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The Spectrum’s Top 2015-16 Stories The 10 most viewed stories featured on ndsuspectrum.com 1. FARGO

Oh, you betcha know what the top story of the school year is. Spectrum Staff member Jack Dura discussed his favorite television show "Fargo" in an opinion piece that ranked as the most read story of the last school year.

2. CARSON WENTZ

Sports editor Pace Maier fooled his way into writing the second most read story of the school year. Maier wrote a satire piece in The Spectrum's annual April Fool's edition about the now Philadelpha Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz forgoing the NFL draft to become a minister.

3. RECOVERY

Recovering heroin addict Logan Johnk told his story of addiction and seeking help with assistance from head news editor Jack Dura, a story which would reach the third most read story from the 2015-16 school year.

5. SIOUX SUCK WHAT?

4. UND FANS

An opinion piece from Spectrum Staff member Ben Norman scored a touchdown to rank as the 5th most read story of the 2015-16 school year. Norman wrote about students yelling "Sioux suck shit" at the NDSU vs University of North Dakota football game, saying that similar phrases would not be used as publicly for different ethnic groups.

The Fighting Hawks were also involved in the 4th most read story of 2015-16. Opinion writer Jon Lipp first congratulated UND on its men's hockey national title win, but then continued to express his disappointment with the school's fans and their representation of North Dakota.

7. BUILD THE WALL

Doug Burgum helped build a wall around the seventh most read story of the latest school year. Jack Dura, Spectrum Staff member, wrote the satire piece of Doug Burgum desiring to channel is inner Donald Trump to build a wall between the Dakotas, and to make South Dakota pay for it.

6. ZIP TO ZAP

Dura also wrote the 6th most read story of the previous school year. In it he highlighted the top spring break destination for NDSU students in 1969, which was Zap, ND.

8. SCOTT MILLER

A tribute to Scott Miller was the 8th most read story of the 2015-16 school year. Sports columnist Connor Dunn wished his best to the now late bison radio network broadcaster who was undergoing serious health ailments at the time.

9. ANIMAL SCIENCE

Responsible Policies for Animals, an animal rights non-profit highlighted the 9th top story of 2015-16. The news story discussed how the animal rights non-profit contacted North Dakota State president Dean Bresciani, North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple and The Spectrum with a petition letter to have the animal science program removed from NDSU.

10. CONSPIRACIES

The 10th most read story of 2015-16 was an opinion piece highlighting the Illuminati and its roots in religion. In the piece, staff writer Matt Frohlich said Illuminism, the religion for which the Illuminati are based, is a secret religion that often goes by other names, such as the occult, witchcraft, satanism and paganism.

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The Churchill Field green space has expanded due to the construction of the STEM building, opposite of original 2013 concerns of the field’s green space being reduced. “The new Churchill Field usable space has grown by 4,500 square feet,” Mike Ellingson, North Dakota State director of facilities management,

“The new Churchill Field usable space has grown by 4,500 square feet,” -Mike Ellingson, North Dakota State director of facilities management, said. body vice presdident said to The Forum. In 2013, NDSU students took part in a survey on the importance of saving the Churchill green space and

majority of students wanted to preserve as much of the green space as possible. Robert Kringler, former student body executive commissioner of

governmental relations and intercollegiate affairs, told The Spectrum in 2013 that an option was not included in the survey to opt for a zero percent loss of green space “because it is not realistic.” Diego Gondim, former Churchill RA, said that the STEM building is important and “they still maintained part of the field, which can be utilized for events.” Gondim said that when he was an RA they “did several events using the

field,” such as playing “football with residents, sometimes tag with the girls from Burgum Hall and Churchill’s Annual Sausage Fest was also held in the field.” Gondim said “after its completion it was clear the field still remains a decent size. Events such as the outdoor movies can still happen and it can still host many students comfortably.” Casey McCarty contributed to this story. CASEY MCCARTY | THE SPECTRUM

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said. He added that,”STEM goes just past Churchill so not much space was lost on the west side. With all of the shrubs and other materials on the east side, the space grew in size.” “During nice weather... the field is in use by several groups of students starting around lunch time until 8:00 p.m. It’s used for residence hall events, intramural sports and other campus activities,” Erik Diederich, former student

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New Residence Hall Seeking Authorization Housing set for fall 2019 completion to help sophomores live on campus

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A new residence hall is on the horizon for North Dakota State. The university is seeking state authorization to build the new hall, potentially set to be constructed west of Pavek and Seim halls for between $35-39 million, said Rian Nostrum, Residence Life director. The project is meant to better serve sophomores searching for campus housing, students who are often squashed by first-year students guaranteed housing and upperclassmen who have priority. “We’re not serving our sophomores as best as we’re serving the other populations,” Nostrum said.

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Two potential sites have been identified for the new residence hall, Nostrum said. An initial site looked at the space south of Pavek near two volleyball courts. “When you look at it, it’s actually pretty large piece of space,” Nostrum said, but preprogramming drew interest to a second site west of Pavek and Seim halls, near a basketball court. “You could really clean that side up and put a building there,” Nostrum said, adding cost efficiencies in chillers are a plus. Chillers are basically large air conditioning units, Nostrum added. Building on the second site would also allow for “a mini Churchill Field,” Nostrum said, as green space could be added by taking out the crisscrossing sidewalks behind the high rises. Another plus in the building a fifth residence hall would be to continue a tunnel meant to go to an intended fifth high rise, Nostrum said, proposed in the original master plan of building Seim, Sevrinson, Pavek and Thompson decades ago. Wherever the new hall goes, it would not take out residential parking, Nostrum said. A new hall would likely not be a narrow tower like the four high rises, but a rectangular building taller than Reed. A bed count would range

from 300 to 450, Nostrum said. The building would also be suite-style. The higher bed count would bring an ultimate price tag of between $35-39 million, Nostrum said. Should the state board of higher education approve the plan this summer, it would forwarded to the legislative board by July, and likely be approved by Gov. Jack Dalrymple in March or April 2017, Nostrum said. While debated in the legislature, NDSU would bid the project to break ground in summer 2017 with a two-year construction cycle and a fall 2019 completion date, Nostrum said.

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Nostrum added that those with enough “risk tolerance” generally come through on the housing waitlist, which historically

produces housing, albeit for those who don’t take themselves off. “We don’t know how many of our current

freshmen going into their sophomore year that don’t even bother anymore because it’s been enough years where sophomores

are not able to pick a room at room signup,” Nostrum said.

another way to keep your room organized.” Nostrum said that if Residence Life were to put new furniture into the dorms, it would be akin to a television stand that would be more practical for today’s students. “I guess improvements are always good, especially for some of our older buildings. Taking out those shelves and maybe getting something newer would be a good change for future kids,” said Moe. Residence halls are constantly changing not only on our campus but many campuses throughout the United States. While some people may be sad to see years of history and memories go with the old bookshelves, it is making way for new and better means of living the dorms.

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The Other Dynasty at NDSU Softball team goes undefeated in conference play, seals regular season crown Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor

For the fifth straight year, the No. 1 line of the Summit League Softball Tournament will be filled by the North Dakota State Bison. The Bison claimed the regular season crown again after completing the three-game sweep against the University of Nebraska Omaha over the weekend. The Friday doubleheader at the Ellig Sports Complex saw the Bison dominate from the mound, giving up just seven hits all day. The matinee saw Jacquelyn Sertic throw a gem, picking up seven strikeouts, while only walking one and giving up two hits for the shutout. With Sertic dominating

from the mound, the Bison scored from a familiar source. Logan Moreland hit a two-run homerun in the third inning. It was her team-leading 12th homerun of the year. The Bison would add another pair of runs in the fifth off of series of Maverick errors, capped off by a Zoe Stavrou single to center. The game would finish 4-0. With that win, the Bison clinched the top spot in the standings, but the team was not done yet. For the encore, the Bison would continue their dominance. Leading the charge from the mound would be Kaitlyn “KK” Leddy. Leddy picked up where Sertic started, striking out six Mavericks and only

surrendering five hits and one run. At the plate, the Bison started by a Maria LopezPortillo sole homerun in the second, her seventh of the year. The Bison would find high gear in the next two innings, when they would send nine hitters to the plate in each inning. Three runs in the came from singles off the bats of Cheyenne Garcia and Bre Beatty before Zoe Stavrou walked with the bases loaded. The fourth was more of the same, with Garcia, Jackie Stifter, and Jenna Isbel all picking up RBIs as the Bison extended the lead to 8-1. Stifter would add another with an RBI single to left field to finish the

game at 9-1. The sweep was completed on Saturday, but this time would be tougher, as the Mavericks would jump out to an early lead. Leddy would get the start again, and Sydney Hames would get the Mavericks on the board with a solo homerun in the first. The deficit would grow for the Bison in the second as Nicole Warren would score two more with a single to center field. The Bison would recover, with Alyssa Reina’s eight homerun of the season cutting the Maverick lead to 3-1 in the second. With the bases loaded in the third, Julia Luciano would single through the left side of the infield to tie the score at 3-3. Hames would knock

in another run for the Mavericks in the fifth. That was not the end of the scoring for the Mavericks, as Kylie Schwarting would score from third after a Leddy throwing error. With the rally caps on, the Bison looked to come back once again in the sixth inning. They did just that. The game was tied once again after a Lopez-Portillo double down the first base line, scoring Stifter and pinch runner Joei Samper. Lopez-Portillo would score herself after a throwing error to give the Bison the lead. They were not done yet, as Garcia and Reina would plate one more apiece, and the Bison would hold on for a 8-5 win. The sweep means the Bison finish the regular

season perfect in the Summit League, a perfect 17-0. This extends the conference win streak to 27 games dating back to last season. NDSU will finish the regular season with an overall record of 35-13, and a 9-1 record at home. Sertic improved to 22-6 on the season after her win on Friday, while Leddy’s pair of wins leaves her mark at 12-7. With the top seed, the Bison will have to wait and see who win the opening round game of the Summit League Tournament between South Dakota and South Dakota State. The tournament this year is being hosted in Fargo, and the Bison’s first game will be at 3 p.m. May 11 at the Ellig Sports Complex.

The Fun World of Intramural Sports Where you play to play the game

Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor

One of the most difficult transitions for incoming freshmen is the lack of organized sports. Most athletes that come from high school end up not being able to make a varsity team here at North Dakota State University. Luckily, there is one way to keep in organized sports, and that is by joining an intramural team. The Wallman Wellness Center offers a wide variety of sports for students to compete in, from flag football to volleyball. There

is something for everyone, as there are over 2,000 freshmen that compete in a sport, as reported by Recreation and Intramural Graduate Assistant Jon Pavlicek. An added benefit is that most sports require students to be on teams in order to compete. It is a great way to meet new people who share a similar interest. There is no stronger bond than that of a team, just look at how effective the team bonds of the Bison Football team have made the team into a force of nature. This statement was also echoed by Pavlicek, who said “I have seen many

friendships come from it. Not only friendships, but the teams usually have a blast playing and competing.” The nice thing about these sports is that they are flexible in times. Pavlicek says “All intramural leagues run during hours that most students do not have class, running between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. with some exceptions here and there.” Those exceptions usually are the weekend tournaments, such as ultimate Frisbee and softball. Most of the events take place either at the Wellness Center or at one of the

many parks that are just a short walk off campus. If your team does feel the need to practice, your team has the freedom to set those times whenever, if it all. Those practices can be as serious as you want, though it should be said that most teams do not kill themselves at practice, rather spend some nice time relaxing away from schoolwork. This coming fall, teams can sign up for a multitude of sports. Flag football, ultimate Frisbee, basketball, volleyball, and soccer will all be offered. Come spring time, more will be available, such as dodgeball, softball,

and wallyball (a cross between racquetball and volleyball). The atmosphere during game play is a light one. While yes, Coach Herm Edwards is correct, and you play to win the game, winning is not everything. The teams compete hard, but there is always good feelings after the game, even after a loss. If an incoming freshman is worried about not being good enough to play on an intramural team, there is absolutely nothing to worry about. There are plenty of players who are just playing for the fun of it, and some can’t even kick a soccer ball

straight. Most likely, there will always be a team that is worse than you. To get involved, Pavlicek had a few instructions, “Students can sign into the NDSU intramural page at imleagues.com. Once they have made an account, they can start to make teams.” Even if a student does not have a team, most sports will have a “free agent” team that will take part. These games are a great way to get involved with an on-campus activity, while also giving a reason to workout and avoid the myth that is the freshman 15.

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When I arrived on to the campus of North Dakota State last August, I was aware of what a great atmosphere sporting events on campus were. So much so that I missed a chance to get a ticket to the first home football game. I thought all the tickets were gone by 8:30 a.m. when I woke up. They weren’t and I didn’t bother to check. I was wrong, and I am not making that mistake again. That meant that the

first time I got into the Fargodome, it was against the University of North Dakota. Talk about a rivalry. I will always remember the energy that was in the building before kickoff and during the first half as the Bison trampled all over the field. It was three weeks later, when Northern Iowa came to spoil homecoming, that I learned what it means to be a Bison. The Bison were on the ropes most of the game, and when the Panthers put in quarterback Aaron Bailey and implemented a large scale read-option attack, it

looked grim. And then Carson Wentz fumbled, with the Bison trailing by four and time winding down. The crowd came to life. The noise coming not only from the students, but everywhere in the stadium. One look around, everyone was on their feet screaming and yelling. It worked, as UNI would be forced to attempt a field goal to make it a seven point game. The noise only increased. Once the ball was in the air, one could hear the sounds of the crowd collectively holding their breath, followed by the

exhalation of the miss. For the next two minutes and change, there was a pattern of craziness and silence. In the huddle and pre-snap, you could here a pin drop, and then ear drums burst with every yard gained. When Wentz hit Zach Vraa to put the Bison in the red zone, the whole place lost it. Then the discipline of the crowd showed, as the excitement was contained for one more huddle. A magical moment came next. Wentz threw one up for Darrius Shephard, who came down with the ball in the corner of the end zone.

Everyone was jumping up and down, and once again we had to hold excitement in check for the point after. Once that went through, the craziness continued until the final whistle. I look back at this game and see exactly what it means to be part of the Herd, not only for football, but for all sports. Everyone gets invested in the game, and we rally behind our team even when their backs are against the wall. The thundering fans are a huge reason that the football, softball, baseball,

soccer and men’s basketball teams combined have only lost six games in Fargo in 2015-16. Fans help push the athletes to play harder and get into the heads of opponents. They do everything, from yelling when opponents are taking threes for basketball to cheering for every shot on goal at a soccer game. So welcome to Fargo, home of the Herd. Make sure you bring your voice to the game, and make sure you leave without it.

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I’ve bounced around a few different cities in my life. I was born in Idaho, moved to a little town in North Dakota for a few years and then moved to a much larger city in Minnesota before coming to Fargo. And as I sit at a local bar

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to cover a quarterback that was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles with the No.2 pick in the NFL Draft. I spent four days in Sioux Falls, S.D. covering the men’s basketball team at the Summit League Tournament, and I did that twice. I’ve been able to watch Logan Moreland bang home runs, and I’ve witnessed possibly the fastest runner in Erin

Teschuk. I may have not been that successful at the math or science subjects but I learned how to become a better writer. And writing is what I want to do for the rest of my life. I have to thank NDSU athletics for being successful because it made my time at the student newspaper a lot better. Now as I tiptoe into the

real world I must find a job. But I really don’t want to leave Fargo, and honestly, I’m not ready to leave NDSU. I took high school for granted, and college went way too fast. It’s going to go fast for you as well. So, do everything. Well, not everything. What I’m trying to say is join a club or two, take a creative writing class, ride bike share to the liquor

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5. Alex Renner and Erin Teschuks’ Constant Success

Two names that we have seen a lot this season are those of Alex Renner and Erin Teschuk. While Renner still has one more year to continue his destruction of North Dakota State’s record books, Teschuk will wrap up her final season at NDSU with Summit League (and hopefully NCAA) post season competition. Currently sitting at number 15 in the nation,

Renner looks to continue his season as well with similar goals of post season success. With the way he has been performing (as well as the awards he has been receiving, such as Male Athlete of the Year at this year’s Bison Green and Gold Gala) Bison Nation has full confidence in him.

4. Hayden Zillmer Makes the Olympic Team

Though this happened after his time as a Bison, one of the most exciting things to happen for Bison Nation this year was former NDSU wrestler Hayden Zillmer successfully making the USA Greco Roman Olympic Team. Following a successful senior season

that ended mid-March at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. Not ready to retire as a wrestler just yet, Zillmer made a last minute decision to try out for the National Team, ultimately gaining a spot. After all of his success as a Bison, we can’t wait to see what Zillmer will do on an even bigger stage.

3. Softball Faces Omaha in Hopes to Win Summit League Title

Currently sitting with an 8 game win streak and a perfect in-conference record of 14 and 0, NDSU’s softball team has high hopes that they will once again be able to clinch the Summit

League Regular Season Championship. With the end of their season quickly approaching, fans are encouraged to go check out the team this weekend as they face inconference rival Nebraska Omaha. With all of the success they have had this season, as well as in recent years, it’s safe to say that this year’s senior class will be missed. Here’s hoping they’ll stay Bison long into the post season!

2. Carson Wentz Return and a Fifth Consecutive National Championship

Following a 24-21 loss to the University of South

Dakota on October 17, Bison Nation feared we were losing much more than just the game when their beloved quarterback broke his throwing wrist. When news broke that Wentz was expected to miss between six and eight games, fans soon calculated the timing of a potential comeback, placing the hopeful return of the QB deep in the FCS playoffs. While Easton Stick shined in Wentz’s absence, fans were thrilled to see number 11 back out there in Frisco where the team snatched their fifth straight National Championship.

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If you attend NDSU and haven’t heard about last weeks’ draft pick in which our very own Carson Wentz was taken second overall, you have probably been stuck under a rock. With all of the hype leading up to the draft, fans were eager to see who would select Wentz. Wentz has also signed a contract with Nike — and gained plenty of fans in the process. In addition to Carson Wentz being drafted, Joe Haeg was picked up by the Colts as well as 6 additional Bison players signing with teams or attending their mini camps for a chance to sign.

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Bruh I’m you. Also, the average NDSU student drinks only once a week – in other words, ain’t no weekend starting on a Thursday. Okay, I’ll rock with it. What else should I know? Well, 85.7% of NDSU students haven’t gotten into legal trouble because of alcohol use. Most people try pretty hard to make this campus a chill place to live. Cool, but does this mean I’m supposed to sit in my room all year? No! There are so many on campus activities, you’ll always have something to do. Have fun and do us proud – Rep NDSU the right way.

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Campus entities such as Bison Connection, now known as NDSU One Stop, are undergoing a rebranding process to shift away from the bison name.

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Rebranding Says Goodbye to Bison Card center, service center, other entities bid adieu to campus mascot Jack Dura

Contributing Writer

Bison have long been a symbol for North Dakota State, but vital campus entities are shifting away from the mascot. In the last month, Bison Connection and the Bison Card Center have changed their names to NDSU One Stop and the NDSU Card Center, respectively. The changes have not stopped there; Bison Bucks are now Campus Cash and other titles may be on the slab to shift as well.

Card Center

In mid-April, NDSU announced the Bison Card Center and Bison Bucks would be changing titles to the NDSU Card Center and Campus Cash. Student ID cards would also get a makeover to a vertical design. Wendy McCrory has overseen the card center since 1999, known then as the Bison Card Center. She said the name change is part of “branding change” that’s been in the works for a number of years. “There was a push-not a push, a suggestion, a unification of things on campus to be inclusive. Maybe not everyone feels like they’re a bison,” McCrory said. “We have an athletic side of things. We have an academic side of things.” Renaming the card the NDSU card “can give a more global picture of what the card can do,” McCrory said. “It’s everything NDSU.” She added that while NDSU and its mascot can be interchangeable, she likes the

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change. The change from Bison Bucks to Campus Cash also allows her to market the service as Bison Bucks was “the best kept secret on campus,” McCrory said. “Now I have an opportunity to do that because of the name change,” she added, saying new EMV chip cards “are slow,” debit cards can be lost or stolen and student ID cards are easy to replace. The card center worked with University Relations in the name change, McCrory said, “and that’s been a very positive relationship. They make us look good.”

Bison Connection

McCrory also managed Bison Connection, the service center whose name is now NDSU One Stop. Bison Connection was “not the best name we could have picked to begin with,” she said, adding a committee selected the title. “We thought it was clever, Bison Connection, Campus Connection. It wasn’t clever; it was confusing,” McCrory said. One Stop director Viet Doan said the name change is meant to alleviate confusion with Campus Connection, the online service which students use to register for classes and manage campus finances. “We constantly get emails, phone calls where people are confused,” Doan said. Doan added the first conversations around the name change happened before he began in July, but “ramped up” last fall. Despite Campus Connection sharing a word

“There was a ... suggestion, a unification of things on campus to be inclusive. Maybe not everyone feels like they’re a bison.” - Wendy McCrory, NDSU Card Center with Bison Connection, the latter underwent the name change as Campus Connection is an enterprise system used by all 11 North Dakota University System institutions, Doan said. The change to One Stop helped to streamline with other universities using the one stop title, McCrory said. University Relations helped with signage and the rebranding of One Stop, Doan said.

University Relations

In an email, Laura McDaniel, associate VP of university relations, said NDSU’s recent successes are part of this rebranding. “Along with higher profile comes a greater responsibility to clearly and effectively protect our image and communicate our message,” she wrote. “The caliber of our communications must reflect the status we’ve attained as one of the country’s top research universities.” She added President Dean Bresciani is also behind the rebranding, as his 2010 arrival “brought a more sophisticated understanding of the importance of a clear, consistent brand expression.” “And he is, as you know, the No. 1 Bison fan in the country as well,” McDaniel said.

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Despite multiple honors on the national level from football to dance to marksmanship, shifting away from NDSU’s mascot is not a divorce, McDaniel said. “Professional and focused brand expression for the institution does not exclude emotional loyalty to the mascot, it is simply a best practice to consistently use the top institutional brand,” McDaniel said. McCrory agreed, saying, “We had success and we’re all proud of that success ... Everything under NDSU doesn’t have to be bison.” McDaniel said it is University Relations’ job to share the stories of campus individuals’ success as well as the entire community. “We also are very appreciative of the sense of community at NDSU and happy for any and all of our students and alumni who are proud to call themselves Bison,” she wrote. “We can make these changes and we can evolve,” McCrory said. “As much as we are bison, we’ve very much North Dakota State.”

Shying away

The University of North Dakota has also shied away from its mascot, the former Fighting Sioux moniker.

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The NCAA banned the nickname and mascot due its perceived offensiveness to native tribes. Since last fall, the school has worn the Fighting Hawks’ mantle, yet a passionate crowd still clings to the banned Sioux moniker. The controversy primarily began in 2005 with NCAA sanctions to schools with tribal mascots. While NDSU has not banned or changed its mascot, its shift away from the popular bison is not necessarily done yet. Many titles with bison names still exist on campus, from the office of admission’s bison guides to Residence Life’s #TheBisonLife hashtag. That hashtag’s future may be in question, however. “We haven’t had any discussions yet,” said Rian Nostrum, ResLife’s director. “We introduced it two years ago before NDSUtrue was a hashtag so we need to have internal dialogue on where we go with that portion of our social media.” University Relations has promoted #NDSUtrue and #HelloYellowandGreen in the past year. Bison Pride Fridays will remain, NDSU spokeswoman Sadie Rudolph said. Many student organizations have the mascot in their names, from Bison Robotics to Bison Information Network to Bison Ambassadors. In fall 2012, a bronze bison statue was given to NDSU and installed at the south entrance to campus.

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Most Memorable Moments: Campus Police “ Their dedication to themselves, each

William Vandal

In the spring of 1997, the city was in a State of Emergency fighting a historic flood. The river was reaching its crest and there was a late night call for help at Dike East to add sandbags to the top of the dike. After completing my shift at 2 a.m., I reported Mechanical engineers competed in the human to the dike along with other volunteers including many of our exploration rover challenge in Alabama students. I remember standing on the dike in full uniform shoulder Chris Benson (left) and Rupert Cooper take their rover over a high curb. to shoulder with NDSU students and fortifying the dike. It was a great to see how dedicated our capturing third place behind would function well.” teams from Purdue and The team eventually student body was and how they Rio Bergh Rhode Island from a pool created a composite tire responded to help the community. Features Editor of 34 different universities made of two kinds of When we are young we competing. urethane that could flex to are often told to “shoot for “It was a great take on multiple kinds of the stars.” Four mechanical opportunity to really terrain. The wheel design engineering students from apply some of the stuff was recognized as the best North Dakota State spent you learn in books,” said in the competition and won their senior year doing just Rupert Cooper. “It was an the team 1000 dollars for that. unexpected challenge, but a the Technology Challenge For their senior design great learning experience.” Award. They also won 250 I have encountered many memorable project Alexis Barton, The team had to dollars for being the most experiences while working at the NDSU Christopher Benson, Rupert overcome design improved team from past Police Department. However, the most Cooper and Austin Karst challenges, such as having years—the prize money will memorable experience is not about one designed and fabricated tires that weren’t pneumatic, go back to the department, incident or person. It is about the campus a rover for NASA’s since pneumatic tires can’t and hopefully back into community as a whole. When I first Human Exploration Rover be used in space travel. future teams that will started in July 2009, I was extremely Challenge. “We couldn’t use any compete in competitions The challenge was to commercial components down the road. impressed with how well all of the design and build a humanfor the tires, and they had Additionally, the team various departments on campus worked powered rover to tackle to be very strong,” said had to overcome some together. I was also amazed at the level a course with terrain Cooper, “so we went back issues regarding fabrication. of dedication, commitment and resolve that simulates potential and forth with simulations “We actually broke a that I observed from each and every conditions on Mars. The and materials and processes cog before leaving for the employee at NDSU. This observation team did this admirably, to produce something that competition — we didn’t wasn’t just a once-in-a-while thing. It was a daily occurrence. When students came back to NDSU for the 2009 fall semester, I was amazed once again. The passion and energy that I saw from the students was a very rewarding and lifting experience. Their dedication to themselves, each other, and to the university is an excellent example of how close-knit the NDSU community is and I’m truly honored to be a part of it.

other, and to the university is an excellent example of how close-knit the NDSU community is and I’m truly honored to be a part of it, -University Police and Safety Office Sgt. Brian Willits said.

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During an April ’97 blizzard, I approached a car that was stuck in the snow in middle of the street over by Pavek Hall. After I helped two students get the car unstuck, one of the individuals started to complain about chest pains. After visiting a while, I called for an ambulance, which took the student to the hospital. It turns out the student was having a heart attack. A couple days later, the student found me in the union and thanked me for saving his life.

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get everything put together until about two hours before we left for Alabama,” Christopher Benson noted. All of the hard work paid off though. “It was brutal,” Cooper notes, “there were teams that lost wheels, had drivetrains splinter, steering just collapsed for some.” “It was very physically demanding for the rover,” Benson chimed in, “but ours performed well. We took it over terrain that had destroyed the design RIO BERGH | THE SPECTRUM NDSU had last year. Its performance was what you The rover’s suspension was an integral part of the team’s might call ‘composed,’ success—it allowed them to take on challenging terrain with compared to some of the relative ease. other rovers out there.” Future teams will be able Hopefully they will be able Congratulations to to build off of this year’s to utilize some of the things the team on their stellar design. “So look forward we learned and perform performance — and best of to teams in the future. even better.” luck in the future.

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Allen Grensteiner About four years ago in the early morning hours, I was driving past Hultz Hall and noticed a male on his hands and knees in the snow. He was a custodian who

fell, lost his eyeglasses and was looking for them. I helped him find his glasses, escorted him into Hultz, and sat with him for a while. He did have a small gash on the back of his head, but it stopped bleeding and the custodian wanted to get back to work. I tried to convince him to go to the hospital. Without any luck, I called his supervisor who ended up giving him a ride home. After a week or so, I stopped to see the custodian at Hultz Hall. He was happy to see me and said he was very grateful for my help. When he got home after the fall, his wife convinced him to go to the hospital. Apparently she told him that since the officer at NDSU sat with him for such a long time and suggested he go to the hospital, he was going in. The custodian said the gash on his head was deeper than he first thought and there was other related trauma that caused him to have to stay in the hospital for two days. He said if he hadn’t gone into the hospital, it might have been life threatening. I stopped in to see the custodian periodically until he retired and he was always so happy to see me. I think about the incident a lot and it made an impact on my career.

Lieutenant Adam Walter

I was giving a general safety presentation to some of our students and I noticed one of the attendees was doodling. I assumed the student wasn’t paying attention or just did not want to be there. After the presentation, the doodler came up to me and the other presenter to tell us how much she enjoyed the presentation. I was surprised because she did not seem to care at all during the presentation. She told us a little bit about her life and where she came from. She talked about being the first from her family to go to college and some of her struggles getting there. I could see a little of her artwork so I asked her about it. She began talking about how she uses visual cues to help her retain information that is important to her. She showed us a comic strip of our presentation with all the important points in individual panes. She then asked if we wanted them. I thought it was the coolest thing ever, so the other presenter and I shared them between us. I still have them hanging in my office.

Pinterest Interest Summer Hacks Pinterest Tips and tricks to help you make the most of summer days Madison Schill

Contributing Writer

Whenever I start to feel myself being dragged down by a seemingly endless stream of tests, papers and general clutter, I have to remind myself of the beauty that is summer. I mean, really, we’ve made it through a lot of school so far — surely we can handle some more. To distract myself from my busy schedule — and therefore all of

my responsibilities — I have been fantasizing a lot lately about how I plan on spending summer days. Of course, Pinterest helps keep me busy with this — it’s got countless tips and tricks for having a successful summer. Here are some of the tips that I found to be the most useful:

Aloe Vera Cubes

You’d think that after six years of lifeguarding at an outdoor pool, I would have learned to put on sunscreen before I spend an entire afternoon baking in the sun.

Unfortunately, I haven’t learned and that tends to leave me bright red and in pain for the first few weeks of summer. For some soothing relief from those inevitable sunburns of the season, try freezing yourself some aloe vera cubes. It’s as easy as it sounds — just pour some aloe vera gel into an ice cube tray, allow them to freeze and apply them to your burns.

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in a life-proof phone case, you’re probably living life a little on the wild side every time you dare to bring your phone with to the lake or pool. Instead of going out and buying a durable phone case, you can go ahead and buy a box of plastic zip-lock baggies. Granted, I would still be cautious bringing electronics around water, but keeping your phone in a baggie could at least provides some kind of barrier — and could potentially save you a lot of

money.

Baby Oil for Shaving

One of the hardest things for me to adjust to during the summer months is shaving my legs regularly. Sadly, when you’re going swimming, shaving your legs is like a double-edged sword — you either don’t shave your legs and risk having gorilla legs, or you shave them and deal with your legs burning the minute they touch the water. To solve this painful predicament, try lathering up with baby oil after you

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The terminal monument marks where the Dakotas meet Montana. A U.S. surveyor and his crew planted the monument along with over 700 others between the autumns of 1891-92 to delineate the Dakotas’ boundary.

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Temperatures hit the 100s for southwestern DIY Lemon Hair Lightening North Dakota in early Treatment August 1892 when surveyor Here’s another money Charles H. Bates and a saving tip: instead of having work crew installed the last your hair professionally monument out of 720 along colored for the summer, the North Dakota-South make your own fruity hair Dakota border. lightener. All it takes is a After tracking down cup of lemon juice, a ¼ cup the tripoint of the Dakotas of warm water and a spray bottle. Mix the two together and Montana, Bates and and spray in your hair when his men planted the 7-foot, 800-pound, quartzite before you go out in the sun for a period of time. By Dakota marker labeled as the end of the summer, you the terminal monument. The marker concluded what is should have nice, naturalarguably one of the most looking highlights. shave.

remarkable surveys and delineations of a border in the world, with one marker installed every half-mile for 360 miles. Few other boundaries are marked so conspicuously at such intervals for such a length. The quartzite border, as literature calls it, has withstood nearly 125 years of the Dakotas’ development, from agriculture to road construction. Bates’ crew worked west in fall 1891 from the Bois de Sioux River near the tripoint of Minnesota and the Dakotas, stopping work after two months due to winter weather.

They began again in June 1892, finishing two months later along a boundary that brought such troubles as rough topography, insects, snowstorms, heat, wind and little water. Despite these climate troubles, the Dakotas’ border, surveyed along the seventh standard parallel, is highly accurate as contemporary surveyors say. Bates’ measurements along the boundary were guided by state-of-the-art equipment and frequent check-ins with the star Polaris. Many of the monuments still stand, practically unchanged after over a

century due to quartzite’s properties. However, hundreds have fallen to farming, road construction and thieves. The Dakota markers are now under the umbrella of the Bureau of Land Management. Owning or removing a marker is in violation of federal laws. Despite this, North Dakota State displays a half-mile monument from south of Scranton, N.D., in the university’s Grandmother Earth’s Gifts of Life Garden. NDSU took out a 99-year lease in 2007 from the BLM for the monument, broken at its base and weighing about 400 pounds. A former

NDSU football player found and brought the monument to Fargo where he displayed it on his lawn before Fargo Police stepped in. NDSU’s regular matchup against South Dakota State pays tribute to the border in title, with a miniature granite replica of the monuments as a trophy for the Dakota Marker game. The initial monument, south of Fairmount, N.D., and the terminal monument, south of Marmarth, N.D., still stand and bookend the Dakotas’ boundary of slightly more than 360 miles. Travelers can drive right up the initial

monument, while the terminal monument requires a walk of over three miles from a rarely traveled gravel road. Both are special in relation to boundary, as they mark where the Dakotas begin and end and touch. Despite their removal, vandalism and remoteness, the Dakota markers were editorialized at the time of their installation to “remain undisturbed until the time when we are called from our graves to attend of the proceedings of the Day of Judgement.” Editor’s note: This feature is the last in a photo series chronicling legendary and little-known spots in North Dakota.

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colors paired with bold, playful accessories. For a more chill vibe, go for a bohemian music festival look with earthy tones, lace details and flowy silhouettes. Also, nothing screams summer like wearing your swimsuit under a flowy dress or sheer top. Guys, be brave and try out unexpected prints, like florals, or trendy colors, like pastels. If you like to keep your look a little tougher, try joggers with a sleeveless hoodie or plaid shirt for something a little more rebellious. Once you’ve dressed the part, grab your best buds and go see what’s out there.

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The stages in Fargo will be filled with outrageous tunes this summer. From obscure local bands to popular global phenomena, Fargo has got a sizzling summer lineup for all music tastes.

Tiny Moving Parts

When: 5:30 p.m. May 19 Where: The Aquarium Kicking off the summer, Minneapolis-based band Tiny Moving Parts will take The Aquarium stage on May 19. Fargo is one stop on the tour for their newest album,

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✯Midwest Best of Show, four-year weekly newspaper ✯Midwest Best of Show, large school website ✯Midwest third place, special edition ✯National eighth place, four-year weekly ✯National fifth place, special edition ✯National fourth place, large school website

and Education will help you find your way. Your days will be packed with classes, homework, new friends, activities and organizations. We are here to help you find balance as you determine your path to academic success. Take a look for yourself at www.ndsu.edu/hde.

Individual awards: Emily Beaman, second place, single page design Emily Beaman, eighth place, single page design Jack Dura, ninth place, news story Kim Hill, second place, news photo Gabby Hartze, seventh place, news photo Benjamin Norman & Allison Pillar, third place, multimedia package Deparment of Communication North Dakota State University www.ndsu.edu/communication

Brandi Carlile

When: 7 p.m. June 17 Where: Bluestem Amphitheater

Brandi Carlile came out with smash hits “The Story” in 2007 and “That Wasn’t Me” in 2012. Since then, the singer/songwriter has been missing from the music scene. This year, Carlile returned with her triumphant new album, “The Firewatcher’s Daughter.” Combining rock with her twangy vocals and guitar, Carlile’s newest album proves to be as fantastic as her earlier work. Carlile has also teamed up with KT Tunstall, another popular artist of the early 2000s. Tunstall’s hits include “Black Horse and a Cherry Tree” and “Suddenly I See.”

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“Celebrate,” being released May 20. “Celebrate” is the third LP for the band. Tiny Moving Parts has been making a name for themselves among the rock genre, embodying the same pop punk sound as bands of the early 2000s. Two other rock bands, Prawn and Free Throw, will open for Tiny Moving Parts, leaving your ears ringing in the best possible way. Tickets are $12 and available through The Aquarium’s Facebook page.

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Anticipated releases premier this summer Andrew Fugleberg Staff Writer

This summer marks plenty of action and comedy for all fans. Blockbuster hits will make their way to the theater when superheroes and funny fish dominate the screen.

X-Men: Apocalypse - May 27th

Just a few weeks after the school year ends, the X-Men are back with the end of the world imminent. This is the third in the reboot of the X-Men series, directed by Bryan Singer. Many of the fan favorites are back, including Magneto, Storm and, of course, Professor X. The plot follows the first mutant in existence, called En Sabah Nur or “Apocalypse,” as he awakens from a thousand year sleep. Apocalypse recruits four followers to help him destroy humanity and rebuild the world to his liking. Unsurprisingly, the X-Men fight back in an effort to save the world.

A-list celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence, Rose Byrne and Michael Fassbender star in this film. For anyone who loves superhero movies, this one seems to have it all, from action and heroism to death and destruction.

Finding Dory - June 17th

Nostalgia takes tangible form in this movie, with the anticipated “Finding Nemo” sequel thirteen years in the making. When Dory suddenly remembers her family, she enlists the help of her friends to search for them. This movie should give us a lot of fun laughs and touching scenes, making it a must for anyone who liked the prequel.

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates - July 8th

Zac Efron, Adam Devine, Aubrey Plaza and Anna Kendrick star in this raunchy comedy where Mike and Dave (Efron and Devine, respectively) are looking for classy dates for their sister’s wedding. Plaza and Kendrick

don’t exactly make the classiest impression and hilarity ensues as Mike and Dave try to manage their dates. “Mike and Dave” will include plenty of crude humor and acting from some of our faves, making it a great summer flick.

Suicide Squad - August 5th The superhero movie gets turned on its head when this film comes out near the end of the summer. The villains take over the roles of the heroes, making a special task force under the tight control of Amanda Waller (played by Viola Davis.) The large amalgamation of baddies will carry out a special mission to take down the Joker, which will likely get them killed. Superstar actors Will Smith, Jared Leto, Cara Delevingne and Margot Robbie act in major roles, promising some solid performances. Crazy twists and deadly antics are a must, so action fans should definitely go opening day.

The female duo is sure to rock the gorgeous Bluestem Amphitheater. Tickets are $30 to $50 and can be purchased at the Bluestem Amphitheater’s website.

X Ambassadors

When: 8 p.m. August 12 Where: The Sanctuary X Ambassadors’ hit song “Renegades” saturated the airwaves when it debuted in 2015. This summer, the band brings its sound downtown to The Sanctuary Events Center, the late gothic revival church formerly known as St. Mark’s. The New York-based musicians are celebrating

their first full album, “VHS,” which includes “Renegades,” as well as their other singles “Unsteady” and “Jungle.” X Ambassadors combines pop and rock to make songs you can absolutely jam out to, proving to be an excellent band to see this summer. Early tickets are $26, available at Jade Presents.

Weird Al 12

When: 7:oo p.m. August

Where: Bluestem Amphitheater While unconventional, “Weird Al” Yankovic’s comedic music has entertained audiences since

his first album in 1978. Yankovic has worked with popular artists like Michael Jackson, U2 and Lady Gaga to satirize their songs. He has also worked with comedians Key and Peele, who were featured in his latest video hit, “White and Nerdy.” “Weird Al” brings hilarity and talent to the Bluestem Amphitheater this summer. Music and comedy unite in his completely unique set, allowing a perfect end to a perfect summer. Advanced tickets are $32.50 to $60, online through the Bluestem Amphitheater.

Editor’s Choice: More Fun Under the Sun

When the students are gone, Fargo comes out to play Paige Johnson A&E Editor

The students are gone, the wind dies down and all is silent. Well, not quite. The students may be gone but Fargo is hardly quieting down. There’s plenty to do in the fair city this summer, including movies, music and more.

Movies in the Park

From the months of May to August, the Fargo Parks District hosts free movies in Fargo’s parks. Twice a month, family friendly movies will be shown as the sun goes down. Bring your own snacks, or enjoy free Pepsi products and popcorn while supplies last.

Downtown Fargo Street Fair

Browse all Fargo has to offer July 14 - 16 as vendors take the streets. Local foods and shops will be basking in the sun as they move their wares outside. The event is free for everyone and is a great way to explore Downtown Fargo.

Sleepy Hollow

Enjoy a short road trip and listen to Broadway tunes in Bismarck, ND this summer. Sleepy Hollow Theatre and Arts Park is showing “Beauty & the Beast” and “Cabaret” in the months of July and August. Featuring the same music and beauty as the classic Disney movie “Beauty and the Beast,” this production will allow you to re-experience the movie magic. Ending the summer, “Cabaret” revolves around

the forbidden love of a cabaret dancer and an American writer during World War II. Love, intrigue and jazzy ‘40s music makes “Cabaret” a must.

ChalkFest

On August 11, ChalkFest returns to Fargo, promising to be bigger and better than ever. Last year, nearly 3,000 people arrived at the Red River Zoo to celebrate the music, art and fellowship of the Fargo community. ChalkFest encourages artists of all ages and levels to decorate the sidewalks around the Zoo. While the main event is definitely the chalk competition, there is plenty more to keep you busy. Live music, local food, bubbles, yoga and much, much more, ChalkFest is a great way to let summer out with a bang.

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Big Names, Big Stage North Dakota’s state fair to feature Fall Out Boy, Kiss Christian Weber Contributing Writer

The 50th annual North Dakota State Fair will be held from July 22 to July 30 in Minot, ND. In addition to several other events, including a carnival and livestock shows, July’s fair will feature concerts by seven music groups and artists, most notably Kenny Chesney, Fall Out Boy and Kiss. Country artist Kenny Chesney will perform with singer Courtney Cole on 8 p.m. July 28. Chesney released his first album in 1994 and rapidly gained prominence among country singers and musicians. His forthcoming album “Some Time Somewhere” will be released on July 8. Alternative rock group Fall Out Boy will perform the first concert of the fair on 8 p.m. July 22. Fall Out

Boy has been a popular band since their debut album, “From Under the Cork Tree.” Their songs “Thnks fr th Mmrs” and “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” are, and continue to be, smash hits. More recently, “Uma Thurman” and “Centuries” have dominated the charts. Lastly, Kiss will perform the final concert of the fair at 8 p.m. July 30. Kiss was formed in 1973 and released an eponymous album in 1974. Its members are known for their lurid makeup, elaborate costumes and energetic live performances. Kiss has sold over 100 million albums worldwide and is considered one of the most influential rock groups of all time. These are big names you won’t want to miss. For detailed information about tickets, accommodations and other events, visit the North Dakota State Fair webpage at ndstatefair.com.

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Tips on how to adjust to college

Erik Jonasson II Opinion Editor

From the upperclassmen that will be giving you swirlies in about eight hours welcome to North Dakota State University. All jokes aside, where is the dining center guest pass? Ah, high school. Wasn’t it fun? Welcome to college, here everything is different. You live on campus. You have more demanding classes, your friends are a little bit more mature (in some cases) and you are

paying for it this time. Look to the upperclassmen. If we made it, you can make this crazy transition. Be smart, you don’t go to UND (learn to laugh at these jokes, and get good at telling them, believe me). High school is over. College is on your dime this time. Don’t treat college like you treated high school. Don’t live for Friday night. If you are here to party it up, and drink on Mondays, you better be good at a) bullshitting, or b) cramming. Not to say we have anything against partying, we all enjoy a good time with friends, except electrical engineers, rumor is the sun hurts them. With that being said, understand that school is important. You’re putting

“This is a huge change, and as upperclassmen we have to say, welcome. We have all been there, we have all missed our parents, we have all had all nighters, and we all are poor as hell.” your money where your mouth is. You want to be a physicist/mad scientist? Have at it. Work hard, push yourself and remember if you slack, you are only wasting your own money (or your parents, which also sucks). Also, remember that changing majors is something that many college students do. Maybe you just aren’t cut out for the course load. And that is just fine. It takes guts, and it take a big deal of courage to change majors.

Don’t be afraid — this is your future. Be analytical and ask yourself important questions regarding your future career. Friends. Hold onto them for dear life. Things are going to change, and in most cases, their life will change along with yours. Remember you might not meet your best friends today, you might not meet them tomorrow, but you still need to put yourself out there. Join a club or a student run organization. Go out and meet new people.

In some cases your roommate will understand you the best. In some cases they won’t. No matter what, you must live in this world with good friends. Going it alone in college is next to impossible. Your best friends will take care of you when you are too drunk (not that college students do that), they will push you to be the best you can be, and you will push them as well. Unless you’re an engineer, where most of your conversations with friends is about how much you hate your class load. Be critical of your friends, don’t hang around the wrong crowd. Surround yourself with people who are ready to be a life long friend. People who are dedicated, who have passion, people who are on the same page as you.

Never try to drag your friends through life, you will inevitably drag yourself through the mud for a good deal of that time. Remember in the end though, this is college. This is a huge change, and as upperclassmen we have to say, welcome. We have all been there, we have all missed our parents, we have all had all nighters and we all are poor as hell. So this Fall, if you are lost wandering aimlessly around campus, speak up. Ask those seasoned Bison, “Where is Gate City Bank?” “Where is my dorm?” “Do I have to pay for football games?” We won’t laugh because we have all asked the same questions. Welcome to NDSU, and we wish the best for you with your college experience.

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Summertime Sounds

Cierra Steffensen Contributing Writer

May, a month of new beginnings, new awakenings and a lot less time doing homework. May is all about having fun, or, as the book states, being serious about play. Take some time out of your serious day at work or in the library, and have a little fun.

Five albums to fit into your summer playlist Green Day’s “Dookie” is a great throwback to angsty teen years.

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Summer, like many things, is best enjoyed with good music. Whether you’re at the beach, road tripping or just hanging out, some great sounds are a must. Here are five albums from different genres to amplify your summer vibes.

40 Oz. to Freedom

First, I present to you a tried and true summer classic, “40 Oz. to Freedom” by Sublime. Hailing from Long Beach, CA, Sublime is the perfect band to go along with any beach day. Sublime’s punk rock and reggae fusion perfectly capture the feeling of a hazy summer day. “40 Oz. to Freedom” contains a healthy blend of hard-hitting punk tunes and mellow acoustic songs, making it highly re-playable.

The Cars

What would summer be without classic rock? No band makes me feel more like I’m at the cabin than The Cars. Their self-titled album has numerous hits, including: “Let the Good Times Roll,” “Just What I Needed” and “Moving in Stereo.” The Cars were masters of the late ‘70s sound, and are a must for a day at the lake.

Be As You Are

Maybe you’re like my roommate and actually enjoy country music. Not my thing, but I’m told Kenny Chesney is the best of country for summertime. His 2004 album “Be As You Are” includes “Somewhere in the Sun” and “Guitars and Tiki Bars.” Kenny Chesney is apparently the man for when you’re cruising in your truck. Yee yee!

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Summertime boredom can be very real. When it’s 80 degrees and all you want to do is sit in a dark basement and wallow, you need a good punk album. To treat the angst, I recommend “Dookie” by Green Day. With classics such as “Longview” and “When I Come Around”, “Dookie” will bring you right back to junior high — the good parts.

Doggystyle

Classic hip-hop and summer nights go together like movies and popcorn. Fire up your ghetto blaster and pop in “Doggystyle” by Snoop Dogg. “Doggystyle” is, frankly, awesome — containing hilarious lyrics and great features. “Doggystyle” is perfect for summer house parties and hangouts. Summer is the best time of the year, so keep on jamming and have a great time.

When I read the chapter on May I never thought that I would need to really look into my life and find more fun. I mean I have a pretty good time the way it is. But, as Gretchen points out, everyone could use a little more fun. Or even better, realize and accept what they, personally, think is fun. Don’t underrate what you enjoy. Make time or your life will become bleak. Listen to the band no one else listens to but you love, read the children’s book that is still sitting on your shelf, paint a picture with your fingers. If what you love isn’t sophisticated and “adulty”

“If what you love isn’t sophisticated and ‘adulty’ enough for your friends then maybe your friends need to learn the same lesson. Sometimes it’s okay to be children again.” enough for your friends then maybe your friends need to learn the same lesson. Sometimes it’s okay to be children again. If what you love is the “adult thing to do” then keep doing what you’re doing.

Take Time to be Silly

We are often preoccupied with what has to be done that we often forget to take a step back and just

breathe. We create such a serious air about our tasks that they become exactly that. Tasks. Checkmarks on a to-do list. Take that extra step today and make your “things to do” fun. Turn it into a game. Create a goal. Reward yourself. See the joy and the goofiness in everyday tasks. It will not only lighten your mood, but the moods of those around

Go Off the Path

Don’t just expect the unexpected, reach for it. Make it your goal to witness or experience a few unexpected things everyday. Don’t just keep to your normal way of things. Actually use one of the cooking books you got as gifts. Walk home through a different route. Or maybe read a magazine that you wouldn’t normally pick up.

Start a Collection

Sounds kind of crazy right? After telling you to clean everything out a couple months ago? Even if you don’t start collecting things, start collecting happiness.

Collect the moments that bring joy to your life. Take pictures, write it all down or maybe even create happiness through art. Small things are great to collect if they make you happy. Like old coins, books or maybe even something larger like artwork. But even beginning to collect happiness will make you smile more and enjoy the moments you have created and kept forever. Basically this month is devoted to finding the child inside your adult body and living the life that the ten year old you would be proud of.

A Brief History of Lies Surrounding Cinco de Mayo America besmudges yet another holiday

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Cinco de Mayo: a holiday meant for wearing fake mustaches, sombreros and taking endless tequila shots, right? I mean, after all, that is what Americans

have turned that holiday into. Limes go out of stock, the word tequila is tweeted more than necessary and there are margarita specials at all sorts of locations. So that’s what the holiday must be about, right? Drinking Tequila and pretending all of us know how to speak Spanish? Cinco de Mayo was concocted in California. The lies sting. Cinco de Mayo didn’t become popular until the late 1980s when beer companies began exploiting the holiday for money (who

“It has become an Americanized holiday, used as an excuse for excessive drinking and the use of that sombrero you have in the back of your storage closet.” would have thunk.) So even though the holiday is meant to celebrate culture and Mexico’s defeat over France, it has become an Americanized holiday, used as an excuse for excessive drinking and the use of that sombrero you have in the back of your storage closet. Welcome to college, let

the truth come out people. Viva la Mexico! That may be the extremely Americanized version, but Cinco de Mayo is actually a day that is meant to be used to celebrate the unlikely defeat that Mexico had over the French army after it had occupied Mexico. It

may not be the Mexican Independence Day, but it is still a very important holiday. A holiday used to celebrate Mexico’s army, determination and strength. Some do celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Mexico now; with big parties and colorful outfits that express the culture that Mexico is so

proud of. So, with the great country of Mexico in mind, take that tequila shot that you wouldn’t normally take. Relieve some of your stress by taking a whack at the piñata in your neighbor’s backyard. Make margaritas and sing in spanish. Love the drinking games, love the tacos, hate the lies your parents fed you for 18 years. Celebrate Mexican culture through the holiday that originated in America, I like to call it “Cinco de Drinko.”

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No Apologies

Almost 120 years later, this paper perseveres

Benjamin Norman Editor in Chief

Oh, what I’d give to have a conversation over coffee with Clarence Ohr Follett, the first editor-inchief of this publication. We could chitchat about lots of things, like both being farm kids, both working through school as janitors, and just like him, both becoming editor-inchiefs of The Spectrum. Albeit I was 120 years

later. Clarence, class of ‘98, and his staff of eight launched The Spectrum of North Dakota Agricultural College in 1896. The first ever paper is a dandy. Its cover story discussed lighting in a preelectricity world. A writer, pre-Google, inquired why pumpkin and watermelon vines “grow crossways with the row.” Old Main, then known as College Hall, was the paper’s first picture, captured in all its lonely, pre-other-buildings-oncampus glory. I’d ask Clarence about all of this, along too with The Spectrum’s first printed regrets. “It undoubtedly, in presenting the first issue, becomes our duty to

“This unpolished and unabashed voice needs to be heard, though. The Spectrum operates as a service for students to share their words. And we’ve got plenty to share, hence why this paper continues on as one of the oldest entities on campus.” render an apology for entering the field,” the inaugural editorial reads. This sorry was directed at NDAC’s publications and their coverage of campus, which weren’t accomplishing “what should be accomplished.” By entering the publication realm, Clarence and company provided the collegiate perspective from the student body’s viewpoint. His staff had

to have understood the significance and power of this move. “Sorry, not sorry,” I’d tell old Clarence. The student voice is loud and rough, often written hastily and with little forethought for the future. (Future me: Hey! What’s up? Hello! Sorry for writing this at 1:30 a.m. instead of starting that lesson plan.) This unpolished and unabashed voice needs

to be heard, though. The Spectrum operates as a service for students to share their words. And we’ve got plenty to share, hence why this paper continues on as one of the oldest entities on campus. I am beyond honored to continue serving with this paper. I have huge shoes to fill. The outgoing editorin-chief, Erica Nitschke, fearlessly led The Spectrum

through what should have been much more tumultuous times. Instead, the boat stayed afloat, and we continued to excel, publishing special editions and receiving recognition both regionally and nationally. I can promise you my editors and I do not fret over deadlines and neglected classwork for the awards and resume building, though. We do this because we genuinely care about our university. And when you care about something, you speak up on its behalf — unapologetically. Hope to hear from you soon.

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