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STUDENT AFFAIRS SCRAPPED, BRESCIANI BLAMES BUDGET CUTS VP Alvarez, Stoskopf among staﬀ whose positions are eliminated Stoskopf, and assistant dean for student life, held by Michael Harwood. The vice president for student affairs’ two assistant positions, which are held by Amy Ochoa and Joni Massey, will also be terminated. The communications and special projects manager position, held by Deanne Sperling, will also be cut. Those affected by the cuts were notified Wednesday before the Listserv was sent, NDSU media relations coordinator Sadie Rudolph said. Bresciani added the division’s units are to be realigned with other divisions of the campus, with most units being shifted to the Division of Academic Affairs under Associate Vice Provost

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Vice President for Student Affairs Timothy Alvarez and others in his division won’t have their current positions by December. The senior administrative structure and related positions for North Dakota State’s Division of Student Affairs are to be eliminated, North Dakota State President Dean Bresciani announced via Listserv on Wednesday morning. Bresciani cited NDSU’s likely deep budget cuts as the elimination’s rationale. The scrapped positions include assistant vice president and dean of student life, held by Janna

Laura Oster-Aaland. OsterAaland previously served as an associate vice president for student affairs at NDSU. She will become NDSU’s senior student affairs officer. Most student affairs auxiliary services units will be realigned with the Division of Finance and Administration, though some will also join the Division of Academic Affairs. The full effect of the transition will take place over “approximately the next half year” so as to not disrupt students, Bresciani said. The total saved through restructuring amounts to $1.2 million, Rudolph said. She added those who are affected were notified of the

cut Wednesday morning. Student Body President Spencer Moir said the decision was between cutting student affairs funding and academic funding. Ultimately, the decision was to cut student affairs to minimize affect on students. The decision was also made to cut upper-level positions instead of “bootson-the-ground” positions. NDSU’s total general fund is facing a 15-20 percent budget cut due to a budget shortfall in the state of North Dakota. Bresciani said that “reality requires us to consider options which previously would have been unthinkable, but will now become necessary in deference to protecting our core academic and student

success functions. Failure in those areas is simply not an option for NDSU or the citizens we serve. “We have already made sweeping adjustments with no small implications. Athletics appropriated general fund support is being slashed by 40%. Administrative areas of the campus are seeing 10-25% cuts to their operating budgets. Academic areas have to the extent possible been shielded in a proportional sense, but because they make up the bulk of our appropriated general fund support they too are taking substantial cuts of 10% or more,” Bresciani said. He added over 55 NDSU employees have left through a voluntary retirement

separation program, and over 70 positions have remained unfilled. The division’s mission is to “provide services, programs, and resources to support students in pursuit of academic, professional, and personal growth.” The Division of Student Affairs currently oversees various programs on campus including, but not limited to, the NDSU Bookstore, the Bison Card program, the career center, the counseling center, dining services, disability services, multicultural programs, residence life and the Wallman Wellness Center. The Spectrum will have further coverage of North Dakota’s budget shortfall in the weeks to come.

Supreme Court Nominee Awaiting Approval Campus political leaders comment on Trump’s nominee Phoebe Ellis Co-News Editor

Neil Gorsuch is currently awaiting Senate approval to become the next justice on the United States Supreme Court. Gorsuch is a current judge on the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. President Donald Trump appointed Gorsuch within the first five weeks of his presidency. Mason Wenzel, an NDSU junior studying finance, former president of NDSU’s chapter of College Republicans and current state treasurer shared his thoughts about Gorsuch. “I think Neil Gorsuch is a pretty good candidate,” Wenzel said. He said the nominee’s opinion on right of life issues and his political affiliation is justification for his reasoning. Vice President of College Democrats William Fleck said Gorsuch’s background in education at Harvard makes him qualified to fill the position, however his view of the constitution is “troubling.” Wenzel said having a constructionist, someone who interprets laws as a form of gaining political understanding and who is more moderate than the late Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia was, is an

important role to maintain within the court. In regards to Gorsuch’s right of life opinions, Wenzel said there are questions that need to be brought up by the Senate, but he doesn’t see anything outstanding that’s pointing him to be a terrible guy. In contrast, Fleck said he is apprehensive about social issues like LGBTQ+ rights and economic stability. “As of now, the fact that there’s nothing obscene about him, to my knowledge, makes him a good candidate,” Wenzel said. He later added the bar with which we measure the people in our political system with has become rather low and we are now trying to find a person with the least amount of bad in them. Along with being a constructionist, Gorsuch is also a conservative. Former U.S. President Barack Obama nominated Judge Merrick Garland to take Scalia’s spot, though approval was stalled in the Senate last year. Wenzel said issues exist in re-examining the case of Roe v. Wade and how laws and regulations over abortion shift within the next coming years. Fleck said ultimately, because of the lack of democratic senators, much of the legislation that would have otherwise be stopped

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Neil Gorsuch is currently a judge on the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals will go through. views in comparison to conservative than Scalia “I’m curious to see the constitution.” Wenzel was so I think in reality it where he goes with his said. “I think he’s less will bring us to a political

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Spring Enrollment Suggests No Growth No statistically significant change in overall spring enrollment Casey McCarty Head News Editor

Spring semester enrollment at North Dakota State has failed to peak over 14,000 students for at least the sixth consecutive year in a row. NDSU’s official enrollment demographics document indicates 13,323 students enrolled at NDSU for the current semester. Engineering remains the largest college at the university with 2,188 students, or about 16.4 percent of all NDSU students. The college of health professions remains the second largest at NDSU with 1,881 students, or about 14.1 percent of all NDSU students.

Residences About 1.05 North Dakota students attend NDSU for every one Minnesota

student. The two groups collectively make up approximately 88.4 percent of all NDSU students, with North Dakotans accounting for 45.2 percent of all students and Minnesotans accounting for 43.2 percent. The two states have 6,052 and 5,757 students attending NDSU, respectively. South Dakota is the next largest state represented by NDSU students, with 200 students coming from the state. More NDSU students are residents of India and China than any of the other 47 unmentioned states. There are 135 Indian students who currently attend NDSU and 122 Chinese students.

By gender Currently, NDSU has 7,104 males enrolled and 6,219 females. That is, males make up approximately 53.3 percent

of all NDSU students, whereas females make up the remaining 46.7 percent. There are currently no students attending NDSU whose gender is unknown.

By age As of Feb. 7, nine students currently attend school at NDSU who are unable to vote as they are under the age of 18. Two students are enrolled at NDSU who are between the ages of 50 and 64, though there are no NDSU students who are ages 65 and older. The bulk of NDSU students are under the age of 22. The 18-19 year-old age range consists of 3,430 students, making it the second largest range for all NDSU students. The largest age range consists of 20-21 year olds, in which there are 4,418. Students between the ages of 22 and 29 make up 4,189 students of the NDSU student body.

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GSC symposium The graduate student council is hosting its first research symposium Friday. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Memorial Union’s Meadowlark and Arikara rooms. From 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., guests can see poster presentations in the Arikara room. Then at 11 a.m. attendees can see oral presentations. Those with questions can contact GSC members.

Elm Street closure Elm Street North has been temporarily closed between 14th and 15th Avenues North. The road closure is due to the rising river level caused by recent snow melt and rain. The road will be closed until further notice, the City of Fargo said in a press release.

Starting a business Small business blog HeroPay has listed Fargo as the fourth best city in which to start a business in 2017. The findings come from a study of 358 cities and a survey of 150 small business owners nationwide. HeroPay said the best statistical category

for Fargo was its unemployment rate of 1.9 percent, putting it in the 98th percentile against a national average of 3.8 percent. The blog also said 40 percent of small business owners in Fargo are looking to hire this year.

MNUFC Brand new Minneapolis based Major League Soccer expansion team Minnesota United FC, nicknamed the Loons, is spreading awareness for the team’s upcoming season around the Twin Cities metro. The club has been partaking in a social media campaign to give away free scarfs around the area. The Loons are the first MLS team to be based in Minnesota. Their season officially starts March 3 with an away match against the Portland Timbers. MNUFC plays its first home match March 12 in TCF Bank Stadium against the league’s other new expansion team, Atlanta United.

Minnesota liquor The Minnesota state house has approved of a bill to repeal a ban on Sunday liquor laws. The bill passed with 85 votes, more than the 68 required for passing. It now awaits approval in Minnesota’s senate. Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton told the Star

Tribune he would sign any repeal into effect if it were to come across his desk. The liquor laws have been in effect since the Minnesota territory became a state in 1858. Minnesota remains one of 12 states that still has a Sunday law preventing liquor sales.

Yiannopoul-out Milo Yiannopoulos, a conservative political activist, is under fire following pro-pedophilia remarks he made in a political round table. Yiannopoulos said some sexually mature males under the age of 16 should be able to have relationships with older men. He later remarked how being sexually abused as a child made him better in bed. Since his remarks, Yiannopoulos has lost a book deal with publisher Simon & Schuster, has been uninvited from the Conservative Political Action Committee and has resigned as editor of Breitbart Tech. Yiannopoulos was to speak at North Dakota State in mid-December, but the event was canceled due a lack of security and conflicting events “that were overlooked,” the NDSU College Republicans Facebook page announced in it cancellation notice Dec. 5.

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Evolution Exhibits: Darwin Days

Events celebrate Charles Darwin’s work, birthday

Katherine Kessel Contributing Writer

Charles Darwin died almost 135 years ago, though his legacy is living on in the science community. North Dakota State’s Darwin Days took place this past weekend to celebrate Darwin’s 208th and his work. Darwin, an English naturalist and geologist, is best known for his significant contributions to the science of evolution through a process known as natural selection. Darwin Days 2017 began with the Hall of Biodiversity and Herpetology Zoo, an exhibit in the atrium of the A. Glenn Hill Center. Sub-samples of collections from various departments and clubs were shown at the Hall of Biodiversity. Jessie Rock, a geology lecturer within NDSU’s department of geosciences and an organizer of the HoB, said that showing physical pieces of collections gives people a better understanding of how evolution works. Rock described the necessity of viable evidence, such as fossils, when making geological and biological discoveries. Julia Bowsher, an assistant professor of biological sciences who has worked with Darwin Days since 2010, said the HoB is a way to celebrate the diversity on this Earth, an

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Charles Darwin was born in 1809 and died in 1882. He is often credited as being the father of evolution. idea appreciated by Darwin. attendance, NDSU faculty A movie was shown, Geographic Channel and Rock said she was members with their children cake to celebrate Darwin’s the Discovery Channel. impressed with the turnout and those simply interested birthday was served and a Saturday’s events of visitors to the exhibit, in learning more about the keynote address by Kristi occurred at the Fargo Public crediting the location of natural sciences. Curry Rogers was given. Library. There events were the event with bringing in This year, around 150 7th Rogers is an associate geared toward families and additional traffic. grade life science students professor in the biology included a presentation In addition to NDSU from Ben Franklin Middle and geology departments at by Becky Barnes, a students passing through, School were bussed to Macalester College whose paleontologist at the North guests of the HoB included NDSU for the event as the work has been featured Dakota Geological Survey, students who were given content pertained to their by media including Nova a game and a Darwin lookextra credit for their current chapters in class. Science, the National

alike contest. Bowsher and Rock said a lack of venues in Fargo from which to present collections and ideas of evolution as reasons for the first Darwin Days at NDSU in 2009. “We started having Darwin Day because evolution is a very important idea, it’s important to biologists. This is our chance to share our excitement about evolution and the power of this theory,” Bowsher said. Rock said response from members of the community who attended the events was positive, with many citing a need for a natural science museum as a venue to permanently exhibit the natural sciences in the Fargo community. Rock said she hopes Darwin Days will help students understand that they are all part of the story of evolution. “We are all part of the animal kingdom and evolved to become human,” Rock said. “While it is easy to accept that various cats are related to each other, some people find it difficult to accept that we are great apes. Humans share approximately 99 percent of their DNA with chimps and bonobos.” The event was by the departments of biological sciences and geosciences, as well as the College of Science and Mathematics.

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Minneapolis Queens Strut Their Stuﬀ Campus Attractions brings Gay 90s to Union in a roaring success Bruno Lozano Staﬀ Writer

Don’t be a drag; be a queen. On Thursday, Campus Attractions hosted North Dakota State’s first professional drag show at the Memorial Union. It was a night to remember full

of comedy, dancing and impressive splits. All the drag queens featured work at the Gay 90s bar in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Students got to see four queens total, two who were experts in their craft and two who were incoming performers. Anita Rivera, Jenna Taye Leah, Brandona Dupri Laresse

and Shea Heaux were the performers featured in the event. The show had all four queens dance to multiple songs while walking in their beautiful dresses and high heels. The show ended with a final group number, Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way.” While they danced around, the performers took

pictures with the audience. The night ended with a photo shoot outside the stage. The night was full of laughs, dancing, a professor who wasn’t shy to attend and a lot of “YAAASSSS” screamed from the audience. This was my first time attending a drag show

and in my opinion, it was such a great experience. NDSU students and staff sat together, enjoying performers doing what they like to do. The amount of support in the room was great. Everyone was clapping, dancing and people even walked to the stage to give

the women dollar bills, in return getting something extra from the queens. I recommend going to a drag show whenever possible because it’s such a fun time. You meet great people while you watch queens dance around and do flips on stage, all while wearing heels.

Theatre NDSU to Perform ‘Songs for a New World’ Song-only show opens in Walsh Studio Theatre on Friday Emily Dockter Contributing Writer

What’s a story without words? What’s a show without song? What about a show that’s all song? That’s exactly the most unique component of Theatre NDSU’s latest production, “Songs for a New World.” “Songs for a New World,”

written by Jason Robert Brown, is a unique type of show. The entire production, conisting of two acts, is composed entirely of songs. The pattern, known as a song-cycle, introduces characters and tells its story through music. “Songs for a New World” communicates the story of how one moment in a

person’s life can change everything, from the woman who married for money, to a soldier shot in the American Revolution. Each of the characters is confronted with different circumstances, and shares their hope to one day reach a new and better world. The show, an offBroadway production,

debuted in 1995. The show’s music is heavily indebted to the piano and multiple genres of music. The audience can expect to hear showtunes ranging from gospel — “The River Won’t Flow” — funk — “Steam Train” — and jazz — “Just One Step.” Other companies that have recently ran “Songs for a New World” include City Academy in London, The Hayes Theatre in Sydney and the Oh Dragon Theatre Company in Austin, Texas. Theatre NDSU’s performance of “Songs for a New World” runs at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23-25 and March 1-4 in the Walsh Studio Theatre at Askanase Auditorium. Tickets are free for NDSU students with their ID and are available through the NDSU Division of Performing Arts box office by calling (701) 231-7969.

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1. One of the best actresses of our time, she had to take on the role of a First Lady in her latest film, 'Jackie' 3. She won a Lifetime Achievement award at this years Golden Globes

4. This film is about an Indian boy who gets lost on a train

7. This musical was a break-out hit and stars Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling

8. This movie is about the women behind John Glenn's orbit into space

13. Denzel Washington adapted this August Wilson play into a movie starring himself and Viola Davis

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2. While 'Arrival' was phenomenal, this actress was snubbed at the Oscars 5. While his co-star Streep was nominated, this actor was snubbed from this year's Oscars

6. Mahershala Ali and Naomie Harris star in this contemporary coming-of-age drama

9. This actress is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her work in 'Fences' 10. Andrew Garfield stars in this war-time drama 11. If he wins an Oscar, he will be one of three people to win an EGOT and a Pulitzer

12. A modern alien movie stars Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner 14. Her movie 'Elle' won Best Foreign Language Film at the 2017 Golden Globes

15. Ruth Negga stars in this romantic drama about an interracial couple in 1958 Virginia 16. Chris Pine, Ben Foster and this actor star in a gritty Western up for Best Picture 17. A quirky comedy starring Colin Farrell is up for Best Original Screenplay 18. This actor, brother to another famous actor, is up for many Oscars for his work in 'Manchester by the Sea'

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Review: ‘Song Stories’ Oﬀers Unique Take on Music of Our Lives Local author compiles stories on songs and their importance Paige Johnson A&E Editor

This is the first part in a two-part series about “Song Stories” and author Kyle Bylin. The first song I ever bought on iTunes was Kristinia DeBarge’s 2009 hit “Goodbye.” This song was definitely a one-hit wonder, and I haven’t listened to since 2009. That song marked the beginning of my musical independence. In his newest release, author and music industry veteran Kyle Bylin decided to compile the stories of music professionals to create a collection of songs from a variety of genres and times that document the beginning of a love for music. The stories are short, usually just two to three pages of the moment when these professionals heard the song that would forever change their lives, whether they realized it in the

moment or later down the line. The book contains 30 songs and accompanying stories at around 100 pages total. Short and sweet, the stories are each a glimpse into a different moment in each writer’s life. It is split up into three different parts, the first centering on youth and how music shapes identity. These stories focus on key moments in the early lives of the people featured in the novel. The second part, “Music and Memories,” follows the contributors through key moments in their lives, including job changes or the beginnings of a passion. The final part is all about love — one of the key topics of music and a feature of many people’s lives. As a hopeless romantic, the last part of the book was my favorite feature. While each part of the life — from discovering your identity to making your own decisions — is

beautiful in it’s own way, the way each writer spoke about their love, whether a successful love or not, is incredibly poetic. Since the book is comprised entirely of different authors, there is no central voice. This made it a little hard to distinguish between speakers, especially since each chapter was so brief. The writing, considering it isn’t necessarily the contributor’s profession, wasn’t always the best. However, the writers made up for this fault with how genuine their stories were. Like I said before, while I appreciated the stories about love and heartbreak the most, each story is incredibly unique and beautiful. One of the best parts of this book is that the author, Bylin, let the stories move beyond the pages of his book. Bylin created a website, songstories.org, to allow others to share their songs

North Dakotan Kyle Bylin has compiled the stories that contributed to people’s love for music. and their respective stories. book stand out from others Amazon or through the book’s website. He also created a playlist for that may focus on Part two of this series all the songs featured in the the same topic. “Song Stories” is will be published in book. This aspect makes this available for purchase at Monday’s edition.

2017 Oscars Predictions: Who Will Win This Year’s Biggest Prizes? The Oscars features many talented actors and films, but only one will win their category Alex Kleven Contributing Writer

The 89th Academy Awards are upon us. Next Sunday, Jimmy Kimmel hosts the annual celebration of film. Every year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences choose the “cream of the crop” to go home with the coveted golden statues. Critics have their opinions on who should win, so does every audience member who views any of the nominated films. I would like to give you my own personal insight into who should be going home with some of the night’s top prizes. I will cover my opinions on all of the acting categories, as well as directing and best picture.

Best Director Being a directing student and an overall lover of film, this is one of my favorite categories to discuss. In my opinion, there is one director who blew the other contenders out of the water this year: Damien Chazelle (director of “La La Land”). This man is the youngest to be nominated for a directing Oscar at the age of 32. On top of that feat, he conceived and wrote the film as well. This movie is the child of his brain, and tackling an original musical on film isn’t a feat for even the most acclaimed directors. If Chazelle does not take

home this award, I will be shocked beyond belief. “La La Land” is also a top contender for Best Picture, having won the Golden Globe for Best Musical/Comedy.

feel whatever her characters are feeling even through the lens of a camera. That is something to be coveted, and Viola Davis deserves all of the recognition the world has to offer for her talents.

plays the pivotal role of the father figure in this three-part epic about a gay African-American boy who does not have a dad. This picture is also a top contender for best picture,

The biggest critique I hear from people who did not like her performance was she was not strong enough of a singer for the role. I wholeheartedly disagree. This role is supposed to feel like a woman who may not be the greatest signer or actress striving to reach her dreams and hold on to love. Emma Stone should be this year’s Best Leading Actress.

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Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling are both nominated in this year’s Oscars for their roles in “La La Land.”

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having won the Golden Globe for Best Drama.

Viola Davis is quickly becoming known as the Meryl Streep of her generation (Streep is the most decorated actress in history), and as would follow, her performance this year in “Fences” was one for the ages. I thoroughly believe she should have been nominated for (and should win) Best Leading Actress. Alas, the Academy does not agree with me, therefore she is put into the supporting category. Either way, this woman has the ability to make you

I can’t speak too terribly well to this category, as I have not been able to see all of the performances nominated, but I would like to highlight Lucas Hedges’ brilliant performance as a teenage son grieving the loss of his father in “Manchester by the Sea.” This 20-year-old actor stunned us all in his first big feature film role. He entranced me each time he entered the frame. That said, I still believe that the Oscar will go to Mahershala Ali for “Moonlight.” This actor

Best Actress in a Leading Role I know quite a few readers will highly disagree with my opinion in this category, but since Viola Davis was only nominated for Supporting Actress, I have to have another opinion here. Emma Stone snatched the Golden Globe in the same category for playing Mia in “La La Land.” I thoroughly believe she earned it and also earned the Oscar with her performance.

As a male actor, this category easily ranks as the hardest for me to make a decision on. I almost always deeply identify with each character in the category, and in turn, love each of the actors behind the characters. Ryan Gosling and Casey Affleck both nabbed Golden Globes for Leading Actor, the former in Musical/ Comedy for “La La Land” and the latter in Drama for “Manchester by the Sea.” I thoroughly enjoyed these two performances, but I believe this year’s Oscar winner is neither of December’s winners. Denzel Washington brought August Wilson’s treasured family drama “Fences” from stage to screen this year with Viola Davis as his wife in both productions and himself at the director’s chair in both productions as well. This man lived and breathed the world of “Fences” and Troy Maxson for 13 weeks on stage and now, nearly 10 years later, he created a film-footprint

of the performance on screen. It was without at doubt, the greatest leading actor performance in the last five years.

Best Picture I have spoken about a few of the Best Picture nominees, but seeing as this is known as the biggest category to most viewers, here is the list of Best Picture nominations: “Arrival,” “Fences,” “Hacksaw Ridge,” “Hell or High Water,” “Hidden Figures,” “La La Land,” “Lion,” “Manchester by the Sea” and “Moonlight.” All of these films deserve their nominations, and realistically, there are two or three options that could win in opposition to my pick and I understand why completely. That said, I wholeheartedly wish to see “Moonlight” take the cake this year. This film truthfully tackles the traumatic life of a boy that is a walking bundle of minority. Every single white-privileged American should see this film and take the insight that it gives into our everyday lives and strive to make a difference. If the Academy wants to prove it’s not just a group of old white men clapping for each other about the good old days, “Moonlight” taking home Best Picture next Sunday is the way to do it. If you plan to tune in next week, the Oscars ceremony begins on Sunday at 6:00 p.m. You can also

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On Camels, Stars and Chapati

A BISON Abroad

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Laura Ellen Brandjord Contributing Writer

On the list of things I miss about being home, seeing the stars is a big one. I have always loved stargazing. I would often go up to the Mystic Horizons lookout point in the Turtle

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Mountains not far from my house to watch meteor showers, or search for the optimal viewing point for the Northern Lights when they occasionally paint the night sky. All the light pollution is one of the reasons I’m generally not overly fond of cities. So when I planned to go on a camel safari with my

friend last semester, I knew it had to be overnight. After spending half a day in Jaipur, we set our sights on Bikaner, Rajasthan, and an adventure in the desert. One night of minimal sleep and a great breakfast prepared by our host mother later, the owner of the camel safari and the guide who would also

A brief safari yields a different view of India

serve as our cook for the journey met us at our homestay. We drove to the outskirts of town and loaded ourselves onto our camels. For much of the journey, we wove through small farm huts and fields just beginning to show signs of the wheat, which had just been planted. Sprouting fields slowly gave way to sporadic herds of sheep and goats, which gradually gave way to open country with only the occasional blue bull (a type of Asian antelope) or hawk to be seen. We stopped at midday to cook and eat our chapati (a type of unleavened

bread eaten in North India) and sabzi (mix of spiced vegetables, usually cauliflower, potatoes and peas) underneath the protection of a large shade tree. The time spent enjoying the shade and beautiful landscape was a great way to avoid traveling during the hottest part of the day. One four-hour ride later, we reached our campsite for the night. It was a fenced in area owned by the tour company with cots, chairs, etc. housed in a small shed. We took to helping our cook prepare the meal for the night and even tried

our hand at rolling out the chapatis. Chai in hand, we watched the sunset and marveled at the vibrant display of color in the sky. Once the sun had set, it did not take long for the temperature to drop drastically. We built a fire and spent much of the time wrapped in shawls listening to our cook tell us jokes and teach us Rajasthani folk songs as we gazed up at the stars I had greatly missed. While saying I’ve ridden a camel is pretty cool, the night under the stars stole the show for me.

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Years of making lefse proved useful when rolling chapatis.

While riding a camel is an experience well worth having, it is decidedly not the most comfortable

Italians Talk with Their Hands A stereotype that’s a bit too true Ryan Kockelman Contributing Writer

Upon touching down in Italy, I had no idea what to expect from the locals or the city of Milan. Not being accustomed to big city life, I knew there was going to be a learning curve for the next few months. From the moment I landed, one thing was

obvious: the Italians are a very enthusiastic people. Although I couldn’t understand what people were saying (for the most part), I could often figure out what they were saying just by watching their hands. We make jokes about how the Italians talk with their hands, so I assumed it was an exaggerated stereotype, but the more

time I spend with Italians, the more I learn that it is 100 percent true (and the more I speak Italian, the more I use my hands). Representatives from the school picked us up from the airport, and took us to our apartments. Street signs were different, the roads were different and I couldn’t understand most of what people said to me. I started to feel a bit nervous about

my decision. I honestly had the thought, “What the heck am I doing here?” By the end of the second day, this anxiousness was shattered. The next morning, all of the international students went to the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore for the beginning of orientation week. Every Italian student and faculty member was eager to

help us integrate into the community, and always had different events for us to participate in during the evenings. Nothing made me feel more at home than going out to karaoke, and singing Oasis’s “Wonderwall” with 30+ people at once. Everyone here has been beyond friendly, and ready to help all the international

students with anything we need. Milan has so much to offer. I know we will never have a dull moment. Ryan Kockelman is an NDSU student studying abroad in Italy who contributes articles sharing his experiences.

Thoughts from an Outdoor Newsstand We’re not the mafia. What are you looking at, kid? Rio Bergh Features Editor

We haven’t made it to NDSU yet, but my crew and I belong. It’s an undeniable fact. The new newsstands think they’re hot cannoli. And I have to admit: they’re pretty #$@%ing sexy. Think Armani suits, big cigars and smooth, smooth whiskey. Yes, they’re that sleek. But they just aren’t

tough enough. They can handle the indoor scene. In fact, they can dominate it. They just can’t hack it on the streets, at least not like I can. The Spectrum is currently missing out on a big section of the market. The features editor keeps pushing for a T-shirt cannon to blast unsuspecting students with Spectrum gear and newspapers to increase readership. I like his style, but frankly, he’s lacking in finesse.

With my crew working for the fam, The Spec will corner the market. Students won’t even take a second glance at other publications. Currently, we’re pending approval. I can see why the big players in other circles are afraid. We’ll dominate the ground game, so the captains have to make sure they can handle the heat before they make their move. You see, I have a dream. On Mondays and Thursdays, campus will go

silent. Students will pour out of their classrooms. Professors won’t even care, because they’ll be leading the charge. Working in tandem with the indoor crew, my soldiers on the street will supply them all. The Spectrum has arrived. The mavericks will go down, of course. You can’t expect to run around with a T-shirt cannon and get away with it. Someone from the High Plains Reader will send out a hit, and that’ll

be the end of the features editor. The Forum will get worried and put a price on the mysterious figure in the sanctum sanctorum of The Spectrum. Some people call him Benjammin. He usually goes by “The Boss.” Nobody really knows. Rumor has it that he sleeps, but nobody’s ever seen it happen. News will back out. After a whirlwind tour, he’ll run to the relative safety of Wall Street and insider

trading. But with a solid presence on the streets, we’ll weather it all. Soldiers will rise through the ranks to keep the inner circle strong. In fact, we’ll even expand: A & E will make it to Mexico to open a new branch. Everyone will know. The Spec has got the dope.

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Let’s Designate a Lost and Found Tree Large biomasses are good locations for harboring lost clothing items

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A tree has been adorned with a lost glove outside Barry Hall.

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North Dakota State needs to adopt the concept of having lost and found trees. Yes, a tree, those things that grow in the ground that turn into the paper, which contains information about your accounting homework

you wish to neglect. The concept is simple, let’s designate one tree on NDSU’s main campus and one on the downtown campus as Lost and Found Trees. People have already started placing their lost and found clothing items on the main campus under a tree in the courtyard between the main library and Memorial Union, and on a tree in the front of Barry Hall.

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Someone left some found shoes under a tree near the library and Memorial Union. Say you lose a shoe stumbling home from a bar close in downtown Fargo, where can you look? Well, hopefully, someone put it in the tree. Say you forget your sweater in the A. Glenn Hill Center, where do you look? The LaF Tree. Say you lose your wallet because you were absent-minded and forgot it somewhere, what do you do? Actually, you

should probably go to the university police for that one. Retracing your steps wouldn’t be a bad idea, either. These LaF Trees do not necessarily only need to be for found clothing items, they could also be for clothes you would like other people to have. That old suit coat? Bring it to the LaF Tree. Out-grown winter boots? LaF Tree. I

recommend leaving any undergarments at home, though. Hershey’s chocolate isn’t reusable. The tree can have themed items, too. Hell, on April Fool’s Day it could actually become a laugh tree where people find funny jokes. There is a precedent with our lost and found tree, too. Neighboring school

University of Minnesota has a tree located near its west bank campus in which people have placed lost shoes they have found. Final disclaimer, if you want to add to the LaFTree, just be wary there are not any police officers nearby. They may think you’re “littering.”

800 Café Student-run restaurant offers artisan meals under 800 calories Regina Schimek Contributing Writer

The end of February rolls around and people are gorging themselves on discount chocolate, while the dietetic students are running around frantically. They’re worried about the candy consumption, but something else has them frazzled. In the spring, dietetic

students take on their food systems and management lab, and each student is responsible for designing and orchestrating every detail of a three course meal, from what the staff wears, all the way down to how the plating of the meal will appeal to the customer. The managers create a detailed list of instructions so the workers know what to do in order for the meal

to have minimal mistakes. “We have double checked the task list so it is done just right and nothing is left undone,” Taylor Kuechenmeister, a manager for one of the first meals, said. “We also test and perfect our recipes to ensure customer satisfaction,” The managers need to know every detail in nutrition about their meals. Meals are required to be

between 720-880 calories, while staying within the fat, sodium, carb, fiber and protein requirements. This is one of the hardest parts of the menu construction. “I believe that people want to eat better and people need information in order to do that,” Sherri Stastny, the instructor for the class, said about why she feels it is necessary for the students to meet nutrient requirements with their meals. The nutritional information for the meal is given to the customers before they eat their meal so they know exactly what they are getting and what goes into it. However, fitting the nutrient requirements isn’t the only challenge.

“Trying to make portion sizes look appealing on a plate but still fitting to the required amount of nutrients is challenging,” Keiley Sampson, a member of the class, mentioned. Job positions of students rotate each week so they all have different experiences within food production and what it takes to make the other side of dining run smoothly. They also handle the ordering, finances, food safety and sanitation of the meals. A lot of work goes on behind the scenes and it can be a very stressful day for students assuming the manager role. “Talking to the press, and running out food,”

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The 800 Café oﬀers full-service, healthy meals for only $10.

Moriah Anderson said when asked what her biggest fear for the restaurant is. The restaurant’s opening day is Thursday and will end May 5. It runs 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. Meals are $10 apiece. You can make reservations ahead of time in EML 316 at the front desk or online at the HNES website under 800 café. You can reserve meals individually or in bundles of four meals for $35. The possibly stressed, but also overly ecstatic students, will be there to seat, serve and wait on your every wish.

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Students consider every aspect of the meal, including presentation.

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Attendance Grades Gotta Go We’re all adults, seriously Cutting the pizza into more slices, or adding more students who do not want to be there, will not change the value of the whole, merely diluting the quantity already present. Casey McCarty Spectrum Staﬀ

Attendance grades need to go. The last time I checked, North Dakota State — and most other colleges — is an optional school where students pay to attend, therefore making it their choice and their loss if they do not wish to attend class. There is no formal

NDSU policy mandating attendance be graded in classes, though NDSU policy 333 mandates attendance by students in their classes is “expected.” Every course grade in which students are awarded credit for merely showing up to class is then the teacher’s discretion. These grades allow people to pass classes with

greater ease by simply showing up, not explicitly learning the subject material. Students who can learn all of the subject material on their own through a book shouldn’t be penalized for prioritizing their time to venture to other activities, such as a job. Students’ grades will reflect their attendance in their classes, anyways. If a

student never shows up to class and does not bother to put in the time, their poor exam scores will reflect their understanding of course material. However, if good students have the desire to learn material in lecture, they will most likely show up anyways. Even though institutions of higher education serve to help people learn about the world, attendance grades exist only to punish good students who do not show up. Attendance grades artificially inflate actual attendance in class. Sure, the bodies are there, but the

attention and mindsets are not. Students who want to learn will show up regardless if there is a grade depending on if they show to class or not. Of the students who do not want to show up, a majority will because of their grade. Think of it as a pizza, with the whole pie representing the amount of attention the class will pay

in a given day. Cutting the pizza into more slices, or adding more students who do not want to be there, will not change the value of the whole, merely diluting the quantity already present. Ultimately, attendance grades are a safety net for poorly performing students and a detriment to students who still learn the material outside of class time.

Ultimately, attendance grades are a safety net for poorly performing students and a detriment to students who still learn the material outside of class time.

Real Learning Requires Attendance A student’s take on attendance grades

Erik Jonasson II Opinion Editor

Contrary to what some believe. Attendance to class is a necessity to mastering a subject. We can’t be passive with our college career. Choosing other ventures over a class is counterintuitive to being in college. We pay money to go to college. Why not attend classes then? It isn’t a secret. Sometimes a day off is needed. It isn’t the end of the world to miss a class once or twice. It will also

not affect your attendance grade too much either. However, classes that choose to offer attendance points are the classes where professors are trying to engage their students. There is no reason to miss a professor trying to engage you consistently. Where will we be in our professional field? Will we forgo listening to our boss, because we choose to work out of the manual instead? Will we ignore working in a team? College is where we go to become a professional, and choosing to forgo learning opportunities consistently is nonsensical. Can a textbook answer a complex question as well as our professor? There are professors who choose to add only

exams and finals. Some professors ignore the teaching aspect altogether and just throw the textbook expecting us to learn on our own. There is simply no passion in teaching for these professors. I want a professor who offers in-class examples of theory. I want a professor who brings cool science stuff to class, a professor who offers extra graded

homework and exam feedback, a professor who encourages you to go to their class they work hard on with valuable points. Why would we choose to throw away points? Is there anything more important than our coursework now? Required attendance shouldn’t bother any good student. An invested student is going to be

I want a professor who offers in-class examples of theory. I want a professor who brings cool science stuff to class, a professor who offers extra graded homework and exam feedback, a professor who encourages you to go to their class that they work hard on with valuable points.

Can a textbook answer a complex question as well as our professor? there anyways. There is an understanding that “I don’t have all the answers.” There are classes that are hard. Classes an exam averaging a 50 percent is normal. The professor has been doing this for a while. Perhaps they know to master this subject you need to be engaged. A professor once told me, the student who bugs them the most usually gets the better grade. Bugging a professor requires you going to lecture, asking questions on theory

and engaging in a class example. Going to class is our job at this point. Getting an extra incentive, getting a couple points back is not childish. It isn’t asking for something unreasonable. It is a professor’s understanding of class engagement. Rather, it is caring about our major and our coursework. For complex classes, attendance points make our final grades reflect our commitment to that class more accurately.

Stores Drop Ivanka Trump Line In other words, people will continue to not care about her products Charli Joergensen Contributing Writer

There is a growing movement for stores and individuals to boycott Ivanka Trump’s clothing lines and products. This movement has made me curious. Are there actually people who are upset about this? I mean really, I wasn’t even aware of her line until last year. The only reason I heard about it was from a news story about her knock-off shoes. I have never met a person who talked about her products or mentioned buying her stuff. It seems like the only reason a person would purchase her products is because they are cheap or they didn’t even realize it was made by her. I hate to be a conspiracy theorist here, but maybe, just maybe, her line was

I hate to be a conspiracy theorist here, but maybe, just maybe, her line was already going down the toilet. already going down the toilet. The Trump family members are geniuses at using the media to their advantage. My guess is the people who are boycotting her lines probably didn’t even seek out her clothes in the first place. Now, the Ivanka Trump fans will go out of their way to find her products and maybe save her lines. Kellyanne Conway made a breach in ethics by telling the public to buy Ivanka’s clothes, but hey, I’m sure it helped bring some attention to her business. Honestly, I think stores are just using politics as a way to drop a line that

wasn’t bringing them any business. I bet the way they see it, they can now fill those spots with something that will actually bring in the money. Of course, the boycotts have sped up the process of a dying brand, but it seems like it was inevitable. America is simply doing her a favor and ripping off the bandage that was holding her lines together. Forget the debate of whether or not one should boycott her lines. It is the time we look at reality and see that this business didn’t have a future.

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Ivanka Trump’s clothing line has given rise to an ethical dilemma.

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Those Five Minutes

When your professor is late and the students elate You’re going to be screwed if he has to make up a lost day of lecture. That being said, you’ve never wanted anything more.

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It’s a familiar scenario, isn’t it? It’s a couple minutes to the hour and your professor has yet to show. Your mind runs wild. You’re going to be screwed if he has to make up a lost day of lecture. That being said, you’ve never wanted anything more than this. Sure you’ve been here before, but this could be for real. Did they cancel class? “Maybe their car won’t start?” you begin to hope. “Maybe they’re sick?” you think giddily with a near morbid mentality. You don’t hate your professor per say, but it’s now one minute to the hour and you wish upon them every inconvenience, illness and injury that would give you an hour of freedom. Oh, my God. It’s one after the hour. No professor. Your fantasies are becoming realized. It’s beautiful. It’s

Class starts as normal. He doesn’t even acknowledge it. For about five minutes, this was the center of your world. Your reason to be and your reason to leave. And he doesn’t even acknowledge it. But what is there to do? It’s your own fault for imagining the world without a lecture this morning. No one said it would be canceled. Yet to you it was. And now it isn’t. Then you go on your phone and look at ducklings go down a water slide. Business as usual. Whatever, three fewer minutes of class. I guess that’s okay.

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“Maybe they’re sick?” you think giddily with a near morbid mentality. natural. It’s Maybelline. People are checking their emails. Everyone is on the edge of their seat for the good news. You’re so close

to riding a bus back to your apartment in time to catch a bus back onto campus you can taste it. Your palms are sweaty,

knees weak, arms are heavy. There’s vomit on your sweater already. Overplayed comedy. There’s static in the air. It’s three after the hour and the question is getting passed around: “When do we just leave?” When is it excusable without an email?

Some people are tossing out that 15 minutes is the rule, but no one is sure. It doesn’t matter to you, though. You’re on top of the worAnd it’s over. Just like that. The professor appears. You realize this is what comes to those who dare to dream.

Erik’s Cooking Column: Mac and Not Cheese Just like mom most likely never made it For those vegans out there, I will tell you, this is the best damn “cheese” ever.

Erik Jonasson II Opinion Editor

All right, good day to you. I am going to show you how to create the best goddamn, mac and not cheese. Yeah, that is not cheese. So, are you ready? If not, feel free to put the paper down or your phone down. It is fine. Alright, let us get to it. Now the first thing about cooking vegan is to make sure you wear a shirt or button or both that says you are vegan. If you skip this step, you are missing the whole point. Grab the ingredients that you will need. The first thing you will start is the macaroni. I prefer larger noodles, but anything will work. If you don’t know how to make boil macaroni, I can’t help you. I am assuming you also

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understand how to check for al dente. Make sure to add salt unless you are Olive Garden. Now that it is cooking, let us make some not cheese. This is the real struggle

here. Many vegans out there like junk food. Most junk food though is awful. Also, it is not particularly vegan. For those vegans out there, I will tell you, this is the best damn “cheese” ever.

Now the ﬁrst thing about cooking vegan is to make sure you wear a shirt or button or both that says you are vegan. If you skip this step, you are missing the whole point.

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Dupree and Werner Heroes on Senior Day The seniors earn one final win in front of the home crowd BRITTANY HOFMANN | THE SPECTRUM

Dexter Werner (40) and Carlin Dupree (3) led NDSU to Senior Day win.

Bison men’s basketball head coach Dave Richman, on a sound bite overlaying a video montage of senior Dexter Werner booming through the Scheels Center audio system, recalled the questioning he used to receive about his young forward. “People used to ask me, ‘How is he gonna play on your team?’” Richman said. “Now the only question I get is, ‘How are you gonna replace him?’” On senior night last Saturday, Dexter Werner once again reminded Bison faithful how he’s gonna play, and how irreplaceable he is. The senior contributed 21 points, nine rebounds, four blocks and two steals in the Herd’s thrilling 100-91 double overtime victory over Western Illinois. Werner made the most of the start he rightfully earned for his final Bison home game. Because sophomore Dylan Miller is two inches taller than Werner, he often receives the starting nod for the tipoff, with Werner coming

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Bison somehow managed to salvage the game in the latter stages of the second half. Behind by seven points with 2:57 to play, Dupree and Werner scored nine points to tie the game. The two are no strangers to monumental occasions on the hardwood. Dupree permanently etched his name in Bison lore as a youthful freshman. Checking in late in overtime against No. 5 Oklahoma in the round of 64 in March Madness, Carlin Dupree sank a pair of baskets to shock the Sooners and deliver the Bison their first victory in the NCAA tournament. Werner too has shared in the limelight in March Madness as well. Scoring 22 points off the bench, Werner paced the Herd in a valiant effort versus No. 2 Gonzaga in 2015. Against the Leathernecks on Saturday, Dupree and Werner turned in one final legacy-defining win that will live in Bison Nation’s collective memory for years to come. “Definitely one of the top five craziest game I’ve ever played,” junior Paul Miller described after the game. “I’ve been with both

those guys for three years, love them both to death. They’re both great players, but even better guys to be around every day.” “You saw the reception that they got out there tonight,” Miller said. “The fans love them, everybody loves them, and it was just big time to get them a win.” Paul Miller led the Bison with 29 points, including 15 in the second half and seven in overtime. “It’s memorable. Obviously, senior night is something you’re already gonna remember, and then to grind out a double overtime win is obviously one that I won’t forget,” Werner said after the game. Being a resident of Bismarck, N.D., representing NDSU has always had added significance for the forward. “It’s just been an honor playing here. I am extremely appreciative of the coaching staff that gave me a chance to go D-I. I wanted to stay close to home, and they gave me that choice,” Werner remarked afterward. “I got to play and contribute on the highest level in my home state,” Werner said. “I got to have

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all my friends and family close while I did it. That’s really all I wanted, so I couldn’t be happier with how my career has gone here.” Bison fans could not agree more. Bison fans could not agree more. Both Dupree and Werner profusely thanked a laundry list of people for their career success, ranging from the fans, the coaches, teammates, family and friends. Dexter Werner, never the fastest or tallest, Carlin Dupree, even after leaving the team in the middle of his junior season, will be long remembered for their heroic performances on Saturday and throughout their Bison careers. They will leave a void on the men’s basketball team that will be extremely difficult to fill. Both will leave with two Summit League titles and two NCAA tournament appearances under their belt. They may not be done, as they hope to add another in the coming weeks. For that, Bison Nation couldn’t be any more thankful.

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wasn’t when he left the team junior year over a dispute about his playing time. “The only time Carlin made a selfish decision was in high school,” Richman said. Once in high school, a fight broke out, and Dupree hid in a small room until the fight ended. Once in high school, a fight broke out, and Dupree hid in a small room until the fight ended. Afterward, someone asked him why he hadn’t gotten involved in the brawl, to which he replied, “Can’t be getting mixed up in that.” “They (Dupree and Werner) really epitomize what we’re about: selfless individuals who care about winning,” Richman said. The senior duo provided the quintessential moment of senior night at a critical juncture in the contest. Trailing by five with 2:19 remaining in regulation, Werner turned away WIU’s Mike Miklusak in the paint to gain possession for the Bison. Dupree streaked to the basket in front of a raucous student section for an easy layup to cut the Leatherneck lead to three points. Trailing for 25:40, the

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off the bench shortly thereafter. It was only fitting that the 6’6” Werner, considered undersized as a prospect, beat out 6’11” Leatherneck center Brandon Gilbeck for the opening tipoff. “We talk a lot about ‘Bison Pride’ around here. Dexter Werner is Bison Pride,” Richman beamed, during the postgame ceremony for departing seniors Werner and guard Carlin Dupree. Dupree had quite a night on the court himself, tallying 22 points to match a career high, including a Dupree had quite a night on the court himself, tallying 22 points to match a career high, including a team-high eight in the two overtime periods. During the ceremony, coach Richman addressed the crowd, detailing Carlin Dupree’s selflessness and his unwavering support of his guard. “I think he’d say that this culture has made him better, and I would say he has made our culture better,” the coach stated. Richman told the Bison faithful about the only time Carlin Dupree made a selfish decision, and it

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THE SPECTRUM | SPORTS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Josh Rodriguez Focused on the Task at Hand The senior aims for Tokyo, but not before finishing up with the Bison

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Josh Rodriguez looks to end his NDSU career with another trip to Nationals.

Thomas Evanella Staﬀ Writer

North Dakota State’s wrestling team has enjoyed a great deal of success during their brief period of time as a member of the Big 12 conference. Now in year two of their Big 12 era, the Bison have been ranked in the NWCA/ USA Today top 25 rankings since Jan. 17, resulting from their victories over No. 14 Iowa State and No. 24 Virginia. The Bison wrestling squad is stocked with premier wrestlers, but none more talented than senior captain Josh Rodriguez. Hailing from Guadalupe, California, Rodriguez’s performance this season in the 125 pound weight class has propelled the Bison’s rapid ascent to Division I success. Currently 20-1 in the season, including a 17-1

record in dual meets, Rodriguez has flown up the national rankings for his weight class. Improving on his 36-10 mark from last season, Rodriguez is currently seated as the No. 4 overall 125-pound wrestler in the nation, and the No. 1 in his class in the Big 12. “It feels good,” Rodriguez said of being in the same stratosphere as the nation’s elite. “It basically shows how my hard work pays off. I’ve been sitting around these rankings for a while, climbing the ladder the past few years.” Rodriguez has racked up a bevy of accolades during his time in Fargo. In addition to his No. 4 ranking, Rodriguez ranks No. 13 in school history with 98 career wins. He was also named the 2015 NCAA West Region Wrestler of the Year in 2015. At the 2014 Pan-Am and Fila Juniors, Rodriguez won the 60-kilogram Greco-Roman championship, and was

named Most Outstanding Wrestler at the Pan-Am’s. Twice qualifying for the NCAA championship, his finish in the round of 12 in 2016 is his most proud, yet bittersweet, career achievement. “It gave me that bitter taste after losing that round of twelve,” Rodriguez said. “I came back even more hungry this season and I’m waiting for my turn to get on that podium.” To describe his illustrious NDSU career in one word, Rodriguez settled on exciting. “I’ve been through a lot here during my career here at NDSU, and overall, it’s been fun. I’ve had a great time here, and it’s exciting,” he said. Rodriguez stated what he will miss the most about his collegiate career will be the camaraderie of the team. “I think just being around the team,” Rodriquez said. “Every year there is a new team, but we

all have this bond every year that we create. I think it’s just gotta be the whole team.” One aspect of wrestling is it is an individual sport yet still maintains a team objective and ethos. From this individuality comes friendly competitiveness amongst teammates. When asked if his teammates could beat him, Rodriguez swiftly declared, “No. Negative. Once we get to the heavier weights, they’ve got a lot of strength obviously, but we’re all pretty competitive.” While satisfied with both his personal and team achievements, Rodriguez knows there are still more victories to be had before he closes the book on his time as a Bison. After placing third in the Big 12 championship and finishing in the round of 12 at the NCAA championship last season, Rodriguez feels he has more to achieve. “I’m happy where I’m

at right now, but in March I plan on being on top,” Rodriguez said, referring to his desire to make the podium at nationals. Before this year’s NCAA tournament, Rodriguez will participate in the Big 12 championships, where he is aiming to finish higher than his third place spot from last year. In spite of being the top wrestler in his weight class in the Big 12, Rodriguez is not taking the competition lightly. “I don’t expect it to be easy by any means just because my rankings are higher than those guys. Everyone is tough in my weight, and we all have one goal at 125, and that’s to be the best,” Rodriguez said. To come in first, Rodriguez is planning on taking a match-by-match approach. “I’m walking into that tournament not thinking about the rankings, just

going in there and taking it one match at a time and focusing on beating every one of my opponents,” he stated. Eyeing the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Rodriguez is eager to begin his training. “I want to wrestle internationally. I want to train until 2020 and compete for the Olympics,” he said of his plans for the future. “I’m going to be training right after the season, and making the transition to freestyle.” Even though his lofty ambitions will commence in just a few months, Rodriguez still has one thing left to do as a member of the Herd: beat every one of his opponents.

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Championship Week: Week One Basketball regular season draws to a close Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor

With one week left in the regular season, the men’s and women’s basketball teams find themselves at opposite ends of the Summit League spectrum. In the 117-year history of NDSU men’s basketball, there have been just 13 conference championships. This week will be the week of truth in search of number 14. “It’s Championship Week: Week One,” head coach David Richman said. Currently, NDSU and South Dakota are tied for first in the Summit League, both with two games to play. NDSU travels to Oral Roberts Wednesday before heading to Omaha on Saturday. USD heads to Western Illinois midweek before rounding the regular season off against IUPUI on Saturday. The week comes following one of the most

grueling weeks of the year, with a loss at Fort Wayne and a double-overtime thriller win over Western Illinois. “There is no time to be tired, there is no time to be fatigued right now, you have to go out to execute,” Richman said. “We have to get better.” In the home games against both teams this week, the Bison did not hit full stride in the first half. NDSU has shot 49 percent in the second half. The Bison have secured a top-two spot in the Summit League Tournament. Despite that, there is some work that needs to get done. “Certainly, momentum would be great, of course we want to take care of business,” Richman said. “So much at the mid-major level goes in those three, four days in March at the conference tournament.” For the women, it is a fight for confidence heading into the playoffs. “What our kids thrive off of, regardless of the

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If the Bison want to take some good feelings into Sioux Falls, they will need to turn around large losses suffered at home. Both the Mavericks and Golden Eagles took 20-point wins from Fargo last month. The key for the Bison is

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