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Tom Bearson Investigation Still ‘Active, Open’ New investigator brought in with ‘new perspective,’ ‘new eyes’
a person of interest,” Moorhead Police Lt. Tory Jacobson said. “We certainly do not know who committed this crime or what the motive was at this point.”
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Moorhead Police say the investigation into Tom Bearson’s murder is “very much an active, open investigation,” despite a year and a half since the freshman was killed. Bearson went missing Sept. 20, 2014 on the 800 block of 14th Avenue North in Fargo before he was found dead three days later in the Larry’s RV lot in Moorhead after a community-wide search for the Sartell, Minn., native. He was 18. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled his cause of death as “homicidal violence.” In the 18 months since his death, investigators still have no person of interest nor have they released details surrounding Bearson’s cause of death. “We haven’t identified
Case details
Bearson’s cause of death is one detail in the case that police have decided to hold back since the start. “We’re very calculated and deliberate with the information we provide,” Jacobson said, adding investigators are “using this as a very importance piece of the investigation so that ultimately our goal is to identify who is responsible.” Multiple agencies have had hands in the investigation, including Fargo and Moorhead police, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the FBI. Last summer, investigators from all of
“We certainly do not know who committed this crime or what the motive was at this point.” - Moorhead Police Lt. Tory Jacobson those agencies met in West Virginia to “look at the whole crime and give another perspective,” Jacobson said. Moorhead’s leading investigating officer also left his position for a patrol sergeant position in the last half-year, Jacobson added, with a new lead investigator brought in. “We didn’t lose him, but he’s no longer assigned as the lead investigator,” Jacobson said. “He in fact has a lot of information about this very large case and assists, but we have a new investigator is bringing a new perspective and new eyes to the entire case.” The case’s information, from interviews to medical
reports to re-interviews, are all under the microscope, Jacobson said, adding Moorhead Police’s whole investigations divisions “has had parts” in the Bearson case. “With a complex case like this, there are so many parts and so many unanswered questions that the technique that we have to deploy is to try to gather anything and everything that we can,” he said. “When you do that, that gets to be a lot of analysis and comparisons to look for things that are foul or suspicious or out of place.”
Not a cold case
Despite the amount of time that has passed since
Bearson’s death, the case is far from cold, Jacobson said. “It’s a case we’re gonna continue to seek answers that identify who’s responsible for this,” he said. A cold case, he added, is one that has exhausted information either provided in evidence or created in theories by investigators. “It’s come to the point you’re looking for something new to pursue,” Jacobson said. “Due to the huge size of this case, we have not hit that point yet.” Police keep in regular contact with the Bearson family. Greg Bearson, Tom’s father, visited Moorhead two weeks ago.
“I think he finds some peace with knowing that this hasn’t turned into a cold case and we really do care and ultimately, good police work is being done,” Jacobson said, “and it’s sad we haven’t been able to identify the responsible person at this time.” While the active investigation continues into Bearson’s murder, Jacobson said campus and community members can remember the case is still a priority to police while safety is for everyone. “We live in a great community ... and we’re generally quite safe in this community but when we talk about public ... and personal safety, it’s something we all need to be very conscious about,” he said. “ ... Anything you can do always for your own personal safety is something very good.”
Candidates Debate for Final Time Tickets met Monday for first media-moderated debate
Casey McCarty Co-News Editor
Student body presidential tickets debated for the final time Monday during Bison Media’s first debate. Elections are open Wednesday and Thursday. Students can vote online at vote.ndsu.nodak.edu. The winner will be
announced at 8 p.m. outside the student government office in the Memorial Union.
Chuck and Chaka
At the first debate, Losinski and Steinberger said if voted in they would volunteer their time instead of accepting the tuition stipend as a means of balancing the budget. When challenged on whether this would set
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a dangerous precedent for future student body presidents, Steinberger said it would be up to candidates and voters to decide if executives should be compensated. He added that when serving for the North Dakota Future Farmers of America, he was reimbursed for his mileage but never received payment. To prevent a budget shortfall, Steinberger and
Temps in April expected to be above average, lack of showers
Losinski also said they would work to inform and seek input from students on where their student fees go. They said their priority on their platform and in the legislature will be based on what students demand, citing a proposed student government barbecue to reach out to constituents as well as lobbying for increased in-state scholarships.
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Evans and Price
Evans and Price’s most notable moments of the debate where when discussing finances. Evans sat on the finance commission, the student fee advisory board and student senate this past year when student government faced an over allocation of funds. He has relied on this experience much throughout the campaign.
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He said the key to resolving a budget shortfall will be communication and appointing experienced finance commissioners. They said funds should be allocated to organizations that benefit the most students. Evans said a budget cut in which only tier II organizations feel the impact is not fair. Teotia questioned Evans
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Professor X Cannot Be Senator
The cat that almost became an off-campus senator in 2015’s student body elections is not able to join student government. Last year Professor X secured 50 write-in votes for the senator seat but was denied because he is not a student. North Dakota State admission office confirmed on Friday that only humans could enroll at NDSU. In addition, Nikki Borstad, student government’s executive commissioner of public relations, said Tuesday that only NDSU students could participate in student government. The 6-year-old black cat has turned his attention to charitable causes since last spring.
Bike Share Hits 3,000+ Rides Since Return
In the two weeks since its return, Great Rides Bike Share has racked up over 3,000 rides, Great Rides operations director Sara Watson Curry said. The service returned for its second season on March 27. The first checkout was the next day at 9:27 a.m., Watson Curry said. That day saw 406 checkouts, she added. Bike Share had over 143,000 checkouts last year in its first season.
Renovations to NDSU Go Green and Gold
No Decision Made on School Song Yet
and Price’s “universal advising” platform point, citing conversations he’s had with administrators who do not like the idea. They said though the process doesn’t need to be universal, the student perspective is not being well represented and each college should understand the best practices to ensure student success. They also said the big thing that must be overcome is the financial burden of dealing with increased administration. Capital projects and working with state Sen. Tim Flakoll to reverse the state supreme court decision that restricted NDSU Police’s jurisdiction to on campus
would be Evans and Price’s biggest policies to lobby for.
Jacob and Mikayla
Moderator Benjamin Norman challenged Dailey and Young on their assertion to revise their platform after the election by incorporating the points of other tickets. “Jacob and I stand by our platform,” Young responded. Dailey said he knows student government can stretch and grow, adding that points from other tickets can work together to make that happen. Young said the bulk of their platform will be allocated to their executive team, which would free up their time for the “biggest challenge, (which) is repping NDSU on a
legislative level.” The ticket would advocate for clear communication about needs among the campus community so that when lobbying in Bismarck, legislators face a “united front” from students and administrators. Dailey also highlighted the importance of working closely with senators on the funding formula. Regarding their “unified front,” Evans and Price asked what would happen when student concerns do not align with those of faculty, staff and administration. Dailey said based on the conversations they’ve had, most of the NDSU community is on the same page. To prevent budget shortfall, Dailey and Young said they would look at
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Moir and Teotia shined when Teotia said he would personally lobby for better student health insurance plans. As an international student, he said it’s hard to pay the $2,500. Other lobbying priorities for the ticket include working with Flakoll on the issue of jurisdiction and creating open educational resources. Moir said their hardest point would be their “Clarify” pillar, which “would require a culture shift” and the most work
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Students have the chance to name a contested housing project north of North Dakota State. Roers Development is offering a community naming contest that will end April 20. Students and community members can submit input in a survey to Roers with the chance to win a $500 Scheels gift card. If a person’s suggestion is picked, they will win a $250 Scheels gift card, Roers property director Danielle Paulus said. “This development will be taking student housing to the next level,” Paulus said. Northport neighborhood residents have fought against the development, though the project has been “approved by the city commission,” Paulus said. “We are excited about moving forward with our project,” she said. “(We) look forward to having the public input on naming development.” This comes after Northport neighborhood residents accumulated signatures and support to receive a supermajority of the commission to approve the change. The project is at the old Ponyland at the corner of 32nd Avenue North and University Drive in Fargo. The student housing project would wipe out 15 acres of single-family residences and 10 acres of multifamily residences. Roers vice president Larry Nygard settled with enough room to place about 350 apartment units and 24 single-family/twinhomes. “Our zoning request was approved by the city and we
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upfront. Teotia was asked what steps he and Moir would take to enhance transparency outside of their “Follow-up Friday” point if the Listserv system undergoes a proposed overhaul, which would limit student government emails to weekly. He said digital signage as well as a relationship with student media would ensure students understand the action being taken in response to Tuesday Two results. Regarding summer plans, Teotia said though he has not been home to India in 20 months, he and Moir will stay to work toward accomplishing many of their platform points before fall. Erica Nitschke contributed to this story.
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Ponyland to Offer 350 Units, Open Fall 2017 are moving forward with the project,” Paulus said. Roers got its wish. Paulus said the “first phase of the development” will be ready for rent in fall 2017. The development will host a pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness center, yoga studio, basketball court, sand volleyball court, study pods, conference rooms and walking trails, among other amenities. “We spent time researching and surveying what students and parents want and developed a cohesive product that we think students and their parents would be proud of,” Roers said in a press release. Freshman Joey Tatarek, a business management major, said he likes being on campus within walking distance of the Wallman Wellness Center, adding the Ponyland development has an interesting model. “If I got a place off campus I probably wouldn’t be able to go as much, so if I had that in my apartment that would be a huge positive,” Tatarek said. Tatarek has been looking for off-campus housing as his first year at NDSU is coming to a close but he is having trouble finding a new home. “We looked into Niskanen, but the wait list was very long so we decided not to put in our application so now we are worried about what kind of lease we could sign,” Tatarek said. More off-campus housing options would be better for all freshmen at NDSU as well as other students, and Tatarek said “on campus is in high demand and way more expensive and more options is always better.”
revamping the tier system and studying programs at other universities to see what works. They also said choosing experienced finance and assistant finance commissioners will be important.
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NDSU’s school song “The Yellow and The Green,” under scrutiny for perceived ethnic inappropriateness, is still under review. Provost Beth Ingram said a committee studying the song had its first meeting last week. The committee has come to no decision yet regarding ethnic language in the song’s third stanza, including “red man” and “the Norse, the Celt and the Saxon.” Gathering information is the next step for the committee members. President Dean Bresciani was alerted Feb. 10 in a report to the song’s language through the university’s system for confidential reporting of bias issues. Since then, the song’s stanzas past the first one have been removed from all university websites and publications. Jack Dura contributed to this reporting.
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Costs to repaint bannisters in the Memorial Union’s south stairwell cost approximately $1,500, associate director of operations Paul Wraalstad said. The stairwells were painted dark green because its previous paint was chipping “and looked very worn,” Wraalstad said. Adding to that, many soap dispensers around campus were wearing out, facilities management director Mike Ellingson said. Some buildings installed new NDSU branded soap dispensers to replace the old units. “Because we purchase a lot of product through the vendor who supplies the soap dispensers, they customized the dispenser at no cost to NDSU,” Ellingson said.
Four tickets debated Monday at the second of two student body debates.
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April Temps to Be Above Average Historically dry month averages 1.36 inches of rainfall
Amanda Johnson Staff Writer
April showers are not so plentiful in North Dakota, where the month is one of the driest. Averaging 1.36 inches of rainfall, April is noticeable drier than May, whose average rainfall is near 3 inches. The North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network said, “As has been the case for the past several months,
temperatures are expected to remain above average this month.” April is the sixth driest month in Fargo behind February, January, December, November and March, in that order, assistant state climatologist Daryl Ritchison said. The dryness is attributed to a sun angle that corresponds with August’s sun angle. Wildfires were common in North Dakota last spring as grass ignited in many sites throughout the state,
“So what we call spring, others think of as the depths of winter.” - Daryl Ritchison, assistant state climatologist including ditches along Interstate 29 north of Grand Forks. Those fires prompted the closure of I-29 while fire crews worked to extinguish the blazes. April 2015 was 0.4 inches below average for rainfall. Wildfires, however, are beneficial to the prairie ecosystem, Ritchison added. So is flooding.
The frequent flooding of the last 20 years and the so-called “wet cycle” have altered the perception of what common spring weather is like, Ritchison said. From a historical perspective, below average rainfall is not unusual for a vernal prairie climate, he said. In the dynamic prairie
climate “typically” is rarely used to describe events of any given month as the climate can change quite radically, Ritchison added. Last year’s April, the Fargo-Moorhead area recorded 0.96 inches of rain and ranked as the 34th driest on record, Ritchison said. Short distances make
Grassfires ignited by dry conditions burned stretches of Interstate 29 between Grand Forks and Canada in April 2015.
monthly rain projections difficult as five miles can mean the difference between no rainfall and an inch of rainfall in a given storm. The average temperature for the month is 44 degrees Fahrenheit with a normal high of 56 and a normal low of 33. “That is very close to the averages in Atlanta, Georgia, in January,” Ritchison said. “So what we call spring, others think of as the depths of winter.”
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Books for Your Summer Reading List Madison Schill
Contributing Writer
At last, we are in the home stretch of the 20152016 school year, with only a little over a month separating us from warm weather and minimal responsibility. Sadly, the closer we get, the longer the days seem to be, for me at least. Thinking about summer is about the only way I’m going to make it through these last few weeks. Part of what I’m looking
forward to this summer is having more time to read. Maybe that makes me a nerd, or maybe that just means that I chose correctly when I decided to be an English major. Either way, I know I’m not the only person who enjoys curling up with a good book when they have the time to. To satisfy those summer reading cravings, I took to Pinterest for some ideas of what to read this summer 2016. Here are some suggestions:
“Divergent,” Veronica
Roth
Beatrice Prior lives in a futuristic dystopian society where everyone is separated into categories based on their character traits. When Beatrice is able to choose which group she’d like to join, she makes a decision that shocks her loved ones and changes her life. From there, she begins to discover things about not only herself, but also about her seemingly “perfect” society.
Looking for Alaska,” John Green Miles “Pudge” Halter
becomes dissatisfied with his boring life and decides to seek adventure with a brand new group of friends. The leader of this new group is named Alaska, with whom Pudge falls madly in love. In the face of tragedy that rocks the group, Pudge learns important lessons about life and love.
“We Were Liars,” E. Lockhart
From what I gathered in the book’s very vague description on barnesandnoble.com, the plot follows a group of
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liars with a destructive friendship. There is some sort of love story involved and, from the looks of it, plenty of twists and turns that make this seem to be a great suspense novel.
“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children,” Ransom Riggs
The story begins with 16-year-old Jacob, who is roaming after a tragic accident involving his family. On his journey, he discovers Miss Peregrine’s abandoned home which
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On North Dakota’s northwestern prairie, about as far away from Fargo one can get in the state, sit two granite boulders shrouded in mystery. Protected at a small park north of Grenora, N.D., Writing Rock State Historic Site, the boulders are inscribed with petroglyphs and markings from prehistoric Plains Indians. Carvings of thunderbirds are the most
prominent on the boulders, and hundreds of years after their creation, their meaning is still not fully known. In Plains Indian culture, thunderbirds are creatures responsible for thunder and lightning and found in many stories. Theories abound around the boulders and the petroglyphs, which include connected lines and circles and other pecked markings. Native culture says the boulders’ petroglyphs had future telling powers, abilities that were lost when whites moved the boulders. One story included in a
mid-20th century Works Progress Administration state travel guide included a legend about the boulders. “Many years ago a party of eight warriors stopped for the night near this rock, and just as they were falling asleep they heard a voice calling in the distance. Fearful of an enemy attack, they investigated but found nothing. The next morning they heard a woman’s voice calling, but still they found no one. In their search, however, they saw this large rock with a picture on it, showing eight Indians,
“Eleanor & Park,” Rainbow Rowell
Two young teens, Eleanor and Park, are misfits who meet in the year 1986. Together, they test the waters of young love. This book has been described as a charming tale that will bring its reader back to all those wonderful feelings of their own first love.
Mystery of Writing Rock
Writing Rock State Historic Site in northwestern North Dakota contains two granite boulders pecked with petroglyphs.
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is crawling with strange children who, from the sounds of it, could be living on the paranormal side of things.
themselves, with their packs lying on the ground. Unable to understand this mystery, the warriors went on their way. On their return they again passed the rock and noticed that the inscription had changed, and appeared to hold a picture of the future. When they reached home they told their people of the mysterious rock, and the entire village moved near it, only to find that the picture had changed, this time showing the village with its tipis. From that time on the rock was believed
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to foretell the future until white men moved it; whereupon it lost its power.” The smaller of the two boulders was held by the University of North Dakota for decades until 1965 when the state acquired Writing Rock. Several graves have been found in the region of Writing Rock, sites that included buried tools and beads, including one strand measuring 52 feet when strung together. Despite the evidence of Writing Rock relating to
Plains Indian culture, other theorists have attributed the boulders to European or Chinese explorers. Other writers suggest the boulders’ lines are maps. Most historians do not agree with these theories. Writing Rock lies north of North Dakota Highway 50, lined with some of the least populated towns in the state, and south of the Fortuna Air Force Station, a Cold War-era radar facility all but completely demolished.
How to Survive Finals Week
Advice from a grime choked bar, your reliable source for all information
Rio Bergh
Features Editor
This advice is brought to you by me, a tweed-wearing expert from a grime-choked bar. My areas of expertise include stale peanuts, spilt beer, bow ties and tweed, among other things. It may be just over five weeks away, but finals week is already rearing its ugly head, threatening those grades you have desperately been clinging to for the entire semester. It’s time to
start preparing. They say war is hell. Well, they haven’t been through finals. But luckily for you, this isn’t my first rodeo. So if you want to make it through, kid, listen up: Sleep is for the weak. The only true masters of finals week make it through on nothing but spit and vinegar with a generous dose of coffee. To call finals week a success, you must be completely and utterly fried by the end of it. You’ll be a
gibbering mess, and you’ll never be the same again, but you’ll make it through.
Invest in a camelbak.
Coffee is the key to your success, but the people with their stainless steel travel mugs or to-go cups from Starbucks are doing it wrong. With your camelbak full of coffee, your hands will be free for any test taking activities, while your energy supply remains readily accessible. I would suggest cocaine, but coffee has higher public approval
ratings and is easier to get a hold of. Start smoking. After your third day with no sleep and enough coffee to keep you running, you will start to develop a tremor. This can be counteracted by smoking between exams. Learn to hold multiple cigarettes in your mouth at once; this will facilitate the smoking process. If you start now, you can build up to multiple packs per day by finals week.
Only study the night before
the exam. Your brain is
fragile and can’t hold information for very long. Don’t ask too much of it by studying far in advance; the information will only weigh you down. Remember: what you can’t put off until tomorrow, put off until next week. Some people take a different approach than my tried and true method. “Prepare in advance,” they say. “The library is open all year, not just during finals
week,” they say. “Get plenty of sleep.” “Eat a good breakfast.” I’m here to say it’s all a load of bunk. If you want to be a namby-pamby about it, you could take their advice. But if you want to attain the bad-assery levels of a grizzled veteran like me, your only option is to take my advice. It’s seen me through many an exam. It’ll do the same for you. Barkeep! I’ll have another glass of soymilk, please.
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Healthy Herd | Coffee Dependence Quick guide for those who don’t ‘need’ it, but really want it
Regina Schimek Contributing Writer
Everybody walks around aimlessly in the morning while waiting for the coffee maker to finish brewing, right? Of course, this may not happen to you if you know how to run the automatic timer or are particularly special and have a Keurig, unlike me. As you pace on the cold kitchen floor, you think to yourself: “Am I addicted to coffee?” You pour some Joe into your favorite mug and stand looking out the window at the rising sun, contemplating all you have to take on for the day. At that moment you think,
“It doesn’t matter if I am addicted; it’s harmless and it makes my mornings bearable.” Coffee is rumored to have been discovered in Ethiopia by a goat herder named Kaldi. He noticed that when his goats were grazing in a particular area that they had distinctly more energy. He soon found that this phenomenon was due to the coffee tree that the goats had eaten from. He used the berries for himself and found that it helped him stay awake during long hours of prayer. Word grew like wild fire and its use and popularity spread across the continent. It even traveled to the New World but did not surpass the popularity of
tea until the tax had become irrational and coffee was the cheaper commodity. You can thank the Boston Tea Party for officially giving coffee a top spot in America, whereas across the pond, tea is still more popular. As Thomas Jefferson said: “Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” But why is coffee so magnificent? As a new discovery one can understand why it is so captivating, but what about it still makes people so obsessed today? Well in part, it is a drug. Though it is relatively harmless compared to other addicting drugs, it is still an addiction. Coffee is a stimulant and
with the normally fast pace of American society, it is incredibly tempting to have the energy advantage that coffee gives you. Besides giving us quick energy, it also has some relatively healthy benefits. Coffee naturally has a complex botanical profile only meaning that the many different genes of the plant have different benefits or uses. The roasting process for coffee adds even more natural compounds, each different with every kind of bean. With a moderate consumption of coffee, 3-5 cups a day can have some positive health effects: • Longevity • Prevention of liver disease • Better memory • Higher athletic endurance
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• Decreased risk of type II diabetes • Cognitive function improvements for the older adult But like all things, too much of it can take you down a bad road. Each person is affected differently by coffee. It can depend on a person’s age, body weight, gender, heredity and metabolism. It has been found that there is a fairly common genetic trait that causes a person to metabolize caffeine slower. With two or more cups a day, people with this trait may increase their chance of developing heart disease. However, this goes for all caffeine, not just the caffeine from
the consumption of coffee. Along with this, too much coffee has been associated with higher levels of cholesterol. Also, depending on what is in it, coffee can be a high calorie drink. All kinds of sugary and fatty concoctions are added to coffee and those calories add up ... really, really fast. So think before you drink — is that second or third cup worth the pay off? I know that I will continue to drink and enjoy my nice cup of coffee in the morning, and occasionally I will add a sinful amount of creamer. But as always, moderation is key.
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Acclaimed rapper makes tour stop in Fargo Zach Pull
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Let’s face it – not many well-known hip-hop artists schedule shows in Fargo. That G-Eazy sold out his concert at the Civic Center in an hour shouldn’t surprise anyone. Serious hype had built up before the “When It’s Dark Out” tour
show, to say the least. But did G-Eazy deliver a performance that met the hype? Most definitely. Performing an ideal balance of old and new songs, G-Eazy had the crowd moving from start to stop. The energy in the Civic Center was incredible. It would be impossible to deny G-Eazy’s talent as a performer.
Early into his set, G-Eazy explained he almost had to cancel the show due to event conflictions and pressure from his management. The artist went on to say that he hopped on multiple planes just to make it to Fargo for the show. The crowd went wild. That G-Eazy has so much respect for his fans
that he made a show in a smaller city like Fargo his priority says a lot about his character. G-Eazy gave the impression he was honored to be here, and the crowd ate it up. The set up of G-Eazy’s stage was particularly interesting. The artist’s onstage props made it appear as if he was performing
on rooftops, complete with neon signs and video screen. Supporting G-Eazy on his left was a DJ and on the right, a drummer. It seemed as though G-Eazy came equipped to fill an entire stadium full of sound. The Civic Center was absolutely dominated by booming bass and beats. This was topped off by
intense light effects and lasers. To put it simply, the G-Eazy concert was blissful sensory overload. As his set went on, G-Eazy couldn’t stop saying how awesome the crowd was. He had never been to Fargo before, but toward the end of the show, he said that he would make a point of coming back every tour “for the rest of his life.”
From Newport Beach to Fargo Comedian David Cross on tour for first time in 5 years Paige Johnson Staff Writer
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Newfangled Theatre Ensemble Performs ‘No Exit’ Theatre troup enlivens Sartre’s classic work REVIEW
Christian Weber Contributing Writer
North Dakota State’s newfangled theatre ensemble’s most recent performance included “No Exit” by Jean-Paul Sartre. The theatre troupe took the stage Thursday to enliven Sartre’s play. The play begins as former journalist Joseph Garcin, portrayed by Nick LeDoux, enters a plainly decorated room. He is accompanied by a valet, played by Ariel Walker,
who leaves after supplying enigmatic answers to his various questions. He remarks the valet has no eyelids. A television stands in one corner, alive but with no signal. Three upholstered chairs line the walls. There is one door and no windows. The valet returns twice, accompanying first Ines Serrano, played by Allie Juve, a former postal clerk and unapologetic lesbian. The valet once again returns with Estelle Rigault, played by Mariah Spillers-Taylor, an orphan and former
debutante. Each of the three collapses into a chair. The valet closes and locks the door. Immediately, it is apparent Garcin, Ines and Estelle have been condemned to Hell. They are perplexed at the absence of burning sulfur and torture devices. Estelle believes she has been sent to Hell by mistake, while Ines has accepted her unexpected punishment. Garcin appears indifferent. In time, each of them describes his or her crime. Images appear on the
television screen to illustrate their accounts. Beyond the stage, an ensemble portrays the friends, relatives, lovers and colleagues they left behind. Garcin attempted to flee during an unspecified conflict and was executed. Estelle, who had married an elderly financier, pursued an affair with a younger man, which resulted in a pregnancy. She murdered the child as he watched, which drove him to suicide. She returned to her husband and succumbed to pneumonia some time later. Ines seduced her cousin’s
wife after he was murdered. Throughout the play, the three quarrel, forming tenuous alliances and attempting to seduce each other. While analyzing their situation, Garcin has an insight: “Hell is other people.” Each is condemned to spend eternity with the others. “No Exit” premiered in 1944. Its French title, “Huis Clos,” translates to “in camera,” a term meaning, paradoxically, “in private.” Its playwright, Jean-Paul Sartre, was a noted philosopher, novelist,
political theorist and critic. He is known for his work in existentialism, which argues humans are fundamentally free to find meaning and purpose in an absurd and impersonal universe. Existentialism advocates authentic and passionate living, free from the confines of religion, social mores and cultural norms. The newfangled ensemble’s adaptation of “No Exit” was directed by Joseph Brauer. The ensemble cast included Morgan Berg, Nini Crannell and Burleigh Holder.
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Chairlift Elevates the Pop Standard On-the-rise group claims its ground on tour Jack Hastings A&E Editor
The Fine Line Music Café of downtown Minneapolis drew in listeners like a moth to the flame Friday. The small venue was host to rising alternative-pop band Chairlift, a band that’s riding the touring wave on its recently released third album “Moth.” Chairlift has been known for twisting the typical norms of contemporary pop into a more tangible and abrasive product. The band first came to acclaim at the release of the single “Bruises.” The success that accompanied
the single led the band to be signed with major label Columbia in 2009. Since then the pop outfit has been releasing a steady output of experimental pop music made evident in their live performance. The mood in the venue was laid down by opener Starchild and the New Romantic. Starchild is a solo act that pulled inspiration from R&B, dancehall and ‘80s hair bands. Starchild maintained a calm, cool and collective stage persona as he prepped the crowd for the main act. Anticipation was steadily built until Chairlift finally made its appearance. The ensemble that filed out onto the stage included a
saxophonist, bass guitarist, mulit-instrumentalist Patrick Wimberly with vocalist and front-woman Caroline Polachek. Chairlift’s set list began with the subdued and ominous “Look Up.” Then the pace was picked up as the song melted into the jazzy, jam-worthy “Polymorphing.” Polachek’s vocals were perhaps the greatest component of their live performance. The vocals were incredibly impressive and even surmounted her performance on the studio album. She was able to produce beautiful full tones despite tiring her voice every night on tour, a truly commendable feat.
Chairlift continued elevate the crowd’s excitement as it played some classics from its previous two albums. On “Sidewalk Safari,” from their sophomore album, Polachek accompanied the track’s bizarre synth lead with a steady, curdling scream. This further demonstrated Polachek’s extreme vocal control and added a quality of excitement to the original. Wimberly then expertly broke out the bass line on “Amanaemonesia,” laying the foundation for an intense grove. It was evident from the start that the band mates had undeniable chemistry as they danced with each
other and tousled each other’s hair on stage. Even Polachek and Wimberly’s coordinating orange outfits were reminiscent of what a garage band in the future would sport. Toward the last half of the set, Chairlift began to play more of their recent, adrenaline-inducing songs. “Romeo” had an athletic keyboard lead that could easily score the triumphant end of a marathon. The mood was then brought down with “Unfinished Business.” Polachek stood serious and resolute center-stage and addressed the audience in front of a pulsating bass line. “Moth to the Flame”
wrapped up the concert. As one of the most dancehappy tracks on the “Moth” album, Polachek and Wimberly ended the show on a high note and played their hearts out. Being able to see artists have such a passion in their work makes the show just that much more satisfying. Chairlift’s efforts and hard work are made evident in their performance, solidifying the band as one of the major proponents of pop music.
Fargo Flicks | April offers a new host of film-going experiences Andrew Fugleberg Staff Writer
Now that awards season has officially come to a close it is the perfect opportunity to refresh yourself with a new outpouring of films. Right now, theaters are showing a wide variety of films, ranging from the out-right bizarre comedy to a videogame inspired watching experience.
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Melissa McCarthy returns in another comedy this spring entitled “The Boss” which is receiving a wide release April 8. Kristen Bell, known for her roles in “Frozen” and “Veronica Mars,” will also play a lead role along with McCarthy. The plot follows the two women after McCarthy, the rudest and richest businesswoman in America, goes to jail for insider trading. Bell, her
head assistant, helps the ex-con rebrand herself as “America’s Sweetheart” to boost her likability. The two comedienne juggernauts combine their talents to become leaders of a Brownie troop, similar to Girl Scouts, during the infamous cookie-selling season. This movie appears to be interesting considering McCarthy plays a role that differs from her usual booking. In the past, McCarthy has played someone who is either slovenly, weird or underappreciated. Conversely, in this film her confidence comes out in what is sure to be a hilarious way.
in this adventurous film, “Hardcore Henry.” This movie, being released April 8, uses a first-person point of view to follow Henry, a man who had all of his memories erased. The film kicks off when Henry wakes up with robotic prosthetics after enduring enough trauma to absolutely destroy his body. His wife is stolen from him by an army of villains who want the technology that gives Henry his super robotic strength and dexterity. The trailer promises “A motion picture event unlike any other” and the actual movie is sure to deliver on that promise. Unfortunately, the first-person point-ofview and shaky action scenes could cause viewers to become nauseous while watching. Audience goers should express caution.
that is debuting on April 9 is “Demolition.” This film follows the story of Davis, a successful banker who loses his wife in a tragic car accident. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as the main character who tries to piece sections of his life together after his wife’s death. As his life progresses, he begins to mentally unravel by revealing personal admissions in hand-written letters. These emotional and heart felt letters catch the attention of Karen, a customer service representative played by Naomi Watts. Karen and her son help Davis rebuild his life after he loses everything. Despite a film like this not receiving a wide release, and not receiving much attention, it might be worth viewing when if it screens at the Fargo Theatre.
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Student Body Elections are Nearly Over!
Average student breathes sigh of relief as they can soon stop pretending to care
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Dear readers, A light has appeared at the end of the tunnel. If you are reading this, we have entered the last day of voting for student body elections. Soon and very soon, we will no longer see Facebook posts desperately trying to engage the vast majority of individuals who
cannot be bothered to care about student government. The existing student government and the tickets themselves made a diabolically strong effort to reach out this year, but thankfully it remains futile. The more people hear about these elections, the more annoyed they tend to get. After all, it’s not like they bankroll student government and all its projects. “I’m just glad it’s over,”
one slightly stunned senior told me. “I’ve been through this charade so many times, and it really is so exhausting to pretend to care. Like, why would anyone want to talk to me about this stuff? I don’t care how the multi-million dollar student government budget gets spent. I just want these people to leave me alone.” This tragic tale was echoed by many of the individuals I spoke with. Their personal victimization
in being asked to give a damn about their school has visibly dimmed the light in their eyes. I can only hope that they are able to smoothly return to their all-encompassing apathy. It would be a shame if the vile efforts of those running left a lingering sense of commitment to bettering NDSU. But of course, dear readers, this whole article is just as futile. If you are
reading this, I am forced to assume you care enough to actually review your school newspaper. As a result, you are already more informed and engaged than so many of our peers. And thus my attempts at scathing satire are directed at people who will likely never read these words. But maybe, just maybe, we can shake a few people out of their indifference and
get folks voting. Because investment now leads to students that pay attention to their student government. Students who will bring their problems to those who might address them and rightfully demand answers when their representatives fail to do so. And we desperately need more students like this, my friends. Sarcastically yours, Papa Jon
Electric Vehicles “Spark” Millennials’ Interest Free-loading Millennials who love the environment, I have found your next car Erik Jonasson II Opinion Editor
“Of course the guilt I obtain by putting liquefied dinosaur remains in my vehicle is debilitating, but I will live as my father before me has.”
This past week we were introduced to a possible glimpse of the future, an affordable electric vehicle. This of course sparked my interest. Please notice the hilarious use of puns here. Don’t worry people, it doesn’t cost more. Now, I could go all Top Gear and punch someone’s face, then give a stellar review of my top two favorite EV’s available for you to forget to plug-in in the near future, all while talking in a British accent. Alas I know what I am good at — I am good at having an opinion about the big picture. I am in no way a car expert. Rather I am a longhaired, most likely voting for Bernie Sanders, Millennial. So lets look at the big picture shall we? EVs are becoming available to the mass public. The Tesla Model 3, and the Chevy Bolt were recently unveiled for our viewing pleasure, and to fulfill our future linewaiting needs. I believe this to be good, but I do see an issue. The Chevy Bolt looks sexy, costs about $30,000, and doesn’t burn dinosaur remains. Now I could go on and my car. In some instances are perfect. They don’t burn me racing around campus. tell you how much I love even less. Of course the Now 0-60 might not be harmful fossil fuels; rather, penguins and how much an guilt that I obtain by putting impressive in my car. they run on electricity that electric vehicle is going to liquefied dinosaur remains Rather something that is is produced in only green save said penguins. Some of in my vehicle is debilitating, impressive about my car, ways. By green ways, I of you might even agree with but I will live as my father and yes, also impressive course mean coal. my opinions. about a Hummer is that they before me has. Now, I own a Grey Strap in Trump I have come to a supporters and prepare to be Honda Civic, four cylinders are fueled by petrol. crossroads now. I am stuck No kidding, it takes me of gas guzzling power. offended: global warming between my earthly duties, like five minutes to fuel up Perhaps you have seen is real. In this regard EVs
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Saving Grace Amanda Wagner Contributing Writer
Grace took a deep breath as she sat down on her bed, the canvas in her lap, a pencil in her hand as she began to sketch the rough design of Piper’s face. Her red wild curls, her ice-blue eyes that usually had so much life in them — that were beginning to show life again — even the freckles that dotted across her nose and dusted her cheeks. It was usually this girl that sat before her that was the one going out on adventures, taking risks and connecting with new people. It was always Piper who dragged Sam and Grace out to different things going on around campus. It had been Piper who encouraged her, who made
her feel more confident in herself. Because Piper had always been confident, she oozed confidence. Only now, wasn’t it Grace who was doing that for her? Being her shoulder to lean on? Being the confident one? “You know you can always talk to me right? About anything,” she commented as she continued to sketch, but Piper had returned to silence. “You were hanging out with Connor today.” It wasn’t a question, more of a statement, but in looking up at her, Grace could see the wide grin that had formed on Piper’s face, that same knowing grin she usually got when she had figured out something about Grace before she herself had
“Grace, trust your gut, OK? Connor sounds like a good guy, and he’s been good for you.” realized it. She shrugged, “I needed to get some fresh air. We went to a park and talked for a little while.” “And you road his motorcycle on the way back,” Piper giggled and Grace couldn’t help shaking her head with a small smile. Sam must have told her. “Yeah, it was definitely a different experience. I guess you could almost say it’s like flying but without wings.” Before today, she never would have even thought of riding a motorcycle, much less asking to drive it. Piper would have been all over it…and yet, she was the one that came up with the
idea — not Piper or Sam or Connor. “Like you were free,” she nodded again as Piper spoke, beginning the process of painting Piper’s pale skin as they continued to speak about what it had felt like to ride the motorcycle, along with her conversation with Connor, though Grace kept out the part about her dreams turning out to be reality. Piper continued to laugh and ask her questions, becoming more and more animated as time went on, as if the week before had never happened — the attack had never happened — and they were just picking up where they left
fit into my busy schedule? This is my complaint. How on Earth will I remember to plug the damn thing in? I know myself. “Nah I will plug my car in after I get back from the loo.” This will be the last thing that I utter, before I pass out from a mixture of homework, Netflix, and those peanut butter filled pretzels from Costco. My future boss will be introduced to the following statement probably pretty soon. “Hello Mr. Bossman, I will be late this morning to work, because I forgot to plug my car in.” Does this mean that I will be limited to only gaspowered vehicles, or maybe a diesel Volkswagen? Now as a millennial that is probably voting for Bernie Sanders I have overlooked a few things. A few major things. One, my college degree being about as useful as the paper they put under bread at restaurants, and two, having everything for free in the near future. This fits perfectly with my future EV then. Hopefully soon everyone in America will own an EV, skipping out on work, smoking cannabis, and maybe even watching a good old game of football between Manchester United, and Everton. Cheerio than, I will be enjoying zero emissions, and of course my parents love-seat soon enough.
Part 13 off. “Sam doesn’t like him,” Grace murmured, speaking about Connor. Piper rolled her eyes. “It doesn’t matter what Sam thinks, you were the one that had the conversation with the guy. You said it yourself that you doubt the rumors are true.” She leaned forward, trying to get a glimpse of the painting but Grace lifted up, out of view. “No peeking.” Piper stuck her tongue out. She could be such a child sometimes; Grace couldn’t believe how much she had missed that. How much she had missed having her best friend back. After losing her once, she knew she wouldn’t let anyone take her from her again. “Grace, trust your gut, okay? Connor sounds like a good guy, and he’s been
good for you.” There was something about the tone in Piper’s voice that sounded sad. Grace kept her eyes down on the canvas; feeling that, for a second, she was staring into a mirror at her own reflection. For a moment, she was Piper. “And keep your chin up. Don’t let anyone get you down.” Grace narrowed her eyes, wondering why it seemed like Piper was saying good-bye. They were roommates, it was not as if she was going anywhere! She finished the last piece of the painting and held it up for her to see; however, when she looked across the room the blankets that had Piper had wrapped around herself like cocoon were an empty heap on the bed. Saving Grace is a serial novel that publishes periodically.
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Star Wars Creates Supermarket Chaos Movie release causes pandemonium
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Casey McCarty Spectrum Staff
It has been roughly four months since the one of the more anticipated movies in history was released to the public in cinemas, and it has been two days since the same film was released on DVD and Blu-Ray in stores April 4.
The results of the DVD release have been akin to that of the movie release. Star Wars nerds sat outside the Fargo Target for weeks on end, vying to be the first in line to receive their own personal copy of the film. Sure they could have purchased the film digitally on April 1, but Star Wars is all about collectable merchandise.
Odorous, sleep deprived and strung out on Red Bull, the nerds finally had their chance to claim what they perceived as theirs, a copy of the film with included behind-the-scenes and deleted scenes footage never before released to the public. Nerds entered the store to find only five on-hand copies of the film, causing a riot.
Shelves were tipped over, televisions were damaged and a Star Wars nerd was injured running into a store. “This was almost as bad as Black Friday,” Jerry Butterwing, a Target employee who was working on April 4, said. “The force is not present with us,” Skywalker Johnson, a nerd who waited in line for a week at his
local Target, said. “I was hoping to surprise my mother with a viewing of the deleted scenes tonight, but instead I guess her and I will be watching Dancing With the Stars.” The problem lie in that Disney had grossly underestimated the needed supply of DVD and BluRay copies of the film. The company released a
statement saying that due to the large amount of orders from the days earlier digital release, tangible copies of the film were not as expected. The statement also said that with the digital, DVD and Blu-Ray releases of Episodes 8 and 9 as well as the three anthology films will see a much increased initial release of at-home copies.
National Intelligence Council Predicts a Transhumanist Future Technological singularity, transhumanism are the two most important issues in this election Matt Frohlich Staff Writer
I am disappointed, but not surprised, that the presidential candidates during this election are failing to discuss the two most important issues facing our country: the technological singularity and transhumanism. The candidates cannot feign ignorance and pretend that these issues do not exist. All of our top candidates (with the exception of Trump) are members of Congress, and therefore have known about these issues since at least December 2012, when the National Intelligence Council released its report
“Global Trends 2030: Alternative Worlds.” NIC reports should be taken seriously both by the American public and our policy makers. One of their primary responsibilities is preparing the Global Trends report for the incoming US president, wherein they outline the major global issues facing humanity over the next 15 years. Global Trends 2030 discussed the technological singularity and transhumanism. The following quote discusses the effects robotics will have on our economy: “Developers are extending the capabilities of robots, crossing the boundary between industrial
“These degrees we are working so hard toward obtaining at North Dakota State are preparing us for an economy that may not even exist in 15 years.” robots and nonindustrial robots. Although much development is still required to improve robots’ cognitive abilities, many of the building blocks for futuristic and highly disruptive systems could be in place by 2030. Such robotics could eliminate the need for human labor entirely in some manufacturing environments.” Unfortunately, Global
Trends 2030 neglects to mention the effects that increased artificial intelligence will have on our information based economy. Either way, it is clear that our economy is going to experience some drastic changes in the next 15 years. Perhaps more alarming is their acknowledgement that transhumanism will become widespread by 2030. I find the following
quotes to be chilling: “Prosthetic limbs have now reached the stage where they offer equivalent or slightly improved functionality to human limbs. Brainmachine interfaces in the form of brain-implants are demonstrating that directly bridging the gap between brain and machine is possible. “ … Brain-machine interfaces could provide ‘superhuman’ abilities, enhancing strength and speed, as well as providing functions not previously available. The technological singularity and transhumanism are not science fiction; they are a
threat to our way of life that is acknowledged by our government.” To put things in perspective, these degrees we are working so hard toward obtaining at North Dakota State are preparing us for an economy that may not even exist in 15 years. All of the social issues addressed by our humanities programs are directed towards a species that may cease to be relevant. The fact that our presidential candidates are neglecting to address these issues demonstrates that they are incapable of looking out for our best interests.
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Personifying local pubs to their respective student-athletes
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Bike Share is great to cruise the downtown streets of Fargo. A few weeks ago, I decided to use Bike Share for the first time and take in the Fargo bar scene to take in the atmosphere. And I got to thinking (scary, I know) about what Fargo bars best resemble North Dakota State studentathletes.
5. The Bison Turf
Drive by the Turf and you’d think it’s 100-yearsold because it looks like it’s about to crumble down in front your car. But walk
inside on Wednesday and it’s packed with college students. Game day at the Turf is Wednesday. Game day at the Fargodome is Saturday. NDSU students always show up for game day at the Turf, and junior defensive tackle Nate Tanguay always shows up on game day at the Fargodome. Tanguay is a tough dude; he stands 6-foot-4 and weighs 288 pounds. If the Turf resembles anyone at NDSU, it’s definitely the man who has collected 15-plus sacks in his first two years as a Bison.
4. Kitchen Gremlin
This bar/restaurant goes
unnoticed because it isn’t near the Old Broadway, Fort Knoks, Sports Bar or Rooters. Senior Erin Teschuk and Kitchen Gremlin have one, and probably only one, attribute in common: they are both fast. Teschuk broke her own school record Friday at the Stanford Invitational for the 1500-meter race with a time of 4:15.30. And since Kitchen Gremlin sits pretty empty on a Friday night, if you want to get served as quickly as Teschuk runs, don’t be afraid to walk into the bar/restaurant with the creepy name.
3. Pickled Parrot
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has a power hitter in senior shortstop Logan Moreland. This season she has already hit six home runs. Last season she hit seven home runs in 56 games and the year before that she hit eight home runs in 54 games. She’s a power hitter, and if you’ve ever been to the Pickled Parrot after midnight you’ll noticed that the beverages are quite strong as well.
2. HoDo Restaurant and Bar
The HoDo is a fabulous place to get a fancy adult beverage. The people that go to the HoDo are generally a little older; I mean, you don’t see a lot
of college students at this establishment. I imagine conversations that have to do with traveling go down at the HoDo. “Where did you fly this week,” the man in the black polo asks. “Kansas City, Mo.,” the lady in the bright red dress responds. Funny enough, the Bison women’s golf team participated in the Kansas City Shootout. GOTTA ADD THE RESULTS. The HoDo would be definitely be a place where senior Hailey Boner could talk about her travel stories and golf game.
1. JL Beers on 1st Ave
The tiniest bar/restaurant downtown but a grand place to get a delicious burger and a tip-top beer is JL Beers. There’s also an NDSU soccer player named Amy Yang that stands 5 feet tall. She may be short but she’s a heckuva soccer player for the Bison. Last season she scored five goals, finished with nine assists and 19 points. JL Beers doesn’t have the best seating option but that’s what makes it special. A bar/restaurant and a NDSU student-athlete have two things in common: they both are tiny but pack a punch.
Top 5 Reasons This March Has Been the Best Month of Basketball Karson Sorby Staff Writer
5. Wrapping Up the NDSU Men’s Season
While the North Dakota State men’s team didn’t end up finishing its season as they would have wanted, it could find comfort knowing they completed a decent season. Finishing with an overall record of 20-13, the team was put at the number No. 5 seed. After a season full of ups and downs, the Bison knew it had to be strong entering the Summit League Tournament. With a close win against No. 1-seed Indiana PurdueFort Wayne a day before, fans had faith that the team would be victorious again against a No. 2 South Dakota State team that the
Herd had already faced twice that year. Unfortunately, despite the efforts of some of the teams’ stars such as Paul Miller and Khy Kabellis, what was once a close game was chalked up as a loss for NDSU. Despite some midseason drama surrounding a decision to quit the team temporarily, junior guard Carlin Dupree had a decent tournament with 22 points in the semifinals and 19 points in the final game, earning him a spot on the All-Tournament Team.
4. A Bright Spot to a Disappointing Ending
Thankfully, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. The ongoing construction of the Sanford Health Athletic Complex is projected to be completed in October of this year. As work inside the
building continues to progress, we can only anticipate the new additions inside this facility. Expected renovations for athletes and fans to enjoy next season include new locker rooms, new basketball practice facilities and of course, an upgraded basketball arena among other things.
3. Exciting Honors for Women’s Basketball Stars
Despite the disappointing loss to Indiana Purdue-Fort Wayne in late February to end its season with a record of 7-22, two of the Bison’s most consistent players were rewarded for their season’s efforts. Both senior guard Marena Whittle and sophomore guard Taylor Thunstedt were recognized for their play, being named to the All-Summit League First Team and honorable
mention all-league, respectively. Each of the girls showed consistency throughout the season, even in the final game where Thunstedt had 19 points for the team while Whittle had 14 points, wrapping up her career at NDSU. While NDSU’s women’s team didn’t have as successful of a season as they may have hoped, they did dominate in one thing: academics. Among a list of six women’s basketball players was sophomore Brooke Yaggie who, while competing for the Bison, also earned a 4.00 in nursing. With an average of 6.8 points per game this season, Yaggie was a success on and off the court.
2. NDSU’s Dominates Academic All-League Team Similar to Yaggie on the
women’s team, NDSU’s men’s basketball team also saw success in the classroom. Three out of the five student athletes selected for the Summit League Academic All-League Team were Bison. Two of the NDSU’s most promising players on the court are also impressing with their grades. Sophomores A.J. Jacobson and Paul Miller were recorded having a 3.99 GPA in zoology/ pre-dentistry while also averaging 12.7 games in each of the 33 games he started in and a 3.82 in accounting while scoring 15.3 points per game, respectively. Rounding up the group of scholars was senior Chris Kading who was awarded this honor for the third consecutive year. Kading
holds a 3.82 in exercise science while also shooting 54 percent from the field. His final season helped him to finish his career at NDSU tied for the most wins as a Bison.
1. Obviously — March Madness
Finally, though the Bison weren’t involved in the tournament this year, most NDSU students were able to fill out a bracket and enjoy some sort of March Madness excitement, making this March one of the best months for all things basketball. Villanova beating the University of North Carolina with a buzzerbeater for all the marbles may go down as the most dramatic ending to a basketball season, ever.
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THE SPECTRUM | SPORTS | THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016
Bison Baseball Returns to Fargo
After early season travels, Bison come home
Taylor Schloemer Staff Writer
The white stuff falling from the sky is no longer snow but baseballs. The North Dakota State baseball team is already in full swing, and after 25 games on the road, they come home to Fargo for the first time this season to face Summit League opponent Indiana Purdue-Fort Wayne starting Friday.
The season started well for the Bison, winning seven of its first eight games. Their road trip brought them to the Snowbird Baseball Classic down in Florida in late March. The team took three of seven during the event and has proceeded to pick up just two games since starting conference play. The team was picked to finish fifth in the pre-season coaches poll and are sitting in that spot after playing
three series with Summit League teams. The Bison opened conference play against Western Illinois University, picking up a win against the Leathernecks. The other win came in Omaha. The Bison got swept by pre-season favorites Oral Roberts in a three-game set. The team is looking to get back to winning ways this week, as they took a trip to Minneapolis
on Tuesday to take on the Minnesota Gophers, who hold a 25-8 edge in the series all-time over the Bison, and came back Wednesday to play Minot State. The Bison will then have the conference opener this weekend with Fort Wayne. The first game of the three game series will be 6:30 p.m. Friday at Newman Outdoor Field. This weekend could be a big one for head coach Tod
Brown. Brown sits on 197 wins, and will take a couple of home wins to hit the 200 mark. To get those wins, look no further that the sophomore duo of Drew Fearing and Brayden Resch. They lead the Bison in hitting, with averages of .330 and .306, respectively. Resch also leads the team with 15 RBI while Fearing has reached base in each of his last 15 games.
On the mound, NDSU is led by a number of players. Reed Pfannenstein leads the starters with a 2-1 record, along with 3.45 ERA and 18 strikeouts in seven starts. Reliever Brian VanderWoude leads the team with four wins while boasting an ERA of 3.28 in his 10 appearances. The lefty starter Zach Mayo leads the team with 34 in six starts and one relief appearance.
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THE SPECTRUM | NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016
NDSU Inks New Media Coverage Contracts Exclusive Bison athletics radio station part of the agreements OPINION
Connor Dunn Spectrum Staff
Almost one week ago, North Dakota State’s athletics department announced significant news for the media rights to broadcast Bison athletics on the television and radio. Gone is the Mighty 790 KFGO radio coverage for the Bison. Hello, Radio Fargo-Moorhead Media and, more importantly, hello 1660 AM “The Bison.” Supposedly coming soon to an airwave near you, 1660 AM will have exclusive NDSU athletics content, including, but not limited to, the re-airing of games and Bison-based talk shows, and will be a platform to air other Bison sports. Now that sounds to me like an entire frequency on your radio dial will be nothing but Bison, Bison, Bison, which has the potential to be something really unique and cool for the F-M area and the surrounding areas. During the fall, Bison football basically dominates the attention and accompanying the success the team has been having will be a thirst for more coverage and information on the team. An exclusive
station for the Bison could fill that thirst with talks shows taking callers to discuss the next crop of Bison in the NFL Draft or whatever else floats their boat. Bison basketball would take over following what seems like an annual Bison migration down to Frisco, Texas. But what about everything else outside those two sports? How does “The Bison” bring listeners in during the other months of the year, and quite honestly, can basketball even handle its own time on the radio? These are some of the challenges Radio F-M Media will be facing with “The Bison.” It’ll be interesting to see what creative measures might be taken to reel in listeners and how other sports, like volleyball, soccer, baseball and softball might be integrated into the programming. I’m all for exposing all different kinds of sports to the masses, but there’s a good chance I won’t be tuning in for a re-air of a Bison game against Minot State. Coaches shows, bringing in athletic director Matt Larsen for a weekly program and covering the weekly press conferences live could be great additions to the line-up.
The second biggest news stemming from the media agreement is an exciting partnership NDSU basketball will have with Midco Sports Network, arguably the best network covering upper Midwest sports. All home men’s and women’s basketball games will be televised in HD including as many Summit League conference home games allowed outside of the league’s existing agreement. Goodbye MeTV, nobody could find you on the channel listings anyways. Bison Basketball will now get their version of the Bison Football Show with Chris Klieman, as Midco SN will produce and broadcast a coaches show for the upcoming season. ESPN3 will also be an option now for all games produced by Midco SN. The new partnership with Midco SN can only help with NDSU’s exposure in men’s and women’s basketball, which in turn can play a part in recruiting the best of the Midwest. Finally, NBC North Dakota retained the rights to broadcast Bison football games all across the state in HD. No surprises there.
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