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MSU student is thankful for a second chance at life.

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GABE HEWITT Staff Writer MSU student Mark Aune knows what it’s like to be on the verge of death. At one point, he and his wife had picked out a grave at a nearby cemetery where they walked their dogs. But then came his second chance. Looking death in the eyes Aune, 64, was diagnosed with a life-threatening liver disease in 2005. The disease, sclerosing cholangitis, slowly damages the liver’s inner and outer bile ducts. These ducts help carry liquid from the liver to the small intestine. The disease can lead to tumors and possibly liver failure. Aune would need a transplant in order to live. “I was told that I was literally dying,” he said. “No ifs or buts. You don’t survive this disease.” Aune’s wife Kathie saw her

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Photo by Yohanes Ashenafi said. “It was the most peaceful time of my life. You make your peace with your maker.” Aune received another call in November 2009 saying there was a liver available after an 18-year-old had died in a car accident. This time the liver transplant was a go and Aune was soon under the knife, ready to receive the organ of a stranger. “Fate was saying, ‘now you understand death–let’s see what you can do with life’,” he said. Back to school with a purpose

“Fate was saying, ‘now you understand death–let’s see what you can do with life’.” husband deteriorate as he waited longer and longer for a transplant. “It’s not the easiest thing in the world to watch someone you love die, but I knew I had to stay positive so he would stay positive,” she said. Aune received a call from the University of Minnesota’s transplant center in 2009 and was told there was a donor available. Upon arrival and after he was prepped for surgery, he was told that the donor’s liver would not work. It was at this point where Aune knew his mortality was hanging by a thread. “I had given up. I decided that this was my fate and that I was going to be dead,” he

Life had given Aune a second chance and he wondered what he was going to do with it. In the recovery following his transplant surgery, he experienced a lot of survivor’s guilt. The guilt revolved around knowing his 18-yearold donor’s opportunity to live a full life was cut short. Part of that full life, he thought, was attending college. “I wanted to honor the donor’s family and go back to college,” he said. “The young guy never got a chance so in a way, I wanted to give him that chance.” Aune began attending MSU in 2011 for a degree in English. Having not been in school for over 30 years, re-

turning to the classroom was definitely an experience for Aune. The most challenging part was, as a nontraditional student, was learning a new culture from students a third his age. He describes himself as a “walk in history.” He’s been asked on more than one occasion if he was ever a hippy. “Returning to school at my age, you have a wealth of knowledge,” he said. “Or in my case, historical knowledge.” Volunteering his time with youth It was at MSU where learned in an English course about the positive effect of literature on youth. It inspired him to want to join the Minnesota Reading Corps and help struggling children learn how to read better. Doing this has given his second life even more purpose. “Each kid is different and you have to unlock them. When they come around and their cognitive skills catch up, it’s really neat to see,” he said. Aune spends 40 to 45 hours a week tutoring youth at Park Elementary in Le Seur. He’s one of over 1,000 volunteers with the Minnesota Reading Corps. The key to helping them read better is making reading fun, he said. He tutors from kindergarteners to third-graders and each one is grateful for what he does for them. “He comes home a lot and says he gets lots of hugs,” Kathie said. Living life for another Aune believes that he was given another chance at life so

that he could do something positive with it and make a difference. He’s done that by going back to school at the ripe age of 64 and spending the rest of his time tutoring youth in reading. “MSU has molded me to want to become an educator,” he said. “If there’s anything to be thankful for, it’s MSU’s role in my second life.” He wrote a letter to his donor’s family stating his appreciation for their son giving him another life and that he would be going to school to do something positive with it. This first letter received no response and he plans on sending another. This second letter will be attached with drawings that he’s asked his reading students to draw for him. In the time following his transplant surgery, Aune wrote a play titled “Hey…Old Man!” It’s about a conversation between an old man and an 18-year-old male in a hospital room. In the final scene of the play, the old man tells the young male: “…You and I share two souls, yours and mine. We are one now. I live because of you and a part of you lives within me. I thank you for this gift. I mourn your death. I think of your mother. I am truly humble in every way. I promise you that with the gift of life you gave me, I will honor your memory. I will do good the rest of my life. When that life is over and I share it with others, I will see you. And we will walk that path that is now our future together.”

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The Gladys B. Olson International Student Endowment All international students may apply for award in the spring of 2016.

YUSEONG JEON Staff Writer Every third week of November is the Diversity & International Education Week at Minnesota State University, Mankato. MSU, prestigious with a high international population on the school’s campus, contributes to the diversity of Mankato society. In addition, MSU has a special scholarship program particularly for international students; Gladys B. Olson International Student Endowment. Gladys B. Olson International Student Endowment is a scholarship fund that is administered by the MSU Foundation and Olson is a retired faculty member from MSU. According to Tom Gjersvig, director of the International Student and Scholar Services, how the scholarship fund started was that Olson saw the needs of international students not being able to get any federal financial aid. “They (international students) had financial needs while they were here. Sometimes there were money

CC BY by DigitalRalph devaluations in their home countries, sometimes family members lost jobs, and so she (Olson) thought it would be great if we can have a scholarship fund for international students,” Gjersvig said. The scholarship fund first started out with Olson’s first donation of $1,000. She convinced the foundation to work with developing a fund for international students. Now the fund is nearing a $1 million with over $30,000 of interest. Since 1991, when the first scholarship were awarded, the endowment has provided 226 scholarships to students from around 50 countries in the amount of $304,640. This past year, the endowment committee was able to award 10 scholarships to $3,000 each to international students. Rudy Correa, one of the recipients of the scholarship,

said it was a great opportunity to get a financial aid for his academic achievements as well as to get his excellent work he has done outside of classrooms recognized and rewarded. “The scholarship represents those high achieving international students that have a great GPA and are very involved in the community. So it is an honor for all the hard work that I have put in my studies and my jobs and my volunteer work,” Correa said. Correa, as an Honors student, takes around 15 to 18 credits every semester and works at the Kearney International Center as a student leader helping out with cultural and international events and immigration paper work, etc. He also works at CSU and has shown lots of his involvement in leadership programs and several student organi-

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zations at MSU. Correa said he also included his role as a Mavericks After Dark Chairperson at Student Events Team in his application when he applied for the scholarship. Anyone interested in helping international students

here on campus can support the International Student Endowment by contacting the Kearney International Center or the MSU Foundation. For more detail, visit mnsu.edu/ giving and click on “Make a Gift Now.” Donors can designate their donation specifically for the Endowment by choosing “Other” and typing in “International Student Endowment.” “It’s always great when anybody, with whatever amount, wants to help out by donating. The donation will be exclusively used for international students,” Gjersvig said. International students can apply for a 2016-17 Endowment Scholarship by around spring break of the next 2016 spring semester.

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Find your center at MSU’s yoga classes These weekly yoga sessions will have you saying “namaste.” While yoga has its core moves and intentions, you’ll find that each instructor is distinct from one another. Yoga instructors here on campus each have their unique style of teaching. Different components like music and environment can also change, too. But all instructors have one same intention—to help students grow mentally and physically through this practice. No matter if you’re a yoga enthusiast or just learning about the downward dog, grab a mat, leave your stress at home, and attend a yoga class on campus.

BELLA LAM Staff Writer Before you know it, finals will arrive and the stress from the upcoming holiday season will be here. So now is the time to prepare for this season by taking care of ourselves—body and mind—to achieve the best results. Besides eating well and getting plenty of sleep, we all need to take initiative when it comes to keeping our bodies active. I know we hear this all the time, and it’s always difficult to prioritize working out when your other options are either Netflix or homework that desperately needs to get done. A solution to this is to try some of the free workout classes here on campus. From Latin dancing to HIIT, there has to be at least one class that will satisfy your boredom of the same old routine and resistance to working out. My absolute favorite class to attend here on campus is one that soothes my mind and body. You guessed it—it’s yoga.

Frederick is one of the yoga instructors at MSU. If you haven’t given it a try, I highly recommend you do because there’s really nothing to lose. Nothing feels better than unwinding after a stressful day at school or work. You don’t need to be a Zen goddess to go to these classes; most are made up of students who are just starting as well. Now the gender ratio is also divided equally, so there’s no need to feel weird coming to these classes if you’re a guy. There are about four different scheduled times for these yoga classes. On Mondays, Vinyasa yoga takes place at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. in HN 225

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and on Friday mornings at 9 a.m. in PH 102. There is also an 8 p.m. Vinyasa yoga class on Wednesday in HN 225, which is taught by Desiree Frederick. She’s been teaching these classes for almost two years now. Frederick explains why she loves teaching yoga: “My favorite part about teaching is being able to help people grow in their practice and life. It’s different than any other form of exercise because you’re focusing on all the components of a person, which are mind, body and soul. Being able to facilitate

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What really is Thanksgiving? This holiday’s history is different than individual meaning.

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This memorable event dates back to when the pilgrims invited local Native Americans to share a meal with them. Although this is the known story, it was not until 200 years later that Thanksgiving became an actual holiday. The first Thanksgiving in 1621 was not just a meal, but also a three-day festival of eating, hunting, and other entertainment in honor of the pilgrim’s first successful harvest. The Native Americans killed five deer as gifts for the colonists, but turkey and pumpkin pie were not on the menu for this particular Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving did not become a national American holiday until the 19th century. It was not until 1961 that a bill was passed to make Thanksgiving the fourth Thursday of November where it stays today. Personally, many international students have a hard time relating to the different American holidays throughout the year. Thanksgiving is one holiday that I believe everyone can relate to. It is

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CC BY-ND by rustiqueart about being with family and enjoying each other’s company. International students all come from different nations, cultures, and religions. Everyone is new, and they learn to appreciate one other through getting to know each other. One can only be able to understand someone else’s position once they have walked a mile in those person’s shoes. There is a story of a couple that went to a foreign nation for a trip. They planned the trip carefully, and the journey was successful. During this trip, they decided to visit a rural town that had few restaurants and one would rarely see people walking around. As they were enjoying the beautiful sites and extraordinary views in the town

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they lost track of time. They missed their bus back to the city they were staying and were stranded for the night. A middle-aged man walked by and noticed them sitting there lost in their worries. He invited them to his home, fed them and showed them where they would rest for the night. The town turned into a dark, cold and lonely place during night hours. The next morning the couple woke up and they were well rested and really wanted to thank the man. When they walked outside his hem they found him curled up with his family almost frozen. That was when they noticed that the house was a single bedroom and typically meant for one person.

I believe this is what Thanksgiving means, sharing what you have in the most trying of times. The man was able to share what little he had and neglect his desire of being comfortable. My perception of Thanksgiving is a time for people to be thankful what they have and share it amongst their friends, relatives, and families. Thanksgiving has a human aspect; it brings people from different backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures together. Being able to be thankful and remember someone else who may not have the same as you is one of the most vital human perspectives. Sharing is caring, and Thanksgiving is just another avenue able to achieve that.

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Getting to know MSU’s German Program This small but mighty field of study continues to excel at the university.

IRODA KARIMOVA Staff Writer Minnesota State University, Mankato opens the doors of opportunities for many students all over the world to study almost in all fields. The Department of World Languages and Cultures offers language courses in Chinese, Dakota, ESL, French, German, Scandinavian languages, and Spanish. The German program is a small program at MSU. However, the program offers a range of courses taught in German and English regarding German literature, culture, and film in addition to German language courses. Students can earn three undergraduate degrees—a B.A., B.S. and B.S. in Teaching. Dr. Nadja Krämer is the only faculty member in the German program, and she is assisted by two TAs who teach for elementary German language classes. Dr. Krämer is a native of Germany and has been teaching German at MSU since 2006. She is a graduate of Indiana University, Bloomington, which is has one of the leading universities German departments in the U.S. In terms of language abilities, Professor Krämer does not expect perfection in the use of the language, but she wants students to become proficient so that they use their skills professionally. Frequently, German majors combine their degree with another major in the sciences, humanities and arts. Sometimes, family background or cultural interest attracts students, though this program is not well known so far. The

“pace” of learning German in class is really high and productive: the first semester of elementary German typically covers material equal to three years of German language courses in high school. The objective is that after a minimum of three semesters of German language at MSU, students can go abroad on a MSU exchange program for a semester or entire academic year. MSU has partnerships with Friedrich Alexander University in Erlangen-Nuremberg and Karlsruhe University of Applied Science, so as a MSU student you can easily apply and have yearlong or semester long exchange study abroad program in Germany. Since not everyone can fit or arrange their schedule for an entire semester or the whole year there is another option. Students who are interested in learning German and Austrian culture could complete their experience with their own eyes on shortterm study tour to Germany and Austria during the spring break 3-13 March 2016. What is interesting about this tour is that two months of preparation in courses on campus taught in English in the German program or in Political Science. After that students go to Berlin, Nuremberg, and Vienna. There are no prerequisites and no required German language proficiency.

The tour is lead by Dr. Krämer who teaches a course on reading a city as a text and Dr. Joseph Kunkel, a professor of Political Science, who is interested in German history and political ideas and institutions. Dr. Kunkel and Krämer are leading Germany and Austria Tour in the spring of every other year. Berlin, Nuremberg, and Vienna are in the target areas of the program. “The choice of these cities is very intentional because they are really different in their history and appearance,” said Dr. Krämer She continues, “This program will be much more than just a tour of beautiful sights and famous places, but it develops a deeper understanding of the political history, culture, and customs of both Germany and Austria. The choice of these cities is very intentional because they are really different in their history and appearance.” In Berlin, students will participate in guided tours of the Bundestag, the meeting place of the federal parliament and the Stasi Museum, the site of the former East German secret service. In Nuremberg, students walk through the Old City and the Kaiserburg, a medieval Imperial Castle, the meeting place of the Holy Roman Emperors and their Diet and visit also the Nazi rally grounds and

the adjacent documentation center. Vienna! The last city of this tour, students see the Hofburg and Imperial Apartments, the former residence of the Habsburgs and enjoy excellent coffee in the city’s famed coffee houses. Sounds too interesting and amazing just for one tour. A MSU student in German, Matt Sperl, said, ”I’m learning German, because I’ve always been interested in traveling to Germany and being able to speak German would be really helpful. “ I’ve always

fall semester on Thursdays at 5 p.m. in the common area on the lower level in the CSU. Many students passing by see these noisy active guys from German club with a German Flag on their table. Since the beginning of the semester, German club did a fundraiser with a baking sale of homemade pretzels. Students baked the pretzels with a traditional recipe and sold them at the Mankato Farmers market. The pretzel sold out really fast and people in Mankato had the opportunity to taste

Dr. Kunkel and Krämer are leading the Germany and Austria Tour in the spring of every other year. wanted to travel, and the tour is a fantastic opportunity to not just visit Germany and Austria, but also to learn more about their history and culture from an actual German! Dr. Krämer is great and you can really learn a lot from her.” As I mentioned, the German program is a small program, but has its own “followers”: Students who love German language and culture. The MSU German Club is an active club, organizing weekly meetings during the

German traditional pretzels. Besides that, there were other activities like a soccer match against the Spanish club that were lots of fun. Last week, the German club organized Movie Night of a contemporary German film with English subtitles, provided snacks, discussions and movie impressions. If you would like to find out about current activities, visit the MSU German Club on Facebook.

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MSU’s “World’s Got Talent” strikes a chord

IRODA KARIMOVA Staff Writer The World’s Got Talent is the event sponsored by Kearney International Center and organized for the first time was well-organized thought it happened for the first time in Minnesota State University. Tuesday, Nov. 18, already at 6 p.m., MavAve was noisy and full of different people in different attires. I was wondering if we have multicultural event in campus. Yes, indeed but most of, it was multicultural event of talents. “I did already some promotion videos for different cultural nights in campus and being in a team of International Students Association I was kind of excited as it was for the first time to organize such an event. The first video for intro promotion we recorded till 2am and worked hard to put it publically the same day in the morning. I’m glad I was in a team who tried to discover talents among students here,” says Farhan Chowdhury who just dreams of going to Youtube network for his further professionals. The World’s Got Talent attracted more than 350 students. Maria Ruiz and Faical Riyani were happier being the MCs of event seeing how full the hall was. “This was the first time that MNSU held such a diverse

Photo Courtesy of Iroda Karimova event and I believe that we left a good impression. We hope for the best events in the future, too,” shared Shekhar Baruah. Speaking to the President of International Students’ Association I was excited to know how Dolly Baruah thankful to Kearney International Center to support her idea. Her International preparation team of Marjorie Oguenda Joseph, Islamia Radji, Madjihat Mouhammed, Pamal Didulani, Farhan Chowdhury, Faical Rayani, Shekhar Baruah, Cameron Weaver, Parisa Rajbhandari, Sunkyeong Lee, Sun Man Kang, Maria Ruiz, Muhammed Sajal, Taher Faroki, Nayeem Imtiaz, Sofia Espana were a great help to organize this event, giving their ideas, experience and efforts. There were 17 performances every unique in its own way. Margaret Bones was the

first to open the show with her Flag Throwing Dance. The group of Mavlankan’s Band performed Sri Lankan Music and Mavlankan’s Girls performed Sri Lankan Cultural Dance representing Sri Lankan Harvest. , Nishitha Gundala and Shruthi did an Indian dance. Delmy Escobar made the audience to be romantic for a short time while she was singing her Spanish Song. Live piano singing of Udu Ovraiti got most of applauce. Pinky Lor introduced with her Korean Song about culture and then Gyuseon Song demonstrated his Karate talent. Yaroslav Senyk turned to show traditional Ukrainian culture in his attire and sang his song with his Guitar. Rashedul Hassan’s dance reminded us Michael Jackson. The audience enjoyed the comedy of Wesley Huntington. Mai Xee Vang was excited to dance her Indian dance. “I’ll remember being MC

in this event, it was all a team work effort that turned out into an unforgettable night. Furthermore we are already planning incredible events for the next semester,” says Maria Ruiz, who was still excited from the event. The first place was given to Ekata (Unity) Dance group who performed different ethnicity existed in Nepal. The

second place winner was Music Band Elements, group of talented guys who sang a song live and instrumental. The third lucky winners were the dancers Avinashi Darsi and Jonay Yang. Besides it, there were different nominations: Best Outfit-May Xee Vang, Best Unique Act- Yun Ha Seo, Best Performance with a Social Message- Assif Uddin and Best Cultural Act was given to Girls from Nepal who performed most cultural diversity of their country. The team of judges, Professor Hanh- Huy Phan, Dr. Stephanie Thorpe, Dr. Paul Hustoles supported the whole show and performances in professional degree. “Our goal was to serve as many students we can and we accomplished it and we will continue this goal. This event succeeded in bringing from all regions together. And once more, the sky is the limit, any dreams are so high,” said motivated youth, Faical Rayani and Dolly Baruah.

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Give back during this holiday season Help others this Thanksgiving break by volunteering, donating.

JAMIE KANKAALA Staff Writer As the holidays are approaching rather quickly, many of us are overjoyed at the thought of heading home, spending quality time with our families and friends, and stuffing ourselves with hot meals and sweet holiday treats. However, not everyone gets the wonderful opportunity to experience all of this holiday joy. Many are in dire need of help as the weather gets colder and assistance is limited. That is why many people choose to volunteer their time and generosity to help ones in need and hopefully make their holiday season a little bit warmer and happier. If you, too, would like to volunteer over the holidays, there are many opportunities for you to help either in your city or a city near you. We are all delighted to have happy families and warm meals to go home to. Unfortunately, not everyone is this lucky. During the holidays it is very important to think about the homeless and how depressing this season can be if you do not have a roof over your head or any loved ones to share it with. Many local homeless shelters need extra help giving out warm meals.

CC0 kabaldesch0 However, if your local food bank, soup kitchen, or other food-based charities are already full of extra help, there are many other organizations that would also love your assistance. Since we all know how harsh Minnesota winters can be, many people need extra warm clothes to make it through this season. If you have any warm coats that you no longer wear, strongly consider donating them to people in need. According to www.burlingtoncoatfactory. com, Burlington Coat Factory and “Good Morning America” are sponsoring the Warm Coats Warm Hearts Drive where you are able to stop by your local Burlington Coat Factory and donate your gently used coat. All donations go to local families and will be distributed as they are collected. To thank you for your donation, you will receive 10% off your next purchase

of a new coat. People are able to donate anytime now through Jan. 18, 2016. If you do not have a local homeless shelter to volunteer at or any spare coats to donate, think about visiting a senior at your local nursing home. According to www. huffingtonpost.com, more than 50% of senior citizens in nursing homes never get visitors and are often extremely lonely especially during the holiday season. Giving up just an hour or two of your time to visit with a senior citizen will give them a sense of family during the season where family is so important. Play games, read a book, share stories, and watch yourself make a difference in the happiness of their lives and your own life as well. Many people need help over the holidays but we also cannot forget our four-legged friends as well. Many animal shelters are in need of dona-

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tions and extra help over the holidays as workers take time off to spend with their families. Donations such as food, towels, cleaning supplies, bedding, and toys are all very appreciated by the shelter staff. You can even volunteer your time playing and cuddling with the animals and help them find loving homes. The wagging tails and loud purrs will put a smile on your

face and will let you know that you’re making a difference in the lives of our furry friends. Contact your local animal shelter and learn more about their volunteering process and what donations that they really need for this holiday season. Along with the volunteer opportunities mentioned above, there are many other organizations that give back to the community and help people in need. The Salvation Army and Toys for Tots are also two great organizations that take donations to help give to the less fortunate. The holidays can be a wonderful time for many people and their families. It can also be a wonderful time to lend a helping hand and give back to your community. Everyone will strongly appreciate your help and you can go home knowing you made a difference in someone’s life this holiday season.

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Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Sometimes all you need is a good friend Students volunteer at the Salvation Army Emergency Shelter.

MARJAN HUSSEIN Staff Writer The Community Engagement Office went a step further the weekend of Nov. 21 by allowing students to volunteer at the Salvation Army Emergency Shelter. The turnout was low, but what the students got to discover after the event I believe will be a reminder for a lifetime. Being able to participate in this event, I was unsure of going due to an important event taking place, but looking back now I am glad I got a chance to attend something that I will cherish throughout my

CC BY by zieak the Community Engagement Office participated in an event of the sort. Karen Anderson led the event, and she was excited to see

“He worked his way through it and would now want to see other homeless people just like him get back on their feet.” lifetime. Taking to the time to bond with another human being is truly a magnificent feeling. The homeless men and women all around the world truly just deserve a friend. This was the first time that

the homeless connect with other people. The university students that participated brought snacks and games to the shelter to make the social atmosphere a bit livelier. Stories were shared, friends were

made, and emotions were exchanged. The homeless members of the community seem like people who were just in the wrong place at the wrong time. One individual, now working at the shelter, said he was also in the same position as the people he now serves almost on a daily basis. He shared with me that two years ago, he was struggling and it was a hard time in his life. He worked his way through it and would now want to see other homeless people just like him get back on their feet. People suffer every day, and learning to trust again takes quite a period of time. There was one man at the shelter that was really low. It was as if what he had gone through had really taken a toll on him. He seemed a bit anti-social and tended to

keep to himself most of the time, I would not blame him because the world has some very mean people. He probably had no one to rely on during his various hardships, everyone looked down on him and no one even cared if he was alive.

The world today is a cold, dark place, and we all need someone to remind us that we actually exist. The world can knock you down and keep you there for as long as it wants. Good people are hard to find these days and people seem to have little or no humanity left in them. Each and every individual needs a person to talk to and share what they’re going through; after all a problem shared is half solved. The Community Engagement Office has begun to reach out to students who want to help make others feel alive, and I believe that they are on the road to achieve greater things. All their projects have been successful over the years and have proven that helping the community is rewarding in that it warms up your heart. The world needs good people and if you cannot find one; then be one.

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Sports A season that ended too soon Mavericks fall in first round of NCAA Tournament to Emporia State.

SCORES: FOOTBALL November 21, September 3, 2015 2015 Mavericks................................51 Mavericks............................... 35 Hornets................................... 49 UMD.......................................... 21

VOLLEYBALL September18, November 11,2015 2015 Mavericks............................... .................................2 35 Maryville Golden Bears. University.......... ...........................3 21

TOMMY WIITA Staff Writer The Minnesota State football team received quite the challenge Saturday afternoon, as they could not minimize the mistakes in a 51-49 loss to Emporia State. The game was quite the shootout, which was not ideal for the current Mavericks team. Coming into the contest, the Mavericks had one of the best defenses in all of Division-II football. That defense struggled to find consistency, as well as the offense sputtering a few times. The game remained intense throughout, as you had a feeling early on it could be anyone’s ballgame for the taking. Just 32 seconds into the football game, there was already a score. Emporia State recovered a fumble and ran it back 46 yards to take a 7-0 lead early on. About three minutes later, the Mavericks had a defensive score of their own as senior Rumeal Harris intercepted a ball and scored on a 45-yard run-back. The Mavericks would reach the scoreboard once more in the opening quarter, as senior running back Chad Zastrow would cap off a 7-play, 50-yard drive with a three-yard rushing touchdown. The Emporia State Hornets would also score to end the first quarter on a 32-yard field goal. The high scoring contest was on, as the Mavs would lead 14-10 at the end of one quarter of

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November 20-21, 2015 September 11, 2015 Mavericks...................................1 Mavericks............................... 35 Beavers.......................................3 Maryville University.......... 21

NEXT UP: FOOTBALL MEN’S September 12, 2015 BASKETBALL The Mavericks fell to Emporia State on a last-second field goal. play. The second quarter contained much of the same scoring rhythm, as the Mavericks jumped out to an impressive 18-point lead. The first score of the quarter was at the 10:49 mark, as senior Bryce Duncan hauled in a 6-yard touchdown pass from sophomore quarterback Nick Pieruccini. About four minutes later, Zastrow would run another score in. This time coming from seven yards out, the Mavericks looked to be on cruise control and take control of this game. Emporia State would not waste time coming back however, as they scored 14 points of their own to end the half. Halftime had

“Emporia State would capitalize on a crucial, late turnover, and kick the game winning 33-yard field goal with time expiring.”

the Mavericks still holding a small lead, 28-24. Minnesota State would let Emporia State take full command of this football game, as (including the two scores in the second quarter) the Hornets went on a 35-0 scoring run. They scored three touchdowns in less than ten minutes in the third quarter, having the Mavericks trail 4528. The Hornets were able to capitalize off mistakes and turnovers by the home team. MSU was able to mark up the scoreboard at the 00:56 mark of the third, as senior quarterback Ricky Lloyd was able to run a score in from five yards out. Going into the fourth quarter, the Mavericks trailed the Hornets 45-35. That 35-0 run proved to be the dagger on the Mavericks, as they were not able to sustain the lead when the final whistle was blown. ESU would tack on another field goal early in the fourth, and the Mavericks would answer. First, there was the excellent kick return by senior Connor Cummins, where the Mavericks would set up on offense at the opponent’s 24-yard line. Three plays after that,

Photo by Trevor Cokley the Mavericks would make it a one score game as Zastrow would run one in from 24 yards out and make the score 48-42 ESU. The Mavericks would score yet again at the 8:27 mark, with Duncan hauling in his second grab of the day, this time from Lloyd. Unfortunately, the Hornets would eat up a lot of clock as the game neared its end. Emporia State would capitalize on a crucial, late turnover, and kick the game winning 33-yard field goal with time expiring. The final score: ESU 51, MSU 49. The Mavericks have ended their season at 10-2. The game contained more than enough fireworks from all sides of the ball, as there was a combined 880 yards of total offense. There also was nine turnovers, as each team coughed up the ball consistently. Lloyd finished his final game with the Mavs, throwing 8/10 for 127 yards, one score and one interception. Josh Gordon also finished up his career on Saturday, as the big man recorded seven tackles including one for a loss.

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Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Mavericks swept on the road, continue to struggle The Mavericks fall to 2-13-1 after being swept by Bemidji State over the weekend.

DREW MEZZANO Staff Writer This past weekend the MSU women’s hockey team faced off against the Bemidji State University Beavers in a weekend series showdown. The Mavs were on away ice again and they haven’t been able to find much success being on the road. On both Friday and Saturday afternoon the Mavericks would fall to the Beavers, 3-1. The first period on Friday was played very evenly between the two teams. MSU was able to keep the shots fairly close, only being outshot 7-5. There was only one goal scored in the first frame of play. At 7:01 of the first period the Beavers own, Kristin Huber scored her fourth goal of the season to make it 1-0, BSU. Mavs goalie, Brianna Quade, made six saves throughout the first period, putting MSU in a good position to begin the second period. The second period went by in a hurry and all of the play was controlled by Bemidji. Although the Beavers heavily outshot the Mavs 12-3, no goals were scored. The Beavers were pressing hard offensively in the second and the Mavs were lucky to be able to escape the period with the score only being 1-0. BSU continued their offensive surge into the third period. At 7:06 of the third, Bemidji forward, Alexis Joyce made it 2-0 after scoring her fourth goal of the season. Four minutes later the Mavericks would find an answer from forward Amanda Conway. At 11:17 of the third period Conway scored her third goal of the season to cut the Beavers lead to one goal. With two minutes remaining in the game, MSU went out on a limb and pulled their goaltender to get an extra attacker on the ice in hopes of tying the game to force over time. Bemidji would end up scoring an empty net goal with 1:13 left in the period to solidify a win. The Mavs would fall to the Beavers 3-1 on Friday afternoon. The final shots were 30-14 in favor of Bemidji. Mavs goalie, Brianna Quade made 27 saves on the day, but yet again this valiant

effort wasn’t enough to help pull out a Mavericks win. These two teams would take the ice again on Saturday afternoon with the Mavs looking for a win. Unfortunately, the Beavers came out fast, scoring early in the period. At 2:39 of the first, Kaitlyn Tougas put Bemidji up 1-0, after scoring only her second goal of the season. Five minutes later the Mavericks would strike back. Lena Duesterhoeft would tie the game after scoring her first collegiate goal. The tie wouldn’t last long as the Beavers pulled ahead yet again late in the period. At the 17:34 marker, Bemidji’s own Hannah Moher scored to make it 2-1 to end the first period. Only one goal would be scored in the second period and this would also be

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“Five minutes later the Mavericks would strike back. Lena Duesterhoeft would tie the game after scoring her first collegiate goal. The tie wouldn’t last long as the Beavers pulled ahead yet again late in the period.” the last goal of the weekend series. At 14:44 of the sec-

ond period, Kaitlyn Tougas scored her second goal of the

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game to put the Beavers up 3-1. Although the Mavericks wouldn’t score this period, they were able to outshoot BSU 13-4. The final score of this game would finish at 3-1. The final shot count was 32-25 in favor of Bemidji. Mavs goalie, Quade finished Saturday’s game with 29 saves and her record now moves to 2-12-1 on the season. The Mavericks are now 2-13-1 on the season and 0-12-0 in WCHA play. The women’s team will re-

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Sports

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Volleyball falls in first round of NSIC Tournament

KELCIE RICHMOND Staff Writer The Minnesota State University, Mankato volleyball team’s season has come to an end. The Mavericks fell to Concordia-St. Paul in the quarterfinal round of the NSIC Tournament Wednesday. The purple and gold did not go down without a fight though. The Golden Bears were tied with the Mavs 2-2 after the first four sets. MSU almost achieved the upset

a service error to give the Golden Bears their other five points. CU led by as many as ten during the set but the Mavericks were able to come back near the end with some better offensive play. The score was 23-16 after several Maverick kills, but they were not able to fully recover. CU took the set 25-17. The Maverick seniors took control of the second set. Senior Rachel Ott led the Mavs with five kills and senior setter Ellie Van De Steeg tallied eight assists and two service aces. With such power from the veteran Mavericks, the team was able to take the second set from CU 25-19. The purple and gold did much better offensively, recording a

“The Maverick seniors took control of the second set. Senior Rachel Ott led the Mavs with five kills and senior setter Ellie Van De Steeg tallied eight assists...” but CU inched out the win, 15-13 in the fifth and final frame. The Mavericks finish their season 16-13 overall with an even 10-10 in NSIC regular season conference play. The game was played on Golden Bear turf and CU started out on a killer run, 101, over the Mavs. CU hit five kills over the net during the run but MSU obtained three attack errors, a set error and

.257 attack percentage. MSU took the momentum from set two and carried it through the third frame. This set was different than the first two, with many ties and back and forth play. The Mavs were down 16-19 but were able to tie it 22-22 with two kills and a service error by CU. The next two Maverick points were kills, one by Ott and one by junior Courtney Anderson. Then junior Krista Hassing

Photo by Yohanes Ashenafi committed a service error to tie it 24-24. However, seniors Van De Steeg and Ott were able to come through for the Mavs again, both players killed one over the net to win the set 26-24. The fourth set proved to be too much for the purple and gold, as the Golden Bears captured the frame 25-19. The Mavericks struggled a lot offensively this time around, only posting a .194 attack percentage. Hassing and Anderson were both able to record three kills but the win still went to CU. The last frame of play was tough for both teams. Mav-

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ericks took control early on in the set 7-4. Hassing made some huge plays for MSU to take the lead but CU didn’t give up. The Golden Bears went on a run of their own, 9-3, to jump ahead 13-10. MSU then took a timeout to regroup and came back to score two kills. With the score now at 13-12, both teams were looking to finish strong. A kill by CU and an attack error by Anderson sealed the match for CU; they won the final set 15-13. With the loss to the Golden Bears the Mavericks season ended. The Mavericks finished the match with a

.244 attack percentage. Hassing recorded 21 kills and five blocks. Ott gave the Mavericks 16 kills, nine digs and three blocks. Anderson rounded out the offense with 10 kills. The Mavericks had a very back and forth year offensively. They finished the season with a .228 attack percentage and 13 kills per set. Hassing finished with 431 kills on the season and a team high .320 attack percentage. Van De Steeg accumulated 881 assists on the season and junior Haley Fogarty led all defense with 480 digs.

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Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Mavericks upended in Sweet Sixteen of NCAA Tournament

COREY YUMAN Staff Writer The Minnesota State Mavericks women’s soccer team’s season came to an end this weekend. After advancing to the ‘Sweet Sixteen’ when they defeated Augustana, the Mavs were pitted against the Central Missouri Jennies in Warrensburg, MO. It was a very low scoring affair, and the Mavs suffered their second loss of the year. Neither team was able to get the edge on the other in the first half, but the Jennies showed dominance by holding the advantage in shots at 7-1. The Jennies also lead the Mavs in shots on goal with a 4-0 advantage. The Mavs were able to pick up some steam in the second half, but it wasn’t enough against a rolling Jennies squad. The two teams continued to battle back and forth with each team starting to feel the pressure of regulation winding down. With less than three minutes left in the game, the Jennies were finally able to strike. At the 88-minute mark Central Missouri’s sophomore Baylie Edwards broke the tie after getting an assist from forward

Hannah Pyle. This lone goal proved to be enough as the Jennies walked away with a 1-0 victory, and advanced in the NCAA tournament. The shutout loss was the first of the season for the Mavs. The Mavs ended the game trailing in shots 7-14, as well as shots on goal at 4-9. Mavericks senior goalkeeper was able to save eight goals throughout the game, but was not able to stop the onslaught totally. While the Mavs couldn’t advance in this game, that doesn’t take away from the incredible year that Hoeppner had. Throughout the year she allowed only 13 goals, and recorded 12 shutouts. Senior Korey Kronforst had quite the year, accomplishing quite a bit. She was named the NSIC Offensive Player of the Year, and more recently was named to the 2015 CoSIDA Academic All-America Second Team. This is her second year in a row that she received this honor. Kronforst lead the Mavs to their great year, and led not only the Mavs, but also the entire NSIC in goals, assists, and points with 19 goals, 10 assists, and 48 points. She will be ending her time at MSU in 2nd place in Mavs soccer for career points with 138, as well as breaking the record for points vs. NSIC opponents with 104. The Mavericks ended the year with 18-2-2 record

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A&E The top five Thanksgiving specials A rundown of the five best Turkey Day television specials.

TOP THIS 5 BILLWEEK’S BOARD EVENTS: TRACKS: MUSIC Thursday August 6th IV Play @ Buster’s.......... 9pm IV Play @ Buster’s.......... 9pm Friday August 7th IV Play @ Buster’s.......... 9pm IV Play @ Buster’s.......... 9pm Saturday August 8th IV Play @ Buster’s.......... 9pm IV Play @ Buster’s.......... 9pm

“Hello” by Adele

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WES HUNTINGTON Staff Writer It’s Thanksgiving, and it is a time for us to spend with family, eating a bunch of turkey and side dishes for you and your family to enjoy. Don’t forget the side dishes! Side dishes are the best part of any Thanksgiving meal. Anyway, after the food has been eaten, the sparkling grape juice, or any other beverages have been drunk, you probably want to sit around and act all lazy, binge-watching any sort of television series on any given streaming service. Several classic TV sitcoms made pretty memorable Thanksgiving episodes to celebrate the holiday, using several guest stars and the like. Below is a

Thursday August 6th

IV Play @ Buster’s.......... “Sorry” by 9pm IV Play @ Buster’s.......... 9pm Friday August 7th Justin Bieber IV Play @ Buster’s.......... 9pm IV Play @ Buster’s.......... 9pm Saturday August 8th IV Play @ Buster’s.......... 9pm IV Play @ Buster’s.......... 9pm

CC BY by wwarby list of the top five Thanksgiving-themed episodes from several sitcoms. #5 “The Wood, The Bad and The Hungry” (Home Improvement; originally aired Nov. 26, 1996) Home Improvement always had a Christmas-themed

episode in all of the eight seasons it aired from 1991 to 1999, but also had a few Thanksgiving-themed episodes as well. “The Wood, The Bad and The Hungry” aired during the sitcom’s sixth season. This episode was written by Adam En-

gland and directed by Geoffrey Nelson. In the episode, Benny Barony (Jim Labriola) discovers he’s not invited to

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Above and beyond: MNSU Honors Program Honors program a great opportunity for students with “a love of learning.” GRACE STEWARD Staff Writer To quote the oldest academic honor society in the country, Phi Beta Kappa: “Love of learning is the guide of life.” When I first came to Minnesota State University, Mankato, I was unaware there was an honors program here. It wasn’t until a good friend of mine said something along the lines of “Yo, are you going to apply to the honors program?” that I began to look into it. I found out there are quite a few pros to being in the program and I’m writing this in the hopes that more students will decide to investigate the program like I did. First, what are the qualifications for entrance into the program? You must complete the current student application, submit two letters of recommendation, and an academic transcript. The application also asks you to share

“The Hills” by The Weeknd DANCE Friday August 7th “Stitches” IV Play @ Buster’s.......... 9pm by Shawn IV Play @ Buster’s.......... 9pm Saturday August 8th Mendes IV Play @ Buster’s.......... 9pm IV Play @ Buster’s.......... 9pm

NOW NEW PLAYING THIS IN KATO: WEEK: MOVIES Bridge of Spies Friday August 7th Fantastic Four The Night Before Goosebumps Ricki and the Flash Shaun the Sheep My All American Cop Car The Diary of a Teenage Girl Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet

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Friday August 7th Spectre Cattle Decaptation

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mnsu.edu/honors any awards you’ve received as well as your language and work experience. Contrary to what you might think, honors program acceptance is not based on test scores or how many A’s you’ve received. According to the program’s website, when considering an applicant they look at “demonstrated academic excellence as well as character traits such as perseverance, inquisitiveness, and hard work.” I applaud the program for looking at an individual as a whole, rather than reducing an academic career down to a test score.

Now let’s say you received your acceptance into the program, what’s next? You start by officially accepting their offer into the honors program, a simple email saying “Thank you for your offer, I accept,” is all that is required. Next, notify the honors office which section of HONR 201: “Introduction To Honors” you’d prefer to take for the following semester. This class is a mandatory one-credit seminar for anyone in the program. Lastly, you decide if there’s any other honors classes you’d like to take, such as Psychology Today, and fill out

the necessary paperwork. There are many benefits to being accepted into the honors program. The program lauds leadership, research, and global citizenship as the three main areas to focus on developing in new students. These skills flourish with special honor classes focused on a love of learning rather than simply mastering it. Students also enjoy perks such as the honors student lounge found in Morris Hall 265, priority

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Tuesday, November 24, 2015

The do’s and dont’s of Thanksgiving drinking One student offers some advice for drinking over Thanksgiving break.

MARYSA STORM Staff Writer It’s almost Thanksgiving, which means it is time for turkey, mashed potatoes and— more often than not—some good booze. Whether you’ve been drinking at family events for years or this is your first time indulging in grown up drinks at Thanksgiving, here are some helpful tips to keep in mind when knocking back a beer or sipping on some wine on your Turkey Day. Don’t try to drink grandma under the table. Or, more specifically, don’t underestimate the abilities of your relatives and remember to drink at your own pace. Telling yourself that you should be able to keep up with grandma may be easy

CC BY-SA by Mike Miley to do, but chances are that, while she’s on her third and you’re still working your way through your first, you’ll realize that may be hard to follow through with. Enjoy responsibly. You hear it all the time on commercials and you see it on the side of bottles, but family events are where it

may, in fact, carry the most weight. Now, some Thanksgivings may be more “lively” than others but in most situations your Thanksgiving, despite being on a Thursday, does not necessarily constitute as a “Thirsty” Thursday. You may be tempted to play your own Thanksgiving drinking game and take a drink

TV Continued from page 13 Tim’s house for Thanksgiving because he had just told his friends that in the previous year, Benny had done a lot of nasty things. After picking up his son Randy (Jonathan Taylor Thomas) at a local soup kitchen, Tim realizes he was in the wrong because he thinks Benny is down on his luck and homeless. He dreams about charity after falling asleep on the couch watching those classic wooden animated Christmas specials on television. The people responsible for it created specialized versions of the house, Tool Time, and the backyard as well as almost the entire main cast for it. #4 “The One with All of the Thanksgivings” (Friends; originally aired Nov. 19, 1998) Friends has had some notable episodes, and this one is no exception. “The One with All of the Thanksgivings,” is a Thanksgiving-themed episode that most people have probably watched at some point in their lives. Through telling stories of the gang’s worst Thanksgivings—from having Joey’s (Matt LeBlanc) head stuffed into a turkey, to Chandler’s (Matthew Perry) severing of a toe and his parents’ divorce—this has a

lot of things to laugh at. Oh, don’t forget Phoebe’s (Lisa Kudrow) ancestor’s left arm always severed in area field hospitals during the Civil War and World War I. #3 “Slapsgiving” (How I Met Your Mother; originally aired Nov. 19, 2007) How I Met Your Mother had several episodes that would start in its first season and follow up at any given point between the nine seasons of the series. “Slapsgiving” is one of those, and it is the second part of a three-part series, beginning in season two’s “Slap Bet” and concluded in “Slapsgiving 2: Revenge of the Slap,” that aired in season five. “Slapsgiving” is a third-season episode, and it deals with the gang having their first Thanksgiving together, and realizing that none of them takes it seriously or becomes stressful for several of the gang. #2 “Thanksgiving” (That 70’s Show; originally aired Nov. 22, 1998) That 70’s Show is one of those sitcoms you either love or hate depending on its source material, its coarse language, or any of that jazz. “Thanksgiving” is actually a first-season episode of that sitcom, and it deals with how Eric Forman

(Topher Grace) dealing with how to react to a very sensual and sexual kiss from a woman named Kate (Jenny Maguire) and also having to apologize to Donna (Laura Prepon) over the same affair. A separate storyline has Red (Kurtwood Smith) trying to refuse a job as an appliance salesman from Bob (Don Stark). #1 “Belly Full of Turkey” (How I Met Your Mother; originally aired Nov. 22, 2005) This first-season episode of How I Met Your Mother brought Minnesota back into the sitcom world since the end of Coach in 1997, as Marshall and Lily travel back to Marshall’s hometown of St. Cloud to celebrate Thanksgiving with Marshall’s family. Not surprisingly, Marshall’s dad, Marvin Eriksen, is played by Bill Fagerbakke, who played Michael “Dauber” Dybinski on the original Coach. This episode is quite funny, particularly the other storyline where Barney, Robin, and Ted are helping out at a homeless shelter. The line “I know, and I’m starving!” when confronted about stealing food from the homeless is from this classic.

every time someone asks you when you’re going to graduate or what you’re going to school for but you should, for the sake of not embarrassing yourself (or your parents), keep in mind the fact that you’re there to express thanks and enjoy good food—not binge drink. Don’t over share. Alcohol, also known as

truth serum, can loosen the tongue. There’s nothing wrong with exchanging stories with relatives, odds are that they will ask you how school is going, but keep things civil. And just smile and nod when an uncle or grandparent tells the same embarrassing story about your dad they tell every year. Don’t rub it in. If you have younger siblings or cousins, don’t rub in the fact that you’re allowed to drink and they aren’t. Remember, you, too, were stuck at the kids’ table and with sparkling cider once. Humor your relatives and give that weird beer or homemade wine a try. Chances are that someone may bring a bottle of homemade rhubarb wine or some other beverage that you’ve never heard of. Give it a small sample. Just like when it comes to dishes that relatives have brought to pass around, asking for a small taste is a better route to take than straight up declining.

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RAE FRAME Editor in Chief The music scene is growing here at Minnesota State University, Mankato and you can be a part of the newest performance and music industry development: the brand new, student-run record label, MavHouse Records. In celebration of the new label, MavHouse Records will be hosting a launch party December 4th from 7-9 p.m. The event is 18+, free of charge, and can count as concert attendance for music majors at MNSU. The event will take place at Studio 6, located at 509 S. Front Street, and will feature music from the label’s first artists: Shaun Fitterer and David Ostrom, whose per-

around the Mankato area and has had a number of shows in Minneapolis, including most recently - the Poorhouse. The genres he performs are blues, rock, alternative, reggae, ska, and funk.” “Shaun Fitterer, known on stage as Apolloh, is a hiphop artist, rapper and singer/ songwriter from Eagan, MN. He has been in more than 40 performances, including a mini-tour through the Midwest and opening for M6K.” Fitterer’s work is available to curious listeners at https:// soundcloud.com/officialapolloh. The new endeavor, spearheaded by Dr. Butler in the Music Industry department, is geared toward promoting student musicians in Mankato, and its slogan, “MavHouse Records: No Bull, Just Music,” brings a great atmosphere as the group prepares for the launch. “Dr. Butler wanted to revamp the existing activities/ practicum classes to have

‘“The formation of MavHouse Records is going to set the course for the Music Industry majors at MNSU in an amazing way.“‘ former bios were provided to us by MavHouse Records: “David Ostrom is an MSU student from Bloomington, MN. He has performed

more substance rather than is just ushering the occasional concert and calling it good,” says Alice Kim, Events Team Chair for MavHouse. “So

Courtesy of MavHouse Records “No Bull, Just Music.” MavHouse will focus on campus musicians including the winners of last week’s Battle of the Bands. she created the idea of MavHouse Records to be more of a reflection of what the real industry will hold for us.” While the label will also be working with the recent Battle of the Bands winners, MavHouse will play heavily into the Music Industry students’ educational experience at MNSU: “The formation of MavHouse Records is going to set the course for the Music Industry majors at MNSU in an amazing way. I am so excited to be a part of it and watch it grow,” said Rachel Mogck, Music Industry Major. Kim added that the label will be available for aspiring recorders on campus: “We are also planning to launch an audition-based signup where people who want to be artists for the label will go through a audition and

our creative and Artist & Repertoire teams will decide who they want to take on for each semester.” For label updates and live music opportunities in the community, visit the MavHouse Records Facebook page.

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Continued from page 13 registration, and special opportunities from the faculty. All in all, the effort to gain admittance is greatly outweighed by the benefits of being in the honors program here at Mankato State. I personally have always appreciated a different approach to learning, and I’m very impressed I found an organization that shares this mentality at the university. The more you enjoy what you are learning, the more you will learn. With honors classes on everything from psychology to interpersonal communication, the program promotes learning in numerous areas of study. I’d like to conclude with a quote that sums up the possibilities of the honors program from renowned biologist, Thomas Huxley: “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.

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