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NEWS BRIEFS STATE WASHINGTON (AP) -Spring flooding has already begun and the worst is yet to come, with the greatest danger in the Northeast and Midwest, government forecasters said Thursday. The highest flood risks are concentrated in the Upper Midwest - particularly parts of the Dakotas, Minnesota and Montana - and in the region around New York City including parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York State, the forecasters said.

NATIONAL LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Elizabeth Taylor, the violet-eyed film goddess whose sultry screen persona, stormy personal life and enduring fame and glamour made her one of the last of the classic movie stars and a template for the modern celebrity, died Wednesday at age 79. She was surrounded by her four children when she died of congestive heart failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she had been hospitalized for about six weeks, said publicist Sally Morrison. JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. (AP) -- A 22year-old soldier accused of taking a lead role in a brutal plot to murder Afghan civilians faces a court-martial Wednesday in a case that involves some of the most serious criminal allegations to arise from the U.S. war in Afghanistan. NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- A federal probe has found that a trapped piece of drill pipe prevented a key failsafe device from properly sealing off the blown oil well that caused last year's massive BP Gulf oil spill, according to a report released Wednesday.

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Student Body Presidential Candidates (from left): Cam Knutson, Leah Nygaard, Brendan O’Gorman

Presidential Candidate Q and A CAM KNUTSON

LEAH NYGAARD

BRENDAN O’GORMAN

(running with Keenan Hauff)

(running with Luke Brodeur)

(running with Aria Ahadzada)

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Why are you running for student body president?

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I chose to run for student body president All of my leadership skills and experiI have a passion for serving others and I because I love it here at NDSU. My blood ences have built me up for this position. feel that I can positively impact the lives actually runs green with little streaks of I’m running for student body president of students at NDSU. I think that this WORLD because I know I can step up to this role and be would be a great way to give back to a community yellow. JERUSALEM (AP) -- A bomb struck a crowded bus I care about this campus and I want to do everythe voice that NDSU students need. that has done so much for me. stop in central Jerusalem thing I can to leave it a better place than when I Wednesday, killing one Why should students vote for Why should students vote for first stepped through the halls of the Union durwoman and wounding more ing my freshman orientation those many years than 20 other people in what you? you? ago. And I believe that the best way for me to authorities said was the first major Palestinian militant atmake that impact is by doing an unparalleled job tack in the city in several Students should vote for me because of The experience I have gained over my at serving the student body as its president. years. what I have to offer. My team and I bring years in student government has preThe bombing brought back forward the V.I.B.E. platform that has pared me to lead the organization and memories of the second PalesWhy should students vote for been months in the making and will directly ben- the student body. As a member of the executive tinian uprising last decade, a you? efit every student at NDSU. branch, I have developed key relationships from period in which hundreds of Israelis were killed by suicide They should also vote for me because of my abil- working closely with campus administration and bombings in Jerusalem and Because I work hard for all of you, to ity to work with people. I am a very approachable the current student government administraother major cities, and thoumake certain that your voice will be guy and will ensure that I make myself available tion. I have learned so much by being part of the sands of Palestinians died in heard; your voice will be herd! to any student who seeks to discuss student con- student government executive team and am very Israeli military operations in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. cerns or ideas. I also am extremely hard working confident that Luke and I can deliver real results and will give this role my full attention. You can to students. What are some things you TOKYO (AP) -- Radiation leaking from Japan’s tsunami- be assured I won’t stop until well after my term want to see implemented? damaged nuclear power plant in office ends. What are some things you If elected, my running mate and I will spend alhas caused Tokyo’s tap water to exceed safety standards for most our entire summer here at NDSU to work Improving student advising: I am and want to see implemented? infants to drink, officials said will continue working with departments on the V.I.B.E platform and to reach out to stuWednesday, sending anxiety across campus on implementing a stuNational Student Exchange (NSE): This dents. levels soaring over the nadent-advising program for each major to compleprogram is offered in every state except tion’s food and water supply. ment the advising students currently receive from North Dakota. It allows students to study Residents cleared store What are some things you shelves of bottled water after from a semester up to a year at any participating faculty while building a stronger community Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara want to see implemented? institution in the nation. This is an affordable al- among students in each major. said levels of radioactive ioternative to study abroad and would also allow Increasing Bison pride: Promoting all things dine in tap water were more Graduate assistant health insurance covstudents from around the country to see what Bison by making tickets to games available at the than twice what is considered BSA as well as MU and Barry Hall, expanding erage: Our plan is to work with NDSU NDSU has to offer. safe for babies. Officials begged those in the city to administration and with graduate assis- Continuing freshman leadership organizations: the role of Thundar across campus, and working buy only what they needed, tants to push toward getting our graduate assis- Getting involved the moment students arrive on to start a guest pass program for the Wellness saying hoarding could hurt the tants health insurance. This plan would benefit campus creates in instant sense of community. We Center and Bison Athletic Events so that we can thousands of people without current graduate assistants as well as undergradhave over 300 organizations on campus and we share our pride with our non-Bison friends. any water in areas devastated uate students who are looking to become graduwant freshmen and new students to know where Medical amnesty: Keeping our students safe with by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. ate assistants at NDSU. they can get involved. Luke and I are also looking a medical amnesty policy on campus to reflect the International Arrival Program: Our belief is that to get involved with Welcome Week and offer new bill passed through the Student Senate (written PARIS (AP) -- Paris police we need to make every effort to welcome internastudents the chance to be part of Live Real, Safe by yours truly), and the laws of our state, so that say a bomb alert at the Eiffel Tower has been lifted and the tional students the right way in order to ease their Zone, NDSU Cares and Violence Prevention. The students never have to worry about getting punmonument is being reopened transitions to our country, state and campus. It is Bison community is created by the students and ished for doing the right thing in a bad situation to visitors. and have no deterrent to calling an ambulance for our duty as NDSU students to lend a hand to our making sure students are involved is must. Police and tower officials said their dangerously intoxicated friends in need as fellow international students and ensure they get Recognizing academic success: Luke and I are a suspicious package and well as keeping us safe from the perils of icy sidestarted on the right foot. working hard to offer dean’s list members camphoned-in bomb threat NDSU/Bison imagery increase: We want to up- pus coupon books and have the opportunity to ei- walks. prompted the Eiffel Tower to evacuate nearly 4,000 tourists grade our environment to ensure that students ther have lunch with the president or have from the Paris landmark on and guests who know that they are at NDSU and sideline seats at a Bison Game. Candidate Q and A on Page 2 >> Wednesday. are in Bison territory.

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News Plans change for Center for Child Development LAURA MUZ Co-News Editor

On March 9, an official press release issued by NDSU informed the campus community that on June 30, the Center for Child Development would be closing. The college recently discontinued classes on early childhood. Shortly after the statement was released, President Bresciani addressed the campus community in a message, recognizing their concern with the closing of the center, and what it may mean for NDSU. “I experienced an overwhelming response from faculty, staff, students and even alumni about that decision,” Bresciani said in the message. “Many of those writing openly shared that they were not being directly impacted but were concerned the attractive-

Katherine Kilbourne Burgum Family Life Center would need to make other arrangements for childcare. Many of those Bresciani explained in the writing openly message that due to new developments, he has planned to shared that they work with campus groups to were not being find a temporary financial sodirectly impacted lution to delay a decision but were concerned about the closing of the center until 2012. the attractiveness, “During the more extended cohesion and sense period, I will return the situaof welcome NDSU tion to the faculty leaders who originally forwarded the clohas come to pride itself on was at risk sure recommendation to me, and ask them to take respon-President Micah Zimmerman/The Spectrum sibility for permanently reBresciani solving the matter,” Bresciani The Mr. NDSU mock male beauty pageant, hosted by Alpha Gamma Delta, will raise said. “I will look forward to ness, cohesion and sense of supporting a creative solution money for the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center this year. welcome NDSU has come to which will allow us to mainpride itself on was at risk.” tain the campus environment The decision to close the cen- of which we all are so proud.” ter would also mean the 38 children who use childcare center services in Evelyn Morrow Lebedeff Hall and

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Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority will NDSU to host language celebration host a ‘Beauty and the Geek’ global member in interna- tradition,” Khan said. MATT SEVERNS tional relations (and) busiThis year and last have been pageant to find the next Mr. NDSU Spectrum Staff

The Bangladeshi Student Organization will be hosting a night of cultural celebration on Sunday, March 27 in Festival Concert Hall aimed at providing students with a taste of culture from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Bangla Night 2011 is a unique celebration in that its focus is on a language and the culture that goes along with it. Bengali, as a language, had to fight for recognition in a movement that resulted in the death of a student fighting for its establishment. “This event will give a terrific understanding about Asian culture, which (will) not only enhance global understanding, but also make students confident to deal as a ...

ness,” Md M Khan, president of the Bangladeshi Student Organization said. Bangla Night 2011 is cosponsored by the Bangladeshi Student Organization and student government and has become one of the largest multicultural events on campus. Students, staff and faculty will demonstrate music and dances from Asia and promote familiarity with the culturally diverse history of the Bengali culture. “This event will give (the) audience (an) exciting tour about resourceful Asia, how and why England conquered the region, how we fought back, how we fight against Pakistan and (how) now we are nursing our culture and

hosted by the Bangladeshi Student Organization, though Bangla Night has been running for more than 10 years. Prior to last year, Peace Lutheran Church sponsored the event. “Huge interest from (the) culturally diverse NDSU student community (gave) us the strength to organize this event at Festival Concert Hall last year. This year, the event could be even bigger,” Khan said. Though the event will focus on the culture associated with the Bengali language, it will be translated so that speakers of English can follow along. Bangla Night 2011 will be free to all students, faculty and staff at NDSU. It is scheduled for 5 p.m. Sunday in Festival Concert Hall.

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The women of Alpha Gamma Delta are set to host their annual Mr. NDSU event at 7:30 p.m. on March 29, in the Festival Concert Hall. “I would describe Mr. NDSU as a mock male beauty pageant, and the theme this year is ‘Beauty and the Geek,’” Alpha Gamma Delta philanthropy coordinator Savannah Lauf said. Tickets for the event are $5 and can be purchased from contestants, the event booth in the Memorial Union, or at the door on the night of the show. There are a record 21 contestants this year who have been nominated by a variety of different organizations including NDSU fraternities and sororities, Bison Ambassadors, Blue Key Honor Society, Saddle and Sirloin and others. The contestants are judged and receive points in many different categories including

ticket sales, originality, lip-sync, formal wear, bison wear and an interview. The contestants are expected to sell as many tickets as they can, and each one has a bucket that gets passed around during intermission so the audience can donate spare change to help the contestant of their choice. All of the money raised this year is going to the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center. The Rape and Abuse Crisis Center of FargoMoorhead is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide crisis intervention, counseling and education to people affected by sexual or domestic violence. Alpha Gamma Delta’s mission statement is to “inspire the woman and impact the world.” While Mr. NDSU is their biggest event of the year, they also participate in other charity events, such as Relay for Life, Diabetes Walk and Trick-or-Treating for Spare Change. For more information about this event, visit the Mr. NDSU booth in the Memorial Union.

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CAM KNUTSON

LEAH NYGAARD

BRENDAN O’GORMAN

(running with Keenan Hauff)

(running with Luke Brodeur)

(running with Aria Ahadzada)

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If elected, what will be your first priority?

A V.I.B.E was created with a number of different student issues in mind but also with the idea that we need to get started right away with addressing our platform because the year in office will go quick. If elected, my running mate and I will be addressing graduate assistant health insurance coverage, athletic ticket access in the union, and organization outreach immediately. We are very confident that we can accomplish the V.I.B.E. platform so overall every topic is of top priority. However, strategically timing everything through the year will be crucial.

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My favorite thing about NDSU is the people, students, staff, faculty and anyone else who comes through our campus. Since touring here back when I was in high school I could feel the glow and spirit that arose from everyone at NDSU and that is what made me decide to come to this university. The spirit has continued onward since the very first day that I enrolled here and I have been fortunate to meet a number of great people that will remain my close friends for years to come.

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If elected, what will be your first priority?

If elected into office, my first priority will be to bring a strong executive team together, and address all of projects with NDSU administration. It’s imperative to set goals and open communication with the people that will be helping Luke and I accomplish our platform objectives.

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Reaching out to the student body and letting them know that I am there to work for them. Personally introducing myself to every incoming freshman during welcome week, ensuring that everyone knows my door is always open and my help always offered to everyone on campus if they have: an idea they want to share; a question that they want to ask; or a plan they want to implement, and making good on the plans, ideas and promises on which I campaign.

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What is your favorite thing about NDSU? My most memorable experiences at NDSU are the events of Homecoming Week. I love how the campus community comes together and celebrates our Bison Pride!

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The Great Plains region was hit with a late blast of winter Tuesday and Wednesday, which resulted in closed roads, icy conditions and a half-day university closure.

Lofts with location CHELSEY THRONSON Co-News Editor

Construction has been underway to complete the newest student-housing complex located at the Southwest corner of T Lot. Cleverly named the T Loft apartments, they are currently accepting lease and rental applications and are going to be ready for students to move in Aug. 1. The apartment complex address is 1515 11th Ave. N., which gives students the option to live within walking distance to campus without having the hassle of driving and finding a parking spot. The complex features 105 units including lofts, one-, two, three- and four-bedroom apartments. There is one bathroom for every bedroom in every apartment Other amenities include high-speed broadband, satellite TV, electricity and much more. All of the utilities the apartment provides are paid for in one check to cut down

on confusion. Students interested in possibly moving into the T Loft apartments are instructed to go to www.TLOFTSatNDSU.com and fill out the Lease/Rental Application Request Form. “Anyone who fills out the forms online will be notified when they are ready at the same time so everyone will have a fair chance,” Marketing and Executive Assistant Brianne Hoffman said. Hoffman stated that this information is scheduled for release in the middle of April. “The buzz is going and students are very excited,” Hoffman said. For additional information call 701-364-LOFT (5638). Roers Development, Inc. is constructing the new complex. According to a media release from the construction company, Roers has done many projects for NDSU in the past including Niskanen Hall and the Stop N Go Center Apartments.

Amenities -Washer and dryer in unit -All utilities included (sewer, water, heating, cooling, high-speed Internet, satellite TV, electricity) -Full size kitchen (microwave, dishwasher, range, fridge) -Locks on all bedrooms -Individually controlled air conditioning and heating -On-site management -Controlled security access and over 20 security cameras -Community areas (lobby, exercise room, a lounge area with pool table, fireplace, TV, and kitchenette with coffee house-type seating) -Elevator -Trash and recycling chutes on each floor -Internet service to entire building -Patio/balcony/deck (most units) -Ample parking -Blinds throughout

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The Japanese Student Association set up a booth in the Memorial Union to collect donations set to help victims of this month’s earthquake and tsunami.

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MTV movie awards voting

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The annual MTV Movie Awards voting for selecting the nominees is now open. Every year, we, the audience, get to vote for whom we want to be chosen as nominees in the 13 different categories. Those 13 categories range from the familiar Best Movie and Best Kiss to the brand new category, Best Line from a Movie. Other categories include: Best Fight, Best Villian, Best Jaw Dropping Moment, Biggest Bada** Star, Best Scared-As-S**t Performance, Best Female Breakout Star, Best Male Breakout Star, Best Comedic Performance, Best Female Performance and Best Male Performance. According to Stephen Friedman, general manager of MTV, this year’s show will be similar to last year’s. “This year's show will once again reward movie buffs with previews of the year's most anticipated movies and one-ofa-kind moments that become pop-culture history,” Friedman said. So, who will take that final Golden Popcorn home? Who knows, but rally your forces all you Team Twilight, Team Harry Potter or Team Anything-but-those-two fans if you want your favorites to be chosen as the final nominees. Chamonix Martin, a freshman majoring in sports and recreation leadership, is casting her vote for one of her favorite movies to win Best Movie of the year. “I want ‘Despicable Me’ to win-love that movie,” Martin stated. “It is so funny plus there’s some adult humor in it with a childhood plot. I can watch it with my little brother or my 80-year-old grandma.” To vote, you must log on to MovieAwards.MTV.com and voting will run through April 5. After nominations have been chosen for favorite movies, stars and cinematic moments, voting will begin again for the winners from May 3 through June 4. The Best Movie category, however, will be open for voting throughout the live ceremony of the show. The 20th Annual MTV Movie Awards will air live at 8 p.m. at the Gibson Amphitheater in Universal City, California on Sunday, June 5.

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Aliba Kalema, Victoria Dinampo and Thomas Wen bring hip-hop dance to NDSU, performing together in their newly formed crew, Knockout.

New crew proves to be a knockout LINDA VASQUEZ Features Editor

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Victoria Dinampo specializes in jazz and folk dance but also dances hip-hop to keep Knockout unified.

For one unknown group on campus, dancing is all they need to be inspired. Knockout (K.O.) is a new hip-hop “crew” on the NDSU campus that is formed by three student members. Aliba Kalema, Victoria Dinampo and Thomas Wen formed the group when they realized they all had the same interests and saw in each other adverse talents. Although they all come from different backgrounds, they have one thing most in common: dance. Kalema, a freshman majoring in criminal justice, says he enjoys dancing because it is something he has always been able to do. “I like dancing because every time it is something different, never the same,” Kalema shared. “And well, I can’t draw, so I dance.” Wen, a freshman with an undecided major, shares why he began dancing. “I started dancing when I first watched a cell phone commercial with dancers. I thought it was cool, so I did it,” Wen said. Wen also states that dancing serves a bigger purpose for him. “When I first started dancing, it was a hobby but it evolved to something else,” Wen insisted. “I can express myself and it is actually some way to cope.”

Dinampo, a freshman also with an undecided major, has been dancing since the age of six and actually began dancing back home in the Philippines. “I have been dancing since six years and I learned hip hop and performing when I was 12. When I came here, I started dancing jazz,” Dinampo said. She also says that dancing to her is an opportunity to learn something new. “I dance because it is my passion, it is the only thing I enjoy doing and not care what other people think,” Dinampo declared. “I meet new people, learn new styles, new techniques and every time I dance, I learn something new.” K.O. says that wherever they may be, they make the effort to dance. “I dance everywhere and anywhere and I will never stop dancing,” Wen said. “I go to the basketball court to dance. People think that I’m crazy when I’m out there practicing but I don’t care. I dance in the union sometimes too,” Kalema contributed. K.O. is not your typical hip hop crew. They have diverse dancing talents that they each bring to the group. Although they typically all can dance hip hop, Kalema contributes jazz dance, Wen “breaks” and “pops” and Dinampo has jazz and folk dance talent. “We are all part of something unique and we are different in ways but we understand each other because we are our own separate family,” Kalema said.

“There is a bond between us because we understand why we continue to dance and how we got this far.” Dancing is inspiration in itself to K.O. but they are also inspired by other things. “I have a lot of idols, but I try to be better than myself,” Wen confirmed. “My inspiration is to improve and be better than I am.” “I look up to a lot of people and dancers, but my inspiration is to learn as much as I can, so I can be better, so I can keep doing it,” Dinampo said. “Dancing are abilities that are unnoticed sometimes, but people do it because it gives you a chance to express yourself,” Kalema shared. “I draw inspirations from all kinds of things, music, guitar notes, art and more.” K.O. has performed three times on campus and wants to continue spreading the positive inspiration dancing brings to them. They are also willing to provide dance lessons for free for anyone who desires to learn. “We are open to anything, but as long as you keep the commitment,” Wen said. “Learning how to dance does not happen overnight, so don’t give up on yourself because we won’t.” To receive more information on how to join K.O. or receive free dance lessons, email Wen at thomas.wen@ndsu.edu or visit K.O. 9-11 p.m. everyday in studio B located at the Wellness Center.

PET LOVER’S CORNER

Prepare your pets for a flood AMANDA HILLIER Contributing Writer

Spring in the Red River Valley brings melting snow, thawing rivers and the annual flood. Some years bring floods that require evacuations and extreme measures. When that happens, it is important to not forget about your pets when preparing your family for an emergency. According to a March 1 article by Rob Kupec on WDAY.com, “with rivers and water tables running so high before the spring melt this year, that there will likely be water in places that have never had water before.” Kupec also discussed the large portions of the FargoMoorhead neighborhoods that had to be evacuated, sometimes at a moment’s notice, during the flood of 2009. Some of those individuals were unprepared and their pets had nowhere to go.

“It’s definitely important to be prepared and have an emergency plan for your family. We just want to remind people not to forget about their pets,” Fargo Animal Health Clinic practice manager and licensed veterinary technician Angela Cofell said. “It’s also good to have a to-go pet kit and travel size cage ready.” Having a pet carrier is essential and is step number one when preparing for an emergency of any kind with a pet. More often than not, people are forced to leave their pets behind because they lack the proper transport materials. The second step in preparing for an emergency with your pet is having a pet care kit ready. This year, the Red River Zoo in Fargo is preparing to board small non-traditional or exotic pets if an evacuation is necessary. A non-traditional pet is defined as anything other than a

dog or cat. “We did this in 2009 for the flood as well, but it was harder to get the information out to people due to the short notice. We even ended up having to go pick up some of the pets as people had already evacuated,” Red River Zoo Executive Director Paula Grimestad said. “This year we are trying to be more prepared and are asking people to bring whatever is needed to keep the pet’s daily routine as normal as possible. This will help limit the amount of stress on the animal.” Residents in the F-M area are asked to follow the preparation steps, listed on the Red River Zoo's website, if they plan to take their exotic pets to the zoo during an evacuation. A temporary placement agreement will need to be signed by the pet owners before pets will be accepted by the zoo. The Red River Zoo is the only place accepting exotic an-

imals during flood evacuations in the F-M area. The Red River Regional Disaster Animal Response team, (consisting of City and County Emergency Managers, the FM Humane Society, AdoptA-Pet and the Red River Zoo) will open and operate an Emergency Animal Shelter at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds should a residential evacuation be implemented. The Cass-Clay County Emergency Animal Shelter will be activated only in the

event of a flood evacuation and will accept cats and dogs. The team is currently working on plans to assist with large animals and live stock, should an evacuation be necessary. For more information on preparing for an emergency with your pet, visit the American Veterinary Medical Association or Red River Regional Disaster Animal Response Team websites or contact the North Dakota State Board of Animal Health.

A good pet care kit should include: Food Water Medicine and medical records Collar with ID tag, harness and leash A pet carrier Toys, treats and bedding

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Local author dishes Big D’s sure about his new book to please CARISSA SUTER Contributing Writer

Big D’s Bar and Grill can be considered a hot spot for college students over the age of 21, but most are unaware that the restaurant is available to people of all ages until the night scene begins. My friend and I decided to head to Big D’s on a Friday night around 5:30 p.m. to get some food and unwind from a stressful week. Big D’s teams up with the local radio station 98.7 on Fridays, and together they offer a free drink to the first 98 people in the door. Appetizers are also $5 during happy hour, so we decided to order three appetizers and our free drink. We ordered chips and queso, beer-battered pickle chips and beer-battered onion rings. These appetizers were way better than I had expected. In the past I have been disappointed with the bar food from other establishments, but this was not the case at Big D’s. The first appetizer we tried was the chips and queso, which tasted delicious. I was happy to find that Big D’s’ queso was spicier than other quesos I had tried and was full of flavor. The tortilla chips didn’t seem as oily as other restaurants’ either. Next, we moved on to our second appetizer, which was the beer-battered onion rings. We noticed immediately that these were not frozen, fried

and served onion rings because they seemed way too fresh and savory. We later found out that Big D’s actually cuts their own onion rings and then fries them in their homemade beer batter. This is outstanding for a popular bar to do because they take pride in their menu even though most of their revenue comes from alcohol sales. Finally we turned to the beer-battered pickle chips, which is apparently a customer favorite. At first, the sound of pickle chips just rubbed me the wrong way, but when I noticed they used the same homemade beer batter as the onion rings, I decided it was worth a try. That’s when I found my new favorite appetizer. TGI Friday’s used to hold a special place in my heart for their fried green beans, but they don’t hold a candle to Big D’s’ pickle chips. Just like the onion rings, the pickles are sliced at Big D’s then fried in their famous beer batter. When you bite into the hot chip, the pickles remain fresh and juicy. During our meal we decided to take part in 98.7’s trivia that occurs every Friday. We actually won a round of trivia and received a $10 gift certificate. This helped bring our bill to a whopping $5. After three fantastic appetizers, a free drink and a cheap bill, this bar and grill will keep me coming back, especially for the fried pickle chips.

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I suppose the biggest inspiration was my fascination with death and funerals, so my character, Jane, came out of that. -Gerald Medenwald

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It’s probably from the future STEVEN STROM Contributing Writer

is just about the niftiest thing in all creation. I’m not entirely sure about that, but I do know that certain graphically intensive games had a propensity to lag on the original iteration. I have yet to run into any slowdown even when playing graphically intense games like “Dead Space” or “Infinity Blade,” both of which have been updated to look even better on the new machine. Add to this the inclusion of Game Center support for friends and achievements and the iPad finally starts to look like a contender for hardcore portable gaming. One hardware upgrade that doesn’t fare as well is the new cameras. The iPad 2 features both a rear-facing and frontfacing digital camera. The higher resolution rear camera is assumedly for general pic-

ture taking while the front camera is useful for the new FaceTime video chat. The second camera is neat and all, however, neither camera really provides the visual fidelity that you’d want or expect. Even pictures taken with the more powerful rear camera come out grainy and desaturated. This is a pretty glaring flaw that will no doubt be touched upon in the inevitable iPad 3. On the software side of things, the device starts off about as sparse as its packaging. Game Center and FaceTime round out the more interesting inclusions while the less surprising YouTube and iTunes apps are expected but not unwelcome. One very cool thing is that all iPad 2’s ship with iOS 4.3

built in. If you don’t know what that means, you probably won’t even notice the difference but for the tech savvy consumer, this is very cool. Despite not having much in the way of built-in software, the App Store still maintains its dominance as hands down the most supported software store on any tablet device. If you can’t find what you’re looking for in this Wild West marketplace, odds are you aren’t looking hard enough. And that’s about it. The iPad 2 is a stylish tablet computer with an insane amount of developer support. For my money, it continues the iPad’s tradition of being the best option for consumers for the price, only more so. But, seriously Apple, what is up with those cameras?

I’ve now had over a week to play around with the brand new iPad 2 and have experienced just about everything it has to offer. While I don’t know if I’m really the best person to review the device, I will take the bullet of playing with this high tech new toy for all of those prospective buyers out there. In the interest of full disclosure, I must say that I have never owned any sort of tablet PC before. I don’t even own a laptop or smartphone. That being said, I hope that anyone reading will be a bit more understanding if my reactions come off a bit more like a Neanderthal first discovering fire than intelligent discussion. Apple has unsurprisingly decided to continue with their in vogue, minimalist presentation. The iPad 2 comes with the device, a USB cable and a wall-charging adaptor. All of this is nestled in a stark, white plastic case making it feel as though you’ve just received some sort of crazy touchtronic device from space. Speaking of sleek, the new iPad is definitely that. The new device is thinner and lighter than its predecessor. Officially, it’s around 30 percent thinner and that makes all the difference between the hefty, booklike feel of the iPad prime and the much more magazine-like feel of the iPad 2. It’s not all just aesthetics that have changed with the iPad 2. On the hardware side, it feaMicah Zimmerman/The Spectrum tures Apple’s new A5 proces- Now featuring one of the best processors available and a new streamlined exterior, sor, which, I’m told by Apple, Apple’s iPad 2 largely pleases consumers and critics alike, despite a few flaws.

nonchalantly painting her fingernails next to a dead man lying in a casket. College students will be able to identify with the characters in Medenwald's novel. “The four prime characters are young, in their mid-20s, and are starting their lives,” Medenwald explained. “‘Beauty Tips for the Dead’ is about friendship and betrayal and curveballs. Life is unpredictable. The book is about choices and how one's very worst moment may lead to the very best consequences -- or not. When life gives you lemons, you can make lemonade; or you can slice it, squeeze it, and squirt the juice back in life's eye,” Medenwald said. “I don't know if I had an exact inspiration for this book, but I started with a friendship theme,” Medenwald expressed. “But I suppose the biggest inspiration was my fascination with death and funerals, so my character, Jane, came out of that.”

Medenwald began seriously writing about 10 years ago and he is filled with words of wisdom for college students who are aspiring to be writers. “I wrote a little in college but found it very difficult and discouraging,” Medenwald explained. “But the only way to improve your writing is to write, write and write some more. Surround yourself with sympathetic critics, honest folks who will tell you the truth,” Medenwald said. While growing up in Lidgerwood, N.D., Medenwald was exposed to many different styles of writing thanks to his mother. “The biggest influence on my writing was my mother who worked in a library,” Medenwald said. “I spent a lot of time with books growing up.” Even though Medenwald has a full-time job running his business, River Rat Stained Glass Studio in Manvel, N.D., he still managed to find time to write this novel in less than two years. “Altogether it took about 18 months to write 'Beauty Tips for the Dead,' but I would say only about six months of actual writing,” Medenwald expressed. Medenwald's novel is available at the NDSU library as well as at Cityscapes Bookstore in downtown Fargo.

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Professor profile: Dr. Paul Nelson LIKE JOSIE TAFELMEYER Contributing Writer

Venturing into the communication department’s refugee camp at Ehly hall, immediately you will encounter a daunting maze of cubicles occupied by professors who have been ousted from Minard hall. But one professor, Paul Nelson, peeks out from all the rest. His infamous dog statue of “Rex” marks the location of his small office space. But entering into the cubicle of the head of the communication department you will soon discover that the small office space is no match for the many accomplishments and peculiar character of the man within the suit. Nelson was raised in Southern Minnesota. After enduring a year at Augustana College, from which his greatest memory was domesticating a mouse living in his dormitory, Nelson transferred to the University of Minnesota where he obtained a graduate with four undergraduate degrees. Nelson has taught and administered in colleges across the country.

Starting with four years at the University of Minnesota, he continued to work his way up the ladder with seven years at the University of Missouri, where he served as director of the Honors College, seven years at Iowa State, where he served as chairperson of the communication department, two years at Virginia Tech, fifteen years at Ohio University, where he served as a dean of the College of Communication, and finally eleven years at NDSU, where he now serves as head of the communication department. Apart from being involved in administration, Nelson also teaches an undergraduate course, Human Communication. He prefers teaching lower level courses where the students are “new on the scene.” He joked, “For many of my students, this is the first class that they attend. They don’t know what to expect, and when they see my fourteenpage syllabus, they sink.” Although a long syllabus is intimidating at first, Nelson’s students quickly recover from their shock as they become immersed in his unique teaching style.

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One student agreed, “Nelson uses more class activities and less lectures. He is always upbeat, positive and lighthearted, so I actually look forward to his class.” Nelson believes that students need to be re-tuned in throughout the class period, so he breaks up the hour with different activities. “Keep students interested” is his teaching philosophy. Nelson’s wife, Judy Pearson, also teaches in the communication department at NDSU and serves as associate dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Together, the couple has written over 30 textbooks in 35 years through their business, Pearson & Nelson, Inc. Pearson was involved with the World Communication Association for four years and served as its president for another four. Through his wife’s involvement with this organization, Nelson has had the opportunity to travel all across the globe. Many of his travels are also for personal enjoyment. For these combined reasons, Nelson has visited over 40 countries. From the Middle East to Japan, his diverse travels have lead to fascinating intercultural experiences. Nelson has bargained with tuk-tuk drivers in Bangkok, China at 2 a.m. and he has hidden behind a newspaper to conceal his swimsuit-clad body from conservative Muslims in Malaysia.

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He has also sampled many foreign cuisines including: chicken-marrow soup (complete with bone shards) and fish-eye soup. “I was even able to eat these foods without throwing up!” He said. During his exotic exploits, Nelson has narrowly avoided several dangerous situations. While visiting the islands of Bora Bora, he and his wife scarcely evaded a tsunami. During his voyage across the Indian Ocean, the Somali pirates luckily decided to raid a different ship. “Ironically,” Nelson said, “the real danger was back on the NDSU campus when Minard collapsed

By now, J Mascis has been around the block long enough to know what he should be doing. That knowledge and experience shine through in his new album, “Several Shades of Why.” Mascis has always been known for bringing a gentle subtlety to his songs. The way he plays electric guitar and the noise he is known for making on his records provide a stark contrast to this approach. He is one of those creepy-uncle-who-collects-comics type guys who made it through the ‘80s and ‘90s indie scene unscathed for the most part. And he still draws crowds at shows, tours the planet and manages to sing through his nose more than his mouth. ALYSIA LARSON “Several Shades of Why” is a quiet combination of what Mascis does best: songs of self-doubt with a tinge of hope, performed Contributing Writer while never straying far from his safety zone. There is nothing weird or wacky in this album, just straightAs a college student, whether you are in your up acoustic guitar sprinkled with some other guest musicians first year or in your last, it is always a useful on every track. It’s different enough to hold a listener’s atten- time to become independent. tion and soft and sweet enough to get a second and third spin. College is usually the time when students are Rating: 7/10 just starting to branch out and be less dependent on family. To become independent, there are definitely Radiohead “The King of Limbs” I don’t think Radiohead a few steps one has to take. According to ehow.com, there are five steps cares about what anyone thinks about them anymore. that will help you achieve that level of indeWhy should they? They have pendence that college students usually crave. carefully crafted the same Step One: Plan your day around you. music over and over for the When planning a day around other people’s last two or three albums. “The King of Limbs” is no needs or desires, then that usually means you exception, essentially coming are dependent on their schedule to make yours. Make a list based off of what you want or down to them choosing machines over anything with need to do and go from there when including soul, collecting sounds along plans with friends. the way that are either overly forced to fit into dead space or Step Two: Become financially secure. don’t fit at all. This is all mixed with vocals and vocal lines that This may take awhile but make a plan on drone and meander around without a melody in sight. The album lacks anything that would make an album great. how you are going to save money, so that you can get to a point of financial security. Getting caught in this rut was bound to happen and it did. Money is usually the biggest cause of stress Rating: 4/10 so once there is financial stability, a lot of stress will get taken off your shoulders. Scala & Kolacny Brothers

while I was gone.” Nelson’s life has been filled with many teaching and traveling adventures, but now he is ready for a quieter lifestyle with more time to spend relaxing at his lake home, playing cards, and indulging in his fishing hobby. He plans to resign his position as chairperson of the communication department at the end of June, but he will continue to teach undergraduate courses and write textbooks with his wife. With a full 69 years of life under his vest, Nelson remains enthusiastic to share his knowledge, experiences and wit with NDSU students.

Step Three: Start doing things for yourself. If you happened to see the You do not need mommy to pack you a lunch trailer for the movie “The Soanymore, but what are you letting other people cial Network” when it was first running in theaters, you do for you that you can take charge of? Perhaps in school you let other people take were likely to have heard the haunting and moving choral version of Radiohead’s song “Creep.” The female choral group, Scala & Kolacny Brothers, from Belgium, was responsible for performing this elegant and moving version. They have just released a CD comprised mainly of cover songs with a few of their originals mixed in. For the past 15 years or so, they have been taking popular songs from well-respected artists and rearranging them for a strictly female choir group under the direction of Stiijn and 50 Maytag Washers Steven Kolacny. With covers on their latest release ranging from Metallica’s 38 Maytag Dryers "Nothing Else Matters" to "Smells Like Teen Spirit" from NirDry Cleaning vana, they pull off their interpretations almost flawlessly. Their performances are pretty amazing, although a tad mundane at Large Capacitytimes. The change of pace they provide makes the album worthWashers Available while. Rating: 6/10 10 Wolff Tanning Beds All Photos Courtesy of Facebook

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notes for you, or in a group project, you let someone else take the lead. But know that these seemingly small things can affect your thoughts subconsciously. Once you start doing things that you can do yourself, self image will improve.

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At Campus: Male, Black hair. I heard the guy with the Kim Possible backpack is running for NDSU student presStep Four: Start doing things by yourself. This is a hard one but take a few nights a ident. He's got my week to do what you want and do things by vote, if you know yourself, such as going to the mall, or grocery what I mean. ;) shopping. You don’t need someone to hold your hand through daily tasks so stop letting them. Stop calling your friends or family from back home every day and limit it to a few times a week. It will be hard, but will get you the independence you want. Try to do activities where you lead, not follow. Step Five: Think critically. Don’t be critical, but engage in activities that challenge you. Ask questions and don’t settle for mediocre answers. Do not agree with someone just to make them happy. Take a stand for yourself and it will be a great tool in becoming independent. Following these steps may be challenging, but if you want to gain independence, you will find that they are worthwhile. Remember being independent does not mean you have to be alone; it just means that you will be an individual leader.

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A love of music runs deep in the family MICHAEL WEILER Contributing Writer

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Building an Empire, a local post-hardcore group, benefits from a lineage of musical talent in singer Nolan Vanyo, whose uncle and grandfather have also performed.

There are people who believe that musical ability is genetic, and this may be the case for Nolan Vanyo, singer for the local group Building an Empire. “My grandpa is a huge influence in my music,” Vanyo noted. “He gave us a lot of his gear… a lot of his wisdom, too.” Vanyo’s grandpa, Thomas Navarro, and uncle Michael Navarro, have been involved in the music industry for quite some time. “He (Thomas Navarro) started mostly as a hobby,” Vanyo said. “He started by playing electric guitar in high school and started (the band) The Coachmen in the ‘70s.

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And that has been his band ever since.” Vanyo’s uncle Michael Navarro was a drummer who was solid, consistent and tight. He went on to form two bands in the ‘80s and ‘90s, where they captured the attention of both fans and critics alike. What came next, naturally, was another generation of musician in the Navarro bloodline, Nolan Vanyo. Vanyo’s music is unlike his grandpa’s or uncle’s style. Instead, it is what some term to be posthardcore, often seen as an offshoot of hardcore punk. According to Vanyo, “Everything is going really well for us. We are happy playing the music we want and the shows we want to play. I think the only thing holding us back is us.” Vanyo referred to the age of his band and each

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Everything is going really well for us. We are happy playing the music we want and the shows we want to play. -Nolan Vanyo member working on finishing school. Odds are Vanyo will not be held back for long. It’s in his genes, literally, to be playing music. Vanyo’s band, Building an Empire, plays at 7 p.m. at Gio’s Event Center on March 25. It’s an all ages event and admission is $7.

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Opinion Censoring society

RYLEE NELSON Opinion Editor

Media censorship has long been a battle between media producers and the consumers that they provide for. Music, movies, books, magazines and other types of media all play a large role in the information we receive about our current culture and environment. But what do we do when this information is seemingly out of line with what is otherwise culturally acceptable? Things that were in the past things of shame and disgust have become acceptable because of the embrace by the media world.

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Censorship is the tool that we can use to hold to what is acceptable and what is not. In the past, music artists like Eminem, Britney Spears and even the Backstreet boys have pushed the limits of what is considered decent. Now several artists litter their lyrics with sexual references and otherwise indecent subject matters that would have been previously renounced. In the movies, scenes of scantily clad women or the token sex scene in every PG-13 and R rated movie were once a cultural taboo but now have become a mainstay. Magazines and other written media present information on things that would have been burned 60 years ago. Sex tips and mostly skin fashion styles would have been liable for protest would these magazines have come out during our grandparents’ generation. Now this is obviously a sign that the times are changing and that our culture is becoming more open with all parts of our lives; that everyone is being more receptive and it is easier than ever to truly express yourself as a unique individual. I cannot argue with expressing yourself as being a good thing, and I find this current culture to be just that, overly comfortable. But with all of this media shaping our realities and really shaping what is accepted in this culture, I feel as though a major value is being misplaced here. It is not really us that are doing the shaping and so we are not really in control. Society should be something that is controlled by the real society or in other words, the people should really be the ones that decide what should be accepted and what should not. Censorship is the tool that we can use to hold to what is acceptable and what is not. It makes no sense to have a truth that existed 50 years ago but doesn’t exist now. I am not saying that the level to which they censored material in the past was necessarily correct, but what I am saying is that we need to understand that there is a truth and censorship allows us to maintain that truth. Without this being properly aligned, we allow for the media to censor us.

The problem with America DEREK GAFFNEY Staff Writer

We live in tough times, my friends. The economy is in the tank, and almost every state is in the red. In Wisconsin, the state asked the public employees to take a pay cut to help balance the budget, which the employees agreed to. Of course, this is perfectly fair. In tough economic times, everyone should pay his or her fair share. Using that logic, one would assume that when the economy or a company is doing well, the employees would benefit. Of course, if you think

that’s how it works here in America, you’d be wrong. Right now, the NFL is going into a lockout, and the 20112012 season is in jeopardy of not happening. Why is this happening? It’s happening because the owners and the players can’t agree on a contract. The NFL makes about $9 billion a year. As of now, the owners take $1 billion from that $9 billion right away for their expenses. After that, the players get 59.6 percent of the $8 billion in their salaries. Now the owners want to take $2.4 billion right away, and let the players have the same 59.6 percent of the rest of the pie. With this math, the owners are looking at a 140 percent pay raise, while the players are looking at an 18 percent pay decrease. The NFL is one of the most successful businesses right now, and yet the employees are still being asked to take a pay cut. Now, you can bet that the su-

perstars aren’t going to take a pay cut, which means the younger players and rookies will be taking the brunt of the cuts. Who cares, right? Football players make millions of dollars every year, they’ll be fine, right?

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This is the problem with America. The rich get richer, the super-rich get richer, and the average Mr. John Q. Public gets poorer and poorer. Yeah, the big stars making millions will be fine if they miss a season or take a little pay cut, but the guys on the practice squad won’t be fine. The trainers and the support staff won’t be fine missing a

full year of pay. The people working the concession stands and ticket booths and all the other jobs that go along with putting on a football game won’t be fine. So, we have the governor of Wisconsin trying to balance his budget by demanding that the teachers and public employees take a pay cut (which is reasonable), and to give up their rights to bargain (which isn’t). The middle class once again takes a hit to appease the masses. We also have the rich football players fighting the same fight the middle class fought in Wisconsin against the governor. The only problem is, when the rich fight with the super-rich, the middle and lower class once again gets screwed. This is the problem with America. The rich get richer, the super-rich get richer, and the average Mr. John Q. Public gets poorer and poorer. We

vilify unions and any ability for workers and employees to band together to get better wages and benefits, and justify the millions and billions CEOs and owners make by saying they deserve it for running the company. Do they deserve more money for running the company? Of course they do. Do they deserve to give themselves a 140 percent pay raise while making the people who work for them, the actual money earners, take an 18 percent pay cut? Do they deserve to more than double their money while putting the jobs and lives of thousands of people on the line? Of course they don’t. And you say “class-warfare� like it’s a bad thing. Maybe it’s time to actually start some. Derek is a second-year professional in the college of pharmacy.

Give students something to learn SARAH CHAMPA Contributing Writer

I don’t have senioritis. I just don’t like school anymore. This is a fairly new phenomenon in my experiences. After all, this loath only began this year and no matter how much I try and “soak it up� (when I say “it� I mean education), I just reject it more. I am positive that it is not my fault. I am not the one becoming less academically charged. It is education itself that is losing its academic charge. The current college education system in America is failing to provide what it is: education. According to dictionary.com, education is the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment and

generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life. Once upon a time, a good college provided the opportunities to round out an individual and weave application of knowledge into the curriculum. Students were equipped reasonably and intellectually. They were not put on a onetrack pony that only took a ride down psychology or biochemistry lane filled with multiple choice tests and bland standards. In the past, the pony stopped on the way to graze on theologies and philosophies related and unrelated to the students’ specific field. These students left college as well rounded thinkers, appliers and ultimately gifts to the society. The term well rounded is the sweet, sweet sound of pure education; edu-

cation as it should be. I do know the college application process is slowly becoming less about ACTs and GPAs for approving students, which is very good, but once they get to college, the story becomes different. Modernist and post-modernistic thought also puts a damper on America’s once rich college education. Such ideologies fester in the current system. This usually occurs through the staffs’ presentation of “knowledge,� usually fired with a nonreligious agenda and believe-whateveryou-want agenda. This seems harmless enough, but it sure has not helped the education system. It is taken to the extreme when even the slightest religion-geared agenda is frowned upon, considered a completely close-minded “no-

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I do know the college application process is slowly becoming less about ACTs and GPAs for approving students, which is very good, but once they get to college, the story becomes different.

parture from Christian thought, the thought that America was founded on. Contrary to the older days, the middle class is now able to afford a college education. This means that college education must be mass-produced for the massive amounts of students flocking to college. Most of the time, mass production means less quality. Students, we are being mass produced in a dryly systematic manner. There are definitely glints of goodness to our education like the fact that we have privilege to attend college, but no matter how hard I try to love this “education,� I find myself feeling like a mass-produced item, ready to become the future of America.

no.� Not long ago, people were not afraid to hear basic Christian theologies resounding in the classroom. After all, America was Christian. And after all, America still is Christian! Yes, there is a separation Sarah is a senior majoring in of church and state, but that should not mean complete de- university studies.

Medical tourism: The next best thing TANVI SHARMA Contributing Writer

A growing number of American medical tourists are setting out to countries like India, Thailand and Latin America for cheaper and more efficient health care and treatments. Improved health facilities matching up to the Western standards have been inviting patients for everything ranging from dental care to heart transplants to cosmetic sur-

geries. The term given to this trend is “medical tourism�. My parents are both doctors in surgical fields in the capital city of India, New Delhi. In my conversation with them regarding this, they told me that they have seen drastic change in the medical facilities over the last five years. Multi-specialty hospitals are fully equipped with Western technologies to cater the needs of the foreign patients. While a heart surgery in the States may cost $30,000, in India, it would cost about $6,000. India is the hub of many American multinational companies. This provides a major source of revenue for these hospitals. When the companies are ready to pay for their employees, why not reap the

benefits of these great facilities? The doctors are being trained to speak American English and to understand the needs of patients much better. Along with providing basic immediate treatment for diseases, India is also focusing on providing preventive healthcare through age-old customs based on Yoga, Meditation and Ayurveda. People have gotten very creative to support this industry and are coming up with exciting packages for Americans looking for preventive health care, including stress removal, relaxation, etc. Medical tourism has given an entirely different look at health care. This industry has been complementing the tourism industry to a very

great extent. Due to the terrorist threat, Indian tourism has suffered largely. But this industry has been bringing back the revenues. The government is also trying to keep up the infrastructure, which might hinder the growth in this sector. While critics of this emerging concept might say that this is affordable only for the upper class of the United States, I would like to point out that domestic health care is also affordable only by the upper class. One of my friends who goes to NDSU is a heart patient. It is impossible for him to afford even the tests that he has to go through on a periodic basis and his insurance does not cover the entire cost. Also, his insurance just counts in hospitals of his state that is Min-

nesota. In an emergency situation, he can neither call for an ambulance nor go to Sanford in Fargo. Why? His insurance does not cover the cost. What is the point of such health care that the country boasts about when it cannot be accessible to every citizen? This is not health equity by any means that the critics of medical tourism might be concerned about. It is agreed that medical tourism does take away revenues from hospitals in the United States, but the health of the citizens is more important in my opinion rather than the economy. After all, it is the citizens of the country who build the nation. Tanvi is a junior majoring in marketing.

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Promoting a negative image Dear Spectrum, As a female student I am rather disappointed with the obnoxious, unrealistic woman’s image used in the Old Broadway’s advertisement in the March 4 issue of The Spectrum. Advertisements with pictures like this one promote a negative body image and low self-esteem in women who are already pressured to conform to society’s unattainable standards of beauty. Images like this should not be permitted in our student newspaper. The extremely large breasted woman pictured in the advertisement has a waist that is the same size as her neck. Obtaining this kind of shape is only possible through plastic surgery for the vast majority of women. Being bombarded with these outrageously impractical body type images only encourages detrimental eating disorders and negative self-image. One out of every four college-aged women uses unhealthy methods of weight control, according to the American research group Anorexia Nervosa & Related Eating Disorders, Inc. Odds are these women are trying futilely to fit into the distorted idea of a “beautiful� body they see every day in the media. The average United States resident is exposed to about 5,000 advertisements a day. Most of them contain artificially created overly thin models. Without photo retouching, airbrushing and extensive make-up these people don’t even really exist. We see enough of these fake people in movies, television, and magazines. We should not have to see them in The Spectrum too. We should see realistic images of people of all body types that inspire us to be healthier, mentally and physically. Positive image and high self-esteem should be promoted through authentic people in advertisements who are as unique as we are. Sincerely, Chantal Faul Sophomore in clinical laboratory sciences

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Sports Best of Bison Herd roundup the Bison DANIEL GUNDERSON Sports Editor

Last season for the Bison football team was one of fortune. However, a story of fame may rest with one former cornerback off of that Bison squad. Jacksonville, Fla. native Josh Gatlin has burst on the NFL scene in the last couple months. He was the Bison’s leader in interceptions with five, but only started in one game. He was invited to play in the NFL Players Association Texas vs. the Nation game on Feb. 9. In that game, Gatlin recorded three tackles and an interception. It has only gotten better for him since then.

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TRAVIS JONES Contributing Writer

Baseball The baseball team headed to Florida over spring break to compete in the RussMatt Central Florida Invitational last week. The Bison were still looking to pick up their first win of the season and were hoping that this could be the week that they do. The Herd started off the week with three games March 11-13. NDSU continued to struggle dropping their first three games of the invitational. Monday was the Bison’s day off and Tuesday’s game was the one everyone was waiting for. The Herd took on Bucknell on Tuesday and earned their first victory of the season. Kyle Kingsley earned the victory for the Bison as he came in to relieve Luke Anderson after Anderson threw five solid innings. Blake Turbak paced the offence for the

Herd, as he was two for four with two RBIs. Wednesday and Thursday brought two very close losses for NDSU as they fell to Akron 1-0 on Wednesday and to Bradley 6-5 on Thursday. Friday was the last game of the trip and the Herd ended it on the right foot. They squared off against Butler and NDSU dominated from start to finish as they put on an offensive showcase and won 15-2. Mark Hermes was the winning pitcher as he threw five solid innings and giving up only two runs. The Bison had seven different players drive in runs, most notably Zach Heidmann, who was three for four with three RBIs. Zach Wentz continued to see the ball well as he went four for six and scored three times.

Softball The softball team opened up conference play on March 12 against UMKC in Kansas City, Missouri. The Herd struggled offensively in all three games as they were swept by the ‘Roos. NDSU combined for just one run in the three games while UMKC scored 13 times. NDSU traveled to Springfield, Missouri to take on the University of Minnesota, Missouri State, and Northern Iowa. NDSU won two out of three, los-

ing to only the Golden Gophers. To round out their Missouri road trip, the Bison went from Springfield to Columbia, Missouri for four games there. The Herd went 1-3, picking up a win against Western Michigan but losing to Missouri twice and Minnesota once. Against Western Michigan the Herd put up 12 runs, six of those coming in the first inning alone. Christina Borek hit a three-run homerun for the Bison as they cruised to a 12-4 victory.

Track and Field The men’s track and field team was in Tempe, Arizona on March 18 and 19 to compete in the Baldy Castillo Invitational. It was the first outdoor meet for the Bison this year. Eric Stroh finished second in the 800-meter run while recording a personal best time of 1:49:96. Matt Tetzlaff finished third place in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 14:35. On the women’s side, the Bison competed in the NCAA Indoor Championships at College Station, Texas on March 11 and 12. Whitney Carlson was the only athlete competing on Friday as she took 12th place in the long jump and 16th place in the pentathlon. Leslie Brost was the lone competitor for the Bison on day 2. Brost did not

clear her height in the pole vault to advance in the tournament. The women also competed at the Baldy Castillo Invitational in Tempe and had a very successful meet. Christine Schmaltz and Toni Tollefson both claimed first place finishes in the 800 meters and the high jump respectively. NDSU’s 4x400 relay also took first place.

Golf The men’s team was in Primm, Nevada for the Jackrabbit Invitational on March 14 and 15. Brandon Hallquist shot a 69 in the final round giving him a total of 223, seven over par for the tournament. Nathan Anderson, Zach Stenstad, and Spencer Hilde all turned in a score of 73 on the last day, as the Bison took 13th out of 14 teams at the invitational. The Herd shot a total score of 288 in the final round, their lowest total since 2008. The women were also in Nevada and competed well in the tournament. Amy Anderson came back from being seven strokes down heading into the final round to win the event with a score of 213 after shooting a 68 in the final round. Anderson was also named Summit League Player of the Week as well. NDSU finished eighth out of the 14 teams there.

NDSU Lost Boys go to nationals NDSU’s rugby team, The Lost Boys, advanced to the Sweet 16 and are busy preparing for the national rugby tournament. The Lost Boys are set to play Occidental College, President Obama’s Alma Mater, in the first round of the Sweet 16. The game will take place at Wayne State College in Nebraska on Saturday April 2. If the Lost Boys can manage back-to-back wins, they will advance to the Final Four and will play again the end of April in Virginia Beach.

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Keep the Bison hopefuls hardwood clean attend pro day DANIEL GUNDERSON Sports Editor

This past Monday, five NDSU football players performed for NFL scouts for pro day at the Fargodome. The five players were Michael Arndt, Josh Gatlin, Titus Mack, John Prelvitz and Gary Williams. They performed in numerous drills, including the 40-yard dash, the bench press and vertical jump. While Mack’s and Williams’ chances of making the pros are slim, the thought is still alive and well for Arndt, Gatlin and Prelvitz. In this article, we will take a look at these three and evaluate their chances of making it to the next level. Michael Arndt – 6 feet 6 inches, 318 pounds, tackle. I’ll give you a moment to read that line again. This guy is the size of the bodyguard’s bodyguard. Needless to say, he is huge! We know size does not automatically translate into NFL success, but it usually does translate into a shot at it.

According to one of the reports, his numbers at the pro day were 5.45 seconds in the 40, 27 inches on his vertical and he bench pressed 225 pounds 19 times. While all substantial, he didn’t do anything outstanding that would say he is draft material. Verdict: Camp invite. John Prelvitz – 6 feet 2 inches, 212 pounds, punter. Punters hardly ever get drafted. In fact, the best player in this category, Nebraska’s Alex Henery, is projected to go somewhere in the seventh round. Needless to say, teams hardly ever waste a draft pick on kickers or punters, no matter how talented they are. In an interview with gobison.com, Prelvitz probably said it best. “You have to hope for another guy to fail otherwise you are never going to get a shot.” It is not like Prelvitz doesn’t have the talent. His punts on Monday were recorded with a hang time of 4.7 to 4.8 seconds. If you can do that consistently, you might as well buy a ticket

to Hawaii as a Pro Bowler. The chances are limited and the pressure is high for a guy like Prelvitz, but having a team take a chance on him is not that much of a stretch. Verdict: Camp invite. Josh Gatlin – 6 feet 0 inches, 190 pounds, defensive back. Gatlin has the most potential out of any of these three players. Physically, he is ideal for a NFL cornerback. Not too small where he will get out jumped for a ball, but not so big he get’s burned by speedier wide outs. It also appears that Gatlin will not be getting burned by people anytime soon. Some people had Gatlin’s 40 time at 4.37, others at 4.39. Regardless, that type of blinding speeds up his draft stock considerably. His biggest downside is lack of playing time, only 18 games in two years, three of those games he started. Regardless, he will get drafted by some team willing to take the time to develop him. Verdict: Fifth round draft pick.

so many times that I think it’s time to write my own rules of when it is OK to rush the court.

CAVIN BERUBE Staff Writer

As we delve even deeper into the madness of March, college basketball is slowly winding down. This season has been fun and there have been plenty of big upsets, and an excess amount of court rushing by fans. As I’ve watched the season go by, I’ve become more and more perturbed at the amount of court rushing that has been done throughout the college basketball landscape. I get it, it’s fun, but as fans, we overuse the privilege of going onto the court and tackling our favorite player after he hits a game-winning shot to beat a ranked opponent. Now there have been plenty of articles written about when it is OK to rush the court, but this season I’ve seen it happen

When you beat a top-five nationally ranked team. This is just fine because you’re likely pulling off a huge upset, and to have enough people you are probably on your home court. Go ahead, rush it and tackle the best player, but don’t tear his ACL. If you are also a top five team, it is forbidden to rush the court. When you earn your first trip to the dance. This rule rarely applies because most schools don’t travel well enough to conference tournaments. Conference tournaments are where teams punch their ticket to the Big Dance and if it’s your first time winning that thing, and you have more than 10 fans at the game, then it is well overdue to muddy up the floor with your Converse All-Stars. When you beat an in-state rival for the first time in four or more years. You might think this is an

odd rule, but in-state rivals, even if out of conference, are the best rivalries in college basketball. It’s like seeing North Carolina beat Duke for the first time in five years after Duke dominates them and wins four-straight national titles. Plus, most students only stick around for about four years and if you never see your basketball team beat their most intimidating rival throughout your tenure, then you have the right to rush the court. I believe that these three rules are relatively straightforward and we need no more. Court rushing is such a pristine act that it needs to only happen at the most opportune moments. When BYU was ranked 9, this season and beat the SDSU squad that was ranked 6, the fans rushed the court. Really? BYU was likely favored in that game, and being favored is against all rushing the court laws ever made. Fans, get your act together and quit ruining one of the greatest basketball instances that some of us might never get to experience.

<< Best from Page 12 Even though he did not get an invite to the NFL combine in Indianapolis, he performed well at the NDSU pro day this past Monday. Gatlin’s 40 time has not been made official, but reports indicate that he ran between a 4.37 or a 4.39. By comparison, my forty time has been recorded between five flat and 6.4. No matter how you look at it, that man is really fast. Possibly roadrunner fast. Meep-meep. What about the guy’s size? How does it compare to those of the others in the NFL at his position? Well, Gatlin is listed at 6 feet and 194 pounds on gobison.com so size wise he is about

perfect. To be successful in the NFL at this position, you need to be physical while still being quick. There is no question that Gatlin has all the numbers that translate to a roster spot in the NFL. The biggest question with Gatlin is how much of a chance a team is willing to take on him. His relative obscurity to the NFL has nothing to do with playing at NDSU. On the contrary, playing in the secondary at NDSU may have helped his chances of getting a look at the NFL. You think of two former NDSU players specifically, Craig Dahl and Nick Schommer,

who are currently wearing NFL jerseys, Dahl for the Rams and Schommer for the Titans. No, his flying under the radar has everything to do with playing time and how little of it he saw early on. Gatlin played in all 13 games in 2010, but started in only one. That did not stop him from leading the team in interceptions with five on the year. The year before, he actually started more games with two, but only played in five. It is obvious that Gatlin is a major project for teams, but he could be somebody that develops quickly. Teams that don’t need an im-

mediate need in the secondary, and have a knack for taking someone late in the draft are going to be ideal for taking Gatlin. I see Gatlin being a late round pick, about fifth through the seven rounds, and going in the back half of those rounds. I like Gatlin going to the Bears. They play the Tampa 2 defense, which is what NDSU plays, so the learning curve is drastically cut in half.

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