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Statement of No Confidence in College of Business Marred by Allegations Uncovered statement and memo paint tumultuous scene STORY BY BENJAMIN NORMAN & GRAPHIC BY EMILY BEAMAN
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s the provost office continues searching for a new dean of the College of Business, documents have surfaced that suggest turmoil bubbling within the college. A Statement of No Confidence was uncovered through an open-records request submitted by The Spectrum. The statement, which was received by the provost’s office April 11, “strongly express(ed)” discontent for then-Dean Ronald Johnson and Associate Dean Tim Peterson’s leadership. “To minimize further loss of college momentum and potential for retribution,” the statement concludes, “we respectfully request that Dean Ronald D. Johnson
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and Associated Dean Tim O. Peterson be removed from their positions.” Johnson has since relocated to a faculty position. Peterson remains as the associate dean. In September, Provost Beth Ingram appointed Jane Schuh as interim dean. A press release said Johnson would work with Schuh “to enable a smooth and timely transition in leadership.” At the time of publication, Peterson and Schuh had not responded to email requests. Johnson returned an email but could not elaborate further at the time of publication.
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Statement of No Confidence. Of the 17 names undersigned on the statement, however, only 14 names were physically signed. Three faculty members, Joseph Szmerekovsky, Chanchai Tangpong and David Zhang, did not have their signatures on the statement. These three later sent a memo to the provost’s office, wishing to clear their names from the document. A copy of the document was sent to The Spectrum anonymously, attached with a sticker that called it a “copyh (sic) of (the) memo sent to (the) provost.” The sticker called out the “unethical and bullying” nature of the “chairs who are still
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in charge.” In the memo, Szmerekovsky, Tangpong and Zhang write to “clarify” and “express concerns regarding activities surrounding the Statement of No Confidence.” The three write, “Though our names appeared on the document we would like to make it clear that we had no part in the creation of the document.” They continue, writing they had “no knowledge” of the statement’s existence “until after it was received by the Provost’s office.” The memo claims they were not the only ones inflicted by intimating tactics put in place by “department chairs.” ALLEGATIONS | PAGE 2
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Bison Arms, an apartment complex near NDSU’s campus, was the site of a Dec. 20 sexual assault involving three NDSU students. University police said there was no reason to contact students because the incident occurred off campus.
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NDSU Leaves Students in the Dark NDSU criticized for lack of response to Bison Arms assaults Camille Forlano Staff Writer
Over winter break, three female international North Dakota State students were sexually assaulted near the campus on Dec. 20. The students’ apartment was entered by a stranger and the women were forced to remove their clothes while held at knife point. The apartment did not have building
security doors at the time and the women’s apartment door was unlocked. Stanley Busche, 39, turned himself in for the crime Dec. 29. The attack sent a wave of fear throughout the campus, especially to students living offcampus. The incident took place at the Bison Arms Apartments, which is located across the street from the T-Lofts. At the time of the incident, NDSU did not implement their notification system, leaving many students feeling fearful with a criminal on the loose so close to where many students live. Although the event occurred over winter break, students still felt that they should have been notified. Taylor Fredman, a junior studying
hospitality and tourism management, said that he thinks it is “unnerving that it happened so close to home.” He was upset that it took the attack for the building to finally install security doors in the apartment. Students initially found out about the attack from local news sources and Facebook posts. The first statement made by NDSU officials was by Ray Boyer, Director of University Police, who said in an email to students and employees on Monday afternoon after the attack that there was no reason to contact students because the incident occurred off campus. The Federal Clery Act requires colleges to disclose information about crime on and
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Andersen, Karen Froelich and Tangpong, are three names also found on the Statement of No Confidence. The signees of the Statement of No Confidence are listed below: - Peggy Anderson - Bhaman Bahrami - John Bitzan - William Bowlin - Thomas Dowdell - Karen Froelich
near campus. NDSU will notify students about any crime that occurs in the “NDSU reportable geographic area” according to the university’s emergency notification policy. In 2004, then-campus Police Chief Tim Lee released an emergency notice for an attempted rape in the 1500 block of 11 Avenue North, which is about the same distance from campus as the Bison Arms Apartments. NDSU President Dean Bresciani sent an email to students and employees four days after the attack. Bresciani states that he has directed Boyer to lead a team to work with the city of Fargo and other area law enforcement to place even more emphasis on personal safety and security.
ALLEGATIONS | FROM FRONT An unnamed signee allegedly told Szmerekovsky, Tangpong and Zhang “that at least some of the signees were given little or no time with which to decide whether to sign.” The chairs, the memo reads, wished to keep the document confidential and discouraged open discussion regarding it. The memo calls for more “transparency, mutual respect, and open communication” and disciplinary actions against those who acted with “unbecoming behavior.” It concludes with a call for punishment, as the authors write, “Unfortunately, it is likely that the behavior will continue as the Statement of No Confidence is considered a success by those responsible.” It is unclear if punishment was ever doled out to the chairs. Szmerekovsky said in an email he had no further comment on the story. Tangpong confirmed the three authored the memo, but denied further statement. Emails and phone calls sent to Zhang
Search An NDSU search committee has teamed with a search firm to find the College of Business’ next dean. Gary Smith, the dean of the College of Engineering, chairs the committee. He wrote in an email that the new dean would be identified beginning July 1. Three committee members, Peggy
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NDSU Development, Alumni Association Leader Resigns After Short Tenure
Mayo was signed in 2013 as the President and CEO of NDSU Alumni Association and Development Foundation BY PACE MAIER Within the last year, the North Dakota State Alumni Center and Development Foundation has seen three new staff members and 12 resignations due to the signing of President and Chief Executive Officer Doug Mayo.” Mayo was signed May
2013, but on Dec. 29, he resigned voluntarily from the organization. Mayo raised over $20 million during the 2014 year, which was $3 million more than the previous year. Three of the highest paid employees resigned under Mayo’s presence, including
Sherri Schmidt who was the leader of the Alumni Association. One of the employees resigned because of a conflict with Mayo. Starting Feb. 1, Mayo will be paid four months and will have his unused vacation time paid for
him by the Alumni Center according to the settlement agreement. He has agreed that his health insurance benefit will run out at midnight on January 31st. The organization and Mayo agreed that the resignation was the best
mutually for both parties, but he will not have the opportunity to accept another working position at the university. A $70,000 buyout and his company-owned 2014 Ford Expedition comes with his mutual ended employment relationship
with NDSU. Keith Bjerke has been named interim President and CEO of the foundation and association. Local media reported Bjerke would be willing to meet with employees that left during Mayo’s reign.
Student Government Has Positive Thoughts For Spring Legislative Session it before releasing his/her own budget. NDUS prioritizes projects from all 11 campuses. The run-down Dunbar Hall on NDSU’s campus was NDSU’s main priority, but the Gov. Jack Dalrymple did not allot any money for Dunbar or any other NDSU capital projects. “This does not mean we won’t get (Dunbar Hall) funded,” said Aaron Weber Executive Commissioner of Governmental Relations and Intercollegiate Affairs. “We are exploring a few options for getting an appropriation for the building.” Dalrymple did not include money to replace
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Every two years, North Dakota State compiles a list of projects that need to be made or reevaluated on campus. The North Dakota University System then adds or subtracts projects to that list. A proposal is then sent to the governor, who considers
“This does not mean we won’t get (Dunbar Hall) funded. We are exploring a few options for getting an appropriation for the building.” - Aaron Weber, Executive Commissioner of Governmental Relations and Intercollegiate Affairs Dunbar Hall in his budget for the state, but he did include $5 million to repair the building. Weber said, however, to solve the problems with the 50-yearold building is well over that amount. “Though we may have been disappointed at the initial proposal of the Governor’s budget,” Student Body Vice President
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NDSU Challey School of Music Members Perform on Radio
Three faculty members from Challey School of Music were featured on Minnesota Public Radio, “Regional Spotlight,” Jan 8. The show was aired on Fargo-Moorhead KCCD 90.3 FM. The trio “Ensemble Melange” consists of Cecilia Kang, assistant professor and clarinet player; Dina Neglia-Khachatryan, adjunct faculty and violinist;
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Hilary Haugeberg said, “we are optimistic that it is going to be a great session in Bismarck, and that there will be opportunities for students specifically to voice their concerns regarding the proposed budget.” This spring, NDSU student government has an opportunity to have their voices heard during the legislative session.
“We have opportunities to share our own thoughts, speak to our representatives directly and advocate for the better of NDSU students,” Haugeberg said on trying to get the budget to include replacing Dunbar Hall. The size of NDSU’s campus has grown tremendously in the last few years, and Dunbar Hall isn’t suitable to hold a large amount of college students. The chemistry building has had two fires over the past four years. “We can only cross our fingers that the capital projects are included within the Governor’s budget for the safety of our students,” Haugeberg said.
Weber said Dunbar Hall was the number two priority for the University System under the Life and Safety category and was not included in Dalrymple’s recommendations. On the flip side, the governor’s budget proposal included an increase of needs and merit-based scholarships, something the North Dakota Student Association has advocated for during the last two years. But NDSU is still looking to make Dunbar Hall safer for all students. “It will be a big project for this upcoming spring,” Haugeberg said. “But it truly is something that NDSU is excited for.”
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Keeping NDSU Clean: a Laughing Matter While trash rooms are Odden’s least favorite part of the job, the worst mess he’s had to clean came from the bathroom. The vilest thing he has witnessed in his fourteen years happened this year. “The toilet plugged,” Odden said. “Somebody stuck something in there, and it was just overflowing.” He captured photo evidence of the travesty. “That day, I felt like walking out of this place,” he said of the toilet and the fecescovered floors around it. But he stayed.
Residence Hall custodians enjoy the dirty job Benjamin Norman Spectrum Staff
The mop slides back and forth across the linoleum. It has for nearly 14 years, though the tedious job hasn’t silenced the laughter. Shawn Odden’s chuckle bounces through the Stockbridge bathroom he cleans for a living. From his phone, Tom Petty radio on Pandora accompanies Odden’s cleaning. “It’s usually Red Hot Chili Peppers,” the West Fargo native said. Odden said he, for the most part, enjoys one of the dirtiest jobs on North Dakota State campus: residence hall custodian.
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After high school, Odden said he had no inclination to go back to college. “I hated school, so I just wanted to find a good job,” he said. So he went straight to NDSU — to work as a custodian. “The best thing about working here,” Odden said, “is I get free healthcare. I get sick leave. I get vacation time and holidays off.” The weekends off are nice too, he said. During weekdays, Odden cleans Stockbridge’s first and second floors from
Shawn Odden mops the floors at Stockbridge Hall, a job he doesn’t mind doing.
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Odden cleaned at the Reed-Johnson complex for nine years before shifting to Stockbridge Hall. In his near 14 years, Odden said he’s seen a lot. “I could write a book,” he said, “but I don’t think people would believe half the stuff I put in there.”
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Within nearly 14 years, however, Odden said he’s been desensitized. “I have pretty much been here so long that nothing really bothers me anymore,” he said. But the job still remains difficult on the nose. “Every time Thanksgiving or Christmas break comes, kids forget stuff in the fridge and then just throw it in the trash room,” Odden said. “It gets pretty moldy.”
Odden had only good things to say about his coworkers. “It’s really nice,” he said. “It’s fun working with the people here, too.” Tina Johns floats between Dinan and Stockbridge and works with Odden. “Oh yeah, we have fun,” Johns said of Odden.“There’s always a story with him.” “It’s just a good working environment,” Odden said. Johns agreed. “We mostly clown around and have fun,” Johns said. When Odden is visiting with the custodians, his coworkers ask who is cleaning his assigned bathrooms. “I tell them they are on autopilot,” he said. “We keep the place as clean as we can,” Johns said with a laugh.
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Have you guys set any goals for a sense of communication. In South Korea, there are mostly Asian people, so we have no this semester? “First, I want to lose some weight. Second, I want to be able to speak in English as my other language,” said crop science and political science major Daham Moon. Industrial engineering major Hakjae Shin chimed in after, “My goal here is to build
experience in meeting foreigners and other people from different countries.” He continued, “When I first got here, meeting foreigners was strange for me. But after time passed, I think it’s cool, and I can learn from their different experiences and thinking.”
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A Heartbreaking Development for Theodore Roosevelt National Park Approved gravel pit on site of Roosevelt ranch goes against late president’s legacy Jack Dura
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It’s a sad day in North Dakota w h e n President Theodore Roosevelt’s legacy is tossed aside for a gravel pit. The nation’s 26th president lived and ranched in western North Dakota near Medora in the 1880s, and the site of his Elkhorn Ranch in the north unit of his eponymous national park will be mined for gravel following the recent approval of a plan for such development. Twenty-five acres of the 218-acre Elkhorn Ranch Unit are set to be dug for the gravel pit, with 19 of those acres being mined and the remainder used as a buffer zone. It’s all part of mining development in recent years that has encroached closer and closer on what is becoming one of the last bastions of undeveloped,
The veranda of Theodore Roosevelt’s Elkhorn Ranch is decorated with antlers in this period photo. The young NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | COURTESY OF future president ranched in the Little Missouri badlands in the 1880s after the deaths of his wife and mother.
rugged beauty in the badlands of North Dakota. Nearly 12,000 oil wells dot western and north central North Dakota, which sits atop the rich Bakken Formation, estimated to hold 20 billion barrels of recoverable oil. One of those wells is visible from the site of the Elkhorn Ranch, a visual intrusion that park proponents say oversteps certain boundaries. And frankly, they’re right. For Pete’s sake, is nothing sacred anymore?
Theodore Roosevelt retreated to the badlands to grieve the deaths of his wife and mother in 1884. The sights, sounds and beauty of the landscape and the ranch experience inspired him to retake life by the horns, personally and politically. Developing his beloved Elkhorn Ranch falls somewhere between sacrilegious and disrespectful. The young future president came there for solitude and healing, and to mine his ranch site is downright despicable. Now this gravel pit
development for the north unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The visual intrusion of one oil well, the digging of this gravel pit on the ranch site, what’s next? I shudder to think. There’s no doubt in my mind that the north unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park will face many more challenges in the years ahead, especially when the oil industry rebounds following the current crude prices of around $40 a barrel. It’s a good thing we have people like Valerie Naylor,
begs the question of where development goes from here. Plans for oil wells, cell towers, pipelines, powerlines, roads and disposal wells have all been proposed in recent years near the national park, and only through efforts from park officials have these developments been negotiated in favor of the park’s viewshed. But as the saying goes, if you give them an inch, they’ll take a mile. Mark my words: This gravel pit is the start of many more efforts for
Sticking to a New Year’s Goal The stigma behind resolutions can be easily overcome Caleb Werness Opinion Editor
W e are 15 days into 2 0 1 5 a l r e a d y. It seems like just yesterday people were looking for a New Year’s kiss and trying to come up with a resolution to the ring in the New Year. Throughout the course of the evening I heard the common phrase, “New year, new me.” Whether it was said sincerely or sarcastically, I can’t say, but it made me think. Why do people make New Year’s resolutions? And also, why is there such a stigma about people not sticking to them? Despite having good intentions and ambitions, these goals for the future
often get left by the wayside after a couple weeks or even days. I think what it comes down to is how this goal is set about. The most important part of any goal is specificity. Having a vague blanket statement like “I want quit _” or “I want to lose weight” are two regular resolutions I have heard over the years. What they lack, however, is any plan to achieve said resolution. Knowing how you are going to lose weight or quit smoking, drinking, etc. is key. On top of that, the goal needs to be realistic. It wouldn’t be fair or expected of you to lose 50 pounds in
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“It is important to having the end goal in mind, but also to not get too far ahead of yourself to quickly. Everything is a process, which evolves out of small steps; remember to walk before running.” a month. It is important to have the end goal in mind, but also to not get too far ahead of yourself too quickly. Everything is a process, which evolves out of small steps; remember to walk before running. After a specific goal and plan has been set out, the next phase is the mindset. Any person who has achieved a difficult goal or trained for something knows it comes down to mindset. It is easy to get lost in the moment and feel like you aren’t getting anywhere quickly. Like they say, nothing worth having comes easy. A useful tip to remember
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former superintendent of the park, who retired last October after 35 years with the National Park Service. Her efforts helped relocate proposed wells, towers and other visual and aural intrusions on the park. She is to be commended, as are other park officials and proponents of preserving the landscape. Now let’s get one thing clear: Under no circumstances is it ever acceptable to mine, develop or alter a location like Theodore Roosevelt National Park. It’s a question of ethics and respect for a man who credited this state with leading him to the presidency, later saving hundreds of millions of acres of land for conservation. We have the wonderful resource of oil in our state, but we do not need to infringe upon special places and historic sites like Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Such development should be condemned in any North Dakotan’s book, for as a state that touts Roosevelt’s legacy as much as it does, this approved gravel pit should never even have happened.
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“Man vs. Land,” a series of panoramic photographs by senior art major Shelby Steidl shows the relationship of humans’ construction of cropland and buildings along the Red River in the “North Water Rising” exhibition.
‘North Water Rising’ Exhibition Bridges Art and Science Memorial Union Gallery show weds photography with landscape architecture STORY & PHOTO BY JACK DURA
Events at North Dakota State were fairly quiet over the semester break, but the new year brought a new exhibition to the Memorial Union Gallery. “North Water Rising,” a collaborative showing between students in advanced photography and landscape architecture, showcases the art and science of the Red River, its drainage basin and surrounding region. The exhibition is the brainchild of Meghan Kirkwood, assistant professor, and Dominic Fischer, assistant professor of landscape architecture, rounding up dozens of students for the artful, educational showing. It’s a kind of collaboration that gallery coordinator Netha Cloeter points to as wonderful for any department. “Any time you collaborate with another department and further your educational goals and the depths that a project goes into, it’s a positive thing,” she said. “That represents real-world collaboration. This is a project that really does that well.” While Cloeter admits the Red River is not a traditional example of landscape photography, the pairing of photography of the river with charts, maps and project of landscape architecture students sparks a certain dialogue in the collaborative match. “These photos tell a story that’s coming that student individual but more of a research perspective,” Cloeter said. “So it’s thinking about using photography to tell an important story, not just that you create, but that is from this area.” Stories and themes range far and wide in “North Water Rising,” with projects covering subjects such as a historic tale of a water monster in the Red River to a detailed work depicting the entire runoff region of the river.
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This exhibition may seem somewhat similar to a previous show last fall, “Oil & Water,” though that was more geopolitical while this new exhibition contains more environmental, educational tones. “The word ‘water’ is a connection, but the ‘Oil & Water’ exchange was more about western North Dakota,” Cloeter said of the two exhibitions. “This is about environmental issues, but also if you move beyond that, the investigative pieces of the landscape architecture classes are reinterpreted by art students ... [‘North Water Rising’] is more
about the presence of the river, how we live with the river running through our city.” From flooding to sustainability to riparian construction, “North Water Rising” examines the river and the region that has sprung up around it. Flooding immediately comes to mind when most people think of the Red River, but this exhibition goes deeper than that, touching on many issues surrounding the entire drainage basin. In addition to this, the plenitude of photos of the river itself is something rarely seen.
Landscape photography takes an interesting form here, hitting upon the twists, turns, structures and cities that encompass the Red River region, and all are prepared and presented by students, from the photography and landscape architecture classes to the gallery setup itself. Cloeter is the only non-student involved with the Memorial Union Gallery. She believes any student can connect with this exhibition, and not only because of the regional tie, but due to deeper links as well. “I think that really any major at NDSU can find an entry point into this exhibition, not only because it’s photos of this region where we live, but also because the landscape architecture projects take on a lot of issues like conservation, environmental planning, sustainability, flooding,” Cloeter said. “... They’re issues that, moving into the 21st century, we’re all dealing with.”
Editor’s Choice: Ongoing Events Keep Winter A&E Scene Alive Free or inexpensive outings pad January until February heats up FM entertainment Jack Dura A&E Editor
January is often a slow time for the arts and entertainment scene in FargoMoorhead, but many ongoing events are readily available. From film to art to food, there is much to see and do this weekend, with free offerings found in a few places.
Thursday: Fargo Theatre film showings
The historic Fargo Theatre is nearing 90 years old and continues to show a wide range of film and live entertainment in its venue. This Friday, three films run throughout the day, each distinctly different. You can take in the much talked about “The Interview,” starring James Franco and Seth Rogen, at 4:30 p.m. or 7 p.m., or the rugged “The Homesman” with Tommy Lee Jones and Hilary Swank at 4:45 p.m. Later than both of these is “Birdman or (the Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance),” starring Michael Keaton (famous for his Warner Bros.’ “Batman” role), running at 7:15 p.m. All shows before 6 p.m. are $6.25; otherwise, tickets are $8 for students.
Friday: Plains Art Museum exhibitions
A plenitude of art shows are running currently at downtown Fargo’s Plains Art Museum. From the striking “VIVID”
“Birdman,” “Batman” alum Michael Keaton, is running at the Fargo Theatre at 7:15 p.m. this Thursday.
collaboration in the Starion Financial Gallery to Stephen Alexander Wischer’s “In Crypt: On New World’s Re-Ordered” installation, the Plains has much to see and interpret in visual art. While two exhibitions ended this month, one more is being welcomed on Jan. 29 that is a collection of artists’ interpretation of the state’s energy rush of the last decade: “Bakken Boom!” Art showings are free for students with a college I.D., and museum hours are available online.
Saturday: Downtown eateries
Food has a definite spot in downtown Fargo, and gourmands of all types are right
at home here. From The Boiler Room in the Loretta Building to Romo’s in the Black Building to Monte’s Downtown wedged between Atomic Coffee and ecce gallery, taste buds get a tour with Fargo’s downtown eateries. Whatever the occasion, there’s a place and plate for it, from desserts at Nichole’s Fine Pastry to drinks at the D’Vine wine bar to coffee and treats at Josie’s Corner. Find a friend and some forks, and hit the eatery scene that’s downtown, baby.
Sunday: Fargo Public Library’s World War II film series
A four-week film series, “World War II
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Films: Across the Theatres,” by the Fargo Public Library sees its third installment this Sunday. 1945’s unrated “They Were Expendable” stays with the series’s theme of classic World War II films, and this showing is free with popcorn provided. Local film buffs Tony McRae (a Concordia College film professor) and Matt Olien (a local film critic) will head a brief discussion following the film. The showing starts at 2 p.m. at the downtown Main Library, and anyone with questions can contact library staff at 701241-1492.
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The Plains Art Museum in downtown Fargo hosts the second annual Friendship Day to celebrate diversity in the surrounding community.
Friendship Day at Plains Art Museum Unites FM Diversity, community, collaboration come together at second annual event Jack Dura A&E Editor
On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, one area arts organization is celebrating the diversity and uniqueness of the Fargo-Moorhead community. The Plains Art Museum of downtown Fargo will open its doors at 1 p.m. Monday for Friendship Day, a free event aimed at bringing together people of all ages and walks of life.
With activities and galleries open to all, Friendship Day embodies the spirit of the holiday at hand. “It’s really a celebration of our diverse community and the opportunity for people from all parts of the community to come together, celebrate the art and start bonding friendship,” Brianna McNelly, manager of youth programs, said. All of the gallery spaces at the museum will open for viewing, and Fargo R&B/ jazz group Heart&Soul is lined up to perform. In addition, the museum’s Blue Goose Cafe will be open until 2 p.m. for any visitors desiring meal during the artful event. Activities include a
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individuals from all age groups will come out and listen to Heart&Soul and partake in the art activities and the galleries,” McNelly said.
Who to Watch in 2015 Arts and Entertainment North Dakota artists, entertainers have a bright year ahead Jack Dura A&E Editor
With 2014 in the history books, done and over with, we can look back and see who hit the top in entertainment. Meghan Trainor. Luke Bryan. Dare I say, Taylor Swift. It’s better to look ahead now that we’re in the midst of January, and there are many entertainers and artists to keep an eye on, even here in Fargo and North Dakota. Here’s a breakdown of those who stepped up in 2014 to take the cake in 2015.
FX’s “Fargo”
FX’s small town crime drama “Fargo” won over heckuva lotta critics last spring with its first season starring Billy Bob Thornton and Martin Freeman. Now the murderous, Minnesotabased series is revving up for Season 2, taking its viewers to Sioux Falls, S.D., to a fictional incident in 1979 that ended with “bodies stacked two stories high.” An all-star cast is lined up for Season 2, which begins filming Jan. 19 in Calgary, Alberta. Kirsten Dunst, Ted Danson, Nick Offerman and Jeffrey Donovan are some of the names on the roster for the upcoming season, which concerns a local crime gang
and a mob syndicate in Luverne, Minn., and Sioux Falls. Season 2 is set to air in the fall, with the same arc of Season 1 as being a 10-hour movie over 10 episodes on FX.
Fargo-Moorhead Opera
After 46 seasons, the Fargo-Moorhead Opera produced its first world premiere co-production last March, and is now in a season with two shows never done before in F-M. These are entirely new moves by the opera company, who premiered “The Poe Project” with the help of artists from New York, Oklahoma, Texas and Switzerland. F-M audiences saw “The Merry Wives of Windsor” for the first time ever last November, and in April, they’ll get to see “The Daughter of the Regiment” for the first time. It’s without a doubt the F-M Opera has more tricks up its sleeve for 2015, though what those may be is unknown. Opera is an intriguing form of theater often mistaken for large-breasted women in horned helmets singing at impossible ranges, but the F-M Opera has provided productions that shatter that stereotype. Check out this company in the new year, and save a seat for “The Daughter of the Regiment” in April.
Tigirlily
Two teenage sisters from Hazen, N.D., made a lot of noise this year. Kendra and Krista Slaubaugh, the girls of country pop duo Tigirlily,
released their “Victory” EP in August, raking up some acclaim with songs like “A Little Fun” and “Song of Us.” Their hit song “North Dakota” turned a year old with over 300,000 views on YouTube, and the sisters toured the state in the summertime, hitting small towns, music festivals and even the move-in weekend street dance at North Dakota State in August. If their past success and determination are any indication, the new year is a bright one indeed for Tigirlily. They released another music video on Monday, will be performing at Minot State on Jan. 31 and a have a slew of nominations in the North Dakota Music Awards on Feb. 19. Keep your eye on the twosome as 2015 ticks by, and find their music on iTunes and tigirlily.com.
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Public art in Fargo
The approval of an Arts and Culture Commission by the Fargo City Commission this past fall was an unprecedented move for any city in North Dakota. Public art is on the way, a muchtalked-about need in Fargo these past few years, and a topic of platforms in the 2014 Fargo mayoral race. Only time will tell what we can expect for public art, and hopefully local artists will be the ones to provide it. A “Made in Fargo” label would be nice to see on any artful additions to the city’s landscape. To read the full article, go to ndsuspectrum.com.
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The NDSU women’s basketball team already has more wins than last year after two impressive conference-opening wins against Oral Roberts and South Dakota State.
Bison Basketball Deserves More Attention Both the men, women sit atop the Summit standings Connor Dunn
Contributing Writer
With football and Frisco, Texas, in the past, North Dakota State faithful can finally give the Bison men and women basketball teams the attention they have earned with hot starts in the young conference season. For those that haven’t heard much about the men’s team since “Buckets!” and the time spent in the NCAA Tournament in Spokane, Wash., a team of new faces has jumped out to an early streak to start the Summit League schedule. First-year head coach David Richman has only two starters returning from last year’s team with the departure of leading
scorer Taylor Braun, “Mr. Consistency” Marshall Bjorkland and the high-flying Trayvonn Wright. Lone senior Lawrence Alexander has led the young team in scoring and put in some put-the-team-on-my-back performances, like the 31 points with six three-pointers he poured in against Oral Roberts. Alexander’s hot streak from beyond the arc has him tied for 21st in the nation in three-pointers made and leading the Summit League in scoring. “This year, we’ve needed (Alexander) to step up,” Richman said. “Throughout the course of the game, Lawrence does this, Lawrence does that, but at the end he’s just a winner. We’ve put the ball in his hands, and he’s made some special plays for us so far.” The new home court at Scheels Arena has proven very kind for the Bison with both the men and women sweeping doubleheaders over the winter break against rival South Dakota State and Oral Roberts, a team returning to the Summit after a two-year hiatus spent in the Southland Conference. The men are currently on a 19-game winning streak at home, which was tied for the eighth-longest active mark in NCAA
Division I. Most of the victories have come in the friendly, but dated, confines of the Bison Sports Arena, which is in a two-year renovation process. Sophomore Dexter Werner has provided a key spark off the bench for the Bison and surprised many with his quickness and shot-blocking ability in the post. However, Werner and junior Chris Kading, the Bison’s primary big men, have struggled to stay out of foul trouble in the physical Summit League. Depth is also an issue with Richman sticking to a seven-man rotation when everyone is healthy. Redshirt freshman A.J. Jacobson missed five games with a strained MCL, but he has returned to the starting line-up averaging double-digit points. “It’s a good start for us,” Richman said. “We’ve got a young, inexperienced group. We’re still learning and maturing, but for us to be 3-0 is a great start, and we need to keep building on that.” The Bison women and first-year head coach Maren Walseth stunned the Summit and SDSU at Scheels Arena during the break. The Jackrabbits have made the NCAA
Tournament five of the last six years and were the preseason favorite to make another trip to the Big Dance this year. The Bison were picked to finish last in the Summit League, but got off to a 3-0 start this season with wins at home against ORU, SDSU and Indiana-Purdue of Indianapolis. Senior Brooke LeMar leads the Summit League in scoring with just under 19 points per game. “(LeMar) provides a competitive mentality,” Walseth said. “She is the player that the other players look for to bail them out of tough situations. Her energy, her fast pace, wanting the ball in her hands and pushing the floor are things we as a staff and her teammates look for her to do.” The women have yet to win a true road test in both conference and non-conference games, but the team has already surpassed last year’s win total. Both the men and the women have surprised Bison fans pulling double duty supporting the football team, and the teams look to continue the success on their stretch of Summit League contests leading up to March Madness just two months away.
BISON ROUNDUP Basketball, wrestling compete over winter break Taylor Kurth
Contributing Writer
Men’s basketball
North Dakota State men’s basketball has been red hot as of late. The Bison have won five in a row and opened up as possible contenders to win the Summit League championship. Over winter break, they played six times, winning their last five. Their only loss in the past month was handed to them 53-52 on Dec.. 22 by Kent State. KSU sunk a free throw with 2.9 seconds left to secure the victory. The next day, the Bison played Alcorn State and won by a score of 61-50. They were propelled by Dexter Werner’s doubledouble, posting 16 points and 11 rebounds. After taking a week off to celebrate Christmas, NDSU came back on Dec.. 28 and blew out Northland College 83-59. Five Bison finished in double-figures, led by Lawrence Alexander’s 20.
The Bison showed no effects of a New Year’s Day hangover as they beat Oral Roberts on Jan. 2. NDSU won 72-66 behind a career high 31 from Alexander. He scored 24 points in the final 14 minutes. Two days later, the Bison played rival South Dakota State and held on narrowly, winning 72-69. After opening up a 21-point lead early, they weathered SDSU’s furious comeback. Kory Brown poured in 17 points. Six days later, in another tight game, the Bison showed their poise and beat Omaha 75-72. In a game that featured 13 lead changes, free throws were a premium and the Bison cashed in on them. They made 24 of 27 and 8 of 8 in the final 30 seconds. Alexander led all scorers with 18.
Women’s basketball
Before getting stung late by Denver, the NDSU women’s basketball team had won four in a row and was starting to round into shape. Over winter break they played six times, winning their middle four. They played Grand Canyon University on Dec. 21, who won 69-54. The Antelopes stifled the Bison defensively as NDSU only converted 36 percent of their shots. Brooke LeMar led the scoring with 14 points. After taking a week off to celebrate
Christmas, the ladies were back in action, this time in an exhibition game against Brandon. They pulled away late and won 82-68 behind three double-doubles. Holly Johnson posted 22 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks. LeMar had 17 points, 10 assists and four steals. Marena Whittle had 11 points and 12 rebounds. NDSU opened Summit League play with a 77-64 win over Oral Roberts. LeMar pitched in a game-high 22 points as well as eight assists, while freshman Taylor Thunstedt had a career high 15 points. Two days later, the Bison overtake reigning Summit League champion South Dakota State 83-78. Four Bison scored in double figures to propel them toward the victory. LeMar poured in a game high 30 points to pace the Bison in an upset win. The Bison finished off a three game home stand with a clean sweep. Taking care of Indiana-Purdue of Indianapolis by a score of 68-63. LeMar led the team in scoring with 17 points but also dished out a season-high nine assists. The Bison suffered their first Summit League loss to Denver, as the Pioneers won 75-73. The Bison let a 13 point first half lead slip away. Johnson had a double-double, posting 22 points and 10 rebounds.
Wrestling
The NDSU wrestling team participated in the 52nd Ken Kraft Midland Championship on the Dec. 29-30 and finished 9th out of 52 teams. No. 10-ranked Hayden Zillmer placed fourth overall at 184 pounds. No. 14 Josh Rodriguez placed fifth at 125 pounds and No. 13 Evan Knutson placed sixth at 285 pounds. With 45.5 points as a team, that was good enough for a top 10 finish at ninth overall. Zillmer, a junior from Minnesota, went 3-2 at the Midland to improve to 21-4 on the year. Including a 4-0 decision over 20thranked Nikko Reyes of Illinois. For his career, in three trips to Evanston, he is 14-6. Rodriguez, a sophomore out of California, went 4-2 during the event to improve to 10-5. He defeated Billy Waterson twice in as many days. Knutson, a senior from Wisconsin, split four matches in the consolation bracket, which caused him to finish sixth. He fell to No. 5 Connor Medbery of Wisconsin but he did beat 18th-ranked Jake Henderson of Old Dominion in overtime. Redshirt freshman Clay Ream went 2-2 in the tournament and is now 15-9 on the year.