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Summer in the City
A Guide to Happenings in Fargo-Moorhead By: Stephanie Stanislao, Features Editor
As final exam week comes and goes, so do many of the students that grace the halls across the NDSU campus. However, even though many students leave Fargo for the summer months, the excitement in this city remains as strong as ever. We all know the FargoMoorhead area is full of fun and excitement throughout the school year… from concerts, to citywide events, to sporting event, the FM area has it all. And the months of May, June, July and August are no exception. For those of you that will be staying in the area or visiting this summer, you will not be disappointed by the wide array of activities Fargo-Moorhead has to offer. To help you stay informed on what will happen in the F-M area over the next
few months, The Spectrum has compiled a list of activities, events and places to visit when summer vacation is in full swing. The Red River Zoo 4255 23rd Ave. S. Are you an animal lover? Well the Red River Zoo is sure to please you then. With everything from armadillos to a wolf pack of five, you won’t want to miss out on this opportunity. And, once you’re done visiting all of the animals, you might even want to take a ride on the zoo’s very own carousel. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., daily Admission: -Children 2 & under: Free -Children ages 2-14: $6.75 -Adults: $8.75 -Seniors (60+): $7.75
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The Hjemkomst Center 202 1st Ave. N., Moorhead This is the perfect stop for any “history buff.” The Hjemkomst Center, which is home to the Hjemkomst Viking Ship, which was built by a native Minnesotan and sailed to Norway, also houses a variety of historical artifacts, photographs and documents from around Clay County. In addition, a fullscale replica of a Norwegian stave church is located on its property. Heck, by the time you leave the Hjemkomst Center, you might just be saying, “Yeah, sure, you betcha I enjoyed learning more about Clay County!” Fun Fact: The Viking Ship is adorned with several crests, one being the crest of Sigma Phi Delta, a fraternity and a part of NDSU Greek
Life. Hours: -9 a.m.-5 p.m., MondaySaturday -12 p.m.-5 p.m., Sunday Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks Newman Outdoor Field 1515 15th Ave. N. Fargo Don’t worry about traveling all the way to the Twin Cities to eat your cracker jacks. Check out FargoMoorhead’s very own ball club, the RedHawks. The RedHawks are part of the American Association of Independent Baseball and play countless home games from May through August. Admission: Adults: $5-$9 in advance Youth: $4-$9 in advance For a full schedule of games check out www. fmredhawks.com The Red River Valley Fair
West Fargo Fairgrounds Ride the Ferris wheel, eat something fried (It’s the fair, you have to!), check out the ag-education barns and then head over to the grandstand to catch the headlining acts—Randy Houser, Hairball, Hinder, Hunter Hayes, The Band Perry and Seven Dust. Dates: July 9-14 Hours: Gates open at 11 a.m. For information check out www.redrivervalleyfair. com
ninth year, and last May brought out over 24,500 participants in each of the running categories offered. Not much of a runner? No need to fret. The Fargo Marathon has everything from youth races, to 5Ks, to marathon relays. And, if you are still not convinced, spectators are not only welcomed, but encouraged. Dates: May 16-18 For more information on registration and a full schedule of events check out www.fargomarathon.com.
The Fargo Marathon N. University Drive, Fargo Fargo-Moorhead is a community that values fitness and has plenty of opportunities for the each and every “health nut” to get their sweat on. The Fargo Marathon is celebrating its
Downtown Fargo Street Fair Broadway, Downtown Fargo ‘Summer’ continued on page 5
Sports Top Tens A Look Back and a Look Ahead
Meet a Bison Get to Know Bison Defensive Lineman Danny Luecke
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Features The Spectrum ‘13-’14: Meet the Staff
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By: Stephanie Stanislao, Features Editor
Name: Emma Heaton Hometown: Thief River Falls, MN Major: Journalism, public Relations and advertising Year in School: Senior Position at Spectrum: Editor in Chief What are you most looking forward to about being part of The Spectrum staff? Torturing Business Manager Travis Jones… all year. Favorite thing about NDSU/Fargo? Although Fargo is much larger than my hometown—about 10 times larger—the city still has a sense of community; for example, through the flooding season. Besides the nasty winter weather, Fargo also offers many entertainment opportunities. Do you have any words or mottos that you live by? Hakuna Matata.
Name: Karla Young Hometown: Olathe, CO Major: Ph.T. – Pushed Hubby Through Year in School: Between attending and working at them, 28 years. Position at Spectrum: Office Manager What are you most looking forward to about being part of The Spectrum staff? A new year means changes in students and ideas. I thoroughly enjoy getting to know the students and watching them learn what the newspaper business is all about. Do you have any words or mottos that you live by? 1. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. 2. God gave you two ears and one mouth for a reason; use your ears more than your mouth (my grandfather’s saying).
Name: Travis Jones Hometown: Edgeley, ND Major: Business management Year in School: Senior Position at Spectrum: Business Manager What are you most looking forward to about being part of The Spectrum staff? I’m looking forward to the experience and new skills I will gain, and I’m equally as excited to become friends with my new coworkers. Favorite thing about NDSU/Fargo? It’s tough to pick, but I’d have to say Bison football and basketball is right at the top. Single or Taken? Depends on who you ask, but if you ask me, I’m taken.
Name: Nathan Stottler Hometown: Madison, MN Major: Landscape architecture Year in School: Senior, on my victory lap Position at Spectrum: Design Editor What are you most looking forward to about being part of The Spectrum staff? Working with the other staff members to keep the look of the newspaper fresh and original week in and week out. What’s your best-kept secret? I’m actually a wizard. My Hogwarts letter just got lost in the mail, that’s all. No, I’m not in denial. Do you have any words or mottoes that you live by? The only thing in life we can control is our attitude, and our attitude controls everything.
Name: Mataya Armstrong
A smile is a curve that sets things strait.
Name: Whitney Stramer Hometown: Maple Grove, MN Major: Geotechnical civil engineering Year in School: Sophomore Position at Spectrum: Graphic Designer What are you most looking forward to about being part of The Spectrum staff? I am over the moon excited to be a part of a collaborative staff that can get the job done and still have fun. If had three wishes, what would you wish for and why? 1.) To fly. Let’s be honest who doesn’t want to fly? It would save you so much money on gas! 2.) To find a cure. Life is too short already. 3.) Unicorns and glitter. Why not? What was your favorite food at the dining centers? The Belgian Waffle Maker, right before a Calc. 2 Exam.
Name: Lisa Marchand Hometown: Fargo, ND Major: Journalism and French Year in School: Officially a junior! Position at Spectrum: Head News Editor What are you most looking forward to about being part of The Spectrum staff? I can’t wait to get to know the rest of the staff, so we can create awesome memories! What is your “go-to” karaoke song? Anything 90s, especially the Backstreet Boys. Don’t judge me. Do you have a nickname and how did you get it? My family calls me Lambchop, and I have no idea why.
Name: Lexus LaMotte Hometown: Minot, ND Major: Journalism Year in School: Sophomore Position at Spectrum: Co- News Editor What are you most looking forward to about being part of The Spectrum staff? Meeting the awesome new staff members and experiencing something new at NDSU! What’s your best-kept secret? My tan was made by Jergen’s Natural Glow. ;) Best pick-up line you have ever heard? Is your dad a baker? ‘Cause you have some nice buns!
Name: Stephanie Stanislao Hometown: Bozeman, MT Major: Journalism, advertising and public relations Year in School: Senior Citizen (Super Senior) Position at Spectrum: Features Editor What are you most looking forward to about being part of The Spectrum staff? Being the “grandma” of the office, and trying to keep up with the “young-bloods.” What is your “go-to” karaoke song? That’s a toss up. Either “Friends in Low Places” by George Strait or anything by Hall and Oates. What is your best-kept secret? I plan to do stand up someday. Since I’m not getting “hitched” anytime soon, I’ll have plenty of time to come up with a nice routine. Yes, I’m single. Call me maybe?
Hometown: St. Joseph, MN Major: Fine arts Year in School: Junior Position at Spectrum: Photo Editor What are you most looking forward to about being part of The Spectrum staff? Photo opportunities and building connections. Best pick-up line you have ever heard? “Girl, add me on Twitter.” Do you have any words or mottos that you live by?
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So, in order to become better acquainted with The Spectrum staff—as well as for half of the office to attempt to get a date—we have answered questions you have always wanted to know… and ones you probably did not.
Name: Steven Gordon Malloy Strom Hometown: West Fargo, ND Major: Journalism and mass communication Year in School: Super Senior Position at Spectrum: A&E Editor What are you most looking forward to about being part of The Spectrum staff? Continuing to improve my skills as a writer to fulfill my goal of dominating the world’s media as a benevolent dictator. Do you have a nickname and how did you get it? Boots. I have very big feet. What’s your best-kept secret? Well, this one time I—hey, wait a second...
Name: Abby Bastian Hometown: New Ulm, MN Majors: Agriculture communications and public relations and advertising Year in School: Sophomore Position at Spectrum: Opinion Editor What are you most looking forward to about being part of The Spectrum staff? I am looking forward to meeting new people and getting a fun new experience. Best pick-up line you have ever heard? Can I have you phone number? I seem to have lost mine. Do you have any words or mottos that you live by? “Your talent determines what you can do. Your motivation determines how much you are willing to do. Your attitude determines how well you do it.”
Name: Sam Herder Hometown: Breckenridge, MN Major: Journalism Year in School: Junior Position at Spectrum: Sports Editor What are you most looking forward to about being part of The Spectrum staff?
Name: Alyssa Langaas Hometown: Greenbush, MN Major: Public relations and advertising/agriculture communications Year in School: Junior Position at Spectrum: Copy Editor What are you most looking forward to about being part of The Spectrum staff? I’ve always wanted to experience working at a newspaper, and The Spectrum seemed like a great place to start. Favorite thing about NDSU/Fargo? Call me crazy, but I actually enjoy the cold weather…most of the time. Best pick-up line you have ever heard? I was so enchanted by your beauty that I ran into that wall over there. So I am going to need your name and number
Name: Cassie Cariveau Hometown: Chaska, MN Major: Public relations and advertising Year in School: Senior Position at Spectrum: Advertising Executive What are you most looking forward to about being part of The Spectrum staff? Working with businesses around the area and to continue my position as Advertising Executive. What is your “go-to” karaoke song? “Bye Bye Bye”—N’sync What was your favorite food to eat at the dining centers when you were a new student? Oreo salad!!
Name: Amy Larson Hometown: Richfield, MN Major: Public relations and advertising, journalism Year in School: Super-Senior Position at Spectrum: Advertising Executive What are you most looking forward to about being part of The Spectrum staff? Meeting all the new people and gaining more experience! If had three wishes, what would you wish for and why? 1. Lifetime supply of sour patch kids. 2. To own the first seven seasons of “The Office” (before Michael Scott leaves). 3. A genie. So I can make as many wishes as I want. Best pick-up line you have ever heard? Are you a parking ticket? Because you have FINE written all over you!
Becoming a better writer and producing better stories. Best pick-up line you have ever heard? Life without you is like a broken pencil: pointless. If had three wishes, what would you wish for and why? Play catch with Brett Favre, play one-on-one with Allen Iverson, go to dinner with Erin Andrews.
Not Pictured, Studying in Rome Name: Chris Brakke Hometown: Moorhead, MN Major: Political science/government Year in School: Sophomore Position at Spectrum: Marketing Executive What are you most looking forward to about being part of The Spectrum staff? I am looking forward the most is having the ability to go out and meet with different businesses and companies and building relationships with new people and students. Do you have a nickname and how did you get it? When I was in high school I was very involved in ROTC, everyone called me Captain America because of my military discipline and athletic abilities. What’s your best-kept secret? That I have a twin brother, ew people in my friendship network actually know this.
Name: Ryan Petersen Hometown: Roseau, MN Major: Health education and physical education Year in School: Senior Position at Spectrum: Circulation Manager What are you most looking forward to about being part of The Spectrum staff? I am most looking forward to meeting new people. Best pick-up line you have ever heard? I bet you $20 you’re gonna turn me down. If had three wishes, what would you wish for and why? - Watch a Duke basketball game and meet Coach K. - Watch a baseball game at Fenway Park. - More Ice Cream.
Name: Travis Mack Hometown: Devils Lake, ND Major: Public relations & advertising Year in School: Senior Position at Spectrum: Advertising Manager What are you most looking forward to about being part of The Spectrum staff? Working with an awesome team! If had three wishes, what would you wish for and why? 1. Free flights to travel more. 2. Six more hours in each day, because 24 isn’t enough. 3. A Viking Super Bowl victory. It’s time. What was your favorite food to eat at the dining centers when you were a new student? Biscuits and Gravy.
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Do you have an aptitude for applied science? Are you up for a challenge? Do you have a desire to help people? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, a career in health might be for you!
When NDSU debuted its pharmacy program in 1902, five students were enrolled. Today, more than 100 years later, there are five progressive entry level health care education programs at NDSU including pharmacy, nursing, medical laboratory science, radiologic sciences, and respiratory care.
The College of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Allied Sciences offers both master’s degrees and doctoral degrees in pharmaceutical sciences and nursing. The college also offers a Master of Public Health degree.
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Former NDSU Instructor Experiences Boston Marathon he was OK. NDSU students Robbie Lauf and Jacob WilSpectrum Staff liams were a couple of the students who reached out to e didn’t have Burns to see if he had been many friends affected by the bombings. in Boston. “It felt good to have peoPrevious ple in Fargo and wherever communicachecking in on me,” Burns tions instructor and gradusaid. “I do appreciate that. ate student at North Dakota You feel like you have famState University Michael ily everywhere.” Burns was spending his first Burns said he doesn’t year after moving from Farthink the event could have go in Boston. So he didn’t been prevented, but said have many friends. he thinks the F-M comBut one of the few he “It was really hard to listen to those voicemails…and munity will take it into did have may have saved their voices, you could hear the terror in their voices. consideration with the him. My mother, sister, friends, were genuinely frightened…I upcoming Fargo MaraIt was his first Boston stopped after a while and deleted them.” –Michael Burns thon. He added that it Marathon—Boston nawill impact Fargo in a tives call it “Marathon ny. It was when they decided Burns received several positive way: people may Monday.” At 9:30 a.m., Burns was watching the to leave the apartment to get voicemails and texts from be on higher alert and more family members who were aware of their surroundings. wheelchair races from his food that tragedy struck. “As we were walking worried about his safety. Right after the initial balcony. His apartment hapoutside, our phones started “It was really hard to lisshock of the tragedy, Burns pened to be right along the to buzz and people were ten to those voicemails…” was called to help on the marathon route. asking, ‘Are you ok? Are Burns said. “And their voicToday Show and interacted Burns saw the leadyou ok?’” Burns said. “We es, you could hear the terror with many of the first reers. He saw the crowds of had no idea what they were in their voices. My mother, sponders. Burns said getting nearly 500,000 spectators at talking about.” sister, friends, were genuto work right away took his the event. Around 2 p.m. on Outside, the people in inely frightened…I stopped mind off it a little bit. April 15, he decided to make “When you think of what his way to the infamous the crowd told him they after a while and deleted had heard a boom. The cell them.” could have been, that’s almarathon’s finish line. phone lines were blocked, so Burns also said being so ways scary, because I was on Burns declined the invite people were unable to make close to the spot was personmy way to that spot,” Burns to go to a party when he hapcalls. Burns and the group of ally overwhelming because said. “It could have been pened to run into a friend on friends went back upstairs many people didn’t know anybody.” his way to get on a train to
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get to the finish line, which was a couple miles away from his apartment. “No, I haven’t seen the finish line. I want to see the finish line.” She finally convinced him and redirected Burns’ route to a house a little less than two miles away from his destination. Burns’ friend and her group of friends watched the race from the house’s balco-
‘Summer’ continued... The annual Downtown Fargo Street Fair brings in various food, craft and market vendors, which line Broadway. In addition, artists from the around the area, as well as from great distances, show off their
work and have items for sale. Dates: July
18-20 Time: Thursday and Friday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Plains Art Museum 704 1st Ave. N., Fargo
and discovered there were two explosions. “That’s when it started to get a little chaotic,” Burns said. “All these runners were still running, having no idea what happened.” Without access to his phone line for an hour, Burns made posts on social media to notify family and friends of his safety. (insert Facebook/Twitter screenshot here)
If you have a love for the arts and enjoy spending hours looking at one-ofa-kind creations, then The Plains Art Museum might be a stop worth making. Located near the heart of downtown Fargo, the museum showcases various artists, and has recently held
an exhibit dedicated to the work of the infamous Andy Warhol, which will run until May 19. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday: Noon-5 p.m.
Running for a Cause NDSU Student Raises Awareness
Mataya Armstrong & Stephanie Stanislao Spectrum Staff
Do you ever feel winded from walking to class? Ever decided to pay to park on campus for the day simply because you do not feel like walking? Well, Ben Clark, a senior at NDSU, decided to ignore these everyday fitness woes to challenge himself physically… and to do so for a cause. Clark walked and ran continuously for 72 hours over the weekend, to raise not only money, but awareness, for autoimmunerelated diseases and the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, a four-star charity. Both of Clark’s parents have been diagnosed with autoimmune diseases, and because of the ties that his family has with the disease, his commitment to a 72-hours-straight walk became that much stronger. “I will be running/walking for about 250 miles,” Clark said. This may seem like a
great feat to many (pun intended), but for Clark, it was less intimidating than it would be for most, as he has experience with distance running. “I have been a runner for ultra marathons for the last four years,” Clark said. That’s right, for a continuous 72 hours. In addition, students were welcomed to join Ben during his race. Ben’s plan of action began Friday, May 3, and ended on Monday, May 6. His route was a series of counter-clockwise laps around NDSU’s main campus. Clark began at the LLC, and then proceeded to 12th Avenue North, down University and all the way to 19th Avenue. Those who ran into Ben were able to make donations for his cause. It takes a lot of time and energy to run 72 hours, but in his white shirt, which read AARDA, Ben hoped that his efforts to raise awareness for autoimmune diseases did not go unnoticed. For more details of Ben’s cause, go to www.benclarkruns.com.
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WELLNESS CENTER
FALL INTRAMURALS
DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
MEN’S FLAG FOOTBALL CO-ED FLAG FOOTBALL WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL CO-ED BASKETBALL REGISTRATION: Aug. 25—Sept. 17 PLAY BEGINS: Sept. 22
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By participating in Welcome Week events, students will learn the traditions and culture of NDSU; become familiar with the campus environment, facilities and involvement opportunities; and develop relationships with faculty, staff and students.
CLUB NDSU
24 Sat.
GET REC’D
25 Sun.
PRESIDENTS’ WELCOME, COLLEGE EVENTS, & STREET DANCE
26 Mon.
RESIDENCE HALL EVENTS
27 Tues.
WALLMAN WELLNESS CENTER
FEES: Men’s & Co-ed Flag Football: $50/team Volleyball & Basketball: $40/team
See the Wellness Center website for Captain’s meetings, meet times and play-off dates.
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STUDENT SUCCESS SPEAKER - Bill Cordes
www.ndsu.edu/wellness REGISTER ON-LINE AT IMLEAGUES with your NDSU email address. Links are on our Intramurals web page.
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For more details about Welcome Week, check your mailbox in the fall or visit www.ndsu.edu/studentsuccess
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WELLNESS CENTER
DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
7 DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS Emotional
The ability to understand you feelings, accept your limitations, achieve emotional stability and become comfortable with your emotions.
Environmental The capability to live in a clean and safe environment that is not detrimental to health. Intellectual
A state in which your mind is engaged in lively interaction with the world around you.
Occupational
Preparing and making use of your gifts, skills and talents in order to gain purpose, happiness and enrichment in your life.
Physical
A healthy body maintained by good nutrition, regular exercise, avoiding harmful habits, making informed and responsible decisions about health, and seeking medical assistance when necessary.
Social
The ability to relate well to others, both within and outside the family unit.
Spiritual
The sense that life is meaningful and has a purpose; the ethics, values and morals that guide us and give meaning and direction to life.
www.ndsu.edu/wellness
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Top 10 Moments of the 2012’13 Sports Year at NDSU Joe Kerlin Staff Writer
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t has been another year to remember for the Bison athletic program and Sam is expecting me fit them all into a list of 10? Well, here goes nothing… 10. Marcus Williams returns an interception for a touchdown against Youngstown State. A year after losing to the Penguins, the Bison got their revenge and then some by smothering Youngstown, 48-7. The turning point in the game happened halfway through the second quarter when Marcus “Daddy Will” Williams intercepted a pass and took it 98 yards for a touchdown. What ensued was pandemonium in the student section. Arms, legs and a couple bodies were thrown around among the countless number of rowdy students draped in yellow. The 14-point swing jumpstarted the Bison and the rest was history. There is always that one Homecoming moment that stands out and this time, it was Williams creating a memory that will last a lifetime.
9. The men’s basketball team’s performance in the Summit League Tournament. Although the basketball team lost to the always moist Nate Wolters and the SDSU Jackrabbits in the championship game, the weekend was a success. Watch out for this team next season and be sure to get those dancing shoes ready. I smell a Summit League Championship. 8. Football team beats Colorado State We came. We saw. And we conquered. 7. Trent Sprenkle is named All-American The Bison wrestling team is somewhat of a hidden gem among the other great teams in the athletic program. The team proved its star power when Trent Sprenkle was named an All-American and shocked everybody in the NCAA tournament. It was a fairy tale ending to a great career that will pave the way for Bison wrestlers for years to come. 6. Brock Jensen scoring the go ahead touchdown against Georgia Southern. With three minutes left
By the Numbers
NDSU’s Transition to DI has Been as Smooth as Possible “Herd’s Hunches”
SAM HERDER Sports Editor
When NDSU made the move to Division I back in 2004, there were many naysayers. The Bison had much success in DII and the thought of having a DI team in Fargo, N.D. seemed as logical as the Bison scheduling a home-and-home game with UND. Despite the lack of confidence, NDSU jumped onto the big-boy-and-girl ship and began playing a DI conference schedule in 2007. As of today, the amount of Bison fans that think the move up was stupid equals the amount of national championships the Sioux has won in the last 12 years. That’s zero, if you didn’t already know. Under the leadership of Gene Taylor and Lynn Dorn, along with committed coaches, NDSU doesn’t seem like a school that has only been DI for nine years. The transition has been smoother than Mike Felt’s jump shot, Amy Anderson’s golf swing, the two-point conversion in Frisco and Craig Bohl’s head. Basically, it’s been as smooth as possible. My opinion may be a little biased, so I used what little math skills I have and dug up some numbers. And as all ESPN analysts say, numbers never lie. Since playing a conference schedule in 2007, the Bison have won an impressive 36 championships, including two national championships. Of those 36, 33 have been in the Summit League, two in the Missouri Valley Football Conference and one in the Western
Wrestling Conference. NDSU has shown they can bring big-time recruits to Fargo to accomplish that list of trophies. Bohl shows he can grab star recruits out of the cities and away from Minnesota, as evident in 2010. Saul Phillips shows he can bring in talented basketball players to play in the gloomy BSA. The T&F programs showed, as a smaller DI school, they can recruit sprinters along with the long-distance runners. All across the board, the rosters are littered with talent. And the success doesn’t seem to be leaving anywhere warmer anytime soon. The current championship streaks are two for football, four for softball, three for men’s T&F, five for women’s T&F and six for women’s indoor T&F. The wrestling and women’s golf team won its first championships this year. The football team has brought national attention to the school with its two national championships and is in the hunt for a threepeat. Bohl’s team is easily the most popular team at NDSU, and maybe even in the Dakotas. But all of the Bison teams have brought success to the school and have helped establish NDSU as a solid DI, midmajor program. It seems odd just 10 years ago the Bison were DII. At that time, many question marks surrounded NDSU on where the athletic programs were heading. After 36 conference championships and two national championships, I think those questions have been answered.
in the game, the Bison were facing a fourth-and-goal from the five. The fans knew what was coming, the Georgia Southern fans knew what was coming and so did every player on the field. Brock Jensen took the snap and executed a perfect quarterback draw as he found his way into the endzone giving the Bison the 23-20 lead. It is plays like this that solidify your name in Bison lure and on that night, on national television, Jensen sketched his name in Fargodome history. 5. Football team beats South Dakota State for the second time. College football provides fans with many things. Players competing for the love of the game, not fame or money. Every Saturday in the fall becomes sacred across many college campuses and lastly, rivalries that fuel the passion of college football fans. SDSU made two trips to the Fargodome this year and the Bison took it to their heated rival both times. The significance of a rivalry is a difficult thing to understand unless you have experienced them up close. The battle for the Dakota Marker has become a game on the Bison
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Quarterback Brock Jensen and coach Tim Polasek hold aloft their second FCS national Championship trophy.
schedules that I ALWAYS circle.
awesome winning a semifinal game at the dome is.
4. Whitney Johnson throws her first no-hitter of the season. You don’t make four consecutive College World Series regionals without having a no-nonsense, I’mgonna-sit-your-butt-backon-the-pine kind of pitcher. Whitney Johnson is THAT kind of competitor. Johnson tossed her first no-hitter of the season on March 2 and then followed with a onehitter against No. 23 Georgia in the same day.
2. Winning the FCS National Championship. If you haven’t been to Frisco while the Bison are raising a Natty Champ trophy, you’re living college wrong. Don’t ruin your college life and go to Frisco this winter. I’m sure the Bison will be raising another trophy.
3. Carlton Littlejohn blocks Georgia Southern’s last second field goal attempt. Read the #10, sentences three through six, and then times that by 10. That’s how
1. The women’s basketball team honors Hannah Linz at Senior Night. The score? I can’t recall. Who we played? Doesn’t matter. The night Hannah Linz and four other seniors said good-bye to the BSA crowd was a night like any other. Carolyn DeHoff’s tear jerking speech brought everyone to their feet to show
their appreciation to Hannah and the rest of the basketball team. Hannah was a great basketball player, but is truly a better human being. The courage and strength she has shown through these dark times is an inspiration to us all. Congratulations on graduation and the engagement, Hannah. Hope for Hannah is more than a slogan and foundation. It’s the motto. From me and the rest of the staff at The Spectrum, our thoughts and prayers are with you. That’s going to wrap up my top-ten, hope you have enjoyed this column this past year. I have loved every second of it. Have an epic summer and KEEP READING THE SPECTRUM.
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Top 10 Things to Look for in 2013-’14
Sam Herder Sports Editor
10.) Keep on building The NDSU soccer team brought in a young group with high expectations. Under new head coach Mark Cook, the team blossomed at the end of the year but lost in the conference semifinal. The youthful team looks to come back stronger next year with the help of firstteam All-Summit League sophomore forward Anisha Kinnarath, who was ranked the No. 5 player in the conference. 9.) Running away from the competition The NDSU cross-country and track and field programs have developed into a Summit League powerhouse. The women’s cross-country team won its second straight conference championship with a dominating performance and returned four of its top five runners. The track and field teams are back at it this year with the men looking for its fourth consecutive title while the women are going for its sixth straight. The Summit League championships are set for this weekend. 8.) Getting back on track
After losing in the Summit League championship game in 2012, the NDSU baseball team had a new look this year. The Bison are 18-17 and 5-5 in conference play as of May 3. There are 14 games remaining and the batters are finally able to hit outside after some brutal Fargo weather. The NDSU offense could heat up and look for that to continue next year as the team loses only six seniors, five of which are pitchers. 7.) Dominating the diamond The Bison softball team has won the Summit League title for four straight years and is looking for its fifth with a current league record of 15-0. NDSU loses only one senior next year and that is a significant one in ace Whitney Johnson, who has thrown two no-hitters this year. The Bison will have only two seniors on next year’s squad, making this young team’s future look bright.
6.) Life without the Andersons The golf programs have elevated quickly at NDSU, thanks in large part to the Anderson siblings, Amy and Nathan. The two seniors have racked up countless
awards and wins, including Amy being named the Summit League’s golfer of the year for four straight years. The women won the conference championship and advanced to the NCAA West Regional with only two seniors. The men also had two seniors on its squad that finished fifth. Look for the program’s continued success next year, even without the Andersons. 5.) Returning to the top The NDSU volleyball program has developed into a Summit League powerhouse, winning three of the last four championships coming into the 2012 season. But the team struggled to find threats outside of seniors Megan Lambertson and Brynn Joki this year and the Bison missed out on the four-team playoff. The Bison will need to find some key underclassmen to fill big shoes if they want to return as the team-to-beat. 4.) More All-Americans to come Trent Sprenkle made school history, earning AllAmerican honors at the NCAA Wrestling Championships for the first time in NDSU’s Division I era. The senior finished fifth and his run was highlighted by up-
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3.) DeHoff’s final year? A lot of question marks surround the Bison women’s basketball team that went 10-19 this year and bowed out of the Summit League tournament after the first round. Injuries and illnesses took its toll on the team and the lack of depth on the bench depleted results on the court. The Bison lose its top two scorers in Katie Birkel and Dani Degagne, 6-foot 5-inch center Janae Burich decided not to take a medical redshirt and promising sophomore Jamie Van Kirk transferred schools. Head coach Carolyn DeHoff is in her final year of her contract and with the future looking dim for the women’s team, this could be DeHoff’s final year running the show at NDSU. 2.) Let’s go dancing The Bison men’s basketball team came within seven points of returning to the NCAA tournament for the second time in school history. Leading scorer Taylor
Braun said after the game that they will win it next year and the Bison should be favorites to do so. NDSU returns all five starters and its top eight scorers. Braun, Marshall Bjorklund, Mike Felt and TrayVonn Wright have all contributed since their freshman years and have the opportunity to be NDSU’s best team since making the Big Dance in 2009. 1.) Three-peat/Kansas State The talk around NDSU in the next eight months will be if the football team will win its third straight FCS national championship. The anticipated season will start with the biggest game in NDSU football history against Kansas State, who will likely be ranked in the Top 25 nationally. The Bison return 19 of 22 starters while KSU loses many key players, including quarterback Collin Klein. Only one other FCS team has won three championships in a row. That was Appalachian State, who defeated No. 5 Michigan in 2007. This may be the best team the Bison have had in its championship run, and its season has a chance to resemble Appalachian State’s.
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Martin Jr. Heading to NFL Minicamp Sam Herder Sports Editor
Former NDSU defensive back and sprinter Andre Martin Jr. will take his talents to the next level. Martin received an invitation to the St. Louis Rams’ rookie minicamp after the NFL Draft. The camp is scheduled to begin May 9 in St. Louis. Martin transferred from the University of Northern Iowa to NDSU for his senior season after graduating UNI with a bachelor’s degree in gerontology. Originally from St. Louis, the 5-foot-10-inch, 191-pounder started 13 games at cornerback for the Bison in 2012, leading the team with six pass break-ups and also recording 51 tackles. Martin got his first interception of the season in the FCS national championship game in NDSU’s 39-13 win over Sam Houston State and returned it for 37 yards. Martin joined the track and field team and has had success there also. He currently has the fastest 100mdash time in the Summit League this season with a 10.66-second time. According to the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association, Martin’s 100m time is the 16th-fastest in the nation for a Division I football player.
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Meet-A-Bison: Danny Luecke Colton Pool
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Next football season for NDSU will carry many stories, including the pressures and expectations that come after winning back-to-back national championships, and big names like Brock Jensen and Marcus Williams usually come up in conversation about Bison football. However, at the heart of this team are blue-collar defensive linemen like Danny Luecke. Luecke, a 6-foot 5-inch 280-pound senior from Fargo walked onto the team in his first year of college and has kept a great work ethic to get himself moved into the defensive lineman rotation that is part of one of the best defenses in the nation. “I was just glad to be there as a walk-on,” Luecke said. “You just have to know you have to fight and work just to stay there.” Luecke didn’t even play football until his sophomore year of high school at Fargo South. One of South’s football coaches spotted him in
the weight room preparing for the hockey season and knew Luecke was meant for football. “He basically didn’t even give me an option,” Luecke said with a laugh. “He almost forced me to play. Looking back, it was for the best.” Off the field, Luecke has taken his hard work and determination to the classroom. Over his career, he has been named to the Missouri Valley Football Conference’s honor roll and has also received the MVFC Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award while pursuing majors in math and math education. “It’s definitely a challenge to be an athlete as well as a student,” Luecke said. “For me, the biggest thing that has allowed me to manage my time and stay focused on the things that I need to stay focused on is my faith. That comes first in my life and everything else is after that.” As a player, Luecke focuses on doing whatever he can to help the team rather
Danny Luecke (94) walked on from Fargo South in 2009 and has made huge strides to contribute to the defensive line.
than his personal agendas. Team chemistry can make or break a postseason run for a lot of football teams, which is one reason why the Bison have been able to have the success that they have. “[Team chemistry] is definitely one thing that I think we’ve had the last two years,” Luecke said. “Hopefully we’ll continue to have it to put us from being a really good team to a great
team.” Even with the accomplishments that they’ve had, the Bison are doing their best to refrain from getting stagnant so that they can continue to improve. The NDSU coaching staff has made sure that every day is a new test for the football team to get better. “Our coaches have continued to challenge us,” Luecke said. “We’ve mixed up
a few things, but we’ve got the formula of just practicing hard, hard work and caring about your team more than yourself. Those things carry over and have made us good and will hopefully continue to make us that good.” Although the pressure is now on the green and gold to bring home a third consecutive national championship, Luecke doesn’t believe it affects the team that much.
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Rather, he sees another title as one more challenge that the team has to rise to. “We definitely talk about it, knowing that it’s a major goal,” Luecke said. “It’s the challenge that’s in front of us. When we won our first national championship that was a challenge just to win, and then getting to this point. The competitiveness, the competitive drive and the love for your teammates just continues to push us for-
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One Last Thing “The Sports Czar”
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Remember when Lil’ Wayne was only sorta’ messed up on drugs, wasn’t having seizures and was spitting hot fire? Yeah, me neither. But he did have a run from about ’06 to ’08 where everything he recorded became instant gold. He was the man in the hip-hop industry. Lil’ Wayne’s run of success has put him in an exclusive Pantheon of music legends and something tells me this run of success of the NDSU football team has a similar feel. The trick now is to avoid the downward spiral Lil’ Wayne has found himself in. From ’09-’12, the Bison football program had a record of 37-7, a 10-1 record in the playoffs and have won two national championships. The best thing about all of these records and championship rings is that this run isn’t over. The Bison are heavy favorites to three-peat as champions. You know all about our quarterback Brock Jensen who is returning for his
fourth straight year behind an always prolific offensive line that may be the best collection of five rams this program has ever seen. The defensive side of the ball is stacked with ten of the 11 starters returning, including the addition of Leevon Perry and Colton Heagle coming back from injury. The only question is if the Bison can keep playing the brand of football they are known for and at the same time not slip up like they did against Indiana State and Youngstown State two seasons ago. At the peak of his stardom, Lil’ Wayne was thrown in prison for eight months, forcing Wayne to fall off the map. His excessive drug use and crappy music has made him irrelevant to the most casual of hip-hop fans. He slipped up, changed his style and crap hit the fan. In this what-have-youdone-for-me-lately society, losing games isn’t an option, especially in the playoffs. There’s a lot of pressure for the Bison to go undefeated, and I believe it’s a necessary concern. The last two games the Bison have lost, the team has been a complete noshow. Talent-wise, the Bison over matched its opponents
tenfold, but the game isn’t played on paper. Imagine if last season’s only loss came in the playoffs. We wouldn’t be talking three-peat, and I sure as heck wouldn’t be comparing the Bison to one of the best rappers who has ever lived. Another thing the Bison need to be cautious of is not changing its brand of football. Lil’ Wayne has changed his style of music from hardcore gangster to basically screaming into a microphone. Just because the great Brock Jensen is entering his senior year, doesn’t mean we should suddenly start airing out the football. Being a pass-happy offense has got the Bison in trouble during games before, and it will continue to if we keep calling plays like Aaron Rogers is our quarterback. Stick to the ground and pound style has won them two championships. Sam Ojuri and John Crockett is the most lethal running back tandem in the entire country. Give them the ball, sit back and enjoy. It’s that simple. The 2013 season is on the horizon; hopefully the Bison are ready to produce another platinum album.
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