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Take Two: Greg Menard Gets Another Crack at Senior Glory
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A year removed from an ACL injury, Greg Menard looks to wreak havoc in the opponent’s back field.
Thomas Evanella It’s safe to say year four at North Dakota State did not go to plan for Greg Menard. Heading into the 2017 campaign, Menard figured to be a key piece of a star-studded defensive group. However, on a nondescript sequence in an early August practice, the true senior felt his right leg move unlike it ever had in the past. “I knew something wasn’t right because I had never really felt my leg move like that,” Menard explained retrospectively. “It wasn’t a crazy or nasty injury on tape. You could hardly tell it happened.” Despite appearing innocuous, later evaluation confirmed Menard’s assessment of the situation and gave a dire outlook: a torn ACL would end his season before it had even started. “The first thing that went through my head is all that hard work getting ready for the season was all lost. I had to reinvest myself back into another offseason, get ready and take it day by day,” the defensive end commented. “A lot of people told me you can’t just rush your way back; you’ve just got to take it one step at a time. So that was my plan.” It was clear that Menard would make use of the redshirt he had available after playing 14 games as a true freshman. “It was nice to know I wouldn’t have to worry about if I would have to apply for medical hardship,” Menard said. “It was good to know I had a free second chance.” What was unclear, however, was whether or not Menard would make use of the last year of eligibility. Looking at Menard now, it’s impossible to consider that was ever on the table. Over a year removed from his injury, the Lakeville, Minnesota native is “a full go” for Saturday’s home opener against Cal Poly. Menard’s distinction as a redshirt senior is unorthodox,
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but he returns to a pass rush that could be seeking veteran leadership. Menard will fill a critical role disrupting the backfield — something he and the rest of the Bison’s front seven will seek to do all season. Even with losses, depth along the defensive line will once again be a strength for defensive coordinator Matt Entz and NDSU. Fellow seniors Caleb Butler and Stanley Butler figure to share the lion’s share of the snaps on the edge, but returning players Logan McCormick and Derrek Tuszka will also factor into Entz’s schemes. That many pass rushers allows for Entz to create a rotation of players, keeping each individual fresh. “As a defensive line, we want to play fast and use depth to our advantage,” Menard explained. “We want to be flying a hundred miles an hour every time.” In short, “We don’t want to be guys who are there eating up blocks. We want to be guys who are in the backfield creating havoc,” Menard said. Creating havoc behind the line of scrimmage has been a staple of Menard’s game since he burst onto the scene in 2013. In addition to 28 career sacks, he has also logged 42 tackles for loss, establishing himself as a key disruptive force for years. Needing 13.5 sacks to reach the top spot in the school record books, Menard’s focus for the upcoming campaign is to continue terrorizing opposing signal callers. “Two years ago, I was getting about a sack a game. This year, I want to get more than one sack a game, have bursts of sacks — that’s the only way I’m going to reach the sack record,” he stated. “Once I get a sack in a game, (I want to) use that to try to get more and gain confidence within the game.” Menard’s 6-foot-2-inch frame puts him on the smaller side for collegiate defensive ends, but he uses it to out-leverage opposing linemen. “I’m not the tallest guy who plays
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defensive end. I can use that a lot to get under the offensive lineman’s pads and stay low, make him have to bend to block me,” he explained. Against road-grading blockers in the Missouri Valley, Menard possesses an unstoppable advantage, which he used to tally double-digit sacks in his past two seasons. That, along with quick-twitch instincts, makes Menard one of the toughest blocking assignments in the FCS. In spite of missing the entirety of 2017, the senior earned a nomination to the Buck Buchanan Award watch list for 2018 and a preseason nod to the All-Missouri Valley First Team. Immediately on the horizon for NDSU is this Saturday’s home opener against Cal Poly. The Mustangs’ triple option poses a unique challenge, but not one with which the Bison are unfamiliar. The Herd took down Wofford’s triple option in the playoffs just a season ago. Still, it is a difficult system to simulate with the practice squad and understand the impact it has on a defense. Menard isn’t expecting to pick up any sacks against Cal Poly, but he and NDSU’s front seven still plan to cause mayhem behind the line. After that, sacks are certain to pile up for the two-time All-MVFC First Team honoree. By the time the regular season is completed, Menard will be nearly finished with the final class to complete his civil engineering degree. After that, Menard plans to let the chips fall where they may. “If I can play at the next level, I want to,” Menard quickly replied when discussing the possibility. “Right now I have to focus on having a good season. That’s the first step.” The first step is a burst out of the tunnel Sept. 1, the conclusion of a 624-day odyssey since his last game action before the ACL tear. Where it ends is in Greg Menard’s hands; the final chapter still to be written.
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One Rx Tackling One Problem North Dakota State pharmacy professors partner with the state
Professor Mark Strand introducing the One Rx program to state pharmacy leaders and stakeholders at a news conference in Bismarck, North Dakota Aug. 15, 2018
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As the opioid crisis remains in the minds of the public and the presence of the media, North Dakota State pharmacy professors work through a statewide program in an attempt to curb opioid deaths and advocate for responsible use of prescription drugs. The program, called One Rx, is a program that uses pharmacists’ interactions with patients who are prescribed opioids to facilitate a conversation about their risk factors in an attempt to lessen the accidental overdose and misuse rates. The program was started because of the high death toll associated with opioid misuse, so the question was asked, “Can this be prevented?” Mark Strand, a pharmacy professor at NDSU, explained how opioids interact with the body. He said there’s no threshold where opioids stop feeling good because of how they interact with certain receptors in the brain. Because of this, anybody can develop an addiction to opioids and anybody can overdose. He also stated that, when prescribed, an overdose is generally not intended, but can occur because of certain risk factors. Opioid overdoses become lethal when the effects of the overdose, lessen or cut off airflow to the oxygen, effectively starves the body of oxygen leading to the person’s death.
NDSU professor Emily Skoy added that simply because they are prescription drugs, that doesn’t mean they’re 100 percent safe, and that some side effects are expected. When those side effects are combined with certain risk factors, the result causes difficulty breathing. When a person doesn’t seek help because they are asleep at the time, or whatever the case may be, it could be deadly. Because of those risk factors, Skoy then said that pharmacists are now allowed to prescribe naloxone to a person so that in the event they are struggling to breath as a result of the medication or an accidental overdose, a loved one living with them can administer the medication to stop the reaction. “This is a life saving medication,” Strand said. The idea behind providing naloxone to family and friends of people using opioids is making the chance of stopping or preventing an accidental overdose much higher, therefore making the number of overdoses across the state go down. The program works by using a combination of an algorithm that the doctors and pharmacists use to assess risk factors, such as other medication that person is using and their level of alcohol consumption, Skoy said. If somebody who is prescribed opioids is deemed high risk based on this algorithm, the pharmacists then have a conversation with the patient about their risk factors. This conversation is intended to educate patients, and each conversation is tailored to the patient in question.
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In a smaller scale test run of the project, Strand said approximately 50 percent of the patients involved benefited from the project based on their elevated risk factors and their addictive potential. If the risk is great enough, the pharmacist can even recommend an alternative non-opioid medication, however, they cannot prescribe or change the prescription themselves. One of the bigger risk factors to consider in the conversation of the opioid crisis is that over 60 percent of medication patients receive isn’t used. Strand said this can be a danger in the university community, as young people do not have good risk appraisal due to where their brain is in development. That means that unused meds may be floating around. Strand cited a study that found that 9.5 percent of students have reported using prescription opioids without a prescription. Skoy also wanted to communicate a message to students: If you suspect a loved one is misusing their opioid prescription, go to a pharmacy and obtain naloxone. Also, any extra opioids left over after a surgical procedure or medical problem can be dropped off at your local pharmacy. As a way to prepare pharmacy students with the program, all NDSU pharmacy students go through the training. The training is a three-hour course that is completely free to all pharmacists in the state, and they are instructed about how to implement the screening tool.
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Ballot Measures: A Student Guide
In A Nutshell Quinn Garrick Staff Writer
Lots of choices face students this November; here’s the scope on all four ballot measures Ryan Nix
Co-News Editor
Marijuana
Marijuana is on the ballot this election cycle, and North Dakotans will get the chance to legalize the drug with just the check of a box. The ballot measure legalizes the consumption and sale of marijuana while also expunging convictions related to pot. Many have weighed in, including 170 police in Minott, who voted overwhelmingly in favor of an opposition measure. Many of the officers cited concerns over DUIs and public use of the drug. A poll conducted by the Inforum using the political polling site Polco gave a different story. According to the poll, North Dakotans showed overwhelming support for the bill. Bradley Foster, president of Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), helped found the North Dakota State student organization last year and received New Student Organization of the Year at the Bison Leadership Awards in May. The organization, according to Foster, is most interested in short-term student engagement at this point. In the days leading up to the election, SSDP will inform students on the voting process. Foster said he helped sponsor LegalizeND, the organization responsible for the ballot measure, when it was "just an idea." The student organizer considers Dave Owen, the legislator who wrote the bill, a personal friend and was present when the bill was presented to Secretary of State Al Jaeger. Foster said he thinks the reason marijuana is polling so well in North Dakota is because the legislature dropped the ball on medical marijuana and North Dakotans noticed. "People have died that could have used CBD or medical marijuana to help them with their issues," Foster said. Not only have North Dakotans noticed the legislature dragging its feet on medical cannabis, according to Foster, citizens have noticed other states legalizing the drug and "the sky hasn't fallen from them legalizing marijuana; there hasn't been a Grateful Dead reunion in every town hall." According to Foster, marijuana is also seen as more favorable to other drugs prescribed for pain in many cases.
When it comes to DUIs, Foster said, "This bill does not legalize driving while high." The proof, according to Foster, is threefold: the measure itself does not list driving while high as a marijuana related activity; DUI laws already prohibit driving while under the influence of substances both lawful and unlawful; and the North Dakota Supreme Court and the Attorney General's office would listen to the people's choice on the matter of marijuana. If the bill is passed, Foster said it would be a "waiting game" as to whether the legislator will drag its feet on recreational usage like it did with medical marijuana. Foster said the legislator might "be a little bit more cautious this time" because of the state's overwhelming approval of medical marijuana. According to Foster, there is a risk for legislators who try to slow down recreational use after already stalling on medical marijuana. Marijuana legalization will be the third measure on the ballot and has 14,637 valid signatures.
Harbinson said he became a resident so he could "vote easier" and because his driver's license was "going to expire anyway." Harbinson said this election could allow democrats to take back the congress. At this point, North Dakota is the only state that does not require voter registration.
Ethics on the first ballot measure
Measure 1 would "establish an ethics commission, ban foreign political contributions, and enact provisions related to lobbying and conflicts of interest." Rob Port, a columnist for the Fargo Forum, expressed concerns over the bill's effort to curtail private spending on elections in a recent commentary piece. The measure, according to Port, would be an "affront to the First Amendment," which grants citizens the right of free speech. "We are left with a constitutional mandate so absurdly broad that a citizen spending their own money on fuel and meals and lodging while traveling to Bismarck to testify on a bill would have to disclose their spending to the government if the spending is over $200," Port said in his article. Mike McFeely, a local radio personality, recently wrote an article for WDAY about Rep. Jim Kasper's objection to the ballot measure. According to McFeely, Kasper's objection to the ballot is hypocritical because of his reputation for trips to Antigua, Las Vegas and Montreal financed by donors and lobbyists. "This is the life of a North Dakota legislator and not just Kasper," McFeely said. "Lobbyists host parties, buy dinners, cover your bar tab, fly you to warm and sunny places, give you things." McFeely called the ethics committee "common sense" for the North Dakota legislature.
Suffrage
North Dakota will also vote on whether to change the state constitution to make it so only U.S. citizens and North Dakotan residents can vote in all elections. The constitution already clarifies that U.S. citizens are eligible to vote. This measure would just change the language to "just U.S. citizens." The bill creators said they welcome people to stay in North Dakota both permanently and temporarily, but that voting is exclusive to U.S. citizens. Many people at NDSU are residents of a different state, so this ballot measure might make voting tougher for people who can't get back to their home state to vote. John Harbinson is a NDSU student and takes part in the NDSU Democrats, a politically active group on campus. Harbinson became a resident of North Dakota after moving to the state for college. The process of changing your residency is easy, according to Harbinson. A student only has to prove they lived in the state for 30 days and they actually live in the state. According to the North Dakota Department of Transportation website, you have to prove residency for 90 days and that nonresident students in the state for college cannot become residents.
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John McCain
Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., who was diagnosed last year with aggressive brain cancer, has died after deciding to discontinue treatment. Before his passing and in regard to his decision to stop treatment, the McCain family said, “In the year since, John has surpassed expectations for his survival. But the progress of disease and the inexorable advance of age render their verdict. With his usual strength of will, he has now chosen to discontinue medical treatment.” “Our family is immensely grateful for the support and kindness of all his caregivers over the last year, and for the continuing outpouring of concern and affection from John’s many friends and associates, and the many thousands of people who are keeping
NDSU Extension service
NDSU Extension “specialists and agents” will be present at the Big Iron Farm Show, taking place Sept. 11-13 at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. They will be there to provide advice and give demonstrations. They will be presenting exhibits in the Hartl Ag Building, including: • An unmanned aerial vehicle sprayer, a new aspect to the university’s “smart farm” near Casselton. • “Soybean storage guidelines, alternative storage options and grain handling safety.” • Succession planning – “NDSU Extension’s Design Your Succession Plan program helps farmers and ranchers make informed decisions about transitioning the business to the next generation.” • Farm and ranch stress. • Live cover crop species display and information. In addition to the exhibits, specialists and experts will “be available to answer questions about crop and livestock production and general horticulture issues.” Ken Hellevang, an Extension agricultural engineer, said, “This is an opportunity for people to stop by to view the displays, ask questions, pick up publications and provide input or just visit.”
Master of Public Health
The NDSU Master of Public Health (MPH) program welcomes its largest incoming class, with nearly 30 new students for the fall semester, in addition to the 75 actively enrolled public health students. The program was established in 2012 to “educate the next generation of the public health workforce,” offering three specializations in American Indian Public Health, Community Health Sciences and Management of Infectious Diseases. Abby Gold, the vice chair and associate professor in the department of public health, said, “Nearly 100 percent of our graduates serve in the public health and health care sectors across the region and the country.” Gold added, “The fact that this year is our biggest incoming class tells me we are attracting students because our reputation of providing a high quality public health education is starting to spread. Our faculty and staff have worked tremendously hard to create a highly sought-after program.” The Master of Public Health program at NDSU is accredited by the Council on Edu-
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A total of 176 animal deaths are being cited in a federal complaint filed against North Dakota State to the U.S. Department of Agriculture after 130 animal deaths were uncovered from “secreted internal NDSU reports, which were never expected to be made public,” according to the SAEN statement. The complaint filed against the university urges for a federal fine from the USDA, asking for a rate of $10,000 per animal. With the rate, which is the maximum penalty per infraction per animal, outlined in the complaint and the cited death toll, it would result in the overall maximum penalty of $1.76 million. Michael Budkie, executive director and co-founder of SAEN, said in his statement, “North Dakota State University has now committed massive negligence which caused over 170 animal deaths. The more documents we examine, the more deaths we find.” Budkie continued, “I must insist that you take the most severe action allowable under the Animal Welfare Act and immediately begin the process of issuing the maximum fine allowable against North Dakota State University at the completion of your investigation.” Out of the 130 new deaths, the complaint outlines the deaths of 120 sheep, five bats, four cows and one cat. This complaint was issued as an addition to the previous complaints filed that highlighted 46 other animal deaths at the university. SAEN is an Ohio-based nonprofit “that monitors U.S. research facilities for animal abuse and violations of federal law.”
him in their prayers. God bless and thank you all,” the family added.
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North Dakota Veterinarian of the Year University Attending Veterinarian awarded by NDVMA Miranda Stambler Features Editor
After 27 years of working in the veterinary field, Dr. Neil Dyer, the University Attending Veterinarian, received the “2018 North Dakota Veterinarian of the Year” award from North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association (NDVMA) during the annual meeting this August. The award is used “to recognize the time and
NDSU with students who were interested in veterinary medicine or veterinarians out in the state of North Dakota or western Minnesota that call me with questions or comments, so that’s sort of how I’ve stayed plugged into the veterinary community,” Dyer said. “My connections have always been one way or another through NDSU.” Through his efforts to be
life recognize you and say thanks and give you some accolade for what you’ve been trying to do,” Dyer explained. Although the award was a huge achievement, Dyer explained his gratitude toward being able to impact students during his career. He explained how he has worked with a lot of students that have wanted
“It’s just a good feeling to be recognized by the community of people that you’ve been working with over the years.” - Dr. Neil Dyer, University Attending Veterinarian efforts by its members, above and beyond that of normal participation, for the good of the Association and/ or profession,” as defined by NDVMA. Dyer started as a volunteer at a zoo, which led to his interest in animals. “I stayed at the zoo for a while, but I eventually was a little bit frustrated by seeing animals get sick or die and not know what was going on or not being able to do anything about it, so that’s sort of what drove me to veterinary medicine,” Dyer said. Dyer has been a part of the North Dakota State community since earning his undergraduate degree in zoology. He then graduated with a degree in veterinary medicine from Iowa State University in 1991. He worked as a veterinarian at Midway Vet Clinic in Bismarck before going back to graduate school. Since then he has worked as the director of the diagnostic lab at NDSU for 20 years until stepping down in 2016. “For me, the community has always been up here at
above and beyond the typical veterinarian, Dyer has had multiple opportunities to interact with other doctors throughout the North Dakota community. “When I worked in the diagnostic lab for 20 plus years I had a chance to interact with a lot of the vets around the state who had sent samples in to be analyzed, and so I just got to know a lot of people,” Dyer shared. Dyer continued to explain how the North Dakota veterinary community is not large, so every veterinarian tends to know one another, which increases their connections. Dyer explained this was his first big award and described it as a huge achievement in his career. The night of the award is when he found out he was even nominated because the committee keeps everything secret and even sneaks in the recipient’s family to witness their achievement without them knowing. “It was great. It’s always nice to have people that you’ve worked with all your
to be veterinarians and that it allows him to be involved in the pre-vet process and increase his connections to more people. “The biggest award for me is in the audience,” Dyer said. “The night I got the award, there were a lot of the students who are now veterinarians that I had been able to work with when they were undergrads here (NDSU). You’ve been involved in helping them make a career choice; seeing them be successful is kind of a nice thing.” Dyer has had multiple positions on the NDVMA board of directors and has been an active member to many different veterinary medicine associations. When asked for advice for future and current people working within the veterinary medicine field, he explained, “Veterinary medicine is a very broad field. There are a lot of different things you can do in veterinary medicine so people who want to be involved in animal health should explore, see what fits and don’t be afraid to take
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After 27 years in the field, Dr. Neil Dyer was named Veterinarian of the Year. advantage of opportunities three times in Mongolia and These opportunities have that come up because as you multiple times in Bolivia. led him through his career, move along in your career Through these trips he was and his connections have all kinds of things will pop able to gain experiences led him to this award to up that you never thought and meet more people in separate him from the rest of about.” the veterinary medicine the veterinarians and show Throughout Dyer’s field that he would not have that he is above and beyond career there were many without allowing himself to within the community. opportunities that he never take a chance. “It was a wonderful saw coming and referenced “I got to meet some night. It was a great honor, as experiences that would wonderful people and go and I know the people who not happen if he did not some great places; I guess have received the award in embrace the things that you kind of just embrace the past, I’m friends with a came to him. those things as they happen lot of them, so it’s fun to be During his schooling he and let them kind of carry a part of that group,” Dyer was able to study abroad you along,” Dyer explained. smiled.
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Fashion Faux Pas
Everything you’re doing wrong as a freshman Phoebe Ellis Spectrum Staff
Buckle your seat belts freshmen; it’s going to be a bumpy ride. Let’s get real; there are some questionable fashion choices on campus, some just not too pretty and some just annoying.
Your damn lanyards
Take them off. I don’t need to hear your keys, which, why do you have more than one? You live in the dorm. You don’t need to carry your mail key, hang that up in your room because you don’t need that in class. But, I don’t need to hear your keys jingle jangle while you run up the stairs because you think that walking into class at 9:59 will get you in trouble. It won’t. I also don’t need to be side swiped by another one of your Vera Bradley wallets that you, for some reason, also have dangling around your neck. How is that convenient? You’re already carrying a backpack; just shove it in there. I promise you won’t need it unless you know you’ll need it. In which case, novel idea, take it out of your backpack. Also, it’s just the worst kind of necklace you could choose to wear.
Too-high tube Socks
Are your calves underneath your Victoria’s Secret leggings cold? If that’s the case, I suggest wearing pants. And why are you wearing them with ankle high sneakers? I wish I were Tina Belcher as much as the next girl, but even I have to admit that she’s not the best person to go to for fashion advice. Unless it’s on that flawless hair flip.
girl that puts on make up. Ever. But I do know that putting on lipstick the same shade as your skin tone and vaguely purple eye shadow is just a sad vision into your future. While that grungy, living dead, look may be all the rage right now in the SoundCloud rapper world, you’re in college now. That means that there will soon come a day where you wake up and actually look like the living dead. Your cheeks will have a green tint of nausea, the bags under your eyes will look closer to black than your skin tone, you will be bloated everywhere, you will be so pale and washed out people will ask you if you’re sick. And the worst part is you really won’t know how to answer that question. That being said, why are you so eager to look like that already? Just give it a month and it will happen naturally, especially if you are a partier.
Contouring
I like to make my cheek bones pop as much as every Instagram user, but some of y’all are out here walking around with a bronzer four shades too dark for you in the shape of a triangle just below your eye; and then directly under your jawbone just as dark. Can you at least learn to blend it in? I know the dorm lighting sucks but go to Walmart, get one of those light up mirrors for 10 bucks, and try it again. Or don’t wear make up, nobody is looking at you in that 8:00 a.m. in a lecture with 300 people anyway.
In conclusion
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Lanyards, dead lipstick and contour all together are a fashion mistake.
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When I first visited the Poke Bowl, which is best described as the Subway of seafood, I got the scallops on salad greens. This came with ginger sauce and all of the toppings the bar offered. It was really tasty. The problem arose when I visited them a second time, where I got a squid salad on rice. “Do you want both sauces?” The kind woman behind the bar asked. “Sure,” I replied, trying to get the full Poke Bowl experience. Again, I got all the toppings. The second bowl, which had both sauces, had a spicy mayo sauce. My impression? Too much mayo. So much mayo. Why is there so much mayo? Don’t get me wrong, it was pretty tasty mayo, but it seemed like every bite I took somehow was doused in the stuff. I ended up digging deep into my bowl to find something that lacked the creamy condiment. Outside of the major mayo issue, I do have to say the flavors of the seafood within the bowl itself were also pretty good. If you like squid, I would absolutely recommend getting the squid salad. If you’ve never had squid before, I’d also recommend it. It’s a strong salty and fairly chewy
seafood. If you’re into that, go grab a bowl. Going back to the scallops and salad greens bowl (sans mayo) that I experienced the first time I went, I wanted to go back. The greens were soft, and the ginger sauce left a sweet and mildly spicy favor in my mouth. The rice has a savory almost vinegary flavor. (Rice vinegar and sugar perhaps?) It was awesome. The other North Dakota State student that joined me, Nick Laschkewitsch, didn’t care for the cucumbers that topped his bowl. “Are they soaked in like, vinegar? I don’t like that,” Laschkewitsch said. Speaking of cucumbers, let’s talk about toppings. When you arrive in Poke Bowl, you get to choose what kind of seafood you’d like and whether you want rice or a salad. Then you move on to the toppings. There are about nine wet toppings you can put on your bowl and two dry toppings. One of the wet toppings is seaweed salad that, despite the wonderful flavor, feels a little bit like biting down on the cartilage in a fried chicken leg. Would I eat it again? Any day of the week, but some of the squeamish diners may need to prepare
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themselves for that. The roe that they offer as another toping is more for color than anything else. It carries a fishy taste, as expected, but it’s not strong or noticeable when in a seafood dish. One topping that could be skipped is the edamame, as it seems to not be flavored with anything at all, unlike the cucumbers. Instead, it offers a more palate cleansing bite of starch in the middle of a strong seafood flavor. I personally get it specifically to eat at the bottom of my bowl so that I don’t taste fish for the rest of the day. Overall, my biggest criticism is that the food lacks any sort of spice, and is largely just a fishy taste. I found myself time and time again reaching for the hot sauce to get some sort of bite to my meal. However, if you suffer from a delicate Midwestern palate, skip the hot sauce. Last but not least, I need to comment on the service. The people who work there are beyond kind and gracious, and everything is made that day, sometimes that minute, so you may have to wait a few seconds for more rice or more squid salad. The service is so good and the employees are so kind that it’s worthwhile to chat with them, just remember to skip the mayo.
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The toppings include nine wet toppings and two dry toppings.
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Revisit the Hundred Acre Woods Disney’s ‘Christopher Robin’ reminds us that we are never too old to enjoy the simple joys of life
All your favorite furry friends make an appearance in this touching film.
Laura Ellen Brandjord A&E Editor
Following their current trend of live-action remakes
and movies on VHS, “Christopher Robin” introduces us to Robin (Ewan McGregor) as a grown man. We see him married with a daughter and
that spent hours with his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood is gone. Overtaken by life’s troubles and daily stress, he finds little time for much other than pouring
A movie all at once heartwarming and heartbreaking, “Christopher Robin” reminds the now grown up that joy did not die with adulthood. - Laura Ellen Brandjord of animated classics, Disney released “Christopher Robin” Aug. 3. Unlike the beloved series
a job at a luggage company in London. Unfortunately, we soon discover the carefree Robin
over his work. Back in the Hundred Acre Wood, Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger and
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the rest of the gang are still awaiting Robin’s return from boarding school, even though they are all long forgotten by the grown businessman. When Pooh magically appears in Robin’s London house to request his help in finding the rest of Robin’s stuffed childhood friends, Robin is slowly reminded of what life is really about. We watch him fight off dreaded heffalumps, jump in rain puddles and finally remember how to enjoy life again. Through talking to
Pooh, Robin and the audience slowly realize that sometimes the right answer is the simplest. In a world plagued by way too much stress, Pooh teaches us to slow down and find happiness where we are. Whether it’s a full pot of honey, a red balloon or reconnecting with a long lost friend, it’s the little things that often mean the most. A movie all at once heartwarming and heartbreaking, “Christopher Robin” reminds the now grown up that joy did not die with adulthood. While
formulated for the longtime adult fans of the “silly old bear,” “Christopher Robin” is just as enjoyable for children. Full of sage wisdom from an unassuming yellow bear in a red crop top, a ticket to this movie is cheaper than therapy but just as effective.
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A Winter Drum Kit Diorama and Tuesday Nights Red Raven Espresso Parlor brings New Jersey natives Long Neck, support Fern Mayo to Midwest Laura Ellen Brandjord A&E Editor
New Jersey lo-fi indie group Long Neck traveled far from their East Coast home to play the Red Raven Espresso Parlor Aug. 21. The start of a new school year is a largely depressing, lackluster time. Ripped from days spent on the lake, you trade your swimsuit in for a backpack and sleepily
from “Live Again at Ken’s FM” Relative newcomers Naivety followed with their engaging take on ambient indie and shoegaze rock. The band debuted on the scene at Grandpa’s House in Moorhead over the summer and have already released their first full length,
unexpected blend that just works. Check out: “Pinesol” from “Hex Signs;” “Chomping at the Bit” from “Happy Forever” The main event was up next, with Long Neck finally rocking the audience’s socks off. Their folk-indie rock and bubbly personality made
The all-ages show charged a mere $5 to spend the evening with four great bands.
trudge to class. Luckily, my spirits were lifted by the live entertainment at the Red Raven. The all-ages show charged a mere $5 to spend the evening with four great bands. Opening the show were local favorites Polly the Panelist, who (as their Bandcamp bio promised) created candy for our ears. The alternative rock group performed songs from throughout their catalog, including one about lucid dreaming and another about addiction. Check out: “Miss Violence” from “Live at Ken’s FM;” “At the Glow”
“Endear.” While the group clearly focuses on crafting engaging soundscapes, their lyrics are hard-hitting and thought provoking. The energy they all bring to their shows gives their music an infectious quality when experienced live. Check out: “Mender” and “Endear” from “Endear” Touring support for Long Neck, Fern Mayo took the stage following Naivety. The one-woman group consisting of Katie Capri introduced the audience to her punky indie flavor. Her all at once melodic and monotone vocals with active guitar work were an
them instant hits. The band’s set was made even more entertaining by the cotton balls packed in their bass drum periodically flying out. While some bands have smoke machines, Long Neck has a bass drum snow (much cheaper and more entertaining). Lead guitarist and vocalist Lily likened the spectacle to a winter diorama. Check out: “Lichen” and “Matriarch” from “Will This Do?” LONG NECK | PHOTO COURTESY
Long Neck journeyed far from their East Coast home to entertain an eager crowd at the Red Raven Tuesday Aug. 21.
Disney Set to Release New Star Wars TV Series New adventures in a galaxy far, far away are on the horizon for Star Wars fans Nathan Wetrosky Staff Writer
Once again, Star Wars is at the forefront of new media being released by Disney. The super company is getting ready to release a new Star Wars show on their Disney and Disney XD channels. Plus another season of the renowned “Star Wars the Clone Wars” television show shall be making headlines on Disney’s own private, Netflix-esque streaming service coming out late 2019. “Star Wars: Resistance,” is the title of the new tv show which premieres on the Disney channel Oct. 7 and then will be moved to scheduled times for Disney XD on Oct. 24. The show follows a group of Resistance members who are tasked with training new recruits to become pilots and spies in preparation to infiltrate First Order operations in the galaxy. “Star Wars: Resistance” seems like it will be somewhat enjoyable kids show by the looks of the trailer. I’m going to put in my own two cents here by
saying even after the big box office flop of “The Last Jedi,” I will give this show a chance. Maybe it can change my mind about this sequel era. Doubt it. I know it is meant for kids, but I like Star Wars too much to not give it a chance. There is already a lot of fan backlash about this new show not including people who grew up with Star Wars. Rather, it seems to be excluding them by only targeting a 10 years and younger audience. I will admit I am one of the people that believes Disney needs to rethink how they are using the Star Wars license, but we shall see. For a little backstory “Star Wars the Clone Wars,” started airing episodes a decade ago. The show’s episodes took place between the movies “Star Wars: Attack of the Clones” and “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.” They do a great job expanding the universe with new characters, backstories, worlds and drama. Altogether they do Star Wars a great service. Therefore, the new season of the show is much exalted by many fans. “Star Wars the Clone
Disney is set to release a new animated Star Wars series in October. Wars,” is set to be back in release date yet apparently of these episodes were even action with 12 new episodes but they will be making their a part of the unfinished with a sound conclusion to debut sometime in late 2019. episodes leaked by Lucas What makes these Film in 2014. This happened the much-loved TV show. These final episodes are episodes even better is the after being bought out by supposed to tie up loose man, the myth, the legend Disney in 2012 before the ends in the series and leave Dave Filoni is behind the 7th season could be released. I am personally excited off exactly how “Revenge of wheel of how they are being the Sith” begins. There is no created and handled. Some about this new season of
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“Clone Wars.” The prequel era of Star Wars is my favorite and I cannot get enough of it. Between the two series, there is an exciting amount new stuff happening in a galaxy far far away.
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Fresh Picks for Freshmen New to Fargo? Here’s a list of ‘must try’ restaurants and bakeries
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Let us give you the inside scoop on where to get your grub on.
Jacob Elwell Opinion Editor
Yeah, the meal plan is pretty great. You can eat as much as you want whenever you please. You can meet up with your friends for a quick bite before class. The dining centers have endless options from breakfast and lunch to dinner and dessert. Residence Dining Center even has the Bison Beanery, which is almost like a knockoff of popular coffee choices such as Caribou Coffee and Starbucks. As great as this is, sometimes you get a lot of the same thing. You might be thinking, “Wow, I’m really sick of eating grilled cheese every day for seven days a week. I could use a change.” Luckily, there are many restaurants native to Fargo that are simply to die for, restaurants that will make you a different person after trying them, a happier person.
Spicy Pie
People who are familiar with the Fargo area won’t be surprised to see this on the list. If you’re looking for a new pizza place to try, this is the one. Located right off the North Dakota State campus on 12th Avenue, this place is a little too close. You might find yourself coming back
on frequent visits. One pizza can easily fill up to four people. Of course, it depends on how hungry you are, but the pizzas here are humongous. Their specialty pizzas are to die for. I highly recommend trying “the carnivore” if you like many different kinds of meat on a pizza. If you like a little kick, the buffalo chicken pizza is a good bet. If you’re a spice fanatic, try the “thee spicy pie.” This pizza straight from hell is topped with jalapeños, banana peppers, spicy sauce and ghost pepper cheese. Good luck downing that one without tearing up. Spicy Pie also offers grinders, which are basically submarine sandwiches that consist of meat, cheeses, vegetables, seasonings and pizza sauces. I haven’t actually tried a grinder, but some of the specialty ones look pretty good. They also deliver and are open until midnight on the weekends. Keep that in mind when you want to kick up your party with a real treat.
Old Broadway - Sports Zone
Not many people know about this one. Old Broadway is a restau-
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rant located in Downtown Fargo. It has three parts to it: the nightclub, the grill and the sports zone. The grill and nightclub are cool, but the sports zone is something else. When you walk in, you will be unable to see the walls because there are so many TVs. They have booths with mini TVs built into the side of the wall, as well as a pretty nice bar area. You can also grab a bowl of popcorn whenever you feel like it. It’s truly the best place to come for game day. Let’s talk about their food. They have specials every night except Friday and Sunday. Thursday night was my favorite night of the week to go my freshman year. They serve 50-cent boneless wings on Thursday. (However, they used to be 25 cents. I’m still very aggravated that they chose to change it). The garlic Parmesan wings are my personal favorite. Their traditional barbecue wings are simple, but yet so satisfying. Come in for the Thursday Night Football game and max out on some quality wings for a killer price.
Pancheros Mexican Grill
Before you bash me, I know: Pancheros isn’t native to Fargo. There are a couple locations in Minnesota, but for the most part, people sleep on this restaurant.
There is one location in Fargo off 13th Avenue and another in Moorhead. Very similar to Chipotle, Pancheros offers build your own burritos and bowls. However, the difference between the two is, dare I say it, Pancheros is 10 times better than Chipotle. “What? This guy is crazy. Nothing can possibly be as good as Chipotle.” I can’t tell you why it’s better. Your taste buds are just going to have to prove that. However, I think it’s a plus that they actually mix in all the ingredients in your burrito after you tell them what you want. At Chipotle, they do a pathetically small attempt to mix up your food, and certain food groups end up being at only one end of the burrito. This is going to sound weird, but once you get your burrito it literally smells like a fluffy pancake. Tell me that won’t increase your hunger by a long shot. I’m telling you guys, this place is the real deal. It’s the hidden gem of the burrito world, unfortunately being overshadowed by the seemingly unbeatable Chipotle. Also, make sure you get queso. It’s a little extra, but it adds so much more flavor. Definitely get yourself to Pancheros and have a bite of heaven.
Nichole’s Fine Pastry
Got a little sweet tooth? You’re going to want to give this place a shot. My teacher brought in a very large bag of cookies last year from here, and I immediately went there after class to buy some. Located downtown, this place has many excellent dessert options, such as cookies, bars, cupcakes, cakes, pies and tarts. Not to mention they also sell coffee, tea, sandwiches and salads. Unlike most bakeries, Nichole’s is very affordable. Having a party? They offer a 16-inch cookie tray with 120 cookies for only $45. They have eight mouthwatering flavors of cookies to choose from. Nichole’s is a great, underrated dessert place that I encourage all to try. I’ll be sure to try different restaurants and bakeries in the future to get an updated list up. For now, take some time to try these four places. You won’t regret it.
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Four Ways to Live Without Sleep Because college don’t stop when you drop Grant Gloe Staff Writer
Now that we’re getting back into the swing of things, there are a few things we get to say “goodbye” to. Some are a little sad, like our families and pets; some I’m happy to see go, like summer jobs and sleep. Now that campus is alive and well, why would I waste my time sleeping? There’s work to do and people to see. That’s why over the past three years I’ve perfected the art of not sleeping. I happily pass this knowledge on to you.
Drink coffee
The nectar of the gods that one. When I first drank coffee, it went down like a cup of dirt. Now it goes down like a cup of dirt, but it’s better than the headache I get without it. If you want some pep in your step and Adderall isn’t your cup of tea, drink coffee. Or just an actual cup of tea.
Cold air
If you’re feeling cozy, you’ll soon get dozy. If you feel yourself slipping, make sure to open a window or go for a walk. The crisp night air will wake you right up. It will also remind you why you’re awake in the first place. Why would you sleep and miss such a beautiful night?
Mini blackouts
If you stay awake long enough, your body will reach max efficiency. Instead of wasting eight hours sleeping, your mind will just black out for like a few seconds a few dozen times
Sleeping has never been hacked like this before. an hour. Once your routine tress. They’ll say things like, is down, you can fill in that “Hey, you should maybe missing time easy. Pretty sleep” and “Is that drool?” but they just don’t underneat, eh? stand what max efficiency Ignore loved ones Sometimes when people looks like. In any case, act with ambition, others they’re just being nice and will see it as a sign of dis- looking out for you. Politely smile and tell them you’ll
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think about it.
Nuts
They are a great source of protein and energy. If you want an all-natural pick-meup, peanuts are the way to go. Even just a PB&J will go a long way.
In conclusion
Well, I hope this guide has taught you a thing or two about living without sleep. A lot of so-called “professors” and “medical personnel” will tell you a good sleep schedule will improve your
performance in school and quality of life. Personally, I’d rather just be out there living. First, I think I might rest my eyes quick. Just for a second.
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Volleyball Secures First Win in Buffalo
Victory against Niagara highlights weekend
The Bison offense was efficient against Niagara, hitting .238 for the match. It was the Bison’s turn lead. A six-point run from to struggle to hit. Seton Hall Seton Hall gave them the Taylor Scholoemer jumped out to a 9-1 lead in lead that they would not Sports Editor the set and never looked concede. Opening the season at back. NDSU committed Burke registered 15 kills the University at Buffalo more errors than kills in the in the match to lead the Blue and White Classic, the set. Bison. North Dakota State Bison The third set was a The second game of volleyball team picked up contentious battle. Neither the weekend allowed the one win in three matches. team could get on a run Bison to drop the goose egg NDSU started quick in with the longest run of from the win column with the first game of the season three for the Pirates. Alexis a straight set win against against Seton Hall, but the Bachmeier led the Bison Niagara University 3-0 (25Pirates came back to win with six kills in the set. The 19, 25-22, 25-19). the match 3-1 (20-25, 25-14, set was tied 17 times with Kills by sophomore 27-25, 25-20). nine lead changes. Burke Bella Lien and Bachmeier The Bison created tied the set at 25-25 to delay on either end of a five-point separation midway through Seton Hall, but it was not run opened the gap for the the first set. A 9-2 run saw enough. Bison in the first set. With five attack errors by the Seton Hall capped the just a two-point lead, NDSU Pirates as well as Seton match off in the fourth, but went off on a 7-0 run to Hall falling out of rotation. NDSU forced them to work. make it 17-8. The Purple NDSU didn’t let the gap Consecutive kills by Bison Eagles came back slightly, close to less than four before sophomore Emily Halverson but Halverson killed off the senior McKenzie Burke before a Buffalo attack error set for the Bison. killed the opening game off. handed the Bison an 8-3 The second set was a tight
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affair with Niagara holding a slim lead early. Halverson continued to collect kills for the Bison and helped spark a pair of three-point runs and a four-point run in the middle of the set. A combination of Burke and Bachmeier kills on either side of an ace from redshirt freshman Paige Schaffer put away the set. Halverson was again the catalyst in the third, starting a 7-1 run for the Bison. Her career-high 13th kill of the game finished off the Purple Eagles. Bachmeier led the defensive efforts with a career-high 18 kills. NDSU closed out the tournament against Buffalo in similar fashion to how they opened it. The Bison failed to capitalize on a quick start and fell 3-1 (2225, 25-19, 25-21, 25-16).
NDSU found offense from a variety of options in the first set. Halverson, sophomore Allie Mauch, Bachmeier and freshman Kalli Hegerle all registered kills for the Bison as they took the first set. An early 6-1 run for Buffalo was enough to shake off the Bison in the second set. A pair of aces by Schaffer brought the Bison within one at 6-7, but Buffalo slowly pulled away to even the match at one set apiece. Hegerle got the Bison off to a hot start in the third with a pair of kills to bookend a five-point run. Mauch extended the lead even further, starting a three-point run to make it 8-3. Buffalo got four kills during a fivepoint run to retake the lead.
NDSU claimed the lead again with a four-point burst to make it 18-16. It would not be enough as Buffalo closed out the set with seven straight points. NDSU appeared to run out of gas in the fourth. A closely contested set in the early going was once again blown open with Buffalo again registering seven straight points to close out the match. Mauch and Bachmeier led the Bison with eight kills each in the match. The journey does not get easier for NDSU (1-2), as the Bison travel to Minneapolis for the Diet Coke Classic to take on No. 4 Minnesota, Arkansas and Georgia next weekend.
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BISON ROUNDUP Taylor Scholoemer Sports Editor
Men’s basketball
North Dakota State will play one neutral site game against Drake in Minneapolis Dec. 1. U.S. Bank Stadium hosts the NCAA Men’s Final Four next April and will run test games this year. The U.S. Bank Stadium Classic will feature the first four basketball games in the stadium’s history. The Bison face the Bulldogs on the second day of the event and will be followed by Summit League rivals South Dakota State playing Northern Iowa right after. Junior Deng Geu made three appearances for the Ugandan national team
during FIBA World Cup qualifiers in Africa in late June and July. Geu averaged a double-double in his three contests against Nigeria, Mali and Rwanda. His average of 11.3 rebounds per game was the highest in the 16-team opening round. Uganda won just one of six games played and were eliminated in the opening round.
Preseason polls
The Bison football team was the unanimous selection to win the Missouri Valley title. The last time NDSU was selected as the unanimous pick was in 2013. The preseason favorite has claimed the Valley crown in 20 of the past 32 seasons. NDSU was picked No. 1 in the STATS FCS poll, as well as the AFAC Coaches Poll.
Both NDSU crosscountry teams were selected to be up near the top of the conference standings. The Bison men were picked second behind South Dakota State. NDSU return five of their top seven runners led by senior Elliot Stone. The Bison women were picked third, behind the South Dakota schools. Another five runners return, including Kelby Anderson, who looks to follow up on a sophomore season that ended with a third-place finish at the Summit League Championships. NDSU finished the women’s soccer regular season in fourth and were picked to finish in the same spot this year. The biggest change for the Bison will be a change of coach as Mike
Regan takes over. The Bison seemed to have taken to the transition quickly, as NDSU beat Green Bay 4-1 in the season opener. Despite an impressive 19-9 mark last season, NDSU was selected sixth in the Summit League Volleyball poll. The Bison finished fourth last season and got knocked down partly due to the addition of North Dakota to the Summit League. The Flying Hawks finished second in the Big Sky regular season last year. Second-year head coach Jennifer Lopez will have to deal with the loss of Mikaela Purnell, who graduated, but will have seven returning players.
Former Bison in the pros Former closer Kevin Folman became the ninth
Bison to get picked up by a major league ball club after getting signed by the Chicago White Sox. Folman sits second on the NDSU saves chart after finishing his career last year with 15. He is currently assigned to the AZL White Sox at the Rookie level. A pair of former men’s basketball standouts have signed to continue their professional careers. Taylor Braun, the 2014 Summit League Player of the Year, signed to play for Hapoel Be’er Sheva in Israel. Braun spent last year in the NBA G League before making a stop in Italy. Dexter Werner will leave Lokomotive Bernau in Germany to join the Luxembourg club BBC Arantia Larochette this
season. The two-time Summit League Sixth Man of the Year was the German Pro B division’s Newcomer of the Year last season. As the NFL preseason winds down, undrafted rookies have little time to make a roster. Former Bison linebacker Nick DeLuca was picked up by the Jacksonville Jaguars last week. DeLuca was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tennessee Titans, but was later cut.
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