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It’s always hard to tell the difference between music that I enjoy and music that comes through and influences my music. I’ve been listening to a lot of Captain Beefheart lately – I could say he’s a big influence right now. I just found out about him … I listen to his first record “Safe as Milk” all the time. I listen every day, like a vitamin.
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ive music aficionados of Fargo are indulged yearly by the KNDS Block Party, which brings in fresh acts and notable upand-comers. This year is no different, with Chicago-based garage rockers Twin Peaks headlining the festivities. With a late ‘60s classic pre-punk sound, the 20-somethings have made their mark through easy guitar riffs and raucous performances. Twin Peaks materialized in 2010 as sophomores in high school. The band currently has five members: Cadien Lake James, guitar and vocals; Jack Dolan, bass and vocals; Clay Frankel, guitar and vocals; Connor Brodner on drums; and Colin Croom, who joined after producing their latest record “Wild Onion.” Although Twin Peaks band members find themselves at a fresh 21 years old, the youthful bunch has already played South by Southwest, Pitchfork’s music festival and a month-long European jaunt. The Spectrum’s Tessa Beck chatted with Frankel about the band’s creative processes and its upcoming performance.
It’s got to be an advantage, right? That’s how we got our first record label, because we put it out ourselves online. It generates buzz.
TB: On the topic of the Internet and social media, I’ve noticed the Twin Peaks Twitter account favorites its own tweets, which I find funny. So I’m just wondering, why? CF: I don’t f*** around with
TB: Are there consistent themes or messages you work to express through your music? CF: No, not really. It’s weird
TB: It’s sort of like a patting yourselves on the back, which isn’t necessarily bad. CF: Well, someone’s gotta like it.
It’s almost kind of like being in a band, you want to make music that you, yourself would like.
TB: How are decisions made from a visual standpoint in terms of videos, album art? CF: It depends. Most of the videos
TB: What do you hope listeners take from your music? CF: The thing I always like to
we come up with ourselves. There have been a few where our record label emailed us with someone interested in making a video. I’ve always liked old records that are just a picture of who plays the music, and their names in big letters – even if the people are ugly. I just like that idea.
hear (after) shows, “After I saw you guys play, I decided to start a band.” That’s the whole point. We need more good rock and roll bands that are young – instead of these old f***ers that are on the radio all the time.
TB: Part of the visual presentation can be found in your personal style. You guys sort of have a “suburban dad, with an affinity for vintage clothing, but who hasn’t actually thrown anything since 1987” look going on, and it’s really good. Is this planned or intentional? CF: (laughs) No man, we’ve just got
TB: How would you say the Internet – Spotify, SoundCloud, social media – has played a role in Twin Peaks’ success? Would you say it’s been advantageous or not? CF: I’m kind of weird. I’m kind of
about music is that it changes all the time. When we made the last record, I was listening to a lot of Rolling Stones. You know, just the classic old rock and roll.
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Tessa Beck: As musicians and artists, who influences your work? Clay Frankel: Well, the great thing
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TB: I find it interesting how Twin Peaks plays both enormous festivals, and then 20-person house parties. I’m excited to have you guys back in Fargo, though. CF: Right when we graduated high
school, we scheduled a two-week house party tour before we started college very briefly. We had one show, which we thought would be the biggest because we actually had a venue … I think it’s called The Aquarium or something? So we walk in, and it’s packed – 150 people in this bar for karaoke getting wasted. We walk up the stairs to where we’re playing and there’s nobody there. Shows have definitely gotten better since then.
Despite their youth, Twin Peaks has an impressive repertoire of performances, including a scheduled appearance at this year’s Lollapalooza festival.
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Hmong Population Quietly Growing in Region Hmongs trying to find middle ground, two directors tell NDSU Pace Maier
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An ethnic group originally hailing from southeastern Asia is growing in the tri-state region. Two directors from the Hmong Cultural Center of Minnesota presented ‘Hmong 101,’ on Tuesday in the Century Theater. The duo travels to schools throughout the surrounding states to give insightful information about the Hmong people in the U.S. today. Mark Pfeifer and Txongpao Lee said the recent United States Census Data Report showed accurate, but not perfect, statistics on the Hmong population in America. The two believe that there is an undercount of Hmong-Americans. Between 2004-2006, more than 15,000 Hmong refugees arrived throughout the U.S. Of all places, Minnesota is becoming home to many Hmong-Americans. “Minnesota (offers) the opportunities to Hmongs,” Lee, the executive director of the center, said regarding the increasing population. “They come to Minnesota to find a job and they will be able to put their kid(s) in school … Minnesota has the best education sector (for Hmongs).” With a strong communal culture, Hmong people often live together in dense populations.
“Another important thing is that Minnesota has such a large Hmong community in one metro area – the largest area of the country – so it’s very important for a lot of Hmong families (to) be near the clan members,” Pfeifer, the director of programs and development, said. “They want to be close to the Shamans, (and) the Twin Cities definitely is the most intellectually community.” Minnesota ranks No. 2 on the top 20 list of Hmong states in America with 80,000, trailing California, which has just over a 100,000 Hmongs. However, the Twin Cities has the most most Hmong people in one urban area with 65,000. It hasn’t always been this way. It wasn’t until the mid1990s that the Hmong population in Minnesota started to skyrocket. “I think the economy was really bad in California, so that was a big part of it … if you look at the data now there’s still much higher poverty rating in California, so I think word got out that there was a lot more opportunities in the Twin Cities, and the Hmong were doing better there,” Pfeifer said. Hmong-Americans struggle in the classroom as well as making a living compared to the average American. Lee and Pfeifer showed the audience a few statistics one of them being that 30.2
Txongpao Lee (left) and Mark Pfeifer speak to Hmong students at North Dakota State at ‘Hmong 101’ event Tuesday.
percent of Hmong’s have less than a high school diploma, compared to 13.4 percent of the average American. And Hmong’s also make about $14,000 less than the average American. “When the Hmong came they had very few resources, so for many adults they didn’t really have access to education or their education was interrupted,”
Pfeifer said about the Hmong struggles. However, the future is bright for HmongAmericans, Lee said. He doesn’t see any trends at the moment, but he thinks more Hmongs will migrate to the northern state because of opportunities. “In the future we don’t see anything, but I believe second migration from other states will move to
Minnesota because job opportunities and school opportunity,” Lee said. Pfeifer added, “There’s also still a very high birth rate compared to the overall Minnesota population, so I think it will continue to grow.” The duo spoke to a crowd of about 30 students, faculty, staff and public in the Century Theater located inside the Memorial Union.
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Lee left one final message to the Hmong students from NDSU and Concordia College that attended the presentation. “You guys need to know how hard your parents fought and (brought) you here, so you need to do a good job in school and come back and help your parents and the community and help the state of Minnesota,” Lee said.
(From right to left: Senior communications management major Peace Kpegeol and senior biology major Damilola Famati) The executive team for the African Students Union have dedicated months in preparation for Pan-Africa Night.
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African Students Union Prepare Presentation of Culture, Heritage Tessa Beck
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The African Students Union have spent the entirety of 2015 preparing to give campus a “small taste of Africa,” Damilola Famati said. Pan-Africa Night is set to celebrate the culture and traditions of the continent
from 4 - 6:30 p.m. Sunday in the Great Plains Ballroom in the Memorial Union. Famati and Peace Kpegeol, president and vice president respectively, along with other members of the union’s executive staff, have worked to prepare educational presentations, dances, poetry, folklore, skits and a fashion show with a
variety of looks highlighting different regions. “This year we’re doing something a little different – the presentation of the different regions in Africa,” Kpegeol said. “So hopefully if you do attend, you see the visual, but you also see the text form as well – the food, the culture everything that you may not have known
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before.” The ASU boasts nearly 80 members, many of which have put in personal time researching and practicing for their portion of the Pan-Africa Night presentation. Members from Minnesota State University and a comedian from the University of Minnesota will also be present.
Pan-African Night is a family-friendly event, and, as Famati described, people who have an “open mind to learning something new, and enjoy people expressing themselves” will enjoy it as well. The event is meant to function dually as both educational and entertainment. Showcasing
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NDSU faculty and administration, along with the FMWF Chamber of Commerce, welcomed in the Communication Research & Training Center on Tuesday.
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Communication Center Begins Services for NDSU and Beyond
Ribbon cutting christens the Communication Research & Training Center
Benjamin Norman Head News Editor
A snip and applause welcomed the newly opened North Dakota State’s Communication Research & Training Center on Tuesday. A crowd packed the ribbon cutting that celebrated the center’s start. The event was hosted in the communication department area of Minard Hall. “Everything centers around communication, and we’re here to help people become better communicators,â€? Pam Lutgen-Sandvik said of the center’s overreaching ambitions. The center’s website offers three goals to prospective users: •Translating and distributing academic research to all public audiences. Lutgen-Sandvik said the center hopes to summarize academic results into “layman’s languageâ€? for better accessibility. •Helping the NDSU and the Fargo-Moorhead community apply and use research to enhance communication skills. •Identifying communication problems with
a logical approach. Lutgen-Sandvik is the center’s director. She started working to implement the service when she arrived at NDSU in the fall of 2013, having to clear all of the hoops. “In order to be an official center at the university,â€? she said, â€œâ€Ś it goes through the dean, the provost, the president and then the board of education.â€? Dean Kent Sandstrom said he was pleased to finally see the service available to all. “The center is going to be affiliated with what is arguably the best, if not one of the best, departments not only in the college but also in the university,â€? the dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences said. “ ‌ It fits very nicely with NDSU’s mission of a
student-focused, land grant, research university.� While NDSU and the F-M area will be primarily influenced, the Communication Research & Training Center will also be available for anyone with an internet connection, Lutgen-Sandvik said. Associate Directors Renee Bourdeaux and Nancy DiTunnariello helped with the launch, along with the FargoMoorhead-West Fargo Chamber of Commerce. The chamber represents more than 94,000 people through its outreach. For more information regarding the Communication Research & Training Center, the directors advised searching their website: commresearchtraining.com
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Fargo Foodie | Twenty Below Coffee Co. Tessa Beck
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Downtown Fargo has proven itself to be a haven for embracing independent ventures. With the overwhelming response Twenty Below Coffee Co. has received in their first three weeks of business, it appears the city was ready for a boutique-style coffee house. Twenty Below Coffee Co. has developed themselves on the principles of high quality coffee and fostering community. From sourcing ingredients locally to roasting the coffee beans in house, the baristas + business-owners have focused their vision and made it applicable to the customer. Their webpage opens with their slogan: “Coffee & community, it’s amazing how well they go together.” It is a rarity to have the opportunity to witness a business act out their premise firsthand, but I was lucky enough to experience the friendliness and community-building elements of Twenty Below prior to reporting on their product. As I entered the handsome space on a bustling Saturday afternoon, coowner Danae Moran approached me as an old friend, re-introduced herself and helped me feel welcome. This was advantageous considering later she would express their heavy emphasis on inclusiveness. Once I informed her of my story, she agreed to answer the questions I had and suggested I order a cappuccino and Mexican chocolate macaron. The cappuccino was elegantly served in a handcrafted mug and had enough lightness to capture a variety of flavor notes. Mexican chocolate macarons are pretty, airy and have the lightest touch of a cinnamon kick. 10 out of 10, would recommend. After I did everything but devour what was served to me, I was able to ask Moran what sets Twenty Below apart from other places in Fargo-Moorhead. “We’re really focused on quality coffee and community,” Moran said. “I think the community aspect is something that we really strive to cultivate. So when you come in, you’re not just here for a really good cup of coffee, but you can sit down and meet a new friend.” There is a community lunch hour from noon-1 p.m. where the bar shuts down and employees dine with guests. “We wanted it to have a warm feel, and we wanted the seating to promote kind of the community aspect,” Moran said. “That’s the reason behind the long, communal style tables and loveseats facing each other in clusters.” With new renovations on 14 Roberts St., the space feels warm and homey. Rustic elements of open wood-paneling and artisanal-style wood furniture create a purely Midwestern take on the standard coffee joint. The space is not only important for aesthetic reasons, but it increases community both in and outside its doors, adding vibrancy to an oft forgotten portion of downtown. Twenty Below Coffee Co. typically keeps four different beans on stock at a time. Blizzard of ’66 is the house blend, which is sweet and smooth. Other blends include Guatemala, Rwanda, Sumatra and Ethiopia – all of which can be ordered to-go in whole-bean form or in a cup. “Our roasting process is kind of
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FARGO FASHION That ‘70s Show
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The ‘70s are back in a less than subtle way. Boho prints in earthy, rich and vibrant colors are showing up on maxi dresses, scarves, fur vests and full pants. The looks are reminiscent of hippie days, free spirits and even a few iconic rockers. Brands like Gucci, Celine, Dries Van Noten, Valentino, Emilio Pucci and Saint Laurent all channeled the decade in their Spring 2015 collections. But you don’t have to fork over your whole paycheck to look like a bohemian beauty. You can embrace the look by starting at
the bottom. Wide flare jeans, printed palazzo pants and loose, calf-length culottes are a refreshing change from your usual skinny jean. They aren’t as scary to style as they seem either. A close-fitting top or peasant blouse in a vibrant color or print looks effortlessly cool with flares or culottes. And a loose tucked-in tank or crop top goes perfect with flowing palazzo pants. Printed maxi dresses and jumpsuits are another easy way to jump on the trend. Don’t be afraid to mix prints and textures. Mix an intricate paisley or floral print dress with a crochet vest, floppy suede hat and fringed leather booties. Combining two detailed prints in a rich, retro color scheme can give your outfit a
psychedelic twist. Nostalgic accessories like round sunglasses, tie dye scarves and suede fringe bags will compliment the rest of your look and are a way to wear the trend in a more subtle way if you don’t want to go all-out “flower child.” Free flowing silhouettes and roomy shapes make the ‘70s trend perfect for warm spring and summer days. The trend’s biggest impact, though, is its vibe. It gives the feeling of being a free spirit who sets her own rules, lives life by her own standards, is in touch with the world around her and is just cool enough to not care too RENEE FAST | THE SPECTRUM much. Isn’t there a little part of all of us wanting be that woman? Well at least now Pair a cropped peasant blouse with printed palazzo pants and a floppy hat for a fresh, retro look. you can dress like her.
Protein Bites Madison Schill
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The end of the semester is fast approaching, and not only am I running low on motivation, I’m also running low on groceries. A person can only eat so many Reduced Fat Cheezits and bags of burnt popcorn before going crazy. It’s time to find a new snack that tastes good and actually has nutritional value. Pinterest has a nearly endless supply of recipes that can satisfy just about any of your snacking needs. I decided to make some no-bake protein bites that looked both delicious and nutritious. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 cup of plain oats ½ cup of flaxseed meal ½ cup of peanut butter 1/3 cup of honey ½ cup of mini semisweet chocolate chips 1 teaspoon of vanilla Another recipe called for a 2/3 cup of
toasted coconut flakes as well, but I omitted them from mine. If you like coconut, give it a try. 1. Add all of your ingredients in a medium size bowl and stir until combined. I ended up doubling my recipe as the original doesn’t make many. Also, feel free to add a couple extra chocolate chips. We wouldn’t want a snack that was too healthy, right? 2. Refrigerate your mixture (uncovered) for about a half an hour. This will make it less sticky for you to roll into balls later. 3. When you remove the mix from the fridge, roll it into balls with a 1-inch diameter. 4. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy. This recipe has got it all: It’s sweet, salty, packed with protein and is so easy to make – especially because there’s no oven required. Next time you’re looking for a good snack, try these protein bites or take a look at Pinterest for a recipe that interests you.
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A long time ago, in a theater far, far away – Andover, Minnesota to be exact – I left slightly disappointed after watching “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith” with my friends. Why that was, I would not have been able to tell you, being only 12 and far from movie-critic status. Something just seemed missing. After several years of reflecting and rewatching episodes I-III in comparison to the original trilogy, I have made some bullet point ideas. These ideas are just some simple things I hope to see in the new trilogy to prevent it from following the dark path of the prequels.
Teases back to the previous films
What I mean, essentially, is having some references to the other films – almost like inside jokes with the audience. It creates a sense of reliability
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“The Force Awakens” is the first movie in the newest Star Wars trilogy, hitting theaters Dec. 18. the audience will appreciate. I am not too worried about this after seeing both of the teaser trailers for the upcoming film: “The Force Awakens.” Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford all reprise their roles. As a fan, I was ecstatic to see this. How much they are actual in the movie is still left to be seen. I deeply hope they have a fair amount of screen time to ease everyone into the new trilogy with its new characters. Seeing the Millennium Falcon again made me as excited as it did when I first saw it jump into hyperdrive as a kid.
No convoluted plot
Both “The Phantom Menace” and “Attack of the Clones” had a problem with this. Neither film seemed to
have a coherent direction and instead was made up of small sub-plots. In episode I, there were the issues with the Trade Federation, then the Battle of Naboo, then something about a new Sith, I don’t know. The same happened in “Attack of the Clones.” Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker split up to take up separate missions. Focus in both films seemed lost. I would like to see the new films stick to a solid plot and focus on it. The force awakening (i.e. the likely return of the Sith) should be the main idea. Less can be more sometimes. Put the emphasis on one plot point and make it great.
No filler characters
I think every “Star Wars”
fan cringes a bit when they hear the name Jar Jar Binks. The prequels had a severe problem with character development, especially villains. It seems like some of them were dropped in for the sake of needing a bad guy. Darth Maul and General Grievous could have been solid characters, but both where killed off before the audience could really feel anything for them. The potential they had was extinguished much too suddenly. Darth Maul could have killed Qui-Gon Jinn then escaped leaving Obi-Wan, his apprentice, with a burning sense for vengeance. This then creates a fantastic conflict almost entirely absent from the prequels.
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This was one of the redeeming qualities of episodes I-III. For all its faults, “Attack of the Clones” had some amazing fight scenes. For the new films, I would prefer quality over quantity. I have no issues in declaring the fight in “The Phantom Menace” as one of the best in the “Star Wars” saga. The fight with QuiGon and Obi-Wan versus Darth Maul had the perfect balance of style and realism. I hope this equilibrium is held in the new films. With the advancements in CGI, it is easy to go overboard, as was seen in “Revenge of the Sith.” After seeing how J.J. Abrams did the new “Star Treks,” I feel confident that all will be okay.
No cheesy one-liners
“You underestimate my power!” Good dialogue will often go unnoticed, but bad dialogue stands out like a sore thumb. The prequels had a handful of bad oneliners. One-liners have their merit but they should be sparse, especially in an action movie. As long as the new movies just avoid this trope, all will be well. There is nothing wrong with a cheeky joke, but don’t force it. All in all, I think the new movies can easily avoid letting fans down if the writers and producers adhere to what made the original trilogy so memorable. May the force be with you J.J. Abrams. Please don’t let us down.
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College is So Much More Than an Education
College is still worth the time, money, effort
Amber Zolondek Staff Writer
Groups from Discover NDSU and orientation students are flocking the streets of campus. Seeing this brings me back to the fond memory of my freshman year. But as the semester wraps up and I realize graduation is less than a month away, I feel the pangs and innocence of my first year pulling on my heartstrings. It leads me to think,
“College has taught me to budget everything. Not just money, but time. Homework, hanging out, relationships, work, it is crucial to anyone’s professional and social lives that you plan and schedule your time properly in order to avoid burning out or letting important things slip through the cracks.” what has college been for? I understand it is clearly for the furthering of our education. However, it has been so much more than that. For starters, the relationships and friendships I’ve made here are priceless. From life-long friends to work relationships, I’ve been able to make it through the hard and stressful times whilst keeping my head on
my shoulders. College has taught me to budget everything. Not just money, but time. Homework, hanging out, relationships, work – it is crucial to anyone’s professional and social lives that you plan and schedule your time properly in order to avoid burning out or letting important things slip through the cracks. Forbes reported, “half of college grads are working
jobs that don’t require a degree.” That, however, does not mean that a college education isn’t important. I’ve learned plenty here at North Dakota State, not necessarily all in a lecture hall or science lab. I’ve learned you can get two parking tickets in one day, some people are going to treat you awfully to the point where all you can do is buck up, professors aren’t always mean (while
not all are nice, either) and sometimes college is the hardest thing you’ll do. There is nothing I would trade my time at NDSU for. In the three short years I’ve been here, there have been ups and downs. My poor freshman soul was tortured, while my sophomore self was a little more seasoned to deal with the madness. Junior year it was as if my cruise control turned on and stayed that way.
Find what your passion: whether it’s people, math, art, music, science, anything. If you can pass the time with courses and organizations, your time in college will be worth much more than a degree or a job. It will transition from schoolwork, to group projects, to hobbies, to a career. So take your lessons learned, remove the stress and hype about pointless topics and remember why you’re here. College is always going to be so much more than a degree or professional title. It’s a rite of passage. It’s a bumpy start leading to a paved way.
Widen Personal Education with Non-Major Specific Courses Taking variety of classes can make for a better college experience Lucas Schaaf Staff Writer
Walk through any engineering department and you will see students doing hours of analysis and data acquisition. This was my life for about three and a half years. I had such a narrow mindset of what other majors did and experienced on a daily basis. Quite frankly, I never knew anything else. So I
jumped on an opportunity to take a class in a different major in my last semester on campus. I was skeptical at first as I was delving in an experience that was completely foreign to me. I was taking my first class in Barry Hall and studying commodity trading strategies. As the semester went on, I became extremely grateful for the experience as it opened my eyes to another way of thinking. I was able to better
“I was always so involved in my own major that I never really had the notion of what other majors experienced until I dabbled in classes other than engineering.” myself as a person by becoming more knowledgeable on a subject I previously did not know much about. I also met people ranging from faculty to students who will help
me network for years to come. I almost laugh at the fact that I was so unwilling in the beginning to take anything outside of the engineering curriculum as I
had such a good experience this past semester. I was always so involved in my own major I never really had the notion of what other majors experienced until I dabbled in classes other than engineering. This experience started out almost by mistake turned into one of the better educational experiences during my time at NDSU. I knew so little of other majors that I am almost embarrassed how little I know outside the College of
Engineering. I still know little, but I feel better about the fact that I was able to experience the day-in-the-life of a non-engineering student. It gave me a new mindset to make educated decisions in situations that I previously had negligible experience. Stick your neck out there and experience other branches of education. It will not only widen your educational experience, but help you take full advantage of your time in college.
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Thirty-three cast members from campus and the community make up “Lysistrata,” the Greek comedy that got a modern makeover by Theatre NDSU.
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‘Lysistrata’ Lights Up Greek Theater Contemporary take on 2,500-year-old comedy lets cast ‘find ways to make it funny again’ Jack Dura A&E Editor
Throw out any notions of dry, long, Greek theater when “Lysistrata” lights up the stage. The age-old Greek comedy, contemporized by Theatre NDSU following a recent translation and language update, is filled with new flavors in its original storyline, though some alterations have been made. Having fun with satirist Aristophanes’ work has been one of the most enjoyable parts thus far, director Chelsea Pace said. “The jokes go on and on and on and on and on and on,” she said. “It’s just finding ways to make them funny again and finding ways to add our own stuff into it, our own spin.” At its heart, “Lysistrata” remains intact, with a sex strike implemented against those fighting the Peloponnesian War. While Aristophanes’s text pits men against women, Theatre NDSU has taken a more modern approach to the sex strike, making it “people against people.” This change is one that’s more modernized and fitting for the world we live in, Pace described. “The sex strike still happens but it’s the people who want peace ... versus the soldiers who are still fighting the war,” she said.
As an ensemble-powered, design-driven show, this production offers a lot for the eye as well as the ear. In addition, “Lysistrata” is but 75 minutes long, free for students to see and a performance powerhouse for its cast. “It’s really fun, and it’s really loud,” Pace said. “It’s full of pop culture references and dirty jokes, and it’s a party. It’s a short explosion of a party.”
Full-power ensemble
With 27 students and six community members in its cast, “Lysistrata” is a complete team effort onstage. Combining three ensembles comprising the “Lysistrata” posse, soldiers and commissioners, the show has no real main characters as everyone altogether drives the story. “It really is an ensemble show,” Pace said. “People may pop in and out and be featured a little bit, but this whole cast is necessary for every single second of it. That’s been really important to me, and it’s really important to them.” Hip hop music and “lots of choreography” pump up the performance, Pace added, shaking up this ancient play. Of course, finding the fun in Aristophanes’ original text has been enjoyable too, especially reworking some parts and the cast and crew throwing their own lines in. “I think it’s been fun for them to see this Greek play that often is so dry and so long,” Pace said.
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In designing “Lysistrata,” everything from costumes to choreography, the set-tosound design is a visual and artistic feast. Students are behind many of the show’s visuals, all plopped down on the Askanase Auditorium stage. For the audience as well as the cast, “Lysistrata’s” visuals are something to behold. “We got (the cast) in their costumes (on April 15), and that was really exciting,” Pace said. “I think they’re having a really great time with that and seeing the makeup and seeing how the visual world of this Wis evolving.” In essence, the sights onstage are something to notice and another example of students’ skills at work in this play.
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Following performances of “Lysistrata” are “super, super informal” Q&A sessions with the cast where audience members can meet and greet the performers. Pace asserted these post-show minglings are not talkbacks, where actors discuss their creative process and whatnot. “I want more like, ‘Can I poke whatever’s in your hair?’” Pace said. “That’s what I want. There’s a lot of stuff in their hair.” In addition, an opening night dance party will rock the house Thursday in the Challey
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Editor’s Choice: Art All Around You Jack Dura A&E Editor
Thursday: Art Marathon begins
The third annual Art Marathon kicks off Thursday with a 6 p.m. commencement event at Moorhead’s Rourke Art Museum. This 26-stop scavenger hunt takes participants across Fargo-Moorhead on a hunt for art of all kinds, from visual to culinary to performance. Participation is free and accessible with the Art Marathon app available from the Android store. Keep up with the Art Marathon on Facebook. The hunt ends May 2.
Friday: Theatre NDSU’s “Lysistrata”
Aristophanes’ comedy “Lysistrata” gets a modern update from its 411 BC upbringing. This musical features over 30 performers across the campus and community in a show streaming with lights, color, sound and enough visuals to pack a punch for the retinas. Best of all, this ensemble-powered show is free for NDSU students, who can claim their tickets at the glass box performing arts office at Reineke 107. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. in Askanase Auditorium. Read our preview of the musical to the left.
Saturday: F-M Symphony’s “Resurrection”
The Fargo-Moorhead Symphony closes its 84th season’s Masterworks Series with “Resurrection,” the last stop around the globe in its “Embrace the World” theme. Featuring 160 voices of the F-M Chamber Chorale and NDSU Concert Choir, the symphony will perform Mahler Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection” at 7:30 p.m. in Festival Concert Hall. Tickets are $10 for students, but a rush rate is available for students arriving minutes before the performance.
Sunday: The Boiler Room
Open 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday, the Boiler Room is one of downtown Fargo’s latest, greatest haunts. The basement restaurant/ bar has a heckuva menu for any time of day, and its drink options are delectable. This “modern twist on nostalgia” can be found under the Loretta Building at 210 Broadway N., accessible through the alley entrance.
(Left) Students form a flower shape during a Vietnamese dance. (Right) Amy Arigun Ganbat won the judges’ choice with her traditional Mongolian dance.
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International Night Celebrates Culture with Performances Music, dance, fashion from around world come alive
Linda Norland Staff Writer
Students and community members gathered in Festival Concert Hall Saturday to experience different cultures from around the world. International Night 2015: Window to the World was put together by the International Student Association and showcased a range of performances put on by students celebrating their rich cultural heritages. The show started out in the foyer, with cultural booths from multiple groups, including China, India and Chile. Students, faculty and families mingled, sharing conversations and getting a glimpse of the global diversity of North Dakota State’s student population. At 6 p.m., the main festivities started. Senior electrical engineering major Ngoc Dung Nguyen, known as Andy, hosted the show. He was in charge of putting the
order together and coming up with comical transitions between performances, but he said he did not have much time to prepare. “I was only given one week with how to put the show together,” Nguyen said. “I’m glad people liked it.” There was music from all over the world: Vietnam, Bangladesh, China, Jamaica and Mongolia – everything from Chinese rap to a Jamaican redemption song. The repertoire was a mix of both the traditional and the modern. Dance was also a popular choice for performers. Two students did a Bollywood-style dance to “Radioactive” by Imagine Dragons and “Jai Ho” from the popular film “Slumdog Millionaire.” A group of students performed a Vietnamese dance with fans, Nguyen and International Student Association vice president Kristy Tran included. A group also performed a Pakistani dance. But sophomore Arigun “Amy” Ganbat stole the show with her traditional Mongolian
dance that won her the judges’ choice award. The winner of the audience choice, chosen by who got the most claps at the end, went to Xiaoxi Wang, who played a traditional Chinese piece on the gu zheng. This instrument has 18 or more strings and is played sort of like a harp but stands like a piano. “This song’s more about snow, that’s why it matches Fargo better,” Wang said. As exciting as the awards were, this show was about more than just winning a competition. All of the students who participated – whether they sang, danced, hosted or were in the fashion show– shared a bit of culture with the rest of the community. It promoted understanding and appreciation of other cultures, a shared sense of respect. “I guess I don’t see the difference between that,” ISA president Katie Fronning said on stage when questioned about how it is working with students from so many countries. “I just talk to people like they’re people.”
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‘Silent Assassin’
Senior Amanda Grable has already made her name known in the NDSU record books, holding top 10 spots in seven categories.
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Grable inches closer to top of NDSU career charts
Colton Pool Sports Editor
Amanda Grable isn’t the most respected player for North Dakota State softball because she verbally demands it. Her play does that for her. The senior third baseman has made a name for herself as a Bison, especially in the NDSU record books. Grable is tied for 4th in home runs (33) and walks (90); 6th in RBI (149), 8th in double plays turned (21), 9th in fielding assists (309) and slugging percentage (.542), and 10th in total bases (325). However, Bison catcher Alyssa Reina said Grable’s attitude doesn’t show off the talent. “I’ve always looked up to her because she’s such a silent assassin almost. She’s so good, but she’s so modest,” Reina said. “I
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A Bison senior from Friend, Neb., continues to dominate and show why she is one of the nation’s best pitchers. Krista Menke shut out the Fort Wayne Mastedons in two straight games, including an 18-0 perfect game, this weekend as the North Dakota State women’s softball team traveled to Fort Wayne, Ind. Menke went bonkers. She faced 15 batters and mowed 12 of them down via strike out. During a span from the second through the fourth innings, she
love that she hits behind me because I know that if I don’t get the RBI or if I just get on base, I know she has the skill, potential and mindset to get someone in or get a base hit. I always trust her no matter what.” On her way to helping the Bison to a conference championship her freshman year, Grable was named to the All-Summit League first team with a .269 hitting percentage while tallying nine home runs and 29 RBI. That year, Grable recorded her career best two home runs in a single game against Indiana-Purdue of Indianapolis. She did it again to IUPUI two weeks later. “My biggest thing is to have fun,” Grable said with a smile. “If you win and don’t have fun, then it doesn’t really matter anyway. You always want to have fun, especially when we play like we know how we can play.”
Grable was a member of the second all-conference team after her sophomore year in which she improved to a .273 batting average with a .525 slugging percentage, 32 RBI and 10 home runs. Since coming onto the team from Santee, Calif., Grable has given the rest of her team’s batting lineup confidence. Even pitcher Krista Menke goes after batters more aggressively knowing that Grable can offensively reply if batters get hits. “It just gives you confidence and it makes you go right at your hitters because if you mess up even a little bit they’re right there and they’re going to put runs on the board for you,” Menke said. “You aren’t afraid to make a mistake because you know your team is there to back you up.” Last season, Grable improved again to a .323 batting average with a .559
slugging percentage, 48 RBI and added another 10 homers. Grable was named to the Summit League All-Tournament team as the Bison made yet another championship run. The Bison won their opening round of the NCAA Tournament over No. 21-ranked Auburn before losing twice on their way to elimination. This season, Grable has a .440 batting average with 40 RBI and a .632 slugging percentage to boot. Grable has the secondbest hitting percentage for the Bison (35-7, 13-2 Summit), yet co-head coach Darren Mueller has Grable as the third batter in the lineup. That’s not a knock against her though, Mueller said. In fact, he said her team needs her there. “If you look at her numbers, obviously she’s crushing the ball, so people
might think I would be crazy for having her hit third when she’s batting around .450,” Mueller said, “but there’s just a kind of stability in our lineup that she can bring and I think that’s something the rest of our lineup feeds off of. That’s comforting to know that hey, Amanda is coming up in the lineup and she’s going to make something happen.” Bison co-head coach Jamie Trachsel said Grable is one of the smartest players to ever wear a Bison uniform. Grable was named to the Summit League Winter/ Spring Honor Roll the past two years to prove her school smarts. And she’s helped her teammates a long way to prove her softball smarts. “She’s so good at picking things up and relaying information to the rest of the lineup,” Trachsel said. “To be able to have a senior
who’s anchoring the top five hitters that we have with her confidence and composure and intelligence and ability to make adjustments and hit on both sides of the plate, it’s tremendous and I think that’s why we’ve been able to put up some of the runs we have and scored in so many different innings.” If NDSU were to make – and win – the Summit League tournament for back-to-back titles, Grable will have won three conference championships, beaten numerous nationallyranked teams and have secured plenty of awards for her play. Even though she’s not really picky on how it’s all done. “I do whatever the team needs to,” Grable said. “Whatever the team needs me to do I’ll do it. So if they need a ‘silent assassin,’ I’ll do it.”
struck out seven batters in a row. She retired the side in the second, third and fifth frames. This was her fourth career no-hitter and third this season as well as her first career perfect game. This was the first perfect game for an NDSU pitcher since 2006. In their first game, the Bison smacked three home runs en route to their 18 runs. Maritza Lopez-Portillo hit a two-run jolt in the second inning. Then, five batters later, Alyssa Reina cleared the bases with a grand slam. Cheyenne Garcia hit the last home run with a two-run shot in the third. The Bison would go onto score eight
more runs in the game. The story of the second game was very similar to the first, except the Mastedons were able to register a hit. But that’s all they would get. Emily Olszewski doubled down the left field line in the fourth inning. That double was the only hit the Mastedons would get in two games against Menke. The Bison won the game 10-0 behind big hitting from Logan Moreland and another home run by Garcia.
was a school record, and he now sits in the top eight in the country. The quartet of Matt Bedard, Aron Klos, Landon Jochim and Wesley Delong ran the 1,600-meter relay in the the fastest time at NDSU in 10 years. They won the race with a time of 3 minutes, 11.71 seconds. Sophomore Alex Renner came within just one inch of his own school record in a third place finish in the shot put. He threw a 59 feet, 00.25 inches. Freshman Payton Otterdahl placed fifth with a throw of 57-09.50.
in the world this year with a 9:43.83 3,000-meter steeplechase in Walnut, Calif. Junior Melissa Kitching placed first in the 400-meter hurdles at the Beach Invitational in Norwalk, Calif., this past weekend. She ran in her personal best time of 58.65 seconds. Senior Ashley Heinze was right behind Kitching, as she finished fourth with a time of 59.79 seconds. Sophomore Morgan Milbrath won the 400-meter dash in 54.14 seconds as well as running a 24.62 in the 200-meter dash. Sophomore Lexy Boschee finished in a tie for third place in the high jump,
with a jump of 5-07.
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Matti Mortimore secured the Mt. SAC Relay championship in the javelin with a toss of 237-4 Friday in California with the men’s track and field team. That
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As of Monday, the NDSU women’s golf team was in fourth place after the first 18 holes in the Summit League Women’s Golf Championship. The Bison recorded a 30-over-par 31, which was only five strokes behind South Dakota State for third place. They were 11 strokes behind Denver and Oral Roberts for first. Freshman Natalie Roth led the way for the Bison by tallying a 3-over 75 on the first 18 holes. Senior Sarah Storandt shot an 8-over 80 and was tied for 14th.
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THE SPECTRUM | SPORTS | THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015
All Aboard the Wild Bandwagon
Minnesota poised for deep playoff run
Connor Dunn Spectrum Staff
Diehard hockey fans have been following the NHL s e a s o n since the first puck dropped in October. Come April, the causal fans join in on the fun. Even those with no love for the sport at all at least know something big is happening in hockey with all of the social media support and jerseys sported on campus. It’s playoff time for the Minnesota Wild. The NHL’s hottest team since January, the Wild
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to go into hostile territory. The Central Division’s top seed St. Louis Blues has experienced the Wild’s road dominance early in their Western Conference firstround matchup. Minnesota jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, and after a barrage of power play and empty net goals in the game’s final minutes, the Wild finally got its first win in the first game of a playoff series in eight tries. Playoff road games have posed as a problem for the Wild in the past two years, as they’ve gone 1-9 away from home, but this team’s different. The Xcel Energy Center is different come playoff time. Stealing a few on the road and taking care of home
ice is the key to success in postseason hockey. This Wild team is built for that. Taking Game 1 of the series stole St. Louis’ home ice advantage earlier and gave the Wild and playoff debutant Dubnyk confidence and momentum. The Blues tried to steal some of that momentum by taking Game 2 with a score of 4-1. Minnesota still left St. Louis to return to St. Paul with confidence knowing it took one game and played strong and battled back in the second game. That confidence overwhelmed the Blues, as the Wild dominated in a 3-0 win in Game 3 controlling all facets except for the scoreboard for the first 36
minutes. Much of St. Louis’s game relies on intimidation and physicality, but goons like “enforcer” Steve Ott and Barret Jackman couldn’t get into Minnesota’s players’ heads. Blues players went after the Wild with antics after the whistle, but the Wild literally just laugh it off most of the time. Ott missed a check near the Wild bench in Game 3, and Matt Dumba laughed as if he was watching a Mike Yeo ice dance. Ott was later ejected with a game misconduct penalty. Dubnyk turned away all 17 shots in Game 3, earning his first postseason shutout, but this one belongs to the whole team. The Wild dominated puck possession
and almost every other part of the game. St. Louis is expected to be a tougher first-round foe than last year’s Colorado Avalanche, but the Blues haven’t looked the part so far. Since 2003, they are 3-17 on the road in the playoffs. If the trend continues, the Wild might be in for a big conference semifinal rematch against the Chicago Blackhawks, who have the upper hand on their series against Nashville. This year’s Wild team doesn’t look like the run-ofthe-mill, early-exit playoff team. Minnesota’s primed and ready for a run at the Cup.
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might have the franchise’s deepest run in this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs by playing its best hockey at the right time. Analysts always rave on the better playoff chances teams have with goalies on hot streaks. Thanks to Devan Dubnyk, the Wild are one of those teams. The journeyman has found a home in Minnesota this winter as chants of “Doooooob” come with every save from a rowdy fan base at the Xcel Energy Center. Though, the Wild don’t even need home ice advantage to pull out wins. The team finished the regular season on a tear, going 16-22 on the road since Jan. 15. The Wild isn’t a team afraid
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Spring Game to Give Bison Youth a Chance to Impress NDSU underclassmen looking to fill starter roles
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NDSU head football coach Chris Klieman and his staff have several depth chart decisions to consider as spring practices wrap up. an actual live crowd watch you compete for a starting job is a little pressure for
young players. Fans will watch players like Chris Board, M.J. Stumpf and
Pierre Gee-Tucker. And this gives coaches the chance to truly evaluate
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For the fans, it’s a glorified scrimmage. But it’s a chance to watch some college football and catch the first glimpse of their team. Even though spring games realistically provide a small outlook on what the season to come will be like, fans soak it in. Ohio State had 99,391 fans attend its spring scrimmage last weekend. Yes, 99,391. Spring games typically see an offense out of sync and a defense blowing an assignment once or twice, resulting in a big play. A fan has probably never left one of these games saying, “That looks like a team that could win a national championship.” A dumbed-down game, scrimmages typically don’t provide much excitement for the crowd. Most fans don’t put much stock into what they see on the field. But for a team like North Dakota State, spring games give coaches the opportunity to see who can perform in a game-like situation. The Bison are looking for underclassmen to step into the starting roles for linebacker and safety. Redshirt freshmen and sophomores make up a bulk of the players looking to step into those roles. And while last year’s Fargodome crowd of 4,542 isn’t an overwhelming number, it’s an impressive attendance for a FCS program. Having a ring ceremony beforehand probably helps. But having
their players. Coaches will get to see what some fans don’t notice. They will see who can make a play on the fly in game situations. And they will see who gets nerves under the lights or who thrives when given an opportunity. Head coach Chris Klieman mentioned the game has slowed down for Board. He’s shown that in practice. But even if it’s just a scrimmage, can a player like Board perform with a crowd watching? Can a redshirt freshman surprise a coach with a big play? All a player like junior safety Andrew Smith might needs is an interception or a couple pass breakups to get an edge on the depth chart. All players like sophomore defensive end Jarrod Tuszka or redshirt freshman Khayvon Hawkins needs is one big play to climb into an essential backup role. Spring games give these young players that chance. Yes, how the Bison perform Saturday has little indication of how the Aug. 29 opening game in Montana will go. But the individual performances are something fans should watch for. A new age of Bison football is upon us. And Saturday’s scrimmage is a chance for Bison fan’s to catch their first glimpse of it. Put however much stock you want into it. But hey, college football is college football.
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