NDSU Spectrum | Dec. 7, 2015

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Nursing, Engineering Top Enrolled Majors, Specialized Ed at Bottom Six students enrolled in earth science ed, physics ed, behavioral stats since 2010 Jack Dura

Head News Editor

From most to least

One hundred majors are available for North Dakota State students. How many students enrolled in a major varies, from 864 to one.

Nursing, mechanical engineering and human development and family science, respectively, are the most popular enrolled majors over the last five years at NDSU, the registrar’s office found.

Meanwhile, physics education, behavioral statistics and earth science education area the least enrolled majors in the same time span.

Since 2010, 864 students have enrolled in nursing, 724 in mechanical engineering and 511 in HDFS, while three enrolled in earth science ed, two in behavioral statistics and one in physics education.

‘Does not surprise me’

Alan Kallmeyer understands how popular mechanical engineering can be.

The mechanical engineering department chair said the field is flexible with good prospects.

“It does not surprise me,” he said. “When I look at national trends, mechanical engineering is on the rise.”

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mechanical engineering “match very closely” with national numbers, Kallmeyer added.

“Mechanicals can go into almost any field and work and find a job,” he said. “Being a much more general degree I think is what really attracts a lot of students to our programs.”

Kallmeyer said regional firms “keep telling us we need more” mechanical engineers, a similar reason for how Kallmeyer said he views the popularity of nursing at NDSU. “Nursing doesn’t surprise me at all because again, there’s a big need for nurses,” he said. “I think students tend to go where they know there’s good job prospects.”

Junior Alexandra Nissen, a nursing major, said anyone passionate about nursing should enroll in NDSU’s program, though it is “extremely competitive.”

The nursing program accepts “only about 50 students” per semester, she added.

“NDSU nursing students are well prepared, professional and are confident in their skills compared to other (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) programs,” she said.

Joel Hekter, HDFS interim department head, said students choose HDFS for its variety of career opportunities.

“These students choose HDFS because we prepare

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them for a wide variety of careers working with children, families, or elderly people,” he said.

“Other students who have chosen to be elementary teachers or social workers like our dual degree options with Valley City State and Minot State that allow them to pair our HDFS degree with professional credentials for employment, all in four years and all on our campus.

“Several students also choose HDFS as preparation for graduate school in counseling or couple and family therapy.”

Hekter also said he was “not really” surprised by HDFS ranking as the third most enrolled NDSU major and added the major has relevance to “everyone’s daily life.”

“Also, the demand for workers in the human services will always be FILE PHOTO | the spectrum there and it increases with population growth,” he Since 2010, 2,099 students have enrolled in either nursing, mechanical engineering or human added. development and family science at NDSU.

Not unimportant

Earth science education and physic education had four students enrolled in the majors since 2010 at NDSU. To William Martin, department of education head, “it is not surprising,” as he said the department has been aware of the low enrollment for some time.

“Since physics and earth science are typically only offered for one year of schooling, there are

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fewer teaching positions for individuals with just that major,” he said.

But that’s not to say specialized education majors are not important, he added.

“Other teaching majors require course work in physics and earth science — particularly science education majors who want to have the credential to teach physics or earth

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science along with other content areas,” Martin said.

“They are not required to have the full major, but must complete significant course work in those areas to be eligible to teach the classes in high school.”

He added “only the largest schools” have positions for such teachers as smaller schools need teachers who can instruct multiple courses, such as

NDSU alum, Bismarck native Jessica Wachter returns with new series “Rebirth”

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mathematics.

“Both are subjects taught in most schools so there is a need for qualified teachers, but that includes teachers who don’t have a major in the subject, just the required level of course work,” Martin said. “It also is true that the demand for qualified science (and math) teachers generally exceeds the supply in the state and nation.”

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Snowfall Brings Snow Removal on Campus Facilities management responsible for coordinating clean up Casey McCarty Co-News Editor

Falling snow has brought falling students, and students like Celena Hulst are not happy about it.

“There was nobody out there working on (snow removal),” said Hulst, a sophomore agricultural student, who added she saw people slipping on the fresh snow and ice.

In the event of snowfall, it is the duty of Randy Smith, facilities management grounds maintenance coordinator, to direct and determine the necessary grounds

personnel for snow and ice clean up.

The Spectrum was unable to obtain an interview with Smith.

North Dakota State has a snow removal procedure in effect from Oct. 15 to April 15 every year, facilities management’s grounds and landscape’s webpage said.

When there is a light snowfall, grounds personnel concentrate on keeping intersections sanded, as well as keeping all sidewalks clear with priority going to handicapped routes first, the webpage said.

Heavy snowfall conditions prompt grounds personnel to clean all

sidewalks, streets and parking lots.

Priority areas overnight for initial removal of snow and ice will be staff parking lots. Snow and ice removal will continue in other areas around campus after assignments have been made for the priority areas.

These priorities are necessary to preserve access in the event an emergency vehicle is needed, the webpage said.

Student lot driving lanes will be cleared as soon as possible.

Complete plowing to student lots and removal of snow piles will be at times coordinated between

facilities management and Residence Life.

Students are responsible to check their NDSU email for parking notices, with authorized parking accommodations and instructions being made and communicated to the campus community, the webpage said. If a car remains in the lot at a designated plow time, it will be towed at the owner’s expense.

If the authorized parking space is full, it is GABBY HARTZE | the spectrum the responsibility of the permit holder to find a legal Snow removal lasts from Oct. 15 to April 15 at NDSU. parking space.

In A Nutshell Amanda Johnson Staff Writer

Bars, hotels fail alcohol compliance checks

The City of Fargo checked the compliance of 26 establishments within city limits, of which 20 passed, a press release said.

The establishments that failed the compliance check in Fargo were Applebee’s on 13th Avenue South, Holiday Inn Express on 40th Street South, Holiday Inn Express & Suites on 19th Avenue South, Hu Hot Mongolian Grill, Passage

to India and the Radisson Hotel.

Cass Country checked the alcohol compliance on six establishments, of which four passed, a press release said.

Harwood’s American Legion and Casselton’s The Udder Bar failed, the press release reported.

The Fargo Police Department and the Cass County Sheriff’s Office conducted alcohol compliance checks in Cass County and the Fargo area on Nov. 19.

Fargo PD prepared for mass shooting

Local law enforcement is ready to step up should a mass shooting occur in Fargo-Moorhead, The Forum reported.

Officers practice how they would respond to an active shooter situation by rushing into shooting simulations. They conduct training runs at Davies High School in south Fargo.

A mass shooting is defined as four or more victims, including the shooter.

North Dakota saw its last mass shooting in 1992.

Minnesota saw five this year.

Fargo Police Sgt. Tim

Briggeman told The Forum, “To think that it can’t happen here I think would be foolish ... but nonetheless I think we need to prepare in case it does.”

NDSU Bookstore buybacks begin Monday

Starting Monday, the NDSU Bookstore will begin buying back textbooks used this semester, the university said.

Textbook buybacks will take place at the NDSU Bookstore from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 14-18.

The bookstore will also

be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday to buy back textbooks.

Students should remember to bring their Bison Card with them as well as all materials that came with the textbooks.

All rented books through NDSU are required to be returned by 5 p.m. Dec. 18.

Downtown snowman makes national news

A lounging snowman made himself a new home on a bench at Broadway and 2nd Avenue North in downtown Fargo.

After Tuesday’s

snowfall, the snowman stayed on the bench while pictures of him were tweeted and shared thousands of times online, WDAY reported.

The snowman made an appearance on Good Morning America on Wednesday’s morning weather report.

Artist John Pajari, told The Forum that he noticed the snow was sticky and decided to build a snowman like he has done plenty of times before.

Pajari also told The Forum that he is planning to continue making snow art throughout the winter.

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THE SPECTRUM | NEWS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2015

Memorial Union Discontinues Accepting Benjamins Security cameras installed to combat counterfeit money Erin Anderson Staff Writer

North Dakota State’s Memorial Union is home to big events and activities, but it is rarely home to bills over $50.

Problems arose in January 2014 when a few instances occurred of Union shops encountering counterfeit money, The Spectrum reported.

Secret Service officers from Fargo and Minneapolis, as well as local police departments investigated the crime, though they were not able to track down the criminals.

The bills appeared to be real and passed the pen test, but upon further inspection, a bank could easily see the texture and some subtle details were not the same.

The discovery caused things to change around the Memorial Union.

Memorial Union administration implemented security cameras, The Spectrum reported, as well that most stores within the union will not accept $100 bills, including Design & Sign, the US Post Office, the Rec Center, and the

“The Memorial Union Department staff determined the risk to be too great to continue accepting $100 bills at the time when another area in the Memorial Union accepted several counterfeit $100 bills.”

- Kay Smith, Memorial Union accounting

Gallery Store.

Many places around Fargo have also begun to post signs they no longer accept bills greater than $50. Businesses are becoming more aware of counterfeit bills and are not willing to have anything put on risk.

“The Memorial Union Department staff determined the risk to be too great to continue accepting $100 bills at the time when another area in the Memorial Union accepted several counterfeit $100 bills,” said Kay Smith, Memorial Union accounting.

“I haven’t run across a problem with it myself,

but I think that it is kind of over the top,” said Kristen Pawek, a senior in marketing, adding, “Maybe they should stop accepting $100 bills, but $20 and $50 are still used a lot.”

Since there is no way to track the individual that used the money, the department lost hundreds of dollars with little chances of being able to recover the money, Smith said.

“We believe the risk is too great to lose that amount of money and the cost of equipment to test it properly is high,” Smith said. “The concern for consistent and proper use of the testing equipment at each location to maintain the security also was part of the decision.”

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While $50 bills are OK, the Memorial Union will not accept any $100 bills because of counterfeiting fears.

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Dorgan Letter Draws Defense From NDSU Closure of nanoscale science center addressed by provost, university statement Jack Dura

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Closure of a North Dakota State research center is drawing defense from the university to its main critic, a former state politician.

In a university statement addressing Byron Dorgan, a former congressman and senator, NDSU praised Kelly Rusch, vice president for research and creativity, for revenue increasing and research expanding at the university under her leadership.

“When Kelly Rusch arrived as the new research vice president in 2013, she was charged with building bridges between CNSE and the rest of campus to ensure infrastructure would continue to serve the NDSU campus community,” the Dec. 2 statement said. “Under her leadership, NDSU’s total sponsored funding award dollars have increased by 15 percent over the past two years, and the university is expanding its research enterprise.

Licensing and patent revenues have increased to

record levels in that same period.”

Dorgan, who served North Dakota in Washington, D.C., from 1981 to 2011, wrote that a Forum quote by Rusch showed “a lack of leadership and vision.”

Following the November closure of the CNSE, Rusch told The Forum NDSU “is not losing anything by CNSE not being here.”

“NDSU had an opportunity that is available to very few universities.

Make no mistake. The closure of CNSE is a major loss for NDSU and North Dakota,” Dorgan wrote.

Dorgan’s letter ended with questions he would like university officials to answer, including who made the decision to close the CNSE. Provost Beth Ingram would not answer that question in an interview with The Forum Wednesday.

“I’m not going to agree or disagree with Senator Dorgan. He’s not here, and I prefer not to have a conversation with him in this way,” she said to The

Forum. “What I want to focus on is the robustness of the research enterprise at NDSU and the success that we’ve had.”

NDSU said the CNSE closed following a moratorium on earmarks over five years ago. In 2012, the center began laying off workers until the CNSE’s closure was announced internally in April.

The research center was established in 2002, in part from Dorgan’s efforts, his letter read.

“Sen. Dorgan is well respected and an ardent supporter of North Dakota and higher education,” Wednesday’s statement read. “His leadership as a U.S. Senator was critical in providing the basis for NDSU’s continued record success in research.”

The Spectrum contacted Sadie Rudolph, NDSU media relations coordinator, for an interview with Ingram, but that request was denied.

“Unfortunately, the Provost will not be available to answer questions about CNSE,” Rudolph said.

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NDSU’s Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering closed in early November due to a lack of funding, the university reported.

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Fargo Fashion Keyona Elkins

Contributing Writer

Allover sequins, party dresses and ugly sweaters.

Holiday parties of all sorts are upon us, and each event — whether it’s a relaxed white elephant gift exchange or a fancy charity soiree — calls for a different kind of outfit. You should know what to wear to each event on your calendar so that you’ll look as great as the holidays make you feel.

Forget the naughty or nice list; you really want to be on the best-dressed list this holiday season.

The family Christmas party

When you get together with the family to eat food and open gifts, you want to be comfortable but still look cute for pictures.

If your family keeps it pretty causal, you can wear leggings with a long embellished top and cozy knit cardigan or a chunky sweater with polished dark wash jeans.

If you usually dress up, pair a festive dress or skirt with opaque tights. Keep in mind, though, that it’s hard to nap yourself out of a food coma if you’re in a skin-tight sequined dress, so opt for something loose and soft.

To get into the spirit of the season, choose from a holiday color palette of gold, silver, black, red and jewel tones.

The work party

When your workplace or student organization throws a holiday party, it’s time to let loose and celebrate.

Dress codes can range from casual to formal depending on where you work and what kind of event they are throwing, but you should always try to find a balance between festive and professional. You are

still representing yourself professionally to an extent, so steer clear of anything too revealing or over-the-top, and let the fabrics have all the fun.

Wintery textiles like velvet, lace, brocade and fur will provide the holiday spirit all on their own. You can definitely break out the sparkle for a company party, but let the focus be on one stand out piece like a bejeweled statement necklace or metallic skater skirt.

Holiday Parties

you can stand out from the pack in a slim tuxedo pant, high waisted wide leg trouser or sleek jumpsuit. Accessorize with bejeweled bracelets, cocktail rings, sparkly earrings, glitzy necklaces and quirky clutches.

A night out typically calls for high heels, but short boots can also look chic with the right outfit and are much safer walking over

snow and ice.

It will most likely be freezing outside, but don’t ruin a great going out ensemble by covering it up with a drab winter coat.

Strategically incorporate your outerwear into the outfit. Adding cold weather pieces like black tights, a sequined cardigan, a faux fur jacket or a long wool coat will keep you warm without sacrificing style.

The ugly sweater party

Looking pretty at an ugly sweater party might sound like an oxymoron, but it is possible.

When selecting the perfect ugly sweater, think about color. No matter what tacky embellishment is tacked on the front, if the color by your face flatters your skin tone and features, you’ll look anything but ugly.

And just because the sweater is hideous, doesn’t mean the rest of your ensemble has to be. It’s called an ugly sweater party, not an ugly outfit party.

When styling your sweater, pretend it’s not covered in tinsel and Santa appliques, and make it part of an otherwise attractive outfit. Roll or push up the sleeves and tuck just the front of the sweater into a pair of skinny jeans to make a frumpy sweater look flattering. You can also layer it over a button up shirt for a preppy look or tuck it into a skirt to give it a feminine spin.

The New Year’s Eve party

New Year’s Eve is the night to break out all your sparkle.

Ring in the New Year right, covered in sequins, embellishments, metallic and shine. Don’t be shy about turning out in that gold lamé midi skirt or the sequin covered Keyona Elkins | the spectrum body con dress you can barely sit in.

If sparkly miniskirts aren’t your thing, Break out your most festive pieces to celebrate the holiday season in style.

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Some petrified stumps of Theodore Roosevelt National Park’s South Unit are up to 12 feet in diameter.

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Spectrum Staff

Nothing in North Dakota is as alien as a petrified forest.

On the western edge of Theodore Roosevelt National Park’s South Unit, two petrified forests lie in secluded badlands.

Stumps, trunks and various pieces of former coniferous trees lie scattered across the rugged landscape, accessible via hiking trails.

The trees, ancestors of today’s cypresses, stood up to 100 feet tall. Their stumps are all that remain of the swamps that were the badlands over 55 million years ago.

As floods inundated this environment, the stumps were buried while the trees fell and decayed.

Over time, the trees’ stumps and other remains were petrified as minerals gradually replaced organic material following the tree’s rapid burial under silt and sand.

The effect left a scattering of thousands of petrified stumps and other remnants of the old trees, strewn across the badlands and other places. Petrified forests can also

be found near Lake Sakakawea in Mercer County and near Taylor, N.D. Farmers in western North Dakota find petrified wood to be as common as rocks eastern North Dakota farmers pick from their fields. The wood is used in landscaping, as lawn ornaments and in signage and memorials, such as a World War I and II monument in Amidon, N.D. The petrified forest within Theodore Roosevelt National park is extensive and ideally accessible in autumn when the weather is more conducive for hiking.

Rattlesnakes, heat and greasy bentonite clay are hazards in summer and spring, along with snow and cold in winter.

A high concentration of petrified wood is found along a trail beginning at a parking lot at the end of a gravel road leading several miles off of Interstate 94. The road is used by the state’s oil industry and several pumpjacks and gas flares are visible along this 7-mile stretch of red road.

Few places in North Dakota offer a glimpse into the ancient past like Theodore Roosevelt National Park’s petrified forest, where millions of years take the shape of stumps.

The holidays can be a stressful time of year. While often filled with presents and joy, you might stumble across a family gathering’s arguments.

The heated debates in my family stem from the clashing political views and outspoken personalities. With 19 years of these family dinners under my belt, I have come to you to pass on some tips I have acquired over the years.

1. Always have an out. When your grandma starts talking about Donald Trump and your dad is pushing Christianity on his atheist uncle, it’s time to bolt. My favorite excuse for leaving is, “I think my dog needs to be let out.” This is a solid cover because it can buy you as much time as you need. If you don’t have a dog, here are some other valid alibis: - Excuse yourself to use the bathroom but don’t make it too long. One of two things could happen: your family tears each other’s heads off, or they begin to discuss your odd bowel movements.

- Start cleaning dishes. This is always a good choice because you will gain brownie points with the fam.

- Say you have to let your dog out and hope everyone is so wrapped up in the argument they don’t notice.

- Though not optimal, fake fainting.

My great-grandma used to pull this trick every once and a while, so why can’t I? 2. Have a safe topic. Chose a topic you can gradually steer the conversation

towards if dinner starts going awry. In general, school is always a safe topic (unless a family member attends UND).

Say something like, “Boy, I sure do miss home cooked meals when I am at school.” This will hopefully bring the conversations to something more neutral like the weather or your class schedule, but be careful. This phrase may land you a weekend visit from your aunt and cousin.

Or worse: hosting next year’s holiday gathering. However, with some luck you will shift the dialogue and maybe even score some “home-cooked” meals to bring back to school.

3. Build a secret alliance. This is the most important tip. If all other strategies fail at least you will have a partner to save you. It is best that you keep this alliance secret. If word gets out family members may feel like they are being ganged up on.

The purpose of this alliance is to facilitate whatever shift in the conversation you attempt.

Take the last tip for example, if you say how you miss dad’s cooking, your partner (usually another relative close in age) could say, “I miss your soup the most”. Though this conversation is bland, it is decidedly better than whatever racist phrase your grandfather spits out and the bickering that follows.

Families can be difficult but that doesn’t mean we don’t love them. Just make sure you are prepared for all of the “interesting” discussions that may arise this holiday season. And, now that I have spilt all of my secret tips, go forth and good luck.

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Sensible Stocking Stuffers The most practical gifts to ask for as a college student this season Meghan Battest Staff Writer

When the holidays come around, it is easy to pack your wish list full of expensive gadgets and the newest trends. But this season, try looking at the gifts that will be the most beneficial in the long term. If you are still unwilling to give up your highpriced desires, consider adding some of these on as stocking stuffers or small gifts to give you a well-rounded holiday haul.

Useful utensils and kitchenware

Solve the too-many-lids-not-enoughcontainers dilemma by asking for a nice food storage set. If leftovers are not really your thing, shoot for some high quality pots and pans or a knife set that you can continue to use after you graduate, freeing up limited resources when you are on your own to finally buy a nicer mattress.

The basics: gas and groceries

While in theory this gift sounds extremely mundane, imagine the pleasure of walking through Target and realizing that you can afford to buy name brand cereal.

And fueling up without worrying about your credit line.

Un-famous footwear

Overlooking that adorable pair of heeled Toms or the tenth pair of Vans, ask for the real-life-grind-of-ND shoes. A new pair

of snow boots tacks on a pretty massive price tag, so getting them for Christmas saves both your cash and your toes.

Career kick-starter

College does not last forever, and equipping yourself for the real world can be just as spendy as the real world itself.

A professional resume holder, matching suit or pantsuit, and some professional socks would be a great gift to start you on the job path.

Handy(wo)man tools

Avoid having to use a scissors or knife as a screwdriver or hoping that randoms in the parking lot have a set of jumper cables and spring for a compact kit or car survival pack.

There is a reason they’re called handy, and you’ll be a hero if you come through for someone else in need of one of these items.

tool

Hulu or Netflix subscription

Of all the gifts out there, this is truly the one that keeps on giving.

Coffee, coffee, coffee

The reality of college is that at one point or another, coffee becomes the only way to make it through a day. Coffee shops know this and charge more accordingly. Instead of doling out precious cash for some steamed milk with one shot of espresso, ask for a Keurig coffeemaker, a refillable K-Cup filter and a GIANT bag of coffee grounds. Voila, major life win.

SOGGY JOGGING Walking Running in a

Winter Wonderland Benjamin Norman Head Copy Editor

While global warming and my ego are keeping temperatures comfortably mild this December, winter is here.

With this nine-month season comes challenges and rewards, especially for those unstable enough to run outside. Sure, North Dakota State students pay for the indoor amenities of the Wallman Wellness Center, which includes tens of treadmills and a running track. But why use logic when looking for a workout?

Jogging outside is cold, uncomfortable and, at times, dangerous — dangerous in that sprinting on ice may cause bodily harm to yourself and a passersby.

While I’m full of a lot of things, mostly myself and hot gas (99 percent), tips on running outside aren’t my forte.

Enter active.com, my go-to website for anything related to running. A word for the wise: active.com attacks email accounts relentlessly, somehow sneaking through all spam filters. Stay away, especially if you get irrationally upset at NDSU Listservs; active.com will push you over the edge.

Let me ease your burden. Check out these three wintery running tips, spam-free, right here: 1. Dress for success: Simply put, if you don’t dress for the weather, your run will be hampered. Going numb in your face isn’t as fun as The Weeknd claims. Going

numb in your ears, fingers and toes isn’t too fun, either.

Conversely, overdressing will lead to a truly soggy jog. I’d error on this side of caution, though; you can shed layers. I’m told that a sweatshirt tied around the waist is an allegedly “in” look these days, too.

2. Map out friendly sidewalks: Blessed are those who shovel their sidewalks, for theirs is the kingdom of God. No hyperbole. Wet feet ruin runs.

Icy spots ruin ankles. Unkempt sidewalks are perpetual antagonists. Runners become human snowplows when hitting the powered pavement. Joggers, scope out safe sidewalks — schools and churches are usually good bets — to focus your runs.

3. Work with the wind: You don’t want to end your run fighting a 35 mph northwest wind blowing in your face.

Leave that hell for the start of your run.

Then, by the end of your jaunt, the wind will be at your back, and you’ll be logging negative splits.

I’m still unsure why and how people can live in our beautiful tundra, but these are the cards we’ve been dealt. Running outside during the winter can be tortuous, but the hot, un-numbing shower afterward makes it all worthwhile.

Retrospective records

College goes by quickly — ask any senior. A great way to keep tabs on how you change throughout the years is to receive a “One Line a Day” journal. It is as easy as it sounds, requiring the owner to writer one line per day for five years. Each year, you can look back and see what you were doing at exactly that time the previous year. Plus, it is way simpler than keeping a blog or detailed journal.

Travel tricks

Finally, look ahead at future plans.

Don’t think you’ll be able to afford plane tickets for spring break? Ask for them.

Have a backpacking trip planned as soon as finals are over? Get the small stuff (like a plug adaptor, backpack, carry-on travel containers, etc.) as a gift and focus your cash on the experiences you will have during your travels.

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mentors guiding her progress.

Wachter’s TICKET INFO taste has been determined through studying art, assisting and curating at ecce and interior design consultation.

Understanding her own perspective, and relating it to client needs provides a unique framework to her approach.

Nevertheless, she remains adamant in a lessened focus on about producing creating a thematic show, work in an organic, selfand establishing unity fulfilling way, rather than through the maker, rather succumbing to commercial than a calculated motif. pressures.

Wachter concluded, In essence, the show “The work is a true is defined by increased risk-taking and increasingly reflection of my values and concerns ... Rebirth without deliberate execution.

Wachter also found freedom throwing any of (myself) away.”

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Gestural boldness and expressive color-usage are staples of Wachter’s work.

audience, abstraction possesses the risk of being misinterpreted. The resulting questions create an opportunity for Wachter to reflect further on her intentionality in making.

“It force(s) me to look back at myself and remember what I’m doing and why I’m doing it and to be confident in that,” she said.

Much of Wachter’s work is meant to bridge a gap between language, emotional experience and visual interpretation.

“That’s why I paint, you don’t need words … I can’t give you that feeling, or explain it, but I can make it,” Wachter said. “That’s how I see the world.”

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presence of the maker in an uncannily direct way. The vibrant, large-scale, gestural paintings closely mimic Wachter’s charismatic temperament.

The honesty to Wachter’s approach allows viewers to respond more readily, while the abstractions allude to the intimate narrative occurring strictly between the artist and the work.

“It’s the blood, sweat and tears, the involvement… I’m really within it, that’s why I like the big scale … It becomes bigger than me,” Wachter said.

The titling of the pieces is one way in which Wachter guides the viewers’ understanding. Many are derived from song titles and responses to personal experiences.

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Now in her fourth solo exhibition with ecce, Wachter focuses on growth and progression – evident in the show’s title, “Rebirth.”

The improved technicality and added experimental elements result from a continued practice and showing opportunities.

In addition to Wachter’s solo shows at ecce, she exhibited at the Plains Art Museum in 2013, Art Basel Miami in 2014 and completed an artistin-residency program in Medora this past summer.

The exhibition is in many ways, a culmination of the last three years of progress. She mentioned the anxiety and vulnerability attached to not showing for a given time, and the expectations that can result. Yet the overall mood remains positive.

“I hope you can see the growth in this show, while still being able to recognize it’s my work … I would like you to breathe in a lot of emotions,” Wachter said.

“Rebirth” includes the active abstractions quintessential to Wachter’s career, as well as mixedmedia paper drawings.

Both lines of work feature a more restrained, matured approach to color, texture and form application.

Wachter is included in a specific breed of artists who create work that reflects the personality and

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Perkins’ down-toearth nature combined with her out-of-this-world enthusiasm for both local talent and musical genres creates one of the greatest holiday events of the season in Fargo.

“I promise if you come and see this Christmas show, you will be so surprised and you will literally be full of Christmas spirit when you leave the concert,” Perkins enthusiastically concluded.

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Her gravelly voice is reminiscent of classic rock legends Fleetwood Mac and Heart, but on December 11, she will bring a different sound to the Fargo Theatre.

“I love Christmas. I’m a fanatic. I could probably listen to Christmas music all year long,” Perkins said.

Staying true to her passion for both the holiday and music, Perkins pulled out all the stops for what she calls a “Christmas extravaganza.” She samples from all genres including jazz, blues, pop, rock and musical theater.

The show will feature a full orchestra, and Perkins’ talents on the French horn and tap shoes will be included, among other quirks.

“There’s something for everyone, from kids to grandmas,” the singer said.

Perkins’ Fargo show will feature three new songs not appearing on her Christmas album, as well as Christmas classics. However, in true Perkins fashion, the classics will have a twist.

“It was really important (the show) was original to Kat Perkins,” Perkins said.

Among the many songs she will be performing, she will sing a reggae version of “Jingle Bells,” an eclectic “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire” and a rock “Santa Baby.”

“I’ve been doing rock and pop, so I felt like stepping outside of my comfort zone,” she said. “Stepping out of my comfort zone made it really fun and fulfilling when the final product finally came out.”

Perkins’ show will also have local talents, particularly from young students in the area.

“After ‘The Voice’ I felt compelled to foster young talent,” she said. “I felt like

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Get into the Festive Frame of Mind Local events to boost holiday spirit meal is provided by NDSU dining services, making this a perfect occasion to immerse yourself in an experience.

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With the abundance of time and lack of responsibility fast approaching, you can properly take advantage of the occasions and happenings that come along with the winter season.

Fargo has a thorough, wide array of events to get into the holiday spirit.

Ranging from concerts, movies and lights, there is something out there to get you into this festive frame of mind.

Madrigal Dinners

Handel’s “Messiah”

The North Dakota State Madrigal Singers, directed

by Michael Weber, will be performing “Amahl and the Night Visitors” Thursday through Dec. 20 at Reineke Performing Arts Center. The one-act opera tells the story of an unfortunate young shepherd who encounters the three kings in the midst of their trek toward the star.

Prior to the performance, an authentic Renaissance

Jo Ann Miller, the Baroque Music Festival director, leads the Baroque Festival Orchestra along with five choirs to perform Handel’s “Messiah.” The musical piece is an iconic work that captures the essence of the Old and New Testament.

With the collective voices of NDSU Concert Choir, Madrigal Singers, University Chamber Singers, Cantemus and The Statesmen of NDSU, a lush performance is guaranteed.

The concert is Sunday and admission is free to NDSU students with their Bison Card.

It’s a Wonderful Life

As part of the Fargo Theatre’s Classic Film Series, the timeless Christmas film “It’s a Wonderful Life” will be screening. On Thursday, you can catch the showing for

just $5 a seat.

You’ll find yourself in a wave of cozy nostalgia as you watch the movie with your family and friends.

Holiday Lights at Lindenwood Park

If it is time to start a new tradition, try the Holiday Lights at Lindenwood Park.

Drive through the park and view all the beautiful light displays sponsored by local F-M businesses.

The Holiday Lights are open until December 31 and admission is $6 per car, but if you bring canned goods for the local food pantry, admission is only $5. The park is open every day from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The Classic Nutcracker The Fargo Moorhead Ballet once again brings the classic tale of “The Nutcracker” to life. With an expanding cast and Matt Gasper’s original choreography, the show is one that will delight.

The ballet is running from Dec. 18 to the 20 at NDSU’s Reineke Festival Concert Hall.

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Senior Bailey Monson participated in the visual arts Baccalaureate program this semester.

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At North Dakota State, visual arts students are presented with a unique opportunity as they reach their final year. Each student may attempt a Baccalaureate capstone project, which prepares him or her for a career in the arts.

Senior Bailey Monson participated in the Baccalaureate program this semester. As a visual artist, Monson has interest in both graphic design and painting.

Artistic inspiration comes easily to Monson, who says he “(thrives) on expressing it through any medium possible.”

He is fascinated by the relationship between the city and society, and hopes to “break new ground by creating visually stunning layouts and graphics.”

The program aims to nurture participants’ interests and improve their artistic skills. Before his or her final semester at NDSU, each student submits a concept to faculty members,

“This program helped me tremendously to develop myself as an artist” - Bailey Monson, art senior who review it.

If their concept is approved, students are accepted into the program.

“The students begin the long journey of applying all they have learned as a student into a final project that displays their skills and knowledge as an artist,” Monson says.

Each participant’s work is subject to scrutiny.

“Throughout the semester, each student works vigorously to prepare their work to be presented to faculty and peers every other week. During this time the faculty critique your progress and project itself,” Monson says.

This critical attention is welcomed. It helps each artist’s project reach its highest artistic potential.

“As each artist develops their project, elements of their project may change due to the feedback of faculty and peers,” Monson

says.

Monson believes his experience has been highly rewarding.

“This program helped me tremendously to develop myself as an artist,” he said. The program not only encourages participants to master their craft, it also introduces them to some “real-world” aspects of an artistic career.

“The program requires you to participate in a gallery show with artist talks and a reception.

Beyond this the program requires postcards, business cards, a resume, a website, an invoice, an image list, a biography and headshots, all of which allow the artist to experience what will have to be done in order to make it as an artist,” he says.

After graduating, Monson says he hopes to be a graphic designer in Minneapolis.

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Syrian Refugees Seek Safety but Met by Bigotry Shame on us

Erik Jonasson II Staff Writer

Muslims are not the problem; they never have been. Our national perception is where the problem lies.

According to a 2012 Wired article, “Since 9/11 … 33 Americans have died as a result of terrorism launched by their Muslim neighbors. During that

period, 180,000 Americans were murdered for reasons unrelated to terrorism.”

Syrian refugees have received a clear “welcome to the United States.”

From some of us, and sadly a majority of states (31 states, including North Dakota), they have received a giant middle finger. We see threats instead of people in need. We see them as savages instead of our global neighbors.

For some reason, we refuse to accept them as equals. We do not see them as human fleeing social unrest. Rather we see them as unjust people, whose prime objective is to murder our way of life.

We live in a unique time.

“It is our civic duty. This is how we separate ourselves from ISIS.” I think it is far too easy to justify today’s injustice. We say that rejecting refugees is a “safety issue.” That is simply not true though.

Not every Muslim is a terrorist. Just like not every Christian is a terrorist. Just like every gun owner isn’t a psychopath.

We all know these assumptions are false. We are not the victims, they are.

It is high time that we treat them as such.

These are men, women, widows and children who have witnessed true

horrors. These people have witnessed civil unrest. They have witnessed chemical weapons. They have watched as 200,000 of their countrymen perished.

I think we forget far too often that these people are people. They need our help; they need a safe space. We can no longer call this a national safety issue.

From the news, from the statements, from the statuses on Facebook, I think we can point the finger at a few things: bigotry, ignorance and

hatred. I have heard comparisons of the refugees to a pit of snakes. I have heard them compared to a military. I have heard comparisons to the Trojan Horse. It truly sickens me, as I am for sure it sickens many.

It is high time that we unmask this “issue.” It’s not an issue. Rather, it is a problem, a problem that those with these beliefs hold. A problem with hatred, Islam and with actually educating themselves on the actual issues.

Islam doesn’t encourage hate, but stupidity does.

ISIS preaches hate; ISIS

uses ignorance and hate to spread its message, hurting many in its path.

Instead of hurting people, we must help the hurt. Instead of rejecting people over fear and pure ignorance, we must help those who need it most. It is our civic duty. This is how we separate ourselves from ISIS. We must send another message to these refugees.

We are not stupid; we are not full of hate. Rather we welcome you in your time of need. You are victims, and we are the aid. No matter your religion. No matter the color of your skin. There’s your real welcome to America.

Human’s Irrational Sense of Sanctity Moral conundrums surface when subject matter is looked at logically “Conservatives will admit that they have no rational reason for opposing gay marriage; they just know they are morally opposed to it.”

Matt Frolich Staff Writer

I think that legally, it is justified to outlaw gay marriage on the grounds that it violates the sanctity of marriage.

In the past, I posed a question to feminists that was related to this subject. I asked them if we should legalize incestuous marriage. Contributing writer (and assumed feminist) Emily Driscoll responded to my question.

I think Driscoll’s response was interesting.

She clearly had some moral opposition to incestuous marriage, but could not come up with any rational reasons why she harbored this opposition. I find this interesting because this is the same way conservatives react to gay marriage.

When I originally posed my question, I argued that there are no logical reasons for a feminist to oppose incestuous marriage.

Sex-positive feminism (the predominant viewpoint in American third-wave feminism) posits that all norms and mores surrounding sexuality are

social constructs designed to oppress women. They believe that all of these social constructs need to be eliminated as a way of liberating women from the patriarchy.

This means that all forms of sexuality need to be permitted so long as both parties are consenting adults practicing safe sex. In theory, incestuous marriage should be permitted under this system of ethics.

Driscoll never answered whether she thinks incestuous marriage should be legalized or not, despite her opposition to it. I

suspect this is because the idea of incestuous marriage violates her sense of sanctity.

People become irrational when their sense of sanctity is violated; Driscoll is no exception. This is because sanctity is not rational. It is based on our subjective perceptions.

Driscoll argued that all forms of incest are rape, therefore incestuous marriage should be outlawed. She did not provide any evidence to support this claim. She even tried to change the definition of sex-positive feminism so that she would not have to answer my question.

This is similar to the reasoning conservatives use to oppose gay marriage.

I have heard conservatives oppose gay

marriage on the grounds that all gays are pedophiles or that all gay marriages end in divorce. Neither of these claims are true.

If you point out all the flaws in their arguments, eventually conservatives will admit that they have no rational reason for opposing gay marriage; they just know they are morally opposed to it.

There is an important lesson behind these debates: all humans have an irrational sense of sanctity. There is a certain point when people become morally opposed to something.

Unfortunately, everyone has different, and often conflicting, senses of sanctity. I think this is the unstated cause of many human conflicts.

In addition to the gay

marriage debate, some other sanctity conflicts include: drug laws, obscenity in the media, sexuality, abortion, profanity, cleanliness and eating habits.

This leads to a moral conundrum: how do we peacefully resolve these conflicts?

I do not have the answer for this; I can only point out that these conflicts exist.

I do think that liberals (in particular feminists) are handling this situation poorly. They are unfairly imposing their own irrational sense of sanctity onto everyone else and labeling all other forms as hatred.

This needs to stop.

We need to come to terms with the fact that sanctity is a critical component of human morality. It is insane to act like it does not exist.

‘Tis the Season to Break Up Ending a relationship may be the best gift you ever give yourself

Meghan Battest Staff Writer

As the holiday season approaches, everyone seems to be coupling up.

That being said, there are valid reasons some people should be coupling down.

While I don’t mean this to come across as an advice column, maybe it is time that someone said it for all to hear without a Disney twist.

If you do not feel you are getting enough attention, or if your partner always seems distracted, you have a problem. And the answer is not to do everything in your power — from getting angry to walking away crying — to get their attention.

It is to give them some

space and work on yourself; otherwise, you come across as needier than ever and the wedge between you grows deeper as their annoyance increases.

We have been told time and again that you cannot change someone. Even if the Romeo-esque character in your favorite Rom-Com changes and winds up with the girl, that scenario is not real life.

If your partner wants to be a lawyer for a large firm, and you want to live in the mountains as a park ranger, that says something about how well you will work together.

Not everything magically works out, and if you are unwilling to sacrifice your dream, you cannot expect the other person to want to either.

Along those same future-oriented lines, if you have been together for a few years and you know that your partner is a person who wants to get married (and you are too) but they continually pull back the reigns on moving forward with you, take the hint.

I am sure plenty of people will disagree and say that maybe they just are not ready, but I will say this much: anytime someone is resistant to giving you their time or attention, you need to take that information at face value.

The same goes for hanging out. When someone continually avoids you or is busy, stop falling for it.

Whether it be in friendships, relationships or whatever, I find it

person starts attempting to control the friendships and actions of the other.

From an outsider’s perspective, it is apparent when a relationship is majorly dysfunctional.

While I understand the hardship of actually being in the situation, breakups are not the end of the world.

Just because all of your Facebook friends start putting a ring on it does not mean that it is in your best interest to jump off that same bridge into the unknown that is a committed relationship.

Breaks may not be forever, but a trust and respect-deprived marriage or relationship definitely will not be.

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completely ridiculous that people continually buy the excuses. I have seen friends (both girls and boys) go to great lengths to spend time with someone about whom they truly care. No matter what they had going on, they tried to see the people who they felt were worth their time.

Maybe it is a hard reality to face, but if you commit your time to someone and you constantly get brushed aside so that they can go to the gym, library or grocery store, they obviously are not

prioritizing you.

Finally, if on the off chance you have somehow slipped so far that you have begun accusing them of cheating or you habitually check their texts or who they’ve become friends with on social media, step back and look at your actions.

There has to be a reason for that borderline-stalker behavior. If you do not trust them and their friendships, you need to be done with the relationship. It is toxic to you both when one

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Letter to the Editor: Dear Editor, I read with interest the article entitled, ‘Animal Advocacy Nonprofit Wants Animal Science on Chopping Block’ in the December 3 issue of the Spectrum. I have been associated with the NDSU Animal Sciences Department since 1987 as a student, alumnus, faculty member, and, for the past six years, as department head.

It might surprise some readers to know that I actually found some common ground with Mr. Cantor, who stated ‘Universities should not train students for careers in

animal abuse’. I couldn’t agree more!

The Animal Sciences Department at NDSU has a long and storied tradition of training students for a variety of careers related to animal science and none of those careers include ‘animal abuse’.

In fact, our curriculum is centered on training in the biological principles of animal production and the principles of animal husbandry including the role everyone has in the proper care for animals and the practice of stewardship principles so important to anyone involved in these industries.

I would like to respond

to several pieces of misinformation in the article. The article stated that the livestock industry is one of the largest factors in creating greenhouse gases and causing global warming.

Data from the Environmental Protection Agency indicate all forms of agriculture (not just livestock agriculture) produce only 9% of the greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, far behind other sectors such as electrical generation (31%), transportation (27%), industrial (21%), and commercial and residential sources (12%, www3. epa.gov/climatechange/

In Regards to ‘Animal Science on Chopping Block’ ghgemissions/sources/ agriculture.html).

It is also worth responding to Cantor’s contention that livestock farms should be converted into growing organic greens. Nearly all the native rangeland used in livestock production in North Dakota already grows ‘organic greens’ in the form of native range species. These species are specifically adapted to North Dakota’s climate and are converted to highly nutritious protein sources which are an important source of food for millions of people, not just in North Dakota but across the globe.

And yes, we do have

a meats laboratory on campus. Principles of meat science are a core part of the curriculum in our program. The NDSU Meats Laboratory is a USDA inspected facility designed to train students in all aspects of meat science and conduct meat science research. It employs several undergraduate students who learn firsthand the principles of slaughter and processing, preparation of cured and processed meats, and the economics and business side of meat sales and marketing. It was featured in Friday’s issue of the Fargo Forum (inforum.com/ news/3895820-meat-labhidden-secret-ndsu).

If you are interested in learning more about what is going on in the NDSU Animal Sciences Department, you can check out our web site, ag.ndsu. edu/ansc/, or check out our Facebook page. Better yet, talk to any of our students, staff or faculty in the department. They would be happy to tell you about the core values we hold dear and all of the good things that are happening in the NDSU Animal Sciences Department!

Sincerely,

Greg Lardy, Ph.D., Professor and Department Head, Animal Sciences

Letter to the Editor: To Whom It May Concern: In your recent article “Animal Advocacy Nonprofit Wants Animal Science on Chopping Block,” there was some terminology that was incorrect.

The term “slaughter

room” was used in the article by one of your writers and this is not correct. While the subject of the story used the term “slaughterhouse” in his letter, this too is not correct. In the agricultural industry, the harvesting of animals can be referred

to as humane slaughter; however, in an attempt to better educate individuals, people in the industry call it harvest because it has a better connotation and citizens who are not familiar with agriculture can associate the humane harvesting of animals

In Regards to ‘Animal Science on Chopping Block’ in the same sense of harvesting a crop. On the NDSU campus, the meat processing facility is referred to the NDSU Meat Lab. As an agricultural student that attends an agricultural school, it was disappointing to see that

students who write for the campus newspaper use incorrect terminology; as one of the SPJ Code of Ethics says, “Seek Truth and Report It.” Unfortunately, it does not seem that the proper research was done to find the correct terminology.

The agricultural industry, like most industries, is under constant scrutiny and when incorrect information is portrayed through the media, it only adds fuel to the fire.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Lisa Hochhalter, agricultural communication junior

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NDSU Lives to See Another Round Bison take care of business against the Grizzles, and move onto University Northern Iowa Pace Maier Sports Editor

The crowd bellowed, “Bruuuuuuce!” as running back Bruce Anderson ran away from Grizzlies on Saturday after his 100-yard kickoff return.

“First I had to catch the ball,” Anderson said as he explained what he saw on the kick return. The rest was record-breaking history.

North Dakota State (10-2) moved one step closer to a fifth national championship with the dominating 37-6 victory over the University of Montana, and Bison freshmen stepped up and made the big plays throughout the game.

The first four

touchdowns for NDSU were scored by freshmen, two of them by Anderson.

“In my mind it tells us that the future is pretty bright here,” NDSU head coach Chris Klieman said about the freshmen scoring.

“We have some really good young players …

Everyone’s a play maker that plays, and that was great to see those young guys doing it.”

With 12:08 left in the first quarter redshirt freshman quarterback Easton Stick ran right up the gut for a 49-yard touchdown run to give NDSU the early 7-0 lead.

Stick, who made his first career postseason start finished the game 7-of-13 with 66-yards through the

air, and ran the football 11 times for a net 49 yards.

A quarter later redshirt freshman cornerback Jalen Allison intercepted a pass

by Brady Gustafson, giving the Bison a 14-0 lead over UM with 6:24 left in the second quarter. Gustafson was intercepted four times

by NDSU’s defense, and the Bison scored 13 points off those turnovers.

Less than four minutes later, Anderson took the jet swipe to the right side of the field to give NDSU the 21-0 lead after his 15-yard touchdown run.

About six minutes after NDSU came out of the locker rooms from halftime Anderson took the Grizzle kickoff 100-yards to the house in front of the

18,232 in attendance, and that touchdown just about eliminated UM (8-5) from the postseason.

“We’ve been close of some kickoff returns this year,” Klieman said about Anderson’s touchdown.

“We were able to hit the big one, and Bruce is a special athlete.”

It was the second time this season that faced UM and NDSU faced off against each other with the green and gold defense playing much better in the rematch game.

NDSU received a jolt in the secondary after senior cornerback CJ Smith made his debut against the Grizzlies, after missing the first game on Aug. 29 due to a lower body injury.

“It’s probably the most fun game I’ve ever played in, to be honest,” Smith said after the game. “Just seeing the young guys step up and just playing with the passion that we did (is) just a great feeling.”

Smith finished the game with four total tackles, three pass breakups and a picksix in the fourth quarter to extend the Bison lead to 37-6.

NDSU’s defense held UM to just six total rushing yards, and 235 yards of total offense.

The Grizzlies ran 92 plays against the Bison earlier this season, but the Bison limited UM’s offense to just 67 plays this time.

That’s about 20 plays less than its season average.

“That was a great dominating performance, and hats off to our players and coaches,” Klieman said after the football game.

NDSU will now face University of Northern Iowa 11 a.m. Saturday inside the Fargodome.

The Bison beat the Panthers on Homecoming Saturday at Gate City Bank Field 31-28 on an 18-yard touchdown pass from Carson Wentz with 35 seconds left in the game.

NDSU students can purchase their tickets at the Bison Ticket Office or the Memorial Union on campus between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The tickets will cost $5 with student ID, and only one ticket can be bought per student.

More Than Just Helmets and Jerseys Bison football players’ personalities shine in post-game interviews Maggie Crippen Staff Writer

My favorite part about being a sports writer at The Spectrum is the interviews.

When I think about it, I really contradict myself because I actually often dread them.

I got nervous talking to 6-foot-8 North Dakota State men’s basketball player Dylan Miller, or football special teams coach Atif Austin, who has so much knowledge. The job can be intimidating.

But walking into the NDSU team meeting room Saturday after the dominating 37-6 win against the University of Montana in the first round of the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs, I had the biggest kid-in-a-candystore smile on my face.

No matter how big of a fan you think you are of the Packers, the Vikings or the Bison, it’s the reporters that are lucky enough to see the real side of the athletes who we enjoy watching so much.

Post-game press conferences always start with head coach Chris Klieman recapping the game and then opening up the floor for questions.

“Well that was a great

dominating performance.

Hats off to our players and coaches, what a phenomenal job of game planning and preparing our coaches did to get our guys ready to play,” Klieman said after the game.

Klieman is a diamond in the rough; I’ve never seen him disgruntled in an interview, and he is always lightning-fast to give credit to everyone else.

Even in the interview after the Montana loss 100 days ago, all he said was, “Disappointing loss on Saturday; we had plenty of opportunities to come out with a win and we didn’t, but give Montana credit, I thought they played an exceptional second half.”

After Klieman finished up, NDSU defensive tackle Brian Schaetz and cornerback C.J. Smith took questions.

Smith said that the crowd was “unbelievable” and Schaetz said, “The noise definitely screwed up their offensive-line,” then he joked, “Heck it was screwing around with me a little bit.”

What made me laugh were Smith’s comments about Bruce Anderson’s 100-yard kick return.

I wasn’t laughing at him, I was laughing because Smith is a defensive leader,

a rock in the secondary, and he said, “Just looking at the guys, man, their emotions were just so cheerful.”

Smith said cheerful. I never expected that.

The other two players interviewing on behalf of the Bison were redshirt freshman quarterback Easton Stick and freshman running back Bruce Anderson.

Both are freshmen — a tribute to their worth ethic and the overall strength of the program. BisoNation has these guys for three more years.

Stick surprised me by being a wellspoken individual. Stick’s vocabulary is expansive and never repetitive.

He spoke with clarity and never stumbled on questions; for a second I forgot he had just turned 20.

Like Klieman, Stick was quick to give all the credit to someone else: the offensive line.

“The offensive line did a CJ smith celebrates after scoring a touchdown for the Bison. really good job of opening it up,” Stick said about what his exact description of the me and saw my blockers had happened on his 49-yard kick return for a touchdown. everything squared away, touchdown run. “When they Taking the ball 100-yards to so I just had to hit the hole block it that well, you have the house ties the FCS post- full speed. I saw a guy to season record for longest my right so I cut left. Saw to follow them.” the kicker one-on-one and “And try not to get kickoff return.

“First I had to catch the can’t let him tackle me. So, tackled,” he added.

Anderson gave the best ball,” Anderson explained. I had to run right past him.”

All in all, I left interview of them all, with “Then I looked in front of

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the interview feeling complimentary of the Bison players and Klieman.

Hopefully, after Saturday’s game against University of Northern Iowa, NDSU coaches and players will be just as cheerful.

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THE SPECTRUM | SPORTS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2015

Spreading Bison Pride to Special Olympic Athletes Stick and colleagues brighten Special Olympic kids’ days with football camp Jesse Barta

Contributing Writer

Directly across the street from the Fargodome stands the Dacotah Field Bubble, where it and three NDSU Sports Management students played host to Special Olympic athletes on Nov. 21.

After receiving an assignment focused on creating and hosting a sports event, many students in Brock Bormann’s Sport Management HNES 224 class conjured ideas such as small tournaments and skills competitions.

One group made the decision to contact Jordan Novacek, the president of NDSU’s Special Olympics in the hopes of bringing NDSU football players and Special Olympic athletes together.

Easton Stick, the starting redshirt freshman quarterback, Daniel Mattson and Kendra Plaschko promoted the event, speaking at Special Olympic meetings and

reaching out to the NDSU went on, athletes chatted cause-related event,” said event, delivering a fun and much more than just that. community via NDSU with their favorite Bison Bormann. “That within open environment to the “There was so much Special Olympic & North football players, having itself has strong potential Special Olympic athletes.

Bison pride in that room, Dakota-Cass County’s posters signed and taking for learning that goes With this togetherness, almost every kid was Facebook pages pictures. beyond event management an event spurred from a wearing either a NDSU “We wanted to create “The students decided related concepts.” class assignment turned into football jersey or some an event where two groups to approach the assignment Going the extra steps, a touching and warming form of NDSU apparel,” of athletes who don’t with the idea that it is these NDSU students really exemplification of the way Plaschko said. always get the chance to an opportunity for a seemed to take pride in the that a passion for athletics is come together could share their love of football and NDSU,” said Plaschko.

More than 30 Special Olympic athletes attended the event, as well as 10 Bison football players.

The athletes participated in running drills, practicing snaps, kicking field goals and even breaking into small scrimmage groups.

“Throughout the event we rotated the kids and players so everyone was able to try everything and get to know more people,” Plaschko said.

“It was amazing to see the connections that were made between these two groups of athletes in such a short time.”

Special Olympic athletes were teamed up with NDSU Madison schill | the spectrum football players before they Special Olympic athletes and NDSU football players find their positions as the football is about to be snapped. scrimmaged. As the day

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NDSU football players and special olympic athletes throw up the Bison “horns” inside the Dacotah Bubble.

Pace Maier Sports Editor

My goodness where has the semester gone? I guess if I add up all the hours that I’ve spent at The Turf drooling over greasy food and 10-page papers, it makes sense that the fall semester is about to end soon.

This is my last love/hate article that will be published in the newspaper this year, but throughout Christmas break I hope to post one of these articles every Monday online, so keep an eye out for that.

Speaking about Christmas break — my favorite holiday if anyone was wondering — but seriously is there anything better than milk and cookies at 2 a.m.? Honestly, no there isn’t.

My favorite part of Christmas is faking excitement about a gift that I just hate, but I love that the fact that my family cares

about me.

And I love the fact that there are North Dakota State athletics happening this week, so come on, jump on my red sleigh and let’s fly to the north pole and talk to Santa about Bison sports.

What I love

One of my favorite weeks of the year is this week. Why? Because both NDSU men’s and women’s basketball squads play the University of North Dakota on Friday and Saturday.

I love that the teams play the Fighting Hawks on back-to-back days.

Hopefully, the Bison fans make the short trip north and cheer on the green and gold. The UND men are 4-4 this season, and sixth in the Big Sky conference. And the UND women are 2-5 on the season. I like to think the odds are in NDSU’s favor.

What I hate

I hate that NDSU has to square off against the University of Northern Iowa 11 a.m. Saturday, with

the winner moving on to the semifinals. Again, NDSU has another rematch in the quarterfinals.

These two teams played on Oct. 10, and the Bison barely sneaked out the conference win. However, that time it was Carson Wentz directing traffic, not redshirt freshman Easton Stick. NDSU has had the tendency to give up the “big plays” throughout this season, and UNI torched the Bison defense for a few that game.

You may remember Sawyer Kollmorgen’s 67yard pass for the Panthers, about a minute into the game. And you may remember Aaron Bailey’s 83-yard dart to the end zone late in the fourth quarter.

In the end the Bison won the game 31-28, but UNI’s duel-threat quarterback scares me, and the Panthers have won seven in a row.

I hate this match up, especially in the FCS quarterfinals.

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THE SPECTRUM | NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2015

BISON ROUNDUP Jake Watters

Contributing Writer

Men’s Basketball

North Dakota State men’s basketball team won its fifth game of the year last week in stunning fashion, beating Arkansas State 74-73 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

The team showed great resilience after falling behind by 13 points in the second half with six minutes remaining. NDSU came back by playing outstanding defense and taking care of the

basketball. ASU had 17 turnovers while the Bison committed just nine.

Paul Miller hit the game winning three with 3.3 seconds remaining, adding three points to his team-high 23 points. A.J. Jacobson added a seasonhigh 18 points and Malik Clements came off the bench to spark the second team offense to 15 points for NDSU. Dexter Werner had a team-high 10 rebounds, and Miller added seven.

NDSU shot a poor 2-for-11 from the arc in the first half, but bounced back nicely as they shot 6-for-13

in the second half.

ASU junior forward Anthony Livingston led all scorers with 29 points.

The Bison improve to 5-2 and will return home on to take on Montana State at 7 p.m. Dec. 16 inside Scheels Arena.

Women’s Basketball

The women’s basketball team didn’t have the same luck, losing to Kent State University 75-54. The team made many mistakes, though silver linings can be found.

Junior Emily Spier led the team with 14 points, and shot a respectable 7-for-11 from the floor. Freshman

Megan Gamble had a career-high 12 points. KSU was led by Jordan Korinek, who scored 27 points and grabbed seven rebounds.

NDSU had an impressive 42 rebounds, but the women shot themselves in the foot by committing 34 turnovers.

Marena Whittle had a game-high 14 rebounds, and Spier added seven boards to her nice game.

NDSU will face off against Grand Canyon University 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse.

Wrestling

The final day of the Cliff

Keen Las Vegas Invitational kicked off Saturday, and the Bison had a couple qualifiers.

Hayden Zillmer, 184 pound qualifier placed seventh, while 149-pounder Clay Ream placed eighth.

At the end of the day, NDSU held the 22nd spot with 37.5 points.

Zillmer, a senior, earned a 12-1 major decision against Ryan Christensen from University of Wisconsin in the seventh place match. Zillmer entered the match as the No. 4-ranked nationally wrestler, finished with a 4-2 record on the day. On the

year, Zillmer holds a record of 14-2 overall.

Ream, a sophomore, started off nicely with a 9-6 decision against Joey Galasso from Cornell University. Soon after, though, he lost back-toback major decisions to No. 17-ranked Matt Krauser from Arizona State University, 14-3, and then to Geo Martinez from Boise State University 20-8. He went 4-3 on the day and is 9-5 overall.

NDSU will face off against South Dakota State on Dec. 13 in Brookings, S.D.; the winner will claim the Border Bell.

Bison Track Excels in First Meet of Season Off-season training pays big dividends in small meet Karson Sorby Staff Writer

Though the spotlight was focused on the playoff football game this weekend, the North Dakota State Track and Field squad was also making noise, successfully completing its first indoor track meet on Friday and Saturday.

With competition limited to the University of Mary and Minnesota State University-Moorhead, the team was grateful to get the first meet out of the way as well as give new team members experience in a smaller setting.

“It’s all about going out and competing right now.

We’re still in a pretty heavy phase of training,” NDSU women’s head coach Stevie Miller said. “Some kids are gonna go out and have lifetime bests; some will struggle a little bit. It just kinda depends on how your body feels.”

Unlike most teams who tend to struggle early on and progress throughout their season, most of the NDSU student-athletes leaned toward performing well early.

However, men’s head coach Don Larson explained the team cannot stay satisfied with the early success.

“There have been some marks that have

been particularly good — especially at this point in the season,” Larson said.

“But then those kids need to continue to build on that. You don’t wanna be your best the first week of December.”

While plenty of the student-athletes found personal success, not all were quite as successful as junior thrower Alex Renner, who began his indoor season by breaking his own school record by almost 14 inches. But even Renner finds encouragement from his coach.

“Coach (Justin) St. Clair does a great job preparing us and he gives us the confidence,” Renner

said. “We just go out here with the idea that anything can happen. His program prepares us for anything.”

Teammate, and redshirt freshman Ryan Enerson won the heptathlon title Saturday morning. He finished with 4,390 points to rank seventh all-time at NDSU in the event. NDSU sophomore, Kevin Drotts, was runner-up with 4,752 points.

Although many of the NDSU student-athletes were successful in this meet, senior Lexy Boschee came in first claiming the pentathlon title with senior Ann Govig as the runner-up and freshman Maea as the third place winner for the

women’s team.

Govig explained that this meet has been good to determine how the team is looking after their long fall training.

“Fall training is obviously really tough.

Just from the base that we built, we had a pretty good first meet,” she said. “Our freshman came out and performed and there were a lot of PR’s across the board.

I think we can only go up from here.”

After finding plenty of success on both the men’s and women’s sides, the team is prepared to go into the Christmas break and come back to prepare for the upcoming indoor meets

in January.

Since both the men’s and women’s sides are ranked high in the Summit League, both are looking to prove themselves as the season goes forward.

“Until you really get down into your conference competition, you never really know,” Larson explained. “It’s about keeping kids healthy and getting kids to peak at the right time. You never know who will be the next guy or gal who is going to show up at the right time.”

With all of the success the teams found at this first meet, things are looking promising as they move deeper into its season.

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