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Residence Life Houses the Herd Director says plethora of variables and experiences keep job interesting
accommodate transfer and late-starting students. “I feel very confident that if you wait it out, you’re going to get housing on campus in the residence halls,” Nostrum said. Shooting for bullseyes Many variables are factored into the housing on campus. Knowing a year’s first-year student population size is essential. Nostrum said the range, though it fluctuates annually, is positioned to steadily grow. He said the 2,400 to 2,550 first-year student range could, in the near future, rise to 2,550 to 2,700. Last fall, NDSU saw 2,469 students enroll, which was the third-highest ever. But the number is a guessing game, not helped by the seemingly fickle and random nature of high school students. Senior classes across the tristate region, Nostrum said, either are collectively ambitious or sluggish. Some years, he said, “Early on, the report will look like we’ll have a huge increase – because everybody is applying early.” Not all of those students will go to NDSU though, so a drop in numbers materializes. “I’ve had other years where it looks like we’re going to be way down,”
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There have never been so many students at North Dakota State. Nearing its 125th anniversary, NDSU recorded its largest overall enrollment class and third-highest firstyear enrollment last fall. And early projections show firstyear student numbers might continue to rise. “If you were to ask me right now, I’d say it shows like we have a little bit of an increase,” Rian Nostrum, the director of residence life, said of next fall’s numbers. He said while his job can be a “guessing game” at times, it is just the nature of housing thousands of students. “It’s that moving target,” Nostrum said. “As a public, land-grant institution, you have to be accessible to the masses.” It proves to be a difficult task, but, Nostrum, who has worked 18 years in NDSU Residence Life said, a strong staff and strategy goes a long way with plentiful rewards. Finding your bed While most incoming first-year students live on campus, a balance needs to be struck between the younger demographic and upperclassmen. High school students fill out applications throughout their senior year.
Thompson Hall is among four high-rise dorms on North Dakota State’s campus.
For NDSU students this year, the application process for residence halls begins March 2. A waiting list forms for students who have a lower priority status than others, but Nostrum said that those lower on the list should not worry too much. “It’s all about your tolerance level for risk and patience,” he said. Risk comes into play, Nostrum
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said, because Residence Life does not “guarantee upperclassmen housing. You have to know that.” But for those who wait out the waiting list comes rewards. “I’ve never contacted an upperclass student (from the waiting list) and said, ‘Sorry, we don’t have housing,’” he said. “We’ve always emptied the waitlist.” NDSU often has enough space to
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Changing the Science World One Meeting at a Time NDSU student using cockroaches to study pathogen that causes tularemia in the human body Pace Maier
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Taking a trip to the East Coast is what college students might do for spring break, not for school. Bridget Eklund didn’t have to wait for the March holiday to go to Washington D.C. Eklund, who is majoring in microbiology, attended the American Society of Microbiology and Emerging Diseases Research Meeting in the nation’s capital last week. “My current research has involved the pathogen Francisella tularensis, which causes tularemia in humans,” Eklund said. “It is classified as a category A bioterrorist agent by the CDC because it only takes about 10 cells to develop an infection. Our lab has recently been working on developing a new model host for studying this pathogen (by) using cockroaches.” Eklund presented some results found by her and others. “(It) included intracellular and extracellular growth of F. tularensis, the response to orally delivered and injected antibiotics after the roaches were infected with F. tularensis LVS (live vaccine strain), and the doseresponse survival curves of the roaches after infection of a known amount of bacterial cells,” Eklund said. The junior from North Dakota State had 15 minutes to present why her model was better than the current insect models being used in the world today to study mammalian pathogens. “I was the very last presenter of the three-day conference,” Eklund said.
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“It was a really neat experience for an undergraduate — all of the other presenters either had Ph.D.s or were post-doctorates or graduate students.” After her presentation, the audience asked many questions. Eklund said people were interested in her model. When Eklund first arrived at NDSU, she switched her major quickly to microbiology after she attended assistant professor Nathan Fisher’s lab. “I have been working in Dr. Fisher’s lab since my freshman year, and our lab focuses on soil-dwelling opportunistic pathogens,” Eklund said. Last November, Eklund made an abstract after working in Dr. Fisher’s lab and that project was selected to the Highlighted Oral Presentation at the ASM meeting earlier this month. To make this trip possible, she started a crowdfunding campaign, which raises money for students’ projects and future works. Eklund has one more year left at NDSU and plans to continue her works with Francisella tularensis and try to develop the cockroach model further. “We hope to get a few publications within the next year, so we will be plenty busy,” Eklund said. “After I graduate, I plan to attend graduate school to earn a Ph.D. in infectious disease pathogenesis.” Eklund said Dr. Fisher has been one of her greatest mentors, and he has supported her throughout her college career. “He came with me to D.C. and had been really great at helping me network with other professionals in the field,”
Eklund said. “The graduate students in Dr. Fisher’s lab have also been a huge support system and really great mentors. They have shown me a lot about what to expect as I continue onto graduate school.” Eklund enrolled at NDSU because she knew the university had a focus on research, and she wanted to follow in the footsteps of her parents. “Both my parents went to NDSU and majored in chemistry, so science has always been a part of my life,” Eklund said. “There are pictures of me as a kid wearing safety goggles and a white lab coat (dying) Easter eggs.” As Eklund continues her journey in science, she said her brothers have been the most help from the beginning. “I always joke that my brothers have helped me the most because I have no problem with working with
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“I was the very last presenter of the three-day conference,” Eklund said. “It was a really neat experience for an undergraduate — all of the other presenters either had Ph.D.s or were postdoctorates or graduate students.”
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the cockroaches or other bugs in the lab after growing up with them and enduring years of their practical jokes,” Eklund said.
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North Dakota State’s logo is proudly displayed in a basement lounge of Churchill Hall.
A tile gap is found in the basement of Churchill. A small, aging kitchenette can be used by residents of Churchill.
A socket sits unused in the basement of Churchill.
“Thomas Dirkes, class of 78,” is painted the mural.
Safety padding deteriorates in the basement of Churchill Hall.
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Churchill, UV Among Future Remodels Aging infrastructure across campus constantly being addressed, director says Benjamin Norman Head News Editor
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The average age of an exclusively first-year residence hall at North Dakota State is 56 years old. Four new developments have sprung up since 2002, but only upperclassmen are permitted residency in the apartment-style buildings. Nonetheless, Director of Residence Life Rian Nostrum said the North Dakota State auxiliary service is “in a very good state.” This is continued to be done, he said, by building new and reinvesting in current buildings. Churchill In 1927, the North Dakota Legislature approved funding for an allmale residence hall. By 1930, North Dakota Agricultural College students were calling Churchill Hall – then called Men’s Residence Hall – home. The NDSU Archives lists multiple renovations done since Churchill’s first move-in day, including a $25,000 appropriation in 1969 – 1970 to “provide an additional 20 rooms, rest rooms and a recreational
area.” Today, however, bigger ideas are floating around. “Being our oldest (hall), we have been building up funds to be able to do a complete gut remodel of it,” Nostrum said. He and Michael Ellingson, NDSU’s faculties management director, met again last week to decide how to proceed. The exterior, Nostrum continued, would stay intact while the inside of the hall will be made completely new, opening up countless possibilities. Nostrum said all options will be weighed, and the project could be started soon. Stephen Johnson, a freshman studying botany, lives in Churchill. He said he is “generally satisfied” with the hall, citing more spacious rooms, walk-in closets and sinks in every room. The old building, he continued, does have aspects that “are not so nice.” “The basement is decent, but I have found pests such as cockroaches and ants on occasion,” Johnson said, also noting the building’s exposed piping and electrical lines that “make it look a bit shabby.”
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Johnson said the custodians do a great job in keeping the hall clean. Nostrum said the remodeling will be done without racking up debt and spending much on interest. “Typically with anything that size, we have to go out and get a mortgage,” he said, but this should not be the case. University Village In 1969, in response to a large influx of married couples attending NDSU, the university opened a housing complex on the old fairgrounds, the NDSU Archives said. Students then and now flocked to their new homes. Last year, it was widely reported the buildings were also home to pests, including cockroaches and bedbugs. Recently, the University Village complex is on the remodeling chopping block. Nostrum said the 2010 Niskanen expansion was the first stage of a multifaceted project. The upcoming phases, he said, is the removal and rebuilding of University Village. “Our traditional one- and two-bedroom unfurnished apartments up there will come down,” Nostrum said. Not all at once, he
added, but through multiple phases. In its place will be a complex that stretches upward, unlike the current townhouse set-up. “It’s very inefficient use of the land,” Nostrum said. By stacking housing units in a three- to four-story layout, NDSU will better utilize its space. The timeline for this project is farther down the line, mostly because it needs approval of the North Dakota Legislature, which is in session in 2015 and then again in 2017. BENJAMIN NORMAN | THE SPECTRUM Campus-wide phase work Besides these two large- Piping (top) and a circuit breaker panel (below) are found in the scale projects, on-campus basement of Churchill. The hall is expecting a full remodel in the buildings are continuously upcoming school years. being refreshed, Nostrum said. All low-rise bathrooms will eventually be updated, he said, with priority going to rooms in most need of infrastructural care. “Students care about aesthetics, plumbers care about the age of the pipe,” Nostrum said. Bathrooms in Stockbridge and Dinan Halls have been remodeled already. Bathrooms in Reed and Johnson Halls are next on the agenda. Construction costs roughly $1 million per phase. BENJAMIN NORMAN | THE SPECTRUM
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Medical Marijuana Bill Rejected
North Dakota House cites regulation and public safety concerns
Camille Forlano Staff Writer
North Dakota’s Republican-led House of Representatives rejected a measure to legalize medical marijuana. On Wednesday, citing concerns about public safety and overstretched law enforcement across the state, opponents failed the bipartisan measure 67 - 26. Democratic Rep. Pam Anderson, a freshman lawmaker from Fargo,
introduced the bill at the request of one of her constituents who suffers from chronic pain. The measure would allow for people who suffer from cancer, glaucoma, posttraumatic stress disorder and a number of other debilitating illnesses to use marijuana if recommended by a doctor. The only products that could be used would be oils, ointments, beverages and edible products derived from marijuana. State health officials and
“The state health department estimated it would cost about $3.8 million over the next two years to oversee a program to regulate medical marijuana, though costs would mostly be offset by user fees.” Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem opposed the measure. Earlier this February, the committee heard emotional testimony
from people suffering chronic pain and parents of critically ill children with debilitating and terminal medical conditions. They hoped medical marijuana
would work where other medications haven’t. But Stenehjem warned that the bill raised a number of concerns about regulation and public safety. For example, the bill limits authorities’ ability to enforce drug laws and was a step backward in fighting the states number one mission against impaired driving. The state health department estimated it would cost about $3.8 million over the next two years to oversee a program to regulate medical marijuana,
though costs would mostly be offset by user fees. The National Conference of State Legislatures said 23 states have laws allowing medical marijuana, but it’s still illegal at the federal level and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved it. The Drug Enforcement Agency currently lists marijuana as a Schedule 1 narcotic for no current medical use and a high chance for abuse of the drug.
NDSU Efficiency and Effectiveness to be Audited Lawmakers pass performance audits for three NDUS institutions, schools not pleased
Benjamin Norman Head News Editor
This summer, North Dakota State faces a performance audit from the state auditor, a decision NDSU is not happy about. Citing its costliness and time-consuming nature, the NDSU foundation executive committee said it will nonetheless comply with the state legislature’s recent decision. The Legal Audit and
Fiscal Review committee voted 11 – 4 in favor for auditing the foundations at NDSU, the University of North Dakota and Dickinson State University. The audit will focus on the fiscal years ranging from 2012 – 2014, but money is not the primary concern. The audit will focus on the efficiency and effectiveness, not the finances, of the North Dakota University System institutions. President Dean Bresciani asked the legislatures why NDSU, during a time of unprecedented growth
“This is truly a damned if we do, damned if we don’t, and God forgive us if we do it and UND doesn’t. That will look like, ‘Clearly, you must be trying to cover up something,’” - North Dakota State President Dean Bresciani and success, needed to be audited. “This is truly a damned if we do, damned if we don’t, and God forgive us if we do it and UND doesn’t. That will look like, ‘Clearly,
you must be trying to cover up something,’” Bresciani told The Forum of FargoMoorhead. He continued, saying the review was brought to the table because of DSU’s
latest auditing controversy. The university was charged with misallocating funds. Lawmakers said otherwise. The proposal was shaped by Representative Bob Skarphol, who said in January these audits would bring NDUS and the state legislature closer together in harmony, The Forum said. The NDSU foundation wants to revoke the decision, citing its constitutionality and cost. Though the 11 – 4
vote would be difficult to overturn, the Bison Caucus’s co-chair said she hopes to at least get the bill paid for. Connie Nicholas works with a group of alumni and patrons through Bison Caucus by contacting lawmakers on the NDSU foundation’s behalf. She said the expense will be taken from the three universities pocketbooks as the audits stand. The committee has not amended the audits.
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NDSU Student Wins $500 Grand Prize for Photo Krista Jo Kappes won the National Corn Growers Association “Fields of Corn” photography contest, where more than 400 photographs were submitted from all around the United States. The North Dakota State junior majoring in agricultural communication captured the photograph
last summer. Kappens interned at Peterson Farms Seed and snapped a photograph of the companies agronomist and his daughter. Her winning photograph was named, “Like Father, Like Daughter.” Kappens told NDSU News that photography has been her passion and she was honored to win the award. All the winning photographs can be viewed on Flickr.
HOUSING | FROM FRONT Nostrum said, but he chalks it up to “that senior class being procrastinators.” On-campus factors add an additional layer of complexity to the housing formula, including residence assistant registration and how many overall upperclassmen wish to live in the halls and apartments. Apartment sign-up,
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restaurant with the coziness of a small town,” MSN said. The Mezzaluna restaurant made a Facebook post saying it was an “incredible honor” to be on the top restaurant list. Police Dog Fired In Florida The dog jumped out of the squad car and bit a Dunkin’ Donuts employee in the calf area. The dog had recently also bit an officer and is now been given the boot. The four-year-old dog had been part of the Coconut Creek Police Department
for little over a year. The incidents happened in mid-February in Florida, but the department decided last Friday that the dog must be fired. The dog is named Renzo and will now be living with the police officer that it was with most of its time working with the department. Leader of North Korea Displays New Hair Style Yes, you read that headline right. Kim Jong Un has a new look. His new hair style first debuted at his first address
of 2015 in early January. Last Wednesday, Kim’s hair got attention on social media after a meeting of the Central Committee, which he discussed, “wage an allparty intensive campaign against abuse of power, bureaucratism, irregularities and corruption,” according to the state-run Korean Central News Agency. Not only did Kim have a new haircut, but his eyebrows were brushed up with either a scissors or tweezers.
hall waiting list, making it shrink. A constant among the variables, Nostrum said, includes this year’s cancellation rates for housing, which are at pace with last year’s numbers. Later in the spring, the numbers begin to shape and solidify further, he continued.
The final frontier With higher enrollment numbers, Residence Life has had to reorganize some of its living arraignments, including Pavek Hall. “Last year, just because we knew we were kind of hitting our capacity for firstyear students,” Nostrum said, Residence Life left the option for first-year students
to live among upperclassmen in Pavek. While the first-year students did not need the extra hall last year, the same possibility is being floated again for this year, Nostrum said, which offers options to Residence Life. “It hedges the bets to say, ‘We have some flexibility; let’s wait and see what happens,’” he said.
Pavek Hall has become a “last frontier” for Residence Life regarding first-year students, Nostrum continued. The high-rise would be the best accommodating building for first-year students, he said, compared to the Mathew Living Learning Centers, for example.
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though different from residence hall applications, significantly influences how many people can live in the halls. When upperclassmen shop for on-campus living, Nostrum said, they often pick both apartment and residence halls. Those accepted in apartments take themselves off the residence
Mezzaluna Named North Dakota’s Best Restaurant MSN came out with a list of the top places to eat in each state and Mezzaluna, located downtown Fargo, was on that prestigious list. The list was based off of expert reviews, local recommendations and a few other nominations, all of which factored into the decision. Last Thursday, MSN posted a brief story about the small restaurant. “The glamour of an upscale
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STREET STYLE IS NEARLY AS RELEVANT AS THE COLLECTIONS THEMSELVES.
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Tessa Beck
Features Editor
Whether you are keen on fashion industry happenings or not, chances are you have caught wind in some way or another that it is indeed fashion week. New York City’s designated week is soon coming to a close — with London, Milan and Paris to immediately follow. In essence, twice per year anyone who holds any weight in the industry will spend a month seeing shows from designers in each of the fashion capitals. If that seems excessive, be aware that this only includes ready-to-wear collections — excluding separate scheduled weeks for menswear, couture and resort. So if you’re new to the business, or you’re looking for a streamlined approach to the heavy lineup, here are the five shows that deserve your attention this fashion month. Oscar de la Renta After the unfortunate death of Oscar de la Renta this fall, Peter Copping debuted his interpretation of the Oscar girl last Tuesday. Personally selected by de la Renta, Copping was respectful of the legend’s trademarks including: extreme all-American femininity, grownup tailoring and luxurious eveningwear. Although he was intentionally respectful of the vision provided by de la Renta, Copping told vogue.com the goals in place for his first collection as creative director that “fashion moves quickly, so you have to state your intentions from the word go. It couldn’t just be an homage.” Gucci In another less tragic creative directorship shift, Alessandro Michele will present his
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first collection as head designer of Gucci in the upcoming weeks in Milan. Handselected by predecessor Frida Giannini, the pair has worked side-by-side since 2002 when Michele filled the head accessories designer position. Giannini’s sudden departure from the brand occurred over a month ago during the heart of men’s fashion week. A variety of top-notch replacements were speculated by the fashion community, including the likes of Tom Ford and others. But according to Vogue UK, Michele’s promotion came as no surprise. The time-crunched men’s collection Michele produced for the brand was well received. It will be fascinating to find out whether Michele continues with the heavy
‘70s references appearing in previous women’s ready-to-wear collections or if he will take an entirely new direction. Kanye West x Adidas Originals Personally, I did not enjoy this collection. Reportedly, the collaboration took the rapper 18 months to design, but the lackluster finished product would normally tell viewers otherwise. The excessive layering of neutral nylons, and the inclusion of a wildly diverse selection of models felt contrived. But simply because it wasn’t an effective show doesn’t mean it should divert your attention; both good and bad collections create cultural moments. West should keep his focus on music, yet the support for his design career is intriguing from industry regulars.
Thom Browne One designer who steals my heart season after season would be the 2014 Council of Fashion Designers of America winner Thom Browne. His men’s and womenswear collections coincide thematically; Fall 2015 is based off the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s “Death Becomes Her.” “Three girls were dying of a broken heart, and the surgeons were trying to bring them back to life but couldn’t, so they turned into angels and brought them to heaven. Then came all their friends, mourning their beautiful lives,” said Browne, describing the narrative behind the show, according to vogue.com. The omission of color led to heavy reliance on luxe fabrics and details particularly in the menswear collection, which presented an enthralling variance on topcoat cuts and veiled hats. Céline Arguably, Céline’s creative director Phoebe Philo is queen of Parisian cool. The French are annoyingly notorious for a sense of unattainable effortlessness, and the rest of us are left making our best copied attempts. It’s hard to predict what Philo has up her sleeve from season to season, but her influence on commercialized trends in the past is enough reason to pay attention. Severe minimalism, trainers + socks paired with everything and stark metal chokers and bangles with geometric detailing started on the Céline runway – and found its way to our closets. There you have it, a minuscule look into the overall grandeur that is fashion month. Remember, the shows may tell you what to buy, but the street style will teach you what to wear.
NoDak Moment| B a n k s o f t h e M i s s o u r i R i v e r Jack Dura
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For nearly 400 miles, the Missouri River winds through North Dakota on its 2,340-mile flow from Montana to Missouri. Only 80 miles of that length are freeflowing, as construction of the Garrison and Oahe dams flooded the overlying land, creating the manmade reservoirs of Lake Sakakawea and Lake Oahe. Throughout the past 200 years, the river has played an important role in the settlement of North Dakota. Explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark camped near the Missouri by the Mandan and Hidatsa villages, wintering at Fort Mandan near present-day Washburn, N.D., from October 1804 to April 1805. It was here they met Sacagawea, the Shoshone teenager who helped as a translator and guide on the Corps of Discovery’s journey west. When the
expedition returned to the Indian villages in August 1806, the explorers found the fort burnt to the ground. A reconstruction of the fort stands near Washburn today, while the site of the original Fort Mandan lies under the river’s waters. In June 1832, the steamboat Yellowstone sailed into the mouth of the Yellowstone River on the Missouri, southwest of present-day Williston, N.D. In the decades to follow, cities like Bismarck, Mandan, Williston and Washburn sprang up near the Missouri’s banks, growing to be some of North Dakota’s largest communities. Wildlife abounds on the river, from walleye to paddlefish to Canada geese to the endangered least tern and pallid sturgeon. There is much to see and do around the river, from fishing and birding to touring Washburn’s Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center to exploring the Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site near Stanton, N.D.
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A Healthy Herd: Wallman Wellness Center options validate new habits Laura Otterness Contributing Writer
cardio, kickboxing and cycling classes, and even an Insanity class for the brave souls out there. I have personally attended many of these group exercise classes and know they help make working out fun. Speaking of fun, everyone who walks into the Wellness Center passes by the rockclimbing wall. Almost two levels tall, the wall might seem intimidating to those who have never tried it before. However, the rock-climbing wall is open to all students, and there is always staff there to help with any questions. The only thing required is to get certified, which is not as bad as it sounds — promise. Certification classes are offered four times a week at the Wellness Center. The rock wall has different levels of difficulty to the top, for both the experienced rock climber and beginners. Rock climbing requires strength, focus and agility and is a great way to tone your muscles while pushing yourself to get better and climb higher. It takes 21 days to build a habit. Twentyone days of going to the gym — not in a row, naturally — will help you form a healthy habit. So whether you choose to run, lift, climb or even dance, the Wellness Center can provide you with the opportunity to make a positive life change. And I, for one, am starting my 21 days right now.
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The New Year brings new resolutions of health and happiness. Each January the Wallman Wellness Center is packed with people working to get in shape, and yet, by the end of February it seems to have thinned to the regular crowd of athletes. If you’re like me, it feels like there’s not enough time to work out or that other priorities trump the occasional yoga class. And also like me, you may feel as if you don’t know where to start. Some of this is true — college students are busy and classes do trump exercise. However, the Wellness Center offers many ways for even the busiest college student to get in shape. The first step to getting fit is finding a workout schedule that works for you. For some, running three times a week is preferable. Other people who don’t like to run (ahem, me) prefer Zumba or yoga classes. These group exercise classes are no additional cost and are offered multiple times throughout the week at different times in an attempt to include every student, no matter their schedule. If Zumba or yoga don’t float your boat, other group classes are offered — including
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Pre-departure is a crucial time period in the study abroad process.
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Student Prepares For a Semester in New Zealand Erin Anderson
Contributing Writer
Studying abroad is something we all hear about in multiple classrooms speeches, college fairs and various social media sites. For me, the decision to study abroad was easy. I knew from a young age that I wanted to go somewhere exciting for a while, and I have a strong family history of studying abroad. However, leading up to the day the airplane departs was much harder than anticipated. There are a variety of things to think about and complete. A small list would include: applying to the university to which you want to study, picking out classes, getting housing done, obtaining your visa, international insurance, buying an airplane ticket and even more paper work in other areas. Not to mention the exciting chore of packing. I say “exciting chore” as one could consider it work to pack and repack multiple times, make sure you have absolutely everything — all with the excitement and anticipation. I chose New Zealand because I wanted somewhere that spoke English and where I believed I would be my happiest.
It has been said numerous times that New Zealand is a beautiful country full of scenery, nice people and agriculture, which is what I am studying. A big part of deciding to study abroad is timing. Being a junior in animal science at NDSU, I could not think of a better time to travel. Spring semester of junior year is a common time to go in one’s college career. I am studying at Lincoln University in Lincoln, New Zealand, which is right outside of Christchurch, New Zealand. I decided upon Lincoln University because they are a small agriculture school focused on their students. As the big day crept closer and closer, I began to check things off my final checklist and entered into the stage of nervousness. Moving away from home for five months, knowing no one in New Zealand — I was very anxious. I just had to put my body on the plane and take off. Sitting here on the plane, I am still very nervous knowing that I will get off shortly and be completely submersed in a new country. However, there is more excitement now, and I cannot wait to start this new journey.
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Brian Williams ‘Misremembers’
Mass media finds Williams’ mistake advantageous
Tessa Beck
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Let me set this straight: Brian Williams’ “misremembered” account of the helicopter attack in Iraq in 2003 is entirely inexcusable. Although it was a flagrant mistake, the mass media’s response is nearly as ineffective. By pointing the finger at Williams’ mistake, outside sources can in essence say, “Come to our network, we’re more pure and holy than the wretched clowns at NBC.” When in actuality, there is a high possibility of skeletons in every news source’s closet. As one of the highest rated news anchors of
the last decade, Williams seemingly forgot what his job title, television journalist, entailed. Regardless of ratings and entertainment value, Williams’ job as a reporter was to deliver the truth. Failing to do that has put him in the ranks of Dan Rather and others who have never fully recovered for their mistakes. The general public’s outrage toward the situation is perfectly justified. As a consumer, one would trust that hard news is synonymous with factual news — especially from a source as seemingly upstanding and forthright as NBC. What isn’t justified is the popular news media’s usage of Williams’ apology. Ever so subtly, major media sources of all types have taken to the Brian Williams “#ConflateGate” in order to bolster ratings, viewers and
feelings of credibility in their favor. By drawing attention to the negativity surrounding Williams, opposing media outlets can place blame strictly on Nightly News for tarnishing the credibility of news overall – when really, it was a team effort. Scandals like the Bush administration bribing columnists to produce slanted content to support their policies, to Janet Cooke at the Washington Post fabricating the “Jimmy’s World” story, reveal an underlying layer of scheming that rarely sees public scrutiny. But just as general media culture operates, the flaws within the opposing networks and newspapers do not have the focus of news-consuming members of society; Williams and his misrepresentation of the RPG attack stole the
NBC news anchor Brian Williams has been at the center of controversy regarding embellishment in his reporting
limelight. But again, let me reiterate. Brian Williams deserves the scrutiny; NBC Nightly News deserves the drop in viewers. Williams’ career
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deserves to risk banishment to cable networks. “Misremembering” truths behind helicopters and grenade fire is not only disrespectful to the American public but especially to current and
former veterans who truthfully put their lives in danger for their country. Be cognitive, and remember to evaluate the outside sources bashing Williams, as they may be just as sleazy as him.
The Fundamentals of Engineering Exam is Worthwhile Despite the hard work, it will pay off in the long run Lucas Schaaf
Contributing Writer
In the life of many engineering students on campus, stress levels are typically high. Deadlines for projects, seemingly impossible tests, soulcrushing credit loads. Despite this, students are always trying to make every effort to reach their full potential as an engineer. Professors typically advise students of all engineering careers to complete the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam. It is a grueling six-hour
test combining all of the subjects covered in specific engineering curriculums. Most students are fine with this notion as many of us have been taking difficult tests throughout our entire college career. However, when students go to pay for the test, it costs a whopping $250. Many students also purchase a practice book, a practice test, a new calculator and lose time needed to adequately prepare for the test. Students are faced with a large dilemma as the financial and time burden
“I think it is waste of potential to go through the rigorous engineering and not strive to be the best engineer possible.” is overwhelming. However, every employer in the field will advise students to take the test. I think it is absolutely necessary for engineers to take the FE test as they near graduation. I think it is waste of potential to go through the rigorous engineering program and not strive to be the best
engineer possible. So to all of the engineering students at NDSU, study hard and get that FE done. The overall end result is to become a professional engineer, which happens after passing the FE and the Professional Engineering exams. “Professional” is a very prestigious title in the engineering industry
and can often land you a plethora of management positions. Hence, professional engineer seems like the ultimate goal to many engineers. Personally, I am going through the hassle of the FE, but I believe the end result will be worth the struggles of getting certified. I would advise all engineering students to take the FE either when you are still in college or freshly graduated as class content can be lost rather quickly. As I was strolling through the electrical
engineering department, I talked to many engineers about their opinion on the test. “I think the FE test is crucial to reaching your full potential as an engineer,” said Drew Volk, a senior in electrical engineering. This adequately sums up the general opinion of engineering students. Passing the FE gives engineers a distinct advantage when applying for jobs, moving up when they are in the workforce and provides the groundwork for becoming a professional engineer.
Popularity Allows for Musicians to be Above Promotion No marketing is the new marketing Amber Zolondek Staff Writer
It was just over a year ago when Beyoncé surprised both the industry and her fans by dropping a 14-track, self-titled album complete with 17 short videos. It was neither the length nor the extent that Beyoncé went with her production but the simple
fact that no singles were released nor were any marketing tactics used to promote the unanticipated album. Drake, the Degrassi character-turned rapper, just pulled a “Beyoncé” a week ago with his release of “If You’re Reading This, You’re Too Late” last Thursday. The 17-track album dropped unannounced with tracks titled “Legend,” “Preach” and songs heavily influenced by the number 6.
“…could it be a message to consumers that they are predictable and far too loyal to their idols?” It seems as though the new marketing technique taking the industry by storm is simply having no marketing. Their stardom and reputation is enough to sell albums and singles. While that’s fine and dandy, could it be a message to consumers that they are
predictable and far too loyal to their idols? Titles alone like “If You’re Reading This, You’re Too Late” and “Beyoncé” alone hint to the known power these artists have and use it to their advantage. While Yoncé’s unexpected audibly and
visually stunning album proved to be successful — selling over 800,000 copies in the first three days of its release — Drake will have a few days to see the reviews of critics, bloggers and other listeners. Perhaps, though, it is a way for musicians to get away from the PR and marketing tactics that tend to bunk up the industry’s creative process and slow down their production rate. If their number one passion is music itself,
promotion can bog down their time to devote to fans or channeling their artistic drive into art. Either way, it is a fun method to introduce new and upcoming projects whether it be music, art or film. This may become a trending method to sweep the nation by storm and keep audiences on their toes and able to decipher talent from trash.
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The Single Life is Not Such a Bad Thing Don’t place your value in having someone else Caleb Werness Opinion Editor
“I am a serial monogamist.” I was having a heart-to-heart conversation with my friend about our relationship statuses when he dropped this one-liner on me. I laughed at first because it sounded like a ridiculous statement, but in truth, it was accurate. He was a guy who had been “single” for a
cumulative seven months since his sophomore year in high school. This was during a period of having four separate girlfriends in five years. Some people just cannot handle being “alone.” Don’t get me wrong: There is nothing wrong with having a significant other; this is addressing the people who feel they need to have a boyfriend or girlfriend. This compulsive need is not a healthy behavior. Personal happiness should not be dependent on others. Personal value should
not be dependent on a significant other. For a while, I was someone who felt I could not be truly happy unless I found my perfect girlfriend. This magical person was going to be the solution to all my problems, and we would carry on in bonded bliss. I know now, this is a ridiculous notion. Problems don’t just go away. A profound statement one of my friends told me when I was feeling low was simply, “you do you.” All that entails is just
being okay with yourself and taking each day as it comes. The best advice I have heard is to be okay with your relationship status. Being single means not having to worry about getting approval or having to consider someone else’s plans. I don’t think some people realize the perks of being single. Going to dinner with friends means having fun and only having to pay for yourself. Being single doesn’t make someone any less of a person and having a
significant other doesn’t make anyone better. I’m sure everyone has known that couple who is constantly all over each other. The awkward situations that come from being around these people are uncomfortable. The best relationships come from people who can be independently dependent. Simply put, they enjoy each other’s company and love quality, but a few days apart won’t kill them. To those who are feeling sad about being single, keep your chin up. Though
it is not fun to see friends in relationships doing cutesy things or being the third wheel, life will carry on. So many of us are under the age of 25; we have plenty of time ahead us. There are still many people you will meet. Coming to college showed me just how many different people there are out there. Enjoy the season of life you are currently in. Being single as a 20-something adult allows for all types of freedoms we won’t have for long, so make the most of it.
The Oil Boom in North Dakota Could be Over
Gloom on oil prices is not doom on oil industry
Jack Dura
Spectrum Staff
In North Dakota, oil is king. So it seemed that way when production hit 1 million barrels a day last summer. But now, with oil prices in a slump and rig numbers down in North Dakota, is the state’s oil boom over? Maybe yes. Just take a look at that word. “Boom.” Merriam-Webster defines it as “a rapid
expansion or increase” and “a rapid widespread expansion of economic activity.” I’d say the past seven years of North Dakota’s oil industry can definitely be characterized as a boom. After all, quiet ranching communities like Williston and Watford City exploded in population in the years since the discovery of recoverable oil at the Parshall Field in 2006. Williston went from 13,000 citizens to an estimated 30,000 living in the city and immediate area. That’s a boom for sure.
“With decreasing rig counts adding to this shrinking market price, it’s fair to say that the boom is indeed over.” Now? Not so much. The oil industry’s taken a hit with prices around $40 a barrel for North Dakota sweet crude. With decreasing rig counts adding to this shrinking market price, it’s fair to say that the boom is indeed over. No rapid expansion or
increase is seen here. But the oil industry is by no means over in North Dakota. It’ll go dry one day (mark my words, Lynn Helms), but oil’s period of prosperity, the “boom,” does appear to be over. For now. That’s not to say it won’t return to soaring prices
and economic expansion. And let’s look on the bright side, too. The oil in North Dakota is expected to last several more decades, so the industry is here to stay. There will always be wells; it’s just a matter of how many. Meanwhile, this downtime may shake out the bad apples in western North Dakota. Dishonest, lazy-bones, unqualified workers may leave or get the boot in these days of oil gloom. Oil companies may keep the men they need most, and those who don’t want to work fewer hours
for lower wages will leave. That’s not to say that every worker who leaves is a loser, but it sorts out the ones here to stay and hopefully put down roots in a state that’s an agricultural and energy giant. For now, the oil industry has taken a hit, and by definition, North Dakota’s boom appears to be over. Prices will recover (“to everything there is a season”), the rush will begin again and before you know it, the rapid widespread expansion of economic activity will be back.
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“Mouth” and “Cherry” by Scott Gunvaldson is a fine example of erotic art at the Red Raven Espresso Parlor.
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Some seemingly obscene and profane artwork did make its way into the Red Raven’s 10th annual “Erotic Art Show.”
Eroticism in Visual Art Varies at Red Raven
Some artists cross the line of ‘intimacy’ in 10th annual ‘Erotic Art Show’
Megan Johnson Contributing Writer
For the 10th year in a row, the Red Raven Espresso Parlor is hosting its “Erotic Art Show,” bringing in a wide range of artists to show their work. Some of the pieces displayed are in fact erotic, in the sense that they depict imagery that could certainly be considered sensual. However, there are also a number of pieces that appear to cross the line of eroticism to pure profanity put into imagery. The environment is perfect for such subject matter; the old firehouse is dimly lit and known for its espresso bar among other beverage and food options. The atmosphere created is very open and inviting. The art show itself is also open to any and all entries of those who consider their piece or pieces to be “erotic.” A number of pieces were wonderfully rendered and quite beautiful. A standout
immediately noticed upon entering was that of Scott Gunvaldson. Two large paintings by the artist were hung, one above the other. The titles of the two are quite explanatory with “Mouth” being a beautiful painting of a smiling mouth and “Cherry” a painting of a chocolatecovered cherry candy. Though these images are not sensual on their own, the way they are painted is. Upon first glance, it is obvious that the artist spent a great deal of time with these images to make them come to life. In Gunvaldson’s piece, “Cherry,” the cherry has been bitten into and appears to be coming out of its chocolate-covered shell. From this description, it is obvious Grunvaldson is in fact suggesting more than the basic images in his work. Because Gunvaldson does such a wonderful job making his work suggest intimacy and beauty without an obvious use of profanity or sexual body part, his work is
truly erotic. Though a number of works could be considered in the same category as Gunvaldson’s, there were also a number that certainly cannot. These images cross the line of the show’s theme of “intimacy.” This is because instead of being private and sexually suggestive, as intimate scenes should be, they are in fact far too obvious and unpleasant to look at. Just because a painting is of someone dancing naked does not make it intimate, if not well done or portrayed in a loving manner. The subject matter of some pieces contain sexual acts, nude females in precarious W positions, someone using another as a toilet and the list goes on and on, some funny while others offensive. The “Erotic Art Show” displays a number of pieces that are in fact erotic, while others should reconsider their approach to the term and take some time to really consider the meaning of this theme.
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Brews News: Happy Hour with ‘Extra Special Beethoven’ Drekker Brewing Company creates beer to contribute to BeethovenFest
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As the month of February draws to a close, so too does BeethovenFest. Don’t miss out on the last opportunity to celebrate Beethoven with beer. Join the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony’s Tuba Quartet for the 5-7 p.m. happy hour at Drekker Brewing Company on Thursday. To celebrate, Drekker will premier its special Beethoven brew, “Extra Special Beethoven.” Mark Bjornstad, co-founder and W president of Drekker Brewing, explained the company’s choice of brew for the event. “We decided to do an E.S.B. and use a heavy amount of German Vienna malt, which plays into Beethoven’s home,” Bjornstad noted, “It’s a fun malt to play with.” Vienna malts are characterized by a dry, nutty, maltiness that stays copper-light in color. Although this is the first time Drekker has brewed with this particular malt, it has used the traditional style previously. The style, normally called Extra Special Bitter, is a broad style of English pale ales. “It’s pretty broad in its alcohol range, color, in some of the malt flavor and types of
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THE SPECTRUM | A&E | MONDAY, FEB. 23, 2015
Writer’s Choice: Experience and Amateurs in Arts See a variety of performances in just three days Rebecca Opp
Contributing Writer
Do you have a hard time finding things to do at the beginning of the week? Look no further: This Monday through Wednesday, you can treat yourself to a variety of performances from entertainers of all skill levels. Monday: “Ensemble Mélange” When it comes to experience, this group has put in their time. How often do we get to see our faculty perform? For those of us who have yet to see such seasoned musicians, this could be
the perfect opportunity to appreciate their talents. The group consists of Cecilia Kang playing clarinet, Tyler Wottrich on piano, Dinia Neglia-Khachtryan playing violin and guest performer William Comita on cello. The event will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Beckwith Recital Hall in the Music Education Building. Admission is completely free and open to the public. In other words, it is affordable and on campus. For college students, this alone is usually enough incentive to attend. Tuesday: “Open Mic Comedy” at Red Raven Espresso Parlor
Do you think you’re funny? If so, you can grab a friend for moral support and try your hand at stand-up comedy at Red Raven Espresso Parlor. If not, you and your friends can simply attend as audience members. Obviously, comedians of all levels of experience are welcome, both professional and amateur. Plus, it’s totally free. Anyone interested in being a comedian for the night can sign up starting at 8:30 p.m. For those of us who are only after a little laughter, the show starts at 9 p.m. and ends at 11 p.m. The Red Raven is located at 916 Main Ave. in downtown Fargo.
Wednesday: MSUM Presents “Romi/EO Juliet” This Wednesday, you can join MSUM’s theater department as its student performers gain experience on the stage. In this provocative new adaptation of the Shakespearean play, Romeo struggles with his identity. Born into a girl’s body, he is rejected by his own family. Romeo then tries to understand true love when he finds it in Juliet. Tickets are $12 for students and can be ordered online or by calling 218-477-2271. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Gaede Stage, which is located at 11004 Seventh Ave. S. in Moorhead.
MTFM Asks If Wishes Worthwhile With ‘Into the Woods’ Fairytales face the consequences of their deepest desires in 165-minute musical
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Fear and fantasy come together in Music Theatre Fargo-Moorhead’s latest musical, “Into the Woods,” a 12-person production of Stephen Sondheim’s fairytale weaving. Putting various fairytale characters in the woods over three midnights, the show chases after Cinderella, Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood and others as they set out to make their wishes come true. A baker and his wife, goaded by a witch, are at the center of it all as they trade and steal various items needed to undo a curse of childlessness. Joining them are Cinderella (on her way W home from the festival), Jack (heading to market with his cow) Little Red Riding Hood (going to her grandmother’s) and numerous other characters who all intercept each other at some point in the woods. As Act One builds steam and the characters eventually obtain their hearts’ desires, all is not as it seems, and Act Two PERRY RUST | PHOTO COURTESY deals with the repercussions of basing one’s Music Theatre Fargo-Moorhead continues its run of “Into the Woods” Thursday through Sunday. wishes on the future. With a talented cast who are quick on their feet, “Into the Woods” is some prime them even in the same scene and dialogue. husband find the items they need to reverse Schulz’s witch is a ranting, raving the curse of barrenness. But when the baker entertainment and offers a different entree in a month filled with Beethoven (not to wonderment to watch onstage. She’s couple finally have a bun in the oven, other impugn the superb BeethovenFest, ending always got something to waggle her finger wants take over. at, condemning characters for stealing her March 1). Hanson’s a songbird as usual, and she MTFM mainstays Craig Ellingson, garden greens, trading with magic beans or and Schulz are well worth the price of a Angie Schulz and Kathy Hanson are in fine anything else she gasps with disgust over. ticket and a flat butt to hear them sing. Meanwhile, Hanson as the baker’s wife Ellingson too, particularly his princely form in this musical, with Ellingson right at home playing three characters — two of is a lovable lady of this story, helping her duet with Samuel Krauth on “Agony,”
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North Dakota State junior wrestler Hayden Zillmer (top) has been a leader for the Bison, going 12-0 in duals.
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‘Silent Leader’
Junior from Crosby, Minn., quietly makes noise in national wrestling scene
Colton Pool Sports Editor
North Dakota State wrestler Hayden Zillmer doesn’t say too much when asked about himself. But he’s an open book when it comes to his teammates. The junior from Crosby, Minn., is known as a leader and a mainstay of the Bison this season. Only thing is, he doesn’t have to say much to push his team. “(The team) is probably led by our silent leader Hayden Zillmer,” NDSU head coach Roger Kish said. “He’s not the most vocal, but he might be the hardest working wrestler in this practice room. When you’ve got those kind of veterans and leaders, it’s a lot of fun to be a part of.” Zillmer (28-4, 12-0
duals) is the No. 9-ranked wrestler in the country in the 184-pound division. He’s had perhaps his best wrestling season in his career, as he has won the Bison Open, came up second in the Warren Williamson/ Daktronics Open, took third with an 8-3 decision with a win over then No. 1-ranked Gabe Dean of Cornell and took fourth in the Midlands Championship. Zillmer also defeated then No. 20 Ricky Robertson of Wisconsin and won by decision over No. 20 Nikko Reyes of Illinois in the Midlands. Zillmer’s last ranked opponent was No. 19 Ben Stroh of Wyoming. Zillmer didn’t score in the first period but responded by grabbing a 4-2 advantage before securing a 10-4 decision victory on the road.
“He’s not the most vocal, but he might be the hardest working wrestler in this practice room. When you’ve got those kind of veterans and leaders, it’s a lot of fun to be a part of.” “He’s someone who’s expected to be an AllAmerican and a national champion at some point,” senior Kurtis Julson said. “He’s got all of the potential and ability in the world, so he’s just got to make sure he puts it together at nationals.” Before coming to NDSU, Zillmer won the most matches in a career at Crosby-Ironton High School and won three straight state titles. “I knew good things were happening up at NDSU,” Zillmer said of his recruiting
process. “Roger really talked to me and I liked what he was doing here.” Zillmer has only gotten better since he redshirted in 2012. During that year, he weighed in at 149 pounds. Three years and 35 pounds later, he’s one of the most respected wrestlers at NDSU. “That forced me to get stronger,” Zillmer said. “It made me clean up everything and I knew good things would happen.” This year, Zillmer has tallied seven pins and
has only lost to ranked opponents by a total of eight points. His loss-free record in duals has greatly helped NDSU (8-4, 4-0 Western Wrestling Conference) stay in position for its thirdstraight conference title. “I go out there and wrestle everyone like he’s the best guy,” Zillmer said. “Lately, I’ve been concentrating on pushing the pace constantly.” Zillmer said he’s developed close relationships with his teammates, especially sophomore Josh Rodriguez, who he regularly rooms with on road trips. Senior Evan Knutson has gained respect for Zillmer’s style — most specifically his work ethic — even if he doesn’t get to take advantage of his weight advantage at 265 pounds.
“I don’t get to wrestle with him much because we don’t want to end up hurting each other,” Knutson said with a smile. “He’s a great leader and he works really hard. He’s a physical guy and he’s a great guy to have in the practice room. He sets a good example for everyone else. He’s just a good guy all around and fun to be around.” Kish said Zillmer has been a role model through his success and a leader through his actions, not his words. “These guys are training with each other every day together, and when you have that kind of competition in the wrestling room, it’s going to be a success,” Kish said. “That’s why you see a lot of success in the upper weights and it starts with Hayden Zillmer.”
LA Leads NDSU With Great Character, Determination The Bison’s lone senior’s ceremony after Saturday’s game well-deserved Colton Pool Sports Editor
T h e postgame ceremony for North D a k o t a S t a t e ’s senior day was maybe one of the most cheesy things I’ve ever seen. And everything said about the men’s basketball team’s lone senior was 100 percent accurate. Lawrence Alexander has had one of the most dominant careers as a Bison. His stats should be proof enough. He’s now won 87 games as a Bison,
and there have been some monumental contests in that list. He made “buckets” when he dominated No. 5-seeded Oklahoma with 28 points to give NDSU its first NCAA Tournament win. His poise in the clutch was a big reason his team became America’s “Cinderella” in March Madness. He’s had the best allaround career for NDSU, and that’s including Ben Woodside and Taylor Braun. He’s the only Bison player to ever record more than 1,500 points, 500 rebounds and 400 assists. He’s gotten all of those boards despite coming from the point guard
position and being one of the shortest on the court. But that’s only the tip of a giant iceberg. Bison head coach Dave Richman went on and on about this kid from Peoria, Ill. He talked about not just how good he was, but how good of a person he was. Yeah, blah, blah, blah, we hear stuff like this from coaches all the time to build the players and the program up. But Richman is far from the only person who will talk about the great character of LA. I haven’t gotten to know him personally. I mean, we’re friends on Facebook,
so I guess we’re pretty tight. But anytime I’ve interviewed after a game, he always seems to be up front. It’s tough from a journalistic perspective, because when I want to write about him and I ask him questions about his game, he only ever brings up his teammates. Even when I’ve brought up his missed dunk opportunities at home this season, he laughs at himself and jokes that his “old legs” will get him up there one of these days. He’s not quite in the senior home, but he’s the one and only senior of the NDSU basketball team that’s proven a lot of
doubters wrong. A new head coach and six lost seniors from last season seemed like a recipe for being the fifth team in the Summit League like the Bison were picked to be. But one aspect I don’t think anybody doubted was Alexander. The dude has a heart of a champion and the mindset of an ideal brother. But the days ahead could very easily define what LA’s is all about. The Bison have one more Summit League game against Oral Roberts on Thursday. NDSU (20-8, 12-3 Summit League) is currently tied with conference rival South Dakota State for the
first seed in the conference tournament. If the Bison do run into SDSU in the conference championship, LA’s career could look drastically different depending on the outcome of that game. If NDSU wins, he becomes one of a handful of Bison who have made the NCAA Tournament twice. If the Bison lose, he’ll have lost to SDSU in the Summit League title game twice in his career. That will especially sting considering it’s the Jackrabbits. LA has done fantastic work in a Bison uniform, but I don’t think his work is done yet.
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THE SPECTRUM | SPORTS | MONDAY, FEB. 23, 2015
BISON ROUNDUP Taylor Kurth Staff Writer
Men’s basketball The North Dakota State men’s basketball team claimed its 24thconsecutive home victory over the Indiana-Purdue of Indianapolis Jaguars. The Bison won 57-48 behind Lawrence Alexander’s game-high 17 points. This is Alexander’s fifth game in a row leading the team in scoring. NDSU could not score to start the game as the Bison only had two points nearly halfway through the first
half. They weathered the storm and used a 22-12 run to close the first half with a 24-22 lead. Alexander broke Ross Manson’s NDSU season record for 3-pointers made as he buried his lone bomb of the night. It was his 85th of the year. A.J. Jacobson poured in 16 points with three treys and six rebounds. The Bison defense held the Jags under 40 percent from the field and behind the arc. They also held IUPUI under 50 points for the sixth time this year. Carlin Dupree played a complete game as he
finished with six points, five rebounds, five steals and four assists. The 24th home win in a row is the seventhlongest in the nation and third longest in Summit League history. They are now 19-8 overall and 11-3 in conference play. Women’s basketball IUPUI handed NDSU women’s basketball their seventh loss in a row. The Jaguars won 76-65 behind Shaquira Scott’s 23 points on only 12 shots. Brooke LeMar led the Bison in scoring with 16 points and Holly Johnson had 12. Liz Keena had 15 points and 15 rebounds, but
it was not enough as the Jags were dominant down low. They outscored NDSU 52 points to 22 in the paint. The Jags also took advantage of NDSU’s miscues, as evidenced by their 20 points off turnovers. The Bison shot 38 percent from the floor, 42 percent from downtown and 100 percent at the free throw line on eight attempts. The Jags shot 53 percent from the floor, 20 percent from behind the arc and 68 percent at the line on 22 attempts. This loss brings the Bison to 9-17 overall and 5-9 in Summit League play.
Baseball The NDSU baseball team dropped a pair of games last week against the Arizona Wildcats in Arizona. In the first game, the Bison lost 7-2. Despite opening the game with a two-run first inning, the Bison were not able to get the win. Reed Pfannenstein was charged with the loss from the mound. He allowed six earned runs in three innings pitched. The Wildcats scored all seven of their runs against Pfannenstein, and they did not score after the third. In the second game, NDSU was blasted to the
tune of 11-1. The Wildcats put up four runs in the first inning and never looked back. David Ernst lost his second game of the year. He pitched three innings, giving up six runs. En route to his first win of the year, Xavier Borde pitched 6 2/3 shutout innings for Arizona. Softball The NDSU women’s softball team did not participate in its tournament this week due to a winter storm. The North Carolina State Hyatt Place Challenge, which was supposed to take place Friday through Sunday, was cancelled.
Alexander Leads NDSU to Win in Last Home Game Lone senior scores 27 points in close win
Sam Herder Spectrum Staff
The crowd at Scheels Arena was on its feet the whole time while listening to the public address announcer rattle off Lawrence Alexander’s career accomplishments after Saturday’s Summit League men’s basketball game. North Dakota State’s lone senior has a page full of accolades and has done it all for NDSU this year. He did it again on his Senior Day, leading the Bison (20-8, 12-3) to a 6662 win against Fort Wayne (15-12, 8-6). Alexander played all 40 minutes and poured in 27 points on 10 of 19 shooting, including 5 of 9 three pointers. His effort extended NDSU’s home winning streak to 25 games, helped the Bison reach 20 wins for the third straight season and guarantees a top two seed in the Summit League tournament in two weeks. “Having Lawrence here for me has really been a deep breath, a relaxing moment when you can, come game
time, turn the ball over to him,” first-year NDSU head coach Dave Richman said. Coming off a cold shooting night Thursday, the Bison were lights out to start the game. NDSU hit 8 of 12 three pointers in the first half to build a 34-29 halftime lead. Alexander scored 16 of those 34 points. “We just got into more of a rhythm tonight,” Alexander said. “We were having more flat-footed threes this game instead of Thursday. Fort Wayne likes to play gaps really heavy, so Dave was preaching drive and kick all week.” The game slowed down to start the second half. Only six points were scored in the first six minutes of play. IPFW gained the momentum midway through the second half with a 7-0 run and a 45-42 lead with 10 minutes remaining. But the Bison got the hot hand back, responding with seven straight points on a 16-4 run to take a 58-49 lead with a little under four minutes left. “Basketball is all about runs,” Alexander said. “We felt like Fort Wayne went on their run and it’s our time to go on ours. One thing we really preach is defense.
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Lawrence Alexander paced the Bison with 27 points in his final game at home.
We got stops and that got us out in transition and we have great shooters like Paul (Miller) and AJ (Jacobson) who can knock down shots. And I think that really got us going.” The Mastodons wouldn’t go away, though. A 4-point play by Joe Edwards made it 62-59 with less than two minutes remaining. IPFW
got a stop and the ball back with 27.8 seconds left, but Carlin Dupree came up with a steal and was fouled. Dupree made both free throws to put NDSU up five with 14.3 seconds on the clock. Again it was Edwards who kept the Mastodons in it with a three pointer to make it 64-62. Jacobson was
fouled with 4.1 seconds left and the redshirt freshman calmly sank both free throws to clinch the 66-62 win. Jacobson finished the game with 16 points, featuring 4 of 7 shooting from three point range. The Bison wrap up the regular season on the road Thursday at Oral Roberts. The Summit League
tournament, where NDSU is guaranteed a No. 1 or 2 seed, begins March 7 in Sioux Falls, S.D. “We’ll go down to Tulsa (Oklahoma) and give it our all,” Richman said. “Then we’ll take some time to get rested and get prepared, because that Summit League tournament is going to be interesting.”
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THE SPECTRUM | NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | MONDAY, FEB. 23, 2015
Freshman Sharp Shooter
Freshman guard ranks sixth in 3-point percentage in Summit League contests Pace Maier
Spectrum Staff
Taylor Thunstedt isn’t the tallest women’s basketball player, she isn’t the fastest, nor is she the player with the most experience, but she has been to Florida more times than she can count on her 10 fingers. “I’ve been to Florida 27 times,” the guard from Spicer, Minn., said. “I think I’ve been to more than half the states; I like to travel.” However, Thunstedt has been limiting the traveling on the court this season, averaging 1.7 turnovers a game, but her 3-point shooting performance has been off the charts. In 25 games, Thunstedt has shot 37.8 percent and a more impressive 45.3 percent in Summit League games. She has been the best 3-pointer shooter for North Dakota State this season. “Shooting has always been one of my strengths,” Thunstedt said. “I can usually tell when it feels good and when it doesn’t feel good. I’ve always been a shooter.” As a freshman, Thunstedt has played a big role for the Bison this season. She has scored in every game except one. She has been coming off the bench during most of her first season, but in the last four games head coach Maren Walseth has started Thunstedt due to the injury of teammate Kahla Becken. “She’s very important coming off the bench,” junior Bison forward Holly Johnson said. “We need players to come off and step up, you know on nights
where Brooke (LeMar) or I aren’t doing our role or scoring too much. We need people to step up, and she’s rose to the occasion.” Thunstedt came into her first collegiate year with the Bison after she broke a pile of records during high school. She set a single-game scoring record at New London-Spicer scoring 50 points her junior year. She was a three-time allconference selection and first-team all-area honoree. Her freshman year of high school she was named honorable mention for all-state accolades, and her sophomore and junior seasons she received allstate awards. She’s playing an average of 23.5 minutes per game and scoring 8.2 points a game to go along with 2.7 rebounds. And before the season, she didn’t even think she would be having this type of impact to the team. “To be honest, no,” Thunstedt said. “(My teammates) helped me a lot to be successful, too.” Thunstedt has shown the NDSU community that she is going to be a very good player for Walseth and the Bison. She’s improving every day as a freshman and hopes to only get better as she gets older. Thunstedt said she wants to be known for her team play and not her own accomplishments. “I hope I can be something to remember here,” Thunstedt said. KIMBERLY HILL | THE SPECTRUM “I want to be more like Taylor Thunstedt has made big strides in her first year in a Bison a team history (rather) uniform. than myself.”
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