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There was an abundance of blue corduroy jackets on campus Friday, signifying the beginning of the Little International competition. Young FFA and 4-H members aspiring to someday join the NDSU Saddle and Sirloin club were on hand to be part of the 86th annual event, Feb. 1011. The high school students participated in livestock judging, crop judging, agricultural sales and small animal care contests, followed by an afternoon awards ceremony. The Hall of Fame Banquet was held later that evening at the Ramada Plaza Suites where Keith D. Bjerke of Casselton, N.D. was inducted as the 2012 agriculturist of the year. “The cornerstone of the Little ‘I’ is still the livestock show where we college students have an opportunity to show our progress,” said this year’s Little International Manager, Kelcey Holm. “But, including the youth that are the future of our organization is important as well.” According to a Feb. 2 press release, the theme for this year’s Little International was Agriculture in Action. Little International is the largest student-run agricultural event in the state, with more
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Members of the Saddle and Sirloin club show sheep at the Little International competition over the weekend. Dan Donnelly, a sophomore in agribusiness, took overall champion showman, while pharmaceutical sciences sophomore John Curley earned reserve champion showman.
than 200 members and 28 student-led committees helping organize the longstanding tradition. “The Saddle and Sirloin club proudly became able to claim that it has more than 300 paid members,” Holm said. “This is a highlight for our organization and we hope to continue attracting both current and incoming students.” Also as part of the press release, Eric Berg, Saddle and Sirloin adviser and professor
of animal science, said, “Obtaining a bachelor of science degree goes beyond the walls of the classroom. Communication, team building and leadership skills are something that every employer is looking for, yet these skills are very hard to teach in a conventional classroom. The students involved with Little I learn the importance of cooperation and organization.” Throughout the two-day event, competitions took place
in venues such as the NDSU Horse Park, Bison Sports Arena and the Memorial Union. The showmanship preliminaries began Saturday morning in Shepperd Arena and culminated with the finals there that night. After the winners were announced, Dude Walker took the stage to provide musical entertainment for the traditional Dance in the Chips. This year’s Little “I” queen
was Jessie Topp from Grace City, N.D. The princesses were Katie Dressler from Richardton, N.D. and Sarah Schaaf from Glen Ullin, N.D. Over the months leading up to last weekend, the royalty served as the club's main public liaisons for the event. For more information on Saddle and Sirloin club and the events they host, visit the organization’s page on Orgsync or at www.ndsusaddleandsirloin.com.
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West Acres announces 2 new retailers to fill vacancies Emma Heaton Co-News Editor West Acres announced the names of the two retailers that will be added to the variety of stores at the shopping center. Ann Taylor The LOFT and White House | Black Market, two national retailers, will be opening in 2012 as West Acres mall turns “40 and fabulous.” Brad Schlossman, CEO of the West Acres Shopping Center, says he has high hopes for the two retailers. “Both of these two are among the top-requested stores by customers,” Schlossman said. The announcement was made via a press release and
the West Acres Facebook page; the announcement caused mixed reactions. “Don’t you realize that a majority of your customer base is teens and college students? All this does is give everyone more of a reason to travel to the cities to shop,” Macy Iverson said via the West Acres Facebook page. Iverson is a junior studying retail merchandise. Schlossman explains that they have made several additions of retailers aimed at younger shoppers in the recent past, such as Forever 21 and the expansion of The Buckle. “Over the past 18 months, we have added younger-targeted merchandise,” Schlossman said. “The representation of younger and lower prices
have went up faster.” The Buckle’s new location will comprise of 8,300 square feet and will be one of the largest in the nation. The new location is expected to be open for business in July. Other concerns raised by shoppers represented on the webpage include the demand for men’s and plus-sized clothing and concern for the highpriced merchandise of the new retailers. West Acres representatives express their openness to suggestions for future stores. “We would love to have men representation,” Schlossman said. “I don’t know of any good chains that would look for a mall.” Several consumers are excited about the new additions
to the shopping center. Both stores will be the first of their kind in North Dakota. “The new stores which were highly requested highlight the changing demographics of the F-M area.” Shelby Heimbuch said. “It is also great to see the West Acres mall house more and more top level stores every year, helping the mall reach record attendance levels.” Heimbuch is a junior majoring in retail merchandise. The LOFT will be offering unique characteristics not currently offered at West Acres, such as the style closet, which includes key items for the season with associate assistant available. A larger number of mannequins will also offer further outfit options for shop-
pers. Construction for Ann Taylor The LOFT is scheduled to begin in July and is expected to by open this fall. White House | Black Market presents sophisticated styles in black and white hues with an incorporation of sporadic color. Present tenant at West Acres Chico’s, owns the retailer. This April will mark the beginning of construction for White House | Black Market, and the retailer anticipates its opening in August. For more information on the retailers and to get a peak at what to expect, visit LOFT.com and www.whbm. com.
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Approximately 14,000 people from around the comunity came together to enjoy pancakes with the Fargo Kiwanis Club Saturday in the Fargodome. Proceeds from the event will benefit local service leadership programs.
54th annual pancake feed breaks attendance record 600 volunteers helped serve 14,000 at Kiwanis Pancake Karnival Mike Liudahl News Reporter The 54th annual Fargo Kiwanis Pancake Karnival was as big and efficient as it ever has been, as it fed a record-setting 14,000 guests Saturday at the Fargodome. Along with the fresh pancake aroma, festive sounds of pianos playing and kids bouncing on inflatables from Games Galore continuously filled the air. “We don’t like to have people waiting for their pancakes, so there were times today when we only put two pan-
cakes on a plate at a time instead of three,” Ned Halilovic, event chairman, said. “People could come back for more, but we wanted to keep the lines moving fast.” Last year, more than 12,000 enjoyed approximately 36,000 pancakes and 3,400 pounds of sausage, as well as multiple gallons of milk, juice and coffee. The number of pancakes served this year definitely increased, as a run to get more batter was needed toward the end of the day. “We originally bought the same amount of batter as we did last year, but with 2,000 more people to serve we
started to run out,” Halilovic said. “Because of a crazy nonstop rush from 9 until about 2, we for the first time had to go buy more.” Without the volunteers that help out with the event, it would not have been able to keep growing the way it has each year. This year’s 600plus volunteers came from all walks of life and represented many local organizations. Governor Dalrymple and the first lady even came from Bismarck to help with the fundraiser. Halilovic noted that the NDSU community was once again well represented this year by its students. Several
members of the ROTC were on hand as well as a group of students from Sri Lanka and members of Greek life. “This is the only fundraiser that we do each year and we do it right,” said Halilovic. “We are recognized by the community with their support because they know that we give back.” The Fargo Kiwanis website says it is dedicated to serving the children and families of our community. Proceeds from the annual pancake event support the local service leadership programs at the education institutions such as South High, Shanley and NDSU. These funds also support
many area organizations including the Ronald McDonald House, Fraser LTD, YMCA Camp Cormorant, YWCA, Rape and Abuse Center, Make-A-Wish Foundation, River Keepers Youth, American Diabetes Association, Churches United for the Homeless and Trollwood Performing Arts School. Halilovic added that since the Pancake Karnival was started over fifty years ago, more than $750,000 of its proceeds has been given back to the community. All of that money stays here to support local organizations that exist to help kids. Some of the proceeds also go to scholarships
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STATE No discipline planned at North Dakota degree mill BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — No immediate discipline is planned for any Dickinson State University employees in the wake of an audit determining the school awarded hundreds of degrees to foreign students who didn’t earn them, the chancellor of North Dakota’s university system said Saturday. Petition signers not giving up UND nickname fight FARGO, N.D. (AP) — More than two months after the University of North Dakota officially dropped its divisive nickname, the public address announcer at a women’s basketball game welcomed it back with a familiar roar: “Here come your Fighting Sioux!” The nickname was resurrected
after residents generated 17,000 signatures seeking to put the issue to a statewide vote. As part of that process, a since-repealed state law requiring the school to use the nickname went back into effect — even though the university, the state Board of Higher Education and local lawmakers want it gone. Federal grants to boost affordable housing in ND BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s congressional delegation says $340,500 in federal grant money will help with housing issues in the state. The money was appropriated by Congress and is being doled out by the nonprofit NeighborWorks America. It’s going to CommunityWorks ND, which promotes affordable housing.
Parents: Hazed students not allowed to play sports JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The parents of two boys who say the teens were punched during high school baseball hazing rituals say they’re being victimized again — this time because they aren’t being allowed to play sports after switching schools. Top Republican wants vote on birth control mandate WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservatives said Sunday the flap surrounding President Barack Obama’s birth control mandate was far from over, with Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell saying he’ll push to overturn the requirement because it was another example of government meddling.
Santorum plans aggressive strategy against Romney PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A day after Mitt Romney regained some momentum in the Republican presidential contest, his rival Rick Santorum went on the attack, calling the front-runner “desperate” while promising to compete aggressively to win the state where Romney grew up. Santorum said Sunday he could do “exceptionally well” in Michigan, where Romney’s father served as governor. The Midwestern state and Arizona host Republican presidential nominating contests on Feb. 28.
WORLD Trial opens for top suspect in 2002 Bali bombings JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The top suspect in the 2002 Bali bombings has gone on trial in an Indonesian court. Umar Patek, a Muslim militant known as “Demolition Man” for his expertise with explosives, went on trial Monday in Jakarta for his role in the Bali bombings and other alleged acts of terrorism following a nine-year flight from justice. He is accused of making the explosives used in the Bali blasts, which killed 202 people.
driving through an upscale Cairo neighborhood on Sunday, security officials said. Nine die in Kosovo avalanche; child pulled out alive RESTELICA, Kosovo (AP) — Rescuers have pulled a 5-year-old girl alive from the rubble of a house flattened by a massive avalanche that killed both her parents and at least seven of her relatives in a remote mountain village in southern Kosovo.
UN consultant shot dead in Cairo CAIRO (AP) — An Egyptian woman who worked for the United Nations as a freelance consultant was fatally shot in the head while
Overall Champion Showman: Dan Donnelly, sophomore majoring in agriculture business from Farmington, Minn. Dan showed a commercial beef heifer and won the beef division Reserve Champion Showman: John Curley, freshman majoring in pharmacy from Windom, Minn. John won the Sheep Division with his Hampshire ewe 86th Little International Executive Team President: Laura Compart, Senior- Agricultural Economics Vice President: Alisha Nord, Senior- Agricultural Communication and Animal Science Little "I" Manager: Kelcey Holm, Senior- Animal Science Little "I" Assistant Manager: Nick Austin, Junior- Crop and Weed Sciences Secretary: Sarah Schaaf, Junior- Pharmacy Treasurer: Sam Froelich, Senior- Finance Assistant Treasurer: Marcy McNichols, Senior- Agricultural Economics Technical: Jessie Topp, Senior- Agricultural Communication CSO Representative: Levi Helmuth, Sophomore- Agricultural Economics Historian: Danelle Hoff, Junior- Natural Resources Management Fundraising: Amy McConnell, Junior- Animal Science Recreation: Laura Steffan, Sophomore- Management Brett Levos, Sophomore- Animal Science New Member: Mandy Peine, Sophomore- Accounting Eric Miller, Sophomore- Agricultural Economics Animal Welfare: Jena Peine, Senior- Microbiology Hilary Hawkins, Junior- Animal Science National Block & Bridle Jordan: Hieber, Sophomore- Animal Science Philanthropy: Nicole Richardson, Junior- Range Science Drug & Alcohol Representative: Lucas Schmaltz, Junior- Agricultural Education Advisers: Jim Kirsch, Animal & Range Science Chemist Eric Berg, Animal & Range Science Professor Josie Tafelmeyer | The Spectrum
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The Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute will be receiving a significant grant from the U.S. DOT.
UGPTI receives national transportation grant Hannah Dillon Staff Reporter On Jan. 17, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute would be receiving a multi-million-dollar grant to assist in research and various programs such as the NDSU and MAT bus collaboration. Tom Jirik, the Communications Coordinator at the UGPTI, explained the significance of this grant. “These transportation grants received by NDSU were among 22 awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation to University Transportation Centers across the United States,” Jirik said. According to the press release announcing these grants on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Research and Innovative Administration webpage, “Each one of the selected UTCs will receive a $3.5
million grant which they must match with funds from non-federal sources.” The UGPTI has directly influenced the lives of NDSU students as well, according to Jirik. “Our Small Urban and Rural Transit Center has collaborated with Metro Area Transit to improve transit service for students at all three universities. That relationship will continue under the new grants,” he said. This grant can additionally help the UGPTI with funding research and outreach projects in the region to increase North Dakotan’s quality of life regarding transportation of people and materials. The UGPTI is NDSU’s University Transportation Center. However, it is a separate institution from the university. With that in regard, the UGPTI does partially support the transportation and logistics master’s and doctoral programs at NDSU. “The U.S. Department of Transportation recognizes
the research, education and technology transfer capabilities of universities and is counting on them to advance U.S. Transportation technology and expertise,” Jirik said. Some of the UGTPI’s recent projects consist of studying rural roads in relation to the oil development in Western North Dakota. The N.D. Legislature uses this information to help determine road investment appropriations. Because of the UGPTI’s research, $370 million was allocated for use on roads that are impacted by the oil industry. Another recent project is the Small Urban and Rural Transit Center’s research on possible coordination among North Dakota Transportation providers. Since the 1980s, the UGPTI has competed for national grants, and has won some since then. This money is what drives their research and outreach. For more information on the UGPTI, visit http://http://www.ugpti.org/.
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (AP) — It was an emotional night for soul singer Bobby Brown as he performed Saturday night before thousands just hours after learning that his ex-wife Whitney Houston had died in Beverly Hills. "First of all, I want to tell you that I love you all," he told fans gathered at a nearly soldout 7,500-seat venue in northern Mississippi. "Second, I would like to say, 'I love you, Whitney.' The hardest thing for me to do is to come on this stage." Brown took the stage as part of the New Edition reunion tour at the Landers Center in Southaven, close to Memphis, Tenn. He said he decided to go on with the performance because fans had shown their loyalty to the group New Edition for more than 25 years. He performed about 10 songs over more than hour — "My Preogative" and "Mr. Telephone Man" among them — before he appeared visibly shaken on stage. Brown suddenly appeared overcome with emotion as the concert wound down, wiping his face with his vest as the group prepared to sing a ballad. When the song began, he joined in, but his voice
cracked. He then waved to the fans and walked off stage. The show ended shortly afterward. Houston and Brown had a tumultuous 15-year marriage that ended in 2007. In 1993, they had a daughter, Bobbi Kristina. Ten years later, police responded to a domestic violence call from Houston about Brown. Police found Houston with a cut lip and bruised cheek. She was in and out of drug rehabilitation during the mid-2000s, and appeared to hit a low point with her unsteady appearances in the 2005 reality TV show "Being Bobby Brown." She filed for legal separation the following year and the couple divorced in 2007. Before New Edition took the stage, Landers Center executive director Todd Mastry had indicated Brown would go on as scheduled but wouldn't be available to talk with the media. Mastry said he hadn't spoken with Brown, but had been backstage. Asked the mood there, he said, "It's what you would expect it to be when something like this happens — respectful." Singer Kevon Edmonds paid tribute to Houston on stage and said his thoughts and
prayers were with her family, according to Mastry. New Edition began its show with the five members coming onstage without Brown. He joined them to a standing ovation. They were all wearing burgundy red coats with black pants and white shirts, and Brown wore a black hat. As they began to perform, one group member said, "This one is for Whitney." During an intermission, one of Whitney Houston's early hits, "You Give Good Love," played over the speakers. Fans stood up and began singing along with the song. Khalilah Hollis, 34, of Horn Lake, Miss., said she was already in the building for the concert when she found out through Facebook that Houston had died. "It's really sad that she passed away. She was an icon," Hollis said. She said that when she heard the news, she thought that perhaps Brown would not perform. But she was glad when he did go on. She said Brown's words about Whitney were touching. "He probably didn't want to go into details because he probably would have broken down," Hollis said.
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Features Body language Linda Vasquez Features Editor Having interest in someone romantically around the time of Valentine’s Day is nothing new, but pursuing that interest can get quite complicated. With flirting being the most common way to spark your attention on the person you have been thinking about, sometimes finding the words to express is daunting. How do you make your flirting noticeable without, well, being obvious? The answer: your body language. According to author Eve Marx (“Read My Hips: The Sexy Art of Flirtation”) in her article “6 Body Language Clues That Say You’re Interested,” body language is one surefire way to convey your interest – or lack thereof – in the opposite sex. “Your body speaks a language all its own. Without realizing how you sit, what you do with your hands, your legs or even your basic posture reveals volumes about you, namely what you’re feeling, what you might be thinking and, most importantly, if that [person] sitting across from you is getting to you,” Marx said in her article. Body language tends to convey and make an individual aware of certain messages you are trying to give him or her. To avoid sending mixed messages, when in a situation with the person that is of interest to you displays itself, take control and allow them to study your body movements. Utilize your body to transmit the signals that you want the person to receive and will give you the upper hand in relating to them how you feel.
deeply and locking eyes for a few moments says the only person you’re focused on in the room, is she or he. Full fronted eye contact can be bold and a bit risky, but shows a direct signal of your interest. If the other person turns their sight rapidly elsewhere, your directness may be a bit too much for them.
Leaning in This type of body language shows interest and acceptance. When sitting across from your person of interest, lean in to show the individual you’re listening to what they have to say. Leaning away can send the signal that your attention is elsewhere and not on him or her.
Leg crossing This body language usually occurs when individuals are anxious in some way. Crossing legs when in the presence of the person of interest shows that the individual is making you nervous. This gesture occurs to avoid twitching in your seat and squirming around when you are around that special individual. Crossing legs also sends the message of confidence and that you aren’t afraid to show that you are interested.
The charms of chocolate A little bit of chocolate history Houda Abdelrahman Contributing Writer
What makes chocolate such an intuitively perfect gift for Valentine’s Day? The sweets’ history and its chemistry offer a more complex answer than one might guess. Travel thousands of years back to the Aztecs, where the upper class believed drinking chocolate restored strength and wisdom. According to chocolate.org, Emperor Montezuma supposedly drank “50 Keep in mind that although goblets a day.” you may be displaying the message you want to give, the person receiving it may code the message differently than the one that was intended. Flirting is a great way to start getting to know your person of interest without going on an Jessie Battest official date. Always rememContributing Writer ber that your body language can lead to a start of someEye Contact Looking into another per- thing special as long as you son’s eyes is a message that take control. The traditional Valentine’s displays shy interest. Gazing Day celebration revolves around romantic couples and love, leaving singles oftentimes feeling left out and alone on this day for lovers. This particular holiday is often referred to by single people as “SAD,” which is short for “Singles Awareness Day.” It – Rihanna not only provides couples a chance to celebrate their rela– Adele tionships but a chance for singles to celebrate their – Taylor Swift friendships. This Valentine’s Day, instead of wishing you were in a romantic relation– Foster The People ship, throw a singles party for you and all of your friends – Gym Class Heroes who are flying solo. Here are ft. Adam Levine a few fun party ideas to get you started. Design the guest list Invite members of both
England in 1847. According to scienceinschool.org, chocolate contains tryptophan, which is “used in the brain to make serotonin.” Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that can create feelings of happiness. Chocolate also contains phenylethylalanine, which is believed to cause emotions of giddiness and attraction. However, the concentrations of tryptophan and phenylethylalanine in chocolate are relatively small, so whether there are enough of these substances to cause the described feelings is debated. The argument that chocolate is a super-food also remains debatable, but did you know
that one of the world’s longest living women nibbled on this treat almost as if it were celery? According to chocolate. org, Jeannie Calment lived to be 122 years old (1875-1997). When she was 119 years old, her doctor advised her to stop eating sweets. Calment reportedly munched down approximately two pounds of chocolate a week. Regardless of whether chocolate is actually a phenomenal health food or if it truly causes feelings of giddiness, the way chocolate slowly melts and oozes on our tongues is enough to make us in love with it and perfect for Valentine’s Day.
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Cacao beans were actually used to pay taxes and buy services and goods. Mayan paintings also depict chocolate being served to gods. According to scienceinschool.org, the “Latin name for the cacao tree is theobromacacao,” which translates to “food of the gods.” Many cultures have regarded chocolate as an aphrodisiac. Chocolate first made its way across the ocean to Europe in the 16th century, where it was also an upper-class luxury. According to scienceinschool.org, the ordinary chocolate bar that we casually snack on today was first invented by Joseph Fry in
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sexes and encourage each of them to bring a guest of their own along who is outside of your immediate circle of friends. This will create a larger crowd, more mingling opportunities and invitations to meet new people. On the invitations, don’t stress the “single” factor, but instead call it a “mixer” and tell your guests of the respective genders that there will be a lot of single men and women attending to entice them. Set the mood Ditch the sappy love songs and create a mix of fun, makeyou-want-to-dance jams. Don’t crank up the volume too loud though, as it will discourage your guests from mingling, therefore decreasing the fun factor. As far as lighting goes, spark some flames by lighting a few candles around the room and turning on lamps instead of bright overhead lights. Also, maybe skip the red hearts and cupids this time
around, just in case they cause your guests to feel pressured into finding a partner or they take them down memory lane to a past relationship gone bad. Get your drink on When meeting new people, nerves are sure to surface, so having something to hold will help your guests stay relaxed. Punch is simple to make and tends to be a crowd-pleaser, so set out a bowl filled with frozen pink lemonade (thawed), cranberry juice cocktail and ginger ale. For those of you over the age of 21, feel free to responsibly include champagne or rum in the mix. To add a little fun, write fun quotations or lines from movies on the cups before your guests arrive. This could turn out to be a fun icebreaker or conversation starter. Let the games begin If you think playing a game of charades or Battle of the Sexes would be fun for you and your guests, make sure
you don’t make the gameplaying mandatory for everyone by stopping the music or announcing that you’re going to start playing. Casually suggest a game and get a few guests started, letting others join in if they are comfortable doing so. Don’t forget the food Instead of serving oniony, spicy, or garlicky foods that will bring mingling to a standstill, let your guests enjoy snacks that won’t hinder their socializing. Invest in a chocolate fountain—well worth the money—and set out strawberries, pretzels and pieces of cake for dipping. You can’t go wrong with a cheese and cracker tray either, and maybe a few bowls filled with cookies and chips would work as well. Set up multiple food stations around the room to promote circulation, and don’t forget to provide mints at each table.
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Nick Proulx A&E Editor Outasight quickly shot to the top of the music scene with his hit single “Tonight is the Night,” which hit airways Sept. 23. In the short amount of time between then and now, he has already made a dream come true. On Jan. 17, Outasight performed on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” backed by the legendary Roots crew, which he already looks back on as an amazing experience. “I’m a huge Roots fan, and playing with them was like marking something off my bucket list. It was just unreal, and it was something I will remember for the rest of my life,” Outasight said. One might think he would feel star-struck rubbing shoulders with industry figures, having been propelled to nationwide fame just over four months ago. However, Outasight argues music stars are just regular people, contrary to popular belief. “I appreciate when I get a chance to perform with high caliber artists, and it has just been a great experience,” he said. Outasight has been doing music since he was a kid, performing in bands and writing raps. He says he has always been a performer and loves being creative. He took the stage at venues around New York and did anything he could to open doors, and even after landing a record deal two years ago -- a huge accomplishment for any aspiring musician -- success still proved difficult. “The most difficult thing has been getting my music out there,” Outasight ex-
plained. “Before ‘Tonight is the Night,’ it was definitely a struggle. I was trying everyday just to be heard.” He now has EPs on the market, and “Tonight is the Night” rose to number 38 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song’s general appeal could be due to Outasight’s broad music taste. “I’m a huge music fan. I’m inspired by all genres, the traveling I’ve done, my fans, the people I meet -everything. I just love all kinds of music,” he said. His first full album is expected to be released this summer, and a new single is currently in the works. Right now however, Outasight plans on keeping busy by staying on the road. “I love to create new music and perform, so that’s what I’m going to keep doing,” he said. “I love seeing the response and the support I get. It’s truly inspiring when people come up to me after a performance and say my music has affected them in a positive way. It’s a huge payoff,” he added. Outasight will be stopping in Fargo Saturday as part of the Snowstorm Tour, which is happening at The Venue at The Hub. Other performers include T-Pain, Grieves & Budo, Gym Class Heroes and Cris Cab. “I definitely bring a lot of energy to my shows. I’ve been on the road a lot, so I’ve been figuring out what works and I’ve been going with that. Plus, there’s nothing better than having a good time,” Outasight said. For tickets, visit http://www.jadepresents.co m.
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Arts and Entertainment ‘House’ ends after 8 seasons Matt Paulsen Staff Writer The doctor has almost officially left the building. It was announced late last week that medical drama “House” would end its run after the current season ends in May. It may be over, but not before a solid run. Starring Hugh Laurie as Dr. Gregory House, the show was about an antisocial doctor who specializes in diagnostic medicine and does whatever it takes to save his patients’ lives. Starting in 2004, the show has been on the air for eight seasons and over 160 episodes. The show has survived as long as it has due to Laurie’s acting in the lead role. Although he hasn’t won yet, he has been nominated six times for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series at the Emmy’s. The show itself has also been nominated four times for Outstanding Drama Series without a win. “House” has attained sturdy ratings throughout its eightyear run, staying primarily in the teens. The show peaked in
season three with 19.4 million viewers. However, all good things must come to an end, and the ratings have consistently been going down every year. Currently, the eighth season is averaging around a little over 7 million viewers. That’s still a respectable number, but failing in comparison to earlier seasons. The show has also had its fair share of recognizable cast members through the years who have had success outside of the show. The list includes Olivia Wilde (“Tron Legacy”), Kal Penn (Harold and Kumar) and Charlyne Yi (“Knocked Up”), among others. The last few years of the show have brought along some casting decisions, as different cast members have decided to leave the show for other ventures once their contracts expired. If the show were not over after this season, it probably would not have lasted many more. The show almost didn’t even make it to an eighth season. In January, production company NBC Universal got into a dispute with FOX, the company that runs the show. They were arguing about who
should pay for the series going forward. Fortunately for viewers, an eighth season was able to happen. “House” was a part of the impressive 2004 pilot season that brought hits such as “Lost,” “The Office,” “CSI New York” and FX’s “Rescue Me.” Out of the five shows, “Lost” ended its six-year run in 2010 and “Rescue Me” finished up its seven-year run last year. “The Office” is still on the air, but saw the departure of star Steve Carell last year. “CSI NY” is the only one of the five still going strong. It looks like “House” is getting out of the game at the right time. Most fans online are agreeing that eight seasons is the right number for the show to go out on. The good news for fans of the show is at least the network let them know this was the final season. This means “House” will get a proper finale, unlike some shows which get cancelled mid-season without a conclusion. This is a fitting reward for a show that has been a staple on FOX since 2004. The series finale is set to air in May. “House” airs Mondays at 7 p.m. on FOX.
Review: ‘Safe House’ Riley Donnelly Contributing Writer Safe House is a new blockbuster action-thriller to hit theaters about how an inexperienced CIA operative Matt Weston (Ryan Reynolds) has to bring into custody a CIA agent Tobin Frost (Denzel Washington), who suddenly went rouge ten years before this movie begins. The movie begins with a shady meeting with Frost and a MI6 agent to trade information. Shortly after they both escape, the agent is shot dead. Having the odds stacked against him, Frost brings himself in. In the next scene, Weston is saying goodbye to his French girlfriend before going to work at a “clinic.” Weston is stationed at a secret bunker, hence the title name, all the way down in South Africa where no action ever happens until CIA agents suddenly bring in Frost for questioning. That’s when the action re-
ally starts heating up. The safe house is somehow found out by a bunch of thugs with the apparent intent of capturing Frost for information. Weston and Frost escape, and now Weston has to safeguard him until backup arrives. Wellplaced action sequences and car chases should keep most viewers on their toes throughout this movie, so they don’t have to pay much attention to the simplistic plot. There are numerable clichés that this movie steals from other, richer films. Washington and Reynolds prove their mettle once again with their top-notch performances. Viewers will be easily persuaded that Washington is really is a calm, cool and intelligent rouge spy who constantly gives off the feeling that he could easily free himself at any time. Sadly though, this is a walk in the park for Washington because, yet again, his abilities are not taken advantage of. Reynolds does a fantastic job playing the on-edge and rather scared
looking Weston. His performance will hopefully reinvigorate his career after the pitiful Green Lantern film. The car chases are nothing notable; they’re almost annoying with their shoddy camera work and epileptic moments. The fights make up for this, however with bodies tumbling and well-placed glass being broken through at all times. The movie quickly racks up the body count as Washington and Reynolds snap necks and shoot every obstacle in their path. For any action lover, this film will certainly please, but for the movie elitist, this film will quickly annoy you while it hides in the shadow of greater films. The two main characters, along with their brilliant supporting cast, make themselves to be the most prominent feature of this film, but no Oscar nominations will be found here. Finally, I give this movie a B- for being entertaining, but not innovative.
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Dempsey’s for good beer, music Ryan Buetow Contributing Writer Dempsey’s in downtown Fargo is always buzzing on the weekends. Located off of Broadway and Third Avenue North, Dempsey’s Public House is recognizable by its Irish flag out front. When you walk in the bar, the dim lighting gives it a very intimate feeling and the Irish decor makes you feel like you stepped into Ireland. Senior Kevin Szurek says of Dempsey’s, “It had an enjoyable atmosphere and a distinctly Irish feel. [It’s] overall a very laid back place to hang out during a weeknight,” reason being that on the weekends it can get extremely crowded. Dempsey’s offers many great specials on both food and drinks. One of the food specials is free hot dogs on Thursday evenings from 5 to 9 p.m. On my last visit, some friends and I tried the gyro pizza. It was pretty amazing topped with lamb, tomato, onion, and feta cheese. It tasted great and was very reasonably priced. Another bonus to going to Dempsey’s is the great live music in the bar. It is a great place to sit, listen to some music and have a few beers. It is also nice to stop in for a drink before going upstairs to the Aquarium to watch a show. The service is about average for downtown bars in Fargo. Like any bar, if it’s slow, the service is great. Senior Joe Heruth says of Dempsey’s, “Good music; good environment. The beer is a little overpriced and it is a bit overcrowded.” It seems to be a general consensus from the people that Dempsey’s gets too full on the weekends, but for good reason. The live music creates a great environment for hanging out with friends, but I would definitely recommend a stop in on a weekday. If you are not a fan of standing shoulder to shoulder, avoid Dempsey’s on the weekends. The layout of the bar is like a hallway so it can be miserable to get from end to end on a busy night. Dempsey’s is not well known for the food, but I would recommend looking at the menu if you ever stop in. For good beer and good music, check out Dempsey’s.
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He said, she said Do you like the concept of Valentine’s day or is it just a commercialized holiday? Alysia Larson Staff Writer He Said: “The idea behind Valentine’s day is great. When it becomes about all the gifts and who spent more, that’s when it’s wrecked. It should be about showing love not being selfish.” --Robert Woal, a freshman with an undecided major. She Said: “I think it’s a fun day to plan something for, but people make a huge deal of it and blow it out of proportion. It should just be fun-- not a stress by trying to buy or do something super extravagant.” --Maddie McClellan, a junior majoring in English education. Valentine’s day is a wellknown holiday throughout the United States. Some of us dread it and some of us love it. Sometimes we love it depending on whether we have a significant other or not. But has this holiday become just another commercial holiday? If we take a look at the origins of Valentine’s Day, it might seem that way. According to history.com, the saint that Valentine’s is named for did much more than just buy gifts for someone he cared about. He fought for love.
According to one legend, Emperor Claudius II realized that it was better if single men fought in wars rather than men with wives or families. This made him decide to outlaw marriage. Valentine, who was a priest, did not agree with this and kept marrying couples in secret. When Claudius found out, Valentine was put to death. The Valentine’s Day that we now celebrate seems a far cry from fighting for love and marriage. But maybe it doesn’t have to be. Is getting a card or present for your significant other bad? No, but when the point of Valentine’s Day is to make men or women feel pressured to buy an expensive gift to prove that they love their significant other, that’s not right. When love gets mixed in with money and prestige, it is never a good combination. This Valentine’s Day, try to remember that it isn’t the gift, or the expensive place you decide to go eat, but rather the person you are spending time with that is important. Valentine’s Day is about love. Celebrate that instead of focusing on your own desires. Give love instead of taking it.
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Dear Alysia, I know this is cliché, but I’m single and with Valentine’s Day coming up, well, I’m dreading it. I know I shouldn’t focus on it, but I don’t know how not to focus on it when couples all over the place will be using the excuse to be extra cute and nauseating to the rest of the world. I’m fine with being single but Valentine’s Day always makes you feel bad if you aren’t with someone. What should I do? Sincerely, V-Day Blues
Dear V-Day Blues, Valentine’s Day can be pretty annoying to those of us who don’t have a significant other because it highlights couples. Remember that you are in control of your attitude and perspective. Don’t look at Valentine’s Day as something only for couples. Use the day to show your love for your friends and family. Get creative! Send Valentine’s in the mail to your friends and family or even a small gift. Have a party with all your friends where you try to bake the best cupcakes and whoever wins receives a prize! And, if you don’t feel like doing things of that nature, schedule yourself some spa time. You deserve to be pampered, get a facial or a massage. It will help you relax and hopefully forget the blues. Try to remember that Valentine’s Day is just one day of the year. If you really are fine with being single and that’s what you want to be right now in your life, then don’t let one day upset what you know to be true. Focus on the fact that you’re putting yourself first and focusing on you right now. It might be hard to see all the couples around but don’t be too harsh, someday you might be one of those couples. We are all at different points in our life and that’s OK. You know what’s best for you, so don’t try to change it because of a holiday. I hope you celebrate Valentine’s Day by showing love to your other relationships and to yourself. Tell yourself that you aren’t going to be sad today and that instead, today is going to be one of the best days ever. Having a positive attitude can change everything. Love, Alysia
Spectrum Staff The time has come and Valentine's Day is finally here. With such overwhelming suggestions from multiple retail stores on what to wear, picking out an outfit could be quite hectic. So we have come up with an easy guide for both males and females on what to wear for your special love date. Romantic date: Females: While the black dress is always a staple piece for a romantic date, this year, step outside of your comfort zone. Many stores are offering bright spring colors in fancy styles. Instead of aiming toward darker tones, try going for an outfit that will make you stand out. To make an impression, try wearing a bright dress and pair with a statement jewelry piece. If the bright trend has you worried and you’re not sure you want to try it for this special day, go for a pair of bright pumps or a bright cardigan to match your dress. Males: Suits are nice, but keep them in the closet and instead try something fresh, new and hip. Look for slimfit dress pants and pair it with a solid-colored shirt and a skinny tie. Forget the pattern ties and go for solid ones for a sleek style that will show your special Valentine that you
care. Dress shoes, belt and watch are a definite must to make your outfit complete. Casual date: Females: The best go-to look for any casual date is skinny jeans and a classy blouse. This Valentine's Day, work off the classic look and go for dark-washed or black skinny jeans and pair with a belted chiffon or silk tunic for a chic look. Add on classic closed-toe pumps and show of your neck with a low-tousled bun and statement earrings. Males: Stay away from the light-washed jeans and go beyond your normal casual look that you use during class. Put in the extra effort and create a lasting impression by avoiding fleece and band t-shirts. Bring out your darkwashed fitted jeans and pair it with a regular V-neck tshirt. Complete your outfit with a leather bomber jacket or any other type of trendy jacket. When contemplating shoe choices, think about it first. If you would wear a pair of shoes to the gym, don't wear them on the date.
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Jaime Jarmin Opinion Editor If I were to ask the general public what state Mitt Romney just won on Saturday during the Republican presidential primary, chances are they probably wouldn’t know. However, if I were to ask what celebrity was just mysteriously found dead in her California hotel on Saturday, they would probably answer without even the slightest hesitation: Whitney Houston. The way our country focuses on celebrities is actually quite embarrassing. Instead of paying attention to real issues that demand attention, we opt for filling our current events knowledge with things like Lindsay Lohan’s chipped nail polish and Brad Pitt’s beard thanks to our awful media coverage. I will admit that the death of Whitney Houston was incredibly sad and actually quite tragic. But was it necessary for the Associated Press to send me a “Breaking News” story on my phone telling me of this news? No way. It was also unnecessary for the CNN channel to cover the news nonstop since her death. While writing this article and doing homework in a hotel lobby on Saturday night, I had to sit through two hours of constant news about Whitney Houston’s death. My feelings about this are summed up in two words: too much. The CNN website wasn’t much better: 10 out of the 11 top stories this weekend were about Whitney Houston. Our media’s focus on famous people is excessive and obsessive. Remember the deaths of Anna Nicole Smith and Michael Jackson? No one cared after awhile, and that is exactly what is going to happen to Whitney Houston. Perhaps many of you who regularly check the Fargo Forum’s website noticed that on Sunday you had to scroll halfway down the page just to find news that would matter to the majority of citizens in our community. It’s weird how Americans grieve over celebrity deaths. We may think we know the person who had died based on their behavior in the public eye, the movies or in their music, but we don’t. Sadly the reality is that the media has made us more affected about the death of a singer than that of a seven-year-old that was recently killed while waiting for the school bus in Minnesota. This is simply due to our media’s focus –- if we focused on issues that carry weight and are relevant then maybe we would no longer be ignorant about issues that should be affecting us more. Don’t get me wrong: Whitney Houston’s role in the music and movie industry was unparalleled, and I do think she should be honored for the contribution she made to the world. However, I don’t think anyone deserves to be covered all day and all night. That being said neither does Romney. Jaime is a junior majoring in English education.
If it's broke, fix it. No Child Left Behind wouldn't be called a sweeping success by even the staunchest supporter of President Bush’s bygone term. The intentions were good; the plan resulted in unprecedented accountability and standardization. NCLB genuinely aimed to improve the
quality of education in the country by pinpointing which schools were doing things right and which were doing things wrong. However, once these bad schools were identified, it seemed logical that they must be punished. In some cases, punishing bad behavior corrects it, but in the case of schools, punishment translates to harsh penalties that trap the lower performers in a spiral of perpetual shortcoming. Whether the excuse for failure was on behalf of the emphasis on standardized test scores or the pressure on schools to close the achievement gap, national school systems began to ride up on their 2014 deadline for 100 percent
proficiency in math and reading. Requirements kept rising in line with the plan to hit the 100 percent mark, but it became obvious that many schools would miss their goal -- if not this year, then the next. Schools would fail in a system that didn't allow them to really succeed. It is for this reason that President Obama’s decision to grant NCLB waivers to Minnesota and nine other states was the right decision, despite objections from others. Some say he overstepped his authority by granting these, but I say he just introduced democracy into the educational system. It’s clearly something schools wanted be-
cause 28 more states are looking to get their own waivers. Regardless of whether you call it overstepping authority or acting on behalf of the people, what’s been done is for the good of the nation’s students. School systems aren’t free from accountability for their students’ success; instead, they’re simply asked to provide their own plans for academic progress. The achievement gap must still close, and proficiency levels must still rise. What’s changed is the level of reasonability in the mandate and the people who are involved in crafting it. Full proficiency in the next two years just isn’t a possibility, so in an effort to stop schools from being pun-
ished, the plan has been effectively scrapped. In the meantime, what’s really happening is that educators are being given the right and responsibility to design and implement a plan to improve what they know best: education. In the past, teachers and schools have cried out against NDLB, saying that the lawmakers who were instrumental in setting it up didn’t truly understand education. Now, that excuse is all but eliminated in a few pioneer states. Let’s accept it and see what comes of it.
ing that. If this is a day for the dead, why aren’t we having a barbeque at a cemetery? Instead, we are gathering in a crowded basement while profusely sweating with ridiculous costumes on. 2. St. Patrick’s Day Just what we need: A holiday to use as an excuse to dye our beer green and consume too much of it. I’m uncomfortable with the amount of the color green people associate with this holiday. And what’s with the pinching deal? Pinching me will not make me give in to the silly tradition for this day. Plus, green isn’t my color, so go away before I accuse you of sexual harassment. 1. Valentine’s Day Every single male and female have the right to hate Valentine’s Day. Why is there a day given to couples so they can show their affection to one another? Something is telling
me they should already be doing this every day. That’s a part of being in a relationship: to show affection to your partner. The whole day of Valentine’s comes off as a romantic comedy, but when it finally arrives it is like every other day, except for the box of Ferrero Rocher you bought for yourself. This date also happens to be my mother’s birthday, so this year I invite you single college kids to celebrate her special day instead. It beats going to the movies alone. And that, my readers, completes the list. If you disagree or believe I missed a holiday, email us at The Spectrum and give us your two cents. Happy ridiculous holidays!
This year I am taking a relaxed approach. No expectations, no worries, no big deal. While I may do something special for my friends or the random people who have classes with me, I am not falling prey to Valentine’s Day again. What changed? Simply put, my perception. While love and commitment are celebrated on this day, I have come to realize the mistake I made. A mistake many others make as well. Love is something that needs to be celebrated daily, not saved up for one big production, even if it is only shown in small ways.
If you are in a relationship, I ask you to think of how often you make your other half feel loved. If you are single, I ask you to think of how often you have shown love to the world through compassion and caring. I am taking Valentine’s Day easy this year. Instead, I am taking it upon myself to show love every day. Whether it comes from an act of kindness or a friendly smile and a listening ear, I am determined to give love every day.
Matt is a senior majoring in English education.
The top 5 ridiculous holidays Joe Kerlin Contributing Writer How many times have you heard “Ugh, Valentine’s day is the dumbest holiday” in the last week? Not only have I heard this countless number of times, I have also reiterated it a countless number of times. Reflecting on how worthless this holiday is, I started to think about America’s other outrageous holiday traditions. In honor of Valentine’s Day I have created the list of the top five most ridiculous holidays. 5. Cinco De Mayo This Mexican-American heritage holiday makes the list because of people’s misunderstanding of the day. Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day. I repeat: It is not their Independence Day. It’s mainly celebrated in
America as well as only certain areas of Mexico, so why would we make it a big deal here? I don’t see us celebrating the Canada’s fake “Kiss a Canuck Day,” otherwise known as their Independence Day, There is nothing wrong with this holiday if you are Mexican-American celebrating your heritage, but it becomes an issue when you’re not. I feel like a lot of people use this day to wear a sombrero and drink tequila. It’s not right. 4. Columbus Day I know you all remember this fun jingle from grade school: “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” However, I’m not sure why we gave this man, who never set foot in the continental United States, a holiday? We aren’t even sure if he was the first to set foot in North America. There is evidence, though, that
Leif Ericson from Norway established a settlement in Canada years before Columbus. Plus, Columbus supposedly killed thousands of Native Americans, and a mass murderer is never good person to celebrate. 3. Halloween Halloween is easily the funniest as well as craziest holiday of the year; unfortunately the list is titled “Top five ridiculous holidays” which is why it is number three. First off, who is the genius that said it was okay for kids to dress up in God knows what and run around in the dark knocking on strangers’ doors? This is also the only day of the year it is completely acceptable to receive candy from a complete stranger, which is always shady. I know the kids love it, but this is a formula for disaster. The 10-year-old Joe would be disappointed in me for say-
Joe is a sophomore majoring in journalism.
Relax, it’s only Valentine’s Day Mathew Church Contributing Writer Decorations don’t lie and with hearts showing up everywhere, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. The day to celebrate love and commitment can bring a variety of sentiments to the forefront. For me, it has historically been one of anxiety. Normally decisive, I find my own reaction to a day celebrating intimacy quite alarming. When in a relationship, I have often worried about whatever gift I was giving. Is
it too much? Is it enough? What if what she got me means more? Does what I bought her mean more than I think it does? Hordes of questions follow based solely on the possible interpretations of my gift selection. As insomnia sets in, I resign myself to whatever fate my gift brings and I tackle the next task: flowers. Do I go with the traditional rose? Does she like roses? What is her favorite flower? What size or type of arrangement should I get? The questions go on. Then there is the actual date and the presentation of said gifts and flowers.
Both of which raise debates. And my insomnia continues. On the other hand, when I’ve been single for Valentine’s Day I have typically felt the need to find, at minimum, something to occupy my night. My past preferences when failing to find a date have included renting a movie, going to a bar that would likely not have couples present and celebrating my unattached state with fellow bachelors and bachelorettes. But why is there pressure to do something, anything, on this specific night? Why is there pressure to make the night special?
Matt is a junior majoring in history.
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While students fail, so does the system
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initial globally interactive generation with Internet usage providing innovative possibilities for the entire world also affecting how we think and feel about each other. Based on his own study in 2004 and on the studies of many universities and institutions of research, Tapcott upholds that the Internet has facilitated a completely new personal generation. This generation not only thinks and learns differently, but most significantly it is one that has been fundamentally rewired in developmental altogether. Perhaps the basic knowledge is that the net-generation is vastly more visual than textual, especially with most spending many hours of their day in front of a computer, television or mobile device. However, and more deeply rooted, is what many young people do on a daily basis such as social networking on Facebook, blogging on news media sites, watching movies and short videos online or playing video games for hours successively throughout days and nights. Not only are these tasks taking place simultaneously, but also I’m finding myself busting out a laptop, mobile phone and turning on the television nearly every night. I’ve grown up this way in my early and later development and continue to increasingly do so. With that being said, is the traditional style of learning working amid the intensity of what is widely spanned financially and academically stressful? Is this teaching style effective when students are merely listening to lectures via PowerPoint in class while surfing the Internet or playing a video game? Are the classrooms allowing the collaboration of knowledge, as the global society’s daily social interaction between friends, family and people is radically extreme? Will there remain the expectancy to sit and be instructed to from a mere single source of knowledge to “teach to the test” via theoretical reception rather than technical application and collaboration? I don’t think so. We’re faced with perhaps the biggest issue in history. Efficient education should officially be defined as problem-based learning via global collaboration, which is provocative and promoting of empathy for another. We will inevitably fail if we seek education traditionally and seemingly prosper by merely making money to continue facilitating deficiency. In other words, our system fails the students.
As we have seen, later generations have progressively been able to receive post-secondary education, and there are currently record enrollments in colleges. In fact, without a degree in post-secondary education it is more difficult to pursue a career of choice. Is this an inefficient standard of our global society? One would certainly hold in truth that higher education for anyone is not only desirable, but it should be the basic requirement upon entering our world. However, despite the record enrollments, there are also record dropout rates in the system as well. Perhaps these new statistics demonstrate one or two potentially detrimental flaws in the system of education altogether. Statistically, most students in America leave college due to the lack of financial alleviation from any source, whether from the federal and state governments, scholarships or from family members. Additionally, those who are able to stay in school are taking much longer to finish what was a four-year degree, and the average amount of loans students take out is at an alltime high. Therefore, either the students are failing the system or the system as a whole is failing its students. First, that is to say it’s widely known there are economic deficiencies globally. Especially in America, students are expected to hold down a job or put their seemingly required education on hold to accumulate thousands to continue learning, which allows them to ensue in perhaps their only chance at a prosperous life. Along with that, however, there might be a bigger picture. The practices of the primary, secondary and higher level educational institutions are literally traditional and fundamentally obsolete because they employ remarkably inefficient styles of teaching. Lest we have forgotten, every generation is unique. Don Tapscott, author of “Grown of Digital,” refers to this new generation as the “net-generation.” This generation includes those born after 1977 and regarded as having grown up in the digital age and Internet paradigm. Tapscott comments on the Josh is a junior majoring in reality that this literally is the history.
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How to get started making jewelry Cate Ekegren Spectrum Staff Looking for an inexpensive, fun and hands on project? Be part of the do-it-yourself movement and make your own version of artwork, recipes and other crafts. If there is a project you want to try but don’t know how to get started, email Caitlin. Ekegren@my.ndsu.edu with questions. Also, be sure to post pictures of your own DIY projects or homemade recipes on The Spectrum’s Facebook page. 1. Lobster Clasp Connects one side of a necklace or bracelet to the
other side. Comes in a variety of sizes and finishes. 2. Jump Rings Connect lobster clasp to chain, connect different types of chain together or dangle charms from. Comes in a wide variety of sizes and finishes. 3. Flat Earring Post (with clutch) One type of earring foundation. Glue stones, beads, bows or old broken jewelry to the flat surface. Posts are available with different surface sizes and in different finishes. 4. Flat Ear Wire Another type of earring foundation. Hang beads, pearls, feathers, charms, etc. for a pair of dangly earrings. 5. Craft Glue
Look for specific types of glue that are for crafts and working with metal. 6. Wire cutter Cuts through chain and pins to customize length. 7. Eye Pins String beads on so they are resting on the existing ‘eye.’ Trim if needed and curl the opposite side into an ‘eye’ so the bead(s) stay on the pin. Connect chain on both sides to create a necklace or bracelet. Comes in a variety of finishes. 8. Head Pins String beads on so they are resting on the flat ‘head’ of the pin. Trim if needed and curl the opposite side in an ‘eye’ so the bead(s) stay on the pin. Connect ‘eye’ to the
Double Fine’s fans fund upcoming game Donations break Internet records Steven Strom Staff Writer It seems that there is just no stopping Double Fine. Just days after word was spread that they may be developing the fan-favorite “Psychonauts 2” and releasing two brand new projects on Xbox Live Arcade, the company has already funded yet another upcoming project in a most unexpected way. This time, Double Fine is returning to their classic PC point-and-click adventure gaming roots with a brand
new project in that genre. The interesting thing is that the entire game has already been funded up front; not by a publisher, as would be traditional, but entirely by dedicated fans of the game developer. Using the online donation site Kickstarter -- a service that allows individuals to make certain tiers of donations in exchange for promises of receiving certain prizes once the project has met its funding goal -- Double Fine already has the money to create their next project. However, that’s not what’s so special about this story. What is truly unique this time
around is the record-breaking numbers the much-loved studio has managed to generate. The developer set up their Kickstarter project to reach a goal of $400,000 within 33 days of opening for donations. Within just eight hours, Double Fine had not only achieved its goal, but had broken the records for the most amount of money earned through the Kickstarter service in the shortest amount of time and for the highest number of donators in the history of the site. Now, at time of writing and only a few days after what will be a monthlong fundraiser, the company
already has just over quadruple their original goal. According to the Kickstarter main project page, all of the extra proceeds will go straight into the development of the game as well as into a planned documentary about the title’s development. The documentary will be released some time after the game is complete and will be available as a reward to any and all who donate (no matter how much) to the Kickstarter initiative. The question that is now circulating throughout the industry is this: Did Double Fine just prove that there is no
longer any need for traditional publishers to fund projects in the video game industry? Double Fine is certainly an exceptional case as both they and their games are incredibly adored by both fans and critics alike. No doubt other creative teams wouldn’t have nearly the level of success that company Tim Schafer has managed to elicit. Whatever the case, both fans and the industry will find out just how successful this creative funding method is when the game -- which still has no title and few details beyond a genre -- is released in six to eight months.
middle link of a chain for a pendant necklace or bracelet. Connect ‘eye’ to a flat ear wire to create a pair of earrings with movement. 9. Chain Can be purchased by the inch or in pre-cut lengths. Sometimes chains already include a jump ring and lobster clasp for easier jewelry construction. Always keep chain clippings for later projects. Pictures of sample projects can be found in the “Craft Corner” photo album on The Spectrum’s Facebook page. Visit www.facebook.com/ndsuspectrum.
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Bison split conference road trip
The power of sports
Herd remains ahead of Oakland, Southern Utah to hold on to third place Ryan Bendixson Contributing Writer
Travis Jones The North Dakota State men’s basketball team split a pair of road games this weekend as they fell to UMKC on Thursday before defeating South Dakota on Saturday. Reggie Chamberlain scored 27 points on Thursday to lead UMKC to a 72-61 win, handing the Bison their fifth loss in the past seven games. NDSU got off to a slow start on the night and were never able to recover as UMKC continued to knock down their shots from the three-point line, making 12 of their 19 attempts on the evening. The Bison were trailing by as many as 23 points before ending the game on a late 13-3 run. Sophomore Taylor Braun, the team’s leading scorer, led the team with his 13 points. Senior Drew Lundberg added 10 points on the evening, and freshman Lawrence Alexander scored nine. Every Bison player scored in the game, but the team effort fell short in the loss. NDSU was able to bounce back from the loss with an 8271 victory at South Dakota on Saturday to improve their record to 16-9 on the season and 9-6 in the Summit League. The Bison found themselves trailing by four at halftime but came out in the second half strong scoring on nine of their first 12 possessions for 11 straight points and a total run of 21-5. After regaining the lead, NDSU never looked back as they shot 68 percent in the second half, as well as making all eight free throws in the last minute to secure the victory. Senior Eric Carlson scored a season-high 19 points on the night. Braun and Alexander each added 13, sophomore TrayVonn Wright scored 10 and Marshall Bjorlund had
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Taylor Braun goes up for a shot against Oral Roberts Feb. 4. Braun led the Bison with 13 points in their game against UMKC Thursday.
nine points and seven rebounds for the Bison. NDSU has two games on the schedule this week, as they will first travel to Brookings, S.D. to take on the rival South Dakota State Jackrabbits on
Wednesday before returning home for the Sears BracketBuster game against Western Michigan on Saturday. The Bison are currently sitting a game ahead of Oakland in the third position in the Summit
League standings. NDSU has three more conference games on the schedule this season before the Summit League Championship in Sioux Falls starting March 3.
Sports are something that I’ve loved for as long as I can remember. My first game was a 1991 American League Championship Series matchup between the Blue Jays and the Twins. Granted, I wasn’t born and it was my pregnant mother and my father that were there, but I still like to say I was somehow linked to the last time the Twins won a title. Beyond my fascination with the games, players and venues are the real reason why I love to obsess my time and energy with what some people call a silly game played by overpaid jocks. The real reason why I am obsessed with going to professional, collegiate and at times high school games is the camaraderie with friends and family that I experience while there. Don’t get me wrong-- I don’t go to the game solely for the fact of getting bonding time with people. I can do that in the lovely confines of my own home. I pay to go to these games because of the atmosphere, but I know you, the readers, can relate to me when I say nobody likes going to a game alone. Think of the best memories you have of being at any live game. Years, months and days later, even if it’s a singly play or the entire game, you probably will never forget something that you saw at a live game. When you
think of how amazing and exciting it was, the first thing you probably do is reminisce with the friends or family that you were there with. I’ve had numerous encounters like this, but my most recent one came this weekend with three good friends in Minneapolis. The Spectrum staff, myself included, was on a trip to Minneapolis this past weekend to compete in a convention for other collegiate newspapers. We weren’t bogged down with speakers and sessions the entire time, so we were looking to find something to kill some time on a Saturday night. Quite frankly, I knew what I was doing before we even got to the cities. Jeremy Lin and the New York Knicks were in town and I wasn’t going to miss that for anything. It just so happened, to my delight, that three friends who, with no offense intended, wanted to tag along, though they are not even close to being on the same level of sports obsession as I. I can’t thank them enough. The game was absolutely awesome. It came down to the wire, it was exciting and it was the lead highlight on ESPN. What made this even more exciting for me was that when it was down to the last four minutes of the game, my three buddies were yelling, cheering and hollering right along with me. That’s what made that game so much fun. Sports aren’t all about games, box scores and highlights. Sports are about enjoying something that everyone can appreciate even if you’re tagging along with three good friends who you’d never expect would love the experience as much as you.
Bison herd round-up Wrestling The NDSU wrestling team continued their conference play last weekend with duels in Orem, Utah and Greeley, Colo. On Sunday, Northern Colorado slid by the Herd, defeating North Dakota State, 22-21. The duel came down to a tiebreaker after the score was locked in at 21. The Bears were able to claim the win for having a 6-4 edge in bouts won. After the tough loss, the Bison are now 3-2 in the Western Wrestling Conference. After 4:13 in the 125 pound bout, Trent Sprenkle pinned Jesse Meis to give the Bison a 6-3 lead. The Bison lost the following three matches until No. 13 Steven Monk responded with a pin of his own to tie up the match at 12-12. Another Bear was pinned by Tyler Johnson in the 174 pound bout in 1:16. The 184-
pounder Mac Stoll won his match 8-3 over Patrick Gomez but the six out of 10 bouts was enough for Northern Colorado to claim the win. The Bison faced Utah Valley on Friday and secured the win, 24-18. At 157 pounds, No. 13 Monk pinned Napoleon Aniciete in 3 minutes 51 seconds to make up for the early lead UVU’s No. 14 created in the 149 pound matchup. Softball The North Dakota State women’s softball team traveled west to play in the Fresno State Kickoff held in Fresno, Calif. In the final game of the tournament, the Bison fell short to Sacramento State, 10. In her second collegiate start, freshman pitcher Krista Menke tossed a two-hitter, retired the last 13 batters and
struck out three. On Thursday, the Bison started tournament play against Toledo and won 3-1 in eight innings. Striking out 19 batters, Whitney Johnson broke the previous school record of 16 strikeouts formerly held by All-American Lindsey Graham. With Jamie Gay’s two-out single, NDSU gained momentum in the eighth as they played international speed up rules. Presley Gaser scored the first followed by Alex Sobrero who made it to the plate off an error by Toledo. NDSU rallied past UC Riverside 5-4 in the first of two games Friday. Johnson struck out 10, allowing four hits and only walking two in the final six innings. In their second matchup of the day, the Bison fell short 1-0 to Fresno State before a crowd of 1,025. After the first inning homerun by Fresno’s
Michelle Moses, Johnson held up against the Bulldogs with five strikeouts and recorded her 14th career onehitter. The team bounced back Saturday to shutout Long Beach State 8-0 as the Bison offense collected 10 hits from eight different players.
meter title coming in at 8:35.74. The 60 meter hurdle title was claimed by Matt Tetzlaff who crossed the line in 8.04. The Bison also won first in the 4x400 in 3:21.69 with the team of Jerome Begin, Duchscherer, Kole Seiler and Alec Espeland.
Men’s Track and Field This weekend at the Bison Open, the men’s track and field team collected six titles for the final home indoor meet of the season. In the shot put event, Casey Orgon threw a personal best of 53 feet 10 1/2 inches to claim first place. In the 400 meters, Jason Duchscherer claimed the title in 50.37 seconds while Josh Hintz won the 800 meter title with a mark of 1:55.83. Finishing 17 seconds ahead of the second place finisher, Jake Henderson took the 3,000
Women’s Track and Field The Bison women pulled together eight titles in the Bison Open this past Saturday. Katie Dockter led the team with titles in the long jump (17 feet 11 inches) as well as the triple jump (36-5). In the 400 meters, the Bison took the top three spots led by Paige Stratioti with a mark of 55.96 seconds followed by Brittany Page and Melissa Kitching. The 800 meter title was won by Ashlynn Simon with a time of 2:11.35 while the mile title was claimed by Maddie McClellan in 4:59.19.
Deborah John won the final 60 meter hurdles clocking in at 8.64. In the 200 meters, Antoinette Goodman led a 1-2-34 sweep with a time of 25.32. Leslie Brost cleared a seasonbest high in the pole vault and won with a mark of 13-11 1/4. At the Bison Open Friday, Emily Lesser made a personal record weight throw with a mark of 56 feet 2 inches, which placed her second in the event. Katie Johnson finished third with a personal best mark of 53-0 3/4. At the Iowa State Classic, Amy Jo Thorne set a new school record in the 5,000 meters and a personal best time of 17 minutes 9.18 seconds. She finished fifth while Heidi Peterson finished 13th with a personal best time of 17 minutes 19.85 seconds.
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Matt Tetzlaff (second from left) earned first place in the 60 meter hurdles with a time of 8:04 at the Bison Open on Saturday. The Bison men’s track and field earned six titles overall at the final home indoor meet of the season.
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Sports Bison women winless in Vermillion
Women’s track and field earns 8 titles
NDSU in 2-way tie for final spot in Summit League Championship Travis Jones Sports Editor The Bison women’s basketball team (9-17, 6-8 Summit League) had hopes of coming out of Vermillion, S.D. with a 7-7 conference record, and a little bit of breathing room heading into the final stretch of the season. South Dakota, the newcomers of the league, would have none of that as they shut down the Bison in the DakotaDome, 53-40. The Herd led just once throughout the entire game, and it came early in the first half when the Bison broke the scoring to lead 2-0. USD’s next possession featured a three pointer from Amber Hegge. Hegge would hit one more deep ball during the game, but she was sure to remind the Bison why she’s been dubbed one of the top players in the Summit League in just her first season getting looked at. Hegge and the Coyotes
Hegge, as the South Dakota standout tossed in 28 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for the lone double-double of the game. Kelly Stewart was the only other USD player in double figures, scoring 12 points on the evening. The Bison had just one player break the double-digit barrier in the game, as Abby Plucker had 13 points and eight rebounds on the night. Janae Burich grabbed 12 rebounds to go along with her eight points. The loss puts NDSU in a tie for eighth place in the league. With a win last Saturday, the Herd could have potentially distanced themselves all the way to a lone spot in fourth place, but will now have to scratch out the final weeks of the year to make the Summit League Championship in Sioux Falls. The Bison took on UMKC on Monday. This issue of The Spectrum went to press before completion of that game.
were dominant throughout, as South Dakota close out the last 7:45 of the first half on a 15-4 run to give them a 32-14 lead at the break. Hegge was 6-9 from the field during the first 20 minutes, lighting up NDSU for 15 points, and not to mention outscoring the Bison’s entire team in the first half. It was much of the same for the majority of the second half. Within the first minute, the Coyotes had a 20-point lead, and leading by as many as 28 during the half. The lone bright spot on the night was the final 9 minutes of the game for NDSU. The Bison closed out the game on an 18-3 run to reduce the 28 point lead to 13 by the time the final buzzer sounded. South Dakota’s dominance came primarily in the paint as they outscored NDSU down low 30-16. NDSU shot a dismal 24 percent on the game, their lowest mark of the season. South Dakota was led by the aforementioned Amber
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Typically, when the off-season lull hits between the end of the football postseason and the start of spring football practices in March, speculation starts as to what the immediate future of the football team looks like. The past week or two, the hot topic has been the as-ofyet-incomplete 2012-2013 schedule and the elusive 11th game that seems to always strike NDSU later than others. The same thing happened last season when NDSU announced a game versus Northeast Conference doormat St. Francis and the year before that to (again NEC member) Wagner. The mystery surrounding the 10-game schedule isn't anything new. The operating system of the powers that are in scheduling seem to be to exhaust all possibilities of bringing FCS powers to Fargo for a sixth home game, crucial to the budgetary workings of not only the football program, but of the entire athletic department.
It's that formula that usually finds NDSU announcing a game against a lower-tier team sometime in February or March. This year, the landscape looks a little different. Keep in mind that most schools at our level don't get attendances at high enough levels to make that sixth home game of the eleven-game regular season allowance a necessity, and often take guaranteed payouts elsewhere to balance the checkbook. Case in point, fellow MVFC team Northern Iowa (who announced their completed schedule on December 17th) needs to head to both Wisconsin and Iowa in 2012 to level the coffers and faces of arguably the two top teams in the Valley after in Youngstown State and NDSU. This is not easy, but such is the cost of a D-I institution. NDSU has been lucky enough to have a faithful and sizable enough following to keep the program (and as we saw with the additional revenue from this season's playoff run, the Fargodome) in the black. It's that situation that keeps the athletic department chained to a six-home-game mandate, and it's what can
make scheduling difficult. Here’s the difference: Other teams have come calling, and some of them are names you might actually recognize. Athletic Director Gene Taylor has reportedly fielded calls from Oklahoma, Pittsburgh and now Florida State as to NDSU's availability for a payout to head out of town, take a beating in front of a rah-rah crowd in Norman or Tallahassee and walk with a paycheck. That interest is undoubtedly attributed to the recent success NDSU had winning a certain National Championship, and other teams are starting to take notice. Even if it's just for a top 25 team's annual lambs-tothe-slaughter game to fire up the fan base before heading into conference play, it's still something to keep an eye on. Maybe we'll get a surprise this year and see Appalachian State or Delaware swing through Fargo. If you can wait a year, Montana is already inked to come to the Fargodome for a return game from the 2003 match up. Won't that be some kind of atmosphere? At any rate, keep your eyes peeled in the next few weeks on a developing situation of who we'll play.
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