altar about to say “I do”. Saying it to somebody they love so much. And you wish that you were up there with them instead. And that you were the one they loved. I am a person of loneliness. Crushes for me never turn into relationships. Because I know for sure that the bare face and messed up hair and sense of fashion that I own will not be enough for me to break out of the loneliness that traps me and kills me like a mouse trap. It feels like I was meant to be alone. Because no matter how hard I try, all I am is just a friend. I don’t even deserve the love I feel like I deserve. Because the love I deserve

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will never love me. I’ve gone through so many heart breaks that I feel like I deserve an amazing person that will try as hard as I did. With a smile I hide a frown. I feel a spark but they feel nothing, not even a little shock. I can be best friends with them but it’ll never be more.

baby who knows and wants to be loved. A baby who needs it. Every time I see them, no matter how bad they look that day, I want to be the one who gets to grow old with them. The person who sits on the other side of the booth when we’re eating at a diner. I want

“There are only two cures for crushes: reciprocation or rejection.” I know I am too young to think about love. But I am a baby in this world of love. A

to break the lonely bubble that surrounds me, and enter the world of love. I’m tired

of a painful one-sided love. I want the love that acts like a drug. I want happy love.” I wrote this journal entry in my freshman year of high school over five years ago after my crush rejected me through text. A crush who I was head over heels for. A crush that I confessed my love for through a fictional story I wrote for her. Looking back at my journal, I realized how important it was that I got rejected. Not only has rejection made me stronger, but also taught me to not give up on myself, gave me confidence, and taught me the importance of self-love. There are only two cures for crushes: reciprocation or rejection. If you have a crush, just tell them. I’m glad I did.

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“I gave him notes and a box of candies for valentine’s day.”

“Back in second grade I complimented her on her crayons.”

“When we were 10 I gave her a ring and told her I would marry her.”

“I joined theatre because I saw her and thought she was pretty. We’re still dating.”

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CANCER Continued from page 5 of periods of bawling and praying and wondering, “why my son? Why cancer? Why at such a tender young age?” I decided for myself, that in order to beat this I had to be strong for my son and show no fear.If Mommy was brave he would be brave. I gave myself one last good cry, one good long prayer, and set off to his appointment in Minneapolis. The drive seemed neverending and the silence in the car was numbing. We finally arrived and waited for my son’s name to be called. The moment came and we were shuffled into a room. She, as all previous doctors, began to ask questions and asked to do some tests to test his vision. She handed my son a big board with shapes and covered up his cloudy left eye and asked him to point to certain shapes and he pointed. When she covered up the non-cloudy eye he squirmed in fear and she took away the board. He couldn’t see anything. It was as if the lights had been turned off. My heart trembled, my legs began to shake, and my heart raced as tears began flooding my eyes. She continued to analyze him and finally had a diagnosis: Retinoblastoma. My husband began to cry as I sat in shock, no tears, no words. All I felt was the trembling of my legs. The doctor said that she couldn’t see how far back the tumor was or if it had entered his optic nerve since it was too large. She told us the eye would need to be taken out as soon as possible. I told her to do whatever she needs to do to save my son’s life. I knew then and there that this would not win. Who was this Retinoblastoma to come and take my child and overtake my family with fear and despair? This was war we would win at all costs. Two days came and went and my son was sitting on a hospital bed ready for surgery as we mourned for his eye. My son may have lost his left eye but he has his life which is all that mattered. After surgery, the doctors had a meeting with my husband and I and told us that, due to the size of the tumor and not knowing yet how far the tumor was or if it entered the optic nerve, that chemotherapy would be needed to make sure that any cancer cells in his body were eliminated. We were told that one of the chemotherapy medications

could cause a secondary cancer and we had to sign a waiver understanding this. Here we were thinking our son was “cancer free” now that his eye is out, but now we needed to decide on two options that could possibly give him cancer again. We decided to go forward

the St. Jude commercials and flipping the channel. During this time, whenever one played while we watched TV I couldn’t help but lose it. I knew what those parents felt, I understood it all, their pain was my pain and we shared the same heartache. My son was blessed to live

“My heart is with all the parents holding their babies or loved ones in a hospital during therapy.” with the chemotherapy. I remembered always watching

and survive Retinoblastoma. He endured six months

Student profile: Isabella Molesky OLUWATOMIKE BALI STAFF WRITER What is your Major? Bachelors of Science in Nursing. Where are you from? I was born in Oakdale, Minnesota. I moved around a lot growing up, my immediate family now lives in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Why did you choose MNSU? I chose MNSU because of the Nursing program, I wasn’t

try to start working as a nurse right after I graduate. Once I graduate though, I will begin preparing to take my nursing degree and use it overseas. What are your favorite memories of MNSU? My favorite memories so far as a student on campus have been the memories I’ve made in the RSO’s I am a part of Encounter and CRU. Building a community of people that support me and are like minded has made my college experience so much better.

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super sure what I wanted when I started looking for colleges. I liked Mankato when I came, pretty good size and town. But the driving force was how prestigious of a program they offer here for nursing which is currently number one in the state. What are your plans for the future? I am getting married in two months, but I plan to finish my BSN here in Mankato. I graduate May of 2020. I will

What is the biggest lesson you have learned in the classroom? The biggest lesson I’ve learned in the classroom is that I’ll never stop learning. That the classroom isn’t my main place of gaining knowledge. Knowing that building my knowledge base is something that I actively do in so many aspects of my life is one of the greatest things I can know in my education.

of chemotherapy and came out winning like the Retinoblastoma warrior that he is. My son has been cancer free for three years and he is now six years old. He has a prosthetic eye that is unnoticeable unless mentioned. Those who know cancer know that it allows you to appreciate life and see it in a different light. It allows you to slow down and not take things or people for granted. It is a second lease on life for the person involved and those around them. My heart is with all the parents holding their babies or loved ones in a hospital during therapy. As I write these words I pray for them and keep them close to my heart today, tomorrow and until my last breath. For, “Cancer is only going to be a chapter in your life, not the whole story” (Jose Wasser). Thank you for reading a chapter of my son’s story.

Continued from page 1 struggled to craft a message for the midterms. Democrats, at least, can run on healthcare and opposition to Trump. What can the GOP run on? All signs do point to a Democratic wave in November. The question, then, will be whether it’s enough to flip the House and Senate. That will be decided by turnout on a state level, and also by the extent to which Democrats can overcome gerrymandered districts in red states. After 2010, the GOP engaged in a campaign to redraw House district maps to their advantage, and were largely successful in doing so. Some of these maps have been struck down by the courts, others have stayed in place. Without gerrymandering, it’s likely that the Democrats would take the House by a comfortable margin. In the final analysis, I’d say that the Senate is a toss-up, and the House is likely to go to the Democrats.

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The Price is Right in the Bull Pen

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Don’t drink and fly: Birds learn the hard way MARIA LY STAFF WRITER Gilbert, Minnesota residents faced an unusual problem as young birds get drunk on berries and cause trouble by flying under the influence. The berries became over ripened and fermented due

to early frost and contained high levels of ethanol. Birds who haven’t migrated south yet ingested these berries and quickly became intoxicated as they had a party of their own all across the small town. People have reported seeing unusual sporadic flying, dead birds on their deck, birds flying into windshields and windows,

confused wandering birds, birds falling out of trees, and passed out birds sprawled out in random areas. The Gilbert Police Department released a statement about these crazy youngsters on their Facebook page, “generally, younger birds’ livers cannot handle the toxins as efficiently as more mature birds.”

The department further states residents should inform them if they see the following: “Angry birds laughing and giggling uncontrollably, Tweety acting as if he’s 10 ft tall and getting into confrontations with cats, and any other birds after midnight with Taco Bell items…” Although drunk birds are an unusual and hilarious

event, it’s not so funny with the bird population as deaths of local birds, mostly robins and cedar waxwings, have raised due to alcohol poisoning. Fortunately, the young drunk birds will sober up, ending the greatest bird rave of the century.

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Family weekend’s fun carnival

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Hockey skates past Boston for series sweep BRADY OLSON STAFF WRITER The Mavs kicked off the regular season in style, winning their first two versus Boston University. Seven different players scored for the Mavs as #11 Minnesota State won both games in a series against #8 Boston University, winning by scores of 4-3 and 5-3. The first game was defined by the Mavericks’ inability to score on the power play. Despite having converted on over 25% of power plays last season, Boston held the Mavs scoreless on seven power play opportunities, with three of those power plays going shotless. It was a slow start to the game for a while before junior forward Parker Tuomie scored at the 11:56 mark in

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Marc Michaelis (right) brings the puck up the ice in a game against Boston University last weekend. the first period of the first game on Friday. The lead would be taken away when Terrier Dante Fabbro beat freshman goalie Dryden McKay with just four seconds left in the period. Boston took their first lead

Mav football defeats Beavers, 62-13

AARON YOUNG STAFF WRITER History was almost made Saturday in Blakeslee Stadium, as the football team was 11 points away from tying a team record for most points scored in a single game, as the Minnesota State Mavericks rolled over the Minot State Beavers 62-13 and now sit at an overall record of 7-0 on the regular season. QB JD Ekowa’s played well for the Mavericks on the day. In fact, all three QB’s on the Maverick team football threw a touchdown. Ekowa completed nine passes for 168 yards and 2 TD’s. Starting QB Ryan Schilchte threw for 111 yards and two touchdowns as well on the day. The third-stringer, Brevin Kaiser, a freshman from Pierre, South Dakota, came in for one play and connected on a touchdown with WR Parker Gloudemans as well in the third quarter.

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Junior wide out Shane Zylstra once again had a big game for the Mavs as he caught eight passes for 132 yards and 3 TD’s on the day. After the game, Shane described their offense as “very explosive” and that everything seemed to be clicking. The defense did their part as well, forcing Minot State to punt four times during the game, and even making the Beavers turnover the ball on downs. Late in the third quarter, sophomore defensive end Jake Schaper recovered a fumble which ended up being the last touchdown in the game to put the Mavericks up 62-13. They also recorded

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in the contest at the 5:35 mark in the second, with Patrick Curry giving Boston a 2-1 lead. It would take only four minutes before sophomore forward Dallas Gerads to tie up the game. However, Boston instantly took the lead back, capitaliz-

ing on a power play that gave them the 3-2 advantage. With time winding down in the second period, Tuomie tied things up as he scored his second goal of the night. Scoring would be capped off mid-period when Gerads stole a pass from Terrier goalie Jake Oettinger and put it in

the empty goal. The Terriers tried to mount a late offensive, but a game misconduct penalty on Ryan Cloonan hampered their opportunities to score late, and the Mavericks were able to close out the game with ease. In the second game, the Mavericks jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first period that got fans at the Verizon Center on their feet. Jared Spooner scored first at the 8:08 mark, and was followed by Connor Mackey’s goal on a Maverick power play. Riese Zmolek scored with 2:20 left in the period, extending the Maverick lead to three. Boston dominated most of the second period, beginning at the 7:38 mark when Joel

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Soccer upended by Bemidji State

BOBBI PATRICK STAFF WRITER After a long week of travel and competition, the lady Mavericks soccer team took on Bemidji State Sunday afternoon, only to lose 3-2 to the Beavers. Bemidji State, which is ranked 5th in the country right now and has a 14-0-0 record, is leading the NSIC as the top team in the conference. The Mavericks are second with a 11-2-1 record and are ranked #22 in the country. Junior Dakota Wendell made the first goal of the game in the 1st half and had her teammates, freshman Kelly Friedrich and senior Maddy Burandt to help as assists to the goal, which was in the 24th minute of the game to bring the score to 1-0. The Beavers scored a goal in the 39th minute to tie up the score later in the game. The second half was slow

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to the start and in the 74th minute the Beavers took the lead with another goal. The Mavericks kept up their defense to lend support to their offense which paid off in their favor. Senior Julia Zach scored in the 87th minute of the game sending the game into overtime. The lady Mavericks and the Beavers went head-tohead in a first and second overtime but couldn’t get in another goal. The Beavers were able

to get another goal in the second overtime to win the game 3-2 but the Mavericks still showed their strength against the top team. The Mavericks outshot the Beavers 27-15. Some of the top players on the team who were able to make shots on goal included Wendell with three shots on goal, Zach with five shots on goal, and senior Morgan Cottew with

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Is Jimmy Butler in the Wolves’ future? JOHN LAFOREST STAFF WRITER The Jimmy Butler show and all the drama with him is still in full swing as the Minnesota Timberwolves prepare for their season opener Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Last Wednesday, Jimmy Butler made his return to the team and attended practice. According to reports, Butler was vocal the entire practice attacking his teammates, coaching staff, and executives in the front office. Butler at one point yelled towards the General Manager Scott Layden and said, “You f---ing need me, Scott. You can’t win without me.” Jimmy Butler was injured in the middle of the 20172018 season. Before Jimmy Butler was injured the Wolves were a top four seed in the Western Conference. After Jimmy returned towards the tail end of the season, the Wolves were fighting the Denver Nuggets to stay alive and make the playoffs The time for this all started

in mid-July when the Timberwolves offered Jimmy a fouryear extension worth $100 million dollars at the time Butler and his camp said, “You guys have done everything and we’re very appreciative, but our bet is that we should wait ‘til next year and we could get ourselves a better deal.” If Jimmy Butler accepted that deal, he would be the third highest paid player on the team. Jimmy Butler is only 29 years old and led the team in points per game and was thought by many to be their best player last season. After Butler’s explosion at practice on Wednesday, the Timberwolves canceled the team scheduled practice Thursday. Sources from the team say that there was a meeting held between Butler and his teammates on his frustrations he has with his teammates and the lack of commitment to winning he sees from them on the court. Kevin Garnett, who played for the Minnesota Timberwolves 14 seasons out of his 21 seasons in the league, weighed in on the situation

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Jimmy Butler (middle) has been in the news as of late as he has expressed his displeasure with the team and organization. from the outside. In an interview with The Athletic, Garnett said he hopes the franchise can “get through this rough patch and everybody can get on the same page and figure it out” but sees flaws in disgruntled star Jimmy Butler’s approach in requesting a trade.

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“I think both sides are a little delusional,” Garnett said. “I think Jimmy thinks his worth is a little more than what it is. He’s a very good player. I don’t see him on the Kevin Durant and LeBron James level. But if they are A-plus, he’s A, A-minus. “I don’t know if he had the power to come out and force a trade like this. He can be disruptive, but I don’t know if he actually had the clout to

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two shots on goal. Junior Alexa Rabune had four saves against the Beavers on seven opportunities. The Mavericks have had two other games besides the game against the Beavers that had gone into overtime, with the first one occurring on September 21st against St. Cloud State, which was a double overtime as well, with the other game against University of Mary on Sept. 28th. Minnesota State plays at home next weekend and Mansoor Ahmad | MSU Reporter

Tyler Schmidt (left) runs into the endzone after catching a pass from quarterback JD Ekowa to increase the team’s lead against Minot State. a sack late in the game as well. Just like last game, special teams contributed a touchdown as well, as sophomore tailback Justin Taormina ran 98 yards to the house for a kickoff return touchdown late in the second quarter. The Minot State Beavers did get two touchdowns in the game, as QB Ben Bolinkse threw two passing TD’s to Lavante Bushnell. That was all the Beavers managed to put on the scoreboard.

In a press conference after the game, head coach Todd Hoffner said he thinks this was the team’s best performance. “I think so… we were green-lighted every phrase of the game.” Hoffer said prior to this that watching from the sidelines, he was impressed at the production and performance of the team. This game wasn’t without foul play, or trash talking. Both benches were given a

warning and at one point, while four penalties were given out for one play. Unsportsmanlike conduct and personal fouls were among them. Either way, the Mavericks blew the Beavers out of the water. Now sitting at 7-0 on the season, the Mavericks face Bemidji State this Saturday in Bemidji. It’s going to be a tough challenge for the Mavericks because the Bemidji State Beavers are undefeated at home.

come out and do that. I don’t know if Jimmy has enough juice to be that.” Minnesota Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau said Sunday that guard Jimmy Butler practiced with the team and is expected to play in its season opener Wednesday. Let’s hope that the issue with Butler is resolved sooner rather than later for the Wolves.

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takes on Northern State Friday, October 19th at 3 p.m. and MSU-Moorhead on Sunday, October 21 at 1 p.m.

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Farabee scored on a Maverick power play. Boston surged off that momentum, tacking on two more goals in the period to even the score at 3-3. However, Charlie Gerard found the net with less than one second left in the period, giving the Mavs the

lead heading into the final period. MNSU and Boston played a back-and-forth game for most of the third period. In the final minute, with Boston pulling Oettinger from the goal, Marc Michaelis padded the lead for the Mavericks, giving them a final of 5-3. With the duo of wins, MNSU should see a bump from their current ranking of 11th to a place in the top 10. MNSU will next play on the road against North Dakota, with those matches happening on October 19th and 20th.

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Album Review: “Trench”

Twenty One Pilot’s new album may be their best yet showing his talent as one of the best drummers performing today. The production on the tracks apart from the drumming compliments it in a very nice way, and also does a good job of conveying the mood of the album. The theme of mental health is one they have touched on in the past, but this is the first time it has actually seemed to work to me. The lyrics are a bit deeper and more thought out than they have been in the past, and that is helped by the story told. Throughout the album, we are told the tale of the city of Dema and

Kolby Spomer STAFF WRITER I dislike the music made by Twenty-One Pilots. I think the lyrics they write tend to be overly edgy, I think the vocalist isn’t a very good rapper at all, and I think that their albums tend to be inconsistent in tones. All of that being said, I really enjoyed their newest album. My complaint about the cringe-inducing lyrics still stands, along with the rapping for the most part, but the new album is much more cohesive and the production

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on the rest of the album is extremely well made. Let’s start with the good, because this album has quite

a bit of good to shine a light on. Sonically the album works for the most part, as it is my favorite version of this type of

record. The vocalist, Tyler Joseph, shines when he actually sings hooks. The drummer Josh Dun returns in top form,

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Theatre Department continues season with “The Mousetrap”

This suspenseful murder mystery enters its final week

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Miss Casewell (Zoe Hartigan), Mollie (Zoe Hartigan), and Christopher Wren (Cam Pederson) read about the murder

Mollie (Zoe Hartigan) and Christopher Wren (Cam Pederson) have a heart to heart

The show is at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 to Oct. 20 and Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16 regular; $14 for seniors ages 65 and older, children un-

der 16 and groups of 15 or more; and $11 for Minnesota State Mankato students. The Box Office is open 4-6 p.m. weekdays in the lobby of the

Performing Arts Center, or buy single tickets online at MSUTheatre.com. Call the Box Office at 507-389-6661.

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Maverick Adventures 2-hour hiking round-trip at Minneopa State Park on Friday Oct. 19 10 a.m.

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College Life Top 5 places to take a nap on campus

Zendaya assumes new mega role for Tommy Hilfiger AMSTERDAM--Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH], announces that actress Zendaya, who recently starred in the blockbusters Spider-Man: Homecoming and The Greatest Showman, will be the new global TOMMY HILFIGER women’s ambassador and will appear in the brand’s global integrated campaign beginning in Spring 2019. Reflecting the company’s continued strategic commitment to expanding its women’s businesses globally, Zendaya will collaborate with the American designer to create a TommyXZendaya capsule collection that will bring her unique and confident sense of style to fans around the world. The partnership celebrates Tommy Hilfiger’s continued vision to collaborate with icons who share the brand’s spirit and values of breaking conventions and celebrating diversity. “I love to collaborate with people who are passionate about making their dreams a reality and who inspire the next generation to do the same,” said Tommy Hilfiger. “Zendaya has become a global icon, using fashion to make bold statements while always staying true to herself. Our capsule collection will fuse her eclectic style with

the Americana spirit of our brand.” “Fashion is more than just wearing cool clothes,” said Zendaya. “It’s a way to celebrate self-expression and individuality, which is extremely empowering. This is why I am proud to partner with Tommy Hilfiger.” The brand heritage of TOMMY HILFIGER is closely linked to collaborating with pop culture icons from the worlds of fashion, music, art and entertainment. In the ‘90s, Tommy Hilfiger was one of the first designers to blend fashion and celebrity. He became a pioneer in the industry by dressing young artists such as Aaliyah, Mark Ronson and Usher; and featuring musicians such as David Bowie and Beyoncé in his advertising campaigns. More recently, he collaborated with international supermodel Gigi Hadid, designing four capsule collections, and he has been partnering with four-time FIA Formula One TM World Drivers’ Champion, Lewis Hamilton, for a Fall 2018 TommyXLewis collaborative collection. Friends and followers of the brand are invited to join the conversation on social media using #TommyHilfiger, @ TommyHilfiger and @Zendaya.

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Continued from page 10 one man’s attempts to escape its walls. While I don’t think the story really works as well as they had hoped for, I do love that they tried this type of storytelling, as it possess a little more subtlety and nuance than their previous albums had. Now, all that said, I still have problems with the album. While the vocals sound good when he is singing, he does not sound good when he is rapping. I think the idea of mixing rap into their music is smart, I just think it could be done a little better. Maybe if he mixed up the flow a little bit, or if someone else entirely was rapping, then I wouldn’t

mentally check out when I hear him start up. I also don’t think sonically they evolved as much as they could have, which is a tad disappointing, as this is their third album now. All in all, I didn’t go into this album expecting to enjoy it, but I did. Tracks like “Chlorine” and “Nico and the Niners” remain extremely listenable, and when coupled with the poignant central message about mental health it makes for one of my favorite rock albums of the year. I wouldn’t call myself a fan just yet, but I would say that I am excited to see where they go from here.

LUCAS TORBORG A&E EDITOR As busy college students we basically live on campus. We study here, we eat here and yes, we sleep here and when sleep is more addictive than black tar heroine we need a place to sleep and fast – Since the MNSU campus isn’t made out of mattresses it can be difficult to find a safe place to take a power nap. Since the MSU Reporter cares about the students here and their every needs we decided to compile a list for the student, by the students of the best five places to take a stress free siesta on campus Number 5: In class The classroom may not be the most efficient place to take a snooze and its definitely the riskiest. However, there is something about being lullabied to sleep while your professor drones on and on. In fact, our very own Sports Editor Kevin Korbel has stated that he has gotten some of the best sleep of his life during class. Number 4: The Hearth Lounge Although definitely the most popular and certainly extremely comfy the hearth lounge is lower on the list for

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a number of reasons. First of all, it’s overpopulated and if you do take a nap here there is a 80 percent chance someone will take a snap chat story of you passed out droolin up a gallon of saliva. The other drawback is that it’s right next to a grand piano which plays beautiåful music, however its extremely loud beautiful music. Number 3: The couch outside of the Multicultural Center This small love seat is surprisingly comfy, but most importantly it is decently quiet in this area. Best of all it’s right next to the MSU Reporter so if you need a bed time story read to you in order to fall asleep we’ve got you covered. Number 2: The Karaoke room in the Bullpen Obviously it would be difficult to nap during ka-

raoke, but during the day this place was made to nap at. It possibly is home to one of the best futons on campus. The quiet and comfy aesthetic will put you too sleep in milliseconds. This bear cave hidden amongst the havoc of the bullpen is often times empty meaning that no one will disturb your slumber. Number 1: Basement Library If you have napped here, you understand that there was really no competition. First of all, they have a pile of bean bag chairs down there. You could literally hibernate in bean bag chairs if you wanted to. Second of all there is barely ever anyone down here meaning know one will interrupt your beauty rest.

MAV LIFE w/ Rex Reporter Trivia: Who plays Okoye in Black Panther? A: Danai Gurira

Thursday’s answer

Difficulty: Medium

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