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Exploring Ecology and Evolution NDSU Darwin Days bring science to life
Shahid Stirring the Pot for NDSU The junior transfer sparking Bison toward playoffs
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Models of different species could be found at the pop-up museum.
Meghan Arbegast Contributing Writer
The 10th annual North Dakota State Darwin Days took place Feb. 14 and 15. The event was put on by the departments of biological sciences, geosciences and animal sciences and the College of Science and Mathematics. Amongst the fun were pop-up exhibits showing aspects about science such as the evolution of birds, insects and even humans. Throughout the two-day event, Charles Darwin and his work were celebrated along with his actual birthday, which was Feb. 12. Darwin Days had several tables set up showing plants, animals and human specimens, educating everyone on how evolution over the years has changed the world we know today. There were many displays of fossils, plants and models of bird’s nests to name a few. Darwin Day T-shirts were also being sold to anyone that wanted to take home a souvenir. Edmund D. Brodie III, who works in the department of biology at the University of Virginia, gave a presentation titled, “Poisonous Newts and the Snakes that Eat
Them: Convergence and Constraint in a Convolution Army Race.” Throughout the presentation, Brodie discussed how his father, Edmund D. Brodie Jr, helped him to become interested in biology. This led him to conduct research on how garter snakes have evolved over time to be able to eat poisonous newts.
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biological sciences, Peggy Biga and Kendra Greenlee, originally suggested the idea of Darwin Days.” Though the event now takes place in the A. Glenn Hill Center, it started off as a small event in the Memorial Union. “At that time, we had a panel discussion on the importance of evolution in the sciences. The panel
“Everyone should be interested in Darwin’s work because it explains so much about the world around us.” - Steve Travers, associate professor of biology Newts are part of the salamander family and are very poisonous if consumed because they typically don’t bite. Brodie showed how garter snakes have adapted over time to be able to store venom in their liver and use it against their prey. Brodie’s presentation left the audience thinking about how animals and humans can adapt to their environment. Steve Travers, an associate professor of biology at NDSU, said, “Two faculty members in the department of
was made up of NDSU faculty from different departments, and we took questions from the audience,” Travers said. Now, Darwin Days has grown to feature a pop-up museum and a new guest speaker every year. Members of the community join in on the festivities, bringing their children along to explore the wonders of science. The main purpose of bringing awareness to science and Charles Darwin, which was the goal of Biga and Greenlee, seems to have been
accomplished by how busy the event was throughout both days. “Everyone should be interested in Darwin’s work because it explains so much about the world around us,” Travers said. “Whether you are a scientist or not, humans are curious creatures and wonder about the life on the planet, how it got to be the way we see it today and what has gone on in the past.” Not only were students able to connect to science through the exhibits, they also left understanding why evolution is so important. Darwin Days aimed to explain how evolution ultimately impacts humanity and the environment we live in. A lot of people stopped by the event, whether it was to turn in a worksheet for their science class or to check out what the biology department had to offer. “Personally, my favorite aspect for Darwin Days is when visitors make their own connections between things they are familiar with and evolution,” Travers said. NDSU’s department of biological sciences will continue to host Darwin Days in the future to give further insight on Charles Darwin and his impact on science.
Vinnie Shahid never shies away from driving to the basket against larger opponents.
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Standing courtside prior to practice, it becomes apparent that North Dakota State’s team captain and leading scorer doesn’t quite fit the archetype of an emerging star. It might even require some imagination to see how this former junior college standout could become a Division I mainstay. Watching any recent NDSU men’s basketball game, however, hearkens back to an old adage: looks can be deceiving. Such is the case for point guard Vinnie Shahid. The 5-foot-11inch junior from Minneapolis has followed an atypical trajectory to find himself in Fargo. At each turn, Shahid has silenced detractors who can’t look past his height. Shahid’s basketball journey began in the parks of the Twin Cities at the age of 3. He quickly fell in love with the game. “Ever since then, it’s been a part of my life and everything I do every day,” Shahid commented. By the time he reached high school, Shahid’s stature had become a major talking point. “There are definitely times where people have said, ‘Hey, maybe this isn’t for you. You’re too small. You’re too this. You’re too that,’” Shahid said. “You hear excuses all the time.” Even hoisting a state title and winning 31 of 32 games as a senior wasn’t enough to fully eradicate doubt. In spite of the negative attention, Shahid drew interest from head coach Cory Fehringer, then at Williston State College. Fehringer relocated to Western Nebraska Community College, and Shahid followed suit. In Scottsbluff, Shahid was listed at 5 feet, 10 inches tall, but made an instant impact for the Cougars. Throughout his two seasons at WNCC, Bison head coach David Richman became interested in the sharpshooting scorer. Shahid averaged 18.4 points per game as a sophomore and was soon packing his bags for Fargo. Shahid had always yearned to return closer to home, and NDSU proved to be an ideal fit. “When I got here on my official visit, my teammates and the coaching staff really did a good job of making me feel at home,” he stated. “It felt like I was back in the Twin Cities going to high school again. It was a really comfortable feeling for me, so I decided this was the place for me and my family.” Even as a rising Division I player, Shahid still draws comments on his height. “I still get that. I don’t really pay attention to it,” he explained. “I smile, brush it off and put it to the back of my mind.” STORY CONTINUED ON | PAGE 11
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Interview: Fargo musician, Jake Ingamar looks to past records for inspiration for future
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The Women and the Moon
Full Moon Gathering gives women the space to renew themselves
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Sen. Bernie Sanders entered a hot race Feb. 14, adding himself to a long list of Democrats clawing at the White House doors. The senator from Vermont will be running against Sen. Kamala Harris from California and Minnesota’s own Sen. Amy Klobachar, to name just a couple of the many announced candidates. Sanders’ announcement video touted his views on income inequality, health care and the economy. Sanders said on Vermont Public Radio that he is running for two reasons. The first is that he said President Donald Trump is a liar, a bigot and indecisive in nature. The second reason he gave was that many of the ideas that he introduced in 2016 are now popular and prolific.
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Walking into the Full Moon Gathering event, participants were greeted with a circle of candles in the center of a room with hardwood floors and brick walls. In the middle of the circle there were cards with an image of a stone on one side and a message of affirmation on the other. Also provided was a “peace blend” of essential oils for those who wanted it. The event, which took place Tuesday, Feb. 19 at Fargo’s Downtown Yoga, had the goal of renewing participants with the new moon. The event occurs every time there is a full moon, or once a month. The Full Moon Gatherings are only offered for women, and that means anybody who identifies as a woman, and is a transgender friendly environment, according to program leader and coordinator Kelly Zimmer. Each participant received a small gift bag that contained a small vial with 10 drops of a “passion” oil blend and a citrine crystal. The intention behind this was to ignite fire in the core of each participant’s being and to motivate creativity going into the new moon cycle. Zimmer, who also owns Wild Root Wellness, led the session. She began by explaining the significance of this moon. She chose the crystal citrine due to its fiery properties, and she said she believes in the use of crystals in the context of health because she believes it helps people reconnect with nature. The oil used was intended for a similar purpose, and Zimmer uses oils in her practices due to their emotional and physical benefits. However, she warns about synthetic oils and advocates for the use of only pure oils. The crystal and oil used were intended to ignite passion, motivation and other positive emotions within the women present. According to Zimmer, this was the second in a series of three supermoons and the most powerful of the three. This particular moon was closer to earth than the moon normally is, making it appear larger to those on earth’s surface. Due to the time of year, this moon is often called the “snow moon,” though it has also been known as the “hunger moon” or “bone moon,” according to Zimmer, as historically food would be running out this time of year, leaving people with only bones to gnaw on. Zimmer also talked about how this moon is in Virgo, meaning that it is a time to put energy into work within oneself. Emotionally, this moon is known for self-healing and making “hard-earned manifestations come to life,” though it has been known to cause some stress in the love life department, according to Zimmer. Despite this, Zimmer encouraged the women in attendance to “fan your own flames.” Historically, gatherings such as these go back generations to a time each month for women to connect with each other, according to Zimmer. Though the gatherings have since
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Oils and crystals can be an easy option to re-center one’s self. modernized, some of their history can be traced back to menstrual huts in the times of believing that a woman getting her period made her unclean. This resulted in women having a safe space to talk about things going on in their lives. “This circle put us on equal terms,” Zimmer said, going on to say that it was a way for women to affirm their spirituality and sexuality and to get away from the patriarchy. As these circles have largely disappeared, women have adopted other women-only spaces like sewing circles, Tupperware parties or other female dominated activities. For Zimmer, her goal is to ensure that women are “empowered to live life authentically.” As part of the circle, Zimmer led those present through a guided meditation that asked them to imagine a flame floating around their body, beginning with the space occupied by a woman’s diaphragm and ending in whatever part of the body they envisioned. This guided meditation was followed by a time to journal about whatever the women wanted, although the idea of writing about what ignites their passion was the suggested option. Following the journaling time, the women shared what they wrote about. These topics varied from merely handling the emotions a person feels about their work ethic, to choosing a family style that works for them, dealing with aging and reconnecting with friends. All parties at the event, however, have chosen to remain anonymous. One thing that all those present seemed to have in common was the desire to work on themselves and how hard that was for them. Some even said they felt guilty taking time for themselves, as they felt they were unfairly prioritizing themselves. Some intentions the women put forth for the coming lunar cycle were treating themselves to some relaxation time, like
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getting a manicure, or simply leaving space to be creative and not overwork themselves. The one-hour session ended after the last woman shared what she had written and what her intentions were going into the next month. Following the session some women approached each other with words of kindness or encouragement. Though Zimmer has a medical background, and one day hopes to become a nurse practitioner, right now she truly believes the holistic health path is the one for her. For Zimmer, the holistic approach is about whole-body health, health in spirit, health in emotion and physical health. She got into holistic medicine in nursing school, when one of her instructors introduced her to a biofeedback machine. A biofeedback machine is a machine designed to pinpoint where a person is holding emotions in their body, similar to how physical therapists can find where someone carries their stress. The machine “reads the body’s cellular energy,” according to Zimmer, similar to muscle testing, where a question is asked and based on the body’s response, the answer is deduced. Once a stuck emotion is detected, Zimmer can work with her clients to find a way for them to best release that emotion. This can sometimes involve working with counselors to address emotional baggage or shamans to work on spiritual health aspects. Though Zimmer is passionate about holistic healing and a focus on every aspect of health, she said this is “not a substitution for western medicine,” continuing to say that she’s a big believer in both. Zimmer said she encouraged students and everyone from the Fargo-Moorhead community to participate in events outside their comfort zone, like her Full Moon Gatherings. She hopes to build the F-M community more and more through her practice.
On Feb. 19, the North Dakota House of Representatives voted down a bipartisansupported piece of gun legislation. According to Inforum.com, the “Red Flag” bill would have given families and law enforcement the ability to restrict access to firearms because they deem a person dangerous to themselves or others. “Make no mistake, the bill before us is without exaggeration a gun-grabbing bill,” said Republican Rick Becker, who has supported gun rights in the past. Rep. Karla Rose Hanson introduced the bill and said the bill is a matter of life and death. “Public safety protection orders will save lives by allowing law enforcement and families to intervene in a crisis before there’s irreversible harm done,” Hanson said.
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The North Dakota House unanimously passed a bill that would create a database for missing people. HR 1313 was originally meant to only focus on indigenous peoples, but was amended to include everyone, according to Inforum.com. The database will still track the tribal associations of missing people. Rep. Ruth Buffalo said the state does not collect data like this. The issue of murdered and missing indigenous women and children is a “national crisis,” according to Buffalo.
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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is back on the court after a battle with lung cancer. Sanjay Gupta, CNN’s chief medical correspondent, said the surgery that Ginsburg received can take up to a few months to recover from. “Given that Justice Ginsburg is 85 years old and also recently broken her ribs, seven weeks of recovery seems on track. Because there is no evidence of remaining disease, she should not need any more therapy, but may have follow-up scans in the future,” Gupta said.
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An editorial was published in a small Alabama newspaper arguing the Ku Klux Klan “needs to ride again.” The article was written by Goodloe Sutton, who in the article explained that Democrats should fall victim to an infamous KKK night ride. “Time for the Ku Klux Klan to night ride again,” Sutton wrote. Alabama Sen. Doug Jones tweeted a call for resignation, writing: “OMG! What rock did this guy crawl out from under? This editorial is absolutely disgusting & he should resign NOW!” According to CNN, other lawmakers made similar calls for resignation. The editorial was also condemned by the Alabama Associated Press.
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A Story Beyond Activism Tracey L. Wilkie explains the importance of awareness to indigenous people’s march
People marched around downtown Fargo to spread awareness about missing and murdered indigenous people.
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Everyone has a story for participating in a protest or march. Tracey L. Wilkie, a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, wanted to participate in the annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples March Feb. 14, but due to her mother being hospitalized, she missed her opportunity. Wilkie shared her experience on the reservation and being an indigenous woman. Wilkie’s story begins at the reservation, constantly hearing others speak about how common it is for indigenous women to be raped. The first word she learned how to spell was “rape” because she heard the
word so often from others fearing it. “I’m thankful I left when I did because I don’t think I’d be alive if I’d have stayed here,” Wilkie continued. “It’s something (rape and murder) that’s been going on for hundreds of years, and something I’ve been hearing about my whole life.” Wilkie was unable to raise her first two children due to being a young mother. Her parents raised them on the reservation for her, which was later used against her in an abusive court case. When she left the reservation she moved to Portland, Oregon. For 20 years, Wilkie worked at a jail where she dealt with constant institutional racism. Throughout her years, she was sexually harassed by her boss, but when she filed
a report, no one believed her. Wilkie explained she believed it is because she is a Native American woman and that people thought she was using the system.
she became so stressed that she became bedridden. Now, being able to walk and talk, she feels free again. “I just walked out of hell,” Wilkie said.
“Our girls need some help; we go missing 10 times more the national average on the reservation.” - Tracey L. Wilkie After reporting the harassment, Wilkie had her kids taken away from her and given to the boss. “I’ve been fighting for a long time to get away from him,” Wilkie said. She explained how he is still free and continuing his abusive tendencies toward others. Due to the court case,
Growing up, Wilkie was close with Savanna La-Fontaine-Greywind’s family. LaFontaineGreywind was a missing and murdered pregnant North Dakotan in 2017. She was the face of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples March, and some chanted their support of
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Savanna’s Act with her face on a banner as they marched. Wilkie testified twice at the capitol for Savanna’s Act, a federal bill that “requires Department of Justice (DOJ) to update the online data entry for federal databases relevant to cases missing and murdered Indians to include a new data for users to input the victim’s tribal enrollment information or affiliation,” according to Congress.gov. “(LaFontaineGreywind’s disappearance) was very scary because I have a daughter,” Wilkie said. She explained how she has experienced human trafficking through her daughter, Dallas. “Our women are disappearing fast,” Wilkie said. Through the marches, Wilkie said she sees it as a
time to be vocal and stand up to show that there is a problem. “Colonialism has not been good to us. The poverty that puts us into a whole new level of survival day in and day out that takes its toll,” Wilkie explained. Wilkie recommends taking part in ceremonies, go to support groups, learn how to use your voice and overall educate yourself on the issue. “Our community needs to come together with healing and not further divide,” Wilkie continued, “We all have something going on that nobody knows about, but it’s time to come together.”
Career Advice | Preparing for Interviews Isaac Flynn
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As a soon-to-be college graduate, you and your peers will undergo many job interviews in the next few years as you leave North Dakota State and enter the professional world. Everyone needs to perform well in at least one interview in their life, so these are some basic steps to prepare you for an interview. It’s not uncommon to be overwhelmed by your first interview and some will go better than others. Often, job interviews that go poorly do so for two reasons: a lack of preparation or unnecessary anxiety, two aspects that are common, yet easily avoidable. People often put off the preparation stage until it’s too late. Preparation can be broken down into three parts: the questions to be prepared for, the answers you want to give and actually going through the motions of the interview process. Common questions Google is going to be your best friend when attempting to determine which questions you will be asked. Job search forums have endless lists of questions and tidbits of information people pull directly from their own past interviews and put online. You just have to look. There are a handful of questions all employers typically ask to get the interview started, and, if you know your field, determining the questions that are likely to follow isn’t all that difficult. Nowhere is there more information than online.
It’s important to note that you don’t want to script your answers down to the word. You’ll come off as robotic, and trying to memorize answer after answer becomes stressful. Simply having a general idea of what you will say can be the difference between opening your mouth and letting words spill out or answering the question in an insightful, concise manner. Answer preparation The flip side to question preparation is answer preparation. There are some life experiences you’ve had (whether they were on the job or not) that would be idiotic to not mention in a job interview. The best way to prepare to work these in is not by looking for specific questions to answer, but crafting the response so that it can be applied to a wider variety of potential questions. Employers like to ask one or two questions for each category (e.g., get to know you, hypothetical, give me an example of a time when blank happened). You may prepare for five or six different behavioral based questions, but the majority of those answers are useless because in reality they’re only going to ask you one or two behavioral questions. Being able to use your best answer regardless of which angle they take is key. Preparation Going through the motions of an interview is perhaps the most important but useless aspect without utilizing the first two tips. The best way to prepare would be a question face-toface in the form of a mock
interview or something as simple as talking through your answers with a friend or family member. Just talking through your answers so that they can be critiqued is better than nothing despite how elementary it seems. Having someone ask you questions is the next step. Going through a back-and-forth will boost your performance when the time comes. You will come across as prepared to the interviewer, appear as someone who is well-spoken and insightful and ultimately seem much more polished and professional. These two things will surely impress a potential employer. Not only that, but going through the motions will ease your anxiety related to the unknowns of a job interview. Having the peace of mind and confidence that comes with knowing what to expect is worth the time it takes to speak with someone who has experience with job interviews is all it takes. Reaching out So many college graduates go from holding casual “I need to make money” jobs during their years as a student to daunting interviews at companies they hope to establish their careers at. The high stakes come with a flood of overwhelming thoughts and overthinking. Each person’s case will be different, but opening up and admitting that certain aspects intimidate you and getting honest in regard to what you can and can’t do well is a great place to begin. If it’s specific questions about the job that are stressing you out, reaching out to whomever is coordinating your interview
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NDSU Career Center is located in Ceres Hall and is free for students to utilize. is a great place to begin. Just interviews, like the Career Listing what you wish be honest so they can address Center. Their professional you had done differently and your genuine concerns. staff comes with a wide then making the changes you The best people to talk to range of expertise, ranging can is the best way to start. are always going to be those from internships to changing Over time, you’ll begin to who have experience in the majors and career trajectories lose certain habits altogether field you are hoping to enter. entirely. Regardless of your and will begin noticing and They’re going to understand request or concern, if it’s refining things you hadn’t the specifics of what career related, they will help. before, which will leave you employers are looking for Students can set up mock a polished interviewee. and have invaluable advice interviews for the same day. So often students because they themselves Additionally, there is always stress over one interview went through exactly what someone on hand to review specifically because, in their you might. your cover letter, resume or mind, that job is the golden However, it’s unrealistic simply talk with you about ticket to their career when to expect to be able to get the job searching process in there are often hundreds into contact with someone general whenever you have (if not thousands) of jobs who has experience for each time to drop in. in each field that would set interview you have. If the Some companies their careers up for success ideal contact isn’t accessible target NDSU graduates down the road. to you, speak with someone specifically and use the Don’t let yourself you trust who knows your Career Center’s professional hyper focus on one or two strengths and weaknesses staff to communicate positions you think would as a person and has some everything they’re looking be perfect. Instead, affirm experience of their own to for in potential employees. to yourself the strengths you speak from. Their feedback It’s OK to fail possess and begin looking will undoubtedly calm With all of this advice, for ways to build off them you down, and if you have it’s important to remember and continue rounding specific questions this is a that everyone will have a job yourself out as a person. great place to address them. interview go poorly at some There will always be quality Resources point. When it does, it’s on jobs available and it’s up NDSU offers resources you to do what you can to to you whether you will be prepared. to help calm the anxiety of improve for the next time.
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Organization Gives Drag People Free Opportunities Queens Creative Mornings shares Anna Lee’s creative path Take Over NDSU Stage Miranda Stambler Features Editor
Anna Lee shared how she became successful in her design career.
Maggie Barrett Contributing Writer
As college students, we are always looking out for free food, free coffee and free opportunities. Creative Mornings is an organization in the Fargo-Moorhead area that provides all these things and much more. Creative Mornings is an organization that brings together people from the community who are passionate, hardworking and willing to connect and learn from others. Once a month, Creative Mornings has an event at Drekker Brewing Hall with an inspirational entrepreneurial speaker. Each event they have a theme or word that represents the creative thought for the day. In previous meetings, people have heard from different speakers such as Anna Lee, a Minnesota based artist and designer who has a heart for community and creativity. Lee has done it all from designing hats, fashion product development, client design work and mentoring others in their personal creative practice. While working under her studio and business Workerby, she provides services from technical development to design with a focus on hats and other accessories. Also under Workerby, Lee designs and sells her line of hats, “Ruby3,” and produces collaborations as part of what she calls the “Gray Matter Series.” On top of all that, Workerby offers career coaching, workshops and creative consultations. The latest event focused on the creative word “surreal.” Lee shared with the audience her creative career path and how
living in the surreal has helped her along the way to channel creativity, find direction and bring art to life. “I live in the surreal. I like metaphors. I experience life through colors and shapes,” Lee explained. During her presentation Lee shared three ways to make use of the surreal in your creative process. The first piece of advice she gave was to “get acquainted with formlessness.” She said this is the voice inside your head saying, “I don’t know what’s next, I have a new idea, but I don’t know how in the
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and where we are going. Having positive, interested, inspired and supportive people around you is crucial in the creative process. “The more you can cultivate that and group yourself as a person and as a creative, the more you can build that network,” Lee explained. “So, you know that the ideas you have are connected to things greater than yourself.” Through her life of being a business owner, fashion designer and mom, Lee is living proof that living in between the surreal of art and reality and investing in
“I live in the surreal. I like metaphors. I experience life through colors and shapes,” - Anna Lee world to make it happen.” Lee described this feeling as a crucial step in the creative process. It is OK not to know exactly what you are supposed to be doing or creating. That is why the second tip she gave the audience is so important. The second piece of advice she gave was to “ask more questions.” Lee shared the importance of asking questions as a way to cultivate learning and finding a direction. “What if I started an organization for this or what if I spent 20 minutes a day on this?” Whether it’s career questions, starting a new business or just cultivating a passion, asking questions can lead to learning and direction. The final piece of advice that Lee gave was to “seek and cultivate connection.” Who and what we surround ourselves with in our life is a big reflection of who we are
yourself is a major key to success. Creative Mornings shows us how a community can come together and bring a supportive networking energy to the F-M area. At Creative Mornings they believe everyone is creative. Whether you study art, engineering, nursing or fashion merchandising, these Creative Mornings events have something to offer everyone. For more information on Anna Lee and everything she does, you can visit her website at Workerby.com. To sign up for the next creative mornings session, you can follow them on Instagram @cm_fargo, Facebook @creativemorningsfargo or visit their website Creativemornings.com/cities/ far.
From big hair to loud outfits, drag queens performed loud and proud with songs from the early 2000s to songs released this month. On Feb. 19, the North Dakota State Spotlight Committee put on the annual Drag Show. The performers, ShaeShae LaReese, Bradonna Dupri LaReese, Anita Rivera and Prada Diamond are from the Gay90s, a nightclub located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The crowd of college students took a while to warm up to the idea, but once LaReese ripped off her wig at the end of the first number it was go time. The highlight of the night was while Dupri LaReese went from performing “Thank U, Next” to “Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored,” she received seven tips from students. She also met what she calls her “college husband” when he gave her a dollar bill in his mouth. She then proceeded to deep-throat it almost up to his mouth. Rivera, also known as hot “thought,” performed “Barbie Girl” by Aqua. Everyone leapt out of their chairs when she jumped off the stage into a split. She followed up the performance later with “Me Too” by Meghan Trainor a n d received f i v e tips, most likely d u e t o h e r h i g h kicks, l o u d b a c k d r o p s a n d enthusiastic motions. Diamond, former Miss Gay90s, appeared for the first time at NDSU. She showed off her homemade giant Victoria’s Secret angel wings look-a-like. Her giant earrings, large headpiece and vibrant costumes were hard to miss, even without a spotlight. She followed up her loud costume with a more wellknown Cardi B black and white outfit. The crowd was left gasping as Dupri LaReese fell off the stage twice, but she did not let that stop her from dancing on students’ laps. Her Jennifer Lopez “Jenny from The Block” performance received five tips, as she danced in a revealing outfit to this throwback hit. Students left the show laughing and talking about the different performers. Toward the end, Dupri LaReese followed up with a student she spotlighted in the beginning of the show. The student had stated they were told to come to the show because of a friend, and he said he was not disappointed.
Solutions for Your Period Having a uterus isn’t all fun and games Phoebe Ellis Spectrum Staff
Everybody with a vagina, or who has ever experienced a menstrual cycle can agree, periods suck. Here are some quick and easy tricks to make them suck less.
Use your laptop as a heating pad
Got cramps? Is your heating pad broken, or do you just don’t have one? Got an essay to write? Turn on your laptop and position the heating vent above your uterus; if the heating vent is on the bottom anyway.
Or, try a towel
If you don’t have a laptop, or if you’re heading to bed and don’t want to risk the fire hazard that is a heating pad all night, pop a hand towel in the
microwave for 30-45 seconds and tuck it into your waistband before bed. If you choose to do this during the day, don’t microwave the towel multiple times as it’s a fire hazard. If you want to remicrowave it, spray it with a bit of water to prevent fire and do not microwave for more than 45 seconds.
Eat your vegetables
Painful cramps? Heavy period? Work spinach and butternut squash into your diet. The nutrients in both of these will help you feel better and make your period more manageable. Spinach has iron, which helps replace the iron you lose when you bleed, and the vitamin A in the squash will help with the painful cramps. The fiber from eating vegetables will help with any constipation
you’re experiencing.
Avoid the sodium
When you’re bloated, the last thing you want is to feel more bloated. To avoid the excess bloat, stay away from fast foods or quick meals like ramen or canned soup. The sodium in those products are off the charts and will make you bloat to bigger sizes.
Have an orgasm
The endorphins released post orgasm help relieve pain and can actually help end your period faster, according to healthling. com.
Watch a sappy romantic comedy
Let out all your wild and ever-changing mood swings by indulging in a movie that can make you laugh, cry and piss you the f--- off and just feel. Will it stop the
mood swing? No, but will it give you an excuse for your feelings that isn’t your period? Absolutely.
Talk about it
Seriously, text a friend, call your mom, vent to your boyfriend (or force him to be your human heating pad) and just talk about it. Don’t ignore how you’re feeling just because of a stigma. If you are feeling unusual or excessive pain, talk to a doctor. If you’re experiencing excessive bleeding, talk to a doctor. If you just have questions, talk to a doctor. Planned Parenthood is only a phone call away, and they are more than willing to answer your questions or help you schedule an appointment. If you don’t have a car or live on campus, the Student Health Service is also only a phone call away.
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There are many products and foods that can help ease your pain during your bloody week.
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Interview: Jake Ingamar Talks Vinyl
Fargo musician looks to past for inspiration for future Laura Ellen Brandjord A&E Editor
Indie musician Jake Ingamar is at home among the bins of the record store, fingers deftly flipping through the stacks in search of the Beach Boys’ “Surf’s Up” or a rare Big Star release. “Hearing the experience of an album (in vinyl) is just so much better. I mean, some songs are just better when they’re in the middle between two other tracks,” Ingamar mused during our interview at Vinyl Giant Wednesday, Feb. 13. Interestingly, growing up around his father’s record collection didn’t initiate the spark that led to an obsession with vinyl. Instead, a trip to Moorhead’s Mother’s Records was the beginning. “I remember going to Mother’s Records once when I was like 17 or something and seeing ‘Born to Run’ by Bruce (Springsteen). I was like, ‘Oh, I’ve got to have that record,’ and I didn’t have a record player for like the next two years. I started buying records before I ever bought an actual player.” Ingamar added that he believes his adoration for records really stems from his love and appreciation of music in general. Ingamar’s obsession reached its peak in college, when he often gave into temptation at the since closed Phat Kat Antiques and Vinyl. “I found the greatest records there. I remember I walked out with like Led Zeppelin’s ‘Physical Graffiti,’ Beatles’ ‘Revolver’ — I would go there every week.” The habit
easily took a financial toll, as Ingmar would go with the intent of spending no more than $20 and leave having spent much more. The 25-year-old’s love for vintage sound extends to the studio, preferring the tape of a reel-to-reel over digital recording. “With digital, you can take like 200 takes, but then with tape you have a limited amount. It makes you more creative, but also gives you more pressure to get the take.” The saturation and transparent 3D sound experience that analog recording gives is what draws Ingamar in. “Digital is like a brick wall. Somehow, whether it’s the vinyl that does it or if it’s tape or something, it gives it (the music) a more transparent 3D sound. It sounds more full to me.” As a perfectionist, Ingamar said knowing when something is “good enough” to move on from is a valuable lesson he learned from recording and producing his own music. “I just have to settle with it. With vocals, you have to get in that mindset where you’re not trying. It’s such a weird thing because if you tell yourself, ‘OK, I’m going to do vocals. I’m going to nail it. I’m going to try,’ it ends up sounding forced.” Ingamar tied it back to tape by pointing out the necessity of this nonchalance due to the medium’s finite space. The young multiinstrumentalist has even converted his father’s 1963 bus into his very own recording space (in the summer, of course) aptly named Greyhound studios. While none of the tracks of “Antiques” are recorded in
The first stop for musician and vinyl junkie Jake Ingamar in the ‘New Arrivals’ bins. the bus, Ingamar admitted most of them were written there. “Most of them (the songs) were conceived there. It’s fun out there. It helps me to focus. It’s really peaceful in rural North Dakota.” With plenty of room after removing the seats, the bus houses a drum kit, amps and Logic Interface along with the true essentials of a coffee maker and a comfortable couch. “There were days where I would write for seven or eight hours and I just felt great. I’d have a full productive day and write like 10 songs.” Ingamar mused that while
he still has some tweaking to do in reference to proper sound, hosting other bands in his unique studio could be down the road. “It would be kind of cool if I ever got a thing going to actually run a studio out of there and have other bands record out there.” As one of 12 recipients of the Jade Presents/Arts Partnership grants, Ingamar is planning on using the funds to help finance his next album. The problem for Ingamar now is deciding how the money will be used. “The studio I’d like to record at is in Nashville. It’s called
Welcome to 1979 Studio, and it records specifically to tape. It’s all analog, and they have a vinyl mastering suite.” While Ingamar has found his ideal studio, he isn’t ready to pull the trigger, as the cost is high. “I don’t really want to just go down there and record and use it all up. I’d like to use some of it for professional mixing and mastering. “ Not surprisingly, one of Ingamar’s dreams is to have his music pressed on vinyl, but there again, money plays a big role. “I was just researching this the other week, and you can’t
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really go into it planning on making any money. It’s just something to do for yourself because it’s a big achievement. I hope that in time it (pressing to vinyl) will, but I don’t know how soon it will be right now.” It is always a great honor to spend time with a talented musician, especially when given the opportunity to discuss a mutual love of the analog music of the past. As Ingamar observed at the end of our interview, “We could be here until close.”
Flashback Flicks: ‘Fried Green Tomatoes’ Throwin’ it back to movies of the past Brittany Hofmann Staff Writer
An unlikely friendship blossomed between a selfconscious woman and a woman who knows herself through and through — so much so that she decides to reveal her story to a total stranger, unleashing secrets she would have taken to the grave. The story starts off in the town of Whistle Stop, Alabama in the 1920s. Idgie Threadgoode and her best friend and older brother Buddy are on a walk with his love interest, Ruth Jamison, when things take a turn for the worst. Idgie loses her best friend, and her life would forever revolve around the day he died. After she makes the decision to recede from formal society, Ruth comes back into her life several years later to try to straighten her out, but Idgie cannot be tamed. Instead, Ruth learns to let loose, and she and Idgie form a strong relationship. As the story of Idgie is being told, another relationship is forming between Ninny Threadgoode and Evelyn Couch. Evelyn meets Ninny at a nursing home while visiting her disturbed aunt. Despite the stray from the norm of a stranger spilling her life story
to another stranger in their first meeting, Evelyn is drawn in to the epic life of Idgie and Ruth. Ruth eventually marries Frank Bennet and moves away, but Idgie and her team would bring her back to Whistle Stop when it is discovered that Frank is abusing Ruth, even though it is known that she’s pregnant. Back in Whistle Stop, Ruth has her b a b y,
Buddy Jr., and together they run the Whistle Stop Cafe, home to the best barbecue around. Life carries on until the local Ku Klux Klan comes to terrorize the peaceful, little town. The ring leader for the cult is none other than Frank Bennet, and he’s back for more than terror — he’s come back for his son.
There’s a struggle between Ruth’s closest friends and Frank when he attempts to kidnap his child. The scene ends with Frank being hit on the head and falling to the ground. But it’s never revealed what happened to Frank that night, and the search is on and the police are looking for someone to charge for his murder. Somehow Idgie is able to weasel her way out of the conviction and things return to normal. Years later, Ruth falls ill, and she finds out it’s cancer. At the time, of course there is nothing to be done, and she dies a peaceful death with her best friend Idgie at her side. After her death, the townspeople fade away and the cafe closes. As Ninny carries on with her story, you can draw the conclusion that she is actually Idgie, but it is never outwardly spoken. As the story comes to a close and “Ninny” comes to live with Evelyn and her husband, the identity of the unseen assailant that killed Frank is revealed. That night Sipsey, the nanny to Ruth’s son, hit Frank with a shovel and the gang rids of Frank’s body. But how? The secret’s in the (barbecue) sauce. ANGIE HOFMANN | PHOTO COURTESY
‘Fried Green Tomatoes’ features a plethora of strong female leads.
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Gaming News: Another Nintendo Direct Max Borman Staff Writer
Every week the gaming industry is abuzz with new announcements and controversy. Last week was no different. There seems to be a lot of news coming out of last week, and it is hard to keep track of it all. So, for your convenience, here are all the important happenings in a quick rundown. Nintendo Direct Nintendo hosted their first Nintendo Direct presentation of this year Feb. 13, and it was filled with announcements. A 35-minute pre-recorded video was released, and it had some pretty nice news for fans. For starters, “Super Mario Maker 2” was announced for the Nintendo Switch. Players will finally be able to make all sorts of unique Mario levels on the Switch. Many new features are coming to the sequel, but they currently remain a mystery. The game will be releasing in June, so the mystery will be unveiled sooner rather than later. Another announcement comes in the form of “Dragon Quest XI.” Originally released on the PlayStation 4 and PC, it is now finally coming to the Switch with the ability to opt for the classic 16-bit visuals. Players will have to wait until later this fall to play it. “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” is also getting a big update in the spring with “Version 3.0.” Not much is known about what will be in the update except that Joker from “Persona” will be made a fighter sometime around then. Tetris fans got a battle royale game. Yes, Tetris. Titled “Tetris 99,” it pits 99 players against each other to see who can get the top score. While it is currently available, it is exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. A new “Legend of Zelda” remaster was announced. “Link’s Awakening” is a 3D remake of the classic and will be out sometime this year. There were other games talked about and revealed, including more information on “Fire Emblem: Three Houses” and Platinum’s development of a new action game. Activision Blizzard layoffs During an earnings call, Activision Blizzard revealed they made a record $7.62 billion in profits last year. After making the announcement, they told employees they are cutting 8 percent of the staff, or roughly 800 people. The company revealed they are restructuring because they did not meet expectations for 2018 and have low expectations for 2019. All non-game development teams were hit hard, with many people laid off from the publishing and esports departments. ‘Apex Legends’ Two weeks ago, Respawn Entertainment announced and released their own battle royale game titled “Apex Legends.” After its release, it passed 10 million players in three days, 25 million in one week and achieved 2 million concurrent players. The thing that sets this game apart from its competitors is its team focus. Each legend (the characters you can select) have abilities that can be utilized to win the game. The character Lifeline, for example, has a heal drone that can heal allies, revive people faster and call down a drop pod after a little while. Bloodhound can track people via their footprints and after a little while can boost their senses and see through walls. Utilizing legends’ abilities effectively can help you win the game, and it makes for some very engaging gameplay. It’s completely free and worth a shot, even if you do not like the battle royale game type. ‘Anthem’ short film Neill Blomkamp, the director of “District 9,” is releasing a short film based on the Bioware game “Anthem.” It is being released on his YouTube channel, Oats Studios, and will be free to watch. Every week is different, and some are more interesting than the last, so keep on the lookout for next week’s rundown
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FLICKS ‘Happy Death Day 2U’ Sequel breaks free of typical slasher movie characteristics
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‘Happy Death Day 2U’ is a worthy sequel.
Kelsey Young
Contributing Writer
Not every movie sequel is a rehash of the original, unless that movie is stuck in a time loop. “Happy Death Day 2U” is a worthy sequel to the 2016 horror-comedy “Happy Death Day,” managing to live up to the promise of being something unique while maintaining the same tone. Both movies feature Tree (Jessica Rothe), a college student who finds that she has become stuck in a time loop and keeps living the same day ad nauseam while there is a killer on the loose. This movie begins minutes before the end of the first movie. What makes this movie unique from others in the horror genre is its science fiction angle. It is revealed that the time loop is the result of a science experiment conducted by Ryan, a side character in the first movie, and two of his friends. When they run the machine again in order to fix a problem, Tree gets knocked back into the day she has lived over and over again — the previous day. This time, however, she is sent into a parallel dimension with slight differences: Tree’s love interest from the first movie is dating
someone else, the resident bitch puts up a much nicer facade, the killer in the first movie is now being pursued by a masked killer, et cetera. Now, the focus of the movie is on finding the right algorithm through trial and error to end the time loop problem with the slasher element taking a far backseat. With the day resetting, and along with it everyone’s memories, Tree has to become a living record of their progress, which is one hell of an incentive to learn and understand quantum mechanics. I liked the movie following through on the oft-repeated promise of a sequel being other than a rehash of the first one and give points to the writers for creativity. Like the first movie, there is a heavy focus on Tree’s emotional journey, which is rare for many horror movies. Whereas the first movie has her seeing how self-centered and inconsiderate she was and working on correcting her behavior, this one has her dealing with the question of past versus future and the need to take a leap of faith. This focus on character is complemented well by the film’s excellent cast. Rothe portrays the desperation and frustration of Tree’s situation well and is superb in the more emotional scenes.
I did have some minor problems with the movie. There’s some inconsistency in the long-term effects. It’s established in both movies that she accumulates physical damage from each time she dies, but in both movies it’s inconsistent. Given that this movie takes place the day after most of the first movie, it also lacks signs of the physical toll from the first movie. Tree has to reset each day by killing herself, which she seems a bit too gung-ho about given how it’s established that “dying sucks.” Granted there does appear to be traces of resignation during this montage. My other quibble is that the movie at times follows the structure of the original a bit too closely: Montage of her dying while learning about people around her, passing out and waking in the hospital, making a sacrifice to prevent the loop from being closed, an emotional birthday conversation with a parent, et cetera. It is still somewhat organic to the plot, but the point remains. Overall, “Happy Death Day 2U” is a good movie in its own right. If you’re a fan of the first one and are open to something different, you should like this movie. The duality would make for a killer double feature.
Enjoy Arabian Nights in the ‘City of Brass’ Game from Uppercut Games comes to the Nintendo Switch Nathan Wetrosky Contributing Writer
From the desert wastes rises “City of Brass” by Uppercut Games, with the help of senior developers known for their work with the “BioShock” video game franchise. The game will be fully released Feb. 8 for the Nintendo Switch. In the game, you play as a thief attempting to steal a valuable treasure at the heart of the “Arabian Nights-themed metropolis” City of Brass.
Overview
Armed with a scimitar (a curved sabre/ sword) and an extremely useful whip, make your way on a harrowing adventure through streets, alleys and squares that crisscross the stunning cityscape. Do this all while under the constant threat from a variety of evil spirits trying to stop you. Using the scimitar and whip combo allows the player to slash, lash, disarm, trip and stun enemies while simultaneously dodging obstacles like poisonous gas traps and deadly pits. However, those same obstacles can also be used to dispose of those pesky wicked spirits.
Characters
Choose one of six adventurers that will face the hostile insides of the City of Brass: the Fool, Traveler, Soldier, Brigand,
Hellion or Revenant. Each character comes with an assortment of exclusive weapons, equipment and strengths and weaknesses that accommodate a mixture of play styles.
Treasure and loot
Under the threat from an ever-decreasing amount of time and enemies around every corner, this game can be difficult. However, there are opportunities to make each run through the city more worth the time than the last. Collecting treasure to increase your score and looting chests for weapon and armor as well as magical relics will be useful rewards for future encounters.
Genies
S p r e a d throughout the city are mostly friendly genies, who act as merchants. They will grant a total of three wishes, as well as allow you to sell loot for item upgrades and protections.
Smooth gameplay
The gameplay of “City of Brass” features “rhythmic interplay of blade and lash,” which “has been carefully tuned along with
sprinting, crouching, sliding, leaping and vaulting to give a fluid, balanced and natural feel to the movement and melee,” suggesting a smooth immersive experience for every adventurer going into the city.
Replay
No playthrough will be the same: “Play, die and play again, each time using what you’ve learned to get further.” This gives the game replayability, which offers the player a chance to go about a certain area differently than the last time.
Blessings and burdens
L a s t l y , Blessings and Burdens are optional modifiers that can be used to increase survivability or add disadvantages, which further alters the replayability of the game. They can be used at the beginning of the game, and they allow for an easier experience. For instance, Blessings can increase a player’s health or increase the damage output of weapons. In contrast, Burdens can decrease health
or make weapons as effective as wet paper. The choice is up to players on how they want to experience the city.
Graphics and audio
“City of Brass” looks vibrant and full of life, disregarding for the moment that the actual city is full of dangerous undead spirits. The desert sands sweeping through the winding streets containing spirits embedded in corpses look beautiful. Shape and textures pop out and beg to be noticed by the player. Along with the engaging art style, which has a certain cartoonish panache, the audio complements the graphics with a stereotypical mysterious rhythm many can connect to Arabic culture. Combining the ney (an Arabic version of the flute) with an orchestra of pipes and drums with the sounds of slashing swords and falling bones, “City of Brass” hosts an atmospheric ensemble within its bejeweled gates.
Conclusion
“City of Brass” is already out on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and available in the Steam store, but has now arrived for owners of the Nintendo Switch. Will you be able to defeat and outsmart the many foes and obstacles in your way? Pick up your sword, your whip and venture forth with courage and daring in your heart to seize the riches that lay inside the City of Brass.
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My Presidential Heroes
I t w a s j u s t P re s i d e n t ’s D a y, l e t ’s d i s c u s s Jacob Elwell Opinion Editor
Since it was recently President’s Day, I decided it would be necessary to honor them by listing my top five favorite presidents. The criteria for my decisions are based upon their accomplishments and how good of a person they are/ were. These are in no order, just a list of five presidents I felt excelled in running this country.
Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865)
Abraham Lincoln should be on every list of great presidents. He started a new trend, equality. Despite heavy pro-slavery views by many Americans, he saw past this and knew it was wrong for people to own slaves. He ultimately led the Union Army back in the Civil War to a victory, which ended slavery once and for all. He did it all with that iconic hat too, what an achievement. Unfortunately, he was assassinated just five days after the Confederacy surrendered. I guess the good sometimes do die young.
Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933-1945)
Franklin D. Roosevelt was the president throughout the U.S. involvement in the second World War. He expanded the size and role
of the federal government through his New Deal social programs. He also led the
Since it was recently President’s Day, I decided it would be necessary to honor them by listing my top five favorite presidents. U.S. during the rough times of the Great Depression, something the previous president, Herbert Hoover, was unable to do effectively. On top of all these obstacles, he is the only president to be elected four times. He would have been the first to serve four times, however he died 18 days before the end of the war due to health issues. He had a lot of curveballs thrown his way, but he was able to overcome them successfully.
John F. Kennedy (1961-1963)
“JFK” is one of the most talked about presidents ever. Not only did he stop the Soviets in the Cuban Missile Crisis, but his family was the image for all Americans. Everyone wanted their families to be
like the Kennedys. They were the Kardashians of the 20th century. He also won the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his heroic acts in World War II. He was the youngest president ever elected and still is to this day. He also worked for civil rights, signing an order in 1961 that required government contractors to take affirmative action to ensure all employees are treated equally irrespective of their race, creed, color or national origin. He later signed another order that banned segregation in federal funded housing. Like some other great presidents, he was assassinated. He created a legacy like none other, and some consider him the greatest president to ever take office.
Cold War as well. He signed a treaty that eliminated all nuclear and conventional missiles with short and intermediate range. This led to a peaceful end to the war. Before his presidency, he was the governor of California for eight years. That man could do it all.
George Washington (1789-1797)
How could I not put the founding father of the United States of America on this
There might be some controversy for not putting Donald Trump on this list, but I can’t make any changes Ronald Reagan (1981now. 1989) One of the most influential presidents of all time, it would be wrong of me not to include Ronald Reagan on this list. He entered office with major economic issues such as high inflation and unemployment. He created economic policies, often referred to as “Reaganomics,” that drastically decreased the amount of inflation and unemployment. He quickly turned America around with one of the largest economic booms in history. His elite military mind helped guide the U.S. through the harsh
list? Obviously, he was the first president ever, but he was much more than that. It’s mostly his accomplishments before his presidency that make him who he was. He was the commander in chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. He led the Americans in battle as they defeated the British in the war. He capped off an impressive underdog story that can’t be made up. He trained and maintained an army and led them into
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While he wasn’t in office as long as he should have been, JFK still goes down as one of the best presidents. battle against highly trained mean, there really wasn’t British soldiers. After all, a bad president, but these he’s not on Mount Rushmore are the people I believe for no reason. made the biggest impact on These are my top five America. There might be presidents. I don’t talk about some controversy for not presidents often, and since putting Donald Trump on President’s Day recently this list, but I can’t make any occurred, I figured I could changes now. say a few words about it. I
No Excuses: Stop Using the R-Word How using outdated language is damaging to you and society Delaney Halloran Contributing Writer
It’s inevitable. At some point in your life you have heard or will hear someone say jokingly: “That’s retarded.” Friends call their friends the R-word to highlight stupidity. A dreaded homework assignment, a disliked celebrity or even an unwanted task are just a few things I have heard referred to as the R-word here on campus. Not only is the serious lack of concern toward the alternate, and much more regarded, meaning of the word troubling in that it’s still used frequently at North Dakota State, but it’s reflective of a social culture that encourages ignorance. Nationwide campaigns, such as “Spread the Word to End the Word,” have made sure that the problematic messages insinuated when using the R-word are extremely well known. Such messages include the
idea that by referring to an individual as the R-word you are suggesting their attitudes, personality or frame of mind are ineligible, thereby perpetuating beliefs
NDSU students feel as if they can continue to use the R-word jokingly? In my conversations with several students o n
talking to my friends, I don’t mean anything bad by it. It’s just how we talk to each other. It has nothing to do with people who are
Why, when attacking those with mental disabilities is such a cultural taboo, do some NDSU students feel as if they can continue to use the R-word jokingly? that individuals who may have in the past been referred to as “medically retarded” are similarly unworthy. The question thus remains: Why, when attacking those with mental disabilities is such a cultural taboo, do some
campus, there seems to be a belief that using the R-word is acceptable if no harm is meant by it. One such individual, who wishes to remain anonymous, remarked to me: “When I’m
mentally disabled.” While this denial of malice is widespread, it is not acceptable. In the history of this country we have seen vast changes in what language is culturally appropriate.
Similar to ways individuals who carried on using the word “faggot” far past when it was considered tolerable, people who carry on using offensive language because they “don’t mean anything bad by it” are rarely looked on positively by future generations. Regardless of meaning, the fact is that there are individuals who use the R-word in hopes of expressing hatred toward individuals who are mentally disabled. By using the word, even in what may seem like an innocent context, you are grouped with those individuals who bear hate in their hearts. There are two essential steps to be taken in order to stop the usage of this word: first, do not use the R-word under any circumstances, and secondly, don’t allow those around you to say the word either. Although it may seem awkward to tell a friend that they’re using offensive language, I can guarantee it will be far more
awkward when outsiders perceive you as complacent in unacceptable behavior. Truly, there does not exist a context in which calling someone or something the R-word is either right or the most apt word in a situation.
So, do yourself, your friends and your NDSU community a favor and stop the use of the R-word. No excuses. Stopping hate in its tracks is by far a more noble cause than avoiding confrontation. So, do yourself, your friends and your NDSU community a favor and stop the use of the R-word. No excuses.
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Football Team Receives White House Invite Why we would be dumb not to accept it
If you have an opportunity to step foot in this place, you better take it.
Jacob Elwell Opinion Editor
The North Dakota State football team has been invited to be honored at the White House by the one and only President Donald Trump. I couldn’t believe this when I saw the news. This is a
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and I hope NDSU’s president makes the right decision here. once in a lifetime opportunity, and I hope NDSU’s president makes the right decision here. This is a no-brainer to me. Yeah, Trump may be the most
hated man on earth right now, but you’re going to the White House. He doesn’t just give this option out to every football team. He noticed the dynasty, became interested and ultimately sent out an invitation for our football team to experience something very few people get to do. There will be Grade A food, beverages and some very important people at the honoring. Let the team see what that’s like. Clemson University received an invitation to the White House after their championship victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide. They accepted the invite and got to pig out on a McDonald’s buffet in the White House. That doesn’t sound too appealing, but if you saw a stack of Big Macs on a silver platter, you would
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probably take
advantage
of it. While t h e i r accomplishment was a little better
than ours, Trump still understands how good our football team really is. If our president is against it, he will be making the biggest mistake of his life. Put politics aside. He’s not inviting the team there to get each of their opinions on border security. He will treat the players with food and likely some emotional support. After all, we have won seven national championships in the last eight years, so this would be a nice “reward” for the players. We’re also talking about Donald Trump here, and lord knows what his money will get for the players to enjoy. I just really don’t want us to make the wrong decision here,
which would be to not attend. There could be more than just
I just really don’t want us to make the wrong decision here, which would be to not attend. food there too. Trump has a lot of money, and he might be willing to consider some things. Since he likes the idea of building stuff to keep things out, here’s an idea: Why doesn’t he build a giant heater around the campus to keep the cold air out? It can’t hurt to propose that idea. Just a thought.
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Getting Through the Worst Weeks of the Year Just get me to the madness already
The SHAC will host just two more NDSU games for the season this weekend.
Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor
Humans do some really odd things when there isn’t a lot of things to do. At this point of the year, sports fans are pretty much desperate for anything. For example, after missing perhaps the greatest day of basketball in the short history of the Sanford Health Athletic Complex, I have been forced to fulfill my sports news quota with some out of left field stuff. Between complaining over how much money a lazy infielder is getting to stand around and hit a ball with a stick, going full mingo and looking into the social media gold that
is Forward Madison FC, Minnesota United’s UCL affiliate, and digging into as much Formula One testing data as possible, it has been a long week. And it is set to continue, with limited college basketball left, no NFL, MLB or MLS yet, NBA being terribly predictable and an overall poor coverage of NHL in the U.S., there isn’t much left. So, for the next couple weeks, here are some things to do to get through the worst weeks in the sports world.
Attend ‘Senior’ Day
One last day of basketball at the SHAC for the year, as both the men and women have their final home games of the season
for a doubleheader Saturday. Usually, Senior Day is a huge day, but this year is different. The Bison men don’t have a single senior on the roster, so the second game of the day will be just another game. In the matinee, it is a little more complex. Marina Fernandez has been the only senior to see the floor on a regular basis. The Casper College transfer and Barcelona, Spain player is averaging nearly 6 points per game this year. Hanna Norman is another senior listed on the roster. The Hastings, Minnesota native was added to the roster two weeks ago, extending her North Dakota State athletics career after
NBA All-Star Weekend Recap A fun weekend without the Warriors dominating Philip Atneosen Staff Writer
The NBA’s most talented individuals came together in Charlotte, North Carolina this year for the NBA All-Star Weekend. Like last year, this year’s festivities included the Celebrity Game, Rising Stars Challenge, Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest, Slam Dunk Contest and the actual All-Star Game itself. Celebrity Game This year’s Celebrity Game featured a less than star-studded cast of players. The Home Team featured players from Carolina, including former Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith Sr., Mike Colter of Netflix’s “Luke Cage,” television personality Dr. Oz, singer Chris Daughtry and actor JB Smoove. The Away Team consisted of celebrities from elsewhere. Some notable participants were NBA legend Ray Allen, rapper Quavo and singer Bad Bunny. Compared to years past, the participants were underwhelming, but the game was still entertaining. The Away Team, led by Quavo’s 27 points, made a remarkable comeback in the final minutes of the game. The Home Team managed to hold on, winning 82-80. Comedian and influencer Famous Los was awarded MVP for his 22-point performance. Rising Stars Challenge In the fifth installment of the World vs. USA Rising Stars Challenge, Team USA proved to be too much for Team World to handle. Team World, which had won the contest in two straight years, was led by Philadelphia 76ers guard/ forward Ben Simmons. He accumulated 28 points while only missing 3 shots out of 17. Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen
was the only other member of Team World to score over 20 points. Team USA had a more rounded attack, with both Los Angelos Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma and Celtics forward Jayson Tatum scoring 30 points or more. Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox also chipped in a game-high 16 assists. The final score was 161-144, and Kyle Kuzma was awarded MVP for his 35-point outing. Skills Challenge This year, the Skills Challenge just might have been the most exciting event during All-Star Weekend. In this competition, the players compete head-tohead in an obstacle course of sorts, which requires them to dribble between cones, complete a tight window pass, score a layup and make a 3-point shot. Each round came down to the 3-point shot at the end. In the final round, Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young and Celtics forward Jayson Tatum faced off. Both players went through the course flawlessly, but Young’s speed gave him the edge. When it came down to the 3-point shot, Young misfired, and Tatum banked in a half-court shot to claim the trophy. 3-Point Contest The NBA has been evolving constantly, and it’s been putting more emphasis on the 3-point shot year after year. This year, 10 of the NBA’s best shooters competed, including some modern sharpshooters as well as marksmen of past years, such as Dallas Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki. The final round boiled down to Kings shooting guard Buddy Hield, Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Joe Harris and Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry. Harris put the pressure on early, scoring 26 points.
Hield failed to come close, only scoring 19, and Curry came close but was ultimately one “money ball” short. Slam Dunk Contest I hate to say it, but the Slam Dunk Contest was, once again, not a slam dunk. Maybe we’ve been spoiled with past contests, but this year’s contest failed to meet the fans’ sky-high expectations. This year’s participants were Charlotte Hornets small forward Miles Bridges, Hawks power forward John Collins, New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. and Oklahoma State Thunder shooting guard Hamidou Diallo. Diallo would end up winning the contest, with the highlight being a honey dip dunk over former NBA All-Star Shaquille O’Neal. If a player can leap over a 7-foot-1-inch man and still fail to impress, then I think it’s about time to lower expectations. All-Star Game This was the second All-Star Game in a row in which the teams were selected by team captains. This year, the captains were Lakers forward LeBron James and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. One new feature in this year’s game was the addition of two presumably retiring NBA legends to the game. League commissioner Adam Silver gave Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade and Nowitzki two special roster spots to honor everything they’ve done for the game. Antetokounmpo led the game with 38 points, but that wasn’t enough to defeat Team LeBron. James and company emerged victorious by a final score of 178-164. Kevin Durant was named MVP. He topped Team LeBron’s roster in scoring with 31 points.
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four years as the starting center-back for the soccer team. Norman has seen just five minutes of action in two games. Either way, the women begin action against Omaha 1 p.m. Saturday with the men following at 4 p.m.
The Alliance of American Football
Because America loves football and the NFL season over, the AAF has tried to fill the hole. Apparently, the Alliance was in a little financial trouble heading into Week 3 of play, but Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon splashed $250 million for investment to keep the league going for the moment. Those looking to fulfill
a need for fantasy football, there is also some of that to go along with the Alliance. Be warned, however. By round 10 of a draft, you will have very slim pickings for a six-team fantasy league.
Make popcorn and watch the trade/ free agency market
With Manny Machado putting pen to paper for a 10year, $300 million contract with the San Diego Padres, the MLB free agent market is set in motion. The next domino to fall will likely be Bryce Harper, who could command even more money. On the NFL side of things, the Kardashian experience that is the Pittsburgh Steelers rolls on.
Antonio Brown seems to be set to force a move away. Lots of money will be spent on him and former teammate Le’Veon Bell, who held out last year.
Watch a sports documentary
Usually, an ESPN 30 for 30 will fill this space, but ESPN+ is annoying. On Netflix, “Icarus” is one of the best out there and has great insight into the Russian doping scandal. Another great story that flies under that radar is “Senna.” Detailing the life and career of F1 driver Ayrton Senna, there are some great life lessons and some excellent racing wisdom.
Big Questions for the NFL Combine Lots of unknowns leading into Indianapolis Ian Longtin Staff Writer
The NFL Combine. It’s an event that can turn proverbial bust John Ross into a top-10 pick and make Drew Brees look like he was better suited for a life selling insurance. Prospects get their physical and mental abilities tested, some more accurately than others. From a fan’s prospective, there are also some questions that need to be answered.
Who is the top QB?
Naturally, the premier NFL position is given the biggest spotlight at the NFL Combine. Carson Wentz’s combine performance was part of the reason he vaulted into discussion for the top overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. In this year’s draft, there are a few things to watch regarding the quarterback position. For months Dwayne Haskins has been the top prospect for many experts. However, questions have begun to arise about Haskins’ arm strength and ability to push the ball downfield. Think Teddy Bridgewater in the way he throws and manipulates the pocket. The combine will give everyone an idea on how strong his arm actually is. Of course, there won’t be 300-pound linemen bearing down on him, but Haskins can prove he has the zip necessary to succeed at the next level. Kyler Murray has been in the news lately for officially choosing football as his sport to pursue a professional career in, picking the NFL over Major League Baseball’s Oakland Athletics. Lamar Jackson is the obvious comparison to Murray. However, Murray appears to be a more polished passer. The knock on Murray is his size. Say what you want about Brees and Russell Wilson succeeding as undersized quarterbacks, but Murray is about 3 inches and 30 pounds lighter than those guys. That matters when Murray is getting mauled by professional athletes every week. If he goes out and lays a complete egg in the passing drills, skeptics about his rumored 5-foot-8-inch, 185-pound frame will get even louder. Will Grier has a lot to gain in this combine. After watching some tape of Grier, he reminds me of Baker Mayfield. His size, throwing-motion and attitude are
all comparable to Mayfield’s. Off-field concerns and a lack of competition on the defensive side of the ball in the Big 12 are areas of concern for teams. If Grier can put on a good performance, he can put himself back into the first-round conversation.
How’s Nick Bosa doing?
Nick Bosa has been slotted as going No. 1 overall to the Arizona Cardinals in almost every single mock draft out there right now. The crazy part is nobody has seen Bosa play since mid-September. Bosa suffered an injury against Texas Christian University, and when he was told he was looking at a late-season return he dropped out of Ohio State completely to focus on the draft. It will be cool to see Bosa back on a football field. Scouts will be watching to see if he has kept himself fit and still has the same explosiveness that has made him the draft’s current top prospect.
Will an elite CB prospect please stand up?
Cornerback appears to be a thin position going into the 2019 NFL Draft. After being blessed with the likes of Jalen Ramsey, Marshon Lattimore and Denzel Ward in the last three drafts, teams are searching for a lockdown corner. Louisiana State’s Greedy Williams, who may just have the best cornerback name in history, is the frontrunner for the draft’s best corner. He’s got the size, he’s got the speed and he’s got the ball-skills. However, he has a serious case of “tackle-itis”. Tackle-itis is a word made up for players who either don’t like to or are poor at tackling. In the ever-changing NFL, where almost every running back can make plays out of the backfield, cornerbacks are getting asked to tackle more and more. Deandre Baker from Georgia is the other prospect with his name in the running for the draft’s best corner. Baker’s speed is what has teams concerned. In college, opposing receivers would consistently gain separation on deep balls when going against Baker, but the combine offers a chance for him to knock the notion. A good showing at the combine by Williams or Baker could help them move up draft boards, but for now the draft is without an elite cornerback prospect.
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Shahid Stirring the Pot for NDSU The junior transfer sparking Bison toward playoffs STORY CONTINUED FROM | COVER
Shahid (0) has been the driving force behind the Bison’s recent winning stretch.
Thomas Evanella Staff Writer
Lately though, discussion around Shahid’s performances has been for all the right reasons. Better adjusted to the Division I game, Shahid has been a spark for the Bison, keying their stretch of five wins in six contests. “Being in junior college, you can sometimes be the faster one or the stronger one,” Shahid explained. “Here, it’s not the case. This level is much more of an IQ game. It’s a lot different than the junior college level.” Shahid has been the Bison’s leading scorer
during the squad’s recent tear. The junior is averaging 21.7 points per game while shooting at a blistering 59.7 percent from the field. Shahid attributed this success to the on-court chemistry he’s developed with teammates over the past four months. “I wouldn’t say I’m popping off. My teammates are just doing a really good job of finding me in situations I’m comfortable in.” For Shahid, that has been just about any situation of late. Shahid never shies away from the moment or backs down from any opponent. That demeanor on the hardwood is in large
measure due to his height. “You have to be the spoon that stirs the pot. It gives me an edge about myself,” Shahid said. Where others may have margin for error, Shahid has none, which only fuels his indomitable style of play. Recent matchups with Western Illinois, North Dakota and South Dakota State have meant contending with big men such as Brandon Gilbeck, Filip Rebraca and Mike Daum, all at least 10 inches taller than Shahid. The size disparity didn’t stop Shahid though, who slashed and fought his way through the lane for baskets. Simply put, “You’ve got to be fearless,”
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Shahid said. With at least a top-four finish guaranteed, NDSU has three games to play, at home against Omaha and on the road to South Dakota and Purdue Fort Wayne. The task of keeping the team focused on the court lies with Shahid, whose fearless play earned him the title of captain. He and Tyson Ward are the de facto leaders on a team without any seniors. “You’ve got to attack the process. My teammates do a really good job of embracing me,” Shahid said. “It helped me really get confident in my leadership role.” That task becomes even more challenging after David Jenkins Jr. ripped the
heart out of the Bison’s chest this past Saturday. His halfcourt buzzer-beater handed NDSU its first loss in over three weeks, taking the wind out of the team’s sails. Still, the Bison’s attention remains fixed on the upcoming Summit League tournament. All it takes is three straight wins in Sioux Falls to clinch a NCAA Tournament berth. The idea of playing in March Madness isn’t lost on Shahid. “You think about it a lot. You see teams start to get hot at this time of the year,” he said. “We know that, and that’s why we stay hungry at practice.” Shahid counts off-ball defense and shooting as key
areas to continue to develop as March nears. At WNCC, Shahid shot 48 percent from the 3-point line, a mark that is down 12.5-percent this season. If Shahid can rediscover his 3-point stroke, it’s anyone’s guess to what NDSU’s ceiling is. A March Madness appearance would be the latest entry in Vinnie Shahid’s basketball story. With a senior season remaining and every player on NDSU’s roster returning next year, Shahid ought to be a central piece to another Summit League title chase. Perhaps then people will stop asking about his height.
BISON ROUNDUP
Bison athletics in full swing David Hoffman Staff Writer
President’s Day weekend was a busy one for North Dakota State athletics, and with eight seasons currently going and one more starting this Saturday, it can be hard to keep up with everything that is going on. So, it is time to break it down.
Men’s basketball
The hottest team in the Summit League hosted the league leading South Dakota State Jackrabbits Saturday. NDSU held a substantial lead throughout most of the game, limiting Mike Daum to 4 of 11 shooting in the first half to lead 3930 at halftime. With two minutes to go, NDSU led 74-65, but the Jackrabbits went on a 10-3 run, making it 76-75. Rocky Kreuser went 1 for 2 from the free throw line for the Bison. On the second miss, David Jenkins Jr. hauled down the rebound and banked in the half-court buzzer-beater for a heartbreaking 78-75 SDSU win.
Women’s basketball
The first game of the basketball doubleheader was a one-way affair. NDSU suffered a devastating 8848 loss. Michelle Gaislerova was the only Bison in double-digit scoring with 16 points. NDSU shot just 36.5 percent from the field and 29.4 percent from deep. The win puts SDSU at a sturdy 12-1 record while the Bison fell to 3-10.
Wrestling
NDSU came away with a 31-10 win and reclaimed the Border Bell trophy over SDSU. NDSU pulled off five straight wins in the middle of the meet to pull away from the Jacks. With his second victory
of the season via a fall, Brent Fleetwood became the first Bison with 20 wins this year. The fourth straight win in a row for the Bison ended the Jacks’ dominance in the rivalry, as SDSU held the last four Border Bell victories.
Softball
In Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, the Bison softball team took on the Washington Huskies. NDSU lost the close match 5-3. Both teams came out firing, ending with a 3-2 Washington lead. Bison junior Zoe Stavrou delivered an RBI single in the fifth inning to tie the game up, but the Huskies scored in each of the last two frames to win. The following day in the same place, NDSU took on Southern Illinois. The game resulted in another loss on their Mexico trip. This one came down to the wire with NDSU losing 9-10. Despite an early 8-3 lead at the end of the third inning, the Salukis were able to come back, scoring seven more runs before the game was over.
Track and field
Both the Bison men and women took a trip up I-29 to Grand Forks for one last meet before the Summit League Indoor Championships. The men’s team walked away with eight wins despite not being at full strength. Kurt TeBeest took hold of the 800m with a time of 1:56.05. Luke Foertsch won the triple jump, and senior Ryan Enerson did the same in the 60m hurdles. Lastly, in the mile, the Bison swept the top four positions with Connor Schank on the top step. For the women, the main focus fell to Maddy Nilles in the weight throw. On Saturday, she extended her own school record by 7 inches,
The women’s basketball woes continued with a drubbing at the hands of SDSU. placing her at No. 11 in the NCAA. The women won four other events, including Tasha Willing in the shot put and freshman Rhaeghn Gripentrog in the 60m dash.
Baseball
The baseball season opened out West for the Bison last weekend. NDSU was able to take one win from the three-game series with
Sacramento State. The Bison came out swinging for a 9-1 win in the first game. However, both games of the doubleheader Sunday went the way of the hosts, with the Hornets taking 2-1 and 8-3 contests.
Men’s golf
The last event of the weekend was a men’s golf tournament in Savannah Harbor. Van
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Holmgren shot the second-lowest round Sunday to propel up the leaderboard. Starting the day in a tie for 35th, the sophomore rallied a 68 to finish sixth. Two Bison sat in a tie for ninth, as both Andrew Israelson and Jed Baranczyk were one shot behind Holmgren.
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