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Changes made to Herd Hauler pricing Matt Severns Spectrum Staff Students who use the Herd Hauler program to get home after a night on the town will see some changes in the program this year. Though the services Doyle’s will provide remain the same, the pricing system has been altered in order to address changes in the company’s operating costs.

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If you have multiple people in the vehicle it’s actually a better deal than the $3 because on average, cab fare is $8 … so if there was more than one in a vehicle, say five, each of them would only have to pay a little more than a dollar. --Mike Paolini In the past, students were charged $4 for a single rider and $3 per person for a group, but they can now expect to pay 50 percent of the

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The new pricing of the Herd Hauler program will generally save money for groups but could cost a little more for individuals.

total cab fare, regardless of the amount of riders. This shift in how students will be charged will encourage them to share cabs, which, according to Mike Paolini, executive commissioner of academic and student affairs, could actually reduce the cost of riding. “If you have multiple peo-

ple in the vehicle it’s actually a better deal than the $3 because on average, cab fare is $8 … so if there was more than one in a vehicle, say five, each of them would only have to pay a little more than a dollar,” Paolini said. He noted that for single riders, however, the cost of an average cab fare could go

up a small amount, but that the program will still provide students with affordable transportation. The Herd Hauler program’s pricing has been adjusted in the past, but this shift was put in place to address the dynamic nature of the economy, gas prices, payroll costs and insurance felt

by the company’s management. The program is an agreement between NDSU and Doyle’s Taxi Cab Service that allows students to use cabs at a discounted rate when MATBUS isn’t running. This gives students a way to get home safely during night hours.

“It’s an agreement that we have with Doyle’s that they pay a little bit and we pay a little bit. So they pick up a couple dollars, we pick up a couple dollars,” Paolini said. NDSU pays 50 percent of the total cab fare, capped at $6, and Doyle’s picks up the rest. Students who have used the program in the past are accustomed to a small Doyle’s sticker placed on their student ID. This year, however, in addition to that sticker they will receive a separate Doyle’s card. The card will be required, along with the student ID, to both prevent program fraud and to track statistical information. “Students will have to have the student ID with the Doyle’s sticker on it, but with the Doyle’s cab card, the driver will be able to swipe it in the vehicle and will be able to … verify that information,” Paolini said. Students interested in signing up for the Herd Hauler program must go to the student government office and fill out a liability release form for the university and a Doyle’s cab sign-up form.

A fun run to help 100-year-old building gets updated Michelle Full Co-News Editor

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The NDSU American Institute of Architecture Students -- Freedom by Design program will be holding its 5K fun run fundraiser on Sept. 10. As a part of the American Institute of Architecture Students, Freedom by Design is a community service-led program. NDSU design and architecture students exercise their abilities to provide community services to those who need it most. Students of Freedom by Design not only use their talents to help others but also face financial, mental and physical challenges alongside these individuals and the homes they live in. This event will help fundraise all projects for the 2011-2012 academic year within the Freedom by Design organization. The group is currently working on a ramp and deck project with Jane Schank, a Fargo resident taking care of disabled children. The construction of the ramp and deck will provide a safer entrance for the children after they enjoy the outdoor play area. The organization’s goal is to help individuals like Jane Schank live more independently by working to create a safe environment within their community. This years 5K fun run will be the Freedom by Design’s second annual mobility run and walk. Individuals have the option to run or walk anywhere between 1K to 5K. Check-in will begin at 10 a.m. on the north side of the

Wallman Wellness Center, and all individuals can participate. Participants can register at http://ala.ndsu.edu/faculty_s tudents/freedom_by_design/. Registration is $15 for the 5K, and the 1K is free. Those who register will receive a free Freedom by Design custom water bottle.

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NDSU’s South Engineering building, originally built in 1907, is currently getting a bit of a face-lift. Gast General Contractors, the group in charge of the project, will be replacing both entrance doors, insulating the attic, fixing the mechanical and electrical systems and upgrading the HVAC system to get more fresh air into the building. Jim Gast of Gast General Contractors says they are hoping to have the project completed by the end of September or the beginning of October.

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News Greek houses open their doors for recruitment week Cate Ekegren Co-News Editor NDSU’s 15 fraternities and sororities are gearing up for recruitment week, which will run Sept. 12 through 19. Courtney Barstad, Greek Life coordinator, is excited for students to get involved. “It is important for people to see that fraternities and sororities are different than a general student organization because it is a lifetime opportunity and commitment,” Barstad said Fraternity recruitment kicks off with an information session and house tours on Tuesday, Sept. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. Men do not need to officially sign up to participate in fraternity recruitment unless they have questions or

would like to be contacted by someone in Greek life. That information can be found at www.ndsugreek. com.

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I have gained an amazing group of friends that have truly become like a family to me. I’ve had experiences and learned things I never could have gotten from a classroom. --Calli Doggett, senior majoring in sport and recreation leadership

The actual fraternity recruitment events will begin Monday, Sept. 12 and will continue through Friday, Sept. 16. All events are informal, and men who are interested are able to come and go to the houses of their choice. A list of individual events can be also be found on the NDSU Greek website. “Each national fraternity has different standards. The morning of Sept. 16 is bid day. Men who participate in recruitment will receive a bid from one or more different houses and they can choose then whether to accept or not,” said Matt Katzenmaier, NDSU senior and president of the Interfraternity Council. While Katzenmaier was originally not very interested in Greek life, he quickly discovered all the

benefits it has to offer. “Members get leadership opportunities, academic support, resources to excel in (their) college careers, business experience and a house full of upperclassmen that act like mentors,” Katzenmaier said. For NDSU’s women, sorority recruitment kicks off with an information session Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Union Great Plains Ballroom. Unlike fraternity recruitment, sorority recruitment is much more formal. Women interested in recruitment must register online at www.ndsugreek.com and pay a registration fee of $15 by midnight, Sept. 14. Sorority recruitment events begin on Friday, Sept. 16 and go through Sunday, Sept. 19. Unlike fraternity

recruitment, it is strongly suggested women attend all three days of events. Individuals will have the opportunity to meet the women and tour the three chapter houses at NDSU. There are no obligations during recruitment, and individuals can withdraw at any time up until that Sunday night. Calli Doggett, a senior at NDSU and president of the Panhellenic Council, which is the governing body of all sororities, said, “Women are encouraged to try sorority recruitment out, even if they are only a little curious about what Greek Life is, or what a sorority is and does.” “All undergraduate women can join a sorority; a common myth is that only girls that look like a stereotypical sorority girl are al-

lowed. Well there is no ‘sorority girl’ type. All of our chapters have a very diverse group of women from several states, backgrounds and academic majors,” Doggett said. Doggett joined Greek life as a sophomore because she felt as though something was missing from her college experience. “I have gained an amazing group of friends that have truly become like a family to me,” Doggett said. “I’ve had experiences and learned things I never could have gotten from a classroom.” For more information about recruitment and Greek life, students can contact Katzenmaier at Matthew.Katzenmaier@ ndsu.edu, Doggett at Calli. Doggett@ndsu.edu, or browse www.ndsugreek. com.

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Members of NDSU Greek Life often spend their time giving back to the community. Well over 100 students involved in various fraternities and sororities teamed up to volunteer during the Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Plunge last spring.

Student receives important reminder about motorcycle safety Cate Ekegren Co-News Editor In North Dakota, only motorcycle drivers and riders age 17 and under are required by law to wear a helmet. Luckily NDSU sophomore, Logan Johnson, knows the importance of helmets. Johnson was involved in an accident near the NDSU campus on the corner of 12th Street and 12th Avenue. While driving his motorcycle, he was struck by a Chevrolet Suburban around 11 a.m. Monday. Because Johnson was wearing a helmet, he escaped with only a few broken bones in his arm and road rash on the other arm. Marcus Mahar, an NDSU senior majoring in psychology, had only one word to describe the accident. “It was gnarly,” Mahar said. Mahar was one of the first on the scene. “I heard the accident from outside my window, so I grabbed the first-aid kit and ran outside,” he said. Johnson was taken to the emergency room at Sanford Hospital after the crash. He was unavailable for a comment, but the hospital listed Johnson in stable condition later that afternoon. The Spectrum is published Tuesdays and Fridays during the academic year, except during holidays, vacations and exam periods. Each enrolled student is entitled to one copy of The Spectrum. Additional copies are available by prior arrangement with the Business Manager for $1 each. The Spectrum is a student-run newspaper published under the First Amendment guarantees of free speech and a free press. Opinions expressed on these pages are not necessarily those of the student body, faculty, staff, university admin-

SAFETY TIPS According to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, many motorcycle riders never learn the skills necessary to drive safely.

What to wear: Helmet -Wear a helmet no matter how short the drive is. All adult-sized helmets are now required to have a Department of Transportation sticker on them showing the helmet meets basic impact standards.

Eye protection -A motorcycle windshield is not appropriate protection. Drivers should wear a shield on their helmet, goggles or shatterproof glasses.

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Sophomore Logan Johnson’s motorcycle lost a side mirror, and was quite scratched up during his accident on Monday.

-It is important to wear a sturdy jacket, pants, gloves and boots while driving. The less skin the driver exposes, the less road rash will occur in the event of a fall. Licensing requirements: Requirements vary by state, but most states require a separate license in order to drive a motorcycle. Check with your state’s DMV for all requirements.

Insurance: Like any car you own, you need registration and insurance for your motorcycle. Some insurance companies give discounts to drivers that have taken a motorcycle safety course.

Know your motorcycle: It is very important to know everything about your motorcycle. Take the time to read the owner’s manual when you get a new bike. Also, just as you would check your mirrors each time you get into a car to drive, you should check all tires, lights, mirrors, controls and gears before each ride.

Driving safely: You need to be very careful in traffic when driving a motorcycle. Remember there is less protecting you in an accident. If you were to crash while driving a car, you have a strong metal frame surrounding you. If you were to crash while driving a motorcycle, there would be nothing between you and the other vehicle or the road. Spectrum Stock Photo

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Michelle Full Co-News Editor The Dakota Medical Foundation will continue their second annual Streets Alive festival on Aug. 28th and Sept. 18th. More than 3,500 people attended this event when it was last held. The foundation hopes to increase the amount of participants for the upcoming festival in September to beat last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total of 6,500 people. This event brings the â&#x20AC;&#x153;streets aliveâ&#x20AC;? by providing space on the Fargo-Moorhead streets to allow bikers, runners and skaters to exercise in a more pedestrianfriendly area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an event that helps people around the community get out and have fun outdoors. I also think people become more aware of places to walk, bike or run within the Fargo-Moorhead area and how to navigate places like downtown

Fargo,â&#x20AC;? Keely Ihry, volunteer coordinator at Dakota Medical Foundation, said. An NDSU senior and volunteer for the Streets Alive festival, Alli Olson, said â&#x20AC;&#x153;This event is a great way to get people out on their feet. Its fun to see so many different ways people exercise like biking, walking, running, rollerblading, and using long boards and to see so many smiling faces.â&#x20AC;? This physical event consists of a three-mile course that connects downtown Fargo-Moorhead, Oak Grove, Great Northern and Davy Memorial parks. During the festival, all of the streets along the course will be blocked off from any automobiles and vehicles. Streets Alive also provides additional fitness and dance activities. Music, art, entertainment, healthy foods and health exhibits are dispersed within the parks and along the route to create a fun and exciting environment. The Dakota Medical

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Features Bison life: I spent my summer in South Africa Ty Wilson Contributing Writer This summer, one country and one college student came together to create an opportunity to change the world. For the majority of students, summer vacation consists of returning home, working, internships, or some variation of those things. For Becca Weber, summertime means one thing: Africa. "Last summer I was in Mozambique and this summer I was in South Africa,â&#x20AC;? Weber said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a country with 11 declared national languages, South Africa is an unforgettable experience. With its diverse cultural traditions and beliefs, South Africa is unique.â&#x20AC;? Africa is more than a short vacation for Weber; it is a home away from home. For the last two years, she has spent her summers living in Africa working at an orphanage. She made friends with African natives, taught pre-school and fed those who couldn't afford food for themselves. Weber also traveled to various places speaking life to the people and giving them true hope for a better future. "My favorite thing about Africa was meeting the people," Weber said. "I love getting the chance to meet new people and speak di-

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rectly into their lives and see the amazing results of that." For Weber the hardest thing about Africa was eating rice and beans all summer long and the inconvenient Internet connection. "International phone calls and even the Internet are crazy expensive, so it's really hard to stay connected to people back home,â&#x20AC;? Weber said. As a senior majoring in public relations and advertising, Weber's dream is to travel the world. "I don't know why I came to NDSU. At the time it seemed like the logical choice," Weber said. "What I really want to do is travel the world and help people. I want to prepare them for a better life and equip them with the truths that will lead them to that path." When asked about any plans to return to Africa, having already spent the past two summers overseas, Weber stated she would love to return. "Africa feels just like home!"

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Season 13 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;DWTSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Poster sale: Helping students jazz cast revealed Linda Vasquez Features Editor Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that time of year again when celebrities join together, hit the dance-floor and compete for the mirror ball trophy. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right, season 13 of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dancing with the Starsâ&#x20AC;? is back and ready to premiere the skills of 12 new Hollywood contestants. But whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on this season? Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the scoop: Ron Artest According to abc.com, Artest was the only man to get â&#x20AC;&#x153;271 steals in his first two seasons in the NBA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; breaking Michael Jordanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record.â&#x20AC;? Artest is currently a member of the Los Angeles Lakers and won his first championship ring with them in June 2010. Will this celebrity athlete be able to conquer the dance-floor as well? Rob Kardashian Son of the late attorney Robert Kardashian and brother to Kourtney, Kim, and Khloe Kardashian, Rob graduated from the prestigious Marshall School of Business at USC with a degree in business entrepreneurship. He currently is the comanager of the pop music group BG5 and the face of Ocean Pacific (OP), a company that sells mostly surfrelated apparel. Rob also appears on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keeping up with the Kardashians,â&#x20AC;? a reality-show about his family.

Ricki Lake This talk-show pop icon is best known for her role as Tracy Turnblad in the original John Waters' film â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hairspray.â&#x20AC;? With her experience in dancing, Lake is sure to be a contender, but will it be enough to win the trophy and add to her stardom? Kristin Cavallari Cavallari first appeared on MTVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Laguna Beach: The Real Orange Countyâ&#x20AC;? and was nominated for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Choice reality starâ&#x20AC;? at the Teen Choice Awards in 2006. She later joined â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Hillsâ&#x20AC;? in May 2009. Cavallari has also appeared on â&#x20AC;&#x153;CSI: NYâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Van Wilder: Freshman Year.â&#x20AC;? David Arquette Actor, writer, director and producer, Arquette is best known for his role in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Screamâ&#x20AC;? films as deputy Dewey Riley. Arquette is also responsible for producing ABCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cougar Town,â&#x20AC;? a hit show featuring Courteney Cox. Will he be able to direct his way to the top? The season 13 cast also includes Nancy Grace, Carson Kressley, Chaz Bono, Chynna Phillips, Elisabetta Canalis, Hope Solo and J. R. Martinez. So what can we expect from these newly initiated â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dancing with the Starsâ&#x20AC;? celebs? I guess weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll just have to keep watching. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dancing with the Starsâ&#x20AC;? premieres Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. on ABC.

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Andrew Koch Contributing Writer Are you tired of staring at those blank white walls in your dorm room or apartment? The sight of a barren, empty room can make your life seem dull and boring. If you are someone who feels like taking the initiative to decorate your room without actually having any knowledge whatsoever about interior designing, there is an opportunity for you. The event is a poster sale put on by sales representatives Billy Lee and Louie Gonzalez. You must come quickly because the sale ends at 6 p.m. today. The sale is at the Memorial Union Gallery on the second floor of the Memorial Union. Gonzalez says there are a variety of different posters to choose from. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have all different types of posters for everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s liking. They include movie, art and sport posters, frames, magnets, bookmarks, giant-art shower curtains and tapestries, and more,â&#x20AC;? Gonzalez said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many of these posters are not easy to locate anywhere else.â&#x20AC;?

Robert Nelson, a junior majoring in biology, purchased a few posters at the show and had some excellent things to say about their quality. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This poster sale did not disappoint last year, and this year it is even better. I found exactly what I was looking for, and the quality of these posters is tremendous,â&#x20AC;? Nelson said. This is the second time Lee and Gonzalez have been to NDSU to show of their incredible works of art. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We travel to many different areas to display our artwork, but somehow we ended up here twice, which has never happened before. We do very well here on sales, and if we came back again I would not mind one bit,â&#x20AC;? Gonzalez said. The organizers will continue their sale online after it leaves campus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of course students can still buy our work after the sale at NDSU is over. They must visit our website at beyondthewall.com. We still offer tons of cool stuff there,â&#x20AC;? Gonzalez said. However, if you want to decorate your room or rooms in a quick manner, your best bet is to come to the sale before it ends.

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The F word Freshmen, you disappoint me Carissa Suter Contributing Writer I don’t know many NDSU freshmen this year, but this week I learned something: they’re already disappointing me. As we all know, homecoming is right around the corner. As most of us know, freshman year is a prime time for sexual assaults on campus, specifically the first two months. As a violence prevention educator on campus, I know that approximately one in five college freshman is sexually assaulted. Let me make this clear: This is not a laughing matter. I remember doubting this statistic until I really thought about the women I was friends with when I was a freshman, and the amount of freshmen that I knew personally, who had been sexually assaulted. This is a real and daunting fact.

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How is this representative of NDSU student body opinion? I would bet that female freshmen are at the highest risk for sexual assault during homecoming week. Many freshmen look forward to partying during homecoming week and inhibitions go out the window. Now, that being said, allow me to back up and explain why I am so disappointed in this year’s freshmen.

For years, college students have made “underground” shirts during homecoming week. These shirts are a representation of the student body’s opinion and are usually, though not always, directed toward a rival or ahinting at a university joke. I love the idea of an underground shirt. I love NDSU, but as a senior the last thing I need is another bright yellow NDSU T-shirt. I haven’t owned an underground shirt since I’ve been at NDSU, and I don’t even know if one has existed in the past three years. So when I heard that this year’s freshmen had designed a shirt for homecoming I was beyond excited. That’s when I heard this year’s “theme.” The underground shirts read: “If she can’t party at homecoming 2011, she’s too young for you, bro!” Let me step everybody through the many reasons why this shirt sucks. First of all, I want somebody to explain to me why this shirt is clever, funny or original in the slightest. I’ve talked to a few fellow seniors and we can’t figure it out, yet there are over 700 people signed up for the shirt on Facebook. I guess I could be missing a huge inside joke, but I doubt it. This saying makes no sense. I would guess that if I walked up to the drunkest scumbag in The Turf and asked him what we should put on an underground shirt, this year’s slogan would be his answer. Second, how is this representative of NDSU student body opinion? When we could have made a jab at UND or the U of M or really

any college in North Dakota (since NDSU is clearly the best), why did we choose to take the party and sex route? Last, as I’ve already explained, sexual assault and statutory rape really aren’t funny. I’ve made my three main points, but I still have more questions for you, dear freshmen: What woman, even if she didn’t respect herself or other women, would want to wear a shirt that was directed at “bros?” Also, is being underage really the only reason that a girl won’t be partying during homecoming 2011? These questions aren’t rhetorical; I would love an answer. Please forward any serious answers to Carissa.J.Suter@my.ndsu.e du. Just to let you know, when I was a freshman I knew some pretty awesome guys who were much more excited about the football game or events of the week than finding some girl who would party and have sex with them. My main point is to freshmen who designed the shirt: I want you to try again next year, and the next and even the year after that. Maybe when you’re finally a senior, in seven years, you might come up with a shirt that is original, acceptable, and maybe even a little bit funny.

So, I went to Comic Con Charlie Crane reports on a mid-summer nerds' dream Charlie Crane Contributing Writer There is no point in beating around the bush. I am an unabashed nerd, geek, whatever you want to call it. So when I told some fellow coworkers I would be taking nearly a week off at the end of July to attend Comic Con International in San Diego, one of them said, “This does not surprise me.” Comic Con began as a comic book and nerd culture convention in the ‘70s but has since evolved into a kind of pop culture and media Mecca. Like most conventions, there is a show floor where vendors can sell their wares, and most of the day is spent standing in line to get decent seats for one of the many panels, where highly anticipated filmmakers and comic creators build hype for their work.

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What was surprising about this year was that comic book news was actually taking up most of the headlines. In recent years, Comic Con has been dominated by the likes of "Twilight" and "Glee", but what was surprising about this year was that comic book news was actually taking up most of the headlines. I had the great fortune of sitting in on several panels

devoted to DC Comics’ new company-wide re-launch, which they have christened “the New 52.” Essentially DC is taking all of their timeless characters like Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman, and resetting nearly eighty years of continuity in order to negate some confusion and entice new readers. When this news was first broken, most fanboys freaked out. I imagine them sitting at their computers waving their fists saying, “How dare they mess with my continuity!” I, on the other hand, was quietly optimistic and decided to reserve my judgment for later. Those panels basically sold me on the move, and all but gave DC my money. I know I can’t afford all 52 books, but my goodness, I wish I could. Some titles I know I will be buying are the new "Batman" and "Superman" books being written by Scott Snyder and Grant Morrison respectively, and especially Paul Cornell’s "Stormwatch." "Stormwatch" is a rebirth of a Wildstorm Comics book that I love very dearly, which stars an eclectic cast of superheroes; two of my favorite original cast members, Apollo and the Midnighter, are returning. Despite simply beginning as humorous analogues for Superman and Batman (the characters are homosexual and just happen to be lovers), writer Warren Ellis shaped them into two of the greatest characters to come out of the comic book boom

of the late ‘90s. I was sold from the moment I heard they were doing it, but I was nearly salivating when Cornell announced that in the first story arc Stormwatch would be fighting the moon! Needless to say I can hardly wait. Early reports only show that all of the New 52 panels were a success. At time of writing, the first wave of the new 52 books hit the shelves with the Geoff-Johnspenned and Jim-Lee-drawn “Justice League” numberone selling out nationwide. But the weekend wasn’t all comic books. I was able to get into three different screenings over the weekend, the first being the film "Drive," which I already covered in my overly glowing review. I was also privy to a screening of a very cool documentary about comic book scribe Warren Ellis, made by the same filmmakers behind the stellar "Grant Morrison: Talking With Gods." Ellis is one of my favorite writers period, so it was very special getting to watch the film before it comes out next spring. The third was for the new ABC series "Once Upon a Time," a fantasy show created by two former writers of "Lost." My feelings on this particular show could probably fill an entire article, so tune in next week when I break down exactly what I think about "Once Upon a Time."

Farewell, Amy A remarkable voice silenced too soon Nick Proulx A&E Editor Too many things have been said of Amy Winehouse since garnering attention with her debut album in 2003. At just 19 years old, she was already known to be a drug user, and over time she would drop those poisons for a new addiction to alcohol. Tragically, carrying this baggage on stage and into the public eye, she made an easy target for gossipers and even late-night comedians on occasion. It’s very possible that the news heard on July 23 didn’t surprise too many. This year’s Video Music Awards was set to pay tribute to Winehouse, her irreplaceable voice and her style of music: Heavy jazz and emotional R&B ringing out so strongly it could pierce through your heart. You didn’t need to pay attention to the lyrics to feel what her soul had been going through. When Russell Brand took the stage, though, I was left shocked by the words that stumbled from his lips:

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Winehouse is a celebration of ageless sound that will live on longer than any of us.

“First time I met her, she was kind of like a daft, dopey person, just wander-

ing around a little bit crazy…” Perhaps Brand had forgotten how to honor a friend, or that, as a human being, she deserves to be remembered with some dignity. Regardless, the blabbering continued, and I’m pretty sure I now dislike Katy Perry for it by association. I had waited all night for that moment, and I wanted it to be so much more. I just discovered Winehouse’s music this past April, and I still kick myself for not finding her work sooner. I was enjoying Easter dinner at an upscale eatery in midtown Manhattan when I heard “Tears Dry On Their Own” over the ambiance, and it about knocked me off my seat. I downloaded it the second I could get a stable wireless connection at my hotel that night, and listening repeatedly to that tune took priority over sleep. Hardly two months later, when I heard of her passing, I sat motionless for quite some time – seriously, I was at an Air Force training assignment and could not do a thing. A few subtle thuds could be heard as a couple jaws hit the ground, mine included. It was the first snippet of outside news I had heard in 24 days, and it rocked my world; I felt robbed. The thing is, we all lost a bright beacon of hope for a whiff of fresh air in music that day. Rolling Stone dedicated part of their Aug. 18 issue to better explain her misunderstood life. In this piece, they

quote Tony Bennett praising her remarkable artistry saying, “She was a lovely and intelligent person, and when we recorded together she gave a soulful and extraordinary performance.” Bennett later said during Sunday night’s VMAs, "Of all the young artists I've ever met in the last 20 years, she was a pure jazz artist... she had the gift.” Of all people, he can be trusted to sniff out timeless talent. In a performance that gave me goose bumps, Bruno Mars had the crowd dancing in their seats in ways that classic pop icons never could. A brass ensemble complete with a driving bass beat sent a Motown vibe coursing through my veins, and on-stage footwork reminiscent of Elvis-era rockers made the number a feast for the eyes. I was touched when he sang passionately to Winehouse’s memory as the words, “Oh Amy, we’ll miss you baby,” resonated over the audience, visibly moving many there as well. That rendition of “Valerie,” strikingly different from Winehouse’s cover version and the original “Zutons” recording, left me longing for what could have been. Music isn’t dead; it’s just covered in heaps of garbage. Even in death, Winehouse is a celebration of ageless sound that will live on longer than any of us. Though bittersweet, she can now rest easy, free of the demons that dictated all too much of her career. In time, she’ll be remembered for the stuff that actually matters.

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Health Talk: Getting involved in your health Chamonix Martin Contributing Writer Personal fitness is a trending topic that has been on the rise for a while now. Home workout plans, gym memberships and health food stores are three things that have people jumping on the bandwagon. But this trend of good health and self-motivated diets and exercise seems only to be hitting home with older generations, and younger generations are not quite following the precedent of their elders. Because of this development, colleges and universities are stepping up to start instilling wellness plans for students to more readily better themselves. Cocker College of Harts-

feild, S.C. noticed that their now require all freshmen to incoming underclassmen take a mandatory "fitness were not as physically active assessment". as the classes before them. This assessment will test their BMI and record the amount of sit-ups, pull-ups and push-ups they can do. With all of the new Based on their results, inprograms being individuals will receive inforabout fitness and troduced at schools mation diet plans that are offered at around the country Cocker. South Carolina was and at NDSU, stu- recently listed as number dents are encour- nine on a list of "Top Ten Fattest States." aged to step up and California's Foothill Colmeet the physical lege isn't a school well and nutritional known for its athletics or acstandards that the ademics. However, they do now generations before have their own team of perthem are now em- sonal fitness trainers who work for the school and are bracing. hired to aid students. As reported on USAToRanging from ages 26 to day.com, Cocker College will 45, all personal trainers have

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Getting along with your roommate According to psychcentral.com, “It requires tolerance, communication skills, and a willingness, even an eagerness, to learn about another person to make these arbitrary roommate assignments begin to work.” This is always challenging, especially as a student in college.

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We all know how this goes. We get to our dorms at the beginning of the school year and find that our roommate is, well, not someone who we’d pick as our best friend. They can be our complete opposites or eerily similar, but the awkwardness of meeting someone new and then having to share a teeny, We get to our tiny bedroom with them can dorms at the beginbe hazardous. ning of the school I’m sure we’ve all heard the old adage: “treat others year and find that how you would like to be our roommate is, treated.” well, not someone That can be a very effective tool for breaking the ice who we’d pick as our best friend. with your roommate. Simple, yet thoughtful, gestures such as inviting You may feel that you are your roommate to tag along already too busy to focus on when you go to Target or the someone who seems to be a mall can go a long way.

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time with a personal trainer. There are also optional group exercises, and you receive four individual consultations with the Wellness Center dietitian. Group X classes can also be sampled at the Wellness center with half hour classes in Zumba and Hip Hop dance, indoor cycling and power yoga from 1 to 5 p.m. on scheduled days. If a group class at the Wellness Center is not what you are looking for, there is always the rock climbing wall or the option of challenging a Wellness Center staff member to a game of Rock Paper Scissors and winning a T-shirt. For students at NDSU who cannot make it to the gym or have groups of people wanting to workout (such as a

sorority or fraternity), there's Wellness on Wheels. Personal trainers travel to any building on campus or downtown and provide an active 30-minute workout program. With all of the new programs being introduced at schools around the country and at NDSU, students are encouraged to step up and meet the physical and nutritional standards that the generations before them are now embracing. Using your resources to discover new ways to get fit and maintain personal health can be as easy as checking your email, reading the signs posted in the gym or picking up the phone and having a workout brought to you.

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random stranger. But remember that at least trying to get along with them for the sake that you won’t want to rip your hair out will be better and can be very vital to your overall college experience. I have a guy friend who has been my friend for years. I consider You could even benefit him to be my best friend since we have always been there for from making friends with someone whom you would each other when we need it the most. But, I have a problem. have never thought you Last week my best friend told me he has feelings for me and that could get along with. he would really like to move up our relationship to a romantic It would be a mature way to handle a situation and level. I don't want to hurt his feelings by telling him I don't see would show others that you him in that way, and I definitely don't want our friendship to go are becoming a mature down the drain. I also feel a bit guilty because I have been flirtadult. There really is no twelve- ing with him recently. What should I do? Help! step process to becoming friends with someone who seems like they are from a Sincerely, different planet, but some- Feeling Guilty times the greatest things in life come from the unexpected. Dear Feeling Guilty,

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After reading about your predicament, I am left thinking that you may have feelings for him. If you have been flirting with him there's obviously some kind of motive behind it, so why not take a chance with him? You're probably just confused about what you're feeling right now because you've never experienced these feelings for him before. If he's been there for you when you've needed him the most like you've said, he seems like a super loyal guy who genuinely wants to be there for you. You don't want to stifle any potential that you and him may have because of the doubt that you're feeling about beginning a relationship with him now. In the end, you may find out that he was exactly what you were waiting for. Insightful Bison I say go for it girl! You have your whole life ahead of you, there’s no reason you can’t try taking the next step with this guy. Not every romantic relationship has to lead to marriage! The one important thing is that you need to make your intentions clear to the guy. Let him know that you are unsure about your feelings, but are willing to try things out. As long as you make it known that you aren’t ready to make any big decisions if you start a relationship, you’re golden! Start looking at things with an open mind. It could be love! It could also turn out to be a disaster. But what’s really so bad about that? At least you would be able to say you gave it an honest try. Plus, it would give you and your guy friend something to laugh about in the future. Do yourself a favor and stop freaking out so much over the situation. Take a deep breath and make the plunge! Whatever happens, happens. Carefree Bison

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If you don't want to be in a relationship with your friend, tell him. Don't lead him on by giving him hope that you will one day say yes. Not only is that selfish of you, but it can risk your friendship going sour. There is no easy way to say this, but honestly if you are flirting with the guy what makes you think he is not going to start having feelings for you? You should feel guilty. Yet if he is your best friend like you say he is, he will understand, even if it may hurt him a bit that you denied his heart. Let him know how you feel about him and don't hesitate to tell him why you don't want the romantic relationship. By the way, if he wants to end the friendship because you don't want to be his girlfriend, then chances are he never really was your best friend anyways.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like to think that if you put your trust out there, I mean if you really give people the benefit of the doubt and see their best intentions, people will rise to the occasion.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our Idiot Brotherâ&#x20AC;? stars Paul Rudd as Ned, a man naĂŻve enough to sell pot to a uniformed police officer claiming he just had a bad day. After getting out of jail, Ned goes to live with each of his three sisters after being dumped by his girlfriend, and this is where the story unfolds. As witnessed from his roles in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Knocked Upâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Love You Man,â&#x20AC;? not many actors play the normal Joe you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but root for better than Rudd. This movie sinks and swims with the idiot brother, and Rudd delivers making the naĂŻve Ned impossible not to like. Nedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three sisters include Liz (Emily Mortimer), who with her husband protects her son from everything even remotely violent; Mi-

Not so idiot brother randa (Elizabeth Banks), a writer for Vanity Fair who is obsessed with getting a tellall story from a rich royalty woman who has some secrets; and Natalie (Zooey Deschanel), a stand up comedian struggling with her sexual relationships between Cindy (Rashida Jones) and Christian (Hugh Dancy). The three sisters treat Ned like an idiot child (hence the title) though he is anything but an idiot. The above quote said by Ned really sums things up: Ned isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stupid, he is just naĂŻve. It is refreshing to see someone who trusts everyone completely. He may hilariously screw up his sistersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lives from time to time and occasionally even his own, but by being completely honest at every turn he is easy to root for. His infectious personality rubs off on not only the audience but also everybody he interacts with, including his sisters most importantly. Although â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our Idiot Brotherâ&#x20AC;? is a comedy, there are no cheap laughs here. Instead, in a refreshing change of pace, the laughs are dispersed with bits of real-life drama, which add some substance to the film. The movie isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t without its flaws, however. With a di-

verse cast list of well-known actors, character building lacks for a few of the members in the ensemble â&#x20AC;&#x201C; most notably with Hugh Dancy playing Natalieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;boyfriendâ&#x20AC;? and Shirley Knight playing Nedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mom. Dancyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christian doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really get much screen time to tell us who he really is. Even though his character isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t completely integral to the plot, a little more background of his life and what he was thinking about the events would have been nice. Nedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mom also gets the shaft when it comes to screen time. She is around when Ned lives with her and is shown to be supportive and loving of her screw-up son, but she doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any presence in the film outside of the supportive matriarchal role, which would have been preferred. Overall, "Our Idiot Brother" is a solid film made all the better with Ruddâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance. Rudd owns the role of Ned and carries the film to a new dimension in his first real stand-alone starring role. It may not win any awards, but if you have a few hours to kill, you could do a whole lot worse than checking this movie out. Grade: B

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Gaga does it again Alter ego VMA appearance gets mixed reactions from fans, critics Keith Bistodeau Contributing Writer Most of us know that Lady Gaga loves to push the boundaries when it comes to making statements with her music, and especially with her dress. From outlandish outfits protesting the wear of furs to music videos with content that borders being X-rated, Gaga is no stranger to controversy. At Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Video Music Awards, Gaga kicked things off dressed in drag as her male alter ego, Jo Calderone. She performed this way

the whole evening, including when she presented the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award to Britney Spears. Although this type of â&#x20AC;&#x153;extremeâ&#x20AC;? action from Gaga is not uncommon, a large number of people felt that Gaga went too far this time. Some of those people even fear she may have ruined her image. News sources from ABC to Entertainment Weekly have quoted stars expressing their opinions on both sides of the issue. Some feel Gaga was just embodying her lyrics, literally, while others feel she was doing it just to push the envelope.

The sad part is that this completely took away from the performance Gaga put on at the VMAs. While the performance was not as flashy or over-the-top as some were expecting (like her meat dress at last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s VMAs), her performance was surprising. A large number of web pages contain fan reactions to her improved vocals and how Gaga is focusing more on the content and the music itself than extra smoke and mirrors. I feel it is safe to say that no matter what you expect from Gaga, she will always find a way to surprise you.

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3DS Ambassador program is live First free games available to early adopters Steven Strom Staff Writer Earlier this week, Nintendo officially launched the first wave of the 3DS Ambassador program, giving early adopting Nintendo 3DS owners access to 10 free Nintendo Entertainment System games on their latest handheld. Nintendo dropped the price of the glasses-free 3D handheld in the U.S. down from $250 to a much more reasonable $170. Possible causes leading to the unprecedented quick price change (the system had been

available for less than a year) were speculated to be incredibly low sales numbers, a lack of fresh content for the system and a rumored redesign of the portable game system. By way of apology to those that bought the system at its higher price point, Nintendo announced the 3DS Ambassador program, which promises 20 free then-unannounced games from the Nintendo Entertainment System and Game Boy Advance. These games are to be available for download through the 3DS eShop, the system's online marketplace. This week, only the first 10 games were released, with

the final 10 Game Boy Advance games slotted for release "before the end of 2011." Interestingly enough, none of these games have been scheduled for general release and are so far only available to 3DS early adopters, free or otherwise. If you managed to log into the eShop or update your firmware before midnight on Aug. 11, you are eligible. If you haven't grabbed your games yet, be sure to boot up your 3DS and check it out, and don't forget to keep an eye out for the final wave of free games later this year.

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Opinion Let me keep my Take a moment orange couch Jamie Jarmin Opinion Editor The other day I came home to a large pamphlet hanging from my doorknob. In big, bright yellow letters it read, “How to Get the Neighbors to Love Having You Next Door.” The pamphlet contained what they called “helpful hints” for college students living off-campus and how they can get on good terms with their neighbors. The timing of this pamphlet was impeccable as thousands of college students are returning to the area and moving in with their college friends. It listed six suggestions for college students to get along with their non-college student neighbors: “Get to know them,” “Respect THEIR property,” “Keep YOUR property looking good,” “Park nicely,” “Know when to keep the volume down,” and, “seriously, watch your language.” My favorite part of the pamphlet was: “Mow your yard. Shovel the walks. Keep the yard clean, control the trash, and get rid of the nasty 1976 orange couch on the porch. You’ll find a much better reception from neighbors (and police) if you do your part to keep your place looking neat.” If I’m paying a good chunk of change to rent a house, why can’t I enjoy my retro orange couch? I was quite offended by this piece of paper. Sure, some college students party. And sure, some even listen to loud music. But in no way can all of us be lumped together as a loud, messy, obnoxious and foulmouthed group of people. Not all college students can be stereotyped like the cast of “American Pie.” Not all of us drink every night of the week and hold out-of-control rages on the weekends. Not all of us use an expletive every other word in our vocabulary. Instead, most of us actually try to be studious, work either full or part-time jobs and want to become respectable adults. Ever since my two college roommates and I moved into our house in May, we’ve become fairly well acquainted with our middle-aged neighbors. I planted my very first vegetable garden at the beginning of the summer and received some great gardening suggestions from my green-thumb neighbor. She has also given me rhubarb from her garden and invited me to “come on over and pick some more” even when she’s not home. My other neighbors have even mowed our lawn unexpectedly this summer (probably due to the fact that every time I mow, I trim around their tree row, which can be incredibly annoying to maneuver around). But my favorite neighbor is the six-year-old next door who had given me a single white rose as a gift welcoming me to the neighborhood. When you move into a neighborhood, it shouldn’t matter what age you are or where you come from. All neighbors should learn how to get along with each other, regardless if they’re in college or not. Jaime is a sophomore majoring in English education.

know exactly what those answers and solutions are. That’s why we elect them. However, rarely, if ever, are We live in the information the solutions or even anage. Almost everyone I know swers actually simple. has immediate access to knowledge and information due to smart phones and the Internet. We students have We want to hear grown up in an age where almost any answer is a Google that one side is to search away, and generally, we like our answers to be blame, that one person or one decision black and white. 2+2=4, and smoking will doomed us all. increase your risk of lung cancer. We like to be able to state something as a solid fact with no wiggle room, Take Hurricane Irene, for but unfortunately, the world doesn’t work that way. Yes, example. When was the last smoking will increase your time New York was hit with risk of lung cancer, but does a hurricane? Why did a hurevery smoker get lung can- ricane decide to hit now? cer? No. Do people who Some people are saying don’t smoke still get lung global warming is the cause, while some are saying God is cancer? Yes. People in politics and gov- giving us a warning. In all reality though, we ernment are no different from us. They want answers don’t know the answer right and simple solutions to prob- now and won’t know for lems, and they all seem to quite a while. Maybe global

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warming played a part and we’ll be seeing a lot more hurricanes hitting the northern states. Maybe God really is sending us a warning and the apocalypse is beginning. Maybe neither is the case and we’ll never see another hurricane hit New York City in our lifetimes. The problem is that we have the tendency to put things in black and white terms when they’re anything but definitive. Now FEMA is probably going to run out of money because of Hurricane Irene. Republicans will blame the Democrats for not cutting money from one program to add to FEMA. Democrats will blame Republicans for trying to cut money from the FEMA budget earlier this year after Joplin was nailed by a tornado. If FEMA does run out of money to help victims, the real reason will end up being a combination of many different past and future decisions. But we don’t want to hear

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that. We want to hear that one side is to blame, that one person or one decision doomed us all. Our news programs and debates are fast-paced to keep our interest, and complex issues are boiled down and down until they can fit into a fourminute discussion, which doesn’t leave any room for real discussion. It’s important for us to try and detach ourselves from the rhetoric and snap decisions that play on our emotions. Every day people yell and scream at each other because of this or that, but when it’s all over we still have to look at the facts. Once we have all the data and all the facts, we can come up with a solution to the problems we face. I, myself, have been guilty of making quick arguments and assigning blame before all the facts can be considered. I’ve oversimplified topics and presented easy solutions to complex problems in this very paper that

in the end, won’t work. Yes, we’re all entitled to our own opinions, but we are not entitled to our own facts. When we can, we should take a breath and wait for the facts to come in before we start making decisions we may later regret. At the moment, there’s no need to sell off all our stuff to buy an apocalypse bus, and there’s no need to spend billions of dollars hurricane-proofing New York City. Once we have the facts, we need to set our personal opinions aside to come together to figure out a solution – whether it’s how to prepare for the next hurricane, sitting tight and letting God beam up the righteous or just chalking up the hurricane to chance and repair the damage. Derek is a third-year professional in the college of pharmacy.

Put your money where your mouth is bacon added up to $13 with tax. Plus I got a five-cent discount for bringing my own bag and a coupon for four What got me out of bed cents off my next refill of Monday morning was the gas! revelation that the breakfast menu at McDonald’s was open and I could order the bacon, egg and cheese bagel For four years I before my nine o’clock class started. I woke up late and have made my food did not have time to make purchases on a breakfast, but McDonald’s hungry stomach was the next best thing, and a hungry right? Sad to say, I discovered my budget. debit card was missing, and Imagine I eat a breakfast because no one takes checks bagel every morning for anymore, I went without my nearly a fortnight. By the favorite menu item. Still craving melted cheese BACON, EGG, & CHEESE BAGEL and greasy bacon at mid-afMcDonald’s (sandwich only) ternoon, I was not deterred 1 sandwich x 12 by the fact that the McDonGrocery bought ald’s breakfast menu was Bag of 12 mini bagels Box of 15 strips of bacon closed. Instead, I bought my Package of sliced cheese own ingredients for a healthCarton of 12 eggs ier, homemade breakfast Total bagel. I realize that by buying my own food, I saved both cash and calories in the long run. I did the math to prove it; my grocery purchase of a dozen mini-bagels, a dozen eggs, a pack of sliced cheese and a box of microwaveable

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end of two weeks, I would save $27 and spare myself almost half the calories by preparing my own breakfast. These figures are compared to the $40 I would invest in McDonald’s and 6,700 calories I would invest in my thighs had I driven through the drive-through instead of past it. I am an off-campus student with no meal plan. For four years I have made my food purchases on a hungry stomach and a hungry budget. Like most college students, I am tired of Ramen noodles and even more tired of Ramen noodle jokes made

about college students. Personal experience has confirmed that I get more energy from a peanut-butter banana than I do from a pack of chicken Ramen noodles. If you think about it, the two are not much different in price. In addition to cheap, packaged foods, the quick fix of fast food is not as friendly or economical as we think, as evidenced by my breakfast bagel experience. How often do we stop at Spicy Pie or Hoagie Hut when life gets busy and there’s not much time between classes? This option is certainly not

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as cost-effective as hand picking nutritious and affordable foods from the new, fresh grocery section at Target. True, the alternative to fast food is more demanding of our time and effort, namely making a trip to the grocery store and waking up 10 minutes earlier than normal to fashion a breakfast bagel, but our diets do not need to reflect our lack of time or funds. We need to spend less time in the drive-through or waiting line and more time in the kitchen. We need to eat less cheap food that is marketed to poor college students, and eat more quality food that has real “mmm-factor.” This choice requires comparing prices and making the most of our college budget to get the healthiest, most affordable foods. For myself, I know that the only way to debunk the image of a Ramen-consuming college student and change my eating habits is to put my money where my mouth is. Jessica is a senior majoring in university studies.

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Conflicted content: Millionaire professors Instructors drawing the line for us Rylee Nelson Spectrum Staff For the most part, teachers and staff at NDSU try to make the learning environment as open and comfortable to as many students as possible. However, in my experiences some class sessions have been far from comfortable. I have attended several classes in which sexually explicit, vulgar or otherwise obscene material has been used for visual teaching aids (mainly YouTube videos). All these materials were not simply an attempt at humor but they were intended to exemplify a specific topic. It was clear that these teachers had the good intention of relating to the students and that they ultimately wanted to achieve a common understanding. Regardless of where you stand on what content you personally feel is reasonable to view, this is a matter of equity. As an enrolled student at this university, I have the right to learn in a comfortable environment just as much as the next person. In fact, NDSU has a zero tolerance policy that guarantees this right. Obviously each one of us has our own standards, and it would be impossible to meet everyone’s individual belief systems simultane-

ously. However, there exists, as it does in other parts of our society, a level of reasonability. For example, convenience stores place black coverings over pictures of nude models featured in certain magazines in the same way that public indecency laws prevent people from soliciting themselves in public. The obvious purpose for these practices is to maintain a general attitude of respect to all peoples’ beliefs. It is one thing for someone to participate in those activities in his or her own home (and I am in no way encouraging this). However, we as a society hold that no person should be unwillingly subjected to something that is unreasonably explicit. Likewise, a student should never be alienated because of something as avoidable as the choice of content used in teaching aids. In my personal experiences, the specific visuals used had no greater value than a more academically appropriate video with the same message. Granted, our generation is known to be increasingly tolerable of explicit content, but it is necessary to be mindful of our peers who could potentially find this material offensive. The bottom line is that these situations are avoid-

able and should not be an issue in a professional university. I am confident that if I would have approached any one of my teachers about my issue with the content used, they would have been more than happy to adjust their lesson plans. In retrospect, I should have contacted my professor and related my discomfort. However, it is unfortunate that what was once a basic right of every enrolled student has now been lost simply in an attempt to relate to students. Relying simply on the fact that this may be an easier approach does not justify its usage. Students should not have to approach teachers concerning rights that should be afforded to them simply by attending this university. No matter what our beliefs on acceptable moral practices may be, we should all be able to agree that this university ought to make learning environments as comfortable to as many students as possible. We came to this university to become trained professionals, which ultimately requires our being called to a higher standard and not calling for the standard to come to us.

Courtney Simons Contributing Writer Some of my friends wonder at the idea that I would aspire to become an educator when other professionals in my field are earning significantly more. “What a waste of potential,” they muffle under their breath. If you share this opinion, you may want to think differently after reading this article. In his bestselling book “Stop Acting Rich: And Start Living like A Real Millionaire,” Thomas Stanley estimates that there are over 350,000 millionaire educators in the United States, working or retired. Stanley, also author of two other bestsellers, “The Millionaire Next Door” and the “Millionaire Mind,” lists educators as number eight in America’s most wealthy. The percentage of the total number of millionaires in America by group included: business owners/self employed (28 percent), senior corporate executives (16 percent), middle managers (11 percent), engineers (9 percent), physicians (8 percent), marketing/sales professionals (7 percent), attorneys (5 percent), educators (3 percent), accountants (2 percent), homemakers (2

percent) and other, which combines tradesmen, craftsmen, artists/entertainers, clergy, economists, financial advisors, real-estate investors and consultants (9 percent). The media could easily mislead a person that megastars including singers, musicians and actors would have headed this list. However, they are only a small fraction of the millionaires in America and are likely lower than the number of millionaire educators. Why are educators in America most affluent? Stanley’s book reveals the simple answer to this question by unveiling what many people don’t know about the rich. He clearly reinforces the idea that riches have little to do with what we earn but rather our stewardship of it. The rich are wealthy because they have a habit of wise investment and frugality. They live significantly below their means. We often picture the rich as being hyper-spenders and overconsumers, but Stanley reveals that the majority of them look for deals like anybody else, like shopping at Walmart and living in modest homes and communities. Very few own a boat or a vacation home. It turns out that too many

of the big spenders who we often begrudge are mere “aspirationals,” as Stanley calls them. They spend big because they are paid high wages and have a capacity for large credit, but they are “balance sheet poor.” A large number of educators are millionaires because they are smart with their money. They save more than spend. This is encouraged in their work environment where they are often exposed to opportunities for training and coaching in pension planning, investment and financial management. In Stanley’s research, seven out of 10 couples where one person was an educator had no loans or credit balances. The statistic was less than five in 10 among the high-income group of executives, doctors and attorneys. The habits of educators give us a good example of how to become rich while still earning a modest income. Many of you leaving college will find yourselves in the high-income bracket, but unless you seek to live below your means, the road to financial security will be an impossible dream. Courtney is a graduate student in the cereal sciences department.

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Bison prepare to open regular season Kyle Roth Contributing Writer Bison head coach Craig Bohl held the first of his weekly press conferences Monday, and to say that he looked excited for the upcoming season might be an understatement “We’ve had a clock up in our locker room that's been running for a long, long time,” ninth year head coach Bohl said. "When it clicked into game week, I know the players appreciated it. As coaches, sometimes we wish we had a couple more days to get prepared, but nonetheless, we’re ready to play football.” The team welcomes the Patriot League’s Lafayette to the Fargodome on Saturday in the season opener for 2011, and the game should prove to be the kind of matchup that coined the phrase, “Bring on the competition.” The Leopards return an experienced team that fell short of expectations last season, claiming just a 2-9 record for a traditionally strong program that has three national titles in its storied history. Interestingly, the Patriot League champion Lehigh was able to defeat Missouri Valley foe Northern Iowa in last year’s FCS playoffs, traveling to Cedar Falls, Iowa to knock the Panthers out in a 14-7 win. The Leopards’ offense was their team story last season, led by senior quarterback Ryan O'Neil. O’Neil totaled 2,168 passing yards on 67 percent completion last sea-

under-achieved last season. “Brock (Jensen) is the starter (at QB),” Bohl said of the position. “His fundamentals are really improved.” Jensen’s blend of a strong arm and an ability to run the ball should be an asset for the team offensively this year. The offense certainly seems primed for a breakout year under offensive coordinator Brent Vigen. The addition of a number of underclassmen, including receivers Zach Vraa and Ryan Smith, will make a notable difference on the field. Smith will also factor into the return game, and has made a number of national watch lists for punt and kickoff returners this preseason. Lafayette Head Coach Frank Tavani is optimistic about his team’s chances Saturday. “They’re trying to stop giggling after looking at last year's film on us. That's just as well,” Tavani said. “We’re going out there to win; people give us very little chance, even around our The Spectrum Stock Photo own campus, and that's the Last year’s Bison squad walks out of the arena. Coach Bohl has high hopes for the football team this year. way we like it. I totally beO’Neil, the Patriot League’s tian Dudzik appears to have perienced offensive line that lieve we’re going to go out all-conference selection at the go-ahead opposite averages nearly 311 pounds there and upset those people the position. “They throw Williams. between the five starters. and start the season the right We've had a clock the ball well, utilize a lot of It would not be the first “They’re bigger than we way.” up in our locker different formations ... that time the Bison have faced an are,” Bohl said. “That’s typCoach Bohl's sign-off was room that's been poses a challenge defen- opponent utilizing a spread ically not the case.” apt, even if more concise offense. The formation On the other side of the than his counterpart’s. “I running for a long, sively.” For a team as pass-happy burned the defensive secball, Lafayette has had con- can guarantee you this: long time. as the Leopards, that chal- ondary nearly every game in siderably less success, giving When they come out of that --Craig Bohl lenge will be posed to the de- 2009, but the defense was up an average of 27 points chute, they're going to be fensive secondary, able to handle the formation per game in a non-scholar- this high off the ground. son, on a team that averaged particularly a roster of cor- favored by Southern Illinois ship league. The relatively They’re ready to play some 43 passing attempts per ners that returns just one last season. weaker defense should pro- football.” game over their final home player from last season, The Leopards do return vide the team an opportustand last season. starter Marcus Williams. an impressive nine starters nity to sharpen a Bison “They’ve got an excellent Redshirt freshman Chris- offensively, including an ex- passing game that woefully quarterback,” Bohl said of

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Volleyball team heading to Tulsa Tournament weekend ahead Travis Jones Sports Editor After going 3-1 in their first of two regular season tournaments, NDSU will look for more success in Tulsa, Okla. this weekend. Obviously the goal is to win four games during the weekend, but coach Thompson and her squad have a grudge they’d like to settle as well. With one of the most balanced attacks in the Summit League in Jennifer Lopez, the Herd could very well come out of the weekend

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“Beating us on our home floor is not something we like. --Kari Thompson with a 7-1 record. Although Thompson and her staff were very pleased with their success last week, there are always things that any team can improve on. “Our serve-receives struggled at the end of the weekend,” Thompson said.

“That’s something that can’t happen against a team like Missouri.” Coach Thompson also stated that her team needs to be more consistent. “Consistency is the biggest thing,” she said. “Our first match was great, our fourth one not so much.” For now, there is one match that the Herd has highlighted for the tournament. After losing four games to Tulsa last year at home, NDSU would like to turn the tables and beat them on their home floor. “Beating us on our home floor is not something we like,” Coach Thompson stated. “We’re definitely looking to do that when we go down there.” Summit League Offensive Player of the Week was awarded to Lopez, who averaged 10 assists per set last weekend and added 13 kills. She and the rest of the crew will look to continue to improve this weekend in Tulsa. The Bison open their home schedule against Iowa State on Sept. 9. NDSU also travels to Grand Forks Tuesday to take on UND with a match starting at 7 p.m. The Spectrum Stock Photo

The volleyball team is looking to break a rut they’ve found themselves in with a hopeful win coming this weekend.

It’s finally here Travis Jones Sports Editor With every job comes something that the employee dislikes: a crappy boss, terrible hours or not enough pay. None of those three pertain to me, but after two weeks of being the sports editor for The Spectrum I have come up with my first one: I’m tired of writing previews for the football regular season opener. Much like Coach Bohl and the entire football team, I don’t want to prepare for the first game anymore; instead, I’m ready to go cover this game. After having that sour taste in my mouth last year after watching the Eastern Washington game, I was ready to start 2011 that very next day. But then again, I should be used to that sour taste by now being a die-hard Twins fan. After weeks of spring ball and the rigors of fall camp, your NDSU Bison are ready. Saturday’s game will answer a few personal questions I have about the 2011 season. The first of which is how Brock Jensen will fare

going into his first season as starting quarterback. We know that Jensen can sling it -- we saw it last year with his deep connections with Warren Holloway -- but can he handle the pressure of being the leader of a passing attack that has, well, been nothing to write home about since Steve Walker was under center. Jensen and Coach Bohl both seem confident that he is the man for the job, which to me is an early sign of good things to come. I also wonder if Jensen will be able to stay healthy for an entire year. As we saw last year, Brock is a strong player and is comfortable escaping the pocket and running with the ball, but we also saw last year a young player who sustained two major injuries in one year. My second question is not if we’ll see big plays coming out of the backfield, but how many we’ll see. We all know the ability and athleticism that D.J. McNorton possesses, but Sam Ojuri is a player that could possibly be the best backup in the Missouri Valley. Ojuri is a sophomore who has been la-

beled a player to watch coming out of fall camp. My third question is whether or not Ryan Smith can be an elite kick returner. Special teams are huge in football and the Bison definitely miss the days of Shamen Washington, simply for the fact that he was a threat to score every time he touched the ball. Smith showed glimpses of that in 2010 toward the end of the season. Smith, just a freshman last season, showed hopeful signs of good things to come as the game slowed down to him. Scoring without your offense on the field is always something that good football teams seem to have. My fourth and final question deals with what the student section will look like. NDSU will be hosting a home game on Labor Day weekend for the first time since 2008. As we all know, this is usually the first weekend most students go home. As a writer, broadcaster and a fan, I encourage freshmen, and students in general, to stay. Go to the game and cheer on a team that has huge potential in 2011. It’s finally here folks: week one.

Bison briefs Travis Jones Sports Editor Wrestling Coaching Staff Sees Big Changes It seems as though it's been forever since somebody other than Bucky Maughan has been head wrestling coach for NDSU. To be exact, it's been 47 years. That will change in the 2011-2012 season as Maughan resigned this summer. Roger Kish, an assistant for Maughan for two years, will take over as head wrestling coach for the Bison. Kish is a University of Minnesota graduate from Lapeer, Mich. As a sopho-

NDSU leader in saves in one season and career saves with 12 and 18 respectively. Soccer Team Heads To Green Bay After a weekend trip in Hawaii, the NDSU soccer team will travel to Green Bay, Wis. for a Sunday match with WisconsinGreen Bay. NDSU is 2-1 on the year and looking to continue to be successful with their tough non-conference schedule. Senior Morgan DeMike leads the team with two goals for the year. NDSU hosts their home opener against Montana on Sept. 16.

Friday Football Pick ‘em Travis Jones Ryan Nelson Justin Tellinghuisen Kyle Roth

Travis NDSU 37-Lafayette 27 USC 45-Minnesota 14 LSU 34-Oregon 17 Georgia 17-Boise State 10

Kyle NDSU 34-Lafayette 13 USC 38-Minnesota 21 LSU 17-Oregon 14 Boise State 27-Georgia 21

Games NDSU v. Lafayette Minnesota v. USC Oregon v. LSU Boise State v. Georgia

Justin NDSU 35-Lafeyette 10 USC 31-Minnesota 14 Oregon 42-LSU 28 Boise State 35-Georgia 21

Ryan NDSU 35-Lafayette 10 USC 38-Minnesota 17 LSU 31-Oregon 28 Boise State 27-Georgia 24

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more, Kish won the Big-Ten championship and was NCAA runner-up twice in his career. Kish also welcomed a new member to the staff, assistant coach Manny Rivera. Rivera was an assistant at Virginia in the 2010-2011 season and was a graduate assistant at Minnesota prior to that. Bison Pitcher Gets A Taste Of The Big Leagues Neil Wagner, closer for the Bison from 2003-2005, was called by the Oakland A's on Tuesday to join the club in Cleveland. Wagner pitched a scoreless eighth inning for the A's as he allowed one hit and struck out one batter. Wagner is the

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