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World’s Got Talent takes the stage for season two Attendees take a trip around the world without leaving MNSU.
NIRAJ GUPTA Staff Writer Minnesota State University, Mankato (MNSU) fosters such a diverse population of students from around the world and it deserves to be lauded for that, but it becomes astonishing when these students reveal their talents to the audience. The World’s Got Talent (WGT), a talent show organized and hosted at MNSU, has been doing an impressive job to acknowledge these gifted people by giving them a platform to display their talents. On Nov. 15, The International Student Association (ISA) and Kearney International Center successfully hosted the show calling it “World’s Got Talent Season 2.” This year, 19 students participated in the show. Attendees were a mix of international and domestic students, but interestingly, the majority of participants
were international students of different nationalities. The show began with a warm welcome by the hosts followed by the introduction of judges, Dr. Paul Hustoles (Professor and Chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance), Dr. Habib Abo (Professor of Accounting and Business Law), and Dr. Stephanie Thorpe (Assistant Professor in the Department of Music) who also stepped forward to contribute the prizes to reward the winners. “I am excited about this event. I like the diversity of this show as we get to see variety in the acts and performances performed by participants from different cultures,” said Yuketun Cisneros, an undergrad in Biology at MNSU. “It is fun to be here today. Also, the crowed is huge. I was expecting to see less people because it’s Tuesday, but there are a lot of people here today,” said Linh Hoang,
Photo by Ojaswi Singh a freshman in Psychology. Indeed, the crowd was bigger than expected as the show was organized on a weekday. But, the crowd seemed very excited and was having fun which hugely contributed to making the competition a success. There were 19 different performances throughout the show, beginning with a well synchronized and energetic hip-hop dance performance by Mankato
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Dance, followed by a performance from Priscilla Nabatanzi who beautifully sang the song “Hallelujah.” Margret Bones showed her skills doing a prop dance. Then came the Everest Crew to perform a Nepali cultural dance act about teasing but also impressing the girls. “Bharatanatyam,” an Indian cultural dance, (also renowned as one of the toughest dances) was beautifully put on by Bhavyaka & Neelima. But these are only a few among all the mesmerizing performances that occured one after another. One thing that made it a real talent show was because it was not limited to just the songs and dances. For example, one contestant from India named Pavan played a short movie giving a social message. Another act was about doing nail art in three minutes. And there was a musical performance by DJ Ernest (Ernest Norris). Finally, the participants were voted by the audience and a decision was passed by the judges. The winning ranks were categorized into 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Sneha and Biswan, from Nepal, won first with their dance fusion
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of Bollywood and western, followed by Mai Xee Vang who won second for her dance on Bollywood music, and then third place was won by Bhavyaka & Neelima for their performance on Bharatnatyam (Indian cultural dance). The show also had criteria such as “Best Cultural Act,” won by the Everest crew for their Nepali cultural dance; “The Best Unique Act,” won by the Lucky Little Paws for their performance about a dragon; “Best Performance with a Social Message,” won by Pavan for his social message he gave through a short movie; and for the “Best Outfit” the winner was Lisa Zennah. Overall, the show was a great success, and although it was tough to decide the winners from such talents, the decision had to be made and now we have the winners of World’s Got Talent Season 2. Let’s hope that events like this will continue to be organized at MNSU to find the talented people and give them a platform to shine among the crowd.
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Performers hit high note at Battle of the Bands Student Events Team hosts local artists of various genres and sizes.
STEPHANIE VOGEL Staff Writer The Battle of the Bands event took place on Tuesday in the CSU Ballroom at 7 p.m. It has been five years since the Battle of the Bands event has taken place on campus, so the return of the event provided a great way for students to showcase their musicianship. The Concert Company, a committee of the Student Events Team, organized and promoted the event. Studentmade bands performed originals and some cover songs at the event. The competitive concert drew students, faculty, and family members of the performers. Three judges, who were musicians and professors of the Music Department at MNSU, gave constructive criticism at the end of each performance to help each band improve. The event featured a wide variety of styles, including R&B, grunge, hip-hop, and funk. Each band had a unique style, which they were able to show off with their selection of songs. Some
Elements performs at Battle of the Bands on Tuesday. songs highlighted the band members’ vocal talent, while other songs were mostly instrumental, showing off the talent of the guitar and bass players. The percussion added the beat and flare which reverberated through the audience’s ears, causing them to nod their heads and tap to the beat. The subject of the music ranged from politics and love to memories and regret. Each band had fifteen minutes
to perform on stage and show off their work and their unique styles. The rocking electric guitars, bass, drums, and vocals were loud and explosive enough to shake your eardrums. Some of the bands brought their game, while others were not on par. Some did not adjust their volume to the smaller space, causing ringing in the ears. All of the bands exhibited commitment to their
Photo by Ojaswi Singh performance and confidence in mistakes, slip-ups, and technical difficulties. Most of the bands were made up of three guys, with one on drums, one on bass, and one on electric guitar, with one or more guys doing vocals, like the band The Only. Other bands consisted of just one person, like Drawn to the Sky, Elements, and Logan Michaels. The crowd was enthusiastic, and joined in by clapping
and gathering up front. Bright, colorful lights added to the festive atmosphere. It gave student bands a chance to go on stage and show off their talent to the public, promoting their songs and styles. The audience was able to see the creativity of the musicians as they performed their original work. At the end of the concert, students attending were able to vote on which band they thought was the best. The event was free and open to the public. Logan Michaels, a rap/hiphop artist, won one division of the Battle of the Bands after student voting was cast, while Elements won the other. Battle of the Bands is just one of the concerts and events put on by the Student Events Team this year. In past years, musicians like Jerrod Niemann, Mike Posner, and Hoodie Allen have performed concerts at MNSU. If there is a band that you would like featured in a concert or an event you think should be put on, contact the Student Events team or join their meetings on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. in CSU 245.
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RACHAEL JAEGER Staff Writer While it is important to recognize your loved ones around you at the Thanksgiving table, I believe it is also respectful to remember those you lost who have mentored you in your maturity. For me, that person was a brave and sensitive soul named Sarah Isaacson who influenced me as I have developed as a person and a writer. Ironically, Sarah died on this past election night after battling a brain tumor for fifteen years. I met Sarah through an online writers’ course I took on the side when I first went to college back in 2009 where she helped me battle personal demons. There’s a whole lot I could say about that, but the only thing I will disclose is that she aroused my awareness to my sensitive nature and my need to guard my heart. She recognized how certain people would use scripture as a weapon out of fear or selfish gain, rather than genuine concern. Your natural actions, the way you conduct your daily living, will speak more volumes than angry shouts of protest any time. Time. It’s about time. Take your time.
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Jaeger stands with Sarah Isaacson and her young daughter. That’s what Sarah taught me most about time; I take care of my work, an art I am still working on. Despite having worked endless hours or days on a creative project, she encouraged me to polish it up and let the work marinate so it developed into its fullest potential. While I took the time in what I did, I still forced the edits and sometimes the writing died before it had a chance to breathe. If you ever watched the animated kids’ movie “Charlotte’s Web,” Charlotte is how I can best describe Sarah. She didn’t touch only me, but many others from the looks of her Facebook page. She also coached many students in debate
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and encouraged them to think about the context of their use. She thought about others first and herself last, following the Golden Rule that many tend to overlook, including myself. Her care in her work and what she would entail in her emails created an awareness for me to watch for those same opportunities in my own life. Since we interacted through emails, I never even knew the extent of her pain or how long she had actually fought her cancer. Perhaps she knew I would give her illness too much attention and we wouldn’t be able to enjoy our friendship like we would have otherwise. But Wednesday morning, at the close of my mass
media class, I happened to check my Facebook as a typical habit. When I saw the news, I felt like someone had taken a hammer to my heart, and then the effect of the shattering pieces of my heart overwhelmed me with tears. At that time, I was too shocked to cry. A couple of months ago, I had seen her smiling lips but sagging eyes as she sat in a wheelchair in Maryland, trying to acquire her treatment. I had contacted her every few weeks before then, as I was worried about her when I hadn’t heard from
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Continued from page 4 her all year. It wasn’t like her to not talk to me, so I knew it was serious. “You look so godly when you are at peace,” Sarah told me after we had met for the first and only time four years ago, and eaten lunch at Perkins in Fargo where she lived. When she commented her observation, I had Mari, her baby, on my lap. I don’t get much of a chance to be around children and, quite honestly, I don’t care much for them. But sometimes a few do tug at my heart as her daughter did four years ago. She was one of the rare cases in which being around her stirred more contentment and awareness of simple joys often overlooked. Her wide-eyed wonder in her big blue eyes also expressed her curiosity of the world, as young as she was. I am hoping some of Sarah will live on in Mari. If anyone had a reason to complain, she did. But she never did. Instead, she sought for the positive aspects in her daily life, which helped her continue her fight for her life as well as her love for it. Part of it was in the time she sacrificed to others and gave them the fullest of her focus
and her best of intentions. What I learned most from her is patience with myself, not only in my writing, but in my life as I engage with other people and seek to bring peace in the smallest ways I can. I am planning on keeping in contact with her four-yearold daughter, Mari, in the years to come and hope a friendship grows. I would like to return the favor and empower her daughter as she gets older. I want to tell her about her mom, so she has some of her to hold onto. Sarah is who I am most grateful for this Thanksgiving, and although we only had seven years to know each other, I treasure every email I still have from her and value the wisdom she shared. I will never forget how much she meant to me and will credit her with any future work put on those bookshelves. One side note about the election – many of us wish someone else would have gotten into office. But perhaps this is a time to acknowledge how insensitive we tend to be toward each other and instead take note of every word or every action before we just let it out. The
change starts small and we cannot look to a president to fix all the personal problems. It is time to take
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Carrie the Musical makes its MNSU debut Stephen King novel and movie transitions to the stage this month.
ANA-BRIT ASPLEN Staff Writer Yes, you read that right. Carrie the Musical, as in the Stephen King horror novel and movie about the infamous prom night and what happens when you’re abusive to a girl with telepathic powers. Now they’ve added music and dancing to accompany it. This is the first time MNSU is presenting this show and, considering the cast and design crews’ talent and passion, there couldn’t be any better timing. The show itself has an interesting history to it as well. Originally on Broadway in the early 1980s, it became one of the most referenced flops in history when it closed after five performances. However, in 2012 it was revamped Off-Broadway to much better success. Some tweaks were made, some songs were changed up, and it became the fantastically dark musical it is now. Much of the music follows the style of a standard rock
Photo courtesy of the MNSU Theatre and Dance Department musical. It’s a great score for people who appeal more to a modern pop genre, so if your excuse to not see a musical is because it sounds “old-fashioned,” it won’t apply to this show. The rhythms are strong, the singing is loud, and it has choreography to match. Prepare to be ener-
gized and hooked, should you make the right decision in seeing this amazing musical. Carrie spares no mercy on its audience’s emotions, as it will have the ability to rip your heart out to your own enjoyment. As mentioned before, the cast is absolutely stellar and
the performances rival professional productions. Amanda Mai plays Carrie White, the sheltered girl who gains powers when the people in her life betray her. Alongside her, the show stars Mikhayla Clausen, Daniel Lane, Michaela Shapiro, Emily Scinto, Matthew Sather, Maureen
O’Malley, John Nicol, Zoe Hartigan, Delanie Weidrich, Tucker Brewster Schuster, and Keegan Gore. All of them have been making their returns in the department, each having been in multiple shows at MNSU before. In addition, third-year graduate student Erin Horst makes her MNSU directorial debut after recently starring in The Full Monty as Georgie and as the title role in Mary Poppins. Suffice it to say, this is a bit of a change of scene. Emily Scinto, who plays the school tormentor Chris Hargensen, chimed in on why this is a show that should be attended. “At the heart of it, I think there’s a really important message to people. It’s about bullying, but at the end of the show there’s a moment when everyone is together in the same place. It’s a strong cast of artists telling a story they feel strongly about, and
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I am ‘The Greatest’: a tribute to the Pulse nightclub shooting Sia music video depicts the strength and resilience of the LGBT community.
DAVID PARPART Staff Writer After the horrific, brutal, and unprovoked shooting that happened in Orlando at the Pulse Nightclub on June 12, Sia and Kendrick Lamar released “The Greatest” in support of those in the LGBT community who were affected by the mass shooting. “The Greatest” music video has roughly 210 million views on YouTube. The video starts on a black screen with the words “#WEAREYOURCHILDREN“ printed across. We then see a crying Maddie Ziegler wiping paint under her eyes, as if she is crying rainbow tears, or perhaps applying war paint for battle. A large group of kids lie on the ground below her, motionless, and she begins screaming, urging the kids to get up.
Once the music starts, Ziegler leads the group as they begin moving in unison. The kids dance through an old house, eventually coming together as one group. They jump up and down, moving together as a single entity before collapsing to the ground, leaving behind the haunting visual of bodies on the floor. Absent of any social context, it’s all striking and beautiful and overwhelmingly sad. What makes the video so potent and so specifically awful about this massacre is that its subjects do seem to have struggled and triumphed in finding freedom to flip out together, and they are still cut down. It’s bookended by Ziegler crying, as is appropriate; there’s no take-home moral to make what happened seem okay. There is a clear, if abstract,
narrative. Through the motions of both the individual dancers and the groups, you can see the armor that they put on to rise above when they are being brought down. It is how they portray their strength that really signifies the struggle and difficulty that has happened to those in the LGBT community. Whether it is being pushed into a wall or pushed to the ground, the choreography articulates the sheltered and vulnerable parts that make that individual him or herself. LGBT community members already have to shield their uniqueness and try to fit in with the regular crowd. The song is about the Orlando shooting, but it is also about how anyone can be “the greatest” with dedication. That your value, as seen by others, should be rooted in your existence, not your gen-
(CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) by Kris Krug der, race, sexual identity, etc. It can also connect with anyone living through hardship and looking for motivation to still move forward. When Sia sings the line, “I’m free to be the greatest, I’m alive,” she’s pepping the listener up, but also defining the value of life, marking the human potential that’s been lost through this and other tragedies. This song has a connec-
tion to the Orlando mass shooting that took the lives of 49 people, but it also connects to those who don’t feel that they are worth it. It is for those who aren’t able to see their full potential and be reminded that you are valued in life and that you have stamina to continue on and fight through any difficulty that comes in your life.
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Once Upon a Time shows us that we’re all human Heroes, villains in ABC drama have endured similiar hardships.
RACHAEL JAEGER Staff Writer No one wakes up one day and is just an evil person. There is something beneath the surface that drives how a person acts. And usually it is revealed that they are not evil after all – instead they have scars that may run deeper than they would like to admit. What I especially appreciated in the recent seasons of Once Upon A Time is that, unlike the illustrated children’s books that paint characters as either good or evil, the series delves deeper than those surface details. The show explores the diverse characters’ personalities, their desires, and their motivations. The character who personally appeals to me is, surprisingly, yet not, Regina, as she is someone whose own heart has been broken time and time again and still sometimes struggles with those insecurities. Up until I discovered about how and why she blamed Snow White for ruining her life, I thought of her as a sly and vindictive witch, just as the toned-down fairytale portrayed. Although she was a princess destined to become a queen, she fell in love with a stable boy and had all the will to sacrifice who she was so that they
(CC BY-ND 2.0) by Disney | ABC Television Group could be together. But Regina’s mother, Cora, intervened and ultimately killed the stable boy lover so that Regina would marry Snow White’s dad, a king who had recently lost his wife and needed a new queen. After that, she expressed initial hesitation at taking a chance on love when she meets the daring but charming Robin Hood, until she fell hard. Yet not so hard that when Marian, Robin’s wife, crossed over to Storybrooke, Regina dropped him for fear of disappointment and the wounds opened again.
Despite that Cora wanted the best for Regina, she eventually admitted her intentions did not measure up. After all, the two women were different people, despite the fact they shared a bloodline. Cora recognized that her daughter, Regina, was stronger than her in the sense that she was not afraid to say who she loved and risk the rich comforts her status provided. Snow White also had her moment of evilness. After finding out she was pregnant with Emma who was fated to become evil, Snow White felt
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urged to find a replacement. She and Prince Charming stole Maleficent’s egg and cast a spell on it that would rid Emma of her curse. But later on, the couple faced the consequences of their actions when the child sought them out with her own intention to destroy them. All she really needed, however, was a peaceful reunion with her mom. Captain Hook, the overwhelmingly scary pirate with one hand, has his own story of someone he lost whom he could never get over. But when he found Emma, the Savior and the main character of the show, he showed a willingness to dedicate himself to her when she has conflicting feelings after she lost her husband. Sometimes, in the middle of trying to recon-
cile everyone else and acting as a peacemaker, she overlooks her own happiness. It takes Hook’s constant pursuit of her to realize she is loved and her need to accept it. Despite Rumpelstiltskin’s constant warnings to Belle that a darkness lurks underneath what he shows on the outside, she chooses to still believe in the best of him. Rumpelstiltskin’s desires cause others harm and put up obstacles so he can achieve his own good. He keeps all his motives hidden from Belle, who continues to remain oblivious. When his evil actions are exposed, she still believes it is her encouragement and sacrificial love that will snuff out the darkness. It appears that everyone in the show possesses a strong desire to be loved yet chooses to become evil because they had given up the idea they would ever have a happy ending in one form or another. Yet their plotting and scheming is a way those certain characters feel like they can guard themselves against their own darkness. Often, their evil actions can be interpreted as reactions from their inner fears. As a show, Once Upon a Time has helped me to personally re-examine my own life as I seek to understand my own complications as a person. Everybody has those puzzling qualities about themselves, but those are what make up a person – not the outer looks or even public behavior, but the true secrets and yearnings in the heart.
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runs on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m., as well as for two midnight shows on Friday and Saturday nights. A perfect element of elevation to add to this already spooky show! After all, what better college experience is there than to go see a live version of Stephen King’s Carrie
in the middle of the night? Tickets are $11 for students and $15 for guests, except for the midnight shows where they’re two for the price of one. This is the last play of the semester, so go home for Christmas break with something to talk about and come see Carrie The Musical.
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Bob Dylan not able to attend Nobel ceremony for award COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Bob Dylan won’t be coming to Stockholm to pick up his 2016 Nobel Prize for literature at the Dec. 10 prize ceremony. The Swedish Academy said Wednesday that Dylan told them “he wishes he could receive the prize personally, but other commitments make it unfortunately impossible.” The 75-year-old American singer-songwriter was awarded the prize on Oct. 13 “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.” The literature prize and five other Nobel Prizes will be officially conferred upon winners in Stockholm next month on the anniversary of award founder Alfred Nobel’s death in 1896. Details about who would accept the award on Dylan’s behalf were unclear — more
information on that was expected Friday. Permanent Secretary Sara Danius told Swedish news agency TT the academy received “a personal letter” from Dylan and that he “underlined that he feels extremely honored by the Nobel Prize.” The Academy said it “respects Bob Dylan’s decision,” adding that not travelling to the Swedish capital to personally pick up the prestigious award was “unusual, but not exceptional.” In 2004, Austrian playwright and novelist Elfriede Jelinek stayed home, citing a social phobia. “The award is still theirs, as it now belongs to Bob Dylan,” the Academy said. “We are looking forward to Bob Dylan’s Nobel lecture, which he must hold, according to the requirements, with-
Photo courtesy of The Associated Press in six months” from Dec. 10. Dylan at first was silent after the Nobel announcement but eventually said getting the award left him “speechless.” Dylan has accepted nu-
Unusual tiff between Bill O’Reilly, Megyn Kelly
Fox personality questions colleague’s loyalty. NEW YORK (AP) — Bill O’Reilly is questioning his Fox News Channel colleague Megyn Kelly’s loyalty for writing in her just-published memoir and talking about accusations that former Fox chief Roger Ailes made unwanted sexual advances on her a decade ago. Kelly responded that she had the support of her new bosses to write about the incidents and that “sunlight is the best disinfectant.” Meanwhile, Kelly appeared under attack Wednesday in an unusual forum: people flooding Amazon.com with negative reviews of her book, “Settle For More,” in what her publisher regards as an orchestrated campaign. The unusual back-andforth between two primetime hosts is a headache for Fox News, which declined comment on Wednesday. O’Reilly, 67, has long been Fox’s most popular personality. Kelly, 45, is seen as a major part of Fox’s future and network management is eager to sign her beyond her current contract, which expires next July. It began Tuesday on “CBS This Morning,” where O’Reilly was a guest promoting his children’s book, “Give Please a Chance.” Host Norah O’Donnell asked him about Kelly’s book, and he said he wasn’t interested in it. “In sexual harassment?” O’Donnell asked. “I’m not interested in ba-
sically litigating something that is finished that makes my network look bad,” O’Reilly replied. “OK? I’m not interested in making my network look bad. At all.” Kelly accused Ailes of making sexually suggestive comments when she was new to Fox and trying to kiss her against her will. Ailes has denied the accusations. Her private testimony about the incident was seen as a key to Fox’s parent company ousting Ailes this past summer. Later, on his show, O’Reilly offered his “tip of the day” that “loyalty is good.” He didn’t mention Kelly’s name but the intention seemed clear. “If somebody is paying you a wage, you owe that person or company allegiance,” he said. “You don’t like what’s happening in the workplace, go to HR, or leave. I’ve done that. And then take the action afterward if you feel aggrieved. There are labor laws in this country. But don’t run down the concern that supports you by trying to undermine it.” An hour later, at the end of her show and again on CBS Wednesday, Kelly said she had discussed the chapter she wrote with Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch of Fox’s parent company 21st Century Fox. Kelly told The Associated Press in an interview Tuesday that she believed it was important to tell the story to empower other women
who may be going through something similar and to impress upon companies the importance of being vigilant against harassment. Asked by CBS’ O’Donnell whether or not she believed she was making her company look bad, Kelly said that “I believe that Roger Ailes made the company look bad.” In an appearance with Don Imus on Wednesday, O’Reilly said that he believed Kelly is a “very smart, talented woman” and that he had no beef with her. But he said if another network is “going to try and bait me to say bad things about my network, I am not gonna do it.” While that explains his stance on CBS, it didn’t address why he brought up the issue of loyalty on his own show. Late Wednesday morning, Amazon.com noted that of more than 300 customer reviews of Kelly’s book on their website, 73 percent gave it one star — the site’s lowest grade. Twenty-two percent gave the book five stars, the highest possible. The book was published Tuesday. Many of the reviews mentioned President-elect Donald Trump and did not address anything actually in “Settle For More.” Trump was angered by Kelly last year because of a tough question she asked him in a debate and attacked her repeatedly on social media.
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Men’s basketball season underway Minnesota State’s first weekend featured a 1-1 start on the road.
JAMES ANDERSEN Staff Writer The Minnesota State University men’s basketball team is under way with their 20162017 basketball season. Last season, the Mavericks had a successful winning record of 22-10, but they ultimately fell in the second round of the Division-II NCAA Tournament. Returning for his senior season, forward Jon Fuqua is looking to lead the team. Last season, Fuqua was second on the team in points per game, averaging 15.7. He also finished first on the team with an average of 7.7 rebounds per game. Another notable returning player is sophomore guard Joey Witthus. He averaged 12 points per game last season. This year’s squad will rely on a mesh of young players and older ones, as they look to improve from
Reporter Archives Senior forward Jon Fuqua (in white) was a force last weekend, as he was named the NSIC Division player of the week. their 2015-2016 season. Head coach Matt Margen-
thaler heads into his 16th season, and he has had an illus-
trious career so far. During his time with the Mavericks, he
has an overall record of 330133. He has been named the conference coach of the year six times, has qualified for the NCAA tournament 11 times, and has won the conference championship seven times. The Mavericks stand at 1-1 overall this season, as they have played a tournament in St. Cloud, MN. In their first game, MNSU defeated Pittsburg State 85-80, where Fuqua led the team with 23 points and nine rebounds. Witthus also added 20 points and five boards in the game. The sophomore also shot 67 percent from the three-point line, as the Mavericks shot a nice 43.8 percent from beyond the arc as a team. The Gorillas were also out-rebounded by the Mavs, 35-23.
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Mavericks finish second in St. Thomas Invite St. Cloud State finished first, while MSU Moorehead finished in third place.
COREY YUMAN Staff Writer On November 11 and 12, the Minnesota State Mavericks swimming and diving team competed in the St. Thomas Invite in St. Paul. The Mavericks finished in second place with 858.5 points. St. Cloud State took home first place with 1,179 points, while MSU Moorhead finished behind Minnesota State with 778.5 points. “The coaches and I were happy with the team’s performance overall. Collectively, it was our best meet of the season thus far,” head coach Nathan Owens said. Freshman Jaycie Klein had two top-three finishes as she finished the one-meter diving event in third (361.10) and finished the three-meter diving
event in first (204.95). Freshman Krista Kovar also competed in the three-meter, finishing in second (204.00). “We had some standout performances from a few women like our freshman divers Jaycie Klein, Krista Kovar, and Lauren Hake,” Owens noted. Also coming in third for the day was Taylor Bass, who took third (2:13.13) in the 200yard butterfly, Alycia Holwerda placed third (59.84) in the 100-yard butterfly, and Sam Johnston took third (2:28.28) in the 200-yard breaststroke. Junior Chelsea Calhoon had herself a busy day, as she managed to finish top-three in all four of the categories. In the 200-yard Individual Medley, Calhoon finished in the top spot taking home a first place (2:10.04) finish, and finished in third place in three events including the 200yard backstroke, 400-yard Individual Medley, and 100yard backstroke with times of 2:07.03, 4:47.15, and 58.65 respectively.
Also competing in the 100yard backstroke was Cecilia Hake, who finished up with the top placement for a Maverick in second (58.22). in the 200-yard freestyle, the duos of Maggie Knier and Cheyenne Rova, and Nicole Bean and Hake came out on top and finished in first (1:36.63). Rova, who is a senior, also won the 100-freestyle with her time of 52.60. which earned her second-first place finish of the day. Rova competed in the 50-yard freestyle as well, this time coming out in second (23.87) while Knier placed third (24.35). “It’s been good to see them get stronger throughout the fall and look sharper during competitions as we head into our mid-season championship meet coming up in early December,” said Owens. Now for the season, the ladies are ranked 21st in the most recent edition of the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) poll. The Mavericks
Reporter Archives The women’s swimming and diving team now ranks 21st in the Nation after last weekend’s Invite. along with the St. Cloud State Huskies are the only Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference schools to be ranked in the top-25. Minnesota State’s women’s swimming and diving team will be back in action this weekend as they compete against MSU-Moorhead on Friday in Moorhead.
“Moorhead has a great team, probably the best in the history of their program. We’ll need to be at our best to keep the meet close and hopefully score enough points to win the meet,” Owens said.
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“It is also worth noting that Fuqua was honored Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference South Division Player of the Week with his performance over the weekend.” In their second game against the Missouri Southern State Lions, the Mavericks lost a close one in double-overtime, 109-103. Witthus led offensively, recording 30 points and six rebounds. Fuqua recorded his first double-double of the season with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Senior-transfer from the University of North-
ern Iowa Aarias Austin also made an impact, putting up 25 points and eight assists. The Mavericks actually shot better than the Lions in the game, hitting 52.9 percent from the floor compared to MSSU’s 41.9 percent. The 21 turnovers were the Mavericks’ downfall, as the Lions had 13 steals in the contest. It is also worth noting that Fuqua was
Reporter Archives Sophomore guard Cole Harper (left) was a nice offensive boost for the Mavericks on Friday, as he had 12 points and three assists.
honored Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference South Division Player of the Week with his performance over the weekend. Next up, the Mavericks travel to Seattle, WA. to face off against non-conference opponents Seattle Pacific and Central Washington. MNSU’s first game will be on Friday night against the Seattle Pacific Falcons. This will be their second all-time meeting against each other. The only other time these two teams met was ten years ago where the Falcons won, 72-63. The Falcons enter the matchup currently standing at 2-0 this season and are led by first-year head coach Grant Leep. One player to watch out for is Coleman Wooten, who is leading the Falcons in scoring and rebounding, averaging 22.5 points per game and 11.5 rebounds per game. Joe Rasmussen is also averaging over 20 points per game so far this season. Their next game will be on Saturday, as they face the Central Washington Wildcats. This game marks the third time these two teams have ever faced each other. The series is split 1-1, with the most recent game going
Reporter Archives Sophomore forward Joey Witthus is just another cog to the machine that is the Mavericks, as he showed out this past weekend. in the Wildcats’ favor back during in the 2004-2005 season. Central Washington is currently 2-0 this season, and is led by head coach Greg Sparling, who is coaching in his 22nd season with CWU. The Wildcats are led by Dom
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Hunter, who is averaging 26.5 points per game so far this season. Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m. against SPU on Friday, and 2:30 p.m. against CWU on Saturday.
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Mavericks, Gophers to square off this weekend St. Cloud State finished first, while MSU Moorehead finished in third place.
COLT JOHNSON Staff Writer Students by the hundreds lined up near the Taylor Center Wednesday for tickets in anticipation for one of the biggest games and series of the year for the Minnesota State Mavericks. Every game of the season is important in hockey. Coaches and players will tell you the same thing, but there’s something about playing the Minnesota Golden Gophers that brings out the best from players and fans. It is the series every opposing team marks on their calendar and it is the game everyone wants tickets to attend. The history between the
Photo by David Bassey The Mavericks will play host to the Gophers Friday night, followed by MNSU taking the trip to Minneapolis to finish the series. State. In the 56 games played against each other, Minnesota has dominated the all-time series 36-13-7. In an inter-
“‘We want to get into a position where we can be more productive five-on-five. We got to be better at getting second and third opportunities and we have to be harder from the tops of the circles to the net,’ Hastings said.” No. 15 Mavericks, and the No. 7 Gophers is a long and storied one, but it hasn’t been in favor of Minnesota
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a huge non-conference series such as this one. “The goal is to try and win every game, but now with us tying a game and losing a game in overtime at home, if you want to put together a good resume at the end of the year, non-conference scheduling is important. So we want to try and be as successful as we can in non-conference games,” Hastings said. The Gophers have been playing fairly well as of late, going 2-0-2 in their last four games, according to gophersports.com. Minnesota has also come off of a fresh 2-0 victory over No. 8 North Dakota on November 8. With two weeks between games and fresh legs, Minnesota is
expected to come out fast and aggressive. “They’re coming off of a very productive stretch where they played some high-end competition and were pretty successful, and they’re coming off of an offweek so I’m sure they’ll be fresh and excited to come out and play,” Hastings said. “We have enough on our plate right now.” Even though the Mavericks have struggled as of late, confidence is still high and coaches and players are preparing like it’s any other series. Minnesota State is 1-3-1 in their last five games, and this is the perfect opportunity for them to flip the switch and turn things around from the misfortune of late.
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Hastings commented on the facets of the game where he wants to see his players improve on from last week’s disappointing series. “We want to get into a position where we can be more productive five-on-five. We got to be better at getting second and third opportunities and we have to be harder from the tops of the circles to the net,” Hastings said. “As you saw this last weekend, if you don’t get second [or] third opportunities and there’s quality goaltending and defense, it’s hard to score goals.” Some players to look out for on the Gophers will be guys like sophomore forward Tyler Sheehy and junior Mike Szmatula. At this point in the season, Sheehy and Szmatula are in a three-way tie for the lead in goals with four each. Sheehy also leads the team in assists with six on the season, tied with senior defensemen Jack Bischoff. Minnesota has a lot of good skates like usual so this should be another good test for the Mavericks. The Gophers will be traveling to Mankato Friday night for the first game at the Verizon Wireless Center. Puck drops at 7:07 p.m. On Saturday, the Mavericks will be traveling up to Minneapolis to play the Gophers at Mariucci Arena at a time to be determined later. This should be an exciting matchup coming up this weekend and hopefully the Mavericks can turn their recent luck around and take a game at home and on the road.
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