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Two Tickets in Two Years Lawrence Alexander and Kory Brown showing off dance moves after the win.
NDSU picked fifth in preseason Summit League poll, gets ticket punched against SDSU to head back to the NCAA Tournament STORY BY PACE MAIER & PHOTOS BY GABBY HARTZE
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NDSU head coach Dave Richman throws up his Bison horns with his daughter.
Brown surveys the floor as Alexander trails behind in the final Summit League game.
t was the same kind of atmosphere inside the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center Tuesday night as it usually is inside Frost Arena for a South Dakota State basketball game. But this time, the border battle winner and Summit League tournament champion was from North Dakota and the Bison fans storming the court after North Dakota State beat SDSU 5756, were the only satisfied fans inside the $115 million arena. “Their fans did a lot to help (SDSU) get a little bit of momentum, but luckily we could just focus in ... you just have to go out there and play like it’s your home gym,” said A.J. Jacobson, who was named to the All-Summit League tournament team. And Lawrence Alexander wasn’t going to let anything less than a win happen that night. Alexander hit two 3-pointers in 58 seconds to give the Bison a 51-42 lead with six minutes left in the game, turned around to the bench and threw up his hands. They formed the number three. “It’s always a great feeling when you see the ball going through the hoop,” Alexander said about his teams 17-4 run in the second half of the game. “That was a great momentum swing for us and we tried to sustain the lead and won the game.” But it wasn’t over just yet. NDSU was up eight with 2:53 left in the game and then Cody Larson scored the five out of the final seven points for the Jackrabbits and gave his team and crowd momentum heading down the final stretch of the game. Alexander missed a free throw with eight seconds left on the clock, Larson rebounded the ball and with two ticks left in the game SDSU guard Deondre Parks missed a three-pointer
that would’ve sent his team dancing, instead of heading to the NIT. “Even on that last play we all believed in (Deondre Parks) and the shot just didn’t fall and that happens,” Larson, the senior University of Florida transfer, said. Alexander, who was named tournament MVP, was 6-for-9 on threes and had 25 points. He had shooting struggles in his first two tournament games, but came to life when life mattered the most. The Bison have been riding Alexander’s performances all season long and he said his teammates trust every move he makes when in the ball game. “They continue to give me the ball even when I’m struggling,” Alexander said. “They have a lot of trust and faith in me. I try to do my best to make plays and lead them down the right way, but just to have these group of guys that support you through the good and bad is a great feeling.” Bison head coach Dave Richman gets his first ever Summit League championship title as a head coach, but wants everything to be about his players and not himself. “The last thing I want this to be about is me,” Richman said. “I’m just really proud to be a coach of a great bunch of guys.” However, the NDSU men’s basketball team is far from satisfied after they punched their ticket to the 2015 NCAA Tournament and twice in the last two years. “We are definitely going to come out and be ready for whoever it is,” Alexander said about staying focus for the NCAA Tournament. “Our coach is going to give us a great scouting report ... Once the ball goes up it’s anybody’s game and it’s on a neutral floor Hopefully this year we can get in to the sweet 16.”
Chris Kading throws down a dunk over SDSU’s Cody Larson in the second half.
Fargo native A.J. Jacobson gets past his man and drives to the basket.
The Bison show the crowd the 2014-2015 Summit League tournament trophy.
Spencer Eliason cheers as his teammates and Bison fans celebrate the win and will now shift focus to the NCAA Tournament.
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Students to serve communities during spring break in Pay It Forward Tour
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Junior engineering student conducting research in nanotechnology
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First-year head women’s basketball coach has Bison program on right track
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The Cyber Security Conference is Tuesday in the Memorial Union. Sessions are free for students.
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Shrinking snow piles are found only in shaded areas Wednesday. Record high temperatures have been recorded throughout the week.
Cyber Security a Necessary Fargo Weather is Heating Up
Conversation for All, IT VP Says
Conference on Tuesday offers sessions, keynotes and fajita bar Benjamin Norman Head News Editor
Students staying next week still looking to sharpen their minds will have opportunities, even though classrooms will be empty during spring break. The 2015 North Dakota Cyber Security Conference is scheduled 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Tuesday in the Memorial Union. The full conference, valued at $115 for general admission, is $25 for students, including a refreshments and a fajita bar. Students only attending sessions will not be charged, but registration is still required. The event is keynoted by Nancy Williams, the chief information officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands. More than two
dozen other speakers are scheduled to present, the conference’s website said. The overarching theme, “Cyber Security is Our Shared Responsibility,” addresses “the vast scope of modern cyber threats,” the website said. Marc Wallman, vice president for information technology at North Dakota State, said cyber security is “a very important issue for everyone.” Wallman, who will give the closing remarks, said students particularly have plenty to garner from the conference. He said students “have a lot of personal information that is stored by their schools, financial institutions, and online retailers.” The cost of information breaches is significant. North Dakota University System experienced a server
breach last spring. “Additionally, as students store more and more personal items digitally, they could lose valuable, irreplaceable content to malicious software,” Wallman said. He continued, saying students who are knowledgeable of cyber security and threats are more marketable in the job world. Many students have already signed up for the conference, which is hosted in part by other North Dakota technology factions. Many people have already registered, Wallman said, which is encouraging. “I’m really happy to see student engagement, and I look forward to hearing feedback from students about their experience at the conference,” he said. “ ... The conference is clearly meeting a need we have in the state.”
Record weather in F-M area; NDSU climatologist says it isn’t spring quite yet
Pace Maier
Co-News Editor
Windows have opened as a breath of fresh, warm air washed over the region. A heatwave traveling through this past week has awoken hibernators. Temperatures skyrocketed to 58 degrees Monday in Fargo, which broke the record, a record that’s been held for 113 years. Back in 1902, thermometers reached 55 degrees. “There are a few reasons for the latest and the record warm up,” North Dakota State climatologist Adnan Akyüz said. “One of the most important one is the predominant wind pattern started to bring warmer air to (North Dakota). In addition to this warm air advection, there are also local impacts.” This winter ranks in the top 10 driest for Fargo and as well as the top 20 in history for winter warmth.
“So far we have had half a month of warm weather followed by a half of cold this winter,” Akyüz said. “For example, (February) 11 through March 5 was the (eighth) coldest such period in Fargo’s climatological history since 1881. “Prior to this cold period, we have had another warm period from (January) 15 through (February) 1. This period for Fargo was 3rd warmest in history since 1881.” Warm weather and not a lot of snow is what the F-M community dreams of having, but Akyüz said some winters are bad for snow and others aren’t. “(It’s) just part of our climate system,” he said. Fargo is known for its bad snow snowstorms and classes school days canceled, but this year hasn’t been that kind of winter. There has been 16.8 inches of snowfall this winter, which is eighth least
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in the history of snowfall recorded. Is the area due, then, for a big storm? Akyüz said it’s improbable. “However, the current trend is showing that the probability of significant snow after this point is very slim,” he said. “So far we have had only (two) storms that brought snowfall greater than 1 (inch), the first 1 (inch) and greater amount of snow came in (February) 10 which is the latest measurable snow in history for Fargo.” With temperatures this weekend projected in the 50s and 60s, students may forget of how volatile the region’s weather can be. “Meteorological spring starts in March 1,” Akyüz said. “But in reality, our spring does not start until April 1 based on the historical records. It is too early to put away our winter clothes.”
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Students Serve Communities Over Spring Break Students across the country to participate in Pay It Forward Tour Camille Forlano Staff Writer
As the North Dakota State community prepares for a week filled with sun and fun, one campus group says it’s important to remind people that college students do more with their free time than party and relax. Students from across the country will once again participate in the Pay It Forward Tour, a nine-day spring break volunteer road trip, this spring break. Over the next few weeks, over 2,000 students from more than 30 universities will descend upon communities across the nation to volunteer their time and effort. A student-group-turnednonprofit called Students Today Leaders Forever sponsors the tour. Eighty students from Fargo will leave campus in two buses to volunteer at a botanical garden, a wellness center for people with physical disabilities and other outdoor recreational parks, among other places. One bus will make its final stop in Atlanta, Ga., and the other bus will stop in Washington, D.C. The Atlanta bus will take its time getting to Georgia,
making the following stops: Omaha, Neb.; Springfield, Mo.; Memphis, Tenn.; New Orleans, La.; and Mobile, Ala. The other bus has a travel itinerary including: Madison, Wis.; Fort Wayne, Ind.; Butler, Pa.; Hoboken, N.J.; Philadelphia, Pa.; and finally Washington, D.C. At the end of the week, the group will meet with six other buses in Atlanta and D.C. to do one largegroup service project before students head back home. The tour groups will be sleeping on floors, exploring the city and participating in leadership and service activities at each location. Whitney Hansen, a freshmen studying nursing at NDSU, said she is excited to go on the Atlanta trip. “Excited is an understatement,” Hansen said. “I am looking forward to it more and more every day as it gets closer to our departure. I am excited I get this opportunity to meet new people and I hope to gain a new perspective on people living in different communities other than my own.” The idea for the group was sparked in a college dorm room in 2003. STLF has grown exponentially
Every year, college students sacrifice their spring breaks to volunteer on Pay it Forward Tours.
into the organization it is today with 321,000 hours served so far. The mission of STLF is revealing leadership through service, relationships
and action. The vision of the group is to energize generations of leaders who serve their community. It’s not too late for students to go on the spring
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break tour. A few spots are open, and students can sign up by Friday morning. The STLF chapter at NDSU was founded in 2006, and this will be the ninth
year sending out buses. Students can join the organization by coming to STLF meetings at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays in Sudro 21.
‘The Greens’ Shown to NDSU, Sheds Light on Privilege
Chicago-centered documentary has universal message
Grant Johnson Staff Writer
A campus-based program showed a documentary focusing on intercity life in Chicago. It may not seem relevant to small-town Fargo, but its themes prevail. The NDSU Diversity Program held a screening of “The Greens” on Tuesday. The story is a personal journey of people who lived in a Chicago housing project called Cabrini-Green. At its peak, there were 15,000 residents. The projects were crimeridden with a high level of
gang activity. The poorly built units were highly neglected and lacked any repairs, leading to unsafe living environments. In 2000, Chicago enacted a “Plan for Transformation.” This plan demolished Cabrini-Green and displaced all the residents. The residents of Cabrini-Green had a few months notice and were then homeless. During the documentary, it is reiterated that residents knew that the CabriniGreen was in disarray. The residents did not like how the decision was made and that their “family” was split up.
“We all grow up with assumptions about our own communities, which cause divisions among us,” Diversity Program coordinator Regina Ranney said. “Anytime we can take an opportunity to see a situation from some else’s perspective, it is beneficial.” The problems and issues displayed in Chicago can be found on a smaller-scale in our area. “’The Greens’ also broaches the topics of race relations and privilege,” Ranney said. “We have seen in the F-M area, not just in national media, that we have deep issues of injustice to
amend right here at home.” “The Green” forces viewers to confront deep assumptions about the neighborhood, its residents, violence and the neverending battle to find common ground. The old housing project of Cabrini-Green has since been reinvented into new row houses with mixed income apartments and also multimillion-dollar condos. This event was put on by Regina Ranney, Hailey Goplen and Nate Bailley from the Memorial Union Office of Civic Engagement.
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A screen grab from “The Greens,” a documentary that focuses on race and privilege. North Dakota State showed the 20-minute film Tuesday.
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Engineering Student Takes on Nanotechnology Tessa Beck
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As a research university, North Dakota State provides opportunities for both students and staff to push their studies beyond the classroom and into the laboratory. Cody Ritt, a junior studying civil and environmental engineering, is one example of a student researcher. The Spectrum’s Features Editor Tessa Beck met with Ritt to learn more about his research in nanotechnology and how NDSU has been helpful in his development. Tessa Beck: For someone who isn’t totally familiar with nanotechnology, could you elaborate on what it entails? Cody Ritt: My research with nanotechnology involves taking advantage of the unique properties of nanomaterials (any material that is 1-100 nm in size) and the much larger surface area that nanomaterials possess as compared to their larger material counterparts. Ritt further explained that he deals specifically with surface water mitigation, and removing the phosphate from eutrophic lakes. His team has produced FCA Beads, also known as metal-crossed biopolymer beads, which enhance phosphate absorption due to the existence of nanomaterials. The beads will then be applied to agriculture, using slow releasing methods to fertilize plants. TB: How did you get involved with this type of work? CR: When I was just coming into my first year at NDSU, I heard about research opportunities through my cousin, Nicole Snyder, who partakes in research in the biology department. I thought it was an extremely exciting idea and would be a very rewarding job opportunity. Luckily, there were research positions made available by Dr. Achintya Bezbaruah
who supported Ritt as an undergraduate in his funded project for the National Science Foundation. TB: How has NDSU and your professors aided in the development of your research? CR: NDSU has provided me with sufficient laboratory equipment and space to hold my experiments, test the results and analyze the data. TB: Can you explain the benefits of studying nanotechnology? CR: The study of nanomaterials and their uses is one of the hottest topics in research and development at this time … The emergence of nanotechnology benefits the whole world. Nanotechnology is used in things as common as household paint used for coloring your wall to fighting growing global food demands with advanced fertilizers and seed treatments. Ritt has been provided a solid support system in his undergraduate research, but he does not plan to stop with a bachelor’s degree. TB: What is your future with nanotechnology? CR: I plan to continue on to a Ph.D. program after graduation with my bachelors. I would like to continue my research in the field of nanotechnology and focus it around my passion. I am very passionate about desalination because I would like to make fresh drinking water more available for everyone on this Earth. TB: Is there anything else I should specifically mention in this story? CR: I would really enjoy seeing more students take an interest in research and development in the science and engineering fields. I see the majority of students go into the work field right after their bachelors, but I believe that there could be a large amount of benefit to our society if more students continued on to graduate studies and contributed to NDSU student Cody Ritt’s research removes phosphate from lakes and research of new technologies and practices. so it can be put back into the land as fertilizer.
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What to wear for spring break 2k15
Amber Zolondek Staff Writer
After a long, cold, hard winter, the time has finally come for the yearly ritual to which college students spend their loan refund money: spring break. But before I travel, my first concern is always, “What am I going to wear?!” Whether you’re headed down south, east, west or, God forbid, north – you’re going to need some outfits to get your through your days, and even better, your nights out on the town. Packing can be difficult because if travel is by plane, train or car, it is expected that you somehow only need a suitcase the size of a phonebook. However, based on my past spring break experiences, I have discovered some wonderful tips from traveling to Chicago, New York City and Los Angeles. The key to traveling light and not bringing more than you need is being real with yourself. Make a plan of what you intend on wearing and check the weather. New York had snow and cold temps for the time I was there, while I had planned for bare-legged dresses and outfits. So, if you’re headed to the east coast for some St. Patty’s Day spring break celebration, I advise good shoes and actual pants. Keep it simple with a camel or black
trench coat, loafers, skinnies and a buttonup. NYC is full of great museums, restaurants and of course – shopping. You’ll be destined to find some fabulous finds, so don’t worry about trying to pack those crazy shoes for the nightlife. Then there are those who are making the trek out west. Let me just say this: California is laid back and so is their style. Their temps, however, are a little more upbeat. Ranging from 80s to even 90s the weekend of spring break, Cali is a scorcher, and it’s great. So with that being said, no pants. Dig out the shorts and pack up your best dresses because it’s going to be a hot one. Simplicity is key, especially when traveling, so pick a bright color scheme and run with it – in cute sandals, of course. A hat and sunnies are strongly advised, but beach shops are available in abundance, so you’ll be ready. Lastly, this year I have decided to make the 23-hour drive to South Padre Island with my friends. I have no idea what to expect so I’m winging this one. However, my small duffel has a few great pieces that I’m excited to pull out once we get there. From bright resort pieces to detailed shorts, I have the whole “Vacation Amber” ready to showcase. Whether your spring break is
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Packing Hacks
Madison Schill
Contributing Writer
The melting snow, beautiful sunshine, weather that no longer requires a huge winter coat — all of these must mean one thing: spring break. Even though I am not going anywhere but home next week, I know others are using the break as an opportunity to travel. For the travelers, I decided to collect some helpful packing tips from Pinterest that you can apply to your own suitcase.
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1. Roll your clothes
Rolling your clothes instead of folding them can help you save a lot of room in your suitcase.To do this without wrinkling them, start with your article of clothing lying flat and smooth on the ground. Fold it in half, and then fold the sleeves in. Now, roll the clothing up lengthwise, making sure to smooth it as you go. As you can see by the photos, this works on anything from T-shirts to shorts to tank tops.
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I don’t know about you, but I always get nervous packing my shampoo and conditioner in a bag full of clothes. Not only do I want to avoid soaked outfits from a cap that decided to pop open, I also want to have enough shampoo to actually wash my hair when I get there. To prevent your toiletries from spilling, a pin from Pinterest recommended applying a layer of plastic wrap underneath the bottle’s cap. However, when I tried this and opened the cap, the shampoo still leaked. It must have been too thin. Instead, I took a piece of a plastic shopping bag to put under the cap and that worked great — no leaking!
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1. before. One thing I always struggle with when traveling is what to do with my hot straightener or curling iron after I’ve used it, but still need to pack it. I usually end up having to pack my suitcase without it and carry it along until I’m brave enough to stuff it in. With a potholder, you can let your hair tool cool while you pack the rest of your stuff, then put it in the potholder and add it to your suitcase worry-free.
5. Add a fabric softener sheet or two to your suitcase to keep your clothes smelling fresh
Right before you zip up your bag for good, put a fabric softener sheet on your stack of clothes. This will keep them smelling nice and clean. For more tips and tricks like these, search on Pinterest in the Travel category. Travel safe and a great spring break.
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Spring Break Binge-Worthy Shows Netflix offers choices to fill any opening in week break
Caleb Werness Opinion Editor
Some people go on vacations to warm locations while others stay home and look to fill the time with anything. The unique binary is spring break in a nutshell. For those who do not have plans of hitting up the beaches and soaking up the sun elsewhere, I have compiled a list of what I think are some worthwhile shows to start up. Spring break offers plenty of time to go out and engage in fun activities but for the downtime here is what I recommend: “The 100” Survivors of earth’s devastating nuclear war are living in a space station waiting for the radiation to quell. The only problem is the station known as the Arc is running out of resources. Desperate, the leaders of the Arc elect to send down 100 individuals to testing the planets safety. These 100 individuals all happen to be the
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“The 100” follows the journey of 100 teens trying to recolonize earth after a nuclear war.
“Broadchurch” follows two detectives on a murder case where they discover more than they bargained for.
Three IT workers struggle to keep it all together in the comedy, “The IT Crowd.”
The Boston pub, “Cheers,” is home to a wacky collection of characters and good times.
“Agents of SHIELD” shows Marvel’s heroes who don’t need superpowers to get the job done.
station’s juvenile delinquents. And sending 100 unsupervised teens to a brand new home is going to lead to some chaos. “The 100” offers a sci-fi element blended with the survival theme of “The Walking Dead.” Twist after twist and solid character development leads for a fast-paced ride. Currently only one season is on Netflix, but the show itself has just been renewed for a third season, so have no fear. “Broadchurch” The murder of a young boy puts a quaint town on the edge. Two detectives must find a way to solve the murder but will find themselves cutting through the small town’s vast collections of secrets.
Nothing is quite as it seems. The BBC series delivers a seemingly simple narrative that ends up being anything but. Fans of the “Dr. Who” series will be pleased to see David Tennant once again as he takes up the role of unkept detective Alec Hardy. The series is well done and stays interesting throughout. The pacing is a bit slower but worth it. Like “The 100,” “Broadchurch” has also been renewed for a third season, but only the first is currently available for streaming. “The IT Crowd” “This is IT. Have you tried turning it off and on again?” This comedy centers on three members of a corporate industrial
technology division. It takes all things geek and makes them hilarious. It is similar to the early seasons of “The Big Bang Theory.” Meshes of jokes are funny but even more so if you understand the culture. The “IT Crowd” is full of all sorts of quirks ranging from a sensible chuckle to laugh out loud. I recommend this for anyone who enjoys some lighthearted comedy and is looking to start a new series. “Cheers” Go back to the place where everybody knows your name. The show follows the day-to-day of what goes on with a Boston pub and its patrons. Run by ladykiller Sam Malone, the bar is always filled
with a unique assortment of characters, including everyone’s favorite pessimist Norm. “Cheers” is one of those must-see shows. Its highly memorable characters and banter are good for laughs upon laughs. Enough time has passed that I think “Cheers” definitely deserves this list. This show took place before many of us where born, but the great writing and humor still holds up today. After getting into it, you find yourself cheering “Norm!” along with everyone else. “Agents of SHIELD” You don’t need to have superpowers to be capable of extraordinary things. Marvel’s “Agents of SHIELD” aims to prove just that.
Agent Phil Coulson assembles a team of a different kind. The ragtag group of brilliant individuals has to find a way to come together under Coulson to save the world from the latest evil. This show thrives on high action and the occasional tongue-incheek humor. Any fan of the many Marvel movies will find something to love in “Agents of SHIELD.” The several references to other characters within the Marvel universe make the show feel like it is a part of something bigger than itself. For additional shows, check out the rest of the story online at ndsuspectrum.com.
No Reason to be Bored in Fargo
Plenty of local events provide worthwhile experiences
Denise Luttio
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I realized a long time ago that I already own enough stuff. I was tired of spending money on things that didn’t really further my happiness and only added to the massive clutter and consumerism America is obsessed with. Instead, I started spending money on experiences. Local events have the unique opportunity to
showcase what an area has to offer. In the spirit of spirits, I attended the second annual Bernie’s Wines and Liquors Bacon and Beer Festival this weekend at Scheels Arena. Just as it sounds, it features bacon and beer. Local restaurants and breweries come with their finest wares, ready to impress thousands of people with their creations. It is not only delicious, but fun to try new things. However, I still hear from friends that they are
bored and there is nothing to do here. This boggles my mind. How can they be bored? We have a pretty decent range of things to do for being a fairly small, Midwestern city. I have lived in Fargo for the last seven years, and I am continually impressed with the level of entertainment we are able to obtain. Not only festivals like this one, but also concerts, marathons, pub crawls and various other random events that come to town are always fun
to experience. I grew up in a town of about 700 people, so entertainment outside of ourselves was pretty thin. However, living in Fargo, my options are endless. I never ever find myself lacking something to do. I attend concerts regularly, go to local theater productions, see comedians at Courtney’s Comedy Club in Moorhead, paint with Creatively Uncorked and sample beer at Drekker Brewing Company and Fargo Brewing Company.
The annual Downtown Pub Crawl is this weekend for Saint Patrick’s Day. If beer and pub crawling aren’t your things, there is still a parade. I just don’t understand the phrase “I’m bored.” Fargo and the surrounding areas have seriously upped their entertainment game, and there is no reason to ever be bored. My advice is to get out and experience new things instead of new stuff. You never know when you’re going to find a new,
fun hobby and meet new friends. If things seem expensive to you, maybe you don’t need that new pair of boots and could instead enjoy dinner at a new restaurant or see that band coming to town. Most of my best memories come from the experiences I had with friends and family. I would rather remember the good laughs and times I had with friends than own more stuff. Life is too short to spend it being bored, so go out and try something new.
Planet Fitness Offers ‘Judgment Free Zone’ Argument of what classifies as ‘free speech’ up once again Amber Zolondek Staff Writer
As citizens of America, our rights are something we hold very near and dear to our hearts. It is the bread and butter of our nation, our freedoms and rights as Americans to withhold and use at our own discretion. The right to bear arms, respect of religion and what some consider most important — freedom of speech. So why does it seem as though we are in a constant standoff with each other as to what
constitutes free speech? You could technically rattle anything off and receive no punishment due to your right as an American, with the exception of potentially being wrong. The Supreme Court has stated there are indeed categories of speech that are not considered “free” and has allowed for the government to intervene in proper times and places. The government can essentially interpret what you are trying to say, then proceed to react appropriately based on the message you are trying to send or convey. Inside the government, we have rules and regulations that prevent us
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from going off tangents in public places like the workplace, schools and now: gyms. Planet Fitness in Midland, Mich., recently took away the membership of a female,
Yvette Cormier, for her excessive complaining of a transgender person using the women’s locker room to change. By making the environment uncomfortable and violating their “no judgment zone” policy,
Planet Fitness found it appropriate to revoke Cormier’s membership. Releasing a statement that touched based on their mission, Planet Fitness explained how they handled the situation: “Planet Fitness is committed to creating a non-intimidating, welcoming environment for our members. Our gender identity non-discrimination policy states that members and guests may use all gym facilities based on their sincere self-reported gender identity. The manner in which this member expressed her concerns about the policy exhibited behavior that management at the Midland club deemed
inappropriate and disruptive to other members, which is a violation of the membership agreement and as a result her membership was cancelled.” This is a hot topic at the moment due to the outrage at what some are considering a violation of free speech. While Cormier is allowed to have her beliefs and say what she feels, she is also under the impression that other establishments disallow offensive or upsetting language. Planet Fitness is one of the very first gyms to understand why working out in public is so dreaded. To read the full article go to ndsuspectrum.com
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GPS Technology: The Sky is the Limit Improvement in technology will attract use exponentially Lucas Schaaf Staff Writer
Everybody has had the dastardly experience of misplacing items around the house. Global Positioning Systems will soon have capabilities of locating a wide array of objects to pinpoint coordinates. GPS have been around for about 15 years, but new technology is pushing its limits further than ever. The new advancement in technology to have dynamic
location coordinates is pushing the GPS market to create new, cheaper technologies to be able to satisfy this market need. Some of the more interesting things people have thought about having location tracing capabilities includes children, valuable keys, pets, investments and other high priced pieces of technology. GPS devices are becoming cheaper as technology improves, which allows normal people access to technology that
“GPS will soon have capabilities to locate anything from your remote to your child to pinpoint coordinates.” was typically unfeasible. Smart phone apps are also competing to provide an interactive interface to create maps, plot longitude and latitude and display approximate distance to the desired object. As I have been thinking
about this technology, there are so many potential opportunities for this technology. I have an agricultural background, and the potential uses are endless. Some of the more up-and-coming ideas are to provide logistics report
on product being received and delivered at various locations. Another useful logistical method would be to give an approximate end time to when trucks will be available in the field. This is always a dilemma as there is always a mass amount of calls trying to approximate the location of the desperately needed trucks. I think GPS has already improved the agricultural industry, but we’ve barely scratched the surface. GPS
will soon be involved in all aspects of agriculture and will help optimize all facets of the operation, ranging from cattle grazing efficiency to logistics of farming at various distances. My background is in electrical engineering and agriculture, so I am eager to see how GPS will affect the future of agriculture. To all the present and future producers in the agricultural industry, I believe we will see a new era of precision, efficiency and optimization.
Hey NDSU, Build a Parking Ramp For Us
Construction of more buildings, growing student body demand it
Jack Dura
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Parking has, for as long as I can recall, been a big issue here at North Dakota State. Whether it’s the shrinking availability of parking spots, the timing periods of non-pay parking or the zealous parking police out to get-cha, the topic of parking has many people gnashing their teeth these days. As they should be. After all, we just destroyed the last green space on campus to put up another building after passing a (questionable) aquatic center two years ago. And no plans for more parking spaces at all. In December,
contributing writer Rebecca Opp penned an op-ed that hit the nail on the head: Put up a parking ramp. Build up and not out. Provide a bit of shelter and space for more cars that will undoubtedly come with the fancy, schmancy buildings NDSU has in the works. I question whether the powers that be at NDSU have even pondered the influx of drivers with the buildings they’re putting up. Coupled with a growing student population that drives automobiles, it’ll be a free-for-all if President Dean Bresciani, Student Government or whoever don’t wave their magic wand and throw up a parking ramp in, say, the T Lot. Heck, they took out more parking in 2012 with that ginormous track facility no one really uses (since we got the swanky Dacotah Field bubble), and the Aquatic
Center will be blasting out more space to take roots next to the Wellness Center. But wait! I’m wrong! NDSU is eliminating some of the problem! Thordarson Hall is set to be demolished to make way for more spaces in the T Lot. How many more spaces? Based on the size of the building, about 12. La-dee-frickin’-dah. When will the top dogs of NDSU put their heads together to hammer out a plan for actually effective parking? Probably when lots exceed capacity and students and staff cannot make it on time to classes in the fancy STEM building. How does NDSU expect people to access these new buildings if there is very little space to park? It exceeds my mental capacity to envision where people will leave their vehicles if they’re headed to the STEM
building. There’s no lot even close to that site. It shouldn’t be too hard to fathom, NDSU. All I want is a place to park my Mercury Mountaineer where I don’t have to play musical chairs with other drivers or be forced to run a quartermile to class in below-zero weather. JACK DURA | THE SPECTRUM If NDSU feels it needs to put ritzy aquatic centers and The current lack of parking leads to a flood of cars. technology buildings, it can accommodate the people utilizing those facilities with a parking ramp in the T Lot. I’ll leave you with an excerpt from Rebecca’s piece on parking that I really like. And this one’s for you, NDSU administrators. “Although it could take years for NDSU to acknowledge the need for JACK DURA | THE SPECTRUM improved parking, I believe Parking spaces at NDSU are limited during the day. a parking ramp would be a practical way to fix in student existing problems. Not use of space, it would also increases NDSU_rlm.pdf 1 11/25/2014 10:37:20accommodate AM only would it be a good any future enrollment.”
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Thursday: Plains Art Museum’s “Bakken Boom!”
Student admission is free to all shows at the Plains Art Museum located at 704 First Ave N. The museum’s “Bakken Boom!” exhibition is one to wonder over. North Dakota’s oil industry has stirred up a melting pot of sentiments and beliefs over the changing landscape, social climate and environment, and this show culls together 44 individual’s perspectives on it all. The hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday.
Friday: Harwood Prairie Playhouse’s “Run For Your Wife”
Coming off its 30th year, the Harwood Prairie Playhouse repeats a show for the very first time with “Run For Your Wife.” Performed at Bonanzaville’s Dawson Hall in West Fargo, this farce reunites HPP actors of the last 15 years. Call 701-2986807 for tickets.
Saturday: Downtown Fargo St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The weather is always a tossup with Fargo’s St. Patrick ‘s Day Parade, but this year looks nice with temps in the upper 40s for a day of Irish enjoyment in downtown Fargo. See the sea of green, hear the boisterous bagpipes and make the rounds of the pubs for a day of fun in downtown Fargo. The parade begins at 2 p.m. and runs down Broadway.
Sunday: Comedy Double Bill at Theatre B
Comedian Mary Jo Pehl and actress Sandra Thomas appear in a twofer performance at downtown Fargo’s Theatre B at 2 p.m. Sunday. Pehl’s “Employee of the Month and Other Big Deals” and “Macaroni on a Hot Dog” with Thomas are two shows not to be missed, and students can get in to see both for $15. Tickets are available at the theater at 716 Main Ave.
Monday: A Day in Downtown Fargo
With no classes, head to the heart of the city for an exploratory adventure. Check out the restaurants, see the stores and shops and wow over how walkable it all is. Best of luck to you for parking, though; those 90-minute spaces can time out quickly.
Tuesday: St. Patrick’s Day
Celebrate as you see fit, but designate a driver if your plan is to consume alcohol away from home.
Wednesday: Take a Road Trip
The weather finally appears to be nice, and after a week of fun in Fargo, take to the highway to scout out some adventures of your own. It’s called spring break for a reason.
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Local artists display their interpretations of a “trophy wife” in the Memorial Union Gallery.
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Not Your Average ‘Trophy Wife’
Local artists explore term ‘trophy wife’ in unique pieces
Megan Johnson Contributing Writer
When the term “trophy wife” is used, one is thought to belong to their husband and their identity and humanity are taken from them through societal views. In unique media, local artists manage to successfully show the harm of this stereotype and their own personal interpretation of the term “trophy wife” in the Memorial Union Gallery’s latest showing. Upon entering the exhibition, a piece by Sue Morrissey jumps out. This sculpture titled “Armor” is a compilation of found objects pieced together that must really be studied to come up with a personal interpretation of the piece. A table with a vintage teacup and towels holds high heels and a display of a hat and lingerie. The combination of these pieces seems to address the stereotype of a trophy wife. This is a woman who leisurely does housework for the family all day and keeps a perfect physical appearance in order to please her husband. As a whole, it is clear the artist is making a statement on how diminishing the term is. The piece is so successful due to the use of literal objects representing the objectification of women considered to be a “trophy wife.”
Another eye-catching piece titled “Measuring Up” is by artist Vicki Kessler. Found objects are used once again to represent an aspect of one deemed a trophy wife. “Measuring Up” fuels this stereotype; women must keep up with appearances and hold every aspect of their life together to keep up with social circles. Suspending from a coat hanger, Kessler pieced together paper and printed images that cause the viewer to ask questions. The only clarity in this piece is the large print running across the piece that reads “perfect.” This implies how the represented W female feels she must be in her role and how objectifying this woman causes others to view her as having the perfect, easy life. A unique quilt work piece titled “Aftermath” by Julianne Overby seems to be a bit more abstract in meaning from others on display. A long vertical piece of quilt work stretches up the wall with a color gradation going from the top of being very colorful to white at the bottom. With this and the accompanying title the piece tells a story of a young woman entering the role of a trophy wife. As she lives in this role, her own passions and personality fades to conform to what society wants her to be. This view
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Film Offers Unique Take on Iconic ‘Fargo’ ‘Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter’ filled with stunning visuals, music Linda Norland Staff Writer
It all started with a mysterious VHS tape found buried on a beach. Kumiko, a Japanese woman working a dull desk job, obsesses over the tape, which is none other than an old, jumpy recording of a movie most people around here are quite familiar with: “Fargo.” But, as seems to be the trend, Kumiko never actually makes it to Fargo. Sorry for the spoiler, but you had to see that coming. Based on an urban legend and a true story, “Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter” premiered last Saturday at the Fargo Theatre as part of the 15th annual Fargo Film Festival. The house was nearly full, and hundreds of moviegoers were anxious to see this highly acclaimed film, which was a fitting wrap-up to the Saturday afternoon session. Written, directed and produced by the Zellner Brothers, starring Rinko Kikuchi and featuring a score by electronic band The Octopus Project, this film is a triple threat, with good writing, acting and music. Filmed on-location in Tokyo, Japan and Minnesota, it focuses on a 30-somethingyear-old who is less than satisfied with her life. It compares and contrasts the two cultures: the plentiful skyscrapers and busy life of Tokyo and the open spaces and rural life of Minnesota. With stunning cinematography, this film is a visual masterpiece. Kumiko, standing out from the background in her bright red coat, is reminiscent of Little Red Riding Hood
The 15th annual Fargo Film Festival featured “Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter,” a film based on a true story, an urban legend and the Coen Brothers’ “Fargo.”
as she walks through the snowy forests and fields. Along the way, she meets eccentric characters that are all too familiar for people from Minnesota. But as we watch the world change from Kumiko’s point of view, the scenes that seem so normal to Midwesterners take on a different feeling. Through her strange experiences, the surreal visuals and the dramatic score, we are taken to a different world – one where we hope that the impossible just might come true. While it has moments of comedy scattered all the way through, this movie is not a feel-good family film. It may not be explicit, but the tension that comes from watching Kumiko become more and more unhinged is unsettling. It is the type of story
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that cannot easily be predicted, but rather takes the audience through a series of events that continue to challenge expectations of what movies should be like. The score in itself is unique, with some songs incorporating Japanese instruments and others with ringing, ethereal, electronic white noise that would normally be in a science-fiction film. If there is anything this film reinforces, it must be this idea that Fargo is a mythical place that simply cannot be reached. Of course, we who live here know that is not true. But even in this film, “Fargo” continues its legacy of turning its namesake into a sort of Midwestern Shangri-La.
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‘Run For Your Wife’ Returns
For Reunion in West Fargo Only repeated play in Harwood Prairie Playhouse history reunites actors of last 15 years
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Spring break will have many fleeing Fargo, but for those staying, an area play may be just the ticket for a way to wind down. The Harwood Prairie Playhouse, now in its 31st year, is bringing back a favorite farce for the first time. Never before has a show been repeated, but “Run For Your Wife� rounds up actors of the company’s last 15 years to celebrate how far Harwood Prairie Playhouse has come. W “We have a few people who have not been in shows for a very long time,� cast member Shanara Lassig said. Lassig, who has directed several Harwood shows in recent years, hasn’t been on the company’s stage since 2010. Other actors, she pointed out, have been gone longer, like Perry Rust, whose last performance was in 2000. “The last time he was in a show was when he actually played the part he is playing this time,� Lassig said. “He has the same part he had 15 years ago.� Other cast members return from their last bows taken five to 14 years ago, and it’s that experience that brought them back this year. Everyone in the cast had to have Harwood stage experience. “Run For Your Wife� was agreed on as a good one to do again, and with its writer Ray Cooney hailed as “the master of farce,�
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LA Delivers NDSU’s lone senior shoots 6-for-9 from 3-point land
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I t looked like it w a s going to be a great night to be a Jackrabbit. South Dakota State started Tuesday by upsetting rival South Dakota for the Summit League women’s basketball title. SDSU was close to securing the Summit League men’s basketball championship as well. Enter North Dakota State’s Lawrence Alexander. “LA” told director of men’s basketball operations Josh Vaughan during pregame warm-ups that it was going to be a good day for him by the way he was shooting around before the game. “I know why I was missing my 3’s,” Alexander said with a smile, “I’m too close to the line. I’ve got to step back.” Long story short: He was right. Alexander cashed 3 of 9 3-pointers while scoring 25 points on his way to leading the Bison to a second straight Summit League championship with a 57-56 win over SDSU Tuesday at Denny Sanford Premiere Center in Sioux Falls, S.D. “I struggled in the first
two games, so I kind of felt like I was going to come in and shoot the ball at least decently,” Alexander said. “I just got comfortable with the rims.” The rims, or the stadium, or something was throwing off shooters during the title game. Outside of LA, the Bison went 2-for-14 from the 3-point line and SDSU shot 5-for-19 from that range. Alexander, on the other hand, was converting 3’s five feet off the arc with defenders’ hands in his face. “We were getting kind of downhill,” Alexander said. “We got comfortable shooting the ball and our shots starting going in. Most importantly, we started getting stops. We just got into a really good flow.” LA was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, but his three games weren’t easy rides. NDSU’s lone senior went 0-for-5 from 3-point range against Denver Saturday and 1-for4 Monday against Oral Roberts. But Bison head coach Dave Richman kept calling for the starting point guard to get the ball, and Alexander took advantage. “My teammates had my back all throughout the year,” Alexander said. “They want the best for me to try and get me the ball even when I’m struggling. They have a lot of trust and
faith in me and I try to do my best to make plays for them and lead them in the right way.” Fellow all-tournament selection A.J. Jacobson scored 12 points against SDSU, but went 1-for-6 from beyond the arc. Despite all of the glory the new home to the Summit League tournament received, the stadium proved to be tough for shooters to convert. But LA was feeling it. He could even tell when other shooters were out of rhythm, like when Deondre Parks went up for the gamewinning 3-pointer with seconds left. Sure enough, Alexander was right, and the ball banked off the backboard. He dove for the rebound to try and keep the clock moving. Everyone scrambled. Tick, tick. The ball bounced to the left wing, but no one was in position to get it before the final buzzer went off. NDSU had just won. Bison fans stormed the court. LA had done it. “It was all celebration from there,” Alexander said. “It was a lot of joy and excitement knowing all Lawrence Alexander, who led the Bison all year, did it again in Tuesday’s of the hard work we put in Summit League championship game, scoring 25 points in a thrilling 57-56 win during the offseason was against South Dakota State. paying off.”
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Bison Athletics has Built a Winning Culture the Right Way Connor Dunn Spectrum Staff
Saw t h a t one on Twitter, and I’m stealing i t . FCS Championships? No big deal. Summit League basketball titles? Buckets. NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament wins? Got one of those with another chance to come next week thanks to Lawrence Alexander and the rest of the Bison beating South Dakota State in the Summit League championship game. Winning titles is simply the expectation for North Dakota State athletics and
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The North Dakota State men’s baseball team got themselves out of a rut by winning three out of four games against Northern Colorado this past weekend. The Bison did lose the first game of the series on Friday, 11-10. David Ernst surrendered his third loss of the year, giving up seven earned runs on 13 hits. John Skrbec went 4-for-5 with five RBIs. In the second game, the Bison took control of the
Bison players of any sport don’t seem too intimidated by the task. A team with just one senior and a first-year head coach knew what needed to be done. “(Head coach) Dave (Richman) asked me at the beginning of the year, ‘What goals do you want to accomplish?’ And I said, ‘As a team, I want us to get first place in the conference and get back to the NCAA Tournament,’” said Alexander, the team’s lone senior. A 25-point performance by Alexander has the Bison dancing during March Madness once again, a surprising feat considering the rough start to the season in November. NDSU opened the season against No. 10 Texas and No.
25 Iowa, and both turned ugly fast with the Bison down by at least 17 points at half. Following the blowout losses was a squeakedout, one-point victory at home against Division II Minnesota-Crookston. I’m glad at least one person in the Bison locker room knew an entire basketball season isn’t determined by games in November. Credit needs to be given to Richman and his staff, but the resiliency and determination by the players is what makes NDSU so great. “A strong culture isn’t something you wish into place, or even will into place. It’s something you build. #NDSU #WinningCulture #BisonPride” tweeted Senior Associate Athletic Director Troy Goergen after
the win. NDSU athletics has won with athletes who might have been looked over by the big-time in-state power schools or homegrown North Dakota talent that have a proverbial chip on their shoulders. They’re out to prove something or prove someone wrong by doing things the right way, not being too flashy and getting the job done no matter what the sport. Wrestling just took home its second consecutive West Region/Western Wrestling Conference Tournament Title. The Bison women’s track team recently won its 8th consecutive indoor track title. Bison softball has already beaten power conference schools Iowa, Oregon State, Washington
and Purdue to open the young season. Since 1964, NDSU has over 245 conference and national champions in all sports. Compare that to only 17 total conference and national champions prior to 1964. The streak of seven straight North Central Conference football titles from 1964-1970 ignited a spark of interest in Bison athletics and support that can still be seen today. It’s the Bison way. The actual process might not always be pretty, but NDSU wins with class and a tough, rugged group of men and women with character. Last year’s basketball team is a prime example of the Bison way. The team became the nation’s Cinderella story after knocking off Oklahoma.
Marshall Bjorkland, a Minnesota farmer, Taylor Braun, a Oregon product with only one Division I offer, and the quirkiest, quotable head coach in the nation Saul Phillips won the nation over with a neversay-never attitude. With all of the hype and national attention, the postgame press conference was full of humility and class, as Phillips gave a lot of credit to Sooners head coach Lon Kruger for such a great competitive game and praised his team for their own performance. Players come and go, coaches come and go and even athletic directors come and go. One thing for sure stays at NDSU, a winning culture. All the Bison do is win the right way.
series. They won 4-2 with Parker Trewin picking up his first win of the year. The senior from Ramsey, Minn., tossed a complete game gem for the Bison. He struck out eight and only allowed two runs on five hits in seven innings. Juan Gamez sparked the Bison at the plate. He went 3 of 3, with two doubles and a run scored. The third game was played through the eighth on Saturday and then suspended. They picked up back on Sunday and the Bison won the game 13-11. They overcame a five-run deficit in the eighth inning. After picking up two runs
via bases-loaded walks, Gamez sent a shot over the fence. The damage from the grand slam gave the Bison a one-run edge. Trevor Jaunich picked up his first win of the year. In the final game of the series, the Bison won 8-3. Trent Keefer got his first win of the year as he only allowed three runs in eight innings while striking out seven. Ben Petersen ignited the Bison offense, batting 3-for-5 with two RBIs and a home run. The Bison have a three game series against Oral Roberts coming up on Friday through Sunday.
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outing, including three RBIs and two runs scored. In her second win of the weekend and tenth of the year, Menke tossed a nohitter over Purdue. Menke went eight strong innings and struck out 12. The Bison broke a deadlock tie in the top of the eighth behind a three-run rally. A Moreland single, a Cheyenne Garcia double and a Alyssa Reina single later, the Bison led 3-0. Sandwiched in between Menke’s two wins was a 4-1 loss to Indian State. Jacquelyn Sertic took her third loss of the year, pitching the whole game and giving up four earned runs.
Garcia scored the only run for the Bison on a solo home run in the 4th inning. The Bison closed out the Invitational with a loss to 11th-ranked University of Tennessee. They lost 14-3 in five innings. Menke only pitched 2 1/3 innings and gave up seven earned runs while walking three. The lone offensive highlight for the Bison was Amanda Grable’s first home run of the year, which came as a two-run shot in the 4th frame. The Bison will travel to Bloomington, Indiana, to participate in the India University Hoosier Classic this weekend.
The NDSU softball team went 2-2 in the University of Tennessee Invitational. The Bison’s first game against BYU was cancelled. As she has been many times in her career, Krista Menke was the story of the tournament. She picked up two huge wins and a loss. In her first win, the Bison beat Northern Iowa 12-4. Menke only gave up two hits, while striking out nine. The game was tied at 4-4 in the sixth, when NDSU plated eight runs. Logan Moreland ignited the rally with a tworun single. That single was part of a career best 4-for-4
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Maren Walseth Best Option for NDSU Women in Future First-year coach pushed Bison to play with confidence throughout season Colton Pool Sports Editor
North Dakota State women’s basketball head coach Maren Walseth looked almost helpless as Oral Roberts’ Faith Ihim converted a 3-point play to give the Golden Eagles a 15-point lead. But Walseth didn’t kick the ground or look shaken. Instead, she turned around and smiled as she walked the opposite direction of the play toward her bench. She wasn’t happy by any means. The inevitable end of the season was looming. Oral Roberts defeating NDSU 71-58 was not how Walseth wanted her first year to go, but as the Bison continued to fight back from a double-digit deficient, the obstacle seemed tougher and tougher. Yes, Walseth will lose senior stronghold Brooke LeMar and other seniors, but make no mistake that NDSU has the right woman for the program. “There’s a lot to learn,” Walseth said. “There’s a certainly large difference as you move over one seat, as they say.” NDSU improved one league spot from a year ago, but her team played with something this year that the
NDSU head women’s basketball coach Maren Walseth, despite losing in the opening round of the Summit League tournament against Oral Roberts Sunday in Sioux Falls, S.D., is expected to improve the program in the near future.
Bison haven’t had in a long time: confidence. “I know that all 24 eyes are on me to see how I respond, and that is either going to instill confidence or fear in them,” Walseth said. “I take it as my role to be that calm person directing traffic, whether it be positive or negative.” NDSU women’s basketball hasn’t won a postseason game since 2009. Yes, the team has a long way to go, and yes, LeMar will
leave a huge absence in the wake of her graduation. But something else was clear as LeMar made her last postgame comments in a Bison uniform. Walseth is right for the job because her players learn from her on the court as well as off it. “I’m very lucky to have gotten to play under her for a year,” LeMar said. “She’s a great coach. She’s just helped me be a better leader on and off the court.
I’m just blessed to have the opportunity to have played under her.” Walseth has already brought in talented players like Taylor Thunstedt, who made the Summit League’s All-Newcomer Team. Holly Johnson developed into an honorable mention all-conference selection. Marena Whittle has become more versatile as a forward, despite a statistic drop off. What Walseth may need most is for her players to
stay healthy. Thunstedt was remarkable off the bench but was thrust into the starting lineup when Kayla Becken went down with an ankle injury midway through the conference season. “We need to continue to bring in quality studentathletes who we will bring in to fit the NDSU profile,” Walseth said, “but will also be competitive at this level.” NDSU started its Summit League games 3-0, but then the Bison found
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themselves on a seven-game slide before winning their last two contests. Inconsistency plagued NDSU, and there was no question of that against Oral Roberts. “My biggest compliment to Maren and her staff is … that team in no way resembled what I saw on paper,” Oral Roberts head coach Misti Cussen said. “They certainly didn’t carry themselves like a team that had struggled last year.”
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