February 24, 2012 by NDSU Spectrum

The Spectrum

F R I D A Y | F E B R U A R Y 2 4 , 2 0 1 2 | S E R V I N G N O R T H D A K O TA S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y S I N C E 1 8 9 6 | V O L . 1 1 5 I S S U E 3 8

W W W. N D S U S P E C T R U M . C O M

“They were all my best friends I loved them and still love them with all of my heart. Never was there a time where we fought or got mad at each other. We all had the best times together I would have never asked for any better friends. Their smiles brightened everyone’s day and made us all better people in this world. I will never forget them or the time we shared together. I LOVE THEM!” – Brady VandenBerghe “Megan had the most genuine heart the most beautiful smile. She is the definition of happiness.” --Emily Dahl

“They had the brightest smiles that would cheer up anyone on a bad day.” --Scotty Schmid

“I was good friends with Danielle Renninger. I also knew and talked to the other girls all the time. She was such an amazing woman and always such a truthful and honest person. She is someone I surely looked up to. I remember our last words together, last Friday, ‘Let's ride together sometime,’ referring to riding home together, she's from Minnetonka and I am from Elk River, 30 minutes apart. I will never forget her smile. It just makes me sick thinking I traveled back to Fargo through the scene of the accident within 30 minutes before of their accident. It's gonna be so different around here.” -- Joe Holenko

“Lauren Peterson was from my high school and graduated with me. You can really tell how our whole community is feeling the lost of such a beautiful young girl. Hundreds of posts had been written her wall with a few hours, from remembering certain memories to giving condolences and praying for her family and friends. Lauren will always be remembered for her artistic dance skills and beautiful smile. Her passing, as with the three other young ladies, has brought a whole community together in prayer and sorrow.” -- Cynthia Cherucheril

“Won’t EVER find someone who didnt like these girls.” – Noah Schmidt

“I went through sorority recruitment with Jordan and Lauren. i remember ever single day they showed up all dolled up and beautiful. Yet they were the most chill and laid back girls ever. Whenever i saw them out and about they always stole the attention and were genuinely loved. The last time i saw those two together was a week ago and I remember Jordan just came up to me hugged me and told me i was beautiful and never forget that now I never will.”—Destiny Park

“My fondest memory is eating dinner with them all almost every night of the week. The stories and jokes that were shared and told between us all are ones i will cherish forever. I'll also never forget when Lauren and I were talking about how much we hate valentines day, and jokingly agreed to be each others valentines so we didnt have to spend valentines day alone. She will forever be my valentine, and knowing that valentines day went from my most hated holiday, to my favorite holiday, just knowing that Lauren is my valentine each and every year.” –Morgan Lubben

‘Heaven needed 4 beautiful angels’ Linda Vasquez Spectrum Staff

Emma Heaton Co-News Editor In life, there are times of happiness, sadness, triumph and sorrow. For four NDSU women whose tragedy will forever affect many students’ lives, the memories they leave behind are what remain. Lauren Peterson, Jordan Playle, Danielle Renninger and Megan Sample began their first year of college together at NDSU. Reflections from peers highlight the way these four girls could light up even the dimmest room with their smiles. They are described as cheerful and as individuals who lived their lives to the fullest. “Their smiles brightened everyone’s day and made us all better people in this world,” Brady VandenBerghe, a freshman majoring in emergency management and close friend, said. “I will never forget them

or the time we shared together.” Bailey Benson, a Sevrinson Hall resident assistant, went to an intramural volleyball game just like any other day, when she received a call from another resident with devastating news. The call left her paralyzed with sadness, and tears streamed down her face as she fell into a crouched position. Just like Benson, many other students were shocked by the same news. Their effort to unite and support those affected by the loss began flooding Facebook news feeds and led to an overall atmosphere of togetherness throughout the community. During this difficult time, the NDSU community has come together and shown its strength. “You can really tell how our community is feeling the loss of such beautiful [young girls]. Hundreds of posts have been written within a few hours, from remembering certain memories to giving condolences and praying for family and friends,” Cynthia Cherucheril, a third-year phar-

INDEX

Counseling services will continue to be provided for students affected by the loss. Students can call 231-7671. Local and campus religious affiliates are also available for additional support. News Features

matter what the situation was.” Jordan Playle was a 19-yearold freshman majoring in marketing. She was from Otsego, Minn., and her sweet and friendly ambiance will never be forgotten. “The last time I saw [Jordan and Lauren] together was a week ago. I remember Jordan just came up to me and hugged me and told me I was beautiful and never forget that,” Destiny Park, a sophomore studying public relations and advertising, said. “Now I never will.” Megan Sample was an 18year-old freshman majoring in retail merchandising and design. She graduated from Rogers High School with Playle, and they were roommates in Sevrinson Hall. Sample will be known always for her kind heart. “Megan had the most genuine heart [and] the most beautiful smile,” Emily Dahl, a freshman studying radiologic sciences, said. “She is the definition of happiness.” Eighteen-year-old Danielle Renninger, a freshman major-

Lauren Peterson •Visitation is scheduled for Friday, 48 p.m. at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant St. SE. in Prior Lake, Minn. •Funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, 11 a.m. at Church of St. Michael, 16311 Duluth St. SE in Prior Lake, Minn.

Jordan Playle •Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, 4-8 p.m. at Northridge Fellowship, 12522 Main St. in Rogers, Minn. •Funeral service is scheduled for Friday, 10 a.m. at Northridge Fellowship. Visitation before service will begin at 9:30 a.m.

4 5, 7

Opinion

8, 9 10, 11

ing in marketing, will be remembered as an individual with a charismatic and loving personality. She met the three girls in college and was Playle and Sample’s suitemate in Sevrinson Hall. “Danielle was my best friend, and she will forever be remembered. She always had a love for life and was so great to be around. She was feisty and witty, and a very smart student. She was the life of the party and made everyone around her feel so loved,” Sophie Porter, a freshman majoring in marketing, said. “I was truly blessed with the privilege of knowing her and all the girls who tragically left us.” Worried parents and friends attempted to reach the four girls on Monday afternoon to verify their safe arrival to campus after the long Presidents’ Day weekend. It wasn’t until after missed phone calls that the women’s loved ones learned of the disaster. Time stopped for a moment. Minnesota Highway Patrol reached the fatal scene shortly after the women’s car crossed

the median on I-94 near Alexandria and was broadsided by an oncoming SUV. After word of the passing of the four NDSU women spread on Facebook, students took the initiative to reach out and support the families, the friends and the rest of the Bison community. A Facebook group page in remembrance of Renninger, Peterson, Playle and Sample was created almost immediately following the announcement. “Remembering M.S J.P D.R L.P” is a place for close friends to connect with other students, some who have created T-shirts and bracelets to fundraise for the families. The group page is serving as a platform for members to post their fondest memories and photos of the women. Kevin Arnold once said, “Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are and the things you never want to lose.” Danielle Renninger, Lauren Peterson, Jordan Playle and Megan Sample are memories never to be forgotten.

Service information

1-3

A&E Sports

macy student and high school classmate of Peterson, said. “The passing has brought a whole community together in prayer and sorrow.” Cam Knutson, student body president, says that the encouragement from people coming together shows the strength of the NDSU community. He also says it is going to be difficult for everyone to move forward. “It’s going to take some time, definitely. It’s just hard to get past the stage of shock; I think that’s where people are still at,” he shared. This time of grief is not surprising considering the special place the women held in people’s hearts across campus. Eighteen-year-old Lauren Peterson, a freshman in the College of University Studies, who was from Prior Lake, Minn., will be remembered for her artistic dance skills and contagious upbeat personality. “There was never a dull moment with Lauren,” Brittani Colucci, a friend of Peterson, said. “She always knew how to make someone smile no

Have a story idea? The Spectrum welcomes all students and staff to submit story ideas for any section.

Danielle Renninger •Visitation is scheduled for Friday, 11 a.m. to noon at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 301 County Road 19 in Excelsior, Minn. •Funeral service will be held prior to a light lunch. The Renninger Family asks to not bring flowers, but instead bring a photo in memory of Danielle.

Editorial Staff: Editor-In-Chief: Matt Severns at Editor@ndsuspectrum.com Co-News Editor: Cate Ekegren at co.news@ndsuspectrum.com Co-News Editor: Emma Heaton at co.news1@ndsuspectrum.com

Megan Sample •Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, 9 a.m. at Word of Peace Lutheran Church, 21709 129th Avenue North in Rogers, Minn. •Funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, 10 a.m. at Word of Peace Lutheran Church.

Features Editor: Linda Vasquez at features@ndsuspectrum.com Arts and Entertainment Editor: Nick Proulx at ae@ndsuspectrum Opinion Editor: Jaime Jarmin at opinion@ndsuspectrum.com Sports Editor: Travis Jones at sports@ndsuspectrum.com

F r i d a y, F e b r u a r y 2 4 , 2 0 1 2 | T h e S p e c t r u m

Cate Ekegren Co-News Editor Phone: 231-5260 | Email: co.news@ndsuspectrum.com

News College of Science and Mathematics conducts search for new dean Emma Heaton Co-News Editor For the first time, students will be able to provide input in the search for dean of the College of Science and Mathematics through open forums, which will be televised by the Bison Information Network. Dean candidates will be visiting campus for the interviewing process and each will present an open forum. Students will be presented with the opportunity to take place in an electronic survey conducted by BIN on the finalists for the position. Recommendations made by students will be considered by the search committee before the forwarding of a recommendation to the provost. The dean position will entail several responsibilities to promote success for the college in areas of academic, research and outreach programs. Relationships must be maintained with a wide array of people on campus, from the president to students. The three candidates who will be conducting open forums include John Mintmire, Keith Murphy and Scott Wood. Mintmire’s open forum will be held at 2 p.m. on Feb. 27 in the Memorial Union Century Theater. Mintmire currently serves at Oklahoma State University as regents’ professor and head of the department of physics. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in 1976 and received his doctorate four years later from the University of Florida. He was awarded with the College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Alumni Award from the university in 2005. Additionally, Mintmire served as associate dean of research for the College of Arts and Sciences at Oklahoma State University. He received the Regents Distinguished Research Award in 2010 from Oklahoma State University.

Murphy will hold an open forum on March 5 in the Memorial Union Great Plains Ballroom at 2 p.m. He currently serves as professor and genetics chair director at Clemson University Genomics Institute. Murphy received his bachelor’s in microbiology from Indiana University in 1982, and continued his education at the University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine. He studied molecular genetics and graduated in 1986 and served as president of the Graduate Student Association. Murphy earned his doctorate in genetics and biochemistry from Louisiana State University in 1989. This candidate has also received multiple awards; some of Murphy’s recent acknowledgements include serving as a keynote speaker and honoree at the Dalmatian Club of America Foundation and Pfizer Animal Health Award for Excellence in Research. Wood will have an open forum held on March 1 in the Century Theater at 2 p.m. He currently serves as dean of the College of Science at the University of Idaho, where he was honored with the Inaugural Distinguished Faculty Award and serves as adjunct professor at McGill University. He earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry and geology from Hamilton College and master’s degree in geology from Princeton University in 1982. Wood continued his education at Princeton University and received a geology doctorate degree in 1982. Wood’s additional honors include the Distinguished Service Award from the Division of Geochemistry of the American Chemical Society. He has been the visiting scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Los Alamos National laboratory. For more information on the College of Science and Mathematics and dean position, visit http://www.ndsu.edu/scimath/dean_search.html.

Student organizations hold 4th annual Pan Africa Night Hannah Dillon Matt Severns | The Spectrum

Students performed various dances during Pan Africa Night. The event was hosted by the African Students Union and Black Student Association as an event for Black History Month

Matt Severns | The Spectrum

Staff Writer Pan Africa Night allowed students to celebrate the various African cultures represented by students at NDSU. This year’s Pan Africa Night occurred on Saturday in the Festival Concert Hall. The main event lasted from 7 to 9 p.m., and there was an after party that went until midnight. For the past four years, the African Students Union and the Black Student Association has coordinated Pan Africa Night, a celebration of the different cultures in Africa. This

event happens during Black History Month. Nana Akua Agyekum, a senior in finance, is affiliated with the African Students Union. She described that the main purpose of Pan Africa Night is to expose NDSU students to the African culture: one they may have little or no knowledge about. “We are just sharing our culture with the university,” she said. Pan Africa Night consists of poetry readings, dance and song exhibitions and a fashion show. The turn out for this event is very good, according to Agyekum.

“For the past four years we’ve been having Pan Africa Night, and usually we have between a range of 100 to 600 people attend,” Agyekum said. “It varies every year.” Agyekum urges students to attend the Pan Africa Night event in future years. When asked why this event is important, she said, “to see the other different cultures in Africa; to see how we live.” For more information on Pan Africa Night, the African Students Union and the Black Student Association,visit http://www.ndsu.edu/multicultural/student_organizations/.

Research team develops antenna-less RFID tracking tag Mike Liudahl News Reporter A team of NDSU researchers have developed an antennaless radio frequency identification tag that addresses the challenging issue of how to effectively track metal objects and liquid filled containers. Their research may be a solution to tracking them as they move from producers to the businesses that will sell them. According to a recent media release by the Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering, tracking and identifying metal objects can prove difficult for some RFID systems. The patent-pending antenna-less radio frequency identification tag technology developed by the research team could solve these tracking problems. Other tags have been constructed for the same purpose, but many don’t work well on various metal objects or containers filled with liquid. They are normally large and stick out from the object or container, which often leads to it being damaged while handled. In 2010, senior research engineer Michael Reich and NDSU undergraduate student Layne Berge joined research engineer Cherish Bauer-Reich

in creating an antenna-less version of such an RFID tag. So far, the tag, which is only three millimeters thick and roughly the size of a stick of gum, is proving to be successful. “The tags we’ve developed actually use the metal container as an antenna, rather than having to make and place another antenna on top of the container,” Bauer-Reich said in the Feb 13 release. “Many types of tags have to be spaced away from metal, since it changes the electromagnetic fields around the tags and destroys their ability to communicate. These tags can be used to tag anything from coffee cans at a grocery store to barrels of oil or metal cargo containers, with minimal concern about losing or damaging the tag,” she added. “It took us about three months to come up with early prototypes to determine whether the project was workable,” Reich said. “At that point, we needed to do invention disclosures with the tech transfer office, which does the patent paperwork for us.” “Cherish came up with this concept and was the primary driver on it,” Reich added. “Layne did the hard work of trying to put all of the prototypes together and dealing with

the different variations of it.” Berge said during that process you need to know what you want and what you’re going for. After testing, we compare the results to see how we can make changes to maximize the design. “I have spent a lot of time with an X-Acto knife and copper tape in building our prototypes,” Berge said. “When an electromagnetic wave from other tags hit metal it renders them useless, but the one we built fakes it to just go through the tag itself instead of dispersing into the metal.” Berge explained that the testing of the prototypes takes place inside of what is called an anacote chamber. It is basically a giant metal box that keeps electromagnetic energy from going in or out and the foam cones inside are there to absorb the electromagnetic waves to keep them from bouncing around. “The chamber allows us to test at power levels and frequencies that we otherwise couldn’t on the outside,” Berge said. “Through continued testing we hope to make it easier to manufacture and increase the read range on it.” According to Reich, there is definitely more work yet to be done on this project while it’s

still in the development phase. Depending upon what is done with further research there are some improvements they would like to make. “Right now the tag is made out of rigid material and we would like to see if we can use something that’s more flexible to be used on curved surfaces.” Reich said. “It’s going to be good to keep Layne involved because he is a very valuable part of that.” Berge, a senior majoring in electrical engineering, plans to begin working on a master’s degree at NDSU after graduation this spring. This will give him the opportunity to remain involved in refining the current prototype tags. “After I’m eventually done at NDSU, I would like to work for a company that’s involved in the RFID industry,” Berge said. Bauer-Reich will be presenting the group’s unique research in Tucson, March 5-7 at an international antenna technology workshop. Researchers from more than 15 countries will be on hand at the workshop. For information about this and other research being conducted by the NDSU Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering, visit http://www.ndsu.edu/cnse/.

www.ndsuspectrum.com The Spectrum is published Tuesdays and Fridays during the academic year, except during holidays, vacations and exam periods. Each enrolled student is entitled to one copy of The Spectrum. Additional copies are available by prior arrangement with the Business Manager for $1 each. The Spectrum is a studentrun newspaper published under the First Amendment guarantees of free speech and a free press. Opinions

expressed on these pages are not necessarily those of the student body, faculty, staff, university administration or Spectrum management. The Spectrum is printed at The Forum, 101 5th St. N, Fargo, N.D. 58102. The Spectrum 254 Memorial Union North Dakota State University Fargo, N.D. 58105 Main Office Number: 231-8929 Editor in Chief: 231-8629 Advertising Manager: 231-8994

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Spectrum accepts both mail (254 Memorial Union, Fargo, N.D., 58105) and e-mail (Matthew.Severns@ndsu.edu or Editor@ndsuspectrum.com.) Please limit letters to 500 words. Letters will be edited for clarity. They should include the writer’s name, telephone number, major and year in school.

EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief ... Matt Severns editor@ndsuspectrum.com Co-News Editor ... Cate Ekegren co.news@ndsuspectrum.com Co-News Editor ... Emma Heaton co.news1@ndsuspectrum.com Features Editor ... Linda Vasquez features@ndsuspectrum.com A & E Editor ... Nick Proulx ae@ndsuspectrum.com Opinion Editor ... Jaime Jarmin opinion@ndsuspectrum.com Sports Editor ... Travis Jones sports@ndsuspectrum.com

BUSINESS STAFF Co-Copy Editor ... Erin Stegman copy1@ndsuspectrum.com Co-Copy Editor ... Stephanie Stanislao copy@ndsuspectrum.com Photo Editor ... Josie Tafelmeyer photo@ndsuspectrum.com Design Editor ... Phil Gregory design@ndsuspectrum.com Web Editor ... Nithisha Mucha webmaster@ndsuspectrum.com

Office Manager ... Karla Young office.manager@ndsuspectrum.com Business Manager ... Michelle Full business.manager@ndsuspectrum.com Advertising Manager ... Ryan Johnson ad.manager@ndsuspectrum.com Advertising Executive ... Brian Koening ad.exec@ndsuspectrum.com Advertising Executive ... Andrea Jaques ad.exec@ndsuspectrum.com Office Assistant .. Morgan Wiedrich Graphic Designer ... Emma Wey Circulation Manager ... Zheng Fu

F r i d a y, F e b r u a r y 2 4 , 2 0 1 2 | T h e S p e c t r u m

Emma Heaton Co-News Editor Phone: 231-5260 | Email: co.news1@ndsuspectrum.com

News

A tribute in pink

Beautiful angel

Involvement Information Bracelets in remembrance of Danielle, Lauren, Jordan and Megan will be available for purchase in the Memorial Union. Times and dates will be posted on the Facebook group page, “Remembering M.S J.P D.R L.P” when available. T-Shirts are available for purchase on the Facebook group page, “M.S J.P D.R. L.P Memory Shirts.” Proceeds will benefit the families of Danielle, Lauren, Jordan and Megan.

By: Justin Raymond -Why did you leave why did you have to go On that cold Monday night exactly one day ago And now my heart, is completely broke Just shattered, ‘cause you mattered You were my friend, and I was yours too How much I loved you, you had no clue There wasn’t a thing in this world, that we didn’t do With one another, like sister and brother But God gained new, angels last night After you flew away, and you all took flight So watch over me because you are my friend And I know one day I will see you again And when you smile, I’ll cry I miss you so much, you don’t even know All these years I have watched, you rapidly grow Now you’re gone, how do I move on While I sit here and think about the good times we had I let these thousand tears, soak on my lap ‘Cause now I can’t hear, you’re sweet laugh But I’ll remember it, forever I don’t understand, why you had to die I just want to hold your hand, one last time And I’m so sorry that, I didn’t say goodbye I will try, in the next life And you are so brave, I know that you made it And I’ll be at your grave, when they create it So watch over me because you are my friend And I know one day I will see you again And when you smile, I’ll cry I miss you so much, you don’t even know All these years I have watched, you rapidly grow Now you’re gone, how do I move on And you know sparks fly, when I see your face And the class that we share, will never be the same Because our lives, have been touched by the grace Of your soul, beautiful angel So watch over me because you are my friend And I know one day I will see you again And when you smile, I’ll cry I miss you so much, you don’t even know All these years I have watched, you rapidly grow Now you’re gone, how do I move on

Providing a variety of services for both men & women

Area talent to perform in 2nd annual gospel concert Hannah Dillion Staff Writer On Sunday, the second-annual community gospel concert will be held at the Beckwith Recital Hall. The Office of Multicultural Programs, located in the Memorial Union, coordinated the concert. The concert will feature gospel music with skits and

dances to accompany it. Angela Skaff, outreach program coordinator at the Office of Multicultural Programs, says it will be a “concert full of life in Christ.” This event is put on to celebrate Black History Month. According to www.history.com, February has been Black History Month since 1976, and Canada and the United Kingdom also set aside one month a year for the celebration of black history.

4Given, a Twin Cities-based gospel group, will be performing. Skaff also notes that Last Call, Atmosphere, Tabitha Thomas, Conquering Lion Drama Ministry, Candace Lee and Latter Rain Ministries Praise Dancers will be there as well. The event provides student an opportunity to learn something new about a culture they might not have been exposed to before. Skaff encourages students to attend as a way to

see the talent of singing groups from the area, as well as spend a night in worship. “It is the ending to Black History Month and holds a great honor as a concert that involves NDSU as well as the community churches to express their love of God with the various talents they have,” Skaff said. The concert will begin at 2 p.m., and admission is free.

NDSU teams up with Bush Foundation Allison Pillar Contributing Writer The NDSU Extension Center for Community Vitality has teamed up with the Bush Foundation to promote the Bush Fellowship Program this year. According to the Bush Foundation website, the program is “an opportunity for individuals to increase their capacity for and improve the practice of leadership while working with others to solve tough problems in their communities.” The Bush Foundation’s Fellowship Program was launched in 2010. Kathy Tweeten, director of the

NDSU Extension Center for Community Vitality, says the university’s role is to create awareness and answer questions about applying for the fellowship. The funding, coming directly from the Bush Foundation, is available to anyone who is passionate about making a positive change in the community. According to Tweeten, the community doesn’t have to be geographically located; it could simply be a community of interest. Tweeten says the NDSU Extension Center for Community Vitality focuses on helping individuals to grow and discover where they need to increase their knowledge and abilities to become more effective in the communities

Located in the basement of the Memorial Union 701-231-7425

they belong to. “The fellowship program fits very well with [the NDSU Extension Center for Community Vitality’s] mission,” Tweeten explained. “What we want to do is help communities become more vital, and this program is really focused on helping individuals to be more engaged.” The core principles of the program, according to the Bush Foundation include knowing yourself first, because effective leadership builds effective relationships,

knowing your community deeply, actively listening to those around you and managing conflict. Tweeten says that NDSU hopes to continue involvement if there is student interest and success with the Bush Foundation. Applications, deadlines and more information can be found on http://www.BushFoundation.org. Students with questions about the application process can contact the NDSU Extension Center for Community Vitality.

Engineers Week Feb 19-25

Pioneers Inventors

Orville & Wilbur Wright

Engineers

Thomas Edison

Innovators

Problem Solvers

ndsuspectrum.com

Nikola Tesla

Scientists Benjamin Franklin

Isaac Newton

Proud to support the next generation of engineers

Today’s engineers are tomorrow’s history.

F r i d a y, F e b r u a r y 2 4 , 2 0 1 2 | T h e S p e c t r u m

Features Less skin, more confidence

Linda Vasquez Features Editor Phone: 231-5260 | Email: features@ndsuspectrum.com

Cyprus sports and game-day food traditions International student from Cyprus shares Mediterranean perspective

Linda Vasquez Features Editor Last weekend I attended the Snowstorm Music Tour. As much as music is like an escape for me, the concert experience was unfortunately disturbed by some of the outfits women who were attending were wearing. I guess I can't be too surprised, since the concert was held at The Venue at The Hub. The times I’ve been there, women usually dress with less clothing than usual, but the show was for all ages and the outfits were definitely not appropriate. Women sometimes have the tendency to think that being sexy is determined by how much skin is shown. I'm here to say that being sexy is more about how confident you are in yourself and how you portray yourself as an individual. Let's get one thing straight: I'm all for showing a bit of skin here and there, but too much can send the wrong message. I clearly saw this out on the dance floor during the show, multiple times. There was one woman in particular who had half a shirt on. The blouse was only covering her breasts and was being held by a few straps in the back. To complement that, she also wore a mini skirt with it (no tights or leggings) and 3-inch platforms. A couple men tried to catch her attention by grinding up on her, and some even took the time to touch her in places that, well, should only be touched in the bedroom. I feel that the way she was dressed provoked those men to feel like they could grind their bodies all over her. Dressing like this gives men the chance to easily see them as just a sexual image. Perhaps that is what she wanted -- men drooling over her body, but during an all-age concert? Really? I am probably sounding a bit sassy and some of you who read this will probably think that I’m bringing this up because maybe I'm angry that I can’t pull off an outfit like the one I described, or maybe that I’m angry because I don’t get as much attention from men. That is certainly not the case. I personally want the right attention, I want respect and I don’t want to stand out the wrong way, so I’m sharing this because I wonder if every other woman shouldn’t want the same thing. Outfits display creativity and they display your personality. Use them to identify whom you want to be seen as and show your confidence. Be confident in who you are as a person and not how much skin you bear to get attention.

Houda Abdelrahman Contributing Writer Each country has its unique sports and game-time customs. For Isaak Pirillis, an international student from Paralimni, Cyprus, memories of soccer and delicious gametime food remain dear. “The most popular sport in Cyprus is soccer because we are always surrounded by soccer. It’s always in the news. Soccer is part of Europe and Cyprus is part of Europe. You learn to like soccer from a young age,” said Pirillis, a freshman majoring in nursing. Back in his hometown, Pirillis has participated in a variety of sports, including soccer, volleyball, track and kickboxing. The main language in Cyprus is Greek. According to Pirillis, no major difference exists between Greeks and Cypriots. “People from Cyprus say ‘I’m Greek,’” he said. The largest difference between sports in Cyprus and sports in Greece is that Greece tends to be more active. Greece is also a larger country and has more variety in the types of sports offered. According to Pirillis, Greece is more involved in volleyball and basketball. Cyprus is an island, so water sports are also common. Snorkeling and scuba diving are fun choices, especially for tourists who swarm the island in the summer. “There are no waves, so surfing is not very popular,” added Pirillis. Although Greece is more active than Cyprus in the European leagues, a well-known Cyprus sport star is Marco Baghdatis.

According to Pirillis, Baghdatis is probably the only Cyprus tennis player that has competed against the likes of Federer and Nadal. Even though tennis is played, it is not nearly as popular as the king of all sports in Cyprus— soccer. “Back in my hometown, they promote the guys to always play soccer. It’s known for soccer to be a ‘guy sport.’ We have girl players, but it isn’t big (for girls),” Pirillis said. Coming to the United States, he found it interesting to find serious female soccer players. Just as Americans look forward to eating wings and other ‘football food’ on game day, Cypriots feast on souvla, mezez and other Greek delights. Some of the traditional meats are pork, lamb and chicken. The famous way to eat lamb is souvla. According to Pirillis, souvla is a type of process to cook the meat, which involves rotating the meat on a grill. One difference between Greece and Cyprus is that gyros are famous in Greece, but souvla are more popular in Cyprus. French fries are also eaten with souvla. Tzatziki, the Greek equivalent of ranch, is also popular and is made with a yogurt base, grinded cucumbers, garlic and other various ingredients. “In my hometown, we are famous for adding homegrown lemons and fresh olive oil to souvla,” said Pirillis. “It’s all fresh. Each house has olive trees and lemon trees.” Similar to how friends and families gather to cheer on their favorite teams in the United States, Cypriots also enjoy the company of others on game day. “During big soccer games, we all gather up and watch it on television if we can’t go to the stadium,”

Houda Abdelrahman | The Spectrum

Isaak Pirillis, a student from Cyprus, enjoys Cypriot food and sports, though they differ from American tradition.

Pirillis said. Tzatziki is tremendously popular with Greeks and Cypriots. “You never get sick of it. It’s very good with any kind of meat, whatever you put with it. People in Greece make a gyro pita with tzatziki,” Pirillis said.

“Coming here has been a complete change with everything. One of the things is food. Back at my hometown, we eat a lot of meat. We also raise and butcher our own meat. Everything there is fresh,” Pirillis said. Just as Americans enjoy an

intense football game with good wings, Greeks and Cypriots enjoy a good souvla with a soccer match, No matter what your definition of football might be, common features throughout all cultures that unite people are the love for sports and food.

Health talk : Effects of music on the mind and body Think of your favorite song. Most likely, it is your favorite because it makes you feel alive, happy, relaxed, or it reminds you of a special event in your life. Although it differs for every individual based both on genre and the environment, music affects you mentally, physically and emotionally. According to research found on buzzle.com and emedexpert.com, here are a few ways how it does that. Helps fight sadness or depression Serotonin is a chemical widely distributed throughout the body that constricts blood vessels at injury sites and that also may have an effect on the body’s emotional state. The less serotonin the body has, the less happy the person will feel. Soothing music, such as slow classical numbers or warm piano tones, helps release serotonin in the brain, therefore warding off signs of depression. Improves memory and concentration Research proves that when two musical notes are separated by a short silence, the brain cells in charge of developing a quick and clear memory are triggered. It is thought that flute music in particular is recommended as a memory and concentration-sharpening tool. Download a few classical tunes to turn on while you’re studying. This genre of music will help your brain retain and recall the information you are trying to store. Enhances physical performance Choosing music that personally motivates you while walking, running, dancing and so on will help your workout time go by more quickly and can also make exercising more fun. Physically, music is thought to reduce fatigue, increase mental alertness, improve coordination and help muscles relax. Although the majority of musical effects on the body are positive, there are several negative effects to be aware of as well. •If music is played at high volumes, the symmetry between the right and left halves of the brain is disrupted, which contributes to the disturbance of a healthy state of mind and, for young children, can lead to learning and behavioral disabilities. •John Diamond, a physician and psychiatrist, states that “body muscles go weak when subjected to the stopped anapestic beat in hard rock music…[and] that shrill frequencies and irregular beats are harmful to the mind and body.” •The lack of musical harmony, or pleasant sound combinations in songs can lead to hyperactivity and aggression. •Feelings of boredom and even anger can result if the musical patterns in songs are heavily repeated.

So the next time you turn on your iPod or your car stereo, think about the ways your body is reacting to the type of music you are listening to. Remember to be cautious about the negative effects it can have, but also indulge in all of the positive effects it elicits. Music is a privilege—use it to your body’s advantage.

SILVERADO Friday, February 24th $8.00 Admission

Johnson’s Barn Dances 2 Miles North of Arthur, ND on Highway 18

F r i d a y, F e b r u a r y 2 4 , 2 0 1 2 | T h e S p e c t r u m

Nick Proulx Arts and Entertainment Editor Phone: 231-5261 | Email: ae@ndsuspectrum.com

Arts and Entertainment Snowstorm Music Tour Cate Ekegren Spectrum Staff

Linda Vasquez Spectrum Staff

Despite the unusually brown winter, a snowstorm hit Fargo this weekend at the Venue at the Hub. The 2012 Snowstorm Music Tour, all ages show, began at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 with Grieves & Budo and Cris Cab. The opening act, although brief, was successful in pumping up the massive crowd as they filed in for the night. Outasight took the stage next, keeping the concert goers pumped up. Born Richard Andrew, Outasight is originally from New York and he sings and raps with the help of his DJ. Most popular for his single â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tonight is the Night,â&#x20AC;? Out-

asight refrained from performing it until his last moments on stage. The maneuver helped Outasight perform his lesser known songs to the audience, which was clearly waiting in anticipation for the big finale. Next on stage were the Gym Class Heroes. Also from New York, the Gym Class Heroes include Travie McCoy on vocals, Disashi Lumumba-Kasongo on lead guitar, Mat McGinley on drums and Eric Roberts on bass guitar. Gym Class Heroes provided a slightly disappointing show. Considering they have four members and instruments on stage, a more exciting show was expected but undelivered. Popularly known for their older songs like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taxi Driverâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cupidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chokeholdâ&#x20AC;? and newer songs â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stereo Heartsâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ass Back Home,â&#x20AC;? itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible the group is unable to shine on their own without other contributing musical artists like Neon Hitch, Adam

Levine from Maroon 5 and Patrick Stump from Fall Out Boy. The highly anticipated TPain finally took the stage around 9:30 p.m. Saturday night and lived up to all expectations. T-Pain delivered an exciting performance covering all kinds of songs from his repertoire. Songs included â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m on a Boat,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bartender,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lowâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blame Itâ&#x20AC;? among others. The vibe never faded and everybody, everywhere at the concert, was on their feet and dancing, including members of Gym Class Heroes who joined the crowd in the VIP section for T-Painâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance. After T-Painâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fantastic show, the Venue at the Hub became an all-night dance party for concert-goers over 21. The DJs for T-Pain and Outasight played club mixes until closing time and the floor was cleared for dancers.

Q&A

What was the best part of the Snowstorm Music Tour? Cate: The best part was the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s venue. The Venue at the Hub is a great place for a concert, especially one open for all ages because it offers so many different areas to be in. The upper balcony was reserved for VIP and 21-plus only. The lower level of the Venue at the Hub was open to anyone without alcoholic beverages and the Hub side of the building was much quieter, had shorter lines for the bathroom and fresher air! Linda: The best part for me was being able to see one of my favorite artists, Outasight, perform. Getting the opportunity to watch him live was amazing. I sang every song, knew every lyric and danced non-stop. He definitely impressed me more when I realized his vocal performance sounded like it was straight from the track, but just getting the chance to see him was more than anything I could ask for. What was the worst part of the Snowstorm Music Tour? Cate: The worst part was definitely the smell. It was great to see so many avid fans filling the Venue at the Hub, but you could barely move anywhere and the air was thick with the smell of sweat and body odor. Linda: Having to witness really drunk people act dumb was probably the worst part for me. Many people were being sloppy. Leave that at the bar. The concert was for all ages and normally when I go to a concert I want to enjoy the music, not having to tell people to leave me alone because they are drunk. Who was your favorite act? Cate: T-Pain stole the show for me. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m happy because that is exactly what I was hoping would happen. I was dancing the entire time and signing along to all of my favorite songs. Linda: Outasight for sure was my favorite act. His music is a combination of rap, jazz, blues, hip-hop and dance and is so addicting. He definitely deserved more time then he got, and I guess Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m kind of biased because I like him as an artist so much, but he truly is one-of-a-kind. What was the craziest thing that happened? Cate: Just before T-Pain took the stage, somebody actually â&#x20AC;&#x153;made it rainâ&#x20AC;? from the VIP balcony overhead and people caught money. It was so exciting! That kind of thing only happens in rap videos and strip clubs. Linda: Unfortunately, I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get to see it â&#x20AC;&#x153;rainâ&#x20AC;? because I was in front of the stage taking photos, but I did get to see Travie McCoy from Gym Class Heroes jump into the crowd and saw one girl faint. I think his presence may have been a little bit much for her.

Linda Vasquez | The Spectrum

KNDS album of the month â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Stephen Anderson Contributing Writer

First Aid Kitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second fulllength album, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roar,â&#x20AC;? finds the sister-sister duo of Johanna and Klara SĂśderberg effortlessly executing an oft-tried yet rarely successful formula. The Swedish folk duo manage to balance the influence of their folk music heroes and their own unique sound, culminating in a timeless love letter to traditional folksters such as Emmylou Harris and Joni Mitchell as well contemporaries Fleet Foxes and Bright Eyes (from whom hail Mike Mogis, getting due credit as producer, and Conor Oberst, adding his voice and songwriting prowess to the albumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s closer). The SĂśderbergsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pure voices are punctuated by a gentle twang that sounds almost too natural to belong to a duo hailing thousands of miles away from Nashville. The opening title track, a loping minor-key stomp, lets you know right away that this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a â&#x20AC;&#x153;sunny dayâ&#x20AC;? kind of

record. A hypnotizing mandolin dances around the searing, desperate chorus. The SĂśderbergs bring their most authentic â&#x20AC;&#x153;coal-minerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sdaughterâ&#x20AC;? voices to the table to pay homage to the respective country duos of Emmylou Harris and Gram Parsons and June Carter and Johnny Cash. Mogisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pedal steel playing shimmers subtly between Kitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s organic vocal harmonies, crexating a lush â&#x20AC;&#x153;less-is-moreâ&#x20AC;? soundscape. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roarâ&#x20AC;? is certainly a melancholic record, but that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean that it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put a smile on your face. The most â&#x20AC;&#x153;poppyâ&#x20AC;? track on the album, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blue,â&#x20AC;? sounds so infectiously gleeful that you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but sing along to the morbid lyrics. One of the highlights of the album shows itself around the halfway mark. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To a Poetâ&#x20AC;? finds First Aid Kit honing their best Fleet Foxes impression. With a seamless suite that would make Robin Pecknold proud, the song begins lowly with Klaraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simple fingerpicked guitar and the pairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reverb-heavy coos, eventually building into a pounding, orchestral rocker. One of First

LAL Flirts

Aid Kitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest strengths is in making mountains out of molehills. Demonstrated on the sparse â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve,â&#x20AC;? Klara SĂśderberg channels the birdlike crooning of Joni Mitchell to fill an otherwise blank canvas. The albumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s closer, a tongue-in-cheek mariachi romp entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;King of the World,â&#x20AC;? caps off the album perfectly. Instead of finishing the album with another bleak song, Kit wisely wraps things up on a high note. With sly lyrics, hoedown fiddles, and insistent handclaps, it sounds as if the band is having just as much fun playing as the listener is listening. The greatness of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roarâ&#x20AC;? lies in its roots. Building on the solid frame of folk music past and present, the SĂśderbergs manage to create their own identity and sound. The record is actually strengthened by its predecessors, giving it a feeling of familiarity, even upon first listen. The songs are simple yet still lush with sound and mesh to create a unified album. This is definitely one First Aid Kit to keep handy at all times.

Blonde girl liked at Other

Yoga pants.... Dear God thank you.

Brunette guy liked at Other

Wow, this guy was super cute. He had a brace on his right wrist like 2 weeks ago at the west dining center. I saw him today and he wasn't wearing it anymore. Please talk to me next time you see me, I'm the girl with a fine donk ;)

Redhead girl liked at St. Paul's Newman Center

You always come to daily mass with a couple of guys. I really like your quiet demeanor but I feel like you would have a bubbly personality after I got to know you. I would be honored to buy you supper sometime :)

Blonde guy liked at Niskanen

You keep walking by our door with your shirt off. You gave me and my friend a reason to keep our door open even after open door bingo was over. Thanks for the view, my friend!

Brunette girl liked at Other

Saw a girl at the R during lunch.. she had brown hair with dark blonde tips, and brown boots on. She was with 2 guys and 2 other girls. All the girls were the sexiest girls you could find at NDSU, but she was the sexiest!

HURT

BUDDY GUY

w/ JeďŹ&#x20AC;ro

w/ The 4ontheďŹ&#x201A;oor, Quinn Sullivan, Johnson Family Band, Charlie Parr & More!

Thursday, March 1 The Aquarium QN %PPST t "HFT

Saturday, March 3 The Venue @ The Hub

JAY & SILENT BOB

JAVIER COLON

%PPST ! /PPO t "HFT

Live In Person!

8JOOFS PG 'PSVN T 'BSHP 4UBS UP PQFO

Tuesday, March 6 'BSHP 5IFBUSF

Tuesday, March 13 'BSHP 5IFBUSF

QN %PPST t "MM "HFT

QN 4IPX t "MM "HFT

MURDER BY DEATH

YELAWOLF

w/ TBA

w/ Soulcrate Music & Charlie Mizza

Wednesday, April 4 The Aquarium

Friday, April 6 The Venue @ The Hub

QN %PPST t "HFT

QN %PPST t "MM "HFT

LEON RUSSELL

HELLYEAH & CLUTCH 'SJEBZ "QSJM The Venue @ The Hub

Wednesday, April 11 'BSHP 5IFBUSF QN 4IPX t "MM "HFT

QN %PPST t "MM "HFT

BANNER PILOT t 4BUVSEBZ .BSDI t "HFT t 5IF "RVBSJVN SARAH VOWELL t 4BUVSEBZ "QSJM t "MM "HFT t 'BSHP 5IFBUSF GRETCHEN WILSON t 'SJEBZ "QSJM t "MM "HFT t 5IF 7FOVF ! 5IF )VC THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS t 8FEOFTEBZ "QSJM t "HFT t 'BSHP 5IFBUSF MARTIN ZELLAR & The Hardways t 'SJEBZ "QSJM t "HFT t $BEJMMBD 3BODI ! 5IF )VC PORTLAND CELLO PROJECT t .POEBZ "QSJM t "HFT t 5IF "RVBSJVN HAIRBALL t 'SJEBZ .BZ t "HFT t 5IF 7FOVF ! 5IF )VC VINCE NEIL t 'SJEBZ .BZ t "HFT t 5IF 7FOVF ! 5IF )VC

Tickets for all shows are available at (located at 300 Broadway; open .POEBZ 'SJEBZ 1. CZ QIPOF POMJOF BU

F r i d a y, F e b r u a r y 2 4 , 2 0 1 2 | T h e S p e c t r u m

Study Break CROSSWORD PUZZLE

SUDOKU

Rylan Wolfe Puzzles Editor

Across 1. Chem class component 4. Ink stain 8. Take to a higher court 14. Take habitually 15. Caboose 16. Rustle up some food 17. To the ___ degree 18. Pot builder 19. Erupted suddenly 20. Flower's union? 23. Italian peak 24. Scorched 25. One encountered in a close encounter 28. One who's usually fair 32. Result of a head injury, maybe 34. Identity hider 36. Blow off steam 37. "Is anyone out there??" e.g. 43. It often gets confused with "need" 44. Manicurist's tool 45. Musically brisk

Down 48. In a habit 53. Dog classification 54. Gerund, e.g. 56. It parallels the radius 57. Painful reassurance from behind 61. Like many a 6-Down 64. Japanese soup 65. The way, in philosophy 66. What your mother wished you did more often 67. Commoner 68. Superlative suffix 69. Gauge a situation 70. Jekyll's counterpart 71. Pirate's realm

1. Fencer on the offense 2. Mentally sharp 3. Lagging 4. Thin nail 5. Period of abstinence 6. Courtroom recitation 7. Genealogists' products 8. Uphold 9. Common allergen 10. "___ tell" 11. Grin's stopping point 12. Improve, as wine 13. Small light: abbr. 21. ___-di-dah 22. Like a dog obeying the law 25. One at the computer 26. "I ___ U Freeky" Recent Die Antwoord single 27. Grain in Cheerios 29. Have a beef? 30. HBO's ___ G 31. Have someone else cook, say 33. Mendes or Longoria

35. Cash cache 37. Go after, as flies 38. It's hanging from Sugar Ray's girlfriend's four post bed 39. The "O" in CD-ROM 40. Colorado tribe 41. Be human 42. It won't run if it's fast 46. Garden sights 47. They're bought at bars 49. Red October, for one 50. Schedules 51. Completely cover 52. End of two state names 55. Pretty maiden of Greek myth 57. Wilder of Willy Wonka fame 58. Like a mechanic's hands 59. How the duped feel 60. Morning garment 61. Place to get a facial 62. Cries of surprise 63. ___ Lonely Boys

Classifieds

PREVIOUS PUZZLE SOLUTIONS

FOR RENT: Awesome location. One block from NDSU. Four bedroom, two bathrooms, two kitchens, washer and dryer, off street parking. This property is always rented before Spring Break. Will go fast! Only $1,250.00 per month. Call today. (701) 306-8601. Exp Date: 3/6/2012 Need more space? 1,200 sq. ft., two bedroom loft apartment with 16 foot vaulted ceilings available now. Newly remodeled and all utilities paid. Call Windwood Estates at (701) 235-3166 for more information. Exp Date: 5/8/2012 HELP WANTED:

To post a classified please contact us at our office number 701-231-8929

Bit of a neat freak? Need some cash? Professional couple with 2 kids needs housekeeper. $10 per hour. 8-10 hours a week. Flexible schedule. (701) 552-1046 Exp Date: 2/24/2012 SERVICES: Pregnant? Free pregnancy testing and limited ultrasound exams with registered nurses. Contact www.firstchoiceclinic.com or (701) 237-6530. Exp Date: 5/8/2012

G e t c o n n e c t e d . w w w. n d s u s p e c t r u m . c o m

Wokashi:

A Program of Classic Japanese Kyogen Comedies

Tokuro Miyake, guest artist February 23-26 and March 1-3, 2012 Funding received from North Dakota Council on the Arts, The Japan Foundation of New York, and Consulate General of Japan at Chicago.

ASKANASE AUDITORIUM Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m.

tickets: www.ndsu.edu/ďŹ nearts

Join the herd. The Spectrum

F r i d a y, F e b r u a r y 2 4 , 2 0 1 2 | T h e S p e c t r u m

Arts and Entertainment Unglued back for another craft fair Could become year-round store

Nick Proulx A&E Editor

Submitted Photo

Thia year’s unglued craft fair is set to expand last year’s offering. Organizer Ashley Morken hopes to get enough support to open a permanent store later in the future.

If previous efforts are any indication of what’s to come, tomorrow’s Unglued craft fest should be “completely awesome.” That’s according to Ashley Morken, who started crafting years ago as a hobby. Now, Unglued has become as time consuming as her day job. She already has a craft fair under her belt and, more recently, she ran a successful pop-up store over the holiday shopping season. “The best part was seeing all the support from the community for it. They stayed excited about it, they kept coming in and kept buying local products. They actually want us to keep doing this as a yearround thing,” Morken said. She’s currently looking into the feasibility of the idea in light of all the praise.

For now though, all efforts are focused on working out the kinks from last year’s craft fair and expanding on it. This year it’s being held at the Plains Art Museum, which offers much more space. This is crucial, since Unglued has expanded from 38 to 65 vendors. It will also include more workshops for all ages and live music from Dive 95. All this is free, and the first 100 attendees will receive swag bags -- five of which have $20 of Unglued cash. Shoppers will be able to pick from a large variety of wares like plushies, screenprinted items and feathered headgear, to name a few. One vendor is selling lamps made from vintage everyday items like blenders, thermoses and fans. Another is offering handbound journals made from aged children’s books. Morken says a huge driving force behind Unglued is to motivate people to get creative, which is why the museum was so eager to sponsor the event. She also saw a huge demand to find and buy products from local people. It’s also something she simply en-

joys. “I love being creative and inspiring people,” Morken said. “I don’t do any particular craft, but if I didn’t craft at home I would go crazy. I think more and more people are like that and are looking for an outlet, and I want to support it.” She hopes to make Unglued a permanent establishment one day and grow it into more than just crafts. She envisions it becoming a venue for other attractions like local music or anything worth discovering. For now though, the craft fair will have to do. “There’s a fine line between doing my day job and trying to do something I really love, and right now I’m definitely pushing it. I hope I can one day push more toward Unglued or at least be more active with it, but I can’t continue on the present course,” Morken explained. Her job as a nurse keeps her plenty busy, and Unglued is possible now thanks to a consistent group of supporters. To discover Unglued, stop by the craft fair tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Rumor claims publishers abandoning Vita Netflix gets exclusive rights for Steven Strom Staff Writer ‘The Artist’ Matt Paulsen Staff Writer With the Academy Awards on Sunday, some people may be wondering about a certain best picture nominee “The Artist.” Those who wanted to see the movie may not have been able to, due to a limited release. Others may have been reluctant to hit up the theater to see a black and white silent film. Potential viewers waiting for the movie to hit HBO or another premium cable channel will be out of luck, however. “The Artist” is coming exclusively to Netflix. It was announced Tuesday that Netflix has struck a multi-year deal with The Weinstein Company to exclusively stream some of the company’s top films. This deal includes potential best picture winner “The Artist.” The movie will first air as part of Netflix’s instant streaming service before any other medium, including the premium cable channels. Nominated for 10 Oscars including best picture, “The Artist” is set in a 1927 Hollywood. It deals with a silent movie star who wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion. A love letter to Hollywood’s past, the film is poised to have a big night on Sunday. The deal also includes other films from the company. “Undefeated” is an Academy Award nominee for best documentary. The film follows the Manassas Tigers football team as they try to become relevant under a new coach after years of under-funded mediocrity. “Sarah’s Key” is a French World War II drama starring 1997 best actress nominee Kristin Scott Thomas. Also coming to instant streaming is a retelling of Shakespeare’s “Coriolanus” starring Gerard Butler (“300”)

and Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain (“Tree of Life,” “The Help”) and Madonna’s directorial debut “W.E.” The last new entrant for now is “Bully.” The film is a documentary taking indepth looks at bullying across America. The deal is another solid move by the rental company. After this past fall’s Qwikster fiasco, when the company planned to separate their streaming and DVD services, Netflix needed to boost their instant watch catalogue. The move continues the company’s instant push. They have recently struck deals with the CW network to air full seasons of their hit shows and DreamWorks Animation to feature such films as “Shrek” and “Kung Fu Panda.” Netflix is also creating original programming, which will be released throughout the year. This includes the show “Lilyhammer,” which debuted earlier this month and is currently available for Instant subscribers. There is no telling what other films will be included in the multi-year deal between the companies, but if Netflix is truly committed to improving their instant viewing catalogue, this is a great start. Adding some critically acclaimed films with viewer interest can only help the company in the future. There is no timetable as to when each film will make its way to Netflix, other than they will arrive after their theatrical runs. “The Artist” is due out on DVD within the next couple of months, so viewers can expect it shortly thereafter. Now, if for some reason “The Artist” was missed in theaters, Netflix subscribers just have to relax and enjoy the show.

Nikkei, Japan's number one business newspaper recently featured an article written by the now former International Game Development Association Japan chapter head Kiyoshi. In the article, Kiyoshi claims that “major” publishers are or have been canceling their projects for the Playstation Vita to pursue projects on Nintendo's 3DS handheld. With such bad press being generated by Japan's lukewarm reaction to the device, the news is not incredibly surprising to hear. However, a lack of specifics (for example, just how many publishers, which ones and how quickly)

makes the quote sound somewhat misleading. It certainly seems that Sony, creators of the Playstation Vita, think so. In an interview with Gamasutra, the company’s senior vice president of worldwide studios Scott Rhode said the quote was both “extremist” and “largely exaggerated." “I mean, obviously, there is no way anyone could stand in front of a camera and say that all developers are changing focus from one platform to another, no matter what it is … I know many, many, many third party developers and publishers are feverishly working on Vita titles, not just for now, but for the foreseeable future,” Rhode said. Currently, 16 development studios are counted within worldwide studios’ number.

These include big-name software development houses such as Polyphony Digital, makers of the "Gran Turismo" franchise and Naughty Dog, the team best known most recently for the Playstation's flagship "Uncharted" games. Rodhe is certainly correct about the commonality of proclamations of doom surrounding the release of new technology. After the launch of Nintendo's aforementioned 3DS portable last year, similar statements regarding that device's future were made regularly. Now, after a significant price cut, the release of several key titles and close to a year later, the 3DS is one of the fastest selling gaming handhelds in history. The Playstation Vita has only been officially released

for a few days outside of Japan, and although many Japanese publishers refuse to admit it, the Japanese games market is far less important than it used to be. The North American and European markets account for the vast majority of sales in the modern video game industry. With a strong start here and overseas the device could end up doing quite well for itself. The point is it is far too early to tell anything concerning the Vita. Publishers and developers are well aware of that, as well. It is difficult to imagine that any major company would come to any solid decisions so early on in the game. In a few months we will see just how accurate these predictions will have turned out to be.

new or used, you also have to figure out what your budget is. Figure this out beforehand so that you don’t look at cars that you won’t be able to buy. Doing this will narrow down options and keep you focused. It’s always good to make a pros and cons list of the cars that you might have your eye on. You don’t need to purchase and make a decision the second you go and look for a car. Take some time to scope out your options and to compare.

Doing your research for the right car for you will save you a great deal of hassle later on if you chose not to purchase it. There are many websites out there that give you many more tips on buying a car and will give you information about the cars you want to buy. Don’t go buying a car unprepared, as this is a big decision and it’s not only about the money. You need to purchase a car that’s safe and right for you. Happy car shopping!

Tips on car purchasing Alysia Larson Staff Writer

As college students, the most expensive thing we’ve had to purchase so far is probably our education. It can be scary to buy high-priced items and for the majority of us, we’ll probably have to take out another loan to buy a nicer car. Here are some tips on

buying a car from www.auto.howstuffworks.co m The first thing you need to decide is whether you are going to buy a new or used car. If you decide on a used car, make sure you get the history of the car. This includes all previous owners and accidents the car has had, as well as any maintenance work or problems the car might have had. Whether you are buying

Welcome Welcome back back students! students!

LLeisure i Laundry L d

Hours Mon - Sat

Sunday

The Area’s Largest Full Service Laundry Center

Tanning Center

50 Maytag Washers 38 Maytag Dryers Dry Cleaning Large CapacityWashers Available 10 Wolff Tanning Beds

801 N University Dr. Fargo

7:30am - 10pm 9am - 10pm

Phone: 293-6900

Tanning Specials 10 Sessions...$20 15 Sessions...$25 20 Sessons....$30

1 Month Unlimited...$39.95 -Good for 30 Days from 1st visit

Not valid with any other discounts. One coupun per customer per day.

Expires 02 / 29 / 2012

Art. Music. Theater.Entertainment Write about your favorites today. ae@ndsuspectrum.com

F r i d a y, F e b r u a r y 2 4 , 2 0 1 2 | T h e S p e c t r u m

Jaime Jarmin Opinion Editor Phone: 231-6287 | Email: opinion@ndsuspectrum.com

Opinion Santorum saddled up and sunk

Good humor

Letter to the editor

Jaime Jarmin Opnion Editor A little over a week ago, presidential candidate Rick Santorum saddled up and made his way west to North Dakota in an attempt to round up supporters for his 2012 campaign. The places Santorum stopped were the major oil town of Tioga and finally Fargo where he spoke at the Holiday Inn. Clad in cowboy boots, jeans and a Santorum-embroidered sweater vest, Santorum attempted to look the part of an everyday North Dakotan. It seemed as though the only way the presidential hopeful prepared for this particular campaign rally was by watching the famous -- though not very accurate – ‘90s movie, “Fargo.” Our state definitely has its fair share of farmers, ranchers and country folk. It is also, for the most part, a very conservative and modest state. However, I don’t believe the way he was dressed epitomized every citizen living here or their values. One thing I do believe, though, is that he was successful in stereotyping North Dakotans. Would a suit really have been so hard to wear? Perhaps he was worried about coming off as too stiff or uppity. But running for office is a very serious matter, and I don’t think it looks right when the local TV news anchor looks more professional than the presidential candidate he’s interviewing. We North Dakotans can clean up well, and there are men in our state that have worn suits before, believe it or not. Santorum’s choice of dress simply exemplifies the fact that he is willing to pretend to be someone he’s not in order to secure a few votes here and there. Santorum needs to commit to being a cowboy or not; none of this wishy-washy nonsense he’s displayed thus far. Another example of Santorum sitting on the fence would be his stance on contraception. A few days ago he had to make himself clear during a Fox News interview: “I … have voted for contraception and although I don’t think it works, I think it’s harmful to women, I think it’s harmful to our society.” If Santorum really is a Catholic who whole-heartedly is against contraception, perhaps he should remember he needs to be either hot or cold—not lukewarm: “I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold— I am about to spit you out of my mouth” (Rev. 3:15-16). Whether in politics or religion, it confuses people when someone is tolerant while at the same time being intolerant. His position regarding contraception would be like an abortion doctor disagreeing with abortion—it just doesn’t even out. I don’t think America needs a president who is unable to stand by his beliefs. One belief of his that he did stick to, however, was that most North Dakotans wear cowboy boots, jeans and sweater vests. Jaime is a junior majoring in English education.

Steven Strom | The Spectrum

I want a job, too 2012 Career Fair: A big disappointment Cate Ekegren Spectrum Staff I found this year’s spring career fair to be an incredible disappointment. Sure, NDSU is known for its engineering, agriculture and business departments, but that doesn’t mean the rest of us aren’t looking for a job just the same. As a student majoring in hospitality and tourism management with a lot of experience in event planning, I can completely understand how difficult it must be to coordinate bringing more than 120 employers to the Fargodome for a five-hour event on a busy weekday. However, is there any reason more effort can’t be spent contacting a larger variety of employers to be represented? I have many friends majoring in everything from child

development, design, foreign languages, education, journalism, art and so much more. Because of this year’s spring career fair and similar events in the past, those friends of mine, including myself, have become discouraged by the lack of representation. I know from my many years of experience at NDSU that there is an annual engineering and technology related expo where more than 100 employers host booths in the Fargodome every fall. There are also separate career fairs each year for architecture majors, business majors and agriculture majors. The NDSU Career Center boasts that the spring career fair is for all majors and is a great place to network, practice conversation and interview skills and have your resume critiqued. At the past three career fairs that I have attended there has

only been one hospitality and tourism employer present. I highly doubt that talking to the same business year after year is going to improve my networking and conversation and interview skills as well as help me find a variety of suitable internships or career-related employment. My roommate Rachel, a junior majoring in French education, has stopped even attempting to attend the annual career fairs hosted by the NDSU Career Center because she knows there would be not a single person for her to talk to. Similar to Rachel, most of my friends in “obscure” majors decided not to go to the career fair at all because it would be such a waste of their time. The NDSU Career Center should start thinking outside the box when inviting employers to network with students at

the spring career fair. There are many great businesses in the F-M and Twin Cities area that I’m sure would be happy to come talk to students even if they didn’t have a guaranteed opening or internship program for them. Possible employers could include the F-M Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Plains Art Museum, the NDSU Alumni Center, the YMCA, the state historical society and so many more. Including a wider variety of representation at the career fair would renew student’s faith in NDSU and the university’s goal of getting their graduating students a job in their desired field. At least I hope that is still one of their goals. Cate is a senior majoring in hospitality and tourism management.

Don’t bleep with me Holland Lind Nathan Stottler Contributing Writers

Freedom of speech is one of the most powerful and important freedoms granted to us as Americans. Being able to express oneself in a public fashion can have many consequences, from punishment and censorship to riots and revolutions. Some people use their freedom to spread messages of peace, while others brand slogans of hate. Either way, everyone deserves to have his or her voice heard. As we examine the path that popular culture is travelling, we can’t help but wonder whether our freedom is slowly being drawn down. The words and true opinions that artists express in the mainstream media are being altered in a way that most people overlook. The all-too-infamous “bleep” has been depriving us from the messages artists wish to express in their works. We like to think that college students are more immersed than most age groups in the mass media of television and radio. Shows that utilize curse words are al-

most impossible to avoid in the age of technology and just the same is true with the music we listen to. But how often do we actually hear these words? More often than not, all the censorship of today’s media leaves us with is a curt “bleep,” a poorly made voiceover or an empty silence. Radio takes even more extreme measures, forcing artists to release versions of their songs that are made “clean” for broadcast or by leaving an empty silence that note should have been. These practices have become so common that most people don’t even think about it anymore and just accept it with blind indifference. Pay close attention over the next few days to the media you are immersed in, and you will be sure to notice the vast amount of censorship that occurs. This level of censorship does have good intentions at their very root – to limit exposure of inappropriate material to younger generations who are sensitive to the crudeness of the adult world. However, we must ask ourselves this: Does this amount of censorship impact the freedom of speech that has always been so important to our country and its citizens?

To be bluntly honest, we all know when a censorship has taken place, and most of us can easily assume what word or phrase was actually intended for usage. Therefore, is there even a point to censor in the first place? Artists work hard on their music and film, spending hours crafting their works in hopes of success only to have their work modified from its original form, essentially destroying the integrity of their work. Many people argue that the eyes and ears of children must be heavily considered when discussing the subject of censoring words that are not appropriate for their ears. The defense for this argument is rather straightforward. First, everyone is bound to hear some curses during his or her lifetime, and there is really no escaping it. Second, if a parent is not comfortable with their children hearing the words, then they should not be placing the burden of censorship on society as a whole. It is not that difficult for a parent to censor the music and television that their children are exposed to. Our parents kept a wary eye on the media we were exposed to as children, and it

did not involve any extra exertion on their part. There is no excuse for parents refusing to censor children themselves; asking society as a whole to sacrifice the integrity of its art is nothing short of laziness. Though neither of us curses excessively we both find that certain situations do call for swear words, especially in emotionally charged circumstances. If an artist or someone on TV finds the need to curse in expression, we don’t mind hearing it. Everyone knows that swearing is just another part of life (once we have left the clutches of our parents), so we are used to it as a normal part of the day. And we appreciate what those people have to say. Although swearing can be rude or excessive, we believe it is a part of life that deserves to be heard. Not so everyone can run around dropping the “F bomb” but to preserve that right which our forefathers found so important: the freedom of speech. Holland is a junior majoring in apparel, retail merchandise and design; Nathan is a junior majoring in landscape architecture.

During a special meeting of the State Board of Higher Education held on Feb. 13, 2012, the Board asked North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem to seek a declaratory opinion from the state Supreme Court as to the constitutionality of the law passed by the state legislature last April requiring that the University of North Dakota’s official name and logo be the Fighting Sioux. Critics of the Board and the University System have suggested that the Board’s action is a power grab intended to infringe upon the referral process and the voting rights of the people inherent in that process. The State Board of Higher Education was constitutionally established in 1938 to remove the oversight of the state’s universities and colleges from the political process and place them under the control of an appointed Board of Higher Education. The process of appropriating funds to operate the institutions remained with the legislature. Although this constitutionally established governance of higher education has resulted in periodic friction between the Board and the legislative and executive branches, it has produced a state university system that is recognized as one of the finest in the United States when compared to national metrics including efficient use of taxpayer dollars, affordability, access, student satisfaction, graduate satisfaction, workforce training, employers satisfaction, graduation/retention rates or student’s performance on national exams. The Board of Higher Education is appointed by the governor to set governance and academic policy for North Dakota’s 11 institutions. Once appointed, Board members take an oath to uphold the state constitution. Just as a governor, legislator or other state official swears to follow the constitution in exercising their office, Board members are sworn to act in the best interest of our universities and colleges. Regarding the Fighting Sioux issue, our oath requires us to act in the best interest of UND, its athletic program and its student athletes. This means it is our duty as the Board of Higher Education to challenge the constitutionality of a law that damages UND, even if the result of such a challenge may negate a statewide vote. Those who have carefully examined the arguments presented by both sides of the issue and specifically the NCAA sanctions and what effect they have and will have on UND’s student athletes have concluded that the name and logo must be retired. This group now includes the governor, a significant majority of the legislature, the attorney general, the Board of Higher Education, UND administration, the UND athletic department and all UND coaches, the UND alumni association, faculty, staff and students. In the coming months, you will hear these groups outline the reasons they believe it is necessary to retire the name and logo. Those who truly support UND, both its academics and its athletics, will listen carefully to these voices and measure them against those who have may have placed their affection for a beloved nickname and logo ahead of the institution itself and its student athletes. Grant Shaft is the president of the State Board of Higher Education

F r i d a y, F e b r u a r y 2 4 , 2 0 1 2 | T h e S p e c t r u m

Opinion

Things are finally looking up Joshua Massingill Contributing Writer Lately, President Obama has been pushing for the payroll tax cut extension as part of his vision for economic growth. This comes at a very particular time, during the latter of his initial term, as the election is rapidly approaching. Economics gets very confusing, especially if one has never received higher education in the field or in politics. It’s even more ridiculous when the treasury of the United States finances with what is a private bank in that it is completely independent from our government. This is known as the Federal Reserve. In what is referred to as macroeconomics, you have two main subordinate controls

to stabilize and ultimately foster the growth of an economy, which is monetary and fiscal policy. Monetary policy regulates the supply of money and fiscal policy basically manages the overall budget – the expenditures and revenue. Taxation acts as a key instrument for a government’s revenue. Many college students hardly deal with annual taxation except in things such as sales or payroll taxes, which automatically get taken out of our paychecks including social security or Medicare. Congress has been working on a deal that includes a few things -- one being a payroll tax cut extension. Obama feels this extension will financially alleviate the burdens of the 160 million working Americans and help solidify an assurance that economic recovery is on the way. Obama is witnessing several economic recovery indications as General Motors just advanced upon record profits

since prior to the meltdown of 2008. He spoke recently recounting the massive damage of our economy three years ago, but now he can officially declare boom and relative progress in the United States. The payroll tax cut extension is relatively controversial, especially among the Republicans in Congress, as it is not paid for, costing billions of dollars. Essentially, what this tax cut does is extends the lowered rate of our social security tax by two percent, as it was 6.2 percent of late at the end of 2010, and it will continue to be 4.2 percent if Congress passes the bill. Additionally, the deal prevents a slash in physician pay cuts via Medicare cuts many Republican congress members advocated for in 2011 in handling the deficit; this deal also extends unemployment benefits. It’s no secret that this deal costs billions and is definitely not paid for, thereby widening the deficit. Handling the

budget with a Congress of different ideologies is probably extremely difficult. In the post-Bush and meltdown era, I believe we’re seeing a fairly slow, yet increasingly rapid, shift in economic policy. This is in large part due to new administration in office, but also it is due to many other things dominantly including the rise of the new generation as studies demonstrate higher degrees of environmental and social integrity. America is known as the land of opportunity from its initial establishment and onward in either principle or myth, despite its obvious failure in many exemplary instances. That being said, as upward mobility constitutes the path following initial opportunity, a political system’s economy absolutely must strive to literally sacrifice to then grant a foundation of equity. Therefore, the policy must be shifted socioeconomically

to benefit those initially without so much as a few crumbs of bread, a private physician, a roof over their head, communication devices, transportation or clothes upon their back. Otherwise, what is opportunity? It would be nothing but a game of chess, and we’re the pawns. Progressively oriented fiscal policy is the shift we’re seeing in our economy. Granted, this comes after the destruction of the environment and many deaths of the disadvantaged in the rat-race economy in America. Additionally, this might merely cushion future blows to citizens around the world affected by the imperialistic nature of capitalism. Nonetheless, it is necessary to move forward. It is that simple and frankly, most imperative. What this progressively oriented fiscal policy means is with measures such as the payroll tax cut extension, roughly 160 million working Americas will save on average about

$1000 annually. Also, with the decline of the Bush tax cuts we might see an adjusted system with measures such as the dissolution of the ridiculous subsidies for oil corporations. It gets really confusing as this is all expansionary policy, which basically means fiscally they’re putting money back into the economy with tax cuts and monetarily lowering interest rates to encourage lending. These actions all represent a new beginning, especially with the coming of a new and dramatically different generation. Progress has its counterpart: major participation. Opportunity isn’t worth it when others cannot mutually compete and collaborate. Also, our environment could use a bit of appreciation via walking as opposed to driving, which isn’t as clean. Give love, not belief.

as the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities have long shown that quality-studying environments have strong correlations with higher test scores. Simply designing spaces with a higher standard of aesthetics can actually help students focus better and retain more knowledge. It is no wonder to me, therefore, that while I am making my rounds at the library I almost always find would-be studiers who have slipped off to sleep. With such a glaring hole in our studying facilities at NDSU, it is appalling that the $2 million given to us last fall will be used for a new indoor track and field facility. This will only benefit a minute percentage of the student body and only be put to full use for a handful of sporting events each year. Perhaps our school administrators need to re-focus their vision on what is important in our university. Our new president has seen fit to re-brand NDSU as a “Land grant, stu-

dent-focused, research university.” We would politely question the president on which part of the new track and field facilities are student-focused. The money spent on those facilities could have been put to a much more student-focused use in the funding of a new library. Instead of that massive amount of cash affecting a slim fraction of the student body, it could be affecting the body in its entirety. Proposals for the library could even be designed in architecture, landscape architecture and interior design studios within our very university. Those students who would participate in such projects would then be affected by that cash investment two-fold in both the planning and use of the new building. We encourage everyone who appreciates quality-learning environments to take action on this matter. We have complained in undertones about our defunct library for long enough. The time has come for civic action.

Take up your pen and write to your student representatives. Tell them that while their small-scale actions are appreciated, their large-scale lobbying could have a vastly greater effect on the current student body and on generations of students to come. Write to our school administrators. Send a letter to the dean of whatever college you belong to, to Vice President of Student Affairs Prakash Mathew, to Provost J. Bruce Rafert and to President Dean Bresciani. When the student body gets behind a cause, nothing can stop their dream from becoming reality.

Josh is a junior majoring in history.

Start demanding a new library Nathan Stottler Holland Lind Contributing Writers College: We spend thousands of dollars each and every year in order to obtain an education of such quality that we can have the jobs and experiences that we want in life. In essence, it helps to create every aspect of the environments we chose to learn and study in. As two devoted college students, we do our fair share of studying on campus. I, Nathan, do the majority of my schoolwork in the studio space provided for me in Klai Hall. Many of my architecture and landscape architecture colleagues do likewise, in either Klai or Renaissance Halls. Both provide great atmospheres for studying. I, Holland, on the other hand, have not been able to find a satisfactory place for quiet, focused study on campus. As a result, I end up doing

my work in my apartment, which is a 10-minute drive from the many valuable resources that are provided on campus. The logical place for the majority of the student body to do their studying is at the library. On many campuses, the library is a hub of student activity, and studying there can be an enriching and even pleasant experience. But can the same be said for the library on our campus? One look at the building from the outside is accurate to point out that it has clearly been built in two stages: There has been no attempt made to match the architectural styling of one with the other, and neither portion makes an attempt to blend with the architectural styles of the nearby campus buildings. A flat roof tops off the whole mess, which is sure to create perennial and money-draining roof leaks. Much as the outside suggests, the building’s interior is one of the most depressing

places on campus. The décor is worse than awful, featuring graying, threadbare carpet with naked, dirty-white walls and a false ceiling of square, sound-deadening tiles. The studying atmosphere is nothing short of stale and oppressive. Our student government has recently taken action in an attempt to improve our studying experiences at the library. They have installed a Graduate Learning Center, which is a separate study room for grad students, and a “Coffee House,” which is essentially a home coffee maker and a few couches. We recognize that funding in our university is limited and that the student government only has so much power to change existing conditions – especially environmental conditions – on campus. Even so, these detrimental conditions and lack of quality studying space are a very serious and overlooked issue in our university. Studies conducted by such organizations

Nathan is a junior majoring in landscape architecture;. Holland is a junior majoring in apparel, retail merchandising and design.

[m mention this ad and get 15% off! ]

What’s your opinion?

THRIFT STORE T Tell us about it. opinion@ndsuspectrum.com

1 LARGE 1 TOPPING

9.00

7.00

1 MEDIUM 1 TOPPING

wheree proceeds go g towards to helping pets (when funds d are available)

you y can find us on the web http://jazzynmumbosthriftstore.com or check us out on facebook

open monday-friday 9am-6pm, saturday 10am-6pm o 9am 4720 7th ave. s. (just wes west of JT Cigarro/Skky Bar off 45th st.)

F r i d a y, F e b r u a r y 2 4 , 2 0 1 2 | T h e S p e c t r u m

Sports

Travis Jones Sports Editor Phone: 231-5262 | Email: sports@ndsuspectrum.com

Strong showing on Sunday

Bison herd round-up

Travis Jones Sports Editor Saturday brought a big chance for not only NDSU, but also for the whole Summit League to show what they were made-of in the BracketBusters games. The Bison didn’t get to show the world their best half of the season, but they may have picked up some help from the conference counterparts. The Bison put together their best half of the season during their game that got looked at the most by the important people who piece together NCAA Tournament brackets. The biggest keys to a successful game was an impressive 58 points in the second half and a strong performance from Marshall Bjorklund. The biggest event of the weekend that could help NDSU tremendously down the road was the performances of Oral Roberts and South Dakota State. BracketBusters are not just for the individual teams to show their talents; the conferences get reviewed over as well. Oral Roberts was on display nation-wide, as ESPN picked up their game in Tulsa. MidAmerican Conference member Akron came into the game with only one loss in their conference, and Oral Roberts got a win against a highly touted mid-major school. Point for the Summit League. South Dakota State hosted

another MAC member in Buffalo on Saturday. The future second-round draft pick Nate Wolters of the Jackrabbits put on another strong showing for all of America to see, as SDSU’s game was broadcasted on ESPNU. Point for the Summit League. Realistically, the three teams that have the best shot to come out of Sioux Falls representing the Summit League in the NCAA Tournament are either going to be NDSU, ORU or SDSU. They’ll likely be the top three teams heading into the tournament, which begins in a little over a week. The importance of the wins by the three schools will help in seeding. Tournament experts are predicting that Oral Roberts will come out of the Summit and will likely be given a 13 seed at best. The win over Akron helps, and the one loss in the league is obviously helpful too. If NDSU were to be able to knock either SDSU or ORU, Luke Anderson delivers a pitch against Creighton last March. they may get a higher seed than had the Summit league innings giving up five hits, not put on such a strong perKalani Bertsch with two walks and one strikeformance last Saturday. HavContributing Writer out. Simon Anderson followed ing national coverage seems to with a relief outing, retiring bring out the best in a few eight straight batters and strikteams in the Summit League, ing out three. Wrestling which is something that will After the loss, the Bison The Bison hosted No. 11 hopefully be noticed by the secame back strong on Saturday Wyoming last Friday for their lection committee come to beat Arizona 8-2, their first final regular season and home March 11th. dual of the year. Wyoming win over a ranked Division I swept the Bison, as the Herd team. That evening, the Bison lost every match on the night. let loose before a crowd of NDSU finished off the regular 2,920. Senior Luke Anderson season with a record of 6-9, 3- pitched seven innings until he 3 in the WWC, and they will was relieved by Kyle Kingsley now move on to the NCAA who struck out two in the last West Regional on March 3rd two innings. In the fifth inning, Kyle Kleinendorst hit his in Cedar Falls, Iowa. first collegiate home run in adBaseball The Bison baseball team dition to his three RBIs of the went 1-2 over the weekend in night, one of which was a Tuscon, Ariz. against then No. bases-loaded walk in the 5 Arizona. North Dakota State eighth. The third and final game on lost 3-1 in the season opener Friday night, before a crowd Sunday resulted in the Bison of 3,997 at Hi Corbett Field. being shutout 8-0. Max Casper The Arizona Wildcats scored and Blake Turbak registered their three runs in the first in- the only hits for the Bison. ning. John Straka pitched five

Going to the game?

Write about it!

sports@ndsuspectrum.com

Curtesy of gobison.com

Softball Florida State hosted Bison softball over the weekend in the Florida State Seminole Classic #2, where the Herd went 3-2 overall. During the first day of the tournament, NDSU defeated Coastal Carolina 8-3 and Mercer 7-2. The Bison outhit the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 11-4. The squad produced a seven-run third inning. Brandi Enriquez had two hits, scoring once while Amanda Grable, Cristina Borek and Katie Tamayo came up with doubles that all pushed runs across. In the second game, Jenina Ortega and Grable led the team with two hits, while Krista Menke picked up her first collegiate win with three strikeouts and five walks. On Saturday at JoAnn Graf Field, NDSU fell short 1-2 to undefeated Florida State but came back to defeat Western Carolina 3-2. The Florida

State Seminoles hit a two-run home run to hold the Bison off for the win. Taylor Mortensen went 2 for 4 with Tamayo adding a double. In the sixth inning against Western Carolina, Grable placed a home run to left field to tie up the game 2-2. Mortensen and Jamie Gay each had two hits, while Menke allowed four hits and had two strikeouts. In the final game of the tournament, Coastal Carolina came out on top 4-2 while Brea Konz led the Bison with a pair of singles.

Track

In women’s track and field, Leslie Brost cleared 13 feet 9 ¾ inches to take first place in the pole vault Saturday at the Parents’ Day Open in Minneapolis. Caitlin Mack now has the spot for fourth all-time at NDSU with a person best mark of 12-4, which placed her in fifth at the open.

Mens Basketball

Bison Athletics : 2/24 - 2/28 Baseball

WIU @ NDSU 2/25, 7:30pm

NDSU @ N. Colorado 2/24-2/26

NDSU @ Summit League Championship 2/24-2/25

Womens Basketball

Softball

Golf

WIU @ NDSU 2/25, 5:00pm IUPUI @ NDSU 2/27, 7:00pm

NDSU @ E. Bama Bash 2/24-2/26

NDSU Men @ Quintero Invitational 2/27-2/28 NDSU Women @ Corpus Christi 2/27-2/28

Driven to succeed? Get on track at Minnesota State Community and Technical College. • Small class sizes • Personalized instruction • Transferable credits • Low tuition

Learn more at minnesota.edu

M|State Moorhead

M State is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.

Track & Field

OFFICE & SALES STAFF NEEDED NOW... PART TIME & FULL TIME + DAY & EVENING POSITIONS OFFICE & SALES STAFF NEEDED TO ASSIST IN SETTING UP & PROMOTING OUR LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT & CORPORATE BUSINESS EVENTS.

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR

STUDENTS!

FUN WORK & EASY $ & LEARN A NEW BUSINESS!!! CALL LYNN NOW @ (701) 282-8333

F r i d a y, F e b r u a r y 2 4 , 2 0 1 2 | T h e S p e c t r u m

Sports

Rylee Nelson | The Spectrum

Members of the Bison host the FCS Championship trophy on January 7th in Frisco, TX.

Bison quick hits Travis Jones Sports Editor Bison pitcher recognized North Dakota State pitcher Luke Anderson has been awarded by two college baseball media outlets after his team’s weekend in Arizona. The senior was dubbed Summit League Player of the Week by College Sports Madness, and Anderson was also titled

Primetime Performer by College Baseball 360. Anderson gave up just two runs on two hits during the Herd’s 8-2 win over the nationally ranked Arizona Wildcats. The Summit League recognized Anderson as the league’s co-Pitcher of the Week. The Bison will start a four-game series with Northern Colorado on Friday Grable receives Summit honors Freshman infielder Amanda

Grable received Summit League Player of the Week honors after her offensive performance over her team’s trip to Tallahassee last weekend. Grable recorded a pair of multi-hit games and hit her first home run as a Bison. Grable hit .429 with two doubles, a homerun, four runs scored and a stolen base over the weekend. The Bison will be in Alabama this weekend for their third tournament of the year.

Championship trophy to tour ND The NDSU athletic department announced that the NCAA Division I FCS Championship trophy will be making four stops over the weekend in four cities around the state. The event is sponsored by Scheels. The trophy will be at the Bismarck Scheels location from 3-7 p.m. on Friday, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Minot location on Saturday, 5-7 p.m. at

the Grand Forks location on Saturday and 12-4 p.m. at the Fargo location on Sunday. A free poster will also be available at the four stops. Dinwiddie joins Bison The former Hutchinson Community College running back Deveon Dinwiddie has signed a letter of intent to North Dakota State. Dinwiddie will play on the opposite side of the ball of his younger brother, DeShawn Dinwiddie, who is a linebacker for the

Herd. Dinwiddie rushed for 860 yards and 12 touchdowns last season for HCC, as he was the team’s leading rusher on the season. Dinwiddie will also potentially bolster the kick-return slot for NDSU, as Dinwiddie averaged nearly 22 yards a return last season. Dinwiddie won four straight high school championships with Hutchinson High School.

New-look Twins starting up in Florida Minnesota putting 2011 behind them with aims set on Detroit in AL Central Ryan Bendixson Contributing Writer The Minnesota Twins are entering spring training with hopes of improving on last year’s disappointing, injuryridden season. The team will have a new look this season after losing long-time Twins Jason Kubel and Michael Cuddyer, but are remaining optimistic that other key players will be returning to full strength to take on the very competitive American League Central division come April. The team’s struggles last season were due primarily to injuries among key players. First baseman Justin Morneau and catcher Joe Mauer both missed over half of the season, but are looking to come back strong this season. Morneau will need medical clearance to start playing after he ended last season on the disabled list

with concussion-like symptoms, but the team does not expect any problems getting him cleared. Mauer started last season out of shape due to illness and missed time with weakened legs but looks to be around three weeks ahead of schedule compared to last year, as he participated in a full-days’ worth of workouts to start spring training. After playing only 82 games last year due to various sicknesses, Mauer will look to come back strong as he finished last season with career lows in batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage and home runs. Outfielder Denard Span, who also missed over 100 games last season, has reported to Fort Myers early, and feels he is over the concussion symptoms. The Twins also have signed Alexi Casilla to a one-year deal, assigned Trevor Plouffe to the outfield and have signed outfielder Josh

Willingham to try to solve last year’s issues in the grass. The disappointments were not just in the field, but on the bump as well. The pitchers have also been trying to improve on last year’s disappointments, as 41 pitchers and catchers arrived at spring training to start off the year last Saturday, with full workouts starting on Sunday. After a hot start last year with his career best 3.14 ERA, Scott Baker was sidelined with a strained right elbow to add to the list of injuries for the Twins. This year, however, Baker is fully healthy and feels that the elbow injury is a non-issue. Twins left-hander Francisco Liriano also struggled with injuries last year, but has recovered after pitching in the Dominican Winter League and is feeling good about the upcoming season. Right-hander Nick Blackburn has also been rehabbing this offseason, and is fully recovered from an

October arm surgery. With many of last year’s players recovering, the Twins have added to both their starting rotation and their bullpen with starter Jason Marquis and reliever Joel Zumaya. Zumaya missed all of the 2011 season after undergoing shoulder surgery but says he is back at full strength. The Twins will look like a completely different team come April and are hoping to find success in the very competitive American League Central. The Detroit Tigers won the division last year and are going into this season as the favorites after signing first-baseman Prince Fielder in the offseason. The Tigers feel that the time to win is this season, as they are also home to the 2011 AL Cy Young and MVP winner Justin Verlander, as well as the 2011 batting champion in Miguel Cabrera. The Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox finished

second and third respectively last year, and will be looking to try to catch Detroit who ran away with the division last season. The biggest problem the Indians are currently facing is who will earn the fifth spot in their pitching rotation as well as the third base position, both of which will hold competitions that will go down to the wire. The White Sox are also facing many questions this spring. The team will look much different when they first take the field, as they have replaced long-time manager Ozzie Guillen with Robin Ventura. Ventura’s managerial style will be tested as strong bounce back performances by designated hitter Adam Dunn, outfielder Alex Rios and righthanded starter Jake Peavy are all necessary after their struggles last year. Also, the team will be forced to overcome the loss of long-time south-side pitcher Mark Buehrle.

Kansas City finished fourth in the AL Central last season. The Royals are very optimistic this season, however, as several players showed up at their spring training facility in Surprise, AZ a week early to get in some extra work. Erik Hosmer, who was called up by the Royals last spring and responded with a solid rookie season, was one of four young players for Kansas City that received new deals. This young team is giving many Kansas City fans hope that they will have a very successful season and will be able to compete for the playoffs next fall. The Twins will hope the luck is on their side this season as injuries forced many minor leaguers to fill major spots on the team last year. With spring training just getting under way, the team looks to be healthy and ready to start competing when the season starts in April.

Love sports? Write. Contact sports @ndsuspectrum.com

F r i d a y, F e b r u a r y 2 4 , 2 0 1 2 | T h e S p e c t r u m

DAILY HAPPY HOUR 2-4-1 FIRST ROUND 4:30-6:30

MONDAY MO

KARAOKE!

$2.00 ALL 12oz Draws $2.0

TU TUESDAY $2.50 ALL Domestic Bottles

WEDNESDAY $2.50 Morgan & Windsor $2.

FREE PEANUTS $3.65 ROOTBEERS ALL THE TIME

Rooter’s Bar 107 Broadway Fargo, ND

TH THURSDAY

KARAOKE!

$2.5 $2.50 Long Island Ice Tea $7.5 $7.50 Domestic Pitchers

CONGRATULATIONS TO NDSU FOOTBALL TEAM!

SATURDAY hangover special $2.50 Homemade Bloody Marys $2.00 12oz Domestic Draws 9pm-1am -All Specials End At 1:00am-

Students | Organizations | Businesses Advertise with us.

The Spectrum