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Tim Hanson, left and his friend Drew Spooner founded the Bison Beeper carpooling resource group on Facebook in February.

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tudents at NDSU can now call on their fellow students to help get them home after a night at the bars.

NDSU juniors Tim Hanson and Drew Spooner created a new Facebook group last week called Bison Beeper. The service provides an online forum for students to volunteer their driving services to others looking for a ride home.

“We just felt like there was a need for it on campus, Tim and I heard a lot of facts about (Fargo) and being the drunkest city in America,” Spooner said.

Men’s Health Magazine listed Fargo as the city with the third-highest DUI arrest rate in the country. Bustle.com compiled a list of the top 10 drunkest cities in America, and Fargo was at the top.

Spooner said a friend of his in North Carolina had a group like Bison Beeper at his school. After Spooner’s conversation with his friend, the idea to bring a designated driver, carpooling resource to NDSU was born.

The creation of the group was Spooner and Hanson’s NDSU Innovation Week project. The goal of their project was to solve student problems.

Spooner and Hanson said they are not trying to create a new taxi service or make major profits off the idea.

“We don’t really see ourselves as the competition, but just as an additional resource for students,” Spooner said.

Anyone in the Bison Beeper group can volunteer to give rides, and anyone can request a ride. The service is free, but there is a suggested $2 per person tip.

University police and security office director, Ray Boyer said the group is one way to ensure safety.

“A designated driver is an excellent choice to be responsible,” Boyer said. “There are a number of means to accomplish this, and this one seems to be another option.”

The service is primarily for students who need rides later at night after drinking, but Spooner and Hanson said the service is not limited to that.

“For students who just don’t have cars, other students can help them out,” Hanson said.

The other service the Bison Beeper provides in some instances is a co-pilot. Spooner and Hanson said they suggest beepers have a friend in the car when they pick people up to be cautious, but the “co-pilot” can be used to drive someone else’s car home, too.

The group has grown in size since it was created on Feb. 25. The group has more than 500 members and continues to grow every day.

“We were surprised at how fast it grew,” Spooner said.

Students are already utilizing the service; Hanson said he had about five calls on Friday night and other students are signing up to be volunteers, too.

How to use Bison Beeper If you need a ride...

1. Visit the group’s Facebook page by typing in ‘Bison Beeper’ in the search box.

2. Check to see who is beeping and what time they are beeping until.

3. Call or text the beeper to see if they respond and coordinate with them 4. Get home safe and sound.

5. While the service is free, tipping is strongly encouraged.

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NDSU sophomore John Lipp said he joined the group, and while he hasn’t gotten a call, he said the service was something he was proud to be a part of.

“I think this is really kind of a great symbol of what we always talk about — being the Bison herd and sticking together,” Lipp said. “I think this is a really impactful and fairly easy way we can take care of our fellow students.”

Lipp said he plans on taking a friend with him when he goes on calls to be cautious, but said he isn’t too worried about safety.

Now that the group is established, Spooner and Hanson say they don’t have to do a lot to keep the service up and running.

“Once we get the page started, we kind of expect it to just self-regulate itself and let the students use that,” Spooner said.

The two stressed that the group is not affiliated with the school, and users are responsible for their own interactions, Spooner and Hanson said.

The duo did talk with a couple of professors to advise them on any legal or liability concerns that might arise. The two said they are not worried their project will present any big legal or liability concerns.

The idea to create an open, self-regulating group is not the first one Hanson and Spooner had.

Two years ago they created Bison Market, a Facebook page that acts as a mini-Craigslist for NDSU students looking to buy or sell used textbooks or other items.

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1. Join the open Facebook group.

2. When you want to volunteer as a beeper, post your phone number on the wall, the times you will be beeping until and the space you have in your car.

3. Bring a friend to be cautious.

4. Expect a tip but know that some people won’t tip or don’t have money.

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NDSU took part in NCAA’s 6th Fan competition in hopes of receiving $100,000, but fell short to Brigham Young University.

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Bison Fans Compete Nationally for Most Fanhood

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Warm weather is right around the corner, but for college sports fans, the month of March brings a different atmosphere of excitement, March Madness.

In the spirit of March Madness, the

NCAA is hosting the 6th Fan competition, a way for schools to show pride on behalf of their universities by voting to beat out other schools. The winning school will receive $100,000 in scholarships as well as other individual prizes.

“The 6th Fan competition is a good way to put NDSU on the map nationally,” said Patrick Archbold, a sophomore business administration major at NDSU. “It shows that we’re not just a football school, our fans are just as rowdy in the spring as we are in the fall.”

Archbold, along with the rest of Bison Nation, did indeed show that their pride

stands all year round, with the Bison making it all the way to the Elite Eight in the competition. However, Bison Nation fell short in the round to Brigham Young University.

For some Bison fans, the prestigious winning track that all Bison athletic teams hold to standard is expected by a number of students to continue through their fans.

“I’m disappointed, because I know we have the best 6th man in the nation,” said Mark Johnson, a sophomore public relations and advertising major at NDSU. “We as fans definitely get some credit for that.”

Johnson said fanhood is still strong, and the results of the 6th Fan competition

illustrate that. Bison fans have networked nationwide with alumni that preach Bison pride exuberantly and consistently.

“Bison fans go hard all year long for all of our sports,” said Alec Tolson, a freshman at NDSU. “ It’s something to be excited about; that’s what being a Bison is all about.”

With the NDSU men’s basketball team beating Denver University recently and clinching the Summit League regular season title with their win over the University of South Dakota last Thursday, the NDSU men’s basketball team is in the running to be one of the many teams to participate in the real March Madness.

NDSU Women’s Week Includes Abortion Panel Discussion Group presents issues at forefront of nationwide debates Tessa Beck

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The last week of February was chock-full of informative events in regards to NDSU’s Women’s Week.

On Feb. 27 at the Century Theatre in the Memorial Union, an important discussion was held regarding reproductive health and current North Dakota legislation on the topic.

Coordinated and moderated by senior nursing student Amber Kracht, a panel of six women with different areas of expertise were brought in to inform the audience of

the wide-ranging effects of the changing role of Roe v. Wade in society.

The presentation began with a short documentary highlighting the struggles faced by abortion clinics in hyper-conservative Mississippi, where politicians are working to shut down the last running facility in the state.

The film also widened the scope to a national level in order to observe how other politicians were debating the issue. One instance mentioned was Wendy Davis’s thirteen-hour filibuster in Texas on the subject of abortion law.

After the film, the program moved into the panel portion of the presentation. Members of the panel included Stephanie Dahl, who educates lawmakers about the role their laws have on infertility patients, and Amy Jacobson, public affairs manager for the local Planned Parenthood, among others.

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“When I started hearing about this legislation and the impact it would have for people who would have to watch a child or loved one suffer, a parent or grandparent, those things really hit home for me,” panel coordinator Kracht said. “I would want people to be able to make their own choices regarding those very personal issues.”

The direction of the debate ultimately moved through and beyond the subject of abortion. A few of the specific ideas on abortion from the panelists consisted of the abandoning of labels and political ideology to benefit humanity.

For example, one speaker claimed to be pro-life, but still felt abortion should be legal.

Other topics included in vitro fertilization, birth control, midwifery and death directives.

The presenters made a strong point of

how these newly proposed legislative laws will affect multiple facets of life besides reproductive health. Get involved, get educated and let your voice be heard were the main forms of advice sent out from the panelist throughout the discussion.

“It’s not just about abortion,” North Dakota District 37 representative Nancy Johnson said. “Talk to others about it. We need people to vote; it’s critical.”

The attendance at this event was a solid mix of adults and students.

“I have mixed feelings about it,” math major Hannah Wegner said. “The students who come are the ones who want to be educated. At the same time, we have to start somewhere.”

Students who are looking to get involved with coalitions such as these can turn to the NDSU Women’s Club, North Dakota Women’s Network or Planned Parenthood.

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NDSU in Brief Police bust students with heroin and marijuana Josh Francis Staff Writer

Three NDSU students were arrested for alleged possession of drugs and paraphernalia on Feb. 20, according to University Police.

University Police stopped the students near the 1700 Block of 16th St. N. at around 10 p.m. The suspects were arrested and now face legal troubles as well as discipline from the school.

Austin Clem, Cody Willson and Hunter Schleske were the three arrested and are facing a variety of charges.

Clem was charged with possession of paraphrenalia, Willson and Schleske were charged with possession of a controlled substance, paraphrenalia and Willson for driving with a suspended license. Schleske was also charged with intent to sell a controlled substance.

After the students were arrested, they were referred to the office of Student Life.

Janna Stoskopf, the dean of Student Life, said while students who face charges like these have their day in court, the school may begin

a conduct process to determine if the students violated the Student Code before, during or after their court hearings.

“Even if a student is found ‘not guilty’ in court, they may still be in violation of the student code and face sanctions,” Stoskopf said in an email. “The standard of proof (in the code) is different, and the policies may be more restrictive than the law.”

Sanctions, as outlined in the NDSU Student Code, can include: a written warning, loss of privileges, suspension for up to two academic years, behavioral probation and expulsion.

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Fargo-Moorhead’s Tri-College University System makes hires Josh Francis Staff Writer

The Tri-College University system hired two new employees to continue the system’s mission of coordinating a partnership between the three major universities in the Fargo-Moorhead area.

Vicki Ihry was appointed to coordinate communication efforts on behalf of the

Group works through ‘juggling act’ of parenthood and school Lisa Marchand

Head News Editor

The workload of a college student may be stressful and time-consuming enough, but for some young women, another factor comes into play: parenting.

“College is hard enough, and trying to manage financially and academically and socially, that’s pretty difficult as it is,” NDSU counselor Teresa DeMers said.

“Then you throw in the caveat of parenting or even just expecting (a child, and) I think it throws one more thing into the mix to try to manage.”

This juggling act, as DeMers called it, is a reality that some female students face every day.

DeMers, who has a Master’s degree in community counseling, has re-launched a campus support group to bring together these pregnant students and young mothers. After a first attempt several years ago, DeMers put the group on hold until recently.

“It’s been in the back of my mind as a really helpful group for students who are

pregnant or who are young moms,” DeMers said, “because it is so stressful and such a unique experience to college.”

From 10:30 a.m. to noon every Thursday in the Equity and Diversity Center, young and expecting mothers can gather to talk all things parenthood.

DeMers said that although all students should have solid support systems, she feels that young mothers may need it more than anyone.

“I think that can be hard for young mothers, because it’s less likely that they would have a lot of friends that they could go to to talk about these things,” she said.

“So to be able have people who are kind of in their shoes to talk about that, I think it could be really important just feeling heard and supported.”

At this point, the Pregnancy and Young Mother Support Group is open to only mothers. However, DeMers said that if enough interest arises, she might expand the group to include young fathers as well.

The university does not keep official statistics on the number of students who are pregnant or students who have children, whether male or female, but NDSU does have other resources available for student parents.

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ter Child Care Service. Students can reserve a spot for their children on a semester basis, according to their own class schedule. Young parents can also use the dropoff care service, which has a four-hour limit.

The university has seven designated areas across the main and downtown campuses for breastfeeding mothers, which faculty and staff can also use.

For more information on women’s resources at NDSU, visit ndsu.edu/diversity/womens_resources/.

If you are a student parent or are expecting and would like to share your story, contact Lisa Marchand at co.news@ndsuspectrum. com. co.news@ndsuspectrum.com @lisa_marchand

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Josh Francis Students in NDSU’s food production laboratory complex will cook in a new kitchen next semester, as a renovation project will modernize the outdated lab and adjoining dining area.

The North Dakota University System’s State Board of Higher Education approved the $750,000 project on Thursday. A majority of the funding for the project came from private donors.

The college fundraised $546,283 and a state grant will provide an additional $203,716 for the project.

Virginia Johnson, dean of the College of Human Development and Education, said the renovation will provide a much-needed facelift to an aging facility built in the mid ‘70s.

Sherri Nordstrom Stastny, an associate professor in the department of health, nutrition and exercise sciences said the project is a long time coming.

She said the lab was too old when she attended college at NDSU in the ‘80s.

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Students prepare food in the current food production lab that will undergo a major renovation this summer.

The renovation will improve food production units in the lab as well as add a commercial food production laboratory and convert existing space into an improved food service area.

The current food service area is used in the spring semester for Cafe 800, a student-run restaurant. That space will get a facelift as well.

Johnson said the plan is to have the renovations completed by the beginning of the fall semester. The college plans on having a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the renovated space on the third floor of the Katherine

Kilbourne Burgum Family Life Center during homecoming week.

Johnson said the updated facilities will offer students a better classroom experience and provide them with skills necessary in today’s hospitality and dietetics industries.

More than 250 students utilize the food production lab, and it is a vital piece to the curriculum for students in nutrition, dietetics and hospitality management programs.

The project is expected to begin the week after classes let out in May, Johnson said.

Tri-College system and to promote activities. She will also serve as a contact point for students and faculty who need information from the Tri-College system.

Ihry will also serve as an administrative assistant for the Tri-College provost.

Ihry worked for more than two decades as an administrative assistant for the Tri-College University Educational Leadership Program, she said.

The system also appointed Danielle Seehafer to replace Ihry as the administrative assistant for

the Educational Leadership Program. Seehafer recently graduated from NDSU, Ihry said.

“She has a background with NDSU programs and procedures, so it seemed to be a smooth transition,” Ihry said.

“Vicki and Danielle have strong track records of providing high-quality service in an academic setting,” TriCollege provost Tim Flakoll said, “and they will continue our reputation as a studentcentered, high-support organization that benefits NDSU and its partner campuses.”

The month of March can be a hectic time for those involved with student government.

Coming Sunday, student senate will meet for their standard budgeting meeting.

This meeting, as estimated by those involved, usually takes around six to eight hours of time.

On top of that, those hoping to become student body president and vice president either have been or will be working on a campaign strategy to get their ticket voted through for the next presidential team.

While some student government executives get partial tuition waivers, the president and vice president get their entire year in office tuition-free.

Current student body president Robbie Lauf said there are even more benefits to the position, though.

Often, the work of the president and vice president go beyond the office, as they travel all over North Dakota and the country, visiting with state legislators and other student body officers to try and collaborate ideas.

For Lauf, this experience has been a blast.

“We have the most incredibly student-focused groups of individuals working at NDSU in the world,” Lauf said. “Another benefit is getting to escape your comfort zone and try to make a real positive impact on campus. Every decision that Erik and I, the executive team or the student senators we make is because we care about the about the campus.

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NDSU presidential candidates will prepare to campaign for presidential elections this year. Along with an array of benefits, student body president and vice president are given a full tuition waiver for their year in office.

Applications for the position are due March 11.

“Everybody does it because they care about what they’re doing. The reality is you get a chance to make a big impact and share your love for NDSU.” While the tuition stipend is nice, student body vice president Erik Diederich said this is hardly the reason for holding student body executive office.

“The tuition stipend are at the bottom of the benefits list,” Diederich said.

“It’s the relationships that you build. Just in terms of the experience, it’s a relationship-building activity that you can’t get anywhere else.”

Although, Lauf said the tuition stipend is vital for regular students to run.

“That’s definitely something that people should know, because that’s the reason that the job exists so that anybody can do it,” Lauf said. “I have no clue how many people know that, but I would share any bit of information that I could about the position because running is the best decision I’ve ever made in my life.”

While the jobs are time consuming, campaigning for votes is just as much so.

To be on the ballot, a student

team must have more than 50 NDSU students’ signatures.

When elected, students have to find a way to balance being a student and serving the students.

“You’re in the (student government) office late almost everyday,” Diederich said. “It’s just a lot of time. And you have to find stuff that you’re passionate about, otherwise it’s just a very long, tedious process.”

Passion, Diederich said, should be the main focus behind a presidential campaign. He said the most important advice he would give to a student considering a presidential run is to find change on campus worth being fired up about.

“I would say to them just sit down and make a list of all the things that you’re passionate about and would want to see done on this campus,” Diederich said.

“It’s all about passion. This job requires passion for the students and the student voice. I would just want to clarify that this is why they are doing this. co.news1@ndsuspectrum.com @CPool_80

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Located in downtown Fargo, Wurst Bier Hall offers a unique look into German cuisine with its superb selection of beer and sausage.

Wurst Bier Hall: Fargo Goes German New German restaurant and pub opens downtown Emily Driscoll

Contributing Writer

Fargo is not just Applebee’s and TGI Friday’s anymore. New local restaurants are opening everywhere, including some with a multicultural twist.

Wurst Bier Hall has brought together two things that will forever be harmonious: beer and sausage, done the German way. If your roots are in Germany or Scandinavia, you may just feel right at home at this newly

opened downtown Fargo restaurant.

The atmosphere is similar to that of a ski lodge in a mountainous region in Europe. It feels like both a warming house and a restaurant, perfect for the climate in which we live.

Upon arrival, you’re seated at long connected wooden tables with continuous wooden benches for seating. It is reminiscent of a dining hall, thus the name Wurst Bier “Hall.” This was a great visual feature, but you may end up sitting near to a stranger during busy hours, which is a great reason to go mid-afternoon for a late lunch.

The menu is basically an assortment of different sausages, or brats, for lack of a better description. Choices include different flavors of sausages, like chicken apple, jalapeño cheddar or Cajun sausage. There are

different kinds of meats as well, including rabbit, wild boar, elk and others.

The sausage is served on a freshly baked bun, usually with a side of either sweet potato or regular fries, with a choice of condiment. My greatest disappointment with the sausage, or brat, was the slightly too-thick bun that overpowered the meat.

Luckily, there were a wide variety of mustards provided at each table, including stone ground, honey mustard and Dijon, which were enough to make up for the uneven bun-to-meat ratio.

Of course, the menu also features a wide variety of German specialties, including a fresh-baked Bavarian pretzel, braised cabbage, dumplings, borscht soup, jager schnitzel and currywurst, which all sounds endearing.

Richie Maris: Mr. Behind-the-Scenes Connor Dunn Features Editor

He’s not the leading scorer or rebounder.

He’s not the guy drawing up plays or hitting the game winning shot. He’s never even really played competitive basketball. But ask anyone involved with the Bison men’s basketball team, and they will say head student manager Richie Maris is an integral part of the program.

“He does a lot of stuff,” redshirt freshman A.J. Jacobson said. “He’s definitely part of the team.”

Maris, a junior majoring in business administration, is in his third year with the men’s basketball team and loving every minute of it.

There is one word that can encompass Maris’s job as head student manager: versatile. With so many different responsibilities and tasks, Maris keeps plenty busy.

“We had some guys shoot around at 11 a.m. because they have class during our normal shoot around time at 2 p.m.,” said Maris of the Feb. 27 game day against South Dakota. “I’m there just to rebound usually and then work with some of the drills the team goes through.”

According to Maris, every shoot around for the basketball team is about an hour, and his favorite part of that hour is the traditional half-court shooting contest that he sometimes takes part in.

“I’ll do that every once and a while with whatever coach Saul Phillips says,” Maris said.

If Phillips needs a body to run through plays for the other team or to go over the scouting reports, Maris will step in, but his main job is making sure the team has enough help on the court in practices, shoot-arounds and games.

For pregame, Maris usually arrives at the Bison Sports Arena two hours before the game to hang out and get everything ready

But what is more German than a great beer? The main reason many go to Wurst is for the huge assortment of on-tap beers to select from including: Guinness, Hofbrau Original, local Fargo Brewing Co.’s “Shining Horse” and many, many more.

They have a total of 36 beers on tap. Try a “Black n Tan” which is the lightest beer on tap layered with the darkest, or the “Angry Ginger” which is Angry Orchard layered with Guinness.

Hours at Wurst are 11 a.m. to midnight all week, and they are open until 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Not quite 21 years old? If you are under 21, Wurst Bier welcomes you to dine in for lunch anytime before 4 p.m. as long as someone who is 21 or older accompanies you. Enjoy a tall glass of root beer with your sausage.

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In his third year, head student manager Richie Maris is the behind-the-scenes guy for Bison men’s basketball team.

for the game.

“We have Power Bars and gum that go in the locker room, as well as the scouting reports because some guys, like Marshall Bjorklund, like to read them before the game,” Maris said.

Maris heads onto the court with the team about an hour before the game to rebound and pass, and once the team heads into the locker room, Maris becomes the official timekeeper.

“I’ve actually got the timer set on my phone for the time left before tip-off, so I’m keeping the coaches informed for when the guys can come out,” Maris said. “It gets a lot more hectic on the road because some of those arenas like Ohio State, which was the worst, are a maze to get from the locker room to the court.”

During the game, Maris sits on the bench right next to assistant coach Dave Richman and keeps track of personnel and matchups on marker board.

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times, which sounds like an easy job.

Though sometimes the coach will sub three guys right at the end of a timeout, but I’ve gotten pretty good at it,” Maris said.

After the final buzzer, Maris and his student manager team makes copies of the game film and gives them to the coaches for both teams, along with the official stats from the game. The final step is getting the postgame food ready in the locker room and coaches’ offices, and by about half an hour after the game, Maris rolls out of the BSA. According to Maris, he has seen every hour in the day in the BSA and with the Bison men’s basketball team, which has been challenging with class and coursework, but Maris is thankful for the opportunity.

“With all of the preparation required, this job has gotten me on track with school, but more importantly, I’ve really grown with the coaching staff and some of the players and I’ve had a really great time with the Bison men’s basketball team.”

Did you know that if you have had chickenpox, then you are susceptible to getting shingles? Don’t even know what shingles is? Then keep reading because more likely than not, you are at risk.

According to the Mayo Clinic, “shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash.”

It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. Once a person has chickenpox, “the virus lies inactive in nerve tissue near your spinal cord and brain.”

Later in life, the virus can reactivate to what is known as shingles.

Shingles can occur anywhere on the body; however, it is most commonly found as a single stripe of blisters that wraps around the side of a person’s torso.

Although shingles is not a life-threatening condition, it can be a very painful experience. The Mayo Clinic explains that during the first two to three days of infection, small itchy bumps appear on the skin. Within three to five days, the bumps become fluid-filled blisters, which are very similar to chickenpox. In the course of the next two to three weeks, the blisters fill with pus and break open. Finally, within the last four to five weeks, the blisters scab over, the crusts fall off, the pain and itching stops and the blisters heal.

Some people may experience other symptoms including fever and chills, general achiness, headaches and fatigue. In severe cases, people may even experience pain that continues in the same spot for years after the blisters clear.

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plants | photospotlight The season of winter can feel like a time when things die. Bugs will die, trees will go dormant and bears will hibernate. In addition, humans tend to hide from the cold and wait for the new life of spring to begin. January, February and March can be the toughest months for people. More people become depressed because of the cold and lack of vitamin D from the sun. What I find for positive therapy during this long spell is plants. Plants create energy. Making sure there is enough sun is essential, but why not create one room for plants to grow and sit in the sun with them? Seeing the green will brighten your spirits for spring.

Indoor plants can create a positive energy in a room and help with seasonal depression.

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Employee Feature: Madelyn May Linda Norland

Contributing Writer

For sophomore Madelyn May, time is precious.

This semester, the journalism major is taking 20 credits while juggling two on-campus jobs and other activities. And, as she added, scholarship applications are due soon.

“It’s pretty challenging because giving your all to both jobs while being a fulltime student is pretty rigorous, and you just have so many people you need to be in communications with,” May said.

She works 10 hours a week at Academic Collegiate Enhancement as an ACE assistant, where she said she is a resource for students and student athletes.

She attends the front desk, takes phone calls, checks students in with their and answers lots of questions.

“At ACE, I would say a rewarding part of my job

Sophomore Madelyn May juggles two jobs along with school and other activities.

there is just having a short little conversation with each person, which is really cool, because you’re building relationships with them,” May said.

May also works as a resident assistant in the Niskanen Residence Halls, a responsibility which requires most of her time. Some tasks she is responsible for include doing paperwork, going on security rounds, upholding and documenting

policy violations and having office and mail hours. She is also the editor of the Niskanen newsletter, something that is directly relevant to her future career.

“My dream job would be editing, marketing and designing dance programs, because I love to dance and I love being in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences College,” she said.

Despite having a full schedule, the self-pro-

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claimed introvert said she tries to make time for herself each day. One of the activities she does to de-stress is dancing, which is one of her passions.

“I participate in the Fargo-Moorhead Ballet Company, and within my minor I take dance classes at NDSU, and I dance every day of the week,” May said. “You can minor in theater dance, world. Did you know that?

You can. And I’m doing it.”

Employee Feature: Tracy Zuhoski Jack Dura

Staff Writer

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There are a few perks with the work that sophomore Tracy Zuhoski has found as a teaching assistant for geosciences lecturer Jessie Rock’s GEOL 106 lab.

After acing the course last year, he was offered a slot to interview for the TA position, and with related career plans ahead in his future, Zuhoski knew it would be great experience.

“I want to go on to be a paleontologist after grad school, so I want to be teaching people,” he said, “I wanted to see if I could get some experience falling in with my undergraduate, give me some experience for afterwards.”

In The Earth Through Time Lab, students are immersed in firsthand studies of fossils, sediments, minerals and other rocks. Close encounters with materials

Sophomore Tracy Zuhoski keeps busy as a TA for GEOL 106L: The Earth Through Time Lab.

like mica and granite await students with every lab, and Zuhoski’s role in all of this is somewhat of a guiding light.

“I assist the students with any questions that they have,” Zuhoski said. “If there’s any questions, we walk around the lab, and then we offer them our advice from our years of being Geology majors as well.”

In addition to this, he

checks pages of lab packets and assists in the lab operations. Students of many different majors comprise this course, and Zuhoski points to GEOL 106L as a superb course for fulfilling the science general education requirement.

“If you’re looking for a lab credit, the geology labs are one of the best to do.

They’re very interesting.

There’s aspects to them that

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everybody is going to like.”

On top of all of this, the convenience of working and going to school in the same place is another plus for Zuhoski, who can leave class as a student at 1:50 p.m. and enter GEO 106L at 2:00 p.m. as a TA. “I don’t have to be too much stressed-out for it, just walk right over and I can be right there with them and start my job,” he said.

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Sasha Yearwood (left) and Cody Gerszewski lead Theatre NDSU in “The Ballad of Sweeney Todd.”

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High-Powered ‘Sweeney Todd’ Highlights Season Jack Dura

Staff Writer

It was an ebullient ensemble that led the charge last weekend with Theatre NDSU’s “Sweeney Todd.” With an ensemble focus on this show brought about by guest director Kate Galvin, the numerous chorus members aided greatly in telling the plight of cutthroat barber Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lovett, his pie-baking partner-in-crime.

Through the power of voices, the lower-class rabble of 1840s London came together in a way that the 2007 musical film adaptation could not with just Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter handling it all.

Galvin’s harkening back to the original musical’s focus with this ensemble spotlight brought out some stellar moments in this show such as “God, That’s Good” and “Pirelli’s Miracle Elixir.” “The Ballad of Sweeney Todd,” which reprised throughout, was also a number that glowed greatly with this inclusive cast, led by Cody Gerszewski and Sasha Yearwood.

Gerszewski brought a kind of darkness to Todd onstage that could not be done in film. Yes, he nailed his singing and speaking, and he sure enough looked the part, but his aura of dark desperation in his actions

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was something extra. Simply put, he became Sweeney Todd.

Yearwood also shined in her role. As Mrs. Lovett, she provided much comic relief with her bubbly personality and nonchalance about her tenant’s killings. After all, it is she who suggests processing Todd’s victims into meat pies to sell in her shop. Yearwood’s

collaboration with Gerszewski on “A Little Priest,” the first act’s end song, was a highlight for her, as the two discussed the different flavors and varieties of their meat pies, albeit in doublespeak.

Songs and music of this show were in fine form; however, Act 1 was packed to the gills with musical numbers while Act 2

Manipulation Shown at Its Finest in New Show How ‘House of Cards’ hooks audiences across the board Colton Pool

Spectrum Staff

Season two of “House of Cards” came out on Netflix in mid-February, which caused many people to hit the online platform and pick up the show from the beginning. The idea of a political drama may seem boring, but from start to finish the series is hypnotizing.

United States congressman Frank Underwood, played by a high-performing Kevin Spacey, basically manipulates everyone around him to get his way on Capitol Hill and captivates his audience behind the constantly-broken fourth wall in the process.

Around Spacey, the acting is solid, as the parts played by Robin Wright (Claire Underwood), Kate Mara (Zoe Barnes) as well as the performances by the rest of cast, are what make the show go. The dramatics are

gripping, as the audience gets a portrayal of the American government and how easily the system can be manipulated with politics.

This is probably its biggest downfall, though, is being so tied into the government system. The casual usage of political jargon can often times be confusing to viewers.

Nonetheless, the show itself is interesting because of the high-quality considering it is a Netflix original series. While Netflix has produced other loved originals such as “Arrested Development,” “House of Cards” separates itself because it is strictly on Netflix and has managed to become mainstream unlike other series which have needed to hit popular television first.

However, the show is most likely popular to bigger audiences because of its script writing. The writers of the show somehow find a way to get Average Joe sucked into the drama of government.

But the biggest drama of the show the scriptwriters utilize might come from the government aspect.

While Frank Underwood — a U.S. congressman by day and a husband with no kids at night — is usually stressing on his job, the most interesting aspect is seeing how

he relates to his wife and his Secret Service agents.

But his off-the job persona is intriguing, as he suddenly turns off the congressman in him and becomes strictly a husband. Claire Underwood calling him Francis, and not Frank, gives the viewer an idea of how personal their relationship may be. While they can sometimes be as pushy towards each other as they are in their individual jobs, they still keep their relationship unshakable.

Though the best part about the show is when Frank Underwood turns to the camera and breaks the fourth wall to tell the audience his thinking in certain situations. While this may seem odd or even comical to some viewers that Netflix would find the need to explain contexts and what Frank Underwood intends to do, it truly makes the show come out of the screen and come alive.

Despite being strictly on Netflix and having to deal with political jargon, “House of Cards” somehow hooks an audience with the drama between characters and the innerevils of Frank Underwood. Overall, this show is refreshing and a special production all the way around.

stretched out about half a dozen. Gold stars go to the members of the orchestra pit, 25 of them in number and all of them excellent.

Give another gold star to James Cavo who, although he played a minor role as Signor Pirelli, sure highlighted his time onstage. An air of pretension and a bit of foppishness came with this character, and besides being stuffed into a trunk and having his throat slashed, Cavo’s role was one to remember.

That brings up another aspect of this show, and one that could have been better.

With all of the killings going on in Todd’s barbershop, there was not a lot of blood to show for it. This could have been due to certain issues with special effects or the upkeep of costumes; however, after slitting the throats of countless customers, one would think that Gerszewski’s white coat would be a sticky, solid red — not looking like he upset a pitcher of pink lemonade on himself.

For this centennial season of theatre at NDSU, “Sweeney Todd” did its job. As a blowout musical with a load of talent in its voices and accompaniment, it succeeded as wonderful outing for all who went.

“Sweeney Todd” ran from Feb. 27 to Mar. 2 at Festival Concert Hall.

Variety of Sounds Offered in Wind Symphony Jack Dura

Staff Writer

As a surge of campus concerts hits NDSU this and next week, the students of the Wind Symphony get their chance to shine this Friday night.

Led by Dr. Warren Olfert, the NDSU Wind Symphony will showcase the energy and synergy of its near-40 performers, all on instruments varying from woodwinds to brass to percussion and even a string bass.

Sophomore tuba player Eric C. Harlow said the audience will hear a variety of music styles.

“We have a few slow songs (and) we have kind of the typical march,” Harlow said. “Actually, the march is a little more interesting. It’s a Holst march so it’s a lot more energetic, a lot more things going on than what you would expect from a regular march.”

Conducting all of this is Dr. Olfert, though he steps aside at one point for colleague Dr. Sigurd Johnson to take the lead with a special piece.

“A song is dedicated to Sigurd Johnson’s father, which Sigurd Johnson will be conducting,” Harlow said. “That is called

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Tin Roof Theatre Brings Provocative Play to The Stage Jack Dura

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Theatre can be a fine form of art in which to get thoughts churning in the heads of audience members, depending on the subject matter.

The Tin Roof Theatre Company has a rather pensive play on the way with “The Twilight of the Golds,” their spring production for the 2014 half of their season.

With fictitious technology available that can determine many factors prenatally about a person, “The Twilight of the Golds” concerns a family and the news that their unborn has a tendency for homosexuality.

Staged in the AIDS onset of the 1980s, a time when homosexuality was an issue

all over the news, this play seeks to provoke thought on the subject matter, not stir up a potential controversy.

“I would go with provocative over controversial,” director Larry Schwartz said of the show’s description.

“It explores a fair amount of topics that are in news, in the media, and it comes to no real clear conclusion, I think, which will probably be just as provocative as the subject matter of the play.”

Faced with a decision over their unborn child, Rob Stein and Suzanne GoldStein have a fair amount of inner turmoil, as Suzanne’s brother David is a gay man and they worry their child will face a certain stigma like he has.

David, however, is adamant on his stance of the

matter, while his sister and brother-in-law care only for their child’s well-being and the possible pain their child may endure, not the supposed shame of having a homosexual child.

“It definitely really gets you thinking,” cast member Ryan Soukup said, “which they kind of battle with throughout the entire show; the family tries to decide what’s right and what’s wrong. I guess that’s kinda the goal we’re going for as well.”

While the family does indeed reach a decision as far as how to handle this knowledge about their baby, it is a decision that is by no means easily reached.

Each family member feels differently about the discovery of the baby’s ho-

mosexuality, and doubtlessly audience members will too.

“It’s a really heavy choice for each of them to make,” Soukup said, “and they’re really fighting with themselves, and in between each other too, as far as what’s the best choice to make.”

“It’s a play about consequences,” Schwartz added.

“It’s a play about decisions and consequences.”

“The Twilight of the Golds” is presented at 7:30 p.m. from Mar. 6 to 8 and at 2 p.m. on Mar. 9 at The Stage at Island Park at 333 Fourth St. S. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students with a $5 student rush 15 minutes prior to performances. Tickets are available at the box office and by phone at 701235-6778.

Month of March Signals Indie Games on PlayStation ‘Fez,’ ‘Luftrausers’ and more to hit Sony consoles Steven Strom A&E Editor

At Sony’s E3 press conference last year, the company promised a great deal of indie games would be coming to its platforms in the near future. It was one of many coups the publisher produced over Microsoft, as indie development has increasingly become a battleground on the creative end of the games industry.

Since then, Microsoft has announced a great deal of independent development support on its platforms by raising up developers famous for using the XNA design architecture

on their platform to big-time development.

Sony hasn’t been a complete slouch — games like Resogun, Outlast, Don’t Starve and Warframe have all come to the PlayStation 4 in the months since the previous announcement, but the release schedule has been more of a trickle than a flood.

If you, like many, have been asking “When are all the indies coming?” it appears the answer you are looking for is “this March.”

Earlier this week, release dates for “Fez” (previously an Xbox and PC exclusive) and “Luftrausers,” two very high-profile independent games from the past few years, are dropping on March 25 and March 18, respectively.

Fez is notable for many reasons, including being the only game produced by famous/infamous developer Phil Fish before his very

public departure from the games industry.

It’s development was also featured in the documentary “Indie Game: The Movie,” the story of which raised its own sort of controversy. It was to be followed directly by “Fez 2,” but the sequel seems to have been canceled in the wake of Fish’s retirement.

Luftrausers has also had a long and storied history of development. The game has been in production for several years and many questioned if the game was ever coming out at all.

Vlambeer, the “Luftrausers’” award-winning development studio, has had a difficult road. Its game “Ridiculous Fishing” was cloned before ever reaching release, delayed and subsequently released to critical acclaim and financial success.

March also plays host to a number of other indie

games of various profiles on PlayStation 3 and Vita.

“Awesomenauts Assemble,” “Master Reboot,” “TowerFall Ascension,” “SteamWorld Dig” and “Vessel” each release in the next few weeks. “TowerFall Ascension” is likely the most well-known of those additional games, as it has been the premier title on the much-maligned Ouya Android game console.

“SteamWorld Dig” was previously available only on 3DS and PC, while “Vessel” and “Master Reboot” are making their console debuts.

There’s still no word on many of the games shown at Sony’s press conference — games like “Secret Ponchos,” “Ray’s the Dead” and “Transistor” are all “to be dated.” However, March is looking to be a very solid month for indie development and PlayStation fans regardless.

SYMPHONY from page 6 ‘The Mighty March,’ another march, a little more typical of a march, but it still has a very big-brassy sound compared to a lot of other marches.”

Another component of this concert aside from its march sounds is the sentiments of one piece in particular. “Riff Raff,” a flavorful mash-up of jazz and concert music, will end the perfor-

mance and leave its listeners with a melody to resonate.

“It’s a very dark jazz concert piece, I would say,” Harlow said of “Riff Raff.” “It’s really exciting and there’s a very long saxophone solo… that goes on and on and it’s wonderful, actually.”

Estimated to start and finish in about an hour, the Wind Symphony will have some eclectic music to

showcase in its performance as well as in its performers. Though this concert is comprised of many music majors, there are several non-music majors that can be found in its ranks as well.

“We actually do have some non-music majors in here,” Harlow said. “Off the top of my mind would be a couple engineering majors.”

With a superb selection

of music to offer its audience along with the bright talents of its performers, the Wind Symphony should doubtlessly shine this Friday night.

The NDSU Wind Symphony concert is at 7:30 p.m. on Mar. 7 in Festival Concert Hall. Tickets are $5 for adults, $2 for seniors and students and free for NDSU students with valid ID.

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Eastern Europe on the Verge of a Soviet Re-union Russian troops enter Ukraine as shadows of Cold War return Caleb Werness Opinion Editor

Picture yourself at home, in school or out shopping when you hear that the Russian military has mobilized and is now occupying part of your country. Then they give the government an order to surrender or “face storm.”

This situation became a reality on Monday, March 3, in Ukraine.

The country of Ukraine, Russia’s southwesterly neighbor, has been making the

news regarding the current civil unrest within the country. Anti-government groups began rising up over the past few months in opposition. The protests came about due to former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych’s decision to forgo stronger ties to the European Union in exchange for stronger ties with Russia.

The protests took violent turns in the recent weeks, and it seems Russia has seen fit to attempt intervention. On March 3, Russian troops took occupation in the Crimean peninsula of Ukraine.

The Foreign Minister of Russia, Sergey Lavrov, defended his country’s actions under the pretenses of offering protection for Russian citizens living in the region. He stated that these actions were necessary until the normalization of the political situation within Ukraine.

Thousands of Russian troops outfitted

Arizona ‘Anti-Gay’ Bill Vetoed by Governor John Roach

Contributing Writer

Several days ago, Arizona moved to the forefront of national politics over a piece of legislation effectively giving business owners the right to refuse customers based on religious beliefs. Ultimately Arizona governor Jan Brewer vetoed the bill, but not before it had gained national attention and publicity.

The question raised by the passage and veto of this bill is certainly not a new one.

While the bill did not specifically address the issue of homosexuality, many opponents of the law viewed it as a move to allow private businesses free reign to discriminate towards homosexuals. The question of what place homosexuality should take in our society has been raised and answered by a variety of voices and certainly continues to remain at the forefront of politics in the United States.

However, while most looking at this bill have proceeded to lament over the discrimination that would certainly appear after its passage, many have neglected the importance of the individual freedom that this bill addresses.

Freedom for religious beliefs, expressions and lifestyle has always been a key pillar of society within the United States.

Removing such freedom is an affront to the people of the United States, and in this case the people of Arizona.

The question raised by the events sur-

rounding Arizona Senate Bill 1062 should not be in regards to homosexuality, as that narrows the focus of a much larger subject.

Instead, the fact that business owners are restrained from exercising their religious freedom in regards to their own personal businesses should be brought into the spotlight.

Business owners who choose to exclude a particularly person or group of persons from their business are simply injuring their own profit margin. While not being allowed to shop at a particular venue is certainly an inconvenience to those discriminated against, the loss in the situation ultimately falls upon the discriminatory owner.

Denying a potential customer sale of a product is simply making the operation of one’s business more difficult. If an owner of a business wishes to trade his or her profits for maintaining a religious obligation, why should the state stand in the way?

Arizona has unfortunately missed a key opportunity to reinforce the religious freedom afforded to the citizens of their state.

While Jan Brewer’s decision to veto SB1062 is hardly a turning point in the debate concerning homosexuality, her verdict hopefully has served to resurface discussion regarding religious freedom and the role that is currently designated to within American society.

John is a sophomore majoring in English.

with armored vehicles began taking control of the region. Russian naval ships have made residence in the harbor. Ukrainian soldiers are being kept under guard in their military base by Russian forces.

Both the European Union and the United States have voiced their opposition of Russia’s militaristic actions. The European Union stated they would be forced to take “target measures” if Russia does not withdraw its troops.

The White House says they are currently looking for economic and diplomatic means to show Russia the consequence of their violation of international law.

With Ukraine trying to establish a new government while teetering on the point of civil war, this situation has the makings of a Mexican standoff.

The lines of what is “right” and “wrong” are blurry. I understand Russia’s concerns

and do not think making quick judgment is the right course of action. America has engaged in similar practices in the Middle East.

However, the ultimatum issued by Russia to Ukraine to “surrender or else” was overstepping. Now, this situation has turned from assisting Ukraine to a test of strength and will between superpowers.

What will come about because of Russia’s actions is yet to be seen. The U.S. and the EU have addressed their intentions to take immediate action if Russia does not back down. This almost alludes back to the tension of the Cold War decades ago, where each side prepared for the other to make the first move.

Any provocative action from either side could turn this situation into a crisis — like a match to a powder keg.

Caleb is a sophomore majoring in English.

The Cold, Hard Truth

A few things I have learned along the way Amber Zolondek Staff Writer

Every few months I go through a small crisis I’d like to call “midterms.” It’s a tough time where I am not only tested on my ability and knowledge in classes I know nothing about, but my funds are low, sleep is insubstantial and the homework seems endless. The upside is that it brings me to a level of vulnerability that teaches me more things about life than anyone at college has. Here are a few “truths” I’ve learned along the way.

Truth #1: You have very little control over everything.

It sounds ridiculous and patronizing, I know. Unfortunately, it is so sad and true.

Not in a demeaning way, however. It’s closer to the idea between fate and how the universe works (without getting too philosophical). What’s cool about this little fact, though, is that sometimes it works in your favor. Somehow aced that quiz you didn’t study for? Don’t question it, just let it happen — although, it’s extremely unnerving.

Truth #2: Nobody has their life “together”.

I know, everyone seems to have their summer internships lined up, have careers after college, are making babies or are getting engaged. But in reality, half of them or more are lying. I’ve seen it before, and I’m sure I’ll see it again, where someone is telling a made-up story to make their crummy, dead-end life seem 150 percent more exciting than it really is. You can thank Facebook for that.

Truth: #3: Your parents know more than you think they do.

It never ceases to amaze me how in situations where I’m struggling, I realize my parents have warned me of a similar scenario. They seem to have “been there, done that” with more than a comfortable amount of circumstances. It kills me to call them and tell them, only to hear I have made the same mistakes as they did once before.

Live and let learn, I suppose. However, I figured I would share my mere sophomorelevel of learned experiences to give those struggling in the same a helping hand.

Although it may seem to be the coming of times when midterms roll around, it’s not. But remember little tidbits such as the previous stated, and it may help, if not provide a laugh or two.

Amber is a sophomore majoring in public relations and advertising. Check out her blog at http://addcreamandsugar.blogspot. com.

Arizona’s ‘Anti-Gay’ Bill is Why Spring is the Season of Not What It Appears all Seasons Josh Majecki

Contributing Writer

Recently, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer vetoed a bill that would have made it legal for business owners to refuse business to prospective customers based on the owners’ religious beliefs. This law was quickly deemed anti-gay and accused of advocating discrimination, despite the lack of a direct reference to homosexuality.

The media didn’t fail to provide a dizzying dose of anger over how anyone could support something so unjust, and it failed to miss the real intent of the law and other consequences it might have.

This law was not the kin of Jim Crow laws it was made out to be. What was tactfully left unaddressed was how Christian business owners who provide services for weddings, such as baker’s, florists and photographers have been sued for refusing service to gay couples.

These examples are not like refusing other services because they are more closely related to the owner’s moral convictions.

These business owners believe marriage is an institution meant to be between one man and one woman and believe it would be wrong to be a part of a marriage that violates those beliefs.

I’m a Christian, and I believe God made marriage to be between one man and one woman. But I also believe that whether or not Christians agree with a person’s lifestyle, they ought to act towards that person

with the love shown to them by the Savior we believe in.

I don’t believe the intent behind this law was prejudice; I don’t think it was hate, homophobia or bigotry. I believe it was to protect the liberties of people to act in accordance to their beliefs. But there is still more to this bill, there are more people involved than conservative Christians and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

This bill would allow people of all beliefs to refuse service based on those beliefs; the other notable group that has been brought to my attention is Muslims. This bill would also give Muslims the right to refuse service to women traveling alone or that aren’t properly covered as well as any other people violating Sharia Law. This would make some aspects of life more difficult for those that don’t follow Sharia law, but we cannot justify saying one group has this liberty to refuse service while another does not merely because of the number of people inconvenienced by one group following their convictions.

The basis for the passage of this law and any like it in other states should not be how many people are affected by the impact of this law, but instead whether this is what is meant by free exercise of religion. This bill has many complex ramifications, but most importantly necessitates understanding and determining of what are human rights.

Joshua is a sophomore majoring in criminal justice.

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Shaurya Chawla

Contributing Writer

Whenever we approach this time of year, I imagine myself rushing out of the house to enjoy the outdoor activities. As winter seems to bid farewell and the days become warmer and brighter, my winter blues melt away. With the increasing of temperature, my mood gets even better.

In the northern hemisphere, the first day of spring is the day of the year when the Sun crosses celestial equator moving northward — around March 20.

For anyone who has survived Fargo’s icy winters, the months of March and April seem to provide relief and happiness. The melting of snow, the fresh breeze and the sunny weather make me forget all my worries and enjoy life to the maximum.

The blossoming flowers, lavish green gardens, clear blue sky, chirping of the birds and bees buzzing urges me to gaze forever.

I believe that this season gives birth to new ideas, refreshing plans and cheerful thoughts to my mind, no matter what situation I am stuck in.

I think there is a lot more to enjoy in spring than summer because spring is neither too hot nor too cold. It is just perfect.

I find great pleasure in walking along the streets with my friends, feeling the gust of airflow and smelling its freshness. Opening

the locked windows to the outside and listening to the birds tweet. It gets my day off to a good start.

The spring season is regarded as a carrier of love, too. Scientifically, it is the best time for new beginnings and spending quality time with buddies. But for me, it is a time to make adventurous plans for the upcoming days.

At this period of the season, I look forward to the semester ending as early as possible, so I can relish in the appealing beauty of the nature. Apart from the mental and physical change in my mindset, I also notice differences in my eating and sleeping habits.

Switching from dried fruits and oily, high calorie winter cravings to ice creams, fruit juices and mixed veggies with hot spices, salads and less fatty food. Earlier, I couldn’t wake myself up before I could see the bright day outside. But now with the days getting clearer so early, I spring out of the bed before my alarm vibrates.

And one can see a drastic transition in clothing styles — from heavy layered jackets, mittens, woolen caps and sweatshirts to multicolor sweaters, skinny jeans and a lot of floral print dresses.

My impression of this season is that it is amongst the most colorful and beautiful seasons. Everything is just amazing! So, unravel from the discomforts of winter season and relax and find pleasure in the oncoming alluring season.

Shaurya is a senior majoring in computer engineering.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Response to NCAA 6th Fan Contest Cheating

Response to NCAA 6th Fan Contest Cheating

Josh Francis’s article “Did Schools Cheat in the 6th Fan Contest to win Scholarship Money?” was an unfortunate and misinforming article. Josh claims that BYU started cheating by using a script to vote.

In response to this, NDSU also cheated by using a script. There are three ways to vote in the 6th fan contest: enter a CAPTCHA, enter an email, or vote using social media (Twitter/Facebook).

The article was correct to point out the rule that states entries generated by script, macro or other automated means will be void. BYU developed a script that simplified the process to get to the CAPTCHA, but the user still had to manually type it in (i.e. the entry was not generated by the script, but by a human).

BYU’s student section, TheROC, contacted NCAA.com to verify that their script was within the rules of the contest.

NCAA.com not only verified that the script was legal; they also said that every school that was still in the contest had

been using a similar script.

Sometime over the last week (probably around Monday or Tuesday), a fan of NDSU developed a script that created fake email accounts and then entered those accounts into the 6th fan website.

This process did not require any manual intervention.

Over the course of the week hundreds of thousands of votes were recorded using this automated method. Sometime near the end of the week NCAA.com became aware of this fraudulent voting method and decided to scrub all votes that had been entered via email.

At 12:00 p.m. EST on March 1st NCAA.com readjusted the voting percentages from 56 percent BYU/44 percent NDSU to 78 percent BYU/22 percent NDSU. In summary, BYU did not cheat; neither did 99 percent of the NDSU fans.

DEREK TUTTLE ALUMNI, BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY

This is in regards to Josh Francis’ piece published Monday, March 2.

Allegations of cheating in the 6th Fan online voting contest have been leveled at both BYU and NDSU during their Elite 8 match-up. NDSU supporters admitted to using a script that created bogus e-mail addresses to aid them in avoiding manual entry of unique CAPTCHA phrases employed by the contest’s website to avoid automated voting.

BYU also used a script that facilitated the voting process, but it stopped short of bypassing the CAPTCHA phrase step, which was entered manually by BYU voters and thus was lawful according to contest rules.

Because ample evidence of cheating was uncovered by the contest administrators over the weekend, school vote tallies were adjusted to remove the unlawful votes. When this adjustment was made, it became apparent which schools had been

voting illegally as they all saw their vote totals fall precipitously.

NDSU, for example, saw its total cut in half, falling from 44 percent to 22 percent in the space of a few minutes on Sunday, March 1, when the contest website made the adjustments. BYU, on the other hand, saw its vote total jump from 56 percent to 78 percent during the same time span, clearly showing that illegal voting had not played a significant role in the amassing of their vote total.

Winning is important but winning within the rules should always be the goal.

I am proud to say that BYU won their Elite 8 match with NDSU fair and square.

I compliment the vast majority of NDSU supporters who participated legally in the contest. They are a credit to their school and are to be congratulated on their choice not to win at any cost.

MIGUEL FALCONE

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Response to NCAA 6th Fan Contest Cheating I am disappointed that the writer of the article declaring that BYU must have cheated using some “scripting” technique to win the 6th Fan contest. It is absolutely lazy journalism even if he tries to be tongue-in-cheek about it.

First of all, he states that he can’t prove it in the opening of the article, but then transitions over to indicating that BYU did cheat. If you can’t prove something, don’t print it.

My one reason?

To pay for books and tuition.

Could it be that the campus is four to five times the size of NDSU campus, and/ or the basketball arena, and could actually win the contest by sheer numbers alone?

I know it is meant to be lighthearted, but it actually is sad with the direct suggestion that unfair sportsmanship was in play. Please, take time to capture it correctly or leave it alone.

KEVIN DAVIES

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To Mr. Josh Francis, My name is Stephen Larson, and I am currently a senior at BYU. I read your article about the suspected cheating of BYU and NDSU. I respect your opinion about BYU cheating, but I have some serious doubts. They are: 1. You didn’t cite any proof.

2. BYU is a religious school.

3. BYU is advertising like crazy.

Allow me to explain. First, your only source that BYU is cheating comes from the account holder of @bisonnation on Twitter. What appears to be an opinion is hardly a worthy source of proof, as you are probably well aware. If you or the Twitter accountholder have evidence, please cite it. I would be curious to see what you have.

Second, BYU is a religious school owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, or the Mormons. Because of church doctrine, the school leadership would never condone this or even knowingly allow it. Now, that isn’t to say a crazy fan hasn’t tried to do something shady (just ask our rival, The University of Utah). If this is the case, again, please cite your evidence.

Lastly, as a student in Provo, I hear and

see advertising for this competition all the time. The Provo/Orem area is the largest populated area South of Salt Lake City at 526,810 people as of 2010. Any basketball fan, student or any person watching local TV or listening to local radio has probably been told to vote. But BYU also owns BYU TV, which is viewed by 65 million people nationwide alone. Anyone watching that has been told to vote.

KSL (K Salt Lake), which is the official radio station for all BYU sports, reaches listeners all over Utah and even into Idaho (not to mention the ability to listen online). They have encouraged listeners to vote. With this vast population of potential viewers/listeners (and consequently voters), I have a hard time believing that BYU would need to cheat to reach its goal.

As mentioned earlier, I welcome any evidence that someone has written code so that BYU can win. But, as mentioned, I have serious doubts.

Yours Respectfully,

STEPHEN LARSON SENIOR, BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY

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NDSU will need big minutes from its bench Saturday and reduced turnovers to stick with No. 2 IUPUI.

Bison Women Face Tough Test in Summit Tourney Opener Ladies aim to upset ‘versatile’ IUPUI Austin Sanchez

Contributing Writer

It’s no secret that the NDSU women’s basketball team has had a tough year. The Bison women have a record of six wins and 23 losses and have won just two of their 14 games against conference opponents.

NDSU travels to Sioux Falls, S.D., Saturday to play a team they have already lost to twice. IUPUI has outscored the Bison by 49 points over 80 minutes.

“They’re athletic, they’re long and they’re versatile,” NDSU head coach Carolyn DeHoff said. “They also have depth. So all the things that you kind of need to have and to be in the position they’re in in the league is shown.”

DeHoff isn’t ready to write her team off just yet, though.

“It’s a tournament, and the slates are clean,” she said. “We just need to go out, execute and enjoy the moment and it’ll take all twelve of us.”

Bench play was a deciding factor in their first two meetings. IUPUI outscored the Bi-

son bench 36-8 and 35-9 in those meetings, numbers DeHoff hopes will even out Saturday.

“If we could get bench scoring, that would be nice,” DeHoff said. “I think Kahla Becken and Liz Keena did that for us this weekend against Denver. Every point they give us is going to be significant.”

The Bison weren’t just lacking in bench play those two games. Turnovers badly hurt the ladies, and ball-dominant guard Brooke LeMar felt especially pressured.

“They like to put a lot of pressure and get in passing lanes,” LeMar said.

LeMar, who averages just over three turnovers a game, had an uncharacteristically sloppy night in their last meeting and understands what she has to do to keep each crucial possession.

“I was being careless with the ball,” LeMar said. “I just wasn’t protecting it like I usually do, and I need to have better body control.”

Despite the seemingly one-sided affairs the games have been, the Bison have proven to IUPUI they can put up points in a hurry.

The ladies started their last meeting on an 8-0 run, including four from LeMar, and led by twelve points at one time.

“If we play like that for 40 minutes, we have a great chance to win the game,” LeMar said.

DeHoff believes had the Bison not gotten in foul trouble, the run could have become a

The Foundation for Division I Success at NDSU Lesser-known programs keep Athletics rock solid Sam Herder Sports Editor

This year marks the 10th year since NDSU athletics made the move to Division I. Many didn’t condone the move when it was announced in 2003.

But in 10 years, NDSU has proven they are a legitimate Division I school, and then some.

The obvious programs that have given NDSU national recognition are football and men’s basketball. Football has won four conference championships, one in the Great West Football Conference in 2006, and three straight FCS national championships. Men’s basketball has two regular season conference championships and advanced to the NCAA Tournament in 2009. A close game with defending champion Kansas had several national media outlets talking about NDSU. These two giants in NDSU athletics are

doing well and bringing in plenty of cash for the department. But what has turned NDSU into a legit Division I school are the smaller, less known or less followed programs.

Many people have called the NDSU football team of the 2010s a dynasty. Threestraight national championships and that’s probably appropriate. But the streaks of conference championships and advancing to nationals that other NDSU programs have had since 2004 is simply incredible. And it seems many either aren’t aware or choose not to care.

If my journalism math is correct, NDSU has won 40 conference championships since moving to Division I. And multiple programs can appropriately be labeled as conference dynasties with the streaks they have gone on.

Softball won four-straight conference championships from 2009-2012. They lost to Fort Wayne in the championship game last year and are picked to finish first this year.

The women’s running programs have dominated the Summit League landscape.

Cross country has won three straight from 2011-2013, indoor track and field won its seventh-straight title this year and are six-

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(5) Western Illinois (2) IUPUI Saturday, March 8 Game 1 @ 2p.m.

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deciding factor in their favor.

“We had Marena (Whittle) on the bench after she had gotten in foul trouble,” DeHoff said. “So you take Marena off the floor and obviously you lose a big wing and athletic rebounder.”

Whittle leads the Bison in rebounding and was surely missed in the stretches after their run that swung momentum in IUPUI’s favor.

After such a tough year, and the an-

nouncement that DeHoff is resigning after the season due to vicious cyber criticisms, it would be understandable to see a team give in.

The Bison, however, aren’t quite ready for that. DeHoff has yet to even consider what she will be doing after this season, and LeMar insists they aren’t ready to quit.

“We’re just focused on playing our game,” LeMar said. “Anything can happen.”

Vikings of the Summit League Tournament Joe Kerlin Staff Writer

The 2014 men’s Summit League Tournament is set to tip off this Saturday and what better way to prep you for the most important basketball tournament of the year with Vikings references and hack-nalysis from a Bison fan? Why mix mid-major basketball with a television show set in 700 A.D. about the overlooked and alienated society in ancient Scandinavia? Because why not?

Let’s break the seven teams down into four tiers to find who has the best chance of winning the 2014 men’s Summit League crown.

Lagertha Lothbrok Tier First you lose your son to a miscarriage, next you lose your only daughter to a midevil plague while your husband, who is suspect of your fertility, knocks up a much taller and more powerful princess and then you leave the village you once ruled.

The string of bad luck for Lagertha can

only be compared to Western Illinois descent to the bottom of the Summit League.

The Leathernecks entered the 2013 tournament as the second seed, before losing senior Terell Parks to a foot injury late in the season, then losing Ceola Clark III to a horrific knee injury in the semi-finals.

And now, you enter the 2014 tournament as the sixth seed, losing seven of the last eight games. On a positive note for the Leathernecks is at least they’re not IUPUI, who are playing as well as New York Knicks.

Rollo Lothbrok Tier You have a better chance of pronouncing the 2014 Oscar’s Best Supporting Actress name, Lupita Nyong’o, than predicting what the Denver and South Dakota basketball teams will do next.

The fourth-seeded Pioneers of Denver lit up the Bison Sports Arena last Saturday, hitting 15-of-32 three pointers against the Bison and have been stroking 43 percent of their threes this season. But with losses against IUPUI and South Dakota, the Pioneers can turn cold at the drop of a hat.

And when it comes to Rollo-esque un-

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NDSU Men Prepared to Attain Last Goal on List No. 1 Bison looking for first NCAA Tournament bid since 2009 Sam Herder Sports Editor

Saul Phillips told his team the biggest thing in a tournament is just survive and advance. His No. 1 NDSU men’s basketball team needs to do that twice to accomplish a goal they set out for themselves in the offseason: win the Summit League Tournament and advance to the NCAA Tournament.

The Bison get a firstround bye in the seven-team tournament and will play the winner of No. 4 Denver and No. 5 South Dakota at 6 p.m. Monday in Sioux Falls, S.D. The first-round bye is a first for the conference tournament with Omaha ineligible.

“There are clearly huge advantages,” Phillips said of the bye. “But the one scary part is you’re playing against a team that has won on that court and feels comfortable. I’ll say this, if you make it to the championship round it’s clearly an advantage having played two games in two days instead of three in three days.”

After losing to South Dakota State in the championship game last year, the Bison, with all five starters returning, set out a goal right away to win it all this year. Anything short is not something the six seniors on the roster want to consider.

“We’ve had quite a few

Head Coach Saul Phillips leads his veteran team of six seniors into the Summit League Tournament as the No. 1 seed.

goals this year, and some of the goals were to beat a high major, to win the regular season title and now it’s to win the conference tournament,” senior forward Marshall Bjorklund said. “We’ve done two of those goals, but if we don’t win the Summit Tournament, I guess you could say it’s a bust.”

Those expectations are echoed by the head coach.

The six seniors on the roster have contributed to the program for the last three years and the regular season wins have increased from 17 to 22 to 23 this year. The Bison have reached No. 4 in one mid-major poll, defeated Notre Dame out of the ACC and won the Summit League regular season title this year.

But the big goal is still yet to be accomplished.

“I’ve seen them knock out everything on their list of things to do,” Phillips said.

“And there’s one big glaring spot on that list and that’s to win a championship.”

Even with two games to do it in, the road won’t be easy. Both potential semifinal matchups pose a challenge for NDSU. USD gave NDSU a scare in Vermillion, S.D., but the Bison barely climbed out with a 66-63 victory in late January. Two days later, conference newcomer Denver defeated the Bison 67-63.

In the last two regular season games last week, NDSU beat USD 82-54 and Denver 78-68 to clinch the regular season title outright.

“It’s unusual with potential teams so fresh in your memory,” Phillips said. “Obviously I liked the way we played against both teams here. But you always go back to the game tape and take a look. You want to go in with confidence and I’d

FOUNDATION from page 10 time defending outdoor champs heading into spring.

Men’s track and field won four-straight indoor titles from 2007-2011. They won the outdoor title in 2008 and are the four-time defending champs entering this year.

Volleyball advanced to the NCAA tournament in three of four years from 2008-2011.

Add in a soccer conference title in 2010, a women’s golf title in 2012-2013 and two-straight wrestling conference championships.

That’s an impressive trophy case.

An athletic department can’t depend on one program to carry the load. Many had

doubts NDSU could compete at the Division I level, especially in football. Ten years later, NDSU football turned into ESPN’s cute little pet that they adored. The college football fan base has come to know the NDSU brand.

But if someone really wanted to look into NDSU athletics, they would see football isn’t the one sport at the school that is notable. In fact, football could be considered late to the conference-title party.

My point here is this: a lot of NDSU fans are saying Bison athletics are at an all-time high. This can be considered true with the national attention gained this

say we have it. But I don’t think any of our guys expect this to be an easy road.”

With a week to prepare, Phillips said the two main goals going in are to

Bjorklund said the key is not to change anything a whole lot and to keep the successful routine the same.

It will be the dedication and time put in during the offseason that will show results in the tournament.

“We like to think that the work we put in will pay off,” Bjorklund said. “It won’t be easy and no one will just give it to us of course.

We’ve been playing some of our better ball in these last couple weeks and we hope we can carry that into the tournament.”

Both Bjorklund and Phillips said all the years this group has put into the program seems to be culminating towards this weekend.

“It sure seems like the only appropriate ending to this book is an NCAA Tournament,” Phillips said. “I know this, they put in the STOCK PHOTO | THE SPECTRUM work to get themselves right here. And in the present, I come out sharp and healthy. really like where we’re at Shooting and keeping sharp right now. I like our chances, began early this week while but I’m very mindful that the the more in depth game prep task here is not easy.” began being implemented as the week went along.

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year and with more to possibly come if men’s basketball adds another conference championship to the long list. But the abundance of success seen from all programs has made NDSU a stable Division I school.

Fans don’t show the same amount of support for these programs, but I hope they recognize it. In defense, the lack of home spring events makes it hard for fans to see some of the dominant programs in action.

Fans can glamor about the football program. That team deserves it. They make NDSU relevant. But without the success of all the other teams, NDSU athletics would not be legit.

predictability, no one compares to South Dakota’s Brandon Bos and Trevor Gruis. They haven’t turned their back on their brother like Rollo has, well, at least not yet, but they need to decide if they are the team that started conference play 3-0 or the team that is a combined 2-14 away from the DakotaDome.

Aslaug Tier No one is on a hotter streak of success than the newly pronounced Queen, and the 10-4 in conference play IPFW Mastodons and SDSU Jackrabbits. Luis Jacobo and Jordan Dykstra didn’t have to get knocked up by King Ragnar Loth-

brok to earn respect, but ending the regular season red hot doesn’t hurt.

The Jacks may have lost Nate Wolters to the NBA, but that hasn’t stopped Scott Nagy’s club from earning the third seed, winning eight of their last nine games.

And IPFW is right there with the Jacks, spending half the season on top of the Summit League. Leading scorer Jacobo is averaging nearly 15 points a game this season. He will have to prevent becoming invisible like he did against the Bison, only going 3-of-10, if the ’Dons have a chance of winning its first Summit League Championship.

Ragnar Lothbrok Tier The Warrior. The Great Pillager. The Preordained King of the Village. There’s nothing stopping Lothbrok and there’s nothing stopping the Bison. The heavy favorites in the tournament have been finding a groove as of late, winning by a margin of 12.8 points over their current seven-game winningstreak.

The Bison are looking for their first NCAA Tournament bid since 2009, and by my accounts, are preordained to go dancing again.

Let the pillaging commence and the battle for Summit League supremacy begin.

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