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‘This is a Story About Women’ Newfangled Theatre Company performs personal play ‘Out of Silence’
“This isn’t a story about pro-choice or anti-choice, or whatever. This is a story about women.” - Molly Vines, director, “Out of Silence”
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‘Millie’ (left) and ‘Norma’ (right) share an intimate conversation over coffee in a scene for Out of Silence.’
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Some names have been omitted from this article due to the request of the interviewees. The conversation I’m viewing is intimate: one between friends. Someone sits at a table, a carafe and two coffee cups on the table in front of her. Her friend paces anxiously in front of her, staring out the window at the unseen and unheard, yet present body of protestors outside. On any given Wednesday,
the same conversation might be happening in Fargo. On First Avenue North in Downtown Fargo, protestors walk in front of the Red River Women’s Clinic, the only abortion provider in the state of North Dakota. And that’s what this conversation is about. Abortion. On Feb. 2 and 3, Newfangled Theatre Company, the studentrun theatre group at North Dakota State, is performing “Out of Silence,” a collection of brief plays on abortion originally published by nonprofit organization Advocates for Youth.
In 2015, Advocates for Youth launched the 1 in 3 Campaign, and commissioned playwrights around the country to contribute their storytelling ability to “Out of Silence.” According to the campaign’s website, the mission of the play was to “create a new conversation about abortion and move beyond the political rhetoric and divisive debate to a more personal understanding of the role abortion plays in women’s lives.” “One day, the staff at Advocates for Youth, frustrated with the politicized debate that continued to
threaten abortion access, began a discussion about what was needed to create a new cultural narrative around abortion — one steeped in empathy, cognizant of the complexities of women’s lives and supportive of safe abortion access for all women,” said Debra Hauser, president of Advocates for Youth, in a forward to “Out of Silence.” “We recognized that we needed to speak more from our hearts — to tell our personal stories, to give a face to the experiences of women throughout the ages.” The title for the campaign, 1 in 3, harkens to the statistic that
one in three women will have an abortion in their lifetime. As Newfangled was planning their 2018-19 season, which includes their 7/11 Project and a full-length production, they began researching different projects they could perform that complied with their mission to “challenge and enlighten” audiences. They found “Out of Silence.” Immediately, the show appealed to director Molly Vines.
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Discrimination Bill Meets Scrutiny in Bismarck NDSU Pride Alliance president comments on the bill Ryan Nix
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During the North Dakota legislative session, Sen. JoNell Bakke of Grand Forks introduced Senate Bill 2303. The proposed bill would have made it illegal for property owners and businesses to discriminate against LGBT people. This would mean business owners could not refuse service or evict people based on sexual orientation. The bill was met with some backlash and was eventually sent to the Senate floor with a 5-1 ‘don’t vote’ recommendation from the judiciary committee.
According to the official news release, this is the fifth time this kind of legislation has come up in Bismarck. Bakke defended the bill. According to Bakke, these types of protections are “not about elevating one class of people over another. This is about ensuring LGBT individuals can’t be fired from their job or evicted from their homes.” Bakke said one of her reasons for sponsoring the bill was the plight of youth in North Dakota. “Young people are leaving our state because they don’t feel welcome, and those who do stay here hide their true selves for fear of retribution,” Bakke said in
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is one of the young people looking to flee North Dakota right after graduation. Tarble said this bill is critically important. Tarble is from Minnesota, where a law like this already exists. As it pertains to
nice to know that a company can’t really fire you because of something that is not work-related.” As far as housing is concerned, Tarble said he lives in Fargo and the thought of being evicted is terrifying, but not likely.
“(The LGBTQ community) needs to be protected because at the end of the day, it has nothing to do with the ability to hold a job or pay rent.” - Zach Tarble, president NDSU Pride Alliance
Dakotans?” Zach Tarble, the president of the Pride Alliance at North Dakota State, said he
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employment, “It’s kind of nice to see that protection on an application or a job ad,” Tarble said. “It’s kind of just
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Tarble said he disagrees with. “The LGBTQ community has a lot of different kinds of people who identify a lot of different ways,” Tarble said. “And they need to be protected because at the end of the day, it has nothing to do with the ability to hold a job or pay rent.” Bakke compared this issue to Martin Luther King, Jr.’s fight for civil rights. “It is fitting that the hearing was held the same week we honor the life and memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,” Bakke said. “Dr. King taught us all Americans should be free to pursue their hopes and dreams free from discrimination.”
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With temperatures in the negative 30s and wind chill reaching almost negative 70 degrees Fahrenheit, school getting cancelled isn’t the only notable thing to happen. While classes have been cancelled, cars haven’t been starting and people are avoiding going outside to prevent death (seriously). Why is this winter so different from those of the past? The storm, which has been felt across the country, has resulted in low visibility, road closures and the closures of businesses and schools.
“I feel as though I made the biggest mistake coming to North Dakota for college when I could have been in California.” - Sarah Randall, California native and NDSU student majoring in interior design It’s also left some North Dakota State students wondering: “Why do I live here?” “Some days, I really question why I go to school in a state where the air hurts my face,” Lauren Algyer, NDSU senior and political science major, said. “I feel as though I made the biggest mistake coming to North Dakota for college when I could have been in California,” Sarah Randall, California native and NDSU student majoring in interior design, said.
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In A Nutshell Phoebe Ellis
Head News Editor Bombing your visit
Whether you go to school across the ocean or across the street from your parents, everybody goes home for a visit at some time or another. One man, however, decided that seeing mom and dad just wasn’t something he could stand the thought of doing. The solution? Call in a bomb threat to the airport. According to the Huffington Post, a 24-year-old man called in a fake bomb threat to the plane in which his parents were on board. Because of his actions, he is now facing charges. If convicted, he will face an $85,000 fine for the ordeal.
Semen injections
A man was hospitalized after repeatedly injecting semen into his arm as a part of what he claimed to be natural treatment for his chronic back pain, the Huffington Post reported. Although semen may contain the power to fertilize an egg and create a rapidly multiplying cell that would eventually become a baby, it is not the solution to back pain, not even when injected, according to the man’s doctors. The man had injected the semen into his arm once a month for 18 months after injuring his lower back. Doctors could not find other cases of injecting semen into the bloodstream.
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Before being charged with stealing $1.2 million worth of fajitas, Gilberto Escamilla, 53, was employed at the Darrel B. Hester Juvenile Detention Center in San Benito, Texas, according to NBC News. Escamilla was discovered to have purchased the fajitas using county funds and reselling them for his own profit. His sentence included a $10,000 fine on top of the over $1.2 million he must pay
back. The unsanctioned fajita purchases were noticed when guards interacted with a delivery driver and noted that the kids at the facility were never served fajitas. The delivery driver, however, insisted the fajita deliveries had been happening for the past nine years.
Drinking on the job
A police department in Pennsylvania is asking volunteers to get rowdy with their drinking to help train officers in sobriety tests, NPR News reported. The request was posted on the police Facebook page Wednesday Jan. 23. By the following day they had more than enough eager participants, going so far as to issue another statement saying they had met their quota of volunteers. Among the qualifications for the volunteers was that they were in good health, had no criminal record, no history of drug or alcohol abuse and that they had a sober driver to take them home afterward. You know, after the obvious qualification of being willing to drink liquor until becoming sufficiently drunk.
Counterfeit news
A copycat newspaper began circulating around Jan. 16 claiming President Donald Trump was fleeing the White House, temporarily leaving Vice President Mike Pence in charge, according to NPR News. The mock newspaper contained a graphic similar to the top of a paper published by the Washington Post, making this fake look very real. The Washington Post responded to the counterfeits, tweeting: “There are fake print editions of The Washington Post being distributed around downtown D.C., and we are aware of a website attempting to mimic The Post’s. They are not Post products, and we are looking into this.”
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Furry Friends Nala and Squirrel
A playful pet and a chill pet all in one is the best of both worlds Miranda Stambler Features Editor
With the weather taking a turn for the worst, negative temperatures hitting and people trapped inside their houses in fear of frostbite, a pet could make these days a little bit warmer. Having a pet that can be both playful and relaxed is the best of both worlds. They will give you entertainment, love and cuddles for when you have to go outside in the winter. Homeward Animal Shelter has many available cats and dogs up for adoption. Here are two of the animals that could be your forever buddy.
Nala
Meet Nala, a Shepherd/ Border Collie mix. She is 2 years old and arrived at Homeward Animal Shelter Jan. 20. She loves long walks and small adventures to let her energetic side run free. Do you want a dog that everyone will love and want? She’s perfect because she makes everyone fall in love with her as she falls in love with them as well. If you’re a first-time dog owner, she is perfect for you because she doesn’t want another dog in the home. She wants you to be her best friend and only you; no other dogs are allowed in her eyes. She is the perfect combination of an adventure
buddy and a cuddling on the couch buddy. From running around and playing to taking a relaxing nap right next to you, she is looking for her forever best friend who can spoil her with love and affection.
Nala’s smile brings smiles to anyone and everyone around her.
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Squirrel’s golden eyes will have you adopting him in a second.
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Squirrel
Meet Squirrel, a domestic shorthaired black cat. He is 2.5 years old and has been at Homeward Animal Shelter since Jan. 7. Like most cats, he is an independent boy who will find you when he wants your love and attention. A good way to get him to come out of hiding is through his string toy, and he will let his playful side show. He likes his personal space, so he prefers to not be around young children; a perfect cat for single college students. He is protective and likes to watch through a window and use his pretty golden eyes to scare away intruders. When he’s not people watching through the window, he is lying in a nice warm bed in the sun where he can relax and let those who admire him stare. He is looking for his forever home that will understand his ways and adore his every move. For more information, visit Homewardonline.org.
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An easy recipe that makes it look like you can bake Miranda Stambler Features Editor
Super Bowl Sunday is quickly approaching, meaning the potluck parties are in full swing. Everyone knows the dishes that always make an appearance: chips and queso, five-layer dip, the Midwest classic tater tot hotdish. But no one ever seems to remember the themed desserts that are easy to make. For college students, it is hard to find the time to make anything from scratch or be able to afford all the ingredients. Plus, some of us aren’t gifted in being able to bake a beautiful cake. You’re in luck, though. The cheap boxed cake mix is your savior. It is less than $2, and it tells you how to do everything. To make it Super Bowl themed, you could buy a pan the shape of a football or try
and make a football field cake, but that takes time and money. Instead, make cake pops for a finger food that is cheap and quick to make with an easy to follow recipe. An added bonus: everyone will be able to walk around the party while holding the small footballs in their hands. Here is a recipe that will make it look like you know how to bake and be creative with your food. Ingredients Betty Crocker cake mix (any flavor) 3 Eggs Vegetable oil Butter (to grease the pan) Chocolate icing White icing Directions 1. Follow the cake mix directions, and mix the batter with the ingredients listed on the box. 2. Bake the cake according to the directions on the box.
3. Once the cake is baked, let it cool for 20-30 minutes. 4. After it is cool, scoop out half of the cake into a large bowl. You can use the other half later for more cake balls or use it for something else. 5. Add half of a 16 oz. container of chocolate icing to the large bowl. Mix with your hands until it is moist, mixed well and can be moldable. 6. For each football, scoop out three tablespoons of the mixture into your hand. Roll it into a ball to keep it pushed together. Now, mold the cake ball into the shape of a football by flattening the top and pinching each end. 7. After you have made the footballs, refrigerate them for 8-10 minutes. 8. While they are refrigerating, take a small bowl and place three
Cake footballs are a good finger food for any Super Bowl party. tablespoons of chocolate will help spread to make the icing into the bowl. Then add cake look like a football. three tablespoons of water 9. Spread the watered and stir to create a smooth down icing onto the cake icing. This will not change bites and refrigerate for 4-6 the flavor (no matter how minutes. gross it looks in the bowl). It 10. Add on white
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decorative lines to make the bites look like small footballs. 11. Serve to friends and enjoy this quick and easy Super Bowl party dessert.
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Puppy Bowl Predictions A play-by-play prediction of the cutest bowl on Sunday Miranda Stambler Features Editor
Instead of watching Super Bowl LIII and wasting your time, focus on Puppy Bowl XV instead. It has cuter players, is more entertaining and will fill your heart with happiness. Between Team Ruff and Team Fluff, it is up in the air on who will win. Each puppy comes from a different rescue across the world, and each is up for adoption during the bowl. Animal Planet has a 100 percent adoption rate through volunteers and workers on set of the bowl constantly adopting and having others call in. Predictions for the Super Bowl are everywhere, but what about the predictions for the Puppy Bowl? The predictions and bets for the Puppy Bowl could be endless: who will foul first, who will make the first touchdown and who will be the cutest MVP? This is my playby-play prediction. Each team has an outstanding starting lineup, but Team Fluff has a slight size advantage. However, sometimes those small Yorkies are the ones to look out for, as their rough play style could give them the advantage over the clumsy Great Pyrenees. When the starting lineup enters the field, they will have a slow start. Instead of trying to get a touchdown, they will be more interested in sniffing the other team. Each team will have their fair share of penalties and fouls. Two puppies will be given a foul for being too vocal; on Team Ruff it will be Whitney, a Siberian Husky, while on Team Fluff it will be Remington, a Beagle. Once the game begins, Team Fluff will score the first touchdown, thanks to Clara the Corgi, all while Sierra from Team Ruff runs from end zone to end zone with no ball in sight. But, Bee and Bugsy, from Team Ruff, will make up for Sierra’s mistake through an assisted team effort touchdown. Team Ruff will be the first to bring out a backup pup, switching Hank the Labradoodle with Dewey, the mutt of six different breeds. The defense will become stronger with Ace on Team Fluff’s side; so don’t let his small size deter you from
seeing his sneaky plays. Luca from Team Ruff will have a 5-yard penalty for digging in the water bowl one too many times, but Team Fluff won’t be far behind with their streak of bad luck. Team Fluff will have a setback, by switching out Dawn, the Beagle/Dachshund mix, because she will fall in the water bowl for Buford, the Basset Hound/Boxer mix. Eventually, Buford will get a penalty for sleeping on the field that will lead to another backup pup to enter the field. This time Cole, a large 18-week-old mixed breed, will bring Team Fluff’s score back around with his sheer size. Running from end zone to end zone, Cole will make the final touchdown, giving Team Fluff the lead and ultimately the victory. Play after play, tail wag after tail wag and many falls into the water bowl, the score will end with Team Fluff as the victor of the Chewy.com Trophy with a score of 70-52. After the victor is announced, the awards will be presented. Most Valuable Pup (MVP) will go to Panda, the American Bulldog/Labrador Retriever/ Rottweiler/Weimaraner mix. However, Clara the Corgi from Team Fluff will be voted as the fan favorite. Tick, the Yorkshire Terrier, will be awarded with best signature move, which will be of him sneaking between the bigger mutts so he can make a game-changing play for a touchdown. Puppy Bowl XV will air 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3 on Animal Planet. It is a two-hour long game that will never be dull. With the chicken national anthem, gerbil blimp view, multiple different animal cheerleaders and the kitten halftime show, there will be plenty to keep you entertained between all the adorable pups, of course. For more information on Team Fluff and Team Ruff’s players, visit Animalplanet. com and enjoy the pregame show to prepare you for the cuteness Sunday. The website has a trading card maker, where you can show off your pet as a Puppy Bowl player.
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‘Reflections in the Dark’
Local eclectic rock band The Human Element release sophomore album Laura Ellen Brandjord A&E Editor
In celebration of their second full-length album, local rock band The Human Element partied with fans at The Aquarium Jan. 25. The Human Element is a four-piece band comprised of Seth Holden on drums and vocals, Matt Johnson playing guitar and lead vocals, Brant Niemi on bass and Kari Marie behind the keyboard lending vocals as well. “Reflections in the Dark” comes two years after the band’s debut “Forward Motion.” Johnson revealed the band is already writing their third album and even played a potential single at the party.
‘New Year’
It seems appropriate that a January release should open with a track entitled “New Year.” Heavy with Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) vibes, the guitar riff is reminiscent of “Ramble Tamble” or The Black Crowes’ “Jealous.” The song builds slowly, with the opening reaching its climax at almost a full minute in, easing you into the song and the album.
‘We Gotta Stand the Weather’
A song full of twain-y summer breezes, the sun shines bright with slide guitar overhead as the bass saunters down the gravel
The Human Element played two sets during their album release party Jan. 25. road. Keys sparkle through the leaves of cymbal washes. “We Gotta Stand the Weather” is a bluesy southern rock jam with the feel good quality of Tom Petty.
‘You Used to Love Me’
A soulful electric ballad similar to Sam Cooke’s “Bring it On Home to Me” with a Marvin Gaye flair, Johnson’s short phrasing lets Marie’s organ styling
and Holden’s hi-hat washing to take center stage in his voice’s absence. A song about reminiscing on the good times of a dead relationship, “You Used to Love Me” could hang in with any of the great soul
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ballads of the ‘60s and ‘70s.
‘Vessel’
The album closes out with a track layering acoustic and electric guitar. Johnson’s voice takes on the timbre of Gavin DeGraw with its soulful movement
and fine grain blues grit, sanding the song smooth. The acoustic guitar acts as a springboard for the smooth blues riffs of the electric as it flows through the track.
Review: ‘Village’ Jacob Banks’ November release comes with something for everyone Brittany Hofmann Staff Writer
Birmingham, England native and singer-songwriter Jacob Banks released his first full-length studio album at the end of 2018. The album, “Village,” comes with 14 tracks and a handful of collaborations. You may have heard of Banks from his hits “Unknown (To You)” and “Chainsmoking,” as well as his “Fifty Shades Freed” collaboration with Louis the Child, “Diddy Bop.” “Village” starts out with the gospel hit “Chainsmoking.” The track pulls at the heartstrings of anyone who’s ever had a broken heart, especially with the lyrics, “Chain smoking your love / can’t be good for my sanity.” Packed with love song after love song, “Love Ain’t Enough” seems to draw from Kanye’s “Love Lockdown” with its heavy beat and reggae twist ending. The first collaboration on the album features Bibi Bourelly. Known for her work with Rihanna, Bourelly brings the raw emotion to the record with her raspy voice. The next two twins, “Slow Up” and “Grown Up,” contrast each other with —surprise — “Slow Up” being the more languid and moody sister. “Grown Up” brings back the energy with a more upbeat rhythm — she’s the fun sister. (But we won’t let “Slow Up” know that.) The song “Be Good to Me” features Seinabo Sey and is the second track to mention “nirvana” in the lyrics. This makes me want to say there is a theme to the record, but if nirvana has anything to do with it, I couldn’t tell. Banks clearly put a lot of thought into the tracklist with a well-rounded record, beginning and ending with hits. As for the penultimate bookend, Banks fades out with “Unknown (To You),” which is the song that led me to discover him. The song came on while I was running, and it empowered me to keep moving forward. I think that really says something about the emotion portrayed in his vocals and music. With this first record being more of a shout-out to the pain of heartbreak mixed with some peppy, bass-shaking dance songs, I can only hope that Banks’ sophomore album comes with more meaning and a solid theme.
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“Last year, when my school schedule permitted, I volunteered at the Red River Women’s Clinic escorting,” she explained. “So, I felt like that gave me a better understanding of the process of getting an abortion and everything that goes on pre-medical situation.” The show is comprised of 12 different plays, each telling a different experience of abortion, a different woman’s story.
with them,” Vines said. “All of these stories are really short, but they’re so personal and intimate. And I feel like the main vision from Newfangled and our production team is to really get down to the realism of these are real people and real circumstances. This is real life.” Actors were also excited to be a part of the production and storytelling of something that can be polarizing. “Norma,” one of the actresses in the show, said, “This production is just something that many people
“I hope people come in with open minds and try to understand, at least; even if they don’t follow the same ideas.” - “Norma,” actress, “Out of Silence”
One story, titled “Ruah,” tells the story of Alexis, a college student who is terrified not of pregnancy itself, but the discovery of pregnancy — what it means, what consequences it brings, the whole life-changing experience it produces. Another story, “Dear Harriet,” describes what happens after an abortion is made public. Harriet, an author, publishes her story and receives a slew of hate mail and death threats. But she also receives an anonymous letter, someone thanking her. And that makes all the difference. Yet another story, one referenced at the beginning of this article, is titled “The Line,” and is a conversation between two friends, sharing a cup of coffee before one makes an irreversible, personal and politicized decision. And still there are more. All told, there were more than 700 similar stories submitted to 1 in 3. The play could have lasted for days, not hours. Newfangled is performing most of the shows from the original script. “It was an easy choice, for me, to do most of them because they’re really personal and I connected
wouldn’t do, in general. It’s a topic that’s sensitive to a lot people, and it’s something many people don’t want to talk about and people have specific sides that they think.” “Millie,” another actress, was apprehensive when she first heard about Newfangled’s chosen play. But she grew to admire what the production was trying to accomplish: “It brings a light to the people around you, even if they don’t really want to turn that light on quite yet. It just kind of brings it up to their face.” Newfangled, Vines and the actors are aware the show is extremely divisive. It’s nearly impossible to discuss abortion without hearing a stance, one way or the other. However, “Out of Silence” isn’t about the politics of abortion. It’s about the women. “This isn’t a story about prochoice or anti-choice, or whatever. This is a story about women.” Molly Vines, director, “Out of Silence” “I think that abortion is so politically charged and so connected with religion and politics that I want to sit the audience down, I want them to put themselves in the shoes of the women that are struggling, and think, ‘What would I do if I was in
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‘Norma’ contemplates her impending decision while regarding the line of protestors outside a café. this position?’” Vines said. “This isn’t a story about pro-choice or anti-choice, or whatever. This is a story about women.” Of course, despite the conversation they’re trying to engage, when the word “abortion” pops up, suddenly the story is forgotten in lieu of political ideologies and a desire to be neutral on such a triggering topic. “One of the difficulties for me has been approaching it to other people,” Millie said. “Because, one of the things is, you want people to come see the show that you’re in. But the second they’re like, ‘What is it about?’ You say, ‘It’s about abortion.’ They’re like, ‘Oh.’ It
kind of puts a barrier between you and the people you want to get to come there.” The goal of “Out of Silence” isn’t to persuade or argue or soapbox — it’s to start a conversation. They want to create a space for people to learn and understand and engage. “I hope it gets people to think,” Norma said. “So, people don’t just come in, expecting it to be something they hate, and just sitting there the whole time feeling that hate without even actually sitting there and listening to it. I hope people come in with open minds and try to understand, at least; even if they don’t follow the
same ideas.” “If people who haven’t thought about this can walk away with a little different perspective, then I think we’ll have accomplished what we were working for,” Vines said. She continued with a laugh, “I don’t think we’ll change the campus, but I think if we could just open some eyes, I would leave very satisfied and fulfilled.” “Out of Silence” runs 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 and Sunday, Feb. 3 at Beckwith Recital Hall. Entrance is free for everyone. More information can be found on the event’s Facebook page.
‘Heroes of the Storm’ Needs Your Attention Max Borman Staff Writer
There are so many video games, and some of them go unnoticed or forgotten. One of those is the multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game “Heroes of the Storm” from Blizzard Entertainment. “Heroes of the Storm” launched in 2015 and took heroes from every Blizzard game (even some old classics) and pitted them against each other in teams of five. Characters from “World of Warcraft,” “Warcraft,” “Starcraft,” “Overwatch’” and “The Lost Vikings” all make appearances. It wasn’t until 2017 that the game really came into its own with a large-scale update. The 2.0 version completely revamped almost every system in the game, breathing new life into it and setting itself up for a promising future. “Heroes of the Storm” sets itself apart from the other popular MOBA games, such as “Dota 2” and “League of Legends.” Instead of leveling up individually and buying items, the team levels up together. Unlike similar games, “Heroes of the Storm” doesn’t have items. Instead, each hero grows stronger with talents as they level up. This team-based leveling system allows for a more team-oriented play than its competitors. Each of the 15 maps, inspired by various games, have objectives that activate after a certain amount of time. Once a team gets control of an objective
‘Heroes of the Storm’ sets itself apart from other MOBA games. it will then have the upper hand. The objectives are both diverse and drenched in Blizzard lore. One such objective has players pay a pirate gold doubloons at Blackheart Bay to rain cannons down upon enemy forts. Another objective is to push the payload in Hanamura, where the team who brings it to their lockdown point gets a nice 10-shot cannon to also rain down upon forts. There are other objectives like “Tomb of the Spider Queen,” where you
collect shards that can call three giant spiders down to fight with the heroes for a short time. These objectives force teams to abandon the two or three lanes, leaving them open for attack. It adds a more strategic aspect to the fight by forcing players to prioritize their attack. Not every map has a core that players can attack directly and destroy to win. Alterac Pass replaces the core with bosses, similar to a boss from “World of Warcraft,” which this map is based on, and these bosses
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must be fought to zero health to win. “Battlefield of Eternity” doesn’t even allow players to come near the core. Instead, you must capture forts and activate altars to make your base fire upon the enemy base. Once all forts are captured, the base will constantly fire upon the enemy base until it is either destroyed or a fort is taken. All these objectives and the variety of maps create a game that is never the same twice. With 85 heroes, you’ll definitely find a hero you like.
Heroes come from every game, and there is even an original hero for “Heroes of the Storm.” Each of the 85 has their own play styles and mechanics to learn. Get 16 heroes to level five and you can go play the ranked battles (where the actual fun begins). Recently, Blizzard cancelled all esports and pulled lots of developers off the game, essentially putting it on life support. That does not mean you should just give up on the game, however.
Blizzard needs to be shown that “Heroes” has a spot in the future of gaming. The esports were actually really popular, so it’s still confusing why they dropped it. If enough people actually cry out and demand Blizzard to save “Heroes,” then it could be brought back. Try out “Heroes of the Storm,” even if you are not a fan of MOBA games. This game has something for everyone, and you won’t be disappointed. It’s also free to play, so there isn’t a reason not to.
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Super Bowl Aftermath Make post-Super Bowl Monday a national holiday Abby Petersen
Contributing Writer
Like every other American, the Super Bowl is one of my favorite days of the year. It’s an excuse to eat an excessive amount of chicken wings and other various finger foods all while watching the most anticipated sporting event in the world. I personally can’t think of anything better. I have one issue with the Super Bowl, and I know for a fact I am
It should be a holiday recognized by the government, and no one should have to go into work the next day. not alone — the next day. Having football on Sundays is truly a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it makes the Sunday scaries a little less scary. However, in the back of your mind, the impending 7 a.m. alarm is waiting for you the
next morning. I can deal with it during the regular season, but for the Super Bowl? Absolutely not. Kickoff doesn’t start until 5:30 p.m. and the festivities end about 10:30 later that night. I’m in a food coma at this point and usually still buzzing from either excitement or rage. Going to work or school the next day would only be a disservice because spoiler alert: all I’m going to do is talk about the game. Don’t take any of this from me. According to a study conducted by Robert Half, 72 percent of human resource managers would like to see the Monday after the Super Bowl become a holiday. Another study suggests that 16 million people will call in sick post-Super Bowl, and productivity plummets, resulting in the U.S. actually losing money. It is in this economy’s best interest to have this Monday off. The Super Bowl is the biggest event in America by far. It should be a holiday recognized by the government, and no one should have to go into work the next day. So, my fellow Americans, write to your respective political leaders. Call, email, carrier pigeon, whatever it is that you do, and demand that we never have to spend another post-Super Bowl Monday at work ever again.
You’re going to need a day off after devouring all of this.
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The Real Owners of the Road Bad weather can’t keep us down Grant Gloe Staff Writer
There’s this common idea that truck drivers are the roughest and toughest drivers out there, that they’ve got the biggest pair of truck nuts. I’ve got
it anyway. That’s right. Hats off to the Honda Accord drivers. Shout-out to the crappy Oldsmobile, the Mazda, the Ford cars that are soon to be relics of the past. Truck drivers think they can drive in this weather because they’re tough, but
Do they have the stones to drift straight through an intersection because you tried to turn left? nothing against these guys; I just want them to know they’re wrong. See, it’s not about who is able to drive easily through the snow and ice and what you’re sure was
do they have the stones to drift straight through an intersection because you tried to turn left? To merge over four lanes when you
At first, you think, “Well, there shouldn’t a 12-year-old here,” but then you notice he’s strapped to the gills and ripping cigarettes like it’s going out of style. a speed bump that night. It’s about those who really shouldn’t, but are gonna do
really only meant to do one? To be facing forward one second and backward
Time to break out the brush; class starts in 10 minutes. the next with little to no warning? We do. It’s like if you walked into a Marine encampment. There are guys running around everywhere, keeping fit and shooting the breeze. Then you look over and there’s a 12-year-old hanging out by the latrines. At first, you think, “Well, there shouldn’t a 12-year-old
here,” but then you notice he’s strapped to the gills and ripping cigarettes like it’s going out of style. He’s got a skull tattoo all across his chest that is smaller than a real adult skull. He’s seeing how far he can pull the pin on a grenade without triggering it, almost daring it to give him some real f----- excitement for a change.
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Everyone around him is built for the challenge, but he was born for it. He is your Honda Civic driver, and I sure as hell wouldn’t mess with him. I realize you’ll still see a car in the ditch every five minutes if you go down the highway. You may want to discredit us, but they went down with honor. They are
warriors against the weather, and they will not give up without a fight. Not while they have to go to work, get their kids to school or if Chick-fil-A just sounds really good. I know which camp I’m gonna fall in when I fall off the interstate.
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Keeping Up with the Trends It’s not necessary, but it’s kind of fun Jacob Elwell Opinion Editor
Just because it’s 2019 doesn’t mean trends or phrases are going to slow down. It seems as if 2018 was the most noticeable year for nifty trends and such, and it seems like with each coming year there be more and more of them. I have mixed feelings about these newly acquired ways of life. I’m going to list a few trends and phrases from 2018 (and 2019 so far) that people (mainly the younger population) say and what I think of their contribution is to society.
Eating Tide Pods
I’m not going to go in depth on this one. This is just young people being dumb, looking for attention and/or a way to entertain themselves. If I have one thing to say about this, it’s, “Don’t eat a damn Tide Pod.” Unless you want to see what happens, by all means go for it.
Every ‘Fortnite’ dance
This one I can tolerate. I play a lot of “Fortnite,” and I think performing the dances in real life is kind of cool. It’s especially awesome if someone can perfect one of the moves really well. You see people do it all the time. It happens at parties, at basketball games from the bench players and even in “Madden 19.” Yes, “Madden 19” has made players able to do various “Fortnite” dances when they score a touchdown, especially the “hype” move. It’s almost
safe to say “Fortnite” took over the world in 2018, and it shows. (You’ll hear about “and it shows” later).
‘Let’s get this bread’
Finally, a saying that can make people feel like they are motivated. Let me translate this into an actual sentence: “Let’s get a ton of stuff done today and be productive.” You see people saying this all the time, but are we really “getting this bread?” People can say that and then go back to playing eight straight hours of “Call of Duty” while eating pizza. That could come across as an achievement for some. If it does actually motivate you
tweeting the following: “Just walked my snail, what’d you do today?” An accurate response in today’s world would be, “Weird flex, but OK.” There is a solid chance that response goes viral due to the “relatable” phrase.
‘Some of you (blank), and it shows’
This is probably the most recent phrase to blow up on Twitter. The blank part of this phrase can be just about anything you want. Here’s one I saw on Twitter a couple days ago: “Some of you didn’t watch ‘SpongeBob’ as a kid, and it shows.” While it’s obvious
It seems as if 2018 was the most noticeable year for nifty trends and such, and it seems like with each coming year there be more and more of them. to be productive, well then I guess this phrase is a good one.
‘Weird flex, but OK’
Seems like “flex” is becoming a very popular word nowadays. A flex is basically just another term for showing off. This phrase burst onto the scenes toward the end of 2018. If someone says this, they are essentially saying whatever you are doing they don’t necessarily agree with, but they’ll accept it just because. An example of this could be someone
These are Tide Pods, made for washing clothes. Not for snacking.
you can’t tell who watched “SpongeBob” and who didn’t just by looking, it’s meant to be more funny than anything else. They also could be referring to people who don’t get “SpongeBob” lines because they haven’t seen it, and that’s what they mean by “it shows.” Either way, I have laughed at some of these tweets and this may be my favorite phrase of 2018 and so far of 2019.
a lot, especially in 2018. If someone tells you to “stay woke,” don’t think too much of it. If you keep up with the news, sports, people, entertainment, etc. to even the smallest extent, you are “woke.” It just means being informed on what’s going on in the world. Don’t feel pressured if you aren’t “woke.” It’s just a saying.
You see kids saying this
This phrase could have started in late 2017, but it
‘Stay woke’
‘Low-key’
was a large trend in 2018. A lot of college students say this. If you’re “low-key” afraid of spiders, you are saying you aren’t constantly thinking about them in fear, but you would still be spooked if you came across one. It’s essentially being a little less afraid than just being plain afraid. You’re “low-key” afraid. Future trends will continue to appear whether we like it or not. It’s ultimately up to us if we are
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going to ride the wave of the trend or brush it aside because it’s stupid or makes no sense. I think it can be fun keeping up with trends. It’s what makes these newer generations more fun and entertaining. Who knows, you yourself could start a trend and make millions of dollars. It seems like a great idea that blows up is worth fortunes nowadays. Let that sink in and keep you motivated.
What Will You Do for the Super Bowl?
This annual event means something different for everyone Jacob Elwell Opinion Editor
The final and most important game of the NFL season is this Sunday. I can’t believe how fast the season went by. After Sunday we will have to wait seven months for football to start again. It’s actually really depressing. Oh well. At least baseball season starts soon. Wow, that doesn’t sound better at all. The Super Bowl means many different things for many different people. Depending on who you are, you may be watching, not watching, paying attention to or even participating in the Super Bowl. I’m going to discuss what this event really means to certain people.
Players
While only some NFL players are participating in
money. I mean nobody is stopping you. At the end of the day, if you’re rich, then you probably don’t care. I
The Super Bowl means many different things for many different people. the Super Bowl, all should be watching it. As a player, whether you make it or not, you want to see how it turns out. This is the game that all players work for all year to get to, so you might as well catch a glimpse from a screen if you’re not on the field. If you’re a player and you aren’t watching it because your team isn’t playing in the Super Bowl, you’re just in it for the
hope there are no players that do this, but there likely are, unfortunately.
Coaches
Unless you’re a part of the coaching staff of either of the Super Bowl teams, you’ll envy the staff members that helped contribute to get their teams to the big game. If you don’t envy them, then you’ll be taking notes from the game to prepare
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for a possible game next season. Job openings also may become available after the game, something every coach without a job flocks to.
Fans
This is obvious. If your team is in the Super Bowl, you will be watching it at a party with all your friends, borderline blacked out before kickoff. If your team didn’t quite make it, you might not care. If you’re like me, an NFL fan in general, you’ll be watching it start to finish because you know you won’t see another game for a while.
Others
For people that don’t care about football at all (ouch), this will just be another Sunday night for
them. Better go to bed by 8 p.m. so I’m all rested for work the next day. I have
time. Second, it’s not the main event. Third, just go to bed at that point if you really
I encourage everyone to watch the Super Bowl because once football is done for the season, you’ll be begging for more. nothing going on, so might as well catch up on some sleep. If they’re music fans, they might just turn on the halftime show and then call it a night. There are also those people that watch only the commercials. I can’t stand people like that. First off, they get worse every year, so you’re wasting your
don’t care. Whoever you may be, you’ll likely do some of the things described in your category. I encourage everyone to watch the Super Bowl because once football is done for the season, you’ll be begging for more. Don’t take this for granted.
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Spectrum Super Bowl Prediction Spectacular We like the Pats, except for the Pats fan Spectrum Staff Staff Writers
Taylor Schloemer
Sports Editor/ Sports Overlord
The evil empire and I have a rough relationship. For the last two years, I have picked the bad guys with 50-50 results. But this year there is a shining light on the western horizon, a brand new thing to look forward to and support. High flying, action packed, it is the must have thing. Even appearing to go to lunch with it puts one in a position of power. Looking back on the season, the Los Angeles Rams have been a source of joy, including excellent games against the Chiefs and a pair against the Saints. Of course, the final showdown ended being a fantastic game of Refball. There are never any winners in Refball. On the big stage, the Rams will perform well. But this time, there is rarely any joy in the world. Man, college has made me a bit more melancholic than usual. New England 38, Los Angeles 31
Thomas Evanella
Sports Staff Writer/ Great FCS Mind
No, the Los Angeles Rams aren’t the ones to have survived the gauntlet that is an NFL season. Rather, I am the one who has survived. The Rams were my Super Bowl pick back in August. Lo and behold, it’s Super Bowl Sunday and they’re still standing. I’m doubling down on my pick. For Los Angeles, it’s all about setting the tone. Their first tone-setter is superstar running back Todd Gurley. Gurley was a nonfactor against the New Orleans Saints, though he claims he will not be held back by injury against New England. It is essential for the Rams to call Gurley’s number early and often against the Patriots. New England was a sieve against the run in the regular season. The Rams must establish Gurley as well as C.J. Anderson from the get-go. Doing so will enable Jared Goff to get comfortable and keep headcoach-slash-offensive-wizard Sean McVay in control. On the other side of the ball, it is imperative for Los Angeles to wreak havoc on Tom Brady. The Patriots offensive line has been stellar lately, but it’s impossible to bottle the quartet of Michael Brockers, Aaron Donald, Dante Fowler, Jr. and Ndamukong Suh. Take it from Justin Tuck, who turned Brady into his personal target practice in two Super Bowls. Raise hell in the pocket, and the Patriots offense folds. Los Angeles 41, New England 36
Philip Atneosen
Sports Staff Writer / Hot Takes Guy
I would love to see the Rams win Sunday, but I wouldn’t put my money on it. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick have been to the Super Bowl eight times together. On the opposite side of things, Sean McVay has had a successful coaching career thus far, but is only in his second year as a head
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Can Jared Goff knock off Tom Brady? We don’t think so. coach. Additionally, Los Angeles quarterback Jared Goff is in just his third season. I think experience will trump talent this Sunday, and Brady will get his sixth ring. But I would love to be wrong. Give me the Patriots against the 2.5 spread and under on the line of 56.5. Belichick will get soaked in blue Gatorade at the end of the night. New England 27, Los Angeles 17
Ian Longtin
Sports Staff Writer/ Rookie SB Predictor
The Patriots’ dynasty has come full circle. It started with a matchup with the St. Louis Rams, and maybe now it will end with the Pats taking on the Rams, now located in Los Angeles. Seventeen years ago, nobody on the plane would think Bill Belichick and Tom Brady would be trying to win their sixth Super Bowl in nine tries. Present day, the Rams present a formidable task for the Pats. Ndamakong Suh and Aaron Donald have been as good as they’ve been all year on the defensive line, and Jared Goff is looking like the Jared Goff that made him an early season MVP candidate. Belichick is known for taking away the opposing team’s best player on offense, and there is no reason to think he will stop now. Expect Brandin Cooks to draw Belichick’s wrath. Limiting Cooks will make the Rams one-dimensional, and that will make the difference. Goff will make some throws late, but Brady will be too much to overcome. New England 36, Los Angeles 31
David Hoffman
Sports Staff Writer/ Rookie SB Predictor
I think this Super Bowl comes down to one man, Tom Brady. Brady is a “fourth quarter man.” He’s at his best when it comes to the end. Not only has he been red hot throughout the postseason, but he’s also got a lot to prove after losing last year’s Super Bowl. With that mentality, Brady will be determined to get one more before he retires. By no means do I think the Rams and Goff are bad. I’m sure they will be back again soon, but this is a big one for Brady. New England 28, Los Angeles 17
Jacob Elwell
Opinion Editor/ Vikings Pessimist
I am the Opinion Editor, so just think of this prediction as a tiny opinion piece on who I think is winning. This required more thinking than I imagined, but I ultimately came to a conclusion that the New England Patriots and Tom Brady will get their sixth ring. When it comes down to the grand scheme of things, nobody is better in this situation than Brady and Bill Belichick. I have so much respect for Sean McVay, but he’s never been in this situation before. I know that Doug Pederson beat Belichick in the Super Bowl last year in his first ever trip, but I can’t see that happening again. The Rams are a potential dynasty and could very well be back to the Super Bowl in a couple seasons or even next season. That being said, I don’t think their time is now. I think the Rams offense will get jitters throughout the game, and their defense won’t be able to touch Brady as much as they had hoped. The Patriots offensive line didn’t allow Joey Bosa, Melvin Ingram, Dee Ford, Chris Jones or
Justin Houston to sack Brady in the playoffs. Aaron Donald will get a sack or two, he’s just that good, but it won’t be enough to overcome what Belichick and the Patriots have cooking in the kitchen. New England 31, Los Angeles 20
Zachary Liu
Head Copy Editor/ Self-hating Pats Fan
Tom Brady’s done, and the Pats are done too. With that said, someone could convince me the game will end with Tom Brady, AKA Tom Terrific, AKA The Comeback Kid, AKA the Global Face of UGG for Men, and the Pats down three with less than 2 minutes left in the fourth quarter. They drive for the game winning touchdown, an option route to Julian Edelman out of the slot. But if I believed any of that I wouldn’t be a true Patriots fan. A true Patriots fan believes Brady should have been benched once Drew Bledsoe got healthy in 2001 and they should have chosen Matt Cassel in 2009 and Jimmy Garoppolo in 2018 over supermodel Gisele Bundchen’s husband. Look, I didn’t choose to be a Patriots fan. It just kind of happened. That’s what you get for being born in New England. I’m just happy to be here. Los Angeles 56, New England 0
Grant Gloe
Opinion Staff Writer/ Ranting Ginger
This physically pains me to write. I’m not so much a Rams fan, but I am so tired of the Patriots. The NFL has turned into “The Simpsons.” It’s been the same thing season after season for the last 20 years. You want it to just
stop, but people watch it anyway. Anyway, the Rams aren’t the dominant force they started off as (despite still being very good), and the Patriots don’t screw around. Gurley may not be at 100 percent. Gronk is made of glass these days, but he’s looking better. Tom Brady made a pact with Satan to play football forever. I think the Pats have this one. New England 31, Los Angeles 24
Laura Ellen Brandjord
A&E Editor/ Football Hoser
The impending matchup between the Ryerson Rams and the Regina Pats is more than a surprising turn of events. The two teams are so unevenly matched the game will probably be as painful and dull to watch as a junior high volleyball tournament. The Rams have a decent record with 17 wins and only 7 losses, but strangely have a better track record off of home ice than on. The Pats are nowhere near the top of the Western Hockey League (WHL), ranking a mere 20th out of 22 teams. Oh, wait. This is for football, isn’t it? Crap. Los Angeles 33, New England 10
Miranda Stambler
Features Editor/ Dog Enthusiast
I know nothing about sports, but there is no question the Patriots will beat the Rams. Let’s be honest, they always seem to win somehow, so this year will be no different and everyone will be screaming Tom Brady’s name just like any other year. Plus, East Coast over West Coast. Patriots will win. More importantly, who will be the cutest at the Puppy Bowl? All of them of course. New England 22, Los Angeles 1
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Re-evaluating the Summit League Title Chase No surprise on the top, few below
Behind Tyson Ward (24), Deng Geu (23) and Cam Hunter (22) have formed a strong supporting cast.
Thomas Evanella Staff Writer
It is the midway point in the Summit League men’s basketball season, which means a trip to Sioux Falls is only six weeks away. The middle of the season offers a prime opportunity to reassess the field and right the wrongs of a certain someone’s preseason rankings from November. Choosing South Dakota State to take home the title still holds water. Beyond that, the preseason rankings are in need of an overhaul. With eight games remaining for each team, the Summit League is up for the taking.
South Dakota State (17-6, 7-1 Summit League)
The Jackrabbits are firing on all cylinders once again, throttling the competition in the process. The singular blemish came against Purdue Fort Wayne, but their seven wins have come by an average margin of 22.2 points — including a 42-point waxing of Western Illinois. There is no reason to believe the Jackrabbits are in for a regression, especially if Mike Daum continues his otherworldly level of play. Daum’s 2,803 career points ranks No. 17 all-time, and it isn’t unreasonable to expect him to crack the 3,000-point mark. If so, he’d be one of
only nine to accomplish the feat. Daum isn’t alone, either. David Jenkins, Jr. is averaging nearly 20 points per game and is shooting 48.1 percent from the 3-point line, fourth best in the nation. As a team, the Jacks are surgical from downtown, giving them a key edge over the field.
Omaha (12-9, 6-2 Summit League)
Chalk the Mavericks up as the conference’s biggest surprise of the season. After winning merely nine games a year ago, Omaha has already eclipsed that mark and will continue to ascend. The Mavericks bookended six straight conference wins with losses to Oral Roberts and South Dakota State. Still, Omaha is in the driver’s seat for the No. 2 seed. Omaha is averaging 83.8 points per game in Summit League action and shooting 3-pointers at a higher clip than even SDSU. That’s in large measure due to their starting five, one of the Summit League’s most potent. JT Gibson, Mitch Hahn, Zack Jackson, Matt Pile and KJ Robinson are each pouring in north of 10 points per game. Jackson headlines the group, once again ranking among the top-five in scoring.
Purdue Fort Wayne (13-
10, 5-3 Summit League)
Rounding out the top three scoring teams are the Mastodons. As expected, Kason Harrell and John Konchar have formed an efficient and electrifying pairing. Were it not for Daum, Konchar would be the most talked about player in the Summit League. He ranks third in scoring and second in rebounds to pace the Mastodons. Critical in Purdue Fort Wayne’s rise has been forward Matt Holba. The junior has been a sniper in conference play and averages double-digit points per game. The main hazard for the Mastodons is their reliance on Konchar to stuff the stat sheet. In each of Fort Wayne’s three losses, Konchar has averaged 10 fewer points than in their five wins. If it’s an off night for the program’s alltime leading scorer, the Mastodons will struggle.
North Dakota State (1012, 4-4 Summit League)
The Bison entered the season with questions hovering around the program. A solid start to the conference slate has kept the questions at bay, but NDSU will need to sustain their level of play. As anticipated, Tyson Ward is leading the young Bison squad. Ward is the
Bison’s top scorer and has been a force on the glass. Around him, a steady supporting cast is beginning to coalesce. Deng Geu has been a lethal weapon off the bench for NDSU. He, Cam Hunter and Rocky Kreuser have taken large steps forward in elevating their play. Freshman Sam Griesel is fully healthy and looks to be a four-year mainstay in the starting lineup. Mix in junior college transfer Vinnie Shahid, and the Bison are coming together. It will be key for the Bison to win the majority of their remaining games. Doing so would enable them to rise in the standings and ideally avoid the Jackrabbits in the tournament.
Oral Roberts (8-15, 4-4 Summit League)
The Golden Eagles opened conference play with three straight wins, but have since lost four of five contests. Big men Emmanuel Nzekwesi and Kevin Obanor have been doing the damage for ORU. A negative scoring margin underscores the issues ailing ORU. In the long term, the Golden Eagles aren’t built to score 80plus points on a consistent basis. Without being an elite defensive team, it’s a recipe for disaster in the Summit League.
South Dakota (9-12, 3-5
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The Coyotes have suffered a quick — albeit unsurprising — fall from the top of the conference. The loss of both Matt Mooney and former coach Craig Smith has dramatically altered USD. The Coyotes are still a stingy defensive team, causing headaches for opponents. However, the offense lacks punch outside of Stanley Umude and Triston Simpson. Overall, USD averages the fewest points per game and the worst 3-point shooting percentage. They are a tough out for any opponent, but aren’t a serious threat to the teams above them.
Western Illinois (8-13, 3-5 Summit League)
The Leathernecks possess a young core, one that looks ready to contend next season. Kobe Webster is the conference’s next star, and he’ll have Isaac Johnson and C.J. Duff back next season. The trio forms WIU’s top scorers. WIU has a 22-point win over the Mastodons to their name, but have not fared well outside of Macomb. The Leathernecks are 2-10 on the road, and looming trips to Fort Wayne, Omaha, Denver and SDSU do not inspire confidence.
North Dakota (8-13, 2-6 Summit League)
The Fighting Hawks have had a tough go in their first year in the Summit League. UND has lost eight of their last 10 games, dating back to mid-December. Their only two wins came against cellar-dwellers Denver and Western Illinois. Still, UND could easily be in a very different position. The Fighting Hawks have had to lick their wounds after two narrow losses. The first came against Omaha on a last second missed free throw. In the second, UND had a prime opportunity to stun the Jacks, only to fade late.
Denver (7-15, 2-6 Summit League)
If Omaha has been the conference’s most pleasant surprise, consider Denver to be the most ugly. The Pioneers were picked third in the preseason poll, but now find themselves on the outside looking in. Joe Rosga, who last year was one of the Summit League’s best scorers, is no longer even the leading scorer on his own team. It’s a key reason the Pioneers are No. 8 in the conference in points per game. Like the Leathernecks, Denver can’t buy a road win. With two trips to the Dakotas and one to Oral Roberts looming, it will be challenging for the Pioneers to crawl back into the race.
Summit League Women Hit Halfway Point South Dakota scho ols breaking away from the pack Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor
With all nine teams playing each opponent once, now is as good of a time as ever to evaluate the Summit League women’s basketball standings. As it turns out, the Summit, and the state of South Dakota in particular, could make waves in March.
South Dakota (19-3, 7-1 Summit League)
Starting the season with a convincing win at Creighton, the Coyotes have not looked back. Beating a ranked Iowa State team in Vermillion is so far the highlight of the season. The conference slate started with a hiccup on the road at Denver, the only mark against the current league leaders. A well-rounded squad also gets the advantage of playing five of their last eight at home. Ciara Duffy is third in the Summit in points scored, while Allison Arnes
leads the league in 3-point percentage and Hannah Sjerven leads the league in field goal percentage. All of this set up the ‘Yotes as No. 1 in ESPNW’s mid-major rankings last week.
South Dakota State (15-6, 7-1 Summit League)
At No. 3 in the same rankings are the Jacks. The only blemish on their Summit League record was a 105-98 loss at South Dakota in double-overtime. A tough nonconference schedule brought down the overall record, but playing four ranked opponents will do that. Macy Miller runs the show for the Jacks, ranking in the top three in the conference in most of the offensive categories. On the other end, the Jacks have given up the least amount of points in the conference this year. SDSU gets their final
three games of the season at home, including a rematch against the Coyotes on the penultimate game day of the season. In Brookings, the Jacks have only lost once, against No. 7 Oregon. No. 21 Drake fell in Brookings back in early December.
Denver (12-9, 5-3 Summit League)
The best of the rest, Denver has put together a solid start to the Summit League campaign. The Pioneers have held serve at home and managed to swipe a road win at Omaha to sit third in the table. Perhaps the best onetwo punch in the Summit, Denver fields two of the top five scorers in the league. Madison Nelson and Lauren Loven both average over 15 points per game (PPG). Denver is the only team keeping pace with the South Dakota schools in terms of scoring. An even split of home and away games means that
in order to catch the top two, Denver will need to steal a big game on the road.
Oral Roberts (11-10, 4-4 Summit League)
Across the board, the Golden Eagles are playing like a .500 club. A glance at the Summit League statistical leaders sees a notable absence of Golden Eagles. The results have followed suit. After getting a win in Omaha to open the conference schedule, ORU dropped a home contest against North Dakota. But the start of a fourgame home stand perhaps set the blueprint for a topthree seed. Against North Dakota State, ORU dropped 18 3-pointers, second most in Summit League history. After four straight games at home, the Golden Eagles hit the road for four straight before closing out the season at home against Omaha.
Western Illinois (8-13,
4-4 Summit League)
The usually fast-paced Leathernecks have been just a step slower this year than in years prior. Scoring a lot of points is the name of the game, but Western also give up a lot. They are the only team to give up more than 600 points in the first eight games of conference play. The Leathernecks’ inability to win on the road, just a pair of wins all season away from Macomb, stalls any momentum. An even split of home and away games gives the Leathernecks hope of finishing in the top half.
North Dakota (8-13, 3-5 Summit League)
Lexi Klabo has had no issues in adjusting to life in the Summit. The senior from Fargo leads the league in scoring at 18.3 PPG. The bad news for the Fighting Hawks is a lack of scoring behind her. Jill Morton is the next highest
scoring Hawk at just 10.2 PPG. UND failed to claim a win at home against either South Dakota school and will have to travel to face both away in the second half. Just three games in their last eight are in Grand Forks.
North Dakota State (614, 3-5 Summit League)
The young Bison team find themselves in a situation similar to the Fighting Hawks. Michelle Gaislerova has been the bright spot, but not much else has been firing for the Bison. Turnovers still plague the team, and the home win against Western showed what could be with the squad when everything is in sync. NDSU likely will need to steal a game on the road against WIU or UND to avoid the South Dakota schools in the tournament. For the rest of the Summit League standings, head to ndsuspectrum.com
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