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Bison athletics have strong weekend Football takes second seed in playoffs, volleyball heads to national tournament play and women’s basketball takes a win in Minneapolis. Pages 10 , 11

Campus readies for Thanksgiving The Spectrum offers Thanksgiving tips, from themed nails to dinner preparation in our Features section. Pages 4, 7

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North Dakota USA Cate Ekegren Co-News Editor This weekend, Fargo and NDSU hosted the 2012 Miss North Dakota USA and Miss North Dakota Teen USA pageant at the Festival Concert Hall. Six of 17 contestants in the Miss North Dakota USA division bleed NDSU green and yellow: senior Kyla Gradin, graduate Meghan Hamson, sophomores Carrie Kruize and Jenna McKay, senior Brittney Traxinger and junior Alicia Block. The six NDSU women were thrilled with the idea of a Bison representing the great state of North Dakota at the Miss USA pageant next year. “It would give us total bragging rights,” Block said. Gradin said “It would be a great representation of NDSU because it’s a big leadership role. It’s first and foremost an honor and second, it is a job. If we had an NDSU student representing that title, I feel it would be a great accomplishment.” “It would also be an encouragement for other women at NDSU to participate in Miss

North Dakota USA to see that one of [us] could earn that title,” Traxinger added. The pageant, independently produced by Future Productions featured a preliminary show on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. with the finals held Sunday, Nov. 20 at 4 p.m.

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“I think pageantry really brings out your leadership skills and gives you a chance to put yourself out there and gain confidence. I love it!” -- Kyla Gradin

The 29 Miss North Dakota Teen USA contestants and the 17 Miss North Dakota USA contestants from across the state traveled to Fargo for multiple interviews and rehearsals before the swimwear and formal wear portions of the contest during the preliminary round.

Winner of the swimsuit round, Block, was in her first pageant ever. “This is my first pageant or anything like it ever,” she said. “But I’ve met a lot of interesting people and they’ve put up with my quirkiness, so that is awesome! Kruize was also in her first pageant ever. “This is my very first pageant. It’s really made me more confident and open to new experiences,” she said. After Saturday’s event came another long day of rehearsals before the finals at 4 p.m. on Sunday. First on the agenda at the finals was narrowing each contestant field down to the semi-finalists. The top 10 Miss North Dakota contestants and top 15 Miss North Dakota Teen contestants showed their swimwear and formal gowns for a second time before being narrowed down again to just the top five in each group. The top ten in the Miss North Dakota USA division included four NDSU women, Traxinger, McKay, Hamson and Gradin. Traxinger, the current vice president of NDSU Campus Attractions was competing in her first pageant with this specific title. Although Traxinger was raised in South Dakota

rather than North Dakota, she currently calls Fargo her home. “This is my first time in the Miss USA pageant. It’s been a very rewarding experience. I’ve learned a lot and grown as an individual,” Traxinger said. Hamson, a spring 2011 graduate of NDSU, was also in her first pageant with the Miss USA title. “This is my first Miss USA pageant but I’ve been in a few pageants before,” Hamson said. “I’ve always enjoyed it because I think it builds confidence and character and you get to meet a lot of great ladies from across the state.” Hamson hopes to continue her education at the University of Minnesota but until then, she is pursuing her graduate degree at NDSU. The top five, once selected, then answered an interview questions as they were judged based on their presentation and composure. The top five in the Miss North Dakota USA division included NDSU students Gradin and McKay. Gradin, a veteran in the pageant circuit, said “This is my fourth pageant; I’ve gone for

Jaci Stofferahn, shown during the evening gown competition saturday, went on to win the title of Miss North Dakota, beating out 16 other competitors for the title.

Jaci Stofferahn Miss North Dakota 2012

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NDSU senior receives prestigious award Cory Loveless accepts the Colley Memorial Award Cate Ekegren

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Co-News Editor Theta Chi Fraternity named Cory Loveless, a senior at NDSU, as the recipient of the Reginald E. F. Colley Award earlier this semester. The Reginald E. F. Colley Award is the “highest honor bestowed upon an undergraduate member of Theta Chi Fraternity,” according to the Greek organization’s website. “The award is presented annually by the Grand Chapter to one undergraduate member who best demonstrates distinguished service to alma mater, fraternity and chapter.” This award is special not only because it is a prestigious title but also because of its background The Colley Memorial Trophy was created in 1928 and is named after Captain Reginald E. F. Colley, a member of the Phi chapter of Theta Chi who graduated from North Dakota State University in 1915. “I was pretty shocked [when

“My college experience has been nothing short of incredible.” -- Cory Loveless

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Senior Cory Loveless was awarded for his dedication to Theta Chi and his distinguished involvement within the campus community.

I heard I won],” Loveless said. “It was a dream goal to try and apply for the award, and it is surreal that I actually won.” Loveless has been an active member of the Phi chapter of

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Theta Chi having held many offices including treasurer, president, marshal and new member educator. During his college career, Loveless studied mathematics and math ed-

ucation as a double major, he was named NDSU homecoming king 2010 and has been involved with the Student Leader Institute, Volunteer Network and Blue Key Honor Society, just to name a few. “My college experience has been nothing short of incredible,” Loveless said. “When I first came to NDSU in the fall of 2007, I was unsure about my major, the school or whether I wanted to stay in Fargo or not. I am fortunate that I met some amazing people that kept me interested and involved at NDSU and it’s no surprise that many of those people were in Theta Chi Fraternity with me.”

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William W. Palmer, chair of the Colley Award selection committee and Theta Chi National board member will travel to Fargo Wednesday to present the award to Loveless in person at an awards ceremony from 5 until 6 p.m. in the Memorial Union Great Plains Ballroom. Palmer told NDSU public relations, “It was an agonizing process, evaluating so many top applications from around the country. Every one of those young men was outstanding. A handful stood out and Cory’s was the best of the best.” “I believe much of my success is due to the help of my chapter brothers and the leaders before me,” Loveless said. “I chose to become a teacher because I wanted to help mentor other people and I am a product of that process. I want this award to be recognition of the many years of success of the Theta Chi – Phi chapter and the help that the fraternity gives many young men at the

As part of an effort to recognize exemplary teaching on campus, student government is promoting the Odney Awards, an honorary recognition issued by the office of the provost. Last year's recipient, Greg Cook of chemistry and biochemistry, won the award out of a pool of 26 nominees. Nominees for this year's round are due Dec. 2. "Most people have one of those teachers who has impacted their students and who really makes teaching fun in their classroom,"

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The NDSU Bookstore is sponsoring its second annual wreath competition for staff, faculty and students. Those interested in participating can check out a bare wreath from the bookstore, decorate it and return it no later than Nov. 28. The entries will be displayed in the general book area above the greeting cards. Customers can vote for the winning wreath from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1. The winner will be announced by the end of the day on Dec. 1 and will receive an NDSU Bookstore gift card. After the competition is complete, the wreaths will go on sale Dec. 5 for $20 each. This year, proceeds from the sale will be donated to the YWCA Women’s Shelter. “The competition is a way for the Bookstore to do something charitable for the community,” Diane Wadholm, promotions coordinator at the NDSU Bookstore, said. Last year, the wreaths were auctioned off and the bookstore raised $611.50. Proceeds were donated to Churches United for the Homeless. According to Wadholm, dropping off last year’s proceeds was an emotional experience. “You never know how much people need until you see it yourself,” Wadholm said. “I’ll never forget going in there that day.” Fulfilling a need in the community and providing holiday cheer are the main reasons the bookstore is holding the competition. In addition, the competition is a fun and exciting way for staff, faculty and students to get into the holiday spirit. “People who participated last year had a good time,” Wadholm said. “Displaying the wreaths and voting for the winner was fun.” The best part of the wreath competition according to Kim Anvinson, associate director of the NDSU Bookstore, is that everyone can participate in some manner. “People like me who are not good at decorating can still have fun by buying the wreaths,” Anvinson said. Those who are skilled in decorating, however, put great effort into their wreaths. Themes of last year’s wreaths ranged from NDSU Bison gear to Christmas cheer, from origami to military, and just about anything in between. Anvinson said there were several wonderful entries and competition in the voting stage was quite intense. For more information on this year’s wreath competition, stop by the NDSU Bookstore located in the Memorial Union or contact Diane Wadholm by phone at 701-231-5671 or by email at diane.wadholm@ndsu.edu. The Spectrum is published Tuesdays and Fridays during the academic year, except during holidays, vacations and exam periods. Each enrolled student is entitled to one copy of The Spectrum. Additional copies are available by prior arrangement with the Business Manager for $1 each. The Spectrum is a studentrun newspaper published under the First Amendment guarantees of free speech and a free press. Opinions

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“We hope these activities are not viewed by participants as just an event but as an experience of a life time they will share with others they love.” -- Zane Frick

At 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 29 in Loftsgard 114, the NDSU Relay for Life will be holding their kick-off event to show students, staff, faculty and the Fargo-Moorhead community what they can give to help individuals in their fight against cancer. In 2004, Relay For Life came to the NDSU campus hoping to host an event that would provide a life-changing cer, remember loved ones and experience where participants fight back against the disease. Since 2004, it is estimated could celebrate the lives of people who have battled can- that NDSU's Relay for Life

has raised over $300,000 for the American Cancer Society and hopes to continue fundraising to save more than 350 lives a day. “I am proud to be a part of the Relay for Life committee here on campus.” NDSU junior Zane Frick stated. “I’ve been a part of Relay for Life for 11 years now and I’m glad that it has become a part of NDSU.” After Frick’s brother was diagnosed with cancer, he has contributed much time and effort into the life-changing experience. “Relay for Life is near and dear to my heart after my brother had cancer, and I love sharing that same relationship

with others who have had experiences with people they love,” Frick said. Frick and the rest of the committee hope as many people as possible can attend the event this upcoming April and reach their goal to have a minimum of 40 teams with 10-15 people per team participate to help build awareness in the Fargo-Moorhead community. During the Relay for Life event, scheduled for April 20, activities include yoga, Zumba, rock climbing and walking laps around the upper level of the Wellness Center track. “We hope these activities are not viewed by participants as just an event but as an experi-

ence of a lifetime they will share with others they love.” Frick said. “Hopefully this awareness will make people want to come to the event and talk about their experiences with others affected by cancer in the future.” The Relay for Life committee hopes the campus and community will take part in their special event in April and expects the kick-off meeting will get everyone pumped up and in the giving spirit. For more information or to buy a luminary for $10, contact Zane Frick or Sara Albani at Zane.M.Frick@ndsu.edu or Sara.Albani@ndsu.edu

Department chair for agricultural and biosystems engineering department announced Michelle Full Co-News Editor

During the past week, NDSU’s department of agricultural and biosystems engineering announced Sreekala Bajwa as the new chair of the department. Bajwa will be starting her new appointment Feb. 29. As

an associate professor of agricultural engineering at the University of Arkansas, Bajwa will now have the rank of professor at NDSU. “Dr. Bajwa will bring a great set of teaching, research and outreach skills to the department and will provide excellent vision and leadership to ensure the success of the faculty, staff and students in this important department,” Ken Grafton, NDSU's interim vice

president for Agriculture and University Extension, said in a recent press release. Grafton is also the director of the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station and dean of the College of Agriculture, Food Systems and Natural Resources. Bajwa has earned a doctorate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She became an assistant professor at the University of

Arkansas in 2001 and became an associate professor in 2007. At the University of Arkansas, her responsibilities included teaching, advising undergraduate and graduate students, and research. Some of her research topics include remote sensing, agricultural air quality, water quality, biofiber composites and precision agriculture. She has written or co-written more than 30 peerreviewed publications and 70

conference presentations. Bajwa’s experience and education helped her receive the position at North Dakota State University and will continue to be a great experience for her career. For more information regarding Bajwa and the NDSU Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, contact the department or check the NDSU website.

2011 Miss North Dakota USA, who currently works for the North Dakota Department of Commerce as a program manager. Also in attendance was Audra Mari, 2011 Miss North Dakota Teen USA, of South Fargo High School who was the first runner-up in the Miss Teen USA pageant behind only Miss Texas Teen. Casey Lynn from Hastings, Minnesota provided the musi-

cal entertainment for the Miss USA events this past weekend singing both inspirational classics and modern favorites. For more information on the Miss North Dakota USA contestants and the Miss USA organization, visit their website at www.missnorthdakotausa. com and www.missuniverse. com/missusa.

Miss North Dakota continued from page 1 this title twice before so this is my third.” “I think pageantry really brings out your leadership skills and gives you a chance to put yourself out there and gain confidence. I love it,” Gradin exclaimed. Thanks were given to all sponsors, volunteers, staff, contestants and friends and family while prizes were listed and spirit cards were read leaving not a single dry eye in

the auditorium. After the winner in the teen division was announced, the top five women in the miss division stepped forward. Gradin finished fourth runnerup and McKay followed with third runner-up. Jaci Stofferahn, a graduate of Fargo South High School, ended up claiming the title of Miss North Dakota 2012 over first runner-up Ashley Beach in an emotional conclusion to

the weekend full of hard work and challenging events that have been prepared for endlessly. Stofferahn will continue on to compete at the 61st annual Miss USA Pageant in June 2012. If Stofferahn should step down for any reason, Beach will become her replacement. In attendance at the Miss North Dakota USA and Miss North Dakota Teen USA included Brandi Schoenberg,

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John Charles, a junior in criminal justice and Keona Wright, a sophomore in microbiology show off a fried tilapia and spaghetti dish Friday in the Equity and Diversity Center during the Black Student Association’s fish fry lunch.

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Article correction for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;New Meal Plan for Winter Breakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the Nov. 18 issue of The Spectrum In the issue from Friday, Nov. 18, there was an article titled â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;New Meal Plan for Winter Breakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on page 2. The article outlined a meal plan that will be offered by Dining Services for students in the area over much of winter break. There was, however, some false information presented. The article mentions that all dining centers will be open, but only the Residence Dining Center will be serving during

break. The article also mentions that the dining centers will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is also incorrect; the Residence Dining Center will be open from 8 to 9 a.m., noon to 1 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. Dec. 1923, Dec. 27-30 and Jan. 3-6. Students can buy the plan at the Dining Services Office in Bison Court West. It must be purchased by Friday, Dec. 16, and it costs $208 for the whole plan or $5 for breakfast, $7 for

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lunch and $7 for dinner. The rate is discounted because the Residence Dining Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offerings will be slightly fewer. The article mentioned that it would be operating completely and normally, but this is not the case. We apologize for the errors. For more information about the plan, visit www. ndsu.edu/dining_services/new _winter_break_meal_plan.

Nomination continued from page 1 Aimee Sugden, executive commissioner of public relations said. The nomination process involves a one-page form that requires basic information along with a one-paragraph explanation of why the reacher or professor deserves to be recognized. Any student can nominate any teacher for any reason. A review committee made up of provost office staff along with representatives from around campus will look at all the nominations and make the final selection. There are other honorary programs throughout the year that aim to recognize outstanding staff. The Bison Ambassa-

dors have the Apple Polisher Award, which is one of the other major awards alongside the Odney. The Odney Award has been annually awarded since 1972. It is named after Robert Odney, a notable alumnus and distinguished community member. Specifically, it is an award "presented to a faculty member who stimulates interest in the subject matter; presents courses so the components are clear and well integrated; demands rigorous thought and responses from students; and demonstrates distinctive competence in his or her field," according to the provost's office. "We had a record number of

nominations last year, and we're really hoping to â&#x20AC;Ś have even more this year, which would be fantastic," Sugden said. To nominate a teacher, students can visit www.ndsu.edu/vpaa/awards and print off the nomination form. It should then be sent to the provost's office in Old Main 103. The final selection will be made in February. "It's to recognize outstanding teaching within the community," Sugden said. "It just recognizes them, encourages good teaching on campus and positive contributions to the lives of students.â&#x20AC;?

Award continued from page 1 university.â&#x20AC;? Theta Chi is an international fraternity with 127 active chapters at leading colleges and universities around the United States and Canada. With this award, Loveless will represent more than 6,000 undergraduate students at those schools and a network of more than 164,000 alumni. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being involved in Theta Chi has taught me a lot of things about life, about people and about myself. My favorite memories are the ones where I have real conversations, sometimes positive and sometimes negative, with the brothers in my fraternity. Reginald E. F. Colley was known as a leader in his organization, on the NDSU cam-

pus and in the Fargo- Moorhead community and also served with the army in World War I. Colley was elected to the Theta Chi Grand Chapter in 1925 and served as the national chaplain for one year. Colley was the first Grand Chapter member to pass the Chapter Eternal before he passed away at the young age of 39 in 1927 from wounds received during his service in the war. Undergraduate members of Theta Chi fraternity must be nominated by their respective chapter and only one nominee from each chapter is allowed. Nominees go through a rigorous application process and a review done by a committee made up mostly of previous

Colley Award recipients. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think the feeling has completely sunk in yet,â&#x20AC;? Loveless added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The presentation of the award will drive it home for me. Upon graduation from NDSU, Loveless plans to student teach in the Fargo-Moorhead area and begin applying for teaching jobs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have also considered applying for a traveling position within my fraternity, but I am unsure at this point,â&#x20AC;? Loveless added. For more information on Theta Chi fraternity and the Reginald E. F. Colley Award, visit their website at www.thetachi.org.

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Students gather in the Great Plains Ballroom in the upper level of the Memorial Union during Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game in Macomb, Ill. to remotely cheer the Herd to a 37-21 victory.

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The last regular season Bison football game was away in Western Illinois, but Bison fans were still able to support the team together at the Away Game Watch Party.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought it was great that everyone came together to cheer on the Bison, even though it was an away game.â&#x20AC;? -- Kellie Forrest

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought it was great that everyone came together to cheer on the Bison, even though it was an away game,â&#x20AC;? NDSU freshman Kellie Forrest said at the Away Game Watch Party this Saturday in the Memorial Union Great Plains Ballroom. The Away Game Watch Party was hosted by the

Bison Ambassadors. The Bison Ambassadors put on a fan-friendly event where Bison fans could go support their team on the road for their final regular season game. Alyssa Olson, the vice president of Bison Ambassadors, played a big role in organizing the Away Game Watch Party. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Bison Ambassadors enjoy hosting this event because it provides students with an opportunity to come together as a Bison family and showcase their Bison pride,â&#x20AC;? Olson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was so exciting to see the students and faculty in attendance actively participating in cheers led by the Pep Band, Dance Team and Bison Ambassadors. Celebrating a win and conference title was a perfect end to the afternoon,â&#x20AC;? Olson added. The goal of the event was to give the fans an atmosphere as similar as possible to actually being at the game. The Gold Star Marching Band was there to play during breaks and big plays for the Bison. There were three projector screens to watch the game on, and the marching band and the dance team were

there leading the crowd in team chants used at all Bison football games. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel that the Away Game Watch Party event allows NDSU students, faculty and alumni the opportunity to come together in the same way that they would at an NDSU athletic event and experience a similar, exciting atmosphere,â&#x20AC;? Olson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Bison Ambassadors are so thankful to have had members of the NDSU Pep Band and Dance Team in attendance and feel that they contributed significantly to the success of this event. This year's Watch Party had one of the largest turnouts yet, with an estimated 500600 people in attendance. GO BISON!â&#x20AC;? Olson exclaimed. The event included free entrance, free T-shirt, free pizza, free beverages and free NDSU prizes to selected individuals. Needless to say, it was a perfect event for low-budget college students. Bison fans were happy to cheer the Bison to another win over Western Illinois, a game that resulted in a final score of 37-21. The Bison finished their regular season with a record of 10 wins and one loss.

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Features Students share their thoughts and traditions on Thanksgiving

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Food and family give new meaning to the holidays

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This Thanksgiving holiday, you might need some assistance as you try to wrap your mind around the daunting task of preparing a bountiful spread of delicious food. Have no fear! With this helpful guide, you will find that a day devoted to creating a Thanksgiving feast can be easy, fun to prepare and not as expensive as you would think. Dishes you can prepare when pinching pennies include flavorful stuffing, flaky dinner rolls and tart and sweet cranberry sauce. All can be prepared easily by following these instructions.

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Thursday will mark another coming of the Thanksgiving holiday. On Thanksgiving, we Americans celebrate our national heritage and give tribute to those who founded our great nation. Now, many of us completely overlook the previous facts, and instead we eat until we cannot stand up and spend the day with the people whom we love the most while watching the annual NFL football games in the process. For many of us, Thanksgiving has defined for itself a whole new meaning; it is the aspect of being with the people you love, sharing family stories, and having a feast for celebration is what Thanksgiving is now all about. A majority of the NDSU students will be heading home to celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday, and as a special tribute to the holiday, here is a quick spotlight on what some students feel Thanksgiving means to them and how they traditionally celebrate the holiday. Casey Odell, a junior majoring in sport and recreational leadership, shared his thoughts and feelings on Thanksgiving. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thanksgiving for me means getting the opportunity to see my whole family. I enjoy talking with relatives I do not get to see often and playing games with them,â&#x20AC;? Odell said. Many of us probably find ourselves doing things similar to Odell on Thanksgiving: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I spend Thanksgiving at my grandparents, and watch football all day. I also eat a lot of food,â&#x20AC;? said Odell. The aspect of spending time with family is the most important thing to Odellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family. Odell admittedly stated that before leaving, his family participates in the famous â&#x20AC;&#x153;15 minute Minnesotan goodbye.â&#x20AC;? Katelyn Brands, a junior, majoring in interior design, sheds a similar light on Thanksgiving. Brands focuses on talking about the good old times with her family during Thanksgiving and gorging in a huge meal to cap it all off. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thanksgiving, for me, is spending time with my family by making a huge meal, playing games, and reminiscing about the good old times,â&#x20AC;? Brands stated passionately. Clearly, both Odell and Brands value spending time with their family the most on Thanksgiving. None of us celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday in the same fashion, but we all can say we spend it with the people who love us the most and who we are the closest to. No matter what you do for Thanksgiving, always remember that we owe thanks to the great pioneers who sacrificed so much for our nation. Without them, The United States, and Thanksgiving itself, would not be in existence. Have a happy Thanksgiving!

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For the blockbuster Hollywood films that are anticipated by thousands of viewers until the release dates, the directors, screenwriters and producers do not have to worry a lot about funding. But for the modern, independent filmmakers who are dedicated and passionate of making new films, raising funds and creating public awareness can be a difficult thing. One such filmmaker is Jodi Leib, an experienced independent filmmaker who has created two short films (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Solitudeâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Red Love Redemptionâ&#x20AC;?) before the latest film she is working on, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Child.â&#x20AC;? Leib is the screenwriter, director and producer of the film. Even though the film is still in production level, Leib is trying to create awareness and raise funds by making the audience involved in advocating the film. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As an independent filmmaker without a studio-backed PR machine, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to wait until six weeks before your film arrives in theaters for people to hear about it for the first time That is just way too late,â&#x20AC;? Leib said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You really only get one chance at a successful theatrical release and it takes a lot of people to fill those seats.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Childâ&#x20AC;? is a fictional story of a reproductive healthcare provider and the challenges she faces in a community of women facing complicated pregnancies. According to Leib, the reason for writing this story is to explore the themes that often divide people based on their moral or religious stand points, and generating understanding for the complex decision-making that people must

work through as they encounter difficult life situations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a film, what makes â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; unique is the characters that speak loudly about all sides of the abortion debate and personify the intricate relationships between reproductive health and law, medicine and human rights,â&#x20AC;? Leib added. One may argue that the growth of social media and Internet sites like YouTube make it easier for the independent filmmakers to promote, but these alone cannot help filmmakers to get their messages across to the audiences. According to Leib, there are critics who slam the independent views of the filmmakers who specially address controversial issues. Also, the major media companies have more strength and network coverage that can crush independent artists, which can make it a challenge to initiate a new project. In order to get the support of the audience in the pre-production stage, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Childâ&#x20AC;? film organizers have affiliated with the New York Foundation of Arts to provide donors with tax benefits for supporting the film. In addition to the tax-deduction, when people donate to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Child,â&#x20AC;? they receive a variety of free gifts including wristbands, cotton tote bags, T-Shirts, and stainless steel water bottles as appreciations for their contribution. By offering â&#x20AC;&#x153;free gifts with donation,â&#x20AC;? Leib intends to form an audience that enjoys being a part of the film from the beginning and cares about helping it to grow. Once the donations create enough funding to make a quality feature film, it will be released within one year following principal photography production. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Childâ&#x20AC;? T-shirts and eco-friendly accessories are available at www.mondayschild.info. All donations are 100 percent tax deductible.

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Young Galaxy coming to Fargo Nov. 25 ‘Minecraft’ version 1.0 finally launches

Canadian group’s music anything but typical

Nick Proulx A&E Editor

A band that blurs the lines between genres, Young Galaxy will be rolling in town for a show Nov. 25 at the Aquarium. They’re a Canadian group that focuses much of their efforts on being anything but ordinary. “Part of what we’ve set out to do is destruct any preconceptions people have toward our band,” says Stephan Ramsay, vocalist and guitarist for the band. With their latest album, “Shapeshifting,” the band managed to break away from the themes established in their previous albums, producing a groovy, funky mix of tunes that’s simply different and very refreshing. “We were surprised to hear some of the influences because we didn’t calculate them,” Ramsay added. Young Galaxy has been together since the release of their debut record in 2006 called “Swing Your

Heartache.” It wasn’t until that recording that there even was a band, as Ramsay and singer Catherine McCandless were just recording music in their spare time before then. “Catherine and I were a couple before we started playing music together. We did some recording as sort of a hobby until we moved to Montreal. There we had a friend who had a recording studio, and it wasn’t until we had a record deal that we actually started a band,” Ramsay explained. Ramsay says he used to have an almost unhealthy obsession with music, spending all of his spare money on music when he was younger. It didn’t occur to him to pick up an instrument until age 20, and from there he became a selftaught musician. He first grabbed a guitar during jam sessions with some of his friends who wanted to start a band. “All my friends were lazy, and they pretty much sat around and drank beer all the time. They all wanted to be singers, and I finally just said, ‘Fine, I’ll play guitar,’” Ramsay said. Since that time, and since forming Young Galaxy, Ramsay has ventured into songwriting and now writes most of the music for the group.

“It started with my guitar playing; I would write a lot of simple chords but I’ve since gravitated away from that style of writing. I’m much more interested in rhythm now, an overall feel rather than a chord structure,” Ramsay said. “I like to write from a place I’m not really comfortable with. I find it yields much more interesting results,” he added. “Hopefully, we’ll be valued on the creative risks we are willing to take with our music. We want to be known as a band that evolves with every record,” Ramsay stated. It goes back to the band’s goal of being hard to define, citing Radiohead as a group they want to be likened to. To do this, Young Galaxy collaborates with other ambitious individuals to help them realize their vision. “We have the final say generally, but we collaborate. We don’t have the skill or time to do everything on our own, so we look for other people to help us out. Usually, we gravitate toward people who are new to the art form, who are trying things out for the first time,” Ramsey said. With “Shapeshifting,” Young Galaxy partnered with animator Sinbad Richardson to create music videos for

tracks “We Have Everything” and “Peripheral Visionaries,” which share a common message. The end result produced imagery that could be considered grotesque. “Part of the deal was that he could visualize the music himself without any input from the band, and it did turn out very different. I wouldn’t be inclined to interpret it that way but I like it, and it has been very successful on YouTube,” Ramsey said. As the band continues to explore new opportunities and take new risks they also continue to travel. They recently wrapped up a tour across Europe and they’ve sold out almost every Canadian venue in their current tour schedule. Ramsay does admit that touring wasn’t something the group was originally accustomed to. “So much relies on playing live. You can’t rely on just selling records anymore, because very few people get big enough to live off it. But it’s something we’ve grown to; we’ve grown hungry to touring. The more we do it, the more we want to keep doing it,” he explained. Young Galaxy will be performing in Fargo with label mates Austra, and all of their music can be found on iTunes.

Netflix continues TV push, brings back ‘Arrested Development’ Matt Paulsen Staff Writer Move over Showtime, HBO, and other subscriptionbased channels. After news broke last week that low-rated cult comedy “Community” was getting delayed, another low-rated cult comedy was busy getting resurrected. “Arrested Development” is coming back on Netflix. The low-rated Fox comedy ran from 2003 to 2006. The show was about a man who takes over his family affairs after his father is imprisoned, and has to deal with his dysfunctional family in the process. “Development” is the poster child for critically acclaimed shows that were cancelled too soon. With all the talk about a movie trying to get off the ground, the news will certainly excite its fans,

and if the experiment is successful, then Netflix may consider saving other acclaimed shows that get cancelled too soon. To claim rights for the show, Netflix had to outbid Showtime and Hulu. There is no telling how many episodes will air, and it will be difficult to get the cast back together, since some members such as Michael Cera, Jason Bateman, and Will Arnett have gone on to have successful careers post show. However, the show won’t start airing until 2013, which will give the cast time to figure out their schedules. At the very least, the move is sure to give Netflix more subscribers than it currently has as fans of the show will want to continue viewing the ongoing adventures of the Bluth family. By outbidding Showtime, the move also signifies that Netflix is making a strong push for original program-

ming. Last March, they outbid HBO to acquire the rights to a new drama series called “House of Cards.” They paid around $100 million for the show, and will air at least 26 episodes. Starring Kevin Spacy (“American Beauty”), and Robin Wright (“Forrest Gump”), “House of Cards” is based on a BBC miniseries. The U.S. version will follow an ambitious politician (Spacey) with his eye on the presidency. The show will air in 2012. The show is executive produced by David Fincher (“Fight Club,” “Social Network”) who will direct the pilot. If those two aren’t enough, the site is also negotiating for the rights for the new comedy “Orange is the new Black.” The show comes from “Weeds” creator Jenji Kohan and is about women in prison. This is a big step for Netflix.

In a blog post on the Netflix site, Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s chief content officer, had the following to say about Netflix as it advances into the TV market: “Our goal remains to constantly expand our selection of previous seasons of popular TV shows and we may bring more exclusive series to Netflix in the future, if an opportunity arises that has the key elements a show needs to be successful; great storytelling and great storytellers.” All three shows certainly have compelling plots and prominent people in front of and behind the camera. The site has been struggling with subscribers due to the whole Qwikster fiasco and price increase, but still remains the best service available for the product given. It may be a risky move, but if the shows succeed, it could change the landscape of TV as we know it and keep Netflix on top.

Shop Unglued for unique Christmas gifts New store showcases crafts from local vendors Nick Proulx A&E Editor

The minds behind Unglued: Craft Fest are kicking off the holiday shopping season with the opening of Unglued: Christmas Market, a pop-up store open from Black Friday through Christmas Eve. It works as a consignment shop for area vendors, which helps ensure that everything you buy there is a one-of-a-kind gift. “It’s meant to be a place to get unique holiday gifts. You won’t be able to say that you got the same thing at a department store or somewhere else,” said Kristina Lau, one of the employees. Items already in store include children’s clothing and stuffed animals, mittens and scarves for all ages and a selection of greet-

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ing cards. The store is a sort of spin-off from Unglued: Craft Fest, which was held this past March at the American Legion. With the success of that fair, owner Ashley Morken saw a need in the community for a place to find unique presents for the holidays. “We had about 40 venders and over 2,000 attendees at the Craft Fest, which was a huge success. After seeing that, we thought it would be fun to

have handmade presents available downtown and to also encourage downtown local shopping,” Morken said. Much of what they are doing with this store is based off of different craft stores from around the area. In addition to gifts, they will offer a series of workshops throughout the month featuring do-it-yourself craft skills, like glass etching. Morken hopes that people will be able to take these skills and be crafty in their own homes.

Another Craft Fest is planned for Feb. 25 at the Plains Arts Museum, and Morken says this Christmas Market will return next year as well, perhaps in the form of a permanent store. “Bigger cities always seem to have a shop like this, and we think Fargo is ready for it based on the turnout we’ve had thus far. We would like to think this will work in the future,” she expressed. “I think it’s great for downtown Fargo since they’re trying to urbanize it,” said Kelsey Sargent, who also works at the shop. “Ever since they started remodeling, they’ve been trying to reach a younger audience and reshape the image of downtown,” she continued. Unglued: Christmas Market is located at 68 North Broadway. More information and a schedule of events can be found at ungluedmarket.com.

Steven Strom Staff Writer

“Minecraft” has had players busting blocks and building god knows what for ages now. Entire replicas of the U.S.S. Enterprise and working computers within games within computers are just a few of the insane things that have been accomplished with the halfgame, half-building-block simulator. The game has captured the imaginations, attention and wallets of creative gamers for a year now. In that time, “Minecraft” transformed from one man's independent experiment into a multi-million-dollar blockbuster. In spite of this, however, the game was never officially released. That is, until now. For the better part of its life on the market, “Minecraft” has been in the midst of beta testing. That is to say, developer Mojang has been spending its time fixing bugs, creating new content and just generally defining the game's structure. The definitive release of the little indie darling could mark the end of a unique journey. In many ways, “Minecraft” is the perfect allegory for the dream of independent game design. The game was conceived by a small developer (read: one man) and managed to draw the

attention of a cult community. Word of the game’s uniqueness spread and took hold, changing the game from a cult hit to a mass phenomenon. This year also marks the world’s first ever MineCon, a convention dedicated entirely to “Minecraft” and its community. And all of this was accomplished before the game was technically released. Few, if any, could have ever expected “Minecraft” to become what it is today. Also celebrating the game’s release is its porting to mobile devices in the form of “Minecraft Pocket Edition.” Available for mobile devices, the game’s pocket edition allows gamers to take their medium for creativity wherever they go. The ever-expanding brand goes further to show that Mojang and their frontman, Notch, don't intend to rest on their laurels anytime soon. With the game reaching new platforms and new audiences, and taking into account how far it's come already, one can only wonder where the series will go from here. So congratulations go out to Notch and Mojang for their hard work and perseverance in creating one of the coolest new properties in gaming. Hopefully, their upcoming project, “Scrolls,” will achieve the same sort of success. “Minecraft” fans everywhere are waiting to see what they will do next with their flagship property and future endeavors.

Dinner roasting on open fire Jack Frost nowhere to be found

Matt Severns Spectrum Staff

With winter finally here, the practicality of barbecue is all but gone. The cold winds make outdoor grilling unpractical, but they make the atmosphere of indoor wood-fire cooking all the sweeter. Nestled on the border of West Fargo along 13th Avenue South is Spitfire Bar and Grill, an establishment you may have passed by more than once without giving it a second thought. Be sure to keep it in mind, though, if you find yourself craving high-class bar and grill food. Walking inside, you are greeted by a spinning openfire chicken rotisserie grill and all the aroma you could imagine accompanying it. Charred wood replaces the smell of the restaurant exhaust you might inhale at other restaurants, and a glass-bordered kitchen replaces the anonymity of food preparation you are sometimes used to. You notice all of this before you get seated at a table with a hefty menu in front of you, readable largely by the light coming off the rotisserie fire and an occasional industrialstyle light fixture. There is no ketchup at the

table; the food speaks boldly enough for itself. Burgers, seafood, wraps and salads are available, and each plate offers what I'm sure is a great experience. To me, however, going to a wood-fire grill and ordering anything but chicken is a travesty. I ordered the chicken breast sandwich. Simple in the menu -- lettuce, tomato, red onion and mayo on a bakery bun -- the chicken breast sandwich has a remarkable taste. The house mayo pairs well with the perfectly seared chicken breast to make an unforgettable sandwich. Add to that the choice of coleslaw, house beans, corn on the cob, asparagus, garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables, seasoned rice or home-style fries, and you've got the perfect wood-fire meal. If your taste is more daring than mine, Spitfire offers everything from a burger topped with a raspberry glaze to egg rolls with a Texas twist. Ordering modestly, the tab racked up is friendly enough (most normal platters are around $10). Exploring the ribs, steak or shrimp, however, will drive that price up considerably. Keeping in mind that Spitfire's allure is more quality than discount, a visit is still definitely worthwhile. Walking out the doors will leave your hunger satisfied, your palate excited, and your clothes smelling like a midsummer bonfire. The cold reality of winter will hit you hard, even if Spitfire made you forget about it for a while.

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Alysia Larson Staff Writer He Said: “I like sitting around watching sports on TV with all my relatives after we’ve all eaten. It’s relaxing and we all really get into it.” Jordan Meyers, a sophomore majoring in geology.

Thanksgiving is an underrated holiday that celebrates being thankful. Most people think of all the food that is about to be eaten, but Thanksgiving is supposed to be a holiday to remember what you are thankful for.

She Said: “I always help my mom make a bunch of desserts. It’s really great talking with her and making memories. We always eat a bunch of the dough or other ingredients that we have. It’s so fun.” Haley Morrl, a freshman majoring in university studies.

Thanksgiving is usually remembered as the meal that pilgrims ate with the Native Americans, celebrating the first harvest in 1621. After that, in various colonies, people would celebrate the tradition of Thanksgiving, but it wasn’t until 1863 in the midst of civil war that Abraham Lincoln officially declared the national holiday of

Thanksgiving, according to history.com. There are many fun traditions that come with any holiday, but try to remember all the things that you are thankful for this Thanksgiving. There are many people who are struggling in this world and are less fortunate. Maybe this Thanksgiving you could start a new tradition and help out at a homeless shelter or give to a food bank. Helping others this holiday season would be a real act of kindness. Don’t forget that this isn’t only a time to have a break from school, but a holiday for which to be thankful.

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Dear Alysia, I’m really nervous because this is the first holiday that my boyfriend will be attending. I want his family to like me and I want my family to like him. I don’t want to talk to him about it because I don’t want him to think that I don’t want to meet his family or that I don’t want him to meet my family. But I am really worried about it. Sincerely, Worried About The Relatives

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Linda Vasquez Features Editor Being in college can be very expensive. Sometimes, it is so expensive that getting your nails done is out of the question. But there is a solution to still being able to have gorgeous nails and not spending big bucks on them: What is it? Doing it yourself. Some of you may be thinking, “No way I am horrible at doing designs on my nails,” or even “Are you crazy? I don’t have time for that!” So I have come up with a design that is fast, simple and inexpensive: Thanksgiving nails. Yes you read right -- Thanksgiving nails. Got you interested?

Step one: Before you begin, remove any nail polish currently on nails. Once all old polish is removed, apply one coat of base coat.

Once the base coat is dry, start off painting a coat of gold polish on nails. Keep in mind that this look is more of a festive holiday look that can also be used for other holidays with different set of colors. Once the gold polish is dry, apply another coat.

Step three: After it has dried, place the sheet of paper beside you and grab the bobby pin. Open up the bobby pin at 90-degree angle. Now grab the red-brown polish and place a dab of it unto the sheet. With one of the opened sides, dip the bobby pin into the polish. Dab the polish on each nail. Your nails should have polka dots spread around them.

Step four: Once dry, repeat step three with the brown polish. Once done, apply one coat of top polish. If you like, you can add glitter to your nails to add a hint of glamour to the look. Your Thanksgiving nails are now complete and ready for the holiday! Try making it your own by switching up the colors with other fall colors such as burgundy, orange and yellow. And remember: practice makes perfect! Wondering how to do another design? Have a unique beauty idea? Comments? Let us know at features@ndsuspectrum.com or join The Spectrum on Facebook!

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Dear Worried About The Relatives, You should not feel worried in the slightest. This is definitely always an awkward situation at first, but it doesn’t need to stay that way. His family and yours are probably really excited about this. They finally get to meet you and your family finally gets to meet him. You shouldn’t be afraid. There are definitely reasons why you guys are together and feel that it’s gotten to that point in your relationship to meet family and extended family. You just need to let your families realize what those reasons are. Your family knows you best and they probably just want what’s best for you. Letting your boyfriend come with to a family holiday will show your family that he’s a nice guy and that he makes you happy. They want to get to know him and will probably make him feel welcome in order to do that just as his family will do for you. Just remember to be yourself when you are with his family. They want to get to know the real you as well. There isn’t any reason for them not to like you. If your boyfriend is comfortable enough to let you meet his family, he must think you are pretty great. Remember that you are doing this for him; he wants you to meet them, if not for anything else do it for him. And you should talk to him about this! He might be feeling nervous as well and want to talk to you, but doesn’t know how. Even if he doesn’t, talking to him will help calm your nerves because then he’ll know how to reassure you. You shouldn’t have to be worried and not able to talk to him. I’m sure after you do, you will feel even better.

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•Great source of protein: one serving equals 65 percent of your recommended daily intake. •Minerals that help prevent cancer. •Vitamins B3 and B6, which help lower cholesterol, improve brain functioning, maintain muscle tone and contribute to healthy skin. •Folic acid, zinc, and potassium, which protect against birth defects and heart disease. 2.What is the difference between white and dark turkey meat? Chemistry.com states: •White meat is found in a turkey’s breast and wing muscles. •Turkeys can fly, but it is not often or for a long period of time that they use this method of transportation, so these muscles produce a lot of power but tire quickly. •Dark meat is found in a turkey’s legs and thighs. •Turkeys spend the majority of their day walking, so their leg muscles are adapted for regular use. 3.Why am I tired after eating turkey? According to Anne Helmenstine, a doctor who writes for www.chemistry.com, “Turkey does contain L-tryptophan, an essential amino acid with a documented sleep inducing effect.” However, turkey might not be the only culprit for your drowsiness after your Thanksgiving feast. •Fats take a lot of energy to digest, so your blood flow is targeted at your digestive system. This will reduce the blood flow to other parts of your body, making you feel less energetic. •Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant, aiding your feelings of sleepiness. •Eating large feasts require more energy to digest than smaller, non-Thanksgiving meals. Your need to nap after holiday dinner is mostly due to the fact that your body is focusing on digesting all of the food you just ate. 4.What are some interesting facts about turkeys? Aristotle.net states that: •Ben Franklin wanted to make the wild turkey the national bird of the United States. •Male turkeys are called “toms,” female turkeys are called “hens” and baby turkeys are called “poults.” •Turkeys can run up to 20 miles per hour. •Turkeys have heart attacks if they are startled badly, and they can drown if they look up while it’s raining.

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Opinion Black Friday deserves a spot on the calendar

Free speech does not mean lawless speech

Ryan LaPlante Contributing Writer

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It’s that time of year again: Americans are beginning to prep themselves for Black Friday. Men are spending the night outdoors testing the durability of their winter weather gear. Women can be seen with a stopwatch in hand, timing themselves to see how fast they can weave through the Wal-Mart aisles. OK, maybe most sane men and women aren’t doing those things, but you get the idea of how this undeclared holiday can turn people into shopping lunatics. And now that Thanksgiving is right around the corner, I’d like to address why Black Friday has every right to become a national holiday in the United States. Even though Black Friday stands in Thanksgiving’s shadow, this unofficial holiday is much more observed than other national holidays like Columbus Day. You don’t see commercials solely dedicated to Columbus Day, but you sure laugh out loud when you watch the “Target Lady” run through the aisles with a parachute tied to her back trying to train for Black Friday door busters. Those commercials are what make the holidays merry and bright. Americans truly do look forward Black Friday, and they spend just as much time preparing for that day as they do preparing their Thanksgiving feast. This is precisely why this day of shopping needs to become recognized as a national holiday. I’ve only participated in a handful of Black Fridays, but I have enough experience to say that this annual event is much more exciting to Americans than Flag Day, for instance. Don’t get me wrong: Our country’s flag is incredible, but most Americans would agree that a half-price 42-inch flat-screen TV would be much more exciting. Black Friday can also help boost our economy. If a store does well, they will be more likely to give their employees a raise because of their successful sales. A national holiday like President’s Day can’t be given credit for something like that. However, if Black Friday would be recognized as a national holiday, retail employers would likely have to pay their employees at least time and a half, or even double time. I have a lot of compassion for the retail workers who have become subjected to work with such passionate shoppers. Forget Santa; retail employees are the real holiday heroes, having to break up fights between middle-aged women over who got the last Dyson vacuum. Black Friday deserves to be recognized in November’s calendar as a national holiday. But, until then, I’ll just have to keep penciling it in. Jaime is a sophomore majoring in English education.

From videos of college students being pepper-sprayed by law enforcement officers to photos of massive crowds marching across the Brooklyn Bridge, images of the Occupy Movement have inundated the media of late. Such events have increased in intensity over the past week or so, and the nation increasingly turns its attention to the massive protests, which, initi-

ating in New York, have spread across the country. People disgruntled with an economic and political system that they see as unfair are making their voices heard. However, by the ideas they promote and the actions they take, members of the Occupy Movement are abusing and going beyond their right to free speech. Hence, they should not be supported by law-abiding, constitutionally aware citizens. Placing freedom of speech into the proper context of the U.S. Constitution, there must naturally be guidelines on what free speech consists of. For example, if someone openly threatened to kill the President of the United States, that person would be arrested for the threat. Such a person would have used speech to do

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aside by the Transportation Security Administration while her bag was checked. They proceeded to apply a clear substance on her hands and scan them for any illegal substances. She was clean and brought back to the front of the line to board the aircraft. This routine was a harmless act conducted by airport security, and it is not indicative of discrimination. Anyone can be selected. Just because you’re on TV doesn’t mean you can get onto any aircraft without going through the same security measures as everyone else. JWoww fails to realize this and without knowing, she makes all of Fargo look bad. Being from the Minneapolis area, I have found, in my own personal experience, that Fargo is one of the friendliest cities in America. It is a shame to see a highprofile celebrity such as JWoww ruin Fargo’s reputation. Not only is it unfair, but it is a shame it came from a celebrity that became famous by basically making a fool of herself in front of cameras. In my conversation with that Hector employee, the airport is working hard on getting permission to release the video footage of what really happened. I hope these videos are released to the public soon so everyone will be exposed to the truth. Fargo is a great place to live, and I love my new hometown. I’d hate to see our reputation diminished by a girl from Jersey.

It’s rare for a celebrity to come visit Fargo. We can’t offer the luxuries that, let’s say, a Florida resort can provide them. So when a star does come up north, you think we would take advantage of their presence and treat them with the utmost respect? According to Jennifer “JWoww” Farley, not only do we disrespect celebrities, but in her case, we treat them as criminals. JWoww is one of the stars of MTV’s reality series “Jersey Shore,” and she visited Fargo last week. Here to appear at Fargo’s hottest club in The Venue at The Hub, JWoww had some strong feelings for how the airport security at Fargo’s Hector International Airport treated her at the terminal. Via Twitter, JWoww said as she arrived at the Fargo airport on Nov. 13, “Fargo ND airport just treated me like a criminal.. Holy s***! Travel 2x a week and never went thru what I did here :(.” She believes she was pulled aside for a random security search because she was a celebrity, making her an easy target. Obviously, JWoww is overlooking the word “random” in random security check. In the conversation I had with a Hector employee, it became known that that particular night they were checking passenger’s hands for illegal substances. The random security light went off while she was boarding, Joe is a sophomore majorlike it did for other passen- ing in journalism. gers, and she was pulled

this, would he or she not? But since this person threatened to do something seriously illegal, he clearly was not “free” to speak in such a way. Although this example describes an extreme scenario, it expresses that there are and must be limits to free speech rights. In many ways, it is apparent that the members of the Occupy Movement are seeking to overturn the political system which the founding fathers of the United States set up. On the official Occupy Wall Street (OWS) website, it is declared that the group advocates a “participatory, consensusbased democracy.” This is not the type of government that the U.S. Constitution mandates, as our government is intended to be a republic, made up of elected

officials making decisions under a system of checks and balances. As one views the OWS website, he or she will notice that the word “revolution” is repeatedly used to describe the movement. Judging by the statements of the movement and the words of many protestors, these people seem to be advocating the type of mob majority politics, which the founding fathers sought to avoid in a republican government. All indications point to a desire on the part of OWS to abandon the free-market system upon which our American society is founded. If this is indeed the case, then the protesters are abusing free speech rights. It is insensible to believe that the founding fathers intended the constitutional right to freedom

of speech to include the promotion of the dissolution of the very republic which they put into place. Such an inclusion would be obviously counterproductive. Therefore, based upon the abovementioned principle of guidelines, it is apparent that a revolutionary movement, whether it promotes anarchy, Communism or any such anticonstitutional philosophy, is not legally supported. Hence, those who value the integrity of the U.S. Constitution should refuse to condone such a movement and should take action against it by setting public opinion straight about the Occupy Movement. Ryan is a freshman majoring in the college of engineering and architecture.

Penn State scandal Have we heard too much?

Amanda Breen Contributing Writer

By now, you must have heard about the Penn State scandal because it has been all over every media source. It seems that each day, a new facet to the terrible story surfaces. This seems to be quickly becoming the scandal of the decade. While I think that the entire situation is completely disgusting, I can’t help but wonder what the effects of all this media coverage is having on the victims, and by victims I don’t mean just the boys who Sandusky harmed. When I think of victims of this scandal, I consider the football team victims as well as the young men who were abused. It has been well proven over the years that when it comes to media, scandals sell. The more dramatic and shocking a story is the more money the media will make off of it. However, is this ethical? While it seems every news station, camera crew and reporter are following Sandusky, Paterno and any other big

name person involved in the situation, they seem to be leaving an entire side of the story untouched: the victims. Can you imagine what it must feel like to walk onto the football field as the first Penn State team in 46 years to be coached by someone other than the legendary Joe Paterno? I sure can’t, and I don’t imagine any of the men who did that Saturday were prepared for it. As I watched them walk onto the field with linked arms to the sound of supportive clapping and cheering, I couldn’t help but wonder what they were feeling. No doubt they feel betrayed, hurt and confused about the whole situation. And, without a doubt, there have been an unknown number of young men forever scarred by the events leading up to this scandal. No one has forgotten about them. With all this in mind, is it really the best choice to be screaming every update of this story from every media outlet available? So many people have been hurt by what has happened in ways many of us can only imagine. This is a big enough hurdle in the lives of these players (young and old) to get over without needing to be reminded every time they turn on the TV or open up their web browser. They all need time to heal from this, and I can only imagine how difficult that would be

when the media won’t let them forget what happened for a minute. If you were one of Paterno’s players or one of the boys at Sandusky’s camp, would you want this story emblazoned across every TV, newspaper and website? Would you want everyone talking about such a tragic event that has hurt you personally? Would you want millions of people you don’t know thinking that your tragedy is any of their business? I know I wouldn’t. I appreciate the fact that it is “news” and it is a truly big deal. It’s good to get the story out and raise awareness of situations like these. However, I feel that there is a line between necessary public information and people’s personal business. I believe that instead of searching out every new bit of information of this story, it is our duty as a fellow college campus to try and reach out to the victims. It is our duty as a community to raise awareness to prevent this from happening in our own lives. And it is our duty as a nation to use this as a learning experience and let Penn State know that we are behind them and are supporting them through this difficult time. Amanda is a sophomore majoring in public relations and advertising.

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Opinion I used to believe in superheroes The road isn’t always your friend

Matt Severns Spectrum Staff

It's funny that with 100 serving members in the Senate and with 435 in the House, we still have not one who is able to take action. Instead the American public's future rests on the phantom congressperson known as the sequester. The sequester is the superhero politicians can turn to in an age of inaction, the one entity bold enough to do what needs to be done and resilient enough to bear the consequences of such action. The sequester is our only hope, for it is the only entity strong-hearted enough to carry the weight of martyrdom. Yes, we are lucky that in this age of political gridlock, we have a figure that is willing and able to save us from ourselves. Some say that the sequester isn’t real at all, but some swear that it watches over our country when all the lights are turned out for the night.

Personally, though it seems foolish, I’d rather believe in the sequester than not. I don’t know for sure if the sequester will actually be able to take action, but I am sure that Congress won’t. Time and time again, Congress has failed to come to an agreement on how best to get our country’s financial future on the right track. All hope would be lost, if not for the possibility of the sequester. If by Wednesday, the socalled Super Committee doesn’t have a created plan ready for review by the Senate and House, the sequester will likely take action. The Super Committee is tasked with cutting $1.2 trillion over the next 10 years. If they can’t introduce a plan to the rest of Congress, the sequester will automatically make that same amount in cuts, independent of human thought and discretion. This could result in unparalleled instability, but the alternative is that politicians would jeopardize their reelections. Any compromise a senator or representative makes could be just bipartisan enough to ruin his or her political future. This is where the sequester comes in. The sequester is more than a person; it is an ideal. It can do what no individual person can do, and it can make the decisions that

no individual person can make. It is the voice of reason that echoes the greater need. It doesn’t care about itself; instead, it cares about what needs to be done in order to move forward. But wait, isn’t this sort of the role of our elected officials? There was a day when elected officials would make the decisions that the sequester of today is likely to be making, a day when there was a face behind Washington. Today, we have an intangible super entity doing our politicians’ jobs. Our officials have become so scared to consider the greater good that they collectively created a series of automatic spending cuts, called them a sequester and began relying on this entity and trusting it over all else. Instead of practicing cooperation and exercising reason, our elected officials have decided to create a mask and flee from responsibility. The Super Committee turned out to be not so great after all, but at least we have a real superhero, the sequester, to turn to. I’d just prefer my superhero to have a face. Matt is a senior majoring in English education.

Jeff Dertinger Contributing Writer Weather changes constantly. Cold weather brings freezing temperatures, which causes the clouds to produce a thing called snow to fall instead of rain. Since the ground is still warm, this snow melts onto the surface of the ground, refreezing as the air around it cools it down. The result you get is an icy, slippery road. Our roads do not have built-in heating like a luxury bathroom would, and the ice doesn’t disappear. Driving habits need to be relative to the situation of the moment. Last week, the Fargo Forum reported 10 accidents within 45 minutes shortly after noon due to road conditions in Fargo. Also, between Minot and Williston there was a severe pileup on the highway. Are drivers so reluctant to accept winter that even when it is snowing and freezing they won’t change their ways of driving? Most people would slow down on uneven and broken roads, brake more cautiously on hilly and narrow roads and pay more attention at night. I see no difference with the way driving in winter should be.

The cold and frosty weather is here everyone, and it happens every year. Most of us have either been in Fargo or the upper Midwest long enough to understand that November through April always spells horrible road conditions. Not all enjoy winter, I understand that, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t prepare yourself for it. Drivers apparently can’t remember what happened the year before or choose not to. Whichever the case, lack of caution puts every driver on the road in danger, not just you. Please slow down. The number one thing you can do from now until spring arrives is to reduce your speed. I did the math: If you drive 10 miles on a road that has a speed limit of 50 mph, it will take you 12 minutes to arrive at your destination. If you slow down by five mph -- just five -- it will only increase your travel time to 13-and-ahalf minutes. Ninety seconds is all you lose while greatly decreasing your risk of accident and injury. However, many people are always in a rush and don’t have time to slow down, especially if they will be late. The exception is that if you are late, you are late; there is no difference from being five minutes late or seven minutes

late. Doing this one thing would not only reduce accident severity, but it would actually give more time to react to any given situation that is a potential danger. Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Not every driver will always pay attention, but if you are, you help everyone avoid problems. Be courteous and avoid letting a temper take over. Road rage has no place on winter roads. People seem to think that they own the road and that other drivers should always be second to them, but if every driver does this, how many accidents are going to occur this winter? The upper Midwest is stereotyped for the “Minnesota nice” attitude, and I challenge every driver to live up to this during our snowy season. Defend yourself driving this winter, drive cautiously and slow down. I feel like a parent preaching to a sixteen year old who just got his license, but with the way a lot of people drive, it seems like they just got theirs as well. Jeff is a senior majoring in sport and recreation leadership.

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Travis Jones Sports Editor That’s probably the word that went through the heads of the seniors on the North Dakota State football team when they enter the hallowed walls of the Championship Room in their locker room. The week seemed to drag by longer than any other week during the football season, and I’m just a student-sports writer; I can’t imagine how the nightmares of the Penguins running an option felt to the defense this week. Despite some fourth-quarter fireworks from Western Illinois, the Herd left Macomb, Ill. satisfied as they completed step number one of their twostep blueprint for this season. Step one: Win a Missouri Valley Football Conference Championship. Check. Step two: Win the FCS National Championship. In progress. Next week’s bye-week could be the key to step two. An offensive line, defense line, receiving corps and a quarterback are in much need of a Saturday that consists of sitting on the couch and watching someone else play a college football game. Coming into the year, it was the depth at seemingly every position that I thought was going to put the Herd a head and shoulders above everyone else. As of now, it’s the main reason why they didn’t have a late-season breakdown and stumble into the playoffs. Craig Bohl said last week during his weekly press conference that there are a handful of players that are going to need surgery once the season is completed. He also stated that Brock is as healthy as he is going to get and that there is a chance some players may be out for some of the playoffs as well. Once this column is published, NDSU’s 24-hour rule will be over and the focus will be on getting guys healthy and preparing for a second-round playoff game. While writing this, I couldn’t help but wonder what the Championship Room looks like. I also wondered if some of the players spent those 24 hours they were allowed to have thinking about the win hanging out in the room. Maybe they spent the night in there; maybe they didn’t even go to sleep. Whatever the case may be, North Dakota State is the cochampion of the Missouri Valley Football Conference, sharing the title with Northern Iowa, who barely squeaked out a double-overtime win Saturday. It’s now time to sit back and enjoy what most fans only wished would happen instead of the BCS; a 20-team tournament to decide the best team in the land of college football. Sit back and enjoy it, and be sure to claim those tickets next Monday morning and get out to the Dome on the same Saturday. Welcome back to the playoffs, Fargo.

For the second-straight season and third time in four years, the North Dakota State women’s volleyball team has won the Summit League Championship and is headed to the NCAA Tournament. The Bison opened their 2011 tournament with a 3-1 win over fourth-ranked Oakland. Chrissy Knuth dominated the net in the opening match, pounding down 16 kills and committing just four errors at the net, and she also tallied 11 digs on the night for a double-double to open the tournament. Megan Lambertson added 14 kills of her own, and Brynn Joki put down 13 kills and had 15 digs. Jennifer Lopez had 46 assists and 18 digs as well. With the opening round win, North Dakota State advanced to their fourth-straight Summit League Championship match. In somewhat of an upset, former regular-season-leagueleading Oral Roberts knocked off Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne on their home court to advance to the championship match. NDSU wasted no time in getting back to the promised land that is the national tournament, as they swept the Golden Eagles to win the Summit League Championship. Again. Lambertson and Knuth topped the kill charts once again for the Herd, putting

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Senior setter Jennifer Lopez readies for a set in the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse earlier this season. Lopez won both Summit League Player of the Year and Setter of the year, which is a league first. The Bison are now gearing up for national tournament play.

down 12 and 11 kills respectively. For Knuth, there couldn’t have been a better way to play her last Summit League game as she put together two of her best matches of the season in the league tournament. Lopez put up gaudy numbers again as she ended the night with 34 assists and 10 digs. NDSU came into the tournament already carrying a heavy load of awards and they just added to it in Fort Wayne, Ind. Jennifer Lopez won the 2011 Summit League Player of the Year and Setter of the

Year. Lopez is the first player in league history to accomplish both feats in the same season and joins her teammate Chrissy Knuth as the only two Bison on the roster to win POY awards. Lopez was also named to the All-Summit League First Team along with teammate Megan Lambertson. In just her first full season, Kari Thompson won the 2011 Summit League Coach of the Year award after taking over mid-season in 2010. In both seasons in which Thompson was head coach, she led her

team to NCAA Tournament appearances. Chrissy Knuth and Brynn Joki were dubbed members of the All-Summit League Second Team and freshman Lauren Cammack was named to the All-Summit League Freshman Team. The Bison came out of the tournament decorated as well, not only winning the title but bringing home individual hardware as well. Jennifer Lopez was named to the All-Tournament team and also won the Tournament

MVP award, rounding out one of the most decorated individual season in North Dakota State history. Megan Lambertson and Chrissy Knuth were on the All-Tournament team with Lopez as three Bison were named to the squad; no other team had two. NDSU will find out what their next step is on Sunday at 7 p.m. on ESPNU when the tournament field is unveiled and the Herd will find out who they drew in the 2011 NCAA Tournament.

Bison Defeat WIU, share MVFC Title 10-1 season earns home field advantage throughout playoffs Kyle Roth Staff Writer The North Dakota State football team deflected a fourth-quarter scare and held on late for a 37-21 win over Western Illinois, laying claim to a share of their first conference championship in the Missouri Valley Football Conference. "Winning games like this, we didn’t finish them but it’s hard to do on the road in the Valley," said senior tight end Matt Veldman. "It’s tough to do." Following a late-season loss at home to Youngstown State, which derailed a then-unbeaten season, the Bison found themselves needing to beat a down WIU team to retain their position atop the MVFC and earn the conference's automatic bid into the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs, which start this weekend. "This is real gratifying, and I don’t think it’s sunk into the players and coaches yet," said Head Coach Craig Bohl of the win. "It’s beginning to. Some guys were like, ‘We won, but didn’t play that well.’ I wanted them to recognize that we just made history, and sometimes when you’re in the moment you forget that."

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Running back Sam Ojuri charges against Youngstown State during the Nov. 12 game. Ojuri had three touchdowns and was the lead rusher for the Herd during the final game of the regular season this weekend. The Bison return to play in the playoffs Dec. 3 in the Fargodome.

After holding the Leathernecks to three-and-out on the opening drive, the Bison got a quick scare when WIU recovered a muffed punt by NDSU receiver Ryan Smith at the NDSU 40. The Bison were finally able to overcome the slow start when, on the next possession, Bison quarterback Brock Jensen connected with senior Matt Veldman and freshman Nate Moody on a pair of big passes that set up a 2-yard touchdown run by sophomore

rusher Sam Ojuri, who finished as the team's leading rusher for the second game in a row. From there, interrupted only by Jensen throwing just his second pick of the season at the start of the second quarter, the Bison scored 34 straight points capped by a Marcus Williams pick-six in the third quarter that equaled his third interception in two games. Ojuri added two more touchdowns and even a sore Jensen chipped one in on the ground.

Around the halfway mark of the third quarter, though, the Bison begun to visibly pack it in with a 37-7 lead. WIU rushers Caulton Ray and Nikko Watson each poured on over 100 yards on the ground and a touchdown, and midway through the fourth quarter the game looked to be in question as the Leathernecks closed the gap to 37-21. In the end, though, Ojuri was able to follow a battered and bruised offensive line to run out the clock and seal the

win, prompting ragged celebrations all along the Bison sideline. The Bison are now cochampions of the MVFC alongside Northern Iowa, who the Herd beat 27-19 in Fargo in late October, earning the conference's auto-bid. "They’ve gone through the ups and downs," Bohl said. "This team has demonstrated great character. They’ve done all kinds of things to be active Story continued on page 11

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Sports Bison take second in Minneapolis Herd grabs first win of season in Minnesota Subway Classic Travis Jones Sports Editor

After opening the regular season with two straight losses in Fargo, the Bison picked up their first win of the season en route to a second-place finish in the Minnesota Subway Classic at Williams Arena. In their first game on Saturday, the Herd got over the zero-win hump as they rolled past Nevada in convincing fashion 67-47. Point guard Dani DeGagne led the way for North Dakota State as she threw in 21 points on the night to go along with six rebounds. Abby Plucker

and Jamie Van Kirk were the other two Bison in double figures as they both had 10 points. Plucker continued to show why she’s one of the elite rebounders in the country as she came down with 12 boards as well. Saturday’s win advanced the Herd into the title game against the University of Minnesota on the Golden Gophers’ home court. The tournament was Minnesota’s first home games of the season and they capped the tournament off with the title and a perfect home record as they cruised past the Bison 8041. Coach Carolyn DeHoff was able to spread out the minutes in Sunday’s game, getting nine

of the twelve players on the roster more than 12 minutes of playing time during the game. Abby Plucker had nine points and seven rebounds to lead NDSU in both categories on the night. Dani DeGagne had six points and six rebounds, going just 2-8 from the free throw line. Other scoring lines for the Bison were Janae Burich with five, Jamie Van Kirk with five, Hannah Linz with three and Catavia Jones with two. Up next for the 1-3 Bison will be a pair of home games this week as they will host Dequesne on Tuesday night at 6:00 p.m. and Valley City State on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Both games will be at the Bison Sports Arena.

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Senior guard Abby Plucker (left) and freshman guard Danielle Muri (right) celebrate after a free throw against Green Bay. Plucker was a team leader over the weekend with double-digit points the first game and 9 the second.

Football continued from page 1 in our community and on campus. There’s some really solid people and great students and then some really good athletes." "It's been a heck of a ride so far," said Veldman, "I emphasize 'so far.'" With the conference championship, the Bison players earn the right to enter hallowed ground in NDSU history: the Championship Room, a separate room connected to the team's locker bay. Barred by a door reading 'Champions Only,' a Bison player hasn't earned the right to enter since the 2006 team won the Great West Conference Championship. "There’s not one guy on this team who had the right before today to get in that room," said Bohl. "That’s a tradition that they hold very high." To find out what is in the Championship Room ... well, one would have to ask a Bison football player. The MVFC crown comes in the midst of a dramatic upswing for NDSU football,

which found itself in a 3-8 slump just two short years ago. Plagued by off-the-field trouble, the team refocused and began the turnaround with last year's 7-4 campaign that earned a playoff bid. The Bison were able to sneak into the playoffs and proceeded to win two games in convincing fashion and give the eventual national champion Eastern Washington Eagles a monstrous scare. The conference championship is the first in the Valley for NDSU, but the 28th in school history across the D-II North Central Conference and the GWC. Following the FCS playoffs selection show on Sunday morning, the Bison did learn that they were the two-seed in the playoffs, second only to undefeated Sam Houston State. In the format of the bracket, the team will have a bye week this weekend and will face the winner of Eastern Kentucky-James Madison, both 7-4. The playoff bracket, avail-

able online at www.gobison.com, sets up some very interesting potential matchups, beginning with JMU's great defense and (with the requisite knocking on wood) a potential quarterfinal matchup with Georgia Southern, who spent over half the season ranked as n umber one and was slated to play in Fargo in September before buying the game out. Elsewhere in the bracket, only one other MVFC team made the cut: five-seed Northern Iowa, who survived double overtime against Illinois State, who surprisingly did not make the field. The Panthers find themselves opposite the bracket from the Bison, meaning the only possible re-match of the MVFC co-champions would be in the championship game in Frisco, Texas. The road to this point has not been easy, and the team will take the week off to rest and heal, deservedly so.

On Saturday, Nov. 19, the North Dakota State University men’s wrestling team came out thriving at the Finn Grinaker Cobber Open with nine wrestlers placing in the top six at the meet, two of whom came away on top. Sophomore Steven Monk and freshman Evan Knutson both won gold division titles, leading NDSU at the open. In a 7-2 decision, sophomore Steven Monk won in a final upset against No. 19 David Bonin of Northern Iowa, going 4-0 toward the 157-pound title. Opening with Concordia’s Kevin Fynboh, Monk came away with a 4-2 decision, and held Dakota Wesleyan’s Trever Devestern

in a pin in just under four minutes of action. In a 9-2 decision, Monk overpowered Jacob Horn of St. Cloud in the semifinals. With a 3-0 record at the heavyweight level, freshman Evan Knutson succeeded with the title. Competing unattached, Northern Iowa’s Cody Krumwiede fell to Knutson in a 3-2 decision. In the semifinals, Knutson pinned down Mary’s Martin Patron in less than five and a half minutes. In the final round, junior Tyler Diamond dropped a 4-2 decision to Mary’s Trevor Johnson, coming in second at 141 pounds. Also taking second for North Dakota State University was redshirt freshman Kurtis Julson, who in an 8-6 decision in the final round fell to St. Cloud State’s Tad Merritt. In addition, junior Mac Stoll placed second at 184 pounds, becoming pinned

by No. 7 Ryan Loder from Northern Iowa in under four minutes of action. Like Krumwiede, Loder competed unattached. Other wrestlers worth noting in the Cobber Open for North Dakota State are senior Justin Solberg, finishing sixth at 133 pounds; junior Joe Garner finishing fourth at 149 pounds; junior Mark Erickson coming out fifth, also at 149 pounds; and senior Tyler Johnson placing fifth at 165 pounds. Both competing as unattached wrestlers, freshman Hayden Zillmer and freshman Kody Sorenson took titles in the maroon division, placing at 149 pounds and 184 pounds respectively. On Sunday, Nov. 27, the wrestling team will continue their season and go up against No. 4 ranked Minnesota in dual action in Minneapolis, Minn.

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Junior Trent Sprenkle (125 lb.) attempts a pin against an opponent at the Bison Open Nov. 12 at the BSA.

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