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BioLife Plasma Services hosts anyone between the ages of 18 and 69. Plasma donors have to be in good health and weigh over 110 pounds in order to qualify for donation, BioLife’s website said. Kayla Beehler, the senior regional marketing representative at BioLife, said college-aged students make up a sizable population of donors. If a donor gives twice a week, they can make $70. Ben Wolbaum can make nearly $300 per month sitting in a BioLife chair. The mechanical engineering sophomore frequents BioLife twice a week and has for the last year. “BioLife is a very easy way to make money,” Wolbaum said, as long as donor can handle needles. “As a busy college student, it is a great way to make some money for only two hours a week.” Beehler said donors are compensated for their time because of the longer donation process. “The reason donors are compensated,” Beehler said, “is because it takes 20 to 40 minutes longer than a whole blood donation.” Donors are given prepaid debit cards that accumulate money after donations. “People do it for the extra money,” Beehler said, “but also for the goodness of saving a life.” Beehler said all plasma collected at BioLife is sent to a lab, where Baxter International, BioLife’s parent company, turns it into therapies and medications. The plasma does not go directly to those in need like whole blood donations do. A business BioLife is one of two plasma centers in the FargoMoorhead area. A third BioLife center opens Tuesday in West Fargo. Beehler said the company is answering the demand for more plasma donation centers in the metro. “We’d benefit serving another location in this area,” Beehler said. The other center is Talecris Plasma in Moorhead. Both institutions are owned by parent companies with international outreach. Health care company Baxter trades on the New York Stock Exchange.
Talecris is owned by Grifols, a multinational pharmaceutical and chemical company that trades on the NASDAQ. Baxter is the larger of the two, employing over 60,000 workers. It generated $15 billion in revenue last year. The plasma market was forecasted last year to grow over 10 percent annually, with the United States leading the world in plasma supply. About 70 percent of the world’s plasma comes from the U.S., a Companies and Markets report said. The companies can compensate plasma donors with money because federal law does not prohibit it, unlike blood transfusions. All blood transfusions in the U.S. must be voluntarily donated. Donating versus “donating” United Blood Services depends on college students, as well. The nonprofit collects whole blood donations, meaning all components of a donor’s blood – not just plasma. Points are rewarded to UBS donors, which they can redeem for items. Money is not given to blood donors. Jacob Lardy gives strictly plasma at UBS because his blood type is not as desirable as O-, the universal blood type. He has donated for nearly three years. Wolbaum said he used to donate at UBS before switching to BioLife. He said the financial compensation was a deciding factor, but BioLife still helps those in need. Lardy chooses UBS over BioLife because of the constant need for donations. “I always feel good about myself after,” Lardy added. He does not feel donating at BioLife is as altruistic. Lardy said donating at BioLife does not impact the local community like donating at UBS. He said he is not sure BioLife counts as “donating,” either, because givers are compensated with money. “I know I’m actually saving people which makes me feel 10 times better than if I got paid for it,” Lardy said. A choice Tami Kilzer, a donor recruitment manager at UBS, said the F-M community’s sole blood center always needs donors. UBS serves hospital commitments, making sure doctors have enough blood in the near future. Students play a large role in the community blood supply. “College and high school blood drives make up roughly 30 percent of the total blood supply,” Kilzer said. Students often choose either UBS or plasma centers. Both institutions require a wait period after donating at another center, Beehler said. If a donor gives blood, they have to wait weeks to give either blood
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North Dakota State recognizes its service people Thursday with a flag raising and ceremony.
NDSU Honors Veterans with Flag Raising, Ceremony About 75 people gather to honor Veteran’s Day on NDSU campus BY CAMILLE FORLANO
The North Dakota State Military and Veteran’s Services, in collaboration with the NDSU Equity and Diversity Center, held a flag raising ceremony followed by a veteran speaker in honor of Veteran’s Day. On Thursday morning outside the
south entrance of the Memorial Union, an estimated 75 people gathered to honor Veteran’s Day, which is observed Tuesday. The event started with NDSU representative speakers who spoke of the importance of Veteran’s Day and honoring
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our Veteran’s as well as fallen soldiers. After the flag had risen, Mark Lindquist sung the National Anthem. Students walking to class took the time to stop where they were and placed their right hand over their heart. A roll call was taken, reading out the names of veterans present at the event as well as calling the names of fallen NDSU service members. The names of the fallen soldiers were called three times, symbolizing that the soldier was not present but still recognized as a part of the rank. Last year was the first year the flag raising ceremony took place. Post Commander Shelby Moen helped organize the event. She said the ceremony went smoother than last year. “Veteran’s Day is an important day for people to take the time to think about the sacrifices made and honor our veterans and their service,” Moen said. Moen also urges anyone interested in helping to join the NDSU American Legion Post #400 whose purpose, according to their Facebook page, is “to promote reintegration and success of all service members and
veterans through education, community service, volunteerism, and living the mantra ‘continuing to serve.’” Following the ceremony people were invited to hear speaker Mark Lindquist, a veteran of the Afghanistan war and cofounder of Breath Is Limited Motivational Speaking and Entertainment, LLC. Lindquist spoke about his life dedication to service and volunteerism and the important role it played in forming his life. He encouraged people to find their passion as well as the importance of service and volunteering. Kaarin Remmich, coordinator for the NDSU Military and Veteran’s Services, said everyone should take the time to remember our veterans. “We all need to pause and remember the service of our veterans,” Remmich said. NDSU student and Afghanistan veteran Chris Howell reflected on what Tuesday will mean to him. “Veteran’s Day is a day to reflect on veteran’s service to our country and what they’ve done but also, to me, to remember those who aren’t with us anymore,” he said.
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a process that removes plasma and returns the rest of the donor’s blood. “Every two seconds,” Kilzer said, “someone in the U.S. needs a blood transfusion … There is no substitute for blood, and it can only come from volunteers.” By donating plasma, Beehler said, “You really are saving a life.”
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Prestigious Legacy Program Comes to a Halt NDSU College of Business program put on hold for rest of the semester BY PACE MAIER
A successful program that has made waves in the Fargo-Moorhead community will be coming to a halt for the rest of the 2014 fall semester. The North Dakota State College of Business Legacy Program has stopped suddenly. “Changes in leadership of the college and how teaching and training will be administered have necessitated that we put the program on hold for this semester,” NDSU College of Business Interim Dean
Jane Schuh said in an email. A one-year commitment from students and staff are required for the Legacy program. Schuh said it would be best to take some time and brainstorm ideas that can help expand not only the College of Business but the Legacy Program, as well. “As roles and responsibilities change with the anticipation of new leadership,” Schuh said. “It is a good time to take a look at how we can expand and build upon what we already
“Changes in leadership of the college and how teaching and training will be administered have necessitated that we put the program on hold for this semester.” - Jane Schuh, College of Business Interim Dean have to provide professional development opportunities that serve an even greater number of students.” However, the level one and two stages of the Legacy program will not be affected by this halt to level three, but in the near future the staff
will also look for a new plan to help the first two levels of the program to exceed expectations. “The level I and II stages of the Legacy program deal with personal development and provide peer leadership in the Business 189 course,”
Schuh said. “These will continue as they are for now, although they may be tweaked as we assess if and how we align with the new strategic plan for the university system, NDSU’s mission, and the needs of our students, employers and state.” Schuh wants to increase faculty and student participation by building on the successful strides the program has already accomplished. They also want to look deeper into leadership development
to make sure the students apart of the Legacy program are going to be the future leaders the world needs in order to conquer great tasks. Legacy requires a commitment of resources, facilities and funding over a 12 month period of time, Schuh said. Which means there isn’t a perfect time to restart the program. “Coinciding with the new leadership in the college,” Schuh said. “This really is the best time to evaluate what we’re doing and why.”
Miss NDSU Proceeds Go to Nokomis
Mock pageant benefits nonprofit childcare center Delaney Freer
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Audience members were given the opportunity to watch a Swan Lake ballet number, complete with fraternity members in tutus and ballet slippers, Thursday. This performance, and 15 others, were all part of the Miss North Dakota State mock pageant, hosted by the NDSU Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. The theme was Pitch Perfect. Sarah Lohan, sponsored
by Alpha Gamma Delta sorority, was awarded the Miss NDSU crown, with Katie Payette, sponsored by Kappa Delta sorority, as runner-up. Amanda Kuhn, sponsored by Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, won Miss Moneybags and Miss Congeniality. “The best part about being involved in Miss NDSU has been getting to know the other 15 fabulous contestants,” Payette said. “These women have been such a joy to work with, they are all so fun and really are a great representation of NDSU.” All proceeds from the event were split between the two Nokomis Childcare Centers in Fargo, at 618 23 St. S. and 1620 16 Ave. S.
Nokomis Childcare Centers’ special mission is to give top priority to families experiencing difficult circumstances, like low income families. A family that has trouble paying their fees may be eligible for a scholarship program. Proceeds included $5 ticket fees and audience donations toward contestant votes. A few years ago, Patty Corwin, senior lecturer of sociology at NDSU, spoke with ATO members in her classes about including Nokomis Childcare Centers in their philanthropy. Since then, the ATO fraternity has continued its support. The proceeds from last years’ Miss NDSU pageant made Nokomis able to help more than 100 families with
scholarships. Nokomis also helps families facing other situations, like children with learning disabilities or teenage parents. Its mission statement is “Every child deserves quality care.” Altogether, the Fargo Nokomis Childcare Centers benefit 154 children. Because the parent fees Nokomis receives is not enough, it relies heavily on community support and donations. Jane Greminger has worked at Nokomis Childcare Center since 1992 and been program director since 2000. She was the judge for the pageant, along with Miss NDSU 2013 and NDSU football captain Christian Dudzik.
“I just give these college students so much credit,” Greminger said. “I can’t believe they would give up the time to plan and prepare for this since they are so busy.” Sixteen female contestants sponsored by different organizations across campus competed to be crowned the next Miss NDSU. Competition events included Bison pride, a lip syncing competition, formal wear and a round of questions. The lip syncing came complete with some real singing, elaborate costumes and back up dancers comprised of female friends, and male ATO members. The audience was entertained with songs from Hannah Montana, Grease, Footloose
and Mulan, along with Pitch Perfect numbers like Cups and Magic. “I had never sung a solo in front of a huge auditorium full of people before,” Payette said. “But my sorority sisters convinced me to, so I said, ‘Katie, you better get yourself together, go out there with a smile on your face and pretend you’re Whitney Houston.’ And it was the best decision ever.” The show also included door prizes and prizes for best tweets. “I just want to give such a warm thank you to everyone involved in Miss NDSU Pageant,” Greminger said, “and for all the support and kindheartedness we receive throughout the year.” The Miss NDSU Pageant was held from 7-9 p.m.
Conflict Arises on Election Day with Students Voting Many students found they could not vote due to requirements Erin Anderson Staff Writer
Students without proper identification were turned away from voting booths Tuesday following new legislation amending voter eligibility. In order to vote, students needed to change their address on Campus Connection to a North Dakota address 30 days prior to Election Day. Although some students were still unaware by Tuesday, North Dakota State student government tried to get the word out to the masses. “We are aware that
you had to change your address 30 days prior to voting,” said Aaron Weber, NDSU student government executive commissioner of government relations and intercollegiate affairs. “However, we sent out
multiple Listerv emails, had a contact table and personally talked to people about the new requirements.” The voter ID change has some groups arguing disenfranchisement, while others said the stricter laws
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better attention to make sure my address on my student identification certificate was changed to match my Fargo address,” he said. Weber said that with any new system there will be growing pains. Student government, he said, will continue to work toward a better way to make sure students know exactly what they are doing before the next election. “I feel the process was harder than it should have been and made it difficult for students to get their vote in,” Van Voorhis said, disagreeing with the easiness of voting. The North Dakota Secretary of State’s office called the state’s voting process “easy as pie” throughout the election season.
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Bradley Steen is retiring after his 37-year career at the NDSU Bookstore.
Thirty-Seven Years of Service NDSU Bookstore’s Bradley Steen turns to new chapter in his life after retirement BY CONNOR DUNN
Thirty-seven years ago, a young Bradley Steen was an unfamiliar face on the campus of North Dakota State. Fresh out of Minnesota State University Moorhead with an undergraduate degree in history and music, he was looking for a break and an easy-going job before furthering his history studies at a graduate school. Steen found his transitory job in January 1978, as he was hired as an assistant in the textbook department of the NDSU Bookstore. But little did he know at the time that NDSU and the Bookstore would become his home and source of gratification and happiness in his working career and life thereafter. Come Thursday, Steen will say goodbye to current and former students, staff and faculty of NDSU during a retirement party in the Meadow Lark room in the Memorial Union from 2-4 p.m. Friday will be his last day in a 37-year career at NDSU.
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Steen hasn’t been a monotonous employee going through the motions for that long of a time. He’s climbed the ladder of leadership at the Bookstore after starting as an assistant in the textbook department. He soon became the textbook department manager and then received a promotion to be the associate director of the Bookstore. Steen later became the supervisor of the Herd Shop Convenience Store and the cashiers at the Bookstore. For the last four years, he has been involved in customer service and cashiering. “I liked each one in its own way, and they all presented different challenges,” Steen said. “There’s certain things that are a daily routine with the jobs I’ve had, but it’s always a little something different, and each day is different in particular situations with the customers.” When asked which position in the Bookstore was his favorite, Steen was set on
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the position he held the last four years of his career. “I have really enjoyed my time in customer service and cashiering with the people contact and being able to see the students, faculty, staff, visitors to the campus, alumni, parents,” he said. “It’s been especially nice to follow the students and remember when they come in as a prospective student on a campus tour or a freshman and then see them grow until they graduate.” During his time at NDSU, Steen has had an emphasis to engage students and take a genuine interest in their studies and life at NDSU. Countless students, faculty and staff that have ventured only once or numerous times into the Bookstore would say that extra effort has made a mark. “He’s not just about the small talk,” said Kelly Mertz, the current Bookstore cashier supervisor. “He really gets to know students, and he’s experienced in all areas. He is the heart of the Bookstore.”
thank you for whatever impact I’ve had on their lives and time here at NDSU, which has been very rich and rewarding for me.” Steen believes he is a part of NDSU, and he’s experienced gratification in serving the university’s role in educating students and setting them up for success when they graduate and enter the workforce and society. “It’s so gratifying working with students because they’re in their early formulation and coming into their adult life,” he said. “Anyone that I’ve influenced in a positive way or encouraged them, that’s very gratifying to me.” Steen had nothing but positive things to say about NDSU, the campus community and especially his co-workers at the Bookstore. Those co-workers know Bradley is special to the Bookstore and NDSU. “He’s always a positive person, smiling at me when I come in every day,” said Jodi Askew, the general merchandise buyer for the Bookstore.
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Most would say 37 years is a long time, but Steen has said the time has gone by fast. “When you’re here for that long, a lot of the people you knew when you started have retired, moved away, passed away,” Steen said, “but I have to look back and say that in the midst of all the changes with campus growing and technology changing, the one that has stayed consistent is the opportunity to meet new people and the students have keep me young at heart. “I learn from them and I try to encourage them and offer any advice I can give. It’s always gratifying to have them come back, and they either have kind words to say or a
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Life is always different for those who have recently retired from a long career. Steen knows it will be difficult not seeing all of the familiar faces on campus, but he’ll try he’s best to stay connected to the NDSU community through social media and athletic and fine arts events. “I’ll follow all of the different organizations, like student government or the residence life and the different departments on campus,” Steen said. “I also hope to attend some of the athletic and fine arts events. A lot of times with my schedule, I wasn’t able to really do that, but now I have time to attend those events and have another
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Trip to London proves stressful yet rewarding STORY & PHOTOS BY LINDA NORLAND
Traveling in general can be brutally hard on a student’s wallet. Staying for an extended period as a student, however, really adds up fast. Although studying abroad is expensive, taking proper measures to save before you leave and using some handy tricks once you are at your destination can make this incredible experience affordable. With the British Pound currently amounting to $1.59, and the extra fees that come with converting currency, Americans are at a disadvantage. This is the same in many countries around the globe, so always be sure to check the rates
with a handy app like XE Currency. As with most study abroad things, you should start saving money as early as possible. Some of the ways my fellow students and I have developed for this are quite simple.
Tip 1: Create a savings jar.
At the end of the week, put a set amount of money in the jar. This way if you deposit, say, $5 for a whole year, you will end up with about $260. If you increase it to $20, you will have around $1,040!
Tip 2: Be goal-oriented.
When you feel the urge to buy something you do not
need, think about how that money could go towards your trip. If you spend $20 on a shirt now, that could mean one less meal or train ticket abroad.
Tip 3: Keep a budget.
Budgeting is hard. But it will help you on-track with your spending and show you which things you are spending the most money on. Keep receipts and track expenses with a simple spreadsheet to make sure you are spending within your means. Before you leave, you save and save and save. But then, once you get there, you get to spend your savings! But remember: This money
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has to last you the whole semester, or year — however long you are staying. So here are some tips on how to stretch your bank account while you are traveling.
Tip 1: Pack meals. True, tasting the foods of another culture is part of the experience. But food normally ends up being one of the major costs of living
anywhere. Also, it can be quite fattening. Packing a sandwich and an apple keeps your bank account fat — and your waist thin!
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Every hunting excursion is unique. There is no such thing as having hunting experiences that are exactly the same each time. There are too many variables, such as time of season, weather and animal activity. Along with this, there are also those occurrences that can make an already-unique outing into one that will always be remembered. Sometimes the most memorable stories are ones when the hunter makes a
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safely above the water. I turned to the task for spreading out the decoys. As I did this, I was not completely satisfied with my possible cover, so I walked further down in the water as I placed decoys and was particular about where I put them. This caused me to turn around constantly while changing direction. When I was satisfied, I went back to grab my gun and noticed I only had a few minutes before it was time to shoot. I then realized that I forgot where exactly I slid my gun because there was a large section of cattails that all looked the same. I walked up and down the stretch of cattails unable to find it in the darkness. It was now shooting time and once again, ducks were flying everywhere, even
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Attempting to Quick Satisfy the Customer’s APP-etite Fast food restaurants introducing apps to allow for faster ordering and pick up BY CALEB WERNESS
According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, the average human attention span has dropped from 12 seconds in 2000 to eight seconds in 2013. To give perspective, goldfish have measured attention spans of roughly nine seconds. In 13 years, humans had lost approximately 25 percent of their attention span. It sounds sad to think about, but the data makes sense when looking at how society has shifted, especially in the last 14 years. Everything has to be faster, everything has to be instant. There is instant oatmeal, instant pictures, instant everything. Internet always need to be faster, and the list goes on.
Patience has become a forgotten value. Now fast food restaurants — businesses that got their start from delivering food quickly — have decided to try and increase pace. Several large chain fast food restaurants have begun introducing their own apps. These apps can be downloaded on a smart phone or a tablet. The idea behind them is so customers can place orders electronically then pick up their food all while avoiding any lines or extended wait time. Most of the apps have received aboveaverage ratings on Google play. Taco Bell’s mobile app is currently rated at four stars out of five. Burger King and Wendy’s are both currently rated three-and-a-half stars out of five. It looks as though people are buying into this new style of ordering.
Taco Bell’s app in particular allows for vast customizable options when ordering, such as adding additional toppings or taking toppings off. Several reviews of the app came from impressed customers. Because success has followed the introduction of ordering apps, I would not doubt many of the large fast food chains will put further money and effort into their respective apps. Businesses run on the principle of ensuring the customer gets what they want. It is evident people that are operating much faster lives. I can relate when saying sometimes it gets difficult trying to pack all the day’s work into 24 hours. Apps like these help save some time and offer convenience. I’m sure it would be quite handy to have
your food ready-to-go upon arrival. I am interested in testing some of these apps out in the future to see if they really do work well. I’ve never had an issue waiting for my food to be ready, unlike some people who look as though the world is ending when it takes them ten minutes to get their burger and fries. Patience is a virtue no longer valued highly in society, but in the world of business, it is essential to evolve with the customer. If people want fast food faster, then I guess chains are going to do whatever it takes to deliver.
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Recent Changes in Voter ID Deny Ballots to Students North Dakota’s new election law strips young people of voting rights Eric Thibert
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If it wasn’t you, then it’s likely that someone you know showed up to a polling center on Tuesday only to be turned away by election officials for not having the proper identification. Valley News Live reported
“As it turns out, they have a direct impact on Native Americans, retirees and especially students who very often have complicated residency statuses.”
that one election judge working at UND wasn’t able to give ballots to 90 percent of the students who showed up. After 2012, the legislative assembly passed House Bill 1332, which was presented as a way of ending voter ID fraud in North Dakota. While HB 1332 was awaiting the governor’s signature, the American Civil Liberties Union reported that only 9 potential cases of voter fraud appeared in 2012, accounting for 0.00276 percent of the votes cast in this state that year.
Secretary of State Al Jaeger even admitted at that time over the past twenty years there had been only “one or two or three” confirmed instances of people trying to cheat the system. Now, in the aftermath of Election Day, we’ve seen the effects of those ID restrictions. As it turns out, they have a direct impact on Native Americans, retirees and especially students who very often have complicated residency statuses. Dozens of students among countless other people were
indeed sent home because they didn’t meet the arbitrary requirements. All of it was to supposedly prevent less than one case of voter fraud per year, but surely the integrity of our system is compromised more from mass disenfranchisement. If Bismarck is truly interested in turning out accurate election results as well as ensuring the right to vote, it has no choice but to change the current law. All totaled, this election proved to be an outrageous failure on the part of the assembly and the secretary of state’s office. I encourage everyone to push their legislators to sponsor a bill returning the rules to the way they were. Students must commit to this issue for it to be resolved.
Lena Dunham Can Only Call Herself a Sexual Predator Readers left confused after misleading label Amber Zolondek Staff Writer
I have been guilty of saying “I’m looking chubby today” or “My hair’s a mess” when all of a sudden, someone agrees with me. Hello, that was an out-loud thought, and go away with your input. But I know I am finding myself in a thought that is spoken out loud. What Lena Dunham fans are wondering is why would you publish hundreds of thousands of books describing yourself as a “sexual predator” and then proceed to get upset when there is uprise and sexual molestation victims speaking out against your statement? Lena Dunham writes in her book, “Not That Kind of Girl” that “Basically, anything a sexual predator might do to woo a small suburban girl, I was trying,” when describing how she got her sister to do things like “relax” on her while watching television,
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kissing her on the lips and more. I think what was odd and striking as disturbing was not the acts, but how she described herself as doing it. Kids are weird and they do weird stuff, and I can only imagine our conversations at
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ages 4 through 11. Yet, when writing a book on your life, knowing full well that you are describing yourself as someone who assaults and molests young children is where you’ve probably crossed the line. Dunham continues to call out the book
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review on Twitter as what she calls a “rage spiral” and shows her emotional upset by canceling appearances and book signings. What’s unfortunate is that Lena called herself this before anyone else. And yet, when called out for such behavior, a temper tantrum ensues. If she’s going to write personal, deep memories such as that, at least just own up when using inappropriate phrasing and labels. Let’s get this straight. Lena Dunham is controversy. Her movies, screenplays and television shows all show that she either doesn’t care or wants to spark a conversation and make you have an opinion. So, given that, it doesn’t make sense for her to throw a fit when articles are written about her saying she called herself a predator and that was wrong. Thankfully, Dunham comes out to say and apologize to her fans with the quote: “If the situations described in my book have been painful or triggering for people to read, I am sorry, as that was never my intention. I am also aware that the comic use of the term ‘sexual predator’ was insensitive, and I’m sorry for that as well.” Bottom line: Don’t write things about yourself that you don’t want people saying.
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This Game Cannot Come Out Soon Enough A look at the top five video game trailers that got us most excited Caleb Werness Opinion Editor
A trailer is designed with one m a i n intention: to get an audience excited for the product. Some companies have done better than others in showcasing their upcoming product. These trailers cover all the bases. The music, the cinematic presentation and
the content shown is in sync, ready to get the viewer hooked. Trailers like these put forth not just a game, but an experience; and rightly so, they tend to stick with you. Here’s my take on five of the most memorable trailers:
5. Destiny
Bungie put out a liveaction trailer for its hotly anticipated science-fiction first person shooter. In all honesty, this trailer was among the motivating factors that caused me to buy the game. Sounds ridiculous, I know, but it just goes to show how impressive the trailer is. The two-minute clip lightly showcased the game’s playable settings including Mars and Venus also
featured all three character classes their abilities. There is just something about slow-motion, the Immigrant Song and cool weapons that gets people hyped.
4. Skyrim
After an ambiguous teaser trailer, fans of the Elder Scrolls series were desperate for more. I know because I was one of them. Developer Bethesda released the trailer for Skyrim, which featured mainly ingame footage. Doing so only added to the levels of anticipation because it showed the audience exactly what they could expect. The panning environment featured shots of cities. Artistically speaking, it was a beautiful showing. Add a fight with a dragon and
something special is created.
3. Arkham City
With the success of Arkham Asylum, it is safe to say expectation was high for the sequel. The trailer for Arkham City delivered on all levels. The Dark Knight has to step up once more and protect his city. What made this trailer exceptional is how it gave the teasers of the game’s collection of villains. Watching the Bat fight Arkham’s thugs in stylized combat puts the viewer on the edge of their sit. Incorporate several shots of Batman flying through Arkham city and excitement is certain to abound. Plus, come on, it’s Batman — how can you not be excited.
2. Assassin’s Creed
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Assassin’s Creed games could fill this spot. There is something Ubisoft does in its trailers that is unlike any other. Assassin’s Creed was one of the first games to allow player’s choice in how approach objectives. The trailer integrates this perfectly. The use of slow motion in this trailer was completely epic, from the kill to Altair disappearing into the crowds. This trailer laid the stones for a fantastic franchise.
The hype for a sequel was through the roof. Modern Warfare 2’s trailer set the stage with the iconic beat of Eminem’s “Til I Collapse” playing in the background as the various locations are shown gets the adrenaline flowing. Explosions and the guerrilla warfare of the game are shown in full force. And one can’t forget how the showing of the release date syncs with the beat of the song. Epic. So there is the list. Are there any others you think deserve an honorable mention? Tweet @ndsuspectrum with #VGtrailers with your suggestions. Until then, game on. To view the video trailers, visit ndsuspectrum. com.
1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
The high schooler in me still fanboys a little when thinking back to the Modern Warfare 2 trailer. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare revolutionized online multiplayer as we know it.
Taylor Makes a Swift Departure From Spotify Singer Taylor Swift removes her music from streaming service Caleb Werness Opinion Editor
Musical icon Taylor Swift is refusing to allow popular streaming service Spotify the rights to her newest album. Swift has also taken matters further by pulling all her previous albums that had been on Spotify as well. Both fans and Spotify are disheartened by T-Swizzle’s actions. Spotify users now have a hole in their playlists where any of Swift’s music
used to be. The motivation for Swift’s actions stems out of her belief that having her music on Spotify will harm album sales. Artists make significantly more by selling their album to consumers than they do by leasing it to streaming services. In fact, the numbers are quite staggering. Spotify pays artist $0.007 per track play. For an artist to make approximately $1,000 dollars, one of their tracks has to receive 150,000 plays. Seems like a lot, but then you take into account that many popular artist have multi-million plays per individual track. It has a way of paying in the long run. I think Swift’s action were a little rash. Having her tracks on Spotify may hurt the number of sales for her new album, but once
someone purchases her album for roughly $12 that is all she is making. Having her music on a streaming site allows for her songs to be played over and over again by the multitude of her fans. Spotify is a long-term investment, and it is not like an artist of Swift’s notoriety will have any difficulty finding people to listen to her music. I am a huge fan of Spotify. I love the idea of the company and what they do. I will admit that having Spotify has kept me from pirating music. I cannot imagine I am the only one who feels this way. I would like to believe Spotify has made a significant difference in the amount of music that gets pirated. It offers users a chance to listen to the
songs they want to and for the artists to receive compensation. The said compensation may seems quite small, but something is always better than nothing. Swift’s actions are only a disservice to her fans. She is trying to increase her profits and make a statement through her actions, but I only see them as negative. I guarantee there are people who would not go out and buy her album in a store, but they would listen to it on repeat via Spotify. By refusing to allow her new album to be streamed, she is only taking money away from herself. I think Taylor Swift needs to remember music is about the fans and the art. It shouldn’t be about the profit.
Destiny: Fun for About a Week Bungie’s blockbuster is wide in scope but lacks any sort of real depth Caleb Werness Opinion Editor
Overnight the hotly anticipated video game D e s t i n y netted $500 million on the first day of release. The first person shooter science-fiction game offered a promising experience unlike any other in the world of gaming. In that fashion, Bungie certainly delivered. The ability to play campaign missions with friends online was definitely a breath of fresh air. Destiny’s environment is utterly gorgeous. The power of the
next-generation consoles clearly shines in the top notch scenery and level design. I put many hours into playing Destiny — enjoying every moment — only to find there was only about a week’s worth of fresh content. After that, the only thing left is a less than stellar multiplayer and the occasional weekly missions. As a fan who fell in love with the game, I felt bummed to realize I had reached the end of the run. There are two downloadable content packages coming out in the future, which will extend gameplay and add new content, but doing that is unfair to the consumers. I have an extensive love/ hate relationship with DLC. In this case, I have mixed
feelings about it. The scope of Destiny is massive, but due to that, the game lacks in depth. It seems to be the unfortunate situation of having to pick one or the other. I think Bungie wanted to create this enormous world but to do so it had to sacrifice gameplay. To make up for it DLC is necessary. Whether or not I will be convinced to purchase these new additions is still up for debate. It leaves a bad taste in my mouth to put out even more money for a game I have already paid for. Destiny was fun, but the lack of any lengthly content makes me question whether it was worth the initial $60. Also note when I say a week, I mean approximately 14 hours of gameplay. My friends and I stormed
through the campaign and strike missions with little difficulty. What also makes me question Destiny’s true worth is I don’t believe Destiny has strong replay value. Sure, you can play as a new class, but that creates little difference and the races are completely arbitrary. All in all, as much as I don’t like admitting it, Destiny is not worth full price. If you have not already gone on and purchased it, don’t bother. The necessity of DLC really put a thorn in the side of gamers. If it is only sale then by all means get it, but I am hardpressed to believe Destiny holds enough water to be considered any more than its IGN rating of 7.8.
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Graduate student Frode Gundersen is presenting Igor Stravinsky’s “Cantata” Friday in a recital at Beckwith Recital Hall.
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Plan a lunch hour escape as graduate student Frode Gundersen presents one work of classical chamber music at 12:15 p.m. Friday in Beckwith Recital Hall. Igor Stravinsky’s “Cantata” is the arrangement on hand here, and in half an hour, it’s a work that is relatively short and sweet but still full of fervor. Gundersen heads the helm, conducting the unique array of instruments and voices mounting the stage for this recital. “Cantata” is a unique selection from Stravinsky, the Russian-born composer well known for his operas, ballets and symphonic pieces. “Cantata” is a “relatively unknown”
“It’s short and it’d be a great lunch hour thing. You can come, get cultured, then go eat.” – Frode Gundersen, graduate student in musical arts
piece according to Gundersen and was written and premiered in Los Angeles in 1952, specifically written for a chamber program. “Part of my DMA, of course, is to do more challenging and important works as part of my program,” Gundersen said of his selection of “Cantata.” Two flutes, two oboes and a cello comprise the instruments on hand for the musicmaking, with tenor and soprano soloists contributing their own styles of song. “The music is in English, but it is medieval poetry, medieval English poetry,” Gundersen said. “(Stravinsky) chose different texts that came from different sources ... He chose secular and sacred texts,
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Writer’s Choice: Fargo Prepares for Seasonal Entertainment Holidays provide perfect excuse to enjoy art, entertainment options in Fargo-Moorhead Tessa Beck Staff Writer
With October in the rearview and Thanksgiving quickly approaching, the calendar is thrusting the holiday season upon us. An often-overlooked benefit to the holidays is the influx of concerts and productions related to the merrymaking. The art and musical events featured this week are only the beginning of what should shape up to be a full entertainment calendar for FargoMoorhead.
Monday: Flutist Carol Wincenc
Start your week with master flutist Carol Wincenc’s North Dakota State concert. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be held at Beckwith Recital Hall. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public. Wincenc possesses prodigal talent recognized by top contemporary composers for the last 40 years. She carries with her a teaching legacy from the Julliard School of over 25 years. A gala was hosted in honor of her contributions to the university this year. She tours the U.S., Canada and Europe performing in festivals, solo concerts and various symphonies. As if her presence
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in our community was not enough, the musician will host a master class open to the public as well. The class begins at 3 p.m. in Beckwith Recital Hall.
Tuesday: “VIVID” at Plains Art Museum
After your auditory senses have been satisfied, move into the visual realm with Plains Art Museum’s “VIVID” exhibition. The two-person show features work from Seth Chwast out of Cleveland, Ohio, and Dietrich Sieling from Minneapolis. “VIVID” is a fitting title for the show, as both artists practice heavy experimentation with color and form. Another tying component of both artists’ careers is that both were diagnosed with autism as children. The exhibition focuses mainly on each artist’s drawings, paintings and sculpture work, creating a fascinating dialogue amongst two nationallyrecognized artists. All exhibitions at the Plains are free to students with ID. “VIVID” is on display until April 2015.
Wednesday: F-M Symphony’s Urban
“VIVID” at the Plains Art Museum runs until April and is an excellent outing for the first part of the week.
Overture Complete your plans with yet another concert event. Every Wednesday prior to a Masterworks Series performance, the Urban Overture committee hosts a “Symphony 101 Party.” The event is held from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Radisson in downtown Fargo, and Wednesday’s edition comes in advance of “Along the Silk Road” the series’s latest offering. Urban Overture’s purpose is to provide an enjoyable networking
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environment to participants while still offering useful information about the F-M Symphony’s upcoming shows. Wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres and live performances are all part of the charm in each event. Becoming a member of Urban Overture is suggested beforehand and free for those under 40. Membership earns participants reduced ticket rates for F-M Symphony concerts. So get ready, everyone. This upcoming holiday season is looking to be full of entertainment options.
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Jessica Matson-Fluto’s ‘Solitude: Recent Drawings and Paintings’ Takes Uptown Gallery Exhibition opens in downtown Fargo art space Jessica Matson-Fluto’s latest work consists of a collection of works titled “Solitude: Recent Drawings and Paintings.” The collection is on display at The Uptown Gallery in downtown Fargo until the end of November. Matson-Fluto is an assistant professor of drawing at Minnesota State University Moorhead, where she subsequently received her education and studied under local greats like Zhimin Guan. Her latest collection is a compilation of pieces done in oil, pastel and charcoal. The exhibition carries the name “Solitude” which is expressed outwardly through a figural subject theme. Allegory can be found in the way certain
pieces are juxtaposed together. In a variety of instances, a piece will contain a pairing of figures. Directly beside it, a corresponding image will feature only a singular figure. Pattern structures in varied forms similar to this specified instance are featured throughout the entire collection, creating unstructured diptych and triptych circumstances. The coming and going of personalities in the pieces are representative of the title Matson-Fluto gave her show. More direct images were included in the show with varied subject matter. At first, the inclusion of paintings of her twin children next to charcoal drawings of skulls feels morbid and out of place.
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For senior Wade Stalboerger, his upcoming percussion recital will be a sendoff from his years at North Dakota State. The music education major is presenting his percussion recital this Wednesday night
at Beckwith Recital Hall, wrapping up his time here with an interesting array of pieces. With “a pretty simple setup” onstage with snare drums, marimbas and tympani, Stalboerger is venturing a little deeper than the average percussion concert. “I’m trying to do more audience-based pieces, not more academic-based,” he said. “I’m doing one that actually has a backing track, so it’ll have some fun noises
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other pieces, and the event is one of the last academic requirements of Stalboerger before he begins student teaching in the spring. With some out of the ordinary music and a nice recital slot to feature his work, Stalboerger says it’s attendance that really propels music, and as a free concert there are practically no barriers to attending. “The crowd is what makes music in my book,” he said. “The musicians are important, but if there’s no
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UNI players meet fans at midfield after the Panthers upset No.1 NDSU and ended its 33-game win streak.
Streak Broken UNI ends NDSU’s 33-game win streak with strong fourth quarter BY SAM HERDER
The formula to end No. 1 North Dakota State’s winning streak seemed to be either play a perfect game or catch the Bison in a mistake-filled game. No. 19 Northern Iowa certainly didn’t play a perfect game, but the Panthers took advantage of Bison miscues and turned them into points in a 23-3 upset Saturday at the UNI-Dome. The Bison entered the game on an FCS record 33-game winning streak. They left the field having to avoid UNI fans storming the 50-yard line with a losing taste in their mouth for the first time since a loss against Indiana State on Oct. 13, 2012. “It’s definitely a feeling we don’t want to feel again,” NDSU defensive end Kyle Emanuel said. “I thought coach (Chris) Klieman gave us a great speech talking about moving on and not letting this team beat us more than one week.” UNI’s first 10 points came slowly, but all came off Bison turnovers. From there, the Panther defense held NDSU in check. The
Bison only converted 1-of-14 third downs and finished the game with 175 total yards and only 43 of those on the ground. It was a recipe for the 33-game winning streak to come to an end. “It’s one game and they had the upper hand today,” Klieman said. “We’ll get back to work on Monday. Our guys have a lot of resolve. You don’t win as many games as we have and win three national champions and not have resolve. I have a feeling we’ll perform well in practice this week.” Penalties and missed opportunities haunted the Bison from the start. Any momentum was hard to find against the UNI defense. Promising drives were halted due to false starts, having the run game shut down or missing throws on third downs. Yet the Bison only trailed 10-3 heading into the fourth quarter. “We didn’t block exceptionally well up front,” Klieman said. “They did a good job of getting off blocks.”
Last year, the Bison scored two fourthquarter touchdowns to come back and beat UNI. No such luck this year. The Panthers flew to the football to finish the game, likely getting fueled by the electric crowd of 14,777. UNI’s Michael Schmadeke hit a 36-yard field goal to open the fourth quarter and then a 24 yarder six minutes later to take a 16-3 lead with nine minutes remaining. NDSU couldn’t find any late-game heroics and were hampered by penalties. Darius Anderson’s ensuing kick return saw a holding call that brought the ball back to the 8-yard line. John Crockett picked up a 7-yard gain on the first play of the series, but a holding call on the next play backed up the ball again. The possession was shut down after that and the Bison were forced to punt. Possessions like that was the theme for the NDSU offense. Needing a stop to give them a chance, the Bison defense couldn’t deliver. Darrian
Miller busted through a gap and sprinted 30 yards for a touchdown to clinch the 23-3 victory with five minutes remaining and the celebration was on for UNI and its fans. “That’s the first time ever,” UNI head coach Mark Farley said on fans rushing the field. “We’ve had some great games in there. But I’ve never seen the students hit the field so that was a cool moment. That’s why you play college football.” NDSU drops to 9-1 on the season and has two games left on its schedule. The Bison are still in good position to get homefield advantage in the playoffs if they win out. And now, any side thoughts on keeping a winning streak alive can be put to rest. “I just hurt for those guys,” Klieman said. “And there’s a big burden on those guys. That’s been 30-something games, and it’s over with. I know we lost a couple games in ’11 and ’12 and it all worked. I’d rather lose today than in December.”
Panthers Turn the Tables On Rival Bison Northern Iowa outrushes North Dakota State, snaps Bison’s 33-game win streak BY COLTON POOL & PHOTO BY TIFFANY SWANSON Northern Iowa put out North Dakota State’s 33game winning streak and put the cherry on top of a heated rivalry Saturday. The No. 19-ranked Panthers defeated the top-ranked Bison and threw them off its historic run with a 23-3 victory in a Missouri Valley Football Conference contest at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa. NDSU (9-1, 5-1 MVFC) has shut out opposing teams and ran the ball right down the middle of opposing team’s defenses. The Panthers (6-4, 4-2) turned the tables — and did it convincingly. No doubt about it, there isn’t any love lost between these two programs. Former NDSU head coach Craig Bohl and UNI head coach Mark Farley used to share extremely unfriendly exchanges — to say the least — before and after games. First-year head coach Chris Klieman had an apparently friendly chat with Mark Farley before Saturday’s game, as this was Klieman’s first game playing against his alma mater and former workplace. “No. 1: You respect who you play,” Mark Farley said. “Then you find their strengths and weaknesses, and you find a way to beat them.” In last year’s game between the two teams at the Fargodome, all-conference running back David Johnson and linebacker Jake Farley, Mark Farley’s son, were both banged up and the Panthers fell in the final minutes, 24-23. “This is really sweet,” Johnson said. “We were just so close last year. I felt that we all had a chip on our shoulder to win this game.” Now, UNI goes down in the history
CJ Smith returns a punt Saturday against Northern Iowa.
books as the team to put a screeching halt on the eighth-best win streak in Division I history. “That’s not something I think will ever happen again,” Klieman said of the 33 victories in a row. “It’s not like we played a bunch of cupcake games. We had to beat some tough football teams to get here.” UNI has been one of those tough teams. In the past four years, the Bison went 3-1 in games against the Panthers. All of those
were decided by less than two-possession margins. This year, UNI dominated NDSU in nearly every facet of the game. “They stayed in their gaps ,and we had a tough time moving them,” Klieman said. “They had a heck of a day.” NDSU is used to running all over other teams, but ran for just 43 yards compared to 244 yards per game before. NDSU held other teams to about 100 rushing yards a
contest, but the Panthers went off for 213 yards on the ground. Johnson led UNI with 133 rushing yards and 36 receiving yards. NDSU’s John Crockett ran for just 41 yards and averaged 2.4 yards per carry. “He’s probably one of the best backs I’ve seen,” NDSU defensive end Kyle Emanuel said of Johnson. “They have a lot of good schemes that got us out of our gaps. He’s a tremendous football player.” NDSU wins games thanks to stout defense that plugs away and fills up gaps on defense. This time around, UNI clogged up NDSU’s offense, allowing 175 total yards and forcing them to go 1 of 14 on third down attempts. “We knew every point and every yard were going to count against a great team like North Dakota State,” Jake Farley said. “We were just fortunate to come out on top.” Before the game, NDSU had outscored teams 75-21 in the fourth quarter. But the Panthers closed the game with a 13-0 final frame and kept the Bison out of the endzone. “Up 40 points or down 40 points, we’re going to try our best to finish games,” Bison safety Colten Heagle said. “That’s been our main mentality all four years since I’ve been here.” Losing to a rival is never easy on a team’s psyche. Klieman said his team will now have to carry a heavy burden knowing it isn’t undefeated any longer. The faces on the locker room, especially those of the seniors, sure didn’t look pleased after the loss, he said. But NDSU’s track record, even against conference rivals, should give the Bison enough confidence moving forward.
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North Dakota State Cruises in Exhibition Home Opener Bison women’s basketball team pours it on Bemidji State 100-47 Pace Maier
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North Dakota State women’s basketball started its new journey on Friday. The Bison beat Bemidji State 100-47 in their first exhibition game of the year in the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse, which hosted its first basketball game since 1970. “There were a lot of positives,” NDSU head coach Maren Walseth said. “I thought we got up and down the floor nicely (and) I thought we found the right people at the right time to take the shots.” The three-point line was a key factor throughout the game for the Bison. NDSU scorched the bottom of the net, going 10-for-23 on 43.5
percent from three-point range. “The defense that (BSU) provided was to pack the paint and forced us to take those shots,” Walseth said. Holly Johnson recorded a double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds for the Bison. Brooke LeMar chipped in 16 points and nine rebounds. Kahla Becken showed off her scoring abilities with 15 points on 5-for-10 shooting The Bison finished the first half on a 35-5 scoring run to go into halftime with a 55-21 lead, after hitting over 50 percent of its threepoint shots. Freshman point guard Taylor Thunstedt scored the first bucket of her young NDSU career with a threepointer on the right wing to give the Bison a 23-16 lead early in the first half. LeMar and Thunstedt combined went 6-for-7 from the three-point line after the first half. “She’s a great player,”
LeMar said of Thunstedt. “We knew she could knock down those shots, and we have confidence in her to make those shots, so her coming off the bench to do that for us is huge.” In the first half, BSU shot 27 percent as a team compared to the Bison’s 55 percent from the floor. For the game, the Bison made 48 percent of its shots from the floor for the game on 37for-77 shooting. BSU was careless with the basketball throughout the entire game, committing 18 turnovers, which the Bison scored 24 points off. In the second half, the Bison continued dominating with the inside and outside scoring and led by as many as 54 points. Marena Whittle made her first appearance of the game at the 16:45 mark in the second half. She finished with nine points on 3-for-8 in 12 minutes. “Marena struggled a little bit,” Walseth said. “I
Brooke LeMar goes up against the Bemidji State defense for two of her 16 points.
need her to play with more urgency and at a higher level of intensity.” Sarah Durand was
the leading scorer for the Beavers with 12 points. The Bison will lace up their shoes again on Friday
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night against Kent State at home. It will be the opening night of the regular season for NDSU.
Purple Pain 2.03: Vikings Need to Move On From Peterson Though Peterson could be missing ingredient, players need to take responsibility for own actions BY JOE KERLIN
With the Minnesota Vikings enjoying a bye week this Sunday, there was little news about the Purple on the field. But off the field news, the Vikings couldn’t stay out of the headlines. Instead of worrying about how the Chicago Bears looked against Green Bay, most Vikings fans were glued to their Twitter feeds or ESPN to see the latest news on Adrian Peterson. By time you all read this, some facts may have changed. Here’s what I know at this moment. On Sept. 12, Peterson was indicted for child abuse. Peterson didn’t play against the Patriots two days later. Three days after the Vikings loss to the Patriots, Peterson was placed on the Commissioner’s Exempt list. On Oct. 8, a suspended Peterson violates his agreement when he admitted to marijuana use before a urine test. On Nov. 4, Peterson receives a Class A misdemeanor, is fined $4,000 and received 80 hours of required community service in a plea
agreement on child abuse charges. And as of Friday, Peterson remained on the Commissioner’s Exempt list. I don’t want to talk about the NFL violating its agreement with Peterson, keeping him on the Exempt list after his court date or the perceived notion that Peterson has spent more hours in courtrooms and with lawyers than he has yards rushing this season. Let’s talk about the ridiculous notion that the Vikings still want Peterson on the team. We’re talking about a guy who is two years removed from running for over 2,000 yards and has been the face of the franchise since his rookie season in 2007. It’s hard to blame die-hard fans for wanting Peterson on the field. Not wanting him back on the team is a tough pill to swallow. But I’m willing to swallow that horse-sized pill over and over again. Technically, Peterson should be back on the team. His agreement with the NFL has ticked off the NFLPA because the Commissioner’s Exempt list agreement has been breached. Peterson had his day in court, took the
punishment and now is still unavailable. Shoot, fans aren’t alone. Everson Griffin, the outstanding defensive end is playing up to the worth of his $43 million dollar contract and is now, suddenly speaking for Vikings players, saying they want Peterson back on the field. Of course they do. The Vikings are 4-5 and in the thick of a divisional race that’s going down to the wire. Peterson is the missing ingredient for Teddy Bridgewater and Company. A lot can happen in seven years, and Peterson’s baggage has accumulated so greatly, fans like me can’t bear the weight any longer. It’s another organizations turn. I quit on Peterson. I said it over a month ago, and I’ll say it again after he’s accepted court punishment. I understand the need and want of having him back on the field, but this is a game these players are being paid to play. Shouldn’t they hold some responsibility for what they’re doing off the field? My morals tell me to move on. The Vikings need to do the same.
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