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VOLUME 118 ISSUE 56 SECTION B

MONDAY, MAY 11, 2015

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Music, festivals, theater, art, comedy and other summer events within driving distance.

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75 Gifts for 75 Years Exhibition: Walker Art Center Minneapolis, MN From Now - 7.26

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14 Corks & Canvas Downtown Fargo

19 Spoon

Fargo Theatre

20 Phox

(with Into the Lake) The Aquarium

Twin Peaks

Minneapolis, MN

Meghan Duda opening reception ecce gallery

Steve Miller Band Scheels Arena

First Avenue (7th St. Entry)

Daily Show Writers Stand Up Tour Fargo Theatre

Classic Film Series: The Sound of Music Fargo Theatre

Concert

Plains School of 28 Abstract Painting:

opening reception Plains Art Museum Little Dragon First Avenue (Mainroom) Minneapolis, MN

Soundset Festival Shakopee, MN

30 Hot Chip

Temples First Avenue (Mainroom) Minneapolis, MN

First Avenue (Mainroom) Minneapolis, MN Randy & Mr. Lahey of the Trailer Park Boys The Aquarium FM Derby Girls Skateland

31 The Dø First Avenue (7th St. Entry) Minneapolis, MN

Best Coast First Avenue (Mainroom) Minneapolis, MN

Straw Hat Theatre: Some Enchanted Evening MSUM Hansen Theater

Purity Ring First Avenue (Mainroom) Minneapolis, MN

38 Special Fargodome

Phil Vassar Fargodome

10 Yoga in the Park Island Park

Mark Mothersbaugh: Myopia Exhibition

25 Boston

(with Eddie Money) Scheels Arena

20 Esperanza Spalding

Presents: Emily’s D+Evolution Fargo Theatre Rock the Garden Festival Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis Institute of Arts From 6.18 - 8.30

The Aquarium

Happy Harry’s Ribfest 2015 Fargodome Corks & Canvas 11 Downtown 12 13 Comedians of SNL: Fargo Michael Che & Classic Film Series: Jay Pharoah The French Connection Fargo Theatre Fargo Theatre

Gary Allan Bluestem Amphitheater

& Mic Jordan)

Bloomtown Music Festival Waubun, MN

Straw Hat Theatre: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee MSUM Gaede Stage

6 Grieves (with Grayskul

26 Rural Cass Community 27 Comedians of Chelsea Lately: Josh Wolf, Brad Theatre: Jesus Christ Superstar

Wollack, Jiffy Wild Belle Mehus Auditorium Bismarck, ND

Casselton, ND

Twin Cities Jazz Festival Minneapolis + St. Paul, MN

7 Experience Blur:

The Marilyn Monroe Experience

Corks & Canvas 9 Downtown Fargo

Classic Film Series: Rear Window

Yoga in the Park Island Park Red River Valley Fair Red River Valley Fairgrounds

The Melvins (with Le Bucherettes) The Aquarium

Experience Blur: The Marilyn Monroe Experience

Winnipeg Folk Fest Winnipeg, MB 17 Dawes Fargo Theatre Straw Hat Theatre: 18 16 ND State Fair The Good Doctor MSUM Gaede Stage Moondance Jam Walker, MN Eaux Claire Festival Eau Claire, WI Trollwood Performing Arts School: Mary Poppins Bluestem Amphiteater

22 Clap Your Hands Say

Yeah (with Teen Men) The Aquarium

ND State Fair Minot, ND

Basilica Block Party Minneapolis, MN

Fargo Theatre

Straw Hat Theatre: Cats MSUM Hansen Theater

Trollwood Performing Arts School: Mary Poppins Bluestem Amphiteater

TV On The Radio First Avenue (Mainroom) Minneapolis, MN

Yoga in the Park Island Park

Warped Tour Shakopee, MN

Diamond Rio Fargo Theatre

Trollwood Performing Arts School: Mary Poppins Bluestem Amphiteater

7 Social Distortion +

Brandi Carlile (with Anderson East) Fargo Theatre

Django Django First Avenue (Mainroom) Minneapolis, MN

Nikki Lake First Avenue (Mainroom) Minneapolis, MN

Primus Bluestem Amphiteater

We Fest Detroit Lakes, MN

13 Corks & Canvas

14 American Authors

15 Pat Benatar & Downtown Fargo & Andy Grammar Neil Giraldo: Bluestem Amphiteater Fargo Blues Fest Classic Film Series: Newman Outdoor Field 35th Anniversary Tour Singin’ In The Rain (with Night Ranger) Fargo Theatre Summer Set Festival Bluestem Amphitheater The Oil Project with Theatre B Plains Art Museum Somerset, WI

Roots on the Red Bluestem Amphitheater

Happy Together Tour 2015 Bluestem Amphitheater

MN State Fair St. Paul, MN

The Music Man The Guthrie Minneapolis, MN

From 6.20 - 8.23

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Editor’s Choice: Summer 2015 Highlights Local, regional entertainment worth a mark on the calendar Tessa Beck A&E Editor

Summer is synonymous with recreation. With a lighter workload comes opportunity to fill schedules with entertainment. Activities abound, taking adventureseekers from their last final through Labor Day. Below are select highlights to give special attention to while planning a threemonth hiatus from class.

Spoon

Fresh off the semester, Spoon brings its “They Want My Soul” tour to the Fargo Theatre on May 19. The group formed in the mid-1990s in Austin, Texas, and has proven themselves to be one of indie’s most revered acts. Bringing as much visual power as they

do aurally, Spoon is recognized for strong album art, music videos and aesthetically appealing performances. In essence, this tour making a stop in Fargo is a big deal. Not making an effort to be present for the performance will cause guaranteed retrospective regret.

Corks & Canvas, Fargo Theatre Classic Film Series, Yoga in the Park

If you are planning to keep it local this summer, downtown Fargo offers recurring events, including the Corks & Canvas art and wine walk, the Fargo Theatre’s classic film series and group yoga in the park. All three events foster community involvement from Fargoans, and, with multiple dates and events, there is likely something for every type of entertainment

connoisseur. Corks & Canvas and the Classic Film Series both run monthly and are downtown. Yoga in the Park takes place in Island Park and is held on sporadic dates throughout the summer.

Eaux Claires

Depending on your summer locale, a road trip may be in order for this festival. But based on the powerhouse lineup of more than 40 indie and folk acts, any traveled distance will be proven worthwhile. Bon Iver’s frontman, Justin Vernon, established the festival in his native Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The two-day event – running July 17 and 18 – will host the likes of Sylvan Esso, Poliça, Spoon (if you are looking for round two after the Fargo Theatre performance) and a rare live performance

from the elusive locals, Bon Iver.

Red River Valley Fair, WE Fest

Country music fans, this one’s for you. The fair is hosting Lee Brice, Joe Nichols, Craig Morgan and more spanning July 7-12. Grandstand passes won’t rend you bankrupt, and the jam-packed week allows for much more music in a short time period. If you are looking for more of a party atmosphere – and less fair rides and funnel cakes – WE Fest in Detroit Lakes may be the place to get your country fix. As one of the largest country festivals in the nation, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton and Dierks Bentley headline the three-day event. Between these specific highlights and others mentioned on our provided calendar, summer 2015 is looking to be a beaut.

Area Stages Heat Up in Summertime Seasonal theater companies bloom once more, boom with shows

Jack Dura

Spectrum Staff

For those staying in the Fargo region this summer, lucky you. You’re in for a treat. Or numerous treats, if you’re so inclined to attend the multiple theater productions that only come in the sunniest season of the year. The area’s summer theater companies are in bloom – popping up for a summer theater season that will see everything from powerhouse musicals to fierce, new productions to performers of all ages. Here is a taste of what the calendar holds.

Straw Hat Theatre

Beginning its 52nd season, Straw Hat Theatre has been a staple of Minnesota State University Moorhead for decades. The college theater company begins another summer on June 2 with the first of four shows over seven weeks. Showings include “Some Enchanted

“Several theater companies started up last summer in Fargo-Moorhead, including Experience Blur.” Evening,” “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” “The Good Doctor” and “Cats.” With dozens of MSUM students onstage and behind the scenes to make these shows happen, Straw Hat Theatre is very much student-driven, with intense production processes. All performances are at MSUM’s Hansen Theatre and Gaede Stage. More information can be found online at mnstate.edu/strawhat.

Experience Blur

Several theater companies started up last summer in Fargo-Moorhead, including Experience Blur, “a new, professional, creative collective.”

After presenting its wildly popular “Great Gatsby” last July and August, the group is performing “Heartthrob: The Marilyn Monroe Experience” this summer. The show will run 7:30 p.m. July 7-11 and 14-18 at The Stage at Island Park. Find more information online at experienceblur.com.

Rural Cass Community Theatre

Another theater company fairly new to the area lights up again this summer. The Rural Cass Community Theatre presents “Jesus Christ Superstar” June 25-28 in Casselton, N.D. RCCT aims to bring entertainment to the rural community of Cass County,

particularly to people with few chances to perform and few chances to see such shows. Last summer’s production of “Les Miserables” included 90 people onstage and in the orchestra. Visit rccct.org for more information on this summer’s show.

Trollwood Performing Arts School

Another staple of summer theater in F-M takes the stage in July for three weeks of fun. Trollwood Performing Arts School presents “Mary Poppins” from July 15 to Aug. 1 at Moorhead’s Bluestem Amphitheatre. The musical production is cast with local middle and high school students, with performances timed just right for audiences to see the sun dip down over the Red River with the Bluestem bathed in its afterglow. The box office opens at 10 a.m. June 8. Find more information online at trollwood.org.

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Vicki Kessler and Donna Kjonaas are two retired, ordained ministers practicing visual art. Their traveling exhibition “Land, Sky, Water” closes out at the MU Gallery.

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See Your Own ‘Land, Sky, Water’ Traveling visual art exhibition closes out at NDSU this summer Jack Dura

Spectrum Staff

Across the state, three things can be found in nearly every city and landscape: land, sky and water. From the badlands’s Little Missouri River to the Red River Valley’s vast, flat horizon to the Turtle Mountains’ swooping hills, North Dakota varies greatly in geography, industry and scenery. Vicki Kessler and Donna Kjonaas wish to share these experiences in “Land, Sky, Water.” The duo will share their exhibition after their year-long traveling show, sponsored by the North Dakota Council On the Arts. It ends this July at the Memorial Union Gallery. Kessler and Kjonaas, two retired, ordained ministers who met in the seminary, call themselves “collaborative, contemporary, fiber artists.” Getting their

start in liturgical art, the two later moved into repurposing materials and using touchables in their works. “People like material,” Kessler said. “Look what you can do with what we always have around us.” Working with textiles, fabrics and raw materials – the women’s collaboration for this show is unique in a couple ways. One, because until two years ago, Kessler lived in Iowa and Kjonaas in South Dakota – communicating and collaborating via mail, phone, journaling and workshops. But their “Land, Sky, Water” collaboration is unique from an artist perspective, too. “We talk a lot about collaboration in an academic setting, but this is a unique concept,” Netha Cloeter, MU Gallery coordinator, said. “It’s not forced collaboration: it’s chosen.” The MU Gallery is the ninth and final host of the exhibition, which has traveled

North Dakota, spanning from Williston to Jamestown to Mayville to Ellendale. In the year since the show started at Minot State University, “Land, Sky, Water” has brought Kessler and Kjonaas’s visions and works to audiences of all ages. The show brings to life the natural environments and various places where the women have lived. “This category is big enough to encompass all the markers of nature, no matter where you live,” Kjonaas said of the theme. “We hope that by doing that, we invite others to also notice their own land, sky, water markers where they live.” Fifty pieces comprise the show, which W follows Samantha Fein’s “Pie in the Sky Exhibition” after that showing leaves the gallery May 28. “Land, Sky, Water” opens June 4, and invites everyone to join the conversation on the environment around them, from the oilfields of northwestern North Dakota to

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My One Complaint: Complaining

The difficulties in our lives are illusions

Meghan Pegel Opinion Editor

My phone charger is in the car, but I’ve already started the usual Netflix bedtime routine My options are pausing the episode, inevitably corrupting the feng shui of laziness, or settling for tomorrow’s low battery. Either way there will be mumbled disapproval. Complaining has become a norm in our society. More often a greeting from a friend is

less of a “Hi, how are you” and more of a “My life sucks, please help me.” Every one of us have people in our lives who are so dismal to be around because they have a miserable life. However, I’ve found that it’s not the external factors as much as it is the person’s internal mess that is to blame. The worst part of these naysayers is they are usually “one uppers” as well. It’s as if their life mission is to make sure you know their life is worse than anyone else’s in the history of humans. It’s so easy to feel sorry for yourself.

“But it’s the people who suck it up and smile through the pain with the “challenge accepted” attitude who accomplish great things in life.” But it’s the people who suck it up and smile through the pain with the “challenge accepted” attitude who accomplish great things in life. I’m not here to give you the overwhelmingly overused “back in my day/ starving children in Africa” lecture, but some of us young adults really do need to take a step back and examine what we consider

to be the hardships in our lives. Most of our daily voiced troubles are classic examples of first world problems in relation to money, appearance and secular things of the like. I, obviously, am guilty of this just as much as any one of my colleagues as the initial paragraph indicates, so let’s see if we can change our thoughts for the

better, together. This article of course is ludicrously ironic, for not only am I complaining about the complainers of the world and advocating for less of it, but as the new opinion editor and writer, it is more or less my job to see good and bad in areas and reflect upon them. Which I suppose is an educated way of saying I publish thought out complaints. Nonetheless, we are all stressed in this crazy life decision we call higher education, and, contrary to popular belief, complaining about it every day will not scare the stress away. For those of you who

are still in suspense about my phone dilemma, I did indeed retrieve my charger. Then I realized how depressing it was for me to consider that situation a “dilemma” in the first place. Needless to say, I got a reality check that evening. Thus, this commentary was born. If you need to vent, call your mom, have a little cry and move on with your life. If your mom’s not available in times of need, find what best de-stresses you, whether it’s listening to reggae or Youtubing cat videos. Life is too short to complain through it. Live it, and simply be happy.

Sexual Orientation Rights Denied by Legislature

Take bill’s defeat as a call for action

Maggie Crippen Contributing Writer

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard about the state legislature denying the passage of a bill that would outlaw the discrimination of people based on their sexual orientation. The Forum made the bold decision to publish the portraits of every representative and how they voted on their front page,

highlighting the majority that said, “No.” For those of you who were a little skeptic or want more information, you aren’t alone. Google “ND Senate Bill 2279” to see for yourself. This bill would have added the phrase “sexual orientation” to the list of outlawed discriminating factors in place, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status or public assistance – an extensive list as it is. Overall the addition of sexual orientation did not alter the already lengthy

bill. There were less than six new paragraphs with wording that seemed straightforward to me and to most of my peers that I have talked to. The controversy arises within the realm of nonprofit and religiousbased organizations. The business owners of these types of organizations argued that if their business’s goals are to advocate religion with this constitutional right going against those beliefs (homosexuality, transgender, etc.), they should be allowed to discriminate based on their principles.

This stance is ancient and should be done away with. The phenomenon of parents only now adapting to emojis and FaceTime – while people under the age of 30 have been utilizing them for the last three years – is comparable to the situation with SB 2279. The majority of residents in the FargoMoorhead area are Caucasian with Christian beliefs. Most business owners, especially in the F-M area, are older individuals who are likely over thirty years old, so it makes sense that they are behind the times as far as

sexual orientation rights go. The idea of discrimination based on religion gets pretty sticky. I am in full support of freedom of religion, however what bothers me is the vague line drawn between religious beliefs and treating people fairly. Everyone would agree with the Golden Rule: “Treat people how you want to be treated.” This case should not be an exception. The fault of this situation sits with the voters who elected the legislators that voted against this bill of rights. As voters, we voted the

leaders into office and have the power to vote based on our beliefs. This brief setback in sexual orientation protection should serve as motivation for the 2016 election. If individual entities (such as the owners of the Red Raven Café in downtown Fargo) are infuriated by this vote, my advice is to take this as an opportunity to change the members of the ND legislature. Hopefully in the near future we can change the law and offer people the constitutional right to be treated fairly.

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College

Life

Lessons Whether these teach or torture is up to you

Amber Zolondek Staff Writer

I remember hauling my things up to my dorm room in Thompson Hall my freshman year. I was scared, excited and anxious to see what the whole college experience would bring. College is where people meet their lifelong best friends, possibly find their soulmate and build their personal brands and adultlike lives. I was mere steps away from gaining that, but I knew it wouldn’t be without a little elbow grease and hard work. I didn’t know how many tough lessons I was about to be taught while at North Dakota State.

America’s Political Ignorance Good debates disappointingly hard to find in higher education Erik Jonasson

Contributing Writer

I am a transplant. I hail from many states, but most recently from the great state of Washington, which means a few things. I love coffee, and I am pretty “L-word” if you know what I mean. The first I noticed when I came to North Dakota State was that I was a minority by a long shot. Being a liberal on a college campus isn’t supposed to be this way. I always thought that when I went off to college I would have great debates about religion while being a little bit inebriated. Rather, I have to go out searching for a good debate. I find it about as difficult as trying to start a fight with a stranger. Most people I come across usually say they aren’t interested or they

Befriend your instructors

Students get so caught up trying to network with the “right” people that they completely bypass their professors and lecturers. They have connections to potential job or internship opportunities. Without my instructors, I wouldn’t have gotten halfway to where I am today. Force the instructor to get familiar with your face.

Going out doesn’t make you a bad person, nor does it make you cool

I cannot take a stance on choosing to party or not in college. I’ve seen the effects of both. It seems as though there is no balance. It’s okay to be social and hang with friends, but don’t let extracurricular activities ruin your life with a poor decision or bad timing.

Read the syllabus

If I had a nickel for every time I heard someone tell me “it’s in the syllabus” during my time here, I would have acquired enough money to pay my in-state tuition. Seriously, though. Read, understand and ask questions about the syllabus. Whether it be email, phone call or inperson inquiring, make it known that you’re actively checking it. Show initiative, but don’t stress School is the No. 1 priority while you’re here. But don’t allow that to stress you out so that you’re sick. I laughed when people told me it only got worse stress-wise from here, but they were sadly right. Learn the materials you need in order to do your job the best. Then, when it comes time for employment, cortisol levels aren’t peaking through the roof. College may be one of the best, most stressful, crazy and confusing times in your life, and while I am graduating in one week, I would not have had it any other way.

“People who are merely going to be what their parents were are slowing down the progression of this country.” “just don’t care about that right now.” This is the most boring thing someone could say. Get political, get educated. If you are not going to keep yourself informed about the world around you, please just wear a button that says “I don’t care” so I know not to advance. The worst people are those who wear political shirts, or have political bumper stickers on their vehicles, but have no reason for believing what it advocates. No matter how racist or ridiculous – from the, “America NOT Amexico, SEAL OUR BORDERS,” to the good, old faithful “Impeach Obama,” the common phrase out of

these people is a couple off putting remarks and a “‘Merica” for good measure. If you can’t give me a solid reason for why you are going to believe what you believe, then that gives me little to no choice but to believe you are a bigot. Why blindly follow? This is America, the home of choices. You can add more cheese to your Baconator and follow whatever party you want. There is no law against you being a neo-nazi: Welcome to America. On the other hand, I have been told that my ideas are “just stupid.” With that great retort to my ideas, people usually stop the conversation right there.

Don’t ignore a whole way of thinking just because that was the way you were raised. People who are merely going to be what their parents were are slowing down the progression for this country. I lived in Texas, a.k.a the “North Dakota of the South.” While living in Texas, I was exposed to many conservative ideas and relied heavily on Southern Baptist preaching. I quickly realized that it wasn’t for me and instead found my own political ideas. Obviously, I am not against the Republican party. Without Republicans, the world would not run. We would be a country run by pretty much one party, making a dystopian society

that I do not want to be from. On the other hand, I have an issue with people who blindly follow and vote. If you are voting just because of the letter next to a candidate’s name and not what that person believes, you are, for lack of a better word, an idiot. I was told by a good friend that the true meaning of Congress comes from its roots. “Con” is “with”, while “Gress” is “with step.” We are a nation that should step with each other a lot more than we do. The students of NDSU, or rather the American public, must step with each other to progress as a nation. The coming decades bring a torrent of issues that cannot be solved alone. Pollution, racial tension and equal rights all require a union to solve – a collective. A congress.

Gaining the Full Experience What you should know before choosing classes

You don’t have to like everyone

More importantly, they don’t have to like you. I tried so hard the first few weeks to find a niche that I completely lost control of my values and morals. If you find yourself among people with different intentions than yours, you can kindly distance yourself or politely refuse to join in when offered.

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Selecting classes can be both a blessing and a curse. It is nice to have control over the classes we take, but at the same time, the decision is sometimes not clear about which classes we should be taking and which ones to pass on. A major theme in

determining what electives to take is based mostly on what classes are considered easy: GPA boosters. I will admit I have done this on numerous occasions, but today, I write against my past actions. College is a time when you should experience new things and try to expand the world you live in, and one of the best ways to do so is by taking a variety of

different classes. For instance, if you plan on becoming an engineer, consider taking some extra sociology, history, philosophy, art or other classes outside your major. This is a great way to avoid getting bored by taking classes that deal with the same topics over and over again. Taking classes outside of your intended career area will also help

you view problems with different perspectives. Also, do not just opt for the easy courses. You are in college for a reason, and that reason is to get an education. By taking easy classes, you are robbing yourself of opportunities to learn new things, to grow as a person and to see if there is something else that interests you more than what you

initially plan to major in. To all of the incoming freshmen, keep in mind that the purpose of college is to provide you with a broad education and comprehensive experiences. By limiting yourselves to the classes that are easy and only deal with your major, you are robbing yourself of what college has to offer.

Renting Textbooks Alleviates Additional Cost The textbook hunt can be made less stressful

Lucas Schaaf Staff Writer

Textbooks are one of the most expensive facets in college, an expense that most students do not address until the school year starts. The question remains: buy new, used or rent? Throughout my college career, I have found out that renting textbooks is the best option in many situations. Not only does it

“Throughout my college career, I have found out renting textbooks is the best option in many situations.” decrease the cost, but it also limits the loss that seems to occur on every textbook. Whenever I buy textbooks, it seems like I lose a substantial amount of money by the end of the semester. To get a fair price and sell textbooks back is also difficult to do effectively.

I have sold textbooks to the bookstore, online and to friends. This is a suitable way to get rid of books, but the hassle is time consuming, and it is strenuous trying to find a fair price for your textbook. Earlier in my college career, I usually wanted to keep my books for later in

my career. As I went along, however, I realized that much of the information that I needed could be found online. Then, I found renting. For me, the best way to rent a book is through Amazon. Amazon is very conducive by shipping most books in two days and pays

for the return shipping. They also leave an adequate window for shipping the book back. I found this very convenient as I simply find a box and ship the book back to Amazon for free. The bookstore on campus is also very convenient for rentals, for you use the book as long you need it and bring it back at a reduced price. Compared to buying a textbook, renting wins out. Renting reduces a student’s stress and cost.

Graduation is Finally Here – At Age 30 Reflections of an older-than-average senior Denise Luttio

Contributing Writer

Graduation is going to be bittersweet. Since I am an olderthan-average student, I don’t really feel like walking through the ceremony. I have had a full-time job the entire time I have been back in school, and I guess I am just ready to be done. Once that final test is submitted and I drive away from campus, I don’t want to be back for a while except for tailgating. I wasn’t happy with my job. Sure I am making decent money, have benefits

and could make a career out of it if I wanted to, but working overnight as a supervisor at a call center isn’t the most rewarding experience for me. I went back to school so that I could find my passion. I started NDSU as a freshman, straight out of high school. After switching my major twice in a year, I decided I needed to take some time off and figure out what I really wanted to do before wasting any more time and money on a venture I wasn’t even sure of. It’s scary as an eighteen year old trying to decide

what career path to take for the rest of your life before you can legally drink a beer, but that is what is expected of you. I think the “real” adults forget what life was like at that age. I came back to school with no specific career in mind, and I am leaving school only knowing for sure what I don’t want to do. However, I did find classes I loved and professors who changed my perspective on life. My love for learning turned into a major in philosophy and two minors – English literature and history.

With that in mind, I would like to offer some advice I wish somebody had given me earlier on: • It is okay if you don’t know what you’re going to do yet. Chances are, even if you do know, your career will change at some point in your life. • Embrace change. You will grow and learn so much just from age 20 to 30 that you will look back and maybe not even recognize who you once were. • You’re going to be straddled with student loans, car loans, rent or a mortgage and never-ending bills. They never stop. Ever. This is normal, so don’t worry.

• Find what makes you happy and do it. You’re going to have plenty of crappy jobs while you’re a student, or maybe even after graduating. With the financial stress we all go through, keep in mind that happiness can’t be bought. • Travel more. Trust me. • Don’t waste money on “things.” Things go out of style quickly. Budget carefully and always make sure your bills are paid first, then go to that concert. As someone who is graduating and still doesn’t know for sure what I want to do, I can tell you that life has other plans for you.

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Bison Abroad | Take a Chance Erica Nitschke Spectrum Staff

Two years ago, my sister spent her 30th birthday in Italy. In 10 days, she saw Venice, Florence and Rome and spent about $3,500. Friday, I leave on a faculty-led study abroad tour with the North Dakota State political science department. In the same amount of time, I will see Venice, Florence, Assisi, Pompeii, the Sorrento region and Rome. Total, I have spent just over $3,250. The difference in cost might seem small, but considering the three additional stops, it’s huge. And choosing a faculty-led program in the spring semester allowed me to apply financial aid. Until this year, studying abroad seemed like a dream. I’ve always wanted to travel, but I worried about the cost. Maybe someday, when I had a more stable source of income, I could consider it. But after exploring the “Italy: Politics, History, Art” course, attending an information session and many conversations with my parents, it became clear this was an opportunity I could not pass up. If you wait until after graduation, you’ll be worried about paying back loans. If you wait until loans are paid off, you’ll be worried about buying a house or paying for kids or getting the time off from work. Now is the time. I promise, the hardest part is gathering the courage to apply. Take chances when it comes to your education. Study abroad. Join too many organizations. Enroll in a class outside your major. Apply for internships across the country. These four years are yours. To read about other students’ study abroad experiences, visit ndsuspectrum. com. To learn more about the abroad programs offered at NDSU, visit ndsu-studyabroad. applicationgateway.com. The “Italy: Politics, History, Art” course takes students on a 10-day trip through Venice, Florence, Assisi, Pompeii, the Sorrrento region and Rome.

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THE SPECTRUM | FEATURES | MONDAY, MAY 11, 2015

FARGO FASHION

Professional Summer Styles: The Dos and Don’ts of the Work Place

Keyona Elkins

Contributing Writer

When you think of summer fashion, crop tops, short shorts and flip-flops probably come to mind. But as cute as they are, those warm weather essentials aren’t going to fly for most summer jobs. When it’s 90 degrees, being fashionably appropriate at work gets a whole lot harder. Whether you’re just trying to make some tuition money or you’ve scored your dream internship, you want to look professional. Perfecting that clean and clever look during the sweltering summer months can be a little tricky, so here are a few tips on keeping it cool at work.

Dresses

Dresses are easy to throw on in the morning when you’re in a rush and will keep you cool throughout the day. Shirt dresses are a great choice. They are just as classy as a button up but have the effortlessness of a sundress. We all love an easy summery dress, but wearing one for work needs to be done with caution. The straps should be thick – no spaghetti straps or strapless – and the hem should not end anywhere above mid-thigh. The shape should be either loose or tailored; however, adding a belt at the waist will tie the whole look together. Tight, clingy and body-con dresses are not appropriate workwear. You can get away with sleeveless styles by layering a light blazer or thin cardigan over top.

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Skirts are also comfortable, breezy and flattering. If your workplace is more casual, you can pair a skater skirt with a polished top. If you work in a more professional setting, a pencil skirt or straight style looks fresh with a loose tucked in tank and skinny belt. Again, the hemline needs to be longer than mid-thigh. If your office requires business casual, keep it to just above the knee. We’ve been seeing a lot of dressy shorts lately, and they can be a great alternative to dress pants or a skirt. However, this should only be done if your place of work is very casual. Shorts of any kind are generally not considered business casual, much less professional dress. As for shoes, the age-old rule says the shorter the hemline, the shorter the heel. In a dressier office, heels and wedges are appropriate, but save the sky-high pairs for a night out on the town. You might be allowed to wear sandals, but steer clear of flip-flops. You can break those out on the beach later.

Layering

Usually we try to avoid hot layers in the summer, but they can actually solve a few summer dressing dilemmas. Layers help when dealing with vast temperature differences between airconditioned buildings and the hot outdoors. If you have other plans before or after your shift, simply adding a light jacket for work allows you to be appropriate on the job. Fashion bloggers love long, sleeveless blazers. These sleek modern vests offer that structured businesslike look with a lot less fabric. As universal as crop tops are right now, they’re still not work attire, and visible bra straps look tacky on the job, so keep it covered up top. Lastly, breathable fabrics will make all the difference. To put it simply, cotton is your friend and polyester is not. Every workplace is different, so know your dress code and take note of what your coworkers are wearing – along with the reactions they get. If you are debating whether something is appropriate, always err on the side of caution. You want to be remembered as the hard-working go-getter, not the summer intern with the questionable ensembles.

Photos by Keyona Elkins & Graphics by Whitney Stramer

THE SPECTRUM | FEATURES | MONDAY, MAY 11, 2015

The idea for “Think Before You Speak” came to Weible resident assistant Paige Geske after hearing words like “gay” and “retarded” around her hall.

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Sophomore’s Campaign Aims to Eliminate Derogatory, Exclusive Words Kelsey Dirks Features Editor

Listen in to the lunch conversations occurring at the next table over. A few phrases might jump out. “Dude, I got raped by that test. It was so gay,” a tired student may say. “What are you? Retarded?” jokes another. “Gay” and “Retarded” have become staples in the average student’s vocabulary.

These words have graduated high school and have made it to campus, a fact which disappointments some students who hoped they’d been left behind. In particular, “retarded” pains Teresa Vieths. “Whenever I hear that word, I feel like s—t,” she said. Vieths, a freshman, has two siblings who suffer mental disabilities. “I know they think that it’s OK because they aren’t directly picking on someone with the disease, but they’re using a medical

condition as an insult. And just hearing that word brings up so many bad memories.” People like Vieths have started speaking out. Organizations like R-word: Spread the Word to End the Word and NoHomophobes. com work to raise awareness of the growing use of derogatory and exclusive terms. Here at North Dakota State, Paige Geske has started a similar campaign. It’s called Think Before You Speak. Geske, a sophomore who doubles as a residence assistant in Weible Hall, said she got the idea for the campaign after hearing

girls around the dorm using derogatory words and phrases. “I wanted to start this campaign at the end of the year to leave a lasting impact on the girls,” Geske said. “I wanted them to realize that those words cannot be used in derogatory ways.” She said the most important thing is to raise awareness that words used in the wrong context can be demeaning and hurtful to people. Most people are not mindful that the things they say can have unintended consequences.

Hidden Spaces on NDSU’s Campus Underused, rarely visited locations lie underfoot, over our heads

With over 90 buildings dotting the North Dakota State campus and more than 16,000 people who visit them daily, NDSU is a populated place in Fargo. Nevertheless, some spaces and rooms stay untouched, unvisited or out of reach. Depending on where you look, hidden spaces can be found, from ancient basements to lonely stairwells to vacant classrooms.

Story & Photos by Jack Dura

Ceres Hall basement (1&2) A former women’s dormitory constructed in 1908-1910, Ceres Hall is now home to a number of offices on campus, including the Office of Admissions, the Career Center and the Counseling Center. The building’s basement is a yawning length of dim light and peeling, white paint. A girl allegedly haunts the third floor, and the basement is reportedly full of ghosts. Ceres Hall’s basement is home to a custodians’ office, storage and several doors locked with heavy padlocks. The only question: are the doors locked to keep outsiders from getting in or keep something inside from getting out?

Minard Hall exterior (3&4) Since its collapse in 2009, Minard Hall has come to be reconstructed. Built in phases starting in 1901, the four-story building is home to many departments such as Communication, Psychology, Mathematics and Modern Languages. Minard’s hidden spaces are mainly exteriorly located, but you can lose yourself in the first floor labyrinth of Psychology study rooms. The three balconies on Minard’s fourth floor stand out the most. These are only accessible by crawling through narrow windows, but offer a panoramic view of campus from above. One nook on the north side of the building also offers an interesting angle when looking up.

4. Bowels of Harris Hall (5&6) With hallways that can only be described as aboveground tunnels and a noticeable lack of foot traffic, Harris Hall is well off the beaten path. Its stairwells are winding and offer a number of routes throughout the building. A first floor bathroom hosts sinks, toilets and an oversized water heater. Harris Hall is one of several buildings on campus that student government would like to have updated, as the agricultural research facility has spotty running water and essentially requires several major renovations.

Top and towers (7&8) Putnam 202, reportedly a former observatory, is now a conference room at the top of the former Carnegie Library building, constructed in 1905. The space is home to one office and overflow for the Graduate Center for Writers. The fourth story of Ladd Hall is a tower housing mechanical and storage space. A climb up a skinny staircase behind a locked door leads up to the hot, loud, uppermost floor of Ladd, constructed in 1910.

THE SPECTRUM | NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | MONDAY, MAY 11, 2015

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