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Grant assists in providing sexual assault prevention programs to campus Cate Ekegren Co-News Editor NDSU Student Life and the Sexual Assault Prevention Program are introducing many new resources to students this academic year, thanks to a $10,000 grant received from the Avon Foundation for Women. One new resource available for students is the Sexual Assault Resources and Advocacy (SARA) Helpline. The SARA Helpline promises: “I will believe you. I will listen. I will be there when you need me. I am SARA.” This summer, a group of faculty and staff members were trained on the issues of sexual and relationship violence as well as active listening, resources and how to be helpful to student callers. Once the volunteers were recruited and the training complete, the SARA Helpline opened during Welcome Week, fall 2011. “(The SARA Helpline) is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year,” Sarah Dodd, assis-
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Sarah Dodd speaks to students about how they can get involved and help prevent sexual violence on the NDSU campus during a Brown Bag Series event, Wednesday, Sept. 14 in the Memorial Union.
tant director for Sexual Assault Prevention Programming, said. “We understand that people don’t just need to talk from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. We want to be available for students,” Dodd said. The purpose of the SARA Helpline is to help anyone who has been impacted by violence and needs to talk whether it is personal or they are helping a friend
who has gone through a difficult situation. Previously there has been an anonymous report form on the NDSU website; however, with the addition of the helpline, it is now very easy to report sexual violence and still remain anonymous. “There are several limits to our confidentiality and we always make students aware of that,” Dodd said. “We want students to be in con-
Expo set to prepare community for emergencies Matt Severns Spectrum Staff The Emergency Management Student Association is hosting a preparedness expo Tuesday for students, faculty, staff and community members to attend. The expo will bring representatives to campus from FEMA, local businesses and organizations that participate in emergency preparedness.
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Blake Nelson, president of the Emergency Management Student Association, says the representatives will attend the event to educate, rather than to recruit, attendees. “What we’re looking for is to raise awareness throughout the community on the matter of preparedness in all different fields,” Nelson said. “What you’re going to see with these organizations is that … they’ll talk about things people on the individual level can do to take steps to prepare themselves for in-
cidents and to better protect themselves.” The emergency management program focuses on working with others to advocate safety. This often involves coordination efforts that go unnoticed. “What we do is build a framework and we make plans. We’re kind of the people behind the scenes in disaster situations, so obviously you know what police does, you know what fire does; we’re the people who coordinate what everyone’s doing at the same time, so that we’re not using resources in such a way that we’re not being effective in the way we’re responding to others,” Nelson said. Students from the organization and the program work in both the private and the public sector and have seen placement in local, state and national offices. For those who follow a different path upon graduation, Nelson says there’s still value in the emergency management curriculum. “You really have a ton of choices. And, the beautiful thing about emergency management is because it’s this field in which we’re looking at disasters … you can apply it to so many other fields as well,” Nelson said. Emergency managers are trained to both manage business continuity and react to urgent incidents. Nelson says this experience prepares people in his field to look at the big picture and maintain ample foresight. The Emergency Management Student Association is a student organization cur-
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rently made up of approximately 20 students, who are in the organization to develop professionally. However, the expo is open and targeted to non-members as well. NDSU’s emergency management program is unique because when founded, it was the only program to offer a doctoral degree in the United States. Nelson says that this, among other things, is part of the reason his association and the program in general are able to flourish. This event, which will be the organization’s fourth annual, aims to take the fundamentals of their very specific field and make them available for people of various levels of interest. Breakout sessions will run throughout the event so companies will not be the only things exhibited, but also the expertise their representatives have to share. The event will train people in flood insurance, active shooter response, business continuity and general preparedness. “Part of emergency management is just obviously outreach in the community, helping the community to be part of these disasters,” Nelson said. The expo, set for 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Great Room of the Memorial Union, will, according to Nelson, allow the community to play an active role in emergency management themselves by preparing them to deal with basic disasters at the individual level.
trol of the situation. One limit is that if someone discloses the name of a perpetrator to us, we are obligated because of Title IX and various legislatures to do something; we can’t just sit on information like that.” A second resource that focuses on educating the campus population includes the violence prevention educators (VPE). These 14 students also went through a
very rigorous application and training process before being selected for VPE. VPE has been doing educational programming throughout campus. Their biggest accomplishment so far is being welcomed into the majority of UNIV 189 classes. “We want every student that comes in to hear a message about how we as a community look at prevention and also that there is no tolerance for violence on this campus. We are here for our victims” Dodd said. Yet another resource available is a Rape Aggression Defense Class (RAD). This class focuses on a very specific kind of self-defense and is only open to female students. A RAD class is offered for credit through the women’s studies department, but there will also be an open and free class offered in October. So far, the sexual assault prevention programs have been well received by the campus. Dodd, the violence prevention educators and other supporters of the pre-
vention programs are relying mostly on word-ofmouth marketing but hope students will take advantage of what’s available. Because these programs are all so new to NDSU, there aren’t many statistics specific to our community. “We don’t even have true numbers about the problems on our campus. We look at national statistics as a place to start. But what is the reality of what’s going on here specifically? We are no different than any other college campus; there is nothing protecting us,” Dodd said. Dodd, along with Amy Stichman, assistant professor in the criminal justice and political science department, have recently been approved to start conducting research to gauge where our campus community stands compared to national statistics. For more information, contact Dodd at the Student Life Office in Memorial Union 250, or by email at Sarah.Dodd@ndsu.edu.
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Families in the Roosevelt Neighborhood surrounding the NDSU campus often spend time at Roosevelt Park. The Good Neighbor Campaign focuses on keeping a positive relationship between the university and the residents living nearby.
Cate Ekegren Co-News Editor The 4th annual Good Neighbor campaign, sponsored by NDSU student government, Greek Life, the Office of Orientation and Student Success and the Roosevelt Neighborhood Association, is set for 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20. The project began a few years ago as a way to establish a relationship between the university and the surrounding neighborhoods where both students and non-students and families reside. “The Roosevelt Neighborhood essentially plays host to thousands of NDSU students that spend their academic year living in the community. As residents, we as the NDSU community want to take the time to build great relationships with others in
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the neighborhood,” Aimee Sugden, NDSU student government’s executive commissioner of public relations, said. During the Good Neighbor campaign, NDSU students, faculty, staff and members of the Roosevelt Neighborhood Association meet in the Student Activities Office in the Memorial Union, then disperse into the neighborhoods directly south and those directly east from the university’s main campus. Informational door hangers are distributed to as many residents as possible in the Roosevelt Neighborhood. The door hangers feature tips on communicating with and respecting neighbors, helpful residential laws, important phone numbers for both emergencies and nonemergencies, and tips for maintaining property. “This event is simply about getting to know your
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neighbors,” Tyler Leverington, NDSU student government’s executive commissioner of governmental relations and student affairs, said. “We understand that by building relationships with our neighbors, we can work to build a better community. By getting to know our neighbors, we can also help to resolve issues before larger problems arise,” Leverington said. After the brief kick-off event in the Student Activities Office, participants are expected to reach more than 2,000 residents of Roosevelt Neighborhood. For more information on how to get involved with the Good Neighbor campaign, stop by the Student Government Office or contact Aimee Sugden at aimee.sugden@my.ndsu.edu or 701214-9152.
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News ‘Out of the Ashes’ A 9/11 survivor’s story Megan Toso News Reporter Campus Crusades for Christ (CRU) is hosting “Out of the Ashes,� demonstrated by Sujo John at the NDSU Union Ballroom at 8 p.m. Sept. 19. John became an evangelical speaker after he and his wife, Mary, survived the attacks on the World Trade Center. He will be sharing his story of survival and how his secure faith in God helped him endure it.
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It is an event that will reach people on a personal level and be inspirational at the same time. -- Amy Gedrose, CRU president John and his wife immigrated to the United States from India in February of 2001 in hopes of a better life. They both found jobs in the World Trade Center. John was on the 81st floor of the first tower and Mary was on the 71st floor of the second tower. John thought September 11, 2001 was going to be an average day, but it turned out to be nothing of the sort. He escaped the building after American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the
north tower and proceeded to search diligently for his wife who was pregnant at the time. John found her later, unharmed because she had luckily never made it to work that day. The scene of the Trade Center was so disastrous that John was inspired to pray with the people around him. On his personal webpage, John stated, “Since that day, God has launched us on a mission to prepare people for eternity.� His ministries have gone international. John wants to share his story with all, informing listeners that, “God is in the business of turning our tragedies into trophies.� The staff team for CRU organized this event. Amy Gedrose, CRU’s president, believes that John’s presentation will be an opportunity for attendees to “hear a story of how God was there on one of the worst days in history.� She stated, “I think it will be an encouraging story of how God is always in control.� Gedrose said CRU is excited because “it is an event that will reach people on a personal level and be inspirational at the same time.� To learn more about Sujo’s story, attend “Out of the Ashes� Monday. To read this survivor’s 10-year anniversary newsletter, watch video clips, and learn more about his ministry, visit www.sujojohn.com.
Bison leaders get involved Student Activities Office steps forward Michelle Full Co-News Editor Beginning this school year, the NDSU Student Activities Office opened a series of leadership programs titled the Leadership Lecture Series. Originating from the NDSU student government office, this series was designed to introduce student leaders to different leadership topics, skills and tools they can use in organizations as well as in their own careers. NDSU graduate assistant for Leadership Programs in the Student Activities Office, Drew Espeseth stated, “The overall mission of the Student Activities Office is to promote student success. This series will offer an opportunity for student leaders to enhance their leadership skills but also to learn more about how to become a good leader.� Though the Student Activities Office has provided activities regarding leadership in the past, those programs were semester-long sessions, which caused conflicts for many students. To solve this issue, the Student Government office decided to provide student leaders an opportunity to participate in similar activities but through one-hour sessions once a month to
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avoid a commitment to a semester program. “I think students will benefit from having these shorter sessions; having the ability to be uncommitted to a program as well as the leisure to come to any session creates a great opportunity for students to work around their schedules, but yet have the chance to be involved and learn more about becoming a leader and apply that knowledge to other activities those students are involved in,� Espeseth stated. Each month, the Student Activities Office will hold a one-hour life skills presentation in different areas of leadership and provide information about these topics that participants can apply to organizations they lead. The office hopes the Leadership Lecture Series will provide student leaders an opportunity to gain a broad knowledge of leadership topics such as conflict resolution, how to run an effective meeting and leadership style indicators. The next session will be held Sept. 22 in the Room of Nations and will focus on information about leadership style. Those interested in more information about the Leadership Lecture Program can visit the Student Activities Office or their web page on the NDSU website.
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Matt Severns Spectrum Staff While some classes would have students writing lecture notes, Todd West’s class has students identifying and scaling trees. As an associate professor of horticulture, West teaches a lab class called woody landscape plants, a class aimed at urban forestry, horticulture and landscaping majors. On Tuesday, his class spent
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Students from PLSC 355 spend a day scaling trees under the instruction and observation of Mark Noark, an employee of national tree maintenance company, Davey Tree.
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unaffected by the economic conditions because regardless of financial turmoil, trees are an everyday reality. West says the purpose of the lab is to open students’ eyes to the possibilities that are out there upon graduation. A job such as the one Noark demonstrated to the class has the potential to earn $50,000 in the first year. “It’s teaching the students a little bit about urban forestry, but it’s tying in to the class because they’re learning how to climb and how important it is to know the specific tree, the cultural components of it, what you need to do at the right time,� West said. Students in the lab spend a lot of time working on identifying tree types. West said that hands-on experience, however, is an invaluable component of thorough instruction. Climbing the trees literally gave students hands-on experience, but it also exposed them to the fundamental dangers, precautions and appropriate practices of the job. West is a new professor at NDSU this year. He did activities like this before at other universities, but this is the first time it has been done here. He said outings like these are invaluable because while they are engaging for the students, they also provide networking opportunities with real-world employers.
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Students find efficient way to commute Cate Ekegren Co-News Editor Zach Popehn, a junior at NDSU majoring in business administration and marketing, is already showing his business sense by doing something as easy as creating a group on Facebook.
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Some residence halls use ride-share bulletin boards, but Facebook makes a lot more sense. -- Jason Medders, assistant director of residence life operations When Popehn was a freshman, he noticed a demand for rides home from school during weekends and holiday breaks, and he used that to create a group called Carpool to Cities on Facebook last spring. This group, which adds more and more followers every day, is a convenient place for students with no transportation to meet students who are able to give
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Students without their own transportation and students without enough money to buy gas for a long trip home meet up on Facebook to share rides out of Fargo.
them a ride home. It is a win-win situation for all those involved. Students are able to find a ride home when they need a break from school or want to make it home to see family and friends. On the other hand, students offering to drive those without their own transportation are able to find passengers willing to help pay for gas money. Jason Medders, assistant director of Residence Life Operations, had no idea the carpool Facebook group even existed. “Some residence halls use ride-share bulletin boards, but Facebook makes a lot more sense,� Medders said. Although the Facebook group is titled “Carpool to cities,� Popehn encourages students from all different areas of Minnesota, North Dakota and the Midwest to keep an eye on the ride shar-
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Features A little goes a long way
Linda Vasquez Features Editor With the use of women’s feather accessories on the rise throughout the nation, many females have decided to take matters in to their own hands. I’m here to say: ladies, wearing too many feathers can lead you down a disastrous path. Ever heard that phrase: “a little goes a long way?” Well, before you decide on wearing accessories, remember it. Feathers are a great new trend to wear for certain occasions and to give your style a more creative edge, but after witnessing multiple perpetuators flaunting more than one feather at a time, I have come up with a list of do’s and don’ts.
Mobile health industry Put your health problems in your pocket Samantha Wickramasinghe Contributing Writer Apart from checking emails, answering phone calls, texting, surfing the web and keeping the whole world at your fingertips, what else can a modern mobile technological device do? It can keep you healthy. Health care companies have developed mobile healthcare for electronic devices such as Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Googlebased Android phones and tablet platforms. These healthcare facilities are easily accessible through spe-
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cially designed apps, which connect modern consumers with physicians and healthcare providers. In Fargo, a company named Preventice has opened doors for the mobile health industry by designing various kinds of apps that are useful to the consumers. According to preventice.com, the official website of the company, customers include patients and physicians, third-party payers, life-science companies and the broader health care industry. So far the company has created mobile apps such as Activ-Rx, which is a customizable private-label app designed to help consumers better manage their medications and engage with their healthcare provider, pharmacy or medication manufacturer. The program manager and the head of Fargo’s Preventice branch, Andy Westby, is a former NDSU graduate. At first, Westby worked for the Microsoft Corp., but later he decided to work for Preventice. Today, Westby sees a thriving future with potential job
opportunities and rapid growth in mobile health. “The concept of mobile health is still very new and there will continue to be tremendous innovations along with stiff competition as time goes on,” Westby said. At present, the mobile health industry has opened doors for new job and internship opportunities for college graduates. Since the trend is fairly new, specific majors that are solely focused on the subject field are difficult to be found. Nevertheless, students who are majoring in computer science, web designing and management information systems are given preference. Currently at NDSU, many of the techniques that app designers have to master are not specifically taught in classes. According to Westby, apart from computer knowledge, app designers need to do a lot of self-learning and promote creativity through their work. Therefore, there is a chance for students of other majors who are interested in this business to think about investing and looking
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for job opportunities in the mobile health industry. “Start learning all you can about mobile development and develop apps to get practice with the tools,” Westby said. Preventice is planning to have a booth at the NDSU Engineering and Tech Expo
that will be held on Sept. 21. At the Expo, the company is planning to showcase some of their products and to create awareness of possible internship opportunities for students.
Do •If you want to have a feather extension, try matching it to your hair color. Having feather extensions are supposed to create the illusion that they are part of your hair and nothing is really there. •Make sure that your feather extension is not longer than the length of your hair. •Wear a feather headband to get a 1920s flapper look. The headband makes your hair stand out and adds a unique element to your outfit without much effort. •Use different pattern or color feather clips, hairpins and headbands to add a modern bohemian element to your style. •Wear a pair of feather earrings or a feather necklace to add a twist to your common jewelry. •Match a feather necklace with another non-feather necklace to create a more glamorous look.
Don’t: •Wear more than three feather extensions in your hair. If you have too many it will make it look like a there’s a cuckoo’s nest on your head. •Have bright color feather extensions in your hair if you work in an office or professional setting. Remember extensions last up to two months. Having a hot pink feather on your head at the office will make you look unprofessional and unserious. •Use a feather headband if you are going to wear either feather earrings or necklaces. This also applies to any other feather hair accessories. •Wear a feather necklace and feather earrings together. This can cause way too much of a confusion of what accessory you are trying to flaunt.
Finding the right major Tips to get you searching in the right places
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Overall, choosing a major that is right for you can help you find a career that you really love.
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Alysia Larson Staff Writer We’ve all been there. At one point or another we have all had to decide what we wanted to major in. Some of us have figured it out at a very young age and some of us still aren’t sure, even when we are seniors. But there is no right or wrong in this. That is one of the great things about college. Majors are supposed to help give us a guide for what we want to do with our career. Finding a major that will help jumpstart a career that you love is the key. According to Ehow.com, there are a few steps you should consider when trying to find out what major is right for you.
Look back If you’ve already had a few classes try to identify which courses really resonated with you, and why. This will help you choose a
there a good job market for people when they do graduate? Do they offer flexibility within the career field or is it based only on one position? These are just a few questions that will help you see if this major will lead you to the right career.
major that has classes you enjoy. For instance, if history was your favorite subject in high school, a major in history, political science, or even philosophy could be possible choices.
Discuss options After you have an idea of classes that you enjoy, you can then go to your advisor to discuss your options. Utilize the resources that colleges provide to help students succeed. NDSU has both a career center and counseling where you can schedule appointments for free.
Research When you find options for a major that fits your needs, find out more about it and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Does the major take longer to complete than the standard four years? Is
Think about the salary that you want to earn. If the lifestyle you want to live requires more money then that is something you also need to think about. Or will you be happy doing something you love but not necessarily making the money you might want? Money isn’t everything, but you do need to think realistically. Overall, choosing a major that is right for you can help you find a career that you really love. But sometimes your career will lead you some place you never thought you’d be when you chose your major. What you really need to remember is to find a major that you will enjoy for your life. NDSU has many great resources to help you find the right major, so take advantage of them now while you have the chance! You can find more information at ndsu.edu.
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FEMA REPRESENTATIVE TO PRESENT AT NDSU PREPAREDNESS EXPO SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 The Expo, sponsored by the NDSU student chapter of the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), will focus on fostering hazard awareness and disaster preparedness amongst the Fargo Moorhead community. Many local organizations that play a role in emergency preparedness will be participating in the Expo.
Topi FEMA National Flood Insurance Program Topic: Presenter: David Kyner, FEMA Region Eight Pres Time: 10:00 AM Time Location: Memorial Union Hidatsa Room Loca Topic: Best Practices in Business Continuity Topi Presenter: Jason Schlueter, NDSU Graduate Student Pres Time: 11:00 AM Time Location: Memorial Union Hidatsa Room Loca Topic: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program Topi Presenter: David Kyner, FEMA Region Eight Pres Time: 3:00 PM Time Location: Memorial Union Hidatsa Room Loca
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Review: Kevin Smith’s ‘Red State’ Is this horror-action mash up worth the hubbub? ing homophobia. One of the boys wakes up to hear church leader Abin Cooper, a Fred Phelps stand If you watch a movie all in played by veteran characthe way to the end, more ter actor Michael Parks, seroften than not they possess the disclaimer, “The persons and events in this motion picture are fictitious. Any similarity to actual persons The action is suror events is unintentional.” prisingly compeIn the case of filmmaker tent, if not Kevin Smith’s film “Red impressive when State,” the similarities are completely intentional. you consider that While initially hyped as a your typical Kevin horror film and a major Smith movie is usuchange of pace for Smith (he has made his career on ally about a bunch heartfelt slacker comedies), of nerds talking. the end result is something completely different. The film begins with a trio monizing about how of horny teens in Texas driv- homosexuals are destroying ing out to meet up with a our country and the world. woman they met online in It’s a chilling sequence, the hopes that they will par- made all the more unsetting take in sexual intercourse. when I realized that the They are instead roofied, giant cross at the front of the and find themselves prison- room had a figure covered ers of the members of the by a sheet tied to it. Five Points Church. It is here that Cooper presThe Five Points Church is ents his solution: killing a placeholder for the West- them. He rips the sheet off boro Baptist Church, a real revealing what can only be life group of Christian fun- assumed is a homosexual damentalists who picket fu- male. He is covered in plastic nerals of dead soldiers and wrap from head to toe and generally run around spout- has a gag ball in mouth, lest
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Nick Proulx A&E Editor “This, finally, is the truth behind the veil and beyond.” If you take anything away from “(Dis)Covering the Veil: Visible and Invisible Spaces,” let it be those words. “Veil” is an exhibit currently on display in Concordia’s Cyrus M. Running gallery, where a reception was held Tuesday night. Its curator is Jennifer Heath, who considers herself an activist more than an artist and has authored numerous books on the subject, including “The Veil: Women Writers on Its History, Lore & Politics.”
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I’ve known these cultures, and I’ve always thought there was a terrible misunderstanding. -- Jennifer Heath, author and exhibit curator “The veil is obviously vastly misunderstood and exploited on both sides,” Heath argued to an audience. Her talk was the first of Concordia’s 2011 Faith, Reason and World Affairs Symposium, “The Role of the Artist in Society: Inspiration, Issues, Impact.” “I grew up in Catholic and Muslim countries and I came of age in Afghanistan,” she explained in an interview, lending credibility to her work. “I’ve known these cultures, and I’ve always thought there was a terrible misunderstanding,” she elaborated. She began work in 1999 taking aim at the subjects surrounding the veil, and she also collected stories of prominent Muslim women before the 20th Century. Frankly, Heath was sick of the discussions that were taking place about the veil and the image of downtrodden Muslim women. Her finished work, “The Scimitar and the Veil: Extraordinary Women of Islam”, became a cult book for young Muslim women. Heath continues to tackle the subject as it has largely become a political issue, especially since international involvement in Afghanistan and the former prominence of the Taliban in the region; meanwhile, world powers seem to ignore the fact that a woman dies every 29 minutes in childbirth, and that one in five children die in infancy. As for her latest book, “The Veil,” Heath points out a number of reasons to crack it open. “What I wanted to do was not make an academic book. While it’s scholarly, I also wanted a lot of personal experience, as much as I could get,” she said. While some of the stories contained within its pages describe a search for modesty, Heath adds that, “It’s a very sexy book.” The exhibit, the visual companion for Heath’s work, remains on display through Sunday, Sept. 25. More information can be found at theveilbook.com.
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his contaminated blood and saliva infect the church members with his “disease." They then kill him like they are completing a prayer, complete with ceremony and ritual. This religious community actually practices what it preaches making the “Kill the Fags” mantra of the WBC seem all the more barbaric and vile than it already is. From this point on, “Red State” stops being a horror film. Through a series of contrived events, the police and ATF descend on the families’ compound, turning this genuinely creepy skewering of the Westboro Baptist church into an action movie set in an incident reminiscent of the WACO tragedy. Smith doesn’t really develop any of his characters even though there are a number of familiar faces including his wife, Jennifer Schwalbach. Instead, every character simply exists to die or drive the very loose plot forward. This is definitely a shortcoming for the film, as you don’t care about the victims of the Five Points Church in the slightest or any of the characters for that matter. Without looking
Eddie Murphy to host Oscars Matt Paulsen Contributing Writer Brett Ratner is in charge of producing this year’s Oscars, and before you get too excited, sadly Chris Tucker is not hosting. Instead, Ratner went with a familiar face, his “Tower Heist” costar Eddie Murphy. That’s right, Eddie Murphy will host the 84th Academy Awards this February. Coming off the heels of last year’s dismal performance from James Franco and Anne Hathaway, Murphy is certainly a surprising pick; one that is in the right direction, but not without its risks. Murphy would have been an obvious pick back in the
eighties with the trifecta of as Donkey in the “Shrek” “Trading Places,” “Beverly films, but other offerings Hills Cop” and “Coming to have just been horrific such as “Meet Dave” and “Imagine That.” All of this is a far cry from the man who brought you the stand up Murphy is certainly comedy “Raw.” Some people were thinka surprising pick; ing the Oscars would decide one that is in the on an established host who right direction, but knows what they’re doing, not without its and Billy Crystal's name was being thrown about. risks. There is also the story going around that Murphy America.” You can even left the 79th Award Show make a case for “The Nutty mid-way through after being Professor” back in ‘96. mad at losing Best SupportThen something happened. ing Actor to Alan Arkin Murphy went family (“Little Miss Sunshine”). Alfriendly with films such as though Murphy claims he “The Haunted Mansion” was going to leave after the and “Doctor Dolittle.” Some award whether he won or was solid work like his turn not, one will never know for
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The F-Word Aren’t we all feminists? Carissa Suter Contributing Writer When I was growing up I didn’t consider myself a feminist. I respected feminists, but for some reason I considered the word “feminism” a radical term. This is probably due to the fact that I was raised in a generally conservative small town in North Dakota and I’d never met a self-proclaimed feminist in my life. I didn’t learn about feminists in school, and I didn’t care to become
educated about feminism until I came to NDSU. As a freshman, I decided to take a women and gender studies course and I enjoyed it tremendously. I felt as though there was a huge part of history that I missed, and my eyes became open to a whole new view on life. I learned the most general definition of feminism early on in the course: “The theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes.” This isn’t from some feminist textbook and it certainly isn’t a “feminist
agenda” definition; this is the most general definition from the most reliable dictionary in America (Webster’s). When I heard this, I realized that I had been a feminist my whole life, I just hadn’t known it! I also realized that every woman I knew and almost every man I knew was a feminist too, according to this definition. I immediately began asking my friends and family about whether or not they were feminists as well. For the most part, their responses were disappointing. For some reason these independent and freethinking women refused to call themselves feminists. This made me
VG Chartz caught being paid to censor itself Steven Strom Staff Writer This week, ethical journalists everywhere had something new to rally against as online video game publication VG Chartz was leaked being very naughty with their ad department. Now, before you start thinking all of those dirty thoughts, like I know you do, you should know that they did it for the money. Maybe I should be more specific. This week VG Chartz, an on-the-rise online network consisting of five different websites, let leak that their Editor-in-Chief Chris Arnone ordered to his writ-
ing staff that "...no editorial content can speak badly of ‘Killzone 3,’ ‘Gran Turismo 5,’ or ‘inFamous 2’...” during a week of “advertorials” promoting those games through the website. While this story is disgusting in and of itself, this isn’t the first time VG Chartz (and other sites) have been caught doing things that they probably wouldn't want their mothers finding out about. Earlier this year, the content network was caught setting up bogus Reddit accounts in order to bump their articles to the front of that website. When Arnone was confronted on the ethics of this situation by one of his writing staff, this is how he re-
sponded: “I understand you’re not comfortable with the business side of journalism, but particularly if you want to keep writing about gaming as a career, this is how it works. That said, I don’t believe we have to sacrifice our ethics. If some news post comes out ripping ‘Gran Turismo 5’ a new one, we won’t lie and say it’s not true, but we will just have to skip that particular story in our coverage.” It’s great to see that even with new technology allowing us to spread information in new and better ways, some things will never change.
up IMDB, I couldn’t even tell you the name of any character in “Red State.” In fact, after John Goodman and his ATF team come on the scene, things get a little weird. The U.S. government basically orders Goodman and his team to kill everyone in the compound. Suddenly, Smith has the audience empathizing and siding with the killers from what was once his horror movie. There are some high points though: The acting is pretty outstanding when you consider how bare bones Smith had to make this movie. He made it completely outside of the Hollywood system, with money raised essentially from family and friends. Parks and Goodman are quite excellent in their roles and truly the best things about the movie. This is the juiciest role Parks has ever had, and Goodman does a fine job in his role as the lead ATF agent. Kyle Gallner stands out as one of the horny teenagers, and I wish he could have had more to do in the movie as his character is absent from the last 45 minutes or so. The action is surprisingly competent, if not impressive
when you consider that your typical Kevin Smith movie is usually about a bunch of nerds talking. For some reason I’m sure Smith’s cinematographer, Dave Klein, was jumping for joy when he realized he had more to do than simply point his camera at Jason Mewes swearing in front of a wall. In the end, “Red State” tries its hand at being a lot of different things and doesn’t really end up succeeding at any of them. Yet despite not taking any of its elements all the way, somehow this hodgepodge of a movie ends up being brilliantly terrifying, arresting and very satisfying. Bravo Kevin Smith, bravo. B.
sure. It may be the controversial pick, but at least they are trying something new. Although his recent efforts haven’t been the best, and he has fallen off the map when not voicing a certain donkey, as far as audiences are concerned, this experiment could work. However, if you look on message boards and talk to people, it is safe to proclaim the majority of the viewing public have been longing for Murphy to get back to his comedic roots. America loves a good comeback story, and one good role can put you right back in the spotlight. Just ask John Travolta (“Pulp Fiction”) and more recently Mickey Rourke (“The Wrestler”). Murphy has a chance with his one two punch of the November release “Tower Heist” fol-
lowed by his hosting gig in February. Hosting such a big event for the first time might be nerve-racking to some, which might have affected Franco and Hathaway. That being said, Murphy has had his fair share of success when it comes to playing toward live audiences thanks to his years on “Saturday Night Live” and his stand up comedy gigs. Eddie Murphy may be a complete train wreck on Oscar Night, but you have to at least applaud the Academy for not going the safe way out. If Murphy can find the right vibe, between his trademarked raunchy comedy and his family films and put on a great show, he could be in for a big year. Only time will tell.
wonder: What is it with this feminism label that people are so afraid of? As humans, we are very preoccupied with how others perceive us. I am sure that the main reason these men and women rejected the term is that they didn’t want others to see them as a radical feminist. To this day, it frustrates me that people are content with gender inequality. More than anything, I can’t stand the fact that most people are so afraid to stir the pot and be seen as different. There is another opinion that I’ve encountered among people who I am close with and respect very much. This opinion has to do with femi-
nist “brainwashing.” I know many people that aren’t afraid to tell me that the books I’ve read written by feminists are simply brainwashing me. This is offensive on two levels. First of all, I take offense to anybody who assumes that I am so simple minded and easily swayed that I will become brainwashed after merely reading a book. Second, most of the feminist books that I’ve read have been based on statistics and facts. If these books are brainwashing me, then so is the nightly news. In general, it’s high time we stop caring about what others think and just accept the fact: We’re all feminists.
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Friday, Sept. 16: “The Phantom of the Opera,” 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. in the Century Theater This movie is a remake on the classic tale of “The Phantom of the Opera.” While it is primarily known for the musical numbers it contains, it also has a really good plot. If you like artsy movies, need a good date movie or just want to experience a good film, Ebert and Roeper gave this one two thumbs up when it first came to the big screen. There will be encore showings at the same time Saturday night. Tie-Dye Night from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. presented by Campus Attractions in the Memorial Union Lower Level - This event is being put on by Campus Attractions and is free to all students. In years past, t-shirts were provided at the event, but tonight you can receive a free tie-dyed pillowcase or bring your own items to tiedye.
Saturday, Sept. 17: Campus Live: Blacklight Underground from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. - Another Campus Attraction event free to students here on campus. This event will feature five DJ’s as well as snacks and beverages. If you really don’t feel like going out to have some fun on Saturday, this is a great reason to stay on-campus and see what NDSU has to offer.
Sunday, Sept. 18: We Came As Romans at 6:30 p.m. at The Venue in The Hub. This show is open to all ages and features music from Miss May I, Of Mice & Men, Texas In July and Close to Home. Tickets for this show are $17 in advance and $19 dollars at the door. The Hub representatives say this show offers a lot of variety to the audience and lets them experience musical styles they are not used to seeing in Fargo.
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Features Blacklight Underground DJ Vincent Favard offers a twist to the dance mix Andrew Koch Staff Writer DJ Vincent Favard is back on campus for his third installment of Blacklight Underground. Installment three will be called “Blacklight Underground 3: Mighty House.” You will not want to miss the chance to drop it low and put your hands in the air. The dance will take place on Saturday in the basement of the Memorial Union, also referred to as Thundar’s Den. “The music played will be anything considered electronic music, meaning Dubstep, Glitch Hop, Deep House, House, Nu Disco, Electro, Techno, Drum N’ Bass, etcetera,” Favard said. Six DJs will be rocking the house, each having a sound system installment that will blow your mind away. Four of them are hired, and DJ Vincent Favard is the main attraction. How-
ever, the DJ who will open the night has yet to be decided. “We are organizing a DJ contest online to find out who will open the night,” Favard said. “We are interested in finding new talents,
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The main goal for the event is for students to enjoy themselves while dancing to some crazy-good music. -- Vincent Favard, Blacklight Underground DJ and are opening the opportunity up to anyone.” If you are interested in becoming a DJ, here is your chance. The dance also offers free giveaways. The Residence Hall Associ-
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ation is sponsoring this event, and they are offering 2,000 glow sticks and 100 tshirts for free! Thundar's Den will be alive with black light, free music you can dance to and tons of free things to make the experience even more intriguing. Favard says last year was a success, but “this year is expected to be even better.” “The past two years have brought about 800 people to NDSU, but this year we are hoping to get 1,000,” Favard said. “The main goal for the event is for students to enjoy themselves while dancing to some crazy-good music.” Favard is currently a junior at NDSU, double majoring in French and Spanish education. He has been involved with night events as well as being a radio DJ for six years. The event is open at no cost to the Tri College area and everyone is welcome.
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Dear Bison Pack, I just started a serving job at a restaurant here in Fargo and I hate it. I'm only working here because my parents aren’t paying for my college and I also have to pay rent, utilities and my car payment. When I interviewed for the job the manager/owner was really nice and seemed very genuine about wanting me to work here. But now that I've started, I've found that he is extremely rude to not only me, but the rest of my coworkers as well. On my first day, I was trained in by a girl who had only been working there for one week because all of the other experienced servers had quit after four to seven years. If we happen to mess up an order, he'll follow us around the restaurant and chew us out in front of the customers. The other day he even had the nerve to tell me I wear too much makeup! I really need this job because the tips are amazing, but this is a nightmare! What should I do? Sincerely, Worn Out Worker Dear Worn Out Worker, I understand that you have bills to pay, but how much more can you take? He is obviously drunk on his ego and needs a reality check. First of all, you need to start looking for other serving jobs – they’re not all this bad, I promise! In the meantime, try to stick it out until you’re hired somewhere else. Second, you need to tell him how you feel. Pull him aside and explain to him that some of the comments he makes cause you to perform worse, and that you and the rest of your coworkers need a better working environment. I know it’s probably intimidating because he is not only the manager but also the owner, but in order for things to improve action must be taken! Third, explain to him that the comment about your makeup was unnecessary. He’s a guy, so what the heck does he know about how to wear makeup? In order for you to perform at your best, you must feel your best – even if that means wearing your makeup the way you like it. Again, find a new job. You’re worth more than the way he’s been treating you, and no amount of money will be worth it. - Insightful Bison
You drive me crazy in that uniform My initial reaction would be to tell you to try to find a different job, as soon as possible. However, you say that you are stuck in the job, so my secondary advice would be to find a way to work under the current conditions. I think almost everyone has worked for an unlikeable boss at some point or another. I know I personally have. What I’ve done is found a reason to want to succeed and persevere. If I were in your situation, I’d take on the assumption that my boss doesn’t like me. From here, I’d try to succeed just to spite him. It seems sinister, but the feeling of knowing you’re too good to be hated is worth the laborious and trying experience of making it that far. - Irreplaceable Bison This manager or owner of yours seems like an idiot! First of all, treating your employees like crap is no way to run a business. You deserve way better than this behavior! I know job hunting is not exactly the easiest or the most fun, but you need to do it. Try checking out the NDSU Career Center website. There are so many opportunities out there; you just have to take the time to look! Once you do find a new job, I would quit this serving job immediately. I'm sure you have a lot more important things to worry about like school and your personal life. When you do quit, you have to tell this crazy boss of yours what's up! He deserves to know why you are quitting and you have the right to honestly tell him. What should you do once you get out of there? Go above the crazy boss's head and inform his superior of his ridiculous actions. You can rest better knowing you are far away from the company and you did all you could to take care of the situation. Good luck with the job hunt! - Carefree Bison
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Jaime Jarmin Opinion Editor Phone: 231-6287 | Email: opinion@ndsuspectrum.com
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Jamie Jarmin Opinion Editor Our world now has a cure for cervical cancer. This is an absolutely amazing discovery, and ideally all girls around the world should have the opportunity to receive the three injections it takes to guard against the human papilloma virus, which causes cervical cancer. Only a few years ago I received the HPV vaccine along with my twin sister. For a short time the injections were fully-covered under my parents’ insurance, so it was obvious that I would be getting the vaccine. After all, it is an inhibitor of cancer. After the three virtually painless injections, I was overcome with peace of mind of knowing I would never develop cervical cancer.
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If Bachmann is striving to become the commander-inchief of our country, she shouldn’t be one to believe everything she hears. Instead of shouting this wonderful medical breakthrough on the mountain tops, presidential hopeful and Republican Representative Michelle Bachmann is pressing mute. This past Monday night during the Republican presidential candidate debate you may have witnessed the heated discussion between Rick Perry, governor of Texas, and Bachmann. The topic that ruffled a few feathers dealt with Perry’s executive mandate for Texas state schoolgirls to receive the HPV vaccine. Bachmann’s stance: “To have innocent little 12-yearold girls be forced to have a government injection through an executive order is just flat-out wrong. That should never be done,” Bachmann said. Before saying this, she
should have done her research. The American Academy of Pediatrics states that the HPV vaccine is administered at age 11 or 12 because that is the most effective time for immune response in the body. That age is also the most appropriate because it helps protect girls before they become sexually active. For Bachmann to say that the drug administration at age 12 is “wrong” is flat-out ignorant. That wasn’t the only thing Bachmann shouldn’t have said without doing her research. On the “Today” show this past Tuesday morning, Bachmann mentioned that a woman approached her after the GOP debate on Monday night stating that her daughter had received the vaccine and later developed mental retardation. If Bachmann is striving to become the commander-inchief of our country, she shouldn’t be one to believe everything she hears. Instead, she should delve into research before she makes a fool of herself in front of millions of people. In a response to Bachmann’s remark, Dr. O Marion Burton, the president of AAP, released a statement regarding her jab at the vaccine: “The American Academy of Pediatrics would like to correct false statements made in the Republican presidential campaign that HPV vaccine is dangerous and can cause mental retardation. There is absolutely no scientific validity to this statement.” It also stated that there have been wonderful safety records with the 35 million doses of the vaccine already administered. It’s not reliable for Bachmann to be relaying the message to Americans that mental retardation can be caused by this vaccine. This will inevitably freak people out who also do not do their research before believing what Repub…ahem, politicians have to say. Bachmann should have instead focused on the AAP’s statistics, which state that six million people become infected with HPV and four thousand women die from cervical cancer every year. Now there are some concrete facts. Scary thought: If she were elected into office, what other things would she tell America before she did her research?
Rylee Nelson Spectrum Staff Tucked near the likenesses of Lincoln, Jefferson, Washington and Kennedy is printed “In God we Trust” on U.S. coins to indicate a fundamental that was important to the original American identity. This is surprising because in almost every other sector, this famed motto is being rapidly discarded. Up until its repeal a few years ago, one of first phrases school children said in the morning was “... One nation, under God...” In a similar display of repealing any Godly suggestion, religious leaders were not in-
vited to the 9/11 memorial in New York City this past Sunday. America has made it fairly clear that it is through with God, and that ensuring freedom is the main objective. Our identity as a nation has become freedom. We don’t have a national language, we don’t have a strong domestic economy and we don’t even have a political system favored by the majority anymore.
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The founding fathers didn’t simply write freedom for all on a piece of paper and call it a constitution. This nation wasn’t founded with an unqualified freedom that suggests that it is wrong to have beliefs as a nation. The founding fathers didn’t simply write freedom for all on a piece of paper and call it a constitution. Furthermore, we find ourselves in a time when the three originally founded branches have found ways to escape the prescribed checks and balances. Our nation is struggling to keep money in the bank and out of the hands of the greedy who have given freedom their own meaning. Social security is tanking, schools are
Go forth, do your thing Cate Ekegren Spectrum Staff The new Levi’s ad campaign is absolutely fantastic. It’s true I have quite a flair for the dramatic, but that’s not the only reason this particular set of commercials caught my eye. The commercials are emotional; they have incredibly beautiful photography and direction. They show young people taking action and doing their own thing. The popular denim brand, Levi’s, released this campaign titled “Go Forth” this past summer and already has a new website, Facebook page and three commercials supporting it. “Go Forth” is geared toward making a positive change in the world. On the Levi’s website, they describe supporting pioneers – courageous individuals who are tackling the greatest challenges of our time. Also found on the website are stories of these pioneers, the work they are doing and ways to support them and their projects. Besides supporting young pioneers, Levi’s shows they support inspirational filmmaking and poetry with their commercials. They challenge consumers on more of an in-
tellectual level and I applaud Levi’s and Wieden+Kennedy Advertising for doing something different for once! The “Go Forth” commercials feature poems by Walt Whitman, “Pioneers! O Pioneers!” and “America,” and another dramatic poem I love by Charles Bukowski, “The Laughing Heart.” The poems are read while video clips of various places and people in America are featured along with clips of young adults literally running around, doing their own thing in life. Sure, most of them are wearing Levi’s jeans, but so what? I’m sure advertisers would hate me for saying this, but I’m smarter than to let ads control my shopping behavior. I’m able to appreciate the art found in ads and watch the Levi’s commercials without feeling like I have to buy a new pair of expensive jeans. Critics say advertisers don’t care about art; they just want to sell a product. I wish more advertisers took the course Levi’s did. Commercials and ads reach such a wide range of people; really it’s the perfect way to promote art. To quote the Levi’s website, “Now is our time.”
limited by punishing the smart while enabling the struggling, and illegal aliens are invading the borders causing chaos among business owners and fellow workers alike. Though seemingly unrelated, all these things stare intently at a broken system. We as a nation are facing troubled times. This nation has a bleak future, as politicians vying for commanderin-chief are more concerned with keeping their suit coats clean than with providing for the American people. It is a complete tragedy to forfeit a structure its foundation—its integrity, so it is to take away the rock that America was founded on. What this country was founded on was a qualified freedom that had an identity in a greater being. God was and is a source of justice that is a necessary component for the American system. Our founding fathers realized that by having the humility to look up instead of in the mirror, we are accountable not to man but to God. We are steadily losing this reality. Men have no eternal bounds on my soul. What I do here without a faith in God ultimately stays here. A personal freedom, as indicated by our current identity, looks out for yours truly. To say that it is possible for a large group to maintain conscientious ac-
tions without a firm foundation in faith in morals is misguided, to say the least. If we wish to continue to address this country as that “great county” then we must maintain the vision that our founding fathers intended. This country was founded on equal opportunity to all, free of tyranny and oppression. America is the tangible reality that people have strived for since the beginning of civilization. We need to realize that what held us together through the good and bad times was a faith and morals realized in a belief in God. Freedom is found in freedom of religion that doesn’t necessitate a loss of national identity. We, by our rights granted to us in the Constitution, are guaranteed to practice our religions freely and rightfully so. But the Constitution was also based of a basis of moral standards answerable to God. This means that we may practice any religion we desire; however, when it comes to governmental observation, morals are based off a basic belief in God. To be American doesn’t mean that you have to go to church, but it does mean that you have to answer to a government that answers to something higher. Rylee is a senior majoring in journalism.
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The missing link: Rewiring the subconscious coaches is that to effect change we should focus on changing the subconscious. They are right. It is the subconscious that is the true master of who we are.
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There is no easy or quick way of changCourtney Simons ing the subconContributing Writer scious thoughts by any strategic maIf you have ever read any introductory psychology neuvering. book or have listened to one --Courtney Simons of the many self-help gurus, you may already know that our thoughts are made up of two major elements: the conscious and the subconscious. The conscious includes those thoughts that we are aware of, while the subconscious are those thoughts that seem to escape our awareness. This is strange since the subconscious is like an ocean compared to the tiny rivers and streams of consciousness that flows into it each moment, constantly feeding our feelings, emotions, personality and behaviors. The common theme of many motivational life
But how do we change our subconscious? How can one change a mind that has been hardwired through years of sensory inputs and embedding of millions of miles of electrical cables in our brains? How for example, can the person who has been mentally and physically tortured in his past get past his defeats to become poised, confident, optimistic and joyful? Some people have done it, but how? I have spent many hours over the past year listening to a vast number of motivational speakers and writers
in this area. There are few common strategies that appear to be thematic: They all agree that in order to reprogram our thoughts, we should become more positive in our outlook. For example, one should speak only positive words such as “I can� and “I will� and ditch negative words like “I can’t,� “maybe,� or “I will try.� They also encourage us to repeat daily affirmations like, “I like myself,� or “I am confident.� The idea of reframing how we see and interpret the world is also presented. They teach us to see more of the positives in negative situations that would normally derail us. The power of visualization is another major part of their teaching. Since as we visualize what we want, we are able to create tags in our minds that make us identify and embrace the opportunity or object when they appear. Staying around positive people and the idea of “fake it until you make it� are also among the purported techniques for success. While I do not disagree that these strategies are good
and almost indispensable to overcome negative subconscious thoughts, there is a missing link. It is a secret that many of these gurus seem to miss. They appear to forget that the subconscious is not an immaterial phantom. It is the out birth of electrical circuitry and physiological biochemistry. There is no easy or quick way of changing the subconscious thoughts by any strategic maneuvering. The prophet Jeremiah questioned, “Can the Ethiopian change his skin or the leopard its spots? Neither can you do good who are accustomed to doing evil.� Just as it takes an allpowerful source outside of us to create the physical, it also demands no less power to recreate the inner sanctums of our thoughts. Any attempt to elevate the human mind without accessing source-power will only yield partial results or may even be an impossible feat. Courtney is a graduate student in the cereal sciences department.
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Cartoon catastrophe Kristen Jewel Fennell Contributing Writer Who lives under a pineapple under the sea? Yes, you guessed right: SpongeBob Squarepants. I am sure that when you think of this funloving character, you see him as comical and entertaining. He goes about his day constantly thwarted by common sense and somehow comes out shining in the end by dumb luck. He does not always do the right thing, but that is OK because it is just a cartoon right? But what I think nobody understands is that SpongeBob, and other cartoon characters like him, can have a damaging and lasting effect on younger children. I was flipping through
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But if you understand that humor, and you know it is inappropriate, what makes us think that it is OK to let our younger children or siblings watch?
scoring lower on test scores and on homework. While “SpongeBob� is geared to a younger audience, a lot of the humor in the show is clearly aimed at a more mature level. Who does not still enjoy a good episode of “SpongeBob� once in a while? He is a great character to laugh at. But, if you understand that humor, and you know it is inappropriate, what makes us think that it is OK for our younger children or siblings to watch? We are letting our children watch so much violence that they are becoming desensitized to it and even becoming bullies as a result. Sometimes they do not even realize the consequences of their actions because according to SpongeBob, you can hurt someone and they will be just fine the next day. When kids are so young, it is hard to separate what we as adults know is “just a cartoon� and reality. I am not saying that “SpongeBob� is a horrible cartoon, but why not use some viewer discretion? Let older kids watch and keep the younger ones away until they are older. We have canceled shows in the past like “Tom and Jerry� claiming they were too violent for kids to watch. But when you think about it, the cartoons today are even worse, “SpongeBob� being no exception. We have so much technology today that we do not even need cable TV anymore. With simple things like DVDs, Netflix, the Internet and even VHS tapes (if you still have them), our kids do not need to watch anything we deem inappropriate. You could buy a whole box set of “Looney-Toons,� and your child will be set for life. Yes, Bugs Bunny gets shot at, and yes, the coyote tries to drop things on the roadrunner, but there is still an underlying lesson and enough dramatizations that doing these things would be unrealistic, even for a child.
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Breakout year for the Volleyball opens conference play Bison enter Summit League play as favorite Bison?
Travis Jones Sports Editor A new chapter is being turned in Bison athletics this year. It’s not on the football field or the volleyball court, but on the basketball court. The NDSU men’s basketball team released their 29-game schedule this week, and there are a few things that have caught my eye. The first thing that really stood out to me is the roster. Last year we saw a team that had the experience with Tveidt, Coleman and Eric Carlson all being established veterans, but the youth hurt the team at times. With Tveidt and Coleman gone, the general consensus was that this team is now young and inexperienced. I don’t see that when I look at the roster. Although there are only four upperclassmen in seniors Carlson and Drew Lundberg and juniors Andy Nagel and Nate Zastrow, the sophomores on this team are experienced and were key for the Bison last season. There are six sophomores on this NDSU roster, four of who saw significant time last season. TrayVonn Wright and Marshall Bjorklund are two that stand out the most to me as they provide a dynamic punch at the four and five positions. Bjorklund, who is more of a back-tothe-basket style player, had a solid freshman season where he averaged nine points and five boards a game and started in all 29
games. Wright, who is probably everybody’s favorite player, has that athletic ability that can make you drop your jaw and stare. Although Wright saw limited time as a freshman due to fear his body would break down, will be played wide open in the 2011-2012 season. Wright is a much different presence down low than Bjorklund, who is more of a bruiser and a physical presence. Wright has the ability to go up – way up – over opponents. Taylor Braun, another sophomore on the roster, is in my opinion the future star of this program. Braun seems to have that do-it-all ability on the floor. Last season we saw Braun drive in the paint, go down low and rebound, and step back and play the perimeter as well. Don’t be surprised if Braun averages 15 points per game this season. The big question coming into this season seems to be at the point-guard position. Freshman Lawrence Alexander saw time and performed well at the position during the team’s trip to Canada this summer, but it’s too early to declare a starting five yet. Zastrow and Lundberg also saw time at the point-guard position last season, which will help in finding a solid starter when the time comes. With a youthful but experienced squad that has a good mix of upperclassmen, this will definitely prove to be an exciting team to watch. Their schedule will also prove to be a significant test as well, featuring games against Minnesota, Arizona State and an ESPN Bracket Busters game being played at the BSA. With practice starting in about a month, we will get a better look at what the 2011-2012 men’s basketball team has in store.
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Justin Tellinghuisen Contributing Writer After finishing their nonconference schedule with a 6-5 record, the Bison women’s volleyball team will open up conference play this weekend with two matches in Fargo. Friday’s match will feature a battle with Western Illinois and Saturday’s match against Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.
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We are very excited for conference play. -- Kari Thompson, head coach The Bison were 0-3 in their final week before conference play opened, including back to back home losses for the first time since 2005, but coach Thompson and her crew don’t see that affecting them this weekend. “We are very excited for conference play,” coach Kari Thompson said. “It’s kind of already been a long season for us so it’s good to move forward.” Friday’s match will be the tenth meeting between the Bison and Western Illinois with NDSU leading the alltime series 7-2 and capturing the previous six matches. Western Illinois comes in with a 6-3 record. The Fight-
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Chrissy Knuth goes for the kill against Iowa State last weekend. Knuth and the Herd will be opening up conference play this weekend at the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse.
ing Leathernecks, who return five starters and the team’s libero, finished ninth overall in the Summit League with an 8-22 overall record and a 3-15 record in conference play. The Bison will need to find a way to stop the Fighting Leathernecks’ balanced offensive attack. Junior middle hitter Katie Hooteng leads the Western Illinois of-
fense with three kills per set, freshman outside hitter Ann Miller is close behind averaging two kills per set, and senior middle hitter Cait Egan also averages two kills per set. Sophomore setter Sarah Fetter is averaging 10 assists per set. The Bison will also have to contend with a very good Western Illinois defense. Junior Bridge Murphy is av-
State of the Bison Evaluation of football team heading into bye week
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Ryan Jasram and the kickoff team get ready for the kickoff in the game against St. Francis. The Bison will have a bye week before playing Minnesota next Saturday.
“We needed to come into the season throwing the ball better than what we did last year,” Head Coach Craig It’s two weeks into the sea- Bohl said. “I think our numson for Bison football and al- bers are bearing out that we ready the tone is set for what could be a very successful year following season-opening victories over Lafayette We needed to come and St. Francis. As a team, the Bison have into the season outscored both opponents by throwing the ball a total of 98-9, matching the better than we did kind of output last year’s team was able to achieve in last year. the Football Championship --Craig Bohl Subdivision playoffs. The passing game in particular are throwing the ball better, has shown marked improve- we’re protecting better. ment, and both the staff and Granted, the level of compefans have taken notice. tition is going to significantly
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change, but the competency of our passing game is improved.” Coming off a season that saw him in a revolving door at quarterback, starting quarterback Brock Jensen is certainly looking like a potential long-term solution at the passer spot. Going 26 of 35 (74 percent) for 336 yards and 4 touchdowns, he has certainly improved his 45 percent passing completion of last season. Meeting Jensen halfway, so to speak, are the receivers, who certainly offer a variety of talents. Senior Warren Holloway has embraced his role as the go-to man, racking up 220 yards and 3
eraging five digs per set and Western Illinois is outhitting opponents .216 to .171. When IUPUI comes to town, the Bison will be facing a squad that is returning four starters and the team’s libero. The Jaguars will come into the match with a 5-6 record, recording wins in their previous three matches. Last year’s Jaguar squad went 8-22 finishing seventh in the Summit League with a 7-11 conference record. Two sophomores and a senior will be leading the charge for IUPUI. Sophomore outside hitter Moriah Fair is averaging three kills per set, while fellow sophomore setter Alexis Meeks is averaging nine assists per set, and senior libero Shari Berhardt is averaging five digs per set. After spraining her ankle last Tuesday against UND, Megan Lambertson looks to be sidelined for another weekend. “It was a pretty bad sprain, she hasn’t jumped on it yet,” Thompson added about the junior hitter. “Right now we’re anticipating not having her for the weekend.” NDSU comes into Summit League play as the preseason favorites coming off their title and NCAA tournament appearance last season.
touchdowns in the first two games. The running game has been less explosive than last season, but receiver Sam Ojuri took the helm Saturday night in style as starting running back DJ McNorton sat out the St. Francis game with a mild ankle sprain. Ojuri's 95-yard touchdown scamper showed that the Bison have an abundance of talent in the offensive backfield, and that one-two punch is something that can be a great, but rare, asset for a team in the FCS. The defense has been the real story, though, limiting the opposition to single scores in both of the first two games. After not registering a turnover versus Lafayette, the unit answered by notching three takeaways from St. Francis, including a 37-yard pick-six by freshman linebacker Carlton Littlejohn. With the other two turnovers coming within the 5-yard line, it should be evident that the Bison defense is one that embodies the “bend, don’t break” mentality. What does this all add up to? It shows improvement on last season’s weaknesses and continuity on the strengths. It shows that if the team can keep up the level of play shown these last two weeks, this team could be for real.
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Friday football pick ‘em Each Friday during the football season we will be picking games and totaling up points based on picks. The writer with the highest amount of points at the end of the season is the winner. One point will be awarded for picking the correct winner and three points will be awarded for picking the correct score. If the writer picks all the winners correctly, they will be awarded five extra points.
Points from week two: Kyle--3 Ryan--4 Justin--3 Travis--4
Standings after week two: Ryan--8 Kyle--7 Travis--7 Justin--6
Week 3 Games Miami (OH) vs. Minnesota LSU vs. Mississippi State Oklahoma vs. Florida State Buccaneers vs. Vikings Bears vs. Saints Raiders vs. Bills
Travis Miami (OH) 20 vs. Minnesota 17 LSU 34 vs. Mississippi State 17 Oklahoma 31 vs. Florida State 37 Buccaneers 10 vs. Vikings 31 Bears 27 vs. Saints 30 Raiders 27 vs. Bills 10 Justin Miami (OH) 28 vs. Minnesota 21 LSU 42 vs. Mississippi State 28 Oklahoma 38 vs. Florida State 31 Buccaneers 35 vs. Vikings 28 Bears 28 vs. Saints 21 Raiders 14 vs. Bills 17 Ryan Miami (OH) 34 vs. Minnesota 31 LSU 27 vs. Mississippi State 24 Oklahoma 27 vs. Florida State 14 Buccaneers 24 vs. Vikings 26 Bears 20 vs. Saints 35 Raiders 20 vs. Bills 21 Kyle Miami (OH) 21 vs. Minnesota 20 LSU 48 vs. Mississippi State 27 Oklahoma 21 vs. Florida State 31 Buccaneers 21 vs. Vikings 24 Bears 17 vs. Saints 34 Raiders 28 vs. Bills 25
Bison herd round-up Travis Jones Sports Editor Men’s Golf
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The men’s golf team opened their fall schedule this week with a tournament in Green Bay, Wisc. NDSU took two teams to the event and saw one of their own come home with some hardware. Nate Varty brought home his first collegiate tournament victory as he shot an even par in both rounds to total 144 during the two-day event. Varty took the victory by three strokes. NDSU saw two other competitors finish in the top ten as well. Ursinio Puga shot a five over 149 to tie for fourth place and Zach Stenstad tied for eighth place with an eight over 152. The Herd will host the Erv Kaiser Invitational next Monday and Tuesday at Oxbow Country Club in Oxbow, ND.
The women’s golf team traveled south to Lincoln, Neb. to compete in the Nebraska Chip-N Club Invitational. Amy Anderson came home with another top-five finish, but was the only Bison who saw considerable success. Anderson came home with second place with a five over 216 during the three-round event. Other golfers for the Herd were Rachel Roller and Abby Knutson who both shot totals of 240. Megan Swan ended her tournament with a 242, Sarah Storandt with a 256 and Cydney Hasselberg with a 266.
Soccer team finally home Bison open six-match homestand Travis Jones Sports Editor After playing their first six matches of the 2011 season on the road, the Bison soccer team will finally host a match at the Ellig Sports Complex this weekend. NDSU will host Montana at 4:30 p.m. on Friday and Nebraska-Omaha at noon on Sunday. These matches are two of NDSU’s final four non-conference matches of the year. The Bison will open the homestand with Montana, a team they played last weekend at the Montana Tournament in Missoula. The Herd
shut out Montana 4-0. Four different players scored for NDSU. Senior Morgan DeMike and sophomore Katie Tallas scored in that match, and they also lead the team with three goals apiece on the season. NDSU wasn’t able to leave Montana with two wins, however, as they fell to Idaho on Sunday 3-2. Tallas and freshman Jaclyn Scanlan scored the only two goals for the Bison on the match. The Herd will come into the weekend’s matches with a season record of 4-2. Montana enters Friday’s match with a record of 3-3. The Grizzlies opened the year
with three straight wins but have dropped their last three. Montana, a member of the Big Sky tournament, is coming off of a 3-12-3 (24-1 Big Sky) record last season. Sunday’s match will feature the Bison going to battle against Nebraska-Omaha. The Mavericks are deuces wild in the record category, 2-22. The Mavericks are coming off of a 10-7-1 2010 season. Looking ahead, the Bison will take on Drake and UND next week before opening up conference play on Sept. 30 against Southern Utah.
Meet-A-Bison: Brock Jensen Travis Jones Sports Editor Young or old, it seems that athletes are always people that fans look up to and respect. Most of the time, people would love to find out who that athlete is off the field. Today, we sit down with Brock Jensen, Bison quarterback, to find out who he is without the helmet and pads.
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No, Packer fan all the way. --Brock Jensen Jensen, a Wisconsin native, talked about where he’s from and why he chose NDSU. “I’m from Waupaca, Wisc. It’s near Green Bay in the middle of the state,” Jensen stated. “I chose NDSU because I came on my visit here and I really liked the campus, and it seemed like the place that would fit me best.” With Waupaca being close to Green Bay, it was appro-
priate to ask Jensen if he was a Vikings fan. “Absolutely,” Jensen answered sarcastically. “No, Packer fan all the way.” With a good portion of the roster being from Minnesota, there is bound to be some hazing in the locker room regarding the players’ favorite teams. “We talk about that every day in the locker room,” Jensen said. “It’s always great to have a Packer W and a Viking L. The weekend after, there’s usually a lot of trash talking going on.” Being the quarterback of a successful Division I football team and managing a student life isn’t easy, but Jensen seems to have it down pretty well. “I’m double majoring in physical education and health,” Jensen stated. Jensen’s plans for after college aren’t set in stone yet. “I might want to pursue coaching at the college level,” Jensen added. “I think it would be nice to become an athletic director someday.” Outside of football, Brock’s hobbies still keep him active athletically. “At home I like to go out on the
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Chain O’Lakes,” Jensen said. “I go boating; I’m a skier and wake boarder and knee boarder, all those kinds of watersports. I love being outside.” Being from Wisconsin and loving the outdoors, you would assume that Jensen would hunt and fish as well. “You’d think I would, but I think I’m the only one out of all my friends that’s not a big hunter,” Jensen replied. “I do a little bit of fishing, not a huge fisherman, but a little bit.”
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