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Paying for a pianist Students struggle with out-of-pocket costs; changes possibly developing

STORY BY BENJAMIN NORMAN & GRAPHIC BY EMILY BEAMAN She worked all summer, full-time, looking for any overtime-paying opportunities. During the school year, she balances classes and volunteering hours with Biolife and odd jobs. Although kept afloat by “generous” scholarships from the Challey School of Music, the North Dakota State music major said she continues to struggle financially. Paying out-of-pocket for accompanists for required recitals and other performances, she said, causes her to “scramble for money … each semester because it’s not factored into (music major’s) tuition.” The student, who requested anonymity because of feared backlash from the Challey School of Music, said her complaints are not meant to be a “sob story.” Rather, she wants to start a discussion with the school about enhancing the school’s policy. PIANIST | PAGE 2

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NDSU student government looking for individuals who want to make a difference on campus STORY BY CAMILLE FORLANO At the beginning of each semester, North Dakota State student government typically sees between three and 10 openings in student senate. This semester, there are seven openings in the following districts: College of Engineering, Graduate Studies, Residence Halls, College of Human Development and Education and Off Campus Living. Student Body President Sarah Russell said student government connects students who are interested in serving the school with other students, staff, faculty and administrators who want to successfully move NDSU forward. “It’s a terrific organization to join if you’d like to make your voice heard, advocate for others and effectively create change on campus,” Russell said. Jacee Engels, member of student senate, described student government as one of the best opportunities for personal growth. “Getting involved played an integral role in making my collegiate experience a very positive one, especially as an incoming freshman,” Engels said. “I can confidently say that taking the bold step to apply early on is one of the best decisions I have made.” Student government at NDSU is comprised into three branches: the executive,

legislative and judicial branches according to the student government webpage. The executive branch is made up of the student body president, vice president and includes the executive team. The legislative branch is made up of the student senate, composed of 33 student senators who represent various residential and academic districts on campus, including both undergraduate and graduate students.

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The student court makes up the judicial branch of NDSU student government. Tanner Langley, a member of student senate, said student government is the group to join if you want to get involved and help make NDSU a better place. Langley expresses that his decision to join his freshman year was one of his best. “You become surrounded by some truly inspiring individuals who will want to make

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you help make a difference and help better you as a person,” Langley said. “The people and friends you make along the way are there with you for life, and all of the experiences you will have will stay with you for years to come.” The application process closes at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday. For more information, go to ndsu.edu/sg.

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New Director of Wellness Center Named Lichtblau, former director of Admission, has served the university for 19 years. Grant Johnson

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Through a shuffling of jobs and multiple searches, a vacancy has been filled. Jobey Lichtblau will become the next director of the Wallman Wellness Center.

This position has been vacant since July. “I enjoy the atmosphere and the energy at the Wellness Center and have an interest in health and wellness,” Lichtblau said. “...I have always wanted to work closer with NDSU students.” Lichtblau has served as the director of Admission at NDSU for nine years and has worked at the university for 19. Merideth Sherlin, the current associate director of Admission, will shift into an interim director of Admission role. Sherlin

has worked in the Office of Admission since 1997 and has been working as associate director since 2002. “It will be my responsibility to maintain continuity in the office as we transition from Jobey’s leadership to a new director,” Sherlin said. Once a new director is hired, Sherlin expects to return to the role of associate director. “The new Director may have ideas for reorganizing the office or redistributing duties,

and I would be open to new challenges and opportunities for growth.” Sherlin, an NDSU alumni, said. The search for the new director will be conducted nationwide. Dean of Enrollment Management Laura Oster-Aaland will be conducting the search to fill this position. Lichtblau will be working on directing the Wellness Center in numerous and different fitness programs, wellness education, child care services and intramural sports and campus recreation.

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Citywide Slip ‘N Slide to Stop in Fargo

Flatness will not stop Fargo from slipping and sliding this summer. Slide the City, an organization based in Salt Lake City, announced it will bring its 1,000-foot vinyl Slip ‘N Slide on an unspecified date in August. Pre-registration opened Friday for the “family-friendly” event, Slide the City’s website said. The event costs anywhere from $15 — $60, depending on when a slider registers and how many times he or she wishes to slide. Sliders must be over 3-feet, 10-inches tall or older than 5 years old. Children need a parent or guardian’s permission to partake in the event.

Bill Makes Civics Test a Must in ND

North Dakota is the second state in the Union to adopt a civics test requirement for graduation. On Friday, North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple signed a bill into law requiring high school students to take the test. The law will go into effect for the 20162017 school year. Students are required to attain a score of at least 60 percent out of the 100 question test. This requirement will raise to 70 percent in following years. “Understanding our civic rights and duties empowers us all to bring about positive change that moves North Dakota and our nation forward,” Gov. Dalrymple said.

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more than the previous fiscal year. Many donations were made to help the foundation raise the money. “Robert and Sheila Challey have served NDSU and its students through many generous donations, committee work and fundraising efforts, and in 2014 the School of Music was named in honor of their $2.1 million pledge. They previously pledged $2.15 million to the school of music in 2006 to fund scholarships for music majors,” a press released said. On Jan. 15, the Doosan and Bobcat Company donated $3 million to help fund the STEM-related scholarship program on

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Tokyo Named Safest, Most Populous City

New statistics released indicate Tokyo is the safest city to live in. The metropolis received top marks in digital security, health security, personal safety and infrastructure. With 38 million citizens calling Tokyo home, the United Nations also credits Tokyo with being the largest populated city in the world. Amsterdam, known for its laid-back stance toward drugs and sex, rounds out the top five safest cities. New York City is the only U.S. city to break the top 10 on The Safe Cities Index 2015, compiled by the Economist. Cities that ranked lowest on this safety list include Mexico City, Johannesburg, Tehran and Riyadh.

Mathematics Professor To Talk About Soccer Balls

Everyone over 21 years old can check out the mathematics of a soccer ball at Stoker’s Basement, located in Hotel Donaldson in downtown Fargo. Professor of mathematics Azer Akhmedov will talk about soccer balls as a mathematical object. There are many different areas of mathematics that deal with a soccer ball, such as symmetries of the mathematical objects. The “Who Invented the Soccer Ball?” event will take place at 7 p.m. Feb. 10. Not only can students attend, but the general public is welcomed as well. Don’t bring any cash because the event is free of charge.

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campus. The chair of Development Foundation Board of Trustees Ryn Pitts said in the press release that the record year was from the help of the staff and the NDSU faculty and administrators. “These collaborations lead to a wonderful outcome for the university and its students,” Pitts said. “The lifeblood of the foundation is donors who support the university and have come forward in strength this year, helping us achieve our best year ever.” President Dean Bresciani said the foundation is needed for NDSU to serve its citizens of the state.

“NDSU is increasingly being recognized as a national higher-education leader, and this record breaking fundraising total is a testament to the good work that goes on at NDSU and the hard work of the foundation and its staff,” Bresciani said in a press release. North Dakota Gov. Dalrymple and the state legislature created a matching grant program. The Challenge Fund contributed one dollar for every two dollars for approved projects.

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As the policy stands now, students pay out-of-pocket for accompanists, among other extrinsic expenses. Other fees include paying for lessons, some of which are required every semester. “The current accompany policy requires us students to pay anywhere from $80 to $300 each semester,” the student said. The $300 threshold is surpassed when additional accompany time is requested, she said. The NDSU School of Music Instrumental Accompany Fees and Services policy reads five hours of accompany time costs $225, including the performance itself. A “half recital” costs $150, including 3.5 hours of service. Recital costs supersede base prices of $112.50 and $80 for three and two hours of service, respectively. Additional accompany

Some students, the student said, think the policy can be improved. “Students should have our accompanying fees covered for us in tuition,” she said. She said she hopes perhaps with accompany charges included in tuition, “more students would want to perform more often in opportunities like student recitals, studio and solo recitals.” She said it was important to note that her problem does not stem with accompanists themselves. “It is extremely important to pay accompanists you collaborate with,” she said. Benton Schmidt, a sophomore majoring in piano performance, works with other undergraduate and graduate students as pianists that accompany students. For the rest of this story, visit ndsuspectrum.com

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NDSU Agricultural Experiment Station Releases New Potato Variety Jack Dura

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North Dakota State’s Agricultural Experiment Station released a new potato variety. Potato breeder Asunta Thompson and the NDSU team — including Harlene H a t t e r m a n - Va l e n t i , Andrew Robinson and potato pathologists Neil Gudmestad and Gary Secor — recently developed “Dakota Ruby,” a new variety of potato intended for fresh market. Thompson was unavailable to answer questions about the new cultivar. She was busy “making French fries all day” Friday. The Dakota Ruby potato cultivar “yields well and produces uniform, round and smooth tubers with bright skin color, white flesh and shallow eyes,” NDSU Plant Sciences said in a Jan. 26 news release. In the release, the department recommended Dakota Ruby for dishes like soups and salads, and said the potato is “well suited for boiling.” Dakota Ruby’s release was approved on April 11 by the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station, Thompson reported in the news release. The department’s news release also said Dakota Ruby tubers store well, and the plant produces generous amounts of pollen and is useful for hybridizing as both male and female plants. In addition, “the plant has no known significant susceptibilities or resistances.” An NDSU Research Foundation annual report said that the Dakota Ruby potato variety was licensed non-exclusively to six companies in the 2014 fiscal year. It is “suitable for fresh consumption,” the annual report also said, with “brighter skin and whiter flesh than other red-skinned potatoes.” Thompson, who has been an NDSU potato breeder since 2001, has released five other varieties of potatoes in addition to Dakota Ruby. These include the “Dakota Trailblazer” cultivar, which was issued a Plant Variety Protection certificate last March, the annual report said. “Plant breeding is fun,” Thompson said in an email, “and we have a great group of breeders in the Plant Sciences Department that develop new cultivars for various horticultural and agronomic crops.”

win,” Roith said. However, using the 2014 playoff averages, “we would expect the Patriots to win by almost two touchdowns … so this is just based on how they performed in the playoffs … we give (New England) a 99 (percent) chance of winning.” The models that Roith presented are over 70 percent accurate, but you never really know what is going to happen before the game actually starts. “So, in this case, both of our models are using playoffs and seasonal averages kind of suggest the Patriots winning,” Roith said. “The big question is

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Can a person really predict the outcome of the biggest game of the National Football League season? North Dakota State Ph.D. student in the Department of Statistics Joe Roith gave a Super Bowl Seminar Friday to predict the winner of the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Using the season average statistics, Roith said for the point-spread model the New England Patriots should win by about 1.21 points. “The logistic regression model gives the Patriots about a 65 percent chance (they) will

are both teams going to play like that, are the Seattle Seahawks going to play like they did against Green Bay, (by) giving up lots of turnovers, (and) are the Patriots going to play like they did against the Colts, really rubbing it in and deflating balls?” Roith explained that if one team has more first downs than their opponent, they should score 1.2 points more at the end of the game. He went on to explain this logic for turnovers: “ ... For every extra turnover that a team commits, (they) are basically giving the other team almost four points at

the end of the game.” Out of 33 key variables that determine the outcome of a NFL game, Roith found that only seven or eight variables are needed to be plugged into the program. For example, first down margin, yards per rush, turnover margin and yards per sack. “The largest coefficient was to the turnover margin,” Roith said. “Lots of turnovers means you’re giving up a lot of points.” Jenn Johnson, a graduate student, who is part of Rhonda Magel’s Stat 775 class — using statistics in sports — also presented a similar presentation to

Roith’s, but it was a little less complex. To conclude the event, Scot Jones presented a different model by trying to predict the postseason performances of the 10 NFL teams based on their regular season averages. No one knows the outcome of NFL games until they are played, but these three students tried to predict the outcomes of games by digging up statistics and plugging them into a program that spits out the final outcome of the games.

NDSU President Dean Bresciani presented Libby Swanson with the traditional T-shirt given to freshmen students. NDSU ran out of shirts at the beginning of the year. NDSU | PHOTO COURTESY

Bresciani Corrects ‘Inadvertent Oversight’; Clothes Freshman “inadvertent oversight,” Bresciani “surprised” Swanson on Wednesday with “several NDSU shirts,” an NDSU Facebook post and picture read. Bresciani went to Burgum Hall to deliver the T-shirts, including the standard yellow NDSU T-shirt. “It was very cool to meet President Bresciani in person,” Swanson said, though she did not have further comment on the

Facebook post, picture widely liked; commenters voice critical look at ‘tradition’ Benjamin Norman Head News Editor

Last fall, Libby Swanson started the year without a certain article of “tradition.” Months later, North Dakota State President Dean Bresciani righted the wrong. Making up for the

story. The Facebook post received plenty of attention. At publication, it had garnered over 800 likes and nearly 20 shares. The comment section was not as positive. Commenters complained of the post’s assertion that there was a “tradition” that “every freshman receives an NDSU T-shirt.” Kelley Pyle, an alumnae, wrote that she “(w)ished they had that when I was a

freshman there.” The lament had 16 likes, the most of all 48 comments. Freshman Shania Wojtowicz wrote NDSU “ran out” of some sizes halfway through the freshman line. “Unless you were in the first half of students,” she said, “all that was left were very large sizes that wouldn’t fit many people.” Wojtowicz said Bresciani should have been more inclusive.

“I know (Swanson) wasn’t the only one who didn’t receive one,” she said. Alumni on the Facebook post commented a “retroactive” system to clothe former students. Wojtowicz said she thought it would be “kind of cool (if) he could do something with the fourpeat shirts.” But it is not keeping her up at night. “It’s just a shirt,” she said.

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The New Social Rebellion BY TESSA BECK

NDSU students defy social norms, tie the knot early

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Often, the college experience is imagined as all-nighters, both of the studying and partying variety. In the midst of the absurdity, the idea of serious romantic relationships can feel unrealistic. However, there is a small population of students defying social norms and tying the knot before accepting their diplomas. The shift in marital age in the U.S. is a phenomenon that has seen a dramatic change in a relatively short time period. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics surveyed in 2011, the average age to be wed is now 28, as compared to age 22 in 1950 indicated by the U.S. Census Bureau. The National Center for Educational Statistics surveyed 20,928 undergraduates and found that 18 percent were married. “In the 19th century, to commit adultery or premarital sex was sort of a big deal, whereas in college circles today, getting married is kind of the ultimate rebellion,” Bradford Wilcox, director of The Marriage Project, told CNN. Although it is considered countercultural, a small portion of North Dakota State students are living this exact reality and expressing satisfaction in their decision. Landin and Jocelyn Rognlin were high school sweethearts. Through them, Alex and Rachel Renner were introduced and later married. Landin and Alex are teammates on the track team, while Rachel and Jocelyn are sisters. When asked how they handle the negative opinions of others, Jocelyn Rognlin said, “Many people see marriage as an end rather than a beginning, as though they are losing more than gaining. I think it is viewed in this way because it requires us to put someone else in a position of priority … I consider it an honor to love Landin.” “A lot of people think it’s crazy because you have your whole life ahead of you. But my brother told me you don’t have to wait for everyone else to do something important in your life,” Alex Renner added. Support from one another, as well from families and peers, can be a crucial element in the success of a blossoming marriage. Luckily, both couples received high levels of support in their decisions. In any case, there are resulting pros and cons. Rachel Renner mentioned an advantage. “We kind of get to grow up together. You know, you don’t have two households you’re combining into one … It’s amazing how set in your ways you can get even in your 20s,” Rachel Renner said. Landin Rognlin revealed a potential con in terms of scheduling and time management. Because they are living with jointed schedules, neither member can be selfish with their time without it affecting the relationship as a whole. Finishing papers at 3 a.m. is no longer a possibility without considering the spouse. Finances in any stage of marriage can lead to some of the largest stressors couples face. The lack of income on top of attaining a degree requires mindful habits from all parties involved. Besides mentioning that regardless of whether you are married or single, a college student is likely broke in both scenarios, Alex Renner added to his thoughts on managing the stresses of finances within young marriage. “A lot of people will ask why we didn’t wait until we were graduated with an income to get married. When you ask that question, it’s kind of like asking if you’re identity is built on how much money you make — like what is the foundation of your marriage? Because there will be times when your marriage isn’t financially stable,” he said. Despite the everyday challenges associated with maintaining a meaningful marriage, all openly admitted to the happiness they find within their decision. The group highlighted being intentional with your dating, and to talk about the hard topics in order to connect on core beliefs. Landin Rognlin offered advice to others who are considering a similar fate. “Take a look at what’s holding you back,” he said. “Examine what thoughts are telling you yes and no … if you’re in an intentional relationship where marriage is what you’re both striving for, why wait?”

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FARGO FASHION| What Am I Going to Wear? STORY & PHOTO BY AMBER ZOLONDEK

Plenty of closets have been torn apart due to the fact most girls panic when it comes to picking out the right outfit, whether it be meeting up with friends for coffee, running errands and the most excruciating event: first date. I’ve had a few close calls in the past where I’ve tried on dozens of ensembles, expecting some beacon of light to bless me as well as my choice in skinnies, heels, t-shirt and blazer. But sadly, there is no Sword in the Stone moment of divine intervention. However, if you remain calm about the whole ordeal, it can actually be fun to create a personal image and not tear your colorcoded closet apart. While I’ve included a couple examples, it’s important to know 1.) where you’re going, 2.) what

you’re doing and 3.) who you’re going with. If you’re heading to SkyZone, I would certainly not suggest a dress or skirt and definitely no heels. The reason I say who you’re going with is sometimes you are on a date with a person who really doesn’t understand or appreciate the point of trends (example: prints, structures like peplums, cuts or even colors). So in order to avoid confusion or frustration, sometimes keeping it simple and basic will keep your focus on the main event. One example I created was a simple dress with a belt. While I understand it’s winter, throw it together with some tights and boots and you’ll be set. Keeping it a simple color and pairing some jewelry or other accessories will be an option

you can take. For a date consisting of a movie or lunch downtown, this outfit fits right in with the environment, activity and hopefully your date. Another option I pieced together was something a little more casual. For something like a night in or bowling, this ensemble can be a duo for comfortable and casual. While no matter what you wear should not alter your date’s decisions, it’s nice to know what you wear is flattering and appealing. If you feel your best knowing you look your best, just focus on having a good time and getting to know the person. While I consider clothes important, I would say making that connection is priority number one.

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STORY BY TESSA BECK & PHOTO BY KATIE ANDERSON If there’s one thing you could have written or printed about you, what would it be? “I’m looking for jobs, is that acceptable? (laughs)” Emily Knilans is a senior at North Dakota State majoring in elementary education and human development and family science. She is on track to begin student teaching at Longfellow Elementary, but education was not always her goal.

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President Obama proposed the idea of free community college to the American people, “free” for those who work for it. “Work for it” entails students meeting certain standards to remain eligible for paid classes. At the moment these standards require students to attend at least half their classes, maintain a 2.5 GPA and make “steady progress” toward a degree. I covered several topics in the President’s State of the Union address a few issues back. This column is going to take a closer look at the proposal for a free community college system. The President stressed the need and demand in today’s world for a higher education. Additional training and education has become a near-requirement in every

field of work. Therefore, for those willing to work for it, community college will be free of charge. This proposal has merit, but there are several qualifications that are essential to any success the program may have. The first qualification is, as the President sought to help Americans, that students receiving a paid-for education must be American citizens. American taxpayers will be the ones funding this new program, so it is a given it should be open only to people who were born in this country or have received their citizenship. This prevents the system designed to help Americans get ahead from being abused by those who are not contributing to its funding. Second, under the President’s current proposal, students must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. This is only slightly higher than a “C” average. I do not believe a 2.5 GPA constitutes as “working for it.” The NCAA requires student-athletes at the Division I level to maintain at least 2.8 GPA. Anyone who is or knows studentathletes know the high level of dedication required to balance their sport and their education. I would find this as a reasonable comparison to someone who is working and looking to advance their education. Employers expect hard work and solid

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productivity from their workers. Community colleges should expect the same type of work ethic and dedication. I believe requiring a minimum GPA between 2.8 or 3.0 is not unreasonable when considering the bill for school is lifted. This would ensure those who are truly serious about their schooling are the ones benefiting from this system. The student demographic of community colleges is vast in diversity. Some students are coming fresh out of high school, while others have been out of the education system for many years and are looking to return. Due to this, many classes are remedial. This is why the need for a higher GPA is necessary. As some students will need to take these “refresher courses,” too much time should not be spent on them. The students in these classes need to show they can recover quickly and continue onward towards a degree, rather than being stuck

going over high school-level content. Lastly, students need to know what they are getting themselves into and why. I’m sure many of us have tossed out the phrase, “I’m here so I can get a good job.” This is the end goal of higher education. Students attending these free community colleges will need skilled advisors to help them move on and up after they receive their degree. This may entail entering the work force or continuing on to a university. For either situation, these people need guidance so they are not taking courses for the sake of receiving a degree. Community colleges will have to be put under watch to make sure they are maintaining high levels of academic excellence and avoid becoming diploma mills. If a strong sense of accountability and dedication is put into this system, I can see it fairing well and benefiting the American people who need it.

Audiobooks Provide Incentive to Read How audiobooks can give you superhuman abilities Rebecca Opp

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Enter the average college student’s room. You’ll likely see clothes on the floor, books left open on a desk and last night’s ramen bowl begging to just get thrown away already. Maybe this is what your room looks like right now. For me, this only happens when I am extremely busy and don’t have time to pick up after myself like I usually would. I ran into this problem a lot last semester when I was taking two literature courses at the same time. Sometimes I would have to read two whole books in one week. Everything else got put on the back burner after a while. That included all of those annoying chores like washing dishes and doing laundry. Eventually, I ran out of things to wear and silverware to use. I was fed up with living in a sty and never having any free time to do the things that I really liked. That’s when I realized I needed to change the way I was doing my homework. Then I started listening to audiobooks. My first was a recording of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. I listened to all 27 chapters in

their Victorian glory. Suddenly, it was as if I had developed superhuman abilities. For the first time, I could do homework and take care of mundane chores at the same time! I even started listening while getting ready in the morning.

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In fact, listening to an audiobook made everything I did in the meantime seem more entertaining. The person doing the reading even did a different voice for each character. I was quite impressed. If that’s not multitasking, I don’t know

what is. In my mind, I wasn’t just doing my homework; I was developing an important life skill. To top it all off, I was no longer living in a disaster of my own creation. Throughout the semester, I spent a collective amount of zero dollars to enable my little addiction. The first audiobook I found was posted on YouTube and completely free. After doing some exploring I found that most of the audiobooks on Youtube were classics. I also found that services like Audible have a wider selection to choose from. The only downside to Audible is that after the 30-day free trial you have to pay for access. Overall, audiobooks have many benefits. Not only do they save you time, they can also help you visualize what is going on in the story. Sometimes, you even get to listen to a celebrity reading or a deep-voiced man with a British accent. Still, I would like to acknowledge that audiobooks are not replacements for course texts. Personally, I recommend keeping a physical copy of the book because they can come in handy when you are writing a paper with direct quotes. Even though I’ve never been much of an auditory learner, I’m glad that I started listening to audiobooks last semester. They probably saved my grades and my sanity.

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Five Years, Five Tries to Finish ‘The Greatest Novel Ever Written’ Tolstoy’s “Anna Karenina” packs a punch in numerous efforts to finish novel Jack Dura

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It all ended last Tuesday night at ACE. There I was, waiting for a client at the Center for Writers desk in the study center, when I turned to page 817, read a half-page and saw “THE END.” “Anna Karenina” was over. What started on an afternoon in my sophomore year of high school ended after nearly five years and five attempts to read Leo Tolstoy’s literary masterpiece. For those scratching their heads over what “Anna Karenina” is, I’ll explain in the simplest terms that a 900-page story will allow. Two opposing, concurrent love stories take place in high society Russia in the 1870s. Anna Karenina, a high-class wife of a Petersburg politician throws away her husband, son and social standing for an illicit affair with Vronsky,

“Two opposing, concurrent love stories take place in high society Russia in the 1870s. Anna Karenina, a high-class wife of a Petersburg politician throws away her husband, son and social standing for an illicit affair with Vronsky, a young army officer. At the same time, Konstantin Levin, a country gentleman, endeavors to woo and wed Princess Kitty Scherbatsky, the young sister-in-law of his best friend and Anna’s brother, Stiva.” a young army officer. At the same time, Konstantin Levin, a country gentleman, endeavors to woo and wed Princess Kitty Scherbatsky, the young sister-in-law of his best friend and Anna’s brother, Stiva. Two love stories. Both entirely different. It’s a book that’s been hailed as “the greatest novel ever written” by Time magazine journalist John Peder Zane. Indeed it is, as “Anna Karenina” covers canyons of emotions and ideals in a story filled with opposing views on social order, family responsibility, religion, politics and nature.

It’s also a story not to be taken lightly, which is how I first approached it. A young lad of 16, I checked out a copy of the novel at my high school’s library the Friday before an away track meet. I wanted something substantial and inviting. “Anna Karenina” beckoned. The whole spring of 2010, I read the novel, racking up about 700 pages of its length before I had to return it at the end of May, just 250 pages from finishing. In the years since, I’ve made several other attempts to finish the story, but none prevailed. I’ve read “Anna

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Karenina” through thunderstorms and on deer hunts; while fishing the Missouri River and waiting for cookies to bake; while waiting for my heat in the 400 meter dash and relaxing under a tree in Elephant Park, but never finished the book. Last July, I decided to give it another shot. By this time, it had made it on my bucket list of things to complete before college graduation. The clock was ticking.

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Lucky for me, a rather slim, 940-page paperback copy was available at the public library, and I dived in. Fifth time’s the charm right? I’d never been able to finish in the four previous tries, either due to impending due dates at the library, bad timing or lack of interest. It is vastly intriguing book, but I’ll admit, the story drags and is very dry in certain parts (i.e. Anna and Vronsky’s visit to an artist abroad. Yawn.).

Depending on the bulk of the copy you have, it can be hard to hold while reading in bed, and it can be very easy to lose a scene if you miss a line or gloss over a paragraph. But “Anna Karenina” is a classic for sure. Five years, five tries and a six-month read to finish the book paid off for me. What’s next on my reading list? Might try my hand at the Bible. After “Anna Karenina,” the page count can only go up.

Being a Size 22 is Now an Option First plus-sized model signed to major agency Amber Zolondek Staff Writer

If there is an advocate for diversity, especially in the fashion and retail world, there could be flashing lights above my head in honor of my support. However, I don’t consider myself an advocate for unhealthy standards whether it be overweight or underweight models. We’ve had a calling for more real standards on runways and in magazines. When we finally received it, then there is an outrage on why such images and messages are pushed on us. Obesity is a grave

concern in the U.S. In fact, more than one third of Americans are obese, according to the CDC. We have considered it an epidemic and surprisingly have been surpassed by Mexico as the heaviest nation in the world. So why are we so supportive of Tess Holliday, a size-22 model being signed to a large modeling company? We started with models that were fairly average, perhaps a bit slender, moving onto those with weight struggles and eating disorders and now on the trend-train to obese and overweight? Holliday is beautiful, do not let my message become confused with an antifat campaign. However, I cannot stand by and say I am a supporter of signing

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a model whose shape is not that of a symbol of health. Being overweight is not a trend, it is not a coveted image, it is not something we should be promoting with boudoir shots or high couture shows. Major health concerns are aplenty and most times are not advertised alongside brand names or designers. Heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol and weakened joints just to name a few are of the many struggles those dealing with obesity or weight issues. Holliday is not at fault of promoting an unhealthy lifestyle, but rather MiLK Management, based out of the United Kingdom, is seeking attention and publicity for their agency by going for shock and awe as though it seems.

The 29-year-old native of Laurel, Miss., seems to be grateful and humble for the opportunity, but what are we really feeling as consumers of advertisements and media when shown this kind of body image? Perhaps it is my own personal beliefs and conscience barging in on accepting that this is now considered “ideal” and “aspirational.” Are we creating muddy waters to portray a message to our audiences and media consumers that one minute it is being said thin is in, the next, fat is back? Perhaps I am harsh or being crude but supporting an unhealthy body image whether it be underweight or overweight models is not something I can stand by.

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Landscape architecture students’ projects are paired alongside photography of the Red River.

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All About That Basin Current MU Gallery exhibit celebrates the Red River Basin with photography, landscape architecture projects Megan Johnson

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Two worlds collide in a visually stunning display of recent works by North Dakota State photography and landscape architecture students. Both photographs and landscape architecture plans are displayed to inform viewers of the great beauty the Red River holds and the troubles it faces and causes due to changing environments and flooding. The first thing an exhibition viewer sees as they enter the Memorial Union Gallery is a topographical woodcut model of the Red River Basin. The NDSU Environmental Studio created the piece; though it is titled to be a model, the unique design and content it holds shows it is also a unique piece of art.

The placement of the piece is very valuable to the viewer as it sets a tone of what the rest of the gallery holds. The process of a woodcut is also quite unique and shows the great tools and technology available to NDSU students to enhance their learning experiences. Though both the photographs and architectural pans hold visually pleasing aspects, the photographs seem to show just how beautiful the Red River can be when the little details are really observed. An example of this is the piece titled, “Man Vs. Land” by senior Shelby Steidl. These four sets of photos depict different areas of the Red River including Oxbow, Hickson and Bakke. The connection between these areas is the fact that current river diversion plans will be affecting all of them in different ways. Through these photographs, the artist Steidl effectively communicates the fact that these places are part of communities and hold purpose to many. Steidl also communicates through her work that the diversions will be

negative for those involved and causes the viewer to want to be more informed in what is going on in the Red River Basin region. From the landscape architecture department, different plans are displayed and all involve the Red River Basin. Many are alternate plans from those currently proposed, in an effort to preserve the Red River Basin’s communities, ecosystems and overall beauty. The connection between photographs and these architecture plans is an important one. It also shows that though the Red River can be destructive, it is also very productive. W People are also destructive, and it is important to celebrate the river and be mindful of how it affects the region because without the river none of the surrounding communities would have come to existence. The collaboration of these two groups is very successful in being visually pleasing and informative about the Red River region and the issues the area faces. Just a few of the many wonderful works were mentioned, however, all are unique

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in the “North Water Rising” exhibition. Though the problems the area faces are addressed, there are also solutions provided, and this shows the passion and extensive knowledge each student has on the topic of the Red River Basin. From this knowledge and passion, an informative and stunning display is shown at this exhibition.

Writers’ Choice: Stay on Campus with Events Happening at NDSU Fine arts and entertainment aplenty Linda Norland Staff Writer

This week, you need not leave campus to get a dose of fine arts and entertainment. Support North Dakota State’s music department and go to Jeremy Brekke’s faculty trumpet recital on Monday, one of the many recitals put on by both faculty and students throughout the semester. On Tuesday head over to the Memorial Union Gallery, which is currently featuring an exhibition by NDSU photography and

landscape architecture students. Then on Wednesday, stop by the Three Minute Thesis Competition going on throughout the Memorial Union to watch NDSU graduate students battle for $1,000 in prize money.

Monday: Jeremy Brekke’s trumpet recital

Come support the NDSU Music Department Faculty by attending one of the many recitals that go on during the year. Jeremy Brekke is an associate professor of music at NDSU and will be giving a trumpet recital 7:30 p.m. Monday in Beckwith Recital Hall. Free for the public as well as NDSU students and staff. For more coverage, check out contributing writer Callie Bowen’s faculty recital roundup on page 9.

Tuesday: “North Water Rising”

Take a break from the hustle and bustle

of the school day without leaving campus. The Memorial Union Gallery is located in the Memorial Union’s upper level, making it easy to visit during the day. Their latest exhibition is titled “North Water Rising” and features work by NDSU photography and landscape architecture students. During the semester, photography students from the Department of Visual Arts and year-five landscape architecture students worked to inventory 1 million acres of the Red River Basin. The exhibition explores aspects of the Red River and those who live near it. Check out contributing writer Megan Johnson’s review of the show on page ##.

Wednesday: Three Minute Thesis Competition

“An 80,000-word thesis would take nine hours to present. These students get 180 seconds.”

That is how this intense, full-day competition is described by NDSU’s Graduate School. Graduate students will be competing for $1,000 in prize money by presenting their theses in just three minutes each for people who might not know a lot about what they study. The judges consist of faculty, community members and graduate student representatives. At the end of each round, the top competitor will receive $250, and the final winner will get $1,000. The day starts with the Research and Arts Forum Poster Session from 9-11 a.m. in the Memorial Union Great Room. First-round presentations are from 10 a.m. to noon in the Room of Nations, the Mandan Room and the Rose Room in the Memorial Union. Championship-round presentations and the award ceremony are from 2-4 p.m. in the Century Theatre, with a reception following.

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Live pianism of Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations will take place during the play’s performance.

’33 Variations’ Strikes a Chord in BeethovenFest Look into ALS and composer’s life unites two stories told across time Jack Dura A&E Editor

In a community festival where Beethoven’s the name and the arts are the game, Theatre B has quite a show up its sleeve. The downtown theater’s winter play “33 Variations” is a mainstay of BeethovenFest, the WinterArts festival uniting area arts organizations and businesses in 30 days of Beethoven-themed events. It’s a play that entwines two tales told centuries apart: composer Ludwig van Beethoven as he writes his Diabelli Variations, and

Dr. Katherine Brandt, a musicologist racing against time and the effects of ALS to discover his meaning behind his 33 variations on one waltz. Linda Boyd, executive director of the FargoMoorhead Symphony and a maven of BeethovenFest, fills the role of Dr. Brandt in her “first lead part in a substantial play.” “I read this script, and I’m like ‘Oh, my God, I have to try this, I have to do this part,’” she said, “because there’s so many parallels with my life in there, with ... the whole motherdaughter element, the music element ... but then also, the notion of (Theatre B and the symphony) coming together.” This is one collaboration of many seen with BeethovenFest, as the community comes together to learn and celebrate

stage ovarian cancer. Similar themes are found between “Wit” and “33 Variations” in that explorations of a person’s journey with disease are examined from a storytelling lens. “That’s actually a deeper collaboration thatN we’re having, especially with Embrace Cancer W Survivorship and Sanford as a whole,” Brad Delzer,S programs coordinator at Theatre B, said, “and really exploring ideas about how do we shed light on the journeys that people take, how do we tell those stories and then, how do we make that connection?” Boyd, in portraying a character who degenerates from ALS, realizes the realism that goes along with such a part, and said she wants to do the most respectful and accurate portrayal she can.

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“I hope that it’s an uplifting experience for those folks,” she said of ALS patients who may attend the play. “It’s just one of the most extraordinary plays I’ve ever come across, and putting it together now that it’s really starting to gel onstage ... it’s going to be amazing. Just amazing.”

Challey School of Music Faculty Recital Roundup Music faculty to fill February with music from percussion to trumpet to saxophone Callie Bowen

Contributing Writer

With the arrival of February comes an abundance of musical recitals offered by North Dakota State’s Challey School of Music faculty. The recitals begin at 7:30 p.m. Monday with associate professor of trumpet Jeremy Brekke’s trumpet recital in Beckwith Recital Hall. Brekke’s recital will feature “Petite Pieces for Trumpet,” along with a piano accompaniment by Tyler Wottrich, a new member of the piano faculty. “The first half will consist of short pieces for trumpet and piano by American composers such as Barnes Chance, Ewazen and Bernstein,” Brekke said. “The second half will be short pieces for trumpet and piano by European composers such as Brandt,

Enesco, Arutunian and Goedicke.” To provide variety to the recital, Brekke will use Bb, C and D trumpets, along with a flugelhorn. Next on the agenda, Matthew Patnode, associate professor of saxophone and jazz studies, will present his saxophone recital on 7:30 p.m. Friday in Beckwith Recital Hall. On Feb. 9, the Lyra Trio will take the stage in Beckwith Recital Hall. The trio is composed of violinist Jane Linde Capistran, cellist Elise Buffat Nelson and pianist Amy Mercer. Although the tricollege trio has only been in existence since 2013, all are members of the FargoMoorhead Symphony and teach at the tri-college schools. “We put together a collection of movements from different works by women composers: Cécile Chaminade, Fanny Mendelssohn and Clara Schumann,” Mercer said of the first set of the twopart program. “Then, we will be doing two of

Astor Piazzolla’s seasons, Invierno Porteño and Primavera Porteña (Winter and Spring, respectively).” The end of the first half will consist of two tangos, each of which will feature dancers Bonnie HansonAmes and Robert Ames. After an eventful beginning, the recital will conclude with “Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor” by Felix Mendelssohn. In addition to this recital, the trio will perform four formal recitals, along with many other smaller performances throughout the year. Percussion faculty member Sigurd Johnson will present his recital 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17 in Beckwith Recital Hall. Along with a variety of percussion instruments, Johnson’s recital will feature seven other faculty members from the music school. Wottrich, Cecilia Kang, Bill Law, Kyle Mack, Robert Jones, Tom Christenson and Nick Meyers will take the stage during various pieces throughout the evening. The recital will begin

The Lyra Trio consists of tri-college faculty and will perform on Feb. 9 at Beckwith Recital Hall.

with “Dialogue for Snare Drum and Timpani.” After will be a suite for the Udo drum, “Udo Dances.” Along with various percussion instruments, Johnson’s third piece, “Intersections” features clarinet and trombone, while “Four New England Poems”

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features flute and narrator. The evening will finish off in a jazzy fashion with “Diversions for Four,” a jazz quartet for vibraphone, featuring bass, piano and drums. “I hope it will be interesting for people who are familiar with a

percussion recital, but also for those who might not have been to one previously,” Johnson said. All recitals are completely free of charge for NDSU students, who need only show their Bison card for admittance.

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Bison Men Come Back and Take Overtime Win From Denver Kory Brown and the NDSU men’s basketball extended their home winning streak to 21 games Thursday with a dramatic overtime win against Denver.

Alexander surpasses 1,500 career points with big second half Sam Herder

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The North Dakota State men’s basketball team came into Thursday night’s game against Denver on a 20-game home winning streak. They were in serious trouble of seeing that streak snapped at Scheels Arena with a sloppy first half. But the Bison’s lone senior, guard Lawrence Alexander, had other plans. Alexander surpassed the 1,500 career point mark with 18 points after halftime to lead NDSU (14-7, 6-2) to a 61-54 comeback victory in overtime against the Pioneers (9-

12, 3-5). “That’s one thing about this group, no matter where we’re at in a situation, we’re going to continue to fight, scratch, claw until the buzzer,” Alexander said. “And hopefully we’re right where we want to be when we look up.” The Bison had nothing going their way to start, down 33-22 seven minutes into the second half and struggling offensively. But Alexander came up big in big moments. His clutch buckets, including five three pointers, kept NDSU in it. Coming into the game seven points shy of 1,500 career points, he got the Bison rolling in the second half after a quiet 3-point first half where the Bison only scored 16 points. Alexander hit a three and got a fast-break layup within 33 seconds to narrow the gap to 33-27 with over 12 minutes remaining. Minutes later, Bison players caught Alexander’s spark. His three, Paul Miller’s

three and a Dexter Werner and-one in quick succession brought the Bison within one with seven minutes left. “What can you say about the kid?” NDSU head coach Dave Richman said on Alexander. “I think he was 1-for-6 at halftime and wasn’t very good at the other end and he’ll be the first to tell you that, too. But he’s just an absolute winner and I think those three’s were 25, 26 feet and he just has a winner’s mentality.” Alexander scored 11 of NDSU’s 21 points over a 9-minute span to take a 46-45 lead with three minutes, 15 seconds to go. “One thing we did not do in the first half was take care of the ball,” Alexander said. “But personally, I just took the open shots and I was able to knock the shots down. I have to give credit to my teammates. They just continue to give me the ball and make plays.” The Bison and Pioneers missed

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opportunities to seal a win in the final minutes and went into overtime tied at 47. Just like the three ball bringing the Bison back into the game, it played a crucial role in overtime. Miller’s three pointer gave NDSU a quick 52-49 lead that it wouldn’t relinquish. Free throws kept the lead for the Bison, including Alexander’s two with 20 seconds remaining to seal the win. While Alexander’s 21 points carried NDSU, Kory Brown hit key free throws down the stretch for his 11 points and Werner contributed 10 points off hustle plays and second-chance opportunities. “I think the momentum, for us being 10 down and really having no flow on either end, was really on our side,” Richman said on the overtime period. “We made enough winning plays. Lawrence, Paul and Kory were just big and making winning plays.”

Werner Deserves More Time Sophomore forward proves extremely efficient in limited time Colton Pool Sports Editor

The play of Dexter Werner has surprised many fans and critics this year, including myself. Going into the North Dakota State men’s basketball season, the Bison were losing a lot of size from the graduation of Marshall Bjorklund, TrayVonn Wright and Jordan Aaburg. Chris Kading was the only big man from last season who had played significant minutes. That left Werner, a sophomore from

Bismarck, to come up big for his team off the bench, especially to size up with the rest of the Summit League. I strongly doubted if a four-guard lineup would do any damage in NDSU’s conference, but the Bison proved me wrong by a long shot. I guess I don’t know basketball like NDSU head coach Dave Richman (surprise, surprise). But I do feel like Werner deserves more minutes than he’s getting, thanks to his size and his performance. Werner is the fourth-leading scorer on the team with nearly 10 points per game and is the leading rebounder with six boards per contest. Of the the top seven players in NDSU’s rotation, Werner has the least minutes played at 21 per game. “We’re winning, so I’m happy with it,” Werner said of his spot in the rotation. “It doesn’t really matter. I started a few games because of injuries, but it doesn’t affect how

I play right now. We’ve got a great rotation right now and things are working well for us. We’re just playing well as a unit.” The 6-foot-6 forward is a team player, so it’s understandable he’s happy with it as long as they’re winning. But I feel Werner needs to be on the floor more if the Bison want to keep winning going into March. Thursday night against Denver, Werner was the third-highest Bison scorer with 10 points off of five shots, second-highest rebounder with five and only played 18 minutes coming off of the bench. As of right now, Werner rotates back and forth with Kading, who has played some big-time defensive minutes for the Bison. “It’s just situational,” Werner said. “We let Chris ‘D’ up a little and then just put me in more on offense. I just like to get downhill and attack. It just depends on the situation. It’s different every time.” I’m certainly not suggesting Werner take minutes away from Kading because that would take away from the entire point

of getting more size on the court. To me, NDSU’s offense is much better when it’s methodical rather than pushing the pace and getting a quick shot up on a consistent basis. Size would do just that. I’m not even sure if Werner should start, but I think he needs to see the court more to give the Bison better odds. This would also keep the seven-man lineup of NDSU more fresh as the team enters the second half of its conference season. But then again, I trust Richman to know what he’s doing. NDSU is second in the Summit League with a new head coach and reformed roster, after all. “It’s just all situational matchups, trying to put everybody in the right spots in the right time,” Richman said. “I just thought for the most part we did that. I’m just really proud of someone like Carlin Dupree, who had 19 minutes tonight, yet he’s the most vocal kid on the bench. That just epitomizes who we are.”

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Coach Kish:

Intimidating Supporter Four-year NDSU head wrestling coach continues improving program STORY BY COLTON POOL & PHOTO BY LARA PIESCH

At 265 pounds, Evan Knutson is not easy to push around. But the North Dakota State senior wrestler was intimidated his first days in practice by Bison head coach Roger Kish. In his fourth year, Kish has pushed his athletes to their limits, but has gotten winning results.

“He’s just a tough guy who works us really hard,” Knutson said. “He wants us to know we train harder than 95 percent of the other teams in the nation.” Kish, who took over the lead coaching role in 2011, went 27-24 overall and 12-4 in the Western Wrestling Conference in his first three years. The Bison suffered a losing record in Kish’s first year but has been 26-18 since then. Kish also coached two of the most storied wrestlers in NDSU’s 56-year history: All-Americans Steven Monk and Trent Sprenkle. “We have big expectations for these guys, and when they don’t reach those expectations, we make sure they know about it,” Kish said. “For our success, it’s been a positive thing challenging these guys e v e r y single d a y and

expecting a lot out of them.” Kish was a standout athlete at the University of Minnesota, where he was a two-time All-American wrestler and NCAA runner-up in the 184-pound division. He went 117-27 over his career and was part of a Big Ten championship team his sophomore year and a conference runnerup team as a team captain during his junior year. The year after he graduated, he stayed with the Gophers’ program as a graduate assistant for a year before joining NDSU’s coaching staff. The Lapeer, Mich., native was an assistant coach with the Bison for two years before taking over the reins as head coach. Kish has seen his fair share of winning, and he’s proven he can keep the Bison to their winning ways.

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“You know, I think my coaching style is to just challenging our guys to be successful and challenging them on a daily basis,” Kish said. “When we challenge our guys, it’s not just on the mat; it’s in their personal lives that we challenge them every day. In the classroom, we challenge them every day. “They have a lot to put forward, so we keep putting these challenges ahead of them and they’ve got to keep climbing up those mountains to reach those goals.” NDSU is 5-3 this season and 1-0 in the WWC despite only having two seniors on the entire roster. As one of those seniors, Knutson has been wrestling for Kish since he was a freshman – which also happened to be Kish’s first year on the job. “When I first got here, he was tougher,” Knutson said. “But as he builds respect and trust for us, we do the same for him. So as you get older you get to know his personality more and what he wants from you, and I think he does the same for us. It was a transition as I got older and more experience with coach Kish.” Fellow Bison senior Hayden Zillmer said his coach knows when to find the line between enforcer and supporter. “He does a good job of, at times, getting really serious,” Zillmer said, “and then other times, after the match or whatever, he does a good job of encouraging us and saying, ‘Well done.’” No matter how far Kish has pushed his athletes, various Bison agreed he’s a role model in practice and at their matches, where fans can usually find Kish being the loudest in the building with support. “Coming in, he was definitely the most intimidating coach,” Knutson said with a smile. “But he’s always been the coach I’ve looked up to the most because of that. He’s been more of the father-type on the team, and because of that we should fall back on that in our matches and always push the pace.”

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Like Mother, like son Jacobson follows in mother’s footsteps of Bison greats STORY BY PACE MAIER A.J. Jacobson’s mother Pat played women’s basketball for North Dakota State from 1985-1989, and in 2004 she was inducted into the NDSU Hall of Fame. Jacobson had a tough time playing his mom in one-on-one. “It took me a while,” Jacobson said with a smile. “I probably couldn’t beat her until sixth or seventh grade.” The Fargo native, majoring in pharmacy, is averaging 11 points per game as a redshirt freshman for the Bison. “It’s always been a dream of mine to play here (at NDSU),” Jacobson said, “and to finally fulfill that dream and playing under the lights, its been a blast.” And his head coach Dave Richman is impressed with the way he is playing. “For him to come in and do what he’s doing as a redshirt freshman is remarkable,” Richman said.

The 6-foot-6 guard/ forward is fourth in the Summit League for 3-point percentage at exactly 50 percent. He said the reason he has been so successful this year from beyond the arc is because he never worries about the previous play. “The best basketball advice I’ve ever received was to keep chopping wood,” Jacobson said. “Which is just going to the next play, you know, don’t worry about the last play, and my mom and my dad really put that through my head ever since I started playing basketball ... that’s something I think about all the time.” Before every game, Jacobson eats a solid meal, gets a few 3-pointers up, gets mentally prepared for the contest and jams out to his favorite tunes. “I like to get in the zone with Lil Wayne,” Jacobson said. When he’s not draining

AJ Jacobson (right) is young into his career at NDSU, but is emerging as a major contributor.

3-pointers, he’s hanging out with his teammates or playing a game of golf. He said he even enjoys an occasional game of racquetball. “I’m more of an active guy than laying around playing video games, even though I do a little bit of that

as well,” Jacobson said. He even has a little bit of Tiger Woods in his swing. “(My) best score in golf was a 46,” Jacobson said. He didn’t play in high school because that was one sport he didn’t want to make too competitive. Now he’s trying to

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follow in the footsteps of his mother, who was the Bison women’s all-time leading scorer from 1989-1997 and ranks second all-time. After an appearance on the team that beat Oklahoma in Spokane, Wash., last year, Jacobson needs three more NCAA tournaments to tie

his mother’s four. Even though basketball is life for Jacobson, he enjoys being a regular college kid. “I enjoy movie night on Tuesdays and Shakey Mondays (at Kroll’s Diner),” Jacobson said.

BISON ROUNDUP Taylor Kurth Staff Writer

Track and field

North Dakota State men’s and women’s track and field traveled on Friday to Minneapolis to compete in the Jack Johnson Classic at the University of Minnesota. Bison senior Beau Gagnon posted a leap of 13-08.25 (4.17 meters) that secured fourth place in an unseeded section of men’s pole vaulting. Freshman Daniel Asa tied for seventh place posting a leap of 1202.50 (3.72 m). Junior Colin Paarmann entered the weekend event ranked second in the Summit League in the long jump. He got ninth at this event with a jump of 21-10.75 (6.67 m). Redshirt freshman Aron Klos had the best finish for NDSU in the 200-meter dash. He finished in 16th place with a time of 22.87 seconds. Junior Anna Benke got fifth place in the pole vault with a leap of 12-08.00 (3.86 m). Benke is No. 2 on the Summit League performance list this year. The best time for NDSU in the 200-meter dash came from a redshirt freshman. Deidre Hahn finished in

11th place with a time of 25.6 seconds. Freshman Amanda Levin finished in 24th place, with a time of 26.07 seconds. Sophomore Allie Lahren got 12th in the long jump, posting a leap of 16-11.25 (5.16 m). Freshman Jaelin Beachy was the leader of a pack of Bison competing in the shot put. She had a toss of 3210.25 (10.01 m). Former NDSU pole vaulter Leslie Brost made an appearance at the Jack Johnson Classic. She was a six time NCAA championships qualifier at NDSU. She posted a lifetime best height of 1405.50 (4.41 m). That won the event and that moved her to No. 18 in the world.

Wrestling

The NDSU wrestling team traveled to Colorado to take on Air Force Academy. They won seven out of 10 matches to defeat Air Force 28-11 in a Western Wrestling Conference matchup. This was NDSU’s fifth straight dual win. This moves their record to 6-3 overall and 2-0 in the WWC. In the final match, sophomore Josh Rodriguez rallied from a 3-0 deficit to beat No. 9-ranked Josh Martinez of Air Force.

Rodriguez registered two huge takedowns, one coming with less than 20 seconds left. He improves to 13-5 and 8-1 in duals and has won eight of his last 10. Redshirt freshman Grant Nehring got his second pin of the year over Sam Kriemer. Nehring improves to 5-9 overall and 2-2 in duals. If you blinked too fast, you might have missed senior Hayden Zillmer in action. He made quick work of Zen Ikhara, pinning him in 40 seconds. The No. 9-ranked Zillmer improved to 25-4 overall and 9-0 in duals. Redshirt freshmen Mitch Bengtson and Clay Ream both secured wins. Bengtson recorded a 14-4 major decision over Cody Hancock at 141 pounds. Ream recorded a 3-0 decision over Jerry McGinty. They improve to 18-9 and 19-9 overall and 6-3 and 8-1 in duals, respectively. Senior Kurtis Julson fell behind early 2-1 but went on a 9-1 run the rest of his dual to get his 13th win overall. He is now 5-4 in duals. Senior Evan Knutson recorded a takedown late in the third period for a 3-0 win. Knutson is now 19-7 overall and 7-2 in duals.

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