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NDSU Math Lecturer Passes Away Craig Murie dies at age 66 Duncan’s interactions with Murie were mostly professional, although they had a friendly relationship and generally chatted about twice a week. “He was really just happy all the time,” Duncan said, adding that Murie’s health issues didn’t negatively impact his outlook on life. Murie had his left leg amputated after doctors found a tumor. Murie said in a 2010 interview with The Forum that the loss had actually calmed him, and left behind some words of wisdom; “Life has to go on. You either go positive or you go negative. I chose positive.” He added in the same interview that the loss of his leg had brought some sort of epiphany to Murie’s eyes. “It really makes you appreciate people,” he said. Along with his attitude,
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Craig Murie was nothing short of being consistently positive, Benton Duncan, chair of the math department said. Murie, a lecturer in the math department, died Saturday at the age of 66 due to complications with liver disease and cancer. Murie’s impact on campus and around the community was profound. He led the Fargo Shanley girls basketball to four state championships in the 1980s and was also a “long time NDSU football and basketball clock operator,” NDSU Athletics posted on its facebook page. “Craig was a staple of Bison game days for many years. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.”
Duncan highlighted Murie’s effort to connect with his students. He said Murie really emphasized learning and hard work. Duncan said Murie may not have always been the most popular teacher, but his heart was always in the right place and he always tried to do the right thing. While some students complained of Murie’s demanding coursework and tough grading, others said he would put in the extra effort if his students did, too. Duncan said Murie always had a smile on his face and just wanted to create genuine connections with the people around him. “We’re going to miss him smiling,” Duncan said.
A familiar face will no longer greet students in Minard Hall room 408E2. Craig Murie died from complications related to his liver disease and cancer Sunday. He was 66.
Minnesota, North Dakota Rank in Top Five States States rank high in infrastructure, opportunity Casey McCarty & Phoebe Ellis Head News Editor, Co-News Editor
U.S. News and World Report has ranked Minnesota and North Dakota as the third and fourth best overall states in the nation, respectively. “One reason we’re ranked so high is North Dakota nice, it seems like everybody (in the cities) is just thinking about themselves. North Dakotans will go out of their way. Also the oil field out west brought a lot of jobs,” Bradyn Horgan, a freshman studying construction management and North Dakota native, said. North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum said in a press release North Dakota’s top-five position “is a testament to the state’s innovative and hardworking
people and a strong commitment to health, education and the economy from leaders at all levels.” Burgum added there is recognition of room for improvement, which “begins with creating vibrant cities, diversifying our economy and reinventing government to be more efficient and responsive to citizens.” Minnesota ranked third in health care, 11th in education, 17th in crime and corrections, fifth in infrastructure, second in opportunity, 12th in economy and 24th in government. North Dakota ranked 19th in health care, 16th in education, 15th in crime and corrections, sixth in infrastructure, seventh in opportunity, second in economy and seventh in government. The rankings were out of all 50 states. “Not only were we
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ranked number four overall, but number one in rising economy. I believe a lot of that came from oil ... (North Dakota is) fourth in government efficiency and I think in comparison to the U.S. N.D. is more middle Republican to Republican,” Jade Hepper, a freshman studying political science and North Dakota native, said. “I’m not surprised that Minnesota’s ranked third because I’ve lived there my whole life and I know it’s a fantastic state. There’s plenty of job opportunities, I see people are happy, and the cities are kept clean,” Aeron Jahr, a sophomore studying electrical engineering and Minnesota native, said. South Dakota ranked 15th in the same report.
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The Minnesota State Capitol in Saint Paul. A new report put Minnesota as the third best state in the nation. North Dakota was fourth on the list.
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Engineering Battles Health Professions for Charity Annual event to benefit student recovering from brain hemorrhage Amanda Johnson Staff Writer
Emily Perrin, a junior in pharmaceutical science, is getting a helping hand from fellow classmates this week. Perrin suffered a brain hemorrhage in November and is still undergoing rehabilitation and recovery. Battle of the Cents-es is an annual competition in its seventh year between the College of Engineering and the College of Health Professions to raise charitable contributions. This year, the money raised will go to help Perrin. “We can only imagine the frustrations and heartache Emily’s family is going through during her recovery,” Abigail Kramer, a third year CHP ambassador, said. She added this is being done to “show that Emily and her family have NDSU’s full support in her journey towards recovery.” Kramer said each year the colleges ask around and research any NDSU
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Anyone can donate to either college until noon Friday. community members who circumstances in their may have serious medical lives. Toward the end conditions or unfortunate of fall semester, student
representatives from each college get together to select a recipient.
Donation booths are located in Memorial Union, Sudro Hall and in
front of the Construction Management and Engineering auditorium. Booths are open from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. MondayThursday. They are also open from 10 a.m. until noon Friday, when they will be collected. Collection jugs will also be found in both schools’ departments. All coins and bills are pooled together and given to the charitable recipient. Whichever college raises the most money does not necessarily mean that college won, though. Every dollar collected in change counts as one point, and every paper bill counts as a one-point deduction. The college with the most points at the end wins. Last year’s event was to raise money for two NDSU alumni families. The event raised over $4,000 in 2015. Volunteer ambassadors run the booths from both colleges and donations are welcome from anyone. Battle of the Cents-es started Monday and will run through Friday.
Tier Turmoil: KNDS on Year-long Probation Probation is unprecedented for Tier I organization
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The Finance Advisory Board voted Feb. 23 to put KNDS 96.3 FM on a year-long probation, giving the student-run radio station time to fulfill newly set goals.
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North Dakota State’s student-run radio station, KNDS 96.3 FM, is now on a year-long probation. The move to probation comes from the Finance Advisory Board, which voted to move the group to probation on Feb. 23. Details of KNDS probation have not been set as of press time, and there is no precedent for KNDS’s
probation as no NDSU tier I organization has been placed on probation before. Details will be worked out at a FAB meeting taking place Wednesday. Officers affiliated with the student-run radio station have set personal goals to improve upon during its year-long probation to improve upon over the next year. Goals include getting awareness of KNDS’s existence to 40 percent, up from its current 23 percent.
The station also aims to get once-a-month listenership up to at least 15 percent of all listeners. The station also plans to create a special projects officer, who will be tasked with organizing live remotes weekly. Student government issued a survey to the student body via listserv in mid-February, asking students questions about KNDS. Of the 703 respondents, 538 — or about 76.5 percent — did
not know what KNDS Radio is. The 165 respondents who did know what KNDS Radio is were prompted to answer a second question, asking how often they listened to KNDS. Approximately 75 percent, or 123 respondents, said they listened to KNDS once a year or less. Minutes from the Feb. 23 FAB meeting state the radio station aims to “dramatically increase
online and social media presence.” The minutes also state the station would “like to put more towards an events coordinator which would work on bringing it into more of an on-campus organization.” About FAB The FAB consists of representatives from every Tier I student organization as well as Mathew Warsocki, student government’s executive commissioner
of the congress of student organizations, who represents Tier II and Tier III organizations. Spencer Moir, the student body president, sits on the board and represents student government. Each member of the FAB has one vote to cast except for the chair, being student government’s executive commissioner of finance Mason Wenzel, who votes in the need of a tiebreaker.
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In A Nutshell Barry Hall Textbooks Taken Casey McCarty Head News Editor
Bison soccer
The North Dakota State Bison women’s soccer team is hosting open tryouts for the team. The tryout will be hosted from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday in the Dacotah Field Bubble. Those interested in trying out should contact head coach Mark Cook in advance at mark.cook@ ndsu.edu. To participate in tryouts proper playing equipment, cleats and shin guards must be worn and a waiver must be signed before trying out. Spring intramural phase two
Spring intramural sports are beginning their
second phase within the coming month. Sports offered are indoor soccer, co-rec volleyball and wallyball. Tournaments will also be offered in dodgeball, canoe battleship and softball. For a full list of dates and registration times, students can visit the Wellness Portal.
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and student senate. Information regarding the student body president and vice president positions, as well as student senate, can be found on the student government website. There are required documents which require filling out prior to campaigning. Those wishing to find the documents can contact Nick Reitan, student government’s executive commissioner of public relations, at nicholas. reitan@ndsu.edu. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Tuesday. They may be dropped off at the Student Activities Office in the Memorial Union.
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Borr announced via listserv email that reports received by the UPSO indicate textbooks have been stolen from Barry Hall on Feb. 23 between the hours of 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. There was no indication
The North Dakota State University Police and Safety Office is looking for a “couple people of interest� in connection with a crime which happened Feb. 23. UPSO Director Mike
of forced entry for the offices that reported missing books. Anyone with any information that could prove helpful can contact the UPSO at 701-231-8998, or text a tip to 701-526-6006.
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Sunshine, Shores and Snakes In Australia, they don’t always try to kill you Payton Mark
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The thought of moving 8,461 miles away from home can be scary. I took a leap of faith with this decision and I’m not regretting it one bit. Traveling has been the hardest part so far — I left Fargo at 11 a.m. on Feb. 7 and after over a day of traveling, I landed in Brisbane at 7 a.m. on Feb. 9. I had to force myself to stay awake the entire day so that I could get used to the time difference as soon as possible. I went to the local mall, called the Sunshine Plaza, which is filled with a lot of great food places and shops. I got my SIM card for my phone switched so that I could communicate with locals along with people back home. I also got some things that I needed for my apartment and went to the nearest grocery store. Unfortunately, I was tired and hadn’t settled in, so nothing felt quite like home. My first full day here I
went to the beach, which was one thing I had been looking forward to since I made the decision to study abroad. The next day I explored Gardener Falls with my friend Vienna and her brother. Funny story — I actually met Vienna in Grand Forks when she was a foreign exchange student. She happens to live three minutes away from me here. What a small world. The next few days consisted of exploring new beaches such as Coolum, Alex and Mooloolaba. I also went to Underwater World where I touched starfish, saw a variety of sea life and also watched a seal performance. The next day a group of us went to Kondalilla National Park where there was supposed to be a waterfall. Unfortunately, it’s been very hot and dry here so there was no waterfall. On the other hand, there was a beautiful rock pool that we got to jump into and swim in. On the hike back I experienced the Australia everyone talks about. I’m
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The entrance to the library at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. It’s almost like NDSU. terribly afraid of snakes and are venomous, but instead apartment and getting a Payton Mark is an as I was my friends how I just made its way down the feel for what it’s like to NDSU student studying don’t like them, I noticed path. The snake was about live in Australia. I’ve got abroad at the University one right next to my leg. 6-7 feet long. I hope that a lot of exciting trips and of the Sunshine Coast in Thankfully it didn’t bite me, never happens to me again. adventures planned that I Queensland, Australia. as most snakes in Australia I’m now settled into my can’t wait to share.
The Blue City
Jodhpur, India: The less touristy version of Jaipur
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A whole day could easily be devoted to exploring Mehrangarh Fort’s numerous buildings displaying unique relics of the Marwar royals who once inhabited it.
Laura Ellen Brandjord Contributing Writer
Rajasthan is a colorful state, partially due to the iconic tie-dye textiles and partially due to its iconic color-themed cities — Jaipur and Jodhpur. While “the Pink City” of Jaipur is well known by tourists, Rajasthan has another colorful town with a lot to offer close by. Jodhpur, “the Blue City,” is a smaller city comprised of, you guessed it, blue houses. Unlike Jaipur, Jodhpur does not
sport its royal blue hue to impress a British prince, but much more practically to help deter termites and other detrimental pests from deteriorating the homes. Some guides will try to convince you that it supposedly marks the home of a Brahmin (the uppermost group in the caste hierarchy), but this is no more than an attempt to create a more interesting origin story. Jodhpur does experience an influx of tourists, but is refreshingly more laid back and less aggressively
tourist-geared than Jaipur. While wandering through the shops and markets surrounding the clock tower, which is the largely tourist-focused shopping area, I learned how to test for fake saffron at a spice shop and fake pashmina at a clothing store. The owner of the clothing store jokingly told my friend and I he knew we weren’t new to India because we didn’t stop and take a picture of the cow casually standing in the roadway. My advice is to eat at one of the rooftop restaurants in
the evening after exploring the old city. The view of the massive illuminated walls of the fort and surrounding town are breathtaking. Add in ample, delicious food and by all accounts you are in for a great evening. I am indebted to a very helpful Uber driver who suggested we visit the Jaswant Thada first and then walk a short way to the fort. If he had not suggested this, I would have missed one of my favorite places in Jodhpur. This cenotaph of the Maharajas of Jodhpur is set
in the middle of a wildlife park and is beautifully landscaped with flowers and greenery against impressive white marble structures housing the cremated remains of the Marwar royal family since 1899. In the main mausoleum complex, visitors tie strips of cloth, bangles or even hair ties to a rope in-front of the most recent remains, believing that whatever they wish while tying the string will come true and bring them good luck. From the time we entered the fort, I could not
stop taking pictures. The imposing grandeur of the extensive complex with its heavily ornamented rooms and memorabilia left me awestruck hour after hour. Jodhpur is hard to leave. My friend and I even extended our stay in the city an extra day because we couldn’t bear to leave it so soon. Whether it is the architecture, the helpful people or simply that I love the color blue, Jodhpur is a destination I will not hesitate to visit again.
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Fargo Fashion | Vintage Vibe Outfits Hipster looks blend style with comfort
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Keyona Elkins
Contributing Writer
Ask any college student about her style and you’ll most likely hear the word “comfortable” mentioned. We tend to dress casually and prioritize comfort over style, but putting together unique, fashionable outfits on the regular doesn’t necessarily mean you have to sacrifice comfort. For confirmation of this theory, just take a look at hipster style. Casual vintage-inspired outfits can be manipulated to fit almost anyone’s personal style, potentially mixing in bohemian, edgy, retro, grunge, classic or
athletic styles into an overall hipster-themed ensemble. It’s all about combining casual pieces together with flair. Use these three looks as jumping off points for incorporating a comfy vintage vibe into your everyday look. Look 1: Retro aesthetic Whether you wear actual vintage items or just those with a vintage look, it’s easy to mix retro styles with more modern pieces. This particular outfit meshes sweet and sassy with a 1950s-meets-grunge look. Plaid shirts are a hipster staple, but a textured gingham tank makes the outfit more polished. To keep it from looking
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too proper, an oversized denim jacket, sheer black tights and distressed combat boots edge up the outfit, while a soft buttonfront skirt keeps it comfy. Layering shorts with tights is an alternative if you’re not big on skirts. These chill yet stylish outfits also let you pile on the accessories, like a justfor-looks watch, stacked rings and delicate layered necklaces. Look 2: Upgraded jeans and tee The good old jeans and T-shirt pairing is a timeless go-to, but how you style it is what shows personality. For a hipster vibe, rock
some ‘90s high-waisted mom jeans — seriously, they’re back and they’re cool now — and tuck in a tee of your choice. You could choose a vintage-look screen tee (like this Lost in Fargo one) or opt for a quirky graphic tee. Another option is to rep your favorite fandom. Think Rolling Stones concert tees and Stranger Things T-shirts. A loose, distressed V-neck just barely tucked in at the front and paired with a cute bralette is super comfy option too. To give the classic pairing a more vintage-inspired feel, top it off with a long cardigan. You can even add in some normcore/athleisure
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elements with a ball cap and sneakers. Roughly rolling the jeans to let chunky socks peek out keeps the eclectic look in that hipster realm. Look 3: Textured layers Cozy layers are key for this version of the hipster look. Layer vintage-inspired pieces from different decades — ‘60s Chelsea boots, ‘70s band tees, ‘80s sweaters, ‘90s high-waisted cutoffs — and mix them with modern add-ons like cargo jackets and wide brim hats to keep the look current. This outfit starts with a
printed vintage dress and plaid button up layered under an oversized ‘80s-style sweater. Chunky knee-high socks add warmth, and classic Converse sneakers keep the look grounded. Mixing prints and textures is easy when you stick to neutral colors and soft muted tones. Another trick is to roll up sleeves, cuff hems and tuck in tops to play with shape and add texture. Of course, accessorizing with a cup of overpriced pour-over coffee doesn’t hurt either.
Food Under 500 | Meals in Mugs Emma Hawley
Contributing Writer
Whoever says that breakfast is served on a plate, or mugs are made for hot chocolate and coffee is in for a treat with the emergence of a new use for everyday mugs. Tradition goes right out the window when it comes to mug bakes, energii mugs and the Greek lover’s mug dream.
Luckily, all of these fancy cup recipes can be prepared right here at the North Dakota State dining centers. A traditional breakfast usually consists of eggs, some sausage and cheese. The mug bake will combine all of these foods into one with its unique method of preparation. You can fill a mug with typical egg bake ingredients such as ham, cheese, green peppers, mushrooms and sausage.
After 3-4 minutes in the microwave, you will have an egg bake in a mug. Since the dining center mugs are small, they are great for making snacks or sides for any meal. You could prepare the typical side salad in a cup, but to make things a bit more interesting, try a Greekthemed side dish. The main portion of the salad consists of warm quinoa mixed with a dash of olive oil.
When microwaved for a few minutes the quinoa flakes will actually condense and pick up a rich texture, which makes a perfect base for a Greek salad. Mix in some other Mediterranean essentials such as tomatoes, olives and peppers and top with some feta cheese. The results are pleasing to both the eyes and the taste buds. For a more filling option, mimic the recipe
of energii balls, which are a healthy version of cake balls that have recently started circling Pinterest. The energii mug will please peanut butter lovers, as it is the ingredient that holds the recipe together. The dish allows for plenty of freedom since it is really just a mix of your favorite nuts and seeds, much like a trail mix. In the mug pictured above, allergy free sun butter holds
together sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, craisins, granola, dried oatmeal and a smidge of Greek yogurt. The consistency is similar to cookie dough, but without the same guilt after having a few spoonfuls. With meals in mugs, the possibilities are endless and the portion sizes are perfect for a delicious and nutritious meal.
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All of these fancy cup recipes can be prepared right here at the NDSU dining center.
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Check This Out: The Human Library NDSU Libraries hosts Human Library, offering diverse ‘reads’ Rio Bergh & Paige Johnson Features & A&E Editor
The ubiquitous “they” always tell us not to judge a book by its cover, hence the debut version of NDSU’s Human Library. The first human library originated in the spring of 2000 in Copenhagen, as a way to focus on anti-violence, encourage dialogue and help build positive relationships among festivalgoers at Roskilde Festival, the largest of northern Europe’s summer festivals. Since then, human libraries have sprung up in more than 70 countries. On Tuesday NDSU’s Human Library offered the opportunity to “read” a refugee, campus-parking official, Native American, international student, Muslim and sexual assault survivor, among others. There were 10 people in all, each discussing aspects of their identity and how it impacts facets of their lives. The event was broken up into 20-minute sessions, allowing participants to “check out” more than one person to gain a greater understanding of each person’s individual life. Despite what a certain
protestors as violent, or as an oppositional force to progress, results in a dominant narrative that isn’t necessarily accurate. “The question becomes how to get above the threshold of noise,” Yellow Bird said. “The question becomes how to get above the threshold of noise,” Yellow Bird said. Colonizers usually build a narrative of progress, but colonization has its dark side, which Yellow Bird focuses on as a way of decolonizing perspectives. “There are aspects of the narrative we don’t RIO BERGH | THE SPECTRUM talk about,” Yellow Bird ‘Readers’ at the Human Library had the opportunity to engage in conversations with the ‘books’ and said. But doing so helps interact on a human level. challenge dominant opinions editor may have office does not issue the a patient of MS. While the narratives, and expose you think, the campus citations, campus police conversation eventually the intricacies and beauty parking officials truly care does. circled back to MS, Olsen underneath. about the students, faculty Also, you can get a was quick with a joke Asif Arshid, a second and staff. Heidi Berndt, student parking pass, good and information about his year Ph.D. student in civil a parking coordinator at for any student lot, for only career. engineering, shared his NDSU, attended the human $25. Michael Yellow Bird, perspective as a Muslim library event as a “book,” Another “book” was an NDSU professor in and native of Pakistan. offering her expertise in the Michael J. Olsen, an anthropology and sociology, While he noted that office to curious visitors. active member of the shared his perspective on some Muslims face From Berndt, people F-M community as well the colonization of Native discrimination in the could ask questions about as a sufferer of multiple cultures, and ways to help U.S., Arshid feels like his parking at NDSU, how sclerosis. He spoke about restore it. experience has been good. the parking office operates the medical details of MS, We have a prime example “Compared to friends I’ve and meet the face behind the experience he’s had in North Dakota with the spoken to in other areas of the permits issued at in his professional and Dakota Access Pipeline. the States, I feel like I am NDSU. Contrary to popular personal life and what Yellow Bird discussed living in heaven here in opinion, the NDSU parking day-to-day life is like for how representation of Fargo,” Arshid said.
“Compared to friends I’ve spoken to in other areas of the States, I feel like I am living in heaven here in Fargo,” Arshid said. Arshid shared his experience on moving from Pakistan to the U.S. and also offered “readers” a global perspective on Islam as a social, political and economic system that people might not receive from the news. “When you are quiet, sometimes people might have assumptions, but when you start a conversation, barriers “When you are quiet, sometimes people might have assumptions, but when you start a conversation, barriers melt down,” Arshid said. This was the first time NDSU Libraries hosted a Human Library, creating a safe space for open conversations with people who come from different backgrounds and had different experiences with life. This was an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to engage with and learn from members of the community to get to know them on a human level, instead of making assumptions based on identity.
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Several exciting films are coming to the screen this spring, including “Logan” and “Ghost in the Shell,” promising a ton of action to get the adrenaline pumping. “Logan” March 3 Hugh Jackman is back as Wolverine for one last movie in “Logan,” wide releasing Friday. The plot centers around Wolverine and Professor X in the near future as they live near the Mexican border. Times are desperate for the mutant movement: new mutants haven’t been born in the past two decades, dashing Professor X’s hopes for a new stage in evolution. When things can’t seem to get bleaker, a mysterious woman asks Logan to help protect a child named Lauren from destructive forces. This sci-fi action movie should please any fans of previous X-Men and Wolverine films, along with those who enjoy a lot of fighting. “Table 19” March 3 What would it be like if you went to a wedding that no one wanted you to attend? What if you met a bunch of other people who are just as unwanted? That’s exactly the premise of this comedic film, starring Anna Kendrick, Lisa Kudrow and Craig Robinson. The film should be a pretty standard wedding comedy, with plenty of awkward interactions between the experienced cast. Anna Kendrick is good at playing quirky characters, so adding
Hugh Jackman reprises his role as superhero Wolverine when “Logan” goes to the big screen on March 3. in Kudrow, Robinson and several others will definitely contribute to the possible success of this wedding movie. “Kong: Skull Island” March 10 King Kong is back on the silver screen with yet another film adaptation of the famous story. This film focuses on the ape’s island home and on a secretive group, known as Monarch. Monarch finds a mysterious island with several apex predators
fighting for dominance. Humans get caught up in the middle of the vicious fight and learn it might be best to be on the side of the monkey. While King Kong stories aren’t exactly new, the A-list cast will make this movie worth watching. Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson and John Goodman are just of few of those starring. While the plot may be unoriginal with tons of militarized fighting of a monster, superb acting will
keep the audience hooked. “Beauty & the Beast” March 17 This classic Disney tale gets retold in a live action, modern adaptation releasing soon with Emma Watson starring as the lead, Belle. The story should be quite similar to the original 1991 film, with Belle being taken prisoner in the Beast’s castle in exchange for the freedom of her father. Belle eventually befriends the magical staff of the castle and learns to look past the
Beast’s rough exterior. However, the hunter Gaston intends to kill the beast and take Belle for himself. Fans of the original and fans of Emma Watson should be delighted with this upcoming addition to Disney’s series of liveaction adaptations. “Power Rangers” March 24 This classic children’s television show has been rebooted as a grittier science fiction, action-adventure
starring Elizabeth Banks. Five rebellious teenagers are coincidently brought together and given extraordinary powers to become newest generation of Power Rangers. The fate of the world rests in these new heroes’ hands as Rita Repulsa (Banks), a powerful witch and former Ranger, threatens everyone’s lives as she searches for the Zeo Crystal and its infamous power. Fans of the original series have been excited for this film since its production was announced. Like the TV series, explosions and fighting will be abound. “Ghost in the Shell” March 31 Cyberterrorism is the focal point of this film, starring Scarlett Johansson as the Major, a cyborg field commander in charge of countering terrorism. The Major’s task force regularly defeats cyber criminals until they face an enemy who will never stop until they have sabotaged artificial intelligence technology. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding this film, with the white Johansson starring as an Asian character. Whitewashing of films has always been an issue in Hollywood, and this film is just one of the many examples. However, without the controversy this film might not have been as talked about due to the niche appeal of the “Ghost in the Shell” series.
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Unglued Fest a Crafty Success Local downtown store hosts 7th annual craft fest at Plains Art Museum Paige Johnson A&E Editor
On Saturday the Unglued Craft Market hosted it’s 7th annual Craft Fest at the Plains Art Museum. The three floors of the Museum were packed with over 50 vendors and many more guests. The Craft Fest bolstered local vendors selling a variety of crafts, from jewelry and pottery, to pillows and prints. Not only were crafts available for sale, but guests could also try their hand at making, too. The downtown makers studio Make Room hosted a weaving session, Hannaher’s Print Studio offered guests to make their own screenprinted totes and even the Fargo-Moorhead Roller
Derby gave passersby the opportunity to color a postcard and drop it in the mail. The eclectic collection of vendors, live music, food and workshops made the Unglued Craft Fest a must this weekend. The night before, Unglued also hosted a Craft Gala that featured all 70 vendors in addition to drinks, appetizers, desserts and a chance of first-picks of sale items. But never fear, if you didn’t have time to catch the fest or the gala, the Unglued store location downtown carries many of the vendors’ items. If you don’t see something you like there, a full list of the 2017 Unglued Craft Fest vendors and their respective websites can be found at Unglued’s website, ungluedmarket.com.
A little bit of green and gold were on display with these handmade Gold Star Marching Band pillows by Taea Made.
Holly Hoeschen of Hoeschen Haus embroiders one of her custom-made designs in front of a wall Ceramic artist Jenny Sue showed off her many items, including a “Fargo”-inspired ornament of her other creative works.
Summit Succulents and Cacti added a little summer to the February Saturday with their variety of colorful pots and plants
Bowls, planters, mugs and more were on display at Catie Miller’s display on the first floor of the Plains Art Museum.tw
Taste of Summer in Thick of Winter Red River Market hosting its first Winter Market this Saturday Paige Johnson A&E Editor
From July to October, the Red River Market is a staple in the FargoMoorhead area for fresh produce and local goods. Everything from vegetables and fruits, to hot sauce and flowers is sold at the Red River Market during the summer and fall months. During winter, fans must resign themselves to trips to the grocery store rather than the market. However, this season, the Red River Market is hosting its first-ever Winter Market. “We hope we’ll be able to have more of these events in future years,” Simone
Wai, Red River Market Board member, said. “This is a pilot event to see if the community and vendors would be interested in more events like this.” Many of the Red River Market’s favorite vendors can be seen at the Winter Market, but there aren’t as many produce vendors as there usually are in the usual market. “It takes a long time to produce a winter market,” Wai said. “Vendors need greenhouses and infrastructures later in season; cellar rooms to keep stuff in the winter.” Making up for missing produce are plenty of household goods (including soaps and lotions, arts and crafts), pantry goods (like
“It’s a place to grow from. And it’s fun! We hope to kind of keep the momentum from the Market going through the year.” - Simone Wai, Red River Market Board member
honey and hot sauce), bakery items and readyto-eat foods. Coffee and beer will also be available for market-goers. Vendors from last season will be featured at the event. “There are a lot of faces that people will recognize,” Wai said. The Winter Market will be hosted at the Stone Building at 613 1st Ave N in Fargo, formerly the Downtown Avalon. The Red River Market and the Kilbourne Group partnered to use this historic building as the location for the first Winter Market. There are no guarantees, but Wai said the Red River Market RED RIVER MARKET | PHOTO COURTESY is hoping to make the Winter Market a regular, The Blue House of Hitterdal, Minnesota will be selling their delicious variety of fruit jellies at the monthly event in the Winter Market hosted by Red River Market. upcoming season. be this Saturday, March 4, N. “It’s a place to grow WHEN: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at For more information from,” Wai said. “And it’s March 4 the historic Stone Building on the Winter Market in fun. We hope to kind of WHERE: Stone Building, in Downtown Fargo. The addition to the Red River keep the momentum from 613 1st Ave N, Fargo, ND regular Market season will Market, visit their website the Market going through PRICE: Free for entry start on July 8 on the corner at www.redriver.market. the year.” MORE INFO: Website or of Broadway and 4th Ave MORE INFO: The Winter Market will Facebook event page
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College Food Reviews: A&W Poptarts Because I’m classy like that
Now if you were wondering what is the trashiest thing you can buy at Walmart, the answer is A&W Poptarts. SATIRE
Grant Gloe Staff Writer
I hear food reviews are hot right now, so I’ve got one fresh out the oven. Ha, God, I’m hilarious. If food is your deal, my editor Erik has a great college food review column (or so I’ve heard). I can’t let him hog all the fun. I thought I’d get in on the action by reviewing a specialty dish of my own: A&W Poptarts. Now if you were The trashiest thing you can buy at Wal-Mart folks. wondering what is the request and haven’t looked as many speed bumps in the trashiest thing you can buy back since. Niskanen parking lot then I at Wal-Mart, the answer is It makes driving in remember. A&W Poptarts. I bought reverse slightly dangerous, The taste is rich and them at my roommate’s but fortunately, there are not delectable. Wait no, the
other one: discomforting. It tastes a lot like the more popular “brown sugar” flavor, but with that root beer tang no one wanted and no one asked for. I was all for a root beer pastry, but not like this. Dear God, not like this. I follow one simple rule when it comes to toasting Poptarts. Fruit flavored? Toast. Anything else? Nope. I had to break my own rule, however, for the sake of science. I toasted my soda-pop Poptarts and the taste was, I guess we could say, something. The tastes became rich and succulent. Unfortunately, that taste
was a blend of soap and antifreeze. Trust me, I’ve tasted both. I also recently added packaging tape to that list, but that’s an article for another day (it’s nontoxic, right?). I sit here eating my last packet of A&W Poptarts and I’m reflecting on the taste for hopefully that last time.
The frosting is sprinkled with what I can only assume is expired “pop rocks” for the express purpose of doubling the crumbs on my desk. The mess left behind is a reflection of the disaster that is this slight against Mother Nature and the good name of the root beer industry. Someone in the world is a Poptart executive who sees this abomination when he closes his eyes at night, the demon he drags with him wherever he goes and will eventually sink his soul to the deepest bowels of Hell. I give them a 6/10; they’re OK.
The frosting is sprinkled with what I can only assume is expired “pop rocks” for the express purpose of doubling the crumbs on my desk.
Wake Up People: White Privilege is Real Ignorance isn’t bliss for those affected by it
Charli Joergensen Contributing Writer
Earlier this week at my job, I was berated by a man my own age because I placed a winter coat in his section, which I quickly found out was the wrong section. He snapped at me in front of several of my other coworkers. The interaction was rude and embarrassing, and this was the first time I had ever met him. I was shocked by his behavior. It made me wonder, would he have treated me this way if I was a man? Or would he have just respectfully told me the correct place to put
the coat? I became angry. Who did he think he was? What gave him the right to talk to me like that? I’ve had many occasions as a woman being called sweetie, sweetheart or dear by men that were strangers and I usually don’t think much of it. However, when someone treats me poorly because they think they are above me, is rare. Hi, my name is Charli, and I am privileged. I am white and was raised in the Midwest. I have been born with access to many things others were not. Some individuals cringe at the thought of admitting their white privilege. They
As a white person, you don’t have these type of experiences in your daily life. So why would you ever believe it’s real? think it’s a myth or people are pulling the race card. They refuse to accept it. The experience I had this week gave me a wake-up call. I’ve known for a long time I am privileged, but sometimes getting a taste of what it was like on the other side can be the best thing for someone who is oblivious. The anger I felt for my coworker flipped a switch
in my head and quickly left my body. Why? Because I realized my white privilege has sheltered me from feeling this type of anger. As a white person, you don’t have these type of experiences in your daily life. So why would you ever believe it’s real? Let me remind you my experience was mild compared to what other people experience daily.
Imagine having a customer call you a “spick” or a “prairie n—er” as you ring up their items. Imagine being told to go back home where you came from. Imagine having to hold back your tongue so people don’t accuse you of pulling the race card. Imagine having to smile and tell this customer thank you, as you hold in your anger. My friend didn’t have to imagine these things
because it happened to her. Yes, this happens in Fargo, and it happens everywhere. The only reason you don’t see it is because you never have to experience it. If you don’t believe me, ask your diverse friends. Let them tell you their experiences. I guarantee every one of them has a story to tell.
Imagine having to smile and tell this customer thank you, as you hold in your anger.
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Letter to the Editor | Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia With the recent acts vandalism against Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery and Mosques across the United States and Canada, I can’t help but be disappointed. I’m disappointed that in the year 2017 we still have an irrational fear of different faiths. I’m disappointed because these attacks are also an attack on the Christian God too.
A simple overview of the three monotheistic religions, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, would reveal to anyone that each faith believes that we are the children of Abraham, and that all three share the same God. Yes, the same God who sent Jesus is the same God who spoke to Muhammad and made a covenant with Abraham.
All three religions also share teaching from the Old Testament as well as share similar beliefs in how to be a good person. Not only do these religions share the same God, the basis for their Holy Books, and rules to be good people, but the most important thing they share is people. When we strip the rules away, take away the
different prayer books, even take away the prophets what is left? People searching for the meaning and purpose in this life. Humanity is the greatest equalizer. It gives us the rational to choose to see our similarities and forget the differences. When we start to accept one another, understanding will rise and fear of the unknown will
dissipate. In this divisive climate, we as people need to come together and remember that the only thing that can come out of hate and fear is more hate and fear. When we, as a country, start to celebrate each other we can see that even though there are differences they are not as extreme as they can seem. Once condescend
down, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity share similar foundations. Using these foundations, we can come together and build each other up. Jaimey Windish is a senior at NDSU majoring in history with a minor in anthropology. jaimey.windish@ndsu. edu Cell. (701) 471-6035
Parents (Don’t) Always Know Best A political mix-up
Cierra Steffensen Staff Writer
Politics, the ever-present topic of conversations today. Being liberal in a blatantly red state makes it difficult to speak freely without ridicule. Aren’t backlash and
disagreements what make the topic so interesting, though? Don’t we strive to have someone counter our argument so we can display our extensive knowledge of the subject at hand? I’ll be the first to admit that I, quite honestly, didn’t pay much attention to major politics until this election. Cue my scene. “I mean, parents always know best, right?” As you can imagine my eyes rolled back in my head and I laughed out loud. Just one loud “HA!”
I, like many of you, grew up with Republican parents who voted for none other than, you guessed it, Donald Trump. As I refocused my attention on the gentleman sitting across from me I realized this was not sarcasm. This was not a joke. This was a 21-yearold, well-educated, college student who voted for Trump because his parents
told him to. I, like many of you, grew up with Republican parents who voted for none other than, you guessed it, Donald Trump. Like I said, I am liberal, so conversations about politics at home can become
quite uncomfortable. All too quickly, dinner can take a turn. Politics are something that, now more than ever, requires a constant state of awareness, though. Especially when the decisions made in the big office directly affect our extensive futures, not our parents’. However, in a conversation I had earlier today, a very simple statement was made, “Parents always know best.”
I think parents know best when it comes to an array of situations. Hell, I call my mom all the time to make sure I’m doing the right thing. To vote for someone whom, after further conversation, believes in and enforces the opposite of a majority of your beliefs? That’s wrong. This is not knowing best. Parents are wonderful, God-given miracles that walk this Earth so selflessly. They don’t always know best, though, and we need to consider this.
NDSU Police Officers Shouldn’t Issue Parking Tickets Aren’t we paying enough already?
with a million excuses. North Dakota State police shouldn’t be issuing tickets. This is an issue for many students parking at the wellness center and union lots where large scale ticketing has been Erik Jonasson II occurring for weeks. It Opinion Editor is not uncommon to see I remember the night between five and eight cars very well. I was walking ticketed in a row. out from the A. Glenn Hill What is the overall Center after an hour-long job of the NDSU police study session. I had driven department? According to my car to campus and, to their mission and values, no one’s surprise, the union it is to “help the campus be parking lot was full. a safe and secure place to In a classic game of live, learn, work and visit being unaware of my …” surroundings, I parked by Nowhere in that the curve right in front of Should police be ticketing students? statement does it mention Dinan Residence Hall. This, ticketing cars. The only of course, cost me $20. access, or for parking in a at the same time no matter This might seem like a excuse for a car being cited handicap spot. ticket or not. popular opinion or it may by a police officer here Still, though, this It may not seem like seem like an easily stated at NDSU would be for shouldn’t be a traditional much but $20 is two hours complaint from a person impeding a safety vehicles ticket. To help the campus of work at a reasonable job. be safe wouldn’t a simple It is groceries, it is a tank of Can we please have our police department not warning be in order? gas. For some people, $20 Shouldn’t a notice of illegal is something they just can’t issue parking tickets to our collective “broke parking get the point across? handle. Make the tickets asses” and instead have them do what they should Does a $20 ticket create a smaller perhaps? safer campus? The person is I understand safety, I be doing? still going to move their car understand the real world
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— tickets are a real thing in the real world. There are consequences for parking in an illegal spot. I can deal with that. We, students, are paying for tuition and sometimes north of $400 for books per semester, though, can a student get a break? Can we please have our police department not
issue parking tickets to our collective “broke asses” and instead have them do what they should be doing? Protect my friends and fellow peers. Create a safer campus. These are all things we need police officers for. Offer help when it is needed and please pass on your parking duties to someone else.
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March Madness Preparation Guide Here is what is coming up, strap in for the madness Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor
Five weeks. Five weeks of complete and total madness. The Summit League, along with other mid-major conferences, will officially kick off the college basketball postseason with conference championships this weekend. The Summit League is a great example of what can go on in March. Any team can win on any given day. Just look at what Omaha did to North Dakota State last weekend, or either one of the NDSU-
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis games this year. Remember, this was an NDSU side that was 2.5 games clear at the top midway through the conference schedule. The rest of the conference made them a target and shot them down to second behind South Dakota. Expect both teams to have targets on their backs this weekend. The only thing for certain this weekend is someone will be heading to the NCAA’s. Tickets to the Big Dance will start getting punched, and in two more Sundays,
it will be Selection Sunday. ESPN’s Joe Lunardi has had the Summit League leader (NDSU or USD) at a No. 15 seed. Strap in, because this may be the craziest year in recent memory. It is hard to get a beat on the men’s field. Gonzaga looked to be the unbeaten warriors, but a home loss to Brigham Young University struck that away from them. New No. 1 Kansas has three losses and had to fight back against Oklahoma on Monday. Preseason favorite Duke has been the poster-boy for the craziness this year. Win
a bunch of games, loss four of seven, win seven straight and get tripped up in the last two. This has the feeling of a year where all the big names fall, or none of them do. Looking at Lunardi’s latest predictions, it is hard to find a crazy amount of upsets, the exception being Florida Gulf Coast at No. 15. The committee surely knows better than that. A team that won’t be falling is the University of Connecticut women. Their season finished with another zero in the loss column and 104 straight wins as it stands now. The only
madness here is the margin of victory. But, it serves as a reminder that there are other things going on in March. MLS is back, and a new era of top-flight sports has entered the Midwest. Minnesota United begins play March 3 at Portland. March 12 will be the first home game against fellow expansion side Atlanta FC at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. NASCAR will hit full swing in its three-stage foolery. There is a changing of the guard happening, and the new youth movement has brought a much-needed
energy. NHL and NBA begin crunch time in the playoff chase. It is worth noting that the Minnesota Timberwolves are just 2.5 games out of the playoffs. If you have nothing better to do March 24 and 25, the first rounds of the NCAA men’s hockey championships will be in Fargo at the Scheels Center. Should they make it in, UND will be there. But honestly, this is the month of basketball. At least the good news is that the rounds of 64 and 32 are over spring break, so there is no watching in class.
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Calling the Herd: Design a New NDSU-UND Trophy The renewed rivalry needs new hardware We’ve set up a little competition with UND. Taylor Schloemer & Casey Until 5 p.m. March McCarty 24, we will have an open Sports & News Editor period for anyone in BisoNation — students, About a month ago, staff, faculty, alumni, area it was announced the residents, etc. — to submit University of North and show off their work. Dakota Fighting Hawks We’ll take sketches, will be leaving the Big Sky drawings, computer Conference and join the renderings, models, North Dakota State Bison whatever you got. Our in the Missouri Valley UND counterparts will Football Conference and be doing the same at their Summit League. school. After talks with our Feel free to submit your newspaper counterpart work to us by emailing at UND’s The Dakota sports@ndsuspectrum. Student, we decided on a com, or by leaving new trophy. The old Nickel physical form submissions Trophy is prominent in with the folks at The displaying the Fighting Spectrum office, located Sioux logo, a logo in on the upper floor of the which UND no longer Memorial Union next to uses. the art gallery. We decided it would be Once preliminary entries best to get our schools’ have been submitted, a inputs in a new trophy. board comprised of The Do you think you have Spectrum editors will what it takes to design the choose our top three hottest, newest, football entries to move into the rivalry trophy for one of next phase. the oldest competitions in The second, and final, the nation? phase will be to bring the Show us. top entries of both schools
together and have community members from both campuses vote for their favorite. The winner will be chosen by the people, and we will officially recommend this to be the trophy for which the two programs will compete. To kick off the campaign, here’s some ideas I came up with about a new trophy about a month ago when the announcement was first made.
An NDSU student created the Dakota Marker trophy. The new NDSU-UND trophy should be, too. Be part of history and take part in our trophy campaign.
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Finally, Baseball is Back Give me some peanuts and cracker jacks Cody Tusler Staff Writer
The smell of fresh cut grass, hot dogs and peanuts; baseball season is back. America’s favorite past time has woken from its winter slumber. Spring training has started and baseball fans could not be happier, with half of the Major League Baseball teams in Arizona for the Cactus League and the other half in Florida for the Grapefruit League. Spring training is a time where teams get a first look at newly acquired players, or players that are in the minors, to see if they can
make the big league ball club, or at least the 40 man roster and have the potential of being called up. This is also a time for players that are on the team to get back in shape and practice with the team and build chemistry. Now, I am a Twins fan so I might be biased on some moves. The moves involving the two former catchers of Kurt Suzuki and Juan Centeno makes me scratch my head. The Twins did sign Jason Castro from Houston, but Centeno was a good backup for Minnesota. He has power and is solid behind the plate. John Ryan Murphy, that they traded Aaron Hicks to
the Yankees for last year, and signed Chris Gimenez to a minor league contract with an invite to spring training. Centeno has shown me a more promising future with the Twins. Hopefully, Murphy can turn things around in his second season with the Twins. With Tommy Milone going across the border to Milwaukee that leaves the Twins with a thinner pitcher staff to an already thin and inconsistent staff last year. Finally, Trevor Plouffe. Plouffe was waived by the Twins in the offseason and signed by Oakland. That leaves Miguel Sano to play third. This bothers me because Sano has a strong
arm but made 15 errors at third. Errors happen, but he would make some of the hardest plays and would botch an easy grounder, or throw the ball away and even drop a pop-up. Batting Sano struggled. Hitting .236 on the year with 25 home runs and 178 strikeouts in 116 games and 437 at bats. Like Murphy, I hope Sano can get thing turned around A key thing for the Twins this offseason was keeping Brian Dozer. With trade talk with the Dodgers and Cardinals, Dozier is staying in Minnesota. With Dozier’s second half surge, he finished hitting .268 with 42 home runs in 155 games
and 615 at bats. His 99 runs batted in and 61 walks helped to show that he is reliable when he is needed. Along with the majors, college ball is under way. North Dakota State baseball started the season with a four-game sweep over Mississippi Valley State. The Bison fell to Abilene Christian all three times this past weekend. NDSU is scheduled to play Minnesota Tuesday, February 28 at U.S. Bank Stadium. Due to the fact Fargo is a cold and windy place, it is still a one-month wait for a Bison home game.
Really, the best chance to see the Herd in action
will be down in Winter Haven, Florida, during spring break. They will have a three-game set against St. Bonaventure March 10-12. The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks are set to start their season with exhibition games on May 2 and 3. The regular season starts at Grand Prairie May 18. Everywhere you look there is baseball being played. This is the time of year baseball fans have been waiting for since the Cleveland Indians blew a 3-1 lead to the Chicago Cubs. Take me out to the ball game.
A Primer to the Summit League Tournament The Bison’s path to another March Madness appearance Thomas Evanella Staff Writer
The No. 2 seeded North Dakota State men’s basketball team will travel south to Sioux Falls, S.D. this weekend, with aspirations for winning the Summit League tournament. The winner of the conference tournament clinches an automatic berth in the NCAA tournament. In spite of a blistering 7-1 start to conference play and leading the standings for virtually the entire season, the Bison slipped to No. 2 in their final game. Losing a close contest to the University of Omaha cost the Bison a shot at the regular season conference title. The loss dropped the Bison to 11-5 and allowed the 12-4 South Dakota Coyotes to usurp them at the top. As the second seed, the Bison will face Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis in the quarterfinals. The Herd split the season series with
the Jaguars, edging them at home in January and falling in overtime on the road in February. Offensively, both teams are evenly matched, with NDSU and IUPUI ranking fifth and sixth in Summit League in points per game. The Bison’s 80.3 points per game mark beat IUPUI by just a half of a point per game. The two sides are even in field goal percentage, shooting 45.6 percent. The Jaguars hold a slight advantage over NDSU in three-point shooting percentage. IUPUI guard Darell Combs and forward Matt O’Leary both rank in the top fifteen in the Summit League in scoring, averaging a combined 31 points per game. Bison junior Paul Miller is ninth in the conference with 16.4 points per game. Defensively, the Bison gain separation from the Jaguars. The Bison allow just 76.2 points per game, ranking second in the conference just behind
South Dakota. Conceding 82.2 points per game, IUPUI is fifth in the Summit League. The Herd’s defensive superiority is even more defined in field goal percentage allowed. NDSU’s smothering defense held their conference foes to 43.9 percent from the field. Meanwhile, surrendering a 51 percent field goal percentage, the Herd’s quarterfinal opponents rank last in the conference. The Jaguars are the only team in the Summit League to allow their opponents to make more than half of their shots. With scorers like Miller, A.J. Jacobson, Carlin Dupree, Khy Kabellis, and Dexter Werner all capable of racking up points, this is an area in which the Bison can exploit IUPUI. Werner’s 61.4 percent field goal percentage is second best in the conference. Should the Bison advance past IUPUI, they will face either Omaha or Fort Wayne in the semifinals. NDSU
recorded home victories against these two teams but lost on the road to both. Fort Wayne, the preseason favorites, underachieved throughout conference play, landing them the No. 6 seed. However, the Mastodons pace the Summit League in points per game and field goal percentage. Omaha, the No. 3 seed, also boasts a flashy offense, trailing Fort Wayne in scoring. Like IUPUI, though, both of NDSU’s potential semifinal opponents can be beaten on the defensive end. Omaha and Fort Wayne both allow the most points per game in conference play. In both their victories, the Bison were able to score north of 80 points. With six players having scored at least 20 points in a game, the Bison are able to contend with the high scoring offenses these two teams possess. Miller himself has ten games with at least 20 points. On the opposite side of the bracket, South Dakota
are the favorites to reach the finals. The Coyotes have been able to stifle NDSU this year, most notably when they took a 15 point lead into halftime against the Bison at the Scheels Center. Should South Dakota reach the semifinals, they will likely face South Dakota State in a Mount Rushmore State grudge match. The Jackrabbits, winners of their last three contests, will face a Denver side in the quarterfinals that have lost five of their last eight games. The two state rivals both prevailed at home against the other. Paul Miller headlines the Bison, but Dexter Werner is truly the heart and soul of the squad. The North Dakota-born senior is an invaluable asset for NDSU, in equal parts because of his leadership and playing ability. He and fellow senior Carlin Dupree will steady the Herd with their wealth of postseason experience. Beyond the familiar faces, freshman Tyson Ward
is poised for a breakout in this year’s tournament. The 6’6” dynamo from Tampa, Fla. has quickly blossomed into a secret weapon for head coach Dave Richman. Ward burst onto the scene in the Herd’s overtime loss to IUPUI, leading the Bison with 22 points. Ward averages 19.3 minutes per game, although recently his production has been dampened due to foul trouble. Coach Richman has described Ward as a player who dazzles him with his court acumen but still needs to develop and mature as a player. If Tyson Ward can avoid the foul troubles which have plagued him lately, he could be a gamechanger for Richman coming off the bench. Given their propensity for scoring outbursts coupled with a stingy defense, the Bison are well equipped to emerge victorious in the Summit League tournament. The road to March Madness is paved with three more conference triumphs.
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Pit Stop: NASCAR Refuels Sunday Sports A NASCAR newbie’s first takes on the sport
Casey McCarty Spectrum Staff
Sunday; a day in which Americans can gather around a central focus point and hear commentary from a central figure. No, I’m not talking about Sunday mass — Sunday sports are back. I, along with many of my fellow Americans, watched the NASCAR season opener Sunday. The race is the creme-de-la-creme of NASCAR, the Daytona 500. It is a sigh of relief to the February Sunday boredom that follows the Super Bowl. Before we proceed I want to be clear, I’ve never watched even half of a NASCAR race before. In fact, I’ve come into this conundrum with a very broad, stereotypical understanding of NASCAR which involves southern rednecks driving as fast as they can and turning left.
It’s not. Forgive me, I’m a northerner suburbian who grew up with pond hockey instead of racing tracks. Good parts In watching the Great American Race, I learned NASCAR involves much, much more skill and knowledge than I had previously thought. The races involve stopping in a pit box, where crews adjust cars as quickly as they possibly can. Pit stops can be the difference between winning a race and taking fifth. Physics and aerodynamics also play a significant part in NASCAR racing, as utilizing draft forces can assist in making a car go faster or aid slowing down nearby cars. Then there’s the mere aspect of driving for threeish hours at top speeds with total concentration, trying to avoid wrecking a car and maintaining a position which is mere feet away
from surrounding cars. Watching the cars wreck is fun also, assuming nobody gets hurt and everyone walks away from the crash. Basically, NASCAR is mad insanity mixed with physicist mixed with people who love to go fast and turn left. A more off-track benefit of watching NASCAR is that there is an excuse to do nothing but stare at a screen watching cars drive around in a circle for threeish hours. It provides a way out of cleaning your room, thinking about work or listening to your boyfriend or girlfriend rave about what their old friends from Kindergarten are doing. Bad parts One aspect I didn’t like of NASCAR, an aspect which is new this season, is the introduction of staged races. The stages break normal races into three parts, with
the winner of the first two stages receiving a playoff point and the winner of the third stage — and the race — winning five points. To me, the stages are counter to the very thing that a race stands for, built on the foundation and premise of showing that winning the race means the
winner is literally better than everyone else who participated. Did the Atlanta Falcons get half a trophy for winning over 50 minutes of the Super Bowl? No. Did the Cleveland Indians get a World Series under their belts for winning three of the seven games in the
series? No. Hell, Ricky Bobby’s daddy even said it best, “If you ain’t first, yer last.” Ultimately, repeal the stage standard and let newbies like me watch the sport many ‘Muricans love dearly without having to worry about how stages work.
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