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Winter Athletics Struggle in 2017-18 Campaigns Basketball and wrestling fail to put together success Thomas Evanella Staff Writer
At a mid-major college athletics operation, perhaps the greatest challenge facing administrators and coaches is remaining a steady contender. North Dakota State has found success in doing so with their softball and track and field programs in the Summit League, but those results have been more difficult to come by in recent years for the university’s winter sports. And while expectations weren’t sky high for any of the three teams this season, a weak campaign isn’t any less disappointing. The NDSU men’s basketball team posted its first losing record since the 2010-11 season, their last before becoming eligible for the NCAA tournament. The challenge for the Bison in sustaining success has been an overbearing reliance on seniors. At the end of the 201617 season, over a quarter of NDSU’s scoring graduated in the form of Carlin Dupree and Dexter Werner. Fortunately, the 1,740 career points that walked out of the Sanford Health Athletic Complex that year were filled by a pair of 1,000 point scorers - A.J. Jacobson and Paul Miller. But, at the end of a 15-17 season, the Herd graduated even more production. Miller’s 1,719 career points nearly matches the mark
Dupree and Werner left behind. Add in Jacobson’s 1,355 points and over 3,000 points - and 38 percent of 2017-18’s scoring - will not return next year. This trend will not continue next season though. Barring a transfer, Dylan Miller will be the lone senior on the NDSU roster. Considering he did not even see time in the Summit League tournament, it is obvious that the bulk of the Bison’s scoring will be coming from beyond the senior class. Spreading the scoring load throughout the squad will only serve the Bison better in the long run. One needs not look further than NDSU’s principle rival and this year’s Summit League champions, South Dakota State, to realize the benefits of depth in each class. Mike Daum and David Jenkins, Jr., a junior and freshman respectively, were the Jackrabbits two leading scorers. The Bison need to reach this roster equilibrium, which they will be forced to do next year, when rising juniors Tyson Ward and Jared Samuelson will provide the offense in the early going. The women’s team has struggled to find consistency in its time in Division 1. The Bison have failed to reach the success they achieved under head coach Amy Ruley. The .772 winning percentage Ruley posted during her 29 years at the helm is unmatched in the
program’s history. Her replacement, Carolyn DeHoff was unable to build on this incredible success while NDSU transitioned to the top tier. Under DeHoff, the Bison’s winning percentage plummeted to .407. A once indomitable force slipped to an average team. The blame cannot solely be pointed at the coaching. The repercussions of a down season are magnified at the mid-major level, where one bad year can set a program back tremendously. NDSU’s days as a powerhouse Division 2 squad are far in the rearview mirror, and the program has done nothing but lose in the Summit League. That reputation becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy of sorts, making it even more challenging to win. Current head coach Maren Walseth has been left to pick up the pieces of NDSU’s regression and its subsequent consequences. Walseth inherited a mess but has been unable to flip the script in her four years behind the wheel. This past season’s 9-20 record is inflated by three victories over NAIA competition and featured only two conference triumphs. Walseth will need to show marked improvement on her 35-113 record in 2018-19 to inspire confidence in fans as well as her employers. The key in doing so will be to catch lightning in a bottle with a
young group next year. One winning season can turn into a second, and slowly but surely the paradigm can change for the Herd. Similarly, the Bison wrestling team has endured its fair share of growing pains in its Big 12 era. NDSU moved into the conference in 2015 when the Western Wrestling Conference was disbanded. At the time, the Bison appeared well positioned to make waves right away thanks two two consecutive WWC tournament titles in 2014 and 2015. Like the women’s basketball team, the wrestling team has hit bumps in the road in their two years in the new conference. The team has featured incredible individual talent in the form of now-graduated Josh Rodriguez, departing senior Clay Ream, as well as redshirt sophomores Andrew Fogarty and Cam Sykora. However, success at the team level has proven elusive as the Bison have seen fellow WWC expatriates SDSU, Northern Iowa and Wyoming achieve top 25 rankings this season. Equal parts maturation and patience are required as the fledgling Bison develop in the Big 12. Head coach Roger Kish may have seen his team take a dip in conference this year, but a 4-3 mark from a year ago shows that he has the capability to take the program to new heights. With a shaky winter
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Between A.J. Jacobson (above) and Paul Miller, over a third of the Bison’s scoring moves on from the team. now in the past, the goal narrative for next season. for NDSU is to change the
New Animal Science Technology NDSU students create computer intelligence to assess meat Dan Ukkelberg Co-News Editor
Researchers from North Dakota State’s animal sciences department created a computer intelligence that predicts the color and marbling of pork meat. Xin Sun, Jennifer Young and former doctoral student Jeng-Hung Liu published their findings on ScienceDirect with the help of David Newman from the University of Arkansas. “The technology we are investigating is integrating computer vision system and automation technologies to detect and sort pork loin products under industrial environment,” Sun said. Sun is certain that technology is the future of every industry and this does not exclude agriculture. “With the world population’s fast-growing, we need to investigate and develop technologies that can help produce high-quality food with sustainability and efficiency,” Sun said. The new system allows the producer to detect the different grades of pork loin products at a greater speed, which will improve the productivity and accuracy of packaging and processing. The producers can then take the information that they learned from the computer to track genetic lineage in the pigs in order
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to choose breeding hogs that offer better meat quality. Sun believes that this technology will benefit the producer and consumer of the pork product. “I think integrating different emerging technologies with traditional majors is becoming a trend in the future,” Sun said. “Our research team wants to support an experimental project that can give NDSU students some opportunities to learn or explore their interest in agricultural, food and technology areas.” Sun said the technology they were working on involves fields such as agricultural engineering, animal science, meat science, robotic engineering, computer science and artificial intelligence. He encourages NDSU students that are involved in STEM areas to explore these types of handson experiences, particularly projects that work on targeting issues in the agricultural industries. Sun is duplicating the system at NDSU for future students to learn from and improve on the model, as well as get new ideas for future products. “(The) next step of this project is in a plant system evaluation, and we already have one pork plant (that) expressed their interested in this system. They are ready to let us implement and validate this system in their plant,” Sun said.
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Essentia Health-Fargo among two to receive MDH recognition for STEMI care Quinn Garrick
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The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has recognized St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth and Essentia HealthFargo as STEMI Receiving Centers. According to the MDH, this important recognition is awarded to “hospitals with personnel, infrastructure and expertise to diagnose and treat STEMI patients who require intensive medical and surgical care, specialized tests or interventional therapies.” STEMI, or ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, affects more than 250,000 Americans each year. It is a very serious type of heart attack during
which one of the heart’s major arteries — one of the arteries that supply oxygen and nutrient-rich blood to the heart muscle — is blocked. It is a profoundly life-threatening medical emergency and usually associated with a disease process called atherosclerosis, or coronary artery disease. Patients experiencing acute STEMI are at risk of developing lifethreatening arrhythmias like ventricular fibrillation, which causes sudden cardiac arrest, sometimes referred to as a “massive heart attack.” These patients require cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation, a “shock” to restore a normal heart rhythm. Patients that suffer from
a STEMI have mere minutes to receive the necessary treatment, with “estimates that two-thirds of STEMI patients fail to get the best available treatment to restore blood flow to the heart.”
is muscle” to express the importance of early treatment. This sentiment was expressed in a statement from Essentia Health upon receiving the recognition,
“When it comes to a STEMI, time is muscle. The faster a STEMI patient can get to a hospital to open a blocked artery, the faster we can save them.” - Richard Mullvain, the STEMI program manager at St. Mary’s Medical Center There is a direct relationship between the amount of time a heart artery is blocked and the severity of the heart attack and odds of survival. Cardiologists have a mantra that “time
by Richard Mullvain, the STEMI program manager at St. Mary’s Medical Center. “When it comes to a STEMI, time is muscle. The faster a STEMI patient can get to a hospital to open a blocked
artery, the faster we can save them. Minnesotans are fortunate that most hospitals already provide very good heart attack care, but there are always opportunities for improvement. The STEMI Receiving Center designation challenges hospitals to raise the bar and provide even better care.” Brittney Urvand, the cardiovascular program manager in Fargo, in a statement from Essentia Health, said, “We chose to seek STEMI Receiving Center designation because it gives us added support for our accreditation, and it allows us to expand support and recognition on the Minnesota side.” Jordan Schroeer, media relations specialist at Essentia Health expressed that it is the goal of
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Essentia to best serve rural communities with quality care and understanding the “challenges of coordinating and providing excellent heart attack care.” In the statement from Essentia Health, Mullvain said, “It requires teamwork, collaboration and communication with many partners to optimize the care of STEMI patients. It’s a reminder to all of the hard work that’s been done to create plans that are effective and to remain dedicated to working together for the best outcomes possible.” Both St. Mary’s and Essentia Health-Fargo are hospitals under Essentia Health, an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and Idaho.
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FarmHouse Fish Fry
The FarmHouse will host its 6th annual Fish Fry from 4-7 p.m Friday, March 23. “It is $10 all you can eat fish (pollock), baked potatoes, coleslaw, brownies and lemonade/water,” FarmHouse Fraternity President Preston Anderson said. The proceeds will go toward the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Anderson said last year over 500 people were served and they “are looking to break (their) record every year to raise more for the society.” The FarmHouse Fraternity does not just stand for agriculture, but is an acronym for faith, ambition, reverence, morality, honesty, obedience, unity, service and excellence. The Fish Fry will be located at the FarmHouse just south of North Dakota State on 12th Avenue.
March Aviation Month
Gov. Doug Burgum has declared March Aviation Month. “In North Dakota, general aviation airports support more than $121 million in total economic output each year,” according to a press release by the Alliance for Aviation Across America. Aviation plays roles in agriculture, businesses, communities and emergency medical care. The press release also stated, “General aviation airports of all sizes help to support nearly every sector of North Dakota’s economy, as well as vital community access, public safety and land management.”
Power outage in Fargo-Moorhead
Over 2,600 Xcel customers were without power for four hours Monday in the FargoMoorhead area. “The affected customers are in Fargo and the Minnesota cities of Moorhead, Sabin, Baker, Barnesville, Comstock, Dilworth, Glyndon and Wolverton,” the Forum reported.
“The Minnesota Department of Agriculture confirmed recently that the first brown marmorated stink bug in Duluth was reported in 2017 at the Apple Tree Circle Community Garden near the Duluth Zoo,” the Twin Cities Pioneer Press reported. The stink bugs were first found in Minnesota several years ago, but have been reproducing and will cause an outbreak soon. It can take up to 10 years for stink bugs to spread in a new area and become established. Stink bugs can cause damage to fruits and crops and are easily transported on vehicles while staying hidden. “Nothing has eliminated the bug from any area they have infested. Pesticide, even in extremely high doses, has proven only partially effective,” the Twin Cities Pioneer Press reported.
Boaty McBoatface survives mission
“The nation’s favorite yellow submarine swam under a near 600-meter thick ice shelf in the Antarctic, returning safely to its launch ship after 48 hours away,” BBC News reported. It was the first mission of its kind and is risky because of the nature of the environment. The U.K. found the publicly named polar ship “inappropriate but decided to keep the humorous moniker for the autonomous underwater vehicles that will operate from the Attenborough’s deck when it enters full service in 2019,” BBC News reported. The polar ships navigate long distances independently and have energy stores to continue the mission for weeks. Boaty McBoatface was tasked with gathering data on how water moves in the cavity below the Antarctic shelf, temperatures and salinity of the water. The data will assist scientists in understanding how warm water moves under the shelf and melts it.
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NDSU researchers examine coaches being tough on high school athletes Phoebe Ellis
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In competitive sports, there’s always a coach present, and sometimes that coach may be tough with the players. This can motivate the players, at least that’s their intent. However, two North Dakota State researchers, Bradford Strand and Sean Brotherson, ask how far is too far? When does it become bullying behavior? Brotherson, a professor in the child development and family sciences department at NDSU, explained that the intention of their research was to identify bullying behavior in high school coaching, such as verbal harassment, name calling, isolating players and other physical or non-physical forms of bullying. “We want to identify and minimize (bullying),” Brotherson said. Through their research, the researchers found that approximately one in five high school students ends up leaving a sport because of bullying behavior. Strand, a professor in the health, nutrition and exercise department, said
this number is unfortunate because sports lead to a lot of positive development. Brotherson added that sports can produce growth in a person through building teamwork qualities and helping to understand and build healthy relationships. The researchers acknowledge this behavior is often inadvertent, that the coaches simply want to toughen up the players for
interpretation, but to the person on the receiving end of these events, it can be challenging. When speaking on the idea that the players reporting this behavior are “special snowflakes” or regarding the high numbers, the researchers stated that people are becoming more aware of the bullying that occurs within the locker room or on the field.
“It’s about the kids.” - Bradford Strand the competitive environment they volunteer to play in. “Does being mentally tough mean we allow inappropriate behavior?” Brotherson questioned. The biggest downfall players can experience as a result of bullying from their coaches is long-term effects like anxiety, depression, dropping out of a sport and, in extreme cases, suicide. “Most coaches are not doing these things,” Strand said, but that there is pain from the harassment that is taking place. Strand also said that some of their data is up to
Brotherson recommended approaching it as a teaching process, to look at the players and for the coach to adjust their behavior accordingly. The biggest problem the researchers have seen is that coaches may not see it as bullying. There’s also a power dynamic present that isn’t there in day-to-day interactions with friends or family. This means that the players have to take it and they can’t fire back. The intent of this research is to help coaches be better, with Strand noting, “It’s about the kids.”
Apology Regarding Plagiarism in ‘Judicial Shortage in North Dakota’ Mr. Dura, I would like to formally apologize for my actions regarding the “Judicial Shortage in North Dakota” article. I understand the severity of this situation and I am fully prepared to accept the consequences of my actions. When I was writing this article I was using your article as a reference. I was extremely stressed due to exams and other outside factors. As a result, I absentmindedly plagiarized from a piece that you worked hard on. It was never my intention to take credit for work that is not my own. I unintentionally took your work without giving you credit and nothing that I can say would justify what
I did. I fully understand that unintentional plagiarism is plagiarism all the same. I am sincerely sorry for taking your work without giving you credit, as I am sorry to the readers of the Spectrum for leading them to believe that the work was my own. I also apologize for negatively affecting the reputation of the Spectrum. Again, what I did was wrong. I took your hard work and claimed it as my own. I take full responsibility. I hope that you, the readers of the Spectrum and my fellow staff will forgive me for this grave mistake and wrong doing. Sincerely, Dan Ukkelberg
Editor’s note: Dan Ukkelberg’s article “Judicial Shortage in North Dakota,” published March 8, plagiarized from Jack Dura’s article “Order in the court: Judges balance judicial shortage amid rising caseload,” published March 3 in the Bismarck Tribune. The Spectrum does not condone plagiarism. Plagiarism is a serious offense and appropriate measures are being taken by The Spectrum to ensure this does not happen again.
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‘Artsy Babies’ at Robots Help NDSU Student Teachers Fargo Libraries Recording device helps Creative program seeks to engage children and parents Quinn Garrick
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The Fargo Public Library hosts two events for babies to engage in art and creativity at the Dr. James Carlson Library and the Main Library. “Artsy Babies” is an opportunity for babies ages 4 months to 24 months and their parents or caregivers to dive into art. According to a statement released by Fargo Public Library, the programming is meant to “introduce your little one to a world of colors, textures and smells through the process of art,” and to not be afraid of getting messy. Fargo Public Library said the events are a chance for babies to come in and do different arts, including painting, collages and more. The Library said this kind of programming is popular with parents and caregivers, as it gives them the opportunity to come in and care for and interact with their child without having to worry about setting anything up and dealing with the mess and clean up. For parents and caregivers, it allows them to bond with their child during a learning experience without the pressure of having to worry about the logistics of such an event, therefore allowing them to focus on their child during those moments. The events are designed to create an opportunity for babies to learn and grow through creative activities. Babies and young
children learn through interaction with the world and through their senses, which leads to greater cognitive development and creative capacity. Art education and activities have shown to improve motor skills, build appreciation for numeracy, accelerate brain development, build up the creative side of the brain and improve a child’s self-esteem. To the Library, art is an important tool in developing well-read children. Creative activities and experience are precursors to greater literacy and improved writing skills. Educators explain that art encourages fine motor skills, neural development and problem-solving abilities, and that it can be used effectively to teach and understand other key subjects such as reading, writing, math and science. Therapists say art is valuable because it allows children to process their world, to deal with sometimes scary emotions in a safe way and because it gives them critical sensory input. Kids engage in art because it’s a fun activity they enjoy, while parents express that art is vital to their families because it keeps everyone engaged and happy and helps with the sometimes difficult transitions of the day. The Fargo Public Library hopes this programming will continue, doing anything it can to encourage learning for everyone, both young and old.
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Student teachers at North Dakota State are using new technologies to monitor their job performance miles away from campus. The technology is called Swivl, and it remotely captures the student teachers as they give a lesson. The Swivl robot pans around the room to follow the student’s every movement. Bailey Hawbaker is a student teacher in Tioga, North Dakota, 352 miles away from NDSU. According to Hawbaker, the Swivl gives her the ability to “move about the classroom and interact with the students without having to worry about not seeing it on the recording.” The 360-degree motion of the Swivl allows Hawbaker to see how well she was “interacting during the class, along with how engaged the students were.” Hawbaker said she thinks the biggest benefit to the Swivl is having online access to the recordings. “As soon as it records me, it’s uploaded online and then I have it with me anywhere I go, so I don’t have to keep track of an SD card, or worry about losing
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According to swivl.com, this technology is being used in 30,000 classrooms. The website also says that “Swivl makes your video observation initiatives effective for teachers, easy to do, and sustainable for schools.” Alyssa Ness, a special education major at Minnesota State Moorhead, said certain testing requires students to film themselves teaching. Ness said that movement is imported for teachers. “I think it’s engaging, especially for younger
“As soon as it records me its uploaded online and then I have it with me anywhere I go.” - Bailey Hawbaker, student teacher in Tioga North Dakota
without straining university resources. According to Marx, the Swivl is “going to allow us to really give some just-intime feedback that will only help improve their student teaching experience and then prepare them to have a much better-equipped toolbox as they step out into their own classrooms following graduation.
grades, to help keep their attention. If you’re just standing there in one spot talking, it would be pretty boring for younger kids.” Technology can be a distraction according to Ness, but she said there can be benefits if you “teach the students how to use it correctly and use it for educational purposes.”
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Changing Careers and Finding a Library Al Bernardo is the new Social Sciences Librarian at NDSU, but was not always looking for this career Miranda Stambler Features Editor
The newly hired Social Sciences Librarian at NDSU, Alfred “Al” Bernardo, fell into the profession rather than knowing that is the passion he had, he realized after graduating with a completely different degree. Bernardo graduated from Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio, with a Bachelor’s degree in political science. After attending graduate school to further his political science degree he realized it was not the path he wanted and discontinued his program. “It seems like whenever you talk to librarians you either find the people who are like ‘from the time I was eight years old I knew I wanted to be a librarian’ to the people who are like ‘well I sort of tried some other career and that didn’t work out’,” Bernardo said. He explained that he fell into being a librarian and that it wasn’t the plan at first. When he discontinued his education towards political science it was fall 2008, to which finding a job was difficult, so he was only able to work at his public library, Worthington Library. At this library, he continued to move up in his position until he realized he would need a Master’s degree if he wanted to further his rise in the librarian profession. “I developed an interest in it, it wasn’t something I thought of myself – I never considered it before, but after working there for a few years – I developed an interest in it,” Bernardo continued, “I’d been working in the field for a few years anyway, so – I had a much better idea of what I was getting into I think because I mean it is more of a professional degree.” After this realization, Bernardo went to Kent State University, Ohio, to which he received his master’s degree in Library and Information Sciences. He used this to then become a librarian at Valley City State University for two years. As for advice for anyone struggling to figure out what they want to do he said, “remain open to other things that are out there” then explaining that it’s not uncommon to change majors or even careers after completing school. Now working at NDSU, he is still adapting to being a larger university than what he is used to, now instead of having multiple duties in different areas, he has more specific and narrowed job he must focus on. “I’m still sort of learning the ropes here,” Bernardo explained. His main duties consist of, selecting materials, mainly books, but also databases for his department, maintaining hours at the reference desk where people can ask questions online and in person and going to classrooms to explain how to find appropriate references for students as well as usage of databases.
A difference at NDSU, when compared to Valley City State University, is that there are more graduate programs so he explained that he sees it as an opportunity to work with students who are doing more in-depth research. Bernardo thinks that not automatically moving towards the professional degree, but rather working in a library to begin with and then following that career path, gave him the unique factor of patron service. “I think working – spending the years I did working with the front desk, working more with the public in a public place of reference desk I think I have a lot of experience with that type of service orientation that comes with that,” Bernardo said. He sees stereotypes changing as the library profession changes with younger people entering the field. Along with the typical ‘middle aged woman with the bun and glasses shushing any person who speaks’ stereotype being debunked. Now the problem being, many think libraries are becoming extinct because everything is online now, but Bernardo disagrees. “Everything isn’t online and a lot of the stuff online you can’t just get to for free – a lot of the stuff online there’s people out there somewhere doing a lot of behind the scenes work making sure you’re able to find that stuff,” Bernardo explained. Although he went onto explain that some colleges are starting to take away their libraries because of the belief that everything is online. He explained that is isn’t just a place for information, but a place for students to meet and have a space to do work or even hang out, “I do think libraries are very important for the academic environment,” Bernardo shared. “Discovery is really important – serendipitous discovery, where like you’re walking down the shelf – of books and something just catches your eye and this is something – all around is something we’re losing culturally as we lose video stores and instead have Netflix or we lose music stores and instead have Spotify” Libraries are a place that still offers this because Netflix and Spotify you can still have something new, but it is all an algorithm so they are pushing that towards you without you knowing. He looked back to his time as an undergraduate and realized he never asked a question to any librarians even though he used it often, he hopes that students will not make this mistake. “Other than your professors we’re (librarians) sort of people that you can come and talk to about academic things, school-work related things, questions that you have about research or whatever that you’re involved in,” Bernardo shared. Many are hesitant to ask for assistance from an unknown source for their school work or research or even light reading, but they can help. “Anyone – should feel free to contact us (librarians) for anything – whether it’s by email or it’s by chat, or even just showing up at my office,” Bernardo said.
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Taylor Preston, NDSU alumna, moved away from what she knew to follow her career in fashion Emily Wotzka
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Have you ever wondered what life is really like in the Big Apple? Is “The Devil Wears Prada” an accurate representation of the New York fashion scene? Is an impulsive (or even carefully planned) move to New York plausible for a recent graduate? After moving to New York in May of 2017 to take an internship with the contemporary brand, Olive + Oak, North Dakota State alumna Taylor Preston has now taken a job with the company 1822 Denim. Although Preston’s experience has been filled with trials and uncertainties, her positive demeanor, genuine spirit, determination and passion for the industry (and the people within it) have made it evident that her story has only just begun. Emily Wotzka (EW): Tell me about your Olive + Oak internship and how you began your career within the fashion industry. Taylor Preston (TP): I had always worked in retail and excelled in customer service, styling and hitting sales goals. All of those things led me to the career I am in now. I knew I wanted to be an intern in wholesale because I was getting to utilize all of those skills. Knowing the retail side of fashion is huge for the wholesale business because you have a better idea of what a consumer wants and how to sell it. I really enjoyed being a part of a small team and
corporate brand because I was able to help with trend research and design, assist in product development and learn more about production. That is what led me to take a job at 1822 Denim. EW: What has been the most difficult part about moving to New York? TP: Adjusting to the lifestyle and culture of the city and finding my groove with all the changes that were happening. After my internship, I struggled to find a job that felt right, and I lost a bit of my drive in the process. I took a job that paid well, but it wasn’t in fashion and I ultimately hated it. I am now working in wholesale again, and I couldn’t be happier. The most difficult part for me was to continue to work toward my end goal and to not give up. I’m glad I didn’t. EW: What has been the most exciting part about moving to New York? TP: The city and the people. There is so much to see and do, and I get to meet a bunch of new people every day. EW: You recently got a new job. Tell me about what it is and what you’ll be doing. TP: Yes, I am so excited something finally worked out. I am a sales assistant to the VP (Vice President) of sales at 1822 Denim, and we are a denim wholesaler that sells to mainly department stores, but we are continuing to build our specialty store business. My favorite part of my job thus far is creating relationships with the
buyers, doing trend research for the upcoming fall season and assisting with social media and e-commerce. EW: How would you describe the fashion industry in New York compared to the Midwest? TP: The biggest difference is that there is so much more opportunity here (New York). There are so many different jobs in fashion it’s crazy. Another thing to remember is that entry-level fashion jobs pay extremely low here, especially when considering the cost of living in New York. EW: Do you have any advice for students looking to move to New York? TP: Just do it. Don’t think too much about it because your fears and every little thing that could hold you back will. Just remember, even if you end up disliking New York or any new city you move to, at least you can say you tried it. I struggled a lot when I first moved here; I didn’t have any friends, I was broke and had no help from family, and I was working two jobs trying to make ends meet. Even though it took me some time to figure everything out, I’m now extremely happy with where I am now and the life I’ve created here. In terms of career — apply, apply, apply. You might have to take a job that you’re not 100 percent happy about, but that doesn’t mean you’re stuck there forever. Work hard at what you’re doing in the present, so that you’re prepared for what your future may hold.
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Taylor Preston (right) with NDSU student Kayla Moe (left), who modeled in New York Fashion Week.
Ways to Keep Yourself Concentrated Staying on task can be difficult with a wandering mind, use these tips to ease your mind Amanda Wagar Staff Writer
Whether due to boredom or anxiety, focusing on the task at hand can be difficult for individuals who deal with ADHD, anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses. This can often impact school, work and day-to-day lives if individuals do not have coping methods or resources on hand to deal with the distracting thoughts. Over spring break, I personally had to battle with my own anxiety while surrounded by large crowds. Fortunately, Pinterest is a great resource for finding coping strategies, resources and tools to help manage troubles with concentration.
1. Fidget Cube
Whereas the internet has been obsessed with fidget spinners, I personally find them to be too distracting (and not good for concentration or calming down from an anxiety attack) and prefer my Fidget Cube. As someone who struggles with a combination of generalized anxiety disorder and social anxiety, I often use my fidget cube most when I am starting to feel anxious, but it is also a great way for me to fidget discreetly when I need a little help concentrating. Because of its discreteness, a Fidget Cube would be perfect for almost all situations for people who like to fidget as a way of helping them concentrate.
2. Noise-canceling headphones and instrumental music
This combo is my go-to when I am studying for an exam. I often find that study sessions are the opportune time that my mind decides to wander, and by wearing my headphones and listening to instrumental music, I am able to concentrate better on the task at hand. Better yet, when my mind inevitably begins to wander, the instrumental music is a nonverbal cue and a friendly reminder to get back to studying.
3. Phone and computer reminders
This final resource from Pinterest only requires you to spend some time creating reminders for yourself on your phone or computer that appear every five, 1o or 15 minutes as a subtle cue to remind you to concentrate on the task at hand. This is especially effective for those with ADHD as those minds are prone to wander easily and sometimes frequently. Fidget Cubes are a good go-to for calming down and keeping you concentrated. Therefore, a silent cue such as a pop-up on your computer or phone is a great way of assisting with our concentration.
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Deacon Frey Proves Wind Beneath the Eagles’ Wings Son of late Glenn Frey helps Eagles soar in latest tour Laura Ellen Brandjord A&E Editor
Iconic rock band the Eagles kick off “An Evening With the Eagles” tour dates featuring Deacon Frey and Vince Gill. While droves of mentally-drained college students flocked south to recharge in the warmth of sandy beaches, this bird only migrated as far as the slightly warmer city of Chicago. The reason is simple- the Eagles concert and Portillo’s famous Italian beef sandwich (mostly the concert though). The music of the Eagles has always held a special place in my heart. Witnessing the “History of the Eagles” tour in 2016 was one of the top experiences of my life. I was captivated, enthralled and near-mute by the end of the concert. After the devastating news that founding member and co-author of my favorite song Glenn Frey had unexpectedly passed away, I wasn’t sure I wanted to see the Eagles on tour again. When it was revealed Frey’s son Deacon would be stepping in to help fill the void with the help of musician Vince Gill, I was intrigued. After all, it seemed already a better fit than Axl Rose was as the lead singer of AC/DC. However, it wasn’t until I heard the recording of the new lineup’s October performance at the Grand Ole Opry that I was
convinced of the band’s future. The Chicago show was only the second date of the tour and fourth time Deacon performed with the band, but from the very beginning, he showed the poise of a seasoned musician. It seemed the audience let out a collective sigh as the first harmonies of “Seven Bridges Road” filled the United Center. The lights rose and the crowd cheered and began to sing along. Guitarist Joe Walsh introduced the youngest member before Deacon took the lead for “Take It Easy,\” clad in a Chicago Blackhawks jersey, just as his father had many years before. Frey expressed his gratitude and humility as he told fans what an honor and blessing it was to tour with the band. The only real mention of Glenn was a black and white photo filling EAGLES | PHOTO COURTESY the back scene at the end Acclaimed musician Vince Gill and Deacon Frey, the son of the late Glenn Frey, fill the hole left by the founder’s passing. of “Peaceful Easy Feeling” with Deacon on vocals. It everyone. My friend found interactions between songs. one of those ‘help I’ve fallen was thoroughly appreciated seemed that words couldn’t it pretty amusing that the As always Joe Walsh was and I can’t get up’ moments. by all in attendance. accurately express the band’s guy a few seats down and I the comic relief with tales of I can laugh about it now If this Chicago show was emotions, so they decided were air-drumming together epic proportions. A hot topic but I was not too pleased any indication, the Eagles not to dwell on it. After all, without realizing. But that’s of the evening ended up at the time. I was worried I are strong as ever and ready a concert is supposed to be a what I am talking about, the being bass player Timothy wouldn’t be able to be here to heal their wounds and party, not a somber funeral. connection a concert gives B. Schmidt. Remaining tonight.” those of their audience. That’s another cool thing its participants. There was a drummer/vocalist Don Thankfully Schmidt is The Eagles still rock, the about concerts, though. As definite and palpable sense Henley originally joked said to be good as new and infectious energy is still members of the audience, of community and support that the bassist suffered back on his feet within the there and Glenn Frey lives you all form this kind of between the audience and an “unfortunate gardening next few days. One couldn’t on through son Deacon. collective family with the the band that night. accident” but Schmidt told help but feel bad for the poor There is no reason not to band for the duration of the In true Eagles fashion, a different story. “It wasn’t bassist however when he was see them when they play concert. You definitely don’t the band crashed through a gardening accident, by the forced to hobble on and off Target Field in Minneapolis know everyone but there is a massive 22 song set, way,” Schmidt said. “It was stage to perform not one but June 30. Find your tickets on an almost telekinetic energy not forgetting to include at the hotel last night and two encore performances. Ticketmaster. of reciprocal excitement their memorable audience involved a shower. It was His dedication to the fans and enjoyment between
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B oo k s I Read Ove r B re ak Reading for fun for the first time since elementary school Brittany Hofmann Staff Writer
My only goal for this much-needed spring break was to relax. For me, that meant doing something I used to love doing and that is reading. So I took to the public library and grabbed three books that caught my eye and somehow managed to read all of them in nine days. While two of the books told gripping tales, the third was disappointingly boring.
‘The Night Bird’ by Brian Freeman
When the book started out with the protagonist describing her best friend as the cliché fun, tall blonde with “legs for days”, I thought I would hate this book. But when that fun, tall blonde had a random psychotic breakdown in the middle of a traffic jam on a bridge in San Francisco and jumped to her death, I was hooked. This mystery thriller had my attention page after page with a cliffhanger leaving me wanting more at the end of every chapter. Her death is not the first where a woman has died due to a violent meltdown. This has happened before and they were both patients of psychiatrist Francesca Stein. Fear not, investigator Frost Easton is on the case. A serial killer is tormenting psychiatrist Dr. Stein. Known for her controversial practice of helping those get
over their phobias by toying with their memories, the killer known as the Night Bird is using her methods to target her patients. A series of clues sent as cryptic emails leads to the dramatic conclusion with lives on the line and one already dead. ‘The Night Bird’ was an easy read for anyone interested in psychological thrillers.
‘The River at Night’ by Erica Ferencik
Four friends are reuniting for their annual get-together. But this year, things are different. Lifelong friends, Rachel, Pia, Sandra and Wini are all facing a midlife crisis. Adventurous Pia decides they will go white-water rafting for their tradition in “middle-of-nowhere” Maine. Tensions begin to rise when Pia is overly flirty with their tour guide Riley and she loses focus from the whole reason they went on the trip--to be together as friends. Working together to Three books in nine days: a challenge. learn the ways of the violent heads, the ladies will find out. Eitan Green, a neuroriver water, spirits run high out that they’re better off once again. But when their when they’re working to- surgeon in Israel, decides to partake in some fun by tour guide loses his life to gether. Of the three books I read driving his SUV through the the water, the women must over break, this one fell short desert. A decision he will fight to survive. With no supplies or raft, for me with the catty drama. soon come to regret when he a sign of a fire seems to be With that aside, the fight for hits a man with his vehicle their way to salvation, but survival kept my attention and kills him. Eitan questions who he they soon find out the people through the book’s entirety. is when he decides to leave responsible for the fire are ‘Waking Lions’ by the man on the road without not their friends. calling for help, knowing With over thirty miles Ayelet Gundar-Goshen The book starts out with he’s as good as dead. This of river left to navigate and a death sentence over their a bang then slowly fizzles choice will haunt him when
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the dead man’s wife, Sirkit, comes to Eitan’s home to return the wallet he left at the scene. The interaction with the dead man’s wife is the beginning of a two-month journey where Eitan and Sirkit run an illegal clinic in an abandoned garage on the side of the road. The story was rather uneventful except for the intro and conclusion of the book and was mostly rambling
thoughts with very little dialogue. Eitan further questions himself when he hides the truth from his wife, Liat, who happens to be the detective investigating the hitand-run. ‘Waking Lions’ was an unhappy story with an equally unhappy ending.
Sail the Seven Seas Keep an eye on your belongings because ‘Sea of Thieves’ has awoken Nathan Wetrosky Staff Writer
“Sea of Thieves” by Rare studios was released on Tuesday, March 20, and is an epic adventure game that puts you into the grungy boots of a pirate set loose to gain massive riches. Watch out however — there could be danger behind every wave.
Pirate players
The largest part of “Sea of Thieves” is the player’s experience. This starts with full customization of the players pirate avatar from gender to appearance, physical features and swashbuckling outfits. Adding to the experience of roaming the high seas is an informal progression system that eliminates being able to be good at only a few things, like most games force upon players. “Sea of Thieves” is all about skill and not stats. With no classes or special characters forcing players to focus on one thing and one thing only, the game leaves much room for doing whatever you like. Leveling up a character is still a feature in the game and doing so can give you access to different weapons, apparel and ships. Being out at sea plundering forts and villages is fun and all, but for many people, playing with friends helps create an even deeper experience. Yes, “Sea of Thieves” is a large multiplayer game where individual pirates (players) can join up to create crews and help make managing a ship — such as a galleon — much more manageable. Quickly looping back to
the non-traditional style of progression, players can choose what jobs they want to do. An example of this would be one person continually becoming a helmsman to steer the ship, and another becoming a spotter. Both players had the choice to do whatever they wanted, but may end up naturally doing a certain job because that is what they like to do.
Ships
Being a badass pirate in the open ocean is great but do not forget what got you out there in the first place- your pirate ship. Your ship is your home and is where you keep your “legally” gotten loot, items and goods. Ships, just like players can be upgraded and outfitted in a variety of ways. Eventually buying a new ship will be on a pirate’s mind but knowing what he or she wants is another thing altogether. Does your pirate like to sail swiftly over the waves and enjoy agility to dodge obstacles? Or, does your pirate enjoy slowly crossing uncharted seas with a war galleon bristling with weapons, ready to annihilate anyone who gives a funny look? The decision’s yours to make and you may enjoy it, or you might end up in Davy Jones Locker. I’m not joking. The locker is real.
The locker
Unless you are Captain Jack Sparrow, you will sooner or later die. After death, you will end up on a ferry that acts as a sort of hub for other dead players. Once there, you can talk to the other unfortunate souls who have met their fates. To escape the locker, you must do certain non-specified tasks for the captain of the
Developer Rare released this swashbuckling game March 20. ferry. After completing the developers have said that tasks, the captain will grant a vast majority of its nonyou release and you can ask playable characters (NPCs) a magic mermaid to give you will be landlocked, so any a new ship. The good news sail you see that is not yours is your previous vessel is will most likely be another still where you left it, albeit player. at the bottom of the ocean. Something that sounds The bad news is your old like fun to me is being ship, if it has any treasure or able to construct your own loot-able items in it, can be pirate fort as a relatively plundered by other players safe point from which you who are treasure hunting. could defend yourself from Most likely, those who killed an attacking ship or hold you in the first place. valuable items.
Massive world
The “Sea of Thieves” current world map can take nearly eight hours to travel around. There will be different regions that will feel completely different from other areas on the map. More inviting locations such as Caribbean-feeling waters exist. However, regions with many islands that may or may not have inhabitants that want to kill you can also be found. The
Other players
Besides the possibility of being overrun by a horde of angry skeletons protecting a treasure chest, players will be the biggest danger in this high-risk high reward game. The only thing that is extremely dangerous to anyone, in real life and in video games, are other people. People are cunning, tactful and most terrifying of all creative. When one pirate/crew meet up with
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another one of two things will happen. To my limited knowledge watching YouTubers play the beta, players will cordially wave and be pleasant towards one another and continue whatever quest or adventure they are on. Or because of a chance for loot, all-out war will break out with swords clashing, cannons blasting and large amounts of chaos.
Gameplay
If you have not already gathered, there are many things to do in “Sea of Thieves.” From accepting quests from friendly NPCs or going out on an adventure of your choosing to fighting off monsters and other players, “Sea of Thieves” has a good chance at holding even the most distracted person’s attention.
Graphics
The “Sea of Thieves”
character art is, to me, nothing overly special. Characters look interesting and fit into the atmosphere and style of the game but don’t really pop out. That being said, the environments look amazing. Especially the water. It looks as if someone over at Rare Studios went to the ocean, recorded it with the best video camera available and placed that footage into the game. It is that good. “Sea of Thieves” already came out but if you were a little on edge about buying this game, I suggest reconsidering your decision. If you have not heard of this game until now, it is worth the time to check it out. You can find all that you need to know and how to buy the game on the “Sea of Thieves” website.
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Responding to The Spectrum’s Misunderstanding of Free Speech Dear Editor-in-Chief Jack Hastings, We are writing to address the recent inflammatory talking points in your newspaper. In particular, we take issue with your attempts to dismiss criticism by citing slogans about “free speech.” We are responding to a recent piece by Opinion Editor Erik Jonasson II in which he defends the hate speech that has been prevalent in The Spectrum throughout the past year. These include articles that attempt to delegitimize sexual assault survivors’ experiences, question the need for Black History Month, and justify hate speech on our campus. These articles are detrimental to the student body as a whole. The recent article titled “Hate Speech and Free Speech Belong at NDSU,” by Ezra Gray states, “if you have a problem with someone saying something that personally offends you, tough luck. Get over it and move on with your day.” This is a call to silence already marginalized voices. This mindset is rooted in a deep misunderstanding of both modern social issues and their historical contexts. To state that any form of hate speech is acceptable because it constitutes “free speech” is a disingenuous attempt to champion certain voices above others. While The Spectrum claims to abide by the Society of Professional
Journalists Code of Ethics’ aim to “support the open and civil exchange of views, even views they find repugnant,” their recent issues have clearly privileged a viewpoint that reinforces prejudices without any attempt to question them or open debate. Furthermore, the Code of Ethics also states that it is the responsibility of journalists to 1) Seek truth and report it, 2) Minimize harm, 3) Act independently, and 4) Be accountable and transparent. The opinion pieces and unedited interview with neo-Nazi Pete Tefft published by The Spectrum violate these codes. Interviewing a subject without context, factchecking, and rebuttal is not reporting; it’s transcribing. Similarly, many of their pieces are not presented in good faith; they are actively trying to troll. Gray’s pieces in particular seem edgy or upsetting for the sake of it, with no benefit besides drawing attention to the writer. This is the kind of writing available for free on countless websites. Why should it be given the privileged position of being included in (and on the cover of) our University newspaper? Publishing the direct words of the Alternative Right is a onesided conversation, and one not worth having. It has become clear that The Spectrum is incapable of presenting these concepts in an unbiased way. We
request that the following suggestions be considered: 1. Establish an avenue of communication with professors, librarians, and other faculty with experience in professional journalism. These people can provide insight on issues with which editors of The Spectrum may be unfamiliar. 2. Be clear with policies on printing opinion pieces, particularly with those in relation to hate speech. Most serious publications restrict hate speech more tightly than what the law demands. We ask that The Spectrum does the same. Thank you for your time, Evan Eggers Samantha Steckler Kurt Eggers Josh Haugen Lindsey Jo Pouliot Emily Driscoll Samantha Kise Becky Crisman Jasmine Banasik Malin Kunerth Joshua Fenner Mike Bittner Erin Pearson Akshat Sharma. Jessica Jorgenson Jazmyne Reinke Cindy Nichols Emily Nicole Bartz Verena Theile Niki McArthur Rachel Geinert Wendy Troop Gordon Tiffany Fier Katie Guzzi Rebecca Holland Afton Samson
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I would like to show my thanks and appreciation for students viewing The Spectrum as a platform for their voices. I will begin by addressing two suggestions that were brought forward in a letter to the editor. 1. Establish an avenue of communication with professors, librarians, and other faculty with experience in professional journalism. The Spectrum is an educational environment. The newspaper already hosts weekly critiques, bringing in NDSU faculty and communication professionals from the area to provide constructive criticism to The Spectrum’s staff. Our editorial decisions do not go unchecked. 2. Be clear with policies on printing opinion pieces, particularly with those in relation to hate speech. The Spectrum is a platform for public discourse. I encourage all active members of our campus community to participate. The opinion section serves a very different purpose than the other sections of The Spectrum, as it directly facilitates this public discourse. The point of the opinion section is to inspire further meaningful discussion. To encourage this, the least amount of editorial control is implemented over the publication of opinion pieces. “The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech and of the press,” as
A Student Newspaper Needs Students Facilitating public discourse through free speech is printed in every issue of The Spectrum. “Opinions expressed on these pages are not necessarily those of the student body, faculty, staff, university administration or Spectrum management.” The First Amendment protects all speech as long as it does not inhibit another individual’s speech. On these grounds, The Spectrum cannot deny publication to stories because we don’t agree with them or on the grounds
the issues affecting society. It is not our job as journalists to please and pander to readers. The Spectrum is a newspaper and will continue to act as such. Initiative is required on behalf of the reader. Read the complete newspaper. Its purpose is to broaden your worldview. It is irresponsible as a reader to merely look for things that upset you. You’re ignoring other crucial infor-
“For hundreds of years, the pursuit of knowledge has been at the center of university life. Unfettered discourse, no matter how controversial, inconvenient, or uncomfortable, is a condition necessary to that pursuit.” - American University Senate Resolution on Freedom of Expression of controversial subject matter. What is not legally protected is hate speech, which incites violence. There is a difference between hate speech and criticism. As noted in the American University Senate Resolution on Freedom of Expression, “For hundreds of years, the pursuit of knowledge has been at the center of university life. Unfettered discourse, no matter how controversial, inconvenient, or uncomfortable, is a condition necessary to that pursuit.” This statement is just as relevant now as when it was written in 2015. The Spectrum’s body of writers represents the wide range of opinions held by students on the North Dakota State campus. If a reader does not consume the newspaper in its entirety, they are not getting a comprehensive portrayal of the current state of affairs. The reader is thereby neglecting their civic duty to be educated on
mation that is attained when reading the complete newspaper, thereby strengthening your own personal bias by selecting what information to consume. Write a letter to the editor to contribute to the discussion or go a step further and regularly write for The Spectrum. Instead of complaining about issues you see, take on an active role and actually work to bring light to those issues and solve them. The Spectrum welcomes students of all majors, as long as they are enrolled part-time at NDSU. I strongly encourage all students to consider this opportunity. This paper is just as much yours as it is mine. Email me at editor@ ndsuspectrum.com and I’d be more than happy to get you started as a contributing writer at The Spectrum. You can do something. You have the ability to make a change, but it requires work.
Letter to the Editor:
A response to “Gun Control for Dummies” When I first read this article, I was hopeful. Indeed, the first five sentences were on point. This article, which could have been an intelligent point of discussion, falls apart there. For starters, people will “stop a god damn AR-15 with a pistol” if they can. At a close range, training with a weapon becomes far more important than the weapon itself. This brings me to my next point: you are literally using a soap box to push an agenda, so maybe pick your words more carefully next time. On to our “2nd amendment humping”: It is literally more important than almost anything, including progressive legislation (which has no correlation with murders, mass casualty events, or anything of the like). Well over 200 million people were murdered in the 20th century, by their very own government. Do you know what all of those murderous nations
had in common? They all implemented common sense gun control, which always left their victims unarmed. We didn’t fight a revolution for nothing, and no amount of emotional pandering will ever make America’s gun owners give up their right to freedom and self-defense. Also, fully-automatic weapons are already almost impossible to purchase, as they have been for decades. You were referring, I assume, to semi-automatic weapons. Per the National Alliance on Mental Issues, almost 20% of Americans have a mental disorder. Surely even you agree that we don’t need to disarm one in five of Americans to atone for the actions of a handful. And who is to decide who is or isn’t mentally unfit? The government? Do you really trust Donald Trump to ensure that mental health background checks are done fairly? If mental health is your criteria, there will be a new disorder every week for
every marginalized group in America. Oh, and remember that whole “It is time to drop the politics and have an intelligent conversation” Shtick? Calling your opposition pricks doesn’t really further that. I recommend that the author take his own advice, and “start acting like a damn adult”. By the way, if you actually want to save lives, here are (just a small proportion) of the things that kill more people than “assault” rifle-related deaths: Smoking, drinking, driving, having a poor diet with a sedentary lifestyle, drug overdose, suicide, and falling out of bed. Stop using bad, emotionallydriven arguments in order to push your authoritarian, nanny-state agenda. Should you wish to continue this conversation further, please reach out, as Young Americans for Liberty would be happy to host a debate on the issue.
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The Existential Horror of Frida Kahlo Barbie Mattel’s new Barbie leaves a lot of the story out Xanthe Dick
Contributing Writer
In 1954, famed Mexican artist and intellectual Frida Kahlo created one of her final masterpieces entitled “Marxism Will Give Health to The Sick,” which features a pair of crutches, a back brace and herself, shirtless and glorious in the loving arms of Karl Marx, holding a red book and strangling Uncle Sam. Later that year, after a lifetime dedicated to political activism and challenging Western beauty ideals through her art, she died in what was likely a suicide and was buried in a Communist flag. Sixty years later, Mattel has made her the new face of Barbie. The doll comes as part of a series of Barbies modeled after female historical figures, Mattel’s Inspiring Women collection. The dolls, which feature the likenesses of legendary aviator Amelia Earhart, mathematician Katherine Johnson and Kahlo, were released together to coincide with National Women’s Day. However, rather than being hailed as the feminist publicity stunt Mattel likely wanted, the Frida doll, in particular, has drawn criticism from fans, historians, activists and the family of Frida Kahlo herself. As a lifelong fan of Frida Kahlo’s work, I was both disappointed and intrigued. I really wanted to like the Frida doll, and I wanted to feel good about the fact that little girls would have somebody badass like her to add to their collection. However, we can’t have nice things. Common complaints cite the fact that the doll doesn’t look like her and features none of her visible disabilities and iconic heavy monobrow and facial hair. Additionally, there are ideological concerns with whether or not Frida herself would have wanted this, which seem strange at first — why wouldn’t anyone want to be a cool feminist role model for young girls? But upon further examination, the tone deafness and ideological disconnect involved in Mattel’s decision are glaringly obvious. With a little web searching, it becomes clear that while some may not see the doll as a major social issue, what Mattel did was at least distasteful and possibly illegal. Before getting into the many ethical and politi-
cal disconnects between the late Kahlo and corporate giants like Mattel, we should establish the most important thing, which is that Mattel never consulted with Frida’s family about the doll, despite the fact her estate is still very much up and running and her living niece, Mara de Anda Romeo, owns the rights to her likeness.
essential to understanding her life and her art and I feel that Mattel missed out on a great opportunity for representation here. Next, we are drawn to more ideologically based concerns. Would Frida, a lifelong member of the Communist party who deliberately challenged Western beauty ideals and societal
However, rather than being hailed as the feminist publicity stunt Mattel likely wanted, the Frida doll, in particular, has drawn criticism from fans, historians, activists and the family of Frida Kahlo herself. Rather, the toy giant claims to have consulted with Frida Kahlo Corp, which owns the rights to her name as a brand. It is unclear who profits from the sales, but her family has been locked in a legal battle with the company for years to buy back their ancestor’s name, which frankly has a certain degree of Black Mirror-esque dystopian horror to it. The family states that had Mattel consulted with them, they would have rejected the design as the doll’s features appear whitewashed and her clothing is not an accurate representation of the elaborate Indigenous Mexican clothing championed by Frida. Romeo said, “I would have liked the doll to have traits more like Frida’s, not this doll with lightcolored eyes.” With this, we can conjecture that Frida, an avid critic of colonialism who championed her dark features and cultural heritage in hundreds of selfportraits, likely would have been unhappy as well. Perhaps the doll’s biggest failure of all is its total erasure of Frida’s numerous physical disabilities. She was stricken by polio as a child and resultantly had several surgical scars, a stunted leg and spina bifida that caused her health troubles until her death in 1954. Additionally, she was injured in a railway accident as a teenager that left her unable to work and resultantly made use of a back brace, crutches and a wheelchair throughout her life. Yet somehow, Barbie Frida has a perfect figure, stands entirely upright and her wheelchair and brace are mysteriously absent. While all of these were devastating for the real Frida, they are
norms in her work, want to be the face of a solidly corporate beauty icon like Barbie? Of course not. This poor Barbie has some existential problems. We are left to ask ourselves, how did this happen? Why do we continually make this poor woman roll in her grave? I feel the answer has been long in the making. Frida’s likeness is everywhere — coffee mugs, tote bags, beer bottles, yoga pants and pretty much anything else you could think of, most of which are manufactured illegally and without her family’s consent. Her face has become almost as much of a meaningless symbol of general youthful revolt as that of Bob Marley or Che Guevara, which is sad because all of those people were so much more than that. After her death, the media even coined the term “Fridamania” to describe the sudden fervor around her life and work. And I definitely get it — as a young art student, the thing that was so enchanting to me about Frida was a radical vulnerability in her life and work that made it immediately easy to latch on to and project oneself into her work. In an art history class filled with page after page of old men prattling about Functionalism versus Expressionism or what have you, the openness of Frida’s work, which unapologetically depicts aspects of her own life and those around her such as immigration, disability, suicide, marital infidelity and abortion is practically unparalleled among the canonical artistic masters. Her tastefully hairy features and signature bright red lip stare straight at us,
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Frida Kahlo’s recent appearance as a Barbie doll has people upset over what Mattel left out. a welcome take on femininity amid pages of faceless sirens painted by old men. There is no convoluted symbolism here. In many of her portraits she is literally naked and bleeding before us, the contents of her body and mind sprawled around her like so many household trinkets.
the battered woman, when really she was none of these things and all of them at once. We manage to whitewash her and gloss over her radical left ideals and deep commitment to defining a post-revolutionary Mexican identity, and thereby can once again gloss over the deep history of radical left-
We manage to whitewash her and gloss over her radical left ideals and deep commitment to defining a post-revolutionary Mexican identity, and thereby can once again gloss over the deep history of radical leftism and identity politics that were integral to so many of the world’s great progressive thinkers. But it is easy to use these stories to make her into a version of what we want her to be — Frida the Communist, Frida the bisexual, Frida the depressive, Frida
ism and identity politics that were integral to so many of the world’s great progressive thinkers. Like Bob Marley, John Lennon, Mahatma Gandhi and so many others,
we have molded her into an easily digestible neoliberal fantasy of herself. This is especially tragic considering her work is so heartbreaking in its desire to be seen and understood — she doesn’t care if you accept her, but she wants to make damn sure that you see her in all of her bloody glory. Which Mattel has failed at. We have turned her into Frida Kahlo, style icon and a Barbie doll. While a step in the right direction for the future of children’s toys, Mattel and society as a whole have failed Frida. We can fix it. As depicted in one of her most famous works, there are Two Fridas. And we picked the wrong one. Up until now, we have been in love with Frida the style icon and celebrity, but we now have the knowledge needed to learn about the inspiring, deeply nuanced and radical woman that she really was.
Political Parties Clash in School Newspaper Opinion Section Narcissistic and elitist opinion editor replies with a dumb opinion again his opinion be heard. “We are appalled that the student-run newspaper would decide to run opinions that a large group of students here at NDSU would agree
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Erik Jonasson II Opinion Editor
The news is shocking today as a riled-up group of students here at North Dakota State learned that conservative ideologies are alive and well in the state of North Dakota. In a letter to the opinion editor, Erik Jonasson II (no relation), Billy Fairchild let
up reading opposing opinions in the newspaper that don’t align with his personal opinions. “It feels as though the newspaper is representing
“We are appalled that the student-run newspaper would decide to run opinions that a large group of students here at NDSU would agree with; it sickens us to our very core.”- Billy Fairchild with; it sickens us to our very core.” Fairchild, a self-professed social justice warrior and avid consumer of Greek yogurt, told us that he is fed
the college I chose to attend, those bastards.” This comes after The Spectrum has published several opinion pieces that were deemed too offensive to be read by Fairchild.
Fairchild took it upon himself to request the removal of such content, noting that the disenfranchised voices weren’t ready to request that on their own. When asked if he was perhaps whitesplaining things a tad bit, he corrected our line of questioning. “I would have voted for Obama a third time if I could have, thank you very much.” This news follows the news that conservatives on campus have been combatting crying liberal snowflakes, by crying about the crying liberal snowflakes. Needless to say, the state of politics in North Dakota has never been more interesting or more pathetic.
In a statement to the press, Erik Jonasson II (again, no damn relation) told students, “I am not here to write what you want to hear. I am mostly here to
As developments pour in over this civil unrest, it should be noted that nothing of substance will come of this, other than perhaps some guilt likes and pissed
“I am not here to write what you want to hear. I am mostly here to take home my enormous salary that awaits all professional journalists, and sometimes do homework in my office.”- Erik Jonasson II take home my enormous salary that awaits all professional journalists, and sometimes do homework in my office.”
off grandparent comments. For The Spectrum, I am Erik Jonasson II (fine, there is a relation).
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Bison Break Records Over Spring Break Bison T&F sweep weekly awards, Sertic too Cody Tusler Staff Writer
Men’s track and field
North Dakota State thrower Payton Otterdahl broke two school records and sits at No. 1 nationally in the shot put after competing Saturday, March 17 at Arizona State. Otterdahl added to his own discus school record, throwing 182-9 (55.70m). He added 3 feet, 2 inches to his previous record, finishing third at the meet. Otterdahl was named the Summit League Track and Field Athlete of the Week.
Later during the meet, Otterdahl claimed his second NDSU record, throwing 6411.25 (1979m) to win the shot put. The throw passed NCAA All-American Alex Renner’s 2007 record by 7 inches. Otterdahl sits at the top of the shot put by more than 4 feet in this early outdoor season. Alex Talley took runnerup in the shot put, throwing 59-03.50 (18.07m) to stand at No. 6 on the Bison alltime list. Michael Keogan sits at No. 7 on the NDSU alltime top 10, registering a personal-best throw of 5605.25 (17.20m).
Women’s track and field
NDSU javelin thrower Alyssa Olin broke her own school record on three consecutive attempts this past Friday, March 16 at the Arizona State’s Baldy Castillo Invitational. Olin threw 191-6 (58.36m), an improvement of 17 feet over her previous school record, winning the meet by more than 20 feet. Her throw would have won every NCAA javelin title from 2011-2014. Olin ranks ninth in the world. For the 2017 season, Olin’s throw would have ranked her third among all American women, professionals included. Olin joined Otterdahl as
Summit League Track and Field Athlete of the Week, giving the Bison a sweep of the awards this week. Maddy Nilles threw 2090 (63.70m) in the hammer throw for a runner-up finish to start her outdoor season. The mark was a personalbest by six and a half feet, and it ranks her second in NDSU history. Amy Herrington sits at fifth all-time at NDSU in the hammer throw, recording a personal-best 194-7 (59.32m) for fifth place Friday. Bailey Retzlaff finished ninth, throwing a personalbest 186-3 (56.78m) to enter the NDSU all-time top 10 at
No. 8. On day two of the meet, Maggie Schwarzkopf entered the NDSU all-time top 10 with an outdoor personal-best of 48-10.00 (14.88m). Amanda Anderson now ranks sixth in NDSU history in the discus after her first collegiate meet, throwing 155-5 (47.38m) to take fourth place Saturday.
Softball
NDSU pitcher Jacquelyn Sertic earned Summit League Pitcher of the Week. This is Sertic’s third Pitcher of the Week award this season and 13th of her career. Her total of 13 Pitcher of the Week awards
is tied for the third-most in league history. Sertic struck out 54 in 31.2 innings pitched with a 1.11 ERA. She recorded a 5-0 record with wins over California State Northridge, Loyola Marymount, Fairfield and two against Monmouth. In her outing against LMU, Sertic gave up three hits and recorded her second shutout of the season and the 15th of her career. In one outing against Monmouth, Sertic struck out 12 in her fifth career one-hitter. Sertic finished the week with an 11.94K/7.
The True Madness of March Are you not entertained? Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor
What is the best way to describe the first two rounds of this year’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament? Paraphrase Nevada’s Twitter after their second-round win over Cincinnati. Aslkhadskhtashtoielkkl; ewarhawkhtuila After that, take your bracket and, if you haven’t already, rip it up, make a paper airplane, burn it or just get rid of it. Because if you still have any faith in your bracket, you are one of three things: a liar, dumb or incredibly lucky, because a sane basketball fan did not see this coming. Now comes the next
question, where does this tournament go from here? Because we have had a bit of everything. There was the most surprising event of all, No. 16 UMBC not only beating, but destroying No.1 Virginia. The sheer amount of statistics that put the historic victory into context is staggering. Top seeded teams were 135-0 against 16 seeds. Virginia allowed an average of 53 points per game, the same amount the Retrievers scored in the second half as the Cavilers became desperate. It was historic in every sense of the word and surreal to watch. It was the magic of the tournament wrapped up into one game. And that magic is all
over the tournament. It is in Nevada, tuning back a pair of double-digit deficits into victories. It’s in the Big Ten teams remaining. It’s Purdue without star player Isaac Haas, out with a fractured elbow and still beating perennial underdog Butler. It’s Michigan on the back of Jordan Poole’s buzzer-beater against Houston. Kentucky, Villanova, West Virginia, Duke and Clemson have it in convincing fashion on their trips to the Sweet 16. Texas A&M have it too after dismantling defending champions North Carolina. Syracuse needed some magic to win three games in five days. And then there is Loyola-
Chicago, with not one but two late game winners in their first two games. Though they have the backing of Sister Jean, their 98-year old chaplain, so it may be something other than magic. How can it get better? Well, the Elite Eight will have at least one team seeded seven or higher as No. 7 Nevada faces off against No. 11 Loyola Thursday. That game has firework potential all over it. A Kansas-Duke game is a potential matchup this weekend, but the Midwest No. 1 has struggled at times, including trailing Penn by double digits in the opening round. Duke’s zone defense still gives opponents fits, and the Blue Devils can score at the other end too. Villanova looks like the best team standing, with an efficient offense and big-time defense. Purdue’s
injury trouble coupled with Texas Tech not looking very convincing gives them a seemingly clear path to San Antonio. As for the wild West region, who really knows? The top two seeds are done, and Michigan and Gonzaga have been inconsistent at times this season. This may be the most wide-open field in years, and so much is unknown. With that, I guess the only thing left to do is predict the rest of the tournament, with the same accuracy I have had so far.
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Sweet 16 winners: Kentucky, Nevada, Gonzaga, Michigan, Villanova, Texas Tech, Kansas, Duke Notes: Sister Jean has Loyola losing, so that’s
reason enough for me. Purdue can’t overcome injuries twice; one and two seeds roll. Elite Eight winners: Kentucky, Gonzaga, Villanova, Duke Notes: The road for Kentucky is too easy. I have a personal lack of faith in the Big Ten. ‘Nova and Duke are just too good. At the end of the day, the big-name programs show up. Final Four winners: Gonzaga, Villanova Notes: Kentucky’s youth catches up to them in the big show. ‘Nova’s offense overcomes Duke. National Champion: Villanova Notes: They are the best team left, and one of the best teams heading into the tournament. The semifinal with Duke is the hardest game of the tournament for them; the final is a cakewalk.
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NFL Free Agency Goes Mad With the new year open, the off-season craziness begins Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor
While March Madness usually tends to be about basketball, but that doesn’t mean the NFL was going to stay away from the spotlight. NFL free agency kicked off with a bang, and the league has changed a lot over the course of two weeks. Here is where we stand as the dust begins to settle before the draft stirs it up again.
The NFC North goes off
Kirk Cousins was the biggest prize of free agency, and the Minnesota Vikings landed him. The contract is an all guaranteed $84 million over three years. The move brings a stability to the quarterback position that hasn’t been seen for a while. The Vikings added Sheldon Richardson from Seattle and also brought in Trevor Siemian as the backup quarterback in a big shake-up of the quarterback room. But all the moves bring expectations back to the team. In true Minnesota fashion, the Vikings will go 8-8 and miss the playoffs this year. As for the Green Bay Packers, the biggest move came in the form of Jimmy Graham. The former Seahawks tight end adds another red zone target for Aaron Rodgers. However, Rodgers doesn’t use his
tight ends too much, but Graham is a different player than other tight ends. The Bears got muchneeded weapons for Mitchell Trubisky, adding receivers Allen Robinson and Taylor Gabriel along with tight end Trey Burton. All of a sudden, the Chicago offense has an arsenal of weapons. As for the Detroit Lions, the search for a player to gain 100 yards rushing continues. The next candidate is LeGarrette Blount. But the former Eagle averaged just 47.9 yards per game last season, so a 100-yard game may be hard to come by.
The NFC West just got interesting
The Legion of Boom is dead. Richard Sherman is gone, as is Richardson. Kam Chancellor and Cliff Avril both have their futures up in the air. The Seahawks are likely to fall down the standings. And Sherman made the division even more interesting by signing by with the San Francisco 49ers. Now, Russel Wilson will have to face his former teammate twice each year. The 49ers also splashed on former Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon, set to become the starting back behind of Jimmy Garoppolo, who was briefly the highest paid quarterback before Cousins signed. San Francisco looks set to battle the Los Angeles Rams, who added cornerbacks Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib.
As for the Cardinals, they picked up Sam Bradford, so there is that.
Who are these Browns?
Of all the teams to make moves, the Cleveland Browns made a lot of good ones and got rid of some dead weight. Tyrod Taylor is a good quarterback, which is something that the team hasn’t seen for a long time. The addition of Jarvis Landry makes for a good complement to Josh Gordon. Carlos Hyde comes into the backfield with some experience. Offensive tackles Chris Hubbard and Donald Stephenson look to secure the front lines. Don’t forget that Cleveland also has the first and fourth pick in the draft. This team could be different than the last two seasons, which brought a record of 1-31.
Other Notes
It was always going to be a downgrade leaving Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs, but Emmanuel Sanders and Demaryius Thomas are close for Case Keenum (or Kessum if you are John Elway) in Denver. Defending Super Bowl champions Philadelphia Eagles added to their impressive defense with Michael Bennett. The bad news for Packers fans, Rodgers will be without one of his favorite targets. Green Bay released Jordy Nelson, who was then picked up by the Raiders.
Kirk Cousins was the biggest prize of NFL free agency; he signed a three-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings.
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