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HANDLING HATE A young perspective on an old issue

OCTOBER 2013

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Just a couple of weeks ago, I was informed by a local Bismarck woman that “black people commit all the crime.” Ignorance is ugly. It’s usually irreversible. And, unfortunately, it is still a flaw that is absolutely embedded in our culture today.

The Civil Rights Movement, in my experience, is often thought of as a collection of events that made monumental progress for racial equality in the United States. Although this is very true, as explained to me by Dr. Terrence Roberts, one of the Little Rock Nine, the brave black high school students who walked into an all-white school in 1957, it is nowhere near over. The civil rights battle is as ongoing and important as ever.

Meeting with anti-semitic white supremacist activist Craig Cobb and other neo-nazi individuals similar to him was an experience I’ll never forget. Their immense hatred is proof that the battle against racism is far from over. I was fascinated, disgusted and appalled by the lack of tolerance demonstrated by these people. As Terrence emphasized, race is a myth. It is a feature used to define people by those who believe it actually determines what characteristics they may have. People are people. There is no statistic that will prove otherwise, no set of beliefs that should try to accomplish as much.

It is the right of every individual to believe what they wish. In addition to that right, there must also be responsibility. Every person should evaluate where they inherited their views, and why or why not they may be fair and logical. Racism may never go away, but that doesn’t mean we should stop trying to make that happen. If one more person can be respected for who they are, then the effort will be worth it.

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Table of contents // Miles in several different shoes // Sitting on the sideline // Linguistic love

HANDLING HATE A young perspective on an old issue

OCTOBER 2013

about the cover Anti-racism

activists gather in Leith, ND, to protest the white seperatist/neo-nazi movement initiated by Craig Cobb. Protesters wait in anticipation for the conclusion of the town hall meeting.

Photo | Ally Krupinsky

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page 6- sports stats page 7- Road to recovery

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page 20- against all odds page 22- news improved

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page 26- Bagel bonanza page 28- what’s the word

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BACK IN THE SADDLE

The horse whinnies as his rider’s fingers curl

and tightly grasp the reins. His eyes zero in on the steer, jaw set in intense determination. Suddenly, the rider desperately thrashes around as a stunning realization hits. He experiences a horrific error.

Sophomore Tyler Kress possesses only one thumb on his dominant right hand. This past August while practicing rodeo and roping, four of his fingers were sawed off by the rope he was holding.

“I don’t know, you just gotta appreciate what you have really,” Kress said. “You don’t think accidents can happen until they happen to you.”

Kress has been rodeoing since 2010.

“Basically, you rope the steer by coiling around the saddle horn like wrapping a garden hose,” Kress said. “The coils got wrapped around my hand and sawed through my fingers.”

Kress didn’t feel pain immediately, but was completely appalled once he felt a strong burning sensation in his right hand.

“My hand got really hot and then I fell off my horse,” Kress said. “I held my hand and started screaming.”

The four fingers belonging to Kress’s right hand fell into his left hand and he held his detached fingers.

“They were all connected at the knuckles,” Kress said. “No blood at all.”

Kress’s father Marc Kress heard his son’s screams and immediately dialed 911.

“My first thought was that he had just fallen off his horse and possibly broken an arm because I nor anyone else saw what happened,” Marc said. “I could definitely tell it was serious though because of his screams.”

Kress and his father were relieved and grateful when the ambulance finally arrived. They were able to relieve some of Kress’s pain.

“They gave me morphine for the pain through my nose because I am afraid of needles,” Kress said.

When they arrived at the emergency room, the staff removed his roping glove.

“I could see the full extent of the injury,” Marc said. “I was scared then, because it was much worse than what I had seen at the arena.”

Directly following Kress’s arrival doctors prepared him for a 12-hour surgery.

“They couldn’t save my fingers,” Kress said.

Another surgery was performed on Kress to have a skin graft attached over his knuckles.

“When I saw Tyler’s hand at the arena I knew it was bad, but I never imagined he would lose all four fingers,” Marc said.

Kress stayed in the hospital for two additional days before going home. He is taking everything in stride.

“I mean, I wish it wouldn’t have happened,” Kress said. “But I don’t feel like it’s holding me back.”

Marc admires and commends Kress’s strong will and attitude.

“Most people would consider this a lifechanging event,” Marc said. “The funny thing is it has not changed Tyler or what he does very much.”

Now Kress writes with his left, non-dominant hand.

“Brushing your teeth and stuff, it’s just relearning everything,” Kress said.

Kress occasionally feels phantom pains where his fingers were.

“Sometimes, like when I’m lying in bed it feels like my fingers are still there,” Kress said.

Kress’s family could not be more proud of the way he is handling the event.

“He has been nothing but positive,” Marc said.

“He doesn’t feel sorry for himself. He is looking forward, not backward. He has made this easier on the rest of us.”

Kress is already back to what he enjoys. He now ropes left handed and is considering wrestling for Century next season.

“The first day he was home from the hospital he began swinging a rope with his left hand,” Marc said. “It didn’t take long and he was roping the practice dummy. “ Kress is not allowing this accident to direct his lifestyle.

“He is roping again and I could not be happier,” Marc said. “Roping is a family activity that Tyler, his brother and I love to do. I had a chance to get Tyler’s $150 High School Rodeo Association membership fees refunded. I told them to keep it because it was my $150 bet that he would be back by spring.”

Kress’s determination is admired by many, both those involved in the sport and those who have witnessed his success following the accident.

“Professional team roper, David Key, called me and told me that Tyler would be an inspiration for many because of this accident,” Marc said. “He already has been, and I can’t wait to see what else he will do.”

Photo | Sophomore Tyler Kress ropes a steer. Kress is already back in the saddle.

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“Oh, I was screaming,” Kreft said. “Loudly.”

Kreft was immediately surrounded by concerned teammates and fans who crowded around Kreft in the field.

“We were going to drive him to the hospital, but the trainers said to call the ambulance,” Gwen said. “I said yes, he needs pain meds now.”

Upon arrival of the ambulance, Kreft was ushered to Minot’s Trinity Hospital.

“In 40 minutes, they did nothing. They didn’t give him any pain medicine, no x-rays, anything,” Gwen said. “I begged the nurses to give him pain medicine three times.”

Enough was enough. They decided to take Kreft to the Bismarck St. Alexius Medical Center. Gwen says they filed a complaint with Trinity because they believed nothing was done to alleviate Kreft’s pain. Trinity vice president Randy Schwan declined to comment.

The Kreft’s drove to Bismarck in only 52 minutes.

“I told him, this drive is going to be miserable,” Gwen said. “But you have to trust me.”

Kreft’s family coached him through the drive.

“He was crying and very irritable,” Gwen said. “But every time we would go over a bump he would howl in pain. I think he was crying because of the pain, but I think part of his crying was because of anger, too.”

Once at St. Alexius, pain medicine was ready for him since they had called ahead.

Above | Senior Seth Kreft juggles a soccer ball. Kreft was injured this past August. “Still trying to do what I love,” Kreft said.

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ong, furious strides pound against manicured grass as cleat-clad feet touch and tap the ball, urging and directing it towards the goal.

Driven by competition, his heart pounds and his breathing is heavy.

He is focused on scoring. Suddenly, a shocking collision from behind.

Excruciating pain takes over.

Soccer has been a part of senior Seth Kreft’s life for 12 years. Kreft’s fourth and final year playing varsity soccer was abruptly ended Aug. 22 in Minot. A slide tackle from behind left him with a broken tibia, fibula and growth plate.

“It took me a second to realize what happened,” Kreft said. “The visual killed me.”

Kreft’s skin was pushed up by the broken bones. Kreft’s mother and MRI technologist at DMS Imaging and part-time radiology technologist at Fort Yates Hospital Gwen Kreft watched as Kreft was slide tackled.

“When I saw it, I knew it was broken,” Gwen said. “Immediately. I knew as his mother, and from 20 years of working in healthcare.”

“We filed a complaint to NDHSAA and sent the video of Seth getting fouled,” Gwen said. “They said there was nothing more they could do to reverse the call the ref made.”

Gwen watched as Kreft lay on the field, swearing and in pain. She understood the immediate severity of the situation and ran onto the field.

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“Within minutes, they had him high as a kite,” Gwen said.

After an x-ray, surgery was performed the same night. Kreft was not accustomed to being dependant and was uncomfortable that he needed assistance.

“In the hospital, he was almost embarrassed to ask for help,” Gwen said. “He felt helpless, because he was always very independent.”

Kreft’s family was determined to stay by his side every step of the way.

“He was more worried about us not sleeping,” Gwen said. “I told him we weren’t leaving. When someone is hurting, your family has to help. It’s been a good lesson for him to help those who can’t help themselves.”

After three days in the hospital, Kreft was able to return home.

“Sleep, sleep and more sleep,” Kreft said. “I couldn’t handle the pain.

They took me off morphine so it was incredibly hard on me.”

Kreft isn’t able to participate in many of his previous pastimes.

“Honestly, I can’t do really anything,” Kreft said. “The only thing I do in my spare time is eat. I guess I can go in the student section and stuff. And my friends help me, but I feel guilty because you are so needy and everything.”

Kreft’s injury taught him much more than he ever wanted to learn.

“Learning, I guess learning, that’s tough,” Kreft said. “More so appreciate things that you never did.”

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would be doing.

Senior Kennedie Boehm tore her ACL this past summer playing during the women’s soccer league at Cottonwood. A quick and aggressive forward, Boehm was furiously dribbling on a breakaway when she poked her right foot in. When she landed on her left foot Boehm heard the loudest pop of her life.

“I was hyperventilating,” Boehm said. “I remember people telling me to breathe in through your mouth, out through your nose or however it goes. I was on my side, and I made them flip me over.”

Boehm’s mother Lisa Boehm wasn’t present when she was injured but arrived at the hospital soon after.

“I guess I feel however old your kids are you just do what you need to do,” Lisa said. “It’s the mommy instinct.”

Following ACL surgery, Boehm realized the difficulties and inconveniences of being injured.

“You don’t sleep,” Boehm said. “Like at all. I watched 9 seasons of One Tree Hill in 3 weeks. 187 episodes. I always stayed up until like 2 or 3 because it’s impossible to sleep with the brace on.”

“You know those workouts when you just want to die?” Boehm said.

“Now I would die to do one of those workouts when you want to die.”

Boehm is also unable to dive.

“I never really liked diving until now,” Boehm said. “To see how good they’re all progressing.”

Boehm has recognized the importance of family at a time like this.

“My family has been there for me every step of the way,” Boehm said. “Motivating and helping me with everything I need.”

Occasionally, there is no one present to aid Boehm. Boehm uses inventive methods to move around.

“You can kinda scoot your butt across the floor,” Boehm said.

Boehm is well on the road to recovery.

“She just has no fear,” Lisa said. “Always no fear. She just doesn’t give up.”

Even endless TV couldn’t keep Boehm from thinking what she

Photo | Senior Kennedie Boehm prepares for a shot. Since Boehm’s injury, she’s struggled with everyday tasks. “It’s nothing I can’t physically do, it’s just my muscles can’t take it,” Boehm said.

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Embracing culture Sisters share their Native American customs

Story | Nick Westermeyer Photos | Submitted

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annual Pow Wow weekend approaches. For these two sisters, it means a great opportunity to spend time with the family and to be amongst a giant crowd of people who share their same beliefs. Their mood changes as they switch from worrying about the busy school week to the relaxing sense of belonging they admire.

Junior Brianna Tortalita and senior Kelsey Tortalita embrace their Standing Rock Sioux heritage by attending pow wows and dancing in front of over 20,000 spectators.

“We go and stay at the pow wows for the whole weekend when they are in town,” Brianna said. “My family usually gets pretty excited to dance with the crowd.”

Along with performing with more than 1,500 others at pow wows, Brianna and Kelsey share a love for beadwork.

“We make designs for medallions, bracelets, earrings, and anything else that a family member or friend may wish to have,” Kelsey said. “They do not take long to make, and I think they turn out very nice.”

Kelsey will be graduating this year, and wants to bead the edges of her graduation

“Topics such as religion and cultural expressions can get heated quickly when we say

”

Brianna and Kelsey’s mother Sandra Iron Road is a major influence on Brianna and Kelsey’s love for pow wows.

they cannot do something.

“I’ve lived in North Dakota all of my life and have gone to pow wows for as long as I can remember,” Iron Road said. “I love seeing my kids spend time with me and watching them perform with everybody else.”

hat to show off her talent, but she is not allowed to because of a district rule about the graduation attire.

“I was told that this would be favoriting

my culture over everybody else’s and I am not allowed to bead it,” Kelsey said.

This rule was actually created by Bismarck Public Schools.

“Topics such as religion and cultural expressions can get heated quickly when we say they cannot do something,” principal Steve Madler said. “We have set up a few restrictions because we want the following graduation class to stand united and act as one great achievement. We want to recognize each student as equal and to not have something like cultural differences divide us. Also, if we were to allow things such as beading, one student may get offended if he cannot have a swastika on his. It’s just a way we use to keep all participants from being offended.”

Aside from the no-go on the beading of the graduation hats, both Brianna and Kelsey do not recall a time at Century where they felt offended because of what they believe.

“Obviously it isn’t like at the pow wows where many people share my heritage,” Brianna said. ”But I’m not treated any differently because of it.”

Left | Junior Brianna Tortalita poses in her traditional pow wow outfit. Brianna inherited her family’s love for pow wows. “I feel like I belong when I’m at the pow wow,” Brianna said.

Right | Senior Kelsey Tortalita is dancing for spectators at a pow wow. Kelsey loved the audience’s reaction towards her performance. “Dancing is one of my favorite activities at the pow wow,” Kelsey said.

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“Kaity Armstrong.” - senior Tanner Anderson “Wearing cat shirts and drinking coffee.” - senior Sierra Link “Brad Kelly.” - junior Jordyn Jossart “Isaac Schwartz.” - junior Maddie Rants “People that wanna be cool.” - sophomore Matthew Bommarito “Someone who’s really cool I guess.” - sophomore Jenny Hanson “I think of the ‘80s.” -freshman Maddy Halvorson “Sweatbands and afros.” - freshman Liza Doppler

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Photo | Leith Mayor Ryan Schock stands alongside his truck on Main Street. The environment of Leith has completely changed since Cobb’s movement began. “My job as mayor has been pretty dull and usually doesn’t consist of more than a few meetings a year to make sure things are going well and people’s needs are being met,” Schock said. “So my life has changed a lot and the community has experienced quite a disruption in theirs as well.”

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NORTH DAKOTA NOTORIETY A look into Leith and what it means for this rapidly changing state Story | Ally Krupinsky

Photo | Alex Skalicky

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he room is stuffy, the discussion is somber. The uncertainty is as apparent as the stifling heat, and neither are going unnoticed by the small collection of townspeople. Three school-aged kids sit lined up against the wall, listening in on a conversation that has the potential to end in a life-altering decision. A work boot scuffs on the worn-out floor; a fly circles the table. The American Flag flutters slightly against the wall.

Leith residents Bobby and Sherrill Harper stand and talk to the media Sept. 22.

The once-quiet town of Leith, North Dakota now has the attention of the whole country. One man has single-handedly disrupted the peaceful environment that was once the long-time norm of Leith, North Dakota. White supremacist Craig Cobb and his radical followers have triggered a massive uproar in the small community, as well as the nation.

“Many people die just to be left alone,’ Cobb said. “We’d like our own tribe the same way Jews have their separate religion.”

The majority of Leith residents do not feel that Cobb’s views reflect those of the rest of the state.

“I definitely do not feel that North Dakotans are racist. I feel that the opposite is true. Yes, we live in a dominantly white state but that is more of a geographical issue than anything,” Leith Mayor Ryan Schock said. “I think the majority of North Dakotans are open minded and accepting of others.”

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Grant County High School Principal Terry Bentz says that although the topic is being discussed in the school, it is not affecting how it’s being run.

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Schock was asked to speak to the junior high school students in the area and answer some of their questions. Schock admired the maturity of the discussion.

Fargo resident Julius Page confronts a Cobb supporter.

“We were impressed with the thought that they put into their questions and the depth that they had looked into the situation,” Schock said. “They are not scared but very interested in what is going on and how it could affect them in the future.”

Anti-racism protestors walk down Leith’s Main St. Sept. 22.

Century High School freshman Andrew Klein is Schock’s nephew, and spent the majority of his childhood in the Leith area. Klein believes the younger North Dakota generation to be much more tolerant than Cobb when it comes to racial differences.

“I don’t even think [Cobb’s] remotely close, at least with teenagers in general,” Klein said.

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Dominick Frenchino and Graylen Gould talk with local reporters.

The town is tense, the atmosphere is heated. Obscenities, chants and noisemakers have drowned out the once peaceful dirt road Main Street. This dusty, quaint town is now a riot, complete with edgy policeman and a stoic SWAT Team. The air reeks of cigarette smoke and illogical hatred.

The National Socialist Movement, an organization founded on the basis of white separation travelled to Leith Sept. 22 to support Cobb and his goal of an all-white community. National Socialist Movement commander Jeff Schoep defends the movement’s purpose despite the anger felt by anti-racism protesters demonstrating at the group’s arrival.

National Socialist Movement commander Jeff Schoep addresses the media in Leith.

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“The high school students have actually handled this situation quite well,” Bentz said. “They are talking about it just like everyone else and the opinions are all over the map.”

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“I think there’s a lot of misconceptions about the National Socialist Movement,” Schoep said. “There’s nothing about our organization that has to do with hate.”

Fargo resident Julius Page travelled to Leith to support the antiracism protesters.

“We’ve come through so much…” Page said. “The unification is far past due between different ethnic groups.”

Page, who grew up in the southern United States, was not surprised to hear about Cobb’s hatred. He has encountered racism his whole life.

Right | Dr. Terrence Roberts, one of the Little Rock Nine, discusses his experiences with racism.

“The biggest boundary is ignorance,” Page said.

Eighteen-year-old Dominick Frenchino has also been a victim of racism in his lifetime, especially when he transferred to a different high school.

“I’ve been criticized about my color,” Frenchino said. “Playing sports, that’s the only reason I was kinda accepted into that crowd. I had to adapt to that.”

Frenchino and his 14-year-old cousin Graylen Gould attended the Leith protests to observe the different cultural dynamics taking place, as well as the ability of the community to join for a common cause.

“I really like that everybody can come together,” Gould said.

“Actually, I’ve gained a lot of faith in North Dakota after coming today.”

Because of his own experiences, Frenchino’s advice for other young people like himself is to stay strong in the face of racism.

“Just stand up for yourself. If you’re not gonna stand up for yourself, nobody else will. They’re just going to continue to run over people, they’re just gonna do that,” Frenchino said. “And I believe if you stand for yourself and voice your opinion, someone will hear you or somebody will act on it… and everything will build.”

Schock urges those who encounter any hateful opinions to maintain a healthy level of respect towards said people, as well as have a secure sense of personal belief.

“Staying calm and in control is a good way to handle someone that is strongly opposed to what you stand for,” Schock said. “Don’t give them the fuel they need to fan their fire.”

Leith resident Bobby Harper is still surprised that such a hateful movement is taking place in his town. He and his wife Sherrill Harper are just taking life day by day amidst all the chaos.

“Everybody’s the same,” Harper said. “If you think you’re better than somebody you’re gonna have problems in life. That’s how I see it.”

Sherrill agrees. Tragically, in addition to the recent drama and media attention taking over Leith, she’s had to cope with the loss of her mother.

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A SWAT Team stands ready in Leith in response to angry protesters.

Century High School freshman Andrew Klein traveled to Leith to witness the protests taking place.

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“What its done, what it’s really done its not only pushing grieving for my mom off to the back burner, it’s off the stove,” Sherrill said.

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The Harpers are not letting the negativity affect who they are as people. They are determined to maintain as high a level of normalcy as possible.

Left | White supremicist and Leith resident Craig Cobb enters the town hall meeting Sept. 22.

Photos | Ally Krupinsky

Photo | A local policeman paces in front of a crowd of agitated protesters in Leith.

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“I know how I feel and I know what is right,” Harper said. “And I know that hatred is not good.”

All of the attention focused on Leith has resulted in its residents also reflecting on the recent changes in population, crime and oil development occurring statewide.

“North Dakota has never been real good about adjusting to change.

We normally are the last state or almost last to adopt most changes that may come to other states many years before. Obviously, the oil development in the state has been a positive outcome in regard to finances and economic development. With the positive, comes some negative,” Bentz said. “I kind of like it though. North Dakota used to be the butt of jokes on the late night talk shows and now we are the envy of the nation due to our economic wealth and prosperous economy. Just with anything, one has to take the good with the bad in most situations in life, this is no different.”

Dr. Terrence Roberts, one of nine black high school students to integrate into Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957, known as the Little Rock Nine, was not in the least bit surprised about Cobb’s racist opinions. He believes the unresolved issue of racism is far more prevalent in society than most people realize.

“The ongoing and continuous civil rights movement started in 1619 and continues without stopping in 2013. People are not willing to confront the issues - the real issues. They are only willing to provide palliative measures for themselves to ease their own emotional pain,” Roberts said. “They have no interest whatsoever in making sure that we live up to the ideals of freedom and equality for all.”

Roberts believes race is a myth; that it is merely a product of human construct. Those who believe otherwise have merely been taught to think so.

Century’s demographic 2003 Asian: 7 African-American: 4 Caucasian: 1060 Hispanic: 4 American Indian: 20

Other: 0 Pacific Islander: 1 Unclassified: 0 Total: 1096

2007 Asian: 10 African-American: 13 Caucasian: 1006 Hispanic: 7 American Indian: 17

Other: 1 Pacific Islander: 1 Unclassified: 0 Total: 1055

2013 Asian: 14 African-American: 19 Caucasian: 1450 Hispanic: 13 American Indian: 49

Other: 3 Pacific Islander: 3 Unclassified: 1 Total: 1552

“We’re baptized into these waters of racism at birth. Part of our job as growing individuals is to figure out what these people have done to us, and then begin to climb out of it,” Roberts said. “It’s not easy.”

Roberts says that white supremacists have adopted a non-existent way of seeing the world and the many people in it.

“They believe in the linguistic fiction that they’ve manufactured,” Roberts said. “They’ve created a reality not existing, it’s mythological.”

Ultimately, Roberts says, race does not define any person or any group of people.

“There is no such thing as race. Biologically and scientifically, it doesn’t exist. It does exist as a myth. And the myth has been accepted as true. Nature tells us one thing that’s the truth. We created a nature, man-made if you will, and accepted that one,” Roberts said. “There is no such thing as black blood or white blood, it’s just blood.”

Cobb, however, disagrees. He believes those who claim race is merely a characteristic created by man are naive.

“We all bleed red, well so do lizards,” Cobb said.

Roberts’ advice for the younger generation is to stay educated. He emphasizes the importance of true self reflection and consideration of what opinions may be a product of the dysfunction of society.

“What we can do is to help young people begin to think critically for themselves,” Roberts said. “Don’t accept as truth what you’re told.”

Left | Cobb supporters raise the Celtic flag in Leith, North Dakota.

Photo | Ally Krupinsky

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Victory in sight Ideas on how to end the war on terrorism Short | Nick West.ermeyer “Make peace, otherwise hold my weave.” - seniors Tyrza Hoines and Derek Hatzenbuhler “We do not need to keep dropping freedom bombs on innocent people. We need to stop being the world’s policemen.” - juniors Jacob Shepherd and Samuel Pennington “I don’t have one, no matter what we do, people are going to die anyway.” - sophomore Mikaela Reardon “We can’t redeem ourselves by killing more and more people.”

- sophomore Riley Smith “Americans should get their noses out of other countries’ business and just leave.” - freshman Anna Hantke “The United States should stop trying to get revenge for 9/11 and stop killing.” - freshman Serena Praus

Celeb Prez Superstars get voted into office Cartoon and Short | Taylor Thompson “Laura Laber, because she is livin’ like Larry.” - seniors Jen Benz and Courtney Brackin “Channing Tatum, because he is hot and every girl would listen to him and respect him.” - junior Brooke Schmitt “Miley Cyrus, because her new haircut is extremely attractive and she knows how to twerk.” - junior Andrew Steinwand “Fat Albert, because we will get more and tastier lunches at school.”

- sophomores Mallory Waters and Emily Brown “Jackie Chan, he is a baller and is in all the movies I like to watch.”

- sophomore Brek Kohler “Chuck Norris. Chuck Norris doesn’t need a reason.” - freshmen Ben Hinz and Zachary Jensen

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“They told me

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he doctors can’t figure out what’s wrong with the newborn baby, a cleft foot maybe. The family travels to Grand Forks to see a specialist to find answers and are told their 2-day-old son will have to go through life with amputated legs.

Freshman Jake Frank was born with a rare condition in which he had no tibia bones in either of his legs.

“At nine months my legs were amputated and I think at about 2 years old I received my first prosthetics,” Frank said.

Without the prosthetics, most of Frank’s mobility would be nonexistent and he would be confined to a wheelchair.

“It’s not that bad [having prosthetics],” Frank said. “I’ve never known anything different, really.”

Frank’s mother Julie Frank was stunned when she learned her son would have to undergo an amputation.

Just

I couldn’t do any sports, that it would be hard to walk or ride a bike. I did all those things.

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Doing

“My reaction to the amputation was, I suppose, shocked,” Julie said. “But I saw the necessity of it.”

Frank and his family don’t see his disability as something Story | Lexi Jorgenson that limits opportunities. They have had many opportunities Photos | Submitted to travel and are involved with The Challenged Athletes Foundation, an organization that provides training and Adjusting to life as equipment for athletes with disabilities. a double amputee

“If anything it has created a huge amount of opportunity for our family,” Julie said.

It

Frank’s sister senior Madison Frank is close with her brother and doesn’t see his disability as something that hinders him from achieving his goals.

“It really hasn’t affected me, other than giving me opportunities to travel with my brother,” Madison said. “My brother is a normal kid.”

Having prosthetics doesn’t keep Frank from competing in sports. He has been involved in wrestling since he was 4 and swimming for the past four years.

“[Doctors] told me I couldn’t do any sports, that it would be hard to walk or ride a bike,” Frank said. “I did all those things.”

His biggest inspiration is Rudy Garcia Tolson who visited and mentored Frank and gave him a pair of running legs when he was younger.

“He’s a paralympian with the same disability I have,” Jake said. “And he’s sort of mentored me in sports.”

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Currently, Frank has six pairs of prosthetics, each serving a different purpose. One pair has computer knees, another pair is more comfortable for wearing around the house, one pair is for running and a shorter pair is for the winter because of the snow.

“Like you change shoes, he changes prosthetics,” Julie said.

Each time he grows, Jake has to get fitted for new sockets. He wrestles and swims without prosthetics, just like any other athlete.

“For the most part, people treat me the same,” Frank said. “I would just hate to be treated differently, and most people see past my disability.”

Julie doesn’t think people are judgemental towards her son, just curious.

“With as well as he handles himself, I don’t think people react in a negative way,” Julie said.

Little, everyday things are the biggest battle Julie thinks her son has to face.

“We take for granted the fact that going up stairs or getting on a barstool is no big deal,” Julie said. “For him, he makes it look easy, but if we had to do it, it would be very difficult.”

“I would just hate to be

treated differently, and most people see past my disability.”

Above | Freshman Jake Frank gets a piggyback ride after finishing a Triathlon swim. Frank is an avid athlete despite having prosthetics. “I don’t really see it as a disability, it’s just how I am,” Frank said.

Photo | Freshman Jake Frank stands on his head on a paddleboard at his lake cabin.

Frank doesn’t let his disability hold him back . “It’s not that bad,” Frank said. “I’ve never known anything different really.”

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What would make our newsmagazine better?

Short | Lexi Jorgenson

suggestions

Cartoon | Taylor Thompson

“A takeout menu.” - senior Noah Germolus “A question and answer thing, quiz or puzzle.”

- freshman Jaymie Pittman “I would do the rants and raves.” - junior Sara Bolme “More guy/girl codes because those are funny.”

- sophomore Tyler Miller “A topic of discussion on why we don’t have chocolate chip miffins, I mean everyone loves a good chocolate chip muffin!” - senior Collin Leier “A coloring page.” - junior Kylie Bentz “An advice section where students can answer students’ questions.” - sophomore Meghan Friese “Current events so students have a way of knowing what’s going on.”

- sophomore Beth Muggerud “Art, poetry, inspirational quotes.” - sophomore Rose Simonson “Monthly calendar of events.” - junior Jami Rants

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“Battlestar galactic fan fiction.” - senior Sam Hinz “I would want something to do with fashion.” - freshman Bailey Zetocha “A comic strip, like the funny things in the newspaper.” - junior Madison Ward “Coupons.” - sophomore Justin Metzger “Page of jokes.” -junior Michael Volk “Century students’ achievements for the month.” - senior Mathoni Anderson “Photo of the month from student submissions.” - freshman Andrew Klein “Monthly creative contests with winners being published.”

- freshman Faith Harron

Pursuit of Happiness Column | Alex Skalicky Photo | Ally Krupinsky

I struggle with the whole happiness thing. I find it hard to be truly happy and content with life for a long period of time.

Since about fourth grade I would dread getting up in the morning and going to school because I knew darn well the second I walked through the doors it would be hell. I’ve been severely bullied off and on since fourth grade and man, the things that I’ve been told astound me. Not in the words people say but in the fact that they can say such awful things to someone and be okay with it.

As much as I hate to admit, I’ve said some pretty nasty things to people and about people. I’m not proud of it but it’s something most people are guilty of; it’s a part of being a human. One thing I will never say to anyone is that someone should kill themself.

When someone says that I get a knot in my stomach and it straight up baffles me.

For anyone who has said that to someone, thinks someone should die, or that a person is a waste of space, well, it makes them feel like dirt.

Every single person is fighting a battle, and when I hear those words directed at me all I think is, “They’re right.”

Look at our world. Look at the suicide and self-harm statistics.

Consider the number of people that are passed in the hall that are silently screaming for help. Think about the people who could use someone right about now.

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I’m lucky enough to have someone to go to when I’m done with trying, but not everyone is that lucky. Words are enough to push someone over the edge. Don’t be the nudge to make someone fall. Be the hand to pick them up. Don’t be the voice to say, “Kill yourself.” Be the voice to say, “You’re worth it.”

I know that being happy will usually be a challenge for me, but personally everything seems ok when I look at the people in my life. If they know it or not, some of the people I’ve met have been the ones to grab my hand when I was on the edge, and I owe them the world because they saved mine.

“I’m not proud of it but it’s something most people are guilty of; it’s a part of being a human.”

Changing & Growing Column | Kayla Daffinrud

Throughout my eighteen years on this earth I have been involved in many different groups/activities. When I was a little girl I was in gymnastics - what little girl wasn’t. That wasn’t my thing and I went onto my tomboy stage where I wanted to do anything my older brother did, so I joined basketball. Basketball was a really fun activity for me and I enjoyed it until I was in eighth grade. But, by then, I felt too much pressure to be as good as my brother. It wasn’t the fun sport I used to enjoy. The same feeling for volleyball occurred after freshman year when the competition level raised, it became a hassle, not something I loved to do. Sophomore year was kind of just a learning year for me, of what not to do in high school. That year definitely changed and shaped me. I wasn’t involved in any school functions and didn’t really care. At the beginning of junior year I realized who had

“Even if you have no idea what you are interested in explore everywhere you go.”

been my fake friends and which friends I would have for the long run. But, I still hadn’t figured out anything that inspired me.

During second semester of junior year I was in the counselors’ office and I had to pick a class just to fill up my schedule. There was a list of classes like accounting, carpentry, journalism, and computer programing. None of those classes were really screaming my name. I had heard that journalism was an “easy class,” so, after hearing that, I immediately had my counselor sign me up. As I learned more about the class I realized it definitely wasn’t “easy,” but it was something that I enjoyed doing. Crazy right? Who wants to write a paper if they don’t have to? I was astonished, too. I decided to join the 2013-2014 Star Staff. I realized I had a liking for something and a direction for where I want to go in the future. I admit I am still a work in progress Aren’t we all? But, I am starting to like writing more and more.

Hopefully, one day my hobby can become a career that will take me somewhere. The point of my story is not trying to persuade you to join newspaper. But, go find what makes you tick, whether it’s music, sports, writing, acting, photography, art, religion.

Even if you have no idea what you are interested in, explore everywhere you go. Surround yourself with people who enjoy and strive for the same things that you do, take advantage of as many opportunities as you can and, most importantly, get out of your comfort zone.

OPINION

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Pastry Frenzy Review and Photo | Kacey Peterson

B.C. Bagels is a cozy shop, located on Main Street, that offers bagels, sandwiches, and a juice bar. The shop, sadly, is only open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. They serve bagels ranging from cinnamon and sugar to asiago with the option of eight different cream cheeses. For those not in a breakfast mood, there are always sandwiches. B.C. Bagels has six assorted sandwiches to offer vegetarian style or with meat. Along with the bagels and sandwiches, they offer a very healthy juice bar, with each juice containing one to two pounds of fresh produce.

While they offer a fabulous menu, the hours of B.C. Bagels leaves a lot to be desired for those working or going to school.

Pumpkin Mania Review and Photo | Kayla Daffinrud

The sound of leaves crunching beneath their feet, cool days with the warmth of the sun kissing their rosy cheeks, and the smell of pumpkin spices everywhere can only mean one thing,North Dakota’s fall is here! With fall comes a list of activities to do with friends, family, and your significant other. One anticipated activity is Papa’s Pumpkin Patch. The pumpkin patch has an array of options to please everyone from pony and hay rides to a pumpkin catapult. Along with these activities, there is an assortment of treats including delicious pumpkin cookies, and hot apple cider. The patch has a warm and welcoming feel from the minute you walk through the door. The pumpkin patch is locally owned by Dave Pearce, and is located at 5001 Fernwood Drive. Experience the feeling of fall by visiting Papa’s Pumpkin Patch before it closes Oct. 19.

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Editorial 100% OF THE STAR STAFF AGREES We, the 2013-2014 Century Star Staff, are part of a young, open-minded generation. And although Century’s student body may not always be the most knowledgeable on current events, most are knowledgeable about the fact that North Dakota is in a time of transition and adaptation. We believe it is an advantage to witness these changes first-hand, even with the negative results accompanying said changes. Overall, we feel that North Dakota is in the midst of prosperity, in spite of the challenges that have materialized.

Racism, a belief obviously not new to our primarily caucasian community, is nowhere near resolved. White Supremacist and Leith resident Craig Cobb, although more vocal about his views than most, is not alone. His hostile, ignorant views can be found

all over our state, and even in the halls of Century High School.

Hate is inescapable, even amidst the most logical, loving people.

As a staff, we believe everyone is entitled to their own opinion. It’s how that opinion is acted upon, however, that makes a difference. One set of beliefs should not endanger others. We believe it is necessary to focus on the big picture, to show compassion that every type of person deserves. To say one race is superior, we feel, is the ultimate example of naivety.

We would like to encourage our readers to be compassionate, even in the midst of a different viewpoint, a hateful viewpoint.

Embrace what’s going on in our state and be willing to give respect where it is due.

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“Increase in population.

Because of the oil field boom there has been a significant increase in schools and because of that, prices have been raised.” - sophomore Austin Peterson “I’d honestly say crime, because there is so much more news about shootings, murders, and stealing than there used to be.”

- freshman Abby Voigt

“Increase in population.

The town is busier, so traffic is a lot heavier, and schools are a lot more full.

Century has a ton of kids this year and there are lots of new kids and kids from out of town.”

- sophomore Kristin Haff 28

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“Increased population.

It brings more violence.”

-senior Hunter Babeck

Heard In The Hall

“Of the most recent changes, population growth has heavily affected me at work for business is booming.”

- freshman Jacob Waldow

“Increase in population, because it increases the price of everyday goods.” - senior Nick Perrin

“The increase in population is a big issue. Our state is growing rapidly, and our state is too lazy to fix broken things, two billion dollar surplus and I can’t have my road paved? That isn’t going to fly with a higher population.”

- sophomore Chase Schuh

“Increase in population. It seems that with all the oil jobs opening up, all the idiots are coming up to go and take them. None of the [racism, crime] would increase if a whole bunch of friendlies moved in, and gave each other the friendly neighbor treatment. No offense to the newcomers, though, unless you are a complete creep.

Then all offense intended, and go away.” - junior Riley Conlin

“Population, because it takes forever to get around town now because of all of the traffic.”

- junior Mitchel Pilon

“Increase in population because you can’t fricken drive anywhere.”

- senior Chloe Coleman

“Increased population causes more traffic.”

- senior Ellie Adair

“Racism. Because of my Native American heritage people are very ignorant. For example, the way people stare or follow you in a store when you’re with your full native family.” - junior Dani Vallie

“Racism, because I’m always getting discriminated against because of my huge traps.”

- junior Jessica Nihill

Of the recent changes in North Dakotaracism, crime and increase in populationwhich one affects you the most and why?

“It doesn’t affect me that much, because I don’t live in those places like Williston. I haven’t noticed that much of a change here, but maybe in the paper.” - freshman Alex Hilzendeger

“The increase in population.

It’s nuts how so many cars are here compared to a few years ago.

I don’t care to be around a giant group of people.”

- sophomore Julianna Fuhrman

“I think that everyone is created equal in our community.

You hear more criticism of different races.

I’ve heard of more violence throughout the hallways.”

- freshman Brita Cowan OPINION

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