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Trump gives campaign rally speech.
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Trump comes to town
On June 27, President Donald Trump held a campaign rally at Scheels Arena in Fargo to support Senate candidate Kevin Cramer. The event was packed to the brim with supporters, and reports said thousands were turned away due to lack of room. Trump congratulated the “North Dakota State Bison” to a rousing applause and went on to boast about his tax cuts and what he believed he accomplished while in office. The president made room in his speech to introduce Cramer and let him speak to the crowd. Cramer thanked Trump for not forgetting North Dakota and for pushing policies that Cramer said were right for North Dakotans.
LGBT support in Fargo
FM Pride hosted their annual pride festivities in downtown Fargo. The organization hosted events ranging from a parade on Broadway to interfaith worship at the Fargo Theatre. This summer’s festivities were actually the 18th consecutive FM Pride collaboration. In regard to the festivities and what they meant to the community, the pride parade Grand Marshal Mara Wessel said, “This is one of those events or weeks where being in the LGBTQ+ community, I feel supported and comforted, and that’s what it’s for. It’s for people to feel like they have a place.” The parade included pride flags and floats.
Blue Angels make an appearance in Fargo
Fargo hosted the Blue Angels along with 14 other cities in late July for the
first time in three years. The Blue Angels F-18 pilots performed coordinated stunts and maneuvers over Fargo as part of their eightmonth tour in the U.S. Commander Eric Doyle, who has roots in Fargo, told the Fargo Forum that, “Every airshow is unique; it has its own excitements and challenges. I’m excited to be here with so much family, and Fargo is such a great community.” The Blue Angels were founded in the 1940s by Admiral Chester Nimitz.
North Dakota primaries
Primary elections were held to determine both parties’ choice for U.S. Senate and House seats, State senate and house seats, attorney general, secretary of state, and agricultural commissioner. The election everyone is watching is the U.S. Senate race between Heidi Heitkamp and Kevin Cramer. Cramer was North Dakota’s only U.S. House representative, but said he was coaxed into the Senate race by colleagues and the president himself. Cramer defeated Thomas O’Neil, an Air Force veteran with an anti-immigration stance, to become the Republican nominee. The election is forecasted to be very close, with Cramer leading by 4 percent in a recent poll.
Fargo Residents celebrating Pride.
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Shoppers from all over the region peruse the various booths at the craft fair. is warranted, explaining, be cleared up by Labor Day. locations in Fargo, from the Plains Art Museum to Young “The pavement condition The Washington Post Blood Coffee. out there is bad so when Kaplan aimed to we’re all said and done, gives the scoop on Fargo The Washington Post distinguish the town from this will be a great project.” The construction caused published an article on Aug. the movie with its namesake, confusion at the beginning 16. about what the heck is and described the city as “a of the year, according to the actually in Fargo. The article slice of Oz on the eastern engineers. They hope it will by Melanie D.G. Kaplan edge of the Great Plains contained different cultural
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Construction conundrum
South Fargo was a sea of orange constructions cones, equipment and frustration as people dealt with a lane split on University Drive and a closed 10th Avenue. The congestion caused by the construction lasted most of the summer and is forecasted to worsen with the school year. City engineer Jeremy Gordon said the project
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— quirky, colorful and full of surprises.” Kaplan also referenced the people that live in Fargo and Moorhead saying, “They all seem to share a remarkable can-do attitude and collaborative energy.”
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Representation in Congress Does representation make a difference? And who for? Phoebe Ellis
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As the next congressional election approaches, the United States has seen more diversity in endorsed candidates than it has in its history. While diversity is regularly brought into question when an election approaches, how much difference does it really make? Within the communities the candidate may belong to and to the rest of that voting district, it can mean a lot. The two candidates that have drawn media attention this time are Christine Hallquist, a transgender woman nominated for governor of Vermont, and Ilhan Omar, a Muslim Somali refugee nominated for a Minnesota Congress seat. To find out why these are notable actions, several North Dakota State students offered their opinions on the candidates. Zach Tarble, a junior studying biological sciences, and Krista Paulus, a junior pursuing criminal justice, spoke on the importance of Hallquist’s nomination. Tarble is president of NDSU’s Pride Alliance, and Paulus is the vice president of the organization. While speaking on Hallquist’s nomination, Tarble said it emphasizes the importance of visibility and how that visibility positively impacts the LGBT+ community. He also talked about how having a member of that community is better than having another ally in a political leadership role because they can better relate to the community’s voice. Paulus expressed that she believed it to be important to see that step taken. To Paulus, it signified a step toward acceptance. She continued by saying the acceptance she believes is present may not happen overnight; there is still a lot of work to be done to gain acceptance. However, this is a step in the right direction. Perfection is far away,
Ilhan Omar addresses the public. but Tarble voiced that he hopes to see a day when Hallquist is recognized as just a politician, not as a transgender woman politician, and that the label of being a transgender woman will some day not affect her chances of success in the minds of people who do not support that community. Paulus commented saying that as more transgender people become involved in politics, the label will mean less as it will become normalized. Paulus’ concerns are more based around seeing negative push back from the community. Tarble agreed and said that he fears that Hallquist may simply be dismissed in the event she holds office one day. In terms of policy, the two believe she will swing liberally on social issues and that, if elected, she will dive
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deep on traditionally taboo or “vanilla” government. Tarble expressed that he hopes seeing a transgender woman in government will produce more internationality that pulls all groups, regardless of gender identity, religion, race or anything else, together. In regard to Omar’s nomination, Hajira Hassan, an undeclared freshman, and Zahra Gaal, a freshman pursuing political science, both Muslim women like Omar, spoke on why this nomination is important to them. Gaal expressed that being a woman from a Muslim and Somali community Omar can better relate to the difficulties that that community may face because she has experienced it. Hassan noted that having a Muslim woman in a high ranking position like a congressional seat
communicates a message to young girls that they can dream big and help their community. The two students did have some reservations about how Omar would be perceived by some members of the public. Hassan said she anticipated people wrongly associating Omar’s headscarf with terrorism and ignore her intelligence. Gaal had concerns about Omar facing immediate alienation from other congressional members, or that she would be perceived as an enemy right away. Hassan and Gaal both agreed that Omar being a Muslim, refugee woman of color puts her at a lot of disadvantages in a political climate full of white men because “society decided” that white men get more respect than a woman, Muslim or person of color. Gaal continued to say
that Omar will be battling stereotypes for her entire political career. However, Gaal also said that if Omar is elected into office, it would bring a chance for more people like Omar to come into politics and take on leadership roles. Hassan said having Omar in office would bring change in the communities because she can relate to them more easily due to her culture or religion. She can also send a message to those communities saying that they can excel like she did, either overtly or passively. Gaal continued to talk about the isolation that the Somali community sometimes experiences due to its high level of immigrant populations and feeling alienated in a society that they may not understand or that may not accept them fully. She believes that if Omar is elected she can begin
building bridges between communities to facilitate better understanding. Gaal doesn’t know how easy that task will be, saying that Omar may be ignored or seen as a threat, but in a perfect world she would be able to rid some of the isolation the Somali community feels. Hassan said that it’s time for the new generations to step out of the box and begin building these bridges themselves, while Gaal stated that the older generations often isolate themselves from doing so. Part of building this bridge is Hassan asking the NDSU community to create a Somali association, or to put on a Somali culture night. Gaal encouraged the NDSU community to reach out and take that step to build bridges with minorities.
New Semester, New Provost President names interim provost to take over for the next year Quinn Garrick Staff Writer
North Dakota State President Dean Bresciani has appointed an interim provost following the resignation of Beth Ingram, with the interim to hold the position for the year. After which, NDSU will begin its search for a permanent provost following the 2019 legislative session. Just before school returned, Ingram stepped down from her post as the provost of North Dakota State and took up a position within the department of agribusiness and applied economics, which became effective Aug. 16. A search committee convened in the end of July to review potential candidates to assume the provost position as an interim, with the final selection made by Bresciani Aug. 10. Kenneth Grafton was one of two candidates recommended by the committee
and was announced as the interim provost by Bresciani. Grafton served as the vice president for agricultural affairs for NDSU, the dean of the College of Agriculture, Food Systems and Natural Resources, and as the director of the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. Grafton said of the new position, “This will be my 39th year at NDSU. I have held a number of different positions and am nearing the end of my career, and I believe I have been successful in the work I have done for the university. The school needs someone with experience, and because the university has given me so much, I want to give back.” During his time as interim provost, Grafton explained that he views it as a caretaker role. With the hard times and uncertainty from budget cuts and decreased student enrollment, Grafton said he wants to take a role in making the adjustments necessary while minimizing impacts to students, faculty and staff.
Another goal Grafton outlined is to initiate an anti-bullying policy, with which he seeks to minimize and eliminate bullying. He explained that, although the policy may not be complete by the time his position is up, he would at least like to lay down the foundation. Furthermore, Grafton said he wants college deans to remain empowered to do their jobs because, he says, “No one knows their college better than they do. Well, except for the College of Ag.” In addition, he wants to ensure the careful use of resources, delivering resources to impactful programs and working to eliminate the budget issue. Grafton will remain in the position until the search for a new university provost can be completed next year. In a statement, Bresciani explained that the search for a permanent provost will take place in 2019 “when there is greater clarity about our budget and governance.” Bresciani credited his decision with the
current political climate in North Dakota regarding higher education. “While we believe that the statewide budget situation has improved significantly from the last legislative session, we will not have a firm budget for the upcoming biennium until next April.” “In addition, the Governor’s Task Force for Higher Education Governance has not completed its work, which also causes shortterm uncertainty,” Bresciani added. Since the 2015 legislative session, higher education has seen a “reduction of approximately 18 percent in its appropriated general fund dollars” and the Governor’s Task Force exists to “evaluate the governance structure for North Dakota’s higher education system and determine if improvement opportunities exist to better meet the state’s educational and workforce needs for the 21st Century.” Bresciani explained in his statement that he is working with Grafton to fill the three vacated positions.
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In A Nutshell Got the craving but not the cash? Using the code ORDERMCDS18 before Dec. 31 will earn you $5 off your first order.
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McDelivery
Got the munchies at midnight? Need a snack between classes? Don’t have a car but got a craving? Good news for you: McDonalds now has McDelivery, through Uber Eats. The company now has 10 official restaurants that do delivery through the car service, including the McDonald’s by Niskanen. Kevin Cook, Jr., McDonald’s owner and operator, said this is an effort to make people’s McDonald’s favorites available to them all the time, from anywhere, taking that extra step to gain customer satisfaction.
Three men, 1,460 charges
Three Pennsylvania men have been recently taken into custody for a total 1,460 charges between them. The charges? Having sex with animals on their farmstead. The men also face charges of animal cruelty, endangering the welfare of children and corruption of minors as per the Inforum. The Inforum also reported that the police were tipped off to their crimes thanks to a teenage boy who also resided on the farm. When police investigated the farm, they found recording equipment and homemade videos. Authorities are searching for an
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coal by using new technologies to process the energy.
The Trump administration recently rolled back regulations on clean energy goals set by the Obama administration. Taking away these regulations will mean that by the year 2030, carbon dioxide levels would be about 1 percent lower than they are today, in contrast to the anticipated 19 percent fewer emissions that would have been achieved in the same time through the ruling by the Obama administration, The Washington Post reported. However, this move by the Trump administration will save the energy industry $400 million each year. Researchers are working to find cleaner ways of burning
The internet’s newest challenge may be one of the most dangerous to date. Known as the “fire challenge,” kids and teenagers cover parts of their bodies in flammable liquid, like rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover, and proceed to light themselves on fire. While some of them walk away with only minor burns, several have been hospitalized. One 12-year-old girl from Detroit ended up with burns across about half her body. She remains in the hospital with four more anticipated surgeries ahead of her, The Washington Post reported. While her story may be sad, it’s not unique. Teenagers across the
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Catholic correction
Pope Francis is taking names and leaving no stone unturned when it comes to holding the Catholic Church responsible for its history of sexual abuse. “We showed no care for the little ones; we abandoned them,” Francis wrote in a letter to the world’s Catholic population. Pope Francis also plans to visit Catholic schools, most recently one in Ireland. He continued the letter to say, “We have delayed in applying these actions and sanctions that are so necessary.”
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Associate Professor Living on Campus Gina Aalgaard Kelly promotes on campus interaction by being the faculty-in residence
After 18 years NDSU alumna and professor lives on campus again.
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Everything has come full circle for associate professor of sociology Gina Aalgaard Kelly, who started her North Dakota State career as an undergraduate, graduated in 1999 and earned her master’s degree in 2000. Ten years later she returned as a faculty member, and after 18 years is now back to living on campus in the Matthew Living Learning Centers. Aalgaard Kelly has always enjoyed living on campus from an undergrad in Thompson Hall to being a residence assistant in Sevrinson Hall. Four years ago, she wanted to become more involved with service work on campus, which is when she got involved with the faculty in residence program where she served two years at Burgum Hall and two years at Thompson Hall. On Aug. 8, Aalgaard Kelly became the faculty in residence at the Matthew Living Learning Centers where she can promote on-campus living, instead of visiting the different halls. “As an alumni of NDSU, I just feel like it’s really important for students to engage in the university and where they live,” Aalgaard Kelly explained. Many may think this sounds like an
options to live off campus and the factors that could play a role into choosing to do that, but she said that it all depends on the person. “When you’re on campus, you can be more engaged with the university — there’s so many different things that are going on in different buildings,” Aalgaard Kelly explained. “Looking back at my own undergrad experience, I think it’s really important that students integrate within their community that they’re living in and studying academically.” Through her experience as an undergraduate, she was able to see more than what meets the eye by becoming a residence assistant. “I gained a much larger picture of the world when I was here as an undergrad at NDSU, so that’s why I feel really privileged that I can be the faculty in residence to serve NDSU because I gained so much knowledge as an 18, 19, 20-year-old living here on campus,” Aalgaard Kelly said. There are many positive factors that add to the opportunity of being the faculty in residence. “The ability to be here on campus and have that option to stay here late in the evening and stay overnight and not have to
“Looking back at my own undergrad experience, I think it’s really important that students integrate within their community that they’re living in and studying academically.” - Gina Aalgaard Kelly awkward situation, having an associate professor as a neighbor or having their students next door, but she explained it as an opportunity that allows her to interact with students that she may not normally meet in her classroom. “I am able to continue to outreach students so that they can feel like they can come and talk to a faculty member because that is what we are here for; we are a land-grant university and we are here to serve students, so students come first and our teaching is a part of that and our research is a part of that as well,” Aalgaard Kelly said. In her opinion, the most important factor of being the faculty in residence is to welcome the student and their family and make them feel comfortable, so it can be a “shared learning and shared living space.” Aalgaard Kelly said she feels a commitment to promoting the importance of integrating students within the NDSU community. She explained how it was important to her as an undergraduate to live on campus throughout her years at NDSU. She explained her understanding of the
constantly commute. But also – serve the university and be a real human being, to try and engage students and get them wanting to aspire beyond their four years here because, for me, I was so fortunate that I had that experience as a residence assistant as an undergrad that I was able to see the bigger picture that it’s not just a four-year degree,” Aalgaard Kelly shared. Aalgaard Kelly quoted Erving Goffman, a sociological theorist, about having a front stage and a back stage. The front stage being the performing and the professional side, and the back stage is being comfortable and relaxed. As the faculty in residence, Kelly can go back and forth between these stages where she can be professional, but also be relaxed with her students so they are not as intimidated. She wanted her fellow neighbors and students to know that, “Coffee is always on. My ears are always open. I can switch from front stage to back stage very quickly if I need to between the classroom and my office and Matthew Living Learning Centers.”
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FARGO FOODIE Spice Up Your Ramen
An essential food to the college diet given more flavor
Ramen is available in bulk at a cheap price making it an essential college student meal.
Miranda Stambler Features Editor
Ramen noodles are an essential food as a college student because it is cheap, comes in bulk and has enough flavor and sustenance to get through to the next meal. There are many different flavors that you can find among the isles of any grocery store, but sometimes the regular, beef, chicken, vegetable, shrimp, etc. get to be too much and a new flavor is needed to spice things up. When living off of one type
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on which flavor to add these to though, for some may be debatable on taste.
chicken noodle soup flavor, in case you are not a fan of the typical Ramen taste.
Most college students have already started doing this, but if you have not tried it already, or are new to the college students eating habits, adding hot sauce to the soup can help give it a kick and something more than the regular endless flavor.
Most soups have carrots already, so adding thin slices carrots to the broth would not be that different from any other soup. It would give more sustenance, so there isn’t an overwhelming amount of broth.
When you are over eating soup everyday, change it up by adding coleslaw mix to ramen noodles so you can get a salad instead of the typical broth.
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2. Green Onions
These give the pasta a little more of a crunch so it isn’t all noodles and broth. Be careful
3. Carrots
4. Chicken
This is a costly addition, but is worth the extra flavor in a cheap dish. By adding bits of chicken to the Ramen you can create a
5. Turn it into a salad
6. Hard Boiled Eggs
This gives the soup more protein, so you are not deprived of the nutrients you should be maintaining.
7. Tsang Bangkok Peanut
This gives the ramen a little
more of a spice and flavor to give it a different taste. The chicken flavor will be a better option for adding this sauce instead of the other broth flavors. If you do not like broth take the noodles and cook them without the broth and add the peanut sauce and then sprinkle the flavor on top of the noodles for a little extra taste.
8. Rice
By adding in some simple and quick minute maid rice it keeps its cheap value and quick making time. It also allows for more than just the regular broth.
Ways to Save on a College Student Budget Adapting to the financial struggles of attending college Miranda Stambler Features Editor
When attending college, getting used to a new budget can be a hassle. Most people have struggled financially, and with college, it is almost inevitable to need help from time to time. There are many ways to create a budget and start to save now. Through Pinterest you can find many monthly or yearly challenges, budget spreadsheets or a way to change the paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyle overall. These are a few ways to ease the stress that you will endure financially during college.
1. Get a calendar
Not only will this help with keeping up with schoolwork and work itself, it will help keep track of payments and paychecks. By simply adding a list of payments to a calendar you are able to see when your bank account will fluctuate. Color coating these will help establish
when your bank account will decrease and when it will increase, so you can glance at the calendar instead of reading through every payment.
2. Start a savings challenge
Many students do not think about saving since they are struggling to make ends meet now, so why add to the problem by putting money away? By doing a 30-day, six-month or yearly challenge, you can slowly add to your savings without struggling too much. There are many different challenges that can fit with your lifestyle. If you want to save every other week, there are challenges that abide by biweekly paychecks. Depending on which challenge you choose to do, you could save up to $10,000. Now, how can you afford to save? Instead of going out to eat or going to McDonald’s and getting a $2 sandwich, put that into savings. Those two dollars may not seem like a lot at the time, but it adds up and may help your struggle end in the future.
3. Fill out a worksheet
This may sound like you’re back in high school, being forced to fill out a worksheet you will never use, but this is completely different. With these you are able to track your paychecks and payments and calculate how much money will be left over at the end of the month. By doing this, you can see how much you are spending, if that payment is worth it and if you are over budget by going out to eat that one night a week.
4. There’s an app for that
There are many budget apps that are available that can help you keep track of your finances without the need of keeping track of a paper. One of the problems many people experience is they see their money disappear to bills immediately after being paid. By using an app, you are able to see how much you have made so you do not feel as upset when it ends up going to bills. These apps allow you to have a sense of pride by being able to see your paychecks and how much you worked.
5. Think about the small things
Students forget that small budgets add up in the end. For example, carpooling, discounts, coupons, not going out to eat, etc. add up. Many places have student discounts or a college student night. Do not feel weird for asking if a place has a college student discount, but make sure to have your NDSU ID on you at all times. Many think coupons are for the elderly, but they are one way that you can save more and struggle less. When shopping for food, look at the weekly grocery advertisements before going so you can buy things at their cheapest, as well as make a list and avoid splurges. Comparing prices is also a way to save. If something seems expensive, look at another grocery store and it could be cheaper there. Gas money also adds up. Carpooling with others will help you save on gas by splitting the cost of filling up among your friends.
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Aretha Franklin: Remembering Soul Royalty A multimedia approach to healing heartbroken fans Laura Ellen Brandjord A&E Editor
When thinking of influential women in music, one would be remiss to overlook Aretha Franklin. The Queen of Soul was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland in 1987, the second year of its existence. Her powerful, emotive voice wore her Baptist gospel roots as a badge of honor. Indeed, Franklin sang from her very soul and spirited her audiences away with the rich timbre of her voice. Franklin is one of the genuine examples of the power of music in action. She could make you forget your troubles, cry along with your heartbreak, emote your longing or celebrate your love. Franklin passed away from advanced stage pancreatic cancer Thursday, Aug. 16 at the age of 76 in her Detroit, Michigan home. A well-rounded artist, she leaves behind a legacy of work that spans multiple entertainment mediums, all of which are worth exploring to help overcome the sadness of her loss.
Music
Perhaps the most obvious option is listening to her music. After all, there is plenty to choose from, as Franklin began her career at the tender age of 14 and continued
performing until her death. Not sure where to start? You can’t go wrong with hits such as “Respect,” “Chain of Fools,” “Spanish Harlem,” and “You Make Me Feel (Like a Natural Woman).” For a comprehensive catalog of her works, Spotify’s “This is: Aretha Franklin” playlist will cycle you through them all. For new takes on favorites, try “A Brand New We: Aretha Franklin,” an album where Franklin performs with instrumentation provided by the magnificent Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. You can also check out her famous duets on the 2007 compilation “Jewels In the Crown: All Star Duets With the Queen.”
Movies
Franklin also dipped her toes in the silver screen, with cameos in the Blues Brothers franchise. In both Blues Brothers movies, she plays the role of tough realist Mrs. Murphy who tries to prevent her husband from joining the band. Her hits “Think” and “Respect” are flawlessly integrated into the script to the point that Franklin seems to be engaged in an argument with her movie husband Matt “Guitar” Murphy. In addition, the natural
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Shoppers from all over the region peruse the various booths at the craft fair. energy of her voice is enhanced by the colorful choreography, which makes these cameos worth the watch.
Books
For those interested in learning in-depth details about the Queen of Soul’s life and career, her autobiography is a great option. Published in 1998 with writing assistance
from David Ritz, “Aretha: From These Roots” tells Franklin’s story in her own words. Of course, there are plenty of biographical texts also available, including another by David Ritz himself available in audiobook form, “Respect: The Life of Aretha Franklin.”
Gordon Ramsay Sets Up Shop In Hell Celebrity chef’s new show ‘24 Hours in Hell’ renewed for a second season on FOX Caleb Laude
Contributing Writer
Gordon Ramsay is a busy man. He owns 17 restaurants and stars in multiple TV shows. Yet, somehow, the chef had time to accept another challenge for the good people at Fox. His new show, “24 Hours to Hell and Back,” is familiar, yet a little different. This time Ramsay is on the clock. In “24 Hours to Hell and Back,” Ramsay tries to rescue a trash restaurant, run by people who may or may not have a clue, from going entirely kaput. However, Ramsay must accomplish this in 24 hours, a challenge he, surely, cannot overcome. Yes, obviously, he can. He is Gordon Ramsay, after all. Fox claims the time limit is necessary because in the social media age a restaurant
can sink overnight. It may also have something to do with Ramsay not wanting to hang out in an awful restaurant any longer than he must. Who could blame him for that? Each “24 Hours to Hell and Back” episode starts with Ramsay dining incognito at a horrible restaurant. After an inevitably disappointing lunch, Ramsay reveals himself to surprised staff and diners. Within minutes, Ramsay’s team is tearing the dining room apart. Meanwhile, the chefs are retrained in a massive truck called “Hell on Wheels.” Since there is no time for shenanigans, Ramsay steamrolls anybody standing in his way. Ultimately, it is up to the owners to carry on with Ramsay’s alterations after he leaves. Many restaurants revert to their old
Shoppers from all over the region peruse the various booths at the craftPATRICK fair. WYMORE | PHOTO COURTESY terrible ways immediately. Some updates are positive, while others are not. Only 17 out of the 77 restaurants featured on Ramsay’s masterpiece “Kitchen Nightmares” remain in business today. So, these dumps on “24 Hours to Hell and Back” might be unsalvageable regardless of how long Ramsay stays around. The pace is quick and steady throughout, and most of the contrived drama that was common on “Kitchen Nightmares” has mostly been eliminated. This, along with slick editing, makes the show smooth and easy to watch.
Few people entertain me like Gordon Ramsay. I am guaranteed enjoyment whenever he yells at someone. “24 Hours to Hell and Back” delivers that, so the show gets a thumbs up. Ramsay’s commanding presence and perpetual disappointment make “24 Hours to Hell and Back” an enjoyable watch. Nobody else could pull this show off. Fox ordered a second season of “24 Hours to Hell and Back” after the premiere drew 3.67 million viewers. The show airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. on Fox. In addition, each episode is available on Hulu.
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Try Your Hand at Youtube Creating your own channel is a great way to teach others while enjoying a hobby
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YouTube can be a great source for sharing information and skills. Why not try your hand at a channel of your own? As one of North Dakota State’s resident geeks, I spend much of my free time exploring the various realms and storylines of video games. In addition to the asphalt job I worked, I started my own YouTube channel. I am not the biggest channel on YouTube, by a long shot, but it is fun to have conversations with subscribers and watch to see what they have to say about each video. My channel’s theme
(like almost half of all other channels on YouTube) is video games. Specifically, my channel revolves around Star Wars video games, mods and whatever else floats my boat. I decided to start my own channel because a few years ago a group of friends and I wanted to start one. We did make one, but I was the only one who did anything. Eventually, we were able to do a video together that was awesome, and that resulted in a few subscribers. Then everyone quit. Last year, I started my current channel. Part of it was due to me wanting to do something fun that was not super physical (not lazy, just lazy). Another reason was because I play a lot of video
games, so why not record and talk while I play them? Currently, I have a few series in progress. The one I’m closest to finishing is the “Awakening of the Rebellion” play-through, which is a mod I covered rather extensively last year in another article for the base game “Empire at War: Forces of Corruption.” Basically, I am controlling fleets and armies of the Rebel Alliance, trying to wrest control of the galaxy from the Galactic Empire and the Black Sun pirates. At the beginning of the game you are given a certain amount of heroes from the Star Wars universe, and let’s just say I have gotten all but a few killed. Among these are our lord and savior Admiral
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Ackbar, who fought bravely at the battle of Kashyyyk, and Jan Dodonna, who died due to a stupid hyperspace jump and a hyper-velocity cannon. The next play-through I’m doing my best in is the “Reborn mod” for “X3: Albion Prelude.” This mod replaces all the vanilla Albion ships and eventually stations with Star Wars models. I am currently in possession of a few YT-1300 light freighters (Millennium Falcons), Marauder Cruisers and one awesome Crusader class gunship that has yet to have all its systems upgraded. Once it does, however, I will have a very powerful warship at my disposal. The only other play-
through I have is one I recently started with a friend because the multiplayer had a massive update. The playthrough in question is set in the fantastic game called “Space Engineers.” Like most people reading this article, you may not know much about this game, and that is all right; Nathan is here. To explain “Space Engineers,” I would like you to imagine a way better version of “Minecraft” mixed with real physics such as inertia and gravity. You can create whatever you want and watch it litter space with the wreckage of your foes. Pretty much all that has happened is my friend and I have crashed onto a planet and are now in the process of building a
base. Our server is currently set to private, so we can get a foothold, but later we are thinking of making it public so we can have the very real challenge of other players coming in and wrecking our stuff. That is what my channel is about thus far. I have a lot of fun doing it and it gives me something to do on the weekends. I encourage others to do the same. If you are interested in joining me in “Space Engineers,” my discord is “theflumpysquid,” and the invite code is https://discord. gg/reBKZpX.
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Well, it’s that time of year again. Emotions collide for everyone, and sometimes we don’t know what to feel. It can be a mixture of happiness, distress, joy, anxiety, stress and so much more. Finally being back after three months of being MIA can be a weird feeling. Or if you’re a freshman it’s completely different; you’ve been MIA from the campus you’re entire life, and you are only now being introduced. My point is the beginning of the year is different for everyone. I’m going to go down the list from freshmen to seniors and try my best to describe what I think they’re going through. Don’t get it twisted; I’m only a sophomore. I went through freshman year and could tell you the ins and outs on how to get through it. However, I think you might be surprised how on point my accusations will be.
Freshman Year
Oh, the glorious freshman days. Have fun on welcome week. Nothing like finally settling down in your dorm only to find out you’re required to sit in a circle with a bunch of random people whose names you likely
won’t remember. Whatever. Maybe that’s just me, but I feel some of the activities during welcome week should be “encouraged” rather than “mandatory.” Oh well, they’ll have a good time at the dining center, something sophomores, juniors and seniors who don’t have a meal plan probably took for granted. Don’t take it for granted. Your parents are probably paying for you to have a meal plan. Use that to your advantage. Eat as many meals as you can. (Actually, don’t because the freshman 15 is a real thing.) On a serious note though, this is probably the only time you’ll get “free” food throughout the year in college, so think about it. The dorms can be limited on space. I get it. However, cherish the fact that you don’t have to drive to class. It’s one less hassle in your life. The cold weather isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Sure, you’re going to have mornings where you want to die because the wind is blowing directly in your face, but it’s worth it when you can easily go back to your warm dorm.
This is the year you have to enjoy. Your classes aren’t all that difficult, and you have all the freedom in the world. You’re only a freshman in college once, so use it wisely and have fun (but not too much fun).
Sophomore Year
Now it’s going down. They say the second you enter college you’re technically on your own, but that is not true. This is when you’re finally on your own. It’s time to get a place. I’ve been looking around for a good deal on a house or apartment and just can’t seem to find one. Don’t sweat it though. Things have a way of working out. Well, a little help from your parents wouldn’t hurt. They have experience with this kind of stuff, so I would highly recommend asking for a helping hand. After all, they are your parents and would give up more than a hand for you. Ugh, I have to feed myself too? I’ve never had this problem in my life. Not until now. It’s your choice on what to feed yourself. Looks like you have to go grocery shopping — with a cart. Something you’ve seen your parents do for you millions of times. It doesn’t feel right at first, trust me, but you’ll get the hang of it.
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Nobody told me I had to keep my place clean. This is way more difficult to keep clean than a petite dorm room. There’s always stuff to pick up, bathrooms to clean, dishes to do, floors to sweep, need I say more? Some might strive to keep their area clean; others may not care and end up on the show “Hoarders” in the future. How are you going to be able to pay for all this? That’s right, you’re going to need to find yourself a job to pay for rent and food, something you might not have needed last year. Time to start filling out applications as soon as possible before there is no more help needed. Some resort to donating plasma at BioLife. You earn about $280 a month unless you have a promo code. A new donor can earn $300 on their first five donations, which is what I did. I still haven’t decided if I’m going to go back. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone who hates needles or gets nauseated when they see blood. If you can survive sophomore year, you’ve passed the real test. The rest is just a bunch of easy quizzes at this point.
Junior Year
You’re now at the point where nothing is new to
you. You’ve gone through the dorms. You’ve had your own place (with exception to those who stayed in the dorms sophomore year). You know what it’s like to buy your own groceries. You have felt the full stressors of working almost full time while keeping up with your classes. You could almost be considered a college veteran at this point. This is also when things start to get more serious. Your classes start getting more challenging as you ease out of your generals and start to focus more on classes that fit your major. We all knew this time would come. It’s officially time to grow up and get your stuff together. It might not be as easy to stay up until two in the morning on a weekday as it used to be. It’s borderline time to start being an adult. Your future should be one of the main things on your mind. It’s going to come sooner than later at this stage. So while you’re not really experiencing anything new, things may still continue to be stressful. That’s just the nature of college. This is also the grade where most students will turn 21. Deal with your stress wisely.
Senior Year
Well, almost. Even more of veterans than juniors, seniors represent the highest class on campus. Use that as an advantage not only for you, but others as well. If you see a freshman, give them some advice. It can’t hurt, and they can only benefit from what you’re telling them. You might be on the verge of giving up; you might not. Either way, you made it this far. No sense to take the foot off the gas pedal now. Keep grinding on what you’re striving for. That’s a lot easier said than done, but it’s not out of anyone’s reach. Use the feeling of being close to graduating as motivation. Just because you have a lot to do doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. Go to bars on the weekends and let some steam out. Meet even more people and talk to them about your plans for the future. Just don’t get carried away. Seems like a lot more to do on top of the hard work you’ve already completed. Just know the year has to end at some point and that you can get whatever you’re working for with hard work and dedication. Let me preach.
A feeling of triumph.
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Local Junior Shares Words of Wisdom for Back to School “ W a i t , n o , w h a t ? N o t a g a i n .” Xanthe Dick Staff Writer
The Spectrum recently sat down with North Dakota State junior Devin Harris to discuss all his tips and tricks for beating back to school stress. Harris, who used to be a business major but decided to switch to philosophy mid-semester, has the whole college thing pretty much figured out at this point. Having entered his third year of college in a row, Harris is more than willing to share his sage wisdom with incoming
freshmen. “Honestly? The most important thing is just to not get your hopes up,” he said. “I remember my first year. I was lonely, terrified and had no idea what to expect from this place. Now, I’m slightly less lonely, but even more terrified because I know exactly what to expect from this place.” Incredible. Way to tell it like it is, Devin. However, Devin isn’t going to let the stress get him down because he’s had plenty of time to realize how important it is to prioritize self-care and manage his time effectively. When
asked how he does it all, Devin is characteristically humble, replying, “Ah geez. Well, I finally started using my planner this year. I even
my time is just that I’m so busy it’s literally impossible to procrastinate and I have to do my school work as soon as I get home from ‘real
new healthy eating kick. I really think this is gonna be the semester where I turn things around, you know?” Yeah, we know, Devin.
“Honestly? The most important thing is just to not get your hopes up,” - Devin Harris, Junior bought some nice colorcoded folders so I guess we’ll see how that goes. I mean, I guess I’m a little more organized this year, but the real secret to managing
work’ or I’ll literally fail all of my classes. So that’s my biggest motivator. Oh, and I guess I brew a cup of green tea on the way to class sometimes. I’m trying this
For some of our readers, the whole college thing may seem a bit hectic, but we’re sure that in a few years’ time you’ll have it all figured out too. When asked if he has
any plans for grad school or is studying for GREs, Devin really captured what most of us are thinking. “Wait, what? I have to do that already? No. I literally just changed my major from business administration to philosophy last semester because I realized I need to find myself, and now all of a sudden I have about one year to figure out what I’m really doing with my life.” At press time, Devin was spotted studying anxiously in the Memorial Union in hopes that one of his five existing college friends might wave to him.
Calling All Senior Citizens Especially if you graduate in December Grant Gloe Staff Writer
This is a shoutout to North Dakota State’s anymore. The fun doesn’t stop either. We’re senior citizens. That’s right: the 21-year- not going to stop being young any time soon. olds and older heading into our final year Four years of unhealthy and unholy habits (we hope). We’ve had our run of the place won’t just disappear. We’ve got some long for a few years now. A few extra for some lives ahead of us, and we’ll finally have some of us, not that anything’s wrong with that. cash. Frozen pizzas will be for gluttony over We know when to give 110 percent and poverty. I’ll park illegally for the street cred, what takes like 6 percent. We know what not the credit card. We’re in the endgame now, waiting for the professors are the best and which ones are the worst. Sometimes it’s even the same guy. other shoe to drop. Thing is, that shoe’s been kicking my ass for the last four years. I kinda And now these kids are on our lawn. 4-5 options available at of many, the omelet bar, has breakfast, lunch, or dinner. disappeared. The omelet There are classics which bar allowed students to So if you’re one of the seniors looking at a large and include “home cooked” walk up to an area in the dishes, global favorites dining center and fill out a daunting future with hesitation, you’re definitely not which include the best customizable card, detailing alone. It’s scary. It’s also exciting. international favorites the exactly what they wanted dining center has to offer, in their omelet. Upon filling options which include a out the card, students would menu tailored for students watch as an employee Well, they can have it. College is a young love the shoe. We’ve had some good times, with food allergies, and would hand-craft their person’s game. It belongs to those with the shoe and I. We shared some laughs. The then there is the grill which omelet exactly to order. a crisp mind and clean liver. We had our shoe kicked some cool stuff my way. Classes includes hamburgers, For students like myself, moment in the sun. Let them get burnt out. that drilled me, friends that made me, a job grilled cheese, or chicken the omelet bar provided We’ll just do what all seniors do eventually: that grew me, metaphors that went too long. sandwiches. One can enjoy a changeup. It was fresh, I would love to keep hanging around the shoe retire to Florida. any of these selections at made to order, and was Or you know, wherever there’s work. if it would just stop kicking my ass. any time. different than the pre-made So if you’re one of the seniors looking at You may be asking breakfast options provided Probably the Twin Cities, which are just Fargo but taller and meaner. Just an evil a large and daunting future with hesitation, yourself, “What more does by the RDC. I am not sure a college student need”? why the omelet bar is gone, giraffe of a place. It has to be, because it’s you’re definitely not alone. It’s scary. It’s got bigger and better things. Let’s move onto also exciting. It’s like that movie you’ve Sure, there are endless but please, NDSU dining them. That was the point of all this right? seen the trailers for and knew would come options, but a past favorite staff, bring it back! Four years of late nights and loans for 40 or out eventually, but it still felt like a pipe Ross Kennelly , Sport Management so years of late nights and paying off loans. dream. An imaginary future that was also a That’s fine because we know what comes certainty. Fact and fiction. I can’t wait to see next. The work never stops. It’s not going what happens. to get easier because we don’t need to study
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As the old phrase goes, “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it”. NDSU’s Residence Dining Center saw a gorgeous, state-of-the-art renovation process that was introduced to students this past fall. Despite the numerous upgrades, some students, including myself, were forced to say goodbye to their favorite service previously provided by the dining center, the omelet bar. Last May, NDSU began renovations on the RDC. Today, it offers a highly upgraded dining area with nearly endless options. I love the fact that there are roughly
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Taylor Schloemer & Thomas Evanella Sports Editor, Staff Writer
As students settle into campus for the beginning of the school year, FCS football gets ready to kickoff. But before Week Zero games start this weekend, The Spectrum’s sports staff discuss the upcoming season and the Bison’s chance to repeat as champions. Let’s just start with the big one. Are the Bison the favorites to win the National Championship? Taylor Schloemer (Sports Editor): Without looking too far into it, you have to say yes. Defending national champions, the pick to win the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) crown, as well as No. 1 ranked in the nation. The offense lost a few pieces, but the core from last year is still there. Quarterback Easton Stick returns, as does Darrius Shepherd, a top receiving option. Then again, the Bison’s bread and butter over the years has been a strong running game, and North Dakota State bring the best running back group in the nation. Bruce Anderson, Lance Dunn and Ty Brooks will lead the way on the ground. Thomas Evanella
(Sports Staff Writer): At this point, it is impossible to say no. Ranked No. 1 in both the MVFC and STATS preseason polls, the Bison are the consensus national title favorites. Seasoned veterans return on both sides of the ball, nicely complementing a group of budding young stars. Offensively, Stick will depend upon his stable of running backs, which includes sophomore Seth Wilson, a flashy rushing and receiving option. The Code Green defense is anchored by an elite backend. Jalen Allison and Marquise Bridges will play coverage on the outside with hard-hitting seniors Jaylaan Wimbush and Robbie Grimsley manning the safety positions. Once again, it’s all looking up for the Herd. Is there anyone who can keep pace with NDSU? TE: Allow me to add this caveat first: there are no easy victories in the Missouri Valley. That being said, when the dust settles, this could be one of NDSU’s easiest seasons in conference. South Dakota State is ranked No. 3 in the preseason poll, mostly as
a result of their semifinal appearance in 2017. SDSU lost both Dallas Goedert and Jake Wieneke to the NFL, leaving QB Taryn Christion without his top two options. The Jacks are ranked second in the MVFC preseason poll, but it’s difficult to imagine it finishing that way. South Dakota suffered a major loss under center with Chris Streveler departing for the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The ‘Yotes dropped out of the top 25 as a result. Northern Iowa, Illinois State and Youngstown State are in the top 25, but none stack up to the Bison. TS: So here is the obvious one: it’s James Madison. Last year’s runners-up and the national champions two years ago, the Dukes are the only other team than SDSU to beat the Bison in the last two years. They have dreams of taking over the Bison’s dynasty, but this year will be the hardest test in the past three years. Bryan Schor vacates the quarterback helm, and that position always brings a large question mark when there is a change of the guard. How the Dukes can handle the transition will be key to stay with the Bison. You mention James Madison. How close is their Colonial Athletic
Association to the Missouri Valley? TS: It is close, but top to bottom, the Valley is still a bit better. Given that five Valley teams made the playoffs last year as compared to four from the CAA, it is close. The two are head and shoulders above the rest of the conferences in the FCS. NDSU will see the first CAA team left out of the playoffs last year in Delaware early in the season, and that will be a good marker to see just how good the CAA is. TE: Cumulatively, it is challenging to gauge which conference is superior with so few head-to-head matchups. The game between NDSU and Delaware will be the only MVFC and CAA meeting this year. There’s no doubting these are the top two conferences in the nation, but the Colonial continues to close the gap. New Hampshire ought to be a playoff team again, along with upstart Stony Brook, Delaware and Elon. It’s too tight to call. Who will be the best player in the FCS this year? TS: With two-time Walter Payton Award winner Jeremiah Briscoe finally done tormenting the FCS, the subdivision has an open mantle on top of the offensive
charts. That spot seems to be primed to be taken over by Samford’s Devlin Hodges. As a junior, he came just short of 4,000 yards passing to finish third in the FCS. The only two quarterbacks to throw for more were Briscoe and South Dakota’s Chris Streveler, both of which graduated. Samford and Wofford will fight it out for the Southern Conference crown, and Hodges will be the key. TE: UC Davis’ Keelan Doss might just be the most talked about FCS player when next year’s draft comes around. The California native posted a gaudy 1,499 receiving yards on 115 receptions last year, finding the end zone eight times. A lanky wideout, Doss was a rarity in the FCS: a player with legitimate NFL bona fides as a junior. He returns with aspirations for his first winning season in college. Doss finished third in the Walter Payton Award voting last year, all while playing for a 5-6 squad. Doss will be relied upon once again in head coach Dan Hawkins’ second season, in an offense that averaged 30-plus points per game last year. He and the Aggies look to make a big splash in the Big Sky. Since you guys were so good at this last year, who ends up in Frisco?
TE: NDSU is the easy pick, and rightfully so. The Bison are well coached and play a disciplined brand of football. Simply put, when they’re on their game, the Herd are nearly impossible to beat, especially if they have home field advantage throughout the playoffs. Opposing them will be Kennesaw State in just their fourth season as a program. Coach Brian Bohannon has steered the Owls to a rapid ascent among the FCS’s elite, culminating in a quarterfinal appearance last year. This season, the Owls will make the jump to the title game. The best rushing offense in 2017 along with a top tier defense? Sounds like the formula another team we know uses. TS: Well, I got half of the matchup last year right with the Bison going to Texas, and we can forget about what I said about North Dakota. The Bison go again, but their opponent is a bit up in the air. This is the first major rebuild in the potential JMU dynasty, so the pressure is there. I can’t shake the gut feeling that they crack, opening the door for another team. After a 7-4 year, Eastern Washington and Gage Gubrud bounce back and make a run to Frisco.
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A return to campus signals the return of Bison athletics for the 2018-19 season. Winners of eight conference championships a year ago, the Bison took home the Summit League Commissioner’s Cup, not to mention the FCS title representing the Missouri Valley Football Conference. The title defense begins this fall, so keep an eye on these upcoming sporting events.
Soccer - Aug. 26 vs. Weber State
The Bison made a splash in their first Division I match under new head coach Mike Regan’s tutelage. North Dakota State downed Green Bay 4-1 on Aug. 19. If it wasn’t for two NDSU attempts that clanged off the post in the first half, the margin of victory could have been dramatically altered. The scoreline was significant as it represented a mark in goals scored reached only once in last season’s campaign. Additionally, the Herd’s 10 shots on goals would have been the second most achieved last year. Both are excellent signs that Regan’s new tactics have given an offense that took 10 games to score its first goal last year a much needed shot in the arm. Forwards Holly Enderle and Mariah Haberle linked up to form a lethal scoring tandem against Green Bay, catapulting the offense. They lead the Bison in Regan’s first home match and another test that the Bison have turned a corner.
Women’s golf - Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 at UNO Invitational
NDSU returns to the site of their 2017 Summit League Tournament triumph at ArborLinks, but this time to kick off their 2018-19 season. The event features four other conference opponents in Omaha, South Dakota, South Dakota State and North Dakota in their inaugural season in the Summit League. The matchup offers reigning Coach of the Year Matt Johnson a chance to take stock of his squad this season with other conference foes providing a barometer. How the team copes with the loss of Natalie Roth — last year’s Golfer of the Year — will be crucial to determining their success in the upcoming season. Senior Emma Groom seeks to assume the leadership post, while Taylor McCorkle
and Sierra Bennion aim to build off of top-six finishes at last year’s championship.
Football - Sept. 29 vs. South Dakota State
The Dakota Marker trophy has maintained residence in Brookings, South Dakota for two straight years, raising the stakes of this year’s rivalry meeting. Not only are bragging rights on the line, the game is also NDSU’s first conference matchup of the season, heightening the tension in what is already a critical matchup. Suffering major losses on offense, the Jacks return to Fargo as a different team than the one that bossed NDSU in back-to-back years. Signal caller Taryn Christion remains, but losing go-to receivers Dallas Goedert and Jake Wieneke drastically alters what was a dynamic offense. The two-headed monster torched the Bison for 433 yards in the past two games, making their departures starkly obvious. It’s likely head coach Chris Klieman will use this game to further cement his depth chart and rotation of players. It also offers Klieman his first chance to assess his squad against a top-tier foe. A win here could springboard the Herd into a run of victories in conference, plus bring the rock back to its rightful owners.
Volleyball - Oct. 12 vs. North Dakota
NDSU and UND have met on the volleyball court 151 times, but Oct. 12 will be the first time the two square off as members of the Summit League. The Fighting Hawks shift their conference allegiance from the Big Sky to the Summit League this year, enhancing an already intense in-state rivalry. The Bison hold a 79-71 advantage in the all-time series, but UND has won six of the last eight meetings, including a straight set victory in Grand Forks a year ago. This season’s match in the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse will be the second leg of a homeand-home between the two. The additional match ought to fan the flames between the Bison and the Fighting Hawks, especially given the conference stakes. NDSU graduated four critical seniors, but key cogs McKenzie Burke, Abbi Klos, Bella Lien and Allie Mauch return for the Bison. Shoppers from all over the region peruse the various booths at the craft fair.
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Terrible Fantasy Advice |Draft Special A bad year three realization Some way, somehow, it is year three of Terrible Fantasy Advice. Now, usually this column tends to be my weekly (cough) “research” slapped together, given an interesting sub-headline for the upcoming week, or season, and given some sort of story to kick it off. But at least for this one, it can’t be because the story negates the need for research. But first, some background into the league that I find myself in. The Hopeless Situation started a mere two years ago, and the teams in the league played in the Presbyterian Church conference. It was named such just after the YouTube hit “Star War The Third Gathers: Backstroke of the West.” Yes, that is what they call Jedi Knights. Members of the league had varying knowledge and care for football, and it was essentially a way to competitively mess with each other. Our first commissioner was selected by a NCAA Bracket Challenge and won thanks to Villanova’s buzzer-beater. Because I was the one who lost because of it, I am still a bit salty. Since we are not too terribly serious, the league has seen everything from attempted coups to seize power to last year’s kerfuffle in the semifinals. The No. 1 seed lost both Carson Wentz and Josh McCown to injury and looked to the waiver wire. By the time his turn came to pick someone up, all the quarterbacks had been taken off the wire. So, as we try to figure out how to settle draft order this year, one member came up with the oddest thing yet in the league. How about we draft by putting the top-50 players at a position on a wheel and spinning it? If that is how we do it, then this column is for nothing. I might as well move on now and get to the actual meat of the column. Before you draft, know your league and its members As described above, not all leagues are alike. For instance, one guy in my league will likely pick a quarterback in both the first and second rounds, likely Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers. Another guy in my league has had good luck with rookie running backs in the first two rounds in Ezekiel Elliot and Leonard Fournette and will likely take Saquon Barkley early. This will more likely come into effect in the later rounds as personal opinion becomes stronger when it comes to the players selected. A word on the rookies Over the past few years, rookies seem to have a much larger impact across the board in terms of fantasy production. Elliot and Fournette above are great examples, as is Kareem Hunt, Deshaun Watson (when
healthy) and Evan Engram. This year, Barkley looks like the rookie to have. The Penn State product is good on the ground and more than serviceable in the air. With Pat Shurmur at the helm in New York, the scheme could unlock Barkley’s potential. Of the rookie quarterbacks, Josh Allen is the one to own. With AJ McCarron on the mend currently, the gunslinger out of Wyoming is battling with Nathan Peterman for the starting spot. The New York Jets’ Sam Darnold is another one for consideration, but that leads us to another problem… The Jets quarterback you want to own is… Teddy Bridgewater. I will admit now, I am a huge Teddy Bridgewater fan. I was lucky enough to be in the building for his NFL debut and then again for his return to action last season. But he is the interesting piece in the Jets’ quarterback situation. With McCown likely to start the season and Darnold the quarterback of the future, Bridgewater will likely get shipped out of New York. With the wide receiver group the Jets have, that may not be a bad thing. Bridgewater is 17 for 23 for 209 yards through the first two preseason games, not bad for his first action in a couple years. He is just one injury to another team’s starter away from a No. 1 gig himself. Avoiding the committee backfields A recent trend in the NFL has been utilizing a number of running backs. It is not an uncommon occurrence for some teams to rotate three backs in a game. From a fantasy prospective, this trend is terrible, and it puts more value on the backs that are clear-cut choices. Le’Veon Bell and Elliot are good options. David Johnson’s return from injury in Arizona makes him the only Cardinals back to take. On the flip side, teams like Chicago, New York Jets, Seattle and Washington are places to avoid backs. Only one committee is worth buying into, and that is New Orleans, but only after Mark Ingram’s suspension ends. The handcuffs Raise your hand if you know who James Conner is. For those of you with your hand up, I am going to guess you are picking Le’Veon Bell with your first pick. Handcuffs are the guys that are not going to see much action until the guy ahead of them goes down. In the case of Conner, he is the backup to Bell, and would get plenty of action should he go down. Similarly, Vernon Davis, behind Jordan Reed, and Dwayne Allen, behind Rob Gronkowski, are guys to look at given the starter’s injury woes. Don’t spend a high pick on these guys, but they warrant your attention.
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