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Greeks paddle for payment Cate Ekegren Co-News Editor NDSU’s Sigma Phi Delta Fraternity and Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority teamed up again for their annual Paddle-a-thon. In order to raise money for Adopt-a-Pet of Fargo-Moorhead, members of the two Greek organizations sit in a paddleboat in a giant pool for 72 hours straight and ask for spare change and donations from passersby. The Paddle-a-thon began at midnight Tuesday, Oct. 4 and ran through Friday, Oct. 7 at midnight. One member of Sigma Phi Delta and one member of Alpha Gamma Delta would paddle for a one-hour shift at a time, while other members and supporters watched from outside of the pool. The philanthropy chairs from both Greek houses organized the Paddle-a-thon: Mason Beier from Sigma Phi Delta and Savannah Lauf from Alpha Gamma Delta. In previous years, the Paddle-a-thon was held in front of the Sigma Phi Delta Fraternity house on 12th Avenue right across from the library, however it was difficult for cars to stop on such a busy road, so the pool was moved to University Drive in front of the Bison Turf. Lauf said the change in location was definitely interesting. “The Bison Turf is a heavy traffic area, so it helped us and SPD raise more money and create even better memories,” Lauf said. While the official total of money raised for Adopt-a-
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Members of Sigma Phi Delta and Alpha Gamma Delta flagged down traffic on University Drive last week, raising awareness and funds for Adopt-a-Pet of Fargo-Moorhead.
Pet of Fargo-Moorhead is unknown, Jen Rothschiller of Alpha Gamma Delta said, “I really enjoyed the fact that we got to do a philanthropy event with another fraternity instead of us just AGDs. Hearing the total of money we raised after each day made it worth paddling for 72 hours straight.” Lauf said the most enjoy-
able part of the Paddle-athon was getting the attention of people to donate money for Adopt-a-Pet. “I enjoy getting to sit with fellow Greeks and getting to know other houses more. Lots of memories were made, especially when we were all tired during the shifts at 3 and 4 in the morning,” Lauf said.
Adopt-a-Pet of FargoMoorhead is a non-profit organization that is completely run by volunteers. Their primary goal is to place rescued animals in homes with families able to give the animals the love and attention they need. According to their website, Adopt-a-Pet receives no funding from the govern-
ment and relies solely on private donations, fundraising events and adoption fees. Money donated to Adopta-Pet helps pay for food, medical supplies and veterinary expenses. For more information on Adopt-a-Pet of Fargo-Moorhead and how to donate to the cause, visit their website at www.adoptapetfm.org.
Catholic students hold procession on Campus Matt Severns Spectrum Staff Approximately 150 Catholic students held an event called Our Lady of the Rosary on Friday. Our Lady of the Rosary is a Catholic observance and recognition of Mary, the believed virgin mother of Jesus. The event, based at the
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procession of the Eucharist around campus and then a guest speaker and a meal back at the Newman Center. The overarching purpose for the event was to help students on campus make good decisions and deal with problems they may be facing, according to Katie Loegering, head of the Newman Center Catholic Daughters of America. "During the procession, we're going to ask for [Mary's] intercession; basically pray for campus," Loegering said. Traditionally, the organization has held a similar event in December during the Our Lady of Guadalupe observance. However, because of its timing near dead week, the organization decided to hold their procession in observance of Mary, which takes place annually Oct. 7. "I think that the main reason that we do it is just because we realize the struggles that students go through during their college life and it's a huge time of transition, and so we want to do everything we can to help them in their decisions. ... By asking for Mary's interces-
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On Wednesday, Oct. 12, the Wellness Fair will be held in the Memorial Union Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Many different free demonstrations and information will be available to students. Students can come to the fair to learn more about their health and wellness. The fair will feature chiropractors, hearing assessments, dietitians, massages, blood donation available through United Blood Services, health organization representatives and more. Prizes will also be available through a drawing at the fair. When students arrive, they will fill out a participation card that will serve as their ticket in the drawing. Stacey Holm, the organizer of this event, says that the fair is a great way for students to get informed and involved with their health. “The main goal is to bring services and health and wellness information to students in an interactive way, to get students involved and taking action for their health,” she said. Everything at the fair fits within the seven dimensions of wellness, which include: emotional, environmental, spiritual, physical, social, occupational, and intellectual. In order for a person to have complete wellness, each of these areas needs to be fulfilled, and the Wellness Fair offers an opportunity to learn more about these dimensions and how to fulfill them. “We want to improve [student’s] health and give them information that they can take to help improve areas that they’re maybe lacking in,” Holm said. For more information, students can contact Stacey Holm at 701-231-8560. sion over them, that'll hopefully help them make good decisions," Loegering said. Stemming from and returning to the Newman Center off the southeast corner of campus, the procession went north through campus until Centennial Boulevard, then headed toward University Avenue. Loegering says the Newman Center is thriving now, with an influx of interested college students. "I would say there's a lot of students who are getting more interested in their faith, who are seeing how much having a relationship with God and Jesus can help them make their life better, especially in college," Loegering said.
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News Students celebrated across nation Cate Ekegren Co-News Editor Students at NDSU and across the country were celebrated Thursday, Oct. 6 on National Student Day. The NDSU Bookstore, Volunteer Network, ACE Tutoring and Student Support Services hosted the First Annual National Student Day event on campus Thursday from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. The event featured free cotton candy, free ink cartridge refills, games, snacks and prize giveaways of t-shirts, bracelets and even a textbook scholarship. A service project contest was also held in honor of National Student Day. NDSU students were given the opportunity to create a 30-second video of them serving in a creative way. Chelsey Buth, Calli Belzer, Shane Wehlage and Michael Ratgen won the service project contest, and each member of the group received a hooded NDSU sweatshirt, courtesy of the bookstore. The group’s video focused on their service project of Students Today Leaders Forever. For more information and pictures of NDSU celebrating National Student Day, visit the NDSU Bookstore Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ndsubookstore.
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Downtown F-M half marathon a success Cate Ekegren Co-News Editor Saturday’s F-M Mini Marathon, Valley 10K and F-M 5K was a major success as it took over the downtown Fargo scene. More than 2,100 people participated in the three events, crossing the finish line either running or walking. Participants came from all over the area and included a wide range of ages as well as many NDSU students, staff and faculty. All three courses began and finished at the Fargo Civic Center on 4th Street North in downtown Fargo. The 5K runners began at 8:00 a.m. with the 10K runners just behind them at 8:15 a.m. and the Half Marathon runners at 8:50 a.m. Josh Yapp, a junior majoring in mechanical engineering, took second place in the half marathon event with a time of 1:16:49, only 40 seconds behind Thomas Stolee, who took the gold. Wesley Rogers, a junior majoring in computer science, also participated in the half marathon. “My inspiration to run the half marathon was to get myself into shape for the cross country ski season,� Rogers said. “For the past few years, I have been going into the season out of shape so I decided to challenge myself and set a goal of completing a half marathon in the fall.� This was Rogers’ first half marathon ever, and he was very pleased with the results.
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The Fargo-Moorhead 5K, 10K and half marathon kicked off from the Civic Center in downtown Fargo Saturday Oct. 8.
“I achieved my goal of completing the run in less than two hours with a time of one hour, 54 minutes and 20 seconds,� Rogers said. Another NDSU student, Kristen Smith, a senior majoring in exercise science is no stranger to running long distances. This half marathon was the third event for Smith at this distance. “I didn’t really have a training program because I’ve been running half marathons consistently for the last year or so,� Smith said. “For me it was more about improvement and pushing myself toward a
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better time. The distance wasn’t the challenge.� Rogers enjoyed his first experience running a half marathon. “The atmosphere was upbeat, and everyone at the race, including runners and volunteers, were very cheerful,� Rogers said. Smith said this half marathon was “decent� compared to some of the others she has participated in, and the overall flat landscape was unique. The average time of the 727 participants who finished the half marathon was 2:4:49. The average time of the 695 participants who fin-
ished the 10K was 1:3:2. The average time of the 686 participants who finished the 5K was 36 minutes and 22 seconds. The theme of this year’s event was “Running is life. Make the most of it,� and was sponsored by First International Bank & Trust, Fargo Running Company, FM 105.1, Q98, Froggy 99.9, Valley News Live, 107.9 The Fox, 1660 ESPN Radio, Innovis Health, the Old Broadway, Premium Waters, Inc., Old Dutch, CI Sport, Breadsmith and Cass-Clay Dairy. The F-M Mini Marathon was also part of Oktoberfest Fargo 2011. Other events
that took place this weekend as a part of Oktoberfest Fargo included a tapping of the keg ceremony on Friday evening, the inaugural Oktoberfest parade also on Friday, food vendors, games and a beer garden on Saturday along with a Pub Crawl, costume contest, Root Beer Fest for kids, beer sampling, the ‘Running of the Wieners,’ a hot dog eating contest and a live band. For more information on Fargo-Moorhead’s downtown events, visit their website at www.fmdowntown .com.
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Students to spend weekend homeless Josie Tafelmeyer Spectrum Staff Students from various NDSU organizations will be participating in the Homeless & Hungry event on Oct. 15 and 16. These students will be sleeping outside in boxes, rain or shine, and they will fast the entire duration of the event as well. Started by the First Lutheran Church of Fargo, the mission of the Homeless & Hungry event is to increase awareness of homelessness and raise money for local shelters, according to myfirstcommunity.com NDSU’s Theta Chi Fraternity is hosting one of the 23 locations in the Fargo-Moorhead area where participants will be setting up their box communities. Ben Nicholas, a senior ma-
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joring in social science education, is a member of Theta Chi and serves as the site coordinator for the fraternity. Nicholas views this event as an opportunity to learn about homelessness because it is more than “just a person who can’t find a job,” he said. The 30-hour simulation allows participants to experience some of what homeless individuals have to deal with daily. The event will begin on Saturday, Oct. 15 with fasting starting at noon. Participants will engage in small group time to learn about statistics of homelessness and complete service projects around the community in the afternoon. Optional outdoor worship will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Trollwood Park in Moorhead, and anyone is welcome to attend. Jay Bakker, pastor of Revolution Church in
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New York City, will also be speaking at the park. On Sunday, a community food drive will begin at 12:30 p.m. Participants will collect canned goods and bring the donations to Fargo North High School for “community shopping,” during which homeless individuals are able to come to the school and shop from the donations for free. By assisting and interacting with shoppers, participants take part in a unique opportunity of first-hand experience with homeless individuals, Nicholas said. The event culminates with worship and the closing ceremony at 5:30 p.m. at Fargo North High School. Nicholas stated that Homeless & Hungry has multiple benefits for the F-M community and the NDSU campus. “Every dollar raised is donated to food banks and shelters in the community, so all the money stays in Fargo,” Nicholas said. Participants are encouraged to raise $365 on their own, and Theta Chi has a collective goal of raising $3,000. According to myfirstcommunity.com, in the last five years “Homeless & Hungry has raised over $630,000 for local shelters and outreach organizations.” The event also benefits the NDSU campus by showing that Greek organizations have a significant service learning aspect. “A lot of people have stereotypes of fraternities, but this event shows that we care about serving,” Nicholas said. One motto of Theta Chi is “building brotherhood,” and Nicholas believes that participating in Homeless & Hungry is beneficial for the philanthropy and brotherhood of the fraternity. Alpha Tau Omega, another NDSU fraternity, will also have more than a dozen members participating in the event. Other participants from the community range from age 6 to more than 80 years old. Anyone wishing to be a part of the Homeless & Hungry event can sign up at one of the host sites. A list of local host sites can be found at myfirstcommunity.com.
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Deb Maertens, assistant director of faculty immigration at NDSU, gave a presentation regarding Hispanics and immigration last Thursday in the Prairie Room of the Memorial Union. Maertens’ talk was sponsored by the Division of Equity, Diversity, and Global Outreach and was one of various events on campus celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15). Maertens spoke on the contributions of Hispanic immigrants to the United States, and she also clarified common misconceptions surrounding the issue of the U.S. immigration policy. She explained that all discussion of immigration across the entire globe involves both a push and pull dynamic. Some push factors include a desire to reunify the family if one member is already in the receiving country, natural disasters, war, and both political and economic instability in the home country, with economic opportunity being the overwhelming reason that people migrate. Similarly, the number one pull factor is also economic. The United States has a shortage of advanced university degrees in science, technology, engineering and math. Therefore, the United States hires many skilled workers from foreign countries in occupations related to science, medicine, engineering and research because of a shortage of American workers who are not as likely to choose these fields of study. Maertens explained that while most people in the
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“Immigration is a topic that almost everyone has a very strong opinion about and the overwhelming majority of the time, it is not an informed opinion but more of an emotional response,” -- Deb Maertens
enced a 52 percent increase in employment and 28 million more new jobs were added from 1990 to 2000. However, most of those jobs did not require a college degree and were service sector (like hotel maids) and construction jobs. Furthermore, agribusiness has historically (and continuously) overwhelmingly demanded the most low-skilled jobs ranging from production agriculture (field work and fruit and vegetable picking) to the food processing factories. To meet the demand for low-skilled labor, many businesses hired undocumented workers from Mexico and Central America. In this era of globalization and deepening international trade, U.S. truck farmers
would not be able to compete with imported fruits and vegetables from other nations if their labor costs were higher. This is just one example Maertens gives of the complexity of an informed immigration debate - how it is affected by issues such as international trade as well. Now the United States finds itself facing the reality of a very complex immigration problem with no easy answers. Maertens described the eminent argument over immigration reform as a “complicated issue,” to say the very least. She continued that it must first and foremost protect the security of the United States, but then also address the undocumented who enter the country illegally, hold those employers accountable who hire undocumented workers, and create a legal guestworker program to meet labor needs and replace the currently illegal “guestworker program” that operates in the United States. The challenge is that all of this must be fixed within an environment that is often tainted with racism. Additionally, immigration has become a political issue that crosses party lines, making it a hot button for public opinion. “Immigration is a topic that almost everyone has a very strong opinion about and the overwhelming majority of the time, it is not an informed opinion, but more of an emotional response,” Maertens said. The immigration policy in the United States has doubtlessly been broken for a long time, and Maertens claimed that “nobody has the guts to touch this issue.”
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Maertens also imparted to listeners, “If it was an easy fix, it would have been done already.” She stated, “It will take an extreme act of political will and political courage to fix it, and that right now the U.S. Congress has proven they have neither, and so states are implementing their own policies in the absence of leadership from the Federal Government.” Describing what it’s like to process immigration paperwork for high-skilled workers Maertens said, “Every day I go to work and I try to fit a square peg into a round hole.” She explained that she must work with regulations from the U.S. Departments of Labor, Homeland Security, and State in order to untangle the red tape that surrounds the process of hiring foreign-born professors and faculty members at NDSU. “The low-skilled regs are even worse,” Maertens exclaimed. “By the time you got all the paperwork done, even if there were enough low skilled-worker visas, all the fruit would be rotten.” Immigration is an issue that hits home for Maertens. “Part of my heart is still in rural Mexico,” she disclosed, where she spent time conducting research both as an undergraduate student and later as a graduate student. She is a firm believer that her presentations about immigration to students and community groups are worth it “if just one person has a little more understanding.” For more information about the departments, resources and upcoming events related to diversity at NDSU, visit www.ndsu.edu/ diversity.
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Brian Koenig Contributing Writer On any given day at any given time, you may encounter a number of unique people on campus. These individuals come from different backgrounds, have different experiences and offer a distinct outlook on life. NDSU offers a colorful palette of diversity through student organizations, the Equity and Diversity Center and most importantly, the students. Joshua Boe, senior in human development and family science, is part of the diverse population that makes up NDSU. As an openly gay student at NDSU, he has been highly involved in making the GayStraight Alliance a successful organization by providing exceptional leadership. Before starting college, Boe made the life-changing decision to come out to his friends and shortly after, he told his parents. Fortunately, his friends and family openly embraced him. After coming out, he wanted to get involved and find a niche on campus, which is how he found the GSA. The GSA is a student organization striving to provide a safe, inclusive environment for all students. As president of the organization, Boe is aiming his efforts at getting more people involved by hosting and cosponsoring events, increasing awareness and having a presence on campus. “My goal for GSA is continuing to represent the community and showing NDSU there is a diverse population,” Boe said. In order to help represent the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community on campus, there is a week full of events to celebrate Coming Out Week.
Keri Lenzmeier gives the details Andrew Koch Staff Writer On a daily basis, students pass by a place in the Memorial Union that is often forgotten. However, this place can impact students’ lives more than they think. This place is the Copy Shop at NDSU, and it is one of the most dynamic places that the Union has to offer students. “We are the center of it all here at NDSU,” said Keri Lenzmeier, a sophomore majoring in radiologic science, describing what the Copy Shop at NDSU can offer people.
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Joshua Boe shows his Bison pride and shares his voice for the GayStraight Alliance. Boe is the president of the GayStraight Alliance at NDSU.
Boe explained that the GSA will be focusing on the social events and the NDSU Equity and Diversity Center will present educational opportunities. “It’s important to facilitate a discussion,” Boe said. “I would like NDSU to know that there is a group of students that are having trouble identifying.” Living in a conservative state has proved difficult for many students when entering the coming out process. Boe wants to encourage indi-
viduals struggling with their sexuality and coming out to find support. He reassured that the GSA is a safe environment for all individuals and that the organization doesn’t make assumptions or asks a student about his or her sexuality. “It is important to figure it out for yourself and no one can force you to come out,” Boe shared. “Go confide in someone that you trust.” With his commitment to himself and the NDSU community, Boe exemplifies
what it means to face the challenges of a diverse student, and he is determined to increase campus awareness of the diverse student population. “It’s not the stereotypes,” Boe said. “The LGBT community is a really diverse group and comes from all walks of life.” For more information on the GSA contact Joshua.Boe.2@my.ndsu.edu or visit the Equity and Diversity Center located in the Alba Bales building.
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“We make copies, send faxes, laminate things, but people might not know that we also make decoration balloons print résumés, bind projects together” -- Keri Lenzmeier
The Copy Shop is more than just your ordinary, “we print, laminate, and fax things,” type of business. As a matter of fact, lots of other things are done at the Copy Shop that have students raving about their quality of work. “Yes, we make copies, send faxes, laminate things, but people might not know that we also make decoration balloons, print résumés, bind projects together for
people and also print off Jefferson Bus line tickets,” Lenzmeier said. Lenzmeier says that the “we only do grade ‘A’” work ethic is instilled in the employees’ brains at the Copy Shop, so she “always enjoys doing [her] best to help students out with their projects” and has “never had any complaints” about her work. “The best part of my job is seeing people who I helped in the past come back with a big smile on their face because they were overjoyed with the work we did for them,” Lenzmeier shared. Lenzmeier also loves to help people who have questions about anything, and according to her the Copy Shop also helps students beyond what one might expect. “Students should feel free to ask us anything,” Lenzmeier said. “Yeah, we are a copy shop, but that does not mean that we don't know the NDSU campus and where certain buildings may be located.” The Copy Shop also happens to be the lost and found. Lenzmeier said, “This really exemplifies how important of a place this really is to the NDSU campus and all of its students.” If you need to purchase something for an upcoming birthday party or holiday event, the Copy Shop also makes some really stylish balloons. Lenzmeier gave a little insight on what the balloons can be used for. “These balloons are made for decoration; they are a perfect thing for birthday parties, also for Halloween, which is coming up soon,” Lenzmeier said. The Copy Shop is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Losing weight the right way Tips for starting a healthy lifestyle Alysia Larson Staff Writer So you’ve gained on a few pounds since the last time you tried to wear that one pair of jeans and now you want to lose weight. Well, there are a lot of diet fads going around that might seem to be the cure for your weight loss, but remember, the best way to lose weight is to do it healthily. According to helpguide.com there are strategies you can implement to help you achieve your weight loss in a healthy manner.
“Does having a healthy lifestyle mean you can never eat out again? No. Does it mean you don’t pig out on snacks and candy every night? Yes.”
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Doing a quick fix through a diet program or pill might seem simple, but the effects don’t always last. Extreme dieting can leave you feeling tired and cranky, not to mention starving. To lose weight you have to burn more calories than you consume, but not consuming any calories puts you in a
dangerous place when you try to burn them off. You have to remember that eating is fundamental to weight loss. If you don’t eat, then your body goes into survival mode and holds on to fat longer because it doesn’t know when the next time it will get food will be. If you keep feeding, your body it won’t go into that survival mode because it will be getting the nutrients it needs to survive. However, just because you need to keep eating doesn’t mean you can eat whatever you want. You have to eat healthy. Fast food and soda definitely should not be consumed extensively, and if you are trying to lose weight, drinking a pop or eating fast food doesn’t help you lose anything. You have to keep in mind that your body eats food not to feel full and happy but to get nutrients in order to survive. Feed your body the right nutrients it needs to function properly. You have to think of this as a lifetime change, not just a quick fix. Does having a healthy lifestyle mean you can never eat out again? No. Does it mean you don’t pig out on snacks and candy every night? Yes. Think of portion control when you eat things that might not necessarily be good for you. Exercising is also key: You
can’t just sit around all day, but instead you have to be moving. You should be getting at least 30 minutes of exercise a day. In this day and age, most people are sitting on a computer or in front of a TV, so start getting up and moving to burn some calories. Exercising doesn’t only mean cardio. Doing a variety of weight training, interval training and cardio will help you burn fat and create muscle, which will make you look leaner. Don’t push yourself to the point that it could become dangerous. If you are unsure about where your limit is, talk to a doctor or go to the Wellness Center to get help from a trainer. The last thing you need to remember is that you might not see results instantaneously when you lose weight healthily, but it will be more effective for keeping it off and staying in shape. Having a support system to help remind you that you are doing a good job is also a nice thing to have. People cheering for you to succeed can always help boost esteem. Weight loss can be challenging, but it’s not impossible and definitely much more effective when done right. Find out more about healthy living by visiting the Wellness Center or by going to www.ndsu.edu/wellness.
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‘Playboy Plains Art Museum opens display created Club’ is first casu- by you caps off a crowdalty of fall Exhibition sourcing experiment TV Nick Proulx Club turns off the lights Matt Paulsen Staff Writer 2008 gave us “Do Not Disturb,” 2009 gave us “The Beautiful Life,” and last year gave us “Lone Star.” Now after just three episodes, NBC’s controversial “The Playboy Club” is officially the first casualty of the 2011 fall television season. “Playboy Club” had only 3.4 million viewers and was putting up a 1.2 rating in the adult demo. With ratings like those, it was only a matter of time before NBC pulled the plug. Hyped with controversy before it even hit the air, the show was almost destined to fail before it saw the light of day. In July, the Parents Television Council bemoaned the show before they even saw it. Shortly after, the Salt Lake City NBC affiliate decided not to air the show at all. After being bashed before even airing, the show’s only hope was to capitalize on the controversy in hopes that people would tune in to see what all the fuss was about. Unfortunately, not enough people were interested. So where did it go wrong? The controversy may have turned people off, but another factor could be the show’s time slot. Airing on Monday’s at 9 p.m., the show had some stiff competition. On CBS, returning show “Hawaii Five-O” has the benefit of airing after the networks acclaimed comedy block that always gets viewers, and it already had a fan base coming into the year, where “Playboy” was trying to win new viewers. On ABC, “Castle” may not get the numbers of “Hawaii Five-O,” but it has a committed fan base that wouldn’t leave to sample a new show. It probably wasn’t the best planning to run a show about scantily dressed Playboy Bunnies against Monday Night Football either. There is also the fact that people may only have had room for one period drama on their schedule, and ABC’s “Pan Am” is the clear critics choice. People also could have disregarded the show as a “Mad Men” rip-off. “Playboy Club” might have had a better chance on a night like Friday when weaker competition would have been more lenient to lesser ratings compared to Monday. This is good news for fans of NBC’s “Prime Suspect.” Now if you miss the show’s Thursday airing, you don’t have to worry. Instead, you can watch it again Monday at 9 p.m., as it replaces “The Playboy Club” in hopes of boosting its own ratings. This goes to show that a lot of planning needs to happen when launching new shows. Not only does advertising play a role to get people interested, but network heads also have to take competition and time into consideration. Of course, a show can have all the advertising in the world and be on at the perfect time and still fail. For some reason, no matter how good a show may be, if people don’t tune in then it doesn’t stand a chance. Only time will tell what show will continue the legacy next year.
A&E Editor The Plains Art Museum, located a quick walk from Reniassance Hall on First Avenue, held a public reception for its newest exhibition Thursday evening. “You Like This: A Democratic Approach to the Museum Collection” caps off a six-month crowdsourcing experiment undertaken by the museum that allowed the public to decide which pieces of art would make it into the display. “We essentially asked our audience, ‘if you were one person, how would you structure this thing?’” said Kris Kerzman, the museum’s communication manager. In April, Plains Art Museum opened online voting to the community on the more than 3,500 objects in its permanent collection. This was done largely to get a “statistical snapshot” of the exhibit’s audience.
“We started with specific categories, certain types of art, styles, and then found out where they stood,” Kerzman explained. The online process whittled the number of pieces down to a more manageable 200, at which point the museum brought in seven individuals from the community to act as curators for the display. “A necessary part of this project was to have as much documentation as possible,” Kerzman added, citing constant updates to the museum’s website, blog, Facebook and Twitter pages throughout the process. “These kinds of interactions are not only easy and widespread but free. You can pull off a project like this at relatively low cost,” Kerzman said. “People were pretty excited about this democratic process, that the public would vote and that would determine the exhibit,” Story continued on page 8
Sony Pictures acquire rights to Steve Jobs movie Steven Strom Staff Writer Last week, the outrageously successful tech designer and former head of the technology company Apple, Steve Jobs, died of cancer at the age of 56. Less than one week later, Sony Pictures has already acquired the rights to produce a biopic based on Jobs’ upcoming, authorized biography “Steve Jobs.” Few details have been given about the film based on the late inventor of the iPod and former owner of Pixar. While some may feel that
it’s just a little too soon to start making a film based on the business icon, one should bear in mind that Sony Pictures has so far only acquired the rights to make a film based on the biography. No word has been given as to who will be involved or when filming will begin. Most likely, this is only a preemptive purchase on the part of Sony. That being said, Sony could very well choose to fast track the movie in order to take advantage of the new Steve Jobs zeitgeist. For example, the biography by Walter Isaacson on which Story continued on page 8
Noodles: Always good company Matt Severns Spectrum Staff Filling one of the few open spaces in Fargo's commercial district, the national chain Noodles and Company found home in the 45th Street Colonnade just north of Scheels less than a week ago. With a menu that claims to represent the entire world, Noodles and Company makes their offerings accessible to consumers by tying
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everything (or nearly everything) together by a central theme: noodles. To those who have never experienced Noodles and Company, Fargo's newest restaurant can be easily likened to the Drunken Noodle in downtown Fargo. From Wisconsin macaroni and cheese to Bangkok curry, Noodles and Company offers customers whatever flavor they might be looking for, provided that Story continued on page 8
Not your ordinary girl talk Two unique experiences shared Linda Vasquez Spectrum Staff The Fargo dance scene made way Saturday, Oct. 8 at The Hub to one of the top names in DJ mashup and digital sampling. Considered one of the best DJ’s currently in the nation, Gregg Michael Gillis, best known as Girl Talk, transformed The Venue to one of the hottest dance parties of the year. Gillis began to make music as a high school student in Pittsburgh, Pa., but his experiment to blast into the plunderphonics music club scene started while studying biomedical engineering at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. That was where he took on his alias, Girl Talk. According to Gillis the origin of his stage name is a reference to his leaving his career in engineering. “The name Girl Talk is a reference to many things, products, magazines, books. It’s a pop culture phrase. The whole point of choosing the name early on was basically to just stir things up a little within the small scene I was operating from. I came from a more experimental background and there were some very overly serious, borderline academic type electronic musicians,” Gillis said in an interview with FMLY.com. “I wanted to pick a name that they would be embarrassed to play with. You know Girl Talk sounded exactly the opposite of a man playing a laptop, so that’s what I chose.” Gillis produces his mashup mixes using a dozen or more, often unauthorized, samples from various songs to a create a new song. He says that the mainstream media wants “to create controversy where it doesn’t really exist,” therefore citing “fair use as a legal backbone for his sampling practices.” Girl Talk has released five LP albums including “Secret Diary,” “Unstoppable,” “Night Ripper,” “Feed the Animals” and his recent 2010 release “All Day,” all found at no cost on illegalart.net, the website of Gillis’ record label. In 2007, Girl Talk received Wired magazine’s Rave Award, an award that is given to those who reinvent themselves, make a change in the industry and are the most intriguing breakthroughs around the world. His album “Feed the Animals” was number four on Time’s Top 10 Albums of 2008, was ranked number 24 on Rolling Stone magazine’s Top 50 albums of 2008 and was rated the second best recording album of 2008 for Blender magazine.
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Girl Talk pumps up the crowd during his show on Saturday, Oct. 8 at The Venue in Fargo.
Spectrum staff members reflect on their experience with Girl Talk What was unique about Girl Talk to other artists that have come to Fargo? Linda: For me, I think it was Girl Talk’s inclusion of the audience. He was able to make every member that was in the audience feel like they were interacting with him. Whether it was by him getting up on his speaker set and getting the crowd hyped or by having dancers on his stage that were just individuals who came to see him, Girl Talk without a doubt got the job done. Cate: What was unique about the Girl Talk show was that it wasn’t the same as watching your average band perform. Instead of singing along to a band’s latest CD and watching the crazy antics and talent of band members playing instruments, we just watched the one guy behind a table pushing some buttons. It was nice not having to worry about getting a good view of the stage, but definitely an unusual experience compared to what I’m used to seeing at other concerts.
Can you name the craziest part of the night? Linda: The entire night was crazy, in a good way. But one crazy part was seeing a few ladies hula hooping during the show. It was cool to see them “dance-and-hoop” to the digital sampling concoctions Girl Talk had to offer. Cate: The craziest part of the night was seeing everyone on the floor dancing. It’s typical to see the more avid fans at the front of the crowd while those towards the back just stand there, but at the Girl Talk show there were fans dancing on stage and almost everyone on the floor was just as into it. It was definitely a cool experience with music from all genres making an appearance at some point.
What was the best part of the night? Linda: The best part of the night was being able to witness such an epic show filled with mashup songs that kept my head bobbing for more. The eclectic beats were amazing and the bass throughout the venue was incredible. Girl Talk definitely created a dancing atmosphere for all those who attended. Cate: The best part was definitely the beats Girl Talk laid down. The bass really was intense; I could feel it vibrate through me from my feet to the tip of my nose. Girl Talk had the party rocking from start to finish and kept the crowd moving the whole time. If Girl Talk came back to Fargo, I would go to the concert again in a heartbeat and bring as many people as I could.
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Alysia Larson Staff Writer Dear Alysia, I am a junior that has always been on the fast track to becoming an environmental engineer. But lately I’ve been realizing that engineering isn’t what I want to do. I’m almost done with school and I’m just figuring this out. I don’t know whether I should stick with it or try and pursue something else? And how am I supposed to tell my parents that I’ll be in school for another four years? -Major Confusion Dear Major Confusion, You first should look at the reasons why you decided environmental engineering wasn’t for you. Was it because of a class that was too hard or a test that you did poorly on? If so, you should give it another chance. Sometimes classes can be tough but in an actual job you might never deal with that certain topic or if you do, you’ll have someone there to help you figure it out. If you really do want to do something different because you don’t enjoy engineering anymore then that is something to definitely think about. I would again encourage you to really think through this situation though. Because you are in your third year and almost done, think about the reasons why you are now changing your mind, especially after making it this far. Also, remember you don’t want to be stuck in a job that you hate. Your life would be miserable. If you have really given some thought to this and you want to change your major, you should go to the career center. They will be able to advise you on what to do. They will figure out what career field you should be in and then direct you from there. Then you would probably want to go to an adviser in that field. They will be able to see what classes you do have and give you an estimated graduation date. Parents can always be a tricky situation to handle. I suggest you communicate with them your concerns. Show them how the career center showed you a better fit with a major and that you are excited about pursuing that. They might not understand right away, but if they see you are committed and are happy with your decision, they should come around. And who knows, your parents might surprise you too. Most parents want their children to be happy and if engineering wasn’t making you happy, they probably will be glad to have you doing something you really do like. Don’t settle for doing something you don’t like just because it’s what’s expected. That is no way to live your life. Whether you’re worried about being in school for longer, or you’re worried your parents will not support you, remember it’s your life and you have to be the one to make the final decision. Always, Alysia
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He Said: “3D movies give me a headache. I think they are going overboard with all the 3D movies that are coming out; it’s a joke.� Russell Koetz, a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering. She Said: “It’s getting overdone. I think it affects the quality of the movie because it focuses on the visual effects rather than the story. I would rather see a 2D movie.� Kelsey Schmidt, a senior majoring in English. When James Cameron’s “Avatar� came out in 3D it seemed to start an uproar of movies that just had to be seen in 3D. Obviously 3D has been around longer than that, but now it seems to have taken over the cinema experience and it doesn’t stop there. 3D has started its campaign for TVs and game consoles as well, and now movies are being re-released in theaters for the sole purpose of being in 3D. Three-dimenisonal movies are definitely a very unique experience. It makes everything come alive and you can feel that you are right there in the movie. But according to statepress.com, “If you’re shooting a film in 2D and aren’t thinking of 3D space and someone later converts it to 3D, that absolutely shows a profound misunderstanding of how movies work. It not only doesn’t add anything, it destroys the whole rationale behind the original representation of space in that film,� said Peter Lehman, director of the ASU Center for Film, Media and Popular Culture. Three-dimensional films are a great way to grab the attention of the younger crowd by making them feel as though the animation is practically alive; which is why it seems perfectly acceptable to release “How to Train Your Dragon� and “Shrek Forever After� in 3D. There is definitely something very appealing about watching a movie in 3D, but only when there are good visual effects that are intended to be in 3D. Many people wouldn’t agree to wear those 3D glasses for no reason, or pay extra money for a movie in 3D if the effects aren’t even that spectacular. If you are a fan of the 3D movie hype, then this year has been the year for you. Many more re-releases are scheduled to come such as, James Cameron’s “Titanic.� George Lucas has also expressed interest in releasing “Star Wars� again in 3D, and of course Disney, with its recent success in “The Lion King,� has decided to release other classic Disney movies as well.
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Say no to a peanutfree R Anne Debner Contributing Writer Those of you with meal plans may have noticed a few changes in the Resident Dining Center recently. First, they took out the peanut butter. Then they stopped making deserts containing peanut butter such as peanut butter cookies or Scotcheroos. Finally, they took out the Reese’s Puffs cereal. Why, you may ask? As stated on one of their signs, the R is now a peanutfree environment. It is for those who have peanut allergies so that they do not have to worry about having an allergic reaction in the R. However, what about the rest of us who enjoy peanuts and peanut related items such as peanut butter? No matter how hard they try, SunButter will never come close to tasting like peanut butter and it doesn’t even taste good in and of itself. Why does the majority have to give up and make sacrifices for the minority? It, in the scheme of things, is a small sacrifice, but it can be an annoying one at that. The main complaint among those who regularly eat in the R is about its lack of peanut butter. So why
can’t those with peanut allergies just be aware of it and avoid foods with peanuts? Pretty much everything in the dining center now has food labels. Just because foods with peanuts are there does not mean they have to eat them. There are many other peanut free foods in the dining center. If they are aware, they can be cautious and avoid an allergic reaction. It might be argued that there are some with severe peanut allergies and that other residents may contaminate non-peanut food with peanut traces and, as a result, the person will have an allergic reaction. However, I again must say it is only a few. While it is nice that the R is adjusting for those with peanut allergies, I feel that those who are so severely allergic should be aware of their allergy and should be cautious on their own part. If they know they are allergic, they should carry with them the medicine they need to help them if they have a reaction. We are in college and we are adults; we should know by now how to take care of ourselves. The world will not
Call me old fashioned, but the days of guys and girls having to work to get someone’s phone number are definitely over. Our generation is in the middle of a technology obsession, but advertising your cell phone number to everyone that has access to social websites like Facebook is not exactly classy; it screams more like desperation. Think about the message you send by posting your cell phone number on sites like Like-a-Little, for example. People might not have your full name with your number, but it makes you seem like you have no friends and you are desperate for anyone to call or text you. Then there are those who post their cell phone number on their Facebook profile and don’t have private security settings. Literally anyone with access to the Internet and Facebook can find that information. You could meet some crazy stalker on the streets of downtown Fargo and if they somehow get your
Wrong state at the wrong time Lukas Croaker Contributing Writer
Recently, a criminal named Joseph Megna thought it would be a grand idea to escape from a prison transport van driving across the country. Where he went wrong in his whole plan was escaping in North Dakota. Police, SWAT members and other local emergency personnel surrounded a cornfield where sex offender Megna was hiding near Tower City. The police did not want to run in after him because they did not want their own men getting lost in the densely planted field. The next best option: chase him out with six combines. Area farmers wanted to do anything they could to help, which as we all know is a North Dakota thing, so they lined up their big toys. Farmers from 30 miles away showed up with twenty grain trucks, multiple grain carts and six combines to take down the field and chase out the prisoner like a thirty-point buck. Each combine driver had a SWAT member riding shotgun with a gun that could take down an elephant. It only took an hour before the Story continued on page 8 suspect had had enough of
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name, they can find out how to contact you if you have your profile settings completely open. Before you know it, you might start receiving prank calls, sexually harassing text messages or even violent threats. It’s probably not worth it. Then there are situations where you might meet someone you are interested in. I would much rather have a guy ask me for my phone number and if it would be okay to call or text me sometime rather than him finding the information online and randomly contacting me one day. But again, that’s the hopeless romantic and oldfashion part of me talking. Sure, there are some exceptions for posting your cell phone number on your Facebook profile. First of all, if you are in a public position where people would need to get hold of you, it’s OK to post your cell number. Say if you are president of a student organization and you want other members to be able to contact you easily.
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the North Dakota farmers. Megna claimed that he gave up because he was hungry; it had nothing to do with the six massive machines hunting him down, willing to suck him up into the headers in seconds. Last time I checked, I would not want to battle against a combine either, nor would I want to go up against a SWAT member with a bazooka strapped around his shoulder. So now my question is, how could you possibly let a sex offender get away in a prison transport vehicle at a rest area in central North Dakota? Extradition Transport of America, LLC were the ones responsible for the brilliant escape. There were two guards hauling the criminals across the country to Washington. They decided to stop at a rest stop by Tower City to go to the bathroom. The guards took a few men with them to the bathroom and left the padlock on the prisoner’s door hanging in the latch. All Megna had to do was jiggle the door three times and the lock fell out. Are you kidding me? My brother and I were better at playing “jail” when we were younger. This is an absolute pa-
thetic excuse for a company that prides itself in transporting prisoners. How hard is it to lock the padlock? It takes two seconds, and in this case it is in their guide book as one of the most important items in transporting criminals. Now Barnes and Cass County are looking for financial reimbursement from the transport company considering we North Dakotans bailed them out. Their tab is going to be quite large, considering it took a helicopter, SWAT team, Game and Fish department members, state and local police, six combines, twenty semis and five grain carts. Oh and do not forget to give grandma some money for cooking up a delicious lunch for the brave men and women who caught the corn bandit. For all you criminals out there looking to plot your escape: Do not choose North Dakota. We will find you and we will catch you, no matter what it takes. Even a John Deere combine with a helicopter as the spotter and a SWAT member riding shotgun can and will seriously ruin your day. Lukas is a junior majoring in political science.
Beware of political red herrings Irrelevant attacks distract Ryan LaPlante Contributing Writer
Ah yes, American politics: the public circus in which voters get to watch proponents of opposing viewpoints argue back and forth on government policy. Whether it is a mud-slinging match between candidates running for public office or a skirmish among members of U.S. Congress, some type of personal attack against one side or the other usually gets thrown out there and a media firestorm is created. Though some of these may bring to light an important fact about a political figure, many of these claims are useless and misleading. Such an attempt at character assassination is often used as a method to muddle voters’ views of a given candidate. This is a form of “red herring,” which is a piece of inconsequential information designed to confound. Therefore, as one observes these sharp and sometimes vicious personal criticisms, it is important to discern which ones are relevant and Story continued on page 8 which are not. One excellent example of
such a red herring is the recent stir created by a report about GOP presidential nomination seeker, Rick Perry. According to an article published by The Washington Post, his family hunting ranch bore a racially offensive name. As it turned out, neither Perry nor any family member had named the ranch in this way, though it had long been known by locals under that name. In addition, the name had long ago been changed by Perry upon his purchasing of the property. Now, why would such an issue be brought up in the midst of a political race? More than likely, this was a weak attempt to make Perry appear as being either racially bigoted or to at least distract people from looking at his real views. It is highly improbable that the name of a hunting camp in Texas can have much relation to the question of whether or not the man is fit to be president. If one truly wishes to know whether Perry is racist or not, he or she should examine his political record and other more true tests of his views to determine such a
thing, not random anecdotes about his property. Another example of an irrelevant personal attack is the claim by some that President Obama was not a native-born American. Of course, Obama released his records and proved that he was native-born, but even before he did, the possibility for truth in such a claim was a really long shot at best. A large number of people bought into this accusation, and even Donald Trump sought to run a presidential campaign on it. In the end, the whole business ended up being a worthless distraction. If people seek to oppose Barack Obama, they should focus on his policy record, not just word-of-mouth information they come across. Whether by intention or accident, irrelevant personal attacks can serve to distract the public from the true issues at hand and detract from intelligent debate. Therefore, they should be recognized and largely disregarded by politically conscious Americans.
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Jaime Jarmin Opinion Editor If you were to look at my mug shot picture above, what age would you say I look? If your guess is 20 or 21, you are correct. But according to the older than average ticket booth operator at Century 10, I look 17 or younger. Would those of you reading this agree? The movie I was eager to see was the opening of “Ides of March” featuring George Clooney and Ryan Gosling, and this movie also happens to be rated R. After realizing that the woman handling the tickets was completely serious, I began to reach into my purse trying to contain a huge burst of laughter wanting to escape from my gut and revealed my ID. As she was reading my birth date, I literally could not wipe the quivering smile off my face thinking about how bizarre this situation was. For the first time in over two decades of living I was being carded to watch a rated-R movie. I wasn’t irritated that I got carded; I was more or less thinking of how ironic this incident was. When I had just turned 21 not too long ago, I had the chance to go to a liquor store for the first time with my older sister. As I approached the register ready to show off my brand-new ID, the man behind the counter had rung up my merchandise and unenthusiastically stated my total. He completely neglected to ask me to display my ID. I blankly stared at him before swiping my debit card and walked away thinking I had been cheated out of my rite of passage for finally becoming of age. Afterward, I began to think of how many minors have been allowed to purchase alcohol because the employees at this particular liquor establishment do not check for IDs. Where is the consistency? If I look as though I’m not able to watch an R-rated movie, then I am obviously not able to purchase any alcohol.
Ryan is a freshman majoring in the engineering and Jaime is sophomore maarchitecture department. joring in English education.
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flavor can successfully complement noodles. I ordered the Pad Thai and found it to be just about what I was looking for. If I want genuine Thai food, however, I'll go to Thai Orchid. A national chain can only do so much when it comes to tasting genuine. It was fresh and it tasted great, but the commercial exposure took the Thai feeling out of it. My dish had egg, carrot slices, cabbage slices, a bit of chile, a hint of lime, peanuts, noodles, bean sprouts and cilantro. Though I chose to remove the cilantro, I still found the flavor to be robust and resonant. This is consistent with everything they serve. I've also had the Wisconsin macaroni and cheese, which, despite its simplicity, is a dish that never ceases to surprise me. Noodles and cheese is easy enough, but Noodles and Company sets itself apart and holds my trophy for a remarkable best. The majority of the menu revolves around noodle dishes. However, the restau-
always treat us so specially. We have to learn how to adapt. If you think this is harsh, imagine this scenario: The R becomes a safe place for those with peanut allergies and they do not have to worry about their allergy. Then when they move somewhere else less accommodating, they may be less experienced in how to deal with their allergy. Also, remember that peanut allergies have been around for ages. Others with
rant also offers salads and soups that coincide with the flavors their noodle dishes provide. From Chinese chop salad to tomato basil bisque, noodle-resistant people are catered to, despite the restaurant's straightforward name. In terms of environment, it is obvious Noodles and Company's business model focuses on an urban-contemporary market. Fast and casual dining is coupled with obscure beverages and impersonal service to create a perpetual powerlunch feel. The lack of an involved serving staff doesn't come without its perks, however. As a result of the quick pace and independent table setting, prices remain compatible with lunch-budget expectations. Most dishes are around $7, so a complete meal is easy to keep under $10. Keeping in mind that Noodles and Company isn't meant to be a silver-platter restaurant, it's easy to rate it well for its category. I give it 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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allergies have successfully managed to accommodate to the R when it had peanuts. It is possible. All in all, I think the Resident Dining Center should once again have peanut butter and other peanut-related items. If it was put to a vote, as it would be in a democracy (like our country), I am positive that many of you would agree with me.
It’s definitely OK to make your information accessible, but make it hard to get to, post it on OrgSync where only members of your organization can see it. Another time it’s OK to post your number is if you get a new phone and phone number. Be careful where you post it though, send a mass text message out to your friends you talk to the most or post it to your FaceAnne is a sophomore ma- book profile only if your prijoring in journalism. vacy settings are set so only your close friends can access
it. Just think about it. Do you really want any random person to be able to have access to your cell phone number? Guard that privileged information a little closer. This is the real world, not some romantic comedy. The odds of you posting your phone number online and the love of your life finding you, calling you one day and falling madly in love with you is slim to none.
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Like this continued from page 5 stated Ron Abrahamson, one of the community curators. Some of the people involved were artists, but others were businessmen or simply people who have been around the plains. Abrahamson noted he works as a nursing assistant for Sanford Health. The community curators met periodically to vote on what artwork would remain in the exhibit, bringing the number down to 100, then to 75 and eventually to just 50. Abrahamson mentioned that while about half of the pieces he voted on are in the final collection, he is slightly disappointed that some are not. “I went by those things that I was intrigued by. One of the feelings I had was hopefully there were some newer artists that hadn’t had their work shown,” he said, in regards to the meetings with the other community curators. “There was a lot of dialogue when we were voting about, ‘why are you voting this way,’ or what we should be looking for in this display,” he elaborated, saying that it was very democratic and fair in that manner. “It was a first for the Plains and kind of a trial. There is some talk of maybe doing it again, maybe a different variety of people because everyone has a different taste of what they like to see,” Abrahamson continued. With the collection finalized, the next challenge was deciding how to display it in the gallery. “The community curators didn’t want it to look like another Plains Art exhibit,” said Megan Johnston, director of curatorial affairs and interpretation. “I took a lot of notes, everybody took a lot of notes on what they said. Very, very rarely has the public had a chance to enter this kind of ‘sanctuary,’ if you will,” she embellished. Johnston explained the community curators’ goal was to make the exhibit largely non-linear, and without much rhyme or reason. “They came up with a list of things, adding chairs for people to sit in, painting the walls, tilting some of the paintings--the things that would make most curators
cringe, we really embraced,” she said. “It’s pretty varied, and that’s what they were shooting for,” Abrahamson added. One curious similarity did emerge from the exhibit though: The top six pieces in the collection are all landscapes, depicting fields and other sights from the North Dakotan prairie. Still, the exhibit has much more to offer. “What they’ll take away is that Plains is really open to new ideas and that they really have a voice here,” Johnston argued. She also hopes it will help the public see the role and importance a curator has on an exhibit. “I hope they can take away the realization that there are so many expressions of art,” Abrahamson said. “There’s a wealth of talent, and I can see they want to utilize this method to get a different audience involved,” he continued. The exhibition will remain on display through Jan. 15 in the Jane L. Stern Gallery.
Jobs continued from page 5 the film will be based, which is now the number one most pre-ordered book on Amazon, has had its own release date pushed forward from Nov. 21 to Oct. 24. No doubt this is an attempt by the publisher to take advantage of Steve Jobs’ late popularity. Sony Pictures might very well choose to do the same. This new biopic would not be the first film based on the life and times of Steve Jobs as the 1999 “Pirates of Silicon Valley” takes that mantle. “Pirates of Silicon Valley” portrayed the rivalry between Apple and Microsoft, as well as their heads Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. The
film was quite heavily slanted as more of a drama based on true events with Gates as an antagonist. Remember, this was 1999, before Apple ruled the world. The new film could certainly take a more evenhanded approach to the story of Jobs’ life. However, with the popularity of David Fincher’s “The Social Network” showing that the drama behind media and technology can be financially viable (if not entirely accurate or as boring as real life) I would certainly not be surprised to see the film take an equally action-oriented approach to the technology maven.
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NDSU moves to 2-0 in Valley play Kyle Roth Contributing Writer In a game dominated by defense and a lack of execution offensively, the Bison football team traveled to Carbondale, Ill. and knocked off the 20th-ranked Southern Illinois Salukis in a 9-3 slug match. The story of the game was two defenses who were doing it all for their teams. SIU held NDSU to just 3-of-15 on third down conversions, their first not coming until late in the third quarter. The Bison made fourth down stops in each of the Salukis first two possessions to set the tone for the game early. Bison teams have historically had difficulty with the 3-4 defense, and with SIU Defensive Coordinator Bubba Schweigert having brought his system from UND, the Salukis have a unique perspective on the Bison offense. They used that to great effect, registering a pair of sacks and penetrating the Bison offensive line the entire game, pouncing on schematic breakdowns and missed gaps. A
lack of field position contributed to the low output as well, as the Bison started eight drives on or within their own 20-yard line. The running game was similarly unable to catch fire throughout the game, stymied by speedy linebackers and penetration into the offensive backfield. Of the team's 210 total offensive yards, just 60 came on the ground. The Bison were finally able to catch a spark in the third quarter when a 58yard pass to receiver Ryan Smith set up a beautiful 10yard touchdown pass to Matt Veldman that split four Saluki defenders in the back of the endzone. Though the extra point was missed, the score was the difference, and after that the offense moved with the necessary fluidity to seal the game. With the offense playing stagnantly, the Bison defense was called upon to save the day, and they answered in tremendous fashion. Bolstered by the return of safety Colon Heagle, the Bison picked off starting Saluki quarterback Kory Faulkner three times and held the
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Chad Wilson makes a tackle against Illinois State at last weeks homecoming game. Wilson was named Valley Defensive Player of the Week for his performance this weekend against SIU.
Salukis to their lowest offensive output of the 2011 season. Sophomore corner Marcus Williams had another big day as he recorded a pair of interceptions, and linebacker Chad Willson came up with the third as the Salukis tried to rally past the Bison’s late score. Willson also lead the team with 10 tackles on the day, nine of them unassisted. A big surprise of the day
was punter Matt Voigtlander, who moved to the position from running back after last year's star John Prelvitz graduated. Voigtlander had only punted eight times in the previous four games, Voigtlander still showed signs of inconsistency but delivered nine punts averaging 44 yards apiece, helping to turn the field over in the instances when the offense couldn't
move the ball downfield. The win puts NDSU at 2-0 for the first time in its short history in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, and more importantly just two wins shy of playoff eligibility. Facing two down teams in the next two weeks, the Bison have a solid chance at being 7-0 in time for a huge conference match up against undefeated Northern Iowa Oct. 29.
Bison in the pros Volleyball team splits Summit NDSU has ties with NFL Kyle Roth Contributing Writer With the success the Bison football program has had over the years, plenty of athletes have gotten looks at the professional level and a few have made legacies that are difficult to live up to. Particularly with the volume of players from the 2006 and 2007 teams that received looks from the pros, it's worthwhile to take a look at where current and former professional Bison football players are now. Probably one of the most famous football alums, at least in terms of professional football, is Phil Hansen. A defensive end on two national championship teams in 1988 and 1990, Hansen was drafted in the second round of the 1991 NFL draft and quickly became a household name for fans of the Buffalo Bills. Hansen was a key contributor on a squad that made four straight Super Bowls, but unfortunately (and historically) lost all four. Hansen retired from the NFL in 2001 after a tenyear career, and was inducted into the Bills' Wall of Fame in August after finishing his career with 61.5 sacks, the third most in team history. “[Hansen's] best and most valiant on-field performance may have been in the 1993 AFC Wild Card comeback game against the Houston Oilers,” Buffalo play-byplay announcer John Murphy said at Hansen's induction ceremony. “From his defensive end position, Hansen recorded a teamhigh eleven tackles in that game including a late-game hustling stop which helped force that game into overtime and ultimately produced a dramatic comeback victory.” Another former Bison, Craig Dahl, also had his chance at a Super Bowl ring in 2007. In his first start against the Philadelphia Eagles, he tore an ACL and was out the rest of the season, but still received a ring when the New York Giants won Super Bowl XLII in 2008. Since then, Dahl has made his way to the St. Louis Rams where he has been a valued part of the defense, being named starting safety and registered a mind-boggling 98
tackles and a pair of interceptions in the 2010 season, good enough to earn him the Rams' spot as an eligible player for the Pro Bowl at his position. So far in 2011, Dahl is fourth on the team with 22 total tackles through four games. Joe Mays is the other Bison currently starting on a roster, having been traded last year to the Denver Broncos by Philadelphia, who drafted Mays in 2008. Though he hasn't had the same kind of statistical production as Dahl, Mays has nonetheless earned a beloved status in both Philadelphia and Denver for his “big hit” ability and his ability to sniff out a play. Probably his most memorable play thus far came last season against the Kansas City Chiefs. Earlier in the season, Mays had laid a big hit on Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki, and Moeaki promised to give Mays some payback when they played next. Mays responded by lighting Moeaki up during kickoff coverage, and the tight end wobbled uncertainly to the bench and sat the next few games out with a concussion. Mays currently has 23 total tackles on the season as starting middle linebacker in Denver. In addition to those two starters, several former Bison are currently floating in free agency hoping to be picked up by a team. Former safety Nick Schommer signed with the Tennessee Titans out of college and had a blocked punt go back for a safety against the San Diego Chargers last season, but was waived during the preseason. Linebacker Ramon Humber had three solid years with the New Orleans Saints, but was similarly waved this season. Wide receiver Kole Heckendorf has found himself with five different teams since graduating, signing with Green Bay, Detroit, Seattle, San Diego and is now on the roster with the Indianapolis Colts. After becoming a Youtube sensation with a phenomenal touchdown in an Arena Football League game, former offensive lineman Adam Tadisch was a feature on last season's “Hard Knocks” HBO series with the New York Jets but didn't make it to the regular season.
matches Travis Jones Sports Editor With a bulk of the volleyball team’s Summit League schedule being played on the road, fans in Fargo finally got to see the Herd in action last weekend with matches against Southern Utah and Oral Roberts. The Bison came out firing on all cylinders Friday night as they swept SUU 3-0, allowing the Thunderbirds 35 points in the match. Brynn Joki led the way once again for NDSU with a game-high 14 kills; she also chipped in on defense, blocking two SUU attacks at the net. Chrissy Knuth was three kills shy of a doubledouble as she racked up seven kills and 12 digs. Freshman Lauren Cammack had eight kills on the match. Jennifer Lopez had just 26 assists on the match, but that was largely due to the fact that Southern Utah committed 19 attack errors. SUU also had troubles returning the serve as NDSU combined for nine aces on the night, three of those coming from Danielle Dombeck. The Herd turned right back around on Saturday to battle with Oral Roberts, who shared first place in the Summit League with the
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Brynn Joki prepares to counter a set by Oral Roberts’ Elizabeth McVicker Saturday night in the BSA.
Bison heading into the match. A crowd of 1,000 strong anticipated a highly competitive match; they got just that, but the Herd fell short as Oral Roberts won in five sets. Despite the loss, NDSU saw their five-headed offensive attack squad have their best all-around match of the season with all five players in double-digit kills. Fargo native Janna Deyle led the way, as she tied a career high with 12 kills. Lauren Cammack also had 12 kills, followed by Megan
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What’s so hard about gaining ten yards? Why is it so difficult to not have to punt seemingly every possession? Why do our coaches call these silly plays? Anyone else hear these remarks after the game Saturday evening? I couldn’t help but sit and shake my head as mostly every NDSU fan ripped Brock Jensen, Craig Bohl and Brent Vigen after and during the game because the offense struggled. Was the offense great? No, it wasn’t great, but I guarantee it could have been a lot worse than it was. Jensen threw his first interception of the year, and the team scored just one touchdown. Granted it’s not the eye-popping numbers we saw in the first three weeks, but here’s why we saw a decline in points and production on Saturday: They’re not playing Saint Francis anymore. Dale Lennon, head coach of Southern Illinois and former UND head coach, and his team play a tough 3-4 defense, the same defense that the Bison struggled against in their NCC days. NDSU had never beaten SIU in Carbondale until Saturday, and the Salukis were also ranked 20 in the nation going into the contest. For the entire first half, Jensen and the offense had their backs against the wall. Literally. Due to Southern Illinois going for it on fourth down in their first two possessions, getting stopped both times, the Bison picked up field position at the 1yard line and the 25-yard line. They promptly went three and out, which never gave them the chance to flip the field. Now the question is well, why did they keep going three and out? This is where I heard the gripes about play-calling, that Vigen should be more aggressive and not run quarterback draws on third down. Conservative play calling in the first half is directly related to the fact that Bohl and the coaching staff were trying to avoid a sack. The offensive line struggled Saturday, mightily. The Saluki defensive was in the backfield early and often, so having your quarterback take a five-step drop and scan the field for receivers doesn’t make sense. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the play calling; it was the correct choice, and if in that situation again, the same strategy will be used. It’s not easy to win on the road in the Missouri Valley. It’s a tough, competitive conference where any team can beat another team regardless of records or standings. The attendance was just under 10,000 in a one-yearold stadium in Carbondale. The conference schedule is a grind week in and week out, but more so it seems when a team is on the road. The last point I’ll make is, as crazy as it sounds, the offense saved that game and that win. The defense won the game. Marcus Williams continues to just wreak havoc in the secondary and Chad Wilson played probably the best game of his career. Hands down, the defense won that game, but the offense saved it. Regardless of how the offense played or who did what, it’s the fifth win of the season, and more importantly the second straight MVFC win.
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