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2010-2011: A year of change Cate Ekegren Co-News Editor
1. Bresciani begins serving as president
Dean Bresciani was named the 14th president of NDSU on May 24, 2010 and has since then taken a very hands-on approach to improving the university. Bresciani has constantly been working toward a studentfocused campus, and with the conclusion of his first year as president, many changes have already been seen. Bresciani remains optimistic and excited about a new era for NDSU and all the university has to offer.
2. NDSU loses some of its well-respected staff members
Dr. Sudhir Mehta, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, passed away Aug. 8, 2010 in Mumbai, India. Mehta was posted in India to work for collaborations in South and Southeast Asia. He was known for his positivity and passion for teaching and received many awards. A study abroad scholarship has been set up in his honor.
Nick Moret, a cashier at the Residence Dining Center convenience store, passed away Dec. 30, 2010. Moret’s family received the Apple Polisher Award in his honor. The students in Bison Ambassadors give the Apple Polisher Award to staff and faculty that have made a positive impact. Craig Schnell, provost and vice president of academic affairs, announced his retirement set to take effect sometime in the summer of 2011. Schnell initially served NDSU as dean of graduate studies and research when he started in 1985 and received his most recent title as provost in 2002. Keith Bjerke, vice president for university relations, retired Jan. 15, 2011. Bjerke served the university for 10 years and continued to assist President Bresciani with the legislative session even after moving to Arizona with his wife. Thomas Riley, dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, decided to step down after 15 years of service. Riley shared his success with those working in the department with him but believes the new administration should be able to select its own leadership. Erich Hinterstocker, NDSU Volleyball head coach, resigned mid-season and left the team with many unanswered questions. Hinterstocker was in his fifth season and compiled an impressive overall record of 9538. He led his team to a Summit League Title in 2008.
3. Bison sports have a monumental year
Bison football, volleyball, soccer and men’s rugby teams had one of the most successful years in the history of NDSU athletics. After a few mediocre years, the football team created quite a commotion this season. The Bison competed in the championship subdivision playoffs for the first time since becoming eligible for Division I in 2008. They are expected to continue their success next season. Despite a major change in the coaching staff, the women’s volleyball team dominated their conference and held a 42-match winning streak at one point. The team advanced to their second NCAA tournament in the past three years. The women’s soccer team also made history this season, advancing to the NCAA tournament for the first time ever. NDSU’s club rugby team, the Lost Boys, dominated most of their opponents this season and advanced to the sweet 16 round in the national rugby tournament this spring.
4. Officials propose a tuition increase President Bresciani requested permission from the State Board of Higher Education to increase tuition by 8.8 percent. According to Bresciani, the increase will
allow NDSU to maintain its appointments and receive current operations. An in- academic advice. crease less than 8.8 percent would require programs to 7. Sanford donates be cut. “We have no choice, and that’s what the student $10 million for BSA leaders have said. If the leg- renovation islature and the university system aren’t going to fund us adequately, we’re not willing to let our educational experience change,” Bresciani said. NDSU’s athletic department received $10 million 5. $100,000 allo- from Sanford Health, the one-time grant recated for capital largest ceived in the school’s history. projects The grant will be used to upStudent government ap- date the Bison Sports Arena proved eight capital projects to Division I standards. The to receive money from the new arena will be named the student budget surplus. Sanford Health Athletic Campus will see changes Complex and will house a such as a recycling program 5,700-seat basketball and in Renaissance Hall; a pass- wrestling arena, an eightport acceptance facility; lane indoor track, the Hall of more history, philosophy Champions, the Bison Athand religious studies books; letics Hall of Fame and other updated lighting in Festival memorabilia, as well as Concert Hall; hundreds of human performance servnew trees planted on campus ices, practice facilities and and more. rehabilitation areas.
6. Advising Resource Center opens 8. New construction to give students aca- brings additional housing to the indemic advice student In an attempt to better creasing serve the university popula- population tion, student government opened the Advising Resource Center (ARC). Considered to be one of the landmark accomplishments of the student government executive team led by student body President Kevin Black and Vice President Shawn Affolter, the ARC is staffed by professional advisers who are available for students to walk-in without
Three new Niskanen student housing apartments opened this fall just east of the Fargodome. The additional Niskanen apartments, along with a number of offcampus apartments recently
constructed near the main and downtown campuses -the Stop-and-Go Apartments, the East Bridge Apartments, Dakota Creek Lofts, Cityscapes and the latest T-Loft Apartments -have been filling up quickly thanks to the flourishing student population.
9. Weapons storage available for oncampus residents A safe and secure storage site was opened this fall for students living on campus to store weapons and ammunition. The storage site is located on the south end of campus in the Auxiliary Enterprise Building.
10. Students design official NDSU Tartan
A design competition was held for students in select apparel, design and hospitality management focuses. Students that qualified had the opportunity to design a tartan in traditional NDSU colors that would be used in future products such as apparel and stadium blankets. After three designs were chosen as finalists, the student body was able to vote for their favorite online. Sophomore Kelly Nelson’s tartan was chosen with 44 percent of the votes.
Spring Commencement Information Who: Roughly 1,700 graduating undergraduate and graduate students
What: U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates will deliver a commencement speech for this year’s graduates
When: May 14, 2011 at 10 a.m.
Where: Fargodome
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Jordan Kuntz, a junior in business, studies in the Memorial Union in preparation for finals week. Students all around campus are taking advantage of the 24-hour access for select NDSU facilities to prepare for finals.
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2010-2011: Honorable mentions 14. NDSU vs. UND rivalry restored
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11. Knutson and Hauff elected student body President and Vice President
After a record number of student votes, Cam Knutson and Keenan Hauff were elected student body President and Vice President for the 2011-2012 academic year. Their platform, “V.I.B.E.,” focuses on reaching out to students through the topics of vision, involvement, Bison pride and experience. Knutson and Hauff were sworn in May 1, 2011.
12. Bison Information Network makes history During BIN’s second official year, NDSU’s first stu-
dent-run television station teamed up with CableOne to broadcast its weekly newscast. “SU TV News” airs on Channel 14 Fridays at 9 p.m., Saturdays at 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. and Sundays at 9 a.m.
13. Walk the Talk campaign named overall program of the year The Public Relations Commission announced a new campaign titled Walk the Talk, addressing the serious issues of harassment and bullying. A rally was held Nov. 5, 2010 and the campaign received positive feedback from President Bresciani’s administration as well as from the student government executive team. Walk the Talk received the award for overall program of the year at the recent Bison Leader Award ceremony.
The rivalry between North Dakota State University in Fargo and the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks has been restored as the Division I schools competed against each other in soccer, volleyball and basketball this year.
food to eat and a water cooler that not only filters water but helps eliminate waste produced by plastic bottles.
16. Bison Guides chosen for regular tours The office of admission created the Bison Guides, a new group responsible for guiding prospective students on campus tours. The Bison Ambassadors previously held this responsibility, but the demand for tours became unmanageable, leading to the need for the Bison Guides group.
15. Campus provides added ameni- 17. NDSU Greek ties for commuters Life expands Beginning fall 2011, a new meal plan will be available for students commuting to campus. This plan will include three meals per week and must be used between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Dining Services also unveiled the new commuter station on the lower level of the Memorial Union, which features a microwave for those who bring their own
ternities. Representatives from Delta Tau Delta Headquarters spent time recruiting student leaders from across campus and initiated 48 men this spring.
18. Dakota Marker returns to ND
The North Dakota State Bison football team defeated the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 31-24, in the FargoDome Nov. 13, 2010 and celebrated the return of the Dakota Marker trophy.
19. SquirrelMail gets replaced by Windows Live With increasing involvement in Greek organizations at NDSU, a new fraternity, Delta Tau Delta, established a colony to join the 11 already-existing fra-
All students were required to make the transition from SquirrelMail to Windows Live this spring. The new e-mail addresses are almost identical to the previous ones, but currently
end with @my.ndsu.edu instead of just @ndsu.edu. The new program offers an increase in storage space and networking tools such as calendaring and instant messaging.
20. First student representative added to president’s cabinet
President Dean Bresciani welcomed student body President Kevin Black to his cabinet this year. The president’s cabinet is traditionally comprised of vice presidents and department heads. The addition of Black, an undergraduate student, sets a new tone for NDSU. This decision was a demonstration of Bresciani’s support for the student body and his vision of a student-focused university.
Fargo Marathon on the run again A shared voice and open ears When I accepted the editor-in-chief position, I knew that it would be both a responsibility and an opportunity to handle, shape and ultimately leave a mark on the discourse of the NDSU community throughout the entirety of the 2011-2012 academic year. Since 1896, students, faculty and staff have turned to The Spectrum for information relevant to the NDSU identity, and during the next year I hope my staff and I will be able to capture everything that contributes to our understanding of what it truly means to be a Bison. Our primary responsibility is to you, and the only way success can be guaranteed is by maintaining a public forum that represents and embodies the voice of the students, faculty and women aged 25 to 34. Infor- planning and branding and Katerina Voronova staff who depend on it for inmation on the history of creative and media analysis. formation from the serious News Reporter J.C. Penney was provided, The projects prepared and urgent to the eclectic and students did their own were print advertisements, and entertaining. NDSU students repreresearch on products and a TV commercial, billboard In order to achieve this, I sented the university at the proceeded to plan an inteadvertisements, an imhave hired an editorial staff District Eight National Stu- grated communications proved iPhone application, for the coming year who are dent Advertising Competicampaign. an improved J.C. Penney as interested in hearing from tion (NSAC), held April 17 The campaign included Facebook page, an addition you as you are from them. in Minneapolis. elements such as brand and to the J.C. Penney website, Thirteen of the students retail industry analyses, de- corporate and media parton the team are majoring in signs for print advertisequality project,” assistant nerships, a new design for advertising and public rela- ments and a national media Misses InterSection in seprofessor of communication tions, while the other three plan that would maximize a lect J.C. Penneys locations, Elizabeth Crisp Crawford are majoring in retail mer- $1 million budget. a new J. Collection fashion said in a press release, “I chandising. Students from Students completed the line and product placement am very proud that our stuthe architecture, business, dents placed in their very project as their capstone for in the hit television show, art and fashion programs first competition.” studying advertising and it Glee. also helped with the projFour J.C. Penney employwas part of a semester-long “This is the premier stuect. ees and a representative advertising campaign class. dent advertising competiThe goal of the project for The class consisted of a from Saatchi & Saatchi, tion. I enjoyed working competition was to promote focus on different skills, in- with students from various J.C. Penny’s advertising J.C. Penney Co. among cluding research, strategic disciplines to create a high- agency, judged the projects.
However, being informed and actively informing are two entirely different things. To ensure that this happens, during the next year you can expect to see The Spectrum’s online presence grow, both with the expansion of our website, http://www.ndsuspectrum.com, and with the utilization of social media. In terms of content, we will be expanding farther out into the Fargo-Moorhead community because while we are a campus newspaper, our students are, in addition to being students, members of the F-M area. Our focus will stay on the university and its robust contribution to the F-M atmosphere, but just as we affect the surrounding community, so does the surrounding community affect us. Despite any changes to be made, we will never lose sight of the student perspective, and in fact will work to amplify its voice. The Spectrum has never been, nor will it ever be, an object to be simply experienced by its readers. Instead, it is, and will continue to be, an interactive platform for you to both contribute to and become informed about
the NDSU community. I hope to build off the accomplishments of the former editor-in-chief, Brianna Ehley, and proceed to move The Spectrum as far forward during my tenure as she did during hers. With the help of a professional business and advertising staff alongside an ambitious and promising editorial staff, we at The Spectrum will, over the course of the next year, do everything we can to make The Spectrum everything you expect it to be. In order to accomplish this, however, it is necessary that we maintain active communication. Whether it is through a letter to the editor, casual feedback or by becoming a part of our staff, The Spectrum will always be interested in what you have to say. Without you, we have no purpose. However, you are here and you are many. We are listening and we will do our best to capture the voice of the Herd and broadcast it back as a testament to the lives, experiences and views of all members of the NDSU community.
The team from NDSU placed fourth among seven teams, including Minnesota State University-Moorhead, South Dakota State University, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud Community and Technical College, University of St. Thomas and University of MinnesotaTwin Cities. “The students did a won-
derful job and I am very proud of their effort this year,” Crawford said. “However, there is always room for improvement and I intend to work with NDSU students to create a better product for NSAC every year that we participate.”
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Michelle Full Co-News Editor 2011 marks the seventh year of the Fargo Marathon. After 20,000 runners participated last year, Fargo Marathon organizers are hopeful for this year’s event, titled “Rock and Run in Fargo. After starting the half marathon with 300 runners in May 2002, race organizers had no idea so many people would be eager to participate. Consistently growing since its modest beginning, the Fargo Marathon expanded from a half marathon to a full marathon in 2005. Their inaugural event included the two-person marathon that same year which brought over 2,400
participants to the race. Expanding on the basic races, different types of courses were gradually added each year, such as the youth run, 5K fun run and the 10K race. 2010’s Fargo Marathon was so successful that it received recognition as the best value marathon in America, courtesy of Runner’s World Reader’s Choice Awards. It also placed as the eighth best overall marathon in America. Proud of their accomplishments, this year’s marathon organizers hope to increase the number of participants as well as maintain recognition as the fastest and friendliest race on the calendar. Beginning Thursday, May 19 through Saturday, May
21, several activities will take place in the Fargodome, where the event will be hosted. Participants will get an informational packet and a free t-shirt at registration, load up on carbohydrates at the pasta feed the night before the race, take in a terrific expo and listen to speakers, and of course, put their training to use as they take on the streets of Fargo. There will also be bands at every mile with the post-race concert blast finishing off the experience. If you are interested in running one of the many races the Fargo Marathon has to offer, or if you would like to volunteer, you can register at http://www.fargomarathon.com/.
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NDSU leaders assess the university 8.8 percent increase in tuition proposed Administrative and executive teams look to the past, present and future Matt Severns Spectrum Staff Throughout the closing academic year, a lot has happened at NDSU. The university received recognition from the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, welcomed a new president and an even newer provost, opened the Advising Resource Center and again saw an increase in enrollment. Taking into account the successes seen, NDSU administration, as well as the incoming and outgoing student government executive teams, have high hopes for the future of the university. Though their time at NDSU is coming to a close, outgoing Student Body President Kevin Black and Student Body Vice President Shawn Affolter have spent the past year as representatives of the student voice for NDSU administration as well as for the surrounding community. Thinking back on the past year, they both identified two things as their landmark accomplishments: setting a standard for communication with President Bresciani and opening the Advising Resource Center (ARC). “Having the opportunity to share the student perspective with him (Bresciani) spoke volumes to his dedication to being studentcentered and student-focused. ... We laid the foundation for a really strong, open, honest and real relationship with the president’s office,” Black said. The other accomplishment they identified was the result of much collaboration and work from many people. The ARC opened early this year and has begun its job as an additive to the current advising process.
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Having the opportunity to share the student perspective with him (Bresciani) spoke volumes to his dedication to being student-centered and student-focused. ... We laid the foundation for a really strong, open, honest and real relationship with the president’s office. -Student Body President Kevin Black Though it is an accomplishment from the concluding year, it remains a large focus of the incoming student government team’s agenda. Incoming Student Body President Cam Knutson and Student Body Vice President Keenan Hauff want to build on Black and Affolter’s success and keep things moving forward. “That was phenomenal that they got it (the ARC) approved and then also got a location. Now it’s finally being established and so we need to continue to speak out about it, to educate students about what they can utilize it for. Our hope is that it will become as established as Bison Connection or ACE tutoring,” Knutson said. In addition to continuing with the ARC, the incoming student executive team wants to improve the amount of communication they have with the students. “The first goal for our of-
fice is turning the student government office into the first line of defense ... creating an open door so that anybody feels welcome to come in,” Hauff said. President Bresciani similarly saw the ARC as one of the pinnacles of the past year, but placed NDSU’s induction into the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education’s highest possible category as both a key triumph and an invaluable opportunity for furtherance. “Getting onto that categorization means that North Dakota finally has a university that’s playing the higher education game at the highest possible level,” Bresciani said. Recognition as one of the top 100 research universities improves access to resources and increases the amount of communication NDSU can expect to see in the coming years. “That means our students leave here better educated, more broadly experienced than they ever have before, and that’s just incredibly exciting,” Bresciani said. Because of recent improvements NDSU has seen in the past decade, the outlook for the university’s future seems optimistic. Remarking on the future of NDSU and where he plans to see it go from here, Black immediately said, “up.” Though “up” is simplistic in nature, Black noted that the focus on a student-centered approach to education will innately carry the university forward. “You’re either growing or you’re dying. ... NDSU will continue to grow because of the phenomenal faculty and staff, administration and most importantly the phenomenal students here,” Black said.
University system funding allocation formula shortfalls prompt NDSU administration to increase tuition. Matt Severns Spectrum Staff NDSU’s current financial situation has prompted President Bresciani to ask the State Board of Higher Education for permission to increase tuition by 8.8 percent so that university programs don’t have to be cut.
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Well it should say that we’re starving the second-biggest economic engine in the state. Are we nuts? And I don’t mind putting it that way. This is from a business and economical sense unfathomable and inexplicable. -- Bresciani The proposed increase, according to Bresciani and the executive branch of student government, will be just enough to let NDSU maintain its current state of operation. “Well the truth is, [the increase in tuition is] only going to allow us to break even; to keep doing what we’re doing. Anything less than that, we’d actually have to make cuts, which everyone who looks at the data ends up saying that would be nonsensical and not in the state’s best interest,” Bresciani said. The reason for the tuition increase stems from what Bresciani calls a flaw in the current funding formula. “How do you explain that a sister research university (UND) that is doing basically the same thing in different fields and is smaller,
gets funded better than us? The calculations have just gotten all messed up,” Bresciani said. “The legislature gets that the system doesn’t work, the campuses understand that the system doesn’t work, the system offices have been resistant to-- I think part of the problem is they don’t want to admit their allocation formula is not working,” Bresciani said. Because of the current funding model, NDSU is stuck with a financial standing that has to be dealt with one way or another. “Raising tuition is the second to last thing and having programs cut is the absolute last thing that we can have,” Keenan Hauff, student body vice president, said. The student body executive team and the administration don’t like the idea of raising tuition so steeply, but feel that they are stuck in a situation with no other options. “It’s kind of like when you’re backed up to the edge of a cliff and feeling like you’re falling when your heels are off the edge, and you realize, ‘I’m going to fall in if I don’t push back,’” Bresciani said. “We have no choice, and that’s what the student leaders have said. If the legislature and the university system aren’t going to fund us adequately, we’re not willing to let our educational experience change,” Bresciani said. While a re-allocation of university system funds would be the best option in the eyes of Bresciani and student leaders, it is unlikely in the short-term. Instead, they hope the increase in tuition will send a message.
“What I would hope and what I anticipate is that this is going to draw so much attention to the matter that the right ways of fixing the problem are going to start emerging instead of putting this on the students’ backs,” Bresciani said. Though the future of NDSU’s funding allocation is uncertain, student leaders are optimistic about the ultimate effect this budget issue will have on the way funds are distributed. “I feel confident that we’ll get this funding model to change, and we’ll make some impact on that. That would be pretty much, along with some of our platform issues, a major priority through next year,” Cam Knutson, student body president, said. When asked what message this proposed increase in tuition will send to the state and legislators, Bresciani spoke frankly: “Well it should say that we’re starving the secondbiggest economic engine in the state. Are we nuts? And I don’t mind putting it that way. This is from a business and economical sense unfathomable and inexplicable. I think our governor and I think our legislature gets that and wants to change that. It’s unfortunate that for a year, we’re having to ask students to pay more to prove that point, but on the other hand, their best interest and the state’s best interest if things change, that will have been well worth it, even if it comes on the backs of our students. I’m not comfortable with or like that, but we’re not getting it fixed any other way.” President Bresciani went with Knutson and Hauff to Bismarck Monday morning to address the state legislature.
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Community members get out for the Run to Remember, an event to raise money for the memorial outside of the Bentson Bunker Field House that honors the fallen.
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Bison vs. Gophers Football game is September 24 in Minneapolis, MN. Let’s get the Twin Cities rocking and show our Bison Pride. Visit www.ndsualumni.com for hotel, ticket and pre-game party information.
Let’s Show our Spirit Homecoming 2011: September 26-October 1 Alumni, students, family and friends are invited Friday Night: 176 Keys Dueling Pianos Show
If you are interested in taking a R.A.D course please contact Sexual Assault Prevention Programs at 701-231-5733. Sponsored by Office of Student Life and University Police
Saturday: Alumni Center Open House, Parade, Pep Rally and football game. With many more events and reunions scheduled. Visit to get more details/schedules www.ndsualumni.com. Find NDSU on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ndsu.fargo.
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Summer blockbusters preview story of the teenage years of the first team of X-Men to come out of the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning. “The Hangover, Part II” Before Charles Xavier and In theaters: May 26, 2011 Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they too were young men discovering their powers for the first time. But before they became archenemies, they were the closest of friends who worked together with other Mutants (some familiar, some new), to stop the greatest threat the world has ever known. In the process though, a Image curtsy if movieinsider.com rift between them opened, which began the eternal war between Magneto’s Synopsis: The wolf pack is back and Brotherhood and Professor X’s X-Men. it’s Stu’s (Ed Helms) turn to get married. Phil (Bradley Cooper), “Green Lantern” Alan (Zach Galifianakis) In theaters: June 17, 2011 and Doug (Justin Bartha) all travel to the exotic country of Thailand for Stu’s wedding. But Stu is taking no chances for his pre-wedding brunch, especially after the unforgettable bachelor party in Las Vegas. Little does he know, things don’t always go as planned. beard or Angelica.
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Summer is finally here and although it brings the sunshine and exceptional weather, there is also one more thing to look forward to: summer blockbusters. The upcoming months will bring some of the hottest films of the year. Here is a list of what to expect:
May “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” In theaters: May 20, 2011
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Riding on Angel’s Wings (ROAW) is a non-profit organization that provides “equine assisted therapies and activities … to individuals with physical, cognitive, emotional, and (or) behavioral disabilities in FargoMoorhead and surrounding rural communities.” The program was founded in 2002 by Bette Shipley and was inspired by her son, who was born with cerebral palsy
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I feel that people who volunteer are able to take away an amazing experience that is unlike any other volunteer work in our area.” – Andrea Gefroh
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In theaters: June 3, 2011 Synopsis: After the release of XMen trilogy, “X-Men First Class” revolves around the
Synopsis: The first human ever to be selected as part of the Green Lantern Corps, Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds), must save the Earth and the universe in order to keep the balance of power from being destroyed. With the ring granted to him that gives him superpowers and his skills as a test pilot, Jordan must conquer his fears. Not only must he defeat the greatest threat, Parallax, but he must also become the greatest Green Lantern of them all.
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Synopsis: The honored journey continues as Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) takes his first steps into adulthood as he remains the reluctant ally of Optimus Prime. Their friendship is tested when the space race between the U.S.S.R. and the United States suggests there was a hidden transformers role in it all, one of the planet’s most dangerous secrets that remains. The transformers and Witwicky will fight together to defeat Shockwave, a villain whose adventure is nearly over.
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part II” In theaters: July 15, 2011
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Synopsis: The final adventures of Harry Potter draw to a close as he attempts to bring an end to his nemesis, Lord Voldemort. But with Lord Voldemort having the most powerful July “Transformers: Dark of the magic wand, will he defeat Harry Potter once and for Moon” all? Who will remain stand-
Volunteer opportunity found in Riding on Angels Wings and congenital heart defects. Although ROAW is a wellestablished organization with many participants, it struggles to maintain a consistent group of volunteers. Oftentimes individuals who volunteer only give their time for one session, but without a strong volunteer base it is hard to accommodate everyone that could benefit from attending the equine therapy and other activities sponsored by ROAW. Andi Hamel, a ROAW volunteer, explained her experience. “By volunteering at ROAW, one gains a great attitude. Being around the riders and Bette really makes a person look at life in a more open-minded way. The people out there are so amazing, and being out there is addicting. I just love the feeling you get after when you see how much the program ben-
efits all the people out there,” Hamel said. Andrea Gefroh, also a ROAW volunteer, added to the reason behind why individuals should volunteer for the organization. “I feel that people who volunteer are able to take away an amazing experience that is unlike any other volunteer work in our area. I would recommend anyone of any age to volunteer. Not only will they see what an amazing place ROAW is, but also the amazing experience ROAW is for the people who need the therapy,” Gefroh said. There are various ways to offer help and volunteer at ROAW. Opportunities to help include horse leading, sidewalking with riders, horse grooming, barn work, office work, grounds maintenance, assisting with special events
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“Captain America: The First Avenger” In theaters: July 22, 2011
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Synopsis: Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) is at it again in this fourth film of the series. Sparrow seeks to find a new treasure: the fountain of youth. In his journey, he crosses paths with Angelica (Penelope Cruz), a woman from his past, who seems to admit love for him. But when Angelica forces Sparrow aboard the ship of the formidable pirate Blackbeard (Ian McShane), Sparrow is stuck unsure of who to fear more: Black-
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Synopsis: Born during the Great Depression, Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) grew up a frail youth in a poor family. Horrified by the newsreel footage of the Nazis in Europe, Rogers is inspired to enlist in the army. However, because of his frailty and sickness, he is sadly rejected. Overhearing the boy’s earnest plea, General Chester Phillips offers Rogers the opportunity to take part in a special experiment, Operation Rebirth. After weeks of tests, Rogers is at last administered the Super-Solider Serum and is bombarded by “vita-rays.” Steve Rogers emerges from the treatment with a body as perfect as a body can be while still human. Three months later, he is given his first assignment as Captain America. Armed with his indestructible shield and battle savvy, Captain America continues his war against evil, both as a sentinel of liberty and as leader of the Avengers.
Synopsis: Set in present-day San Francisco, “Rise of the Apes” deals with the aftermath of man’s experiments with genetic engineering that lead to the development of intelligence in apes and the onset of a war for supremacy. Will Rodman (James Franco), a driven scientist, will become a crucial figure in the ultimate war between humans and apes.
“Apollo 18” In theaters: August 26, 2011
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Synopsis: NASA officially canceled this moon mission from the early 1970s, but according to urban legend, it never actually happened. Follow the footage shot by the Apollo 18 crew as the events of the mission become something you never expected.
August “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” In theaters: August 5, 2011
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“Portal 2” review Rhombus Guys are coming to Fargo Your brain is the weapon
STEVEN STROM Contributing Writer
It is ironic that a game about cold, hard science should be the best example of true love for the gaming community in recent memory. The original “Portal” was little more than a pack-in within “The Orange Box.” At the time, most people thought of it as an extra inclusion alongside Valve’s true juggernauts. Since then, “Portal” has arguably become the most popular title in Valve’s library. For years one could hardly peruse the Internet without stumbling across at least ten memes from the fan-favorite franchise. So how does a developer follow up such a beloved modern classic? The concept of using portals is so perfect and simple that there was not a lot of room to improve upon the core gameplay for the sequel. Instead of trying to reinvent the wheel, Valve opted to augment the way that the player thinks about the ancillary physics concerning portals. Whereas before the only way to really “think with portals” was to fling oneself off of ledges to alter their momentum or to bounce energy balls around a test chamber, “Portal 2” now features a plethora of toys to play with. The most obvious “video gamey” feature is the new array of gels that are used to coat objects and surfaces in order to run, bounce and portal in brand new ways. The thing that really makes these new features work is that they still use the original concepts presented in the first game (and, in turn, the first few levels of the sequel). This means that the original fun of “Portal” remains intact, but now with more ways to play. For newer players, these augmentations pour into the gaps of the core experience so well that they never feel like they were out of place.
For returning players, these new experiences allow the rediscovery of the magic of playing with the portal gun by thinking laterally around problems that would have been impossible before. Speaking of impossible, there is simply no greater satisfaction to be found in a puzzle game than completing a seemingly unsolvable challenge in “Portal 2.” It is the kind of satisfaction that makes you think that your brain should be preserved for future scientists to study in awe. But it is not just the gameplay that made the first game special. “Portal” was very much a game about a story. The sense of menace, isolation and slow discovery made the game stick in the minds of many gamers. Much like the gameplay, the story of “Portal 2” does not try to replicate what the developer must know was a once-in-a-lifetime event. Without spoiling too much, the story of the sequel is told in a much more traditional manner, though there is very little that is traditional about it in terms of what you might expect. Suffice to say that the game takes the player places that this writer never saw coming. The final achievement or trophy for beating the game is quite aptly named. Subtly placed allusions to the condition and history of the scientific community in the United States makes the tale feel not only surprising but smart as well. Add to this the downright incredible vocal talents of Stephen Merchant, Ellen McLain and J.K. Simmons as some of the greatest characters ever to be voiced in a game and you have a recipe for a story that will hopefully stick with gamers just as long as its predecessor. It is tough not to fall in love with these people, even when none of them actually have a face. “Portal 2” may just be the closest thing we will ever come to experiencing an electronic hug. The game is not only incredibly good; it makes you feel good about yourself.
Award winning pizza coming to Main Avenue
KEITH BISTODEAU Contributing Writer
Most pizza parlors in the Fargo area have either been around for a while or have come and gone. In August, a new pizza parlor hopes to change that mentality as Rhombus Pizza comes to Fargo. The Rhombus Guys are looking to spice up the Fargo scene when they open their shop at 606 Main Ave, right next to Babb’s Coffeehouse. Aaron Hendricks and Matt Winjum started Rhombus Guys when they were 18 and 19 years old, but they did not start with pizza. Rhombus Guys started with a smoothie stand that was hauled around to fairs and festivals. Then, in 2002, they opened Rhombus House of Pizza in Mentor, N.D. Aaron and Matt have been in business together for over 11 years, and this is their tenth year making pizzas together. Their motto is: “Don't be a square ... Eat at
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the Rhombus!” This motto is an expression of the passion they share for their business, which has shown with the large amount of awards the Rhombus Guys have won over the years. “What makes us different than other restaurants is the love we put into our work. We are passionate about our pizzas, about our customers, and about our image. We love to give back to the community and get involved. Our pizzas are truly the best you can find anywhere. We use the highest-end ingredients and we constantly invent new pies,” Matt Winjum, co-owner of Rhombus Guys Pizza, said. The Rhombus Guys have been named Grand Forks’ best pizza every year they
have been in town, which spans the last four years. The Rhombus Guys have also won most creative pizza, most unique, best crust, best value, and people's choice contests multiple times. They were named Thief River Falls small business of the year in 2006, and were named the Small Business Administration’s Young Entrepreneurs of the Year for the entire state of North Dakota in 2009. The biggest award they have won was when they were named as the SBA Young Entrepreneurs of the Year for the entire Midwest region, which includes North Dakota, South Dakota, Colorado, Utah, Montana and Wyoming. The store they are opening
in Fargo will have roof dining and a roof bar just like the store in Grand Forks. They will not be opening the rooftop until the summer of 2012 though, due to time needed to build. Besides pizzas, Rhombus Pizza will offer gourmet salads and Paninis. They also have a very large selection of tap and bottled beers as well as many other beverages. Their menu can be found on their website, www.rhombuspizza.com. You can also find a lot of information about the Rhombus Guys at their Facebook page, or if you simply Google search Rhombus Guys Pizza. “We are super excited about expanding into the Fargo market. All of the interactions we have had so far in the community have been terrific, and we can’t wait to let everyone experience our pizza and atmosphere. We look forward to becoming NDSU's favorite hangout for pizza, beer and entertainment,” Winjum said. Keep your eyes open in the downtown area and watch the progress as The Rhombus Guys work throughout the summer to open their store right here in Fargo, about the time college rolls around again in August.
Happy Harry’s Ribfest coming back to the Fargodome Nick Proulx A&E Editor It’s food, it’s music, and it’s something to do. What more could you ask for if you’re staying in Fargo over the summer? The Happy Harry’s Ribfest will be filling the Fargodome parking lot again early this summer from June 8-12, and those familiar with the event can expect more of the delicious foods and impressive music that hasn’t gone stale in 16 years. Seven different rib cookers will be pitting their creations against each other including last year’s champion, Aussom Aussie’s BBQ. The team, who travels from Pittsburgh, has taken home the People’s Choice Award since 2007 with a unique flavor from down under. “There was one last year
that had really good food, I think it was called Porky’s?” Ryan Bautala said, trying to recall one of the rib cookers from Ribfest 2010. Bautala, who graduated from NDSU last May, also had good things to say about the food from the Aussom Aussie’s and Cowboy’s Barbeque and Rib Co. teams. The ribs he deemed the tastiest came from Porky ‘n’ Beans of Port St. Lucie, Fla., who went home with the Critic’s Choice Award last year. That’s not to say that ribs are the only things you’ll be able to eat there, though they might be your best bet. “I had a foot-long [hotdog], and it was alright,” Dustin Crowe, an MSUM senior that also went last year, said. He had worse memories about the deepfried Oreos he had there, saying that they were terrible.
Good food is only half of the story though. Performers for this year’s event include local country-rock group 32 Below, chart-topping country artist Rodney Atkins, and the alternate rock group Candlebox. It’s a lineup that will probably please most, but a few would rather see more country in an event centered on barbeque. “They need to bring back Emerson Drive. They had that [around] my senior year of high school,” Bautala explained. “Emerson Drive and Toby Keith are the kind of bands they should stick to. They need to bring back good old legit country.” The lineup from last year included Phil Vassar and the Gin Blossoms. Those bringing their youngsters out will be able to keep them occupied as well. Games to Go, a Fargo-
Moorhead inflatable game rental company, were present last year to provide fun for kids at the event. There were also a number of animal races that took place over the week. Providing fun for all ages, Ribfest 2010 was able to boast a total attendance of 45,779 people, according to WDAY. For the college crowd, it may be an opportunity to meet some fresh faces. “Have I ever met a woman at Ribfest? A couple of times,” Crowe admitted, adding that he has gone to Ribfest every summer since 2004. With all that lip-smackin’ goodness, it’s easy to see why people keep coming back for more. Ribfest will be here before you know it, so mark your calendars for the second week of June; it will be hard to miss on a lazy summer afternoon.
The not so mighty ‘Thor’ disappoints Charlie Crane Contributing Writer It took awhile, but the upper-Midwest is finally starting to remember what summer is like. The sun is shining, the snow is melting, and “Thor” has arrived in theaters. “Thor” has the large task of debuting strong and getting everyone excited for the two other Marvel Comics related projects to debut in the next two years: “Captain America” and 2012’s much ballyhooed “Avengers.” “Thor” begins on a very strong note using an effective narration and recap to cover the history and mythology of Asgard, an alien world home to mighty beings that were worshiped as gods in Norse mythology.
The story picks up after the end of a bloody conflict between Asgard and a race of beings called the Frost Giants. Odin Highfather (Anthony Hopkins) has decided to pass on his throne to his eldest son, Thor, also known as the God of Thunder (Chris Hemsworth). However, before the ceremony can be completed, a group of frost giants sneaks into Asgard, violating a longstanding truce between the two realms. In a fit of rage, Thor rides off with his fellow warriors to get some justice, but in the process reignites the war. This battle with the frost giants was the best part of the movie. Odin, outraged and ashamed, decides to teach Thor a lesson. He strips him
of his power and banishes him across the stars to the realm of Midgard (Earth), commanding Thor’s hammer that, “Only he who is worthy shall wield the power of Thor.” Thor arrives on Earth completely powerless and thought to be crazy by the group of scientists who find him. Soon after sending Thor away, Odin falls into a deep, almost death-like sleep, and Thor’s brother, Loki (Tom Hiddleston), ascends to the throne to fill the role of the film’s villain. It is revealed he was the one who let the Frost Giants into Asgard in the first place, and his intentions for Asgard are bad. Sadly, the movie only falters after the strong, actionpacked, sci-fi heavy
beginning. Instead of rolling with the warriors three and Heimdal, the supporting cast on Earth is the scientist Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) and Kat Dennings from “Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist”. That’s not exactly the most inspired casting lineup, and that pair just kills the vibe the movie had going. Much like the “Transformers” movies, “Thor” suffers when the focus isn’t on its titular character. The first half of the movie is awesome because it is all about Thor and his story. The movie falters once he is sent to Earth and the story is no longer about him, but becomes focused on world building for “Avengers.” The script spends the entire middle act bumbling
about on Earth, throwing in product placement and Marvel references like there’s no tomorrow. Nothing is really accomplished narratively there. All the real action is going on in Asgard with Loki. You know your movie has trouble when the title character is being overshadowed by a co-star, but when you have a performance like the one director Kenneth Branagh got out of Hiddleston, you don’t complain too loudly. This is the problem with the way Marvel is making their movies. They are basically training filmgoers in much the same way they trained comic book readers, which is to expect the payoff to come later. They are training us to be
satisfied with the middling end result of the likes of “Iron Man 2” or “Thor” because of the promise of 2012’s “Avengers”. “Iron Man” ruled because Tony Stark was allowed to stand on his own. My biggest complaint with the sequel and “Thor” is that now these heroes have to make room for everyone else in their own movies! “Thor” loses points for the lackluster middle and Natalie Portman’s awful performance. However, I’m still going to give it above average marks for its great effects, space travel sequences, every scene set in Asgard, and for every scene involving Hiddleston’s Loki. Hiddleston’s performance is the reason this reviewer gives “Thor” a B-minus.
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“If you are able to achieve a color that complements your Linda Vasquez natural features, it Features Editor Alysia Larson can be a healthy alContributing Writer ternative to exposing your skin to UV It has finally arrived. Summer has shown its face. rays.”
Spray tans: Hot commodity or tangerine quality? Josie Tafelmeyer Staff Writer Are spray tans attractive? He said: “I guess if you need a tan it’s a healthy way [to get one], but you could turn out looking orange. Also, fake baking for guys is kind of weird.” – Quinn Benson, a sophomore majoring in elementary education. She said: “It looks unnatural, but it’s a healthy alternative to UV tanning. I’d rather wait until summer and tan naturally from the sun.” – Samantha Yantes, a freshman majoring in interior design. As outdoor temperatures rise, the sun coaxes us to shed our layers and soak up its ultra violet radiation. Many people include glowing, tanned skin in their definitions of beauty and attractiveness.
Professor profile: Jeanne Hageman Samantha Wickramasinsghe Contributing Writer Learning another language can open doors to a whole new world. At NDSU, Jeanne Hageman opens doors to students by teaching the French language and Francophone culture. Hageman teaches a variety of French classes that vary from beginner’s level to upper division classes. She says she expects students to understand the cultural diversity of French speaking countries and to look at the world in a different perspective. “My students should get a basic appreciation for the French culture and begin to understand some of the cultural differences that exist, why and how while we are different, we are also very
However, too much exposure to the sun’s rays can be harmful, and salon-tanning beds can also cause skin to age prematurely, as well as lead to empty wallets. This leaves the alternative method for achieving bronzed skin: a spray tan. According to the Mayo Clinic’s website, “a spray tan works by misting the skin with dihydroxyacetone (DHA), a chemical that dyes skin cells brown.” This color generally lasts from five to 10 days, depending on your skin’s moisture and how well you exfoliate before the spray session. The color does not wash off; it fades as dead skin cells gradually fall off. Tanning salons normally provide a wide range of shades to choose from, so you can pick the shade that best fits your skin tone to give you the most natural looking tan. The bronzed beauty phesimilar,” Hageman said. Without limiting herself only to words, Hageman has taken challenges by exploring new cultures and learning the languages. Hageman was born and bred in Madison, Wis., and in her high school years she got an opportunity to study in Belgium through an exchange program at her school. She lived and studied in the north part of Belgium where they spoke Dutch and were astonished by the multilingualism of the Belgians. “I was really impressed how Belgians spoke different languages,” Hageman said. When Hageman was an undergraduate at Wisconsin State University, she studied abroad in the famous Aix-en Province and the city of Nevers, France. She also taught conversational English for students in France. Since Hageman is enriched with her studying abroad experiences, she doesn’t forget to share them
nomenon does not only apply to women. Some women still perceive the ideal man as tall, dark, and handsome. However, many horror stories have circulated about spray tans gone wrong with streaking, staining clothing, and turning skin an unnaturally orange color. Because each individual’s skin reacts differently to the chemicals, a spray tan can result in tangerine qualities for some people. But for others, a spray tan helps them achieve an even, brown color that they would not otherwise achieve naturally from the sun. So what is the general consensus on spray tanning? If you are able to achieve a color that complements your natural features, it can be a healthy alternative to exposing your skin to UV rays. But, if you are terrified of becoming an Oompa Loompa, skip the tanning salon. Most importantly, embrace your natural beauty and features, and be comfortable in your own skin. Confidence and good selfesteem are more attractive qualities than an altered skin color.
with students in her classes. “She talks about the French culture all the time and makes the class really interesting,” Daniel Ingebretson, a senior majoring in mathematics and physics, said. Hageman earned her bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees in the French language from Wisconsin State University. After teaching and working in several places, she finally settled and moved to North Dakota. Hageman enjoys traveling and gardening. Among her favorite things to eat, Belgian chocolate and French cheeses have a special place in her heart. “I love chocolate – Belgian chocolate – and when I lived in France I tried to try various kinds of cheeses among the hundreds of varieties,” Hageman said. While involving herself in many campus activities at NDSU, Hageman serves as the chair of the Modern Languages Department.
It has been a long winter, but finally classes are over and finals are nearly done. Now is the time to have fun! Go back home or go on a vacation to get a break from the stress of classes and all that homework we really love. But how do we keep the summer fun without falling into a boring routine? Here are a few tips to make this summer an unforgettable one. Tip one: Make a summer list. Make a list of everything you want to do for the summer and try to check off as many things as you can. The challenge of getting everything done will surely keep you busy. And for the days you and friends don’t know what to do, you can always look at the list.
spots. Find unique sights that are available in the state or states (remember there are 50) that you intend to visit and bring a camera along to
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“It’s summer. That is reason enough to be happy and enjoy the sunshine while it lasts.” record your memories. Bring friends along and make it an entertaining experience by creating a scavenger hunt of items to find throughout the state. You never know what you’ll find.
Tip two: Go on a mini vacation. If you don’t have the funds to go somewhere tropical or abroad, that’s OK. Take a mini vacation instead. Try taking a little road trip to a specific state and plan ahead to get inexpensive rates for hotels, museums and other entertainment
Tip three: Get a summer job. Most of us are already doing this and it might not sound fun. But keeping up some productivity during the summer is a good thing. It gives some direction to a summer instead of just sleeping in and wasting the day at home. And although you may be working a couple days during the week, you will still be earning money, cash that you may not earn if you didn’t have a summer job. So although those “I’m not doing anything, just relaxing” days are good once in a while, earning and saving a few bucks will help you feel accomplished this summer and get you one step closer to that item you have been
She has served the position for two years. Although Hageman felt busy at first, now she feels comfortable with her position. As well as her students, her colleagues seem to enjoy working with her. “She is a wonderful person to work with; I have an
enormous respect towards her,” Cynthia Saar, colleague and instructor of French language, said. Hageman believes that studying abroad is a really important aspect of education. She thinks studying abroad has helped her
waiting to buy for months. For those who are taking summer classes: don’t worry. The summer can still be fun, but make sure not to fall behind. Summer courses are sped up to fit into half of the time a normal course is. Stay on top of things to make sure you aren’t trying to catch up the whole summer. And don’t forget to take some time to relax. Plan a weekend to go back home and see friends or a day to do whatever you want. It will help you catch a break before it’s time to get back to the books again. Also remember, don’t be too hard on yourself and make sure to get out in the sun when you can. According to Vitamindeficiencysymptomsguide.com, “a lack in vitamin D can change your mood.” Laying out in the sun helps vitamin D levels rise and can help change your mood. No matter if you are in summer classes or have nothing to do, there are many ways to keep the summer fun. It just takes a bit of creativity, positivity and enthusiasm. It’s summer. That is reason enough to be happy and enjoy the sunshine while it lasts.
broaden her views and look at life in another person’s perspective. As she enjoys teaching French, she strives to share her experiences with different cultures and continues to open doors for students.
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Jeanne Hageman teaches French while also exploring the Francophone culture.
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Opinion Let’s get past what they were wearing MATT SEVERNS Spectrum Staff
JAIME JARMIN Opinion Editor
This past January, Toronoto police officer Michael Sanguinetti caused a frenzy of protests with his ignorant remarks while addressing why women get sexually assaulted: “Women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimized.” So does that mean that talk show host Oprah Winfrey, a victim of sexual assault, must have been scantily clad and therefore caused raped? I don’t think so. With people like Sanguinetti placed in authority over sexual assault cases, it makes sense why more people don’t approach the police after being assaulted. According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) website, “60 percent of sexual assaults are not reported to police.” Sanguinetti’s comment has now caused an eruption of protests called “Slut Walks,” which have just recently begun occurring not only in Canada but also in the United States. The thousands of “Slut Walk” protesters marching have been seen wearing normal clothes, while some are dressed quite provocatively. According to an article on MSNBC.com, these outfits “bring attention to ‘slutshaming,’ or shaming women for being sexual, and the treatment of sexual assault victims.” The Slut Walk Toronto website states, “Being assaulted isn’t about what you wear.” Multiple Facebook and Twitter groups have been created in support of different cities across the United States that plan to organize their own “Slut Walk” to support those in their community who have been sexually assaulted or to just raise awareness that the victim is not to be blamed. MSNBC.com mentioned that cities across the United States, including Boston, Chicago, Seattle, Philadelphia, Austin and Reno are planning to organize their own “Slut Walk” marches. The “Slut Walk” can be compared to the rally NDSU, MSUM and Concordia have participated in called Take Back the Night. This event usually takes place in the fall and raises awareness to victims of sexual assault and abuse. People like Sanguinetti should not be allowed to have the authority in cases where an individual has been victimized. It’s scary to think that there may be more officers sharing Sanguinetti’s view. Placing the blame on the victim by assuming they must have been dressed like a “slut” is not exactly protecting and serving. Let’s get past what the victim was wearing. Jaime is a sophomore majoring in English Education.
While an eye for an eye may make the whole world blind, there are few who would argue that the figurative value of an eye in exchange for a taken eye would be a bad idea. While punishment musn’t always fit the crime in terms of its content, crimes must be paid for somehow, and preferably with the closest determination of equal exchange possible. While some sentences make sense, others certainly don’t. Case in point: the legal minimum potential recourse for Darrin Roy Anderson of Middle River, Minn., who according to The Forum, “personally lured hundreds of underage teenage girls over Facebook, sent them sexually explicit text messages and photos, and – in at least one case – arranged to meet a 13-year-old and paid her $300 to have sex with him.” Luckily, his judge gave him, according to The Forum, a 12-year sentence that was “about double the time he ought to have gotten according to federal sentencing guidelines.” In contrast, convictions stemming from possession of child pornography tend to lead closer to 10 or 20 years. That’s right: While someone who possess images of child pornography may receive 10 or 20 years, someone who lures children and tries to pay them for sex could see only six years behind bars. If there aren’t unintended loopholes here, well then I
Unforgivable crime and punishment guess I just don’t understand the rationale behind sentencing in the first place. Despite the judge’s comparatively harsh sentencing, to me, 12 years for real action compared to 10 or 20 for a more passive form of equally disturbing perversion seems backward. Disturbing sexual dispositions are bad enough as is, but when manifestations of those perverse desires receive less reprimand despite their more immediate and dangerous effects, there has to be something wrong. Even 10 to 20 years for possessing child pornography is a questionably weak sentence in my opinion. Go ahead and call me unduly harsh, but I’m not sure that a person who acts in harm of a child to fulfill their sexual desires should ever get out from behind bars. Though there may be people who disagree with me on the severity of my ideal punishment, I can’t imagine the type of person who would advocate for just 12 years of lockup, let alone six. Any desire for sexual contact with a child presents a danger to a facet of the relative innocence of society. With sexual crimes, it is hard to understand at all the driving forces behind their emergence. Even with murder, a horrendous crime that has no potential for complete justification, it is a fundamental part of the human experience to be able to relate to the anger, the injustice or the frustration felt by the murderer, even if the act itself
cannot be forgiven. I look at any murderer and think they deserve the harshest sentence they can possibly fall victim to, but varying levels of restraint set far aside, anger and frustration are, in my eyes, more fundamentally human than incontrollable sexual desire. For this reason, I will always advocate that sexual offenders receive the harshest sentence the law can dish out, specifically when a child is involved.
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Disturbing sexual dispositions are bad enough as is, but when manifestations of those perverse desires receive less reprimand despite their more immediate and dangerous effects, there has to be something wrong.
Stemming from this sentiment, I find no reason that a person who met a teenage child for sex should ever get out of prison. And even if people disagree with me on this, I am still confident that there are very few who would say six years, or even 12, would be enough. Matt is a junior majoring in English Education.
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Finding fault with Obama
DEREK GAFFNEY Staff Writer
There are two certainties in life, and no, they aren’t death and taxes (ask GE about the taxes). The two certainties are death and that Obama apparently can’t do anything right. Recently Obama authorized the mission that ended the life of the world’s worst terrorist, and of course, certain Republicans have a problem with that. First, we have John Yoo, the man who wrote the torture memos during Bush Jr.’s era to justify the use of torture, uh, I mean “enhanced interrogation techniques” criticizing Obama. Yoo thinks that Obama is scared to interrogate bin Laden because Guantanamo gives the president “allergic reactions bordering on a seizure.” Yoo states that bin Laden was “one of the most valuable intelligence opportunities since the beginning of this war.” It’s as if Yoo thinks that bin Laden was still the number one al Qaeda leader, which is a little funny when we remember the fact that bin Laden’s house had neither an Internet connection or a phone line and that bin Laden has been in hiding for almost 10 years. Either Yoo is dim-witted or he’s lying to try to make Obama look bad. This is the guy who convinced our executive branch that water boarding, a technique that makes the recipient feel like he’s drowning and going to die, wasn’t torture. So, I don’t think he’s dimwitted, which makes me believe he’s lying. Next, we have an allaround tool Glenn Beck saying that Obama shouldn’t have visited Ground Zero after the death of bin Laden.
Beck said, “You would need hand sanitizer afterwards because you’d be so slimy after doing this.” He went on to say it’s “grotesque” and “obscene.” I have a slight issue with calling a visit to Ground Zero after the death of the man who orchestrated the attacks as “grotesque” and “obscene.” I really don’t believe respectfully visiting the site of such a tragic event after the guy who conducted it met his end is obscene at all. In fact, I think it’s rather fitting that Obama visited Ground Zero. What I really don’t understand is this phrase uttered by Beck: “And it’s obscene – can you imagine taking a victory lap in Arlington Cemetery?” First, I wouldn’t call it a “victory lap.” Second, even if we were to call it a “victory lap,” yes, I can totally imagine doing it. Not just at Ground Zero either, at Arlington Cemetery too. Every single year thousands of people go to Arlington Cemetery on Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day and VE and VJ Day. Is it a “victory lap” for all those visiting the sites of our fallen soldiers on those days? Or is it a sign of respect? I would hazard a guess people make the journey to show respect, not to gloat. We visit the sites of the dead on meaningful occasions; it’s something we humans do. If the death of bin Laden isn’t a meaningful occasion, then I really don’t know what is. The death of bin Laden is a huge moment for this nation. We can finally say that the man who killed 3,000 innocent civilians is dead, and we should give credit where credit is due. The CIA gathered the intelligence, Obama authorized the strike, and the Navy SEALs accomplished the mission. You can criticize Obama for many things, but I believe he’s handled the entire bin Laden death extremely well. It’s a good thing that bin Laden is dead and it’s a good thing that Obama visited the Ground Zero to pay respects to the thousands of people bin Laden killed on September 11, 2001. Obama took down Osama bin Laden. I would hope nobody really thinks that’s a bad thing. Derek is a second-year professional in the college of pharmacy.
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NDSU is a true resource RYLEE NELSON Spectrum Staff
I have stayed at NDSU over the years not because of the great campus. I did not stay on campus because I enjoyed the smell, wind or dramatic weather changes. I did not even stay here because I thought this would be a great place to one day live. Frankly, I came here because the tuition was cheap and the educational standards were on the up and up. Lately, however, news of a possible 8.8 percent tuition increase has left me wondering what I would do if I didn’t have only one year left. Fargo and even North Dakota as a state, don’t have a lot going for themselves in the natural beauty department. They don’t have large mountains, ocean front properties or adventurous sports areas. North Dakota doesn’t have sprawling metropolises or huge industrial parks. These are the things that generally attract people to a particular area. However, North Dakota does have a gratuitous amount of oil and a comparatively frugal spending policy. North Dakota is making the most of it with a budget
surplus of a billion dollars to show. The problem with this is that oil will die and the economy will eventually fade just as in the case of many of the states that are currently struggling with fiscal responsibility. Western North Dakota will again turn into what it was before. Abandoned oil fields will spot the country and North Dakota will dry up. One day this revenue for North Dakota will fade out as quickly as it came in. However, as long as this government needs money, it will have people to govern. People will die but others will replace them and as long as time on this earth keeps ticking, there will be people. People are the true renewable resource that this state has and it needs to embrace them properly. When I think of moving from North Dakota, the one thing that I will miss will always be the people. You don’t get people like this everywhere and people around here should be cherished. Again, I would have never stayed here without a quality university offering cheap education. I am an example of someone who would have never imagined living in Fargo but was ultimately planted here because of North Dakota State University. I was extremely disappointed when NDSU did not get the funding that they asked for, and in all honesty, the funds that they legitimately deserved.
Comparatively, NDSU is getting less money then most of its peer institutions in the state, and with more students than UND, it still receives less than the Sioux in funding. Now the president is forced to make a decision: either cut programs, which would ultimately be a huge step backward for NDSU, or make the students take the hit. I am tired of the state legislature not giving NDSU what it is due. This should never be a problem for a state with such a bolstering economic situation. It is completely ridiculous that the people we vote for can’t understand that if we raise tuition, we push away students. If we push away students, we push away future residents. Without future residents, we have major issues with trying to make ends meet. Businesses will then open with no patrons. NDSU is the future of North Dakota. We give hope to North Dakota. Oil gives money and profit, but NDSU gives a solid hope that is not just momentary. We as a university are moving forward, and we have claimed our spot as a topnotch educational and research facility. It’s time that the North Dakota Legislature realizes where the true renewable resource lies. Rylee is a junior majoring in communication.
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Sports Meet-A-Bison: Jennifer Lopez
New year, A much needed makeover new beginning Travis Jones Sports Editor
TRAVIS JONES Sports Editor
When athletes try to determine which school is best for them, there are many different details that they have to consider. Do they want to stay close to home, do they want to attend a large school, or, sometimes, do they want to play this sport or that sport. Questions one and two applied to Jennifer Lopez, a senior on the NDSU volleyball team. Lopez, a math education major from Glyndon, Minn., liked the fact that she could be far enough away from home but still be close enough. “It’s pretty much home in Fargo,” said Lopez. “I can still take my laundry home on the weekends.” The only other school that Lopez really looked into was the University of Minnesota, but she’s positive she made the best decision in the end. “I’ve always grown up a Bison,” Lopez stated. “I’m close to family and my sister played here.” Lopez has pretty much decided on a career path. “I would like to teach high school math and also be a coach,” Lopez said. “I could possibly get out of the area, but I think eventually I would want to come back to Fargo-Moorhead.” As a freshman, Lopez was part of the first team from NDSU to advance to a Division I NCAA tournament. “It was amazing, just being able to overcome something that had never been done; that was really special,” Lopez stated. “Just being able to say that I’m a part of that, it really does mean a lot.” Going on the road and flying is something that Lopez had done before she came to college, but liked it a little better when she arrived at NDSU. “I always traveled with my parents, so this time it was exciting,” Lopez said. “It’s kind of like you’re on your own.” Although she does happen to share the same name as a certain famous actress, Lopez said she’s never been mistaken for her.
The Bison Sports Arena is set for renovation, but as of now, plans remain tentative.
Travis Jones Sports Editor With the buzz surrounding the success that all of Bison athletics has been having on the field, there’s one huge project that some people may not have given enough thought about: the renovation of the Bison Sports Arena. Through generous donations from many different businesses, most notably Sanford Health and Scheels, the groundbreaking for this new building is close, but not ready yet. Amy Ruley, associate AD for development at NDSU, was excited about the fact that this project is close to being finished. “I wish I could say we were done,” Ruley said. “We’re making tremendous progress. We’ve been fortunate because we’ve had some super donors step forward.” Sanford Health has been key in getting this renovation complete by giving a gift of $10 million to help fund this building. Scheels has also given a huge gift of $5 million. “We’re still in the process right now of meeting with additional generous
donors,” Ruley stated. “Eventually we’ll get to a more encompassing campaign.” With a project like this, one of the biggest NDSU has ever done, it’s tough to tell how long it’s going to take to receive the funding. “I would say we’re two thirds of the way there,” said Ruley. When asked about the current BSA, Ruley basically said, it’s time. “This building was the original first building,” Ruley said. “It’s old and worn, so this is going to be spectacular when we get it done.” The current BSA was built in 1970 and has held a lot of different events. “Everything was in here. Every circus, every trade show,” Ruley stated. “This place has been used and it really needs the work.” Carolyn DeHoff, head coach of the women’s basketball team, was excited for this new building for a few different reasons. Coach DeHoff stated that the plans for this project have been something they’ve used during the recruiting process. “There’s a really nice PowerPoint presentation that we show kids when they come
on campus,” DeHoff stated. “We certainly use it in our recruiting.” DeHoff said that there has been positive feedback from the recruits as well. “Their eyes light up,” DeHoff said. “This is actually where they spend two thirds of their time; it literally becomes their second home.”
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“We’re making tremendous progress. We’ve been fortunate because we’ve had some super donors step forward.” The project is close to being started. Ruley stated that she hoped the indoor track facility would be started by next fall. The basketball and wrestling arena is slated to seat 5,700 people. The indoor track facility and BSA will be to the west and east of Dacotah Field respectively.
As the school year wraps up this week and people are leaving campus for the summer, there will be many new beginnings come next school year. On a personal basis, the biggest one for me will be that I will be serving as your sports editor for the upcoming school year. I had the pleasure of writing for Rob Detjen and Dan Gunderson over the past year and have learned a lot from these two. I wish both of them nothing but the best as they are out in the real world starting their careers. I personally couldn’t be more excited to share my love of sports with you for the upcoming year. I am from a small town in North Dakota that you’ve probably never heard of called Edgeley. For as long as I can remember, sports have been my life. My brother Brad, which some of you super seniors out there may have heard of, also served as the sports editor from 20072008. In high school I played basketball, baseball and golf. I’m currently majoring in accounting and thinking about a journalism minor, but enough about me. Let’s get to what you want to hear about: NDSU sports and what my plans are for my readers in the upcoming year. As your sports editor, I feel as though that I have a huge responsibility to bring you the best coverage of Bison sports. Athletics is a huge part of NDSU and why not; look at the success we’re having in every sport across the board. That is why I take great pride in holding this position, and feel that it’s my duty to bring you
quality material. I’ve spent a lot of nights lying in my bed thinking about what I can bring to my readers and what kind of articles they would want to read. So I turned it around and thought, what does Travis Jones look forward to reading in a newspaper? If you’re like me, I personally love hearing about who the athlete is off the court, field or track. That’s why I plan on doing many personal interviews with a lot of different athletes about who they are when they’re not playing their respective sport. Another thing that you can expect to see is a lot of coverage of all the teams. Like I said earlier, NDSU is successful across the board in nearly every sport; it’s an exciting time. Last, I want to hear from you. I want to know what you want to read. That’s why at the end of every column, I will leave my e-mail address and if you ever have a question, a request or if you want to write for me, I’d love to hear from you. As of now Ryan Nelson, Kyle Roth and Drew Lange will be bringing you the best possible coverage of NDSU athletics for the upcoming school year. It’s going to be an exciting time and, believe it or not, I can’t wait to start next school year. The last thing I want to say is thank you. Thank you to those who have read my work in the past, and thank you to those who plan on reading in the future. Without you guys this job wouldn’t be what I expected it to be. Have a great summer fellow readers, and don’t hesitate to shoot me an e-mail anytime you have a question. Go Bison!
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Top 10 memories of 2010-2011 9. Softball deals with diversity
Ryan Nelson Contributing Writer With several teams and individuals qualifying for their respective national tournaments, this year was definitely one to remember. With so many great games it was almost impossible to pick out my top ten memories of this year in NDSU athletics.
10. Track & Field dominates Summit League Entering this year having won the Summit League indoor title three consecutive years, both men and women’s track and field teams continued their dominance this year winning their fourth straight indoor title. The Bison men won the indoor title by 77 points with a total of 208. The women won by an amazing 126 points with a total of 247. It was truly amazing to watch the Bison dominate the Summit League once again.
Winning on the road isn’t an easy task, but the Bison softball team found a way this year. Playing 42 straight road games due to weather conditions, the Bison only played six home games this season. Finishing the regular season 2725, 17-7 in the Summit League, the Bison enter the Summit League tournament in second place looking to win their third straight title.
8. Baseball turns season around Starting the year 2-18, all hope seemed lost for the Bison baseball team. However, catching fire, the Bison turned things around winning 14 of 17 games. They currently sit in third place at 16-24 overall, 10-8 in the Summit League and hope to make a run at a Summit League title.
7. Trent Sprenkle makes a tournament run After a very impressive season, Trent Sprenkle was on pins and needles on whether or not he would get into the NCAA tournament after going 0-2 in the NCAA West Regional. However, Sprenkle’s hard work paid off. Sprenkle made the tournament, and after dropping his opening match, he battled back winning three in a row to reach the consolation quarterfinals where he was eventually defeated in a 12-7 decision. Sprenkle is definitely one to watch for
6. Volleyball wins Summit League title
Under new head coach Kari Thompson, this team is sure to dominate the Summit League for many years to come.
5. Amy Anderson dominates Finishing last season with an at-large bid to the NCAA West Regional, Amy Anderson shot a 9-over-par 222 and failed to make the NCAA Championships. However, this season Anderson is on a mission. Winning her first Summit League title, Anderson became the only women’s golfer to ever qualify for the NCAA Tournament twice. Did we mention she is only a sophomore?
4. Linz and DeGagne After finishing last season battle with cancer
in second place, the Bison volleyball team dealt with plenty of diversity of its own this season, but rallied together to win the Summit League Championship in a thrilling five-game match against top-seeded IPFW.
Dealing with more diversity than any other team this year, the Bison women’s basketball team showed their true colors this season. Sophomore Hannah Linz made her re-
In one of the most exciting games of the year, the Bison men’s basketball team defeated UMKC 89-88 in double-overtime. The ingenious alley-oop play drawn up by Saul Phillips will forever stick in the minds of fans in attendance.
turn to the court after being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma last season. After losing her mother in a battle with cancer, sophomore Danielle DeGagne, in one of the most emotional games of the year, returned to face Southern Utah and nearly completed her first career double-double. These two are an inspiration to us all.
1. Football playoff run
In perhaps the most upand-down season ever, the 3. Soccer wins firstBison football team did what no one thought was ever title possible making a great Capping off a strong reg- playoff run this season. Finishing the regular season 7ular season, the Bison 4, 4-4 in the conference the women’s soccer team proved they belong by cap- Bison weren’t even sure turing their first-ever Sum- they would get into the playoffs. However, not only mit League title beating did they get in, but in domiWestern Illinois 3-1. Hownating fashion, the Bison ever, this wasn’t good won their first two playoff enough for the Bison, they games defeating Robert wanted an NCAA Tournament win and nearly got it. Morris and Montana State Losing to Texas A&M 4-3 in before losing a heartbreaker to eventual champenalty kicks, the future is pion Eastern Washington in bright for the soccer team. the FCS Quarterfinals. 2. Bison men’s basket- Look out for the hungry Bison football team next ball wins a thriller season.
NDSU linebackers adjust to new roles
NDSU Bison football defense will look a little different this year as previous key players are graduating.
Travis Jones Sports Editor Defense is something that NDSU football has taken as their identity for a very long time. After exceeding all expectations, other than their own, and advancing to the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs last year, the sky is the limit for this team. But the defense of the Bison might have a different look than in the past years. With leaders Matt Anderson and Matthew Gratzek graduating, it’s the linebackers that will look to step up and take the role of leaders of this defense. Senior middle linebacker Preston Evans said it’s a lot
different than in previous years. “It’s changed, it’s definitely a change,� said Evans. “It really hasn’t hit me yet, changing into the leadership role.� Being a leader is something that Evans learned early in his career, but the responsibility is greater than in years past. “Now it’s encompassing so much more,� stated Evans. With Gratzek and Anderson leaving, Evans said that it’s him that talks to the young guys and tries to do what Anderson and Gratzek did with him. “I feel a lot of responsibility for being in college,� Evans joked. “It was a lot to handle at first, but coming into it you have to keep your own
as a leader and a person, and now it feels pretty good.� Junior linebacker Brandon Jemison is also figuring out the process of how to be a leader after learning the trade for two years. “It feels pretty good,� said Jemison. “I have to take a lot into account from the older guys and just follow in their footsteps.� Following in the footsteps of leaders like Anderson, Gratzek and former strong safety Cyrus Lemon is something that’s not an easy task, but there couldn’t be a better example. “We’ve had some good leaders over the past couple years,� Jemison stated. “I’m just trying to take everything they were doing and just try to play to everyone else now.� It’s not an easy process trying to fill such big shoes, but Jemison is confident that he can. “It’s definitely frustrating at times,� Jemsion said. “You have to hold yourself to a higher standard. It’s a lot of pressure but it’s not negative, it’s a good feeling.� Evans, Jemison and the rest of the NDSU football team will look to pick up right where they left off last year as they open up the season in Fargo against Lafayette on Sept. 3.
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