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A Much Needed Miracle for the Fans Minnesotans know heartbreak, but now joy Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor
Did … did that just happen? To be a Minnesota sports fan is a hard life. It is a life of pleasant surprises that don’t lead to anything or moderate expectations that are never reached. Add to that the constant heartbreak. Honestly, when Kai Forbath walked onto the field at U.S. Bank Stadium with around 90 seconds left in the NFC Divisional Playoff game, Vikings fans were prepared for heartbreak. This is not in a lack of faith in Forbath, but rather the constant disappointment of ghosts of playoffs past. But when Forbath split the uprights to give the Vikings a two-point lead, fans’ hearts were spared, if only for 60 seconds on the game clock. The New Orleans Saints’ drive that followed seemed destined to extend Minnesota fans’ misery. Sure enough, Drew Brees, who will be considered one of the all-time greats, engineered a drive to get a field goal. With 27 seconds left, down one and at their own 25, Vikings fans stood at the edge of the pit of misery. It seemed like the team was not going to make it to Philly, Philly. They were prepared to jump, and many likely did jump with the left side of the offensive line as did as well. Even as Stefon Diggs hauled in a 19-yard catch to reach the Vikings’ 39yard line, it felt like a little sweetener to numb the pain. And then the miracle
Stefon Diggs will always be remembered after his 61-yard game-winning touchdown against New Orleans. it makes the feeling game on the TV screens. sources. While there happened. Case Keenum to Stefon Timberwolves fans entered were expectations in the that much better. Now, the tough part: Diggs, 61-yards, one missed the Target Center early to preseason and early in the season, it never felt like this moving forward. tackle and a walk-off finish watching the game. Vikings fans are likely to Both groups cheered team, with these injuries, touchdown. And the collective of wildly as Diggs tiptoed the were going to do something think they are destined for the Super Bowl, and that is Minnesota, along with a sideline on his scamper to this extraordinary. Keenum, the not further from the truth. good portion of the nation, the end zone. The Philadelphia Eagles Around the state, there “journeyman,” was never lost their minds. If there were still any doubts of were people piling on supposed to be the starter. are a very good football possible noise levels at U.S. couches, dancing around Diggs is a fifth-round draft team, even without Carson Bank Stadium, they were living rooms, staring at the pick. Adam Thielen was Wentz. The offensive lines TV stunned and one guy undrafted. The offensive will be tested for both teams. put to bed. Around the state, the who tore his Achilles tendon line was revamped from the Alshon Jeffery against Swiss cheese of last year. Xavier Rhodes will be a recorded reactions show just celebrating at home. It was a moment to soak The defense continues to be great matchup. Zach Ertz has what this one win means. become one of the hardest Fans across the river at the in, one that will stick for a strong. But a trip to the NFC matchups in the NFL. Then Xcel Energy Center flooded lifetime. And it came from one Conference Championship there is the utility belt of the concourse before the Wild game to watch the of the more improbable game? It wasn’t likely. And running backs at the Eagles
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disposal. And then there is the winner of the AFC Championship. Defense wins championships, and Jacksonville has a great one. But if the Jaguars defense can’t win the game for the team, then that means Tom Brady will make the trip to Minneapolis. But let’s not think about that too much. Instead, let’s celebrate what just happened. Who knows how long it will be before another Minnesota Miracle.
Bluebirds Are Stressing Out Birds stressed by noise pollution Dan Ukkelberg Co-News Editor
A study done in northern New Mexico within close proximity of a natural gas compressor shows that bluebirds in the area are suffering from stress from the noise. The study located 240 nesting sites around the area of the natural gas treatment center and took various blood samples from three different breeds of birds that alluded to the physiological symptoms. Along with these samples, scientists also closely monitored the nests of the birds close to the loud compressor to examine mood. According to the scientists, it is harder for the birds to hear predators — or anything else for that matter — over the noise of the compressor. The birds’ health has suffered because they were being forced to
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always be alert due to the lack of the sense of sound. Once eggs are laid the birds do not want to leave the nest so they stay to take care of the chicks. Yet, the chicks also seemed to be suffering from the conditions because they were lacking feathers and their bodies were malnourished. “Noise is causing birds to be in a situation where they’re chronically stressed ... and that has really huge consequences for birds and their offspring,” said Rob Guralnick, associate curator of biodiversity informatics at the Florida Museum of Natural History. Guralnick and his associates say there is a correlation between the low survival rates, physiological symptoms and the chronic exposure to noise pollution, but to say that the birds’ mental health is suffering from the noise is a stretch. He also says that this is
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the first substantial link between noise pollution and a population of wild animals and that it might open up conversations about the noise we produce on this planet. “Habitat degradation is always conceived of as clear-cutting, or, you know, changing the environment in a physical way. But this is an acoustic degradation of the environment,” Guralnick said. “We think that it is a real conservation concern.” Professor Britt Heidinger of the biological sciences department studies stress levels in birds. She says that birds can be exposed to levels of noise that are not considered excessive and it can still affect the growth of the animals. “Noise pollution is a big problem and that it is a problem that is increasing,” Heidinger said. “Lots of bird populations are exposed to this type of stress.”
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Transgender Housing at the Jail Cass County Jail struggles with an inmate’s request to change their housing accommodations Phoebe Ellis
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An inmate at Cass County Jail who is saying they identify as transgender is posing a problem for Cass County officials. The inmate claims they are not being treated fairly in compliance with their identity as a transgender woman. She claims she is not receiving hormone treatments and is being housed with male inmates, contrary to her request. To be clear, identifying as transgender means that a person does not identify their gender with the body they are born into. That is to say, a person who is born into a male body, complete with male hormones and male genitals and other characteristics a male would possess, feels that they do not connect with their body, and they truly feel that the body of a woman is the body they are meant to have. They identify as a woman, even if they possess a male body. The inmate was brought to Cass County Jail because of lack of space and problems in previous facilities. However, she is a federal inmate, not a state inmate. In the case of this inmate, who goes by “Toni,” but legally named William Anthony Fly, she requested to be placed in a facility with female inmates, which was denied. When she felt her requests had not been met she wrote to the Forum.
The Cass County Jail is audited every three years compliant with the law, according to Andrew Frobig, the jail administrator. This auditing happens to monitor and ensure proper treatment of inmates who identify as transgender. If an inmate identifies as transgender, the jail must take into account how and where to house them. In this case, Toni, the inmate, was not granted housing with the female population because of the offense they are charged with.
“I have to protect my female population” -Andrew Frobig, Cass County Jail administrator
The jail determined that female housing wasn’t an option for this inmate because the crime, in this case, was transporting a person across state lines for purposes of commerce for a sexual assault or prostitution, according to Frobig. The inmate is also charged with incestual sexual assault, which resulted in a pregnancy. Because of these charges, and because there is a concern
for the safety of the female inmate, the request to be moved to a female facility has been denied. “I have to protect my female population,” Frobig said. Frobig did state that this is not being used as a form of sexual obedience. If the charges were for a drug-related crime or a crime that didn’t involve sexual activity that putting the inmate in the housing they requested wouldn’t be an issue, but that the charges made this case particularly complicated. This is not the only case of a transgender inmate requesting a different housing, and each request is evaluated independently on a case by case basis. There have been about 10 transgender inmates, some of which have been granted housing within the population they identified with or without sexual reassignment surgery. There was even one inmate who switched to one gender of housing and then to the other. The inmate, in this case, disagrees, as she interprets the guidelines of how to conduct a situation like this differently. Frobig said that a third party should become involved to negotiate and mediate this issue. Ultimately, the complaint will be reviewed and the final decision will be publicized at an upcoming commission meeting.
NDSU Computational Program Joins National Ranks The Center for Computationally Assisted Science and Technology program joins national distributing groups Skylar Berthold Staff Writer
The North Dakota Center for Computationally Assisted Science and Technology (CCAST) has recently joined two nationally distributed computing groups. The program made national headlines as it joined national ranks by teaming with nationally distributed groups, or the Open Science Grid and Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment, otherwise known as XSEDE. The Center for Computationally Assisted Science and Technology is a high-powered research and computing center held within the NDSU Office of Research and Creative Activity. The program provides powerful internal infrastructure for the NDSU campus by engaging in computational scientific research across materials, genomics and energy, all of which are of top national priority. NDSU is pleased to have joined national ranks and is excited for the potential benefits of doing so. “The additional capacity we will gain as an Open Science Grid and XSEDE member organization will vastly increase power and
variety of the computer-based computational tools we can offer to NDSU researchers,” center executive director Dane Skow said. He adds that the ultimate result will be a reduction in the amount of time required for computationally-intensive projects. Kelly A. Rusch, vice president for Research and Creative Activity, adds that such agreements have benefits for researchers and potential partnership on a national level alike. “Since joining NDSU two months ago, Dr. Skow has had an immediate impact on CCAST,” Rusch said. “The experience he brings will continue to strengthen our leadership in regional supercomputer and processing capabilities.” Benefits will reach local center users as well as they will benefit by having full access to additional processing power. The Open Science Grid is a partnership of cyberinfrastructure resources across the United States that is designed solely to meet the needs of research needs for academic communities. The program is jointly funded by the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation. XSEDE is a National Science Foundation-funded organization that coordinates the sharing of advanced digital services with leading science researcher.
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New Pipeline for Bakken Oneok’s proposed Elk Creek pipeline will carry 240,000 barrels a day Erik Jonasson II Contributing Writer
A 900-mile natural gas pipeline is proposed to accommodate the Bakken Formation and the Williston Basin in efforts to assist with the increasing production of North Dakota natural gas and working to reduce flaring and venting, wherein gas is simply burned off or vented into the atmosphere. Oneok recently announced plans for the proposed Elk Creek pipeline, which will have the capacity to transport nearly 240,000 barrels of natural gas liquids per day. In a statement, Terry Spencer, president and CEO of Oneok, said that constructing a new pipeline is “critical to meeting the needs
of producers who are increasing production and are required to meet natural gas capture targets in the Williston Basin.” Construction on the pipeline is expected to begin in February and projected to be completed by the end of 2019. However, the company is still waiting on the necessary approvals from regulatory agencies at the local, state and federal levels. The Elk Creek pipeline, unlike the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines, does not cross the states of North or South Dakota. Instead, the proposed pipeline begins in Sidney, Montana and pushes south into Wyoming, running alongside the Bakken NGL pipeline, then heading east and cutting through Colorado and Kansas, adjacent to the Overland Pass pipeline, and into Bushton, Kansas.
The North Dakota Pipeline Authority (NDPA) said introducing additional pipelines is necessary to manage the growing volumes of natural gas liquids and transporting them to processing plants. The NDPA estimates that approximately 400,000 barrels of natural gas, but 40,000 to 60,000 barrels a day are still moved by rail, due to insufficient pipeline capacity. According to the NDPA forecast, North Dakota’s production is expected to grow to one million barrels a day into the 2030s. North Dakota and the oil industry leaders in the state are working to increase investments in industry infrastructure to reduce flaring, which has become a significant problem in the Williston Basin. In October alone, the industry, in total, flared more than 320 million cubic feet of natural
gas per day. Flaring has increased significantly in the United States because of increased oil production and rapid expansion, like the Bakken Formation, and flaring and venting continue in locations where local markets and gas transportation infrastructure are lacking, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists. Additional pipeline capacity helps to reduce flaring and proves to be a costeffective and efficient transportation system. However, other infrastructure investments are necessary to reduce flaring. Some options include additional gathering pipelines and natural gas processing plants.
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In A Nutshell government documents to Wikileaks, whose sentence was commuted by President Obama, announced her campaign to challenge sitting Democratic Sen. Benjamin Cardin of Maryland. Cardin is the two-term senior senator, up for re-election in November, and the favorite to win a third term.
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The sheriff and the soldier
Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio and former Army private Chelsea Manning have both announced their intentions to run for the U.S. Senate. Sheriff Arpaio will be running for Sen. Jeff Flake’s (R-AZ) seat, after Flake announced his retirement ahead of his 2018 reelection after coming under criticism from President Trump. Arpaio was recently pardoned by the president after his conviction of criminal contempt due to his actions of racially profiling and detaining Latinos. Chelsea Manning, previously convicted for releasing classified
president asked why the United States was admitting people from “shithole countries” or “shitholes” during the meeting. The comments by the President were first confirmed and criticized by Sen. Dick Durbin (DIL) who was in attendance at the bipartisan meeting. The Illinois senator later stated that he stands by his statement after coming under criticism from the President and GOP colleagues.
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In a bipartisan meeting Jan. 11, President Trump and Senate leaders came together at the White House to discuss immigration reform and DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, which Democrats are actively seeking to preserve. However, following the meeting, senators claim President Trump made remarks regarding “shithole countries” in reference to Haiti, El Salvador and African nations. The
Task force to talk
The Fargo-Moorhead Diversion project task force created by Govs. Mark Dayton (Minnesota) and Doug Burgum (North Dakota) is expected to release plans for the diversion project. Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney, chair of the Fargo-Moorhead Diversion Authority, expects the task
force’s plan to be a hybrid version of all the task force options. Mahoney says the task force proposal needs to qualify for Department of Natural Resources (DNR) permits in Minnesota, maintain federal funding and lower impacts to Wilkin and Richland counties. The Fargo-Moorhead diversion project was halted last year after U.S. District Judge John Tunheim issued a cease and desist order, citing that the Diversion Authority did not have the appropriate permits from the Minnesota DNR.
Breaking barriers
Balqees Bani Hani is challenging stereotypes and living her dreams in Jordan. In November 2017, Balqees opened the first female-run garage in Amman, Jordan. With female drivers taking to the road, and ultimately to
the garage for repairs, many feel uncomfortable in the all-male settings of repair shops. Balqees hopes to change that dynamic and follow her passion, citing her interest with vehicles and the “internal ins and outs.” However, Balqees does not feel as if her venture has challenged society. “Many people told me that I challenged society. I do not feel like I did so because society was not opposed to my idea. My parents were my first supporters and my father praised my decision as well,” she told The Jordan Times.
False alarm of fear
An emergency alert was delivered to the entire state of Hawaii at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 reading, “BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK
IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL.” The alert lasted for 38 minutes before another alert was released designating the first message as a false alarm. Officials claimed an error occurred during a shift change, which resulted in the emergency alert being released, rather than the alert that is released for a drill test, in which there would be no emergency. The mistake resulted in 38 minutes of fear, panic and confusion on the islands, with many visitors and citizens messaging loved ones expecting to never see them again. Outraged public officials, like Hawaii U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, criticized the mistake and called it an “epic failure of leadership.”
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A Different Perspective | Meet Magdalena Garma A Bison Abroad shares the experiences abroad through an Argentinian’s eyes Emily Wotzka
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Studying abroad has given me a new appreciation for people and how differently we all think. How do people in Argentina act differently from people in England or America? What do Australians really think of Americans, and what exactly is Vegemite made of? Being able to talk with the different people I met from around the world gives a different perspective on life. Even just the little things, such as how people interact on the street, can provide us all with a daily dose of gratitude and perspective. Meet Magdalena (Maggie) Garma. Born and raised in the capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires, Maggie is a 21-year-old psychology student I met while we were both studying abroad at the University of Chester in England. Garma’s fierce personality has fascinated me since the moment we met four months ago, and I have had the privilege of learning about her life in Argentina and why she eventually wants to move away. Emily Wotzka (EW): What inspired you to study abroad? Magdalena Garma (MG): I wanted to leave my home and to see what the world had to offer without my parents telling me what to think or how to behave. There was also the academic factor that made me go for it without hesitation. EW: How is Argentina different from England? MG: I think that Argentina is really different from England in a lot of ways. The most important one, or the one that I can see the most, is the way that we tend to communicate with other people. For example, being super rude when walking down the street, to being late for a meeting or shouting or being loud without caring for other people. Also, sometimes we tend to be disrespectful, but basically — from the
outside, when you’ve been living (in England) for four months, and you start to live the English way — you come back here (Argentina) and you realize that people don’t give a s***. And it’s chaotic, and it’s a mess. Especially when you live in the city, you know, you find yourself thinking, people are really going too quick, or they are pushing you, and they don’t care and they’re not going to apologize for it. That’s really
struggling. Or maybe the country itself is struggling in every single way. Economically, socially, politically, whatever. And it’s just a huge thing (in Argentina). We are just looking for a place where we can feel safe. We’ve been raised with the idea that there are countries outside that work. That’s why we learn as a kid how to speak Spanish at the same time that we learn to speak English. That is
“I was looking for independence” - Magdalena Garma, Psychology major what shocks you the most. EW: You mentioned once that a lot of people from Argentina want to move to America? Why do you think that is? MG: Okay, I think that Argentinian people, actually I’m going to take a risk and say Latin people, have always admired countries like the U.S, England (and) Europe. Those countries are countries that are not only filled with ancient, empowering history, but they somehow manage their crises and are stronger than ever.
actually a lifesaver because if we go out and we don’t know the language, we will have to learn it eventually. EW: What are your thoughts on culture shock? MG: Don’t be afraid of the culture shock. You might have it; you might not. You might get homesick. You might cry at night. I feel like people try to use culture shock as an excuse, almost like the enemy and maybe it’s not. You don’t have to be afraid of the unknown. They try to put the unknown as a frightening thing.
“It’s better to regret things rather than regret not doing them” - Magdalena Garma, Psychology major And I feel that we are being educated since, probably, we are born to follow our dreams. And our dreams are the American dreams. The typical American dreams like going to New York and becoming a huge star. Well, we have those dreams too. A lot of people from Argentina move to countries like Spain, the U.K. and of course, America because we are looking for new opportunities for stable economies, for a better place to raise our kids ... because our security, maybe, it’s
I feel like you should just embrace it. Just be open and Maggie Garma in her natural habitat at the Palace of Versailles. flexible all the time. therapy. What I’ve learned I did that and I’ve realized EW: What’s one thing on this trip is that all of that it’s something you have you learned? those years of therapy paid to train yourself to do. It’s MG: It’s hard for me off because I’ve learned that not that easy. to identify one thing that I the best way of living is not The first trip that I did learned. I feel like I’m still having a plan. on my own to Manchester, in limbo between here and EW: Anything else I ended up coming home there. I feel like even my you’ve realized and want to to the campus earlier, and body doesn’t even know share? saying, ‘Whatever, if I have where I am. MG: Now that I’m to pay for another train ticket I can tell you that thinking about it, the main I will do it because this is throughout this trip, I’ve one, the one that destiny got awful.’ learned sometimes it’s better me there to just to learn, is To going to Paris and not to have a plan. all my life telling people being on my own for two I was diagnosed as a how comfortable I am being days, and the first day, sitting control freak two years on my own. But, on this trip on a bench, eating salmon ago, and I’ve been going to
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and crying because I am a vegetarian and I was eating salmon that I thought was a tomato. But I kept eating it because I was too hungry to throw that salmon away. To going for a four-day trip to Glasgow, and saying, ‘You know what? This is amazing. I am really on my own.’ It’s something you have to train yourself to do. You end up appreciating not being on your own sometimes, though.
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Living With an Invisible Illness Bringing awareness to mental illness by sharing day-to-day experiences
Bringing awareness to more mental health issues can help those struggling.
Amanda Wagar Contributing Writer
While it is a well-known statistic that one in four people will be diagnosed with a mental illness, many experts are now saying that mental illness is on the rise on college campuses. According to the American Psychological Association, the past five years has seen an increase in anxiety disorders, clinical depression and other mental health issues that have impaired their ability to function. However, because of the stigma surrounding mental illness, it is uncommon for individuals to talk about this difficult subject.
Mental health in my family, like many others, was not something that was talked about openly. I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Social Anxiety, which many of my friends and family responded with a mixture of surprise and confusion. My friends were shocked to find that I had been struggling with undiagnosed anxiety for most of my life, while my parents were at a loss with how they could help support me with this new information. Mental illness, after all, can be a confusing subject. For many, it is difficult to wrap their mind around something that they cannot physically see and observe,
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or the realization that their friend or family member will likely be living with their mental illness for the rest of their life. For myself, even on medication, life with anxiety is a rollercoaster with constant twists and turns and sudden drops. A simple task such as writing an email is threaded with worrying thoughts and feelings of dread. Every comment, conversation and action is replayed in the back of my mind, pointing out my failures. Work, especially, is a battlefield, in which I force myself to concentrate on the present, rather than let my mind wander through the “what if’s” and anxious thoughts that await me there. Every coping method
and distraction is a wall against a panic attack that could be waiting around the corner. Perhaps the worst part of it is most of the time there is no reason for me to be anxious and I know that my worries are silly, that the evidence my mind creates is unsupported by facts. This is the definition of what it means to have Generalized Anxiety Disorder in which the individual worries about everything, with or without reason. Life with a mental illness can be hard, but it is not a death sentence. Fortunately for those that suffer from anxiety, depression, bipolar and other known mental illnesses, they are treatable. You can learn to cope with
them. A combination of medication, counseling, supportive friends, family and my two cats have helped me manage and cope with my anxiety disorder and give me valuable insight as an activist and mental health advocate. As college students are of the age group in which mental health issues are more commonly found, here is some advice on how to take care of yourself this semester:
1. Breathe
This might sound ridiculous to some, but in stressful situations such as exams or before a presentation, taking a few moments to breathe can be a crucial part of managing
your mental health.
2. Ground yourself
Use the following exercise to help yourself calm down by observing things around you: Five things you can see. Four things you can hear. Three things you can touch. Two things you can smell. One thing you can taste.
3. Talk
Reach out to a friend or family member. Sometimes venting to a close friend, parent or sibling can help take your mind off of the situation or you may end up coming up with a solution. Having a positive support group to rely on is essential to good mental health.
How To Improve Your GPA A college student’s nightmare of trying to improve the number that defines us Miranda Stambler Features Editor
There is one thing that makes everyone miserable: three little words that make you cringe at their sound —grade point average. At one point or another, whether you are at a 4.0 GPA or a 2.0, there have been some struggles. Once you get that high grade you think it’s going to magically be back to where you want it, but that low grade counteracted it somehow. Maybe last semester hit hard or maybe it improved, either way tips on how to boost it could help anyone. Pinterest has multiple lists on how to make your GPA rise to the skies. No, this is not going to be a list about time management and getting off your phone; these are the tips that are rarely discussed.
1. Lie to yourself
Instead of procrastinating to the last minute with an assignment, lie to yourself. Let’s say the assignment is due March 22; tell yourself it is due March 19 instead. This means you can still procrastinate, but since you believe it is due March 19 and get it done then, you are now ahead
of everyone else. You won’t ever miss an assignment again. You also give yourself more time to ask the professor questions and then they will see you taking initiative to get things done, so you’ll be on their good side.
2. Plan out your skip days
First of all, don’t skip class. Every day you attend increases your grade even more. But we all get sick, so if you are terribly sick and take one of those “free absence” days then make sure to write it down. Many professors give a specific amount of days you can miss until they deduct points. So, if they only allow two free days and you use one, remember that you used one.
3. Understand you
We all envy that person who gets a 4.0 by somehow memorizing every word from the textbook, but we’re not all that person. Do not compare yourself to that person. Understand who you are as a student. So, if you are easily distracted, work around that and accept it. Maybe you need a quieter or louder study area. Don’t let what others need affect what you think you need.
4. Make the textbook come to life
Do this instead of memorizing and becoming stressed
when you cannot remember that one concept. Go out into the world and see how that concept in the textbook is incorporated into your world.
5. Save the worst for last
Studying the hardest class before bed will keep the concepts fresh in your brain, allowing it to “soak in” overnight. This does not mean wait until you are completely sleep deprived. Just study a little bit before bed and then sleep. Your dreams may now be of textbooks and concepts, but at least you will remember them more clearly.
6. Gradual painful accomplishment
The true meaning of GPA. You must remember that this does not happen overnight. Being realistic is the best thing you can do. Thinking you are going to go from a 2.0 to a 4.0 in one semester is not the case. Reasonable means if you are sitting at a 2.0, shoot for a 2.1 or 2.2. Every point counts even if it is only 0.01. That is one step closer to a higher GPA. The experience will be gradual and painful, but in the end, it will be an accomplishment. Even if you only bring it up 0.2 points; that is huge.
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Songs to Make You Laugh, Cry and Press Repeat From the melancholic and deceptively touching to the just plain weird, songs to fall in love with
Arlo Guthrie’s music is an intriguing blend of humorous escapades and serious undertones.
Laura Ellen Brandjord A&E Editor
Music is an inherently emotional media. It reaches people through an emotional connection, and at times it seems to take on an unexplainable yet palpable form. A band conveys emotions, ideas and shared experiences through their chosen style of music. These connections and shared ideas are what influence our reactions to the music we hear and influence our tastes. Below are a few tracks I believe will have you hovering over the repeat button long before the song ends. For more, look up my “NDSU Laugh Cry Repeat” playlist in Spotify.
‘My S***’s F***ed Up’ — Warren Zevon
Most people’s knowledge of Warren Zevon’s music is limited to his hit
“Werewolves of London.” Until recently, I was among them. Enter the blessing of Spotify’s personalized “Discovery” playlist, where I was first introduced to my new anthem. What appears to be the decidedly humorous plight of a man going through a rough time at surface level soon reveals a deceptively deep message below. The overall message of this gruff, matter-of-fact tune is surprisingly comforting. With this stripped back song Zevon soothes, “Yeah, yeah, my s***’s f***ed up. It has to happen to the best of us; rich folks suffer like the rest of us. It’ll happen to you.” Somehow, the fact that sooner or later everyone experiences a bump in the road is reassuring. Zevon’s stripped back song encourages you to accept this hard reality of life. The sooner you make peace with
your struggles, the better off you’ll be.
‘Alice’s Restaurant Massacree’ — Arlo Guthrie
The son of country singer Woody Guthrie, Arlo shared more with his father than musical aptitudes. Both Guthrie men possessed an unparalleled ability for musical persuasion. Hiding behind the humorous, “bigfish” tales lurks important dialogues about the countries conflicts and injustices at the time. “Alice’s Restaurant Massacree” is the winding tale of Guthrie’s infraction for illegal garbage dumping. Guthrie doesn’t reveal the true meaning of the story until over halfway through the 18-minute song. What could a song about Thanksgiving meals “that can’t be beat” and dumping garbage have to say about anything remotely
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serious? That is the beauty of Guthrie’s work because he proves it can say an awful lot. In this case, it is about the flawed draft system during the Vietnam War. Don’t let the length deter you. By the time the song is over, you’ll only stop rolling on the floor laughing long enough to press repeat.
‘Muthaf***a’ — Beware the Darkness
I promise profane language is not on the top of my checklist for what makes a great song. However, this is an upbeat song sure to give you the confidence boost you need, right when you need it. Just like an updated “Back in Black” (AC/DC), “Muthaf***a” is an anthem for the downtrodden. The lyrics inspire the listener: “It’s time for this world to know the gifts you’ve had since you were born. Let them feel everything, don’t stop at anything ‘til everyone
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on this planet knows your name.” It makes you feel powerful.
‘Watcha Gonna Do With Yr Life’ — Crash Nomada
In an earlier article I wrote briefly about offbeat genres, Gypsy Punk among them. From this genre comes Crash Nomada and their song “Watcha Gonna Do With Yr Life.” A song especially relatable to those with overbearing relatives and familial career pressures. I’ve found there is something almost therapeutic about singing along to the chorus of this song. If you are feeling overwhelmed or lost in your college career, just try singing, “ Watcha gonna do with yr life? Sit back and watch it go by? Watcha gonna do with yr life? Sit back and watch it fade away everyday?” It will either give you motivation or, at
the very least, feel good to scream along to.
‘Can I Borrow Some Ambition’ — Guttermouth
If I am honest, if it weren’t for knowing the title of the song, I wouldn’t have caught it while listening. For those who are unfamiliar with this track, Guttermouth’s lead singer Mark “Mercury” Adkins almost breaks the sound barrier with the speed in which he delivers the lyrics. If a song you can jam to without necessarily understanding any of it is what you are searching for, “Can I Borrow Some Ambition” is the right song for you. Clocking in at a mere 2 minutes and 20 seconds, Guttermouth managed to create a song perfect to shake out all the angst and doubts accompanying the stressful life of a college student.
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‘The Last Jedi’ Dissection Part 1: Revenge of the Pissed Star Wars franchise falls short of die-hard fans expectations
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Right alongside the release of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (from now on I will call it TLJ to help shorten the article) in theaters Dec. 14, 2017, the dark side of the force welled up until an unbridled fury was discharged after seeing what been done to my Star Wars. The movie was used to force political points, a crappy plot, subplots and, overall, hardly any character development for the people we are supposed to be rooting for. (At this point I am hoping the First Order wins.) I now present to you my list of what went wrong a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away after watching TLJ twice. Heavy spoilers ahead. Now is the time to turn back. My first grievance is aimed at General Leia not dying in TLJ. That sounds awful to say (God bless you, Carrie Fisher, may the force be with you), but it is one of the scenes near the beginning of the movie that kickstarted my disappointment. Leia, like many others, is thrown into space after a small squad of TIE fighters bombs the command bridge of the Mon Calamari cruiser Raddus. Leia looked so beautiful in space. She was slowly being surrounded by ice, and I could feel a nonverbal, collective sigh from the audience as they accepted Leia’s death. Beautiful. Then she f***ing moved. Leia suddenly learned a new force power that Jedi masters could not do after years of formal training. Suddenly, Leia’s perfect beautiful death turns into a comedic Mary Poppins/ Superman moment. Whoever thought that it would be a good idea for Leia to float her way back to the Raddus with hardly an explanation or reason to do so should be thrown into a Sarlacc pit to be slowly digested over 1,000 years. Probably
Rian Johnson or Kathleen Kennedy. I do want it known that filming was done for the movie to work around the untimely passing of Carrie Fisher, and I feel that they kept the parts with her character as a tribute, but from purely a plot standpoint, General Leia should have died when she was jettisoned into space. Now the only way Leia dies in the next movie will be off-screen. That does not seem right to me. Any sane person who watched TLJ would say that most scenes containing Rose talking or doing much of anything were mostly garbage, and they would be correct. One scene that comes to mind is the casino scene where Rose and Finn must go find a hacker dude to get aboard the Supremacy star destroyer. Rose complains about how everyone in the casino is either a war profiteer, slaver or animal abuser. I don’t mind Rose identifying this as a problem except nothing happens to solidify this point or follow it up. After Rose and Finn let the horse-dogs free, one of the cringiest lines from the movie escapes Rose’s lips: “No, now it’s worth it,” as she gets the saddle off one of the horsedog’s back. It then goes to the pasture where the other horse-dogs are. Great, they will be free for all of a day at most and then put back into the kennels. Way to go Rose. Another scene with Rose in it that makes me angry is the kiss scene on the planet Crait. She stops Finn from trying to destroy the battering ram cannon the First Order are using to break down the Crait rebel bases’ shield door. First, she almost killed herself (sigh, almost). Second, she almost killed Finn who I thought was going to die, and again I would have felt something because I like Finn. Although it would have been a pointless sacrifice, Finn had the good intentions of destroying the First Order’s way of breaking
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into the Resistance occupied base. Third, when Rose forces herself onto Finn for a kiss you can clearly see a First Order All Terrain Armored Transport (ATAT) looking at them. It does not fire a single shot. Why AT-AT, why? There are many words that come to mind when I think of “Vice Admiral” Holdo played by Laura Dern. However, none of them are positive and many I cannot say without getting into trouble. What I can say is “Vice Admiral” Holdo is one of the most incompetent commanders and leaders in the Star Wars universe that I have ever seen. This is clearly shown throughout her existence in the movie. After her appearance, she belittles Poe Dameron after he destroys the First Order dreadnought that would have destroyed the fleet after they were tracked through hyperspace. She speaks to him using emotion to belittle him instead of logic like a good leader. She also refuses to give Poe an answer after he asks her what her plan is, twice (which is why we got the casino scene in the first place. Thanks, Holdo). Lastly, “Vice Admiral” Holdo is held with much dislike amongst the crew, and this is ever apparent when Poe attempts a mutiny. A large portion of the Resistance forces hold their weapons against Holdo and her staff. That moment alone shows how much little faith the crew placed on “Vice Admiral” Holdo. This is not all I have to say about Holdo, but my other reasons for disliking her, what Rian Johnson and Kathleen Kennedy are doing to Star Wars, are political and do not belong on this list. The last reason in this article for me disliking TLJ is that they killed one of, if not, my favorite character in all of Star Wars, that I and many other people watched with awe in the original trilogy. They killed off Admiral Ackbar and replaced him with Laura Dern’s character
“Vice Admiral” Holdo. Now I would not be mad about the good admiral’s death whatsoever if they had done it with some ceremony. An example of the perfect Admiral Ackbar death would have Admiral Ackbar hyperspace the Raddus at the approaching First Order Fleet instead of “Vice Admiral” Holdo. After the bridge is bombed by First Order fighters some lady says, “Admiral Ackbar is dead.” That’s it. That is all he gets and is then quickly swept under the rug. I am particularly mad at Admiral Ackbar’s treatment in the movie. An online news site called The Verge said in an article, “The sad truth about Ackbar is that he isn’t actually a significant character in the Star Wars franchise. At all.” Screw you, The Verge. Admiral Ackbar plays a huge part in the Galactic Civil War by helping supply the rebels with Mon Calamari ships, which were desperately needed by the rebels because of their firepower. He was also a founding member of the New Republic. All of what I just said about him is canonical and true. You can find it in books and comics from the Star Wars universe. Most of what I have listed are some big things that take away from the movie, but as you have read, some of them are nit-picky and don’t really ruin the cinematic spectacle that my deep-seated opinions are preventing me from enjoying. I love Star Wars and I will not allow this article to end on a bad note. One portion of the movie I immensely enjoyed watching was when Kylo Ren and Rey faced off against Supreme Leader Snoke’s Praetorian guards. That was epic. I enjoyed the overall movie, but there are many parts of it that felt cheap and wasted. I have not finished my dissection of TLJ just yet, so there will be a second portion of this coming in the future. May the force be with you.
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Trump’s America: Red Hot White Love Shithole country comment is a historical marker for stupidity in The White House harder for everyone who voted for you to not look like an idiot. You are also making every guy wearing a beanie in summer with a “Feel the Bern sticker” on
Erik Jonasson II Opinion Editor
The leader of the “free world” just denounced immigrants from “shithole” countries, folks, and prayed for more, wait for it, I bet you won’t guess, white people. Is it time for someone golfing with him in Mara-Lago to tell Trump that although he is totally the least racist person you’ll ever meet, he is kinda sounding like a racist? I mean Jesus man, you are making it harder and
some time now. Honestly, I would buy just about any situation at this point. I’m just expecting a nuclear war at this point, or at least a mud-wrestling
I’m just expecting a nuclear war at this point, or at least a mud-wrestling match with the guy from North Korea. the back of his Prius sound like Einstein. In this presidency, the Trumpster has lumped people from Mexico and whole casts of Broadway shows; I honestly don’t know why we are surprised at all. Shock only comes when you have expectations for someone and they betray that. I haven’t had any expectations for Trump for
match with the guy from North Korea. Perhaps they may even have a genital measuring contest after that? Seriously though, I never thought I would see a United States’ President act like this. Granted, I recall a similar feeling two Novembers ago about his presidency: God, how did we get here? This president goes on about making America great
President Trump’s Alleged Comments Trigger Indignation President Trump allegedly calls third world countries “Shithole Countries”
again, but fails to realize the simplest aspects of the fabled American dream. And no, the American dream, in this case, isn’t Ronald Regan wearing a rebel flag bikini and holding an AR-15 shooting with “Sweet Home Alabama” playing in the background. America’s dream may be ever changing, but the idea for me is simply that the poorest people in this nation deserve a fighting chance at happiness and financial security. We have so much in this country. Why can’t we allow other people to enjoy the simplest life should give you? A roof over your head, a job and the feeling of a welcoming community as well as fair representation, I mean is that too much to ask for? Why doesn’t Trump’s America include those
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As I’m sure many are aware, President Trump is once again in the news. (But hey, when was the last time CNN ran a headline not about the Commander in Chief?) This time, President Trump allegedly called Haiti, El Salvador and several African nations “shithole countries” while attending a private meeting with lawmakers to discuss immigration. This story was first reported by The Washington Post last Thursday, using unnamed sources who were “briefed on the meeting.” Since The Washington Post’s story, Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin, who actually was present at the meeting, has claimed that the President used “hate-filled, vile and racist” language. The validity of the Post’s allegation has since become rather muddled. President Trump has denied the allegations via his Twitter, stating that while his language in the meeting was tough, he did not make the statement that the Post’s unnamed sources claimed he made. Senators who were present along with Sen. Durbin have publicly defended the President. Republican Sens. Tom Cotton and David Perdue have issued a joint statement: “We do not recall the
President saying these comments specifically but what he did call out was the imbalance in our current immigration system, which does not protect American workers and our national interest.” This entire debacle seems like an entire nonissue and a blunder on the media’s part. As I mentioned above, the sources used by The Washington Post are unnamed and were not actually present at the President’s meeting. The
eight years. Media sources such as CNN and The Huffington Post ran stories that purposefully mislead viewers by either omitting key facts or by lying outright. This non-issue of whether or not the President called several third world nations “shithole countries” is a bag of hot air until news sites can produce any concrete evidence of the quote being legitimate. Until then, asserting that President Trump is some sort of bigot or racist, as media newscasters
This entire debacle seems like an entire non-issue and a blunder on the media’s part.
Post has used an unnamed, secondhand source to whip up a national news story. Why any reporter would trust a person(s) to give an exact quote that they did not actually witness is beyond me. The objectivity of the Mainstream Media (MSM) is a major aspect of reporting that should be addressed. Anyone who’s paid attention to the MSM and it’s reporting for the last two years knows that the media has not been the biggest fan of President Trump and his administration, an intense tenacity that was noticeably absent during former President Obama’s
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such as Don Lemon and Chris Cuomo have since done, is disingenuous and irresponsible. If it turns out that President Trump did, in fact, call these states shitholes, I’ll condemn the language myself. To the MSM’s talking heads who have made audacious and assuming judgments on the President’s personal beliefs and mindset, I say shame on them. As journalists, they should know better and get their personal biases out of the broadcasting room. To everyone else, I say don’t fuss over an alleged quote that has no legitimacy to it.
for this, I would switch my attention to his current supporters. Why is this acceptable to you? Where did we go that it is okay to demean those who have so little? The poorest among us shouldn’t be victims of harassment from the man who represents them. When did it become a fat cat’s paradise in this country? Until then I guess, let’s play ball and prepare for either nuclear annihilation
The guy can enjoy well-done steak, but can’t enjoy the rights of those less fortunate than him? this section. Although we may all be praying for impeachment, and, believe me, my knees are very worn from praying
or worse, a Trump and Pence presidency for eight f***ing years.
Shithole Country Comment: Is it Racist? A different look at the alleged vulgar comment Mark Simonson Contributing Writer
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people? We claim that everyone has the right to the pursuit of happiness, but apparently, we forgot to add only if you are from a white majority country. The guy can enjoy welldone steak, but can’t enjoy the rights of those less fortunate than him? Join me and ask, why the f*** is it this way? Trump simply lacks the professionalism to be the president. Hell, I wouldn’t even want him to write for
Donald Trump, 45th president of the United States, has allegedly made vulgar comments regarding certain countries, such as Haiti, El Salvador and some African countries. Trump may, to some extent, have a history of putting his foot in his mouth. I think he means well overall, but the language he uses is a major factor in what’s been hurting his reputation. Coming from a more real estate background, rather than in politics, his rhetoric may have backfired on him to some extent. Trump’s alleged remark came during a meeting with lawmakers to discuss immigration reform, whereby he reportedly asked, “Why are we having all these people from shithole countries come here?,” according to The Washington Post. According to NBC News, Trump allegedly commented: “We should have more people from places like Norway.” The White House reportedly has not expressed directly that Trump has or hasn’t made these remarks. Instead, the White House said in a statement, “Certain Washington politicians choose to fight for foreign countries, but President Trump will always fight for the American people. The President will only accept an immigration deal that adequately addresses the
visa lottery system and chain migration, two programs that hurt our economy and allow terrorists into our country.” Both Democrats and some Republicans became perplexed by these alleged remarks, believing them to be divisive and elitist, among other things. Rep. Mia Love (R-UT) is a daughter whose parents immigrated to the United States from Haiti. In a “State of the Union” show with CNN, Love said, “I can’t defend the indefensible. You have to understand that there are countries that struggle out there but … their people are good people and they’re part of us.” When asked if she thought that Trump’s comments were at all racist, Mia Love replied, “I think they were, yes. I wasn’t in the room. I know the comments were made. I don’t know in which context they were made.” She continued on to say, “I’m looking forward to finding out what happened, but more importantly, I’m looking forward to fixing the problem. We have to hold ourselves to a higher standard.” Love believed that Donald Trump should apologize for his comments. She believes that that would show real leadership on Trump’s part. According to an article from Reuters, “Campaigning for the White House is different than hawking commercial real estate. Trump’s penchant for exaggeration could backfire — he risks promising voters more than he could deliver.”
In an interview from about three years ago with the Hollywood Reporter, Trump said that he would have to tone things down a bit in the long run and be more selective in what he says. I agree with Mia Love. Even if Trump denies making the comment, he could at least acknowledge that some people may have heard the vulgar slur come out of his mouth once or twice. He could at least be somewhat apologetic for the comment. However, I think that context matters, as Mia Love admitted she doesn’t know the context in which the comment was made. Maybe Trump would like to see more immigrants from Norway or other European countries, rather than see a majority of immigrants from Haiti, El Salvador or other Latin American or African countries. Mia Love pointed out a lot of people are struggling in those countries that they’re attempting to escape from and immigrate to America. Economist William Easterly, expert in economic development, wrote in his book “The White Man’s Burden,” that a problem in some countries is that the government in those areas are rather corrupt. I don’t know if that’s at all true for the countries Trump was referring to, but the fact that those countries mentioned are suffering in an economic sense could be what Trump meant by his comment.
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MLK Day Resolutions I know you already screwed up the New Year’s Resolutions Facebook counts as “reading more?” Well, my friend, it’s time to hit the reset button. Why wait until next year to make the same resolution? It’s a long enough time for you to forget your harsh life lesson and start
Grant Gloe Staff Writer
Humans make mistakes. I do almost exclusively. New Year’s resolutions are the kind of mistakes you see coming from a mile away. Is it too late to cancel your order for a set of free weights and 20 pounds of whey protein? Do you currently have one diet day for every six cheat days? Are you trying to convince yourself
need to do to make one. First off, realize where you went wrong. What was your breaking point? For instance, say your resolution was to get a handle on your gambling. Well, being $200 up and trying to bet your car
Well, being $200 up and trying to bet your car keys anyway was probably not a high point. once again believing you can accomplish anything. Another obvious mistake. The solution lies in a holiday we just celebrated earlier this week. With a couple revisions, an MLK Day resolution may be just what you need. Here’s what you
keys anyway was probably not a high point, which was really for the best because you got crushed on the next hand. Speaking of hands, you will get kicked out a casino for trying to bet pinkies. The point here is that you need to know what
made you stray away from the path of the righteousness and toward the Hostess cupcakes. You have limits. Next, you’ll want to make it a little more attainable. If you’re getting off the McDonald’s diet and switching straight to kale for breakfast, lunch, dinner and second dinner then maybe you just start by cutting out sugar. If you’re trying to cut caffeine out of your diet, maybe you just accept that you should just love caffeine and the way it makes you feel like your heart was set to tumble dry. Stick to coffee and maybe start running more so your heart can take the abuse. If you like to gamble a little more than you can afford, learn to manage your money so you can afford to feed
your hobbies. Above all, remember to stay positive. People can sometimes look down on those trying to stand up. They roll their eyes and think, “There’s no way he’ll
they’re your family and they love you. Well, they’re all wrong. All of them. We’re starting over and we’re gonna do it right this time because there’s never a bad time of year for a positive
If you’re trying to cut caffeine out of your diet, maybe you just accept that you should just love caffeine and the way it makes you feel like your heart was set to tumble dry. be working out next week.” They think you’re going to regret throwing out all your sweets because they are just that sour. They think it’s time for a serious discussion about your gambling problem because
change. You’re not doing it for them. You’re doing it for you. You’re doing it because it’s a great way to make money. You’re doing it for America.
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Conference Championship Sunday to Provide Fireworks Pats-Jags, Eagles-Vikes for a trip to the Super Bowl Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor
Congratulations, if you bet on the final four quarterbacks in the NFL playoffs being Blake Bortles, Tom Brady, Case Kennum and Nick Foles, you have just won a lot of money. Then again, no one saw that coming at the beginning of the season. Yet here we are. There are three games left in the NFL season, with Championship Sunday coming up. Here are things to look for during the pair of games this weekend. AFC Championship New England Patriots vs. Jacksonville Jaguars 2:05 p.m. CBS This game is a rematch of the Week 15 game that saw the Patriots win after Pittsburgh tight end … wait, the Jaguars beat the Steelers? In fact, they did, though most people had another AFC Championship game between the Steelers taking on the Patriots. That fact never reached the Jaguars’ locker room, as Jacksonville took their second win in Pittsburgh this season. Defenses win championships, and Jacksonville has a good one. They were first in the league against the pass, while finishing second in scoring defense, total defense, sacks and turnovers.
Jalen Ramsey and A.J. Bouye are both strong cornerbacks and can cause problems for opposing offenses. The only issue: they will be going against perhaps the best quarterback in NFL history. Tom Brady has made a living carving up defenses by dissecting them pre-snap. Historically, the best way to beat Brady is to get pressure with four rushers, and Jacksonville can do that. The Jaguars blitzed the fewest amount of plays in the regular season. Calais Campbell and Yannick Ngakoue both have double-digit sacks on the season and are capable of putting pressure on the quarterback. Still, it is Brady, and his arsenal of weapons, ranging from the monster Rob Gronkoswki to the former lacrosse player Chris Hogan. And on the other side of the ball, it is poor Blake Bortles. For some reason, Bortles gets the short end of the stick from pundits and fans. While he has never been able to light up the league, he at least has been consistent from year to year. That being said, he has his hot and cold streaks. Despite that, he finds himself a game away from the Super Bowl. The only issue: Bill Belichick and Matt Patricia will be trying to mess with the quarterback all day. Bortles’ inexperience,
coupled with that of most of the offense, could undo the Jaguars. NFC Championship Philedelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings 5:40 p.m. FOX For the two teams combined, their appearances in this game came down to two plays. The Eagles flirted with disaster in allowing Atlanta to drive down the field late in the game to look to win it. Matt Ryan could not find Julio Jones on what turned out to be a scramble play on fourth-and-goal. For the Vikings, the 61yard Minnesota Miracle will live on for a long time. And now there will be a defensive slugfest on a seasonably warm day in the city of Brotherly Love. The game could likely come down to which offensive line holds up the best. Fletcher Cox presents the biggest threat to pressure Case Keenum. The interior of the Vikings’ offensive line, led by rookie center Pat Elflein will have their hands full. On the other side, Everson Griffen will look to get past Halapoulivaati Vaitai on his way to Foles. Expectation can be Vaitai getting help from running WIKICOMMONS | PHOTO COURTESY backs or the tight end during Tom Brady has led the Patriots to a seventh straight AFC Championship game. the game. On the flip side, Adam Points will be at a The offenses feature coverage from All-Pro a pair of effective wide corner Xavier Rhodes, with Thielen and Stefon Diggs premium on what is receiving corps. Alshon Harrison Smith lurking will see plenty of the Eagles forecasted to be warm, with Jeffery will likely draw should Nelson Agholor go cornerback duo of Jalen a trip to Minneapolis on the deep. Mills and Ronald Darby. line.
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Promising Late Rally Falls Short Against Fighting Hawks Bison men’s basketball must pick up the pieces quickly
Cameron Hunter (22) surveys the court during the second half of NDSU’s 86-77 loss to UND.
Thomas Evanella Staff Writer
Having defeated the Fighting Hawks in Grand Forks in December, the North Dakota State Bison men’s basketball team looked to sweep the two-game season series against North Dakota. This time though, it was UND who were victorious in the I-29 battle, downing the Bison 86-77. The hosts have struggled of late in the series, dropping five consecutive games. The two sides traded blows early in the first half, but it was the Fighting Hawks who held the upper hand. Bison guard Chris Quayle briefly gave NDSU a 19-17 advantage. Quayle’s basket ultimately proved to be the only point at which the Herd held the lead, though. Immediately, Marlon Stewart answered with a three pointer, and the 31 seconds in between was all the time the Bison ever led. The Fighting Hawks led by as many as 12 points in the latter stages of the first frame. UND took a nine-point lead into the locker room thanks in large measure to their three-point shooting. The Fighting Hawks connected on 10 of 16 shots from beyond the arc in the first half, led by senior Dale Jones’s four threes. “The game almost felt like it was a direct flip of what happened in our building,” North Dakota head coach Brian Jones remarked. “Our team is definitely capable of that. They just haven’t done it this year. Our guys did a tremendous job of sharing it and making the extra one.” NDSU began the second half with sloppy play. Four turnovers in a matter of three minutes led to 10 points for the Fighting Hawks. Two treys after Tyson Ward’s
consecutive giveaways handed UND a 16-point advantage, their largest of the night. “We crushed them on the glass, we almost doubled them up from the free throw line, and the field goal percentages are right there,” Bison head coach Dave Richman said. “But the big discrepancy in the four categories that matter to me, to us, are the turnovers. We got eight assists and 17 turnovers.” In total, the Herd’s turnovers accounted for 32
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tonight. It was one of those things that they made really tough shots,” A.J. Jacobson stated. “It started off with me personally defensively to start the game. I let Jones hit two threes to start the game and they just got comfortable.” Contributing to the Bison’s woes was their poor showing from behind the three-point line. NDSU knocked down merely six of 25 attempts, compared to their foe’s 12 of 23 mark. Miller was the only Bison to drain more than one three,
“But the big discrepancy in the four categories that matter to me, to us, are the turnovers. We got eight assists and 17 turnovers.” -- Bison Head Coach Dave Richman points for UND. In spite of their horrendous turnover numbers, the Bison were able to slice into the Fighting Hawks’ lead. A 9-0 run midway through the second half breathed life into the Scheels Center, but the Bison could never snatch the lead. “Every time it felt like we were getting it close, they were hitting a tough shot,” senior guard Paul Miller commented afterwards. “I think the big thing was it took too long for us to really start making our moves. We’ve got to start bringing that attacking energy from the beginning.” When the baskets began to fall again for the Fighting Hawks, the Bison were unable to hit back. Drawing the score to 66-62 forced UND to call a timeout, but less than four minutes later, the Fighting Hawks were ahead by 13 points. “We got them at home and they came back and wanted it more than we did
and his 27 points led all scorers. In the end, the night was another loss in an up-anddown season for the Bison, which includes four defeats in Fargo. NDSU is now 3-3 in the last six games, flipping between win and loss each game. NDSU has no choice but to turn the page quickly for their return to Summit League action. The Herd will travel to Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne on Saturday before returning home to host Omaha next Thursday. “The beauty of this thing is this game was nonconference,” Richman noted. “At the very end of the day, this is a game, and it’s one game. But, we need to figure out ways to learn from this game.” With four of the next seven games against opponents currently ahead of them in the Summit League standings, answers must come quickly for NDSU.
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Paul Miller (left) and Spencer Eliason (in mask) rise to the basket against the Fighting Hawks.
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THE SPECTRUM | NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2018
BISON ROUNDUP Cody Tusler Staff Writer
Women’s basketball
North Dakota State women’s basketball fell to Oral Roberts, 71-48, Thursday, Jan. 11. Michelle Gaislerova led the Bison with 12 points, and Reilly Jacobson added 8 points and a team-high 11 rebounds. NDSU shot 34 percent from the floor, 18 percent in the first half, including 28 percent from behind the three-point arc. The Bison went 1-for-5 at the free throw line. Maria Martianez led the Golden Eagles, posting a double-double with a game-high 16 points and 11 rebounds. Faith Ihim added 15 points of her own. The Golden Eagles shot 46 percent from the floor and outrebounded the Bison 48-35 overall and 10-4 on the offensive glass. The Bison’s skid continued against the Denver Pioneers after the Pioneers made 16 3-pointers to a final score of 9879, Saturday, Jan. 13. Jacobson scored 17 points and grabbed 8 rebounds to lead the Bison. Rylee Nudell added 14 points, with Taylor Thunstedt and Macey Kvilvang each adding 10 points of their own. The Bison led 21-16 after one quarter, but the Pioneers outscored NDSU 31-18 in the second quarter to take control of the game. Lauren Loven led the Pioneers with a game-high 18 points, while Claire Gritt scored 17 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. Denver shot 42 percent from the field and made 16 of 38
attempts from three-point range. The Pioneers outrebounded the Bison, 46-35, including a 20-9 advantage in offensive boards. Denver scored 20 second-chance points and capitalized 18 NDSU turnovers into 17 points. The Bison (7-11, 0-4 Summit League) are scheduled to host Fort Wayne 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20.
Men’s track and field
Piper Jensen moved to No. 10 all-time at NDSU in the indoor long jump, winning with a mark of 19-06.00 (5.94m). She also claimed the triple jump title, leaping 39-01.00 (11.91m). Annika Rotvold won the mile with a time of 5:01.01, and Kelby Anderson took second at 5:05.22. Katie Bye won the 1000m in 3:02.53. Klara Lyon won the pole vault, clearing 12-08.00 (3.86 meters). Amanda Levin, Gabby Grommesh, Deidre Hahnand and Alexis Woods finished in 3:50.35 to claim the 4x400m relay title. Grommesh ran a personal-best 7.69 seconds in the 60m dash to earn a runner-up finish and move up to eighth in NDSU history in the event. Competing unattached, NDSU’s Shelby Gunnells registered a personal-best by more than a foot in the shot put, throwing 52-01.75 (15.89m) for the win. Gunnells’ mark would have ranked third in NDSU indoor history had she not been competing unattached. Maddy Nilles threw a personal-best 40-08.00 (14.83m) in the shot put, ranking her No. 9 on the NDSU all-time list. Bailey Retzlaff took second in the shot put with a 5109.25 (15.78m), ranking her third all-time in school history and 23rd in the NCAA this season. Retzlaff has been named Summit League Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week for her performance at the Thundering Herd Classic last Saturday. NDSU competes next at SDSU’s Jim Emmerich Alumni Invitational in Brookings, South Dakota, on Jan. 20.
The Bison men’s track and field won five events at Saturday’s Thundering Herd Classic. Jonah Warwick won the 1000m title in 2:28.60, the seventh-fastest in NDSU history in the event. Camron Roehl won the mile with a time of 4:13.30, the second-fastest time by a Bison in the past four years. Competing unattached, NDSU’s Payton Otterdahl threw 64-01.75 (19.55m) to win the shot put, which would have been the school record by 13 inches. That mark would rank second in all of Division I this season had Otterdahl not been unattached. He also won the weight throw with a mark of 67-06.00 (20.57m). NDSU won the 4x400m relay with the team of Warwick, Jacob Richter, Byrne Curl and Landon Jochim running 3:18.82. Jochim also took second in the 200m dash in 22.23. Steffan Stroh matched his career-best mark in the weight throw, hitting 65-09.50 (20.05m) for second place Saturday. Kelle’Mon Hinton matched his personal-best in the triple jump, going 48-06.00 (14.78m). He ranks No. 9 in NDSU history. NDSU competes next at SDSU’s Jim Emmerich Alumni Invitational in Brookings, South Dakota, Jan. 20.
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