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Is Dunbar Done-bar? With Senate Bill 2297 in question, will NDSU be getting new buildings?
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Dunbar Hall has been waiting many years for its reconstruction.
Phoebe Ellis
Head News Editor
With the future of Dunbar Hall, Harris Hall and potentially the future of North Dakota State research in the balance, Senate Bill 2297 carries some weight for the NDSU community. Mason Rademacher, executive commissioner of External Affairs for NDSU Student Government, said the bill is an opportunity to receive full funding for the recreation of Dunbar Hall and Harris Hall on NDSU’s campus. NDSU Student Body President Chase Grindberg said that if this rebuilding takes place, it would bring these buildings into the 21st century and give students the ability to “learn better.” Why should NDSU rebuild these buildings instead of renovating them? According to Grindberg, in the event of a fire, “The fire marshal has joked to let it burn.” At this point, the storage of chemicals has been steadily deteriorating for the past few years. Both parties agreed the renovation or rebuilding of Dunbar Hall and Harris Hall has been talked about for the past few legislative sessions, and at this point it’s so bad that those who have seen or visited Dunbar Hall have finally pushed the deteriorating building to the top of their agenda. “If we lose Dunbar, our research university accreditation loses too,” Rademacher said. The state appropriated dollars to either building would allocate $54 million for the construction of Harris Hall and $ 51 million for the construction of Dunbar Hall.
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Originally, Gov. Doug Burgum called for only 50 percent of the funding for either building be state allocated. However, upon further inspection, it became apparent that NDSU couldn’t privately fundraise $25 million. Additionally, after seeing the state of Dunbar Hall, senators became willing to provide full funding, according to Rademacher. The plan to rebuild would take place in the spring or summer of 2020 at the earliest, though it is more likely that it would happen after 2021.
“The fire marshal has joked to let it burn.” - Chase Grindberg, NDSU Student Body President Construction of the new Dunbar Hall would take place in the parking lot directly next to the current Dunbar Hall, taking the place of the parking lot between the Quentin Burdick Building and the Memorial Union. The construction would happen as such so that once builders got close to completing construction, they could take the more expensive parts of the research facility from the old Dunbar Hall and place them into the new building in order to save some money. The bill is expected to pass in the Senate, and then it will move onto the House. While this bill has been on the docket for a while and legislatures who have seen the building agree it needs to be redone, it is expected to get passed.
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Second State of the Union filled with promises and talks of prosperity
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His second State of the Union was filled with promises and talks of prosperity
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The speech was originally controversial because of the long government shutdown.
Meghan Arbergast Contributing Writer
On Tuesday, Feb. 5, Americans all over the country watched the State of the Union address from President Donald Trump. Though it was originally scheduled for the end of January, it was postponed due to the government shutdown. President Trump started off by stating: “Millions of our fellow citizens are watching us now gathered in this chamber, hoping we will govern not as two parties, but as one nation.” This comes after plenty of disagreements between Democrats and Republicans as tensions have risen over the past few of months, especially during the government shutdown. “The agenda I layout this evening is not a Republican agenda or a Democratic agenda; it’s an agenda of the American people.” As the President progressed on, he praised
the many individuals who were part of events that have formed American society today. He expressed how America is stepping into the future, which calls for the creation of a standard of living and the quality of life Americans deserve. Trump urged the American people that it was their decision on whether to choose greatness or defeat. The president talked about all the issues he and his administration have worked on over the years since he’s been in office. Some of which includes job creation and the unemployment rates that he insists have drastically decreased. Trump delved into the tax cuts for working families and the child tax credit that he stated has helped save money for the middle class. The president briefly mentioned the elimination of the Obamacare individual mandate among the accomplishments he asserted his administration has made. Another topic the
president discussed was the economy. During his address, Trump mentioned how America’s economy is thriving. “An economic miracle is taking place in the United States, and the only thing that can stop it are foolish wars, politics or ridiculous partisan investigations.” Trump clearly showed his feelings on the investigations happening by stating: “If there is going to be peace and legislation, there cannot be war and investigation.” Another topic the president discussed was how legislation changed the sentencing laws impacting the African American community. “America is a nation that believes in redemption.” He spoke about how his First Step Act gives nonviolent offenders the opportunity to re-enter society. Two people Trump talked about were Alice Johnson and Matthew Charles, both of whom Trump helped get released early from their prison sentences.
As the speech moved on, President Trump mentioned the southern border and discussed the problems America faces. “Congress has 10 days left to pass a bill that will fund our government, protect our homeland and secure our very dangerous southern border.” This statement comes as Trump threatens to shut down the government again if Congress doesn’t help fund the wall. “I have ordered another 3,750 troops to our southern border to prepare for this tremendous onslaught.” President Trump insisted that he supports immigration in America, but he wants immigrants to come to this country legally. He then went on to list everything he claims illegal immigrants have done to America. Reduced employment, overcrowded schools and an increase in crime were some of what Trump mentioned, as he tried to persuade Americans to fund the wall. Trump summed up his argument for better security by stating:
“So let’s work together, compromise and truly make America safe.” President Trump also mentioned how many more women are in Congress today than ever before, congratulating those in attendance. Trade, especially with China, has been an issue because of the tariffs imposed. Trump said he doesn’t blame China, but rather the leaders and representatives of this country for allowing them to take advantage of American products. If another country places an unfair tariff on American products, Trump encouraged everyone to pass the United States Reciprocal Trade Act so that the country will be faced with the same tariff for the same product. Health care is a concern for many that struggle to afford it. Reducing the cost of health care and prescription drugs for those with preexisting conditions was also on the president’s agenda. “I am asking Congress to pass legislation that finally
takes on the problem of global freeloading and delivers fairness and price transparency for American patients finally.” President Trump ended with security being the last thing on his agenda. Overall, America’s involvement in the Middle East and terrorism was one of Trump’s main concerns. Having spent over $7 trillion in fighting wars in the Middle East, Trump said he wants a new approach, mentioning that great nations don’t fight wars that don’t end. As he wrapped up, Trump again stated that America needs to come together to choose greatness. “That one nation under God must be the hope and promise and the light and the glory among all the nations of the world.” Whether people agreed or disagreed, whether Democrat, Republican, or independent, many Americans listened to what President Trump had to say on matters that affect all citizens.
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In A Nutshell Ryan Nix
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Author speaks
Author Laetitia Mizero Hellerud will speak about her new book, “Turning Points: True Stories of Thriving Through Adversity,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb 15 at Zandbroz Variety in Fargo. According to the event’s Facebook page, “Laetitia, a native of Burundi, immigrated to the United States as a refugee. Laetitia describes her own life as the epitome of turning points.” If you’re interested in authors with unique stories, this might be the place to be.
Newman Center compromise
Roers Development, the Roosevelt neighborhood and the St. Paul’s Catholic Newman Center came to a compromise on the Newman Center expansion. The expansion has caused much debate, but a new plan proposed has been worked out by all three organizations. The plan was presented Feb 11. Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney said there will be a vote on the project, according to Inforum.com. Mahoney said he and the commissioner will vote to approve the plan. The expansion will cost $40 million. Four out of five council members need to vote for the plan for it to be approved. According to the Inforum.com, the mayor said he is thrilled to have the compromise and thinks the new expansion will be a fantastic addition to the city.
Louisiana abortion blocked
An abortion law requiring clinics that perform abortions to act like and run like a hospital was temporarily struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. According to Npr. org, the law would require abortion clinics to be staffed by doctors with admitting privileges at a nearby hospital and would change the standards for clinics, including wider hallways which can be found in most hospitals.
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Jeff Bezos extorted?
According CNN, Jeff Bezos is alleging that American media is extorting him with pictures of him and his girlfriend to stop an investigation. The billionaire’s recent divorce happened around the same time the National Enquirer released information that they had pictures of the extramarital affair. After the National Enquirer released this information, Bezos started his investigation and said this was when the extortion started. “They said they had more of my text messages and photos that they would publish if we didn’t stop our investigation.”
Groundhog Day
No, you weren’t experiencing a time loop on Feb. 2. It was just Punxsutawney Phil’s day to shine. The groundhog did not see his shadow, signaling an early spring. So, if this snow is bringing you down, just remember it’s almost over, of course if believe in the lore. The Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania celebration traces its roots back to early German communities in the area and still persists to this day. According to LiveScience.com, the groundhog has a 47 percent accuracy in predicting the coming of spring, which is worse than former NBA player Shaquille O’Neil’s career free throw percentage. The group that heads the event is actually the deciding factor on whether the furry critter sees his shadow.
Justice department grilling
Acting United States Attorney General Matthew Whitaker was questioned Feb. 8 about whether he could be trusted to oversee the Russia investigation. There have been doubts since the beginning of Whitaker’s appointment over whether he could stay neutral in light of a prior relationship with President Donald Trump. According to the BBC, Whitaker said he has not talked to the president about the investigation and has not interfered in any way. He has refused to talk about the ongoing investigation and has only said that he is briefed on the situation.
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The law is identical to a law in Texas that was held up in the Supreme Court. The ruling was a split 5-4 discussion, with Chief Justice John Roberts casting the deciding vote on the liberal side.
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Save Yourself from Frostbite with Delivery This winter is causing an increase in food delivery needs Miranda Stambler Features Editor
With the number of blizzards and the wind chill advisories, this winter has caused people to stay in their homes as much as possible. When you finally run out of food and have to bear the cold to go grocery shopping, sometimes it seems as though it is not worth it and contemplating delivery is now No. 1 on your list. The weather this year makes delivery drivers a high priority in people’s minds, but getting pizza every day can become old. There are many other places around the Fargo-Moorhead area that deliver that do not serve just pizza. Here are a couple ideas for the next time the weather seems too unbearable for food. There are services that will get food and deliver them to you like an Uber would deliver you to your destination, and there are some restaurants that offer delivery that you may not have known about before. Each of these services will only deliver so far, and most deliver to the Fargo/North Dakota State area, but be sure to check your address to see if you are in their delivery area. Keep in mind that if the roads are too bad for you, they are too bad for a delivery driver and please do not force them to drive through terrible road conditions.
Uber Eats
This is one of the many options that allows you
In this weather, no one can blame you for not going outside. to order from specific restaurants around the area and get delivery with an extra fee on top of cost of the meal. The additional fee for this service is only $3.99. This service includes places like The Boiler Room, Smiling Moose Deli, Everest Tikka House, McDonald’s, Subway and many more, giving you a large variety of foods to choose from. Each give you a time frame of how long the service will take and a rating on the service.
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Food Dudes Delivery
This is another version of Uber Eats with a larger scope of restaurants to choose from. The fee is $4.99, and the wait times tend to be longer than the average Uber Eats, but if you are craving something they offer, it may be worth it. This service offers places like, IHOP, Applebee’s, Ruby Tuesday, Café Aladdin, etc.
Bite Squad This
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booking fee of $2.99 and a larger selection for restaurants. It allows you to order in advance or for the delivery to be ASAP. They post menus for each restaurant on their website and ratings that go along with them. Restaurants included are Twist, Chickfil-A, Five Guys, Osaka, Blackbird Woodfire, Silver Lining Creamery, etc.
Insomnia Cookies
If you’re craving dessert while stuck at home, this is
the place for you. Insomnia Cookies offers cookies and ice cream to fill your sugar needs. Plus, they deliver until 2:45 a.m., depending on your location.
Passage to India
If you’re tired of the typical college food like pizza and Jimmy John’s delivery, then change it up with some Indian food.
Hornbacher’s
Since you’re out of food, why not order more without having to leave your home?
Hornbacher’s offers onehour delivery, plus if you order over $35 in food for your first delivery, there will be no fee. This list is just the beginning of places that offer delivery services. There are many more. Remember to always tip your delivery driver, especially in this weather, and that most costs do not initially include the tip.
Ask Pablo: An Introduction Life advice from a curious kitten Pablo
Contributing Writer
Howdy, everyone! My name is Pablo, and I’m a cat. I’m here to give you unbiased advice. Roommate issues? I got’cha covered. Problems with school? You know I have an answer. Hungry for a “snacc?” I am a “snacc” expert. Sometimes in life we need to hear advice from a different perspective to help see the situation more clearly, and this is a judgment free zone. If you’re stuck and can’t talk to someone you know, I will answer your anonymous questions. And of course, if you are in danger or someone you know is in danger, contact the appropriate authorities. If you are having thoughts about harming yourself, others or taking your life, please call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or the NDSU Counseling Center: 701-231-7671. The link to ask questions can be found on The Spectrum’s Facebook page or you can follow this URL: https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/HRZMLVP
Until next time, Pablo
The ‘paw’-ctor is in.
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Dealing with Failure Failure makes us grow, but it doesn’t make it any easier Audrey Wentz
Contributing Writer
From the moment students step on campus for the first time and until graduation day, college students are well acquainted with failure. From not doing well on a test to not getting the job you hoped for, it’s a universal experience all students encounter. It’s safe to say that no one enjoys failing. It can make you feel terrible and acts as a setback, seemingly keeping you from your end goals or ruining your plan. In reality, failure isn’t the end-all be-all we all act like it is. Although it isn’t great, with a change in mindset and the right techniques to deal with it, failure can be good. What matters most, when it comes to these less than ideal situations, is how you face it. The goal after failure is to find a way to move forward so you can be stronger and ready for the next challenge. From ideas to quotes, Pinterest has everything you need to
get through failure and find success in the future.
Cry and eat ice cream
Depending on the failure, this may or may not be necessary. However, it’s important to know that disappointment and sadness is valid. Failure isn’t fun. No one likes to fail, so it’s okay to take some time to cope with it however you see best. For some, this may require a cathartic cry or maybe a run to release frustration.
Find some friends
When something doesn’t go your way, it’s always good to get your mind off it and have some fun. A night out with friends is highly recommended, whether it is a night at the movies, bowling or just grabbing some food and hanging out. Being with friends is a great way to turn your day around and make good memories to overshadow what went wrong.
Own it
One important step in coping with failure is to take ownership of it. Failure isn’t
something to be ashamed of. It often marks growth or a turning point, so it’s important to take it and make it better. Seeing failure as a good thing allows you to not only learn from it, but be motivated by it. Failure can be discouraging and disheartening, but realizing it is yours to react to and yours to deal with can be empowering in the healing process. Choosing to deal with it in a positive light will make your experience with failure easier to handle and grow from.
Reflect on your failure
Recognizing where you may have gone wrong isn’t always easy. It’s often tempting to blame circumstances rather than yourself, but it’s important to reflect and get to the root of the problem. It could be you didn’t prepare or study hard enough, or you didn’t get enough sleep. Reflecting on your situation can bring fixable problems to light, and you can figure out where you need to do better.
College students deal with failure daily. Sometimes it may be that you did nothing wrong and it was out of your control. Sometimes there’s just a more qualified candidate. In these cases, it’s best to
accept your circumstances and find motivation to keep trying. Above all, it’s important to remember that failure isn’t everything. Moving on
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from failure can be difficult or take time, but in the end, everything turns out for the better. So, keep failing, and keep trying.
Career Advice
The Importance of Following Up Tips to writing a note to contact a potential employer Isaac Flynn
Contributing Writer
The secret to differentiating yourself from the seemingly hundreds of other candidates in employers’ minds is incredibly simple, yet it is something most students neglect to do, simply because they have never done it before, and it seems unnecessary. However, if done correctly, following up with a potential employer can be the difference between receiving a job offer down the road or being forgotten in the sea of other soon-to-be graduates. Not only does following up with a written email or note strengthen the potential relationship between you and your potential employer, it shows the employer that you are legitimately interested in their company and that you value the time they took to talk to you. If you’ve never followed up with an employer or professional contact, have no fear — these are a few tips that will go over the
main aspects of the thank you letter. The most important part to following up (besides actually thanking them) is expressing why you feel they are/can be of value to you. Nothing is more confusing than reading something with an unclear focus, and if the person you’re writing doesn’t have much free time it’s likely to hurt your case rather than help. Get to the point early on so they understand why you have written them specifically and what you think they can do for you. It’s a good idea to begin with some sort of brief thank you/acknowledgement of appreciation, however, ending your note with a sentence or two of gratitude is traditionally how these notes are structured, and you don’t want to go over the top in thanking them, but more on that later. After acknowledging the purpose of the letter, it’s a good idea to provide some tidbit/memory of your interaction or at least reference a part of the job they’re offering that you
feel you would excel at. What you actually talk about is less important than the fact that it is relatively personal to your interaction/ the position they’re offering and something that will cause the employer to stop and think, “They really are interested in (said job).” The fact doesn’t have to be anything crazy, but showing them that you know what you’re talking about and that your conversation earlier wasn’t something you just went through the motions in, but one that you actually learned from will almost always draw a potential employer in closer. Doing so also provides an incredibly convenient segue for any interaction you have down the road. Just because you say thank you doesn’t mean it’s only a thank you letter. It takes just 10 seconds to remark that you would love to talk to them further about XYZ if they would have time. They almost always do. If it’s a job interview you’re after, touch on an experience you’ve had or a
measurable accomplishment that shows you are a quality candidate for the position they are offering. Undoubtedly, this will stick with the reader. If they’re looking for interviewees, your name will ideally resonate with the job description more than applicants who did not follow up and further push their interests and skills. If you simply wish to build on the relationship, a comment about your interests/skills and how they relate to your contact is all it takes. Something along the lines of, “I took a course on (something related to the job), but haven’t had the chance to talk to someone in the field with a position and the experience like yours. Would you be interested in sitting down for a cup of coffee and talking about what you were doing at my age to build skills and a network?” is perfect. It doesn’t take more than a sentence. Just be genuine in stating why you want to sit down so they don’t think you’re grasping at straws and a
potential waste of their time. Doing so also makes it easy for employers to envision just how and where you would fit into their company and leaves the potential for networking down the road. At this point, you will have acknowledged why you are writing, touched on an aspect of a previous interaction or a part of the job that you are interested in and either hinted at or explicitly asked to talk to them down the road. From here, it’s as simple as wrapping up in a professional manner. Don’t go over the top with the thank you. A well-written sentence or two goes a long way and the longer it gets, the more disingenuous it will come off. It doesn’t necessarily matter what you thank them for, whether it be their time, a bit of knowledge they shared or a contact they gave you. Just thank them for something. Let them know you valued whatever they did for you. Again, don’t get too sappy or start making it seem like they moved the world for you. Simply acknowledge what they
did, how they specifically helped you and show your appreciation for it. Following up is most effective when done within the first 48 hours of an interaction given that employers sometimes talk to hundreds of students in a day, which is why including an aspect of your conversation is invaluable. If you take a bit longer to reach out, that’s OK. The letter still serves a purpose and will do so much more to differentiate you from other candidates than if you didn’t write. After all, you still took the effort to follow up, and it’s better late than never. The best medium to follow up on is either email/LinkedIn. Email is the professional standard and is included on every business card. LinkedIn is convenient because when you connect the site asks if you would like to include a personal message, the perfect opportunity to touch on some things you may have talked about and why you see them as someone of value.
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NDSU Opera Teaches Us All a Little About ‘Patience’ Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic is still relatable today Laura Ellen Brandjord A&E Editor
For this year’s spring production, the NDSU Opera presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s satirical “Patience” Feb. 15 and 17. The story unfolds in a small village, where the
Of her character, Hartl shared, “Patience the milkmaid represents both the innocence of youth and a voice of reason when everyone else is wrapped up in their drama and trends (even though for a little while she becomes the very center of this drama).” As a vocal performance
“Each generation suffers at the hands of some pretty ridiculous trends, and the folks of the late 19th century were no exception.” - Tessa Hartl, “Patience” dragoon guards’ usual routine of returning from fighting to the arms of the upper-class women of the town is disrupted by the introduction of a poet. Vocal performance major Tyrie Williams, who plays Colonel Calverley, explained, “They are used to going off to fight and coming back to the women of the village. Now they are all in love with this one poet, but the poet is only interested in the milkmaid Patience.” Of course, the tale of slighted love doesn’t end there, as Williams continued: “Patience doesn’t care for the poet. Eventually, another poet shows up and is also in love with Patience. This time, Patience reciprocates his feelings.” Tessa Hartl plays the role of this simple milkmaid.
major with an emphasis in opera, Hartl said she considers her gained experience with NDSU Opera is invaluable. “You go in, sing a piece for the voice faculty and leave knowing that you have a pretty good chance of being accepted.” Hartl explained a thick skin is needed to deal with rejection, especially in the world of opera before the age of 30. NDSU’s friendlier atmosphere allows young vocalists to gain experience and the opportunity to mature their voices. Esteemed guest director Frederic Heringes received high praise from the cast. “Fred is all about using the feeling and energy from the crowd, as well as what is going on in the story to help you interpret your lines in the moment. He doesn’t believe
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Tyrie Williams plays the role of Colonel Calverley, the leader of the dragoon guards. in just learning the parts an when it came to a liberal exact way, and I really enjoy and artistic movement called that.” Williams explained. ‘aestheticism’ that rankled Hartl agreed, adding, “I stuffy British society,” admire his attention to detail Hartl explained. “However, and how he can remain so the heart of the opera is in true to an opera’s history all everyone’s struggle to find the while staging it in a way and understand the true that breathes fresh life into meaning of love. Of course, it.” each character comes to their Both Williams and Hartl answer by different means, said they believed the opera just as we all do.” is still relatable to audiences For those on the fence today. “Each generation about going to see an opera, suffers at the hands of some Williams and Hartl both pretty ridiculous trends, and recommended that you to the folks of the late 19th give it a try. “You can’t century were no exception really say you don’t like it
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Tessa Hartl stars as the simple milkmaid Patience, who has enrapt both poets. until you at least try it once,” is something for everyone in Williams pointed out. this show.” Hartl humorously Hartl said she believes added, “Plus, you can totally the opera would also appeal tout your sophistication to to fans of Monty Python, people because you just as the humor is in a similar went to an opera. “ vein: “This opera contains If You Go no shortage of high-energy What: “Patience” shenanigans that I think still When: Friday, Feb. 15 at appeal to modern audiences. 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. ‘Patience’ is full of catchy 17 at 2 p.m. tunes and British silliness, Where: Festival Concert which spans from making Hall a mockery of authority to For tickets, visit ndsu. a tangled web of romance, showare.com or call the box and no matter where your office at 701.231.7969. fancy lies on that spectrum, it can be assured that there
‘Elsey Come Home’
Reviewing books based solely on their looks Brittany Hofmann Staff Writer
Where do I even begin with this book? Susan Conley managed to put so much into this tiny book. The beginnings of the decline of a marriage and the mending of it. The musings of an abusive relationship turned to an escape to America. The loss of creativity due to the responsibility of parenthood. The grief of losing a childhood. The inklings of an alcohol addiction solved by a week at a mountain resort in China. Elsey is an artist turned estranged mother who is fighting between her love for her work and her children, as well as healing from a surgery done to her thyroid. She is torn by who she is to her husband, her children, her friends and her family. When her husband Lukas urges her to a yoga retreat in the mountains, she is leery, but deep down she knows that the retreat is the only way to save her marriage and keep her children in her life. Elsey is many things, but a yoga-and-share-yourfeelings-with-strangers type of person is not one of them. During the retreat, she
longs for the taste of alcohol, but her love for her children wins over her love for the bottle. Through her inner monologue, it’s not mentioned, but she slowly finds herself accepting the role of who she is when she is reduced to silence at the mountain retreat. The silence allows her to really think about her life and how she got to where she is — a starving artist with an addiction to alcohol. While reading the book, I struggled to understand exactly what the book was aiming for. It wasn’t until the end that I understood that it was a journey toward self-acceptance and selfrealization for Elsey. “Elsey come home,” reads the sign her husband will hold while he awaits his wife’s arrival at the airport with their children. But Elsey coming home is really Elsey coming back to herself. Multiple times, she mentions being “far away” from her husband and needing to find him again. Though her role in their home is awkward at first, she eventually finds balance between all of her roles as an artist, a mother, a wife and a sister.
A tiny book packed full of a woman’s journey to self-acceptance.
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Review: ‘Serenity’ FLICKS Fargo
A movie for fans of the suspenseful and unusual
Kelsey Young
Contributing Writer
“Serenity,” starring Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway, is one roller coaster of a movie from start to finish. It is a movie that grapples with the concept of right versus wrong, and the real and make-believe. Despite hearing numerous mixed reviews about the movie, I decided to go see it for myself. While the movie is bizarre, I am glad that I went to see it for myself to form my own opinion on it — because if you like authentically unusual movies, then this one is for you.
Summary
Baker Dill (McConaughey) is the captain of a fishing boat that takes tourists out on the open sea off the peaceful island known as Plymouth Island. He appears to be living a quiet and routine lifestyle, however, that is all shattered when his exwife Karen (Hathaway) manages to track him down and reaches out to him with
a plea of help. She begs Baker to save her and their son, Patrick, from her new and abusive husband named Frank. Her solution: have Baker take him out to sea for a fishing excursion only to kill him and feed his body to the sharks. The sudden appearance of Karen forces Baker back into a life that he has gone through great lengths to put behind him. He begins to struggle between what is right and what is wrong, while his world is thrown into a reality that may not be what it seems.
Review
*Spoilers ahead*
The movie has a huge plot twist midway through that ultimately destroys all of the dramatic tension that was created throughout the first half. The plot twist was that McConaughey’s character Baker Dill died in Iraq while serving his country and that the entire plot of the movie is actually a video game that his son Patrick created as a means of escaping the harsh reality of his and his mother’s situation with the abusive stepfather. The video game element
Overall, the movie deserves a 3 out of 5. became more evident once the dialogue from the smaller characters became stiffer, which caused them to feel more like non-playable characters (NPCs). While the plot twist is a clever variation of an old trick, it unfortunately reduces the rest of the movie into an intellectual exercise. Contrary to the negative reviews I have heard about the movie, I rather liked it — though the plot was sort
of collapsed in on itself and unnecessarily confusing to follow. The main reason I liked it is because it is one of those movies that you need to watch several times to catch all of the details that indicate what the plot twist is going to be. In fact, thinking back on the movie, there were a number of little moments and details that were pointing to the twist of the false reality. Another reason I liked
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the movie is because it did not end how I thought it was going to. I tend to enjoy movies that end unpredictably. About onethird of the way through the movie, I began to suspect Baker Dill was not alive, but I did not expect the movie to end with Patrick stabbing his abusive stepfather in an act of self-defense for himself and his mother. Overall, I give the movie a solid 3 out of 5 stars
because I appreciate what it was attempting to do with its major plot twist. The thing holding it back from a higher rating from me is its plot twist was not executed as well as it could have been. Instead of it being made known halfway through the movie that the characters are not real and actually part of a video game, it should have been saved for closer to the end of the movie.
Customer Support Done Right In a time when most developers fall short, Konami rises to the challenge Nathan Wetrosky Contributing Writer
Good customer relations/ service is in short supply in many areas of the gaming industry nowadays. From attacking fans in the case of Electronic Arts’ “Battlefield 5,” and neglecting problems with Bethesda and “Fallout 76,” the industry is liberally seasoned with customer disservice. Every now and then, there are shining rays of hope, however. Recently, one of my guilty pleasures, “Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Generation,” a mobile app for the Yu-Gi-Oh card game, stopped working properly. The app would open, the screen would turn black, then the app would go back to the home screen. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling, then in a last-ditch effort, I cleared the cache files. (The game is online, so my account, cards and points were safe.) Something worked eventually, and I was able to get into the app. The next problem I had was not being able to login to my account no matter what I did. Like any rational adult when they are hit with a
problem, I went to Google to figure out my next move. Immediately, I found forums saying the developers of the app have a Facebook account, where they are quick to respond and resolve issues players have. As the online community suggested, I asked the developers for help and they quickly responded. They asked me for my username and then in short order, got back to me with some semigood news. “There is something corrupted with the account, and unfortunately it needed to be reset. Sorry for the inconvenience. We have added points to your account to help you get back to where you were.” I was very happy with the response time and how they handled my request. I was a little sad that my account had to be reset, which meant I lost my custom decks of cards and points. They did give me some points to get back to where I was though, right? Oh yeah, they did. After being able to get back into my account I was astounded to find that the number of points I was given was 10 million. To put that into perspective, each
Fast, friendly service is what gamers can experience with Konami games. 50-card pack is worth 6,000 points. With that amount, I was able to purchase over 1,666 card packs, which is a lot of cards. I was definitely able to make up the cards I lost with this gift.
In conclusion, the developers did a great job with quickly getting back to me and fixing my problem. They did not keep me on edge and gave me an amazing compensation
for my trouble. Since finding “Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Generation” I’ve enjoyed the game a lot. The great customer service I received from the developers and how they handled my situation
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have made me appreciate the game even more. If you want to go play a free fun card game with great customer support, I suggest checking out “YuGi-Oh Duel Generations.”
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Opinion
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2019
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Worst Time of the Year Why times right now couldn’t get much worse Jacob Elwell Opinion Editor
As I look at many factors this point in the semester, it would be safe to say this is the worst time of the year for North Dakota State students. If you take everything into consideration, times can’t get much worse than they are right now. It’s really not even close, either. This time of year makes you feel significantly less positive emotions. Let me break it down. I’ll state the obvious first: it’s the coldest it will be all year. I think backto-back university closures are a good signifier of that. I mean, come one. It was negative 76 degrees with wind chill Wednesday at 1 a.m. That is ridiculous. That had to set records. You just don’t see temperatures like that. I wanted to go outside at that time naked and run around for a couple seconds just to experience something nobody else has probably experienced. I then realized how stupid that was and that there would certainly have to be alcohol involved for me to do something that buffoonish. Walking to class sucks. Going outside in general sucks. Your cheeks get tomato-red, and your hair gets screwed up because you have to wear a hat. It truly is the worst time of the year in terms of weather. Although, I still think this weather sucks at all times. Even when it’s nice out, you can’t play basketball outdoors or anything because the ball will get blown away. The wind is the one thing that never fails to make me hate Fargo. It
always seems to pick up when it it gets cold out too, which is just amazing. Pretty much sums up Fargo right there. We’re just getting started in the semester. We still have our worst academic days ahead of us. There have probably been a couple easy assignments assigned so far, maybe even an exam. However, the presentations, projects, tests and all the other fun stuff will be here before you know it. Enjoy these last couple weekends
as much as I do, so there’s no need for added hatred. We have to keep grinding until the big event happens. When it finally does, you know that week is going to go by faster than any given school week. Once that happens, we find ourselves with a post spring break hangover and forced to do a lot of schoolwork. Not exactly an ideal combination. All it takes is one wrong move for you to get the worst flu you’ve ever had. It’s that time of year.
The never-ending schoolwork in this cold weather accompanied by a distant spring break and potential disease suggests this truly is the worst time of the year. doing nothing because it’s only a matter of time before your weekend gets consumed by homework. More time will be spent in the library working on group projects rather than on your couch watching “Workaholics” and sipping on a Keystone (the poor man’s beer). Spring break is still a month away. Our last significant break is still seemingly decades away. The countdown could not be slower. We will struggle greatly knowing this vacation is so close yet so far. You’ll probably have that teacher or two that assigns work over break that will be due the Monday we come back. I could rant about people like this all day, but I know students hate those kinds of teachers just
I almost got a very bad cold last week. However, I was smart enough to take medicine right as symptoms were starting, and it stopped before it got serious. Having a really bad flu is one of the worst things a human can possibly endure. You’re incredibly feeble, can’t breathe through your nose, feel really cold despite 10 layers of clothes (in an already freezing place), can barely swallow, etc. On top of this, you probably won’t go to class, which means you’ll have some catching up to do. You also won’t have the energy to go to the gym. This will go on for about a week, and once you finally start to feel better, you’ll feel bad about yourself due to the lack of productivity. That is one of the worst feelings in the world, arguably worse
This is my view from my office window. Come on, dude. than the flu itself. Always remember to wash your hands. These things are coming at us all at once. It’s a lot to take in, and you can now see why this is the worst time of the year. All of these things are bad, but now they’re all here. The never-ending schoolwork in this cold weather accompanied by a distant spring break and
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potential disease suggests this truly is the worst time of the year. Rather than accept it and give up until spring break, do yourself a favor. Keep grinding and get your stuff done. Eat healthy, develop healthy habits and hit the gym. Put yourself in a position to have a great spring break and beyond. People say it’s about how you finish the semester, but
in reality, starting off strong is equally important. Your mind gradually gets sick of doing homework as the semester goes on, and it’s important to get a jump start so you aren’t scrambling to pass a class at the last minute. Study hard, do your extra credit and plow over this rough time.
Class on Friday? How the university messed up Jacob Elwell Opinion Editor
I realize we have had many days canceled due to weather in the past couple weeks, but classes should have been canceled Friday, Feb. 8 on top of being canceled the previous day. It was negative 40 degrees with wind chill at 10 a.m. that day, so anyone who walked to class at that time or during it endured something people shouldn’t endure. You can’t walk outside in that weather; it’s simply too cold. Classes were canceled Thursday, Feb. 7 due to heavy snow, which is understandable. While there wasn’t as much snow Friday, it was way colder. I know it can be difficult to
pull the trigger and give students back-to-back days off, but if the conditions are like they were on
Classes should have been canceled Friday, Feb. 8 on top of being canceled the previous day. Friday, that gun must be fired. You can’t make students suffer in the cold like that. I realize the average wind chill temperature this time of year in Fargo is probably negative
20 or something like that, but negative 40 is dangerous to step outside in. It’s 2019; we have technology. We can still get assignments done. If the administration is really that concerned with students missing class, why don’t they just tell instructors to email us assignments for the day. I’m not saying I want that, but if it means not having to walk in negative 40 degree weather, I would be willing to consider. When I went to high school, we got our own MacBook Air laptops for school purposes. (Well, they were supposed to be used for school.) If we had a snow day, we had this thing called an “online class day.” It’s pretty selfexplanatory. Teachers would email assignments that needed to be
completed, usually due by the end
It was negative 40 degrees with wind chill at 10 a.m. that day, so anyone who walked to class at that time or during it endured something people shouldn’t endure. of the day. Yeah, it sucked, but not
having to wake up early, get into a freezing car and go to school was also nice. In a way, I understand why classes weren’t canceled Friday. We did have a cancelation Thursday, and not having classes for four days in a row would be a little tough. Teachers would likely fall behind in their agenda, and the semester could get bad quickly. At the same time though, there’s going to be a lot of students that won’t even show up because they don’t want to “attempt” to survive in these atrocious conditions. I just think we should consider online assignments and accept the fact that sometimes back-to-back days off is necessary. They did it a couple weeks ago, and they should have done it again.
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Doing Long Distance Right From someone who’s never done distance Grant Gloe Staff Writer
Long distance relationships are like a 7-foot tall step-father: long and distant. Still, some of you guys are holding onto your high school sweethearts, and I think that’s sweet. For you love birds that can’t fly south this Valentine’s Day, let me give you a few tips. The key is to make them feel like they’re right here with you. Let’s go with a classic scenario, dinner and a movie. Skype them in, and they can experience it face to screen to face. To start, they will need to be blindfolded. Some of you might be thinking, “Can’t I just tape the camera or something?” Well, sure you can, and none of us blame you for having no sense of romance and being human scum. The point is that they need to feel like they are there. I didn’t ask to give you unsolicited advice; take it seriously. Take them out, take it off and let them soak in the view you’ve prepared for them: You’re at the restaurant. It’s classy. It’s fancy. It’s got servers. It’s got
menus. It’s got food. The food is microwaved. It’s an Applebee’s. It’s not actually classy or fancy. It is an Applebee’s, though. Applebee’s will allow you to set up a computer on one
about recording devices in movies. A nice manager might let you two kids enjoy the movie without all this sneaking around, but I’m not paying for two tickets if I can smuggle you in like Junior
Order something you can eat a lot of, because one of you is a computer. end of the table. Applebee’s will work. Order something you can eat a lot of because
Mints. You’ll want to switch over to a tablet, and someone is getting under someone’s
I’m not paying for two tickets if I can smuggle you in like Junior Mints. one of you is a computer. Do not order the seafood. It’s an Applebee’s, you savage. So, you just successfully had one of your top 10 dinners at an Applebee’s with someone who is on the other side of a computer screen. Now, you’re going to the movies. Thing is, theaters are kind of sticklers
shirt. I mean, it is Valentine’s Day, right? Well, you did it. You put together a surprise. You had a half decent dinner. You got ejected by a 16-year-old usher at the theater. Someone got under someone’s shirt. I don’t know what else you want from Valentine’s Day.
It’s like having fun with your partner, except it’s not as fun.
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Tr i b e s G e t Recognition Native communities to benefit from bill Jacob Elwell Opinion Editor
We finally are benefiting our Native friends a little bit. Senate Majority Leader Joan Heckaman (D-23) and House Majority Leader Josh Boschee (D-44) endorsed SB 2312 on Wednesday, which would authorize a state-tribal agreement on the sharing of oil and gas tax revenues with the Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara (MHA) Nation. I think this bill is a very beneficial for the Native communities as well as the state. The current revenue splits between the state and tribes is 50-50, so this shows North Dakota is quite appreciative of their tribes. The bill provides that 80 percent of
the revenue from oil produced on tribal trust lands, those lands held in trust for the tribe
The 50-50 split was still reasonable, but this change to an 80-20 can almost eliminate the argument that Native Americans aren’t appreciated. by the United States government, would go to the tribe and 20 percent would go to the state. On fee lands, which are lands not held
in trust, 80 percent of the revenue would go to the state and 20 percent to the tribe. The agreement will also provide the oil and gas industry with the economic certainty necessary to spur additional investment on tribal lands, which will benefit both the state and the tribe. We always talk about how we need to protect Native tribes because “they were here first,” and it’s nice to see some steps are being taken. They are getting necessary money for their hard work, more than they were last time, anyway. “This is an important step for us to strengthen our government-to-government relationship with North Dakota’s tribal nations,” Rep. Boschee said. “The MHA Nation is facing the same challenges we have seen throughout the Bakken region, so
it is appropriate that the tribe receive more of this revenue so they can continue to provide for tribal members’ needs in infrastructure, housing, education, health care and public safety.” This is a well said statement and very true for that matter. Tribes are constantly working hard to provide benefits for the state they inhabit, and it’s great to see them getting more rewarded for it. The 50-50 split was still reasonable, but this change to an 80-20 can almost eliminate the argument that Native Americans aren’t appreciated. Of course, people will still fight for them because nobody will ever think “it’s fair.” However, this definitely can reduce the tension regarding this issue.
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Sports Denver Spoils Masked Dietz’s Career Day
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Pioneers find balance to cruise past Bison
Next up for the Bison is a tricky test against Oral Roberts at home.
Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor
The play of a masked crusader was not enough for the North Dakota State women’s basketball team in their return to Fargo. A visit from the offensively proficient Denver Pioneers did the Bison no favors coming off a midweek loss to North Dakota in Grand Forks. The guests got hot from the field in the second quarter to put the game away by halftime to beat the Bison 87-67. The path of least resistance for the Bison offense was highlighted quickly, as Marina Fernandez found a cutting Emily Dietz for the first points of the afternoon. At UND, Dietz took an inadvertent elbow to the nose and wore a mask in the contest Saturday. There were negligible negative effects for the junior, as she was the only Bison with multiple buckets in the first quarter. “It’s a lot better than the one I wore at UND. I can actually see out of this one,” a smiling Dietz said postgame. Denver also did not have a player with multiple field
goals in the first 10 minutes, but seven Pioneers were on the score sheet. Add that to NDSU missing on their last five shots in the quarter and Denver held a 18-11 edge after the first. Then the wheels came off. Bison head coach Maren Walseth asked for more competitiveness in the huddle. The first DU possession saw Madison Nelson make good on a second chance point opportunity, and Walseth was animated calling for timeout as the Bison inbounded the ball. “The first huddle was very calm,” Walseth said, referring to the break between quarters. “I didn’t think they responded to that. So, then it was much more animated.” The extra competitiveness didn’t come until late in the frame. Denver connected on eight straight shots as part of a 15-0 run. “I don’t think they did anything special on offense. I think it was a lack of effort on our defensive end. We’re better than what we showed today,” Dietz said. That was the ball game at that point, but somebody forgot to tell Dietz. The
Thomas Evanella Staff Writer
NDSU football scores invite to White House
On Friday, Feb. 8, Sen. John Hoeven announced that President Donald Trump had invited the North Dakota State football team to visit the White House. The visit is in commemoration of the Bison’s seventh FCS title victory in eight seasons. NDSU athletic director Matt Larsen revealed that Hoeven had been working behind the scenes to arrange a potential visit. Larsen met with head coach Matt Entz Friday morning, from which “things escalated quickly,” Entz said. “After a meeting with the president, I spoke with him about the Bison’s championship win. We appreciate him extending the invitation for the team to visit the White House,” Hoeven said. “With NDSU’s history of excellence, it is only fitting that they be honored at the White House, and we look
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Bison center led all scorers with 10 at the break. The West Fargo product continued in the second half. Dietz scored eight straight points for NDSU, most while under duress in the post. Dietz’s energy started to rub off on the rest of the team, mainly Sofija Zivaljevic. The transfer from Iowa State started attacking the Pioneer defense, getting a layup before hitting four shots from the free throw line. Defensively, there was not a lot that could be done to stop the Pioneers, who attacked from all angles. Going into the fourth, nine of 11 players had scored points and the two nonscorers had been on the floor less than two minutes each. Samantha Romanowski was the centerpiece to the Denver offense. The senior knocked down her second 3-pointer of the afternoon to give the Pioneers a 28-point lead late in the third. The fourth quarter was played, and both teams got to the charity stripe often. Dietz continued her tear, laying in late in the game for points 25 and 26, a career high. Those points were part of
forward to working with the president to coordinate the visit.” Logistics for the trip, such as the traveling party, dates and finances, are still to be determined. Larson stated he hopes to have details finalized by the end of the week.
Men’s track and field
The NDSU men’s track and field competed at the South Dakota State Indoor Classic this past weekend, where they finished third, trailing the Jackrabbits and Iowa Central Community College. Sophomores Tim Heikkila and Alex Bartholomay notched points for NDSU with times of 4:08.75 and 4:10.37 in the mile run. Both marks were personal bests. Ben Klimpke and Kelle’Mon Hinton placed third and fourth in the long jump for the Bison. Noah Shafer tied for second place in the pole vault with a height of 4.8 meters. Led by senior Payton Otterdahl, the Bison maintained their stranglehold in the shot put. Otterdahl’s 20.27-meter throw paced the field, as Alex Talley, Kristoffer Thomsen and Michael
A career-high 26 points from Emily Dietz was not enough for the Bison. a 7-0 run from the Bison that was far too little far too late. Dietz’s 26 led all scorers on the afternoon, but Zivaljevic was the only other Bison to break into
Keogan swept the top four for the Bison. Otterdahl ranks No. 1 in the world in the event and is among the watch list for the Bowerman Award, the highest honor in collegiate track and field. The senior wasn’t finished, however. Otterdahl took home first place in the weight throw as well with a toss of 24.06 meters. He is the only athlete in college track and field history to rank in the top five in both the shot put and the weight throw. Talley finished third in the event, and Keogan sixth.
Women’s track and field
The Bison women’s track and field team also featured at the SDSU Indoor Classic. NDSU finished first at the event, securing 163 points, more than doubling any other team. NDSU’s Kelby Anderson and Annika Rotvold finished first and second in the mile run, both with sub 5-minute times. Meanwhile, freshman Michaela Baker placed third in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.63 seconds, a personal best. Bailey DeMar and Baker
double-digits for scoring. Up next for the Bison is a tricky home test against Oral Roberts. The Golden Eagles took the first game of the season 101-72, the
placed in the top two in the long jump, posting marks of 5.75 and 5.48 meters. DeMar also came in first in the long jump and was joined by Jodi Lipp and Jenna Kes in the top four. The Bison added a secondplace finish in the 4x400 meter relay with a time of 3:52.61. Shelby Gunnells posted a career best in the shot put with a distance of 16.9 meters. The mark was good enough for first place and is the 12th best in the NCAA this year. The Bison took each of the top six places in the event. Bailey Retzlaff came in second in the weight throw, with fellow Bison Maddy Nilles, Kelsey Laufenberg and Gunnells rounding out the top seven in the event. Retzlaff’s throw of 21.13 meters was an improvement of 0.76 meters in the event. Retzlaff trails only Nilles in the NDSU record book for the event. Both Bison track and field teams will be in action again Feb. 16 at the University of North Dakota Indoor Tune-Up.
Softball
The Bison softball team opened
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most points ORU has scored this season. NDSU will be wearing pink jerseys for breast cancer awareness. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday night.
their season with a 6-2 triumph over University of Texas-San Antonio Saturday night in San Marcos, Texas. NDSU scratched across an early run in the second inning, as a fielding error allowed Maddie Hansen to race home. The Bison doubled their advantage in the following inning. Vanessa Anderson scorched a double down the left field line to drive in Zoe Stavrou. Stavrou hit a key one-out single in the fifth inning to put the Bison ahead 4-0. It was all the run support KK Leddy would need. Leddy struck out 13 batters in a complete game effort. The senior maneuvered through two bases loaded situations as UTSA left a dozen runners on base. For foot measure though, the Bison plated two more runs in the sixth inning via a Hansen home run and a Madyson Camacho bases loaded walk. It was the first home run of Hansen’s career. The Bison also squared off with Abilene Christian and Texas State in a Sunday doubleheader.
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Shahid, Bison Hold Off Denver Comeback Four Bison reach double-digits to open home stand Ian Longtin Staff Writer
The North Dakota State men’s basketball team is finding its groove. The Herd have now won four straight and seven of their last nine after beating Denver at the SHAC Saturday 81-71. The win avenged the loss the Bison suffered earlier in the year at the hands of the Pioneers and may serve as a confidence booster as the team enters a tough part of their schedule. The team may be rolling, but head coach David Richman thinks his group can get even better. “We’re playing well. I wouldn’t say we’ve, you know, peaked,” Richman said. “When you have an opportunity to knock somebody out, or whatever you know, we weren’t able to do that tonight. And that’s where we’ve got room to grow.” Junior point guard Vinnie Shahid was the fulcrum for the Bison all game. Shahid put up 27 points on 7 of 13 shooting to go along with 7 assists. Shahid also added 5 rebounds and a couple steals to add to his player of the game resume. The junior has been on a tear recently, averaging 21.5 points over the course of the Herd’s four-game winning streak. “My teammates are doing a good job at finding me in situations where I’m comfortable. They keep giving me confidence, so I give it off to my teammates,” Shahid said. Tyree Eady provided a key spark for the Bison coming off the bench. The redshirt freshman from Wisconsin totaled six of the 11 total 3-point field goals made by the Bison. The Bison got up early on the Pioneers, going on an early 13-2 run, and they led by as many as 15
in the first half. As Richman noted, the Bison just could not deliver the knockout punch. Denver pulled within eight before a Shahid 3-pointer put the Bison up 11 going into half. Following the bucket, Shahid trotted down the floor getting the crowd pumped up, as a small grin emerged on the face of the Minneapolis native. It was the look on the face of a kid that was having all kinds of fun. As the second half started, the wheels almost fell off for the Bison. Denver proceeded to score the first seven points of the half, as the game was looking like a repeat from the two team’s first matchup. Rocky Kreuser nailed 3-pointers on two straight trips down the floor, but Denver just would not go away. A layup by Pioneer’s junior Abiola Akintola brought Denver within two with just under 10 minutes to play. Shahid calmly ended the Pioneer run, draining a deep 3-pointer as he was getting fouled. Although he was unable to complete the 4-point play (his only miss from the charity stripe), the bucket gave the Bison some much needed energy. Tyson Ward completed a tough 3-point play the next trip down the floor as the home crowd was brought to their feet. The Pioneers wouldn’t get closer than six the rest of the way. It was a good win for the Bison to remain fourth in the Summit League standings. The Bison will take on Oral Roberts on Valentine’s Day before two key matchups with South Dakota State and Omaha. Nobody wants to play NDSU right now. Outside of the Jackrabbits, the Bison are the hottest team in the conference. The Herd are playing their best ball of Point guard, Vinnie Shahid (0), has shown himself to be a key part of the team. the year at the right time.
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An Early Look at the March Madness Field One month out, what to expect from the tournament David Hoffman Staff Writer
The football season has come to a close with Tom Brady’s win over the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl, and that means March Madness is right around the corner. Although the teams have yet to be announced, there is still plenty of speculation on who will be making waves in this year’s tournaments. This year ‘Selection Sunday’ will be March 17, the final day of spring break here at North Dakota State. The following Tuesday the “First Four” will be played in Dayton, Ohio. Then on Thursday, March 21, the full tournament will begin.
The public got a glimpse of what the selection committee is thinking, as their preliminary top 16 were announced over the weekend. Leading in the East is Duke at No. 1, followed by Michigan, Marquette and Iowa State. Duke comes in at no surprise with their recent domination and big-name players. Zion Williamson and R.J. Barrett have proven to be some of the top prospects for this year’s NBA Draft. The Blue Devils knocked off AP No. 3 Virginia on the road this weekend to prove the committee’s point. Another surprise out of the East is Marquette taking a 3-seed while Villanova remains out of the top 16 completely. The two
have equivalent records, but the Villanova ranks higher in NET, the main metric used to measure teams. Marquette’s 3-seed can be accredited to their high amount of nonconference wins and seven “quadrant one” wins against the top 50 in the nation in RPI. As shown, trying to quantify performance is not an easy task. In the West, Gonzaga currently holds the throne at the No. 1 spot. They are followed by Michigan State, Kansas and Louisville. However, Kansas is looking a bit shaky in their No. 3 spot. They’ve lost four of their last six despite their strong start to the season. The Jayhawks have won at least a share of the Big 12 title in each of the past 14 seasons.
The South’s four teams are Tennessee at the top with North Carolina behind them. The pair are followed by Purdue and Nevada. This may come as a surprise with Nevada’s impressive 21-1 record, but the team hasn’t faced very much top-tier competition. To finish off the top 16, the Midwest is led by Virginia. Behind the Cavaliers, is Kentucky, who may possibly overtake them following Virginia’s loss to Duke. Rounding out the region is Houston and Wisconsin. The Badgers lost to Michigan last weekend. While none of these teams are set in stone, they are the ones to look out for. Teams like Duke, Tennessee and Gonzaga are almost guaranteed a spot and are all finals
contenders. Meanwhile, the bubble is starting to form. The Big East is the major conference in most need of clarity, with a bunch of teams like Creighton floating around the 64-team threshold. This year’s Final Four and National Championship will be in Minneapolis. With such a short drive and many NDSU students being from the area, this could be a chance for some avid basketball fans to see the big game. However, with tickets in the nose bleeds going for upwards of $300, you’ll have to fork over some cash. Otherwise, it might be time to ask for an early birthday present.
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Fantasy Hoops | Trade Deadline Aftermath Sorting through a busy trade deadline Philip Atneosen Staff Writer
Due to the many trades made on or before Feb. 7, the fantasy landscape is changing. Now is one of the most important times to pay attention to your fantasy league because players are entering new teams, roles and situations. Here are the biggest deals made before the trade deadline and the implications that go along with them.
Marc Gasol loses paws, gains claws
The Memphis Grizzlies sent away center Marc Gasol to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for center Jonas Valanciunas, point guard Delon Wright, small forward C.J. Miles and a future secondround pick. Toronto is hoping to make a finals push with Gasol, while Memphis is officially ending their “Grit and Grind” era so that they can rebuild. Gasol’s scoring
output will likely take a dip, moving from the second option in Memphis to the third, fourth or even fifth option in Toronto. It will be interesting to see if Gasol can outperform Serge Ibaka, his new frontcourt partner, for the rest of the season. In Memphis, point guard Mike Conley should see an increased usage rate. Valanciunas may finally get some playing time at, but he has to return from injury first. Memphis also obtained shooting guard Avery Bradley from the Los Angeles Clippers and sent away shooting guard Garrett Temple and power forward JaMychal Green. In general, it’s going to be interesting to see how this roster shakes down in the coming weeks. I would look out for Valanciunas, Bradley and forward/center Ivan Rabb.
Tobias Harris creates 76ers’ big four
The Clippers traded forward Tobias Harris, along with center Boban Marjanovic and power
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forward Mike Scott to the Philadelphia 76ers. In return, they received point guard Landry Shamet, forward Wilson Chandler, four future draft picks and center Mike Muscala, who was later traded across town to the Lakers in exchange for center Ivica Zubac and forward Michael Beasley. Harris’ production might take an overall dip, but he could see an increase in efficiency. I don’t foresee any substantial fantasy players coming out of the Clippers’ lineup as a result of this trade, but Zubac is worth keeping an eye on if he gets a chance to start.
Mavs part ways with Barnes
Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes was playing in a game when he found out that he was traded to the Sacramento Kings. The Kings sent power forward Zach Randolph and small forward Justin Jackson to the Mavericks in the deal. I don’t expect Barnes’ value to move much as a result of the change. He’s been the second option all year, and now he’ll be
the second or third option on a much better offense. Jackson has potential, but I don’t expect him to get much more time in Dallas than he did in Sacramento. Dwight Powell and Maxi Kleber will absorb most of the minutes, and the current temperature in Dallas favors Kleber.
Wizards and Bulls trade prospects
The Wizards traded small forward Otto Porter Jr. to Chicago for power forwards Jabari Parker and Bobby Portis and a future second-round pick. So far, it looks like Porter’s value is going to be relatively unchanged. Who really piques my interest in this trade is Parker. When the Bulls fired head coach Fred Hoiberg, Parker’s minutes took a huge hit. Now on a new team, he gets a much-needed fresh start. Parker and Portis were both heavily involved in their first two games. Parker scored 20 in the second game, and Portis scored 30 in the first. Both players are worth
speculative adds for the time being.
Other notable trades
Power forward Nikola Mirotic was traded from the New Orleans Pelicans to the Milwaukee Bucks. While he may fit in well with his new team, his overall production will likely drop now that he’s on a playoff contender. Former firstoverall pick point guard Markelle Fultz was traded from the 76ers to the Orlando Magic. The Magic will try to give him a fresh start, but I want to see some positive production before I add him. It’s also possible that his injury keeps him from playing another game this season. The Portland Trail Blazers acquired shooting guard Rodney Hood from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Wade Baldwin, Nik Stauskas, and two future second-round picks. Hood had a great opportunity in Cleveland. He figures to be one of the first players off the bench in Portland.
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