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F-M celebrates life and loss on 10-year anniversary of 9/11 Cate Ekegren Co-News Editor A memorial service was held in honor of the nearly 3,000 Americans who lost their lives 10 years ago in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Almost 500 of those lost were members of the fire department, police department, other first response units and volunteers who risked their lives by running
into the collapsing buildings while everyone else was running out. Rev. Steve Burrell, chaplain of the Fargo Fire Department, led the memorial service with a prayer and a moment of silence. Floral wreaths were then dropped into the Red River from fire truck ladders in remembrance of those who had fallen in the attacks. A 21gun salute, the playing of Taps and Amazing Grace followed the wreath drop.
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Representatives from the fire department, police department and other first response units march to the Veterans Memorial Bridge to meet members of the community on the 10-year anniversary of 9/11.
Families become part of the Herd Bison cadets become second lieutenants Matt Severns Spectrum Staff Three Army ROTC cadets were honored Friday in the lower level of the Memorial Union during a Constitution reading event. In addition to reading parts of the Constitution, President Bresciani Rylee Nelson/The Spectrum
Bison families enjoy the beautiful weather and the beautiful campus as their sons and daughters show them everything NDSU has to offer.
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This weekend, NDSU hosted a campus-wide series of activities just for families. The weekend of fun-filled events gave families a snapshot of the campus, the school’s academic excellence and the energy of this home away from home without all of the craziness of move-in weekend. Having to adjust to the transition, college life affects families and students alike. With so many events planned on campus, a new lifestyle, a differently structured class schedule and newfound freedom, some freshmen are feeling overwhelmed with tensions rising. NDSU encouraged families to take walking tours of the campus between events. Events included everything from volleyball games to a faculty and staff showcase. Scheduled events were not mandatory; this gave students and their families freedom of choice to build their own fun weekend. “We’ve toured our son’s dorm … now we’re just taking a look around campus,” Cheryl Schultz, a Bison
mother, said. The football game was the designated high point of the weekend, showing the camaraderie of the green and gold. A tailgate gathering hosted by the university was a way to be a part of the herd without bringing all the gear. Some Fargo natives did not know it was family
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Having to adjust to the transition, college life affects families and students alike. weekend before the game started. “I can’t believe my daughter didn’t tell me about family weekend. I’m not that embarrassing am I?” Anita Peterson, another Bison mother said. After the outdoor party, the Bison and their families brought the enthusiasm into the Fargodome. Brock Jensen and the team led the Bison to a 56-3 victory over the Red Flash of Saint Francis.
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Instead of having families visit, some students invited friends from home and from other universities. It was great for the social aspect of Bison students’ lives. This weekend provided the opportunity to show off events catered to students like Club NDSU and the Recreation and Outing Center. Many different aspects of life shift when you emmerge on the college scene. However the university, students, staff and faculty on campus try to make every student feel comfortable. A student focused campus, is one of the things that makes NDSU great, and family weekend is just one way the university is committed to success. The Office of Orientation and Student Success and the NDSU Alumni Association suggest families come back to visit again during Bison Homecoming Sept. 30 to Oct. 2; there will be even more fun activities! For more information on homecoming, visit www.ndsualumni.com/netcommunity/ homecoming.
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Basically all of us signed a contract for the Army/ROTC and upon graduation from our regular degree, we’re going to become commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, whether it be active, reserve or National Guard, -- Luke Daley and LTC Santiago Bueno III looked over the ceremony, which entailed giving scholarship checks to the cadets as they were commissioned
into the Army. Kaleb Dahl, Luke Daley and Matt Roiger received scholarship checks ranging from $50,520 to $73,618 in exchange for their commitment to ROTC and ultimately the Army. “Basically all of us signed a contract for the Army/ROTC and upon graduation from our regular degree, we’re going to become commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, whether it be active, reserve or National Guard,” Daley said. The three cadets took their oaths of service in front of a crowd of friends and interested students, pledging to protect the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. NDSU, Concordia and MSUM all participate in the area’s tri-college ROTC program. The other two schools also held similar ceremonies for their distinguished cadets. NDSU’s ROTC involvement dates back to 1897, and though it now encompasses Concordia and MSUM, it is known commonly as the Bison Battalion.
The Army ROTC program is set up so that successful graduates of the program who accept their scholarships take on the second lieutenant rank as they head into the service. The second lieutenant rank is the first in a series of commissioned officer ranks, which opens the door for a progression toward general. The commissioning ceremony happens annually on campus, serving as a sort of military graduation for prospective military officers. This year’s event was followed by a brown bag discussion that focused on the international perspective of what it means to be a U.S. citizen. Titled International Perspectives on Citizenship, the discussion was meant to tie in with the reading of the Constitution to demonstrate the foundation of what it is to be an American. Though Constitution Day is officially Sept. 17, the office of civic engagement recognized Friday as a Constitution Day for campus because of the day’s focus on issues related to the Constitution and citizenship in general.
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Cadets Daley, Dahl and Roiger (left to right) are sworn into the U.S. Army by LTC Santiago Bueno III during a commissioning ceremony Friday.
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News Community takes a stand and takes back the night Megan Toso News Reporter Students, staff, faculty and community members will take back the night on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. Assistant Director for sexual assault prevention programming, Sarah Dodd, said the Take Back the Night rally and march is an opportunity to “spread awareness of the prevalence of violence in our community, provide support for those who have been victimized and provide a voice for those who want to prevent violence.�
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It takes our whole community to stand together and end violence. -– Sarah Dodd Take Back the Night (TBTN) first surfaced in Europe in 1976 and since then has vastly extended, popping up on college campuses all over the world. It has constantly evolved over 30 years, an indication of high approval of men, women and children alike.
This event is open to all. Dodd encourages everyone who is committed to ending violence to attend. The TBTN rally is set to begin at Festival Concert Hall in the Reineke Fine Arts Center on the NDSU campus. Director of women and gender studies, Ann Burnett, will be speaking about violence prevention and performing an educational piece focusing on the intersection of sexual violence and education. Following the presentation, a march is schedueled. Attendees and violence prevention educators will chant while marching around campus. The night will conclude with a candlelight vigil on the East Patio at the Memorial Union. According to the United States Department of Justice, one in five women is a victim of rape or attempted rape, and every two minutes someone is sexually assaulted in the United States. “It takes our whole community to stand together and end violence,� Dodd said. “Join the fight against sexual assault by attending TBTN this Thursday evening.� If you or someone you know have been a victim of sexual assault, Sexual As-
sault Resources and Advocacy (SARA) is willing to help. Trained volunteers, faculty and staff operate this 24/7 helpline. SARA assures callers, “I will believe you. I will listen. I will be there when you need me.� SARA is just one of the many sexual assault prevention programs being implemented at NDSU to answer questions and provide support. “We are committed to being a safe community,� Dodd said. To speak with a representative, call (701) 730-6149. NDSU also offers a basic physical defense class, Rape Aggression Defense, or RAD. It is a free class for women only, taught by certified, trained instructors. Schedule an appointment today by contacting Dodd at sarah.dodd@ndsu.edu. To report a case of sexual assault, get help or to get more information about prevention and awareness programs, visit www.ndsu.edu/student_life/ departments_and _programs/sexual_assault_prevention.
CAMPUS COMPASS: Racks and parking lots for two wheels Michelle Full Co-News Editor As the summer is coming to an end and fall is quickly approaching, many NDSU students and faculty have been riding both motorcycles and bikes to and from places on campus, enjoying the last few warm days of the
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I ride to class because it’s cheaper than driving, it’s fun to ride in town and it’s easier to park‌ –Jen Bogart season. The NDSU campus grounds provide several bike racks and motorcycle parking lots for students, staff and faculty to use. These racks and lots are dispersed throughout cam-
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Many students park their motorcycles just south of the Memorial Union, conveniently located in the middle of campus.
pus near frequently visited buildings Some locations may include more than one lot or rack. As one of the most visited buildings on campus, the NDSU Memorial Union provides these parking spots on all four sides. For the convenience of students, all dormitory halls have at least one bike rack and motorcycle lot nearby. Not only do staff, faculty and students ride around campus for pleasure but also as a way to save money and promote a healthy lifestyle. Jen Bogart, a junior majoring in accounting who also happened to drive a motorcycle said, “I ride to class because it’s cheaper than driving, it’s fun to ride in town and it’s easier to park
at Barry Hall, which is where I have most of my classes.� Though the university provides several bike racks and motorcycle parking locations, students are recommended to leave time in order to find a spot and lock their belongings up properly. “The locations are convenient, but they fill up quickly because so many students own bikes and scooters and ride them to campus everyday. The parking lots by the Memorial Union are the busiest around lunch but there usually are enough spots to choose from,� Bogart said. For a campus map highlighting motorcycle parking, visit www..ndsu.edu/ndsu/maps.
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College night: A recap Students find fun and excitement in the Fargodome
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College Night came to the Fargodome Thursday, and it certainly came with a lot of fun and excitement. Gate City Bank sponsored the event to give college students a little taste of what the Fargo area had to offer them. The event was stockpiled with tons of activities, which included: rock-climbing, basketball, gladiator and many other things.
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I came to the event to further my knowledge of the different businesses and possible employers around Fargo. I can now say that I learned a lot more than I knew before about what Fargo has to offer. -- Melissa McCann The purpose of College Night was to show students some fun, but it was also used as a line for advertisement. Students were able to learn about internships that may be available and things about the businesses themselves. Jackie Johnson, a Gate City bank employee, was a person in charge of the event. “Students who attend this event love the free giveaways, but they also are curious as to what is out there in the Fargo area,� Johnson said. “Many students who stop by our booth are asking
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Students visit with representatives of local business during the College Night event Thursday.
about applying for an internship or opening a bank account with us.� Eric Kolden, a junior majoring in accounting, says he was surprised to find the event so casual, for he anticipated a more formal event. “When I started walking around, I realized that it was a blast. I loved all of the free things you could pick up from each booth,� Kolden said. Yes, if you were someone who did not attend this event because you thought it would be too uptight, you missed out. This event was full of businesses around the Fargo area. The Army even had a booth set up, and their rock-climbing wall was a way to lure interested students in. Daniel Smith, Fargo recruiter for the U.S Army, said, “The rock-climbing
wall is a great way to help us advertise, but that is only one half of our goal. The second part of our goal is to explain to students who may be interested in joining the military the benefits of doing so.� Melissa McCann, a junior majoring in natural resources management, did not know much about some of these businesses. “I came to the event to further my knowledge of the different businesses and possible employers around Fargo,� McCann said. “I can now say that I learned a lot more than I knew before about what Fargo has to offer.� A bulk of the students who attended this event were from NDSU, but students from Concordia and Minnesota State University Moorhead were also invited.
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Being in college can be very expensive. Sometimes 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: leopard nails. Yes, you read right -- leopard nails. Interested? Step one Before beginning make sure to remove any nail polish currently on nails. On the sheet of notebook paper,
pour about a dime-sized drop of brown-orange nail polish and one drop of white nail polish. Blend together with the round tip of the sewing pin. Apply the blended color unto nails. Step two Once nails are dry, on the notebook paper, pour a separate dime-sized drop of the brown-orange nail polish. Use the round tip of the pin and dab it into the polish. Carefully use the tool to apply a round “polka dot� unto the nail. Apply about five dots to the nail placing them separately and randomly. Step three Let nails completely dry before you start this step. Pour a separate nickel-sized drop of black nail polish unto the sheet of paper. Use the sharp side of the pin to create the leopard pattern effect. Dab the pin into the black polish and apply a thin line over the edge of the
brown-orange polka dots. Remember to not complete the circle; it should leave some space open. Once dry, apply two layers of top coat polish. Step four (optional) If you desire, add a gold glitter polish to nails to make them pop out even more. Your leopard nails are now complete and ready for fall! Try making it your own by switching up the brownorange nail polish or by replacing it completely with a different color. And remember, practice makes perfect! Wondering how to do another design? Have a unique beauty idea? Comments? Let us know at features@ndsuspectrum.co m or join The Spectrum on Facebook!
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Arts and Entertainment
Roxie rocks Fargo Leave grandma at home with the kids for this one Nick Proulx A&E Editor “Chicago” bombards the audience with greed, lust and other enjoyable sins as it tells the 1920s story of Roxy Hart’s rise to fame, achieved with little more than good looks, a handful of money and a short pistol. It is the first show of Music Theatre Fargo-Moorhead’s 2011-2012 season and is the largest production the company has done by far. The musical, dripping with provocative imagery and fueled by passion, will have you reaching for your pants to make sure your fly is closed. “Everybody should go to theater at least once in their
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There’s just a lot of talented people in the show; you’re not going to be disappointed. -- Chloe Gunderson, cast member
life,” said Chloe Gunderson, who plays one of the Merry Murderesses, adding, “Some people never get to see a musical, and this one is just so fun and entertaining.” As a student at NDSU and one of the younger cast members, she argued there are more than enough reasons for the college-age crowd to check out the show. “Just look at all the dancers we have! What guy wouldn’t want to go?” she continued. Indeed, scantily clad women and men alike act out scenes that are risqué to say the very least. The production relentlessly picks up speed even if it makes you blush along the way, becoming unstoppable in the second act. The musical numbers sizzle with knockout vocals and on-stage choreography that is a feast for the eyes, backed up by an orchestra that masterfully adds a gritty, sleazy overtone to all that jazz. Moody use of lighting and smoke hanging in the air add to an already convincing atmosphere. “‘Chicago’ is a hot, sexy
show,” said Craig Ellingson who plays Billy Flynn, a greasy, deceitful lawyer who cares less about justice and more about his wallet. Ellingson, having done over 10 productions in six seasons with MTFM, is particularly enthusiastic about this show. “There’s a lot of dance to it, and there’s just some very interesting spectacle,” he said. Kathy Hanson and Ellery Tofte treat theatergoers to sultry renditions of leads Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart respectively, in addition to a delightfully awkward Amos Hart by Samuel Krauth and a sassy, fierce and unforgiving portrayal of Mama Morton by NDSU’s own Katherine Paynter. Gunderson summed it up best by simply stating, “There’s just a lot of talented people in the show; you’re not going to be disappointed.” “Chicago” will continue to show at the Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre Sept. 15-17 at 7:30 p.m., and at 2 p.m. on Sept. 18 as well. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit musictheatrefm.com.
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Billy Flynn (Craig Ellingson) orchestrates Roxie Hart’s (Ellery Tofte) press interview in a less than subtle manner.
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The cast of “Chicago” synchronizes during the play’s final scene.
‘You Like This’
Review: Taco Shop
An exhibit by you
Bringing Mexican back to the Union
Keith Bistodeau Contributing Writer The Plains Art Museum in downtown Fargo has been a major player in the Fargo art scene for many years. With the expansion of NDSU's downtown campus, many students have the opportunity to go by the museum on a daily basis. Although all of us have easy access to the museum, very few take advantage of the ability. The museum, however, may have found a way to entice your excitement to come in for a visit. Last year, the museum undertook the beginnings of a project known as “You Like This: A Democratic Approach to the Permanent Collection.” The goal behind this project was to bring together all of the favorite pieces of the Fargo collection into one exhibit. To reach the maximum number of people in the Fargo-Moorhead area, the museum used crowd sourcing to reach people in the community. Crowd sourcing means that the museum delegates the job of choosing pieces and making final decisions to the public, rather than doing it on their own. “Crowd-sourcing is an increasingly popular way for museums to interact with their audiences and the community at large, thanks to the popularity of social
media and the breakdown of the distance between the museum and that audience,” Colleen Sheehy, museum director and CEO, said in a release. This allows for the museum to design exhibits that people in the community want to see, as well as increase the number of people involved with the museum. It is quite a large task that required a lot of time due to the amount of pieces held at the museum. “We have about 3,500 pieces in the museum’s permanent collection, but we want this exhibit to be between 50 and 75 pieces,” said Carly Bishoff, an NDSU student and PR/Marketing Intern at the Plains Art Museum. Although the final voting process was done in July, you can still view the main goals of the project by watching the promotional video on YouTube, or by visiting the museum’s website to see the process as it unfolded for the exhibit. “This should be a fun and exciting process for both us and the community,” Sheehy added. The “You Like This” exhibit will be on display Oct. 6 through Jan. 15. Business hours of The Plains Art Museum can be viewed at their website, plainsart.org, and admission is free with a student ID.
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Meningitis Immunization Clinic Thursday, Sept. 22 1:00 pm—4:00 pm Prairie Rose Room, MU Approximately 115 cases of meningitis occur on campuses each year, and 5 to 15 college students die as a result. College students, particularly freshmen living in residence halls, have a six fold increased risk of disease. Cost of immunization
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NDSU Student ID required.
No appointment necessary. Students under the age of 18 as of 9/21/11 must present a Consent to Treat Minor form, signed by a parent or guardian, available at the Student Health Service and on-line at www.ndsu.edu/wellness/shs. If you are unable to attend the clinic and wish to be vaccinated, contact Student Health Service at 231-7331.
Matt Paulsen Contributing Writer Those who are sad about not being able to hit up Taco Bell in the Union anymore can finally come out of mourning. There is a new name in town, and that name is Taco Shop. Opened in 1961, The Taco Shop is no stranger to the area. They are currently lo-
cated on North University by Cousins Subs, and South University down from Luna Coffee. This is not just some random hole in the wall moving into the Union. It actually has a respectable reputation. Now, instead of hopping in your car and driving to the restaurant, you can just head on over to campus. If you are looking for a snack between classes you
can get appetizers such as quesadillas, nachos, or your standard chips and salsa. Everything is less than two dollars without add-ons except for the Deluxe Nachos, which are $4.19 but come with tomatoes, onions, olives, jalapenos, sour cream and sauce. There are a lot of great options on the menu, like different types of tacos, burritos and grinders. They also have a variety of combo meals so you can get exactly what you are looking for. As for drinks, you have standard Pepsi products. Everything is around $5 unless you get stand-alone
items such as a single taco. Prices are quite reasonable considering what you get food-wise compared to any of the other shops down in the Union. I purchased a deluxe burrito filled with meat, sour cream, lettuce, cheese and tomatoes. It was all packed in there, and it wasn’t messy while eating, making it a good choice for a quick lunch or dinner if you are in the mood for Mexican. If you are missing Taco Bell, or just want some good Mexican food for decent prices, Taco Shop more than fills the void in your stomach.
‘Fables’’ redheaded stepchild My problem with ABC series ‘Once Upon a Time’ Charlie Crane Contributing Writer One of the things I was looking forward to at Comic Con was being able to go to my first "Fables" panel. "Fables" is a Vertigo Comics series written by Bill Willingham. The basic concept is that a large number of fairytale, folklore and public domain characters like Snow White, Mowgli, Mother Goose and many others all lived in the same world. Unfortunately they were driven out of their homeland by a diabolical
being, known only as the Adversary and escaped through a portal into what would become New York City. Every character is so nuanced and developed in such inspired directions it makes new again everything that was old. From the moment the first issue was published in 2002, the series was met with both critical and reader acclaim with many of its volumes spending time on the New York Times bestsellers list. At that time, studios started buying up comic book properties left and right, one of which was "Fables."
Over the next decade, the rights to "Fables" bounced around to nearly every major television and film studio in Hollywood with ABC being the only company to come even close to bringing it to television. Last year, ABC announced that it was no longer seeking to produce "Fables." It was not two months later when news broke that ABC would be producing a fantasy series called "Once Upon a Time." One of the panels that came before "Fables" was the screening of the pilot episode of "Once Upon a Time," a series created by Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, two former writers of ABC megahit "Lost." Lets just say that nearly every basic concept and tenant from "Fables" was lifted for "Once Upon a Time." Like "Fables," "Once Upon a Time" is about a secret community made up of fairytale characters, with several of them not even trying to hide the similarities to "Fables." The biggest culprit is a certain swarthy sheriff with a wolfish complexion. The series will detail the efforts of White and Charming’s long lost daughter to restore the fairytale realm to its former existence. After finally shaking away my initial rage at the gall with which the filmmakers appropriated elements of Willingham’s work, I sat back and tried looking at the show critically and objectively, leaving my biases behind.
The first thing that came to the forefront was the hammy performances. Admittedly, the writers didn’t give them much to work with. The biggest problem with "Once Upon a Time" is that it does nothing new or original. Ignoring all of the ripped off aspects, it structures its episode in the same fashion as "Lost" with a present day storyline alternating with flashbacks that focus on a certain character or element. During the Q&A, Kitsis and Horowitz spoke with much passion about their show, but when pressed by another "Fables" fan in attendance to own up to the true origin of their work they denied any such influence. The pair said that they had “read a couple of issues,” and that although the two concepts are “in the same playground,” they feel they are “telling a different story.” I have to agree, as their story is a soulless rip off, a facsimile of a far superior work. At the "Fabels" panel, Willingham looked over the hundreds gathered saying, “Maybe we don’t need a 'Fables’ TV show. It looks to me since you’re all here we have all of the ‘Fables’ we need.” If "Once Upon a Time" is all Hollywood has to offer, I couldn’t agree more.
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Features Bison Life: The life of an RA A Hope for the residents Ty Wilson Contributing Writer For the flood of freshmen moving to the NDSU college campus, any sophomores or upperclassmen still living in the dorms and anyone who has lived in the dorms or worked in residence life, resident assistants are no unfamiliar thing.
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We help with homework, give advice to people when they seek it out, and are constantly providing emotional support to whomever needs it. -- Hope Hagerty
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dent assistant (RA) living in Weible. Hagerty says being an RA is all about spending time with people, building relationships with the residents and making sure everyone is safe. “We help with homework, give advice to people when they seek it out, and are constantly providing emotional support to whomever needs it,” Hagerty said. Being an RA also includes other duties such as making sure shower heads are attached securely, sorting mail and making sure everything around the dorm is neat and tidy, as well as cleaning them when they are not. “We also get to plan a lot of fun activities,” Hagerty added. “We have calendar decorating parties and tshirt tie dying. We volunteer through NDSU to clean the parks and help by volunteering with the Fargo Marathon every year." One of the less gratifying
He said, she said Alysia Larson Contributing Writer How do you deal with someone who is annoying? He Said: “I try (key word is try) to deal with people who annoy me by being as patient with them as I can. I have found that annoyance is often a personality trait rather than a social defect. In other words, the one who is being annoying often times cannot help it, since the aspect that I find so irritating is part of their personality. Therefore, instead of possibly offending the other by asking them to change, I must become more patient with them myself in order to ‘deal’ with them.” Thomas Eskro, a senior majoring in civil engineering. She Said: “I just act polite and am nice. Usually they do not know they are annoying me.” Rachel Geiser, a junior majoring in French and anthropology. I think we all know that one person in our lives that just grates on our nerves like no one else can. But how we react to this person can say much more about us than we think. The best strategy according to www.positivesharing.com says to “become less angry.” It might seem unfair, but
it’s our responsibility to not let it effect us as much as we might be letting it. Remember that the only person you can control is yourself. There’s probably a good chance that there are redeeming qualities in this person or else you would do everything you could to avoid them. If that’s the case then focus on those qualities. There could be other reasons this person has annoying tendencies as well. They might have been brought up that way or had something happen in their lives that was traumatic and this is the way they learned to cope. Empathy can go a long way when dealing with someone who is more frustrating than fun. If this person really is trying to annoy you intentionally, then it only makes you look worse when you react in anger. Keep your cool; it makes you look more mature and will help the person who is annoying realize that what they are doing is bothering you. Lastly, remember that in your life there probably always will be that one annoying person. But we might be that person to someone else, giving people the benefit of the doubt is a much nicer way to live than with an attitude of negativity. Be patient and perhaps it will all work out in the end.
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Hope Hagerty, one of the many RAs at NDSU, spends her time with the residents of Weible Hall.
details of being an RA, according to Hagerty, is the fact that you live at your job. There is no “off-the-clock” in being a resident assistant, “you are an all-time RA,” she said. Hagerty says that she decided to become an RA because she wanted to mentor others like she once was when she graduated high school.
“Since not many jobs for college students pay to just spend time interacting with people, becoming an RA was a perfect fit,” she said. Because of the huge impact people made on her life just out of high school and the fact that college, for many people, is the first time living away from their family, which can be a difficult time to handle for some,
“Final Fantasy XIII-3” website registered Steven Strom Staff Writer Japan, more-or-less the godfather of modern gaming, has begun to hold less sway in the gaming industry in recent years in the face of Western innovation and Eastern stagnation. That hasn't stopped the old, great names in Japanese development from trying their absolute hardest to stay relevant in modern times. Square Enix, creator of the seminal “Final Fantasy” and “Dragon Quest” series, is a great example of one of these floundering titans. The latest few entries in their colossal Final Fantasy franchise have been met with less than stellar reactions from critics and consumers alike. Square Enix’s reaction has been typical of most Japanese publishers these days; they just keep pumping out more of the same. Enter “Final Fantasy XIII2”, a direct sequel (which is something of a diversion from the series normal lack of continuity) to one of the least critically popular entries in the main series. Set to be released sometime next year, “FFXIII-2” will no doubt raise up more than a few face-palms. However, what is even more groanworthy is the recent registration of the Final Fantasy XIII-3 website domain name. While this is far from an official announcement, it certainly fits within Square Enix’s mode of operation as the release of “FFXIII-2” was leaked in the exact same
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Hagerty wanted to be the person whom the residents moving in could go to. “I know how important the people in my life who mentored me were and the impact they made, and I just want to be that person to others,” she said. “I want to give them the same relationships that I had been so blessed with.” But although Hagerty
takes her job seriously, every RA has their own little confession. “If I could I’d really want to slide down the stairs on mattresses or build a fort in the lounge with all of the couches and furniture,” Hagerty said.
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Opinion Get with it, America Jaime Jarmin Opinion Editor It’s 10 years later and America is still left with a crappy airline security system. I know what you’re thinking: “But Jaime, nowadays I have to pass through a naked body scanner, get felt up by airport security personnel and remove my shoes!” Well, I’d take all of
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If America would have adopted the system the Israelis use for screening each passenger before they are allowed to board, perhaps 3,000 innocent people would not have died.
and uncomfortable experience getting felt up by airport security. But in no way should a slight inconvenience be the only reason that our airport security be so lax. My good friend just recently flew out of Fargo for a brief vacation to Anchorage before classes resumed. She had mentioned that the airport security at Hector International Airport was incredibly relaxed and undemanding. She even thought the airline security system in Anchorage was just as simple as Fargo’s. While this may sound rather exciting for a frequent flier, it shouldn’t. The way they barely checked her ID convinced her that she could have brought a fake ID and still been allowed onboard. That being said, according to USA Today online, “More than 25,000 security breaches – an average of about seven per day – have occurred at U.S. airports since November 2001.” With numbers like that, we’re just asking hijackers to come aboard and pop a squat next to us on the plane. I’ve heard once that America’s way of dealing with problems is reactive rather than proactive. We try to solve problems after they have happened rather than before. If you think about it, most of the precautionary security methods that airlines have now enforced have been a result of a problem that occurred (or almost did), whether it’s not allowing liquids on board or having to remove your Sperry’s before you pass through the gates. If America would have adopted the system the Israelis use for screening each passenger before they are allowed to board, perhaps 3,000 innocent people would not have died. Or perhaps the people of New York would not be rebuilding Ground Zero with the Freedom Tower (which will cost an estimated $3.2 billion , by the way). Instead we are left remembering those whom have died while we easily and conveniently pass through our country’s airport security systems.
that over dying in an aircraft due to some jerk hijacker. Before 9/11 even occurred, America had a great example to follow from the Israeli airlines. The security screening methods Israel has with the El Al Airlines is impeccable. And it’d better be, for they have been one of the most heavily targeted airlines in the world for terrorism. After their intense hijacking years in the 1970s, Israel began to implement intense security measures for their airlines including an almost impossible entry to the cockpit, among others. But the main reason for Israel’s successful airline security system is their people. That’s right, the people. It’s not the body scanning machines or the other technology America has become so obsessed with lately. Instead the Israelis interview and question every passenger wanting to board their planes. They have highly qualified and highly educated security personnel, rather than some machine, to discern whether or not a passenger is suspicious and capable of inflicting harm. I hear complaints about airport security almost every time someone I know has to travel. I agree it’s probably quite annoying to go through Jaime is a sophomore maall of the checkpoints if joring in English education. you’re in a hurry. It’s also probably a very unpleasant
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Honor the fallen Don’t forget the heroes Rylee Nelson Spectrum Staff As we all know, this Sunday marked the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. On Sunday morning the city of New York held a memorial service at Ground Zero for families and loved ones of
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The same people who decreased the number of families mourning a loved one at the ceremony are now being told that the city is short of room.
those who died in the horrific events. Due to space constraints, first responders to the scene during 9/11 were not invited to the ceremony. The same people who decreased the number of families mourning loved ones at the ceremony were told that the city is short of room. This memorial was focused on the families of those who died, as it should have been, but on that September day, the first responders became family to us all. In the United States, few things are more American than success, personal freedoms and equal opportunity. In our society, honor is at par with, if not exceeding, those former qualities. When one of our own puts his or her life on the line for our sake, we show them honor. When a soldier dies in battle
Props to the president Matthew Kurtz Contributing Writer “YOUniversity.” How clever. You’ve probably seen it on billboards in the FargoMoorhead area, but our university isn’t a “YOUniversity.” (Minnesota State University Moorhead has already claimed to be the one that always puts YOU first.) But to be honest, I’m really not a fan of this punny slogan. I firmly believe that my college career is so much more than just me. However, I must admit, I recently had an experience here at NDSU that was all about me, and I liked it. Last spring I met with my
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Let’s be realistic: President Bresciani has a lot more important issues to deal with than whether or not Matthew Kurtz gets his scholarship money. academic adviser and received some unexpected (and slightly disappointing) news: I was inadvertently on track to easily graduate in three and a half years, which would have me shaking
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President Bresciani’s hand this December. Oops. I love NDSU; I really don’t want to leave. But personally, it is the right decision for me to graduate early. As I was preparing to embark on this, my final nostalgic semester at NDSU, something struck me. As a freshman, I had been awarded a scholarship that would be distributed to me over four years. Hmm. So what happens to someone’s hard-earned scholarship money when they’re accidentally graduating in three and a half years? I soon found myself at the NDSU Office of Admissions asking this very question, only to receive the message I expected to hear: I would have to forfeit my final installment of scholarship money. What did I do next? Believing that I deserve to receive every last penny of my award, I emailed NDSU President Dean Bresciani himself. Rash? Maybe. Worth it? Definitely. I sent him a respectful, well-organized email simply explaining my situation and presenting my argument that I do indeed deserve to have my final scholarship payment applied to this fall semester. After all, friends of mine had emailed the president before and actually received personal, prompt replies, so why
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believes that this is a matter of political motivation: “Mayor Bloomberg could figure out how to get elected three times, but can’t figure out how to find first responders a seat?” Mayor Bloomberg insists that it is a pure space issue and that if there was more room, the first responders would be invited. Whatever the reasoning may be, it is irrational. Mayor Bloomberg should have done everything in his power to ensure that the first responders were shown the respect that their heroism deserves. The families of those who died should undoubtedly be shown the respect to remember the fallen and the first responders should be shown the same.
shouldn’t I go right to the top? Two days later, it came. A personal response from President Bresciani popped into my inbox and, to make a long story short, what ensued after I had hit “Send” two days earlier is very impressive. My email went from President Bresciani to Prakash Mathew (Vice President for Student Affairs) to Jobey Lichtblau (Director of Admissions) to the NDSU Scholarship Committee, then back up the chain and back to me. How’s that for efficient organizational communication? In the email, Bresciani told me that I would hear from the Admissions Office soon. I received an email from them two hours later. That afternoon I found myself in Lichtblau’s office and was shocked at how quickly and thoroughly he and his staff had dealt with my request. They researched my academic records, discussed my situation and voted on what should be done. Ultimately, they decided to honor my request and award me my full scholarship. While this does make for a cool story of how I was able to get what I wanted, this experience screams so much more about NDSU. Firstly, we are extremely fortunate to have a president at our non-“YOUniversity” university who cares about, listens to and responds to student requests. Let’s be realistic:
President Bresciani has a lot more important issues to deal with than whether or not Matthew Kurtz gets his scholarship money. However, judging by the personalized, detailed response I received, I wasn’t bothering him at all. Kudos go to the staff under the president as well. In retrospect, I easily could have (and probably should have) first contacted Lichtblau instead of Bresciani and still achieved the same fantastic results. But the odd thing is that I felt comfortable directly emailing Bresciani. In my eyes, he’s established a reputation of openness and availability to ordinary students like me, which is remarkable considering he has 14,000 of me to deal with. My experience at NDSU ultimately isn’t about me. In this situation, I was clearly treated as an individual, and everything was about me, which I am very grateful for. But NDSU is not a “YOUniversity.” And that’s a good thing. We are a community that is “Bison strong.” If a single Bison ever wanders from the herd or needs special attention, it’s comforting to know it will kindly receive the guidance it needs.
Rylee is a senior majoring in journalism.
Matthew is a senior majoring in broadcast journalism.
NDSU vs. UND: The great debate The weather is finally starting to cool down and teachers have left their syllabi in the dust and are now well in to their lesson plans. Clubs have started, friends have been made and your brand new school clothes are already starting to bore you. This is how a typical school year usually goes. We have almost reached mid-September and the excitement of a new school year is starting to fade as students get into the grind of daily college living. For me, however, the newness and excitement are still going strong.
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we give him or her an honorary burial. We have two days a year (Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day) when most businesses and schools close to honor the sacrifice of others. Yet, when our nation gathers to remember those who fell in the attacks that changed every American’s way of life, there doesn’t seem to be enough room. Even more surprising than the city’s actions was the media’s seemingly blind eye toward the issue. All that was available for sources was minimal coverage by minor news agencies and a few stories by CNN when the news first came out a few weeks ago. These heroes have apparently been forgotten in the midst of the memorial of a day that likely could have been much worse without their efforts. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said that the reasoning was due to space constraints. CNN cites a first responder who
…I can proudly and adamantly declare that I, Amanda Breen, am a fully converted Bison. I’m a sophomore this year and I’m sure most of the other students in my class have reached a certain level of “I’m so over this school thing.” Unlike most of them though, I am new to campus
this year and loving it. Last year I attended UND and was under the impression that college was highly overrated. Now don’t get me wrong, UND had its upsides -- the awesome hockey team, the great dining center food and the fantastic people I met -- but it was no NDSU. Campus up there never really held the “I’m home” feeling for me, and boy did I get guff when I disclosed where I would be spending my 2011-2012 school year. I still haven’t heard the end of it, but I just knew that I couldn’t be the only one who felt this way. So I asked around. Obviously most of the people I talked to gave me some version of the “down with the Sioux, go Bison” speech that all NDSU students seem to have down, but there was one conversation that stood out. Abby, a sophomore here on campus majoring in dietetics, lived in the same building as me last year at UND. Although we didn’t talk much at UND, we both discussed why we transferred and found we shared the reason: we just weren’t feeling it up there. After talking with her, I realized that “it” was that “I’m home” feeling that
UND lacked. There are many factors contributing to this. First off, everyone at NDSU is so friendly! I don’t have the trepidation to strike up a conversation here that I did last year at UND. I felt forgotten by my adviser at UND, but here at NDSU my advisor has gone above and beyond. My dorm last year was cold and basement like; this year I feel much more comfortable and at ease in Niskanen. Finally, my classes last year averaged around 250 students at UND, so I really enjoy the more individual attention available here at NDSU. It makes a difference when the teachers make an effort to know their students. This year has been leaps and bounds better than last and I’m looking forward to finishing out my education here. I grew up my whole life being a die-hard Sioux fan – the word “Bison” was practically a curse word around our house. However, I can proudly and adamantly declare that I, Amanda Breen, am a fully converted Bison. Amanda is a sophomore majoring in business administration.
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A good mix in the Bentson Football team is 2-0 heading into bye week Kyle Roth Bunker
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Travis Jones Sports Editor With two big wins by the football team to start the season and an upcoming game against Minnesota, there’s something that many Bison fans may be missing on campus. Following a Summit League championship and a trip to the NCAA tournament, the NDSU volleyball team is definitely worth the attention and the time of the fans on campus and in Fargo. The Bison volleyball is coming off a tough three match losing streak with losses to UND and Iowa State, but conference play opens up at the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse on Friday night with Western Illinois. This year’s volleyball offers a different style of play than teams we’ve seen in the past. The senior duo of Jennifer Lopez and Chrissy Knuth is back for one more year, and junior Brynn Joki is showing glimpses of another huge year for the Herd, but it’s the play of the freshman that are making quite the buzz. True freshman Lauren Cammack is, in my mind, the next huge star for NDSU. I wasn’t a student when Chrissy Knuth took Summit League Player of the Year in her freshman and sophomore years, but I did watch enough of Knuth in high school to know that she was going to be a special player. I get that exact same vibe with Cammack. Am I predicting that she’s going to win Summit League Player of the year? No, but I’m not ruling it out. Cammack is a jump server that puts topspin on the ball that Pete Sampras would envy. To go along with her serving ability, Cammack is a force at the net as well. She is second on the team in kills and points, trailing only Brynn Joki in both categories. With Megan Lambertson going down with an ankle injury in Grand Forks, redshirt freshman Carissa Whalen has stepped up for the Herd as well, especially in the two games against Iowa State. With the mix of youth and experience on this team, the Bison should be able to run through the Summit League this season and make another push for a conference title and an NCAA tournament bid. Head Coach Kari Thompson, now in her first full year as head coach, has her team poised and ready to start conference play this Friday. With an off-week in football, there should be no empty seats in the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse this weekend. I encourage all fans to come out and support this team because, believe me, they’re definitely worth watching.
Contributing Writer Another magnificent defensive performance Saturday night pushed the Bison ahead of St. Francis University 56-3 in front of a crowd 18,341 strong. The game was highlighted by the absence of starting NDSU tailback DJ McNorton, who was listed as out for the game with a Grade-1 ankle inversion, but his reliever Sam Ojuri quickly stole the show with a 95-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, breaking Pat Paschall's 2-year-old record from 2009 for the longest play from scrimmage in NDSU history.
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We got through the game with no inRylee Nelson/The Spectrum Chad Willson makes a tackle in the second half of the Bison juries, scored a lot game against St. Francis. NDSU cruised to a 56-3 win and will of points and have a bye week to prepare for Minnesota on Sept. 24. played a lot of guys. -- Head coach Craig tion of the team's 233 yards Early on, the game ceron the ground. The Bison tainly seemed more competBohl also added 161 yards passing itive than it finished as St. Ojuri totaled 165 yards on to push their total offense to Francis returned the openthe night, a significant por- 394 yards for the game. ing kickoff to the NDSU 42,
then pushed the ball to the four yard line in 11 plays before losing a fumble to senior defensive lineman Scott Stoczynski. The Bison defense was able to thwart St. Francis in the redzone on the very next drive with an interception by defensive back John Pike. “That would be a textbook defensive back move to just knock it down,” former Bison great Phil Hansen said of Pike's acrobatic play, a one-handed catch near the goal line. “That kid must have the softest hands ever.” Freshman linebacker Carlton Littlejohn was also able to snag an interception, returning it 37 yards for the team's seventh touchdown of the night. The defense impressed elsewhere as well, registering 12 tackles for loss including six sacks that subtracted 55 yards from a surprisingly crisp St. Francis offense. The Red Flash claimed 15 first downs with 116 passing yards and 66 on the ground. Despite the score, there were a number of areas of concern Saturday night that the Bison will have two weeks to work on before
their next game at Minnesota Sept. 24. One issue the offense faced repeatedly last season was third down conversion, and those woes manifested again as the offense went just 2-for-7 on third down. Similarly, the team was noticeably less disciplined as they earned 12 penalties for 115 yards, errors that will make a potential upset bid over the Gophers that much more difficult. On the bright side, though, the Bison again had measurable success at QB as starter Brock Jensen darted in for a touchdown and passed for two more, including a perfectly-placed strike to senior tight end Matt Veldman that only continued to show an improving passing game. Jensen finished 11/13 on the night. Head Coach Craig Bohl signed off for the night with a complimentary review of his team. “I feel really good. We got through the game with no injuries, scored a lot of points and played a lot of guys, so that's good,” he said.
Iowa State sweeps NDSU Volleyball team drops two matches in Fargo Travis Jones Sports Editor The 17th ranked Iowa State Cyclones made the trip to Fargo for two matches against NDSU on Friday and Saturday. Iowa State came in with an undefeated record following a win over fifth nationally ranked Florida. Iowa State kept their record clean as they took both matches from the Herd.
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She [Lauren Cammack] definitely is going to be a great player for the Bison. -- Kari Thompson, Volleyball Head Coach 1,400 fans filed into a very warm Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse for Friday’s game. They didn’t stay long, however, as Iowa State swept the Herd 3-0 in straight sets. The first set saw an early
Cyclone run that proved to be the difference in the set. Iowa State went on a 5-0 run early in the set that gave them a four point early lead. They wouldn’t look back from there as they took the first set 25-20. NDSU struggled mightily in the second set as a 10-1 Iowa State run put the Bison down early. Carly Jenson was key for Iowa State in the set as she had seven kills for the Cyclones in a 25-14 rout of NDSU. The two teams went pointfor-point in the third set, but another run by Iowa State proved to be the difference. Iowa State went on a 5-0 run after NDSU tied the game at 18 and Iowa State took the set 25-21 and swept the match 3-0. Offensive leaders for the Bison in Friday’s game were Chrissy Knuth and Brynn Joki both with nine kills. Joki also added 10 digs and one ace. Senior Jennifer Lopez continued her strong play as she had 34 assists on the match. Freshman Lauren Cammack also added
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Brynn Joki gets ready to serve against Iowa State on Saturday in the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse. Joki led the team with 16 kills on the game, but Iowa State won both matches on Friday and Saturday.
eight kills to go along with seven digs. The Bison put on a much better performance Saturday afternoon as the match was a five set thriller. However, Iowa State was able to fend off the home crowd and Bison attack and pull out the 3-2 match victory. Senior Chrissy Knuth showed why she is a two time Summit League Player of the year in the first set as she led the Bison in kills with six. NDSU and Iowa State were neck-and-neck the entire first set, but the Herd was able to pull out the 2826 victory to go up 1-0 on the match. Iowa State bounced back in set number two, but it was another close set as Iowa State took a 27-25 victory. Janna Deyle and Brynn Joki
Soccer team earns shutout in Montana Justin Tellingbuisen Contributing Writer After beating Green Bay this past Sunday, NDSU’s Women’s Soccer team headed to Montana to participate in the Nike Montana Cup. The Bison played the host team Montana Friday night and came up with a 4-
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0 shutout victory. The Bison had four different players score. Sophomore Katie Tallas contributed the first goal on an assist by senior Holly Christian less than five minutes into the game. Senior Morgan DeMike added the second goal only 10 minutes later on an assist from freshman Tristyn Wal-
czak. Katie Luce then added the third Bison goal of the day by one-timing a clear corner kick. The fourth Bison goal was scored in the 87th minute by senior Michelle Gaffney on an assist from fellow senior Aubrey Bot. Bison senior goalie Kalani Bertsch had four saves, recording her fourth shutout
joined the Knuth attack as they bumped their kill totals up to nine and eight respectively. NDSU used a big run early to put away set number two 25-18. Iowa state quickly bounced back in the fourth, however, as they took it 2517 to force the decisive set five. The fifth set went down to the wire, but a 4-1 Iowa State run late put the Bison and the match away 3-2. The Bison were led by a four-headed attack that included Chrissy Knuth, Brynn Joki, Janna Deyle and Lauren Cammack as the ladies totaled up 15, 16, 12 and 14 kills respectively. Jennifer Lopez had a season high 55 assists on the night. Head Coach Kari Thompson talked after the match about having a number of
players that can score. “It’s very nice,” Thompson stated. “Today what was hurting was not having that fifth one. Against a team like Iowa State you’re going to need that.” Thompson also commented on the play, and future, of freshman Lauren Cammack. “She definitely is going to be a great player for the Bison,” Coach Thompson said. “She’s definitely in those pressure situations that we’re going to need her at later in the season.” The Bison open Summit League play this Friday in the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse with a match against Western Illinois beginning at 7 p.m.
of the season and the 13th of her career. The Bison outshot Montana 10-7 and tallied five corner kicks to Montana’s three. On Sunday the Bison squared off against Idaho. The Bison lost 3-2, struggling to keep up with the Vandals throughout the game. Idaho was 2-2-2 coming into the tournament after picking up wins against Montana and Idaho State last weekend. When playing against Idaho, the biggest worry for
the Bison proved to be finding a way to slow the Vandals’ Chelsea Small, who led the team with two goals. Idaho also has the reigning Western Athletic Conference coach of the year in Pete Showler who is in his seventh season as head coach with the Vandal’s. The Vandals can’t seem to decide who they want to play in the goal as Liz Boyden and Marrissa Fehrman has been splitting time in the net.
Anderson continues dominance
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The women’s golf team opened their fall schedule this weekend with the Cobber Open in Detroit Lakes. NDSU took two teams to the open and they left with the top two spots. There were
eleven teams that competed in the open. Junior standout Amy Anderson continued her dominance as she took home the first place medal at an even par 72. Freshman Sarah Storandt took second place with a 74. Other individual place
winners for the Herd were sophomore Megan Swan taking fourth place with a 78, senior Rachel Roller taking seventh with a 79 and junior Cydney Hasselberg tying for eighth with an 80. The women’s golf team is in Lincoln, Neb. for a twoday tournament early this
week. The men’s golf team will be in Green Bay, Wisc. to open their fall schedule with a two-day tournament early this week as well.
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