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hock waves broke out across Fargo and the NDSU fan base Saturday night. Reports leaked around 8:30 p.m. on NDSU head football coach Craig Bohl taking the lead coaching vacancy at Wyoming. Through social media, many reports confirmed the statement. CBS Sports’ Bruce Feldman first tweeted the Cowboys will announce Bohl as its new head coach Sunday. It wasn’t confirmed until Bohl made the announcement on his weekly television show at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. “There were discussions that were ongoing during the course of the week,” Bohl said on the show. “I had very limited contact at all. My thought was to do everything we could to get our football team prepared to beat Furman and I think the results showed that.” Bohl has led the Bison from a Division II program to back-to-back FCS

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national championships and in strong contention for a third straight in just 11 years at NDSU. His success against FBS schools, including a season opening upset at Kansas State, has made Bohl a hot commodity when coaching vacancies open up. But Bohl seemed to put those fears away last year, signing an 8-year contract extension. His high success rate, though, was attributed to his reason for accepting the job at Wyoming. “There comes a point when you look and say the program has gone as far as what I, as a head football coach, can take that program,” Bohl said. “No one really knows that other than the head football coach. There’s lots of dynamics that goes into these decisions. It’s a complicated question.

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NDSU is currently creating more programs for students to increase retention rates.

NDSU takes part in initiative toward entry-level retention Colton Pool

Co-News Editor

NDSU may have record tuition numbers, but it is also changing the ways those students are retained. Introducing a new program beginning in 2014, NDSU will take part in an initiative started by the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education intended to reshape and create introductory courses for entry-level students. NDSU is one of 11 other institutions chosen. “Gateways to Completion” was created to take a step back from how students are brought in to their own respective programs in order to increase retention, and therefore, student success. “We’re looking at courses that, in recent years, have had a high percentage of students who have not succeeded in the course,” said Larry Peterson, NDSU Director of Accreditation, Assessment and Advising. “We’re looking at what we can do as an institution that will make a situation where students are more likely to succeed.” The most vital aspect to this program is

Opening Up the Gates improvement of how freshmen start out in a responsibility to provide every resource their major. Peterson said not only will new available to provide and support students’ students be able to have a better chance at learning and communicating with the stugetting into their major, but they will also dents to help us as an institution.” have better opportunities to switch majors if This is not the first time the Gardner Inthey find out a field isn’t right for them. stitute has made programs for improving “When students end up failing or with- classes. However, NDSU will be the first drawing from classes for a semester which of this blueprint designed to focus on and are key to their major, their chances of grad- change 100- and 200-level courses. uating can decline pretty rapidly,” Peterson “The cohort’s composition shows that said. “If we can do something, especially for this is an issue that spans all of academe,” the first-year or first-semester students, like John Gardner, President of the Gardner Intargeting them for the right class and restruc- stitute, said in a press release. “We applaud turing our classes that will in some ways en- NDSU for its willingness to take action on gage students that this issue.” will help them learn Slanger claims a more, then we’re rebig reason for this ally helping those “We can create a situation in which students are change was the evomore likely to succeed the first time.” - Larry lution of technology students.” NDSU applied Peterson, NDSU Director of Accreditation, in the classroom. for the program in The presence of Assessment and Advising hopes that introduccomputers, tablets tory classes will be and cell phones have fine-tuned. Accorddrastically changed ing to a press release, NDSU will analyze up how students attend class, especially among to five high-risk courses. younger generations as they enter college. Specific classes have already been tar“Fundamentally, this has come about begeted. Bill Slanger, NDSU Director of In- cause of all of the electronic engagement,” stitutional Research and Analysis, said they Slanger said. plan to apply the changes to Biology 220, Math classes, Peterson clarified, won’t Chemistry 121 and Psychology 111. Two be changed off the bat because that departother courses are still in limbo pending in- ment already has a similar plan in place. structor permission. NDSU will look for classes that are fun“Statistically, it’s very important for an damental in nature and are high in enrollinstitution like North Dakota State Uni- ment. They will look closely at how classes versity,” Slanger said. “Institutions have can be restructured as the program progress-

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“NDSU clearly recognizes the need to improve student learning and success in gateway courses,” Gardner Institute Executive Vice President Drew Koch said in a press release. “We are quite pleased that its faculty and staff will use the program as part of their ongoing efforts to intentionally and positively address the issue.” Though this is a brand new program, NDSU will build on conversations and plans that have already been implemented to change the way students are introduced to the college education scene. Peterson said he thinks it’s important to get a jump on these courses to meet their main goal—improving retention rates. “I think it’s really crucial,” Peterson said. “Sometimes students find out ‘this isn’t really the right major for me.’ It’s important to find that out. “It’s also really important to help people, if they can succeed, to help them succeed in those courses.” Peterson said changing these classes may include some ways in which these courses are taught, such as the class size or how much out-of-class tutoring is implemented. Though it’s unclear how much those variations would improve NDSU, it may be the nudge toward a movement to better retention. “We can create a situation in which students are more likely to succeed the first time,” Peterson said. “That’s better for everybody.”

Pathways to Student Success to Move Forward Lisa Marchand

Head News Editor

A plan to improve the quality of education at every level across the state will officially move forward and bring major changes to North Dakota’s 11 colleges and universities. Pathways to Student Success is a complex plan now under the supervision of North Dakota University System Interim Chancellor Larry Skogen. The former Bismarck State College president took over in June after former Chancellor Hamid Shirvani’s 11-month stint in the position ended with a vote of no confidence. As Pathways advances, Skogen said it will be guided by two key principles: decisions will be data-driven and each institution will have a say. Tentatively set to begin by fall of 2015, each college and university will be divided into three tiers: research universities, regional campuses and community colleges. NDSU and UND are the state’s only research universities, but Skogen said that the tiers do not define quality. “There’s a lot of emotion around (the tiers) because there are very good institutions across our state, and I would want to

be very careful in defining tiers relative to quality,” he said. The tiers do entail separate admissions standards that will be determined by a weighted formula. The formula takes into account an applicant’s ACT score, grade point average, high-school core classes and residency status: (ACTx3) + (GPAx20) + (Corex5) + 10 (residency). The maximum score a student can receive is 273 if they are a North Dakota resident. At this point, 210 is the bare minimum admissions requirement for NDSU and UND. Regional universities such as Valley City State University would require a score of at least 180, and there is no minimum requirement for open-enrollment community colleges like North Dakota State College of Science. North Dakota Student Association Vice President Michael Graff, a junior finance major, said there is still a ways to go with tweaking the formula. “The formula isn’t necessarily perfect,” Graff said. “It’s not necessarily accomplishing what they want it to accomplish at this point.” If this year’s freshman class had undergone the current Pathways admissions formula, more than 1,000 students—or 41 per-

cent of the freshman population—would not have made the cut. This standard would potentially slice the rate of acceptance by over half, considering 86 percent of applicants were accepted in 2012. Skogen said what defines a “successful student” at this point is unclear. “I know we can define the successful student, and when we do right now, it doesn’t appear that some of our successful students at NDSU would be admitted to the school,” Skogen said. Skogen said that 210 may not be a hard line for target admissions criteria. Once additional data is gathered, the admissions index will most likely be adjusted to meet more realistic standards. While some see the potential benefits of Pathways, others are not on board. The Fargo Forum published an editorial last week expressing their thoughts on the program, particularly on the heightened admissions criteria. “Implementing Shirvani’s arbitrary plan to raise admissions standards, hatched with inadequate input and not enough careful thought behind it, would slam the door shut on many of North Dakota’s sons and daughters to the state’s flagship universities,” the editorial stated.

Skogen and Graff said that a fundamental goal of Pathways is to place students into institutions that will best fit their needs. By creating a formula that is explained far before college or high school, young men and women will be able to see where they would have the most success. “A student ought to be able to go to the institution that he or she wants to go to if they’re prepared to go (there),” Skogen said. “It’s kind of like the chicken and the egg conversation. I don’t want to bring students into institutions in which they’re going to fail.” Failure rates, drop-out rates and remedial courses are other issues that Pathways hopes to address. Additional pieces of the Pathways puzzle include fluctuating tuition rates, better financial aid and higher-quality education from kindergarten through graduate school. Skogen and the 11 state universities and colleges will work together over the upcoming months to tweak their finished product. “We want students to be successful and whatever we can do to do that, we’re going to do,” Skogen said. “I just want us to move it forward really smartly.”


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IACC Renamed the QBB

The building well known as the IACC is now named the Quentin Burdick Building.

Quentin Burdick Building honors former North Dakota politician Benjamin Norman Staff Writer

Incoming freshmen, transfer students and seasoned Bison all have a new name to remember while attempting to locate NDSU places. Quentin Burdick is of an esteemed collection of NDSU lore that includes the likes of Archibald Ellsworth Minard, John Klai and Ceres, the goddess of wheat. Burdick’s name now graces the former Industrial Agriculture and Communication Center or IACC. The State Board of Higher Education approved the name change last September, according to an NDSU Listserv. The building was rededicated in honor of the North Dakota public servant who helped secure funds for the state and

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NDSU. “Sen. Quentin Burdick’s extensive service to the state of North Dakota is well known, and he was instrumental in securing funding for the (IACC),” said NDSU President Dean Bresciani in the email. “It’s fitting to rename the building for him as a way to recognize and honor his place in the rich history of our state and campus.” Burdick served North Dakota as a politician for decades. After six early, unsuccessful attempts at running for public office, Burdick produced his first successful campaign in 1958 and became North Dakota’s first democrat in the House of Representatives. The politician from Munich, N.D., later won a special election in 1960 for a vacant U.S. Senate spot, and Burdick remained a Senator until his death in 1992. Critics knew him as the “King of Pork” due to his support for pork-barrel projects that he felt would benefit North Dakota. “I’ll get everything North Dakota is entitled to, now,” Burdick once said. The Quentin Burdick Building name change may not be an easy

one for students who know it as the IACC. Although he has no issue with the name change, Alex Hatzenbuhl, a junior studying computer science, said it will be difficult for him to get used to. Hatzenbuhl works for NDSU’s Student Technology Services, a program offered through the IT division. He likens the change to that of the Gate City Bank Auditorium, formerly known as Stevens Hall Auditorium. The older students, he said, still call it by the former moniker. The building’s sign has been erected on the corner of Albrecht Boulevard and Centennial Avenue and facility has been asked to update their nametags so they read Quentin Burdick Building. A wide number of NDSU buildings have changed names in the past. Few and far between are the people who still call Minard Hall by its original name, Science Hall, before the building was rededicated in 1951. This is the case with Sheppard Arena, which was formerly known as the Livestock Pavilion. An event is being planned to celebrate the name change, according to the Listserv.

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It is the elephant in the room regarding college education—student debt. According to a study on varsitytutor.com, 66 percent, or every 2 in 3 college students, will leave school with some form of debt. Among them, approximately 60 percent will have outstanding loans equivalent to their annual income. USA Today says that college graduates are on average holding $26,500 in student loan debt. A recent press release by Consumer Reports stated the accumulated amount of student debt has reached a total of over 1 trillion dollars. Such high costs now bring up the question: Is a college education worth the investment? Jim Gale, a professor of Agribusiness and Applied Economics at NDSU, said he believes in the importance and benefits of receiving a college degree. “The extra earning power will more than cover the debt a person has,” Gale said. “On the other hand, the immediate effect is that you have much less discre-

tionary income because you have to service that loan… but lifetime earnings are going to cover that.” For some, it may take longer to pay off loans than others. Rebecca Opp, a sophomore majoring in English education, said she understands that. “I’m aware that loans are going to affect financial standing,” Opp said. “There are some things I will have to wait for after college. I may not be able to own my own house as soon as I would like.” Students looking into furthering their education at college have different options. There are private colleges that tend to be more expensive in contrast with less expensive state and public schools. Taking costs into account as a student is a very important step when considering future loan payments. “Students make choices,” Gale said. “You can go to a private school and really rack up a lot of debt. Or you can go to schools that are not so costly and keep that debt down. There are options that people have and ways to prevent being so deep in loans.” Other options some students seek can be attending a two-year community college to help save money. Some take a year off to save and think about what they want to pursue as a career. Despite methods to cut costs, the price of post-secondary education continues to rise. “(The) rate of increase

in tuition price is faster than the rate of inflation, so the real cost is indeed going up,” Gale said. To help remedy this problem the Department of Education has been looking for solutions that can counteract the high costs students face. “By equipping counselors and mentors with financial aid information, we can help to ensure current and potential students are getting the assistance they need to successfully navigate the process of planning and paying for a postsecondary education,” U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said in a press release. “This toolkit builds on the administration’s ongoing efforts to improve college access and affordability.” The Department of Education continues to work on making student financial aid accessible in order to help make college affordable. For many, college is a time of sacrifice. Some students work part-time jobs to try and pay for living expenses and chip away at their student loans knowing that, in the long run, the payoff will be greater than the short-term cost. “I am working about 30 hours a week while also maintaining a full class schedule,” Opp said. “It is stressful, but I have a plan in place, and I am hopeful for the future.”


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Winter has finally set in on NDSU campus along with the always-looming threat of extreme weather and cancelled classes.

Preparing for the Storm

The course for cancelling classes

evaluations, recommendations and decisions on

snow are we going to have?” are questions that

behalf of the NDSU campus and community is

Akyüz continually asks.

the Severe Weather Protocol Crisis Management Team, also known as the CMRT.

Connor Dunn Features Editor

Cancelling classes and shutting down an entire university is a big deal. So who makes that executive decision in regards to a seemingly inevitable winter snowstorm in North Dakota? Surprisingly, any guesses for the President would be wrong. In the entirety of collaborations and communication, one person would not be sufficient. A team of experienced and executive individuals is essential. That team making winter weather

Akyüz uses information from the National Weather Service, along with his partners at

The entire process of cancelling classes for a

WDAY and Valley News Live, and finally the

winter storm starts with meteorologist and State

North Dakota Department of Transportation to

Climatologist of North Dakota, Adnan Akyüz,

consider all factors of a winter storm that might

who has a doctorate in atmospheric science. Tak-

pose a threat to the safety of the NDSU commu-

ing into account everything from past and pre-

nity.

dicted snowfall, wind speeds, wind chill, status

“We’re blessed to have the State Climatolo-

of warnings or watches, radar, forecasts, road

gist here at NDSU,” said Vice President of Fi-

conditions and previous year’s perspectives,

nance and Administration Bruce Bollinger.

Akyüz is the source of all weather information

“Adnan gives us alerts two or three days ahead

for the CMRT.

of time, and we know about storms one or two

“What is the probability that workers coming

weeks in advance.

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in early will run into icy roads?” or “How much

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North Dakota’s de Celle Visits NDSU

Author makes trip despite adverse conditions Connor Dunn Features Editor

Renowned North Dakota author Marc de Celle recently visited the NDSU Bookstore to promote his new book “Close Encounters of the Fargo Kind.” In his second book about NDSU’s home city, de Celle illustrates “true stories from a kind, happy little planet in America” while describing Fargo and its citizens. Through an email to NDSU President Dean Bresciani, de Celle requested to come to NDSU to promote his books and meet some of his avid readers. Director of the NDSU Bookstore Carol Miller Schaefer answered the request and set up the event. Originally from California and Arizona,

de Celle released the North Dakota bestseller “How Fargo of You” in 2010. The book contains many stories that supervisor of NDSU Bookstore’s book department Carl Wichman labels “feel-good, warm examples of the great people of Fargo and the surrounding areas.” “Close Encounters of the Fargo Kind” takes a deeper look into the Fargo area than its predecessor with more personal accounts and letters from the residents and visitors of the Fargo-Moorhead area. While traveling all around Fargo in recent days, de Celle promoted his new book with a kickoff party at the Ho Do Lounge at the Hotel Donaldson. He also made an appearance at the “It’s A Wonderful Night” event at West Acres, among many other book signing events. Fargo was not so kind on the day of the event, which was the first day of continual snowfall. Harsh road conditions forced de Celle to be late to the event by a few minutes, and student traffic through the book-

store and the adjacent hallway was sparse thanks to the winter snow. Overall, Miller Schaefer believed the event was a success, as de Celle not only signed every book and left some behind, but he also offered the book at a discounted

price than its original retail value. “I know Marc de Celle is an NDSU fan,” Miller Schaefer said, “so it’s great that he can try and connect with the NDSU students through this event and Fargo community through his books.”

Author Marc de Celle visited the NDSU Bookstore to promote “Close Encounters of the Fargo Kind.”

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WINTER from page 4 Other schools will be to the CMRT. calling us wondering what “Ideally, we would like we are doing and what Ad- to sync up as much as posnan is suggesting. He’s just sible with Moorhead State a great resource to have.” or Fargo Public Schools, but When a potentially dan- there are reasons sometimes gerous situation material- when those schools could izes, Director of University close and we would stay Police and Safety Office open,” said Bollinger. Ray Boyer and his team beSince West Fargo or Dilcome involved. worth does much more busTypically at 3:30 a.m., ing through the rural areas his police communications compared to NDSU or the call center works in conjunc- Fargo Public Schools, syntion with Facilities Manage- chronization is not always ment Director Mike Elling- perfect, according to Bolson, who is also a member linger. of the Severe Weather ProAfter communications tocol Crisis Management with local schools, Gina Team, to give updates on the Haugen, the assistant to Bolstatus of the campus with linger, conveys the informaroad conditions, sidewalks tion to the NDSU and Fargo and snow build-up not only community. on NDSU’s campus, but After first updating the also for the city of Fargo. NDSU website, Haugen sets “We end up talking to up the information update all of the local schools, the line at 231-INFO for those highway department, the who don’t have Internet weather services, law en- access. Then, contact with forcement throughout the media stations all around region, and we do this dur- the area is made using passing the middle of the night,” codes. said Boyer. “Yes, we have passcodes Opinions and recom- with the media stations, so mendations are then ex- they know it’s not a student changed in a conference calling or something,” said call around 4 a.m. between Haugen. members of the CMRT and “Whenever you’re shutpersonnel from Fargo Public ting down such a large orSchools. A decision is usu- ganization, it’s complex,” ally made at that time. said Bollinger. “Everybody If a decision has been needs to know by a certain made that NDSU will be time. We need to get it on closed, it triggers Boyer’s the TV and the call center; communications call center we need to get it to those to initiate the CENS to noti- driving from farther away. fy students, faculty and staff We strive to get the informaabout the decision to close tion to you as soon as poscampus. sible.” Once a decision is made, Certainly snow and wind Bollinger informs President are factors that are taken Bresciani. into account, but they are A representative from not the only ones. Fargo Public Schools, who “In the protocol, it says is in contact with officials school closure doesn’t necfrom all of the local schools essarily have to be snow rein the Fargo-Moorhead area, lated,” said Akyüz. “It could NDSU 120113.pdf 1 12/2/2013 9:03:03 AM then relays information back be dangerously cold situ-

YOUR THREADS Finals are now upon us, Holland Lind | Contributing Writer where a couple finals separate us from our Christmas vacation. This time of the year can seem to be the most hectic, with the busy retail season, holiday shopping and more snow to shovel. With all these factors weighing us down, sometimes we may look like the zombie apocalypse has spread throughout campus. I see people who appear to have merely rolled out of bed to get to class, wearing their pajama bottoms and sporting a less than flattering matted hair-do. Now I Katie Boe, a freshman majoring in psychology. Jessica Teubner, a freshman majoring in elementary ed. completely understand a casual lazy day, however I feel CoorporateSnobs.com, they loss of individuality.” The sluggish and mortified of my the amount of drab attire on describe how having casual article continued with the own reflection. Once a person dresses campus can be a bit ridicu- Fridays can have its perks; specifics of the findings. however, they are far outin a way that is flattering Although we are all tired lous. numbered by their drawand comfortable, he or she and have lots to do, does This week, I want to backs. In recent years, busiwill feel more productive, taking a little time for yourinspire people to get somewhat ready in the morning nesses have banned casual self in the morning sound as opposed to wearing oversized baggy sweatpants and for classes. Firstly, we can Fridays or stricter rules are too bad? enforced for what people sweater, which one canEven if I don’t have improve the general appearcan wear on those days. not help but feel slow and much time in the morning, ance of NDSU; we are not a In a study conducted sleepy. I will put on a little makeup bunch of lazy bed heads, so by Dr. Jeffery L. Magee, So take some time for and throw my hair into some let’s not look like it. Secondover 500 firms they conyourself and feel successful. odd up-do to make myself ly, it can increase producfirmed that “continually reIt does not take too long to feel representable. I would tivity with schoolwork and laxed dress leads to relaxed brush your hair and throw on rather take that time and feel your job. manners, relaxed morals, some jeans. Good luck with good about myself all day In an article written by relaxed productivity, and than go to school feeling finals NDSU!

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ations as well. If the wind chill temperature is minus 50 degrees, it may constitute a late start or complete cancellation of classes.” “Our heating plant may not be operating at full capacity or we may have power outages that are going to be extended because of ice build-up that have broken transmission lines; these weigh into the need for us to consider closing for other reasons,” said Boyer. Following a decision to close campus, more ques-

tions arise, such as who is allowed on campus, can the dining centers be opened for the students, and what progress can be made to clear the roads and sidewalks on the NDSU campus. According to Associate Director of Facilities Operations Pete Zimmerman, there is approximately 27 miles of sidewalk and 2 million square feet in a total of 45 parking lots to be cleared and maintained. “With significant snow events, grounds personnel

will be directed to clean all sidewalks, streets and parking lots with priority given to streets and staff lots in an attempt to preserve access for emergency vehicles,” said Zimmerman. During a winter storm event, conditions can change very rapidly, so the Facilities Management Team makes every effort to maintain a safe environment for both foot and vehicle traffic. Zimmerman described that for a snow/sleet/ freezing rain event, up to

49,000 pounds of sand and salt mixture and over 2,000 gallons of liquid ice melt are used could be used prior to and during the event. “At the end of the day, if the weather is poor, it’s important that students, faculty and staff make their own decisions based on where they live and what feels safe for them,” said Bollinger. “Safety is the number one concern.”

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Jeneen Terrana performed in the lower level of the Memorial Union on Dec. 4.

Live at Lunch: Jeneen Terrana Steven Strom A&E Editor

One day, we’ll all have to “get a real job,” find a new place to live and pay off the ridiculous student loans we’ve accumulated over the past few years (not necessarily in that order). Until such time, there are certain benefits to the high cost of higher education. One of those perks is Live at Lunch, where students can enjoy the musical styles of artists from across the country for the cost of a cheesesteak. Last week brought Jeneen Terrana from New York to North Dakota for the first time ever. Terrana specializes in guitar-heavy folk-rock

and Americana tunes, not to mention a passion for baking that has helped support her multiple passions. She was even featured on the Food Network’s “Home Made in America” and passed out recipes during her appearance. Bob Doda of the Queens Courier (located in the musician’s current port of call) refers to her music as “a whirlwind of powerful songs and folksy playfulness.” After hearing the music for myself, I can’t disagree. She’s not entirely alone in her production, either. Her husband, Craig Mackay, recently started joining her for particular songs. He even signed his first-ever autograph during the performance,

meaning at least one warm thing happened to the pair before predictable Fargo weather blew them out of town. Terrana and her team left Dakota territory last week, but there are still ways to catch her folksy crooning if you missed the live performance. The artist has produced three albums, including My Creation, Just Me and See the Light. Each is available on Amazon, iTunes and CDBaby. If you’d like something more recent, however, there will also be a four-song EP available soon. For more information on Terrana, her music, or her baking recipes you can visit jeneenterrana. com, or check out her music at any of the aforementioned distributors.

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World Premiere at Theatre B Takes Chances, Prevails Jack Dura

Staff Writer

Producing a world premiere has been quite the creative process for the folks of Theatre B. For weeks leading up to the first-ever performance of its current holiday show “Scrooge Macbeth,” the production underwent numerous tweaks and revisions. Playwright David MacGregor even came to town twice to assist in the production process, and this close collaboration has produced a show that is as festive as ever for the Christmas season. “Scrooge Macbeth” finds its characters—four community theater actors—scrambling to save their holiday show and theater from utter ruin following the hospitalization of the six other cast members for food poisoning. Stuck between a rock and a hard place, married couples Bob

and Sylvia and Victor and Renee scheme to figure out what to do when a bright idea hits: lump together this year’s Shakespeare with last year’s “A Christmas Carol.” Scenes of “Christmassy Shakespeare” and “Shakespearian Christmas” unfold throughout this 90-minute production, but there is no story found in the actors’ improvised show. Instead, various Shakespearean and Christmas characters find themselves in various Christmas and Shakespearean scenes, and this unconventional collision does succeed for the most part. Take these scenes for example: Santa Claus finds himself visited by Cleopatra, Shylock and Lady Macbeth, each announcing what they want in their stockings to the tune of Christmas songs. Julius Caesar is murdered during “The Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy,” and a balcony scene between Ebenezer Scrooge and

Juliet Capulet gives a whole meaning to “a Christmas goose.” Many other songs and scenes like these are available here in “Scrooge Macbeth” and most succeed. Sure, there are one or two bits that could be cut and few that could be shortened or edited. More importantly, this world premiere did find its wings after being pushed from the nest for audiences to see for the first time. World premieres present a heavier challenge than the typical production. Grooming it, tweaking it, and ironing out the rough spots are all vital to its survival onstage. Both playwright and ensemble actors describe the show as “walking a tightrope” in the production notes. It walks a tightrope, indeed; however, this novelty will wear off eventually as the show’s run continues

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Curl up with cocoa and ‘A Simple Christmas Wish’ Jack Dura

Staff Writer

Award-winning, millionsselling author Melody Carlson has added another Christmas novel to her credits of over 200 books. “A Simple Christmas Wish” follows the journey of a woman, her niece and the strange new world they find themselves connected with following a tragic loss before Christmas. Rachel Milligan, a somewhat stereotypical, big-city, single woman, is babysitting her 17-yearold niece, Holly, when she receives the news of her brother and sister-inlaw’s untimely deaths.

Her niece now orphaned, Rachel grapples with funeral arrangements and the responsibility of raising Holly by herself with no other family. At least that is what they think until the family lawyer informs them that Holly’s mother, Miri’s mysterious sister, is to raise the young girl. Miri’s past having remained a fog for years, Rachel decides to meet with Holly’s aunt Lydia to persuade this newfound relative to leave Holly with her as Rachel has no other family. As it turns out, Miri was born and raised in an

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Who Is Malala: New Book Reveals Another Side of Girl Activist and Her Country Linda Norland

Contributing Writer

At age 16, she is known all around the world by just her first name. Known as “the girl who was shot by the Taliban,” Malala Yousafzai has already started her own organization and written a book. But as readers learn in her autobiography out earlier this fall, there is a lot more to this girl than just what has been in the news. Aptly named “I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up For Education and Was Shot by the Taliban,” this book sheds light into not only Malala’s life, but into a culture many Americans understand little about. Biographies have never been a favorite genre of mine, but from the moment I ordered “I Am Malala” I was anxious to begin reading. It is not only the miracle of the fact that she survived

being shot through the head at point blank range that fascinated me—moreover it was Malala’s fight for education that enticed. But as I began the book, I was even more drawn in than I thought I would be by her story—a story that is intertwined with the rich history of her homeland, the Swat Valley in Pakistan. Malala’s life is every bit as inspiring as I thought it would be. She explains the circumstances of her birth, being a girl in Swat, living under the terror of the Taliban and speaking out for education—even when her life was in danger. But we also get to see another side of Malala: the girl who loves playing with her friends, reads the Twilight books and argues with her younger brothers. She stops becoming “the girl who was shot by the Taliban” and becomes in the reader’s eyes

Malala Yousafzai, a courageous young girl who cannot be fully described in one line. What surprised me about this book was how deeply it delved into the history of her region. Malala and journalist Christina Lamb, who helped her write the book, explain a great deal about the forming of Pakistan, the culture of Swat, and how the Taliban came to power. She explained a lot about Islam and what it is like to be Muslim there. Since it is from Malala’s point of view, it is very personal and relatable; it shows a side of the story that is never shown on the news. It was also very humbling to learn about her culture’s opinions on America, told from a different point of view. Readers not only get to know Malala, but her people and her culture, in this book.

After reading this book, I joined her organization, the Malala Fund. As she states in the book, “The Malala Fund believes that each girl, and boy, has the ability to change the world and that all she needs is a chance.” Malala believes so much in her cause that she risked her life for it—the least I could do was sign up on the website. More than anything, “I Am Malala” made me appreciate my education more than ever. It makes it hard to skip out on lecture knowing there are millions of children around the globe who would give anything for even a chance at a college education. So as finals come rolling around and studying begins to take over your life, keep in mind Malala, who almost died defending the right—yes, the right—to study.

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LOVE AT FIRST BITE!

and everything is ironed out once and for all. Very little requires any editing though. Some scenes could definitely be shorter (Santa and the Shakespeare characters), but others could just end up being the best parts of all. As a world premiere, anything seems possible as to where this show could go. Theatre B has certainly done a remarkable job with nurturing “Scrooge Macbeth” from a raw script to a hilari-

ous holiday show, and FargoMoorhead residents have the chance to see its fine work firsthand and first of all. “Scrooge Macbeth” continues its run every Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. until Dec. 28 with a 2 p.m. matinee on Dec. 15 at Theatre B 716 Main Ave. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for students, and are available at the box office and by phone at 701-729-8880.

SIMPLE from page 6 Amish community, which she abandoned for a life of adventure as an airline stewardess, where she met Rachel and later her brother. At first, the immersion into Amish life is hard for Rachel and Holly, as Rachel faces harsh judgment from Lydia, and Holly has to integrate immediately into her new family. This transition is made better by the help of Holly’s unusual uncle Benjamin, a couple conversations with Miri’s mother, and (predictably enough) a little Christmas spirit. This story has all the makings of a tender Hallmark movie, as its length and lack of any subplots would translate well to a made-for-TVmovie. All focus in this story is on one thing: Rachel’s determinedness to raise Holly by herself. Sure, Carlson could have explored the backstory of Miri a little more than she did, and maybe even given Rachel’s best friend, Kayla, a few more scenes beyond a late-night discussion about how to tell Holly about her parents’ deaths. Sticking with Rachel’s efforts to extract Holly from an Amish upbringing

is the main aim of this story, and though that seems selfish, it really is not. With as much focus as there is on Rachel, the reader learns a little of her story and how her motivation to raise Holly is not just to avoid a life of loneliness. Rachel really cares for her niece, as much as she did for her brother Michael and Miri. Her wanting to raise Holly seems to stem from a desire to remain as close to them as possible, not just to clutch and cling at the last relative left to her. Plus, she really wants to play a part in Holly’s life, and by the end of “A Simple Christmas Wish,” Rachel is as happy as Holly with their situation’s outcome. Carlson’s story is an utterly predictable one, but it holds some surprises. The Amish relation was a shocker, as it seemed to the reader that this book would be about an aunt and niece’s good times together when they find themselves alone in the world. That is partly true, but at its heart, “A Simple Christmas Wish” is merely a feel-good novel under 200 pages that is made best with hot cocoa on an empty afternoon.

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Mandela Left a Better World for Us Samantha Wickramasinghe Opinion Editor

When Nelson Mandela was a young man, South Africa was an apartheid nation. People were treated by the color of their skin. Violence was erupting throughout the country and political activists were being imprisoned. But today, when Mandela is not here with us anymore, South Africa had become a better nation, a nation that cherishes democracy and coexistence. Mandela had left a better world than the world he arrived in and people have drawn inspiration from the democratic transition of South Africa. Neverthe-

less, Mandela’s legacy leaves us a message 27 years in prison, but we should not ignore that we need to decipher. today. The importance of political activism Inequality and racial prejudice still exist in our life today should not be overshadtoday in the world and nations struggle to owed by the glory of the past. We can look find ways to live together in peace. Even now at a video footage of the apartheid, holocaust there are moments or any other horwhen severe social rible crime and injustices occur, “The importance of political activism in condemn them we turn our backs by looking at and walk away as our life today should not be overshadowed them but the real nothing had hapquestion is: how by the glory of the past.” pened just like in many of us are the apartheid time witnessing these when some people sorts of injusturned their backs tices today and to the freedom movement in South Africa. chose not to act? We can glorify the past and think of all the If we want to pay tribute to Mandela, we difficulties Mandela went through serving must make this world a better place when we

leave. A better world than the world we arrived in. We cannot ignore the work we have to do regardless the difficulties that we have to face in our lives. We cannot ignore our quintessential obligation to humanity and to animals and to this planet. While saying good bye to Mandela let us not forget his words. E “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” Samantha is a senior majoring in journalism.

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It has saddened the world that Nelson Mandela, the man who spent his entire life fighting for equality, inclusion and justice for all black South Africans, has died. Mandela, as a deviant of the status quo in South Africa, which had been strategically established by National Party, with the application of apartheid agenda that systemically racially segregated the country—black and white in different quartered regions, was prisoned for 27 years for speaking out against the inhumane treatment of black. The white South Africans carried on the ideology of the apartheid, a minority of that country. As the National Party did its programs of not involving black South Africans in the wealth of the country, not considering them as decent human beings who had aspiration of changing their unpleasant circumstances that had been rendered to them, black never succumbed. They had the conviction to not adhere to the idea that life was unchangeable and immobile. They campaigned against norms that have been ideologically programmed and campaigned by white South Africa, as that was the best-suited treatment black could ever get. Nelson Mandela brought the South Africa’s system on the mainstream. Unequivocally, Mandela dedicated his life to fighting for justice for all in South Africa. Jailed for almost three decades as a means of suppressing his radical standing on racial desegregation, he never lost his held belief that life could be changed for his brothers and sisters. In 1964, he was sent to prison for his crusade against discrimination rendered by white South Africa toward black. The world became fascinated about his story. By 1990, his freedom was given to him as he walked as a free man from prison. After his release, a new constitution was drafted; the apartheid was crumbling as the legitimacy in the power they had lost values. In 1994, he was elected as the first black South African president.

Being president, he still campaigned, advocating for the end of discrimination and minority power. He never stopped preaching for systemically changes until his death, on Thursday, dying in the hands of his family. I sense, hypothetically, that Mandela has not died. Citizens around the world—engaged or non-engaged— will attest that Mandela will be greatly missed and that no one on this planet will ever be like him. As a political science and anthropology student, looking at circumstances from the broader sense, I am quick to refute that shared sentiment. Mandela is your neighbors, students, friends; illegal immigrants, poverty-stricken individuals, prisoners. They are fighting for injustices that have plagued their lives. I will focus on two of the above the issues mentioned, students and illegal immigrants. In the U.S., the K-12 education system underperforms because of economic reasons and test systems that have been established. It forces students to regurgitate instead of knowing key concepts that are needed for society as a whole and are made to believe that they are do not have the intellectual capability to gain academically in the near future. Because of poor results of standardized tests, that do not allow them to graduate high school, get a job or enroll in post-secondary education, many see their aspirations and their perceived American dream unforeseeable. Many resort to jobs that prevent them for social mobility; instead, they fall into the circle of poverty. These individuals want the ascribed inheritance change. They are the faces of Nelson Mandela. When you see these people, I urge you to remember, that in no question, they serve as representatives of Mandela. This leads me to my second example of Nelson Mandela, illegal immigrants. As reported, in the U.S., there are 11 million undocumented immigrants living in this country.

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Hipster Culture Dilemma Facets of a culture does not only belong to a certain group Suzy Cavalier

Contributing Writer

Today it seems that hipsters create a society all on their own by conveying the definition of a hipster and by buying certain style clothing, listening to a certain kind of music, reading a certain type of magazine. Hipsters, according to the Urban Dictionary are “a subculture of men and women typically in their 20s or 30s that value independent thinking, counter-culture, progressive politics, an appreciation of art and indie-rock, creativity, intelligence and witty banter.” After a few conversations with neutral people, I have come up with a few things about the hipster subculture in the world and find them very conflicting with my own feelings on this strange social group. I often get called a hipster simply because I like vintage things like vinyl records, reading and certain coffee houses. I am very particular about what music I listen to, but I don’t feel I fit in well with this category/stereotype of people, as funny as that may sound. I don’t wear certain leather boots, particular styles of scarves or listen to indie-rock. I have a hard time establishing if that is a compliment or a complete and utter insult to be called a hipster. Given the generalization

of hipsters being sheep in the herd as well as pretentious in their demeanor and labeled in their clothing, I also feel they aren’t the only group of people that appreciate a certain art or music, style or expression of ideas. I’m not sitting here typing this article out of hate, but more out of confusion and disarray for this subculture, and I surely don’t mean to degrade or disregard anyone by any means. But why stick to a certain criteria and feel that one is different from the majority, when one is conforming to certain suburbia? What has become so bothersome to me in being called a hipster is that it isn’t that no one else appreciates art, indie-music, vinyl records, tapes, leather boots and everything else that “hipsters” like. There are so many people in the world that appreciate just those things and much more, but they don’t feel the need to dress the part and snub anyone that uses a different kind of toilet paper. Why limit yourself to just one group of people to hang out with or choose ONE certain coffee shop because it’s “hip” or a certain style of music? It seems very limiting to personal growth and experience in life; it’s like an upgraded high-school story and situation. Only certain people hang out at certain places and with particular people. But, seems to work for some people, and I can’t wrap my head around it. I guess I also wouldn’t hang around places I would be uncomfortable being at. I do try new things to gain that experience and understanding. To be an individual and to be unique and different isn’t a hard task with it already programmed in our brains with personality traits. The groups of hipsters seem to try too hard at being unique and individual when they already are. Suzy is a junior majoring in music.


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Jay-Z and Beyonce: How Celebrities Can Influence Our Eating Habits Amber Zolondek Contributing Writer

I am not one to follow celebrity trends. In fact, I usually despise them and often try to set my own. However, it has come to my attention recently that vegan and plantbased diets are something that Jay Z and Beyoncé have created quite the stir-

up over. While eating healthy, maintaining a regular sleep schedule, and exercising often are crucial and obvious rules to live a wholesome and beneficial life, it has increasingly been noted that eliminating meats and other processed foods can improve and establish a simple lifestyle. Jay Z and Beyoncé have openly committed for 22 days they will be on a strict vegan diet. Certainly a bold statement, especially before the holidays, a time notori-

ous for heavy eating. However, this specific announcement spurs some type of energy in me that is different than your average reaction to celebrity gossip. A new, nourishing, healthkick style of living is quickly making its way into our magazines, television shows and celebrity blogs. Although what seems like petty gossip, this story is a bit more relatable and realistic, seeing that anyone can change their diet and establish a healthier lifestyle. Jay Z clarifies on his blog

that this is not intended for anything other than a “spiritual and physical cleanse.” However, with the 22 days coming to an end right at Christmas, who knows what the future and potential outcome could be. Although musical celebrities have had a bad rap (no pun intended) for being bad influences and getting caught up in the glamorous, starlet life. The Bonnie and Clyde duo could be on to something here. Introducing such a change in lifestyle is creating this pop culture

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discussion about veganism, eating clean and changing old habits can influence a generation, including their fan base. It’s an honestly refreshing change of pace for Hollywood and the daily talk, seeing as my social media and daily blog reads are filled with disgusted posts about today’s stars twerking or struggles with drug addiction. While I don’t see myself trying any extreme diets in the near future, the R&B duo certainly have gotten me

thinking about personal habits, daily intake and personal decisions when it comes to food and beverages. Kudos to them for taking a stance, and a nutritious one at that. You can read more about Jay Z, Beyoncé and their next 20-some-odd days on his blog lifeandtimes. com. Amber is a sophomore majoring in public relations and advertising.

Gimme Shelter

Caleb Werness Staff Writer

The upper Midwest is infamous for its grueling winters. Wind, snow and ice plague us from anytime through October to April. The Matbus service offers a welcomed convenience for students both on and off campus. Getting to class on time is made easier and warmer. While sitting at the Memorial Union stop, I enjoyed a dry seat and a warmer shelter. This is the only one on campus. Time spent waiting for the bus to arrive at any other “shelter” is neither dry nor warm. The bus shelters along Albreicht and by University

Village offer minor protection from Fargo’s whipping winds. It is easily apparent this time of the year is when the Matbus ferries the most students. I believe the shelters need to be more functional for the winter conditions. I spent 10 minutes yesterday waiting for the 32 Route bus at Minard in the cold. Minard is one of the main stops for many different buses. I always see people outside waiting to be picked up and this is why I feel that it needs a decent shelter. There is a perfect location on the strip along the Albreicht heading north. It offers a logical and workable spot for a small 10 to 15 person heated shelter. The space is quite open so the cost to clear and build would be minimal. Secondly, I believe the shelter at University Village needs to be redone. University Village is one of the off campus apartment cluster. Due to its distance from campus, many of the buses that cover University Vil-

lage are always near overflowing. The shelter at U-Village is under sized and too exposed. It offers little to no protection from the harsh elements. I stand next to the useless shelter, one of the many students waiting for the bus to arrive in morning. All in all, my main point is a few new heated shelters would be invaluable during the course of our six-month winter. I would like to see a proposal sent to student government to see if such a project may be in the budget. I believe I am among the majority when I say that the current bus shelters are not very effective in shielding students from the chilly conditions. It would be nice to see a change implemented and some improvements made to the shelters that see the most activity to better suite and serve the students of NDSU. Caleb is a sophomore majoring in English.

LETTER from page 6 Some came as dreamers, some fled from the ascribed life circumstances they faced in their native countries. As ill immigrants, they still obey the core values shared by most Americans: patriotism, determinism, middle-class status, and goal driven. However, because of their status, they cannot have access to resources needed to better them. They pay taxes and their children are born in this country and serve in our military. They teach in our universities and colleges, take care of our elderly, etc. Legal status has not been given to them. The illegal immigrants as a groups and individuals, are the faces of Nelson

Mandela. They have adhered that changes need to happen; the compass has to be changed in order for them to enjoy the numerous benefits of being an American. They have already started that process. It will take time until Americans are convinced that they have to be given legal status.

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Senior quarterback Brock Jensen completed 15-of-25 passes for 249 yards and two touchdowns while running for one touchdown.

Bison Pound the Paladins NDSU scores 28 second half points in second round win Sam Herder Sports Editor

NDSU football, a second half team all year long, did it again in the Football Championship Subdivision second round. With just a 10-7 halftime lead, the Bison offense exploded for 28 unanswered points in a 38-7 victory over Furman. NDSU’s offense accounted for 265 second half yards that included three third quarter touchdowns in a 7-minute span. The physical downhill running game wore Furman down, as the Bison rushed for 197 yards in the second half and 267 yard total. “Offensively, some minor adjustments

and then becoming a little bit more acclimated to some of their stunting,” NDSU head coach Craig Bohl said on the second half improvement. “And then the second thing that occurred, our ability to run the football. That had a huge impact on the game.” The first half had the 18,455 fans on the edge of their Fargodome seats. The Bison struck first early in the second quarter on a 52-yard catch and run by Zach Vraa. Furman answered on an impressive 7-play, 75-yard drive to tie the game. With a little over a minute in the first half, the Bison drove behind the arm of Brock Jensen and Adam Keller knocked in a 37-yard field goal for a 10-7 halftime score. The Bison had a shot at the endzone, but an incomplete pass sent out the field goal unit. “There was seven seconds left. I wanted to make sure we’d at least ensure a field goal,” Jensen said. That’s when the Bison, as they have always done, turned it on in the second half. Running back Sam Ojuri capped a 75-yard

Bison Herd Round Up Corrie Dunshee

Contributing Writer

Wrestling Two unattached wrestlers for NDSU won championships at the Dragon Open hosted by MSUM on Saturday. Redshirt sophomore Josh Rodriquez won the 133-pound title, and redshirt freshman Mitch Bengston won the 141-pound title. Rodriguez won all four of his matches by major decision. In the final, Rodriguez won a 14-5 major decision over Minnesota’s Nathaniel Thomas. Bengston had one fall, one major decision and two decisions, including a 4-3 decision over MSUM’s Angel Vega in the final. At 157 pounds, unattached freshman Clay Ream took fifth, with a 4-1 record on the day. At 149 pounds, Cole Sladek took sixth. Men’s Basketball The NDSU men’s basketball team came back from a five-point halftime deficit to beat Bryant 66-62 at the Chace Athletic Center on Saturday in Smithfield, Rhode Island. For NDSU, the game was the first of four contests in the BlackRock Gotham Classic. In the second half, the Bison posted 42 points that would lead them to their fourth consecutive win on the season, improving their record to 6-3. Leading the Bison with 18 points and 8 rebounds was senior forward TrayVonn Wright. Scoring all 15 points in the second half was Marshall Bjorklund and Taylor Braun walked away with 14 points, 5 assists, and 4 steals. NDSU will play at Notre Dame on Wednesday and will be televised on ESPNU. Women’s Basketball The NDSU women’s basketball team came up short on Friday and Saturday against

the Air Force and Wyoming in the Clune Arena at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. On Friday, the Bison lost to the Air Force 82-63. Going into the half, the Bison trailed 46-35. The Air Force lead would be 11 points later on in the second half after Kahla Becken made one-of-two free throws with 13:37 left. The Air Force lead would increase to 15 with 11:34 left in the game and never looked back, controlling the rest of the second half from there. NDSU’s Brooke LeMar came away with 12 points in the game, and Air Force’s Becken came away with 14 and Jimi Blagowsky with a game-high 26 points. The Bison then lost against the Wyoming Cowgirls 72-69, falling to 3-6 on the season. The loss came on the final day of the Air Force Classic inside Clune Arena at the United States Air Force Academy. In the second half, Wyoming cut the Bison lead to four at 53-49 with 12:22 remaining in the game. Wyoming then tied the game at 69 with 1:11 remaining in the game after a missed free throw by the Bison was converted into a layup for Wyoming. With 27 seconds left on the clock, Wyoming took the lead with 1-of-2 free throws were made. Two more free throws with 9 seconds left increased the Wyoming lead and secured it for good. NDSU had one final opportunity to tie the game, but were unable to do so. Holly Johnson scored a career-high 31 points in the game for NDSU, along with 12 rebounds. Lewis scored 20 points in the game for Wyoming, along with 21 rebounds. The women will be playing once again in at 2 p.m. Saturday in Grand Forks to take on rival North Dakota.

drive with a 3-yard touchdown run three minutes into the half. After forcing a threeand-out, the Bison took six plays to get into an endzone on an Andrew Bonnet 7-yard reception. And then the dagger came. All-American cornerback Marcus Williams, his first game back since a leg injury against Illinois State on Nov. 9, stepped in front of a Reese Hannon pass and took it 53 yards to the house. Just like that, the Bison held a 31-7 lead. The pick six was Williams’ seventh of his career, setting an FCS record to go along with his 21 career interceptions. “It’s an honor,” Williams said. “But I couldn’t do it without these guys next to me and the team we have. I’m honored to have that award, but I feel like it’s all of our award because we all make plays off of it.” The Bison, chewing up the clock on the ground, added a fourth quarter touchdown after Jensen went untouched for 53 yards to finalize the score at 38-7. Furman certainly had its chances. Two times the Paladins had the ball on the goal

line. The Bison stuffed a fourth-and-inches run on the goal line to start the second quarter. Then, to open the fourth quarter, Furman quarterback Reese Hannon fumbled the snap on a fourth-and-goal at the 2-yard line. Three straight runs were stuffed to give the Bison the ball back. The Paladins also dropped a couple interceptions. “I thought we moved the ball into the redzone, it was when we got down inside the 5-yard line where we struggled,” Furman head coach Bruce Fowler said. “We’re not the biggest team in the world. North Dakota State’s bigger than we are … and we just didn’t get the ball in the endzone. They did a good job of keeping us out, that’s the bottom line.” NDSU advances to its fourth straight FCS quarterfinal appearance with the victory. They will face the offensive-powered Coastal Carolina, who defeated Montana 42-35, at 11 a.m. on Saturday.

Time to Accept the Facts Sam Herder Sports Editor

Gut-wrenching and mind-numbing sums up the feelings of the NDSU football fan base Saturday. After being in the comfortably warm confines of the Fargodome earlier in the day to watch a 38-7 routing of Furman, Bison fans felt like they got dipped into the Red River around 8:30 p.m. That’s when initial reports began circulating that NDSU head coach Craig Bohl is heading to Wyoming next year. The news was more shocking than a lightning bolt. Almost a year ago, Bohl signed an 8-year contract that ensured some comfort for Bison fans and athletic director Gene Taylor that he wasn’t going anywhere. We all thought NDSU’s leader was here to say. We were wrong. Bohl confirmed his decision to take the head-coaching gig for the Cowboys on his weekly TV show at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Before that, no legitimate confirmation was made by either school. Confusion, panic, anger, grief, sadness, revulsion and cussing all ensued on the internet. You’d have thought it was the 1997 flood all over again. Bohl leaving town isn’t going to leave Fargo in shambles like the flood, though. NDSU athletic director Gene Taylor said at a press conference Sunday that Bohl will remain on the sidelines to finish the season. But that still leaves many people sickened that this announcement was made midway through the playoffs. Should we be angry with Bohl? Maybe the anger can be justified because of the contract he signed

just last year. But the timing of this decision would never be ideal. If you’re Wyoming, you cannot wait until possibly Jan. 5 to announce you’re new head coach. That puts your recruiting and program into disarray. “There is no perfect time, but I can tell you the No. 1 goal is the 2013 Bison, for us to take this football team as far as we can go,” Bohl said on his TV show. “There may be all kinds of emotions and I certainly have tons of emotions in my heart, but this is about this collective team.” I can ensure you that Bohl didn’t anticipate the story being leaked like this either. It’s a shame and disheartening the Bison football players found out the news through social media. But that’s the nature of the beast. “No one wants to find out the way they found out,” Taylor said. “This group of players will rally around whatever the decision is. They’re hurt and they’re sad, they’re disappointed, they’re frustrated. All those emotions that go along with a change like this, they’re real. But at the end of the day, they know what they need to do and accomplish and how to get there.” Bohl addressed his team at 9 a.m. Sunday before going on his TV show to confirm his decision. Discomfort was noticeable, but so was grief. “They’re not easy times,” Bohl said. “NDSU is a very special place in my heart. There has been 11 years that I have invested here. A lot has gone on. That’s kind of the timeline.” And the question still remains who Bohl will bring with him to Wyoming. Reports say Bohl may take five of his assistants, including offensive coordinator Brent Vigen,

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BOHL from page 1 It’s not an easy answer, but I can tell you that once you feel like your work is completed, and then it’s time for you as the leader to step aside and let somebody else take some chances.” Wyoming Athletics held a press conference at 6 p.m. central time Sunday for the announcement. Bohl will presumably make three times the salary he currently has at NDSU. But money was never brought up on his coach’s show. “I personally have always been very comfortable and liked that region of the country,” Bohl said. “My family has gone on many vacations and I’ve trav-

eled out there when I was in grade school and high school. But there is a whole host of things. I do want you to know, though, that this is a very special place at North Dakota State.” NDSU athletic director Gene Taylor said at Sunday’s press conference that Bohl talked to him the Friday before the Furman game and told him he was in talks with Wyoming, but hadn’t made a decision yet. Then, after the game, Bohl mentioned to Taylor that he had accepted the job. The leaked reports later Saturday night sent abrupt shock, confusion and disbelief around Twitter, from

media members to fans to even players. It was evident the Bison football players first heard of the news via social media and tweeted out their thoughts. “Please say this is a joke” – Brock Jensen “At the end of the day I love my team and we need to stay focused for this upcoming game.. It’s about us the love we have for each other” – Bryan Shepherd “I mean couldn’t they wait to announce this tho?” – Cooper Wahlo Jr. “Tell me this isn’t true” – Marcus Williams “To all my Bison teammates please stay off social media tonight” – Cole Jirik

“Too much respect for coach. If this is true I’m glad I was able to play for him. #onceabisonalwaysabison” – Sam Ojuri Bohl met with his players at 9 a.m. Sunday before his television show. He said he wanted his players to hear from him before he flew to Wyoming to meet with athletic director, Tom Burman, and the team. Meanwhile, Taylor’s Sunday press conference gave answers to several floating questions. Taylor said Bohl will finish the season as the head coach of NDSU and all the assistants will stay on staff until the season ends.

“My personal feelings felt that it was best for continuity at this point in time,” Taylor said. “Let the coordinators coordinate and focus on game preparation and game planning.” Taylor is still working through the timetable as to the replacement of Bohl. He did say it’s possible the new coach could be hired before the season concludes and that some assistant coaches are possible candidates. However, Bohl may have strong interest in bringing his staff members with him to Wyoming. “I did meet with the staff, I said, ‘you guys need to be committed to this football

program and these players until the end of the season. I need your focus on NDSU and nothing else,’” Taylor said. “They all looked at me and committed yes that we’re here now. Now, how many at the end of the season will coach Bohl offer, that’s up to him.” Taylor said he wasn’t surprised when Bohl told him of his decision. The timeliness of the news wasn’t ideal, but the step up financially and level of football ultimately was more appealing to Bohl. “Quite frankly, I knew this day was coming,” Taylor said.

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The NDSU men’s track and field team kicked off its season with plenty of first-place finishes at the Dakota Duals Classic on Dec. 6 and 7.

Track and Field Starts Season Off Strong Pace Maier

Contributing Writer

MEN Not only did the NDSU football team have a playoff game this weekend, the NDSU men’s and women’s track and field team started their season off strong at the Dakota Duals Classic inside the Shelly Ellig Indoor Track and Field Facility on Friday, Dec. 6-7. The teams that participated in the event were North Dakota, South Dakota and University of Mary. Bison sophomore Brandt Ber-

ghuis claimed titles in both the throwing events and the NDSU men’s team captured eight event titles and had a perfect 3-0 record in the dual team scoring. Berghuis had a very solid outing, but he came up onehalf inch shy of matching the NDSU school record for shot put, which was recorded in 1996 by Landusky Herts. Berghuis posted a mark of 59-00.00 (17.98)which was his second-best effort of his career. Bison senior Alec Espeland set a new facility record to win the mile with a time of 4:16.57 and junior Moses Heppner earned a

victory in the 800m with a time of 1:55.38. Bison senior Nate Mattson won the 200m dash with a time of 22.69 seconds, sophomore Alex Neumiller won the 400m dash with a time of 50.46 seconds and junior Jerome Begin won the 600m title with a time of 1:22.07. The Bison 4x100 team was ran by Mattson, Neumiller, Begin and freshman Wesley Delong to win the relay with a time of 3:23.79. Saturday brought even better news for the NDSU track and field team; Andy Lillejord won the heptathlon title on Saturday, Dec. 7th. Lillejord scored 5,604

points for the best mark in the nation. NDSU claimed the top five places in the heptathlon, junior Beau Gagnon scored a personal-best 4,658 points for runner-up honors and Brock Larson also had a personal-best with 4,541 points to take third place. Bison sophomore Alex Koppy was fourth with 4,520 points and the true freshman for the Bison Matt Neururer took fifth with 4,466 points. WOMEN The NDSU women’s track and field team also competed this weekend and won 10 event titles. Bison senior sprinter Antoinette

Goodman won three events and junior thrower Emily Lesser won two events. Just like the men’s team the women’s team went a perfect 3-0 in the dual team scoring. Goodman won the three titles in the 60m dash (7.68 seconds), the 300m dash (40.03 seconds) and the long jump 18-11.25 (5.77m). Lesser won her two titles in the shot put 47-00.25 (14.33m) and the weight throw with a mark of 6004.00 (18.39m). Bison junior Paige Stratioti won the 600m dash with a time of 1:35.24, freshman Jenny Guibert won her first

In Jensen’s Defense

Joe Kerlin Staff Writer

W h e n you talk about legacy, I’m the last guy you will see rewarding someone for happening to be the quarterback of a phenomenal program during a phenomenal stretch of success. Unless your name is Brock Jensen. The 2013 finalists for the Walter Payton Award were announced last week and to no surprise around the FCS community, Jensen’s name was not mentioned. Eastern Washington’s

Vernon Adams, Eastern Illinois’ Jimmy Garoppolo and Towson’s Terrance West have been invited to the 37th Walter Payton Award ceremony in Philadelphia Dec. 16. How NDSU’s Jensen didn’t make the list is what has this sports columnist a little ticked off. I’m a homer. I have said it before in this column, and on the radio (Sports for Dummies, 9-11 a.m. every Sunday on 96.3 KNDS) numerous of times. Heck, I’m the guy who put Jensen on the cover of Bison Illustrated. But hear me out, why wasn’t Jensen at least mentioned in the Walter Payton Award finalist field? Unlike A.J. McCarron at

Alabama, Jensen has made noticeable leaps in his play and leadership during his four years as the starting quarterback for the Bison. Did you say you want numbers? 2010: 9 games, 45 completion percentage, 7 touchdowns, 105.6 yards/game 2011: 15 games, 67 completion percentage, 14 touchdowns, 168.3 yards/ game 2012: 15 games, 61 completion percentage, 17 touchdowns, 155.4 yards/ game 2013: 11 games, 67 completion percentage, 26 touchdowns, 188.7 yards/ game The 2013 Missouri Valley Football Conference Offensive Player of the Year,

beside his weird junior year where he had no help from his receiving core, improved his touchdown rate and threw for more yards per game season after season. During his freshman and sophomore campaigns, Jensen was able to show off his big arm by stretching the field with Warren Holloway and is reminding opponents this year, averaging with 8.5 yards per passing attempt, first in the MVFC. Another component of Jensen’s game that should be considered when assessing Walter Payton Award finalist is his running ability. As frustrating as it is, Jensen is never one to shy away from contact, willing to take a shot and losing brain cells lunging for first

downs. Pocket awareness and scrambling ability is a rare combo at the FCS level and no one compares to Jensen. When you think of prestigious awards and what it takes to bring home the hardware, you think of great moments by an individual that solidifies his case for winning an award. For the sake of the FCS, we’ll call them “Walter Payton Moments.” Jensen’s “WPM” or “Dub-PM” undoubtedly happened against Kansas State. We all remember that nail-biting drive to give the Bison the lead. Jensen was 7-of-7, converted three third downs through the air, and dove into the end zone to take the lead. Garoppolo

event of her career in the 800m with a run of 2:15.42 and the Bison sophomore Erin Teschuk won the mile with a time of 4:49.89 for a new record at the Dakota Duals. Bison sophomore Brittany Stangl placed first in the pole vault with a jump of 11-05.75 (3.50m). Lexy Boschee earned her first career title in the pentathlon, scoring 3,338 points. Both the men’s and women’s track and field teams will continue their season when they compete on Jan. 18 at the Bison Classic.

and Adams wish they had a Dub-PM like Jensen’s. The Kansas State drive wasn’t the first time Bison fans and the nation has seen Jensen’s heroics and it wasn’t the last when UNI got a first-hand experience earlier this season at the dome. Jensen simply just wins, baby. Oh, then there’s this. To steal a tweet from Bison starting running back, Sam Ojuri: “Excuse me Walter Payton award finalist imma’ let you finish, but @BrockJensen1 has the most FCS wins of all time! (Drops the mic)” I couldn’t have said it any better, Mr. Ojuri.


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FACTS from page 10 defensive coordinator Chris Klieman and recruiting coordinator Kenni Burns. If that news is true, the knife into the gut of Bison fans has turned into a Samurai sword wrapped in barbed

wire. These coaches leaving changes the landscape of NDSU football, from recruiting areas to a possible complete different system. The system backup quarterback Carson Wentz has been learning for three years may have just gone out the window. No doubt about it, many of these little things will

linger around the program in the coming months. All while Bison fans are trying to wrap their head and make sense of the situation. Not even Raven Baxter could have foreseen this happening before the game Saturday. Little to no rumors were even circulating during the course of the week. Acceptance is key now.

It would be arrogant for Bison fans to turn their backs on Bohl. He led the transition from DII to the FCS. He turned the Bison back into a national power after just three years of playoff eligibility. His face is more recognizable than the Fargo mayor’s. He orchestrated a program that boosted Fargo into a national scene

after beating Kansas State to open this season and ESPN’s “College GameDay� coming to town weeks later. Don’t let a predictable end of the Bohl-era diminish that. “I think you have to look at what he’s done for this program and how he’s built this program,� Taylor said. “From the fan base, they’re

upset because they care and they like him and they don’t want to see a change. Nobody likes to see change. But, I think what he’s built on this program, he deserves and opportunity to finish that out and have the support of the fan base.�

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