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RECORD-SETTING ENROLLMENT
Last fall NDSU officials reported yet another record of full-day enrollment of 14,319 students in undergraduate, professional and graduate programs. In the fall of 2011, first full-day enrollment
was at 14,240 students. The 2012-2013 school year marks the seventh consecutive year that enrollment has increased at NDSU.
BACK-TO-BACK NCAA FOOTBALL NATIONAL CHAMPS
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Houston State University 39-13, snatching the title of National Champions for the second year in a
row. The 2013 football season will kick off August 30 in Manhattan,
Kan. vs. Kansas State University, and the first home game will take place Sept. 21, against Delaware State University.
ACADEMIC FREEDOM COMES IN QUESTION
A slew of anti-abortion laws swept the state this year that had adverse effects on the academic freedom of NDSU. Professors Brandy Randall and Molly Secor-Turner’s comprehensive sexual education program was halted due to controversies surrounding its partnership with Planned Parenthood. The $1.2 million federal grant given to the professors was frozen by the university; after several weeks of heated debate between the state and those running the program, a bill that would have put an end to the program was overturned. Randall, Secor-Turner and their research team will continue with their studies.
NDSU STUDENT BODY APPROVES AQUATIC CENTER
During this year’s student senate elections, plans for a multi-million dollar aquatic center were ap-
proved. The new aquatic center will include three separate areas: a lap pool, a pool for aquatic classes
and a leisure area that will include a sauna and whirlpool. Although groundbreaking will not begin until 2015 or 2016, student activity fees will increase by $2.43 per credit beginning this fall. The grand opening is set to occur sometime between the 2017 and 2018 school years.
5 6 A SERIES OF BOMB THREATS
During the morning of Friday, Sept. 4, university police, city, state and federal authorities notified the NDSU campus to evacuate due to a bomb threat made by an unknown person. This caused heavy traffic and chaos around campus with students and university personnel trying to leave the area, but by 1 p.m., campus was reopened and all was clear. That week at least three other bomb threats were reported in the region including Hector International Airport in Fargo, one at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Fargo and another at the Grand Forks International Airport.
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BIG EVENT ASSISTS IN FLOOD FIGHT
On April 23, the Big Event at NDSU brought over 700 students together to volunteer in the Fargo-Moorhead community. With students putting in part-time shifts at various nonprofit organizations such as individuals’ homes and Sandbag Central, sandbagging was where the help was needed most. With so much help, Fargo ended up with one million extra sandbags, which will be put in storage for future flood fighting.
Seeking a Voice Architecture Students do Public Install
F-M Theatre Top 5 The Year’s Best Plays in Fargo Moorhead
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NDSU CONFESSIONS A Facebook page created for anonymous student “confessions” went viral this spring, causing more pages to spring up around the community. Area high schools and nearby
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colleges created their own confession pages on Facebook and Twitter, but several have been shut down due to inappropriate content. The Facebook page “NDSU Confessions”
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NEVER-ENDING SNOW DAYS Living in North Dakota, there are endless possibilities of running into a snowstorm at almost any time of the year. Some of these snowstorms hit the Fargo-Moorhead area this year and caused NDSU to cancel Monday classes for a record-setting three days out of the year.
has become “NDSU Stories,” but one dedi-
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FALSE RAPE ACCUSATION
This March, students received an email from campus police regarding a sexual assault that had allegedly occurred in the HR Lot on a Sunday evening. The next day, it was reported that that the sexual assault was made up, and the 20-year-old NDSU student was charged with filing a false police report—a Class A misdemeanor—and will pay restitution to the university for wasted police efforts.
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Ten current and former NDSU football players were charged last September with two counts of voter fraud, and all pleaded guilty the following month. They were accused of fabricating names, phone numbers and signatures in an attempt to put several measures on the fall election ballot, including one for a state conservation fund and another to legalize medical marijuana. According to the several news sources, each of their sentences included 360 days of unsupervised probation, 50 hours of community service and $325 in fees.
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NDSU Students Represent 48 States, 78 Countries North Dakotan and Minnesotan Students the Majority
By: Christine McClellan Contributing Writer
W
hile the bulk of NDSU’s student population originates in North Dakota and Minnesota, it is a bit more diverse than many may think. NDSU students come from all parts of the country and world—with 48 states and 78 countries represented in the spring of 2013. Out of the 12,685 American students at NDSU, more than 6,000 are from North Dakota and over 5,500 are from Minnesota. Although North Dakotan and Minnesotan
students account for about 85 percent of the campus’s entire population, every state excluding Delaware and West Virginia is represented at the university. Because 12,685 of the 13,576 students are from the United States, it may be easy to assume diversity is lacking. On the flip side of that statistic, however, nearly 1,000 students from different corners of the world walk around the NDSU campus every day. Although the number still may seem low, the ratio of international students to American students is comparable to that of other large universities in the upper Mid-
west, such as the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and the University of North Dakota. Most of the international students at NDSU are from Asia—with nearly half originating from India and China. A large amount of international students also come from African and Middle Eastern countries. Europe and Australia are the least represented, making up a very small portion of the student population. North Dakotan and Minnesotan students may make up the majority of the student population at NDSU, but the number of
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out-of-state and international students and is slowly on the rise. It looks as if the next couple years will still be an invasion of the Midwest—but who knows what student diversity the future holds. Further statistics can be found in the North Dakota University System’s spring 2013 “Enrollment Totals by State/County.” For full statistics, visit http://www.ndsu. edu/fileadmin/data/enrollment/1330/reportg.pdf.
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Architecture Students Seek Community Voice Public Install Project a Huge Success
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Initial Steps Begin for New Campus Aquatic Center New Facility to Open by 2018 Katelyn Grosz
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ive architecture students have taken their skills to the streets. Armed with plywood, paint and chalk, Matt Fremstad, Katie Becker, Colby Judovsky, Brittany Taplin and Jeff Bauer have made it their mission to bring out the voice of the people. Inspired by the work of famed urban designer and community activist Candy Chang, who presented at this spring’s Beaux Arts Gala, these students in Don Faulkner’s fourth-year urban design architecture studio have installed a community outreach project in downtown Fargo. The project, entitled ‘Why Fargo?’ was installed downtown at the northeast corner of Broadway and Second Avenue North. Consisting of three chalkboards that surrounded the US Bank sign at the corner of the US Bank Plaza, it was in place for one week, from April 22 to April 29. The idea behind the installation is to ask the people of Fargo the question, “What keeps you in this city?” The students felt that it was important to remind people of the positive aspects of living here, especially during the
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The completed project stands, covered with responses, at the corner of the US Bank Plaza on Broadway.
recent extended winter and yet another major flood this spring. “The project is essentially a simple chalkboard for people to write what they want, Fremstad said. “Not everything is positive, but that is definitely something we expected to see, especially during the weekends. We get some great responses on the weekends.” Becker expanded, “We began with three different questions: Why do you live here, where are you from and what do you want to see here? But in the end, it all boiled down to ‘Why Fargo?’ We left it ambiguous in order to inspire creativity in responses.” According to Judovsky, that ambiguity really paid off for the students. “It’s really interesting to see how diverse the respons-
es were that ended up on the board,” he said. “Everything from ‘Tiny Moving Parts’ and ‘It’s cold enough penguins should live here,’ to ‘yoga pants’ and ‘running.’ The variety really fulfilled the reason for leaving the question vague.” Some of the more popular responses included artistic graffiti-style drawing, love posting and advertisements—not to mention the most popular response, ‘Why not?” A community outreach project like this is a new concept within architecture studios. In classes normally focused upon form, structure and aesthetics, these students have broken the mold of design school learning. Fremstad explained how this project applies to the work of an architecture
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student saying, “It involves social interaction with the public, and as an architect we deal a lot with the public because we design spaces for them. We want to know what they like about the city so that we can provide for these things in the spaces we design or the projects we do. And, regardless of school pertinence, it was just a fun activity for us to do.” Aside from purpose, the project was a huge hit with Fargo’s downtowners. It was assembled at 6 a.m. and by noon that day, one and a half sides of the board were already filled with writing. Even when the project was winding down a full week later, people were still finding spaces to squeeze in their comments, despite the boards being filled to the edges with responses.
Plans are underway for the building of a new campus aquatic center. Its official proposal passed on April 11, 2013 with a 61% student majority and will be the first swimming facility that the school has had in five years. As a part of this year’s Student Body President Luke Brodeur and Vice President Jace Beehler’s original campaign platform, the reins of the project will be handed over to newlyelected President Robbie Lauf and Vice President Erik Diederich. “[I am] very excited to begin the process of implementing the new pool facility for campus,” Lauf said. The implementation of this project would not only allow the students a place on campus to swim, but alleviate the need for scuba and diving teams to go to the YMCA to practice. The new aquatic center will be attached to the Wallman Wellness Center at 1707 Centennial Boulevard and will offer current and future students a place to relax as well as to exercise, from the whirlpool and sauna to a lap pool and diving area. Much like the system that already exists inside of the Wallman Wellness Center, the only
thing needed to enter the aquatic center would be a swipe of a student’s Bison ID card. Additionally, students will eventually be able to register for water-based courses to be taken for college credit. In terms of fees, they will be placed at two different times. This fall there will be a $2.43 additional fee per credit, followed by a $2.26 fee per credit in the fall of 2016, ultimately resulting in a total of $56.28 between both semesters for a full-time student. The first section of the payment will pay for a 30-year bond owned by the students for the aquatic center, whereas the second half of the payment is to pay for some of the original maintenance expenses and upkeep of the future facility. Even though there is such an immediate raising of funds, the groundbreaking is not scheduled to take place until 2015 or 2016, as North Dakota Legislative approval is needed in order for the project to go forward. The grand opening of the aquatic center is estimated to take place sometime in 2017 or 2018.
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Arts & Entertainment Top 5 of F-M’s 2012-2013 Theatre Season The Spectrum Monday, May 6, 2013
By: Jack Dura, Staff Writer
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The cast of Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre put on a rendition of ‘Rumors’ at The Stage in February.
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Concordia College Theatre’s “Into the Woods”
A very nice November production, “Into the Woods” was the greatest thing to come out of Concordia’s theatre department this year. Perhaps the most pleasing part of this show was its characters. Whether it was the ridiculous wicked witch, the bumbling Beanstalk Jack or the self-obsessed princes, every character had something about them that made them special – even more special than the show’s songs, most of the time. Actors that really grab hold of their characters make for pure entertainment. Concordia’s “Into the Woods” is an example of just that.
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Theatre NDSU’s “9 to 5: The Musical” Dolly Parton would have much
to be proud about with this one.
Running in February at Festival Hall, this screen-to-stage version of the hit ‘80s film starring Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, “9 to 5” was a dream-come-true production. Its songs were phenomenal and its choreography was clever and well constructed. The cast of this show can pat themselves on the back for delivering the best performance at NDSU this season.
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FMCT’s “Rumors”
Nothing this season was better than “Rumors,” that is for sure. Neil Simon’s beloved farce came to life at The Stage in February, and it sure left a mark. To put it simply, this production was hilarious. There was nothing not to like about this show; its characters, story, script and runtime were all ideal. Nobody was squirming in his or her seat waiting for this show to be over. If anything, attendees were waiting for what would happen next, what would happen to further entangle the predicament the eight characters found themselves in. With their host shot, his wife missing and servants nowhere in sight, each guest’s explanation added to the entropy of figuring out what the heck was going on. It was a real treat for the audience to see this all unfold, and when combined with its kooky characters, “Rumors” was solid gold. Theatre should not feel like a waiting game for the end when in attendance. It should be entertaining and enjoyable, a way to wind down, relax and immerse oneself in a story for two or three hours.
MSUM Theatre’s “Avenue Q”
MSUM had some real guts for bringing this show to its stage in February. Completely geared for college students and teeming with life lessons, “Avenue Q” was a musical reminiscent of a raunchy “Sesame Street.” It was that boldness that made “Avenue Q” such a significant standout from the dozens of other theatre performances this season. Not every theatre has the guts to put on a show that includes puppet sex, songs about racism and pornography and a slew of cursing. A gold star goes to MSUM Theatre for bringing this show to town.
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FMCT’s “The Woman in Black”
Running this past October at The Stage at Island Park, “The Woman in Black” was a very appropriate production for the time. Seeing the macabre apparition of the woman in black appear at infrequent intervals to haunt the two cast members during this playwithin-a-play was an experience that chilled the spine. Something else that set this performance aside was its cast of two (three, including the unaccredited apparition). These actors had an enormous task in delivering this production, and it was borne with bravado on their shoulders.
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Battle of the Venues The Creative Comic Book Revival The Venue v. The Aquarium By: Steven Strom, A&E Editor
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he Fargo-Moorhead area isn’t exactly a huge stopping point for most major, must-see bands. Sure, the area gets the occasional big show at the Fargodome now and again, but the majority of quality tunes need to be searched for, rather than brought to our attention. But where are the biggest and best places to get your shows? Most everyone that lives here would say the two major stopping points are The Aquarium, above Dempsey’s Pub and the Venue at the Hub (not forgetting the occasional appearance at other bars and outside venues, of course). However, these two places of business weren’t created equal. So, with summer rapidly approaching and more bands willing to make the stop in the now not-so-frozen north, I asked people which of the FargoMoorhead area’s two titans of entertainment offered differently, and which they preferred. When asked about shows within town, most people will automatically think of the Venue at the Hub. Most of the biggest names from outside of our area prefer to stop there on their trips from coast to coast. But why is that, exactly? The first and most obvious reason is because the Venue is much bigger than most of its competitors. Ignoring the Fargodome, it’s probably one of the biggest musical venues in the area, with a massive standingroom pit, balcony seating for those with the foresight and money to reserve it, and an upstairs bar to keep at least some of the more unruly class from the general populace. The Venue also garners a lot of media attention. Those I asked about the show mentioned either winning or hearing about people winning tickets from radio show contests on stations like our very own KNDS. The Hub’s size also means more money,
which means higher quality sound equipment, according to most. The Aquarium may have better acoustics thanks to a smaller space, but it’s tough to compete with the Hub’s massive, ear-blasting speakers. With all that going for it, you would think the Hub would be the clear choice for most NDSU students. You’d be wrong, however, since, according to most, the clear choice is the Aquarium. Apparently, all of that money flowing into the Hub also means a different atmosphere. Based on my own experience and the statements of those I interviewed, the Hub maintains a pretty standoffish presence. Bigger bands usually means more security, making the show feel much less friendly. Furthermore, the employees are forced to deal with a much larger crowd (often with a higher population of drunk, overly enthusiastic fans). That doesn’t exactly put them in the best of moods, and leaves them seeming somewhat brusque. The Aquarium, on the other hands, is a much more intimate affair. A smaller venue often means smaller bands, and the Aquarium tends to attract a greater deal of local talent. One of my interviewees described them as featuring “more jam bands.” The Aquarium’s smaller nature means less security, too, meaning there’s often a chance to meet up with the band after a show to chat with the members. Altogether, the Aquarium is just a smaller, friendlier place that doesn’t need to deal with the rigors of big-name entertainment. That’s not to say the Venue is any slouch, though, and you should definitely attend if they provide the sort of entertainment you prefer this summer. The Fargo-Moorhead musical crowd, however, seems to give the edge to the Aquarium. If you’ve kept away because of the lack of big names until now, maybe it’s time to give it a shot.
Steven Strom A&E Editor
Comic books haven’t exactly been in the best shape over the past decade or so. In spite of the fact that America has more or less decided that movies based on comic books are the thing to write home about (Marvel’s “The Avengers” is one of the highest-grossing films of all time, not to mention the myriad of successful, related properties), very little of that money has bled back into the pages those characters sprang from. DC has had some success with its universe-wide reboot, which saw each of its major titles restarted at issue one, as well as sweeping changes made to the fiction as a whole. Meanwhile, Marvel jumped a bit less enthusiastically on the relaunch bandwagon with NOW!, an initiative which also renumbered many of their titles. However, that’s only a bandage on the comic industry’s bleeding wound. But why, exactly, are comics doing so poorly just a few years after the great comic boom of the 90s? To understand the situation, you have to understand where it all started. Comic books were once wildly popular and successful, and ranged across countless topics outside of superheroes, including crime, drama, horror, fantasy and science fiction. That colorfulness came to an end, however, after a mid-20th century explosion of conservatism. Governments began
questioning the content of comic books, which they viewed as “children’s entertainment,” and the books should therefore be subject to strict regulations. Basically, the government threatened to start censoring comic books at the federal level if the industry didn’t start doing it themselves (a very similar thing happened in the 80s and 90s to the video game industry, around the time the ESRB was formed). So, the comics industry started the Comics Code Authority, which basically censored or banned most “mature” content in comic books, conveniently sidestepping the unconstitutional practice of prior restraint because it wasn’t technically run by the government. Suddenly, the “violent” and “overly sexual” (by the standards of the time) content of science fiction, fantasy and horror was no longer viable, and comic creators were forced to pool all of their resources into the less indecent superhero comics. Thus, the Silver Age of comics was born. In the 80s and 90s, comics finally broke free of that sort of restraint, however, and started to go dark—very dark. That’s what led to the last, great comic book boom spearheaded by creators like Frank Miller (“The Dark Knight Returns”) and Todd McFarlane (“Spawn”). Unfortunately, superheroes had become the status quo, and so those dark stories were still informally limited to that genre. Now, however, we’re finally seeing a breakaway from the thinking that says
all comics have to be about masked vigilantes; not just because artists and writers have grown tired of it, but because they desperately want to own their own characters, which is only possible if they don’t write about the Spider-Men and Wonder Women of the world. Without the restraint of the superhero genre, and not having to worry about story decisions that might make old men in nice suits very angry, comic creators are producing some of the best content in the more-than-acentury since the medium gained popularity. Books like “MIND MGMT,” “Saga,” “The Manhattan Projects,” “Sweet Tooth,” “American Vampire,” “Locke and Key” and countless others are showing that this medium isn’t just a venue for adolescent tropes. Comics are a fusion of art and prose, and can now explore some of the most thought-provoking themes available in any medium because of how relatively cheaply and quickly they can be made. Comic books don’t have to worry about TV and film budgets and censorship, or returning massive investments. They can be whatever they want and explore things that no other medium would dare, because there is a hunger in the creative forces behind them to do something more. And now, finally, they have the guts, the resources, the partners and the opportunity to make good on it. Now is an incredibly important time to be a fan of comics.
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8 The Spectrum A&E Monday, May 6, 2013
The Biggest Games, Movies, Music and Comics to Watch for This Summer
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By: Steven Strom A&E Editor
f you’ve been watching closely, you should already know that this summer is going to be a big time for entertainment. Everything from video games, to movies, to music is going to see a major influx, and we’ve got a list of the things you should be paying attention to. With Iron Man 3 dropping into theaters last week, you could say the summer blockbuster season has already begun. That being said, it’s tough to say anything has truly started until J.J. Abrams’ latest, Star Trek Into Darkness, has arrived. The man who brought us Lost, Fringe and Alias also managed to revive the practically dead Star Trek franchise in spectacular fashion in 2009. Now, he’s trying to do it again with this follow-up to the first remake/reboot/sequel. The film stars the regular cast of char-
acters you would expect, alongside Benedict Cumberbatch of Sherlock fame as a new villain. The movie drops in just a few short days on May 17. Speaking of May 17, it’s not just the movie industry that’s going to see huge returns in 2013. Daft Punk, the French electronic music duo that essentially legitimized the genre is finally returning with its fourth studio album, “Random Access Memories� and its hype train has gone completely off the rails. What other bands could inspire hundreds of fanmade remixes based on a 15-second teaser loop on SNL? Unfortunately, we won’t actually be seeing the album on May 17, as that’s the Australian release date. Americans will have to wait another four days for May 21, the North American
release date, to get their hands on legitimate copies. I’m sure that won’t stop the majority of Daft Punk fans from listening to the entire album on YouTube only mo-
ments after the Australian launch. Much like the music industry, video games seem to be focusing on quality over quantity this
year. That’s due in part to the fact that big-name video games rarely release in the middle of the summer, and because both Microsoft and Sony are holstering their big guns until this June’s E3 press conferences, where they will no doubt show their lineups for the Playstation 4 and whatever-the-newXbox-is-actually-called this holiday. However, Sony Entertainment, along with Naughty Dog (the makers of “Uncharted�), has decided to buck that trend somewhat. Sony is so far the only company to have announced a next generation console, and they’re following that announcement with the only triple-A release this summer in the form of “The Last of Us.� “The Last of Us� is a thirdperson action title, much like the
developer’s other franchise, “Uncharted.� However, this is a much darker game, set in a world long after the apocalypse. The game centers on Joel and Ellie, as the former tries to carry the latter through a world full of bandits, crumbling cities and violent, fungal-infected humans. The game is set to focus on very raw, very mature themes of survival, so don’t go expecting another light-hearted, adventurous romp like the company’s past games when it launches on June 14. Speaking of things that aren’t very light-hearted, be sure to check out the latest collection of the comic Saga when it releases on July 9. The series might be one of the absolute best things going in comics right now, but the blend of mature themes and art—and by mature, I don’t mean just violent and sexual, though there is plenty of that, tooo—from Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples is not for the unprepared.
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FMCT’s Silver Follies Take on Carol Burnett
Jack Dura
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eaching its tenthshow milestone this year, the Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre’s Silver Follies have a special show in store for its audiences this coming weekend. The all-senior theatre company will be taking a walk down memory lane Thursday through Sunday when they put on their revue of the songs and skits of Carol Burnett. “For the most past, the skits are coming from ‘The Carol Burnett Show,’” said FMCT artistic director Scott Brusven. “There’s a scene from ‘Annie,’ other things from musicals – ‘Once Upon a Mattress,’ ‘Merrily We Roll Along,’ [and] ‘Putting It Together.’” Behind these skits and songs are the Silver Follies, the area’s only all-senior theatre company. Members are all over 50, and this production has the distinction of having the largest-ever Silver Follies cast with 35 members. Cast members range in age from early 50s
to 84, with the average age being about 70. “[The] nice thing about Silver Follies is that some of them just want one line, [and] some of them want a whole solo, and that works very well,” said Brusven. “It’s a nice fit for them because everyone gets what they want and has something to do.” Group numbers and solos abound in this show, so there is certainly no shortage of Burnett material for anyone in attendance. Conception of this show was also entirely original. “Lori Koenig and myself conceived this idea and it was brought up in a committee as a revue/comedy sketch show,” said Brusven. “I selected Lori to direct this show, and then Lori and I threw ideas back and forth and came up with the Carol Burnett group and solo numbers [used in this show].” Those songs and more are all brought to life onstage by the Silver Follies, who play tourists on a bus that stops outside of a building eventually realized to be home to “The Carol Burnett Show” set. After looking
around inside, the tourists start discovering old scripts and costumes and begin putting on their favorite Carol Burnett bits. “They will be looking around and then – ‘Oh, I like this song!’ – so they take over and do this skit that they pull out of a box,” said Brusven. “There are plenty of solos, so there is a handful of Carols.” Though the songs may be more geared toward an older audience, just the name of Carol Burnett should be enough to spark interest in anyone remotely familiar with the comedienne’s work. From the consummate Carol fan, to those who only know her by name, this revue will have something for everyone, young and old. FMCT’s Silver Follies presents “Carol Burnett Skits and Songs” at The Stage at Island Park at 7:30 p.m. May 9 to 11 and at 2 p.m. May 12. Advance tickets are $16 for adults, $12 for students and seniors and $6 for children. Tickets are available on The Stage and FMCT websites and at The Stage at Island Park, at 333 Fourth St. S.
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Advice From the From the Editor’s Desk No Promises – It’s Up to You Big Dogs Five Tips for Freshmen at NDSU
Abby Bastian Opinion Editor
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nce again, summer is here and another school year is on the way. Many of the students returning to NDSU in the fall know a lot about NDSU and have experience with the things they like and dislike about campus. For example, many students have found their favorite studying spot on campus or know their favorite place to grab something to eat between classes. Most of us returning to NDSU in the fall seem to have everything figured out but many of the students coming to NDSU for the first time in the fall may not have everything figured out. When I was a freshman, I knew I wanted to get the full experience of being a college student at NDSU but I did not know where to start. My freshman year is now long gone and it is crazy to say that I am going to be a junior in college. I like to think that part of the reason I am still here at NDSU is because I had a great freshman year. Because I want everyone who comes to NDSU to have the best experience possible, I am going to list my top five things I think freshmen at NDSU should do. 1. Live in the dorms and get to know the people in your dorms. 2. Do not be afraid to talk to people. 3. Get involved. 4. Take advantage of the great resources NDSU has to offer. 5. Eat at all of the dining centers. My first piece of advice for incoming freshmen would be to live in the dorms and get to know the other students in your dorms. Having the experience of living in a dorm room is a one of a kind experience. Having this experience during the first year of college can help students meet new people, get involved and help them figure out what they like about NDSU. I think every student is a little skeptical about living in the dorms, but if students put themselves out there and take a chance, they will find it was a rewarding experience. My second piece of advice for incoming freshmen would be to not be afraid to talk to people. As an incoming freshman you are not going to know everyone. To get to know people and find out about NDSU, you must talk to
people. More than half of the time other students are going to be willing to talk to you. It is weird being in a new place at first but you must open up and talk to people if you want to have a good experience at NDSU. Get involved with different organizations at NDSU. During the first couple of weeks at NDSU is a great time to check out all of the different organizations NDSU has to offer. Being involved on campus can open up many new opportunities and experiences you never thought possible. Plus, with over 300 organizations on campus you are more than likely going to find one that you fit in with. Take advantage of the different resources at NDSU. There are so many different resources that NDSU has to offer that can benefit students in many ways. For example, there is the Career Center, Center for Writers, ACE, the Counseling Center and the list goes on. Some people get overwhelmed as a freshman, and knowing about these resources is a great way to stay on track. My fifth and final piece of advice for incoming freshmen would be to eat at all of the dinning centers. You may think this advice is common knowledge but to me it is not. When the school year starts you may go to the one that is most convenient for you. As the year goes on, do not be afraid to see what else is out there. After being a freshman many students do not take advantage of using the dinning center anymore. Use them while you have them because you may not have the privilege in your next couple of years. These five tips may be pretty general and common sense, but you must remember to take advantage of them. You are going to be here for the next four years of your life and knowing these tips right off the bat can be very beneficial. These tips are based on my opinion but I know that any student at NDSU could give you a lot more advice. You need to go in with an open mind and a positive attitude if you want to make your experience at NDSU the best. NDSU may not jump out at you right away but after you experience all of the great opportunities NDSU has for you, you will find that NDSU is the place for you. Abby is a sophomore majoring in agriculture communication and public relations and advertising.
Emma Heaton Editor in Chief
As the incoming editor for the 2013-2014 school year, it is not going to be easy to fill the shoes of previous Editor-in-Chief Linda Vasquez. The paper went through staff changes, design changes, managed to snag the Associated Collegiate Press Best of Show spot at The Best of the Midwest College Journalism Convention and was listed as an exemplary college newspaper on journalismdegree.org. So, as readers, you have one of the best student newspapers. Now what?
Each year, the incoming Editor in Chief delivers promises of changes and advancements to The Spectrum. This year, I am doing something a bit differently. I am making this year not up to us, but up to you. Your paper, your insight, ideas, opinions, voices. The Spectrum is about the NDSU community. Our campus is a family, really, and if we work together, we can accomplish so much. Next year’s staff will be more than up to any challenges presented next year. We want the paper to continue to get better with the new year and future years to come. That is where you
come in. What do you want to see in the paper as students, staff and faculty? Where is your paper lacking? What stories aren’t we covering? What photos aren’t we capturing? We will strive to continue open communication between The Spectrum staff and our readers. And we expect to hear your input. Not only do I hope The Spectrum can foster and deepen relationships between its readers, but also between the other media outlets that provide the NDSU community with the latest happenings in our community. The Spectrum will work
more closely with the Bison Information Network SUTV and KNDS to further coverage and to be able to tailor our content to our readers— and viewers—even more. Flip to the Meet the Staff page in this issue of the paper. Get to know us so you feel comfortable saying “hi” if you see us on campus; approaching us with story ideas or to begin contributing as a writer or a photographer for your newspaper. I know the Bison family is going to make it a great year. Emma is a junior majoring in journalism.
Upgrade Complete Stanley Kwicien
Contributing Writer
There have been a lot of doom prophesies since I’ve been around at school, and a lot of people talk about having plans for the zombie apocalypse (some of my more dedicated friends have written papers on the subject). But in all actuality, I think that we should welcome our robot overlords first. That scenario I think is going to happen far more likely than any other. Sure, we have made a lot of advances in the field of medicine, but we have made far more in the field of technology and perhaps (CERN anyone?) a lot more recklessly. Every day I get a call from a student, staff, faculty or my family members along the lines of, “It-doesn’twork-why-doesn’t-it-worki t ’s - r e b e l l i n g - h e l p m e helpme-helpme!” After trying to decipher what exactly is going on, I’ve be-
gun to see the side of the computer and realize that perhaps, just maybe, our computers these days have a life, and quite possibly, a personality of their own. When was the last time you actually took time to ask your computer what it wanted? Maybe it did not want to view cats for the 1,000th time on the Internet or see what your old crush from high school was doing on Facebook. Maybe it just wants to chillax like everyone else on a Monday morning. I never thought I would appreciate the day that I upgraded to a Smartphone, which I did earlier this semester. Up to that point, I never thought I would use one fully. All I really needed for my life was a way to get in touch with people if necessary and maybe text a few friends. When my senior schedule finally became too much for my planner, I decided to take some tax return and upgrade my phone to a Smartphone. There are the obvious
arguments that it can obviously keep track of more cell phone numbers than I can. However, over the past few months, it has learned that when I start typing KW-I to automatically fill in my last name. It may also be coincidence, but whenever I am really pissed off and let the world know that through
I’m ashamed to admit that I’m pretty sure that my Smartphone is smarter than I am. tweets or status updates and decide to turn music on via my phone, it starts playing “The Angry Anthem #347” by The Forces of Evil. And I’ve checked, it is not the first song on my playlist; it just KNOWS that song will make me feel better. Far more sinister however is that when I was heading to class one day my phone started going off, and I pulled it out of my pocket as it noted, “I see you are about to go to ‘Class-CSCI467IACC’ would you like me
to put myself on silent?” I looked around beat red that I was about to head into class with my phone on loud as I slid the marker to “yes” and then it continued with “do you want me to do this for every instance of ‘Class’?” I quickly put “yes” again and made sure to shove it my pocket before it asserted its dominance even further. Yes, our world is dominated by technology, some of it may be benevolent still, and I am sure that the singularity is coming. So let us embrace the coming of our robot lords and masters and cry out with one voice, “viva la revolution!” Stanley is a senior majoring in computer science.
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Signing Off I’m On to the Next Big Thing
Nathan Stottler Spectrum Staff
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he end of the year has finally come. I’ve cleaned out my desk, cleared out my inbox and taken my nameplate out of its holder. My last issue at The Spectrum as Opinion Editor has come and gone, and with a new editor comes a new era. I have had an amazing time editing the opinion section over the past year. I’ve learned a lot about writing about opinions, politics, learning, people, co-workers and leading. It has been a wonderful opportunity for me to develop as a writer, as a leader and as a person. Each week, each issue ushered in a new and exciting circumstance. Whether it was scrambling to get my materials edited in time or scrambling to collect those materials, I was challenged around every corner. As soon as I mastered one challenge and discovered how to deal with it, a new issue presented itself for me to solve. I will admit that I was as surprised as anyone when I was offered the job of Opinion Editor at this time last year. I interviewed for the job as a shot in the dark—as a former contributing writer, I did not think I had enough experience for the task. Yet, as Linda showed me through
hiring me, the level of experience I had did not matter in the slightest. In the end, I think my lack of experience drove me to work even harder at my job and propelled me to prove to myself that I was indeed cut for the task. This year has positively flown by through primaries, conventions, elections, tragedies, fiscal cliffs, environmental discord and heartwarming triumph, you, the reader, along with The Spectrum’s team of opinion writers, and myself, have come on a long and informative journey. I am leaving the opinion section in capable hands. The new editor, Abby Bastion, is as enthusiastic as they come. I know that she will continue to lead the opinion section to be the voice of the students—a place where they can spread their ideas and expose themselves to the views of others. With that said, it is time for me to sign off. I wish all of my readers the best of luck in the future. If you wish to find me, I will still be here next year, writing for opinion as always, and sitting behind the design editor’s desk at The Spectrum. I wish everyone a great finals week and a wonderful summer. Nathan is a senior majoring in landscape architecture. Follow him on twit-
Calvin and Hobbes Home Sweet Home Contingency to Happiness Suzy Cavalier
Contributing Writer
A walk in the chilly breeze of Fargo is really a bittersweet thought and acceptance for it being April. Among many things there are few that keep my winter blues away. Good uplifting music, books harboring my shelf craving to read, and the joyful sips of coffee along with seasons of Big Bang Theory; out of all of these wonderful things to keep busy with, there is one item in particular that has been keeping a grin on my face and hope that these stupid winter/snow blues will subside: Calvin and Hobbes. Aside from being a great cartoon to grow up with, the content has always been so relatable. Even in adulthood the little things that get us in trouble or make us wonder usually pop up in Bill Watterson’s books somewhere and somehow. The cartoons also have the charming effect of having morals summed up in almost every illustration and storyline. The mixture of seasons is a plus in my world; it lets my imagination run charismatically and throws different spins to the reader. The artwork/illustrations are so easy to look at yet have quite a bit of detail for a cartoon.
The summer ones are a favorite of mine other than the anxiety that goes with reading Calvin and Hobbes prancing and zipping around the woods causing trouble, and then looking out my window to see snow is falling, again. I feel it is really fun that the author, Bill Watterson, switches the theme of the cartoons but in some he keeps the adventure along the same lines as the previous ones. It is like a back and forth affect. Some of the cartoons do not even have dialogue. It makes it more fun to read and observe what Calvin and Hobbes are doing. Other characters are also Calvin’s parents and the girl that grosses Calvin out, Susie. With Calvin being a mischievous little tyke and Hobbes being his partner in crime reminds me of earlier days and makes me smile with nostalgia. The books contain a lot of excitement and it isn’t overdone, making them joys to read. Reading their adventures keeps my mind off of the real world for a few hours while refreshing my outlook on life. Long Live Calvin and Hobbes. Suzy is a junior majoring in music
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Apartment Hunting On a Budget
Amber Zolondek Contributing Writer
It is coming toward the end of the semester, and you find yourself, to put it bluntly, searching frantically for a place to live. While there are numerous options for both the summer and school year, acting quickly on an option that is suitable for you is more than crucial. Whether you are looking to sublease, rent or buy, you could be looking at steep rent prices if you are behind on the hunt for an apartment. Some things to keep in
blessing and look at the differences as a way to build your character. Last, take pride in the place you live. Living like a pig will only make it much more difficult to clean up the mess when your lease ends in a year. Carpet cleaning costs, repairs, damages and moving fees for all of the above can definitely add up, which all of us can agree, we never just have the money lying around for that. Although apartment hunting can be stressful and frustrating, in the end it is the home you make out of it. Remember to keep your
“...remind yourself that the place you are living is your home, so treat it as such.” mind while out searching would be to have a budget in mind. Know how much you can spend and avoid places with outrageous parking fees or homeowner fees. If you find yourself looking at places that are 50 to 100 dollars over budget, be sure to calculate your month’s earnings to see if there are any ways you can make it work, and if not, do not kid yourself. Roommates are annoying, most people have agreed. But, when you are a college student, $500 for rent, $250 for a car payment, and scrimping for groceries and gas gets to be pretty tight. When looking to rent, cutting those housing costs in half just may be the economically smart route to go. Find your similarities as a
list of needs nearby when looking and make sure you have those as your top priorities. Budgets are made for a reason so stick to them, and always configure your monthly earnings to be sure you are not overspending. Ultimately, remind yourself that the place you are living is your home, so treat it as such. Clean up the messes, fix the damages, decorate it as you please, because that is where you live and you must not take it for granted. Amber is a freshman majoring in journalism and public relations.
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LETTERTO THE EDITOR
GOOD HUMOR
To the Editor: Molly Secor-Turner recently opined: “The same legislators who are attempting to outlaw abortion in North Dakota are also attacking the very programs that can eliminate unintended pregnancy, and therefore the need for abortion in the first place.” What have these programs actually accomplished? Demographer Robert Michael claims a 45 percent increase in divorce due to contraception. Additionally, anthropologist Lionel Tiger concludes contraceptive use has generated more men who abandon their role of being good providers. These are negative social consequences. After 50 years of easy contraceptive use, there are more divorces, unwanted pregnancies, single parent families and abortions; not to mention negative ecological effects (Google hermaphroditic fish and the pill). It is painfully obvious that NDSU has been unable to bring about coherence among the sciences. Planned Parenthood providing sex education that pretends a solution that doesn’t work is at best a disassociation between the sciences and at worst contributing to a proven track record of societal harm. It is an intellectual embarrassment. The exercise of individual rights has social consequences. Planned Parenthood’s programs don’t work, because they generate bad social effects. NDSU’s partnership with Planned Parenthood perpetuates the falsehood that its programs will make the world a better place when the evidence clearly suggests otherwise. Rev. James Cheney St. Paul’s Newman Center
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WELCOME TO NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY AND THE BISON FAMILY. WE ARE DELIGHTED YOU ARE HERE. To help you settle in and discover new friends, the NDSU Division of Equity, Diversity and Global Outreach is here to help. We provide a variety of programs and services to ensure a campus environment that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive.
LGBTQ Programs serves members of the NDSU community who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning. Our Safe Zone Ally program provides educational training and support, and we sponsor social and educational programs for LGBTQ Pride Month, Transgender Day of Remembrance and National Day of Silence. www.ndsu.edu/lgbtq
The Equity and Diversity Center, located in Alba Bales House, provides space for people on campus to gather for meetings or to study. We sponsor diversity related programs, in partnership with departments across campus, to celebrate all areas of diversity. The center also has a food and warm clothing pantry to help you in time of need. www.ndsu.edu/edcenter
Study Abroad is an option available for students in any major. Join us for a Study Abroad information session throughout the academic year, Monday-Thursday at 4 p.m. in the Office of International Programs. www.ndsu.edu/studyabroad
The Office of Multicultural Programs promotes and supports the academic success of culturally diverse students at NDSU. We offer workshops, social and networking opportunities, study skills resources and one-on-one tutoring services. www.ndsu.edu/multicultural
The Tribal College Partnerships Program works to strengthen relationships between NDSU and the regional Tribal colleges and communities. The efforts are designed to provide support and assistance to our Native American students, faculty and staff. www.ndsu.edu/diversity/tribal_college_partnerships
The Division of Equity, Diversity and Global Outreach hopes you think of NDSU as your second home, and remember that you are now an important part of the Bison family. Thank you for joining us.