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STATE VALLEY CITY, N.D. (AP) -Gov. Jack Dalrymple says 400,000 sandbags from the Fargo area are on their way to the town of Valley City, which is becoming the main front against flooding in North Dakota. The Corps of Engineers has said it had no choice but to increase water releases from the Baldhill Dam on the Sheyenne River north of town. Levees in the city of 6,500 people are built to 22.5 feet.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) -- Officials say two people were able to escape their car after it went off Interstate 29 and into a water-filled ditch. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the car was heading north from Grand Forks to Walhalla Friday afternoon when the driver lost control on the slushy road. The Grand Forks Herald reports that the majority of the car was submerged in water, but the woman and her 78-yearold passenger were able to get out uninjured.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) -- A woman faces up to eight years in federal prison for a fatal traffic accident on the Spirit Lake Indian Reservation. The U.S. Attorney’s office said 19-year-old Carolynn Bigtrack of St. Michael pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter on Friday.
NATIONAL WASHINGTON (AP) -Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says Republicans are assuring the administration that they will pass an increase in the government’s borrowing limit in time to prevent an unprecedented default on the nation's debt.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A furious storm system that kicked up tornadoes, flash floods and hail as big as softballs has left at least 40 people dead on a rampage that stretched for days as it barreled from Oklahoma to North Carolina and Virginia. Emergency crews searched for victims in hard-hit swaths of North Carolina, where 62 tornadoes were reported from the worst spring storm in two decades to hit the state.
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NDSU student named Fargo Star Jenna Oestreich wows fans with inspired performance LAURA MUZ Co-News Editor
On Saturday at The Venue, Jenna Oestreich, a senior studying health education, took the title for this year’s Fargo Star with her spunky rendition of Sugarland’s “Stuck like Glue” during The Forum’s annual singing competition.
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I want to thank every single one of you. You can’t even be in this competition without the support of you guys. –Jenna Oestreich (talking about her fans) The three judges commended the NDSU student for her stage presence, saying she was the most comfortable contestant during her performance and nailed the song’s difficult rap portion. Jill Carlson, owner of Diva’s and Rockstars, a West Fargo karaoke bar, John Marks, cofounder of Trollwood Performing Arts School, and Brett Pauly, last year’s Fargo Star, critiqued the 10 finalists on their performances. However, the members of the audience determined the final vote. All spectators received a ballot before the competition, which they were able to put toward their favorite contestant once everyone had performed. After all of the finalists had taken the stage, Pauly performed “What Do Ya Think About That?” by Montgomery Gentry, reminding the crowd of why he was last year’s winner with his engaging performance. At the end of the night, all contestants were brought back to the stage and Oestreich, Wahpeton’s Shalyn Hample, and Moorhead’s Christopher Ashmore were announced as
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the top three performers. Oestreich was all smiles as her name was announced as the winner, and gave a shoutout to her fans for their support. “I want to thank every single one of you,” Oestreich said. “You can’t even be in this competition without the support of you guys.” Contestants were required to submit a 60 second video clip to The Forum to be considered eligible to win back in February.
They were able to sing live at Divas and Rockstars on certain days, could perform at The Forum, or submit their own videos to the paper as well. All videos were posted online and individuals could vote for their favorite stars each week. The 10 finalists selected received the most votes overall during the online voting stage. Saturday’s contestants ranged from 15-year-old Bailey Hurley from West Fargo who bravely began her per-
formance singing a capella as part of Adelle’s “Rolling in the Deep,” to 19-year-old Rebecca Lebak from Bismarck, whose song choice included yodeling. Jordan Thornberg, Kassie Smaaladen, Kylie Artz and Mike Fairbairn, all current NDSU students, also gave performances to the standingroom only crowd. As the winner, Oestreich will receive an all-expenses paid trip to audition for American Idol.
WORLD KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -Insurgent attacks in Afghanistan killed eight NATO service members in one of the deadliest days for the military coalition this year, signaling the start of what many fear will be a particularly violent fighting season as President Barack Obama looks to start drawing down troops, authorities said Sunday.
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ROME (AP) -- A train carrying Tunisian immigrants from Italy was halted at the French border Sunday in an escalation of an international dispute over the fate of North African migrants fleeing political unrest for refuge in Europe. A spokesman for the Italian rail company, Maurizio Furia, told The Associated Press in Rome that the train carrying migrants and political activists who support them wasn't being allowed to pass into Menton, France, from the border station of Ventimiglia.
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On Wednesday, seniors from any season of graduation, be it spring, summer or the coming fall, will be given a day of celebration at the Alumni Center. Hosted by Bison Ambassadors, this year’s 16th annual Senior Day will feature food, games and gifts to honor the graduates. Heath Oetken, vice president of special events for Bison Ambassadors, is in charge of organizing Senior Day. “This annual event gives seniors the opportunity to drop in at the NDSU Alumni Center for an afternoon of games, prizes, food and Bison camaraderie,” Oetken said. Last year’s event drew between 550 and 600 guests, but this year Oetken expects to see even more because of its new location, which brings it nearer to the Memorial Union. In addition to the activities planned, a DJ will be performing to keep the atmosphere energetic. The music will be accompanied by food provided from Dining Services and free t-shirts commemorating this year’s senior day, themed iBison 2.011. Thundar will also be at the event, offering graduates one last opportunity to be around the heart of what it means to be a Bison. Games Galore will be sponsoring the games and the Career Center will be distributing free Dippin’ Dots. The Alumni Center will be handing out free gifts, which will be complemented by door prizes and gift cards. Besides Bison Ambassadors, the NDSU Alumni Association, Dining Services, the Career Center and Games Galore, the Fossum Foundation is also helping sponsor the event. Bison Ambassadors plays the major role in planning the event because their purpose deals with students from all stages of NDSU affiliation. “Bison Ambassadors is a student organization serving students of the past, present and future. To accomplish our goals, we partner with various entities on campus and in the community,” Oetken said. The event will run from 3 to 5 p.m. tomorrow at the Alumni Center, which is just across University Drive from Ceres Hall. Features Editor: Linda Vasquez at features@ndsuspectrum.com Arts and Entertainment Editor: Jaime Jarmin at ae@ndsuspectrum Opinion Editor: Rylee Nelson at opinion@ndsuspectrum.com Sports Editor: Daniel Gunderson at sports@ndsuspectrum.com
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Campus is a busy place as it is, but when the spring comes, it seems to explode with students in every corner. Studying for finals and writing term papers can be a stressful part of college, but it is important to take a little time to relieve stress and be active. There are a number of places around campus that have recreational areas. So if you’re looking for
a way to get a little bit of exercise but don’t want to be cooped up in the Wellness Center, you’re in luck. There are two sand volleyball courts located on campus; one is on the northeast corner of the freshman residence hall complex and the other is directly south of the high rises. It is common for residence halls to have tournaments with students to create a little bit of friendly competition. Wedged between Stockbridge and Benson Bunker Fieldhouse is a bas-
ketball court area equipped with basketball hoops. If you live in a residence hall, you can check out basketballs from the front desk during front desk hours. Next to Newman Outdoor Field are soccer fields and the track and field team is usually out this time of year. However, when this area isn’t being used for practice, it is completely open for students to use. If you don’t have enough time to blow off some steam in between study sessions, it can always be a
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good idea to do a little studying outside. In the heart of campus next to the babbling brook is an outdoor stage area with stadium seating that is perfect for lying out and getting that study session crammed in. This area is wireless and also has a lot of trees and grassy areas, which provide a good space for students to lounge as well.
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says Republican leaders have privately assured the Obama administration that Congress will raise the government's borrowing limit in time to prevent an unprecedented default on the nation’s debt. But a top Republican quickly pushed back Sunday and said there was no guarantee the GOP would agree to increase the $14.3 trillion debt ceiling without further controls on federal spending. Geithner told ABC's “This Week” and NBC’s “Meet the Press” that Republicans told President Barack Obama in a White House meeting last Wednesday that they will go along with a higher limit. “I want to make it perfectly clear that Congress will raise the debt ceiling,” Geithner said in the interviews taped Saturday and aired Sunday. He said the leaders told Obama that they couldn't play around with the government’s credit rating. “They recognize it, and they told the president that on Wednesday in the White House,” Geithner said. But Rep. Paul Ryan, the chairman of the House Budget Committee, said that while it was true nobody wants the country to default, it’s essential to address future borrowing at the same time. “We want cuts in spending accompanying a raising of the debt ceiling. And that is what we have been telling the White House,” Ryan said on CBS’ “Face the Nation.” Ryan, R-Wis., wrote the 2012 budget blueprint that the House passed on Friday. The plan for the budget year that begins Oct. 1 cuts $6.2 trillion over the coming decade and transforms Medicare for people under 55. The government is projected to reach its borrowing limit no later than May 16 and risks going into an unprecedented default. Geithner has said he will have a few options he can
use that would delay a possible government default until about July 8. The looming credit crunch has heightened the tensions between the administration and Republicans in Congress. A last-minute deal last month between the White House and GOP avoided a government shut down on a budget running through September. But Republicans are seeking additional savings in the budget for next year, and say unless they get them, they won’t support raising the debt ceiling. In an interview with The Associated Press on Friday, Obama predicted that Congress would raise the debt ceiling, but he acknowledged that he would have to offer more spending cuts in the budget to get a deal. Later, Obama’s spokesman said a debt ceiling vote could not be contingent on upcoming negotiations over the budget. If the debt ceiling is not raised, Obama told the AP that it would undermine the solvency of the government, roil financial markets and potentially “plunge the world economy back into a recession.” Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said the country's financial crisis is “so imminent and so difficult that I think we have to allow the so-called Bush tax cuts all to expire.” The House budget blueprint would extend those tax cuts at all income levels. “I think that what we have to become aware of is that if we allow taxes to fill in the holes here, we are going to find that we are getting ever closer to the type of economies that exist in Europe, which are very heavily laden and not rapidly growing the ways ours can,” Greenspan said on NBC. Assessing the current economic state, he said “there’s a lot of headwinds that are hitting the economy now and slowing it down, and we are in a soft patch.”
FULL EVENT SCHEDULE Tuesday, April 26
Mini-Olympics
Capture the Flag
The Big Event
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Churchill Field
(Guinness World Record) 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Ellig Sports Complex
9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. MU East Patio Rainsite: Student Activities Office
Movie: True Grit 7 p.m. Century Theater
ThundarStock Kick off & Lunch 11 a.m. MU East Patio Rainsite: Student Activities Office
Wednesday, April 27 FABO Student Project Exhibit
Thursday, April 28 Battle of the Bands 12:30 p.m. MU East Patio Rainsite: MU Great Plains Ballroom
11a.m. – 2p.m. Hidatsa
Kappa Alpha Theta Nacho Feed
FABO Fashion Show
6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. KAT House - 1262 12th St. N $5.00 per ticket
Noon 1 p.m. MU Great Plains Ballroom
Friday, April 29
Thundar's Dessert Bash 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. MU Lower Level
Band Day 12:30 p.m. MU East Patio Rainsite: MU Great Plains Ballroom
Movie: True Grit 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Century Theater
MU Live: Build-A-Fish Tank 9:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. MU Lower Level
Saturday, April 30 Sigma Nu French Toast Feed 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Peace Lutheran Church - corner of 10 street and 12 Ave N $5.00 per ticket
Green vs. Gold Football Game 1 p.m. FargoDome
Events sponsored by: Campus Attractions, Greek Life, FABO, Student Government and The Big Event
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Schmit, who planned the events sponsored by Greek Life, says each organization teamed up to prepare a week full of fun and chances for students to show their Bison pride. “Because there are not a lot of activities that take place in the spring, we wanted something that students could look forward to: a chance to relax and take a break from preparing for finals,” Schmit said.
Because there are not a lot of activities that take place in the spring, we wanted something that JOSIE students could look TAFELMEYER forward to: a chance to Staff Writer relax and take a break Tuesday Have the extended winter weather from preparing for The eventful week will begin Tuesand looming finals got you feeling finals. day with a kick-off lunch at 11 a.m. down? Cheer your spirits by partici- -Devon Schmit served on the east patio of the Memopating in this spring’s NDSU first ever ThundarStock. Devon Schmit, a junior majoring in psychology and chair of Greek Interactions, describes ThundarStock as “homecoming in the spring.”
rial Union. Also on Tuesday, students can serve Kicking off on April 26, Campus Attractions, FABO, Greek Life, stu- the Fargo-Moorhead community by dent government, and “The Big participating in “The Big Event” Event” will sponsor games and from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. As the largest student-run service events throughout the week.
project in the nation, “The Big Event” is a great way for students to show their appreciation by helping community members with small projects, such as yard work or spring-cleaning. To participate in this event, visit http://ndsu.orgsync.com/org/ndsubigevent.
Wednesday Wednesday’s main events include the FABO Fashion Show at noon in the Great Plains Ballroom and MiniOlympics beginning at 5 p.m. at Churchill Field. The Mini-Olympics will feature competitive games for teams comprised of 10 people, and the winning team will receive prizes. The first 10 teams to sign up for the event will get to participate, so if you are interested, register your team now through April 20 at the booth in the Memorial Union or online at www.ndsugreek.com.
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An indecisive season Well, the answer is you should do both. Features Editor Create a “wintspring” wardrobe that will work for How do you decide what to both weather occasions and wear with indecisive weather? can still save some of your spring pieces for a later (and warmer) month. Here are some tips to get you started: Well, I wish I could LINDA VASQUEZ
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be wearing just shorts and a t-shirt, but because of the changing weather I just end up wearing a t-shirt with jeans and still either have a jacket or sweater on. That way if it gets cold I am prepared and if it’s nice outside I can take it off.
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Tip one: Put the shorts away. For this type of season shorts are still too early to be pulled out. Because it can get cold at any time of day, avoid wearing shorts until the spring has officially arrived. Instead, try wearing jeans that can be worn with your favorite pair of spring shoes, like those converse shoes you have been anticipating to wear or those cute flats you bought last month.
Tip two: Keep the cardigans, sweaters and scarves out. Cardigans, sweaters and scarves are usually associated with the winter, but you can wear some of these pieces with the new spring trends. For example, if you own a I go by how I feel at black scarf you can wear it the moment. If I think with a plaid shirt to mix the it’s going to be cold styles. Wear a sweater to match to outside I won’t even keep you from freezing outconsider wearing a side. dress. I think the best And remember it may be way for me to decide cold outside sometimes, but if it suddenly gets warm you can what to wear is by always take the sweater off.
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just incorporating spring colors with warm pieces. I love pastel colors so I mix them with scarves or sweaters that match.
-Teresa Chavez, sophomore majoring in political science and criminal justice Unfortunately for the F-M area, the weather can sometimes be unpredictable. This “wintspring” season has us on our toes deciding what it will bring for us. But with such indecisive weather how do you decide what to wear? Should you pull out all the winter apparel and leave out your winter boots? Or should you get all your spring wardrobe pieces ready for the new season?
Tip three: Wear spring colors and patterns. So it may still look like it is winter outside sometimes, but don’t let this get you down. Wear subtle spring colors and patterns that you can still wear in style, such as a variety of browns, greens and blues. These colors are appropriate to wear for the winter and great colors for the spring. Try wearing your favorite pair of jeans and match it with brown blouse or t-shirt. Ladies- you can even through in a brighter undershirt, like pink or yellow, to liven up your outfit. Let us hope that “wintspring” is only temporary for just a few more weeks, but in the meantime sport your “wintspring” wardrobe, until the spring is officially here.
Thursday, Battle of the Bands will start at 12:30 p.m. on the east patio of the Memorial Union. Kappa Alpha Theta will also host a nacho feed from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. that night. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased from members ahead of time or at the door. All proceeds will benefit Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for children. The nacho feed will be at the Kappa Alpha Theta house, just east of Churchill Field at 1262 12th St N.
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Friday Friday’s main event will be a momentous game of Capture the Flag beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Ellig Sports Complex located near Newman Outdoor Field. The current Guinness World Record for “Largest Number of Participants in a Game of Capture the Flag,” is 250 people. The NDSU campus will attempt to break this record. To participate, register for the event at the booth in the Memorial Union or online at www.ndsugreek.com, and try to spread the word. If the record is successfully beaten, NDSU will be recognized in the “Guinness Book for World Records.” Capture the Flag will be followed by MU Live at 9:30 p.m. in the Memorial Union Lower Level. There will be food, drinks, music and prizes as usual. Students will also have the opportunity to build their own fish tanks.
Saturday The week of ThundarStock will wind down Saturday with the Sigma Nu French Toast Feed from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, and will conclude with the green versus gold football game at 1 p.m. at the Fargodome. To learn more about these events, stop by the ThundarStock booth in the Memorial Union.
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Next generation game console
STEVEN STROM Staff Writer
This latest generation of video game hardware has redefined how consumers think about home consoles. Consoles are no longer simply about playing games bought in stores but offer a wide range of features never thought possible in generations past. Netflix integration, downloadable content, news feeds and online gaming are just a few of the items that have changed owning a console from simply making a purchase to truly receiving a service. With the success of this new paradigm, it is now a wonder then that the major console developers have let this wave of consoles last as long as it has. In decades past, the industry would have probably already released the next generation of hardware. Instead, the public has yet to even see what the major companies are working on next. Recently, a source in video game journalism claimed to have uncovered information about the first new home console to be leaked to the public. This new console belongs to Nintendo, manufacturer and developer of the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS. Nintendo truly skyrocketed in terms of sales this generation, moving from dead last behind Microsoft and Sony with its Gamecube console in the last wave of consoles to the first place king of the industry with its Wii and DS. Despite having extraordi-
narily less processing power, fewer hardware and software features and a markedly inferior library of games compared to its competitors, the Nintendo Wii found an audience in the so-called “casual gaming market” due to its cheaper price point and gimmick of motion control. Recently, however, the zeitgeist that led to the Wii’s success has faded with sales dropping off all across the world. Combine that issue with the system’s lack of power preventing it from being heavily upgraded via a firmware update like the Xbox 360 or Playstation 3 and you can see why Nintendo might want to be the first out of the gate. Apparently, the new system will be announced later this month and properly shown at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), the nation’s biggest gaming event. It will supposedly support 1080p visuals (meaning that it will run in high definition, something which their system is not capable of) and it will be backwards compatible with Wii games and the Wii sensor bar. The projected release date for the new console, which the media has speculated will either be called the Wii HD or Nintendo HD, is sometime in late 2012. While no official word has been given from Nintendo regarding this possible leak, it would hardly be surprising for them to announce something soon. What is more unlikely is the notion that the Japanese company will debut it at E3 instead of the Japan-based Tokyo Game Show, which seems somewhat more likely. Consumers will simply have to wait and see if the new system is truly announced sometime this month, and if so, how Sony and Microsoft will respond.
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Atomic Coffee KEITH BISTODEAU Contributing Writer
If you are looking for a fun, artsy and upbeat place in downtown Fargo where you can get some good coffee on a low budget, I found the place for you. Atomic Coffee, located at 222 North Broadway, is a nonmainstream shop that lives up to all the hype I’ve heard around campus. There are a lot of coffee shops downtown but this is definitely one of the top five shops in all of Fargo. I went in the other day and ordered an iced latte, which really hit the spot and was full of flavor.
The barista recommended that I try one of their snack items as well. I went with the banana bread, which was moist and went perfectly with my coffee. Atomic Coffee offers a lot more than just coffee and snacks; the atmosphere completes the store. There are plenty of areas to sit, so if you go with a group of friends there will be room for all of you. This shop is a very social place, so I don’t recommend it if you need to study for class or are trying to relax with a book. But if you happen to be looking for a place to meet up with friends after class to chat for an hour or two, this place would work just fine. There is one very big drawback to Atomic Coffee: They normally only have one person working, so you may end up waiting in line for a while. But overall, the good coffee, great snacks and atmosphere are worth the wait.
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Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett, founders of the Found Footage Festival, will be bringing obscure films to Fargo as part of their national tour.
The Found Footage Festival comes to Fargo JAIME JARMIN A&E Editor
The Found Footage Festival will stop in Fargo for part of a 75-city tour 8 p.m. April 25 at The Aquarium featuring cohosts and curators Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett. Founders Prueher and Pickett have been touring the United States since 2004, showcasing obscure and hilarious videos they have found in thrift stores, dumpsters and garage sales while providing
live comedy and commentary. Before touring with The Found Footage Festival, Prueher previously worked with David Letterman and Steven Colbert. “It’s fun to work with some of the funniest people in the world,” Prueher said. Prueher and Pickett never dreamed of touring with the funny videos they found but the reaction they were receiving from their audiences helped propel the idea of touring forward. “To our surprise people really got a kick out of it,” Prueher said. “I never had the idea of touring because we would just entertain our friends in our living rooms with these videos.” Prueher and Pickett track down the people featured in the videos and most of them are quite eager to be featured
in their show. “The footage is not always flattering, but people are flattered at the attention they get,” Prueher said. Although there have been positive reactions from audiences while on tour, Prueher mentioned there also have been a few not-so-positive reactions. “The most extreme reaction was a guy who passed out from a video we showed. We had a pretty graphic medical video that showed full-frontal nudity,” Prueher said. “He apparently did not take it very well.” Some of the videos shown in the 2011 tour include “Enjoying Love Making Through Hypnosis” where a man named Dr. Rocco tries hypnotizing the audience into a better lover and also “Ventriloquism For Fun &
Profit” from 1989, which features Jerry Mahoney as a disembodied dummy head. During the April 25 show, a special viewing of the commentary entitled, “Heavy Metal Parking Lot” will also be shown for its 25th anniversary of filming. This commentary was filmed in 1986 in a concert arena parking lot before a Judas Priest concert in Maryland. “We were lucky enough to meet the guys who filmed it and it’s a treat to show for its 25th anniversary of filming,” Prueher said. Tickets for this event are $10 and will be available at the door or at www.foundfootagefestival.com.
It is a family affair Brother-sister duo set to rock Fargo MATT PAULSEN Contributing Writer
The Belle Brigade is an up-and-coming folk rock music act fronted by Barbara and Ethan Gruska. Unlike The White Stripes, Barbara and Ethan actually are brother and sister. With their self-titled debut album due to drop April 19 they are already gaining a fan base, which is sure to grow in the months ahead. Folk rock has been around a long time with acts such as Bob Dylan and Simon & Garfunkel in the ‘60s and ‘70s and is still around today in updated formats such as Wilco and Mumford & Sons. The Belle Brigade returns to these old school roots to make the genre relevant once again by doing it their way. What makes The Belle Brigade unique is the fact that both Ethan and Barbara trade off on lead vocals keeping things fresh. The band succeeds with their upbeat tempos and catchy songs that will be sure to stay with listeners long after they have heard them. The song, “Where Not To Look For Freedom” has a contagious rhythm and before long, listeners will find themselves bobbing their heads up and down without even realizing it. The band posted a YouTube video for the song that shows a car going down highways. This fits the song perfectly because it is the type of song that fits on a road trip. It’s the type of song you’d throw on in your car while driving without a care in the world. Another highlight of the album is the song, “Losers.” Not only is it a catchy song, but also it has a valuable life lesson thrown into the mix, which states that not everybody is going to win all the time and that everyone is a loser at some point in
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life. These lyrics exemplify this life lesson: “There will always be someone better than you, even if you’re the best/So lets stop the competition now, or we will both be losers/Now I’m ashamed I never tried to be higher than the rest/Brother I am not alone/ We’ve all tried to be on top of the world somehow cause we have all been losers.” For a change of pace, Barbara takes over lead vocals from Ethan on “Rusty Wheel.” The slower tempo fits well with the country vibe the song gives off and it is a solid contrast to some of the more up-
beat songs such as “Where Not To Look For Freedom.” Filled with bouncy songs including catchy lyrics, The Belle Brigade bring back the folk-rock sound of the ‘60s and ‘70s while updating it for a new generation to enjoy. They are certainly a band to look out for in the future and based on their debut album, they should be around for a while. They are scheduled to perform at 8:30 p.m. April 26 at the Venue in Fargo along with G Love & Special Sauce. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $18.
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Give a little, get a little ALYSIA LARSON Contributing Writer
“Going back to Utah” Bueze Jones Microbiology Sophomore
“Doing mission work in Denver” Erik Diederich Construction Management Freshman
Compromise? In today’s fast paced, success-charged world, why would anyone ever want to compromise? In our culture today it seems to be a sign of weakness. Why? Because compromise means that we are not getting what we want. But compromise is actually a good thing. It might seem like you are settling when you compromise or not doing what is best for you at the time, but in the long run, compromise can help you achieve your overall goals. Have you ever heard of the saying, “we may have lost the battle but we will win the war?” Well, that is the exact rule we need to follow in situations dealing with compromise. Pick your battles and choose which ones definitely need to be won and which ones you can compromise on. Compromise does not have to mean that you are settling or not getting what you want. Compromise is actually a very healthy concept and is useful in any type of relationship.
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The words of abstract painter Curtis Verdun rang true to me recently: “To stifle creative expression is to bind and gag our very souls.” We live in a wonderful country. Despite all of the economic and political scandals, wars and controversies, we still have our minds, freedom of speech and self-expression. However, this is not the case for those living in other parts of the world. In fact, some nations and governments dictate exactly what you can create and how you can be artistic. One such country is China, where the government has recently made it illegal to portray time travel in movies and television. When I first heard this bit of news I didn’t know what to think. Why did the Chinese government decide that the likes of Marty McFly and his time traveling Delorean needed to be removed from the collective consciousness of its populace? The official reason from Chinese authorities is that the idea has soared in popularity in recent years and they believe it reflects disrespect for China’s history and culture. The country’s State Administration for Radio, Film and Television stated, “The producers and writers are treating the serious history in a frivolous way, which should by no means be encouraged anymore.” They went on to say that the filmmakers “casually make up myths, have monstrous and weird plots, use absurd tactics, and even promote feudalism, superstition, fatalism and reincarnation.” The People’s Republic of China, one of the few communist strongholds remaining, hasn’t exactly had a friendly history with free thought or expression. In fact, they have shown over and over again that they are willing to repress and squash anything that opposes
2. Be honest in how you feel and what you are thinking. 3. Keep good intentions and good will at the forefront of the discussion.
These three things are significant in any discussion involving compromise because it can make sure that you are not hurting anyone’s feelings. These three things also can create an environment where Compromise is also impor- everyone is trying to keep a tant in a relationship, whether positive situation and not atplatonic or not. tack one another. Being able to compromise shows that you are willing to Keep in mind that comproput the other person’s needs mise is exactly that, a comprofirst while trying to make your mise. needs met as well. Compromise might seem Both people in the relation- like you are losing something ship have to choose to compro- but when you step back you mise so that the relationship see that you gained something will progress. even better. Without it, it can lead to conYou have to remember that flicts that can be avoided. even if you might not have received everything that you According to www.hub- wanted, you won an even pages.com there are a few greater asset in keeping the rethings you need to keep in lationship or showing your mind when compromising. boss that you are a team player. 1. Make sure that you keep mutual respect for everyone that is involved.
China bans time travel CHARLIE CRANE
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In the workplace, compromise could show that you are a team player, which is something that managers usually are looking for, especially around the time a promotion is in the air. Workplaces want to know that you will work well with other employees to get the overall goal of the company achieved, so being able to compromise is a definite musthave.
the government’s point of view. It is just hysterical that a government infamous for rewriting history, as they did when they wiped the Tiananmen Square protest of 1989 from their history books, is trying to stop people from creating fictional reinterpretations of history. You’d think it would be a nationally accepted pastime. No matter what the Chinese authorities’ statement says, really all they are trying to do is to stop people from thinking or rather to control what they can think about. They have made imagination illegal, and I find this extremely disturbing.
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They have made imagination illegal, and I find this extremely disturbing. Time travel has played a major role in fiction for centuries, dating as far back as 700 BCE with the Indian Sanskrit epic the “Mahabharata.” Such classic works as Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” Mark Twain’s “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court” and H.G. Wells’ “The Time Machine” have delved into time travel and in many ways, fueled the actual scientific exploration of the concept. Where would fiction be if these writers faced the same kind of repression as the creative minds in the People’s Republic of China are right now? How many stories and ideas wouldn’t exist because of this? We would be without the likes of “Doctor Who,” “Slaughterhouse-Five,” “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” and recent time travel gems such as “Hot Tub Time Machine” and “Source Code.” If the Chinese government finds ideas such as time travel hostile and deviant, where will they stop?
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G Love & Special Sauce brings LIKE country blues to Fargo -ALITTLE MARY GILLEN
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G Love & Special Sauce, who has performed for Conan O’Brien many times, is bringing his diverse sounds to the Fargo Theatre April 26.
G Love & Special Sauce will be performing at 8 p.m. April 26 at The Fargo Theatre. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. G Love, a Philadelphia native, started his music career when he was first signed onto a record company at the young age of 20. His music is a mix of hiphop, funk, blues and reggae. G Love first performed nationally on The Late Show with Conan O’Brien and has performed many times for O’Brien since then. “The whole experience was amazing and always a challenge; Conan has been really supportive over the years towards us,” G Love said.
With his critically acclaimed song “Fixin’ to Die” debuting at number one on the iTunes rock charts, he is back on a 40city tour. “This has been the first time we have reached number one and it is very rewarding, when you put in so much passion and energy only good things can happen,” G Love said. As for now, G Love is in the second half of their tour. “The whole tour has been really cool to play; I believe everyone is excited to see me back playing my New Orleans, blue grass music. The show is like a musical voyage,” G Love said. More information and tickets can be found at www.fargotheatre.org. For merchandise, record sales and G Love’s very special hot sauce go to www.philadelphonic.com.
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Recall on pig ear treats AMANDA HILLIER Contributing Writer
The Jones Natural Chews Co., located in Rockford, Ill., recently issued a recall in a number of states, including North Dakota, on an estimated 3,000 boxes of pig ears chews for dogs. The recall was due to possible Salmonella contamination of the chews that puts both pets and their owners at risk. The products were shipped between September 15, 2010 and November 2, 2010. Salmonella poisoning is a gastroenteritis that is caused by food contaminated with bacteria of the genus Salmonella that can multiply freely in the gastrointestinal tract. Salmonella can be transported via contaminated pet products or spoiled foods to both owners and their pets “Infected, but otherwise healthy pets, can be carriers and infect other animals or humans as well,” a Pet Carousel release noted. Because it can be spread so easily, it is especially important to take precautions and wash your hands regularly when coming in contact with pets, foods and pet products, such as pig ears, along with any surfaces exposed to the products. Salmonella in pets According to www.Examiner.com, Salmonella in pets can cause the “typical stomach and digestive issues, as well as,
fever and lethargy.” Other symptoms of Salmonella poisoning in pets include “diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting.” Though some pets will typically only show a decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain, it is important to get your pet checked by a veterinarian should any symptoms occur.
“arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.”
Salmonella in humans Symptoms of Salmonella in humans often include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain or cramping. According to www.FoodFacts.com, “healthy people that become infected with salmonella should monitor themselves carefully for the symptoms.” Occasionally, but rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious conditions, such as
The product, called Jones Natural Chews Pig Ears, was distributed in the following states: Michigan, Connecticut, Iowa, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Maine, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Dakota, New Mexico, New York,Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, North Carolina, and Minnesota.
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Rylee Nelson Opinion Editor Phone: 231-6287 | Email: opinion@ndsuspectrum.com
Opinion
Built on rock
Changing our minds
RYLEE NELSON Opinion Editor
This country has been lacking something very fundamental in its historical birth. Christianity in American policy has been completely removed if not made to the status of taboo and in its place, a sort indifference has been crowned. It seems like the principles that this very country was founded on have been abandoned. To the best of my knowledge in construction, as limited as it may be, taking away the foundation of a building compromises its overall structural stability. A foundation is something like rock or cement that keeps a building where it’s supposed to be and resists winds or other forces from destroying it. Since I came to NDSU, I have been disheartened at the careful word choice that has made sure to blot out any sort of religious influence. Have a good week everyone, I hope you have a great Easter-- oh I mean holiday recess. Did we forget where holidays have originated from? Why even have the break -because it’s tradition? Last time I checked, this tradition was dubbed Easter. Thanksgiving is fine because Jesus wasn’t there but Heaven forbid we hold on to any sort of Christian day of observance on Easter because not everyone celebrates the holiday.
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DEREK GAFFNEY Staff Writer
There are a couple of different types of people in this world. Some people take a stand on an issue and refuse to back down. They steadfastly stand for what they believe is right, and when faced with data or facts that refute their beliefs, they remain resilient in their claims. Many of these types of people are politicians.
Some people look at all the facts before they take a stand, and when new data comes along, they are open-minded enough to change their opinion to reflect the truth. Many of these types of people are scientists. Some say that science and scientists can’t be trusted because the views they express change throughout time, but that’s actually the reason they can be trusted. There is so much about this world and universe to learn that one person just cannot know it all. Often, we make assumptions that seem to make sense, only to find out we were wrong all along. We used to think the sun revolved around the earth. It made sense. I mean, look at
the sun. It travels across the sky during the day and it doesn’t feel like the earth is spinning and flying through space, so the sun is obviously moving around the earth, right? Today, we know that’s not true. It took us a while, but science showed us that the earth revolves around the sun, and people immediately changed their views when the science proved it. Just kidding, it took a long time for many people to change their views, even when presented with all the facts. These are the type of people that for some reason or another always seem to be in charge. Galileo tried to inform people the truth about the sun, and he was put on house arrest and his book was banned.
If you pay attention to politics these days you’ll see two sides that argue over issues and absolutely refuse to budge on almost anything. I would bet that if there was proof that giving tax breaks to the rich somehow magically created jobs, most Democrat politicians would deny the facts and continue to fight against tax cuts for the rich. However, people of science or common sense would look at the facts and change their mind. If there were proof that giving money to the rich makes them create jobs for no reason, people like me would start advocating for massive tax cuts tomorrow. Of course, I don’t see that happening, and I would be really embarrassed if it did.
However, unlike many politicians and other leaders, that wouldn’t stop me from changing my mind. It’s really a shame that some people see the ability to change views and opinions as a weakness. In the end, who’s the more trustworthy person, the one who maintains beliefs despite overwhelming evidence against them, or the one who can admit he was wrong? The type of people who can change their views based on facts and evidence are the type of people I trust. Unfortunately, those types of people tend to stay away from politics. Derek is a second-year professional in the college of pharmacy.
Not-so-yellow bus, serious green MATT SEVERNS Spectrum Staff
Is that a MATBUS, or is it a giant carton of Cass-Clay milk? Of course it is a bus, and people have come to realize that part of living in the modern world involves exposure to advertisements. From TV to the mailbox, from the sides of the road to screen-print on the windows of vehicles, advertisements squeeze their way everywhere -- except into the realm of public property.
Recently, Utah signed a law that allows school buses to sell advertising space. However, it isn't the first state to allow this practice. According to the New York Times, other states have given the OK for ads to be put in public offices, on school websites and even in prison holding areas. Public institutions are always in need of money, and what better way to alleviate the burden they would otherwise place on our wallets than by allowing them to harmlessly earn revenue? School buses, for example, have until recently been 40 feet of blinding yellow, interrupted only by a school district stamp and patches of rust that likely won't be fixed because the districts don't have enough money for bus maintenance. Critics argue that kids are too impressionable to be sur-
BRIANNA EHLEY, Editor-in-Chief
rounded by ads on their trip to school. Perhaps they are easily influenced, but sometime between the suggestive and nearly unregulated billboards that line the roads and the TV that serves as a babysitter for three hours after school, I am sure they get their fix of consumerism with or without school bus ads. School boards set guidelines for what types of ads can be placed on the buses, meaning that never will a half-naked girl selling cologne come between little Jimmy and his educational adventures. Instead, school districts with approximately 250 school buses could expect to see $1 million if they sell some unused space, according to Michael, Beauchamp, president of Alpha Media, who was interviewed by the New York Times.
teacher or keeping a school in operation for another year, every bit of money that is reasonably available, should be School buses, for assessed and accessed. Following suit, prisons and example, have until departmental offices could recently been 40 benefit from selling ad space. feet of blinding Prison holding areas and the yellow, interrupted Department of Motor Vehicles see specialized traffic that is only by a school easily marketed to, often withdistrict stamp and out the risk of innocent impatches of rust that pressionability. likely won't be On principle, keeping public institutions free of private fixed because the seems ideal. districts don't have demonstration However, in practice, paying enough money for taxes and still having them come up short is real. bus maintenance. And anyway, if a student Such an amount of money thinks his school bus is a giant may seem small given the carton of milk, is that really nearly unthinkable amounts such a bad thing? districts operate from, but every bit can help. Matt is a junior majoring in Whether it's reducing class English education. sizes by a single student per
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Editors’ Corner MATT SEVERNS, Copy Editor
The Student Senate had it right when approving the Passport Acceptance Facility as one of 10 capital projects to be funded by the reserves in the Student Activity Fee. For a mere $1,397.00, out of nearly $100,000 from the reserve fund, the university will now provide a new service that will allow students the opportunity to apply for and obtain passports on campus. The Passport Acceptance Facility will be a great addition to our university. Travel is very important and can often be a valuable learning experience, as well as life experience. Since our world is becoming more and more globalized, it is very important for students to broaden their horizons and see different parts of
The best capital project approved by student government this year was the wireless scanners for satellite athletics ticket purchases. This is one of the most justified ways to spend money because it will have a direct impact on students who want to support Bison athletics but don’t want to bear the relentless wind from the North that makes them reluctant to go to the BSA. It may not seem like much, but making students’ lives easier with excess funds seems to me to be one of the best ways to allocate the available money. As a freshman, not only did I find myself immensely busy with schoolwork, but also I wasn’t entirely sure where the BSA was. We had a Tickthe world. etmaster in the Union, and I was always confused about why I couldn’t pick up my tickets there. The new Passport Acceptance Facility will make the passport process much easier for first Bison football saw lackluster support from students last year, with an embarrassingly small time travelers. student section far from filling their cordoned-off section. Since obtaining passports can be a time-consuming, sometimes hectic process, A solution to this is to cater to the lazy nature of the collegiate population by having a facility right on campus will ease the stress of obtaining passmaking getting tickets easy. ports, so students will have more time to prepare for their advenWe approved $18,200 for four of the scanners, and though this tures abroad. seems to be more than they should cost, even at $4,550 apiece The Student Senate’s approval of the Passport Acceptance they seem like a good idea. Facility was a step in the right direction for NDSU. This facility Bison pride runs deep, but so do the responsibilities of everywill offer a great and convenient service that students, faculty day collegiate life and the conditions this “toughest weather and staff should be sure to take advantage of. city” throws at us. Making it easier to become a member of the Bison community is one of the best investments we could make.
Which capital project approved by student government is the most beneficial?
RYLEE NELSON, Opinion Editor Fargo’s brutal winters and rather flat landscape give NDSU a lot to be desired in the attractiveness department. A recent approval of capital projects brought some much-needed funds to serve several problem areas here on campus. One of these allocations will be to provide nearly $14,000 for trees on campus. The trees will be spread throughout campus and will be a much needed addition to the 25-to-30-year-old mostly ashes and spruces that are spread throughout the campus. The new trees will display a variety of tree species found throughout the state and with printed pamphlets and walking routes, they will serve educational purposes as well. When able to enjoy the cool breeze and warm sunshine on a fall or spring day, it is good for both the mental health and peace of mind for students to have a conducive and pleasing atmosphere. The plan includes landscape that will embrace both spring and fall and make the most of the vast amounts of lawns and available space. It will be highly valuable to the students to have a campus that they can be proud of. With beauty and attractiveness comes also a higher impact NDSU can have on the people that walk through its campus. Who wants to walk through campus on a blistering hot day with ugly, tired and mostly over pruned trees? This shows a lot about the campus – mainly that campus is equally tired. I believe that student government was very wise in its allocation toward making NDSU more pleasing to the senses. This was truly a move of future-oriented student leaders who realize that this campus needs more than simply a growing population or advancing research department. We all want to go where the grass is greener.
CATE EKEGREN, Design Editor The $20,000 budget to transition from paper forms to e-forms will by far have the greatest impact on all of campus. First of all, if students had the option to fill out a required form online from the comfort of their own room rather than trekking across campus and back in bad weather to pick up a single piece of paper, that would be a very welcomed change. Not only would online forms be easier to access, they would also allow students to fill out paperwork on their own schedule. Campus cannot possibly stay open 24/7 but the Internet can. Personally, I am most productive late at night. This is the time I conquer my to-do list and the more I can get done at that time, like forms, the less I have to save for the week days. The NDSU staff and faculty who receive the forms will also find the switch to online access more convenient. The entire receiving process will become much more efficient. Time and energy will be saved not having to sort and file hard copies of forms and deadlines will be upheld because paperwork submitted online will receive an instant date and time stamp. Besides being more efficient, forms submitted online are easier to read. Let’s face it - papers are frequently folded and shoved into the bottom of a backpack and are not treated any better when being filled out. Having a lot of experience working in various NDSU offices, I have seen forms in this condition submitted. The only thing worse than the physical condition of the paper is the handwriting. I have yet to met anyone who maintains neat handwriting when filling out paperwork in a hurry and some students still have script comparable to that of a first-grader. Forms submitted online would reduce errors made because of illegible writing. Not only does the time and energy saved by all parties make the E-Form project the most beneficial to NDSU, but it also saves the trees!
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Self-respect and virtous men SARAH CHAMPA Contributing Writer
Upon leaving my 9 a.m. class with a friend, I was pondering deeply the issue of modesty for a future article. Walking out of Loftsgard’s front door, I conveniently ran into a young lady with a coat on, unsure if she was wearing bottoms underneath. The problem arose with the fact that her coat hardly covered her backside. I thought, “Great, spring is here, therefore spring fashion is here.� Two seconds later, we ran into one of my male friends. I told him about this potential article and what he had to say about the issue of
immodesty. He said, “Yoga pants and short skirts are very, very bad. They should not be worn in public.� I would consider that a huge strike against that girl outside Loftsgard. Evidently, immodesty has an effect on guys. Who knew? Yes, ultimately I feel for the ladies who make the decisions to wear such attire, but the next concern lies with the underappreciated group of virtuous men trying to put a visual blockade on immodestly dressed girls. When I say underappreciated, I mean not thought of. He shields as she halfway dresses in these beautiful spring mornings. If you doubt that such men exist,
which is likely, I can accurately assure you and say yes, virtuous men are around NDSU everywhere. I am told and am always hearing it, probably in the ballpark of 5 million times and counting, that guys are visual beings according to none other than natural law itself. Guys tend to replay and replay visual encounters. This is simply why women should watch themselves when dressing. For example, I have a guy friend in one of my classes, a virtuous guy friends at that, and every time this specific girl walks in with a short skirt and deep V top, he tells me that he cannot look on that side of the room for the entire
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class. He has to block out what is going on over there. Another incident occurred when a girl walked into another small class of mine with the deepest V-neck I have ever seen. I know the only guy in the class as a good, strong and virtuous man. I felt sorry that the girl thought that attire appropriate, but I was also sorry about the fight this man had to face in such an immodest scenario. But what about the guys who don’t care about checking out the opposite gender, those who do it quite noticeably? Well, girls, that is yet another reason to cover up. Know that the attention you are receiving is always, and I
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This one example of what once was a holiday that exemplified a source of national culture has been sacrificed to the god of political correctness. Have we been desensitized to the concept of American pride, American culture? We are so bent on accepting that we instead isolate what has made us strong. With our methods of acceptance we are actually creating division. We are moving toward an American culture that is what you make it -- live in our country and you can be free of cultural expectations. Now, I am accepting of other people coming into our counSarah is a junior majoring in try and love diversity of cultures. university studies. However, what are we as a country if we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hold some culture ourselves? We can have Easter and if another doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t celebrate it then that is fine. I have never seen a police officer going to doors enforcing its celebration. Do we ever stop and think as to what we are losing when we take away the foundation of our building that is America? Do we ever wonder why there is so much corruption and confusion in this nation? Why do oil spills, crashing economies and a corrupt political system plague the American way of life? How about a general lack of morality and confusion that stems from the lack of power behind the otherwise binding words of the constitution. When we take away God from the Constitution, we take away its power to hold any moral code. What we are left with is the shambles of a once great nation. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think Jefferson, Madison and Hancock have a second chance to give. A house built on rock wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t falter. A nation sticking to its rock base will stand the test of time. repeat, always negative. There is nothing that you will gain by wearing a short skirt, absolutely nothing (fabric included). Ladies, if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dress modestly for the underappreciated group of virtuous men, or even for the dudes who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care, then do it for yourselves. This article is not a guilt trip for you. I just ask you introspect about the issue of modesty. Beyond the reasons I gave to cover up, think of others and apply them. After all, to have huge strikes against you for the sake of fashion seems futile.
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Sports Top five players
Bison Lacrosse wins big
DANIEL GUNDERSON Sports Editor
Well, we’re coming down to the stretch run here. Only four more articles left before I bid adieu and leave NDSU for a car-- a jo-- a lif-- well, something other than school. For these last four articles, I’ll let you know how it is going to work. The first three are going to be about ranking some things that I saw here at NDSU. This article is the top five players. The next article will be the top five games. Finally, I will pick my top five teams. The guidelines here are that these top five lists have to coincide with the time I was attending NDSU. So, without any further waiting, here are my top five players at NDSU.
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5. Tyler Roehl The guy was a beast at 5 foot 10 inches and 233 pounds. His size was more suitable for a fullback, but the man had the speed of a feature back, which is what he became for the Bison. In two years as a starter, he ran for 2,484 yards and 34 touchdowns. Even more ridiculous was the fact that he averaged over 6.4 yards per carry in those two years. Roehl, who currently sits at eighth all-time in rushing yards at NDSU, is probably remembered best for his game against the University of Minnesota. In that game, Roehl ran for a school record 263 yards. He was fun to watch because you know he hurt opponents when they tried to take him down.
4. Steve Walker
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1. Jake Hubert (5) tries to run around a St. John defender on Friday night at Dacotah Field. 2. The Bison lacrosse team has one more pep talk before the big game against St. John’s on Friday. 3. Bison players walk off the field ecstatic after the 7-6 overtime win over #3 St. Johns. Ryan Freeman (7) makes sure everyone knows what team he plays for.
Passing wise, the guy holds nearly every record at NDSU. From passing yards, completions and touchdowns, the guy will be hard pressed to get overtaken. Also, he did all this with some of the greatest runners NDSU has ever known in his backfield. From Kyle Steffes to Tyler Roehl, Walker still was able to be efficient and deadly. However, it wasn’t the stats that set him apart, but the fact that he was a winTRAVIS JONES ner. A 30-6 record as a starter, Contributing Writer made even better by his 9-2 record against ranked oppoTrack and Field nents. There may never have Both the women’s and men’s track and field teams been one better than Steve went west this weekend. They both competed in the Walker. Beach Invitational and Mt. SAC Relays over the weekend. 3. Amy Anderson For the men, they had a successful time in CaliforShe’s only a sophomore and has yet to complete her second nia. After one day at the Mt. SAC Relays, the Bison’s season, but I’m already put- Joe Bredahl had placed sixth in the pole vault, same ting her top five greatest. She with Jeramy Geditz in the high jump. In Norwalk, Cal., the site of the Beach Invitational, came in with probably the most hype any golfer has had the men had even more success. Both Bredahl and at NDSU and backed it up big Geditz, traveling the 17 miles from Walnut, again time her first year on campus. finished sixth in the pole vault and high jump respecSummit League Newcomer of tively. Matt Tetzlaff finished fifth in the 110-meter the Year, Golfer of the Year, hurdles, while Kevin Jackson finished seventh in the All-Summit League first team 100-meter dash. It was senior Eric Stroh who stole and Division I All-American the show, finishing in first in the 800-meter run. The women’s track and field team was in Walnut, honorable mention. That is in Cal. to take part in the Mt. SAC Relays on Friday. The 4x400 relay took second place overall with a time of 3:40.22, third in NDSU history. Members of the relay team were Brittany Page, Whitney CarlTop Five Players son, Antoinette Goodman and Christine Schmaltz. The 4x100 took sixth place with a time of 46.27. on Page 11 >> Members of the team were Jennifer Nagberi, Brittany Page, Ashley Tingelstad and Antoinette Goodman. Christine Schmaltz placed sixth in the 800
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Bison herd roundup meters, Leslie Brost finished eighth in the pole vault and Toni Tollefson finished tied for ninth in the high jump. At the Beach Invitational, the women were nothing short of spectacular. Goodman set a school record in the 200 meters with a time of 23.74, which put her in second place. She also finished in fourth in the 100-meter dash. Whitney Carlson also took home two top-five finishes, with a third place finish in the 400-meter hurdles and a second place finish in the long jump. Schmaltz and Tingelstad both finished in the top ten in the 400 meters, seventh and ninth respectively. Deborah John finished in fifth in 100meter hurdles and Brost took home first place in the pole vault, clearing a height of 13 feet 5 inches.
Baseball After a rocky start to the beginning of the year, the NDSU baseball team has found their groove. On Tuesday they were in Valley City to take on Mayville State. Preston Ghizoni was the hero as he singled in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth to give the Herd a 5-4 victory, their third in a row. Jason Mattila got the win for the Herd as he held the tie score in the ninth inning for the Bison. On Friday they traveled to Rochester, Mich. to take on Oakland University for a four game Summit League stand. Game one saw the Herd pick up their fourth straight win, 4-1 over the Golden Grizzlies. Colby Tognetti threw eight shutout innings to pick up the win for the Bison. Nick Colwell paced the of-
fense going two for four with two RBIs. Game two saw NDSU cruise to their fifth straight win as they pounded OU 9-1. Mark Hermes threw five plus innings to earn the win for NDSU. Nic Obey and Tim Colwell both went two for four with two RBIs. The third and fourth games were moved to Sunday because of weather.
Softball The softball team was in Macomb, Ill. last weekend to take on Western Illinois in a Summit League matchup. Whitney Johnson led the way for the Herd as she threw a complete game as NDSU went on to win 4-1. Game two was a much different story as Western Illinois routed the Bison 15-3 in five innings. The third game of the important three game set was on Sunday.
Golf The women’s golf team was in Omaha, Neb. for the Creighton Golf Classic on Monday and Tuesday. Amy Anderson won the event last year and once again took home the title as she was three over par, shooting a 147 for the tournament to grab her fourth win of the season. Other golfers that placed for the Bison were Megan Swan who took 16th, Rachel Roller took 25th, Jenna Schulte took 27th and Cydney Hasselberg took 32nd. Both the men and the women’s golf teams will travel to Primm, Nev. for the Summit League Championships.
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Meet-a-Bison: Donte Smart TRAVIS JONES Contributing Writer
It takes a lot of balance and focus to be a Division I student-athlete. These students are just like any other as they all take the same amount of classes, but add to the mix that they have to balance their athletics too. Donte Smart, a freshman sprinter on the NDSU track and field team, has found out since he’s been at college that this is not so easy to do. “My study habits had to change a lot,” Smart said. “I had to plan out my days, have a little studying here and there.” During the track and field season is really when Smart has to buckle down and plan his time wisely. “With track I had to plan out my schedule,” Smart said. “Then after I planned out my schedule I had to plan out my study schedule, and then all of that had to go around my track schedule.” When asked about NDSU, Smart, a Minot native, sounded as though NDSU was almost a no-brainer. “I chose NDSU, one, because of academics,” Smart said. “My mom always wanted me to pick a school that had a good education and because of the track program.” Smart is majoring in exercise science and has a pretty good plan about what he wants to do after his four years in Fargo. “I’m planning on going to grad school to do physical therapy,” Smart said. When it comes to grad school, Donte has a couple options in mind. “University of Minnesota, UND or University of Mary,” Donte said. Smart said he plans on being a physical therapist after grad school. Donte didn’t only compete in track and field in high school. “I played basketball and football,” Smart said. When out of sports, Donte still stays in great shape. “I run a lot during the summers because I play sports all year round,” Smart stated. “I’ll run five miles and take it up throughout the summer.” Smart enjoyed the transition from there to Fargo. “There’s a lot more to do here, whether it’s with school or doing activities with my friends, you just have a lot more choice and variety of things to do,” Smart said.
<< Top Five Players from Page 10 one year! She was runner up at the Summit League championships her first year. Even more amazing, she shattered NDSU’s 18, 36 and 54 hole scoring averages, along with breaking the single-season scoring average and winning five tournaments. Those five wins were in fact school single-season and career records. This year, Anderson has won four tournaments, shot a 69, which is tied for her career best shooting round. She also was named to the All-Summit League first team again. And just for good measure, she had a 4.0 majoring in accounting last year. Find me a better scholar athlete, I dare you.
2. Chrissy Knuth and Jennifer Lopez I cannot separate these two because they go hand in hand. Knuth, much like Anderson, dominated the Summit League for her first two years in the conference. Lopez was your typical LeBron James do-everything type of player. She could set, play back row, get kills, block, walk the dog and take out the trash. Both of these two have been key to NDSU’s great three-year run at the top of the conference. They get one more year to cement themselves as a couple of the greats in NDSU volleyball history. Knuth will go through these stretches where you don’t think anybody is going to stop her. Lopez just has an IQ for the game that goes beyond the stat sheet. Both were just too good to leave off this list.
1. The Big Three Mike Nelson, Brett Winkelman and Ben Woodside are the greatest players I’ve ever seen play at NDSU. There is nobody else that holds a candle to these three. Some may argue with Nelson being on this high on the list, but I think he is as deserving of the recognition. When you watched him move without the ball, it was something else. He played and worked so hard to get open, then equaled that effort on the other end by being a defensive stopper. His game was the three and he shot 44 percent from beyond the arc, third all-time at NDSU. Winkelman was the hardest to figure out for teams. They knew why Woodside was killing them and the same with Nelson. To have an undersized forward out rebound bigger and stronger post players baffled them. It baffled me personally, but I loved to watch it. He’s NDSU’s all-time leading rebounder, second in scoring and free throws made and started his entire 118 game career. Then there is Woody. Woodside made big shots, had big time games and was just unreal. He’d split the hedge guy on screens, get to the basket, get bowled over by a bigger guy and make the shot. Getting to the line was easy for Woodside, the school’s only 2,000-point scorer. He got there 834 times, knocking down 687 Photo Courtesy of GoBison.com of them. He made 212 more free throws then Winkelman, who Freshman Donte Smart (57) runs in the 60-meter dash at the Summit is second. His KU game and game winning shot against OakLeague Indoor Championships back in February. land are two most memorable moments, but far from the only “In Minot you basically have the mall, season so far. His most recent accom- ones he had. Even more insane, these three never missed one game. 118 up bowling and the mall.” plishment is the victory in the 200-meter and a 118 down. Simply the best. Smart plans on moving into an apart- dash at the Duke Invitational in Durham, ment with his twin brother next year. He N.C. is having an extremely successful track
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