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Mason Wenzel and Katie Mastel are the only ticket on the student body presidential ballot this year.
Election Inspection: A One Ticket Ballot Wenzel and Mastel run unopposed for student body president, vice president Phoebe Ellis Co-News Editor
As student body elections approach, Mason Wenzel, a junior finance major and student government’s executive commissioner of finance, and Katie Mastel, a junior marketing major and student government’s current executive for external affairs, are running unopposed for president and vice president, respectively, of student government. “Running unopposed has given us the opportunity to not only focus on campaigning but really on getting our plans out there so we can hit the ground running,” Mastel said. Wenzel expressed the opportunity of running unopposed as time for them to not only campaign but to get more feedback from students and show who they are. Both described their reason for running as a way to give back to the NDSU community they’re already leaders in. Wenzel described running as the “natural progression” in their leadership at NDSU. Their platform consists of three main pillars, each pillar containing subpoints of what they want to accomplish in that area.
Finance
The first pillar is finance, and has four subpoints
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within that pillar: an interactive fee chart, clarify student organization funding, access fee increases and consolidate online class fees into general tuition. The interactive fee chart would give students a tangible way of seeing
Community
The next pillar in the candidates’ platform is community. “This pillar is aiming to strengthen the culture here at NDSU,” Mastel said. There are also four subpoints to this pillar: Coffee after Class,
“This pillar is aiming to strengthen the culture here at NDSU,” Mastel said. where their fees are going, part of the motivation behind this chart is to create more transparency. Clarifying student organization funding includes giving student organizations more flexibility and opportunity with their budget, allowing student organizations to spend their budgets where they feel there is a need in order to better suit the organization. Assessing fee increases is looking at the budget and deciding what to do. “We plan on advocating against any fee increases next school year,” Wenzel said, noting this is the first time in a few years that the budget is balanced, and the candidates see no reason to increase fees during their term as a result.
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consolidating the Listserv, a National Achievement Recognition Program and a Sexual Assault Prevention Program. Coffee after Class is an idea where students would get a chance to talk to faculty and staff in a scenario outside of the office or classroom. Student government would pass out redeemable vouchers that could be used at any coffee shop on campus, and students would meet with a faculty or staff member to talk about internships or other topics students have questions about. Mastel said this is intended to “open communication lines.” Consolidating the Listserv would mean turning the mass amounts of daily emails into a weekly
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newsletter, which would be sent out every Monday with all the information about the coming week within the newsletter. The National Achievement Recognition Program is intended to honor the organizations on campus, this honoring would include a trophy case where organizations can show their achievements for a period of time, which Mastel said, “can also be used as a recruitment tool” to get students interested in organizations. The Sexual Assault Prevention Program is intended to educate students through organizational partnership, which would give students more accessible tools and any organizations that participate in the program can receive CSO and finance benefits as an incentive, according to Mastel.
Academics
The third pillar of their campaign is academics, with the subpoints: expanding open textbooks, analyzing the cost of scantrons, implementing mid-semester reviews and making graduation requirements consistent. Expanding the use of open textbooks means making free online textbooks available and making them the required readings for some courses,
with a few set up as early as this fall, Wenzel said. Analyzing the cost of scantrons would simply mean implementing them into the budget, making them cost neutral. Scantrons would then be available to students in the classroom the day of the test, as opposed to students purchasing the scantrons separately and bringing them to class, which according to Wenzel, provost Ingram would be “happy” to work with and use some of the provost budget to make possible. The mid-semester review intends to provide more indepth and helpful feedback to NDSU administration and professors, so students can give their opinion on
Wenzel said this would cut down on unnecessary electives and make it possible for a student to take 15 credits every semester, and be guaranteed a diploma at the end of four years. Some off-platform ideas the duo has are focusing on improving student senate, increasing healthcare literacy and planting trees in Churchill Field. Part of these off-platform ideas are reaching out to the student body in ways like holding town hall style meetings in the upcoming year to get more feedback and sending senators out to talk with freshmen during welcome week to get them involved in their campus
Wenzel expressed the opportunity of running unopposed as time for them to not only campaign but to get more feedback from students and show who they are. how well the class is being taught or where there is room for improvement any day of the semester. Making graduation requirements consistent would mean making every degree equal to 120 credits,
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community from the start. They said they also hope that this will increase transparency. Elections take place April 5 and 6. Voting will take place online.
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Student senate members talk re-election Rollie Dethloff
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With student body election season underway, student senate elections are firing up as well. Some candidates, including current senator representing the residence halls Emily Marshall, announced their intent to seek re-election in April on Monday. Some, like Marshall, are actually “running� for the first time. Marshall was one of 10 write-in candidates to win office in the spring 2016 elections. “I was a write-in,� Marshall said via email. “Throughout the year, I have seen the changes that student government can make, and I want to continue to be a part of that legacy.� Marshall said if she is re-elected, she hopes to accomplish her campaign promises. Calla Harper, a senator representing the residence halls, hopes to solve some key issues in her own college over the next year, specifically involving classes and professors that have been brought up to her by her peers. She also said she would
like to have more insight into the spending of student fees, adding “no student fee should ever be taken for granted.� Harper said she would like to have a critical eye and look out for how student dollars are being distributed over the next school year. Harper said she is seeking re-election because “student government is a wonderful opportunity for personal growth and mentorship,� and that she loves getting to know new senators and helping them grow their perspective and love for NDSU. The procedure for writein voting has changed this year. Now, voters must use a person’s electronic ID to vote for a write-in candidate. There will only be one student body presidential ticket this year, comprised of Mason Wenzel and Katie Mastel. Wenzel and Mastel are current student government executives. Student body elections will occur on April 5 and 6 with voting taking place online. Anyone with questions regarding the election can contact Thomas Fyffe, chief justice of the student court.
Emily Marshall, center, is running for election for the first time despite being elected last spring.
Correction Casey McCarty Head News Editor
In the March 6 issue of The Spectrum, mistakes were made in the Kappa Delta Hosts Shamrock
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Week story. It was said 80 percent of funds were being donated to the Red River Valley Children’s Advocacy Center. This is incorrect as 80 percent of funds are being donated to the Red
River Children’s Advocacy Center. The remaining 20 percent of funds went to Prevent Child Abuse America. The sorority was referred to as the Kappa Delta Psi sorority. This is incorrect
as the group is properly the Kappa Delta Sorority Sigma Psi chapter. The description of how Jail and Bail is run was incorrect. Paige Schwartz, Kappa Delta’s president, described Jail and Bail
as an event during which “Kappa Deltas and NDSU students are welcome to summon others to ‘jail’ for a certain amount. You are able to increase the bail of the person you send by donating more money and
the person in ‘jail’ is urged to stay and raise the amount against them.� Allie Simser was also misquoted in the story.
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Fargo-Moorhead to GoEco MATBUS hosts environment-friendly challenge Casey McCarty Head News Editor
MATBUS is challenging riders to go green over the coming month. The public transportation service is promoting its iGoEco Challenge, a move to encourage area residents to replace solo car trips with environment-friendly transportation including walking, biking, carpooling, rollerblading or riding MATBUS. Taaren Haak, assistant
transit planner and marketing specialist for MATBUS, said this is the seventh year of the challenge. Haak added the challenge started from a Minnesota statewide program funded by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, which was called the Commuter Challenge. As MATBUS is a system that spans both sides of the river, Haak said, the promotion was picked up system-wide. “Then, in 2013, we re-
branded it as the iGoEco Challenge and made it our own. MnDOT has continued to help fund the challenge through the years,” Haak said via email. The main goal of the iGoEco Challenge is to encourage people in the Fargo-Moorhead area to reconsider their transportation options. The challenge is not technically connected to Earth Day, though it does fall over Earth Week. MATBUS also has an Earth Week promotion.
“Solo car rides are one of the largest contributors to our individual carbon footprints, and reducing those trips helps the environment. Reducing solo car trips also reduces traffic and wear on our roads, reduces parking congestion in dense areas and saves money (fuel, vehicle maintenance, parking fees),” Haak said via email. “Using MATBUS is a great alternative to driving, but we’re also promoting the use of other options like walking,
biking, carpooling and rollerblading. We realize that many automatically take their car when leaving home, so we’re just asking people to consider other transportation for one trip each week.” Challenge participants can register and log on to the iGoEco Challenge website to update contest runners on what ecofriendly transportation they used that week. The challenge runs from March 27 through April 30, though registration
is now open at http:// igoecochallenge.com/. Prizes participants are able to win are valued at $100 to $400 each, including Beats Powerbeats Wireless Earphones, Amazon Echos and a Nintendo Switch. If participants complete all five weekly challenges, they will be eligible to win the grand prize of a Samsung 55” Curved UltraHD Smart TV and UHD Blu-Ray Player, MATBUS said in a press release.
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MATBUS is challenging riders to go green over the coming month by promoting the iGoEco Challenge.
In A Nutshell (News You Need to Know) and chancellors. Bresciani has served with NCAA Division 1 in the past on a subcommittee and as a member of the Presidential Forum.
Amanda Johnson Staff Writer
NCAA Division 1 Board
North Dakota State President Dean Bresciani will be the first president from a North Dakota college to join a major group of the NCAA. Bresciani’s five-year term on the NCAA Division 1 board of directors will being in August. The board is responsible for strategy, policy and oversight of legislation, including its relationship to higher education, NDSU University Relations said. The 24-member board is mostly made up of college and university presidents
reported. If the bill is passed it won’t change the way the department operates and would allow NDSU police to patrol an area that include main campus and nearby areas where students live. Before the 2015 decision the NDSU police and Fargo Police Department had worked together under an agreement since the early 1990s.
Police off campus
In 2015, North Dakota’s Supreme Court determined university police have no authority off campus. A bill to clarify the jurisdiction of campus police passed the Senate unanimously and is now before the House. “The bill would allow the NDSU police, who have the same training and licensing as Fargo city police officers, to enter into a joint powers agreement with city police to enable them to enforce laws off-campus,” WDAY
Crime rate up
The Fargo Police Department released its official report from 2016 and shows that serious offenses are up 14 percent, Valley News Live reported. “The only serious crimes to see a drop last year were
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burglary and arson,” VNL reported. All other thefts excluding vehicle theft, shoplifting and theft from vehicle saw an increase in 2016 of 14 percent. Over all the total offenses in Fargo increased by 3 percent to 10,296 in 2016, up from 10,006 in 2015.
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walleye population recover, while at the same time minimizing the impact and uncertainty for the area’s walleye-based economy of guides, resorts and bait shops, the Pioneer Press reported. Young walleye are not surviving to adulthood because of invasive species and predators. A portion of walleye that are caught and released still die after being released into the lake. Tribal members are allowed to net walleye in mass during the spring reproductive period.
Laptops banned
Electronic devices larger than a phone are being banned from airplane cabins as an anti-terrorist precaution.
“The U.S. and U.K. are banning laptops from cabin baggage on flights from certain countries in the Middle East and North Africa, as well as Turkey,” BBC reported. The U.K. ban followed just hours after the U.S. measure was announced. Canada is also considering similar restrictions. The U.S. restrictions have no end date and airlines have until Saturday to put the restrictions into place. BBC reported the Department of Homeland security cited attacks on planes and airports over the past two years for the restrictions being imposed.
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BISON In Fair Verona ABROAD Where we lay our scene Ryan Kockelman Contributing Writer
As time passes in this beautiful country, I find myself picking up the Italian language (I’m not great, but better than a month ago) and in accordance with that, I find it more and more difficult to keep my hands still when I speak. The Italians are a very expressive group of people, and it’s near impossible not to absorb the
energy and enthusiasm they exude. Whether it’s dinnertime, game time or whenever, there seems to be so much energy everywhere. However, while the happy emotions are exaggerated, the sad ones receive an equal amount of energy. One evening, I was making my way downtown (walking fast) for dinner, when I heard raised voices. Ten feet ahead of me, there was a man and woman almost shouting at
each other. I didn’t mean to eavesdrop, but it was hard not to, and to my excitement, I understood a considerable amount of what was being said. It turned out the guy had been cheating on the girl and she had started to catch on. The guy started to get quieter and quieter as she made more of her accusations. All of a sudden the girl stopped in her tracks and firmly said, “Guardame,” (look at me). The man walked ahead
about four steps before stopping and doing a slow turn like you would see in the sad part of a rom-com. As he turned, he made eye contact with me and gave a strange look. I realized I stopped when the woman had stopped and was just standing on the sidewalk like a fool listening to the fight. Getting absorbed in language can be dangerous. I quickly made a hard right and crossed the street in the wrong direction so as
to not extend the awkward interaction. Sadly, I didn’t find out what became of those two. This past weekend, some friends and I went to Verona, which is by far my favorite place in Italy. We found all sorts of drama. We sat in the old coliseum, and instead of watching gladiators we witnessed fighting of other varieties. Two couples had broken up with each other, and some guy named Marco had been seen with another
guy’s girlfriend, and they were presumably about to duel for honor (they didn’t use those words, but I was picking up context clues). Despite all that, the sun was shining, it was 65 degrees and the gelato is to die for. I do miss you guys in North Dakota, but I check the weather app every day, and it always helps me in those mild homesick moments.
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A beautiful setting for some Italian drama.
FARGO FASHION
Clothing for your Cause
The apparel industry takes on social activism Keyona Elkins
Contributing Writer
Fashion brands have certainly not been shying away from social and political issues lately. Social justice slogan tees dominated the runways at last month’s New York Fashion Week. Dior actually started the trend in September when they showed a simple T-shirt with the phrase “We Should All Be Feminists” as part of their spring collection, creating major buzz on social media. This latest fashion week, it seemed everyone else decided to slap their opinions on tees too. Christian Siriano’s T-shirts read “People are People,” Creatures
of Comfort’s stated “We Are All Human Beings” and Jonathan Simkhai’s simply said “Feminist AF.” Prabal Gurung made the biggest statement, sending T-shirts down the runway with phrases like “This Is What a Feminist Looks Like,” “Revolution Has No Borders,” “I Am an Immigrant” and the ultra-popular “The Future is Female,” which was actually first sold on tees in the 1970s by New York City’s first women’s bookstore. Missoni ended their recent Milan Fashion Week show by sending the models down in pussyhats, the bright pink knitted hats feminists wore at the Women’s March in D.C. this January to symbolize their solidarity. Missoni
is donating some of the proceeds from their collection to the American Civil Liberties Union and the UN Refugee Agency. Many other designers are taking their visual statements further too. Christian Siriano’s T-shirt profits will also help the ACLU. Jonathan Simkhai’s are going to Planned Parenthood. Even with a lot of the proceeds going to charities, some critics bashed the high-priced designer tees (Dior’s “We Should All Be Feminists” tee sold out with a $710 price tag), but a large part of the intention is to spark productive conversation. Plus, there are also a ton of cool, affordable options to choose from to show support for whatever cause
is close to your heart. Here are just a few examples: • Feminism – With their hand-doodled graphics and phrases like “Girls Just Want to Have Fundamental Rights,” Feminist Apparel makes the greatest feminist tees out there. Fun yet unapologetic feminismthemed pins are also trending. • Racial equality – GLOSSRAGS produces a line of “And Counting” shirts that list the names of men and women killed in police shootings and hate crimes. The iconic Black Lives Matter T-shirts are another way to show your support. • Animal welfare – Arm the Animals’ urban inspired tees, sweatshirts and accessories feature cheeky sayings like “Dog
Walking Shirt” and “Dog Daddy AF” and, of course, some cute and quirky animal images. They not only donate a portion of proceeds to various animal welfare organizations but also provide them with needed graphic design, printing, marketing and other services needed to help man’s best friends. • Porn Kills Love movement – Fight the New Drug sells super cool screen tees that show your support of the movement to raise awareness about the harmful effects of pornography. • Homelessness – The Giving Keys makes necklaces, bracelets, earrings and keychains in the shape of keys with
inspirational words stamped on them. You choose a piece of jewelry with a word that inspires you, then give it away when you meet someone who needs the message more than you do. On top of the pay-it-forward concept, The Giving Keys’ products are all made by people transitioning out of homelessness, providing them with a living wage and good benefits. • Immigrants and Refugees – Transparent retailer Everlane sells relaxed men’s and women’s tees, tanks and sweatshirts that read “100% Human” to remind everyone that we are more alike than different. They donate $5 from every item sold to the ACLU or Equality Now.
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Juggling Work, School and the Semblance of a Life It’s hard, but you can do it Kali Wells
Contributing Writer
Most students would choose not to work while attending college full-time. But for a lot of us, that just isn’t an option, especially if you’re trying to keep your loan debt down. Having a part-time job can help financially, but on top of attending college full-time, it can be extremely stressful. A lot of students struggle with trying to manage that stress.
Find a flexible and enjoyable job
Finding a flexible job is one of the most important things to do if you’re going to work
during college. Look for a manager and a company that are understanding of your situation. One of the best ways to do this is by getting a Federal WorkStudy and/or on-campus position. Departments at the university that hire student employees are aware that school will always come first and are willing to work around your classes and workload. Finding a job you enjoy is something students tend to overlook because they don’t think it’s important. But it can be very helpful in keeping your stress down. I’ve worked jobs I disliked and it contributed to my stress. Now I work two jobs
that are related to my major and my minor, and I’m less stressed and love going to work. It gives me a break from studying and homework that is fun and pays me. While I know it can be hard finding a job you love, it is something to aim for.
Manage your time
Ever since I’ve gotten to college, I’ve heard over and over again that full-time students should only be working a maximum of 1015 hours per week. But if I want to be able to pay for tuition (and eat), I have to work a little more than that. And yes, while working two jobs and going to class can be overwhelming, there are ways of managing it.
Time management is essential, especially if you’re working more than 15 hours a week. Not only do you need to make time for class, work and studying, but also for yourself. Try getting a planner or downloading a calendar app on your phone. Plan out as much of your day and week as possible and stick with it. Prioritize your tasks for each day as best you can. Always make sure to schedule a time for you to
unwind and relax. Taking online courses is also a great way of reducing some of the stress that comes from trying to schedule work and class. The flexibility allows for you to do your coursework during breaks or free time.
Manage your stress
Finding healthy ways to manage your stress is important. Even little things can have a big impact, like taking a walk, finding a hobby, talking with a friend, eating healthy and getting
While working two jobs and going to class can be overwhelming, there are ways of managing it.
regular exercise. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. If you are struggling with your stress, taking a trip to the Counseling Center might be the answer. They’re free and offer a stress and depression assessment. They also offer academic and career counseling and have information on meditation and different mental health disorders.
Find what works best for you
If working a part-time job is affecting your grades, maybe try working less and taking out a little more in loans. Remember school should always come first, and it’s an investment in yourself.
BISON ABROAD Shipwrecks, Snorkeling and Sharks Moreton Island is home to all sorts of attractions
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The Moreton Island Lighthouse was constructed in 1857.
Payton Markw
Contributing Writer
Moreton Island is the third largest sand island in the world. It is located right off of Brisbane, an hour by bus from the Sunshine Coast. This island is a national park with many breathtaking views and lookouts. From bright blue water to orange rocks and desert, this place has it all.
There are, however, things it doesn’t have — paved roads and cell phone service. But that isn’t all bad. A nice break from the phone can help in enjoying a weekend. I went on my very first ferry ride for 90 minutes from Brisbane to Tangalooma Wrecks, 15 vessels deliberately sunk to form a breakwall that now serve as a snorkeling site. Traveling with a group from the university made
this experience awesome because I was able to meet more people from my school. Our first stop was swimming in a fresh water lake called the Blue Lagoon. There was also a lighthouse that has been there since before Queensland became a state. We also went night kayaking around a shipwreck. It was hard to see many fish but we did see a Wobbegong shark, a
stingray and a big sea turtle that came up right by my kayak. The next day started early in the morning with a good breakfast and then we were off to snorkel the shipwreck, which was the highlight of the trip. Coral surrounded the wreck, and I saw many different kinds of fish, which sometimes completely surrounded me. The most exciting thing we saw was another Wobbegong shark. It was
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The Tangalooma wrecks draw visitors traveling by land and sea.
lying in a hole most likely waiting for food to pass because these sharks are great ambush hunters. After snorkeling we took to the transparent kayaks again and this time we were able to see more fish. After a refreshing lunch we made our way to the sand dunes to sand board. We went to a large piece of land completely covered in sand that they call “The Desert.” We laid on our stomachs on the boards and slid down
a steep hill. Think sledding, but in snow instead of sand — it was exhilarating. When we were done everyone was hot, sweaty and sandy. We cooled off in the ocean one last time before catching our ferry back to Brisbane and taking in a gorgeous sunset on the way back to the mainland. Moreton Island is the perfect place for an adventure-packed trip, even in a few short days.
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“The Desert” is home to sand hills and copious amounts of sandboarding.
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Editor’s Choice: This Weekend’s To-Do Fargo, almost as great as Florida
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To Be Determined Comedy, among other local and outside improv groups, will be performing this Saturday at the first annual Fargo Improv Fest at Askanase Auditorium.
Paige Johnson A&E Editor
It’s hard getting back to school after a week away. It’s also hard staying at your parent’s house, where your main source of entertainment is the History Channel and NASCAR. While being back in Fargo is slightly less sunny and definitely less warm than Florida, to welcome its students back to the university there’s plenty to do this weekend that will absolutely be more entertaining than cable television.
“Welcome to Hell, You’re Dead”
Walsh Studio Theatre March 23 - 24, 7:30 p.m. The student-run theater company is premiering their annual play this Thursday and Friday at Walsh Studio Theatre.
“Welcome to Hell, You’re Dead” was written by student Gregor Horvath and produced by an all-student team, including director James Fornes. Earlier this year, Newfangled showed their expertise in the 7/11 project. With their skill already established, their latest production is sure to be a success. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit Newfangled Theatre Company’s Facebook page.
Fargo Film Festival
Fargo Theatre March 23 - 25, times vary The 17th annual Fargo Film Festival hit it off on Tuesday and continues through Saturday. Local, national and international filmmakers are featured in the event, including some critically acclaimed features. On Friday at 7 p.m., the
biggest film of the festival, “The Hero,” is screening. Starring Sam Elliott, Nick Offerman, Krysten Ritter and Laura Prepon, “The Hero” is a drama about aging Western star Lee Hayden (Elliott) after a cancer diagnosis. While the festival already started, Thursday’s showings start at 10 a.m. with the screening of “Panic Attack.” The festival ends on Saturday with “Bon Voyage” at 8:20 p.m. Tickets for students are $5 and are available at the Fargo Theatre Box Office at 314 Broadway N in Fargo, N.D. For more information about the festival and to view show times, visit the Fargo Film Festival website, fargofilmfestival.org.
“Hand to God”
Theatre B March 23 - April 8, times vary Local theater company Theatre B is finishing their
14th season with the Tonynominated play “Hand to God” by Robert Askins. A young boy in Cypress, Texas, engaging in the Christian Puppet Ministry, discovers that his puppet Tyrone has a life — and mouth — of its own. The congregation is shocked when this foul-mouthed puppet begins to make wicked insinuations and start some outrageous scandals. The church must then face their most primal natures, giving us a deliciously dark comedy. Starring Jake Hundley as the young Jason and the foul-mouthed puppet Tyrone, “Hand to God” is sure to be a raucous end to Theatre B’s season in the Broadway Theatre Garage. Tickets are $10 for students. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit Theatre B’s website or by calling (701) 729-8880.
F-M Derby Girls Double-Header
Fargo Civic Center March 25, 6 p.m. This double-header will pack a punch. The home opener for the FargoMoorhead Derby Girls is this Saturday at 6 p.m. The girls will compete against the SCAR Dolls All Stars from St. Cloud, Minnesota. Following the F-M Derby Girls is the newly formed men’s derby team, the Norsemen, who will open their home season with the Twin Cities Terrordactyls. Tickets for both events are $10 for students with valid I.D. For more information, visit the F-M Derby Girls website.
The Fargo Improv Fest
Askanase Auditorium March 25, 5 p.m. - 12 a.m. A whole bunch of laughs
are heading our way with the Fargo Improv Fest happening Saturday at Askanase Auditorium. This is the first annual improv festival and boasts a variety of improv groups from the area and more. The festival begins at 5 p.m. Saturday with Improvinati and Donkey Hotey’s Improv. At 7 p.m., NDSU’s own improv troupe To Be Determined Comedy will take the stage, along with Sports Team Improv Troupe and Breakfast for Dinner. Super Cool Friends, Funny Fargo People and LineBenders start at 8:30 p.m. The final act of the night will begin at 10 p.m., and features THE PAiNTERS and Dilly Dall Haus. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the Fargo Improv Festival Facebook page.
Review: ‘Like Water for Chocolate’ Brimming with Flavor Laura Esquivel’s novel of romance and incredible cooking deliciously delightful Paige Johnson A&E Editor
Love, love lost and tantalizing recipes (with a little twist). All this characterizes Laura Esquivel’s 1989 novel “Like Water for Chocolate” (in the original Spanish, “Como agua para chocolate”). The story is of Tita, a young girl who lives on a ranch in a rural area of Mexico. Tita is in love with Pedro, her neighbor. Unfortunately, the two cannot be together due to a family tradition that requires the youngest daughter of the family to care for her mother until death. Tita’s love continues to burn inside her, leading to problems with her sisters, her mother and her future. Not only does Tita’s love affect her relationships, but it also affects the food she slaves over. Combining a sense of
Combining a sense of fantasy with humor and romance, Esquivel’s novel was an instant success when it first was published and continues to maintain its status as a delectable read. fantasy with humor and romance, Esquivel’s novel was an instant success when it first was published and continues to maintain its status as a delectable read. While the beginning of the novel merely sets up the storyline, giving background into Tita’s life and establishing the characters of the story, Esquivel identifies the basis of the story without making it boring. She accomplishes this by infusing the facts with anecdotes about the characters themselves, combining stories within stories to make it personal for the reader. She also establishes
Tita’s incredible ability: how her emotions affect the world around her. Starting with Tita’s birth and continuing into Tita’s adulthood, Esquivel continues to describe how Tita’s emotions affect the delicious food she creates. With her tears, the people who eat her food are consumed with sadness and sickness. With passion, they taste the fire of love. With anger, irritability. This creates not only an unusual twist to the story but also a tantalizing detail that makes this story unique. Another major factor of Esquivel’s novel is the romance Tita feels for Pedro.
While the two lovers cannot be together, their romance affects Tita’s relationship with her family and her ability to move on in life. While Tita’s emotions for Pedro seem to be the main aspect of the story — and, in a way, it is — how that romance affects the rest of the novel really creates the drama guiding the story, and even Tita’s own character development. While Esquivel’s story could be described as melodramatic to some, hers is an important story that effortlessly combines hardship and love. It’s no wonder the novel was adapted into a wildly successful film by the same name, which premiered in 1992. Esquivel’s novel is a tangy read that covers many topics like love, loss and the world of women artfully and with just the right amount of flavor.
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‘Like Water for Chocolate’ (or ‘Como agua para chocolate’ in the Spanish translation) is the sizzling tale of love, loss and family in rural Mexico.
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The New and Subtly Modern ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Disney’s remake of adds feminism, queer character to storyline Isaac Sullivan
Contributing Writer
On Friday, Disney released the tale that’s old as time, “Beauty and the Beast.” Directed by Bill Condon, the live-action film features Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as the Beast and Luke Evans as Gaston along with a host of other Directed by Bill Condon, the live-action film features Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as the Beast and Luke Evans as Gaston along with a host of other well known names playing the beloved characters from Disney’s animated classic. Already, there are whispers the film is expected to set records at the box office with a smashing opening weekend. Despite all the fervor about the magic of the recently revamped film, there’s something freshly modern about the film’s narrative. While the film does follow the original animation’s storyline closely, including the musical score. The new live-action adaptation remakes the piece for the 21st century. Of course, at the beginning of the film, the opening narrative is about Belle’s peculiarity. Clearly, for Belle, there is so much more than a provincial life. She is, according to her father, ahead of her time. Indeed, her head is always stuck in a book, and she even has an inventive streak, creating a simple system with a mule that washes the laundry for her, which simultaneously allows her to teach a child how to read. She is, according to her father, ahead of her time. Indeed, her head is always stuck in a book, and she even has an inventive streak,
creating a simple system with a mule that washes the laundry for her, which simultaneously allows her to teach a child how to read. Belle is not exactly a passive princess. In this version of the film, she (unlike her previously animated rendition who throws herself down onto a bed to cry profusely when circumstances become a bit too strenuous) rips clothes from an enchanted talking wardrobe and attempts to make a rope to scale down her tower’s wall. The most shocking part of the film’s altered narrative is that, toward the ends of the film, Belle joins the climactic battle between the Beast and Gaston. She is not totally separated from the fight. She supports the Beast against the jealous and over zealous Gaston. What this does is create a slightly more feminist air to the film, a feminism that Emma Watson herself would appreciate. What this does is create a slightly more feminist air to the film. Feminism Emma Watson herself would appreciate. Likewise, the film doesn’t stop there with its subtle alterations. LeFou, the devoted sidekick to Gaston who is played by Josh Gad, is given a queer identity. “LeFou is somebody who on one day wants to be Gaston and on another day wants to kiss Gaston,” Bill Condon, in an article for The New York Times, said. “He’s confused about what he wants. It’s somebody who’s just realizing that he has these feelings.” While LeFou’s queerness is not explicitly stated or acted out, it’s painfully and heavily teased at. And at the end of the film, he even dances with another male character at a ball. Again, the new film takes a subtle but still
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Emma Watson (Belle) and Dan Stevens (Beast) star in Disney’s latest live-action remake of ‘Beauty and the Beast.’ startling direction towards a more diverse narrative. What LeFou’s queerness symbolizes is a shift towards a more modern storyline. Still, there are more subtle differences between the new live-action version and the animated rendition of “Beauty and the Beast.”
However, as small as these differences may be, they give the tale a 21st-century tone. Just as the film’s newfound queerness and feminism broaden the diversity of the film, they help to reanimate and give it a fresh edge for a more
progressive world. Overall, the new “Beauty and the Beast” is not simply a real-world adaptation from its animated predecessor. It’s a subtle and progressive rejuvenation from the original, and it should be considered a signal for a changing world.
With that in mind, this writer gives the film a thumbs up. And for those who want to be this film’s guest in the theater, they will be a magical surprise waiting for them as they waltz into a satisfyingly fresh remake.
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Opinion Ezekiel Elliot and a Frustrating Trend THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017
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Sexual assault and harassment with a side of domestic violence
Erik Jonasson II Opinion Editor
First off, I hated Ezekiel Elliot way before this previous week. Go ahead, call me a hipster. Either way, I will put down my cold brew to discuss this annoying bastard and a terrible trend. There is never an appropriate time to expose a woman without her consent ever. Not at a parade and not because you’re drunk. Over the past week, a video emerged of Ezekiel Elliot pulling down a girl’s top exposing her breast at a Saint Patrick’s Day parade in Dallas, Texas. I guess I knew from the beginning, this guy with a shirt pulled up over his stomach was a beef head. I didn’t peg him for a sex offender, though. This is something that is kind of a trend in sports. High profile athletes receive allegations and police reports are filed. But, because of their ability to play with an
oblong ball, this can easily be glanced over. Let us not forget football players like the one that physically beat up his girlfriend (Greg Hardy) or perhaps the one that knocked his wife unconscious in an elevator (Ray Rice). What about that player with rape allegations from
who simply can’t contain their anger and their emotions. Perhaps it is true? This should also be simple as well. No matter your intoxication level. No matter your dumb six pack Ezekiel. No matter your football playing status. Sexual harassment is wrong.
But, because of their ability to play with an oblong ball, this can easily be glanced over. college that no one talks about (Jameis Winston) or what about multiple sexual assault allegations against a Superbowl winning quarterback (Ben Roethlisberger)? Have you heard the one about the leader in almost every throwing category rubbing his balls on a trainers face (Peyton Manning)? My point is simple. We forget about the victims. We ignore anything we have to. Why? Well, because they are superstars. It is not like this is a complex issue. Ask any five-year-old. Hitting someone is wrong. For some reason, we treat NFL players like man-babies
No matter your dumb six pack Ezekiel. No matter your football playing status. Sexual harassment is wrong.
It is sexual harassment. This is something some people would have to register as a sex offender for and go knocking on people’s doors in their neighborhood. Will Ezekiel Elliot ever have to do this? I’ll let you guess. For some odd reason, because of their ability to play football, these men seem above the law. This is not okay. Let’s start calling it like it is. This is abuse. This is illegal. Men who do these things should be labeled as such and fined/ imprisoned for what they have done. I guess that is too much to ask for. Perhaps Ezekiel Elliot will be your first pick in next year’s fantasy draft, and I am for sure millions will scream his name this upcoming season. Oh well, what down is it again? The Vikings didn’t score while I was writing, did they? Ah, such is justice in the NFL.
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Ezekiel Elliott playing against Washington on Sept. 18, 2016.
St. Patrick’s Day for the Rest of the World Because why should the fun stop at Ireland?
Grant Gloe Staff Writer
As a bearded, Irish ginger, I begrudgingly love St. Paddy’s Day. I’m old/tall enough not to be treated like a leprechaun, but people assuming I should love St. Paddy’s Day because it’s a day for the Irish makes me hate that they’re right. The energy, the celebration, the fact that I look dashing as hell in green; how can anyone hate it? But it makes me think. There is an entire day devoted to everyone acting Irish, but how awesome, or terrible, would it be to have a day for other nationalities?
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Ah yes, the proud Irish tradition of just rolling with whatever people decide is a good idea on St Paddy’s Day.
I would find an “English Day” hilarious. All the crappy accents, ordering fish and chips and saying stuff like “you wot, twot” and what not.
I would find an “English Day” hilarious. All the crappy accents, ordering fish and chips and saying stuff like “you wot, twot” and what not. The same kind of good spirits and fun surrounding St. Paddy’s Day, but for the English
instead. Maybe you poke around in your neighbor’s yard “for the empire.” Take a hammer to your teeth if you’re really committed. The world is your oyster you will eat through a straw. We can have all sorts of
holidays like this. What about France Day where everyone just stays at home and locks their doors in fear. Then spend the day being snarky to one another over social media. We already had a Russia Day, Nov. 8 we put Trump in the White House. Yugoslavian Day, you can see everyone’s individual take on what Yugoslavian culture is like. I don’t think there’s much of a consensus there, so it’d be fun to see how outlandish or offensive your friends can get.
At this point, I’d like to mention this idea may get very offensive very fast. All laughs and smiles until India Day comes around. Certain people start poking foreheads with All laughs and smiles until India Day comes around. Certain people start poking foreheads with a red sharpie, fixing strangers’ iPhones and pulling out the “hurka durka” accents. China Day people are pulling their eyes back and pretending to sew Nike shoes.
The tension is palpable. The “good fun” has become “so ... uh ...” Half the country wants to end it all for being offensive, the other half is calling them overly sensitive. All
I wanted to do is eat food I would regret that night. So in conclusion, it could be a lot of fun. Or no fun. It’s 1 a.m. after St. Patrick’s Day, it really doesn’t matter to me.
There is an entire day devoted to everyone acting Irish, but how awesome, or terrible, would it be to have a day for other nationalities?
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THE SPECTRUM | OPINION | THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017
We Shouldn’t Have Spring Break It just hurts more afterward
Rio Bergh
Spectrum Staff
We shouldn’t have spring break. No, seriously: we should just have a long weekend instead. “Rio, you can’t write an opinion; your ridiculous claim in the first sentence proves it. Go back to the features section,” you say.
To which I respond, “Watch me.” Before you hunt me down, do me the favor of reading the rest of this. It’s the first week after spring break and I’m totally not OK with that. I’m rejuvenated, sure. Sort of. But I’m not inspired. Here’s the real problem:
spring break gave me a taste of freedom. It was glorious and sweet. But now it’s gone, and I’m mainly just bitter about it. Spring break is essentially a false positive. It’s exactly like a false positive on a pregnancy test, only it isn’t similar at all except for being a false positive. (We
Stop the madness, I say. Don’t torture me with false hope just to snatch it away as soon as I begin to believe it.
clear? One questionable comparison later, but I think I’ve made my point.) One week of freedom, but it flies by. Depending on what kind of substances you’re on, sometimes it’s just one gigantic blurry day (don’t worry, I don’t judge). It lulls your brain into thinking you’re done, and then bam, they expect you to get back and do work again. Homework, books and teachers’ dirty looks. It’s barbaric. Stop the madness, I say. Don’t torture me with false hope just to snatch it away as soon as I begin to
believe it. Just give me a long weekend to catch my breath, and then let me go a week sooner for summer. It’s not much to ask. But I’m not going to pretend my way is the only way — we could explore other options. For instance, we could leave spring break as it is and just drastically lower everyone’s expectations for the quality of work produced afterward. We could have democratic polls to decide if we should continue on with school or not. We could offer
counseling for the severe disappointment that follows after realizing nearly half of a semester remains. Tragically, all of this is fantasy and is currently getting its butt kicked by reality. We are back in school, learning against our collective will, even though we’re paying for the privilege. But I say we change that. No more spring break. Or longer spring break. Or counseling. Or whatever, as long as it isn’t the travesty we have now. Fight the power.
St. Patrick’s Day, a Day for Immigrants Irish prime minister reminds us of importance of immigration
Cierra Steffensen Staff Writer
Immigration has recently become a popular topic in the news and social media. Due to Trump’s constant talk of building walls and enacting anti-immigration laws, people have begun to share their thoughts on the matter. Just this weekend, many of us celebrated the holiday
St. Patrick’s Day. To many, this is a holiday known for drinking green beer, wearing green clothes and pub-crawling until the bars close. However, this holiday is extremely important when it comes to the importance of immigration. This past weekend, Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny made a wonderful point when giving his remarks on
the White House honoring St. Patrick. “Here in America, in your great country, 35 million people claim Irish heritage,” Kenny said. “Ireland came to America because deprived of liberty, deprived of opportunity, of safety, of even food itself, the Irish believed. We believed in the shelter of America, in the compassion of America, in
Although we have come so far, the beginning of this beautiful nation is all thanks to the hope and diligence expressed by none other than the first immigrants.
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the opportunity of America. We came and we became Americans. We lived the words of John F. Kennedy long before he uttered them. ‘We asked not what America can do for us, but what we could do for America.’ And we still do.” The anti-immigration views consistently expressed by Trump are the exact opposite of what America is supposed to represent. We are a nation of freedom and acceptance and to deny those who fear for their lives the opportunity to find a new life is a disgrace to this nation. We shouldn’t fear the
We are a nation of freedom and acceptance and to deny those who fear for their lives the opportunity to find a new life is a disgrace to this nation. jobs that would be taken, we should imagine the jobs that could be created. We shouldn’t focus on the potential rise in crime rate, we should embrace the change and remember that those who are coming in, are most likely running from something far worse. St. Patrick’s Day is one of the best representations of what built this country in
the first place. Although we have come so far, the beginning of this beautiful nation is all thanks to the hope and diligence expressed by none other than the first immigrants. A nation with open arms and warm hearts instead of one with walls and fear of others.
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Big Hopes, Disappointment and a Flightless Bird Loons allows 11 goals in first two games Casey McCarty Spectrum Staff
Picture it: You’re a parent who just sent your beloved, academic all-star child to a top American university. You regret they have to leave you, but at the same time love the idea of sharing them with the world for everyone to see. Now imagine your child gets an F on their first test in every class in the first semester. You still support them, but you are extremely disappointed. This is the current conundrum faced by loyal fans of Minnesota United FC, also known as the Loons. The fans hit hardest are those who followed the now Major League Soccer
soccer club from its infant days in the North American Soccer League all the way up to the big show. In the club’s first two games, it allowed 11 goals and only scored two, one of which came from a lucky penalty kick. MNUFC can claim one thing no other Minnesotan professional men’s’ sports club can: it hosts the record for the coldest home opener, coldest league home debut and coldest league game ever. When fans began to gather before the 4 p.m. kickoff game March 12, light flurries were flickering in their faces. By the end of the game, anyone who hadn’t left the outdoors for shelter under the upper bowl or out of
Loons fans — like most soccer fans — go hard, though. A total of 35,043 people gathered in 19 degree Fahrenheit weather to watch their team take on an opponent in the big leagues for the first time. This was enough to fill the lower bowl at the University of Minnesota’s TCF Bank Stadium, along with some overflow seating in the upper bowl. MNUFC currently has zero wins, one draw and two losses. The club’s next home game is April 1 against Real Salt Lake. Though the Loons have a poor record, there are 36 CASEY MCCARTY | THE SPECTRUM regular season games in A piece of Minnesota sports history; the Loons sold inaugural home game scarfs at the match. MLS. The team has time to embarrassment for the of snow. Crew members had clean off the goalkeeper’s soar back and show who is score was covered in what to occasionally interrupt the box, the outer lines of the the true King of the North. MNUFC said is 3.4 inches game to use leaf blowers to pitch and the center line.
Busy Spring Break in Florida for Bison Softball Team posts 4-7 record over spring break in the Sunshine State Thomas Evanella Staff Writer
The North Dakota State softball team ventured to Florida and came back with a 4-6 record. At the Westin Invitational hosted by Stetson University, the Herd faced Manhattan College twice, Stetson, Columbia and Colgate. Pitchers KK Leddy and Jacquelyn Sertic silenced Manhattan College, holding the Jaspers to only three runs across both matchups. In the first win, sophomore Zoe Stavrou hit the game-winning double, plating the deciding run
in the 3-2 victory. In the second game, Bre Beatty slugged two doubles and drove in two runs in the Bison’s 5-1 triumph. Against Stetson, Stavrou slugged a fourth-inning home run to open the scoring in the Herd’s 3-1 win. Sertic picked up her sixth win of the season, going the distance and allowing seven hits. The team split the final two games, falling to Columbia 7-6, and defeating Colgate 3-1. NDSU finished with a 4-1 record at the Westin Invitational. Between the two events, the Herd traveled to Gainesville, Florida, to take
on the nation’s No. 2 team, the University of Florida. The Gators, powered by a ten-run fourth inning, bested the Bison after the mercy rule was instituted following the top of the fifth inning. NDSU managed just three hits against the Gators’ hurlers, two of which came off the bat of the hot-hitting Stavrou. NDSU ran up against tough sledding at the USF Spring Classic. The Bison were outmatched, losing all five games. In the first of their two Friday matchups, No. 4 Auburn University narrowly edged NDSU, 2-1. The Bison and Tigers traded
solo home runs in the fifth inning to open the scoring. Auburn walked off in the home half of the seventh inning with an RBI single through the right side of the infield. The hosting University of South Florida defeated the Bison 7-0 in the second half of Friday’s doubleheader. On Saturday, NDSU fell in both of their games to Missouri and Ohio State, losing 16-6 and 6-5 respectively. Facing Rutgers on Sunday, the Bison lost 6-5. The Herd led Rutgers for most of the contest, but the Scarlet Knights tagged Sertic for three runs in the sixth inning to steal the
lead. Zoe Stavrou, the infielder from Long Beach, California, has emerged as one of the top hitters for NDSU. She is presently batting .294 with 11 extra base hits and six home runs, to go along with a .565 slugging percentage. Stavrou has started all 30 of the Herd’s games and leads the team in batting average among everyday starters. The Bison are currently 10-20, having played in six different events in California, Arizona, South Carolina, Louisiana and, most recently, in Florida. Their taxing away-fromhome schedule is not yet
complete, however. Next for the Bison is a three-game series against Georgia Tech in Atlanta this upcoming weekend to conclude their rigorous southeastern road trip. After the series, the Bison will open up Summit League play in Fort Wayne, Indiana, against IndianaPurdue Fort Wayne. Their first homestand will take place the second weekend of April against Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Having won three consecutive regular season and tournament titles, the Bison enter conference play as the preseason favorites.
Bison Baseball Suffers Rocky Spring Break Bison win one out of eight over the break Cody Tusler Staff Writer
North Dakota State baseball fell in a slump over spring break as they got one win of eight during their time in Florida and Oklahoma. NDSU won their first game of the trip 10-0 over St. Bonaventure to open the RussMatt Central Florida Invitational. Senior right-handed pitcher Luke Lind tossed his first career complete game shutout allowing three hits with four strikeouts and zero walks in seven innings pitched. The Bison out hit the Bonnies 10-3 and committed zero errors compared to the three errors
of the Bonnies. The Bison then fell to St. Bonaventure on Saturday, 10-3, and Sunday, 7-3. On Saturday, senior right-hander Reed Pfannenstein suffered the loss. Pfannenstein gave up five runs, two earned, on nine hits with one strikeout in four innings. Junior infielder Mason Pierzchalski extended his hitting streak to 13 games with a double. Redshirt junior outfielder Logan Busch went 3-for-4 with a double and driving in two. On Sunday, senior outfielder Ben Petersen hit his Summit Leaguehigh sixth home run of the season. Sophomore right-hander Jordan Harms was credited with the loss as he gave up
five earned on six hits with one strikeout and one walk in four innings. NDSU got off to a hot start against the University of Massachusetts, but the Minutemen came back to win 9-5. Left-handed reliever Chris Choles suffered the loss after giving up two earned on three hits with a strikeout and walk in the seventhinning giving UMass a 5-4 lead. Junior infielder Drew Fearing went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and a run batted in. Pierzchalski extended his hitting streak to 15 games with a triple and double to go with a RBI. The Bison closed out the Invitational with a 4-0 loss to Lehigh University
Wednesday, March 15. Redshirt senior designated hitter JT Core connected for two hits. Left-handed pitcher Parker Harm suffered the loss on the mound for NDSU, giving up one earned run on two hits with five strikeouts and one walk in four innings of work. NDSU then opened Summit League play with a goose egg, getting swept by Oral Roberts. Game one saw the Bison collect just five hits in a 9-1 loss. Pierzchalski extended his hitting streak to a team-best 17 games. Petersen, Core and freshman infielder Tucker Rohde also doubled in the game. Lund was given the loss after surrendering seven
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NCAA Tournament Fever Stays at a Boiling Point March Madness continues to get crazy Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor
The NCAA men’s basketball tournament isn’t the only big college championship on right now. With a couple more underway, it’s time to take a look at tournament time.
March “Mad”ness
Oh, the good ole’ days (last Thursday) when brackets were still perfect. But if there is one thing about the brackets, what is good will never last. After a good start, my bracket has just fallen apart. Villanova and Duke, I am looking at you. But the odd thing about the first weekend of the tournament was the lack of
upsets on day one. Thursday saw just two low seed victories. Those “upsets” were No. 11 Xavier over Maryland (43.5 percent of ESPN brackets had the upset) and No. 12 Middle Tennessee over Minnesota (42.9 percent). Those were the third and fourth most picked double-digit seeds on ESPN brackets. And it wasn’t like they were the only games with upset potential. UNC Wilmington looked good against Virginia. VCU should have had a shot against Saint Mary’s. Vermont had the nation’s longest active winning streak until they ran into Purdue. Plus, did someone say Dunk City?
Day two saw just three more double-digit seeds win. It is worth noting that Wichita State was underseeded at No. 10, so their win against Dayton came as no surprise. A similar number of upsets were seen in the second round, but at least those were of higher quality. Any time a top-two seed falls on opening weekend it’s exciting. Wisconsin defeating Villanova proved I may have been wrong in doubting the Big 10. I also feel obligated to note Michigan’s achievements as well. As for Duke, you got tripped up again, so can we put a rest of these Grayson Allen jokes?
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Now comes the Sweet 16 and beyond, and once again, my hopes for a good bracket rest on UNC. What can go wrong there?
NCAA Tournament comes to Fargo
There is going to be a lot of green in Fargo on Friday, but it won’t be NDSU green. No, it will be the green from the north, as the NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament kicks off at Scheels Arena. The University of North Dakota will host first and second round action starting on Friday. The Fighting Hawks will face off against Boston University at 2 p.m. Friday, followed by the nightcap of University of
Minnesota Duluth and Ohio State. Despite the rivalry between our schools, UND plays some good hockey. It might be worth checking out and there should be a good atmosphere in the arena. A note for those who feel like our northern neighbors should lose, the Fighting Hawks are 0-5 this season against the Bulldogs, should the teams face off Saturday night.
Huskies still streaking
The Connecticut Huskies women’s basketball team’s win streak sits at 109. That is tied with Penn State Volleyball for longest win streak in any sport.
UCLA will stand between the Huskies and win 110. Four games separate them from yet another title. Other story lines of the women’s bracket are the feel-good teams of Oregon and Quinnipiac. They are the highest seeds remaining, and the latter have made the Sweet 16 for the first time. The Ducks copied the South Carolina men, defeating No. 2 Duke to punch their ticket to the second weekend. Quinnipiac will face an injury depleted South Carolina side, but still face an uphill battle to continue the Cinderella story. At the end, it looks like a clear path for the Huskies to take home the title yet again.
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THE SPECTRUM | NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017
Track and Field All-Americans and Nationally Ranked Indoor switches to outdoor, NDSU stays in stride
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Alex Renner finished 11th at the NCAA Indoor Meet
Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor
It was a busy spring break for the North Dakota State track and field teams, as the indoor season closed and the outdoor started. The break was especially busy for a pair of seniors, as Alex Renner and Rose Jackson took part in the NCAA Indoor Championships in Texas. It was a banner day for Jackson, the Summit League pentathlon champion. She recorded career bests in three of the five events to finish eighth for All-American honors. On her way, she smashed Whitney Carlson’s school record by 127 points, finishing with 4,142 points. Jackson was second of the 16 pentathlon competitors in the shot put, with a throw of 41-11.25. Her fourth place in the long jump helped set up a shot in the 800m for the final firstteam All-American spot.
On the men’s side, Renner became the second man to earn multiple Division I All-American honors in school history. He joined Matti Mortimore in the club with his 11th place finish. His throw of 61-03.00 put him just short of the top nine, who moved on to finals. The mark also means that Renner now owns the top 26 indoor shot put throws in NDSU history. With the indoor season finished, attention turned to outdoor starting with the Baldy Castillo Invitational at Arizona State. The meet started with a bang, as Steffan Stroh got off to a strong start in the hammer throw. The junior moved to No. 2 all-time for NDSU with a throw of 205-11 in the opening meet of the year. The hottest start of all came from Mortimore, as the senior improved his school record in the javelin. The throw of 253-1 not only tops the charts at NDSU,
but leads all the NCAA early in the season. Not only did Mortimore’s throw win him the event, it also earned him U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Association’s National Athlete of the Week honors. Junior Austin Schmidt and freshman Brendan Artley, in his first collegiate meet, rounded off the allBison podium in the javelin. Renner also ranks highly in the nation after the meet, as his throw of 62-03.25 won the event and is second in the nation. For the women, NDSU was led by Katelyn Weimerskirch. The senior won the discus with a throw of 174-02. The Bison only competed in throwing events on the women’s side. Still, NDSU had five finishers in the top10 in the shot put. Both teams will be back in action Thrusday through Saturday at the UC Riverside Spring Track Classic.
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