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“I go places where I’m the only black person, and I feel welcome.” - Rico Aladin, Haiti.
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Ricot Aladin came to Fargo from Haiti in 2003. He moved to the U.S. for a chance at a better education. He is a singersongwriter, and is also a worship leader at Bridgepointe Community Church in Moorhead.
The idea for The World in Fargo-Moorhead project came into being on a sunny Sunday afternoon at a picnic during Welcoming Week. Fargo natives sat interspersed with newcomers to the area to share a meal and chats assisted by cards with littleconversation starters. “I was sitting there and went ‘Oh my gosh, if there was a way to gather all of the stories here, wouldn’t that be amazing?’” Meg Lindholm, a local writer and journalist, said. Lindholm initiated the project, which consists entirely of volunteer photographers — both professionals and amateur aficionados — who take photos and gather the stories of people from all over the world who have immigrated to Fargo. “It isn’t supposed to be a political statement,” Lindholm noted. “I see it as more of a documentary project. It’s about the group of us, it’s about all of the people we get to photograph. They’re the stars, and their stories are wonderful.”
The project put on an exhibit at the Fargo Public Library in September of 2016, and has an upcoming exhibit at the Moorhead Public Library in February, although it keeps up an online presence on The World in Fargo-Moorhead Facebook page. “I really am in love with this project, which helps with getting through the parts that can be aggravating, since we are all busy people trying to take the time to make this work,” Lindholm said. “The project is currently entirely volunteer-run,” Lindholm commented, “but we hope to do a crowdfunding campaign in the spring to hire someone to run the project, which would give it more stability.” Photographers or individuals interested in getting involved with the group are encouraged to reach out through Facebook, or attend one of the group’s meetings at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month at the Fargo Public Library. Thank you to The World in Fargo-Moorhead project for the included photographs and stories.
“I didn’t go to school in Bhutan. The school was far away from where I lived, and my family moved to a different place. I was a farmer in Bhutan. I had cattle. (Now) I work as a dishwasher. I work four days a week. On Thursday I go to school, and then I also attend citizenship class. In the evening, I go to gardening. Everybody says that we have to get the citizenship. I have been trying hard."” - Resh Karki, Nepal. “I love to drive here. That’s something I never did at home. I’d like to be a flight attendant.” - Irene Wymon, Liberia
Resh Karki arrived in the United States in August of 2012, after 20 years in a refugee camp.
Irene Wymon came to the Fargo-Moorhead area from Liberia.
“Some people unfortunately judge a book by its cover. They look at my name or my name badge at work and they automatically assume things that probably are not true of who I am. For people that don’t know me well they probably assume that I’m a refugee, that I’m a dependent on the government, that I’m probably too conservative for their liking or that I’m too serious. But in real life my identity has been mixed with all types of things. I have some American identity in me. I have some Arab identity in me, some Muslim identity in me, and since the majority of my friends here are of the Christian faith they have also played a role on who I am and what I think of the world and what defines me as a person.” - Mahmoud Toumeh, Syria Mahmoud Toumeh immigrated to the U.S. from Syria.
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NDSU Students Attend Inauguration, See Rioting Differing viewpoints from a historic day in D.C. Phoebe Ellis Staff Writer
Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United Sates Friday, and some North Dakota State students were in Washington D.C. to witness it. Emily Marshall, an emergency management major and student senator representing the residence halls, attended the inauguration with a program
she was a part of. Marshall said the event was “a cool experience.” She said she recommends everyone to go at least once. Jamal Omar, a microbiology major and the state vice chairman for the North Dakota Federation of College Republicans, said he attended the inauguration as a way of gaining “an experience that (he) could share with people who not necessarily would get the experience.” Nate Thoreson, a
marketing major and a student senator representing the residence halls, wanted to witness this “super important election.” Marshall said she remembers hearing Trump speak the words “Muslim terrorists” and struggling to understand how the current president can generalize a group of people like that. Thoreson said Trump’s common language was used time and time again. “It felt like another Donald Trump rally,
(Trump) said a lot of ‘combat Russia, combat China, bring manufacturing jobs to the U.S., rebuild the inner cities, get rid of Obamacare get rid of the TPP,’” Thoreson said, adding he was disappointed in the redundancy. Omar said he saw rioting occur in D.C., with his friend being thrashed by a knife and punched until riot police intervened. Thoreson said he saw a limousine being burned. Omar said the rioting
provoked a deep disappointment in the U.S. for himself. He said he felt “disgruntled” by the partisanship showing up in the country. “We are divided more than ever,” Omar said. “It’s just a game now,” Omar said, referring to the politics at hand behind the riots and partisanship within the political system. “I’m giving (Trump) the benefit of the doubt, but it’s hard to see that,” Marshall said.
“Donald Trump was not my first choice. I still have the biggest doubts in the world about how he’s going to be,” Thoreson said. “If you’re going to get things done you have to talk the way he talks and acts the way he acts … tell it to your opponents as it is because in the world you aren’t here to make friends you need to get things done,” Omar said. He added he has confidence Trump will be successful in one way or another.
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Blue laws A group of lawmakers are trying to put an end to North Dakota’s Sunday blue laws on retail sales. “House Bill 1163 would repeal a chapter of state law that outlaws conducting certain kinds of business on Sunday mornings,” the Forum reported. The current law makes it a “misdemeanor for somebody to operate a place of business open to the public between midnight Saturday and noon Sunday.” Some businesses are exempt from
this law. Arguments for lifting the law are on Sunday mornings North Dakota is losing revenue to Minnesota. Prohibitions would stay in place on the dispensing of alcoholic beverages between 2 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Sundays. Tranquilizers in Fargo Carfentanil has made its way to the streets of Fargo despite its use as an elephant tranquilizer. The Fargo Police issued a release stating Carfentanil comes in many forms including powder, tablets, patches and spray. Carfentanil is a man-made drug that is 10,000 times
more potent than morphine and is used a tranquilizer for large animals. The release added the drug is so potent if it were to land on skin or be inhaled it could be fatal. Bike thief charged Matthew John McCroskey, of Fargo, has confessed to stealing thousands of dollars worth of bikes from the Fargo area. McCroskey was sentenced on Monday for three years, WDAY reported. His list of victims includes North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum. McCroskey was arrested in October for a suspected burglary and investigations
led police to a South Fargo residence where more than a dozen bicycles were seized. After three years in prison, McCroskey will have two years of supervised probation and will have to pay $5,539 to four victims, including Burgum. Wisconsin rat virus A rare rat virus, called the Seol virus, infected eight people in Wisconsin and Illinois, which has caused authorities to investigate, the Pioneer Press reported. All eight people had direct contact with rats from ratbreeding facilities in both Illinois and Wisconsin. The virus cannot spread
from person to person and humans can only become infected through direct contact with rats. “Symptoms can include fever, chills, nausea, aches and pains or irritated skin,” the Pioneer Press reported. Tornadoes down south Four people were killed in Mississippi and 15 were killed in Georgia during tornadoes and thunderstorms this previous weekend, BBC News reported. President Trump pledged federal assistance to three states who were affected by the past weekend storms. In Georgia, most deaths occurred in the mobile home park in Cook County
after it was struck by a tornado. Residents have not been permitted to return to their homes and emergency teams are still looking for survivors among debris. Storms hit the southeastern part of the U.S. and tornadoes were also reported in South Carolina and Florida. In Mississippi, over 50 people were injured and roughly 1,100 homes were destroyed or damaged by a tornado with winds above 136 mph. Weather officials warned of high winds, rain and flash flooding as the weather system moved up the east coast, BBC News reported.
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Power Outage Problems Campus Sunday Bad cable puts NDSU in the dark, student senate gets creative to a power outage causing MU to shut down at 5:30 p.m. Brent DeKrey, the associate director of maintenance and repairs for facilities management, said that Xcel Energy had a bad cable underground that broke, temporarily causing a large chunk of campus to lose power. DeKrey added in the event
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The student senate of North Dakota State typically meets on Sunday nights inside the ballroom of Memorial Union. This Sunday, however, the organization relocated to inside of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity house due
students or student groups incur a power outage they should call the University Police and Safety Office. He said that individuals can call facilities management as well, though in nonbusiness hours it would be better to call the UPSO. DeKrey said both groups would call Xcel Energy to come out and fix the problem.
Derek Hatzenbuhler, a student senator from the college of arts, humanities and social sciences, said that the meeting “didn’t really change things too much.” He added that although chairs were exchanged for couches and a projector screen was exchanged for a television, the group still reviewed agenda items in real time and still wore
formal attire. Anuj Teotia, student body vice president, originally tried to relocate the senate meeting to the Library or Loftsgard Hall through permission from the UPSO, though was unable to as all buildings were affected by the power outage. Teotia then arranged for student senate to move from MU to ATO as he has connections
to the fraternity. “Senate was cancelled on Monday, Jan. 16 because we wouldn’t have met quorum. So, it was essential for student senate to meet on Sunday, Jan. 22 to vote on legislation before budgeting,” Teotia said. Teotia said in the past student senate has had to move locations due to prior reservation of the ballroom.
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Healthy Herd | The Mediterranean Diet At least you can enjoy the flavors of sunny climes in ND
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If you were to travel around the world you would find each country chooses their food in different ways. Cultures rely on different food groups and styles based on the influence of religion, what foods are available in an agricultural region and other lifestyle factors, like the amount of fast food and convenience items in the area. Countries that border the Mediterranean Sea typify the Mediterranean diet, which is often praised for its health benefits. To understand what this diet is made of, picture the food groups in a four-tiered pyramid. The base and foundation layer focuses mostly on fruits and vegetables, whole grains, heart healthy nuts, olive oil and legumes (beans), along with herbs and spices. Each meal is centered on the foods of the bottom tier. The next tier up would be fish and seafood. Continuing up to an even smaller tier is poultry, eggs and dairy products (cheese, milk, yogurt). The final and smallest tier at the top is red meat and sweets. The main reason choosing your food this way comes as a benefit to you is due to the way it sets you up to nourish your body. By focusing on produce and whole grains for meals,
Fruits and veggies form the basis of the Mediterranean diet. individuals following the Mediterranean diet get in more servings of the fruits and vegetables they need and reduce the amount of high-calorie carb intake. Eating a variety of produce for meals also ensures you are getting
the essential vitamins and minerals. Eating more lean sources of protein like fish and seafood on a regular basis and reducing red meat can help decrease fat content, provided it isn’t fried and smothered in butter when
BISON ABROAD Laura Ellen Brandjord Contributing Writer
I am often asked why I decided to study abroad for a full year. While many factors contributed to my decision, it was largely based on my conversations with other students who only went one semester. Many students shared the common sentiment that the semester was over right at the peak of their love for the country and its people, prompting them to regret not studying for another semester.
So, when the opportunity to study abroad for a year presented itself, I jumped on it. While I don’t regret my decision, I did not anticipate some of the difficulties tethered to it. Social aspects are the most difficult to adjust to in the transition between semesters. It’s hard to say goodbye to great friends, especially ones that were right there with you on the crazy emotional ride that is studying abroad. Over the semester they became family. We knew our favorite activities, restaurants and outings, and
developed a rhythm that is now gone. As the only student studying at the University of Hyderabad for a year, this also translated to a whole new batch of students to get to know and develop friendships with. Apart from the sheer number of students this semester — 50 instead of last semester’s 15 — they had already spent two weeks together before I arrived back on campus. So in many ways, although I have been living in Hyderabad for six months, I am the outsider. These initial feelings
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cooked. Using healthy oils as a substitute for butter can be a healthier alternative. Lastly, people who follow this diet like to top off some of their meals with a sized glass of wine, which is said to have health benefits — sounds like a pretty sweet
way to eat. This is quite different from the typical American diet. Usually in the U.S., meals are based around the type of meat that is being served, often red meat. Red meat isn’t bad in small quantities, but it is good to
have a variety of proteins coming from multiple sources in your diet. If you’re looking for a change of pace in terms of diet, consider taking your stomach on a tour of the sunny coasts of the Mediterranean.
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Benefits offset the difficulties of being away for a year of seclusion have been gradually eased, not only by beginning to build friendships with this semester’s students, but even more so by my familiarity with the environment and relationships with local students. The city of Hyderabad and many amazing people I got to know last semester are still here, and there is comfort in that. However, the opportunity to further develop friendships with locals and further explore surroundings are not the only perks to a full year of
studying abroad. Increased confidence in courses and decisionmaking situations has been an added benefit. I feel more confident in my courses, as I am already used to the methods and expectations of my professors. This makes me a more efficient and successful student, and removes much of the stress due to uncertainty I experienced last semester. One of the top perks for me is the chance to further my Hindi language skills through a second semester of class in its native country. The opportunity to study
abroad is a life-changing experience, and if you are able to prolong it to a year-long program I would highly recommend it. While the experience of living in a country you love for an extended period of time alone is enjoyable enough, the confidence and practical skills gained and friendships made along the way are what really make it worthwhile. Laura Ellen Brandjord is an NDSU student currently studying in Hyderabad, India. She writes a weekly column on her experiences while abroad.
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DIY Stress Ball
Follow five easy steps so you don’t have to use a gerbil Kaitlyn Grube Staff Writer
As homework and quizzes start to pile up, I’m finding the stress of finishing everything is getting a little overwhelming. There are multiple ways to cope with that sort of stress, but I found myself on Pinterest, which isn’t all that uncommon. In the do-it-yourself section of Pinterest, there was a DIY stress ball recipe and it hit me that this could be a good, easy way to decompress when school gets to be too much. Squeezing something really hard without having to worry about hurting anything? Definitely cathartic. So, here’s a quick recipe for a DIY stress ball.
Supplies
Balloons Corn starch Water Water bottle Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
1. Mix two cups of corn starch and one cup of water together. Stir until goopy. There should be resistance when stirring quickly, but no resistance when stirring slowly. 2. Poor the mixture into the water bottle. 3. Attach the opening of the balloon to the top of the water bottle. Flip over and squeeze the contents of the water bottle into the balloon until it is full.
Need to beat some stress? There’s a better way than chasing small animals with a weed-eater. 4. Take the balloon off the top of the water bottle, taking care not to get any air into the balloon. Tie the end into a knot. 5. Take another balloon
and cut off the end. Wrap this over the filled balloon to cover the knot and add more durability. If the consistency of the mixture isn’t as described in the recipe, don’t be afraid
to add more water — I had to add an extra quarter cup when I experimented with it. This recipe makes about three small balloon stress balls. I didn’t fill them super
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full because I didn’t want to break the balloon; however, they’re still about the size of my palm. Over all, the recipe was a success and I have already started using the stress balls
as a means of relaxation. If you’re feeling stressed and are unsure what to do about it, I suggest trying these out as a simple way to combat those negative feelings.
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Annual Baroque Festival Revives Era NDSU students and faculty show off musical talents in true Baroque style Christian Weber Contributing Writer
This past weekend, North Dakota State students and faculty revived the Baroque era at this year’s annual Baroque Festival, held at Peace Lutheran Church. The Baroque era of western music lasted from approximately 1600 to 1750 and preceded the Classical era. Baroque music is known for its complexity and nuance and had a considerable influence on subsequent western music. Preeminent Baroque composers included Johann Sebastian Bach (16851750), Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) and George
Frideric Handel (16851759). Saturday evening’s student concert featured 13 performances. Notable compositions included “Sonata in G Minor” and “Mein Glaubiges Herze” by J.S. Bach and “Return, O God of Hosts!” by G.F. Handel (1685-1759). Members of both the Baroque Festival Orchestra and the Gold Star Saxophone Quartet participated in Saturday’s concert. Additionally, eight of the 13 performances featured student vocalists. The festival concluded with a faculty concert on Sunday afternoon. The program featured eight performances, including
renditions of “Sonata Number 1” by Giuseppe Torelli (1658-1709) and “Endlich, endlich wird mein Joch” by J.S. Bach. Several Challey School of Music faculty members and two students, one undergraduate and one graduate, participated in Sunday’s program. If you missed this year’s festivities, the Baroque Festival Orchestra will perform in this year’s NDSU opera, “The Marriage of Figaro.” Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17 and 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19. For ticket information, visit the NDSU Performing Arts website, www.ndsu. edu/performingarts.
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Like last year, this weekend’s festival featured 18 pieces by seven composers, including J.S. Bach and Antonio Vivaldi.craft fair.
‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ Not Unfortunate At All
Lemony Snicket’s tale of the Baudelaire orphans brought to life in Netflix series
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Bruno Lozano Staff Writer
“A Series of Unfortunate Events,” the highly anticipated adaptation of Lemony Snicket’s books, is finally here. Fans and nonfans alike get to relive the story of the Baudelaire’s unfortunate tale. After the Baudelaire’s parents die in a fire, the children are sent to live with Count Olaf. Count Olaf, an actor, tries to steal the children’s fortune. While the kids try to survive Olaf’s evil plan, they also try to uncover a secret from their parent’s past.
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This show has a lot of art. The camera in the show serves more than just your typical recording device. Each angle the camera uses demonstrates the art of the show. The walls of the house, the inventions from Violet Baudelaire and the scenery add to the story. There is so much detail in each shot, you can stare at it for hours.
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Lemony Snicket’s fictional children are given visual life in Netflix’s adaptation of the novels. The acting in the show is also great. We all know Neil Patrick Harris from “How I Met Your Mother,” but my attention goes to the young cast: Louis Hynes (Klaus), Malina Weissman (Violet) and Presley Smith (Sunny). This cast works and interacts well with each other. The only thing that doesn’t fit is the awkward two sentence lines that occur occasionally between the characters.
The makeup team is also exceptional. The fact that they were able to create Count Olaf from Harris is impressive. They also worked on Count Olaf’s team of actors who look amazing, in a gross way. Something most shows don’t have is a narrator, Lemony Snicket (played by Patrick Warburton). He adds more to the story, like those minor details you wouldn’t get just from the show. It
gives the show more of a theatrical feel. Overall, I recommend the show because the art and characters add a fun way to relive the books and the movie. Each episode is not super long and a cluster of episodes breaks down a book. Even though the storyline is mostly sad, characters like Olaf and the kids create a playful feeling to counteract the overall depression of the series.
‘The Founder’ Tastes Delicious, Yet Salty McDonald’s biopic explores restaurant empire’s origin
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Comedian Amy Schumer finds humor in her daily life.
The Girl with the Best-Selling Book
Amy Schumer’s memoir ‘The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo’ brings hilarity to the written word Andrew Fugleberg Contributing Writer
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Note: This review contains spoilers. Drive through the heart of most populated areas in the United States and you will likely see an image almost as iconic and patriotic as the American flag: McDonald’s golden arches. There was a time in history, however, in which golden arches did not exist, and neither did McDonald’s. “The Founder” follows businessman Ray Kroc, brilliantly portrayed by Michael Keaton, in his endeavors from first learning of the original McDonald’s existence to building it into the culinary empire it is today. Kroc, originally seen in the film as a struggling milkshake machine salesman, is down on his luck and needing an overall morale boost. He then visits McDonald’s in San Bernardino, California, and arrives in awe of the facility. Co-owners, Mac and Dick McDonald — portrayed
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Golden arches line the entryways to a gourmet fast food restaurant, though there was a time where they didn’t exist at McDonald’s. by John Carroll Lynch and Nick Offerman, respectively — are brothers who opened the original McDonald’s restaurant. They greet Kroc and allow him to tour their restaurant, further hooking him on the brilliance of their efficient restaurant. Kroc persistently pesters the brothers to allow him to be part of the business even though they originally denied him. Throughout the remainder of the film, persistence rang through as a central theme.
Kroc, the self proclaimed founder of McDonald’s, wound up in a situation where he broke his contract and ruined the ownership of McDonald’s. Ultimately, this was a great movie but the ending felt rather salty. As portrayed in the movie, it almost seems like Kroc purposefully screwed the McDonald’s brothers out of their own business. According to TIME, however, Kroc had bought out the brothers fairly for
their business and its rights. I’m a very loyal McDonald’s customer, but it was difficult to look at a McDonald’s briefly following the movie. I try to live with the philosophy that business is business though, and this makes the movie more understandable. I would give the movie an 8 out of 10, though I urge viewers to learn the true story of the company before jumping to rash conclusions about the company due to the movie.
Amy Schumer: famous comedian turned successful author with her recent novel, “The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo.” Her book was released last August to much critical acclaim. The novel follows Schumer’s life through several diverse stories, ranging from uproariously hilarious to devastatingly heart-breaking. The book is incredibly funny, and reading it is exactly like listening to one of her standup specials or hilarious sketches on her TV show. In her book, she discusses several stories about her comedic journey, ranging from her first ever show to filming her most recent HBO special. She also talks about her boyfriends, the only one-night stand she’s ever had and all of her juicy family drama. Amy Schumer’s book isn’t completely original in its concept. Several comedians have released biographies, including Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Mindy Kaling, Aziz Ansari and Anna Kendrick, just to name a few. Amy Schumer
is another comedian releasing a funny book based in truth to entertain fans while they turn pages. It may seem like the book market is saturated with hilarious autobiographies, but that does not stop the genre from being entertaining. All of these incredibly funny people are releasing stories about how they got so far in their professional career, or what has happened in their personal relationships. For those who want a good laugh while reading something other than a textbook, this book is sure to please. Some of the best quotes from the book are, “I always fantasized about losing my virginity the way I think most girls envision their weddings; being surrounded by friends and family, with a clergyman present,” and, “the two things I always decline, every single time they are offered to me, are cocaine and ham.” Schumer’s book is also available in audio form, for anyone wanting to laugh, cry and be absolutely shocked on a long road trip through the North Dakota wasteland.
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Editor’s Choice: Modern Spin on a Classic Tale While classic books can seem inaccessible, Hollywood offers new life to these oldies house, a big closet and rich friends. What can a pretty, popular girl do to amuse herself in sunny California? Matchmake, of course. When the new girl at school, Tai (Brittany Murphy), shows interest in a boy who is so not right for her, Cher takes it upon herself to pair Tai with the perfect man. Meanwhile, she escapes the relentless advances of a fellow student, pursues cute new boy Christian and ignores her annoying stepbrother, Josh (Paul Rudd). Like in the original novel by Jane Austen, “Clueless” follows Cher as she discovers that meddling in other people’s lives causes more harm than good. Does everything crash all around her? As if!
Paige Johnson A&E Editor
We all start the semester with the best intentions to get ahead of our homework, get enough sleep and try our best to understand the material — this doesn’t always become a reality. As reading lists become insurmountable and concepts become more confusing, we begin to wonder if getting a college degree is really worth it. But fear not, modern Hollywood has given some relief to the problem of difficult books. Here’s a list of some of the many adaptations of classic tales: Note: Don’t try to use these to pass your midterm. It’s called artistic liberty for a reason.
‘10 Things I Hate About You’ (1999) William Shakespeare’s ‘The Taming of the Shrew’
This adaptation of Willy Shake’s “Taming of the Shrew” throws the classic characters into a high school in modern Los Angeles. Julia Stiles plays Katarina, the tempestuous older sister of Bianca (Larisa Oleynik). When Cameron (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) falls for Bianca, he will do anything for her, including convincing resident bad
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The 1990s adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Emma” brings the story of matchmaker Cher to modern California. boy Patrick Verona (Heath Ledger) to date Katarina. All the aspects of a ‘90s teen romance, as well as all the components of Shakepeare’s play, are present in this movie. With comedy, romance and some character development, “10 Things I Hate About You” is an excellent example of a modern classic.
‘Edward Scissorhands’ (1990) Mary Shelley’s
‘Frankenstein’
Tim Burton’s story of a gentle creation with scissors for hands is a loose adaptation of Mary Shelley’s original “Frankenstein.” An aging inventor builds himself a boy, Edward, but unfortunately dies before he can finish, leaving Edward with scissors for hands. When an Avon saleswoman discovers Edward, she brings him into her pastel-
pink suburban world. Shelley’s story of an intelligent monster unable to fit into society is especially present in this film. While the monster is harmless, he is feared by all and must navigate not only his own humanity but also the humanity of others.
‘Clueless’ (1995) Jane Austen’s ‘Emma’
Cher (Alicia Silverstone) is used to getting what she wants: she has a big
‘She’s the Man’ (2006) William Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’
Amanda Bynes and Channing Tatum star as Viola and Duke in this early ‘00s remake of another Shakespeare classic, “Twelfth Night.” When Viola’s brother Sebastian decides to skip town the same time her school cuts the girl’s soccer program, she decides to do the only logical thing: impersonate her brother and play soccer as him. Only one problem: Viola is decidedly not a boy. Things only get more
confusing from there: Viola begins to fall for Sebastian’s roommate, Duke, who has a crush on Olivia. Meanwhile, Olivia is falling for Sebastian (who is actually Viola) while Sebastian’s girlfriend Monique tries to uncover Viola’s secret. If you think that’s bad, try reading it in Shakespearean English. This modern retelling has all the comedy and romance of Shakespeare’s original play, starring some of the most iconic actors of today.
‘Easy A’ (2010) Nathaniel Hawthorne’s ‘The Scarlet Letter’
While the original packs a lot of religious overtones in one, “Easy A” starring Emma Stone and Penn Badgley gives more comedy to the classic story of a girl who is accused of adultery. Olive (Stone) does a friend a favor by agreeing to say she had sex with him. One thing leads to another and soon, Olive’s reputation as a slut is secured, without her ever having to do anything. To top it all off, Olive begins to wear a scarlet “A” and provocative clothing to fuel the rumor mill. “Easy A” pokes fun at film adaptations while being one itself, but also offers an important message on the dangers of a rumor.
Natalie Portman Shines in Jackie Kennedy Biopic Pablo Larraín’s film takes audience through First Lady’s grief following husband’s assassination REVIEW
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Contributing Writer
Natalie Portman proves herself an Oscar contender in the recent biographic drama “Jackie.” “Jackie” follows the story of former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy in the days immediately after her husband’s assassination and her insistence on cementing his legacy in the American memory. In less than two hours, director Pablo Larraín guides audiences from the moments leading up to President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, through the first lady’s frantic attempts to accept her husband’s fate and her lavish planning of the president’s funeral — modeled closely after the events of Abraham Lincoln’s. The audience experiences “Jackie” much in the way one might experience grief. It moves slowly and solemnly, characterized more by its moments of inaction than of action. Its immaculate showings in both costuming, set design and cinematography draws the audience back into 1960s America. Costume designer Madeline Fontaine never forgets Jackie’s role as a fashion icon and recreates some of her most well known outfits, most importantly the pink and navy Chanel suit splattered in JFK’s blood Jackie refuses to remove for President Lyndon B. Johnson’s swearing-in. But all other aspects of the production feel intended to focus the audience attention exclusively on the performance by Natalie Portman. Portman (“Black Swan,” “V for Vendetta”) portrays
trauma like audiences already know she can. In spite of her baring almost no resemblance to the former first lady herself, her performance is believable and raw. The film relies heavily on this ability, providing her with mesmerizing close-up after close-up and moment after moment in which we care about nothing more than the subtle changes in the first lady’s expression. Beyond Portman, casting fell mostly flat. But then again, no one else really matters. Despite my awe of “Jackie,” I found myself struggling to engage with some of the film’s quieter moments. As a 22-year-old, I was clearly not the film’s intended audience. I don’t remember where I was the day JFK was shot. I didn’t crowd around a TV set to watch the first family march the length of Pennsylvania Ave. behind my deceased president. I never envied Jackie O’s closet or lusted after WIKIMEDIA | PHOTO COURTESY her husband. I never wept for my country or Natalie Portman plays Jackie at her most vulnerable moment, including portraying the First Lady in her infamous blood-splattered speculated over communist dress involvement. Looking around the a fabrication. To both questions, the to its viewers as a series The problem with crowded theatre, I was one Furthermore, our driver responds no. of flashbacks, framed Jacqueline Kennedy’s of maybe six attendees remembrance of history is “They were both U.S. by Jacquline Kennedy’s “Camelot” metaphor is under the age 50. dependent less on objective Presidents killed while they conversation with Life that despite King Arthur’s The film relies on reality than on who has were in office. And what magazine reporter Theodore idealistic appeal, the plot of nostalgia for a time when the power to influence and about Abraham Lincoln? Do H. White (Billy Crudup) Lerner and Loewe’s musical our leaders were symbols record it. you know what he did?” just a week after the focuses on the forces of hope, optimism and Without warning, “Jackie” “He won the Civil War. assassination. working against him and on beauty that perhaps an older situates itself firmly in our He abolished slavery, It is in this interview that the king’s inability to handle generation of viewers longs “post-truth” era despite its ma’am.” the first lady plants the them well. to return to. setting over five decades Portman turns to Bobby Camelot metaphor: But unlike in the weeks I sometimes question how ago. Kennedy (Peter Sarsgaard) “King Arthur and the following the death of the it’s possible such a reality There’s a powerful to say she wants the books Knights of the Round Table nation’s leader, perhaps ever existed. moment near the beginning on Lincoln’s funeral. — that’s what ‘Camelot’ this time around audiences But what “Jackie” left of the film in which Jackie The film encourages us to is about —ordinary men might see the irony. me with was not a needed asks an ambulance driver: remember Jackie O not for banding together to fight The Fargo Theatre is remembrance of what “Do you know who her poise or her style but for for a better world. Don’t showing “Jackie” at 4:45 government could be, but her obsession with ensuring misunderstand me; Jack p.m. and 7 p.m. through instead it made me consider James Garfield was? … Do you know who William JFK was remembered as a wasn’t naive. But he had Thursday. Tickets are $7 how we remember our McKinley was? Or what he hero. ideals. Ideals he could rally before 6 p.m. and $8 with presidents and whether that legacy is deserved or simply did?” Most of the film is served others to believe in.” student ID after.
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Trump’s Hands Make the News Because we need to keep talking about it
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Grant Gloe Staff Writer
As you’ve probably seen in the news, either on TV or the parts of this paper you skipped over to reach this nugget of comedy, which could be replaced with a “Marmaduke” comic without real consequence, everyone is talking about Trump’s size again. The guy has hardly been president and is already fighting for reasons to hate on him, granted his press team is not helping by engaging in the conversation. See, this all relates back to a shot by Marco Rubio when he had half a campaign: Trump’s got small hands. Now, his press team disagrees. They believe he has the largest hands of any president ever. Period. Certainly bigger than Obama’s hands in 2009. They believe it’s shameful the media trying to ruin Trump’s inauguration by constantly harping on how his hands could barely even, say, wrap around and pluck the strings of a harp. News networks like CNN keep talking about how the nation can’t support a president that can’t even support his lawn? How’s he supposed to rake away layers of corruption in Congress if he can’t even rake away his leaves in the fall? Networks like this, “Rake News” if
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you will, responded by pointing out that not only did Obama have giant, African American hands, but that protesting woman had even bigger hands than Trump. “Well,” the Trumpets
responded, “you can’t really measure hand size. You just can’t.” I personally like to think that if we, as humans, can go to the moon, create a jet that can travel from New York to LA in under four
hours or mass produce golf clubs for seniors that you can secretly pee into; we sure as hell have the technology to measure a president’s hands. Luckily, I’m not in politics and I’m sure as hell
not a journalist. The true question is, do we need this giant hand comparison contest? We get it, people don’t like Trump. There are plenty of polls on the matter and plenty of real issues that need discussing, like his
cabinet picks and getting his tax returns. I just don’t see how it helps to point out that you can paint his nails with a pipette. Oh well, I guess I will go back to complaining about desks.
The Women’s March and Feminism Cierra Steffensen Staff Writer
On Saturday the 21st, millions of people participated in the Women’s March across the world. According to Women’s march on Washington, the mission of the march was to create mass awareness and take back our voice. As a woman, I found the march inspiring. Our safety, health and families are all important aspects of life and to have that taken away is a travesty. Of course, with protest comes retaliation. Recently social media has been bursting with articles and statements about
feminism. While some may be uplifting, there are others that are cause of misconception concerning feminism as a whole. Yes, everyone has their right to their own opinion. However, due to the mass amounts of strewed information, I would like to touch base on a few things. First of all, feminism is not solely about being offended by chivalry, whining about equal pay, or the differences between men and women. Feminism is about equality, not only between men and women, but intersectionality as well. There is so much more to feminism than the media portrays. It is about fighting for equal rights, yes, but it is more than that. The more conservative side of media has portrayed the Women’s March as a bunch of women whining
about inequality. When in reality, the protest was about women (and men) coming together to support each other in a time of fear. It was a march to show the world that, yes; we do still have a voice. Yes, we are louder than ever. Yes, we will fight for our rights, our safety and our families. I understand that men and women are different in many ways, but the fact that after all these years we are still fighting for the same thing is disappointing. After this past election cycle it was made obvious that we need to take a stand and show that there are too many of us to fight it. The fear that the election stirred up in so many diverse communities caused greater bonds than anyone could have foreseen and a voice louder than ever. This is what the March is truly about, unity.
It was a march to show the world that, yes; we do still have a voice. Yes, we are louder than ever. And yes, we will fight for our rights, our safety, and our families.
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A Brief Look Back on Obama The legacy of the first African American president of the United States
Emmanuel Emli Contributing Writer
Nov. 4, 2008, became the day, the month and the year history was made. It was a rare history that never happened before. A man of color — Senator Barack Obama, an AfricanAmerican from Illinois — became the president of this United States. He was elected over a very revered POW and war hero Senator John McCain of Arizona. Obama became the 44th president, and the first African American to
hold the most important office in the world. Barack Hussein Obama changed the political landscape in the U.S. forever; whether you believe it or not he represented a change in a special way. He opened doors of possibilities for others that were only exclusive for white male Americans to sit in the oval office. The beauty of our democracy is power resides in the hands of the great citizens of this country. Every four years at the polls, we decide who should
He opened for others the doors of possibilities that was only exclusive for white male Americans to become president and sit in the oval office. become the leader of the freest and greatest country on earth. This is why and how Obama came into the consciousness of the world. His election changed the narrative and it also put a face to Dr. King’s Aug. 28, 1963, speech, at the Lincoln Memorial. “I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are
created equal.” Barack Obama spent eight years as president. He may not have met every promise he made, but he left an indelible mark in the sands of time. He did some memorable things that are worthy of appreciation, such as the killing of Osama bin Laden, he took on health care reforms by signing into law the Affordable Care Act, he bailed out the dying auto
industry with a stimulus bill, he also signed into law the Lilly Ledbetter Act, which opened the door for equal pay for equal work, ended the war in Iraq and he also granted clemency to more than one thousand prisoners all throughout his presidency. The hallmark of Obama’s time in office is his eight years as the commander-inchief knew no scandal. He gave us the most charming
first lady whose approval rating even surpassed the two candidates that ran for 2016 election. Like every human being, he had his own share of mistakes and realized his shortcomings. The job of leading a country doesn’t end with one president but one thing is sure, Barack Hussein Obama came into office when America was bleeding economically and he took a step that stopped it, he deserves some thanks. Farewell, Mr. President, history will remember you according to your deeds.
Trump’s First 100 Days A detailed list of Trump’s plans
Erik Jonasson II Opinion Editor
We have heard a lot concerning our new leader. Trump is in office and we at The Spectrum have exclusive details concerning Trump’s plans for his first 100 days in office. We sat down with Trump’s Administration and got the entire hot scoop.
Day 1: Trump Inauguration A day most people in the United States never saw coming, or did they? Trump barely saw this as a possibility — he is still in shock we were told. Seriously though, how? Either way, Trump plans on waking up and doing everything that he normally does. Depending on your political leaning you might assume Trump puts on a human suit (very close to the truth) or puts on his
confederate flag silk undies (also very true). In all reality, Trump’s morning route includes a run through the industrial parks of Manhatten followed by a 65-minute meditation session with his yoga professor Dr. Googi (not an actual doctor). On Trump’s first day in the oval office, he plans on kicking it old school. Mostly bringing back all of Regan’s policies. This, of course, includes evening naptimes, or was that the Bush administration? By the end of the day, he plans on making half the nation fall in love him while making half of the nation hate him. Things are really going to plan here.
Day 3: Trump to Call Obama for further job description
According to the Trump Administration, Trump plans on working hand and small hand with the antichrist (former president Obama). He plans on jotting down major points on a napkin for safekeeping.
Day 23: Trump pitches new TV show idea
Trump is a smart guy and the Trump Administration is fully planning on supporting our new leader’s creative side. Trump is planning on a new roaring sitcom. Called simply, The White House. The weekly sitcom will feature guest appearances by Tom Brady and Putin in the first season. It will focus on Trump’s situational comedy in the White House. Expect a similar set up as the office with Trump playing a Michael Scott-like character. Expect camera stares. The slot he is hoping for is Friday’s at 8/7c.
Day 42: Trump makes an official move
By day 42 the Trump Administration is planning on having Trump make a tweet about his new BFF. You guessed it, Vladimir Putin. This is going to be followed by a sick picture of the two of them fishing in Chernobyl. The caption will be something along the lines of, RADical.
Day 44: Trump plans on attending the funeral of his meme
Donald Trump as a meme was hilarious. Stuff is
The hands in question. You may not notice them at first, but I assure you they are normal.
getting serious, though. We ain’t laughing anymore. Expect this to take up a lot of time in the day; the government might slow to a halt. Congress will, unlike usual, get nothing done.
Day 55: The Trump’s new clothes
In a shocking move, Trump’s administration is expecting that by this time Trump will feel comfortable in his own skin. For too long he has felt belittled and shamed by his less than Obama-like physique. That’s right, no more facades. This is when we will really get to see our new leader. Trump will walk around without his human suit. He will instead let his reptilian skin show finally. This will be very liberating — a whole new era of acceptance truly.
Day 67: New Administration
Trump ran his campaign promising this and thank goodness he is making good on it. That is right, it is believed that by this point Trump will finally ban the following
from Hollywood. No more Adam Sandler and no more sequels for classics. Hollywood will, of course, get a small stimulus package with this plan since Hollywood hasn’t been original for awhile now, I expect Jim Carrey to fully go out of business.
Day 75: Kanye and Trump make a Presidential Mixtape
Kanye West and Donald Trump are planning on dropping the sickest mixtape of the year. Sadly we weren’t given all of the detail on the collaboration, we were however told it will be like Eric Clapton smoked crack with Tupac.
Day 84: Trump kicks it in his Van
Everyone needs a break. Former President George W. Bush took a lot of time to chill out at his ranch. Trump isn’t any different. By this time Trump will be tired, he’s done a lot. His administration told us he is planning on buying a 1960’s VW Bus and is just gonna kick it with his homie Mike Pence for the next week. Destinations include The Watergate Hotel and the studio where the moon
landing was staged. Although it will be a team building exercise, expect Trump to be ‘totally stoked on life’ according to his Administration.
Day 95: Trump roles out America Works
By day 95 Trump’s Administration is planning on really making a splash. That is right, Trump will unveil his brand-new economic plan. It will be called ‘America Works’. Taking inspiration from Kevin Spacey in House of Cards, of course, we haven’t been told what the plan actually entails. Although we weren’t told the specific how he was going to produce jobs, we were told it was going to include a WhALLe load of new investments. It might hurt foreign relations sadly though we were told. Probably put a barrier between us and our neighbors. We aren’t sure why, though.
Day 100: Ashton Kutcher Emerges YOU’VE BEEN PUNKED. You should have seen your faces America.
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Men’s Basketball Ready to Run the Table Young Bison squad in prime position to win the Summit League
Thomas Evanella Staff Writer
With the first half of conference play concluded, the Bison men’s basketball team sits atop the Summit League standings with a 6-1 record in conference play. The Bison have torn up conference play, with their lone defeat suffered against Denver in the Mile High City. The Bison hold a two game lead over both Denver and University of South Dakota in the conference. NDSU has eight more games this season, including four home games — USD, South Dakota State, Denver and Western Illinois will come to Fargo. The furthest the Bison will have to roam is Tulsa, Oklahoma, where they will take on Oral
Roberts. The lighter travel schedule is a stark contrast to their ambitious ventures from the first half of the season. The Bison trekked to Missouri, Cincinnati, Arkansas and twice went to North Carolina between November and December. Less traveling will greatly benefit the Herd as they aim to win their fourth Summit League title. In their eight remaining games, the Bison will play each of their conference foes one more time. NDSU will like their chances in each contest, although they will face stiff competition from those chasing the top seed. Only three teams beside the Bison have winning percentages above .500, but their records do not tell the full story. IUPUI,
USD and Fort Wayne all narrowly lost to the Bison, so the Bison will need to raise their game to stay at the top. The top half of the standings is tight, but the bottom half is up for grabs. All teams will be rounding into form to make a push down the home stretch. Even 2-5 SDSU will try to make a run at the tournament following a disappointing start to conference play. The Bison have shown they are capable of winning shootouts against highoctane offenses. To really distinguish themselves from the pack, NDSU must look to get back to their defensive ways. Strong defense is the surest means for the Bison to stay on top. In a close, high-scoring game, the difference
between victory and defeat can be a not-so-fortuitous bounce off the rim or a late, momentum-killing turnover. The Bison defense has conceded an average of 73.7 points per game since conference play began. Head coach Dave Richman has expressed desire to improve on this number, though. NDSU surrendered 89 points to the Jaguars, 79 to the Pioneers and 83 to the Mastodons. The Herd cannot continue to surrender this many points and expect to dominate like they have. To stay atop the standings, improvements must be made on the defensive end of the court. It is not always flashy or exciting, but a stout defense is always a reliable way to win. Richman praised Fort
Wayne’s offense, saying, “Fort Wayne is as good an offensive team as I’ve seen in a long, long time.” Winning a high scoring game is a toss-up, and against a team like he described, NDSU would be best served with a revamped defense. Attempting to beat a good shooting team at their own game is a tall order, and one the Bison narrowly accomplished against IPFW and IUPUI. Offensively, the Bison are flying high, led by Paul Miller’s hot shooting. Miller, for his 33-point outing against IPFW, was named Summit League Player of the Week. Beyond Miller, the Bison have great depth with their offensive weapons. Khy Kabellis, AJ Jacobson and Dexter Werner are all capable of
taking over a game, leaving opponents with many threats to contend with. Having so many scoring options is, as Kabellis explained, “A luxury to say the least. We have a really balanced squad and on any given night one of us can lead the team in points.” Miller, Kabellis, Jacobson, Werner, Carlin Dupree and Deng Geu have each scored at least 18 points in a game once this season. If the Bison’s scoring keeps up its pace, and the defense makes some necessary adjustments, expect them to come out on top in a contentious Summit League. A berth in the Big Dance is no guarantee, but the Bison have the skills to represent the conference once the NCAA tournament comes around.
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The Sports Editor Sick Day
One day in bed, how to spend it properly
Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor
So, over the past weekend, I got hit with a cold. With the feeling of motivation equal to that of the Packers and Steelers defenses, I spent most of my time resting up in my room. This is the sports editor’s guide to spending a sick day the sport’s way.
Netflix: ‘D2: The Mighty Ducks’
Nothing beats going on a nostalgia trip when you are sick. “D2” is a great example of that. The first “Mighty Ducks” movie will go down with five-year-old
me as the best movie ever. Sadly, the original is not on Netflix, otherwise that would make the list. “D2” at least is a decent sequel, even watching it now it makes no sense. Still, it harkens back to a simpler time, when students worried about what they had for snack time and not what exam was coming up.
Amazon Video: ‘The Grand Tour’
What do you call three old men on a car show that really don’t talk about cars? That would be “The Grand Tour.” The old “Top Gear” presenters Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond are back with
their usual antics. It is a good joy to watch, and the cars aren’t bad as well. Just in the first episode, they get the “Holy Trinity” of the Ferrari LaFerrari, Mclaren P1 and Porsche 918. Not bad, not bad at all.
Set in Australia, I personally prefer to hop into the Group B Audi Quatrro and hop around the Outback. My only goal, see how big of a skill chain I can get.
I’m sorry PS4 owners, but this is just my preferred console. And “FH3” is the natural progression from “The Grand Tour.” It is perfect for the sick because you don’t need to think about what you are doing. That is the beauty of an open world game. You can choose to not actually do anything, so hoon around in pretty much any car.
Now I got you PS4 owners. Now, I am not saying that you should play All-Madden Franchise Mode or Ultimate Team. No, because you need to be operating at 100 percent cognitively to do those, and you are not if you are sick. No, stick it down to semipro and play as the Patriots against the Browns. See how many points you can
Xbox: ‘Forza Horizon 3,
Xbox and PS4: ‘Madden 17’
but up, just for the fun.
TV: ESPN’s ‘Happy Hour’
Remember the good ole days when ESPN was at the height of its power? Those day are past, and why SportsCenter doesn’t make the list. The fact that each hour of SC has its own theme (and theme song) annoys me more than it should, but I digress. But the “Happy Hour” of “Around the Horn” and “Pardon the Interruption” are still quite good. “ATH” is good for argument’s sake, and Woody Paige’s blackboard often gives sound advice. “PTI” also lets a pair of writers talk, and it often is
a good conversation. The most enjoyable shows on ESPN in my book.
Podcast: ‘Men in Blazers’
The perfect “I am going to take a nap, and need something to block out the noise.” If you pay any attention to the English Premier League, this is for you. All you need to know is that it is two bald men in a panic room talking about soccer. There are jokes and references galore. Do you agree that Jose Mourinho would get squashed by the giant, Teutonic, care-bear Jürgen Klopp’s hug? If you even partly understand that sentence, take a listen to this pod.
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The Time is Now for Bison Women After a hot start, the cooling effect of the Summit has come
Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor
After a 3-1 start to the Summit League, the North Dakota State women’s basketball team finds itself on a three-game skid. Approaching the halfway point of the season, it is now or never for the team. The last three losses have dropped the Bison from a three-way tie for the conference lead to joint fifth with Omaha and Oral Roberts. They 3-4 mark in the Summit puts them three games up on last-place Fort Wayne. The Bison were in that spot last year and were left out of the postseason after finishing ninth. In terms of overall record, the Bison are where they should be. When they were atop the standings, the overall record of 5-12 looked a bit out of place. Now, the teams the above the Bison have better records, and those below have worse. So where has it gone wrong for the Bison? Shooting just 39.5% from the field may have something to do with it. In terms of points scored, it doesn’t look too bad, with the Bison scoring 81, 60, 58 in the three losses. But that 81 against Western Illinois came by shooting 78 times. The Bison are scoring juts 1.06 points per attempt from the field. On the other side of the ball, the defense has been not been as sharp as of late. Opponents have shot four percent better in this losing streak. The good news though, is that the Bison have been able to take care down low. NDSU has been +2.8 on rebounds this season, and that number has been consistent. Briana Jones leads the Summit League with 8.1 rebounds per game,
and Emily Spier ranks ninth with 6.6. Now comes the true test for the squad that has six freshmen. The team has had success against some of the top teams in the conference, but now they will have to go through them one more time. Head coach Maren Walseth says that, “we use that in a healthy balance of not being over-confident, but knowing that these are players we were successful against.” That starts with Thursday night’s matchup with South Dakota. USD lost at the SHAC last month, and will look for a bit of revenge. The Coyotes sit a half game back of South Dakota State at the top. The Bison will have to go through each of the Summit League members one more time, with the exception of Oral Roberts. NDSU will host ORU on Saturday, and then will finish the regular season with a trip to Tulsa. While it looks like the Bison should be able make the trip to Sioux Falls in March, some work has to be done to get there, and even more if they want and extended stay. Running the table at home would do a world of good for the Bison. Along with ORU, Western Illinois, Denver, and IUPUI still need to make their inaugural trips to the SHAC. Denver currently sits two games behind NDSU, so they will look for the swing in the standings. The kryptonite for the Bison in past years has been road games. If they want to make sure that they can get to the postseason, a win at Fort Wayne will be key. NDSU beat the Mastodons at home 68-56, and will need a similar performance Summit League cellar dwellers don’t start a climb up the standings.
JOSEPH RAVITS | THE SPECTRUM
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