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RYAN SJOBERG Staff Writer There has been a certain buzz around campus this week as the No. 3 Minnesota State University Mavericks are hosting a top-ten matchup at home for the first time in a couple of years. It turns out it is also a rivalry game, in the inaugural Harvest bowl, against the No. 10 Winona State University Warriors. Minnesota State comes into the game ranked number three in the nation with only one key win on their playoff resume against No. 20 Minnesota Duluth. This contest could go a long way in determining who may get a playoff bid out of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). With a matchup against Winona State and a game on the road against No. 14 Sioux Falls in a couple of weeks, Minnesota State should secure a spot in postseason play if they finish out the season undefeated.
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The Warriors from Winona State on the other hand are trying to work their way into the playoff picture as they currently sit just outside of the current playoff standings. With key wins against No. 25 Bemidji State and No. 14 Sioux Falls, Winona already has a pretty impressive resume and it would be tough to keep them out of the playoffs if they defeat the Mavericks in Mankato on Saturday. Winona State currently sits at 8-0 and is the only undefeated team left
outside of the Mavericks in the NSIC Conference. This game will go a long way to determine who might capture the conference title. The Warriors, much like the Mavericks, present tough matchups all over the field. They average a high number of points per game on offense (36) while only giving up 13 points per contest. Meanwhile, MNSU averages 45 points per game on the offensive side of the ball while giving up 12 points on defense. Something has
got to give in this matchup as neither defense has seen an offense quite as good as the other. Senior Minnesota StateMankato student Aaron Winch has a unique situation this weekend, as his brother is the starting middle linebacker for Winona State. Sophomore Noel Winch has become a vital part of
On Tuesday, Oct. 25 in the CSU Ballroom, the U- Lead Conference took place. This conference was hosted by Greek Life in collaboration with Student Affairs and other RSO’s on campus. The goal of this event was to expose students to the skills and resources that could help them now and in the future. There were two sessions for the event, an etiquette dinner and a networking dessert reception. Session one of this event consisted of different topics that were presented in different rooms at the CSU at the same time so attendees had to choose which event to go to. The same followed for session two. Some topics were presented
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Live webcast sparks discussion about China’s imports and exports
STEPHANIE VOGEL Staff Writer On Tuesday, Oct. 24, a live webcast took place at the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship on Riverfront Drive. This is the second year that the Business Department at Minnesota State University,
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Mankato has held the webcast. The webcast was called “CHINA Town Hall: Local connections and National Reflections,” and was sponsored by the National Committee on U.S. and China Relations. This year, former Ambassador Susan E. Rice spoke for the webcast. It was shown in Mankato and more than 80 other locations nationwide. Amy Linde, director of communication and events at the College of Business,
explained what a webcast is. “They have one speaker in one place to basically make the speaker go live to a certain number of people and certain locations that have been pre-approved,” she said. “Everybody across the nation at these sites will be watching and sitting in their seats listening to her at the same time and then engaging in conversation. There are hashtags, too, where they encourage people to submit questions live, interact in conversation. So, it’s kind of an interactive experience.”
After the webcast, Susan Shifflett provided a local perspective on the issue. Shifflett, the country manager for East Asia for the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, spoke about soy production and agriculture in relations with China. “We have a lot of business people in agriculture attending. There’s a lot going on with exports and imports in China. There’s different regulations on food and food’s really important,” Linde said. “Some countries have tighter restrictions,
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some have less restrictions. But [Shifflett is] going to break it down because at the end of the day, food is the most important thing; you need it to feed a growing population. So how do we manage that relationship to get the food that’s demanded in China to China, and the food that’s grown in China back to the U.S.?” So many people were
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HANIM MOHAMMED Staff Writer Since it is the flu season, it is all about getting those flu shots. Oct. 10 through 12, the Health PROs organized tabling events all around campus in an event called “Fight the Flu.” The purpose of this event was aimed at creating fun and interactive ways to create warnings about how to actually fight the flu, said Lori Marti, organizer of the event. Marti is a health educator who is also the founder of the Health PROs (peers reaching out).
The Health PROs, a volunteer organization located at Carkoski Commons 100, consists of student members from all kinds of majors and fields who come together to spread awareness about STI’s, alcohol, drug abuse and sexual protection. Tabling events such as “Fight the Flu” are effective ways to help students get flu shots. The university has shown a significant increase in the percentage of students that take the shots over the years as a result of such events. Flu shots are important in order to stand up against the chilly weather of Manka-
to. Jodi Egeland, APRN and medical director of Student Health Services at MNSU, said, “The flu vaccine that we have is covering two A and two B strains, a quadrivalent. The World Health Organization (WHO) has research from the southern countries which have already had their strains about the kind of flu they are expecting.” Egeland recommends that everyone should get a flu shots. “The myth that you get ill from the flu shot is not true because the flu vaccine is not a live virus. What it does is it gives your immune system the ability to bolster up against the live virus that is influenza when it comes our way, so that hopefully you don’t get the flu because you have immunity for it,” Egeland said. The WHO has predicted that this year might be a worse flu season so flu shots are necessary. “Students can get the flu shots at the Student Health Services down at Carkoski Commons for only 35 dollars,” said Egeland. Fortunately, most insurances cover that fee one-hundred percent. Lastly,
Egeland suggests that everyone should work towards making themselves healthy and build up their immune system. Getting enough sleep at night—seven to eight hours—eating healthy
by getting fruits, vegetables, whole grains, staying well hydrated and exercising daily are important components to having a healthy life style.
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Continued from page 1 in both session two and session one, so there was a second-chance to attend it if one missed it the first time. The topics were presented by faculty members and student leaders on campus. Some of the topics that were presented for the first session were: grad school and the prep process, presented by Chris Mickle who is the director of graduate studies at MNSU, and Mentorship: A Key Strategy for a Successful Leader, which was presented by Dr. Ginger Zierdt who serves as assistant vice president for the Undergraduate Education at MNSU and
also holds the rank of fulltime professor within the Department of Educational Leadership. Some topics for session two were: Been there, Done that: Advice and Reflections from Experienced Student Leaders. The presenters for this topic were current student leaders on campus, including: Alex Arndt, who is the Mavericks After Dark Chair for Students Events Team; Kayla Cremers, who is the vice president of the Minnesota State Student Association; Hunter
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MADISON DIEMERT Staff Writer Halloween is just around the corner and everyone is talking about costumes, parties, and candy. There are some pretty wild debates about which Halloween candies are the best and which are the worst. And I think you know which candy I’m talking about. That’s right. Candy corn. Candy corn is a wildly popular treat around Halloween time. It pops up all over in stores and in homes, the broad yellow end, orange center, and pointed white tip making a very bold appearance. It also comes in other, various colors. Like green, red, and white. Or brown, orange, and white. It also comes in pumpkin shapes in green and orange. But whatever it looks like, the taste stays the same. Now you might question why someone would write an article about candy corn, but whether it’s good or not is a pretty popular debate. Candy corn is a “soft candy that basically just tastes like
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mushy chemical sugar,” said one MNSU student in disgust. “It’s ‘old people’ candy.” She says her mom lives for candy corn and loves the taste and texture. “The only people that eat it in my house are my mom and my grandparents,” the student further elaborated. If you’re another one of those people who hates
as sugary and somewhat bland. But if you’re like that student’s mom, you probably enjoy the softness and sugary taste of the candy. Another student describes it as, “a sweet, sugary treat.” She says it really gets in her the Halloween spirit and in the mood for some trick-ortreating. As for me, I’d have to agree
“It’s bland, the texture is mushy and weird, and it doesn’t even look appealing.” candy corn, you’d probably describe the texture as “off-putting,” and the taste
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and it doesn’t even look appealing. I would rather not eat something that looks like Halloween vomited on a tiny triangle. Half the time, I’m not even sure if it’s actually edible. But as always, if you’re someone who loves candy corn, or someone who doesn’t mind it every once in a while, that’s totally okay. Everyone has their own opinions and tastes. And even though myself and other students don’t like candy corn, it is definitely iconic and well-known. (Honestly, I think it’s more well-known for how bad it tastes, but maybe that’s just me.) I’d rather not taste candy corn, but seeing it really does put me in a spooky mood and reminds me of Halloween.
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Universities statewide to attend ASA conference at MNSU this weekend
MARJAN HUSSEIN Staff Writer The 2017 Minnesota Africa Student Association Conference is set to be a spectacle that will bring people from all over Minnesota together to share African culture and heritage. The free conference will take place over this coming weekend, beginning Friday, Oct. 27 and is full of invigorating activities. Friday will be a welcome night for the various universities coming to Minnesota State University, Mankato, which has the honor of hosting this event for the first time. Some of the universities joining the conference include: University of St. Thomas, St. Catherine University, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, St. Cloud University and University of Minnesota - Duluth. The majority of the programs scheduled for the conference, including the Friday night welcome that starts at 7 p.m., will be taking place in the Centennial Student Union Ballroom. The keynote speaker for the conference will be Nigerianborn artist and graduate from University of Minnesota-
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Duluth, Daniel Oyinloye. Oyinloye will touch on various topics to do with African Heritage and issues currently facing the continent. Oyinloye is also a storyteller, community organizer and an activist in the Duluth community working mostly with the youth. There will also be a lipsync battle on that Friday which will act as an opener for the various socio-educational activities planned for the following day. The conference is set to run throughout the entire day on Saturday starting at 9 a.m. in the CSU Ballroom, where a volunteer activity is scheduled in collaboration with Cards for Kids. This nonprofit organization aims to
uplift kids’ spirits one card at a time all over the globe. The volunteer activity will run for about two hours with breakfast included in the program. After the volunteer activity there will be a break, followed by a short leadership workshop beginning at 1 p.m. that will be run by Oyinloye in CSU 201 and will focus on leadership skills in the millennial generation. The leadership workshop will run for about an hour before the soccer tournament, which all universities invited to the conference are eligible to compete in, is scheduled between 2 p.m to 5 p.m. in the Schellberg Gymnasium. Once the champions of the soccer tournament have
been crowned, the final program scheduled for the conference will be the main attraction, the Battle of the ASA’s, which will commence in the CSU Ballroom at 6:30 p.m. The battle will comprise of numerous activities such as singing, a poetry slam, dancing and several others competitions. Samson Akintan, the president of the Africa Student Association at MNSU, stated that the idea of developing the conference and incorporating the Battle of the ASA’s was one that stemmed from the first competition that took place last year. “The reason why the conference was prompted initially was to encompass
more activities such as volunteering and the leadership workshop that would give students, especially African students, the chance to connect with each other as well as form long lasting networks,” Akintan said. Akintan stated that they hope to implement a rule for next year that the winner of the Battle of ASA will be hosting the next conference. This will be implemented if the first conference runs smoothly. “The ASA intends to use the conference as a trial to see if the outcome will be as successful as the Battle of the ASA that took place last year at MSU,” Akintan said. “The plan put in place last year was for the winner to host the next Battle of the ASA’s, but since the event was shifted into a weekend long conference, MSU was the university of choice as it has already held the prosperous battle.” The Battle of the ASA’s last year was a great success and the conference this year seeks to still include all the events from the past year, but on a bigger platform. The 2017 Minnesota Africa Student Association Conference will be a unique, unmissable event that will provide a sublime environment for all students to interact, mingle and create everlasting memories they will cherish endlessly.
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Events promote domestic violence awareness in October
MADISON DIEMERT Staff Writer October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and MNSU has many events for students to participate in. But as October draws to a close, we’ve only a few left. From Oct. 16 to Oct. 27 students can participate in the Clothesline Project. “The Clothesline Project addresses the issue of violence against women by inviting participants to decorate T-shirts in honor or memory of victims and survivors,” Laura Schultz, assistant director of the Violence Awareness and Response Program, said.
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“These shirts are hung on a clothesline to be viewed by others as testimony to the reality of violence against women and others.” Students who would still like to participate in the Clothesline Project can head over to the CSU. The next event is on Oct.
26, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., is the Vigil for Victims and Survivors. “The event is intended for the community to come together in opposition to hate, abuse and violence and support the strong, indelible, resilient minds and hearts of victims and survivors,” said
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using the opportunities you have around you to help you reach your goals and be a strong leader. Another point that was made during some of the sessions were to learn from the experience of other student leaders on campus—how they started, what pushed them, their highs and lows, how they managed time with school and their positions, and how they were able to solve any problems that they encountered—and an overview of graduate school and the application process. Last but not least, one of the sessions talked about how we can change the world starting with our own daily actions.
After the conference, there was an etiquette dinner which was led by Tammy Bohlke who is the program coordinator for Continuing Education and Professional Development and a graduate student in the Educational Leadership Program. She helped to teach students the do’s and don’ts of how to act during the etiquette dinner. There was also a networking dessert reception immediately after the dinner which enabled the attendees to make connections with the presenters and other attendees.
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Schultz. The event is being held around the fountain by the CSU mall. All are welcome to attend both of these events. Laura Schultz also wants the students of MNSU to know that there will be more events in April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. All are welcome to attend those events as well. Along with those events, one can also visit the Violence Awareness and Response Program and talk with Schultz if they need to. “We always welcome anyone to our office,” said Schultz. The office shares a space with the Women’s Center on the second floor of the CSU, room 218. The program has three main goals: programming, education, and confidential advocacy.
“Our programming includes all sorts of different things, but centers around intimate partner/domestic violence and sexual violence,” Schultz said. If this month stirs up any bad memories or feelings, students can always visit her in the office to talk, or at any other time. “If a survivor is reading this, I want them to know they are not alone,” said Schultz. “There is help for them and that I believe them. I would love to meet them and help them identify their personal path of healing.” Schultz also wants survivors to know that if they do not feel comfortable meeting in the office or on campus, they can contact her and she is more than willing to meet off campus. Anyone experiencing domestic violence should know that they are not alone, that it is not an isolated incident. Many men and women experience domestic violence. Students can get help and heal, and Schultz offers her services to anyone who might need them. Let October remind you that if you are experiencing this type of violence, you can get help and you are strong. And to remember anyone who was lost to domestic violence. We should join together on months like these to try to bring awareness to domestic violence and try to put an end to it.
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Jersey advertisements may extend to other leagues
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Opinion KEVIN KORBEL Staff Writer As you turn on your television set this year, you may notice a difference in the looks and styles of numerous NBA jerseys. While I’m always excited to see the new jersey schemes every year in sports, I almost become dumbfounded due to the increase in advertisements on television within the last couple of years. Now this year, the NBA has introduced an ad patch on the left shoulder of jerseys. While ads are very critical to success of businesses, there is a point where you have to draw a line in the sand, and know when ads have gone too far. An internal study assessed the value of the ad-onjersey opportunity, which is widely popular around the world, from the English
Premier League to India’s International Cricket League. Where there was money to be had, most major international sports bodies have cashed in. But at this point, none of the big four North American sports leagues, the NFL, the NBA, MLB and the NHL, wanted to take the first step in featuring ads on jerseys. That all changed this year, when the NBA chose to go a new route and introduce ads on jerseys. There was a lot of hesitation going into this process for the NBA. The chance to make a different source of revenue was clear, but it’s been very hard to study how the fans would react to the new jersey style. The teams sell their rights to stadium names, promotions throughout the game, on the court, and around the arena. The jerseys were the final pieces of property that remained untouched by advertising companies, and now it seems that
we’ve seen the final days of advertisement-free uniforms. Out of all the teams in the NBA this year, 14 out of the possible 30 teams have chosen to feature an advertisement patch on their uniforms. While it does provide a great source of revenue for existing franchises, it’s almost ruining the game for fans. It wouldn’t be as much of a problem to me if the company that was featured on the patch was at least a sports-associated company, like if it was Gatorade or Spalding. Now it seems as if teams slap on an advertisement on their jersey, no matter what the company produces or sells. If you want a perfect example of the confusing branding in the NBA, take a look at the Milwaukee Bucks. Whenever I turn on the television to watch the Milwaukee Bucks, I always shake my head at the sponsor choice for their jerseys. The ad featured on the jersey
is the company, HarleyDavidson, best-known for their brand of motorcycles. While it is a great company, there’s no reason the patch should ever be featured on a jersey because it doesn’t have anything to do with basketball. The Minnesota Timberwolves and the company FitBit have also teamed up this year, in another odd combination of ads. According to sports sponsorship and branding experts, it’s no surprise that the NBA was the first to explore this new source of revenue. Professional basketball has often been ahead of other leagues in terms of social issues and branding, and it’s not held back by a population of purists to the same degree
as baseball. With the game’s increased presence in continents, like Europe and Asia, the NBA has tried it’s best to connect with a wide-range of fans through their advertising promotions. While it is smart by the NBA to do it, it seems to make fans uncomfortable sometimes with the number of ads. The NBA is running a threeyear experiment on the ads, but don’t expect the NBA to cease up. It will, most likely, expand not only to the NBA, but also possibly to other leagues like the NHL and the NFL. As we continue to trend towards the advertising era, it looks as if there are no more boundaries. The question isn’t anymore will sports teams continue to feature ads on jerseys, but more so the question of when?
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If you’re browsing for a light but alluring read during classes or a study break, “Children of Eden” is a fun choice for a number of reasons. It is not only imaginative and personable but it is short enough that you can finish it in several days to three weeks, depending on your schedule. Its chapters also tend to be fast-paced and short to the point where the story captivates you and when you set the book down, you remember where you left off. It is the first book in a trilogy that Joey Graceffa, a glorified YouTube star, wrote. He has poured out his soul into a couple of comedic biographies, including “In Real Life: My Journey to a Pixelated World”
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in which he announces that he is gay. “Children of Eden” is set in Earth’s futuristic time period where most
animals have gone extinct because of manmade disasters and it is illegal to have more than one child in a family. In the case of
Rowan, the main character, she has a twin brother Ash. Their father is of prominent standing as a politician which also adds to the
suspense but is not quite clear on what he does. When she was born, a bot attempted to remove her and in the process of saving herself, she injured Ash who since then had a deficit. He also struggles with asthma attacks and because he is a son, the father is overprotective of him but despises Rowan. Because Graceffa has overcome his own personal insecurities, I believe that’s why Rowan resonates to the readers so well. I’ve come to believe that every person is sheltered in their own way, including social groups but Rowan is closed off from the world. While she has peeked over the wall at the city nearby,
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Netflix picks: Yet another great King adaptation in 1922 Great writing and atmosphere bring to life intellectual characters
LUKE TORBORG Staff Writer
Yet another Stephen King story has been adapted into a film just in time for Halloween. Netflix’s “1922” is a dark character driven piece that explores the themes of guilt and how one decision can crucially effect ourselves and our loved ones. “1922” is derived from a Stephen King novella of the same name found in his 2010 story collection entitled, “Full Dark, No Stars”. The film is incredibly faithful to the source material. Netflix’s new film is di-
rected by Zak Hilditch, an up and coming director. Hilditch has directed very small independent films in the past, this being his biggest studio film. However, Hilditch’s beautiful direction of suspense and despair proves that he will be making movies for quite some time. The story is, no surprise here, set in 1922 and centers around Nebraska Farmer Wilfred James (Thomas Jane). The film begins with Wilfred writing a confession of the murder of his wife. The story then flashes back to Wilfred living on his isolated farm with his wife Arlette (Molly Parker) and his 14-year-old son Henry. Everything is going fine on the farm, until Arlette decides she wants to sell
the 100 acres of which the farm rests on and move her family to the city. Wilfred strongly disagrees, but because the land is ultimately Arlette’s, after it was given to her by her father, it is legally her choice.
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This does not sit well with Wilfred as it slowly makes him truly hate his wife. Wilfred believes that he must do everything in his will power to keep his farm and his son. This is
when Wilfred convinces his son to help him murder
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London exhibition ‘Age of Terror’ explores art since 9/11 Imperial War Museums has art from U.S., Iraq, Syria and more LONDON (AP) — A new London exhibition about art since 9/11 begins with images — both familiar and shocking — of the devastated Twin Towers in New York. The Imperial War Museum’s “Age of Terror “ show goes on to display works from the United States, Britain, Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria and beyond, all dealing with Sept. 11, 2001 and its consequences. It’s evidence, if any were needed, that the al-Qaida attacks on the U.S. changed the world. Rebecca Newell, the museum’s head of art, said Wednesday that 9/11 was “a watershed in our society, our political and cultural identity. And I think you could probably say that it’s a watershed for artists.” Curator Sanna Moore
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Circaidan Rhythm 1 by Indian artist Jitish Kallat
said that “artists have always commented on world-changing events,” but research by the museum found that the number of artists reacting to conflicts has increased since the 2001 attacks.
“That was really the nucleus for where this show and this project started,” she said at a preview of the exhibition. “As a consequence of the internet, artists are really rapidly informed now, as we all are.
EDEN Continued from page 10 she wants to experience it and one night she has decided she has had enough. She runs into Ash’s friend with purple hair, Lark, who changes her life forever in more ways than one. That night also changes her life. Suspicion creeps into the city that a second child exists and bots are alerted, as well as investigative teams sent to find Rowan and from what I understood, kill her. The book ends with a staggering but ironic cliffhanger in which Ash has been sentenced to death because of a mistake realized that she is the firstborn, not Ash. Rowan, along with her new friends in a system called the Underground which rescues second children like her, conjures a scheme to save him. In the process, Rowan is captured and has ended up in a treatment center with some of the people she tried to run from. “Children of Eden” also places its readers in their memories of when they’ve experienced fight-or-flight responses. The book is all about adapting to new circumstances and situations and discovering who you are in the middle of all that
chaos. It challenges your beliefs and whether or not you will fight for them, including those who matter to you. While it had its moments where it dragged and some of the plot’s elements seem hazy, “Chil-
dren of Eden” is one of the best most recent young adult science fiction and fantasy books out there.
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I think that feeds in to the subjects they cover.” Sept. 11 coincided with the birth of the internet age, and technology helped make the airliner attacks, which killed some 3,000 people, instantly a worldwide catastrophe. The exhibition, which opens to the public on Thursday, begins with a reminder of how global it was: a room lined with newspaper front pages from Sept. 12, 2001, bearing images of destruction and headlines of war in many languages. The museum has gathered work by more than
40 artists for the biggest art show in its 100-year history. Some of the pieces pack a visceral punch: “Nein! Eleven?” by British brothers Jake and Dinos Chapman consists of twin mounds of tiny plastic bodies. Others are allusive. Chilean artist Ivan Navarro’s “The Twin Towers” appears to be two inverted skyscrapers plunging through the floor into infinity; in fact it’s an optical illusion created with mirrors and fluorescent lights. Other works reflect on the growth of state control and surveillance during the “war on terror” launched by the U.S. after 9/11. Chinese artist Ai Weiwei recreates a surveillance camera in gleaming marble on a plinth, while Indian artist Jitish Kallat has sculpted a playful line of miniature people being searched, as if in an airport security queue. Some artists work with images that have become uneasily iconic: Britain’s Rachel Howard paints a hooded inmate at Iraq’s Abu Ghraib prison, where American troops were accused of torturing detainees.
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Fats Domino stirred New Orleans flavor into rock ‘n’ roll Singer, composer and pianist Fats Domino passes away at 89 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — In appearance, Fats Domino wasn’t a typical teen idol. He stood 5-feet-5 and weighed more than 200 pounds, with a wide, boyish smile and a haircut as flat as an album cover. But Domino sold more than 110 million records, with hits including “Blueberry Hill,” ‘’Ain’t That a Shame” and other standards of rock ‘n’ roll. Domino, the amiable rock ‘n’ roll pioneer whose steady, pounding piano and easy baritone helped change popular music even as it honored the grand, good-humored tradition of the Crescent City, died early Tuesday. He was 89. Mark Bone, chief investigator with the Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, coroner’s office, said Domino died of natural causes early Tuesday morning. His dynamic performance style and warm vocals drew crowds for five decades. One of his show-stopping stunts was
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playing the piano while standing, throwing his body against it with the beat of the music and bumping the grand piano across the stage. Domino’s 1956 version of “Blueberry Hill” was selected for the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry of historic sound recordings worthy of preservation. The pres-
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ervation board noted that Domino insisted on performing the song despite his producer’s doubts, adding that Domino’s “New Orleans roots are evident in the Creole inflected cadences that add richness and depth to the performance.” He was one of the first 10 honorees named to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
and the Rolling Stone Record Guide likened him to Benjamin Franklin, the beloved old man of a revolutionary movement. Domino became a global star but stayed true to his hometown, where his fate was initially unknown after Hurricane Katrina struck in August 2005. It turned out that he and his family were rescued by boat from
with breathtaking wide shots of the farm, which gives the viewer a strong sense of isolation. Although I particularly like this movie, I don’t think it is for everyone. It could be very boring for some viewers. For instance, they adapted a 131-paged novella into an hour and 42minute-long feature film. Some may argue that there
is not enough action, or not a good enough reason for it to be a full movie, but those who strive for good writing, good performances, and well shot films will adore this movie. Overall, “1922” is a slow-moving film that will crawl under the viewer’s skin. The movie is visual eye candy and perfectly portrays the feeling of grief
his home, where he lost three pianos and dozens of gold and platinum records, along with other memorabilia. Many wondered if he would ever return to the stage. Scheduled to perform at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in 2006, he simply tipped his hat to thousands of cheering fans. His friend Haydee Ellis said then that Domino was “OK, but he doesn’t feel up to performing.” But in May 2007, he was back, performing at Tipitina’s music club in New Orleans. Fans cheered — and some cried — as Domino played “I’m Walkin’,” ‘’Ain’t That a Shame,” ‘’Shake, Rattle and Roll,” ‘’Blueberry Hill” and a host of other hits. That performance was a highlight during several rough years. After losing their home and almost all their belongings to the floods, his wife of more than 50 years, Rosemary, died in April 2008.
1922 Continued from page 10 his wife and his son’s own mother. After the brutal and grisly murder is successful, everything seems to be perfect for the two on the farm. Nevertheless, after sometime the story really begins as it appears that Wilfred may be cursed for his awful deed resulting in a horrific year Wilfred will never forget. “1922” is a slow burn paced movie that will linger with the viewer for quite some time. The Netflix original is not your typical commercial horror film, so don’t expect to see anything like this year’s “IT.” “1922” is void of jump scares and filled with an unsettling atmosphere and great writing that brings realism to the characters. Thomas Jane, making this his third Stephen King adapted movie, probably gives the best performance of his career. He makes a very menacing and surprisingly intelligent
character. His portrayal will make the viewer despise him in one scene, but sympathize with him in another. Jane and the writers had a tremendously difficult task to make a movie from the view point of a murderer, but they succeeded. However; the real star of this movie is the gorgeous cinematography. The beginning of the film is filled
and loss of innocence. Some people will love this movie, some might hate it, but in my opinion, it is an incredible film that should not be compared to the other most recent Stephen King adapted movies.
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Men’s hockey out for revenge against Michigan Tech
SEAN MORAWCZYNSKI Staff Writer The men’s hockey team returns to the Verizon Center after back-to-back road series to exact revenge on the team that ended the Mavericks season last year. Minnesota State went 3-1 on their road trip the last two weekends; sweeping formerly-ranked No. 2 Boston University and splitting the series with WCHA rival Bowling Green. Minnesota State jumped up a couple of places in this week’s USCHO.com poll, currently sitting as the No. 12 team in the nation. Minnesota State’s opponent this weekend is the Michigan Tech Huskies; the Huskies dropped from No. 15 to No. 16 in the poll after finishing last weekend with a 4-2 loss to Alabama-Huntsville. Michigan Tech holds onto the first-place slot in the WCHA standings with eight
points and a 2-1-1 record in conference play. The Mavericks have three points in the WCHA with only one series played in-conference (against Bowling Green), one less series than the Huskies. MNSU’s season was ended last year at the hands of the Huskies, losing two games in a three-game series in the WCHA postseason, missing the opportunity to make the NCAA Tournament. Even though Michigan Tech had the final victory of last year’s season against the Mavericks, Minnesota State controlled the regular season vs. the Huskies. Last season’s regular season record against Michigan Tech for the Mavericks was 2-1-1. MNSU actually won the “tie” in a shootout but it nonetheless is still counted as a tie in the record books. The Huskies were able to strengthen their team as the 2016-2017 season went on, storming their way through the WCHA playoffs to defeat the Bowling Green Falcons in a double-overtime WCHA championship game. The team’s success didn’t last long in the NCAA Tournament as they were knocked out in the first round by Den-
ver in the game played in Cincinnati, Ohio. Minnesota State outscored Michigan tech with 20 goals to their 18 in the seven games played between the two teams last year. The Mavericks couldn’t get a favorable matchup on the scoreboard when it mattered most. MNSU was able to win the low-scoring games late in the season but the Huskies’ defense was too much of a brick wall for Minnesota State. The Mavericks were unable to score more than one goal in any of the three road games at Michigan Tech in the 2016-2017 postseason. The Mavericks will be the first ranked team that the Michigan Tech Huskies will be facing this season. The Huskies’ previous two series pitted them against fellow Michigan team Lake Superior State University, which they beat in one game then tied during overtime in the second game of that series. Michigan Tech’s matchup last weekend against another WCHA team (Alabama-Huntsville) was split 1-1 with a 5-4 win on Friday night and the previously mentioned 4-2 loss on Saturday. This will be the Mavericks’
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second WCHA matchup of the season and the second consecutive series following the split against Bowling Green in Ohio. The team enters this weekend against Michigan Tech with a goals for/against ratio of 15:13. Senior forward Zeb Knutson currently is tied for the team lead in points with junior defenseman Daniel Brickley with six. Knutson has split his points evenly with three goals and three assists whereas Brickley has scored just one goal but has been making plays and is credited with five assists.
Brickley’s contributions have not gone unnoticed as he was named WCHA Defensive Player of the Week last week for his efforts in the team’s sweep against Boston University. Minnesota State can climb up the WCHA standings and hopefully boost their rankings in the national field after this weekend’s home series against Michigan Tech. It will be a physical and mental test to get some sort of redemption after the results of last year’s final meeting with the Huskies.
Timberwolves’ chemistry still in works Minnesota has shown glimpses of greatness, paired with nights to forget early in the season
COLTON MOLESKY Staff Writer The Minnesota Timberwolves revamped their season with the additions of Jimmy Butler, Taj Gibson, Jamal Crawford and Jeff Teague. The team is four games into the season, and there is a lot to discuss already this early in the year. The team sits at 2-2, and the number one problem for the Timberwolves right now is the illness to Butler. The team’s defense is not strong enough to lose their star de-
fender and it showed with a crushing loss to the Indiana Pacers Tuesday night, losing 130-107. The Timberwolves were showing marketable change before the exit of Butler, with wins over the Oklahoma City Thunder and Utah Jazz. The team was soundly defeating the opposition with team offense, with Butler working as a facilitator for Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins. Before the Butler illness, Wiggins averaged 24.7 points per game. The offense of Butler and Wiggins gave the young Kansas Jayhawk plenty of open looks to capitalize on. The defense also looked much improved, as Butler’s defense one-on-one with the top player of the opposite team made Wiggins and Towns better as a result, which inversely led to the
team looking disorganized against the Pacers. The team was able to keep pace with teams by slowing down the game and letting the Butler/ Wiggins combo pick teams apart in the half court. The roster size also allowed them to pick up the tempo, going fast in transition with Teague and Crawford. Towns has had his struggles on defense, but put on an offensive show against the Thunder and can stretch the floor like few centers with his three point shot. Immediate Changes Towns and Wiggins need to be more aggressive on defense. While Wiggins was just misplaying a lot of possessions, Towns may have looked even worse. Towns was tentative and indecisive, making a read and not trust-
ing his instincts or just going up swinging for a block, using his length as an excuse to take bad angles. The Timberwolves need to play crisp defense, especially their stars, at an All-Star level like Butler. The defense needs to pick up some slack as well, with Shabazz Muhammad in the starting lineup and Crawford getting heavier minutes as a result of the injury. This means that the bench needs to elevate their play as well on both sides of the ball. Going Forward The Timberwolves need to fix their defense still, but Butler is not injured, and once he recovers from his respiratory illness the team should change with leaps and bounds. The offense is built around Butler’s defense
and his playmaking on offense. The team looked really good as a whole, with some offensive chemistry already forming and progression on the defensive end starting to show. The team’s bench has been looking good as well, with Crawford going for double-digit points in three of the four first games, along with Nemanja Bjelica averaging 10 points per game this season. The one problem with the team is that the absence of Butler has seemed to really thrown a wrench in their scheme. This team needs to be able to rally better and find veterans like Teague stepping up in a big way when players go down. Upon Butler’s return, this team should get back on track and hopefully stay healthy.
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NFL week 7: The greats have emerged from the rest Staff writer Colton Molesky breaks down six teams that have been eye-catching
COLTON MOLESKY Staff Writer Week seven made teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots resemble the superstar teams we anticipated in the preseason. While some games muddled the playoff picture (I am looking at you, Oakland), the weekend offered clarity for Photo courtesy of The Associated Press the most part. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz, second from right, and tight end Zach Ertz, Teams with stock on the far right, celebrate after they connected on a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL rise: football game against the Washington Redskins, Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, in Philadelphia. New England Patriots The Patriots defense looked competent, while the offense continues to churn out points led by the ageless Tom Brady at quarterback. The Patriots kept Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan under 300 passing yards, which is the first quarterback they have held under that mark this season. The offense has been first in total yards and fifth in scoring. If the defense can catch up to the offense’s level of play, then the team will really start to round out. Pittsburgh Steelers The Steelers have finally figured out their offense,
which does not involve quarterback Ben Roethlisberger throwing 30 times. The way for them to win games is running the ball 25 times or more with Le’Veon Bell, grinding out victories like a team in December. Their defense has also looked better, holding their last two opponents to a combined 430 total yards, racking up five sacks in the same stretch. Seattle Seahawks Despite all of the problems on the offensive line and the injuries at running back, this team still has quarterback Russell Wilson and a great
defensive line. Wilson has put the team on his back multiple times, using his mobility to compensate for a poor line and his downfield running to make up for the lack of running back talent. Wilson is good enough to elevate the roster and with a front seven that can come into their own, which will be the key that carries this team. Philadelphia Eagles I resisted for a long time, but the Carson Wentz-hype is real. He averages 264.6 passing yards per game and has shown an escapability with the likes of Aaron Rodgers.
Wentz has looked like everything you could want from a quarterback that needs to elevate the team around them. Wentz is good enough to upgrade the Eagles from a B-squad to a playoff roster. The team has racked up 18 sacks, ninth-best in the NFL. Buffalo Bills The Bills have proven they can win games on their defense, as they rank second in the league with 17 turnovers. They have nine interceptions and eight fumbles, putting the game on their cornerbacks who have produced 50 passes defended. The of-
fense has had struggles, but is far more creative with head coach Sean McDermott at the helm and running a creative rushing scheme. With a defense that travels and AllPro running back LeSean McCoy, the Bills have the capabilities of making the playoffs for the first time since 1999. Kansas City Chiefs They have had a twogame skid, really struggling on offense against cover-two defensive schemes. However Alex Smith, Kareem Hunt, Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce are an offensive force that has averaged 392.4 total yards per game, third in the NFL. They are second in scoring, averaging 29.6 points per game. This team’s offense is not going to be derailed by a two-week slump and they are still a team to be considered the cream of the crop in the NFL. Overall The difference between the teams that have started to prove themselves and the teams still sorting themselves out is not that big. This season, the glaring problems that the top-level teams like the Patriots or Seahawks have makes for a small gap between them and a team like Oakland or Carolina. While these teams are starting to round out towards their expectations, the field is still open.
REPORTER PICK ‘EM | WEEK #8 DOLPHINS @ RAVENS
VIKINGS @ BROWNS
RAIDERS @ BILLS
COLTS @ BENGALS
CHARGERS @ PATRIOTS
BEARS @ SAINTS
FALCONS @ JETS
49ERS @ EAGLES
PANTHERS @ BUCS
TEXANS @ SEAHAWKS
COWBOYS @ REDSKINS
STEELERS @ LIONS
BRONCOS @ CHIEFS
BYE WEEK: PACKERS, TITANS, RAMS, GIANTS, CARDINALS, JAGUARS
TOMMY WIITA Sports Editor COLTON MOLESKY Sports Writer SEAN MORAWCZYNSKI Sports Writer RYAN SJOBERG Sports Editor GABE HEWITT Editor in Chief CALEB HOLDORF A&E Editor ALISSA THIELGES News Editor DANA CLARK Production Mgr.
STANDINGS After Week #7
1ST PLACE Alissa Thielges
2ND PLACE Caleb Holdorf
3RD PLACE Gabe Hewitt
4TH PLACE Dana Clark
5TH PLACE Sean Morawczynski
6TH PLACE Colton Molesky
LAST PLACE (T) Ryan Sjoberg
LAST PLACE (T) Tommy Wiita
Overall (67-39) Last Week (12-3)
Overall (65-41) Last Week (12-3)
Overall (64-42) Last Week (7-8)
Overall (62-44) Last Week (13-2)
Overall (60-46) Last Week (11-4)
Overall (59-47) Last Week (12-3)
Overall (57-49) Last Week (8-7)
Overall (57-49) Last Week (10-5)
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NBA: ‘The Greek Freak’ rules, Curry pays for consequences
JAKE RINEHART Staff Writer At just 22 years of age, Giannis Antetokounmpo has taken the NBA by storm. Originally born in Athens, Greece, Antetokounmpo, or ‘The Greek Freak’ as he is most commonly called, has not disappointed since entering the league in 2013. Antetokounmpo is a special talent because of his size and agility. The Greek Freak stands at 6’11”, but also possesses the speed and quickness in his footwork to play multiple positions, even point-guard. In four games this year, Antetokounmpo has averaged 36.8 points per game, 10.8 rebounds per game, and 5.3 assists per game. ‘The Greek Freak’ scored a season-high 44 points against the Portland Trailblazers on Oct. 21. Antetokounmpo has helped guide the Milwaukee Bucks to a 3-1 start, tying the Cleveland Cavaliers for first place in the Central Division. Giannis Antetokounmpo is not the only star lighting up the NBA right now. Controversial star Demarcus “Boogie” Cousins is also on a tear for the New Orleans Pelicans,
averaging 31.0 points per game and snagging 12.0 rebounds per game. Cousins, who was traded to New Orleans from Sacramento last season, seems to have finally settled in the Pelicans’ system, after a rough start to life in New Orleans last season. The Pelicans have two superstars who are performing well right now, with Anthony “The Brow” Davis being the other. Davis has averaged 24.3 points per game and 12.8 rebounds per game in his own right. Boogie and The Brow, as they are called in New Orleans, each scored 35 points against the reigning NBA Champion Golden State Warriors. The Pelicans’ sole victory of the season came against the Lonzo Ballled Los Angeles Lakers, who nearly pulled off a 22-point comeback against New Orleans. New acquisition Rajon Rondo has yet to play for the Pelicans due to a sports hernia. Rondo, a member of the 2008 Boston Celtics Championship team, has been cleared to participate in shooting drills and should be on the court again in mid-November. Fun fact: Cousins,
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Davis and Rondo are all former Kentucky Wildcats. One could say the chemistry could turn into something beautiful once Rondo is recovered. Steph Curry is up to his usual tricks out on the West Coast, where he was recently ejected from a game against the Memphis Grizzlies for tossing his mouthpiece in the direction of an official after a controversial call. Curry has also been disciplined by the NBA for his actions, which resulted in a fine of $50,000. Curry has been known to throw his mouthpiece around during games. In 2016, Curry flew his mouthpiece and inadvertently hit a fan sitting courtside during Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Curry was also fined $25,000 for that incident. Closer to home, the Minnesota Timberwolves have started with a 2-2 record. The highlight of the season for the Wolves is the play of Karl Anthony-Towns and Andrew Wiggins. At just 21-years-old, Towns has made his mark on the NBA this season. Averaging 23.3 points per game and 10.5 rebounds, Towns has played a key role on the
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new-look Timberwolves, which features new additions such as Jimmy Butler, Jeff Teague, Taj Gibson, and Jamal Crawford. Wiggins has also been putting in some great performances as of late, including a game-winning, half-court shot at the buzzer in Oklahoma City to give the Wolves a 115-113 win over the Thunder. With the new additions and the high level of play from key players, the Timberwolves may have a good shot at making the NBA Playoffs this season. The last time that the Wolves had made the NBA Playoffs was in 2004, when Kevin Garnett, Sam Cassell, and Latrell Sprewell led the team to the
Western Conference Finals, before being defeated by the Kobe Bryant-led Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA has a lot of young talent coming through the ranks. Whether it is 22-yearold Giannis Antetokounmpo scoring 38 points a game for the Milwaukee Bucks, 19-year-old Lonzo Ball being the face of the Los Angeles Laker franchise and trying to bring back their winning ways, or if it is Andrew Wiggins and Karl Anthony-Towns playing extremely well in this playoff-contending Wolves team, the NBA is sure to remain exciting for the rest of the season
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“Winona State currently sits at 8-0 and is the only undefeated team left outside of the Mavericks in the NSIC Conference. This game will go a long way to determine who might capture the conference title.” the Warriors defense and has taken advantage of a high volume of reps as an underclassman. Although he will be cheering hard for his own Mavericks on Saturday, Aaron will be cheering loud and proud for his brother on Saturday at the Blake. “I’m particularly excited for the game because my whole family is coming to Mankato for the first time ever. Noel, my brother, will be starting in his biggest game yet,” Winch said. “I’m all for Mankato winning, but I will be cheering loud from the stands on Saturday for my brother as well.” Sophomore running back Nate Gunn enters the game with 1,115 rushing yards (sixth-best in the NCAA-II) and 10 rushing touchdowns. As a team, the Mavericks are the second-best rushing team in all of the NCAAII, rushing for 326.1 yards per game. They trail Harding University by 6.9 yards. The Mavericks also have the fifth-best total defense in all of NCAA-II this season, so
the Mavericks will have the upper edge come Saturday afternoon. For Minnesota State to come out successful, they will need to control the pace of play and run the ball efficently, as their passing game has been hit-or-miss. Prediction: This game should be a tight contest
throughout, but Minnesota State will pull away in the fourth, taking the contest 31-20. MNSU has another home game next weekend against Wayne State before traveling to Sioux Falls to take on the 14th-ranked Cougars to end the season.
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