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Editorial With Tax Day looming, the editors of The Spectrum ask President Donald Trump to fulfill at least one of his campaign promises: release your tax returns. Today, we show our 1040EZs and 1040As to the world because we know transparency has value. It holds those in power accountable — isn’t that why, Mr. President, you asked Hillary Clinton to reveal all her emails? Back when you called that old conspiracy “worse than Watergate”? We might have an unprecedented president, but
Taxes and Transparency that doesn’t mean he should get away with everything. Trump has gotten away with enough already. We can’t let this unfulfilled promise about releasing his taxes disappear under a pile of new atrocities. Even the Devil keeps his promises. The law, of course, does not require Trump to release his taxes. But it doesn’t stop him, despite his audit excuses. It didn’t stop President Richard Nixon, who, in 1973, released his returns because, as he said, “People have got to know whether or not their president is
a crook.” Every president since has shown how uncrooked they are, at least financially. And fake-news liberal snowflakes aren’t the only ones asking for less opaqueness. Claims that most people don’t care about his tax returns, or only journalists care, are deceitful. A Washington Post-ABC News poll found that nearly three quarters of Americans (and over 50 percent of Republicans) think Trump’s tax returns should be made public. Recently, Republicans in
contentious districts have even jumped on the bipartisan bandwagon. Continuing to delay releasing his returns is disrespectful to the American public. Furthermore, it serves to suggest he has something to hide, creating many more questions than answers. As any freshman who’s taken an English 120 class knows, President Donald Trump should show, not tell. We, the public, deserve to know if our president is or is not a crook.
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Clarified, Unified, Strengthened
Spencer and Anuj reflect on time in office
KELSEY DIRKS | THE SPECTRUM
Spencer Moir and Anuj Teotia will leave office within two week’s time. Both will graduate after this term.
Casey McCarty Head News Editor
It was shortly over one year ago when Mathew Warsocki, former chief justice of the student court, announced Spencer Moir and Anuj Teotia had won the 2016 student body election over three other tickets to be the next student body president and vice president. Now, the pair are set to leave office April 23 when Mason Wenzel and Katie Mastel are sworn in to succeed them.
Proud moments, regrets and redos
Moir said he is most proud of the conversations he’s had with students and the effects of talking with the student body president have had on them. Specifically, he said hearing multiple stories of students say “this person in this position, like, cares about me” re-
ally made him proud. Teotia said what makes him most proud of his term is knowing he has made an impact on at least most students’ lives and done something for their campus. “I think the number one thing I regret was not being here in the summer,” Moir said. He added he regretted not being able to connect as much with deans, faculty and administrators as well as beginning work on platform points as he was only at NDSU for a few weeks during the summer, not the entire duration. Teotia said he regrets there only being one ticket running for student body president. He said he and Moir could have done a better job reaching out to students and telling them they can and should run for office. If he were to redo something, Teotia would attempt to accomplish his platform points
over the summer. “Just getting them done before even August started just because over summer we couldn’t do as many platform points as we thought we could,” Teotia said. Teotia added getting platform points accomplished sooner would have freed up fall semester more to handle emails and meetings more, helping them be way less stressed and busy than they were. “I wish I would have been more prepared for like the daily duties of the office, like, just emailing, checking in with execs and senators, all the daily administrative duties,” Moir said. He added the duties took him by surprise and it took a while to break into the position of student body president.
Platform points
Part of Moir and Teotia’s platform points were to increase the awareness of
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Speeding ticket takedown
Lawmakers in Minnesota have said unpaid speeding tickets are debt traps because of the high fine associated with them, Valley News Live reported. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety said over 35,000 drivers had their licenses revoked due to unpaid fines, VNL reported. North Dakota is not seeing a problem of licenses being revoked due to unpaid fines. The average cost of a speeding ticket in 2016 in North Dakota was $34. In Minnesota, going 1-10 miles over the speed limit is a speeding ticket of $120. North Dakota has, in several legislative sessions, debated the low cost of speeding tickets.
Students help animals
North Dakota State University students have partnered with a nonprofit group for their Leadership in Organizations class. The group of students partnered with the Diamond in the Ruff shelter because it is strictly volunteer-based. The students were able to raise $750 for the shelter through an event outside Wurst Beer Hall
on Saturday to raise money and awareness, WDAY reported. The money was raised through donations, selling shirts and pint glasses with all proceeds going to the shelter to find homes for the animals.
Free books, digitally
The Fargo Public Library has added a new addition to the library’s Digital Downloads Collection called Hoopla. The app will allow users to stream books, films, music and more through app with a Fargo Public Library card. The library said Fargo residents with a valid library card can stream thousands of popular movies, music albums, television titles, graphic novels and e-audiobooks for free via Hoopla. Hoopla automatically returns the checkouts which eliminates overdue and late fees. The app was released on Monday and each cardholder is allowed five downloads per month. Hoopla is free to download from the app store to IOS, Android and Kindle Fire devices.
Dorm room discharge
A University of St. Thomas student was injured Friday after a gun was accidentally discharged in the Flynn Hall dormitory. “A round fired from a firearm at Flynn Hall
went through a wall and struck another student,” the Pioneer Press reported. The student was taken to a nearby hospital where they had surgery. The student is stable and recovering at press time. The weapon is in police custody and the student who discharged the weapon is not on campus. St. Paul police are investigating the incident as an accidental discharge of a firearm and not as an act of violence. The student’s names, genders and ages have not been released by officials.
Russian hacker arrested
A Russian programmer has been arrested by Spanish police after US allegations of large-scale hacking. Pyotr Levashov is subject to a US international arrest warrant and a Spanish court will hear whether he can be extradited, BBC News reported. Levashov has been linked to a Russian spam kingpin and involvement with ransomware. He is accused of controlling a botnet, called Kelihos, which hacked information and installed malicious software onto hundreds of thousands of computers. The arrest was carried out with an inquiry collaboration with the FBI.
student fees and where fee allocations from the student activity fee are going. Moir said having over 1,000 responses for their survey pertaining to increasing student fees, though the number is still “1,000 out of almost 15,000.” “I think that’s an awesome step moving forward, though definitely not ideal,” Moir said. Moir said he is fully confident Wenzel, as next year’s head of the Student Fee Advisory Board, will continue the progress he has made in reforming SFAB bylaws and getting more students involved. Teotia said it was an improvement to have senators talk to their constituents about where fees are going for Tier I organizations and student fees, though about a third did not. He said his thought for next year would be to have all student senators talk to their constituents.
Tuesday Twos and Follow Up Fridays, an initiative implemented by the Moir/Teotia administration, has been received with “amazing” feedback, Teotia said. “I think it was a great idea and we saw how it worked,” Moir said. Moir and Teotia ran with intent to have another building on campus, in addition to the current Quentin Burdick Building, but discovered that was a platform point with little student interest. Moir said a Tuesday Two question was sent in early fall to gauge student interest in another 24/7 building but found students did not have enough interest in such building to warrant proceeding with the idea. Expanding weekend dining center hours, another part of the duo’s platform, will be going into effect come fall semester and the completion of the
Residence Dining Center expansion, Teotia said.
Impact, future advice
While campaigning, Teotia and Moir shared thoughts about their experiences when first coming to North Dakota State in that they felt as if they didn’t matter. Now, Moir said their interactions from the beginning with multicultural students, first generation students and non-traditional students have “helped a lot.” “Don’t be scared to reach out. One thing that I’ve learned very fast in my term was don’t be afraid to reach out to faculty and staff,” Teotia said. “No one expects you to know everything or know how to do everything,” Moir said, adding that if students were to reach out to older, wiser people they would be a lot more successful.
Critical Conversations Converge at Union First evening of Critical Conversations highlights diversity Phoebe Ellis Co-News Editor
Performances based on Mongolian hip hop and a keynote speaker kicked off the Critical Conversations conference in the Memorial Union, a series of events intended to promote dialogue and understanding between groups of people from all walks of life. Jared Pigeon, the program coordinator for North Dakota State’s multicultural programs and planning committee member of the Critical Conversations conference, said, “Events that highlight diversity and bring out the uniqueness in cultures while highlighting similarities are very critical and important when we live in such a globalized world in order to give everybody a new set of experiences that they have to be the witness to, to become who they are and to be culturally prepared and culturally more sensitive as they move forward to a career after graduation.” Events that highlight diversity have not always been common at NDSU but as the population of students of color and international students
increased, the events became increasingly valued. Pigeon said events such as Critical Conversations started from hard work and people’s thoughts across campus. “A few of us were honored enough to get on the planning committee to make this happen,” Pigeon said. “With our students of color increasing in enrollment and (we are) trying to create a better experience for all the folks here. Events like this are mandatory, I believe, in order for each person to feel at home and welcomed.” The object of such events are to bring up the differences and create an understanding between people and between cultures in an effort to build bridges between people and strengthen the NDSU community. Speakers Between the three-day event are four keynote speakers: Micheal J. Strand, a professor in the visual arts department, Micheal Yellow Bird, a sociology professor and director of Indigenous Tribal Studies, Aida Martinez-Freeman, director of the Lealtad-Suzuki Center at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Inquoris “Inky” Johnson, a motivational
speaker. Strand focused telling audience members about his work connecting art and social engagement using examples like school groups and senior groups decorating sandbags for Fargo’s flood season, the speech being titled “Unifying Voices.” Yellow Bird is known for his writing, teaching, research and increasing community knowledge on the health, leadership, cultural rights, colonization and decolonization, war, traditions, customs and lifestyle of Indigenous peoples. Martinez-Freeman’s speech directed the audience’s attention towards the role of education within the communities of minorities or lower income families and is looking for solutions to the problems she sees no matter how complicated. Johnson is a former athlete who now lives with a paralyzed right arm and other physical challenges after being tackled in a football game. He uses his story of overcoming adversity to inspire those around him to achieve their dreams. The critical conversations happened in the Memorial Union earlier this week.
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Classic Indian digestive is sometimes on fire
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Meetha paan, a personal favorite, comes in many varieties, sometimes embellished with silver leaf. it somewhere. When I was in Assam, everyone from Laura Ellen Brandjord children to elderly family Contributing Writer members casually chewed India is known for its paan multiple times a day. unique, flavorful cuisine. As alluded to before, paan Every dish is a myriad of comes in many forms — complex flavors and layered from sweet to bitter to minty. spices. The same can be said Some forms contain tobacco about the varied and popular and are treated like chewing mouth freshener/digestive tobacco. There is even a stand called paan. in Delhi that sells flaming Go anywhere in India and paan, where whole cloves you will find a stand selling sticking out of the top are
lit on fire and handed to the customer. The main component of all paan, however, is a green edible leaf which is folded or rolled to contain the filling of choice. Regardless of the variety, in my experience foreigners who try it either love it or hate it. Unfortunately, in both semesters here I have been the only program member who loves it. The reason
for their aversion to one of my favorite treats is due to an ingredient that has only recently gained popularity in the U.S. — rose. A sweetened rose petal preserve referred to as gulkand is a major component in meetha paan (sweet paan). This, combined with the initial bitterness of the betel leaf, can cause some people to feel like they are eating perfume. In
meetha paan, the bitterness is combated with a generous addition of dried coconut and maraschino cherries, among other ingredients. Oh, and it is sometimes topped with edible silver leaf. The presentation itself is impressive, and the flavor is definitely unique. While it is not for everyone, paan remains one of my favorite foods to get when I’m out in the city. I
sometimes call a friend to go out specifically for a meal followed by paan. I can only hope that I can find betel leaves back in the U.S. so I can make paan myself, as I can’t take the fresh leaves back with me. Adjusting to not having paan may take some getting used to.
Food Under 500 | Downtown at the RDC Emma Hawley
Contributing Writer
The streets of downtown Fargo are filled with so much diversity that choosing a place to eat for dinner can be quite overwhelming. There are dozens of chain restaurants, multiple family owned businesses and even some specialty stores such as a gluten free bakery. With all these options, it’s surprising only one restaurant results from the google search “vegan restaurants in Fargo.” The Green House Café, located on Broadway, has a 4.5-star rating and would easily satisfy any vegan’s or non-vegan’s need for a quick bite to eat. Their lunch menu ranges from wild rice soup to Thai and orange chicken bowls and everything on their menu is vegan. They make some tradeoffs when it comes to meat-based products by using
a soy-based mixture to imitate chicken. North Dakota State student Jenny Hansen claimed she “didn’t even realize she wasn’t eating chicken” while enjoying the wild rice soup. That’s definitely one way to describe the taste: with an unnoticeable difference from regular meat. Similar substitutions are made for the rest of the meals on the menu, which gives this restaurant an edge above its competitors who are not as vegan friendly. Eating out can be fun, but it can also get to be expensive. Luckily, students at NDSU have access to the dining centers on campus, which contain many of the main ingredients found in the Green House Café’s Thai Bowl; a simplistic combination of rice and veggies covered in a peanut sauce. The uniqueness of this dish comes from a cross between crispy fried rice and a spicy Thai peanut sauce. To start the preparation of
the Thai bowl, grill 5 tofu cubes with half a cup of brown rice. While these are heating up, fill a bowl with an assortment of veggies: lettuce, shredded carrot, black beans, etc. Combine the crispy rice and tofu with the garden veggies and grab a smaller bowl to prepare the sauce. Fill the bowl with about 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and1 tablespoon of sriracha. Then spoon about 1 tablespoon of creamy peanut butter and add ¼ cup of hot water from the coffee machine into the small bowl. Mix the ingredients together and then place in the microwave for 15 seconds. Once taken out of the microwave, add a drizzle of honey and voila, the Thai bowl is complete. For anyone looking for an adventurous meal in the dining halls, give this hot dish a try to save a trip downtown and create a tasty dish containing just under 500 calories.
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NDSU dining centers have the ingredients for Thai-inspired cuisine from the Green House Cafe.
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Brunch and Breakfast at Boppa’s Bagels Weekend excursions are boppin’
Regina Schimek Contributing Writer
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My roommate Emma and I took it upon us to give Boppa’s Bagels a visit for brunch one Saturday morning. Thoroughly excited and eager for some tasty bagels, we were very much thrilled when we walked inside to a warmly lit little shop greeted with big smiles, Italian paintings and of course the smell of freshbaked bagels. Bagels — bagels everywhere. Savory bagels with an assortment of herbs and cheese. Sweet bagels with crunchy sugary coatings. Rainbow bagels, just because. Large bagels, small bagels. We giggled with pure joy. We looked around for a little while longer, miffed that we would have to make choices and miss out on so many delectable options. Then we found the answer to our prayers. Bundle deals. Slowly we sorted through the different kinds of bagels,
giving nods of approval when we found some were still warm. We picked only nine and thought our decision-making was over. Until we saw the cream cheese. Chocolate, mocha, blueberry, maple, funfetti and more. The decisions became more difficult.
To our surprise, the price was lower than it could’ve and should’ve been. We skipped home and ate more than our fill out bagels and cheese. Admittedly, Emma and I are easily impressed But anyone would be amazed by this small shop tucked away
Gleefully holding our stacks of bagels and staring down gallons of cream cheese, at this point both of us were beyond looking like complete goons. But we didn’t care. Gleefully holding our stacks of bagels and staring down gallons of cream cheese, at this point both of us were beyond looking like complete goons. But we didn’t care. We came through the second grueling task with more cream cheeses than expected or needed. Together we walked up to the counter convincing ourselves our goodie haul would be worth the price.
on 25th street. It wouldn’t draw your eye unless you knew what laid inside, so I suggest lovers of bagels and cream cheese make a visit. Not a big fan of bagels? Luckily, Boppa’s Bagels offers a large spread of menu options for breakfast and lunch as well. Bagel and breakfast lovers: take a trip to support this lovely local business.
Boppa’s Bagels has, you guessed it, lots o’ bagels. Delicious and freshly made.
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Cream cheese? Heck yes.
On Companions | The Case for Aquariums Who says dogs have to be our best friends? Rio Bergh
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According to a survey by nationaltoday.com in honor of national pet day (April 11th; we missed it, sorry), while 45 percent of pet keepers have dogs, and 30 percent have cats, a mere nine percent keep fish. As a keeper of fish, I find this unacceptable. This is the argument for aquariums. Unlike dogs, fish will not poop on your floor. Also, they won’t get lonely when you’re away — Fido might get all mopey in your absence, but Flipper and Ahab won’t give a flying fig. While cats also don’t care when you disappear (as long as they’re fed), you can’t make them love you. You can try, but they’ll probably just maul you because they’re all secretly little monsters, unless they’ve been declawed (you monster).
Meanwhile, fish can’t actively express their distaste for you. Because of this, you can completely fabricate personalities for your flippered friends and pretend they legitimately love you because you’ve put so much work into finding driftwood and actual plants to mimic their natural habitat, and they can’t contradict you about it. Besides, fish are clean. And cute. And they won’t trash your apartment or destroy your garbage can. They will, however, add a little life to your home. And they’ll train you to keep a little ecosystem because goodness knows your fish will have the greatest little fish life a fish could have. Even with all of the bonuses of keeping fish, I have to acknowledge a certain aspect of keeping pets in general: other people. According to the same survey, 22 percent of Americans find pet keepers
Who wouldn’t want this friendly little fellow for a best friend?
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more attractive than the pet-less masses. Just over 10 percent of men and women say pet keepers are their dream dates. But I have a hard time believing these statistics apply to aquarium keepers. Fido and Fluffy might help you attract that special someone, just because they’re so darn cute. But Ahab and Flipper just don’t pull their weight. Imagine this. You’re talking with your special someone, and use this doozy of a line: “Want to see my aquarium? You can pet my fish — Ahab and Flipper are really friendly.” It won’t go over well. Everyone knows you can’t pet a fish. Even though Flipper and Ahab probably won’t do you any favors in the relationship department, don’t let it deter you. It takes a special person to love fish. You’re special. Go you.
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Cups of Clay on the Wall Baccalaureate Kingsley Permenter fuses printmaking and ceramics in gallery exhibition Paige Johnson A&E Editor
Each year, the Memorial Union Gallery hosts graduating seniors in the visual arts department as they present their final projects. From April 11 to 27, seven baccalaureates have their work on display to let others see the work they’ve made during their time at NDSU. Kingsley Permenter, graduating with a bachelor’s of fine arts with an emphasis in ceramics, created 76 individual cups, each from the same material, made the same way. However, each cup has its own unique characteristics. “All the marks are, you know, if I’m listening to music or if there’s people around me, even if they’re annoying or fun to talk to, it kinda comes out a little bit in those mark makings through the environment,” Permenter said. “All of them, too, are made of the same material. So, even if you see the differences in colors, that’s just because of the environment they were fired in. It has nothing
to do with what they were made of. They’re all made out of the exact same thing, put through the exact same process, it’s just the kiln was fired a little bit differently and it just changed them completely.” Permenter originally started at NDSU studying printmaking. His grandmother, Marjorie Schlossman (another artist in the F-M community) introduced him to the process. “Doing printmaking, I found that I really enjoy the process,” he said. “Then, I found that with ceramics, it kind of takes the process and amps it up a little bit more. There’s more of it.” Permenter’s beginnings in printmaking translates into his ceramic work now. The markings he makes on his cups are not only the influence of the environment, but they’re prints, in a sense. Specifically, it’s the monoprints he made in the beginning: one-of-a-kind imagery, made into pottery. “I kind of evolved and took (printmaking) and added a dimension to it,” Permenter elaborated. “I’m taking one work and making it something more.
Especially with these being made out of stone, now, after they’re fired, they can last thousands of years, which is pretty awesome. It’s like, ‘I made this?’” Permenter’s art is not just for observing. The 40 pieces in the gallery proper and the 36 pieces in (A)Part gallery are all meant to be held, creating an interaction between the artist, the artwork and the viewer. “When people usually go into galleries, you’re not supposed to touch the work,” Permenter said. “But it’s a cup. People are very comfortable touching cups. I mean, I don’t think there’s anyone in the world that has never touched a cup.” The patterns on the cups make them rough, smooth, something worth touching. “Being on this rough clay, the marks look really rough and jagged. But then when you feel them, you find that there’s a rhythm behind them and a texture that’s very nice,” Permenter said. “It’s just trying to show people that sometimes you have to push past the stereotypes and those ways that you see things. You have to interact with it and fully and understand what it is and its usefulness and
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Kingsley Permenter’s ceramics work is on display through April 27 as part of the 2017 Spring Baccalaureate exhibit. all that. You know, it kind of goes back to the whole, ‘Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.’ Just retelling that tale.” After graduation, Permenter is planning on moving south. After living in the Jackson, Mississippi, area for 18 years of his life, Permenter has gotten his fill of Fargo winters. “While I love the community and everything in Fargo, I’m not used to these winters and they
do not treat me well,” Permenter laughed. He hopes to continue making his artwork, doing “creative things and for people to respond to them and hopefully generate a little bit of income.” After being at NDSU, Permenter realized he can make art into something more than just “doodles here and doodles there.” “It’s just like (art) is what I do, it’s not like this is going to be anything,”
he said. “Then, when I got to NDSU, it was like, ‘Hey, you can make this something.’ It kind of gave me that option that I didn’t really know that I had because I didn’t think about it that way.” Permenter’s work is currently on display in the Memorial Union Gallery, and will be until April 27. For more of Permenter’s work, visit his online portfolio, kingsleypermenter.work.
Arsenic and Old Movies: Fargo Theatre Announces Classic Film Series Audrey Hepburn, Alfred Hitchcock in films to be shown at 2017 Classic Film Series Paige Johnson A&E Editor
The oldies, but goodies, are back at the Fargo Theatre. On Monday afternoon, the Fargo Theatre announced the films that will be featured in their 2017 Classic Film Series. The series runs from May through September, with five films being featured once a month at 7:30 PM at the Theatre. Tickets are only $5 a piece.
The Room April 28
Although not officially a part of the Classic Film Series this year, the Fargo Theatre will open with the cult classic, “The Room” (2003). Hailed as probably the worst film ever, Tommy Wiseau’s 2003 movie follows Johnny (Wiseau), a successful man who lives happily with his fiancée, Lisa (Juliette Danielle). One day, Lisa decides to try and seduce Johnny’s best friend, Mark (Greg Sestero). Throw in a few oddities, including the neighbor Denny, and some choice one-liners (“You’re tearing me apart, Lisa!”), and it’s no wonder why “The
Room” transformed into a weird, but enjoyable, classic film.
Roman Holiday May 11
Starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, the Fargo Theatre’s second Classic Film has earned its spot in classic film for its lead actors alone. The story follows Hepburn’s character, Princess Ann. While on official business to Italy, Ann becomes bored with the routine and drudgery of royal life. One night, Ann sneaks out of her palace, but immediately is thrown off by the bustling Rome streets. Joe Bradley (Peck), a journalist, assists Ann without the knowledge of her being a princess. The two fall in love, while Ann decides whether she will return to her easy life or become just like everyone else. “Roman Holiday” is a brilliant love story that has withstanded the years. A little comedy and a little love have made this a timeless classic.
Arsenic and Old Lace June 8
This 1944 comedic classic, starring Cary Grant and Priscilla Lane, was originally adapted by the play of the same name. The plot follows Mortimer Brewster (Grant), a descendent of “Mayflower” immigrants, and his family. When Brewster marries Elaine Harper (Lane), he decides to visit his family, consisting of his aunts Abby and Martha and his brothers Teddy and Jonathan, in their old home to tell them of the news. The cooky family has a very unusual secret: they’re all murderers. Brewster tries to take control of the situation as his wedding date approaches, trying to commit his brother Teddy, get his brother Jonathan arrested and assure the cops that the bodies in his basement are completely normal. While the topic is grotesque, the original play and the movie adaptation remains a popular comedy.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo July 13
For the past three years, the Fargo Theatre has been showing at least one Alfred Hitchcock film. This year is
no different. “Vertigo” is the story of retired policeman John “Scottie” Ferguson (James Stewart). Despite his retirement, Scottie’s friend Gavin Elster (Tom Helmore) asks him to follow his wife, Madeline (Kim Novak), who he fears is in danger. After following Madeline on a strange route that includes going to florist, the Mission San Francisco de Asís, the grave of Carlotta Valdes and the Legion of Honor art museum, Scottie believes that Madeline is being possessed by the ghost of Valdes, a woman who committed suicide after her lover left her. In true Hitchcock fashion, this odd beginning is just that: the beginning. As Scottie plunges deeper into the pas of Valdes and Madeline, he discovers more that will ultimately lead him to a tragic end.
Casablanca August 10
When speaking of classic films, “Casablanca” usually comes up. Starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, “Casablanca” follows bitter club owner and expatriate Rick Blaine (Bogart).
Blaine’s club is the meeting place for everyone from German officials to desperate refugees. Then, one day, Blaine’s ex-lover Ilsa Lund (Bergman) walks into the club, giving rise to the feelings Bogart had buried inside. However, Lund and Blaine’s relationship gets complicated as Lund’s husband, the Czech Resistance leader Victor Laszlo (Paul Henreid) is being chased by German Major Strasser (Conrad Veidt). As Laszlo continues to try to escape from the police and the German major, he manipulates the love between Lund and Blaine to his own end. It all comes down to a dramatic and heartbreaking end, but one that will be remembered “maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life.”
Guys and Dolls September 14
The gambler musical extravaganza closes out the Classic Film Series on Sept. 14. Like “Arsenic and Old Lace,” “Guys and Dolls” was adapted from the Broadway musical of the same title. But trust me, this is a must-see.
Nathan Detroit (Frank Sinatra) is taking a beating: the police are closing in on his illegal crap games and his fiancée, the beautiful Miss Adelaide (Vivian Blaine) is giving him an ultimatum on their relationship. Enter Sky Masterson (Marlon Brando), a risky gambler. Detroit convinces Masterson to take the bet of his life, $1,000 if he can take Sergeant Sarah Brown (Jean Simmons) to dinner in Havana, Cuba. Seems simple, until you find out that Brown is a sister for the Save a Soul Mission that opposes gambling. Masterson convinces Brown to go to dinner with him if he brings 12 sinners to the Mission. Desperate for more participation, Brown begrudgingly agrees. Meanwhile, Detroit is getting into deeper trouble with his fiancée, the police and Chicago mobster Big Jule. Comedy comes from all angles in this film that infuses the charm of oldtime crime with catchy musical numbers. “Guys and Dolls” is the perfect film to finish an already impressive set of classic films.
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West Acres Debuts New Spring Expressions Gallery Combining fashion and art, new art gallery in West Acres gives shoppers a new way to approach clothing FILE PHOTO | THE SPECTRUM
West Acres Mall has added a new element to the shopping experience: an art gallery. Spring Expressions gallery combines fashion and art with clothing from the shops and art from Marjorie Schlossman. gallery in the mall is a Arts from Minnesota State to view the abstract art setting. who chooses to stop by Andrew Fugleberg pop-up exhibit showing the University Moorhead. on the wall while seeing One of the signs and observe the creative Contributing Writer creative interplay between Her abstract work can complementary fresh explaining the event boasts, combination that’s existed art and fashion. Currently, be described as “music outfits. The purpose of “Art isn’t just something for decades. On a typical Sunday the short-term gallery is without words,” especially Spring Expressions is you observe. Fashion The Spring Expressions afternoon, hundreds of displaying art by local because of Schlossman’s to exhibit the growing isn’t just something you gallery in West Acres shoppers can be found painter Majorie Schlossman roots in music. She is an creativity and excitement wear. They’re forms of in the West Acres Mall Shopping Mall is open and spring trends from West active member of the F-M that comes along with self-expression that are perusing the shops and Tuesdays 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Acres stores. Symphony, inspiring her to the shifting of seasons. born from the imagination eating at the food court. Wednesdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Schlossman is one of work musical elements into Another meaning to and share insight into Now with a new addition Thursdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., the most prominent artists her removed-from-reality the exhibit is to further our individual styles, to the shopping center, Fridays 1 p.m.-6 p.m. and in the Red River Valley, art pieces. showcase how fashion and shoppers can enjoy art personalities and emotions.” Saturdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m. raised in Fargo and earning Mall walkers are art are undeniably linked, during their afternoon romp. her Masters of Liberal The exhibit is free invited into the open space especially in a shopping until Mother’s Day. The Spring Expressions and open to everyone
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Art on campus A lack of art on campus leads to boring corners
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Reineke’s bare boring sides. but we can always improve. It isn’t hard to think of locations that are bare of anything. Where the most aesthetically pleasing object is a bike rack. I am thinking of the
and early spring the grass isn’t present. Without the grass, it is hard to imagine why anyone would choose to sit there though. Why not add a sculpture there? What about the
college reflect the major in some way? No art in front of Sudro Hall. No art in common areas like the wellness center. Why not change that? We
Erik Jonasson II Opinion Editor
North Dakota State is home to many great artists. So why on Earth isn’t there more art on campus? Our campus is uncomfortably bare of art. It isn’t uncommon to find corners, uncomfortable corners, where the only color is red brick and gray concrete. Take Reineke for instance. Reineke is bland, square, red brick. Nothing screams art. Which is ironic since that is our Fine Arts Center. Shouldn’t it scream art? Bland architecture doesn’t mean we can’t put a mural on it though. What about a community art project center? A place where stressed out college students could participate in an art collaboration for the entire campus? Our campus is beautiful
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Peace Garden location west of the Memorial Union. This location has more viable outdoor space arguably than any location on campus. Yet few choose to sit there. Granted, during winter
The classic “Bison” photo for NDSU. engineering college? Other could — and we should. than a weird bench and the Why not a mural “Bent” of Tau Beta Pi statue dedicated to Midwest there is no art. artists? Prince or Bob Rather there is Dylan perhaps. What about just a concrete circle distinguished alum? building with four boxes We have the artists and encompassing it, nothing Reineke offers an amazing interesting and canvas. nothing unique. The power of having a That is our mural, the power of having engineering public art available for all college. students to participate in Engineering is is powerful. It would set an amazing field, our campus apart. It is not shouldn’t our an accident that the most
Cultivate culture. Cultivate more space for art. Allow students to take more pride in their campus. Have unique art that can be collected over the decades. beautiful and photogenic areas on campus are those coupled with art and nice architecture. Think about the Bison Statue. Minard and South Engineering surround it. This is arguably the most photogenic part of campus. With the bridge and the old style architecture of South Engineering and Minard it is easy to understand why. It is also understandable why we don’t flip the camera and take a picture of the library. Bland. The library offers no art, and no fancy architecture. Again, while it is a great building to work in, it doesn’t demand admiration. No one takes their parents to the library. No one tells their friends from another college, “Hey, I have to show you the library.” What about the mental health impact? College requires so much planning. So many scripted moments. You must take this class, or you must graduate in four years. You have to get an internship and be involved in several clubs. Art doesn’t have that though. Participating in art
allows students to forget about the books. Forget about requirements and GPA for just a moment. Who cares what you think about an art piece. It is your own personal experience. You have the freedom. There is a future for NDSU. That is a university that is larger. That is a campus that caters to more students from more vastly different locations. Cultivate culture. Cultivate more space for art. Allow students to take more pride in their campus. Have unique art that can be collected over the decades. Not a single student is going to care about a red-bricked building. No student is going to point to a boxy building and exclaim, “That is my college.” Provide the art and that will change. Now art isn’t going to take over the campus next semester, but we can start now and invest in a sense of pride for future generations of bison. We have a beautiful campus. But it is hard to ignore there are boring parts. Art can change that quickly.
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The chair in front of the engineering administration building.
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The Bent of Tau Beta Phi, and engineering honor society.
Not a single student is going to care about a red-bricked building. No student is going to point to a boxy building and exclaim, “That is my college.”
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THE SPECTRUM | OPINION | THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2017
19th Avenue Fast Food Review Some locations are just better than others
Subway restaurants always seem to be dimly lit and painted that one shade of yellow, which reminds me of retirement home custard. could do laundry again? Also, a while back, one guy broke my change into a roll of quarters and guess who could do laundry again? My rating: 4 Stars
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Grant Gloe Staff Writer
You ever see fast food places with three-star reviews and think, “Who
values their time so little they review fast food places?” Well, so did I until I realized I value my time so little I would review fast food places. My area of expertise is 19th Ave., just north of campus. Let’s look at a few of these fine establishments, shall we?
McDonald’s
I’ve had nothing but good experiences in this particular McDonald’s. I
live in Niskanen Expansion. The fact that this fast food finery couldn’t be any closer without the drive through lane running through my living room has been
nothing short of a blessing from my main man Ronald. Also, a while back, one guy broke my change into a roll of quarters and guess who
Don’t get me wrong, I love Taco Bell as much as the next guy. That is to say, I would probably fight the next guy for some Doritos Locos perfectico.
Don’t get me wrong, I love Taco Bell as much as the next guy. That is to say, I would probably fight the next guy for some Doritos Locos perfection. Doesn’t change the fact that the staff, while friendly, has trouble getting food from kitchen to customer. Seems like every time I’m Doesn’t change the fact that the staff, while friendly, has trouble getting food from kitchen to customer. Seems like every time I’m there, food is getting mixed up or names were forgotten. But at the end of the day, there are worse things in the world. My rating: 2 Stars
Burger King
The one time I went to this location there was a scary old lady who, judging by the contents of her car, was a hard-core hoarder. Do not recommend. My rating: 1 Star
Buffalo Wild Wings
Not exactly a fast food place, but I wanted to give props to our waitress the last time we went there. She helped us settle the collar of
a hoodie is where the hood meets the sweatshirt, not the opening of the hood. Sorry, I included you in our argument, but it was for science. You understand. Sorry, I included you in our argument, but it was for science. You understand. My rating: 5 Stars
Subway
Subway restaurants always seem to be dimly lit and painted that one shade of yellow, which reminds me of retirement home custard. The real cost of the sandwich always seems to be just a shred of selfrespect. I normally wouldn’t rate a Subway more than maybe two stars, but that is not the case at this location. I find it kind of nice and the staff polite enough. Nothing special one way or the other, a perfect three-star location. It overcame all a Subway is doomed to be, a real nature vs. nurture sort of thing. My rating: 3 Stars Fine folks, I am a connoisseur. I know how to enjoy the finer things in life, especially when the finer things are fine because there’s nothing fine about them. I have taken it upon myself to be your guide in this crazy world of dollar menu delights and $3 burritos. All I can hope for is that I’ve been some help.
Elon Musk Plans Moon Base A satirical look at a possible future
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Grant Gloe Staff Writer
SpaceX shoots for the stars once again. Well, in this case, it’s actually our very
own moon. Yep, Luna is getting a facelift as Tesla CEO and SpaceX pioneer Elon Musk plans to build a community on the moon. Construction is planned to begin by 2030 with the help of NASA and a plea for government funding. Musk has already begun preparation for travel to the moon. Late next year, he plans to take two people on a fly around the
Everyone must be screened and trained to live in space. As not to let in the wrong clientele, the idea of a wall was briefly tinkered with.
moon through a Gatorade promotional campaign. “Tourism plays a large part in the future of human colonization,” Musk said Wednesday afternoon. While efforts will be made to make space exploration more affordable, estimates for the trip to the moon alone are nearing $1.7 million. Which is far less than his proposed attempt to colonize a mysterious city called Detroit, Michigan. Which only costs $29. Elon Musk has several projects already in the works on Earth, which he hopes will contribute to his lunar paradise. The most important are arguably the solar powered roofs designed by Tesla Solar. Musk already hopes to
While efforts will be made to make space exploration more affordable, estimates for the trip to the moon alone are nearing $1.7 million. make them more affordable than tile roofs and may yet use them to power his moon community. He also is pushing for underground tunnels to relieve traffic, which may work towards a tunnel system across the moon. His TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) has already dug a test trench in LA and will continue to improve tunneling efficiency. Hoping to maintain an initial population of 1,200,
Musk will be making an effort to select who can and cannot travel to the moon to live and work. Everyone must be screened and trained to live in space. As not to let in the wrong clientele, the idea of a wall was briefly tinkered with. Unfortunately, the vacuum of space was considered too easy to tunnel through. No, Musk will be creating startup programs with the cooperation of NASA that will mass produce space-
worthy candidates. Think of it like an astronaut puppy mill. Again, NASA will beg for funding. I know the idea of moving to the final frontier may be scary at first, but at least Elon Musk is man enough brave the cold. Not to mention the undeniable tactical advantage of launching solar-powered nuclear missiles from the surface of the moon towards definitely not Russia. Tesla is a nuclear superpower thanks to Moon Emperor Musk. I think we should all face the future with the same sense of adventure and determination. Also, we need more fun
Letter to the Editor | In Response to LGBTQ Column I am a student at NDSU and I read the column today on LGBTQ for the first time. At first glance I was a bit thrown off because the general conscientious amongst us college students is that we are more than accepting of diversity. We are in the era that previous generations frown upon because we’ve become so accepting of things which were previously regarded
as wrong. So when I read that members of the LGBTQ community are being harassed or feel out of place on campus, I can’t help but to be confused by that statement. I think this is evidence that you need to present. In regards to the general college community being so accepting, you have to see that this article is an attack on those students which
are still confined to their conservative upbringings. I really believe that there aren’t too many people in this group, so these people know who they are and I bet they were frustrated with this column. The idea is that we should be trying to open people’s eyes to what previous generations were blind too, which is the ability to reprocess. For
some reason we tend to hold our beliefs so tight that even the slightest deviation causes us to go on the defensive end. With that being said, the arguments made in the column which were intended to defend the LGBTQ community, appear merely as adolescent comments. The article seems to be answering the problem with a question, namely why not? This can
be done with anything, for instance, Person 1: “why should we repaint the building?” Person2: well, why not? Also, the target group should be outside the college, so we should try and rally college students for help, not beat on the heads of the small group that are against the LGBTQ community. I really don’t think there is any
convincing about LGBTQ acceptance that needs to be preached to us because we already know and are accepting. Again, I love the idea of the article, but I think the presentation is no different than that in which we’ve all encountered. Faraad Armwood, graduate student
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Wild West and the Capital’s East Caps look to exercise postseason demons, Wild set to run through Chicago
Thomas Evanella Staff Writer
The annual pursuit of Lord Stanley’s Cup began this week, with a mixed bag of playoff mainstays and newcomers. The Eastern Conference saw more of a shakeup from the previous season than the Western Conference. Only the Washington Capitals, New York Rangers and the 2016 Cup-winning Pittsburgh Penguins returned to the playoffs this year. The Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Columbus Blue Jackets and Ottawa Senators will seek to challenge the trio of returning teams. The Maple Leafs, most notably, have only made two playoff appearances in the past 12 seasons. The Capitals are regarded by many as the consummate favorites to lift the Stanley Cup when it’s all said and done. The District of Columbia outfit came out on top of the contentious Metropolitan Division. They also won the President’s trophy as the NHL’s top regular season team with 118 points. Their 3.21 goals per game ranks third in the NHL and their 2.10 goals allowed per game tops the league. Standout goalie Braden Holtby leads the league in wins with 42. Meanwhile, captain Alex Ovechkin has lit the lamp 33 times this year. It all adds up to a
title-winning recipe for the Capitals. The upstart Leafs, led by American scoring duo Auston Matthews and James van Riemsdyk, will oppose the Caps in the opening round. The two have combined for 69 goals and 62 assists to boost Toronto to their first playoff appearance since the 200506 season. Close on the Capitals’
The Broadway Blueshirts boast star Henrik Lundqvist, who, in spite of a hip injury, posted an impressive season. The two teams will run up against the Penguins and Canadiens, respectively, in the first round. The last quarterfinal matchup in the East will pit the Bruins and Senators. The Bruins are headlined by Brad Marchand. The Canadian totaled 85 points
Louis Blues and San Jose Sharks. The Sharks, finalists in last year’s Stanley Cup playoffs, will be opposed by the Edmonton Oilers. Phenomenal center Connor McDavid has quickly emerged as the face of the Oilers, and will soon become the face of the entire league. McDavid’s league leading 70 assists and 100 points have vaulted
bracket will feature two Central Division clashes in the first and second rounds. The Wild will face the Blues, and the Blackhawks will take on the Nashville Predators in the quarterfinals. In an open field out West, Chicago has emerged as the favorites to reach the finals thanks to their playoff pedigree. The Blackhawks roster consists of familiar
heels are the Blue Jackets and Rangers, two teams also anchored by elite goaltending. Columbus’s Sergei Bobrovsky is the leading candidate for the Vezina Trophy. Bobrovsky’s .931 save percentage and 2.06 GAA are first in the league. The Blue Jackets ripped off a 16-game winning streak in December to boost their status as serious title contenders.
this season and should help see Boston through to the second round. Ottawa is the only team in the playoffs with a negative goal differential, which will likely result in their bowing out of the first round. The Western Conference returns five playoff teams from the previous season; the Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota Wild, Saint
him to the front of the race for the Hart trophy, awarded to the league’s most valuable player. McDavid gives Edmonton a legitimate chance of upsetting San Jose in the first round. The Sharks will counter with Brett Burns and Joe Pavelski. The winner of the series will advance to face either the Flames or Anaheim Ducks. The upper portion of the
faces Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews and Duncan Keith. All are veterans of previous Cup runs. Corey Crawford, who has had a penchant for peaking in the postseason, minds the net for Chicago. However, the Blackhawks are sliding, having lost six of their last eight games, including 7-0 and 4-0 defeats to the Florida Panthers and Ducks. The Wild are also poised
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World Cup 2026: Trump’s Chance at Unification U.S., Mexico, Canada could bring North America together
This quote was about one country, but over 25 years later it can be tested by a Sports Editor continent. For the sports movie Monday afternoon, the junkie, “Invictus” is a must formal confirmation of a watch. As is the 30 for 30 three-way bid by the North film “The 16th Man,” which American countries for covers the same story in the 2026 World Cup was documentary form. Both announced. The bid comes feature Morgan Freeman, at a time of great interest in so there is a good reason to this region of the world. watch. President Donald Trump The story the films cover has said some things in the is the 1991 Rugby World past that have put stress on Cup, which was held in the U.S.-Mexico relations. South Africa. This was the He has also made some first major sporting event comments that have the in the country at the end of world questioning just how apartheid. much certain people are For president Nelson welcomed into this country. Mandela, it was a chance His comments have gotten to begin to heal a divided to the point where U.S. country. Mandela saw the Soccer president Sunil rugby team and their run Gulati made it very clear to the World Cup as a way about Trump’s stance. to get the white and black At the press conference populations in the country to Monday, Gulati said, “We rally behind a single cause. have the full support of the Perhaps, one of Mandela’s U.S. Government in this most intriguing quotes is, project. The president of “Sport has the power to the United States is fully change the world. It has the supportive and encouraged power to inspire. It has the us have this joint bid. He power to unite people in a is especially pleased about way that little else does.”
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having Mexico in this bid.” And to be clear, this will not be Trump’s World Cup. Even if he wins re-election, he will be out of office before a ball is kicked. But, he will play a part during the whole of the bidding process. A three-nation bid is unprecedented and will come with a lot of cost negotiation. Who will pay for the necessities of the tournament? At least one positive in the bid is the U.S. has the facilities to host the tournament solo. Add in the help from the two other nations, and theoretically there shouldn’t be any new stadiums being built, even with the tournament field expanding to 48 teams. But what if Trump continues to try to ban people from certain countries into the states? Iran is one of the countries affected by the current temporary travel ban. They are also ranked No. 28 in the FIFA rankings currently. “If players cannot come
because of political decisions, or populist decisions, then the World Cup cannot be played there,” Aleksander Ceferin, president of the European football bloc UEFA, said back in February. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has also said, “It’s obvious when it comes to FIFA competitions as well, any team, including the supporters and officials of that team, who qualify for a World Cup need to have access to the country, otherwise there is no World Cup.” Hopefully, the fact Trump should be gone by tournament time could settle fears about this. But to say the Trump Effect will not touch this bid is foolish because it already has. The U.S. could have easily bid by themselves. If that was the case, another bid by Mexico could have happened. That would split the CONCACAF vote, opening a door for a potential African bid. In
this case, the joint bid made sense. Dive a bit deeper, and Trump has been a cause of concern in the footballing world, as shown by Ceferin and Infantino’s comments. Those are two of the most powerful men in football. Without their support, a solo bid could have been severely hindered before it even started. But the joint bid lessens those fears, and it also allows Infantino to repay a debt from the FIFA election. Gulati was a driving force behind getting him elected, essentially whipping the votes between the first and second, the decisive, ballot. Perhaps the combination of that debt and Trump’s rhetoric is what forced the three-way bid. A bid that feels more of a U.S. plus two. Gulati announced that of the 80 games to be played, 60 will be stateside and 10 each for the other two. While this is subject to change, that is the number available now. Mexico should feel like
they got the short end of the stick. Even if they get the opening match, which they should at Estadio Azteca, that is not a lot. As for Canada, they will likely just take getting into the tournament. They have not been in the World Cup since 1986. It seems like they will take what they can get at this point. The bid also allows for Trump an opportunity. Should he help with this bid, working out deals with Mexico and Canada to have this move smoothly, he could relieve the foreign relation stresses he has initiated with his prior comments. In theory, this World Cup has the potential to unify North America under one cause. It also could end with Trump building walls and shutting people out. The latter would really see him fall out of favor with soccer fans and the bid fail. Or, he can follow Mandela’s lead, and use this as an opportunity to bring everyone together.
Softball, Baseball Wrap-up Midweek Action Softball drops UND, Minnesota bests baseball Cody Tusler Staff Writer
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North Dakota State traveled to Grand Forks to take on state rival North Dakota Tuesday. Junior Pitcher Jacquelyn Sertic got the win on the mound as the Bison won 3-1 over UND. Sertic gave up three hits and struck out 15 as she would strike out the first eight batters she faced. Sertic gave up no walks as she reached double-figure strikeouts for the ninth time this season and 15th time in her career. NDSU scored two runs
to take a 2-0 lead in the top of second inning. Vanessa Anderson led off the inning with a single, moved to second on a sacrifice bunt of the bat of Montana DeCamp. Julia Luciano singled up the middle to drive in Anderson. Luciano scored on an error. North Dakota cut the deficit in half in the bottom of the fifth off a solo home run to right center with two outs by Dani Romero. NDSU answered in the top of the sixth to regain a two-run lead for good. Luciano reached on a fielder’s choice and scored on Renner’s two-out single to right.
Renner went 2-for-3 with two runs batted in to lead the Bison at the plate. Kaylin VanDomelen received the loss for North Dakota. VanDomelen allowed six hits, struck out five and walked two. With the loss, UND fell to 17-23. NDSU (17-23, 4-2 SL) is scheduled to host South Dakota (13-24, 4-4) in a Summit League three-game series April 14-15.
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Smith reached on an error by third baseman Tucker Rohde and advanced to second. Toby Hanson singled to center scoring Smith. Hanson advanced to second on a passed ball. Matt Stemper reached on a throwing error by Rohde, leading to Hanson scoring. In the bottom of the inning, Bennett Hostetler singled and advanced to second on a wild pitch. Hostetler advanced to third on a single by Logan Busch to center. Mason Pierzchalski hit into a double play, but was able to plate Hostetler. UofM scored two more each in the seventh as
Hanson hit a two-run homer to right center scoring Micah Coffey and in the ninth as Cole McDevitt singled to left scoring Jordan Kozicky and Jordan Smith. NDSU freshman righthander Riley Johnson suffered the loss on the mound giving up two unearned runs on three hits with two strikeouts and no walks in three innings pitched. Hostetler went 3-for-4 and scored the lone run for the Bison. Senior outfielder Ben Petersen hit his fifth double of the season to lead the Bison at the plate. First baseman for the
Gophers Toby Hanson went 4-for-5 at the plate with two runs scored, three runs batted in, a double and a homerun, leading Minnesota at the plate. Minnesota reliever Tim Shannon earned the win after allowing no hits with three strikeouts and no walks in 1 1/3 innings of relief. The Bison drop to 14-18 as the Golden Gophers improve 20-8 on the season. North Dakota State is scheduled to begin a threegame Summit League series against the Fort Wayne Mastodons at 6:30 p.m. Friday.
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