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FARGO, N.D. -- The weather service said the Red River may have reached its crest in the Fargo and neighboring Moorhead, Minn., areas. It said Sunday that the river reached a preliminary crest of 38.75 feet at 6:15 p.m. The river stage was 38.56 feet Sunday morning. The National Weather Service said the river might fluctuate if there’s weekend rain, but it expects the river to stay below 39.5 feet and slowly recede in the coming week. FARGO, N.D. -- Authorities say the North Dakota National Guard rescued an 87-year-old man Saturday after floodwaters breached a sandbag dike around his home. Cass County Administrator Bonnie Johnson says Obert Tenold was taken by boat from his home southeast of Argusville at about 1 p.m. Johnson says the man was taken to his son's home in nearby Fargo. N.D. (AP) -- Final details of legislation to construct a northwestern North Dakota water-supply network will be worked out in the Legislature’s final days. That’s according to North Dakota state senators who approved the plan, which includes $75 million in start-up financing. Fessenden Senator Jerry Klein says the money would be borrowed from the state's oil tax fund. Supporters of the bill say the network could later finance itself by selling Lake Sakakawea water to the oil industry.

NATIONAL WAIPAHU, Hawaii (AP) -The death toll from an explosion at a fireworks storage site in Hawaii rose to five after a bomb squad recovered the bodies of two missing men, officials said. The blast near the Waikele Business Center at a former military bunker where fireworks were warehoused occurred Friday, killing three people and leaving the two missing. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The good news for Russell Brand is that his animated comedy “Hop” remains the top movie for the second-straight weekend with $21.7 million. The bad news is that his new liveaction comedy “Arthur” could not jump as high as “Hop.”

WORLD ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) -- United Nations and French helicopters have fired rockets on the residence of Ivorian strongman Laurent Gbagbo, who is holed up in a bunker, residents said Sunday. Two residents from nearby neighborhoods reported seeing two Mi-24 attack helicopters and one French helicopter open fire on the residence. One resident reported seeing smoke rise from the compound. The residents couldn't be named for fear of reprisal. CAIRO (AP) -- In the first remarks since his ouster, former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak denied he abused his authority to amass wealth and property in a speech broadcast Sunday, as hundreds of protesters occupying the heart of Cairo shouted for him to be brought to trial. Mubarak, forced out of office two months ago by a popular uprising, said he was willing to cooperate in any investigation to prove that he did not own property abroad or posses foreign bank accounts.

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Contentions plentiful during elections MATT SEVERNS Spectrum Staff

The student body election polls may be closed, but controversy surrounding them is just emerging into the public’s sight. During the election season, the Student Court of Justice heard eight cases, only two of which have seen their results made public. The other six, which happened during campaigning, will be publicly available sometime before Wednesday. In one of the cases that happened before campaigning began, Student Body President-elect Cam Knutson was the unsuccessful defendant. “Presidential candidate Cam Knutson was found to be in violation of the 2011 Student Body Election Code,” a released NDSU Student Court of Justice decision determined. When asked about the decision -- which resulted in no sanctions -- Knutson said that though there were more court decisions than normal, the student body elections maintained overall civility. “The only thing I can say at this point is that all of the student body president and vice presidential tickets had some sort of violation during this campaign season,” Knutson said. “However, in my opinion all cases were very minor which is fortunate because it did not affect the election results.” None of the hearings submitted at this point can have an effect on the outcome of the election. The only way the results can be changed is if any party alleges election fraud. When asked if there are any hearings dealing with election fraud yet to come, Lana Rask, chief justice of the Student Court of Justice, could not conclusively confirm or deny anything. “There’s potential that I’ve heard of one; it hasn’t reached my desk. But then again I don’t-- Until I see it I can’t really decide. And I don’t know if it’s actually-- You know, you hear rumors, you don’t-- Until it crosses my desk I don't know,” Rask said. However, though it is unclear whether or not such an allegation will be made, Rask was skeptical of its ability to affect the results. “It will only be if they found election fraud, which would be pretty difficult, I feel, with ITS running the program,” Rask said. The elections will be officially certified Wednesday, at which point if no numbers change, Knutson and his running mate Keenan Hauff will become the official student body president and vice president for next year. Having cases and hearings during election season is normal, but this year brought with it more than typically seen. “There’s quite a few more than we normally have this year, but it’s nothing unusual,” Rask said. Speculating why this year’s campaigns were seemingly more controversial, Rask suggested that the candidates’ returns were closer than in past elections. “It’s not that there’s anything particularly bad about the season or the candidates themselves, it’s just, I think with how close the race ended up being, it was just that more people were in the limelight; it’s not that the court doesn’t see cases,” Rask said. Until an undisclosed time sometime before Wednesday, the general public won’t know the extent of the decisions made and the sanctions passed. However, the candidates already know the outcomes of all the completed hearings. None of the candidates would comment on the nature of the hearings, but the decisions that have been made so far can no longer affect the outcome of the election. “All the candidates did an excellent job campaigning this year’s election and so a minor issue or two should not overshadow the positive campaign season,” Knutson said.

Provost search narrows to 4 CHELSEY THRONSON Co-News Editor

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This year’s student body election season brought eight cases to the Student Court of Justice, most of which have not yet been made public.

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As the provost search pushes forward, there are four candidates left in the race. Howard Grimes, Cheryl Schrader, Bradley Fenwick and Bruce Rafert are the finalists. In order to get a more personal experience with the final four, open forums will give each candidate an opportunity to visit NDSU and speak about their professional lives as well as take questions from the search committee and anyone else who wishes to attend. Grimes and Schrader have already had their open forums. Fenwick will have an open forum today and Rafert’s is scheduled for Thursday. All of the presentations are in the Century Theater at 9 a.m. All four provost candidates have impressive résumés and leadership experience. Grimes is vice president for research and dean of the graduate school at Washington State University. He has held this position since February 2008. Schrader is dean of the College of Engineering at Boise State University and has been there since 2003. Fenwick has a Ph.D. from the University of CaliforniaDavis and is a full professor with tenure in the department of pathobiology in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Tennessee. Rafert has a Ph.D. in astronomy from University of Florida, Gainesville. He is the vice provost and dean of the graduate school and professor of physics and astronomy at Clemson University and has been since 2004 Résumés of all prospective provosts and open forum streaming are all on the NDSU website under provost search. After the open forums, the search committee will release more information regarding the next step in selecting the new provost.

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Organization spotlight: Spring wellness organizations LAURA MUZ Co-News Editor

In the midst of spring, students may be looking to cure their winter blues by getting involved in organizations that allow them to be more active. Here are some organizations and activities on or off campus that promote wellness for students:

Ultimate Frisbee Club This organization meets at 10:30 p.m. every Saturday at the Wallman Wellness Center. Each meeting begins with a 30-minute informational session where those new to the sport can learn the rules and players can warm up, followed by a friendly game of ultimate frisbee. While regular meetings are held at the Wellness Center, students interested in getting involved can attend meetings to learn more

about the sport and organized games held out- America. The men are a highly competitive doors as well. team, and compete on NDSU turf as well as at For more information about the Ultimate schools across the nation. Frisbee Club, visit their page on Orgsync. For more information about the men’s lacrosse club, and for information about apNDSU Cycling Club proaching games and locations, visit their webThis club is meant to serve as a social net- site at www.ndsulax.com. work for members of the NDSU community Women’s Lacrosse Club who enjoy cycling at any level. The club includes members who enjoy cycling for recreThe NDSU women’s lacrosse players are ation, commuting, or may be preparing to members of the North Central Women’s compete in a race or event. Lacrosse League (NCWLL), and are a selfFor more information about how the Cycling funded group. The women also travel to other Club, visit their web page at ndsu.orgsync.com/ states to compete, and play at the MSUM org/cyclingclub25795. Nemzek fields and The NDSU rugby fields when at home. Men’s Lacrosse Club For more information about women’s The men’s lacrosse club at NDSU is a mem- lacrosse and a list of games, visit their page on ber of the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Associa- Orgsync. tion (MCLA), and competes within the Men’s and Women’s Rugby Division II Upper Midwest Lacrosse League (UMLL), considered the top tier conference in The NDSU Lost Boys men’s team and Fight-

Resources for students just been added to campus. Its goal is to give students an alCo-News Editor ternative advising opportunity. Even though all students are asSummer and graduation are just signed to their own academic adviaround the corner. sor, the ARC provides another Campus provides students with a opportunity to branch out and get a lot of different opportunities to help different perspective about classes point them in the right direction. and college life. Whether you want a fun summer To contact the ARC, call 701-231job, a “real job” or just get pointed 8662 or email ndsu.arc@ndsu.edu. in the right direction for next semester, NDSU has great resources Center for Writers available for students. Everyone has been there: It’s 2 p.m. and there is a huge term paper ARC due tomorrow afternoon. The Advising Resource Center Yes, procrastination is bad, but it (ARC) is a new program that has happens. CHELSEY THRONSON

The Center for Writers is located in the lower level of the library and is open during regular business hours. Walk right on in with your paper that you are stuck on and they can help you out. Now, of course they’re not going to write the entire paper for you, but they can give you great pointers on which direction to go. Call 701-231-7927 to set up an appointment or just walk right in and they can usually help you out.

Career Center This office is located in 306 Ceres Hall and is open during regular

ing Snappers women’s team play in competitive divisions each year. The men’s team is highly competitive, and competes in the Minnesota Rugby Union. The women are also members of the Minnesota Rugby Union, and compete at the Division II level. For more information about the men, visit www.lostboysrugby.com. To contact the Fighting Snappers, students can reach them at fightingsnappersrugby@gmail.com. To learn more about both groups, students can also visit their pages on Orgsync. While these organizations may meet during the springtime, for a longer list, visit Orgsync.com. *If your organization would like to be featured in an Organization Spotlight, please contact the co-news editors at co.news@ndsuspectrum.com for more information.

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business hours. Take all questions about what to expect in a job interview straight to them. The Career Center offers résumé critiquing and gives out practical advice to students looking to find their way into the job world after graduation and before. To contact the Career Center, to set up an appointment or to just ask a question, call 701-231-7111.

Advising Resource Center 701-231-8662

Center for Writers 701-231-7927

Career Center 701-231-7111

As always, all of these resources are free of charge to all students. Take advantage of our campus, we won’t be students here forever. (Hopefully!)

Farmer dies sandbagging From the Associated Press

Quentin Goehring died trying to save his farm from the rising Red River. Dozens of volunteers weren’t about to let his work go for nothing. Although many never knew the 73-year-old Minnesota farmer, they trudged through calf-deep mud on Thursday, shoveling sand as skid-steer loaders zipped around the property placing sandbags to finish the protective wall Goehring was working on when he collapsed. “We wanted to help out where they really needed help,” said Zane Miller, a 16year-old high school student who filled sandbags with his father, Mike. “And we heard they needed help here.” Clay County Sheriff Bill Bergquist said Goehring collapsed Wednesday night of an apparent heart attack. Goehring was taken to a Fargo, N.D., hospital where he was pronounced dead, the sheriff said. “He had worked all day sandbagging,” said his son, Karl Goehring, 52. “It was real sudden.” Goehring said he and his father raised cattle and hay on the farm at Oakport Township, a city of about 1,700 people a few miles north of Moorhead. “He was real healthy, he walked every day and he worked every day,” Goehring said of his father. “He could outwork me and he could outwork his grandkids.” Karl Goehring said the flooding at the farm was among the worst he and his father had to fight in the past decade. The Spectrum is published Tuesdays and Fridays during the academic year, except during holidays, vacations and exam periods. Each enrolled student is entitled to one copy of The Spectrum. Additional copies are available by prior arrangement with the Business Manager for $1 each. The Spectrum is a student-run newspaper published under the First Amendment guarantees of free speech and a free press. Opinions expressed on these pages are not necessarily those of the student body, faculty, staff, university admin-

About 50 volunteers, many of them students, showed up to sandbag on Thursday, Goehring said. Most did not know his father, he said. “This is just the Midwest attitude,” he said. “It’s all about helping people out.” Water had swamped a cornfield across from the Goehring farm on Thursday and lapped against gravel road, dangerously close to a house and barns. But Goehring said the farm would likely be spared from the river thanks to the volunteer flood-fighters. Cattle and horses at the farm were moved to higher ground, as were stockpiles of hay, he said. Miller, the high school sophomore, was among the muddiest of the volunteers. He was excused from classes in neighboring Fargo to help out with the flood-fighting effort. Miller said throwing 30pound sandbags likely would help him at his track and field events, the discus and the javelin. “This is a good workout,” he said. Phil Sondreal, a Fargo physician, lives across the Red River from the Goehring farm but didn’t know his neighbors. The 48-year-old family practice doctor proved handy with a shovel, filling sandbags at an urgent pace. “I heard they needed help over here so I came over to help,” Sondreal said, never stopping shoveling. “It’s a pretty sad story.” Delene Goehring, Quentin Goehring's daughter-in-law, called it a community effort. “Everybody helps out,” she said. “Some of these people here dont even know somebody passed away.” istration or Spectrum management. The Spectrum is printed at The Forum, 101 5th St. N, Fargo, N.D. 58102. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Spectrum accepts both mail (254 Memorial Union, Fargo, N.D., 58105) and e-mail (Brianna.Ehley@ndsu.edu or Editor@ndsuspectrum.com.) Please limit letters to 500 words. Letters will be edited for clarity. They should include the writer’s name, telephone number, major and year in school.

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Flood fight 2011: Major flood stage set to linger

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The flood of 2011 is making its way into the history books, having crest in the F-M area at 38.75 feet on Saturday at 6:15 p.m. The valley was hit by rain all day Sunday, which will keep the waters high, straining the dikes. Meanwhile, I-29 is closed north of Fargo due to water covering the road. The flood of 2011 is officially the fourth highest on record, just 2.09 feet lower than the all-time record set in 2009.

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I volunteer in third-world countries AARON BREEN Contributing Writer

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With winter having passed, students can once again be seen around campus enjoying the spring weather.

Spring activities in F-M ALYSIA LARSON Contributing Writer

OK, so your feet may touch the ground now when you do the monkey bars, but that doesn’t mean you can’t play on the playground anymore. Try bringing others things that can be used at the park, like a football. Just make sure not to knock any children over.

With the worst of winter hopefully behind us, most of us are still a bit dazed that we can actually walk around without coats, hats and gloves on. The weather changes drastically in Fargo so let us enjoy 3. Explore the Fargo-Moorthis weather while we have it. head area. Here are a few ideas on how Walking along paths and to make the most of the seeing nature bloom into life is weather this spring. relaxing, so why not do it while finding unique places in the F1. Go outside and fly a kite M area? with friends. Go on a bike ride. Find a With the windy weather, trail you have never ridden on now is the prime time to be before and make it an advenable to fly a kite. ture. Go to the park or fly it in the F-M also has many places backyard. where you can bring a book Doing this activity with along and find a nice sunny friends makes spontaneous patch to sit on or pack a picnic fun without having to spend and find a good spot to eat loads of cash. with friends while soaking up You can even make it more some well-needed vitamin D. creative by making your very own kite at home. So get up and get outside. Seeing your own personal The fresh air definitely is handiwork up in the sky will better than sitting in stuffy give a great sense of satisfacclassrooms and the vitamins tion. that you get from sitting in Otherwise there are some insunshine are a definite mood expensive kites that can be booster. found at your local Wal-Mart Make the most of the or Target. weather this spring before it is gone. 2. Go to a playground and And if it rains, well haven’t play. you ever heard of singing in Who says you are too old to the rain? swing or play on the monkey bars?

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Pet obesity epidemic AMANDA HILLIER Contributing Writer

Obesity, a well known issue facing many Americans, is now reaching epidemic proportions among another group. According to the Wall Street Journal, “the newest class of obese Americans is our pets.” Americans may be feeding pets too much and exercising them too little. As a result, animal lovers might be putting their pet at risk for some serious health problems such as diabetes, arthritis, hip dislocation and more. “We see quite a bit of obesity in dogs and cats these days, though it’s usually a year round issue,” Angela Cofell, Animal Health Clinic practice manager and licensed veterinary technician, said. “The animals are usually just eating more calories than they are spending. Owners need to cut down on food portions and treats, especially in the winter when it is harder to exercise them.” In addition to cutting food and treat portions, pet owners can get prescription food specially formulated to help regulate an animal’s diet. “We always suggest getting them outside a few times a day, but just increasing play time helps too,” Valley Veterinary Hospital veterinary technician Erin Buenwald said. “Make them run up and down some stairs or maybe put them on a treadmill.” It's important to supervise your pet when using a tread-

mill as fatal accidents can occur if the pet is left unattended. Fargo has several dog parks, but weather conditions aren't always the best for outdoor exercise. There are pet-specific treadmills that provide a safer option than using your own treadmill to exercise your pet. Other exercise options include doggy daycares. These are handy when you are not able to give them ample exercise throughout the day. Obesity in pets is not limited to dogs and cats though; any pet can become over pampered and obese. There are a variety of items that can be bought at pet stores to help with exercise. Things such as exercise balls or an exercise wheel can be used to exercise mice, hamsters, gerbils, hedgehogs and other small pets. Pet playpens can provide a safe and secure exercise room for your pets as well. Leashes can be used to exercise dogs, cats, ferrets and rabbits. In order to maintain healthy reptiles and amphibians, a correctly sized enclosure and the proper diet will keep their weight in check. Some turtles can be given the kitchen or bathroom floor to exercise on or even the backyard. Interacting with your animal exercises their body and brain, so no matter what type of pet you own, proper diet and exercise can help your pet lead a long and healthy life.

Have you ever wanted to volunteer and have an opportunity to serve the less fortunate? One student’s passion for serving others comes through volunteering in third-world countries. As an NDSU junior studying pre-medicine, Spanish and sociology with a minor in chemistry, volunteer coordinator Lauren Aamoth brings a life of service and a spirit of joy to those in need. Aamoth’s interest in mission work started as a junior in high school. “My involvement was completely random,” Aamoth said. “I have always volunteered and been interested in service, but [I] did not develop a relationship with the God’s Child Project until I read an article in the Bismarck Tribune and was completely inspired.” The article she read was in 2007 and she has served with the God’s Child Project since then. Some things she does to prepare for these trips include gathering donations from people around the community (medications, medical supplies, clothing, etc.), receiving proper vaccinations, developing Spanish proficiency to speak fluently to the people she will meet and preparing gifts for her sponsor child. While on the trip, her projects included constructing houses in the slums surrounding Antigua, Guatemala; serving meals at the Santa Madre Homeless Shelter; and working at the Casa Jackson Center for Malnourished Children. She also plans to visit all the different locations in the future, including Africa, El Salvador, India and even missions in the United States. Aamoth says she enjoys spending time with her sponsor child, also known as her “Ahijada” or “God-daughter,” whose name is Olivia. Aamoth is her “Madrina” or “Grandmother” and spends time with her at the Dreamer Center. During the time Aamoth cannot be with Olivia, she sponsors her “ahijada” monthly by paying for school enrollment fees, school uni-

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Lauren Aamoth enjoys helping the children from the Casa Jackson Center for Malnourished Children located in Antigua, Guatemala.

forms and shoes, school supplies, new clothes, medical care, daily academic tutoring, personal counseling and family crisis intervention services. Through these experiences, Lauren expresses deep satisfaction in her work.

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By immersing myself in an alternate culture, I have learned a lot about myself, my goals and values, and my society. I am able to respect and appreciate their way of life while reflecting upon my own. -Lauren Aamoth “These experiences put everything into perspective for me,” she said. “By immersing myself in an alternate culture, I have learned a lot about myself, my goals and values, and my society. I am able to respect and appreciate their way of life while reflecting upon my own.” Aamoth also continues by saying that “mission work has opened both my eyes and mind to [unknown] issues ...

especially in [our] region of the country.” According to Aamoth, the most positive thing she has learned is “never to underestimate what [she] can do to serve others.” This includes never underestimating her capabilities as a person and allowing the experience itself to be life changing for both her and others when she is present to those she serves. Through the joys of serving others, there are some struggles Aamoth faces. She says her work brings her “face-to-face with struggles including poverty, violence, abuse, human trafficking, discrimination, etc.” These struggles have “taught [her] how to address such issues with a constructive outlook.” She also says “these experiences can be physically, mentally and emotionally taxing yet incredibly rewarding.” Given the fact that these struggles find their way into volunteering, she continues to serve the people she cares about. Outside of mission work and schooling, Aamoth works as the Volunteer Network student coordinator and service learning coordinator here at NDSU. She has a part-time job as a CNA (Certified Nurse Aide)

and CMA (Certified Medication Aide) at the Waterford at Harwood Groves, a retirement home on South University in Fargo. She also spends her time with student organizations such as the American Medical Student Association, the PreMed Club and ITEMP (Institute of Trafficked, Exploited, and Mission Persons) Advocacy Organization. Aamoth’s hopes for the future are to continue in mission work. “My areas of study are all conveniently brought together in my mission work. I plan on utilizing my knowledge and experience to serve with the project on a regular basis in the future,” Aamoth said. “I hope to lead medical missions and continue to support the God’s Child project in any way I am able, including … [recruiting] others to get involved.” If you would like to get involved or learn more about these mission trips, you can either contact Lauren at the Volunteer Network at (701) 231-1055 or NDSU.volunteer.network@ndsu.edu, join the campus student organization IAO (ITEMP Advocacy Organization) or visit the God’s Child Project website at www.GodsChild.org

Students serve a Caribbean Cruise

JOSIE TAFELMEYER Staff Writer

Do you ever wonder what it would be like to taste an authentic Caribbean meal? Well you are in luck. The students in food production management are putting on an event, Caribbean Cruise, during which they will be serving a Caribbeanthemed dinner at the 800 Café located in the Family Life Center, room 312. Caribbean Cruise is managed by students Amy Hutchinson and Kayla Bahtiraj.

Hutchinson, a senior majoring in exercise science, says the meal was inspired by the authentic cultures of the Caribbean and for her “love for fresh fruit and vegetables and food with a little spice.” Hutchinson also says that she encourages students to come to the special meal event. “It is a good price for very unique food items, plus you get waited on,” Hutchinson said. The menu will feature three courses: appetizer, entrée and dessert. The appetizer will be a Mexican-style summer squash soup, which is a traditional dish that is purely vegetarian. The entrée will include a Caribbean chicken salad -strips of chicken breasts, fresh cucumbers, radishes, red peppers, tomatoes, mandarin oranges and pineapple on a bed of crisp spinach and romaine

lettuce -- topped with mango salsa, a side of honey Dijon dressing and tomato toast. The meal will end with a healthy dessert containing fresh fruit and cinnamon yogurt dip. The ticket price for the event is $7. Caribbean Cruise will take place at 11 a.m. on Tuesday,

April 12 and Thursday, April 14. If interested in attending, students are encouraged to make reservations for the meal due to limited seating, but walk-ins will be served on a first-come basis. Reservations can be made by contacting Ronda Klubben at ronda.klubben@ndsu.edu.

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‘Tales of the Lost Formicans’ CoreCon convention to invade the valley

MARY GILLEN Contributing Writer

The Little Country Theatre will present its upcoming production of “Tales of the Lost Formicans” at 7:30 p.m. beginning April 14 in Askanase Auditorium. This play is intended for mature audiences and will run April 14-17 and 28-30. Written by Constance Congdon in 1988, “The Tales of the Lost Formicans” is a production dedicated to Congdon’s father, written from personal inspiration. The play is about a woman whose father develops a dimension of unseen aliens and these aliens are trying to understand the American culture. “The Tales of the Lost Formicans” is an attempt to find the equilibrium in this woman’s world that is changing under her feet. “This has been a production that I have always wanted to do, it’s going to be very different from our other productions, such as Oklahoma; it is going to bring that dry humor to the stage,” Paul Lifton, director of the play, said. The process of choosing productions requires a lot of planning and choosing scripts from certain categories that will fit with the season. “The Tales of the Lost Formicans” was actually chosen and cast over a year ago. The play is also entirely student designed, which consisted of creating the set, costumes and sound. Lifton is the only faculty member involved in this production. “This play has been one of the more technically challenging and complicated processes that they have had at NDSU,” Lifton said. “I am very appreciative for the good work ethic and good attitudes that the students have brought.” Lifton is proud of the hard work his cast has demonstrated and looks forward

The only place where you could see Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker battling for a costume contest would be the CoreCon convention scheduled for April 15-17 at the Moorhead AmericInn. According to the Fargo CoreCon website, “CoreCon is a non-profit science fiction, fantasy, horror and anime JAIME convention new to the Fargo-MoorJARMIN head area.” According to the Fargo CoreCon A&E Editor website, this weekend-long event is for all ages and each day will be filled with various activities including “live action and tabletop role-playing, tabletop strategy and miniature gaming, costuming, movies and anime, panel discussions and demonstrations, and electronic gaming of many types and platforms.” This year’s CoreCon theme is “Myth & Magic” and will feature guests who are local artists, psychics, Youtube sensations and instrumental rock groups. At the convention, you can expect to see creative and overthe-top costumes consisting of zombies, Harry Potter characters or horror-movie villains. These costume-clad guests may have the chance to compete in various costume contests, some of which include “best in show,” the “walkabout costume contest” and the “ultimate warrior” contest. The festivities will begin 4 p.m. on Friday, April 15 with events such as open gaming and science-fiction and fantasy discussion panels. CoreCon panel discussions at previous conventions have involved comic book collecting and paranormal investigating. CoreCon will also feature demos explaining instructional facets of the science-fiction and fantasy world. In the past, demos at CoreCon have included instruction for Micah Zimmerman/The Spectrum proper weapon usage, art instruction, prop creation, bellydanc‘Tales of the Lost Formicans’ will run at 7:30 p.m. April 14-17 and 28-30 in ing and airbrushing. the Little Country Theatre. The events scheduled for Saturday, April 16 will include a “Rock Band” contest, trivia contests, various costume contests, to performing alongside them. and are really strong.” as well as a shank tournament. “I would like to acknowledge the hard Tickets are $5 for NDSU students, $8 The final day of the CoreCon convention, April 17, will feawork of the cast; it has been a pleasure to for non-NDSU students and $12 for ture events such as a panel entitled “Magical Harry Potter work with all of them,” Lifton said. adults. Party,” Japanese swordsmanship and a closing ceremony at 3 “A lot of them I have known for a while p.m. and they are a very harmonious group The registration fees for this weekend-long event will be $30 for pre-registered adults and $35 for adults who show up at the door.

Director drops out of ‘The Wolverine’ STEVEN STROM Staff Writer

Darren Aronofsky, director of last year’s critically acclaimed art film “Black Swan” has apparently taken himself out of the latest “X-Men” film. Previously, Aronofsky was slated to direct the upcoming film, a semi-sequel to

the critical flop “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” simply titled “The Wolverine.” Supposedly, the film was supposed to be a reinterpretation of the famous “Silver Samurai” story arch featured in the “XMen” comic. Thought by many to be one of the greatest stories involving the character, the “Silver Samurai” story showcased the mutant character Wolverine during his

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Darren Aronofsky has pulled himself from the new “X-Men” ﬁlm, citing family needs as the primary reason.

time in Japan. The arch featured many developments for the character including his marriage and the siring of his soon-to-be villainous son. After the justifiably harsh response to the most recent films starring Wolverine and the X-Men, Marvel Comics fans were understandably excited to see the franchise helmed by such a prestigious figure. However, as of now, the film is currently without a director. When asked why he would give up the project, considering that Aronofsky has been eager to work on a comic bookbased superhero franchise for quite some time, the director had very little to say: “It became clear that the production of ‘The Wolverine’ would keep me out of the country for almost a year. I was not comfortable being away from my family for that length of time.” And there you have it. He seemingly did not want to work on the film because he didn’t want to travel. There is no word on how this change will affect the production of the film or who Fox may be pursuing to take Aronofsky’s position but no doubt the Internet is already crackling with speculation, wishful thinking and fear. Speaking of fear, let’s all hope that Brett Ratner is too busy working on another “Rush Hour” sequel to once again sully the good name of the Marvel film universe. Or at least, sully it any further than the film versions of “Daredevil,” “Fantastic Four,” “Elektra” or “Ghost Rider.”

SEARCH FOR FARGO’S BEST COFFEE

Babb’s Coffee House Downtown can be an area that is off the beaten path for most of us college students to grab a cup of joe. It is much more convenient to stay on campus to get some coffee but I have found that Babb’s Coffee House is a great reason to skip your normal routine and try something new. KEITH Out of all of the places I have been so BISTODEAU far on this search to find Fargo’s best coffee, Babb’s is the best. Contributing The atmosphere is great; Babb’s has Writer a mood that can fit your needs to study or just relax with friends. Along with the great environment, the staff and coffee are sure to exceed your expectations of a normal coffee stop. I went to Babb’s on a Friday afternoon with the need to recaffeinate after writing some papers. I soon became captivated the moment I walked through the doors. The music playing in Babb’s was loud enough to enjoy but not too deafening or distracting. Inside, the décor gave you a west-coast Seattle feel. There was even artwork created by local artists hanging on the walls available for purchase. I ordered an iced mocha, which was not only strong but had a great blend of flavors. It was also cheaper than most name-brand chain iced mochas and tasted much better. There is also a wide variety of furniture in the coffee house, allowing you to either curl up in a chair with your latte, or sprawl out on a couch with your mocha, if need be. Babb’s also offers a wide variety of food and snacks that you can enjoy with your caffeine fix. So far, I have found that Babb’s is the diamond in the rough for the best coffee in Fargo. I will be visiting Atomic Coffee for my next search and they have some big shoes to fill.

‘The Killing’ premieres on AMC CHARLIE CRANE Contributing Writer

During the past decade, the basic cable channel American Movie Classics (AMC) has slowly turned itself into the poor man’s HBO. They consistently create quality content like the award winning series like “Breaking Bad” and “Mad Men.” It seems like they can’t miss and the pilot episode of their new crime drama, “The Killing,” all but confirms this. An adaptation of the acclaimed Danish series “Forbrydelsen,” “The Killing” chronicles the murder of a teenager named Rosie Larsen. Set in Seattle, Wash., “The Killing” gives an in depth look into the lives of those involved in her murder investigation, and the emotional fallout her

death causes for her friends and family. The two-hour pilot was extremely effective, doing an excellent job of introducing a massive cast and a myriad of plotlines and relationships. The main focus of the series is a Seattle homicide detective named Sarah Linden, who is about to leave the rainy Northwest to start a new life with her fiancé and young son. However, she is shanghaied into staying for a few days to take part in the investigation of the missing Rosie, with her replacement, a green detective named Stephen Holder, tagging along. The pace of investigation and discovery is very deliberately paced, which is refreshing. They spend nearly an entire day doing what “CSI” or “Law and Order” get done in

about two minutes. It isn’t the intricacies of the investigation that are important; it’s the realization of character and setting that really stands out in these scenes. While Linden and Holder are out trying to find Rosie, we are shown a series of agonizing sequences involving Rosie’s parents, played impeccably by Michelle Forbes and Brent Sexton. The strength of the pilot is in their moments together, both before the discovery of Rosie’s body and after. There is real raw emotion at play, and the scene where these parents explain to their young sons that their older sister will not be coming home is just heartbreaking. Expect to hear Forbes’ name a lot toward awards season. Mixed in with these core plotlines are subplots reveal-

ing the dark underbelly of Rosie’s high school and the seedy activities of the Seattle mayoral election. While the mystery behind the identity of Rosie’s killer may appear to be the focus of this series, that is not the case. The scope of AMC’s series is huge and is more concerned with the people involved and the over arching consequences of Rosie’s murder. The first two hours are a little slow, but bearable. There is so much to appreciate and take in, whether it is the stellar act-

ing and writing or the gloomy and oppressive atmosphere. I expect great things from this series. After seeing the drop in quality the “Walking Dead” took over its six episodes, coupled with the difficulties AMC is having trying to get new seasons of “Breaking Bad” and

“Mad Men” green lit, I had begun to worry that AMC’s run of success would collapse into a crawl. “The Killing” has renewed my faith. It stands above similar crime dramas on other networks and I can’t wait for more.

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RYLEE NELSON Opinion Editor

Youtube, Netflix, Hulu and the like are starting to scare me. It’s these types of video websites that will be the death of the Internet. The relatively new kid on the block (Internet) has been experiencing undisputed popularity off of its free to the consumer nature. Sure it may cost so much a month to secure a connection, but once you’re on, the gates are wide open. The Internet is a staple in today’s life. As naturally as brushing my teeth or eating my breakfast, I check my Facebook several times a day. I peruse Youtube or my favorite obscure entertainment website without so much as a second thought. To us -mainly generation Y -- the Internet is the lifeblood of how we live our life.

Paying for war DEREK GAFFNEY Staff Writer

When I was about in second grade, I really wanted a Nintendo Gameboy. No, I needed, I repeat, needed, to have a Gameboy so I could play Super Mario Bros. I begged my parents to get me a Gameboy, and they told me I could have one -- if I paid for it. My parents instilled in me the discipline and self-control I now have to weigh the costs

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With the Internet comes its much dreaded but equally needed sidekick, the advertisement. Most of us don’t even notice the countless sidebars and even pop-ups that try to sell us this or that. Some of us do notice and share a common annoyance with the 30-second, ridiculously loud commercials that interrupt our otherwise undivided attention to an episode of “The Office” via Hulu. However, it is these advertisements that pay for our ability to have such a free range on the Internet. These advertisements are really what make the Internet possible. But what happens when theses websites -- specifically those, which are video based - become so driven by the desires of consumers that they leave the bill unpaid. The consumers want what they want when they want it and obviously a company’s main objective is to separate the customer from its money. However, in this case the consumers are not the ones providing the cash. In this case the middleman -- advertisers -rely both on the presence of the Internet and the consumer. The emergence of commercial free or limited interruption video has shown signs that Internet companies are trying to meet the desires of the consumer and go without advertisers’ funds. Another of this consumercentric approach is Youtube’s recent plan to change up the format of it’s website. It is going to be organizing content into channels and establishing a certain amount of professionally produced content. Again this seems to try and make the site more-userfriendly and with better content.

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Afghanistan remain anomalies in American history, and that’s what my resolution seeks to do. It will ensure that future wars don’t make our deficit and debt problem worse. It will ensure that Congress and American citizens must face the financial sacrifice of going to war. And it will force us to decide whether a war is worth that sacrifice.” To me, that’s level-headed thinking. As of now, the only thing we really seem to care about when it comes to war is how many American soldiers are going to die. That’s a good thing to care about, but we also have to remember that war costs real money. Every time we invade a country or drop bombs or launch missiles we are spending a lot of

money. Someday we’ll have to pay for our bombs and missiles, and it looks like our children will be paying for them too, with interest. As we should all know, the second round of Bush tax cuts happened a measly two months after the beginning of the Iraq war. That would be like me buying a Corvette and then asking my boss to pay me less. That’s not very fiscally responsible. Franken calls it a “failed fiscal experiment.” I would have to agree with him. The fact that our government willingly took a pay cut two months after starting a war just boggles my mind, and I just can’t get over the fact that Republicans are supposed to be the fiscally responsible ones. Yet here we are – a

former comedian/satirist and Democrat is the one proposing we actually pay for what we want, and it isn’t a joke. As we saw last week, cutting money from the budget is tough stuff. Almost-shutdown-the-government type of tough stuff. Because cutting budgets is almost impossible, it comes down to this: If we’re willing to risk the lives of our military men and women for us, shouldn’t we be willing to pay them with our taxes? I was willing to let Mario face Koopas and Bowser for me, but I made sure I paid for him first. Derek is a second-year professional student in the college of pharmacy.

From pepper spray to TV MATT SEVERNS

The consumers want what they want when they want it and obviously a company’s main objective is to separate the customer from its money.

and benefits of buying something before I actually buy it. I don’t know if it’s a Minnesota thing, but Sen. Al Franken seems to share that same trait. Franken has introduced legislation called the Pay for War resolution that would require Congress to cut budgets or levy new taxes to ensure that no future war would ever add to our national debt. The Iraq and Afghanistan wars have cost around $1.25 trillion, and that total is going to keep growing and growing every year. The problem is, we haven’t paid for it yet, so it keeps adding to our already inflated debt. In his speech introducing the measure, Franken said “We have to ensure that Iraq and

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The use of force by police always makes for difficult situations. The use of force by police on children makes these situations even tougher. Add to the problem documented behavioral issues, and suddenly it gets much, much worse. When police used pepper spray and handcuffs to subdue 8-year-old Aidan Elliott, they knew their decision would be controversial. Despite the potential public reaction, they chose to go forth and do whatever was neces-

sary to keep themselves, the teachers barricaded in an office, and Aidan himself safe. Even though Aidan was wielding a knife-like piece of wood trimming, swearing, and threatening teachers, when police apprehended him nonviolently, Aidan somehow became a public victim of borderline police brutality after officers reciprocated with pepper spray. If the school staff had attacked the student, if police would have shot him, if officers had pepper sprayed him while he was unarmed or if they hurt him in any way, then they would have been out of line. But that didn’t happen. The staff called the police to handle the situation and they professionally resolved the situation, but his story and more importantly his mother’s are headline news because on the surface the story “seems”

somehow wrong. In fact, right after the incident, according to CNN, “she is quoted as saying, ‘well, you probably deserved it,’” to her son, while more than a month later, she began a talk show tour to the “Today Show” and “Good Morning America.” “Pepper-Sprayed boy and Mom Speak Out, Justified?” and “Police use pepper spray to subdue 8-year-old” were the names of the segments produced after she spoke against officers’ actions. This puts Aidan’s mom, Mandy Elliott, right up there with Richard and Mayumi Heene, and Aidan in the position of their infamous balloon boy. Given the situation and how it transpired, it seems that Aidan was really victimized by his mother instead of the police. The fact that Mandy Elliott used her public forum to

decry the actions of the school and law enforcement is a travesty. Aidan was posing a threat to a public school (in the same district as the 1999 Columbine High School massacre) and the worst thing that ultimately happened to him was an irritated face, which was treated after the incident. Because he is a secondgrader, this incident wasn’t considered a hostage situation. Also because he is a secondgrader, law enforcement didn’t respond to the incident in the way they would for a grown-up school hostage situation. After an analysis of the situation, they subdued him nonviolently and ended the rampage. Nonetheless, Mandy Elliot thought that they should have tried to talk him down instead of simply resort to violence. What she doesn’t seem to

understand is that they didn’t resort to violence, except as a final option. Even Aidan, the victim of the pepper spray attack, seems to understand why they did it. On the talk shows, he expressed remorse and acknowledged that he was the one who acted out of line, not the police. On the “Today Show,” Aidan reminisced about the event and even said, “I kind of deserved it.” Nevertheless, because Mandy Elliott decided to go on her talk show tour, Aidan, the boy who “kind of deserved it” became Aidan, the boy who didn’t deserve it. What does this do to Aidan? In a roundabout way, he becomes a victim of forced immaturity, not police brutality. Matt is a junior majoring in English education.

Dress for respect SARAH CHAMPA Contributing Writer

My college career is coming to a close and my professional career is about to begin. As I grasp this reality of a future job, five words are constantly, like an annoying fly, buzzing around my head: business casual dress every day. In two months I will not be able to wear jeans and a t-shirt whenever I want. I have to wear dress pants and a silky top, no flips flops, you know, the works. Even though dressing up every day scares me silly, I am for it. Only goodness can flow from looking professional. Americans have become lax

in the past couple decades regarding dress. Up until the ‘70s, college students “dressed up” to class; suits, dresses and skirts were the norm. Not to be obvious, but it is not like that anymore. Girls and guys alike rock the cotton sweatpants and baggy hoodies. I came into college taking part in a self-made up game called “The Ultimate College Challenge”. I was not allowed to wear anything less than jeans to class for my entire freshman year. It was hard, but I was treated very well. Some days I came to class sick and tired, but people still told me that I looked great. After the challenge was over the following year, I filled up

my days with sweatpants. Needless to say, compliments were few. I could tell that professors could not take me seriously. I was physically comfortable, but not really comfortable with this treatment. This is a good case for dressing up in general: looking alive and well. My friend and I teach religious education for second graders once a week. Both of us come to class in jeans and a cotton t-shirt. When the children get too rambunctious and don’t listen to us anymore, we SOS for our boss. He comes into the classroom with a suit on, and just like that, our kids are silent. Maybe, this sudden respect is because he is

a man, but more likely its because of his attire. Some professional companies that once required suits and ties now allow jeans at the workplace, which is fine, but does the employee not want the respect that he or she deserves? After all, it took a lot of college to get them where they are. Such casual dress has taken effect not only into the academic arena, but this has spilled into the church arena as well. More and more, people are OK as defining their “Sunday best” as jeans and a t-shirt. Religion should mean a lot to people, and if we cannot even dress up for one hour a week in church, America might

have some problems. I completely understand the certain scenarios, especially in college and church when we cannot look our best due to that pokey alarm clock. Know that it is always worth it to dress your best. You will be amazed at the generous compliments and respect sincerely allotted to you. I like my jeans and t-shirts - evidently a lot of people do -but in two months I must suck it up and look like the professional I worked hard to become. Sarah Champa is a senior majoring in university studies.

Bison pride has been missing STEPHANIE STANISLAO Spectrum Staff

Spring has finally sprung in the Fargo-Moorhead area, and it has become apparent across the entire NDSU campus. Students can be seen rollerblading, riding bikes and running. One thing, however,

is missing: Bison pride. Bison pride Fridays, which are sponsored by student government, see little if any involvement from students. Although this event started off with strong participation in the fall -- more than likely due to excitement surrounding the football season -- pride has begun to dwindle as the academic year progresses. This is truly saddening. One would think that NDSU, a university that continues to carry on numerous traditions and is proudly encompassed by an incredibly supportive community, would have several of its students sport their Bison gear to show pride in their univer-

sity. Honestly, if I had a say everyday would be a Bison pride day. Students would wear their stripped green and gold overalls, dawn their “SDSucks” t-shirts and show off their sparkly sequined green and gold headbands. Although this is ideal, it is completely unrealistic. If anything, it couldn't hurt to get back into the swing of things. Besides just remembering to wear your favorite NDSU sweatshirt, go out and support spring athletic teams. Being a huge baseball enthusiast, I try my best to make it to as many home baseball games as possible. Having

been to several last season, it is clear that the support for the team is slim to none. Not only does the baseball team see little attendance at games, but other spring sports, such as softball and track and field, also lack the crowds that they deserve. Referring back to the issue of fewer participants on Bison pride Fridays, it is clear that as the year goes on, a lesser number of students are in attendance for spring athletics. Unsure of why this is happening, I looked further into the issue. Could it be that spring semester is busier, and thus people forget about “little” things like Bison pride

Fridays? Is it that the weather isn't nice enough for students to want to attend games outside? Or is it maybe just that spring sports don't interest students as much as the ones played in the fall? Whatever it may be, it is causing a serious lull in our school spirit, which could carry over into the fall. Let’s get back to showing how much we care about our university. Where is your Bison pride? Stephanie is a sophomore majoring in public relations.

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New season, new wardrobe LINDA VASQUEZ Features Editor

The snow has finally melted and it is time to get the style items you will need for the new season, but before going on a shopping spree, check out these two ways to get your wardrobe ready for the spring.

Stick to one wow-worthy accessory Wearing too many accessories in the spring can be bothersome and way too distracting when doing activities outside. Try to stick to one accessory that will not only wow the people around you, but also one that is comfortable enough to wear. Remember, an accessory can

range from a patterned sheer Tip: If you do decide to wear scarf to a fashionable necklace the trendy flower patterns, try to even just a simple bracelet to avoid too much “flower on your wrist. power” and instead just keep the outfit simple. Guys Sheer scarves are in this season. Invest in what works Try finding ones that have When going shopping for a plaid patterns on them and spring wardrobe, pay close atmatch them with an outfit. tention to the items that are reThis will give you the oppor- ally worth buying. tunity to show your fashion Will the item be able to be wisdom while still creating the used again? “wow” for all others to see. Is the item going to last and Tip: When wearing plaid work for school and outside? scarves, try to avoid wearing Is the quality of the item them with plaid shirts or going to last throughout the shorts. spring? Too much plaid can be a bit Questions like these should heavy for eyes and makes for be going through your mind a definite fashion don’t. when making the decision to purchase an item. Gals Flower patterns are a trend Guys this spring. Try investing in a pair of Many stores like Forever 21, shorts that are either beige or Wet Seal and Vanity carry black. simple bracelets with a fashWith these two colors you ionable flower placed on the can match almost any color, top. pattern or design. Or try wearing small earBecause they are simple colrings with a flower emblem to ors you can also use them create a look that is both savvy later. and fresh looking. Tip: When wearing shorts,

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Gals Invest in sandals that are not only affordable, but also comfortable. Try looking for sandals that are solid-colored and avoid sandals that have very thin soles.

Sandals are a great way to expose feet to some sunlight and are a convenient type of shoe for the spring. Tip: Heels are great fashionable items to have handy for important reasons. Whether it is for presentations, interviews or simply a night out with friends, heels will pump up any outfit. But do try to avoid wearing them in places where they are not needed, such as school (unless for a presentation).

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Deserving of nothing

DANIEL GUNDERSON Sports Editor

I am a huge baseball fan and have been since a very young age. My personal library, if you can call 12 books a library, consist of mainly baseball history books. I love games that are pitching dominated, I love offensive displays and anything in between. The game, to me, is intertwined with the history in America in the last century. I would love to go back to the days of Mickey Mantle, Al Kaline and Harmon Killebrew. Guys that played with one team and you never expected them of cheating. What an amazing time that must have been for fans. I want to apologize for the way the athletes of my time have acted. Manny Ramirez, Barry Bonds, Rafael Palmeiro and a handful of other players that have cheated their way to fame. Those players are a disgrace to the game I love. They should never get a spot or even a mention on a Hall of Fame ballot. If this were the NCAA, the banners they help achieve and their stats would be completely wiped from the record books. I would include Alex Rodriguez in this list as well. The guy might as well quit now because in my mind, all those stats he’s accumulating now mean jack. Just numbers he stole from players that stayed clean for their entire careers. You cannot deny that these players had a tremendous amount of talent. I would also claim that greed got the better of them. Big stats mean big payday and more publicity. That just makes me sick. These players make you appreciate the greats of the game currently. Jim Thome, Ken Griffey Jr., Derek Jeter. I would even include Chipper Jones in that list because of how old school the player is. These guys show everyone what a baseball player is supposed to be like. Put on the jersey every game, if you hurt you hurt. If you throw up a goose egg at the plate, then you get them tomorrow. If you hit .285 for a season, you find other ways to help your team. All of these players should find themselves receiving a bronze bust in the near future. The reason I would include Jones in that list is because of his egotistical “work buddies.” A guy who stays clean and produces at a high rate for 18 years, which Chipper has done, has to be considered for a spot in the hall of fame. As for the times of the Mick, Killebrew and Kaline, I am sure that there were guys with egos and personal agendas in their time. We just never hear of them because they didn’t deserve the time of day. Let’s make sure that as time goes on, we forget the likes of Ramirez, Bonds and A-Rod. Guys that did nothing good for the game except make us suspect every guy that puts up big numbers. Anybody feel a suspension coming on for Jose Bautista?

Bison herd roundup TRAVIS JONES Contributing Writer

Baseball The Bison opened up conference play as they took on Southern Utah this weekend. The first two games of the series added two more one run losses for the Herd, putting their total up to nine for the season. Colby Tognetti was on the bump for NDSU and threw six plus innings giving up only three runs but was

saddled with the loss as SUU won the first game 4-3. Game two had the Bison leading for most of the way but an SUU two run double in the sixth inning pushed the Thunderbirds over NDSU 2-1 to take game two. Games three and four were a different story as the Bison bounced back to win them both. No stats were available for the games but the Bison took game three 12-5 and game four 8-7. The series split gives the Bison an overall record of 4-18 overall, but more importantly, a 2-2 conference record. The next scheduled game for the Bison is this Tuesday at Newman Outdoor Field against Mayville State. They follow that up with a weekend four game set against Oakland

University in Rochester, Mich. than the previous two but NDSU closed out the series Softball with a sweep, winning 2-1. The softball team was in Whitney Johnson went the Sioux Falls this weekend for a distance in the game to earn home series; yes, a home se- victory number 11 of the searies, against Oakland. The son. Herd had won five out of their The series sweep for NDSU first six conference games and puts their overall record at 18didn’t miss a beat as they 21 and conference record at 8swept Oakland over the week- 4, which is good enough for end. fourth place in the Summit Game one saw NDSU rout- League. ing OU 10-2. Katie Tamayo The Bison will be on the paced the offense for the road this weekend in MaBison, as she was three for comb, Ill. to take on Western four with two RBIs. Illinois in a three-game series. Game two was another big Track and Field win for NDSU as the team Both men’s and women’s cruised to a 12-5 victory. Jamie Gay led the way for the track and field teams were in Bison, as she was one for three Durham, N.C. to compete in with a three run home run as the Duke Invitational. Donte Smart finished in second place her only hit. Game three was much closer in the 400 meters with a time

of 47.76. Matt Tetzlaff took second as well in the 110-meter hurdles at 14.34. The 4x100 relay team took home first place with a time of 41.17. Also, senior Ted Rud competed in the decathlon in the Texas Relays at Austin, Texas. Rud took 12th place with a total of 6,998 points. The women were also in Durham and they competed extremely well as they had three first place finishes at the invitational. Christine Schmaltz took first in the 400meter dash, Antoinette Goodman took the title in the 200 meters and Jordan Krahn won the 5,000-meter run. Whitney Carlson, who was Summit League Player of the Month for March, placed 11th in the heptathlon at the Texas Relays with 5,072 points.

It's time to move Mauer CAVIN BERUBE Staff Writer

One of the greatest seasons of any sport is underway. The weather is getting warmer, and the Twins are playing

baseball nearly every day. Roughly a year and a half ago the Twins did something very un-Twins like. They signed Joe Mauer to one of the richest contracts in baseball history. During spring training, Mauer got injections in his knee to help keep it lubricated and less painful. So far this season Mauer is batting a robust .231 and he’s hitting numerous little dribblers in the infield. He hasn’t shown the true Mauer type of hitting with drives to the gaps every other at bat.

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I know, I know, the age-old saying about baseball, “It’s a marathon, not a sprint,” but I think it’s time for a change. Joe Mauer was paid that much because he is as good as it comes when he’s healthy. But, if his knees are as bad as it sounds, he isn’t going to be worth anything in the near future. It’s time we move the, oh so affectionately called, “Baby Jesus” to a different position. Now that we have the 3rd baseman spot figured out, let’s move him out to right field.

He can then play everyday, and have very little wear and tear on his body. Michael Cuddyer is going to be a free agent at the end of the season, and I believe he’ll be gone via free agency. Start giving Mauer some reps out there and see where things go. Numerous writers, radio personalities and everyone that is a baseball fan in general have discussed moving Mauer, but Gardy isn’t budging. Along with Mauer’s offensive numbers dwindling, his defense has even taken a bit of a

slide. Joe is going to be in a Twins uniform for a long time, and as anyone can tell you, you have to protect your investments. By moving Mauer to a position to lessen the daily beatings of a catcher, he will be able to play longer and a lot better. Gardy does an alright job of giving Mauer the occasional day off, but he wouldn’t have to if he moved him to a different position.

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