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Phoebe ellis Head News & Managing Editor
Miranda stambler Features Editor
victoria Moss Co-Copy Editor
Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor
(Maybe) ryan nix Co-News Editor
We made it to that time of year again folks. The snow is deep, the cold unbearable, we can’t feel our fingers, and we are maybe missing home and our animals a little extra this week. We get it. You are tired of people asking what are you doing after graduation, you put everything you could into your most recent job application and you’re ready to not think about your career or lack-thereof for a little bit. You deserve a break. Take this time to get your work done, but take some time to enjoy some wholesome content in your life.
Laura Ellen Brandjord A&E Editor
zachary liu Copy Editor
Leif Jonasson Editor-in-Chief
brittany hofmann Design & Photo Editor
Callahan stewart Web Editor
Leif Jonasson Editor-in-Chief
Jacob elweel Opinion Editor Cassandra tweed Graphic Design
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The Spectrum NEWS Getting that bread
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Steven Ellis prides himself on making dough Phoebe Ellis
Head News Editor
Steven Ellis, father of head news editor Phoebe Ellis and bread and wine connoisseur, began his bread making practice when his wife Sarah Orman brought home a bread machine she had found at one of her favorite thrift shops. “I started to practice and try out some recipes,” Steve said. “I got hooked.” It’s been 10 years since his wife brought home that bread machine, and he’s gone through about 8 or 9 machines since then. According to the couple, bread machines are pretty easy to find at thrift shops and are cheap too. So cheap in fact that at one point, Steve had three bread machines, and he would use them all at once if demand was high enough. Since then, he’s downsized to only two bread machines. Though Steve loves his bread machines, he’s not a big fan of how they bake the bread. He said, “It’s too easy to make mistakes with a bread machine,” noting that adjustments can’t be made while using the machine, and that he has more control outside of the machine. Mostly, Steve said he uses it
to knead the dough. The machine kneads the dough more evenly than human hands ever could, according to Steve. Since beginning his crusade for bread, Steve has increased his bread making ability significantly. He started mostly baking white breads, which is very conventional. He is
fresh out of the oven warm bread. Steve is not the only one who reaps the benefit of his favorite hobby. His friends and family also enjoy it, even going so far as to call the bread he gives as gifts “Steve Bread.” “They love it. Sometimes they rip it apart right there with their hands,” Steve said. His favorite bread to make is whatever he’s making next because he said, “I love doing it so much.” His favorite bread to enjoy is a “crusty peasant loaf with a hearty stew and a glass of red wine.” The experience in bread making Steve has gained spans from holiday breads, which are generally sweeter, to breads from other countries that seem a little unconventional by our western American standards. As Steve understands that college students are strapped for time, and bread making can take several hours, he understands that not everybody will be interested in picking up bread making as a hobby. However, Steve would “encourage them to give bread making a try,” stating that students should “rise to the challenge.”
“I love doing it so much.” Steve Ellis, bread maker extraordinaire
now experimenting with different flours, types of bread and a variety of obscure ingredients. Though he is by no means a professional, he enjoys trying new things and learning. He also enjoys
Steve really likes making bread.
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Volunteer opportunities in Fargo When winter gets you down, lift up others in the community through volunteering Phoebe Ellis
Head News Editor
Homeward Animal Shelter
Love animals? Homeward Animal Shelter offers the opportunity to be a dog or cat socializer. Essentially, they need people to walk the dogs, play with the animals and assist with light cleaning. Their website states that volunteers are expected to be available two hours a week for at least three months. To volunteer with them, head over to their website and fill out an application.
Cats Cradle
Allergic to dogs? Or just prefer cats? Cats Cradle offers a variety of volunteer options
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from the cleaning crew, which requires an hourly commitment each week, to fundraising opportunities, which are good for accommodating a more unpredictable schedule. Cats Cradle also looks for foster homes, especially for younger cats or kittens, as they require more attention than older cats. If you live in a cat friendly apartment, this might be a good option to give back.
The Center for Avian Adoption, Rescue, and Education (C.A.A.R.E.)
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monthly time slot of 2-4 hours, C.A.A.R.E. can provide an opportunity to learn about parrots and interact with birds. Volunteers at C.A.A.R.E. help with cleaning duties and caring for the birds, and those interested can fill out a volunteer application on their website.
New Life Center
If you’re more people oriented, the New Life Center, an organization for the homeless, is also looking for volunteers to assist in the kitchen and to be
food donation drivers. Other things that can be done to give back is to work in their thrift shop, their office doing administrative work, helping with ground maintenance and hosting food and/or clothing drives.
Jeremiah Program
Another people-oriented opportunity would be to work with the Fargo-Moorhead Jeremiah Program, which helps single mothers and their children living in poverty achieve their own version of success. This organization provides training to volunteers and offers volunteer opportunities in child development center, serving meals to families, childcare and more.
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Erik Ryan Nix
Co-News Editor
When Erik got out of the hospital, he walked down the road from the Sanford medical facility, over a busy bridge and across the street, only to see me. I probably looked sweaty and scared, dressed in my allblack work uniform. He could definitely infer that I was stuck, holding up traffic on the offramp right across the way from a Simonson gas station. My gas gauge had not communicated to me the actual amount of gas I had left before I went to work. It was broken, and I was broke, so I trusted it when it ticked up to a quarter tank as I started my car. Only when I got onto the highway did I realize the little needle on my dash was a liar with bad intentions. My early model, silver, house-of-a-car Ford Explorer shuttered and then started up
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again. This never happened on a full tank, so my heart shuttered as well. I told myself to breath. I knew there was a gas station right up ahead. I could see it come into view, and I relaxed a little. The only money I had on me was $10 in tips split into two fives, but that was enough to get me home. It was around 4 p.m. when I got on the off-ramp. Cars and semi-trucks were passing in and out of the intersection that blocked me from my goal. My Ford behemoth landed on the second left-turn lane and shuttered and then shuttered again. Then the RPM gauge dropped to nothing, and that needle never lies. The car was out of gas, and there was a line in back of me. The fear set in when I realized just how unfortunate the situation was. Out of the madness, heat, swearing and honking came a man carrying a plastic bag. He was tall and lanky. His only
muscle definition came from how skinny he was. Tattoos layered his forearm, and a cross dangled onto his dark shirt. I was worried at first. The loud semi-trucks and mini-vans that blew past on both sides made me feel the trueness of my vulnerability. “You OK?” the man asked. I told him my situation, and he told me his name, Erik. I asked Erik if he could possibly go and get a gas canister and bring it back. Erik obliged, even saying that he would leave his wallet and bag with me. The bag said Sanford, the local hospital, and Erik told me the reason why. Erik had been robbed. They stole his car and stabbed him. Erik pointed to his sweaty arms that had scars from the blade. I was becoming more aware of the kind of person Erik was. Most people don’t run from the safety of the curb to save some dumb kid, but Erik seemed
more concerned with helping me than his own bodily safety. I was still scared and confused though, so I did what kids from the suburbs do when they can’t solve their own problem — I called the police. Erik pondered what to do while I called the not-so-helpful 911 operators, who didn’t seem to care that I was scared and stupid at the worst possible place. Erik new what to do though. “Put it in neutral!” Erik yelled, looking back for a good opportunity from in front of my car. He pushed my car off to the side of the road as I steered. It usually takes two of my friends to push my car anywhere. Erik said I should be fine there. I pulled out my wallet, still in awe at what kind of person I had come across. I didn’t know if it would seem like charity, but I needed to thank him in some way. I pulled out my $10 and gave it to Erik.
Erik cried. I still have no idea how I didn’t cry with him. He thanked me and grabbed my hand. His fist clenched as he walked away sobbing with joy. His knees buckled under the weight of what had just happened. The $10 was nothing to me. What he did was selfless; my payment wasn’t even generous. Hairs on my arm raised as I became engulfed in chills. Erik had walked out of the hospital, down the street, past the gas station and over the busy overpass. His body scarred and his will tested, he stopped going wherever he was going and helped me selflessly. He said God bless through tears of graciousness before he left, and I felt his soul pour through me like a broken wave. And I was blessed for a moment. Erik looked broken, he might have even been broken, but from his action, he showed his soul was nothing to mess with.
Wholesome ways to fight burnout We’re all feeling it; here’s some ways to forget about it Phoebe Ellis
Head News Editor
When burnout is starting to feel like it might take you out, there are better solutions than hitting the bars downtown.
Make yourself a cup of tea
While this might sound simple, and maybe even tedious, a warm cup of your favorite tea is a quick fix to the stresses that life brings. Simply the act of boiling the water and finding a moment for yourself to look out the window or sit down and do nothing can be a relaxing moment in and of itself. To enhance the relaxation, put on your favorite calming song while you wait for the water to boil, and have a backup song on deck in case the water takes more than 3 minutes to boil. Then center yourself, whatever that means to you, and focus on your breathing.
Unplug
Though it sounds so
simple, it’s often more of a challenge than many of us would like to admit. Our constant accessibility to the wealth of information that is the internet can not only distract us but also overwhelm us. Set a block of time, 10 minutes, one hour, two days, whatever, and keep off your phone and other screens. This will encourage you to slow down, pick up a book, get coffee and overall just do things you may not normally do. You may find you enjoy those things.
Hit the gym
It’s not just good for your body, but it’s good to get out all that built-up stress and angst we’ve all accumulated this past forever. Get on the treadmill, elliptical, rowing machine or what have you and just keep going until you can’t anymore. You’ll be exhausted. Then shower, go home (or whatever order you do that in) and fall into your soft cozy bed and pass the heck out for a few hours. You’ll probably wake up
feeling sore, but your mind will be cleared.
Get ugly
In a day and age where we constantly capture ourselves in pictures, or others capture us for that matter, people can feel pressure to look good or at least presentable to the general public. Keeping that kind of guard up all the time can be surprisingly exhausting. Go home, or wherever you’re most comfortable, and just put on things that feel good. Put on that XXXL T-shirt. Walk around without pants. Change your sheets to the softest ones you own, take off your makeup and clothes and crawl in between and feel the softness. The worse you feel like you look the better. Why? Because when you do put effort in tomorrow morning you will look better and more refreshed than ever, especially compared to yesterday.
Cook a meal
No, ramen doesn’t count. Anything instant doesn’t count. At the very least, buy
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Best friends forever Spectrum Editors share who their best friend is and why Miranda Stambler Features Editor
Growing up, being called someone’s best friend was a moment that caused butterflies and excitement. It meant someone chose you over everyone else to say, “You are the best.” People can have multiple best friends, but the Spectrum Editors wanted to spotlight who they consider their best friend. From middle school friendships to finding them right in the Spectrum office, everyone finds their best friend in a different way. But when you do, your whole life is changed, and without them, you would not be who you are today.
Brittany Hofmann
Freshman year of college, living in Seim Hall, Hofmann met Thomas Evanella. Since then, they have become best friends and started dating. They’ve road tripped to Denver together, taken midnight rides and gone on multiple movie and Shakey Monday dates. Evanella not only makes Hofmann happy, but also provides her with a sense of reliability. “We’ll be doing something, and we’ll just hug each other and — say ‘we’re best friends,’” Hofmann explained.
Laura Ellen Brandjord
Studying abroad in India led Brandjord to meet Sarah Strinka, who ended up being the person that people ask whether she is her sister or twin. Since they have a longdistance friendship, Brandjord went to visit Strinka in her home state, Ohio, where they ended up spending their time in bookstores or coffee shops, crocheting “like little old ladies.” “In many ways, we are the same person; my crazy complements her crazy,” Brandjord laughed.
Jacob Elwell
The innocence of elementary school recess can lead to many friendships, but this one has been maintained ever since. Gavin Ovshak is not only loyal, but will be there for Elwell at his worst. They’ve worked together, played
basketball together and played video games together. “We share countless memories,” Elwell said. Long-distance friendships are difficult to maintain, but they still try to talk often. “He’s still a very important person in my life,” Elwell said.
Phoebe Ellis
Many meet their best friends in the work place, so when Ryan Nix started as Co-News Editor at the Spectrum, Ellis and him became closer than ever. Ellis explained how she can call Nix at 3 a.m. and, “He will not only be there for me, but pick me up.” Anytime he misses a call, he calls back asking “What’s wrong?” to make sure she is OK. “He’s genuinely a good friend,” Ellis said.
Zach Liu
In sixth grade on a basketball court, Liu met Kenny Louzier, not knowing that down the road would be a lifelong friendship. Liu explained how they were able to make fun of each other since they have the same type of humor, and that he is “one of the nicest guys I know.” When Louzier isn’t spending a summer making soap or bread, he is taking Snapchats of his cat, Bob.
Leif Jonasson
College is where many people meet their lifelong friends. When working at the Spectrum, Jonasson bonded with Rio Bergh, and they ended up being friends for the rest of their careers. They’ve been able to watch each other grow as people and achieve the goals they once talked about. Bergh is a friend who is “understanding of everything” and “always there to talk.” So, it was a good thing that Jonasson initiated the friendship. “He was a quiet guy, and I just bugged him until he talked to me,” Jonasson said.
Taylor Schloemer
Playing baseball in middle school was a bonding activity for Schloemer and Peter Wells. Since then, they’ve spent the years playing sports as a hobby. One of the memories that Schloemer reminisced on was “foot golfing,” which is “like golf, but with a soccer ball.” A best friend is someone you
can laugh with, and that is why he considers Wells to be his closest friend.
Ryan Nix
Second semester of freshman year in Stockbridge Hall, Nix met Mitch Beneke. He ended up being a reliable “super nerd.” Last year, Beneke came over to Nix’s place and just sat there in silence, not feeling the need to speak. “He’s just always been there,” Nix said.
Cassy Tweed
All of her friends told her Christian Koski was cool, so she knew in middle school that she wanted to become friends. Both of them went to different schools, but luckily their moms knew each other, and the rest is history. Once they started, “We never stopped hanging out,” Tweed said. After being friends for so long, they started dating three years ago.
Victoria Moss
When in middle school, eighth grade to be exact, it is easy to become friends with those in your class, which is how Moss met Adrienne Barrier. They struggle to see each other because Moss goes to school at NDSU and Barrier lives in Canada now, but, “We are close even though we barely get to see each other,” Moss said.
Miranda Stambler
Now, it’s time for my best friend. Freshman year of college, in Sevrinson Hall, I lived in a temporary overflow room. I never understood the “my significant other is my best friend” stories, until I met Austin Whitescarver. This wasn’t a best friends start dating story, more like a through dating you realize they’ve been your best friend all along. There’s been multiple times that he’ll look at me and say, “Ice cream?” and all of the sudden at 2 a.m. we’re driving to Kroll’s or Hornbacher’s. He doesn’t judge me, he knows what I’m thinking before I even say it and I know that if I call him, he’ll pick up no matter what. To me, that is the definition of a best friend — someone who is loyal, honest and reliable.
Ask Pa blo
Life advice from a curious kitten Pablo
Contributing Writer
Welcome back, everyone! Once again, I’m here to offer my advice to those who need it. After much thinking (and snacc), I believe that I have developed the best possible answers to your questions. Q: “Pablo, I think I love my girlfriend. How should I tell her? What if she doesn’t feel the same way?” Ah, young love ... puppy love (it should be kitty love, but whatever). I have many questions and some context would be helpful, but I looked at this from many angles. Maybe you’ve been together for a long time or not very long at all, but if you feel the way you do and you’re serious about these feelings, I think it’s important to let your girlfriend know. It is never good to hold back your feelings in a relationship because this can lead to tension within yourself or with your partner. Telling someone you love them is a big deal; it’s normal and OK to feel
nervous and uncertain about their feelings being reciprocated. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, you only live one life, and it would be a shame for you to regret not expressing your feelings. Q: “Pablo, I’m Spring Broke. What should I do for a low-key spring break?” No shame in the broke game! There are many ways to have a low-key vacation. Taking a day trip with pals is inexpensive, or taking a selfcare vacation would be good for the soul too. The hooman and her pals like to get together and have a potluck dinner, and they seem to really enjoy that. I think it’s presumptuous to assume that you need to spend oodles of dollars to have a fun spring break. I never spend money, and I have fun all the time. Spring break can be a time to catch up on snoozles, your Netflix shows that have been forgotten about since winter break or the book you put down weeks ago in exchange for a textbook. Spend time with yourself or catch up with fur-iends to have a low-key spring break. Q: “Pablo, my young kitten sits in front of the
door as I’m about to leave, every single time. Recently, she lies in front of the door with all four paws on the door, as if her little 5-pound body will block it from opening. What happens when I walk out that door ... does she lie there for hours and wait? Does she meow? Does she think I’ll never come back?” - Concerned Kitty Mama I, too, try to keep my hooman from leaving. Why would she rather leave than spend her whole day with me, giving me snacc? But I understand that she has things to do, and she always comes home at the end of the day to scoop me up for pats and lovin’. Q: “Where can I find a good-quality used car in the Fargo area?” Many, many places. Craigslist, Facebook, the dozens of car dealers in town. Fargo is your used car oyster. Q: “Hey there, Pablo. I have relationship troubles I am bringing to you. My girlfriend and I have been dating for quite some time now, but I’ve come to realize we have different
long-term goals. I really enjoy spending time with her, but I know in the end it’s not going to work out. What should I do?” Oh hooman, it’s OK. I think there are two options for you. 1. Express your concerns with your girlfriend and maybe you can work out a future where you’re both in each other’s long-term goals, despite the differences. It has worked for others; it can work for you. 2. Or ... you may be better off as friends. If you can’t find a compromise with your goals, but you enjoy spending time with each other, it may be better to go your separate ways but remain friends. I wish you the best! Q: “Cat, today my favorite pen broke in the middle of class. The beautiful blank ink sprung from the comfortable grip of my gray pen and tattooed my hands with shame. I have since taken it as a sign of the downfall of my college career. Have I been spreading myself too thin with my average of 17 credits a term along with work and my sad life? Or is this a summoning from some darker force like liberalism??? Please help.” Dearest hooman, I’ve been there. I’ve felt these things. My favorite toy broke recently, ripped to
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Snacc and a good, ol’ cat nap does wonders for the soul. shreds, and my heart along with it. I don’t know much about dark forces and liberalism, but I think it’s a matter of your perspective. It seems to me that you’re a hard worker and you’re burnt out, so it’s easy to think of things negatively. Give yourself a break and refresh your mindset. Accidents happen, and they happen to the best of us. Submit questions at www.surveymonkey.com/r/ HRZMLVP
With love,
Pablo
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A-chive-ing your best garden Fa t h e r l y a d v i c e t o g a r d e n l i k e a p r o
My dad puts his heart into his garden, and it shows.
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As long as I can remember, my dad spent all summer long tending to his garden. Even after a long day at work, he would spend the entire evening outside. When he went away for work during the week, I was tasked with the responsibility of watering the garden at the wee hours of the morning. Most of the time I failed to get out of bed before sunrise to do this or I would forget that the water was on, but he someone managed to produce a beautiful garden. Now that I’m out of my stubborn teen years and enjoy the simple things in life, I can only hope to have a garden as great as his one day. When I asked my dad about giving gardening advice for the paper he said, “We can try.” With a beverage in his hand and fresh out of the Arizona desert, finally on vacation, my dad shared everything he loves about gardening. When asked what sparked his interest in gardening, he replied, “There’s nothing better than eating fresh produce.” Most of our meals were always accompanied with vegetables from his garden, and he’s right — there’s nothing better. We shared a laugh when I asked what he likes most about gardening. “Well, it ain’t picking weed,” he laughed. “I like starting stuff from seed and watching it mature.” I should have known that his answer to his favorite thing to plant would be,
“pumpkins” because he hosts an annual pumpkin carving party. Each year his goal is to grow bigger and bigger pumpkins. Jokingly, he gave advice for first-time gardeners: “Buy it at the grocery store.”
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“Gardening is easy ... anyone can do it if they put their mind to it. It’s not that hard. It just takes patience and a lot of dedication.”
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My dad grows all the pumpkins used in his annual pumpkin carving party.
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This is what my dad’s yard looks like during the winter when he can’t grow a garden.
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MY DAD
Then more seriously, “Be patient. Stuff will actually grow. Gardening is easy ... anyone can do it if they put their mind to it. It’s not that hard. It just takes patience and a lot of dedication.” It’s hard to believe, but my dad turned pro-gardener was once an amateur. The best advice he was given was to make sure that the soil has good nutrients and that it isn’t clumpy. “What does your dream garden look like?” I asked him. After a bit of thought, he replied, “There isn’t such a thing. They’re always good gardens.”
Heroes all around us NDSU students and faculty share their heroes Miranda Stambler Features Editor
A hero does not have to be someone you know. They do not have to be a family member or a friend, and they don’t even have to be real. A hero in your eyes may not be a hero in another person’s eyes, which is why heroism is so special to people. It is an honor for those who have a hero and for those being called a hero. Everyone has a different definition for a hero. In this case The Spectrum used “Someone who you admire because you think they’re a good person.” I asked multiple students and faculty members to share their stories and reasoning for who their hero is. The most common answer was “mom.” But others varied from Jesus to “Science” to “Hubby Hubs” to “My Teacher, Alis.” Steven Glasford spoke about how his mom is “a badass bitch.” After recovering from surgery, she lost control of her vehicle in a storm and
drove off a cliff. Through that, she had to deal with having a broken arm, not to mention rheumatoid arthritis, and crawl for over a mile to get help. She then refused to get into an ambulance and instead waited for her daughter because it was too expensive. Many found their mothers admirable because they were the leader of the family, especially Amanda Reil. She grew up on a dairy farm, and her mom worked, had children, led the family and “did it all.” Maddie Johnson explained how her mother practically raised her and her other siblings while her father fought in the military. Shweta Srivastava answered by saying, “My mom was very resilient,” so she is her hero. Unfortunately, she lost her life to cancer, but put up a good fight. Other students focused on their father figures as their heroes. Christine Jones shared how her father is in the military “and taught me everything I know.” Angelique Aikoriegie admired her dad for always
being there, as he coached her soccer team growing up. Simply having someone there for support or knowing you can count on them can turn someone into heroes in your eyes. Nathanial Andrews explained how his family “always swoops in” whenever he needs saving or help. Tyler Stich said his parents are his heroes because “they’re always there for me.” Some forget how often grandparents are there, but Monica Robinson does not. She shared how her grandmother is her hero because she raised her growing up. Seeing someone constantly fight cancer, like Charlie Cummings’ grandmother, is a heroic act in itself. She has gone through chemotherapy twice now and is cancer free again. While blood relatives are heroes and admirable, many forget how much others around us and those we choose to be in our family impact our lives. Adele Malone shared how North Dakota State student
Nathalia Santiago is her hero. Santiago is originally from Puerto Rico, and she was born with a disability of having one leg, but she does not let that stop her from participating in politics. Theodore Mandt was affected by his high school wrestling coach, Pat Rollins. To this day, he explained how, “He always pushed me to be better,” and how that was a heroic act. Other people said they view people who they have never met as their hero. Even though there are people around them, these heroes are the first people to come to mind. Erin Tamillo said she adores Robin Williams because “even though he was struggling, he still made other people laugh.” There were many women who respect feminists in the public eye. Stephanie Youngs said she admires how Hillary Clinton “paved the way for women.” Frida Kahlo slept with the same woman her husband cheated on her with, which made McKenna Warcken smile. While many focused on people they knew, Jenny Perea automatically said Wonder Woman because “she’s an idol to all women.”
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Everyone has a different definition for a hero.
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F at h e r l y A dv i c e Life’s simple pleasures according to Matt Brandjord Laura Ellen Brandjord A&E Editor
We often look to our elders for guidance and advice. Many times, it is our family members that we end up seeking out when we feel lost. What does a 56-year-old farmer know about the good life? It depends on who you talk to. Below is a list of some of life’s simple pleasures, according to my dad, Matt Brandjord. ‘Pets to lie on me when I’m on the couch’ Some dads pretend they don’t like the pets that they are “forced” to co-habitat with. My dad is not one of them. He is one of the biggest animal lovers I know, and I think our pets can sense it. We have two house cats and dogs that all go together to wake my dad up every morning. They then follow him out to the mailbox to grab the morning paper and proceed to crowd around and on him while he fails to read the paper. This has become such a ritual that he often declares he will become a “professional pet mat” when he retires from farming. Coffee and dessert A true Norwegian (or a true farmer, depending on how you look at it) at heart, my dad enjoys a nice cup of coffee with his dessert. Pie, cake, caramel rolls and especially ice cream are all perfect pairings to a good ol’ cup of joe. When I was growing up, one of my favorite calls from my dad was when he asked if I wanted to meet at Pride Dairy for ice cream
and coffee. He is really adamant about this ritual too. When my family visited me in India, he relentlessly explained to a confused waiter that we wanted both ice cream and coffee after our meal. Based on Ayurvedic principles, it is seen as undesirable to mix such a cold food with such a hot beverage, a belief I had to explain to my perplexed family. Pancakes Luckily my hometown of Bottineau, North Dakota has no shortage of pancake benefits, including a personal favorite, the annual Souris Volunteer Fire Department’s. I have many fond memories of Mickey Mouse pancakes and orange juice in the fire hall with my dad. Those who have not experienced a small town pancake benefit are really missing out. You get allyou-can-eat pancakes and sausage (usually venison) and get to help a community member or organization in need at the same time. It also happens to be one of my dad’s favorite events. My dad is a big fan of breakfast in general and is the designated “Sunday brunch chef” in our house. When I asked him why pancakes were on his list he said, “There are lots of great memories involving pancakes and breakfast.” Cheeseburgers My dad admits he could live off cheeseburgers. Everyone has that one dish they order at a new restaurant if they are wary of the other entrées, and my dad’s is a cheeseburger and fries.
Classic rock It is no secret I get much of my music taste from my dad. His records and the Brandon, MB, Canada classic rock station helped me form a strong foundation of music appreciation. Some of his favorite bands include AC/DC (Brian Johnson era), Bob Seger, STYX and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. He also has some interesting, obscure tastes the likes of Moon Martin and local legend Art Rude. As a family, we used to watch “That Metal Show” on Sunday after the news before its cancelation and eagerly devoured “Behind the Music” episodes. It is the countless indepth conversations with my dad that nurtures my fascination with music. Chevy pickups and old semi-trucks This one may raise some controversy. Pickup lovers are very particular about where their allegiances lie. To my dad, Chevy pickups are as much an American classic as the cheeseburger. It is the only kind of pickup truck he has ever had. My dad’s favorite is his grandfather Rudolph’s black 1950 Chevy pickup truck. It is almost entirely original, including the wood floor of the box, which sports a burn spot from when the remains of a bonfire were prematurely disposed of. As far as old semi-trucks, my dad has a soft spot in his heart for them as well. He has an associate degree in diesel mechanics, and as he put it, “has been working on them ever since.” It helps that he actually has a use for them on the farm.
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My dad is one of the biggest animals lovers, and I think our pets can sense it. Summer mornings and warm days in the boat The older my dad gets, the less he cares for the winter. Gone is the young man who once got frostbite on his face so bad snowmobiling that he formed black blisters on his cheeks. Now my dad longs for the warmth of the summer, even though he admits we really only get “five actual summer days a year in North Dakota”. In 2013, my parents finally achieved their goal of purchasing a boat to use up at Lake Metigoshe. Ever since, my dad has tried to make it a priority to get everyone together onboard, whether for a tubing adventure or a leisurely cruise around the lake. Take it from my dad when he says, “It’s hard to beat early morning air and the sunrise in the summer.”
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Another simple pleasure of my dad’s is denim–and lot’s of it.
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Sharing a wholesome meal with your beloved pals Brittany Hofmann Staff Writer
Few things bring people together as well as food. Food is the focal point of any social event — first dates, holidays, baseball games, carnivals. Sharing a meal together can be an intimate experience and a fun way to get together with your friends. When my friends and I get together, we turn it into a potluck where each of us brings something to munch on. The food can be just as filling as the conversation. While this is usually a causal get-together, hosting a dinner party can also be more of a fancy event. My preferred entrée of choice is pasta — sweet, sweet carbs. Pasta can take many forms and flavors and pairs well with a variety of beverages and vegetables. And of course, you can’t forget dessert to tie off the night. Try this recipe for sausage and roasted red pepper pasta the next time you have friends over.
Ingredients (serves four):
• 2 red bell peppers • 18 ounces sweet Italian pork sausage
• 12 ounces Gemelli pasta • 4 tablespoons sour cream • 1 teaspoon chili pepper • 4 cloves garlic • 6 tablespoons tomato paste • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese • 5 teaspoons vegetable oil • 4 tablespoons butter • 2 teaspoons olive oil • Salt • Pepper
Directions:
1. Adjust the rack in the oven to the middle position and preheat to 400 degrees. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Halve the red bell pepper, then remove and toss the core and stem. Thinly slice the chili. Remove sausage from casings. 2. Drizzle the red pepper halves with oil, salt and pepper, then place cut side down on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Place whole cloves of garlic in a mediumsized piece of aluminum foil, and drizzle with oil, salt and pepper. Cinch the foil into a closed pouch and place on the baking sheet alongside the peppers. Roast for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the peppers begin to char and the garlic cloves are soft,
then remove from the oven. 3. While the veggies roast, add pasta to boiling water. Cook for about 9-11 minutes or until al dente. Reserve 3/4 cup of pasta water, then drain. 4. In a large pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage, breaking up into pieces for 6-8 minutes or until browned. Pour out any excess fat from the pan. Stir in a pinch of chili and cook for 15 seconds. Add tomato paste and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Simmer until thickened, then turn off heat. 5. Transfer the roasted red bell pepper halves to a cutting board and thinly slice. Remove the roasted garlic cloves from the foil and gently smash with a fork. Return pan with sauce to low heat and add garlic, stirring to combine. Stir in sliced red bell pepper, pasta, sour cream, two tablespoons of butter and half the Parmesan. If the sauce seems dry, stir in a splash of the remaining pasta water. Season with salt and pepper. 6. Divide pasta between bowls or plates. Garnish with remaining Parmesan and chili, if desired. This meal pairs well with any green vegetable and friendly conversation. Carbs are good for you, don’t let anyone tell you differently.
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Wholesome listening
Songs to bathe you in the warmth of their purity Hudson’s character in the animated children’s movie “Sing.”
Laura Ellen Brandjord A&E Editor
Sometimes you need to take a break from all the hard-hitting rock and relentlessly upbeat pop and take an aural cleanser. These songs do just that. Groove along or simply lay back and let yourself melt away into the soothing tunes below.
‘Lay Me Down’ - Crosby and Nash
Full of beautifully delicate acoustic finger picking and soft harmonies that Crosby and Nash (as well as there later iterations) are prided for, “Lay Me Down” is just about as soothing as you can get. You could seriously meditate to this song or use it as the soundtrack in a spa.
‘Golden Slumbers’ - The Beatles
Off the iconic “Abbey Road” album, “Golden Slumbers” is a dreamy track sung by Paul McCartney. Airy clouds of cotton candy piano float through a sky of muted horns as McCartney croons, “Sleep pretty darling; do not cry, and I will sing you a lullaby.” Further proof of this song’s wholesomeness is the fact that it was a track sang by Jennifer
‘Angel Dream (No. 2)’ - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Originally released on the band’s 1996 soundtrack for the movie “She’s the One,” the track was recently re-released as part of the “Best of Everything” artist compilation. A sparsely inhabited song consisting of only repetitively picked guitars and Petty’s soft, plaintive vocals, Petty tells the story of a dream he had of the one he loves.
‘Simple As This’ - Jake Bugg
While this last selection could also be considered an “oldie but a goodie,” “Simple As This” is the newest song featured in this article by almost 20 years. This track has been featured on countless movie soundtracks since its release and for good reason. Bugg sings in his now synonymous twain about how he tried all of these complicated ways to fulfill his life, only to find that love was all he needed. Sweet and simple, if it isn’t on your playlist already, it should be.
Cleanse your soul with these sweet, soothing aural gems.
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You’re not perfect, sport
Lessons movies taught me about being a better man Zachary Liu
Spectrum Staff
Let’s get this out of the way right now: toxic masculinity is bad, but that doesn’t mean masculinity is too. This subtle shift in ideology has played a prominent role in some major motion pictures. Some handle it deftly, while others miss the mark. These movies explore the concept of “being a man” and how that has changed over the years. Gone are the times of idealizing toxic behavior such as repressing your emotions, not listening to others and self-centered thinking. Being a better man means being a better person. That is a goal we all should strive for.
Don’t bottle up your emotions
“Good Will Hunting” is probably my favorite movie. When I first saw it, I was an angsty teen that
thought he was way smarter than he actually was. That’s probably why I identified with Matt Damon’s character, Will Hunting. However, in hindsight, that’s probably not such a great thing. The whole movie is about how enormously talented Will is, but he cannot get out of his own way. Yes, he had traumatic experiences growing up, but his inability to express this in a healthy way, e.g. not with violence, holds him back. Everyone around him, from his childhood friends to his mentor, his girlfriend and his therapist, are all trying to help him. But because he doesn’t want to show vulnerability, he nearly destroys every one of these relationships. Showing vulnerability should not be seen as showing weakness or as being “less of a man.” Recognizing and expressing your emotions is healthy and absolutely manly. I couldn’t think of anything manlier
than a man secure enough with his masculinity to share his feelings.
Communication is key
I have a love-hate relationship with the movie “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” While it was fun to see two of the more iconic comic book characters to share a screen, the whole conflict of the movie could have been resolved with a phone call, text or an email. The movie boils down to Batman being enraged because Superman makes him feel powerless, Lex Luthor becoming evil because Superman makes him feel powerless and Superman not understanding why everyone is not enamored with him after destroying most of a city during a fight with a really angry guy with a grudge. The conflict ends with the infamous “Martha” scene, where once again a woman has to save the day. This one scene is literally the first scene where the two communicate effectively
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(clunky dialogue aside), and it solves their conflict almost immediately. The movie is a masterclass in showing how extremely powerful men can let their insecurities and egos control their every decision, and we’re all just collateral damage.
Don’t just hear, listen
We all want to be heard, but you shouldn’t prioritize your opinions and feelings over someone else’s just because they’re your opinions and feelings. An example of this is Poe Dameron in “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” From the very first promotional materials, the audience was told he was a good guy, someone on the right side of the galactic struggle for power. Heck, he is a good guy. But being a good guy doesn’t mean you can do whatever you want. Surely his logic could be simplified as, “I am a good guy, and so whatever I do is obviously good.” Poe, my man, you
couldn’t be more wrong. There is rarely just one way to resolve a conflict. Listening to Admiral Holdo (and by doing so, General Organa), was the right thing to do. At the very least, listening to her would have shown his ability to consider other opinions. Disobeying her because he thought she could be wrong and he thought he was right kind of makes him a bad guy, at least in this instance. No one likes the guy who won’t listen and always thinks he’s right, even if he maybe.
It’s not always about you
This can be a difficult lesson to learn, and it’s not exclusive to just men. It can’t be said enough: it’s not always about you. And by that, I mean there are other people in this world, and sometimes it’s about them. Or maybe even it’s about all of us. Sometimes we become
so concerned with how something makes us feel, we forget that another person may also be affected by it. No movie better illustrated this point than “Ralph Breaks the Internet.” This movie seemed like a fun jaunt through the internet with our pals Ralph and Vanellope at first, but it quickly became about the fracturing of their friendship. The root of this was Ralph’s insecurities and inability to let Vanellope live her own life, even if that meant not being with him. That’s a tough pill to swallow, and we need to realize that sometimes people drift apart. It’s even more difficult to acknowledge that sometimes no one is “at fault” and it’s just a matter of circumstance. This last lesson takes the previous ones to fully realize. Your feelings are valid, but you need to be able communicate them in a positive way while also listening and considering the feelings of the other person.
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How to become more wholesome Simple tasks that can lead you to a more fulfilling life Jacob Elwell Opinion Editor
Every college student essentially just wants to live a wholesome lifestyle. Easier said than done, and some do it more than others, but ultimately that’s what young adults strive to be. The word “wholesome” is an adjective that is defined as: conducive to or suggestive of good health and physical wellbeing. It can be hard to maintain wholesome habits, but let me tell you a few simple ways you can better yourself every day.
Drink more water
You always hear people saying this or see it in an Instagram bio, but it’s entirely true. Water is a gift given to us to enjoy and, well, to survive. Not only is drinking water essential and necessary for your body, I’m convinced it makes you feel better in general. Water should be your go-to drink, with milk coming in second. Cut down on the soda and drink more water. Your body will thank you and so will I.
Get more sleep
I know this is not easy. College students are always
pressed for time due to juggling homework, work and their social lives. One could argue there are not enough hours in a day. The obligation and incentive to stay up late for whatever reason always haunts the college student. I could be incredibly tired at 10 p.m. and still stay up until 1 or 2 a.m. just because. I have massive respect for students that can maintain a steady bedtime. Young adults (ages 18-25) are supposed to get 7-9 hours of sleep per night. It’s definitely safe to say the average college student probably doesn’t reach that or fits in the lower end of the spectrum. You always hear your classmates ranting about the three hours of sleep they got last night while taking on two exams and a paper in the same day. Welcome to the college life, people.
Lay off the nicotine
Ah, the chemical that makes the
world go round. Nowadays, we have all these newfangled “salt nic” devices that give us that soothing
devices are borderline required. That said, it would not hurt to cut back a little bit. Go to your morning classes, get your stuff done, go workout and by the time evening hits, give it a rip. Give your brain some time off. Treat the buzz as a privilege or reward rather than a right. After all, we probably don’t plan on being addicted to nicotine forever, so it might be worth it to get a head start.
Spend time at the library
buzz. However, just because those aren’t cigarettes doesn’t mean they don’t have negative effects. I’m not saying to give it up altogether; I just mean that it’s college. You could argue these
Oh no, not the library. Believe it or not, spending time at the library can make you feel motivated. Believe me. I spent a lot of time at the library first semester (mostly because I needed to use the computers to take tests, but that’s beside the point) and I got a lot of stuff done. When you do homework and study at your place, there’s a lot of distractions that come with it. You feel tempted to throw on the
TV, talk to your roommates or eat some food. Those distractions aren’t an option at the library. It’s not fun, but if you grind out an hour or two at the library, it can go a long way. It’s good to have a habit of going to the library.
Play some basketball
Even if you don’t like basketball, this is a great stress reliever and way to get exercise. Throw in some headphones and just start shooting, it’s actually so much fun. If your shot is falling, get in a game. You can go to the Wallman Wellness Center and shoot hoops whenever you want (well, almost), so why not take advantage of that? Try something new. These are some simple things you can do to make yourself a more wholesome person. I left out some clichés like eating healthier and working out because I feel like those are givens. Doing these things can make you better mentally and physically, and both are equally important. Look on the bright side. Warm weather is soon upon us, and that will only contribute to the amount of wholeness we feel. Get a head start on it!
Wholesome films to make you feel like a child again This opinion is rated ‘G’ for general audiences Zachary Knutson Contributing Writer
All right, picture this: you are midway through a long semester and you have just completed a miserable day. You received a test back that didn’t go as well as you had hoped, work was an onslaught of crabby customers and your roommate left their dishes scattered around the apartment AGAIN. Suffice to say, you are mentally and physically exhausted. You have been utterly defeated. However, there is a solution to this kind of overwhelming defeat. What you need is what I call the “Tactical Adolescence Retreat.” Now, this maneuver comes in many different forms, but it is simply whatever can help you check out of reality for a bit and recapture some other time. For some, a nice walk in the park does the trick. For others, reading a classic book or playing some old school video games is the solution. However, if you are like me, nothing takes you back to a simpler time in your life than breaking out the VHS player and taking a nostalgia trip through some childhood favorites. So, join me on my journey as I take a look at some classics from my own childhood. Perhaps one of them will help you with your own Tactical Adolescence Retreat.
Harry Potter
This entry is somewhat cheating the original premise, as it covers an eight-movie franchise.
However, if you can honestly say you’ve been able to watch ANY of these movies without having to fight the temptation to load the next one up immediately, then I’ll count these as individual movies. Yeah, that’s what I thought. This is the young adult film franchise that spawned the very concept of the young adult film franchise. There is a reason this is the founder and standard of that film genre. In these films, you’ll find a wondrous world of magic unlike any story has presented before. On top of that, these films were paced in such a way that my specific age group was 17 right when Harry was off to have his final showdown with Voldemort. We grew up with these characters. If the magic of these films were limited to just those who had grown up with them, I wouldn’t be nearly as convinced of their appeal. However, I have a personal story with them. When my youngest sister was born, I was already 12. By the time she was 6, I was out the door. I missed out on growing up with her outside of holidays and family gettogethers. So, when she found my old collection of books and got hooked on the same journey to Hogwarts I did about a decade prior, it was one of the first genuine connections we were able share even though we were
miles apart. That is that simply reproduced.
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‘The Incredibles’
I don’t think anyone can dispute the grasp that Pixar has on our collective childhoods. Since the release of “Toy Story” back in 1995, this studio has been batting a thousand.
Incredibles” as the best of the bunch? The short answer is that superheroes are cool, and if you don’t agree with that, you can fight me. This movie is great not because it strives to be a great children’s movie, but it instead opts to be a great family movie. There is literally something here for everyone to enjoy. From the sleek
Nothing takes you
back to a simpler time in your life than breaking out the VHS player and taking a nostalgia trip through some childhood favorites. According to CinemaScore, all 20 of their feature films have received an audience reception rating of at least an A minus. Even on their off days (looking at you “Cars 2”), Pixar is still untouchable by the likes of DreamWorks or Illumination. That is a true juggernaut of the industry. So, why do I see “The
retro setting to the cast of absolutely fantastic performers and the solid plot line, this is a movie that oozes passion and creativity. In their first shot at the superhero genre, Pixar managed to make a compelling villain alongside fully developed characters. That is something even
Marvel struggles with 10 years into their cinematic universe (with notable exceptions, of course). This is truly a film for all ages.
‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’
Back in the late 1980s, Tim Burton was on a hot streak coming off a very successful Batman film series. However, by the early 1990s, his vision left Gotham City, and his gaze drifted toward an idea so bizarre I’m surprised he ever managed to get a studio to back it. I’m grateful that it did because the brilliance of this film cannot be understated. As a child, this was a doorway into a world of creepiness that I found myself unable to pull away from. Looking back, I can appreciate the value of quality in using stop motion animation to give the film an extra dose of an unsettling nature. Not only was there a marketing genius behind having a movie celebrate two distinct holidays, making it commercially viable from October to December, but I’m pretty sure this film single-handily gave Hot Topic an endless supply of merchandise. Pretty impressive for a 76-minute long film.
‘The Hobbit’ (1977)
Long before New Line
Cinema managed to turn J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved fantasy classic “The Hobbit” into a three-part monstrosity of greed and half-baked story threads, Rankin/Bass Productions, of stop motion Christmas movie fame, managed to turn the beloved classic into a 78-minute monstrosity of flat characters and rushed storytelling. However, when I discovered this back in 1998, I didn’t see the shortcomings of this film — I saw my first taste of adventure. I believe this is mostly due to the superb animation of Topcraft, which would become Studio Ghibli. I considered not adding this movie to my list, as I’m sure a total of maybe five readers have seen it, but I couldn’t bring myself to cut it. Every child has that one movie they grow a borderline obsession over, where they enter a trancelike state the second it gets popped in that doesn’t break until the credits stop rolling. This movie was that for me. The obsession didn’t stop at this film, though. Once I realized the movie was based off a book, and that book was part of the greatest fantasy universe ever created, I was off to the races. I will never forget the sheer excitement I felt when I was told they were making a live-action version of the sequel, “The Lord of the Rings.” However, those are PG-13 and contain content slightly too graphic for the wholesome issue of the Spectrum. I’ll save it for another day.
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Hitting the road on a bike
The best wa y to enjo y the world
Biking to the banks of the Mississippi, the Sports Editor’s favorite spring.
Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor
With the cold getting ready to finally break in the next couple weeks, hopefully that means all the snow is going away. And that can’t happen soon enough. That is because after the snow goes away, it becomes the time to do the best physical activity to keep the mind clear — biking. Now, let’s get this out of the way: in terms of best
for physical health, biking is high up on the list, but not at the top. Swimming, being low impact and involving all parts of the body, is better, but there is one caveat. There is always a slight fear of drowning, though that could be just another bit for the adrenaline rush. Biking meanwhile, burns a bunch of calories and is not much more impactful on the joints than swimming, and it doesn’t come with the fear of drowning. But the best thing about biking though is there is a
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sense of adventure. When swimming, you get stuck in a pool or just surrounded by a lot of water. Running can have some adventure, but there is a tight limit on how much ground you can cover, and the same is true with hiking. On a bike, however, it is pretty easy to cover ground quickly. Within an hour, it is possible to be over 20 miles away from your starting spot if you are fast enough. Reasonably, you can cover 12 to 15 miles in that time. But that is on the road.
Getting off road is where the fun begins. A quick disclaimer: heading off road isn’t easy. Make sure to wear a helmet and remember to try to roll through the crash when flipped over the handlebars. But the rewards can easily outweigh the risks. Finding a nice trail into the woods offers sanctuary for the busy mind, a full escape from the everyday. And it offers a chance to take in some beautiful vistas. Personally, my favorite spot is back home in Baxter,
Keeping inner warmth in the cold winter
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Minnesota. There, there is a park that runs along the Mississippi River that sits on an old homestead. Tucked a couple miles into the woods, the trail runs down to the river. A canoe landing is where the trail heads, and when the river is low, you can walk down right next to the river. It isn’t a bad view. The trail itself is a bit rough because the city decided to put down wood chips to mark the trail. Not the best biking surface. At least the unofficial trails remained untouched, and
the old homestead driveway is still pretty packed down for some fast speed. The great escapes are not just for those heading off road. In fact, the trail system here in Fargo offers a mild escape. The top route to take would be the Fargo Mickelson/ Trihorn Path that winds along the banks of the Red River. So, once the snow melts, get out and enjoy the fresh air on a bike, if it ever melts.
A tribute to animals in sports Celebrating the sports world’s wildest Philip Atneosen Staff Writer
Animals have always been embedded into the culture of sports. From historic teams like the Chicago Cubs to more modern teams like the Minnesota Wild, the wilderness has long served as the go-to source of inspiration for team-naming. Besides this obvious influence that animals have had on the sports community, some particular animals have even reached fame through the industry. Some have been mascots, some have been actors and some have even competed. This is just a short list of the most notable critters in sports.
This is last April, and if this year is the same, it will be Dee Ford’s fault.
Ian Longtin
Contributing Writer
Why? Why is it so cold outside? “It’s North Dakota in the winter, dude. Get over it.” No, I will not get over it. I will never get over it because it has been historically cold this winter. What have we done to deserve this? Personally, I blame Dee Ford. Now, who the heck is Dee Ford? Since you asked, Dee Ford is an outside linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs. Dee Ford lined up offsides late in the fourth quarter of the AFC championship game. Dee Ford’s offsides penalty negated a would-be game-sealing interception for the Chiefs. Dee Ford, in some butterfly effect way, was a reason the New England Patriots won their nauseating sixth Super Bowl. And thus, according to me, this winter has been America’s punishment for Dee Ford allowing this to happen. He’s paid the price already through death threats and embarrassment and what not, but mother nature is a Chiefs fan, and she is still mad. Cars take too long to warm up. The walk to class is entirely way too long. Skipping class to avoid the outside world has never been more understandable.
But this is supposed to be a feel-good story, so let’s get to it. Punxsutawney Phil is a liar and a cheat because this winter is not going away anytime soon. However, there are a few things that can help keep everyone’s morale up.
College basketball
Look, I know you have heard it before. I’m sure of it because I was one of the people to tell you this. But college basketball in March is undefeated in the history of the world. The NFL playoffs this year were, for the most part, boring. The Golden State Warriors are bound to win their fourth title in five years. The MLB and NHL are always a mixed bag come playoff time. But anything can and does happen when it comes to college basketball in March. Start watching now. I promise you will not regret it. North Carolina and Duke, one of the best rivalries in all of sports, have their rematch this weekend, and star freshman Zion Williamson should be back. Bragging rights, a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament and the ACC regular season title are all potentially on the line. Then next week conferences begin tournament play. Who knows where the next Kemba Walker like performance will come from? And then, best of all, March Madness is finally upon us. Two glorious weeks
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of cheering, panicking, arguing and stressing about our brackets. Use college basketball as the best form of escapism for the upcoming weeks.
Go to the gym
Really not much to say here. There are gyms all over Fargo; just pick the one that suits you the best. Escape the cold for a hot second and get rejuvenated lifting weights or running on a treadmill for a while, if you’re into that sort of thing. The Wallman Wellness Center is a good place to start.
Do a good deed
Someone is always in need of help, whether it’s to help jump their car, push their car out of a snow drift or maybe even just some help clearing their drive way. The snow has affected all of us this winter, and it’s always nice when there is someone there to help out. North Dakota nice does not need to just be a thing people say. Make it a reality. As a whole, the best advice I can offer is to simply get up every morning and get through the day with a smile on your face. Try and make every day as sweet as you can. Bosses can be difficult. Teachers can be annoying. Life can be a pain sometimes. So, if you’re ever down in the dumps, just remember: you could be Dee Ford.
Air Bud
Who could forget Air Bud, the multifaceted golden retriever? Buddy, the good boy that played Air Bud, was discovered by his owner Kevin DeCicco in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Buddy was trained and soon began his acting career as Comet on the TV show “Full House.” Later, he demonstrated his knack for sports on “America’s Funniest Home Videos” and the “Late Show with David Letterman.” That was when Buddy was noticed and cast as himself in the movie “Air Bud,” a family-comedy movie about a boy and his dog, who has a smoother jumper than Ray Allen. The movie was a hit at the box office, earning over $27 million off a $3 million budget. Unfortunately, Buddy was too precious for this world. He passed in 1998 at just 9 years old. The sequel to “Air Bud,” titled “Air Bud: Golden Receiver,” was dedicated to him. Buddy wasn’t just a good boy, he was great.
Dan Patch
Although the name is deceiving, Dan Patch is not a lawyer or a friend of Tom Sawyer. Dan Patch was a racing horse, a harness racing horse in particular. Coming from someone who knows very little about horse racing, harness racing differs from standard racing mainly in the fashion that the rider mounts the horse. If you imagine a horse with giant training wheels and a jockey riding on said wheels, that’s what harness racing resembles.
Dan Patch was born in Indiana in 1896. The owner contemplated putting the horse down due to its crooked legs, but decided not to. Patch was later sold to Marion Willis Savage, who resided in Minneapolis and Hamilton, Minnesota. He became an outstanding racing horse, losing only two heats and never losing a race. Dan Patch was so successful that he eventually had to stop racing because other owners refused to race against him. He was arguably the most popular athlete in America, and he earned his owner an annual $1 million at his peak. Even Harry Truman wrote a fan letter to Dan Patch. Both Patch and his owner died within a couple days of each other. Patch had a heart attack, and Savage died of a pulmonary embolism the next day. The city of Hamilton was renamed to Savage in honor of Marion Willis Savage.
Flipper
From 1964 to 1967, NBC aired “Flipper.” The children’s show focused on a family and a genius dolphin named Flipper at a marine preserve. Flipper was played primarily by four female dolphins named Susie, Patty, Kathy and Squirt. The show was moderately successful, but was cancelled after a few seasons by the production company. Fortunately for the dolphins, they already had a backup job lined up. From 1966 to 1968, the Miami Dolphins picked up the dolphins to be the mascots for their team. It was ultimately decided that Patty would be at each game because she was best suited to travel to and from the games. Patty was kept in the east end of the stadium, which was the Orange Bowl at the time, and was trained to jump when the Dolphins scored a touchdown. After three seasons, the City of Miami and the Miami Seaquarium refused to pay for the costs of having Flipper as the team’s mascot. During Patty’s tenure as mascot, the Dolphins never had a winning season. I think it’s safe to say that nobody blames Patty for the team’s lack of success. Some might even go as far as to say that Patty could throw the ball better than starting quarterback Dick Wood could in 1966.
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Unlikely athletic friendships Even sporting enemies have forged bonds
Thundar, sadly, did not share his bike with his friend Jack.
Thomas Evanella Staff Writer
If the beauty of sport is its uncanny ability to bridge even the widest of gaps to bring people together, it should be no surprise that at every turn it does just that. Still, some of the bonds shared between rivals are no less stunning.
Thundar and Jack the Jackrabbit
Although the two are symbols of rival athletic institutions, Thundar and South Dakota State’s Jack the Jackrabbit couldn’t help but have some fun during a break in some football action. While the Bison and Jackrabbits were locked in a tense matchup, the two mascots met up in the north end zone of the Fargodome for a good old-fashioned dance contest. The fans threw their support behind Thundar, creating a massive advantage for the home mascot. Jack did his best, but Bison fans voted at 100 decibels to declare Thundar the winner. The Bison football team also wound up winning, but the true victory was knowing that two furry symbols of the Great Plains could set aside their differences to share a moment of levity.
Roberto Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard
In June 1980, Duran and Leonard quickly struck up one of boxing’s most famous rivalries. Leonard squared off with Duran to defend his world welterweight title in Montreal. Duran stole the title from Leonard, setting up one of the more peculiar episodes in sports history. The two agreed to a rematch just five months later in New Orleans. The fight was on Leonard’s terms as he taunted the Panamanian throughout the match. Duran was grossly out of shape as a result of a partying binge following his initial win. Midway through the fight, Duran quit, saying, “No mas,” to the referee. Duran immediately retired, but eventually came back. The two fought again in 1989, but Leonard beat up an over-the-hill Duran. Now, however, the once vengeful rivals are close friends. Two movies were made on the duo’s intriguing paths, “No Mas” and “Hands of Stone.”
Luz Long and Jesse Owens
Owens is inarguably the greatest track and field athlete in American history. Against the stark backdrop of Adolf Hitler’s Germany, Owens took Berlin by storm at the 1936 Olympics. Owens hauled four gold medals back to the U.S., but it’s likely his medal count would have been one short were it not for the assistance of an unlikely friend. Leipzig-born Luz Long competed against Owens in the long jump. During the preliminary round, Long had secured passage to the finals while Owens floundered. Owens fouled on his first two
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attempts, and one more foul would have cost him a shot at the gold. It was then that Long approached the American to offer a bit of advice. Long told Owens to begin his jump from further away to avoid the risk of a foul. Owens advanced, only to defeat Long in the finals. Long settled for the silver, and the two embraced in full view of Hitler. Unfortunately, the friendship was short lived. Owens and Long never saw each other again, as Long died in Sicily during World War II. Owens later went on to remark that his brief kinship with Long was worth far more than any of his medals.
David Ortiz and Alex Rodriguez
Fox Sports may own the exclusive broadcast rights to the World Series through 2028, but the network’s most valuable asset might just be its trio of baseball analysts. For each of the past two World Series broadcasts, Fox has turned to Ortiz and Rodriguez (along with others) to bring viewers pre-game and post-game analysis. The grouping has been nothing short of a home run for Fox. Ortiz and Rodriguez were once bitter rivals on the field, playing for the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, respectively. In studio, however, they form a pairing that makes viewers forget about the logos they used to wear on their caps. Ortiz and Rodriguez frequently exchange barbs, especially during this past season when Boston and New York squared off in the American League Championship Series. Frank Thomas remains the balancing force in the broadcast, a role which has also been played by legends Keith Hernandez and Pete Rose. No matter the combination, Ortiz and Rodriguez have been a delight to watch.
Odell Beckham Jr. and Kylian Mbappe
It should come as no surprise that two of the planet’s precocious stars somehow managed to cross paths. This past week, Mbappe posted a picture of him and Beckham holding up a Paris Saint-Germain jersey with “OBJ” written on the back. Beckham and Mbappe both know a thing or two about fame at a young age. Mbappe has taken Europe by storm since his magical 2017-18 season with AC Monaco. He’s won the World Cup with France and joined Pelé as the only teenager in World Cup history to score a goal in the final, doing all this before turning 21 years old. Beckham meanwhile is no stranger to immediate success. He took home the 2014 NFL Rookie of the Year award, and his onehanded catch at the age of 22 turned him into an instant star. Beckham also rubbed shoulders with PSG stars Dani Alves and Edinson Cavani while in Paris. He’s also visited with Bayern Munich in years past, showcasing soccer skills that nearly made him a member of the U.S. national team. It’s no wonder Beckham and Mbappe hit it off.
Can we get new food at the Dome? Some options to get variation at Bison games David Longtin
Contributing Writer
Food: we all love it, and we got to have it. Plus, we pair food with everything from holidays to banquets and movies and especially sports. It’s hard to imagine a baseball game without a hot dog, and every Super Bowl party has dips, wings and pizza. The same goes for North Dakota State football games, and the Fargodome already has quite a few good eats available. Dippin’ Dots, Domino’s pizza, roasted almonds, popcorn, tacoin-a-bag, the options are nearly endless, but have you ever thought to yourself how nice it would be to have something else to eat while watching the Herd dominate. That’s exactly what we’re going to talk about today, what new foods would be awesome if the Fargodome revamped its culinary offerings. Some may be pretty normal, others may be a bit out there, but all in all, they’ll be something the people want. As previously stated, the Fargodome currently serves Domino’s pizza, but wouldn’t it be cool to have a local vendor instead? Fargo has no shortage in pizza places, and lots of them could be good choices. Spicy Pie, Deek’s and Rhombus Guys are just a few local favorites that could be chosen. Although they might be pricier or not as quick, I
can guarantee it would fly off the shelves, and extra points for supporting local businesses too. Sticking with local businesses, there are also plenty of other places that could do great on game day. Red Pepper, just north of campus, serves cheap, greasy and delicious food,
with their tacos and hot dogs as highlights. If you ask me, it’s the perfect game day snack. Another option is Insomnia Cookies. The latenight cookie makers have mouthwatering cookies of all sorts that are already a hit amongst college students. Lastly, can we at look putting a Sandy’s Donuts stand inside the stadium? Sandy’s already sells their doughnuts at tailgating, and more often than not, they’re constantly pushing doughnuts by the dozen out
the window. Moving them in the stadium just makes sense. Sticking local one more time, have you ever thought about what it would be like to have some traditional North Dakota treats at the North Dakota game? It only makes sense to show some state pride. Knoephla soup is a North Dakota favorite and is a great game day treat. Fleischkuekle is another traditional dish that could be served. To put it simply, it’s deep-fried hamburger m e a t that is typically enjoyed p l a i n or with ketchup. It doesn’t get much more American than football, and it doesn’t get much more American than deepfried hamburger meat. It’s also something that can be carried and enjoyed with one hand, which is always an advantage for an enthusiastic fan. Although this doesn’t cover everything that could be added, it is somewhere to start, and it supports both local businesses and traditions. With options like these available, not only would it taste good, but it would show visitors the pride we have in our state and heritage.
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