THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016
VOLUME 119 ISSUE 43 NDSUSPECTRUM.COM
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | FOR THE LAND AND ITS PEOPLE
TICKET CANCELLED PHOTOS BY JOSEPH RAVITZ
Paul Miller hangs his head late in the second half when SDSU’s lead was just out of reach for the Bison.
Two Floors
SDSU outscores NDSU 37-30 in the second half to claim a spot in the NCAA Tournament Pace Maier Sports Editor
All Dave Richman could do was put his hands on his hips, and shake his head, left to right. It wasn’t his team’s day. Coming into the Summit League tournament the No. 5 seed, the Bison knocked off the No. 4 seed and the No. 1 seed but couldn’t finish off No. 2 seed South Dakota State on Tuesday. The Jackrabbits beat the Bison 67-59 inside the SDSU-friendly Denny Sanford Premier Center. “I thought there was a stretch where we didn’t share the ball very well and some guys just tried to do some things one-onone,” NDSU head coach Dave Richman said about the game’s turning point. “During that stretch there we had the gap to eight (points), and we were never
able to come back.” It wasn’t a pretty game for NDSU’s top two perimeter shooters. A.J, Jacobson and Paul Miller went 2-for-13 from the floor and didn’t give the Bison anything offensively. The two teams traded baskets for the first 10 minutes of the championship game, but when SDSU went on its 9-2 run with with 6:27 left in the first half, it looked like the Bison would have to come from behind, yet again, to win. Carlin Dupree helped, hitting a three-pointer at the halftime buzzer, giving the Bison a little swagger and cutting the lead to 30-29. Unfortunately, that swagger didn’t continue late in the second half. With 14:13 left in the second half the Bison had life as Paul Miller hit a pair of free throws to give NDSU the 40-39 lead, and
“I thought there was a stretch where we didn’t share the ball very well ... During that stretch there we had the gap to eight (points), and we were never able to come back.” – Dave Richman, head coach that swagger was back. But the Jackrabbits responded, big. SDSU used an 11-4 run in the second half to pull ahead for good, and the Bison couldn’t rally. “Literally this is the hardest I’ve seen them play all year,” SDSU head coach Scott Nagy said about his team. “In terms of being in tune with each other. A team defensive effort. A team rebounding effort.” For the second straight day freshman Khy Kabellis and junior Carlin Dupree lead the Bison in scoring.
Carlin Dupree (3) drives to the basket Tuesday against the Jackrabbits.
INSIDE
2
Kabellis went 7-for-9 from the floor and scored 17 points; Dupree, Monday’s hero, shot 6-for-13 and finished with 19 points. No, it wasn’t the ending that the Bison wanted, but the future looks bright for the young team. Kabellis will have three more tries at trying to punch a ticket to the NCAA Tournament, that is, if he can stay healthy. Just two seniors, Kory Brown and Chris Kading, exit the team’s roster. And a lot of young
talent comes back for the Bison, including its point guard. “You look at our roster 10 of our 14 men right now are underclassmen,” Richman said. “That just adds to the unknowns.” Kabellis, who averaged 30.1 minutes per game this season as a true freshman said many lessons can be taken away from this tournament. “Obviously its a valuable experience being able to play and play in the championship game,” Kabellis said after the game. “I’ve just been able to learn a lot from Chris and Kory this year, and I’ll just take a lot of what they taught me with me these next couple years.” And the experience that he gained in the last four days can only make him want to win a Summit League tournament title even more.
SDSU celebrates after winning its third Summit League title in five years.
Lack of funding forces 12 percent cuts to Tier II budget
7
Wind Symphony kicks off 2016 tour with Festival Concert Hall performance
12
of T Lofts Flooded Saturday 21 units forced to move out
Jack Dura
Head News Editor
Police arrested one suspect and are searching for another following flooding early Saturday at the T Lofts Apartments that forced out residents of 21 units. Around 1:40 a.m. Saturday, two young male non-residents allegedly turned on the fire standpipe in a stairwell between the third and second floors, activating the sprinkler system which flooded multiple apartments on the first and second floors, said Danielle Paulus, Roers Property Management director. Fargo Police arrested 18-year-old Daniel Schoonover of Fargo early Sunday on a charge of criminal mischief in connection to the flooding, Deputy Chief Joe Anderson said in an email Tuesday. A Daniel Schoonover is listed in the North Dakota State Directory as a freshman majoring in electrical engineering. It also lists him as an employee, working for grounds and maintenance. “Additional suspects are being sought at this time,” Paulus said Monday. T Lofts has security footage of the suspects entering and fleeing the building, she added. T LOFTS | PAGE 3
Dunn: Like it or not, Sioux Falls will always host the Summit League
2
News
THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016
T LOFTS | FROM FRONT Damage costs are not yet known, she said, though all affected residents have been recommended to file a renters insurance claim. T Lofts residents must have a renters insurance policy as a provision to their lease.
‘Water rushing everywhere’
First floor resident Cody Sehn, a senior in marketing, said he and his roommate weren’t at home early Saturday morning, but they “came back (and) water was on the floor. Everything was soaking wet.” Sehn said his roommate lost two laptops, a PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Xbox 360. “You could push, you could kick water in the room,” Sehn said. “Rugs, when you pick ’em up and move ’em, water would run off of ’em. … The rooms were soaking wet.” Sehn spent Sunday night at a friend’s house and will spend the foreseeable future at the La Quinta Inn & Suites. He added he and his roommate will “store all (their) stuff” in a 30-foot trailer for the time being. Second floor residents
NDSUSPECTRUM.COM
“I opened the door to go outside (and) there was water rushing everywhere.” – Kayla Koehmstedt, second floor T Lofts Apartment Kayla Koehmstedt and Rachel Schmaltz just lost some boots to the water, they said. Koehmstedt, a senior in marketing, said fire alarms awoke her during the night and she made her way outside. “I opened the door to go outside (and) there was water rushing everywhere,” Koehmstedt said. “When we came back in the building, (firefighters) were squeegeeing out our apartment, and there was water up to a couple inches in here.” While the women lost few possessions, their apartment will be gutted. “They have to rip out all our flooring, all our cupboards, our bathrooms,” Koehmstedt, adding she and Schmaltz will live in a hotel or with friends for now. The Rugby, N.D., natives said they don’t know where they’ll be after that.
“We have no idea. We don’t know how long it will take,” Koehmstedt said. “They really couldn’t tell us. They don’t know how long it will take. They have to order new everything.” Schmaltz said she heard damages “will go over $100,000 for sure, at least.” Koehmstedt added they “just signed a new lease to go into next year.” The women have lived in the T Lofts since May 2014. “We hope it gets taken care of soon because we’re going on spring break and I don’t want to come back to this,” Koehmstedt said. Paulus said T Lofts staff “has continually tried to keep residents in the loop of next steps and what will happen. This is unfortunate situation (sic) for all but we will work through it as quickly and efficiently as possible.” The T Lofts houses 181 units.
JACK DURA | THE SPECTRUM
Rachel Schmaltz and Kayla Koehmstedt were told to move out of the T Lofts Apartments by noon Tuesday. They’re not sure where they’ll live for the remainder of the academic year.
Student Government Cuts Tier II Budget Lack of funding forces 12 percent budget cut
Casey McCarty Co-News Editor
JACK DURA | THE SPECTRUM
Water damage is evident on the walls and floor near this fire standpipe in a stairwell between the second and third floors of the T Lofts apartments.
KNDS 96.3
NDSU Student run + Community radio listen live & online at kndsradio.com Bison sports live shows new music @kndsRAdio
More budget cuts are coming to North Dakota State. One month after Gov. Jack Dalrymple announced for all state agencies to cut 4.05 percent from their budgets forcing NDSU to cut $6.4 million, student government has also chosen to make substantial cuts. Jay Homan, student government’s executive commissioner of finance, announced in a Listserv to student organization leaders Tuesday that student senate had voted to cut 12 percent of funding to all tier II student organization budgets for the 2017 fiscal year. The 2017 fiscal year begins July 1. The cuts come in just over a month after the student fee advisory board voted down the proposed fee increase for the student activity fee, along with several other fee proposals from different NDSU
“(Rollover funding reimbursement) is not something that should be planned on, therefore, you must plan for the year under the assumption that this 12% budget cut will not be reimbursed.” - Jay Homan, executive commissioner of finance entities. The fee increase would have been allocated to fund tier II student organization budgets. Without the increase, student government was “unable to meet the requested amount of funding for tier II student organizations,” Homan said in his email. Funding cuts to student organizations were “absolutely necessary” because the necessary funds were not present, he wrote in his email. For the proposed fiscal legislation to receive approval from student senate, a contingency clause was added to the legislation to make it possible for the
2617 12TH AVE. S. • FARGO 701-232-4426 2960 12TH ST. S • MOORHEAD 218-287-5869
TAKE GOOD TO THE BANK
801 E. BEATON DRIVE WEST FARGO • 701-277-1177
$250 Giving back doesn’t have to be its own reward. When you donate plasma with BioLife, you’re not only doing good, you’re also receiving compensation for your time.
next fiscal year’s executive commissioner of finance to reimburse up to the full 12 percent budget cut based upon stored rollover funds that carry from fiscal year to fiscal year. “(Rollover funding reimbursement) is not something that should be planned on, therefore, you must plan for the year under the assumption that this 12% budget cut will not be reimbursed,” Homan said in his email. Both Homan and assistant executive commissioner of finance Mason Wenzel were unavailable to talk to The Spectrum at press time.
ALL DONORS RECEIVE UP TO
SAVE A LIFE IN ABOUT AN HOUR!
$80
EACH WEEK IN FEB & MAR!
VISIT BIOLIFEPLASMA.COM TO SCHEDULE YOUR LIFE-SAVING DONATION.
NEW DONORS PRESENT THIS COUPON AND RECEIVE $250 IN JUST FIVE DONATIONS.
Must present this coupon prior to the initial donation to receive a total of $50 on your first, a total of $50 on your second, a total of $50 on your third, a total of $50 on your fourth, and a total of $50 on your fifth successful donation. Initial donation must be completed by 3.31.16 and subsequent donations within 30 days. Coupon redeemable only upon completing successful donations. May not be combined with any other offer. Only at participating locations.
3
THE SPECTRUM | NEWS | THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016
Helluva Good Time in Zap, ND Looking back on spring break 1969 Jack Dura
Head News Editor
Editor’s note: This story originally ran on ndsuspectrum.com on March 12, 2015. What started as a spring break excursion suggested by The Spectrum became North Dakota’s only riot. Over 3,000 college students overran the small city of Zap, N.D., in May 1969, taking spring break a bit too far in an event that became state history and the stuff of legend. Forty-six years later, the incident is still memorable, and now more than ever, spring break safety is vital, from the lessons of Zip to Zap to NDSU’s annual “5 S’s of Spring Break.”
Zipping to Zap
It all started with Chuck Stroup’s subpar grades. The NDSU Student Body President, then 22, knew he wasn’t going to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., like others with the grades he had, but he wanted to have a memorable trip nonetheless. “There’s a whole bunch of other suckers just like me that aren’t gonna do anything like go to Florida, so what could we do?” Stroup said. After thinking everyone else like him could come together for something big, he took his idea to a Spectrum reporter who asked what the answer might be. “I know that on Saturday night, you can have a helluva good time in Zap, North Dakota,” Stroup, a Hazen, N.D.,
native, recalled answering. Stroup then placed teaser ads for “Zip to Zap” in The Spectrum and then-editor in chief Kevin Carvell penned an article promoting “a Grand Festival of Light and Love” in a city described as the “Fort Lauderdale of the North.” From there things “went viral,” as outside media picked up the story and Zip to Zap caught college students’ attention across America.
North Dakota’s Woodstock
Originally, Zap residents welcomed the students and festivities. But when a Main Street bonfire began under power lines, the fire department came calling, and things got “messy,” Stroup said. Meanwhile, the bars were “belly to back” with students vying for beer upped to 50 cents. “If you raise the price and you’re pretty drunk by ... 10, 11, 12 o’clock at night, things (get) messy,” Stroup said. “The bar got trashed.” Several brawls led to Zap Mayor Norman Fuchs sending for the National Guard on standby in Mott, N.D., who arrived at 5 a.m. Saturday to quell the students who had taken to urinating, vomiting and lying in the streets. While 3,000 students zipped to Zap, Stroup estimated twice that set out for the city. Only 300 sparked the uproar in Zap, an incident which led the CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite that Sunday night. Thousands of dollars in
damages resulted from the state’s only riot, yet Zip to Zap lives on in legend. “There wasn’t a spring break gathering in North Dakota,” Stroup said. “For that reason, it was unique ... Having a kegger in the woods was commonplace, but to drive to Zap and have a kegger in town would be a hoot.”
Staying safe
Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention Programs coordinator Nick Redenius gave a seminar Wednesday on “the 5 S’s of Spring Break,” including driving, sun protection, sex and more. “Certain stereotypical activities associated with spring break ... have safety and well-being concerns for students at any age and destination,” Redenius said in an email. With representatives from the North Dakota Department of Health, NDSU Wellness Center and University Police, a range of professionals came together to present safety tips “to see students that are informed, equipped, and self-determined to make choices to preserve and enhance their health and safety,” Redenius wrote. Looking back on Zip to Zap, Stroup offered some wisdom for any spring break. “Plan what you’re doing. Be safe with what you’re doing ... Be cautious. Know what you’re doing. Have a good time. Be with people that you love and like to be with.”
March 17’s second annal Cyber Security Conference will cover topics ranging from the STEM gender gap to Google hacking.
Cyber Security Conference Back At It Again ‘Shared responsibility’ theme for events in 2016 Amanda Johnson Staff Writer
director of the Center for Cyber Security Studies at the Naval Academy and (service) on the Defense Science Board study of unmanned systems,” the conference’s news release said. The afternoon keynote speaker is Kristin Judge, National Cyber Security Alliance director of special projects. She will discuss how cybersecurity is a shared responsibility. Judge’s experience includes work with Google, the Federal Trade Commission, the Better Business Bureau and other stakeholders, the news release said. “This realm of cyber security poses one of the biggest potential threats to a system that we have wholeheartedly wrapped our lives around,” Mayer said. “Taking the time to attend the conference or even just follow a cyber security news site on Twitter will go miles for your personal understanding.”
TICKET INFO TICKET INFO 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 17
N
Memorial Union
W
S
with student ID, $Free $25 for lunch and refreshments
W
In its second year, the Cyber Security Conferences has grown to draw more participants, speakers and even North Dakota University System chancellor Mark Hagerott. The 2016 conference, open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 17 in the Memorial Union, will include two keynote speakers, one of them Hagerott, and 19 concurrent sessions in four tracks, Amber Rasche, IT communications coordinator, said in a news release. Registration is open through Thursday. “These learning tracks allow students, faculty and staff to engage in different areas of cyber security including education, governance, technology and private vendors,” Rasche said. Sam Mayer, a senior in computer science, attended last year’s conference “and found the entire experience extremely educational,” he said. At last years’ conference, Mayer said he “attended more of the technical presentations.” One presentation by risk executive Mike Saunders on physical security had him “trying nearly every door” as he walked by. “(I) was surprised at how many of them opened,” Mayer said. He also attended
sessions on password security and a session on managing threat intelligence, among others. Sarah Russell, IT web and social media communications specialist, said, “Last year, there were more than 250 attendees” from “all across North Dakota.” The theme for this year’s conference is: “Cyber Security is Our Shared Responsibility.” Conference sponsors will be available throughout the day to visit with attendees. Russell said over 270 individuals are registered for the conference. “(We) are always looking to increase student engagement,” she added. “Every single one of us depends on those who have technical knowledge to implement and be responsible for things like network maintenance or app development,” Mayer said. Speakers and presenters will discuss a range of topics, from the STEM gender gap to personal experiences to Google hacking. Hagerott is the morning keynote speaker. He will “provide a perspective on technological change and historic events now upon us,” the conference’s webpage said. Hagerott’s background in cyber security includes a U.S. Navy tenure, the Department of Defense and service “as the senior civilian and deputy
$
WILLIAM E. (BILL) SHEMORRY PHOTOGRAPH COLLECTION | PHOTO COURTESY
The party in Zap, N.D., began to get out of hand when visitors started a bonfire under the town’s power lines.
JACK DURA | THE SPECTRUM
N
S
In A Nutshell Macie Wenner
Contributing Writer
3 Percent of Students See ‘Romeo and Juliet’ WILLIAM E. (BILL) SHEMORRY PHOTOGRAPH COLLECTION | PHOTO COURTESY
Hundreds of students and spring breakers “zipped” to Zap while thousands more set out for the town but never made it as the National Guard became involved.
WILLIAM E. (BILL) SHEMORRY PHOTOGRAPH COLLECTION | PHOTO COURTESY
Students and spring breakers damaged the interiors of Zap’s two bars when bartenders raised the price of beer to 50 cents.
NDSU Performing Arts reported students claimed 427 tickets for Theatre NDSU’s production of “Romeo and Juliet,” or slightly more than 3 percent of North Dakota State’s spring 2016 student enrollment. NDSU students have free admission to all performing arts events. The show had seven performances between Feb. 25 and Saturday with 390 seats available per performance. The Feb. 26 performance sold 357 seats, the most sold for one performance. “Romeo and Juliet” had 2,730 seats available for its seven-night run. The production sold 1,386 tickets, Performing Arts reported.
NDSU’s Winter Temps Range Nearly 80 Degrees
The high for meteorological winter at NDSU hit 55 degrees on Feb. 27, assistant state climatologist Daryl Ritchison reported. Meteorological winter lasts Dec. 1 to the last day of February. NDSU’s winter low hit 24 degrees below zero on Jan. 17, Ritchison said. The wind chill low for the winter bottomed out at 35 degrees below zero on Jan. 16.
Candyland Meal Coming to WDC
The West Dining Center will host a Candylandthemed meal, WDC manager Danaca Johnson said. The meal will be from 5:30-8 p.m. March 23 at the West Dining Center. “We are excited about this event and feel that it would be a fun time for students, staff and anyone else to attend the event,”
Johnson said in an email.
Younger Burgum Announces City Commission Run
Self-proclaimed community builder Joe Burgum announced his candidacy for Fargo’s City Commission on Monday. Burgum, 22, is the son of Doug Burgum, the Fargo tech entrepreneur who is running for the Republican nomination for North Dakota governor. Burgum announced his campaign on social media. His campaign’s kickoff party is at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at ecce art gallery. As of Monday, Burgum was gathering 300 signatures to file his candidacy, he announced on Facebook. Burgum includes organizing the Red River Market and lobbying for Uber to operate in Fargo on his resume. Burgum’s mother Karen Stoker owns the Hotel Donaldson.
4
Features
THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016
NDSUSPECTRUM.COM
The Spectrum
Binge-Worthy Netflix Series Don’t be depressed about not being on a beach—watch Netflix! Madison Schill
Contributing Writer
The sun is shining; the snow is melting and once again the guy who rides that 6-foot-tall unicycle can be seen pedaling around campus. All of this can only mean one thing: spring is here, hopefully. At last, it’s time to put away the hats and mittens and instead break out the bro tanks and shorts to expose our skin to some actual sunlight. By this time next week,
our Instagram feeds with be plastered with pictures from spring break of all our friends sitting by the ocean, working on their tan lines. Well, if you’re like me and will be lounging in your hometown for a week, you might be wondering how you’re going to pass the time. That’s why I did some searching on Netflix to find a few series that are perfect for binge-watching the entire week of spring break. Here are a few relatively new Netflix series to check out:
‘Fuller House’ (One season, five stars) How fitting to be back on your parent’s couch watching your favorite TV characters from when you were young. A continuation of “Full House,” “Fuller House” follows the widowed DJ Tanner-Fuller as she navigates parenthood as a single mother. To help raise her three boys, DJ’s sister Stephanie and long-time best friend Kimmy Gibbler and her daughter move into the Tanner house to help out.
If you’re thinking you’re too old to watch the show, think again — the episodes have the perfect splash of mild adult humor to cater to audiences young and old alike. ‘Better Call Saul’ (One season, five stars) Like “Fuller House,” this show is a spin-off of a well-loved TV series. “Better Call Saul” serves as a prequel to the awardwinning series “Breaking Bad.” The series is about a lawyer named Jimmy McGill, later called Saul
Goodman, who is hustling his way to his own destiny. If you like “Breaking Bad,” be sure to check out “Better Call Saul.” ‘Love’ (One season, four and a half stars) The series “Love” is a semi-romantic comedy centered on the relationship of characters Mickey and Gus. “Love” follows the two as they dive into the world of dating and deal with the inevitability of things like commitment and intimacy.
‘Unbreakable Kimmy
Schmidt’ (One season, five
stars) Anytime Tina Fey writes something, it’s pretty much guaranteed to be hilarious. From the sound of it, the series “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” is no exception. Starring the funny and loveable Ellie Kemper, the show follows the journey of Kimmy Schmidt. After being rescued from a cult, she moves to New York and, with her new friend Titus, discovers the wonders she has been missing out on for the past 15 years.
Thoughts from a Bus A bus discusses the difficulties of not squashing spacey students
Rio Bergh
Features Editor
Recently, the Minard Coffee Shop claimed it kept sleepy students from being squashed under buses by giving them coffee, implying that if the coffee wasn’t provided, students would be squashed all over campus. As a bus, I greatly resent this slander. You see, I have given years of faithful, dependable service and I have not squashed a single student. I pride myself on my not-squashing-studentskills. Students not being reduced to grease marks in the road has very little to do with their alertness and caffeine levels, contrary to the aforementioned claims. It has everything to do with me paying attention. For being intelligent
university students, it’s funny that so many of them have such low levels of self-preservation. They will break off from the horde (Herd?) at a moment’s notice and charge across the road, refusing to look in either direction. Sometimes I need to come to a quick halt. At other times, I honk at them, just to watch them jump. Regardless, I never squash them. Very bad for business, that. When I’m chilling at the local pump, cars sometimes tell me stories of pheasants with a death wish — they will juke left, juke right and then dash straight under your tire. Thankfully, students aren’t that bad. Some of them are close, though. There is some validity in pointing out the sleepiness of students — some of them
are barely awake as they drag themselves across the road. But I don’t mercilessly run them down, goodness, no. Instead, I pick them up and carry them faithfully to their destinations. Occasionally, an extrasleepy student will stay past their stop, and take a nap instead of going to class. You see, coffee shop? I care for the students too. The napping is OK in my eyes, as long as the sleeping student isn’t a drooler. There is nothing worse than drool on one of my seats. I hate droolers. But I digress. The point, dear students, is that I am not out to get you. In fact, I am on your side. I will get you to class with the least amount of effort. Unless you’re a drooler, in which case you should check out one of those chairs above the Minard Coffee Shop. An NDSU bus takes a quick break from hauling around students.
RIO BERGH | THE SPECTRUM
Healthy Herd | Less Isn’t Always More A few words on counting calories
Regina Schimek Contributing Writer
How does one lose weight? Simply enough, the calories eaten in a day needs to be less than calories burned. You’d think that the fewer calories you eat, the more prone you would be to lose weight. I’m sorry to say it — but less isn’t always more. When it comes to calories, anyway. Many people count the calories of what they eat in a day. There are many apps that help you track them like Myfitnesspal and Fooducate. These aren’t bad sources for accurate calorie count of some foods. In fact Fooducate actually “grades” the food on how nutritionally beneficial it is for you. On the apps you plug in your approximate weight, height and activity level and bam, it gives you your recommended calories to consume. But you can adjust the calorie level to be lower or higher on your own accord. I know a few girls (and
the occasional guy) who are guilty of making the calorie goal lower than what the app has set. Myself included. Wait … did I just say guilty? Indeed I did. What is wrong with restricting calories, you ask? The phrase “less is more” can hold true when picking out a simple dress or doing your homework (just kidding), but not always when it comes to what you eat. When you consistently don’t eat enough calories your body goes into starvation mode, which can make it harder to lose weight. The body slows down your metabolism trying to conserve energy for vital functions. Then the food that you do consume isn’t used, but stored, causing you to gain weight. So skipping that meal consistently probably isn’t a good idea. Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the rate at which your body uses calories just being alive. It doesn’t include exercise or any physical activity — it
is only what your body utilizes for bodily functions such as your heart beating, breathing, blood circulation and so on. The formula is: BMR = 655 + (4.3 x weight in lbs.) + (4.7x ht. in inches) – (4.7x age in yrs.) This will give you the minimum number of calories to eat per day. Now if you were to add in your activity level, the formula changes to: Calories per day= BMR x activity level The numbers for different activity levels are: • Sedentary: 1.2 • Light activity: 1.3 • Moderate activity: 1.4 • High activity: 1.5 When advertisements say, “LOSE FIVE POUNDS IN 1 WEEK!!” you should run the other way. Losing 1-2 pounds a week is a healthier rate at which to lose. According to the Mayo Clinic, when you lose weight too quickly and by excessively restricting calories, you will not lose as much fat and will also lose muscle mass. In contrast, losing weight at a healthy
rate can aid in losing more fat and gaining muscle by exercise. A pound of fat is equal to 3500 calories. A calorie deficit of 500 calories per day would allow you to lose that pound in one week by exercise, diet change or both. If you are eating fewer calories, do not go below your recommended BMR. To burn more calories without putting your body into starvation mode, add exercise instead. With all that’s been said about counting calories and making sure you’re getting a sufficient amount, keep in mind calorie counting isn’t
always an accurate predictor of how your body utilizes that energy. You should account for how your body will process the food. Fruits and vegetables are often fibrous and more nutrient dense, for less calories. Your body is going to digest and use these nutrients differently than it would a cupcake. So when eating, don’t focus as much on how many calories something is — focus on its quality. If you eat mostly good, whole foods during the day and go over on your calories, it’s OK. It’s also PK to have a piece of cake or a donut —
just maybe not every day. Moderation is important for foods that are mostly empty calories and high in fat and sugar. The person eating the healthier, nutrient-dense diet is going to lose weight faster and feel a lot better. There are people who can eat mostly junk food and stay thin. But as we get older our metabolism slows, and we can’t continue with unhealthy habits. It is important to learn how to live a healthy lifestyle with a nutritious diet, rather than being on a temporary “diet.” So to finish with a nice cliché, remember: slow and steady wins the race.
EMILY BEAMAN | THE SPECTRUM
5
THE SPECTRUM | FEATURES | THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016
NoDak Moment|
Turtle Mountains Majesty
JACK DURA | THE SPECTRUM
The landscape unfolds to the horizon when viewed atop the forested Turtle Mountains in north central North Dakota.
Jack Dura
Spectrum Staff
At the top center of North Dakota’s map sits one of its smallest geographic regions: the Turtle Mountains. More of a forested plateau than anything mountainous, the Turtle Mountains rise hundreds of feet above the surrounding countryside while straddling the U.S.Canadian border.
The Turtle Mountains are home to a lot of natural (and some manmade) wonders in North Dakota. The International Peace Garden grows north of Dunseith, N.D. The gardens also straddle the international boundary while commemorating the two nations’ peaceful coexistence along the world’s longest unfortified border. Up to 150,000 flowers are planted annually at the gardens, where music
and athletics camps draw in international students. Lake Metigoshe is another magnet in the Turtle Mountains, a popular, scenic lake with high property values bringing its total value from $39 million in 2005 to near $300 million in 2013. The same year, Turtle Mountain Real Estate reported a lot of less than one acre for sale for $395,000. The lake’s popularity grew with a strong farm economy and
interest from Bakken region oil workers. The Turtle Mountains sit on the far eastern edge of the oil-rich Bakken region. Mystical Horizons, a modern day Stonehenge, stands on the Turtle Mountains’ western edge, overlooking the vast landscape to the west. The site’s six brick artwork structures comprise a solar calendar through which one can view the summer and winter solstices and
autumnal and vernal equinoxes. The mountains are also home to the Turtle Mountain band of Chippewa. Native folklore tells us one way the mountains may have got their name. When viewed from the south, the region looked like a turtle to 19th century Metis hunters from the Red River Valley, with its head pointing west. The plentiful painted turtles in the region are another
possibility for its name. Another tale tells of an Ojibwa named Makinak, or Turtle, who walked the mountains’ entire length in a day. The Turtle Mountains measure about 40 miles across at their widest point. The Turtle Mountain State Forest, Lake Upsilon and a scenic byway offer other adventures in the Turtle Mountains, decorated with deciduous forest and a wealth of wildlife.
Participate in a Clinical Research Study
CALL NOW Inpatient & Outpatient studies available
EARN
MONEY
FAST SPORTS
1.877.58.NOVUM
www.GoNovum.com/Fargo 4801 AMBER VALLEY PARKWAY
6
THE SPECTRUM | NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016
RESUMES
CAREER FAIRS
COVER LETTERS
LINKEDIN/PROFESSIONAL ONLINE PRESENCE
INTERVIEW PREPARATION INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
GRADUATE SCHOOL PREPARATION ALUMNI SERVICES
Ceres Hall 306 | 701-231-7111 | www.ndsu.edu/career
NDSU Career Center
@NDSUCareer
North Dakota State University Career Center
NDSU PERSONAL SAFETY + SECURITY ASSIST
BE SAFE Download the new app to enhance your personal safety. Get started at:
ndsu.edu/besafe
THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016
Arts & Entertainment
7 NDSUSPECTRUM.COM
‘Strap In’: Wind Symphony Blows Away FCH Band kicks off its 2016 tour with Friday performance in Festival Concert Hall Benjamin Norman Spectrum Staff
During the frenzied finale of Friday’s concert, conductor Warren Olfert literally unleashed the North Dakota State wind symphony upon the crowd. He left. Stage right. Mid-performance, surprising audience members — and perhaps some performers — alike. His departure, and encore, excellently capped the first of eight performances the audition band will play during its 2016 tour. The 75-minute show kept the hundreds in attendance at Festival Concert Hall entertained throughout, showcasing rhythm, enthusiasm and a contemporary collection of composers. The night began, appropriately, with “Stomp”
by David Biedenbender, commissioned in 2009. The lower voices and percussion section put down crisp syncopation, which, along with Eric Greenep’s unchained clarinet solos, set the tone for the night. “How’s that for a wake-up call?” Olfert asked the crowd after the lively performance. The band contrasted its fiery start with Eric Whitacre’s “Sleep,” a lush lullaby. Whitacre performed the same piece with the NDSU concert choir when he visited during October’s symposium. Olfert noted how the instrumental rendition, while keeping a similar composition to the vocal arrangement, differs because of its medium. The fresh approach offered soaring harmonies and a haunting al niente ending. The silence after the last note lingered for
“Olfert’s tempo drove the band well past the speed limit, a joyride that would upset Mom and make Dad grin.” seconds before the crowd applauded. The tempo picked back up with episodes of Leonard Bernstein’s “On the Town.” This musical — a predecessor to “West Side Story” — offered a soundtrack filled with standout solos. In particular, the third and final song, “Times Square: 1944,” let first-chair alto sax Taylor Eichinger and lead trumpet Clayton Miranda steal the spotlight. Miranda, who is recovering from a bout with pneumonia, made his horn growl in the best of ways. The band came together for the symphony’s more traditional selections, which filled the heart of the
performance with religious songs. Movements from Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “Vespers” brought with it the formal, yet unstuffy, sounds of the Russian Orthodoxy; Bach’s “My Jesus! Oh What Anguish” was poignant. Between these two works was Kathyrn Salfelder’s “Cathedrals.” While keeping the religious tones of Rachmaninoff and Bach, Salfelder’s piece from 2008 is a fresh take on the old. Olfert called it a “neo-Renaissance” selection. “Cathedrals” called for the splitting of the brass section to the far left and right of the stage,
dismantling the concert arc. This created an echoing effect, reminiscent of sounds in a cavernous church. And it worked, with the song receiving one of the largest ovations of the night. Olfert kept the momentum going, choosing two rollicking secular selections to close out the night: Steve Bryant’s “Anthem” and Henry Fillmore’s “The Circus Bee.” With “Anthem,” and any Bryant piece, Olfert said, “You’re in for a riot.” A brouhaha it was. The flutes, led by Theresa Schlangen and Tara Troxel, started with an intricate and intense rhythm. The percussion section, aided by Cydney Berlinger’s grand piano, chimed in, adding clapping and a downbeat heartbeat as the song reached its pinnacle.
“How do you follow that?” Olfert asked. His answer: the raucous march that he left halfway through. “Strap in,” he warned before the final piece, and with good reason. Olfert’s tempo drove the band well past the speed limit, a joyride that would upset Mom and make Dad grin. His early departure was amusing and symbolic, invoking Fillmore, who also had a reputation of leaving the stage during songs. Both Fillmore and Olfert studied at what’s now known as the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory. And the crowd ate it up. The wind symphony takes its show on the road during spring break, playing in high schools throughout Minnesota before ending at the North Dakota Music Educators Association Conference on March 20 in Bismarck.
New Kendrick Lamar: ‘Untitled Unmastered’ MERLIJN HOEK | PHOTO COURTESY
Lamar continues to excite, evolve on new release Zach Pull
Contributing Writer
Kendrick Lamar is without a doubt one of the single greatest artists of our time, constantly redefining what hip-hop can be and what it can do. Since his 2010 “Overly Dedicated” mixtape, Lamar has only built up steam, turning into a musical powerhouse. Lamar has blessed us with four nearly perfect
albums, and now he’s released his fifth, named “untitled unmastered.” With this release, Lamar has shown how much he has developed as an artist. As usual, the lyrics are highly intellectual, focusing on themes of excess, ego, poverty, race and government. Lamar’s new album has a similar jazz influenced sound to his last release “To Pimp A Butterfly,” but he demonstrates a new side of the artist as well.
Song for song, “untitled unmastered” may be one of Kendricks best releases to date. The depth of this album is unreal, it’s sound is distinctly Lamar. The lyrics on the album leave the listener trying to catch up and are complemented by beautiful, innovative beats. “untitled unmastered” features jazzy instrumentation and haunting vocal layering. Lamar also samples tracks from the band Funkadelic
and receives vocal support from various artists, such as Cee Lo Green. One of the most haunting moments on “untitled unmastered” is in the fourth track, “untitled 04 | 08.14.2014.,” where whispered vocals creep in the background and rattle around in your brain. Rumor has it that the track “untitled 07 | 20142016” was produced by Alicia Key’s 5-year-old son Egypt. If that’s the case, Egypt did an excellent job.
“untitled 07 | 2014-2016” is an eight minute track that goes from banger to classic Lamar. The track finishes with Lamar singing solo over a lo-fi, bluesy guitar riff. Throughout the duration of the album we here the phrase “head is the answer, head is the future” repeated. Perhaps Lamar is suggesting that a clear, educated mind is truly powerful. Being a man from a neglected generation,
one can see how Lamar would value education and intellect. Is he saying that intelligence is the only way to escape systematic oppression and poverty? Woah, man. Kendrick Lamar is one of few hip-hop artists with the brains to orate the darker sides of this nation, our society and human nature. He is a philosopher, a man seeking to enlighten and empower through his art.
8
THE SPECTRUM | A&E | THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016
Doomtree is one of the acts set to perform at Minnesota’s Soundset festival.
NIC MCPHEE | PHOTO COURTESY
Looking Forward: Soundset 2016
Minnesota music festival announces lineup
Contributing Writer
Soundset. Some of the big names that will be in attendance include Atmosphere, A$AP Rocky, Anderson Paak, The Roots, Machine Gun Kelly, Danny Brown and Future. The musicians’ set times will be announced through the Soundset app in the near future. Soundset is more than just a hip hop festival,
however. It will also feature a classic car show, skateboard competition and B-Boy/B-Girl battles. Local vendors of goods and food will be in attendance as well. Apparently, this year’s Soundset even features a ferris wheel. Soundset should be on any music fan’s summer bucket list.
TICKET TICKET INFO TICKET INFO INFO 11:00 a.m. May 29 N N W W S S
Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Falcon Heights, Minnesota
$Starting at $68 Event website
W
Minnesota’s very own Soundset Music Festival is returning for another year of incredible hip-hop acts and performances. Since it’s beginning in 2008, Soundset has become a staple of summertime music festivals in the Midwest. Seeing more
receive well deserved hype and has become a sort of holiday for hip-hop heads. This years festival is going to be bigger than ever. Soundset has relocated from Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota, to the Minnesota State Fairground’s Midway. There will be multiple stages and upwards of 40 artists at this year’s
$
than 30,000 attendees pass through its gates since its inception, Soundest has established itself as an exception entertainment event. The Rhymesayers Entertainment curated festival has featured numerous legends throughout the years, such as NaS, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg and J. Cole. Soundset is beginning to
Zach Pull
N
S
Who You Gonna Call? Ghostbusters reboot hits theaters this summer
Andrew Fugleberg Staff Writer
Nostalgia and comedy combine in a “Ghostbusters” reboot coming out in a few months. The trailer was released only a few days ago, but fans have been buzzing about this new installment for quite some time. Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones all star in this upcoming flick. Wiig, McCarthy and McKinnon all play scientists, ranging from physicists to a nuclear engineer. Jones is a streetsmart subway worker who joins the team to save the world. One thing the trailer promises is a lot of possession and “ghost
amplification.” One scene shows McCarthy being possessed and almost killing McKinnon. Thankfully, the angry and powerful Jones literally beat the paranormal out of the scientist. Even though a lot of people have criticized the film reboot for various reasons, there are a lot of things to be excited about. The all-female ensemble contains strong comedic actors, having prominently starred in “Saturday Night Live” and large blockbusters like “Bridesmaids.” The cast seems to have great chemistry from the trailer, and for the actual movie there’s sure to be plenty of hilarious scenes. Furthermore, Paul
Feig is directing this film. Feig has directed a lot of successful projects in the past, like “Parks and Recreation,” “The Office,” “Bridesmaids” and “Spy.” Obviously Feig knows comedy, so his skills will probably shine through this summer. Not everything can be perfect about a movie, so it would be wise to be wary. Die-hard fans of the original might think this new movie ruins the series by unsuccessfully living up to the hype created. Also, the movie might not be varied in its comedy. McCarthy is well known for making jokes about her physique or lack of coordination, which can be funny. However, EVA RINALDI | PHOTO COURTESY seeing these jokes saturate the movie might get tiring. Kristen Wiig is one of the actresses starring in the upcoming “Ghosbusters” reboot.
A Tribute to the Elephant Man Contributing Writer
During his life, Joseph Merrick was only seen at face value: a face that was severely disfigured by an unknown disease. Given the nickname “The Elephant Man,” Merrick has continued to fascinate thousands since his death in 1890. This weekend, Merrick’s story will be performed by the Tin Roof Theatre Company at the Stage at Island Park. “The Elephant Man”
depicts Merrick’s discovery by Dr. Frederick Treves at a Victoiran oddity show and Merrick’s subsequent hospitalization and introduction into society. Merrick had a stillunknown illness that caused abnormal skin and bone growths that permanently altered his appearance. Because of his strange appearance, Merrick was featured in a curiosity show until Treves offered him lodging for the chance to study him. Merrick’s appearance caused many misconceptions to occur.
$ $ $$ $ 7:30 p.m. Friday and TICKET TICKETINFO INFO
Paige Johnson
TICKET TICKETINFO INFO TICKET INFO
Historic life of Joseph Merrick coming to FMCT stage N
N
$12 with valid student I.D. N
W
N W
W
W
W
S S
Saturday, 7:30 p.m. March 17-19 and 2:00 p.m., Sunday and March 20
Many considered Merrick simpleminded and barbaric. However, his intelligence and kind nature captivated many. Merrick struggled with his abnormalities as he
N
The Stage at Island Park
S
S
S
Event website or call (701) 235-6778
became more acquainted with average society. He began to act like a “normal” person in the time leading to his ultimate death. While the play focuses mostly on the intimate
portions of Merrick’s life, it also deals with the hardships experienced by his doctor, Frederick Treves. As Treves and Merrick become closer, Treves begins to worry more about
Merrick’s condition and his adequacy as a doctor. Craig Roath will take on the challenge of portraying Merrick and Nate Pace will represent Frederick Treves. Merrick’s inner struggles are relatable to a modern audience. His timeless experiences will cause the audience to reimagine their interpretations of others and their own self-conceptions. “The Elephant Man” is a contemplative, interesting story that will leave the audience with a greater appreciation for their own selves and others.
THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016
9
Opinion
NDSUSPECTRUM.COM
The Spectrum
‘Campus Carry’ Affects Students and Staff Many feel uncomfortable with guns in the classrooms
Erik Jonasson II Opinion Editor
Frederick Steiner, thank you for making us see this issue. Steiner, the dean of the School of Architecture at the University of Texas at Austin, is planning on leaving on July 1st in part due to the recent “campus carry” laws introduced by the state of Texas. It is always astounding to me when people are so deeply passionate about their personal beliefs — passionate enough to make
this big of a statement. The state of Texas decided on June 1, 2015 to implement S.B. 11, known as “campus carry.” “Campus carry” is not “open carry,” but the basic idea behind it is students and staff are allowed to bring firearms into the classroom and other public spaces around the public universities of the state. Private institutions have the decision whether they want to implement the law, and many are saying no to “campus carry.” Also the idea has been opposed by around 80 percent of faculty at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Steiner gave us his reasoning: “The way I was brought up there is a place for (guns), an appropriate place, that that was for
PHIL ROEDER | FLICKR.COM
“If you believe having guns in the hands of students and staff is going to fix the problem, then you are entitled to that opinion. Teachers may have other ideas though. We must respect their opinions.” hunting. There are all kinds of very stressful situations at a university, and I can’t conceive of how someone would think that introducing a firearm into that context would be constructive in any way.” This is something that many forget. Teachers, educators, deans — they all have their own opinions. If you believe having guns in the hands of students and staff is going to fix the problem, then you
are entitled to that opinion. Teachers may have other ideas though. We must respect their opinions. Mass shootings, and particularly school shootings, are disgusting — each one a personal tragedy for the community and families affected. We must be smart though. Forcing personal beliefs on educators who may not feel safe or comfortable with guns in their classrooms is not being
smart. It seems rather unAmerican. Imagine if one day someone forced you to drive a Prius? Some people, including myself, believe that this would help the environment. This is America though; you have a right to your own beliefs. There are plenty of great gun owners out there. In the great state of North Dakota, there are plenty of responsible people who own guns with only the highest of respect for the laws and their firearms. That doesn’t change educators feelings, and of course student’s feelings. Georgia State University (Georgia being another state which has passed “campus carry”) student Veselin Simonov commented “I just don’t feel safe on a
campus awash with guns. It’s something that makes me extremely nervous. It’s fear, it’s just genuine fear.” The opinions of staff and students simply can’t be ignored. We can’t allow laws to be passed without taking into account their thoughts and beliefs on guns. No matter where your own personal beliefs stand, be mindful of students and educators. Let us have an intelligent conversation about guns. Let us look to other countries and look at their examples. Let us consider smart, and responsible, gun-owners. Let us consider both sides of the argument. These are all smart things to do. Hopefully we can actually take the steps in the right direction together, instead of apart.
Packing Efficiently for Spring Break How to pack it all but pack it light
Cierra Steffensen Contributing Writer
With spring break quickly approaching and many students jetting off to the different corners of the earth, I wanted to share a few tips and tricks for effortless packing and travel through airports. Throughout the last
couple years I have done quite a bit of traveling, whether it be a weekend away or a couple weeks in a completely new place, packing and planning play a huge part in effortless travel. I have learned that there are a few key points to packing lightly while making sure everything you need is included. To start make sure you grab your essentials. Even if that clothing item or toiletry is only used in the strangest of emergencies, grab it. This will help you to stay calm when you are finishing packing and know that you have something
for everything that could go wrong and you aren’t forgetting anything. Next it helps to lay everything out. Make a list. Go over it. This will help you to remember everything you currently have available for packing as well as help you find what you still need. As you are going through your list grab the stuff you probably don’t need and put it away. If you have even the slightest doubt about a certain item, get rid of it. This will help with over packing. Do these steps a few times so you are able to narrow everything down to what you absolutely need to
bring with you on your trip. Now that you have your bag packed, let’s talk carry on. I have found that the most convenient personal item carry on is a backpack. If you want to use something else, that is totally fine. In your backpack (or other bag) I like to include a few key things and then I also include a few things that are exclusive to my destination. First I am always sure to include my passport (if traveling out of states, and sometimes within the states) and a copy of my passport. I also carry my ID, some cash, a credit or debit
card, my itinerary, and my boarding pass. It is very important to have multiple copies of all of these. Keep the item and one copy in your carry on as well as another copy in your suitcase. This will be extremely helpful if you run into any issues while traveling. Pack a book or some form of entertainment. Flights can get long so it’s good to keep yourself occupied. Always make sure all of your items are legal for the flight you are taking. The last thing you want is to be taken into airport security. I like to include a
FEATURES
spare change of clothes and a swimsuit if I am going somewhere warm. This is in case my luggage happens to be lost in transit. I also like to bring a pillow for comfort on the plane. Also make sure to wear clothes that are easily removed so the security checkpoint is quick and effortless. Now this isn’t a detailed list of everything you should pack according to destination, but these few tricks have helped with my packing in the past and I hope they help with yours as well. Happy travels.
10
THE SPECTRUM | OPINION | THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016
An Open Letter to #NDSUFeminist
Help me dispel some of the misconceptions I supposedly have about feminism
Matt Frohlich Staff Writer
This is an open letter to #NDSUFeminist in response to their March 3 letter to The Spectrum. In your letter you stated that one of your primary purposes is to “dispel myths and old views of feminism.” Despite your conviction that feminism is an inclusive ideology aimed at achieving gender equality, I am not convinced that this is the case. So in the interest of dispelling these alleged
myths that I believe in, I am posing three questions to you in the hope that you will write a letter to The Spectrum answering these questions. 1.) Why is your ideology called “feminism” as opposed to some form of “gender egalitarianism?” I do not understand why a movement that supposedly works toward gender equality would be named in such a way that focuses only on women. Personally, I think the definition of feminism you provided (“the belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities”) is incomplete at best. I think that in order to qualify as a feminist, you must profess a belief in the existence of the oppressive patriarchy. Furthermore,
“How come everybody that challenges feminism, without fail, finds themselves on the receiving end of harassment, intimidation, slander and censorship attempts?” you have to regard the patriarchy as one of the primary sources of the world’s evil. 2.) How come everybody that challenges feminism, without fail, finds themselves on the receiving end of harassment, intimidation, slander and censorship attempts? I wrote an article on March 3 that listed six (of numerous) examples where feminists have demonstrated this behavior at college campuses all over the world. This behavior
even exists at North Dakota State. NDSU staff member (and WGS administrative board member) Beth Twomey’s September 28 letter to The Spectrum encouraged the NDSU community to punish not only me, but my colleagues, in response to articles I had written that criticized feminism. This was a blatant intimidation tactic that occurred right in the public’s eye. This is related to the
point I was trying to make in my first question. The fact that feminists consistently treat opposition in this manner demonstrates that one of their primary goals is to promote their belief that the patriarchy is the primary source of evil. 3.) Did the Women and Gender Studies department pressure you into promoting feminism? I have been saying since my first article that rather than promoting scholarly pursuits, WGS programs serve as centers of indoctrination for feminist ideology. NDSU’s WGS webpage and Twitter profile makes no secret of the fact that it exists to promote feminism. You openly stated in your letter that you started your activism as a project for your WGS class. I
find it puzzling why four freethinking adults would independently choose to promote an ideology that is entirely consistent with that of their professors. There is a final point I am trying to prove by writing this letter, and it is one I have been trying to make since my first article: feminist lack the desire and/or ability to engage in logical discourse. Instead they would rather slander their opposition by labeling it as sexist. I submit #NDSUFeminist’s response as evidence for this claim. I find it unlikely they will reply to this article. If they do, there is a high probability they will call me sexist and tell me to check my privilege. I will leave it up to them to prove me wrong.
Letter to the Editor: This is What a Feminist Looks Like More than a bra-burning, hairy-legged, man-hating individual The kind of feminism we are promoting on the NDSU campus is one that includes everyone, no matter your sex, gender, race or class. All of these things make a person unique and it makes you who you are, so those things should not be used to discriminate against a person. The patriarchal culture around us has taught us sexist thinking without even realizing it. “Feminism is made, not born” as quoted by bell hooks reminds us to
dismantle these sexist ideas and stereotypes and find our own feminist path. We may not be born feminists, but we can change the way we think. Do more than just women benefit from feminism? Many believe that feminism is not for men. We are here to tell you that men need and benefit from feminism too! How often have you heard that a “real man” is tough, strong, aggressive, and provides for his family? As hard as it
is for women to be Barbie, it’s tough for men to be Ken also. People everywhere feel insecure because they may not be competitive or supportive enough or their interests are too “girly” or “manly”. Society loves to put us into boxes, often telling us that we only have one option. If you deviate from the “norm” you’re pretty much out of luck. Feminism is here to tell you that you are free to be you while promoting equality through
all genders, and that in fact, there is no “correct” way to be a man/woman or male/ female. So many people become excluded when you give people limited options on how they should behave and identify. If you identify as anything other than a white heterosexual individual, you will face a lot of discrimination. Did you know that in North Dakota transgender individuals don’t have the same rights as other people? They can
be legally fired just for being who they are. And it is a known fact that women get paid less than men (73 cents to the dollar to be precise), but did you know women of color get paid less than white women? Feminism is more than just equality between men and women, it means that everyone is equal even if they are gay, lesbian, straight, transgender, male, female, white, black, Native American, Latino, Hispanic, Muslim, disabled, etc.
Everyone should be equal and everyone deserves to be treated the same. Feminism is for everyone, no really it is! Its main goal is equality. Everyone is different and we make different choices, but those choices should not determine the quality of life you get or affect the rights you have as a person. So go out there and be yourself. Make a difference and be proud to call yourself a feminist. Sincerely,
Hannah Stevens, Senior, English Carly Deal, Junior, Women and Gender Studies and International Studies Jessica Murray, Senior, Human Development and Family Science Cassandra Wood, Senior, App. and Retail Merchandising Design
NDSUSPECTRUM.COM CLASSIFIEDS
Erica Nitschke Editor in Chief editor@ndsuspectrum.com Jack Dura Head News Editor head.news@ndsuspectrum.com Casey McCarty Co News Editor co.news@ndsuspectrum.com Rio Bergh Features Editor features@ndsuspectrum.com Jack Hastings A&E Editor ae@ndsuspectrum.com Erik Jonasson Opinion Editor opinion@ndsuspectrum.com Pace Maier Sports Editor sports@ndsuspectrum.com
Benjamin Norman Head Copy Editor head.copy@ndsuspectrum.com Madison Hilber Co-Copy Editor co.copy@ndsuspectrum.com Gabby Hartze Photo Editor photo@ndsuspectrum.com Cristina Martinez Design Editor design@ndsuspectrum.com Linda Norland Web Editor webmaster@ndsuspectrum.com Emily Beaman Graphic Designer graphics@ndsuspectrum.com
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Spectrum accepts letters to the editor by email editor@ndsuspectrum.com and by mail. Please limit letters to 500 words and submit them in a word document. Letters will be edited only for clarity. They should include the writer’s name, telephone number, major and year in school or title.
www.ndsuspectrum.com Main Office: 231-8929 Editor in Chief: 231-8629
Pauline Dunn Office Manager office.manager@ndsuspectrum.com Samantha Marketon Business Manager business.manager@ndsuspectrum.com Mikaila Moyer Advertising Manager ad.manager@ndsuspectrum.com Addisen Long Advertising Executive ad.exec@ndsuspectrum.com Kelsey Dirks Marketing Executive marketing@ndsuspectrum.com Connor Dunn Circulation Manager circulation@ndsuspectrum.com
BUSINESS STAFF
EDITORIAL STAFF
254 Memorial Union North Dakota State University Fargo, ND 58105
The Spectrum is a student-run publication at North Dakota State University in print since 1896. New issues are published Mondays and Thursdays during the academic year, except during holidays, vacations and exam periods. Each enrolled student is entitled to one copy. Additional copies are available for $1 by prior arrangement with the Business Manager.
The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech and of the press. Opinions expressed on these pages are not necessarily those of the student body, faculty, staff, university administration or Spectrum management. The Spectrum is printed at Page 1 Printers at 1929 Engebretson Ave, Slayton, MN 56172
HELP WANTED: FARGO TO FARGO BIZ MARKETING & PROMOTION OFFICE AND MARKETING STAFF POSITIONS. HOURLY + BONUSES. DAYS OR EVES. GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN BUSINESS MARKETING AND PROMOTION. WEST FARGO OFFICE LOCATION. CALL CAYDE (701)2100666 Part-Time Driver: Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch WarehouseFargo. Responsible for picking up and transporting goods from donors to the appropriate organizational facility and/or between facilities as needed. Must provide excellent customer/donor communication and service. Flexible scheduling. $12/ hr. Contact humanresources@ dakotaranch.org SUMMER EMPLOYMENT: COUNSELORS, SPEECH AND
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS AND AIDES, READING INSTRUCTORS, RECREATION, CRAFTS AND WATERFRONT PERSONNEL NEEDED FOR A SUMMER CAMP IN NORTH DAKOTA. WORKING WITH CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. SALARY PLUS ROOM AND BOARD. CONTACT: DAN MIMNAUGH CAMP GRASSICK, BOX F DAWSON, ND 58428 701-327-4251 email grasbek@bektel.com FOR RENT: APARTMENTS FOR RENT. Eff, 1, 2 and 3 Bdrm apartments available, Small dog in select units. Single or double garage included. Heat paid, updated building, wood floors, ceramic tile, built in microwave, walk-in closets. Cats ok. Call Shawna today at (701) 297-9500 or email evansassist@hegenes. com
Northwood Commons Apartments located close to NDSU! 2 bedroom apartments available as of March and April. Rent ranges from $670 to $730. Also features an indoor pool. Call Amanda at 701-280-2369. The Gardner Apartments. Located in downtown Fargo with historic elements incorporated throughout the building. Efficiency and 1 bedroom apartments available as of March and April. Rent ranges from $350 to $455. Call Amanda at 701280-2369. Short walk to NDSU! Very spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Several updates including newer flooring, updated appliances, and fresh paint! Other amenities include: heat paid, on-site laundry, secure building, and much more! Available now starting at only $535/ mo. Call Jason at (701) 371-9625.
THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016
11
Sports
NDSUSPECTRUM.COM
The Spectrum
KIM HILL | THE SPECTRUM
Top 5 NDSU Baseball Updates Karson Sorby Staff Writer
1. Fresh Additions to the Team: With experience
gained through fall ball and off season training, the team’s freshmen have made large contributions to the squad. “It started in the fall,” junior Luke Lind said. “All of our guys had a great fall. All of the freshman have really stepped up too.” One freshman who has been getting plenty of playing time is center fielder Alec
Abercrombie, who has five hits and seven runs in 26 at bats. Both Jordan Harms (right handed pitcher) and Blake Tritch (right handed pitcher/outfielder) have both appeared in three of the team’s games thus far. Both Logan McShane (right handed pitcher) and Parker Harm (left handed pitcher/ outfielder) are eager to get playing time for the Bison throughout the season.
2. Depth at All Positions:
With the number of players the Bison have at each position, the team is able
to utilize multiple talented athletes. “We’re not relying on one or two guys, we’re relying on 12 or 13 hitters and 11 or 12 pitchers, and that’s nice to see,” head coach Tod Brown said. Not only does the team have plenty of options, they are all exceptional options. All contributing members have started with a strong season, part of which some of the players think could be due to the closeness of the team. “Everybody’s been stepping up, everyone’s been playing well. It’s been like a brotherhood, honestly.
Everyone has each other’s backs,” Lind said.
3. Experienced Players:
Due to the large number of seniors on this year’s squad, there is plenty of talent to lead the team. Between the four captains, infielder Paul Funk, infielder Andy Wickland, left handed pitcher Parker Trewin and right handed pitcher Brian VanderWoude, the team has been off to a promising start. While the captains and the rest of the senior class set a positive example in the game, they also lead
with positive attitudes, a good work ethic and by setting examples outside of baseball.
4. Early Confidence:
Beginning last season with just one win in the first ten games of the year, the early success of this year is something the team is excited about. Off to a strong start individually is sophomore Jayse McLean, who credited the team’s success as an overall effort: “We’re just trying to do as much as we can and take advantage of opportunities
and just playing for the guy next to you.” Currently holding an 8-3 record, the Bison look to stay strong on the road before eventually hosting teams beginning in early April.
5. Upcoming Games:
Going 2-2 last weekend in the Snowbird Baseball Classic Tournament in Port Charlotte, Florida, the Bison will finish out the tournament Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Florida, facing Central Michigan, Western Michigan and Michigan State.
Running into the Spring Season As flowers bloom, the NDSU Running Club begins to grow Taylor Schloemer Staff Writer
With the weather warming up, one of the best ways to get out and enjoy the sun is going for a run. To go along with the rising temperatures, the North Dakota State running club is coming out of hibernation. While the club has been present in prior years, it declined a bit in recent semesters. Last fall, junior Stafford Thompson was made president of the
club and is trying to get the club up and going again. “The club has been here for a while,” Thompson said. “We are currently just reforming it.” The restructuring has been moving slowly during the winter, but it is set to pick up as spring arrives. “We started November 1 last fall, and that was too late to really attract people,” he added. The club has spent the winter mainly running inside at the Wellness Center. The core group contains about 12 runners,
Thompson said. The club meets usually three days a week, Wednesdays at either 6:30 a.m. or p.m., as well as Saturdays at 10 a.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. The group usually meets at the Wellness Center or the Memorial Union, which they hope to do more often as the weather improves. Freshmen Collin Young and Mitch Cramer said that they are enjoying the club. Young said the club usually will break up into smaller groups in accordance with the pace that the runner
wants to go. “There usually is the slow people who want to run together, the moderate people want to run together, and the fast people who want to run together,” Cramer said the club usually runs around campus. “We do usually try to stay away from the northeast,” as the sewage plant is not pleasant. The two also said that on a regular day, runners will go between two and six miles, depending on their pace. As the club grows,
Thompson wants to do some non-running events. “I would want to do some more fun events as well, such as playing ultimate Frisbee for a night,” Thompson said. To gain members in the club, Thompson has some ideas. He said with a chuckle, “Hopefully next year we can find some gullible freshmen to join us.” He said that the main reason people should join is to get to work out with a group of people. This was the reason why Thompson
started in the club, “I really like running with a group of people.” For students interested in joining the club, check out the club’s Facebook page, NDSU Running Club or look up the club on Blackboard. Young said it is voluntary to come. “If you can’t make it one day, so what,” he said. The group is always looking for new members. “If you like to run, please come,” Cramer said.
.EGOIH 9T
Spectrum
*VMHE] 1EVGL XL %HQMWWMSR
The
(218)227-0000
www.RKAKRentals.com
NOW RENTING!
LAST MINUTE RENTALS AVAILABLE
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS AVAILABLE NEAR CAMPUS!
It's a good idea.
Town Homes, Apartments, and Single Family Houses Along With Great incentives!
Call Today!
[[[ JEGIFSSO EVXLYVWFEVR
%VXLYV’W &EVR (ERGIW
1MPIW 2SVXL SJ %VXLYV 2( SR ,MKL[E]
NDSUSPECTRUM.COM
12
THE SPECTRUM | SPORTS | THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016
A Nod to the
Wrestlers Maggie Crippen Contributing Writer
The North Dakota State wrestling team participated in its first Big 12 Tournament last week in Kansas City, Missouri. Five Bison wrestlers placed sixth or better, with Hayden Zillmer as the team’s top finisher as a runner-up in the 184-pound weight class. Both Josh Rodriguez, 125 pound, and Clay Ream, 149 pounds, placed third on Sunday afternoon, at the Sprint Center. Rounding out the five place winners was Ben Tynan, the 285 pounder in fifth place, and Mitch Bengtson, the 141 pound, sixth place finisher. “Overall, it went well,” Rodriguez said after the tournament from gobison. com. “My goal was to come in and take first, but I had a tough match in the semis but I was able to come back and take third.” Zillmer, Rodriguez and Ream’s finishes all earned automatic bids into the NCAA Wrestling Championships on March
17-19, in New York City inside the Madison Square Garden. “I didn’t know if I would get third place, to be honest,” Ream said after his third place finish. “I have had a rough season. I’ve lost some matches I maybe shouldn’t have lost, but being able to come here in front of a big crowd and do my best, it just feels good.” This nod should be more of a standing ovation. Earning three automatic bids to the NCAA’s is not an easy feat, especially in such a physical sport such as wrestling. The Bison have flirted with a Top 25 ranking all year, and on Feb. 23 were ranked No. 24 by InterMat. com, a wrestling tournament ranking website. The team finished seventh place in the Big 12, as Oklahoma State University was victorious by a large margin. Entering the tournament, the latest rankings have Zillmer at No. 10, and Rodriguez at No. 15, while Ream, Tynan, and Bengtson were not listed in the Top 20.
JOSEPH RAVITS | THE SPECTRUM
Like It or Not, Sioux Falls Will Always be the Summit Denny Sanford Premier Center will continue to be the conference tournament host COLUMN
Connor Dunn Spectrum Staff
The Summit League Tournament will stay in Sioux Falls, S.D. as long as the Denny Sanford Premier Center has its doors open. Sure doesn’t look like those doors are going to be boarded up anytime soon. Over 65,000 attendees are helping the cause with another new record set for total attendance this year at the four-day event. A new year equals more people. That seems to be the pattern for what the USA Today called “March’s Best-Kept Secret” in 2014. There’s a few reasons for that success, but let’s face it, the biggest reason is just under an hour’s drive north of Sioux Falls. South Dakota State’s campus sits 55 miles away from the Premier Center. Consider by many as more of a basketball school, the Jackrabbits have been close to or at the top of the Summit in both men’s and women’s basketball since they joined the league in 2007. The excitement and
success for both programs means more Jackrabbit fans are willing to make the short trek down I-29. That support is apparent when SDSU fans make the Premier Center look like just another home game in Frost Arena, a place where the Jackrabbit men haven’t lost at in 29 games with two straight perfect home seasons. This year’s Jackrabbits swept the titles in front of a very pro-Jackrabbit crowd throughout the entire home tournament. Isn’t that unfair for the rest of the Summit League teams that are supposed to be playing on a neutral floor for the postseason? As long as SDSU keeps winning, it doesn’t seem like that neutral floor is going to happen. Just imagine if either Oral Roberts or Denver could have held on to their sizeable leads against SDSU in the quarterfinals and semifinals, respectively. There’d be a sprinkling of SDSU fans sticking around to watch, but most others probably couldn’t even find someone to give their tickets to for free. Oral Roberts and Denver fans sure aren’t going to
make the nine to ten-hour drive to Sioux Falls for championship night. But a majority of the tickets have already been snatched up by SDSU fans, so the hosts still get their gate. Well money talks, people. That’s why the Summit League Tournament is staying in Sioux Falls. The Summit League is getting record attendances and more revenue in Sioux Falls. A move to anywhere else – for instance a seemingly more neutral location in Minneapolis – wouldn’t compare to the current location’s success. Unless SDSU loses or somehow becomes a Summit League bottomfeeder, it’s just expected that it’s a road game when you go up against the Jacks. Just be happy the tournament is in one of the best arenas for basketball in the Midwest, and it’s only a little over three hours away — a makeable drive on a Tuesday to catch the Bison in yet another championship game. That’s a whole lot better than where the tournament was before it came to Sioux Falls in 2009. I’ll pass on a day-trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Spectrum
The
It's a good idea. NDSUSPECTRUM.COM
THE SPECTRUM | SPORTS | THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016
STUDENTS LEARN FROM THE BEST NDSU’s faculty are leaders in their fields who educate our students to create solutions to national and global challenges that will shape a better world.
702 and
CHILL. ndsu.edu
NO Contracts NO Setup Fees 702 Digital TV & High-Speed Internet Packages Bronze .......................$79.99 Silver ..........................$94.99 Gold ........................$104.99 Platinum .................$154.99
Call 218.284.5702 or visit 702com.com today!
13
14
THE SPECTRUM | NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016
100% TUITION ASSISTANCE STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT AFFORDABLE HEALTH, LIFE & DENTAL INSURANCE
SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY, STATE & COUNTRY
The National Guard can help make your college degree a reality. Serve your Community, State & Country, get valuable skills training, affordable health, life & dental insurance, and graduate debt free!
C all or Te x t SSG Erik Wall @ 701- 866-6048 For More Information!
TEXT “SETEAM” TO 95577