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NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | FOR THE LAND AND ITS PEOPLE
Sea of Red Trump, Republicans win bigly across the board
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Doug Burgum, a North Dakota State alumnus, celebrates winning the gubernatorial election.
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Elections across the United States occurred Tuesday, leaving some candidates without a newly acquired job and others winning in an upset. The election also left a sea of red across the nation, as republicans have now won control of the House of Representatives, the Senate, the presidency and will control the majority of gubernatorial seats. North Dakota North Dakota State alumnus and Fargo businessman Doug
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Burgum won the North Dakota gubernatorial race. Burgum will be the fourth consecutive Republican governor, with the last time a democrat winning the office occurring in the 1980s. Burgum won with 259,067 votes, approximately 76.5 percent of the total vote. Democratic Party candidate Marvin Nelson received 65,692 votes, and Libertarian Party candidate Marty Riske received 13,191 votes. John Hoeven, North Dakota’s incumbent senator and Republican Party candidate, won the North Dakota senatorial
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election with 267,964 votes. Democratic Party candidate Eliot Glassheim received 57,976 votes and Libertarian candidate Robert Marquette received 10,521 votes. Kevin Cramer, the incumbent Republican congressman for North Dakota, won re-election with 233,245 votes. Democratic Party candidate Chase Iron Eyes received 80,186 votes and Libertarian Party candidate Jack Seaman received 23,454 votes. Minnesota Minnesota had eight congressional seats up for grabs, three have been won
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by Republicans and five by Democrats. Congressional district one was won by incumbent Democratic Party candidate Tim Walz. Congressional district two was won by Republican Party candidate Jason Lewis. Congressional district three was won by incumbent Republican Party candidate Erik Paulson, Congressional district four was won by incumbent Democratic Party candidate Betty McCollum Congressional district five was won by incumbent Democratic Party candidate Keith Ellison.
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Congressional district six was won by incumbent Republican Party candidate Tom Emmer. Congressional district seven was won by incumbent Democratic Party candidate Collin Peterson. Congressional district eight was won by incumbent Democratic Party candidate Rick Nolan. Presidential Donald Trump and running mate Mike Pence won the electoral college and will be the next president and vice president of the United States. North Dakota allocated its three electoral votes
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to Trump, with Trump receiving 216,133 votes in North Dakota to Clinton’s 93,526 votes and Johnson’s 21,351 votes. Minnesota allocated its 10 electoral votes to Clinton, with Clinton receiving 1,363,889 votes, Trump receiving 1,321,214 votes and Johnson receiving 112,783 votes. At press time, Clinton had garnered more of the popular vote than Trump had, harkening back to the recent elections. She and President Barack Obama said Wednesday they would work with Trump as he transitions into the White House.
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Chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Speaks at NDSU Dakota Access Pipeline could offer silver linings, Archambault says Phoebe Ellis Staff Writer
Dave Archambault, chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, spoke at North Dakota State on the history of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in conjunction with the Dakota Access Pipeline. Archambault and his wife are alumni of NDSU. He said in his time at NDSU he felt “a little bit different.” He went into detail about historical facts surrounding the Standing Rock Sioux tribe, starting with the connection with the Great Sioux Nation and its leader, Sitting Bull. As he told it, Sitting Bull was not ready to conform to European ideal and culture, so instead changing their ways, he took his people to Canada, eventually taking them back to the great plains. The federal government at the time saw Sitting Bull as a threat, and therefore began to implement a policy that would kill him and integrate his people. The chairman’s history lesson was one that originated from his childhood in Pine Ridge, he later moved to Standing Rock. He pointed out a couple differences between the two environments.
In Pine Ridge it was normal for the native language to be spoken and to have long hair, while at Standing Rock everybody seemed to speak English and have short cut hair. The assimilation seen at Standing Rock can be attributed to the boarding schools that Europeans would take Native American children too. These children had been taken away from their families. The schools cut their hair and discouraged the children from speaking their native language. Today, long after the boarding schools, Standing Rock has about 15,000 members inhabiting its land which about the size of Connecticut. Archambault described the current conditions of Standing Rock as being a product of federal policy. “When we first had contact we knew there was no such thing as ownership,” he said. Owning things wasn’t a concept that they worried about at the time, as they shared the space they inhabited. They also associated every moving thing with having a soul, which created a deep sense of gratitude for the land and the resources it provided. However, the chairman also compared that mindset to that of the white
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Dave Archambault visited NDSU to speak at an event commemorating Native American Heritage Month. Europeans, disassociating it with its spirit turning it into merely a place to gather resources. The first time the federal government entered the land to asked for a piece of it in 1851 a peace treaty which the people of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe signed, despite not being able to fully comprehend English.
This treaty provided them with a boundary; a place they knew was sacred. However, in 1868, that treaty would be broken for land. This resulted in altering the peace treaty to say that for a resolution to pass, three-fourths of the men must agree to it. Despite this new portion of the treaty, it was once
again broken by the white man in 1877 when gold was discovered in the Black Hills. Native Americans were finally considered citizens of the U.S. in 1924, which meant their voices could be heard on ballots. This also meant that young men could be sent off to fight in America’s wars.
In 1914 they created their own constitution; however, in 1934, the Feds gave them a different constitution to live by, creating forced dependency, according to Archambault. This forcing of a hand was nothing new and continues today. Archambault also spoke about the opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline, and how there is a verbatim record from 2014 that states this opposition. However, Archambault acknowledges that the federal government benefits more from fossil fuels than from the Sioux Tribe, and that this is a fight against corporations. He says that it’s “Standing Rock against this power. What can you do? What are we going to do?” Archambault believes that no matter what happens, there is some good to come from the controversy of the Pipeline. He says that many cities across the nation, including New York, have voiced their solidarity to Standing Rock, and that bringing awareness to the issue is a victory in and of itself in a way. He said he wishes that citizens are making conscious decisions about how their actions impact the world around them in day to day life.
ROTC Monument Toppled by Vandals
Monument currently undergoing repairs
Maddy Capman Co-News Editor
Sunday, Oct. 30 at 8:07 a.m. University Police and Safety Officer Jesse Nichols noticed the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps monument, located outside the Benson Bunker Fieldhouse, on its side. Through an investigation the North Dakota State UPSO was able to find the perpetrators. Erik Karl, a freshman studying industrial engineering, and management, and Jacob Beardsley from Grand Forks are being charged criminal mischief — a class B misdemeanor — NDSU police chief, Bill Vandal said. A court case will follow their charges to possibly formally convict both men. Fargo city court will determine that date. Mike Borr, director
of university police and safety, said in an email the vandals were found, “after conducting a number of interviews,” the Forum reported. According to LtCol. Ted Preister, a professor of military science, said the monument has been in place for seven months. The 900 pound monument honors 100 years of ROTC at NDSU. Preister has worked in Benson Bunker Fieldhouse since 2013. He said, “Not a day goes by that garbage cans aren’t knocked over,” and this time the vandals just chose something larger in their paths. “This was just a random act of vandalism as far as I know,” Priester said. Vandal confirmed the statement. “There are people who make bad decisions, whether under the influence of alcohol or not,” Preister said. Vandal said the most
common acts of vandalism occuring on campus are “garbage cans that are knocked over or the occasional mirror being kicked off of a car.” Vandal does not believe this was directed specifically towards ROTC in any way. A sign placed on the monument warned the public not to try to stand it back up, in order to save the monument from more damage. “I explicitly told all my students not to move the monument,” Preister said. Despite these instructions, the monument was stood back up Friday. Some damage was visible after the monument was back in place, Priester reported, chips in the face of the monument were caused due to the landing of the monument in the rock bed surrounding it. Dakota Monument, the company who originally
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The monument was toppled a day before Halloween, and has since been moved for repairs. made the piece, is assessing the damage so the future of the monument can be decided upon. Vandel emphasizes the motto, “See something, say something.” “Students are more likely to text us, than they are
to call us, which is fine,” Vandel said. “Just as long as they are doing it.” “I like to remind folks that as back as 1890, when the university was founded, military has been apart of the, ‘land grant’ at NDSU,” Priester said.
“The university has put out thousands of men and raised money military related for 120 years. That’s why the monument is there, and we hope that people can continue to respect the monument and the program.”
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MATBUS: An Effort to Accommodate
Bus service offered to all NDSU students, faculty
freshman majoring in business, said, “It definitely makes it easier to get around town or campus.” Soriano said the bus times are almost always running three minutes early. David Kiefer, an NDSU student majoring in agriculture economics, said he lives off campus, but he walks to Memorial Union to use the bus system for a ride to Barry Hall every week. Kiefer said MATBUS is very accessible, because he doesn’t have a mess with downtown parking or worry about getting a parking ticket. Thomas Cain, a freshman majoring in mechanical engineering, finds fault with the MATBUS routes. “There are some places in
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MATBUS, the public transport system funded by state appropriations, offers students and faculty members, is a free way to commute and escape winter environments. MATBUS runs through NDSU campus, various Fargo communities and other tri-college institutions, Minnesota State UniversityMoorhead, Concordia State and the North Dakota State College of Science-Fargo. Those who wish to ride MATBUS must swipe their NDSU or Bison card in the on-board fare box to ride for free. Stephanie Soriano, a
which a loop will take way too long to get to a vital place like Wal-Mart,” Cain said. Cain said his friends complain about this inefficiency. The MATBUS system has a MATBUS app for smart phones to enable live viewing, which displays current routes. MATBUS’ website said students should wave at the driver so he or she knows the student wishes to board. MATBUS has a evening service that runs Monday through Saturday but does not have a day system for weekends. Shamsa Adow, a freshman studying agriculture, said NDSU students living
MATBUS operates on weekdays and Saturdays. on campus have the disadvantage and will have to find a ride elsewhere. “I ride the bus twice a
week but I really wish the bus system ran during the weekends, so I could travel off campus to places I want
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to go,” Adow said. MATBUS’ website said the service carries one million riders each year.
Upcoming, Travel Pending In A Nutshell Holidays Students to return home for Thanksgiving, winter breaks Staff Writer
Road openings
A Fargo street, Second Street North in downtown Fargo, is projected to open just before Thanksgiving. The street has been closed for about a year for construction of the floodwall. The Forum reported that all segments north of First Avenue North are expected to reopen the week of Nov. 23, including the northern railroad underpass. The intersection of Broadway and 25th Ave N will reopen Friday after undergoing a few week delay due to utility lines that had to be moved.
UND leaving Big Sky Conference
University of North Dakota is in discussion with the Missouri Valley Football Conference and Summit League regarding timelines to leave the Big Sky Conference. The Missouri Valley Football conference includes North Dakota State, South Dakota and South Dakota State, whom are also member of the nine-team Summit League. “On Oct. 20, UND athletic director Brian Faison sent a picture text to Missouri Valley Football Conference commissioner
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Fan shirt under fire
Following the North Dakota State football matchup against Youngstown State Saturday, a fan’s controversial shirt that was spotted by television cameras. The gold shirt with a green design depicts the University of North Dakota’s new Fighting Hawk logo with male genitalia and what appears to be a person depicted as a Native American in a compromising position towards the genitalia. The Forum reported that NDSU takes these matters seriously and was not aware of the incident, but is working to find out more information to determine how to appropriately proceed. Sadie Rudolph, media relation coordinator at NDSU told the Forum the “audience member who (was) wearing obscene or indecent clothing are to be denied entry, or are asked to remove or cover such clothing.”
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Center has averaged 10,040 visits per week or a total of 100,400 visits. Since the beginning of the semester, 7,775 students have used the Wellness Center or 54 percent of the overall student body.
With the holiday season just around the corner, it is time for North Dakota State students to consider their travel plans. Whether students plan to return home via plane, train or automobile, there are steps each student can take to ensure a safe and timely arrival. For those who choose to fly, Shawn Dobberstein, executive director of Hector International Airport, said students should constantly check for airfares that are in their budget range. “The airline seats in
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Fargo tend to sell out fast over the holiday period,” Dobberstein said, adding that students should making purchasing airline tickets early a necessity. Dobberstein said it is important for airplane passengers to remember that they are at the mercy of the weather. He added he has “witnessed a number of winter weather events over the years that have prevented passengers from traveling over the holidays.” Additional tips for airline travelers include to pack light, choose to travel early in the day and to stay connected for information on delays. There are bussing options
that allow students to reach their destination. Services such as Jefferson Lines depart directly from Fargo and have stops in thirteen states, including Montana, South Dakota and Minnesota. NDSU freshman Emma Hawley, who has traveled with Jefferson Lines, said users should buy tickets in advance. “It will be cheaper and less likely to be sold out,” Hawley said. Students can find route information and purchase tickets by visiting the Jefferson Lines website. For some, traveling by car, whether in their own
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vehicle, or in a carpool, may be the best option. Those who are driving should check oil, tire pressure and gasoline prior to departure and be equipped with a winter survival kit in case of emergency. Carpooling can be an efficient option to reach the same destination. Those looking to hitch a ride can look to social media for available ride-share options. For all travel methods, it is important to check weather conditions and plan accordingly to avoid unforeseen delays and missing out on any of the holiday excitement.
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Stories, Sabrina and Scherenschnitte
Local artist Sabrina Hornung discovers history in tradition and photography PHOTOS COURTESY OF CYPHER GALLERY
Paige Johnson A&E Editor
When Sabrina Hornung walked into the hip downtown coffee shop Youngblood, she looked every bit the artist in catframed glasses, a large trendy coat and bright red lips. Despite the modern appearance, Hornung’s art ties into her interest in history and tradition. From a young age on, Hornung’s interest in the cultural heritage left behind by our pioneer ancestors only grew. “My German relatives would come over, and we’d see these different areas of cultural and historical significance,” Hornung said. “My grandpa and I, we’d go out — he’s from Woodworth-Pettibone — and those two towns combined are about 100 people. We’d go out there and we’d see all these different abandoned houses and he knew the family’s stories. He’d give me the dirt, like, years of gossip.” Trained in photography, Hornung’s collages are surreal representations of rural plains life. But what’s more interesting is her study in scherenschnitte, or German paper cutting. Scherenschnitte is a delicate process requiring patience and determination. Using smooth silhouette paper, small scissors and an intricate pattern, artisans of the craft carefully create a paper image that is then glued onto tougher paper. The German folk art tradition first piqued Hornung’s interest in the home of her grandparents. Raised by her grandparents, Hornung described her home as “Little Germany.” Her grandmother emigrated from Germany in 1955 with Hornung’s grandfather after the war. Hornung remembers her grandmother playing German music and making German food.
“This had a big impact on my work because there was this cultural connection between Old Germany and rural North Dakota,” she described. “(My grandmother) always had an eye for folk art. Our Christmas décor was, like, this traditional German art. She would often talk about scherenschnitte. Anything that was like, this high contrast, black and white images would strike a sentimental chord. She’d be like, ‘Oh, that’s scherenschnitte, this is cut paper!’” Hornung was able to pursue scherenschnitte through a grant from the North Dakota Council for the Arts. The grant was for a folk art and traditional art apprenticeship program hoping to perpetuate art traditions from the old country. “Apparently, there aren’t that many people that practice scherenschnitte,” Hornung said. “But I was lined up with this lady (Meridee Erickson Stowman) in Tower City and we ended up spending, like, one day a week together cutting paper for six hours and drinking a pot of coffee.” Within scherenschnitte and her photography, Hornung uses different influences to make unique pieces. As a North Dakota native, she often incorporates cowboys or western images, like cowboy boots, skulls or jackalopes, into her work. This also comes from Hornung’s interest in the history of the plains. “There are places (out in the middle of somewhere) where people just kind of up and left. They leave everything behind. Or else they leave these little nuances,” Hornung said. “I think it’s really interesting. Even my parents, my mom and dad and I, we’d explore these abandoned houses or we’d explore these old graveyards.”
“Sometimes It’s a Matter of Life and Death” is mixed media on phototransparency, combining images of plains life with Hornung’s photography.
“Dance Me to the Moon” is a cyanotype print. While it may look rustic, Hornung shot this photo recently.
Scherenschnitte, or German paper cutting, requires patience and Sabrina Hornung brought life on the plains to life through her skill to create its intricate designs. surreal photography and traditional German paper cutting. Hornung said she learns a lot from places like this about the people who once lived there and what it was like on the frontier. Plague years can be inferred from graves sites, abandoned houses offer looks into the daily lives of our ancestors and sometimes, the
remnants of the old world still live in small towns. “One cemetery that I came across was primarily Czech,” Hornung said. “The church there still does church services in Czech once a month, which I thought was kinda cool.” This discovery of the
past, and its connection to the present, is what drives Hornung to discover more about the people who lived here before us. “I think our generation needs to do more about (connecting to the past),” the artist said. “We need to know our roots. I think it’s
good to know where we came from.” Hornung’s exhibition “Sod Breakin’ and Reclamation,” featuring her photography and scherenschnitte, can be seen at the Rourke Art Museum in Moorhead from now until Dec. 4.
Stepping out from Beyoncé’s Shadow Solange Knowles, sister to Beyoncé, makes ‘SNL’ debut with songs from new album Andrew Fugleberg Staff Writer
Everyone with an older brother or sister knows exactly what it feels like to have his or her success held over you throughout your entire life. No accomplishment done by you seems important when your older sibling has done and seen everything. Now, imagine your older sibling is Beyoncé. She has hundreds of awards, critical acclaim and an army of fans loyal until the day they die. Living up to the immediately high expectations of having Beyoncé as an older sister is probably something Solange has been dealing with her entire life. The 30-year-old singersongwriter has been on the music scene since 2001 when she performed “The Proud Family” theme song. Yet her early music career was mostly back up, especially to her sister Beyoncé and Destiny’s
Child. While she continued to work hard and publish albums, Solange was never able to quite match her sister’s success. This past weekend, Solange had the opportunity to prove herself with her first performance on the “Saturday Night Live” stage, much to the appreciation of the audience. She performed two songs from her newest album “A Seat at the Table,” titled “Cranes In The Sky” and “Don’t Touch My Hair” while decked out in outfits incredible as those expected from her older sister. While Solange has released albums in the past, been in movies and written songs for her sister and others, her most recent work is the most groundbreaking. The album has been eaten up by critics and it even became her first album to be No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Solange’s sister and mom were very supportive the entire time. From watching her performance to even
Singer-songwriter Solange was able to prove herself as an artist to watch on ‘SNL’ Saturday night. picking her up off the ground afterwards, there was much love on the SNL
stage. Expect Solange to release tour dates soon for her
brilliant album to showcase the skills she gave a taste of on Saturday. If Solange
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Student Run, Student Focused, Student Made Ochre Creative Studios opens their first student juried show with works from the F-M area Kaitlyn Grube Staff Writer
Last year, Ochre Creative Studios opened their doors to provide more room for local students to exhibit their work. This year, the same studio is offering chances for F-M students to grow professionally and artistically. Ochre Creative Studios is opening its first student juried art show Nov. 18. The reception will take place from 5-8 p.m. at 1114 Main Ave., on the south side of the Teamsters building, in a three-stall garage that has been converted into a student-run gallery. The art show will feature various works by students from the Fargo-Moorhead area. Participants were encouraged to submit up to three works for the Ochre Creative Studios members to consider, with the opportunity to have their work shown in an exhibit by the studio. The Ochre members chose pieces they believed would make the best exhibit possible, taking into consideration technique, content and scale. They considered pieces that would work together in the same space to create an appropriate environment as well.
This exhibition allowed students in the area to go “This has been a learning process but also a great experience. We hope that all the artists who through the submission process and deal with submitted attend to check out what we have going on, as well as invite as many people as they can.” acceptance and rejection - Tyler Gefroh as well as having an opportunity to exhibit their work in the Ochre Creative Studios’ small gallery. It also allowed the Ochre students to experience putting together an exhibition that contained none of their own work. “This has been a learning process but also a great experience,” Tyler Gefroh said. “We hope that all the artists who submitted attend to check out what we have going on, as well as invite as many people as they can.” The exhibition is the first in Ochre Creative Studios’ history where the artists of the studio haven’t submitted any of their own work. Ochre Creative Studios is hoping to host more exhibitions and art showings throughout the school year to help boost the activity in the art scene. They are also hoping to encourage students in the FargoMoorhead area to continue working on their art and doing the best work they possibly can. Stop by from 5-8 p.m. on Nov. 18 for a chance to see OCHRE CREATIVE STUDIOS | PHOTO COURTESY the exhibit and check out Ochre Creative Studios is a collective of NDSU students who wanted to share their art in the Fargo-Moorhead community. Ochre Creative Studios.
In Someone Else’s Skin ‘Skins’ goes over hard lives of teenagers affected by real world problems
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The British show ‘Skins’ offers intimate looks into the lives and issues of teenagers.
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“Skins (U.K.)” is a British show using comedy and drama to follow the lives of multiple teenagers. The overall show takes place in Bristol, England. Storylines in each season explore heavy topics like mental illness, depression, disorders, dysfunctional families, sexuality, gender, substance abuse, bullying and death. Each episode is set up to cover one character at a time, with each episode named after a specific character. The writers for “Skins” were mainly around 21 years old at the show’s creation in 2007. They also included multiple teenage
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“We’re about letting our audience feel that they are not alone.” - Bryan Elsley, ‘Skins’ producer consultants. Bryan Elsley and his son, Jamie Brittain, were the masterminds for the 7-season show. “We’re about letting our audience feel that they are not alone,” Elsley claimed. He also mentioned production often had scheduling problems because many of the writers for the show needed to be excused due to exams and other important educational events. Overall, I loved the show. The main cast falls around the same age as us college students, making it relatable for viewers. After a couple of episodes, I started to
relate to the characters and feel for them. Some of the topics explored in the show can be heavy, but it’s truly eye opening. Many shows don’t cover hard topics like sexuality and dysfunctional families. “Skins” really helps people understand what others deal with when something similar is happening to them. Another thing the show does well with is showing who, other than the main character, is affected by one problem. I think the show does a great job with character information. The way it tells the story is also well
scripted. Something I disliked is how unrealistic it felt. I understand the show is a comedy-drama, but most of the episodes felt like it took place where there were no parents or higher power. This did take place in the United Kingdom where laws are different, but those teens had way too much freedom. I recommend this show to everyone who is wants a fun time with heartfelt story lines and big plot twists. All the seasons of “Skins (U.K.)” are currently on Netflix.
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While most think of memorials as stone, trees around the nation serve as living memorials Rio Bergh
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The urge to memorialize events or people that have a wide cultural impact is strong — sometimes we carve those events into stone, or mold them from steel or even construct towering buildings of glass and steel in honor of memories. Or sometimes we plant trees as living memorials. In 1919 local communities all over the nation participated in a movement to plant memorial trees in honor of the dead from WWI, but in the present day, many people don’t even know these trees exist. They walk by them with no knowledge that the tree they are passing is a living memorial. “It’s sort of like a form of social amnesia,” Robert Foresman, a Ph.D. student in history, said. “Memorials get commemorated, and then, especially if there isn’t a plaque or sign of some sort, they get forgotten.” Foresman has been looking into memory trees for the past two years,
since he originally found out about them while at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. “I did a little digging, and found that here at NDSU, there were pictures in the May 19, 1919 edition of The Spectrum of faculty members and students planting these memory trees, as they were called, in honor of students who gave their lives,” Foresman said. Joe Zeleznik, a forestry specialist with NDSU extension services is part of the project with Foresman trying to identify memory trees on campus by taking core samples and other measurements. “People would like to think that it’s possible to judge the age of a tree by its size, but that isn’t particularly accurate — it’s necessary to take core samples to get an accurate estimation of the trees’ ages to determine if they are in fact the memory trees that were planted,” Zeleznik said. The core samples will have to dry for a week before it is possible to determine their age. While NDSU originally
Students and faculty look on as a core sample is drawn from a potential memory tree on campus. had a grove of memory trees, it seems that only two memory trees remain on campus. If the trees
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“The goal is to encourage engagement with WWI monuments because of the upcoming centennial, but
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With a handful of traveling experiences under my belt, it still amazes me how you can hop on one mode of transportation, and when you step off you find yourself in culture so different you feel like you’re in a different world. While I thought my traveling prepared me for anything, I wasn’t even close to being prepared for what I found when I stepped off the train in Morocco. Over the holiday weekend, or the “puente” as they call it in Spain, I took advantage of the extra days off to visit a high school friend studying in Meknes, Morocco. I traveled alone to Meknes, which worried my parents and program director, but gave me a sense of independence and confidence as a world traveler. As I traveled first by car through Spain, then by boat across the Strait of Gibraltar, by car again and eventually by train, each phase brought me deeper into a culture unlike any I
had ever experienced. The first major difference I encountered was the language barrier. Morocco’s official language is Arabic, however many people can speak French. As a Spanish student, this proved to be a bit challenging. Luckily, my friend had a little practice navigating the language barrier, so I took her lead throughout my visit. My first full day in Meknes was filled with everything Moroccan. We walked around the city, eventually making our way to the medina. A medina is the original part of a Moroccan city and acts as the city center. Medinas are surrounded by a wall, and they are often the referred to as the “old city.” Almost every Moroccan city has a medina, so I was thrilled that I got to visit the medina in Meknes. Almost immediately upon walking into the medina, you could see the difference between old city and the modern city. Narrow streets filled the medina, winding their way through homes and shops. Most of the streets were so narrow it would be impossible
it’s also an opportunity to engage the community, and identify these ‘strangers’ in our midst,” Foresman said.
Medinas and Morocco The medina, or city center of Meknes, Morocco, is the original part of the city
Sunset behind the medina and minarets of Meknes, Morocco.
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for cars to drive through. Children played in the streets and cats meandered their way from corridor to corridor. The extensive network of streets reminded me of a life-size maze, easy to get lost if you weren’t familiar with the layout. Like many old cities, the medina had a massive plaza buzzing with activity. There was a snake charmer, musicians and other people showcasing their talents. We were only there during the afternoon, but during the evening the square is crowded with even more street performers. The medina was also home to a busy market. Locals and tourists alike made their way through the market. From produce to spices, clothing to toiletries, household items to electronics, the market had it all. In the market, it is common to barter with the vendors. The best way to barter is to first watch a local do it, then follow their lead. Because I didn’t know any Arabic or French, I relied solely on body language and punching in numbers to a calculator
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The medina market crowded with people perusing the wares. to barter my prices down. Nonetheless, I walked out of the market trying to figure out how I was going to fit everything into my backpack when I returned home. A visit to the medina, however, would not be complete without hearing the call to prayer. Morocco is an Islamic nation, and so their religion has a huge
influence on the culture. The medina is filled with minarets, or tower-like structures from which the call to prayer is made five times every day. From a hill near the medina, we watched the sunset and listened to the call to prayer. From the minarets throughout the medina, the sound of the call washed over the city.
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It reminded me of church bells on Sunday mornings; only different people from each minaret sang the call to prayer. The call to prayer and the sunset complemented each other beautifully. But, before we knew it, the call to prayer was over, the sun had set and yet a week later, I’m still trying to take it all in.
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THE SPECTRUM | FEATURES | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016
FARGO FASHION
Throw-On-And-Go Outfit Equations
Get schooled in the art of looking good for class Keyona Elkins
Contributing Writer
Most college students often give up on looking good for class, but gaining comfort could actually be costing you academic success. Multiple studies have shown that dressing up improves self-esteem and increases productivity, which could lead to better grades. Basically, if you look good, you’ll feel good, and if you feel good, you’re much more likely to conquer your day with confidence. Even if you’re tired or running late or just plain feeling lazy, you can still look great every day with minimal effort. You just need to learn a few basic outfit equations.
Jeans + Cute Top + Jacket + Sneakers Let’s bust the myth that sweats and leggings are infinitely more comfortable than jeans. A good pair of
stretch jeans is just as easy to slide on in the morning, and they look much more refined. Whether they’re a dark wash skinny or a trendy ripped boyfriend cut, jeans should be your go-to outfit starter. Next, choose a nice top in a color that flatters you. Michael Kors suggests wearing white by your face, as it’s universally flattering. It can be anything from a lacey tank to a grungy graphic tee, just as long as it fits well. Then, top it off with your jacket of choice. Bombers are in right now, and leather moto styles go with almost everything. Fashionable athleisure sneakers keep the whole look comfy and casual, and if there’s no time to do your hair, a cute baseball cap is the perfect add-on.
T-Shirt Dress + Tights + Boots
Dresses are the best because you don’t have to
worry about coordinating pieces; it’s just one and done. T-shirt dresses are super easy to pull off, not to mention very comfortable and forgiving. The loose, unstructured silhouette definitely plays well with other pieces, too. Add either sheer or opaque black tights to shield against chilly weather, and toss on an oversized cardigan to add a dose of coziness. Over-the-knee boots, riding boots or short booties will finish off the effortlessly chic look. Before you run out the door, decide which two makeup products you would want on a deserted island (concealer and mascara are my personal picks). Quickly applying those will make the biggest difference.
Sweater + Bralette + Jeans + Booties Living in the Midwest, owning a collection of cute sweaters is almost a requirement. An ultra-soft knit in a deep fall tone like
burnt orange, forest green or maroon will look polished all on its own. Adding a lacey bralette underneath is laidback but ups the fashion factor. Then, you just need to roll up the hems on some skinny jeans and pair them with suede or leather booties. To accessorize, stack on a mix of delicate rings, add a simple necklace or choose a statement earring to draw attention up to your face. Throw your hair in a messy topknot, or try a half up pony or half bun for a quick and on-trend style. Dressing to impress in a hurry really doesn’t take much work. Just make a mental note of which wardrobe items fit into these formulas, and resist the urge to give into sartorial laziness next time you sleep through your alarm. That means saying no to the leggings, sweats, boxy T-shirts and hoodies. And for the love of God, please stay away from the Uggs.
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A striped top and skinny jeans are just as easy to throw on in the morning as leggings and a hoodie.
Andrew’s Adventures | Do You Know the Muffin Man? This monthly adventure brings you to the inner workings of NDSU’s bakery
Andrew Haberman Contributing Writer
Did you know that North Dakota State has its very own bakery? Maybe if you’re like me, it was never one of those things that crossed your mind. But the doughnuts, dinner rolls, heaping pile of hot dog buns, cupcakes, banana bread, muffins and cake have to come from somewhere. I was intrigued with the whole process and contacted the head baker Colleen Aas to find out more. After I played a game of phone tag and another game of coordinate the schedule, I finally arranged to meet with Aas at the bakery at the ridiculous hour of six in the morning. As it turns out, 6 a.m. isn’t even considered to be early for bakers. In fact, by that time almost all of the baking is done. The doughnuts have already been packed up and delivered to the dining centers, and doughnut baker Ismael Rodriguez-Flores is just about to end his shift that started at midnight. Over the course of his shift, Rodriguez-Flores
makes over 20 dozen doughnuts and all the other breakfast rolls to meet the intense demand of all the students who are working on maintaining the freshmen fifteen. Ismael and Colleen set aside a few uncooked doughnuts and bismarcks for me to try frying. It’s actually really stressful and more complicated than it sounds. For doughnuts, each one needs to be flipped at just the right time to ensure that they get cooked through and still maintain the fluffy inner center. I only had three doughnuts to worry about, but Rodriguez-Flores does a full batch of over two-dozen at a time. After the doughnuts are removed from the fryer, they are set on a counter to finish cooking. Rodriguez-Flores explained even though they aren’t in the fryer anymore, they’re still hot enough to continue cooking. After the doughnuts sit for a few minutes, they get dipped in glaze and sit a few more minutes to let the glaze solidify. While the doughnuts were cooling, Rodriguez-Flores showed me how to make bismarcks. The process is
similar to doughnuts, but instead of flipping them a grate is lowered onto them to help ensure that they have a nice evenly flattened top. After the bismarcks are filled, they are dipped in frosting and sometimes given a decorative garnish depending on the flavor. Rodriguez-Flores demonstrated how to do the garnishing and executed it in a perfect pattern across the top. I attempted to get artsy and put my all into making them look as perfect as his. My end result looked like the coloring book of a three-year-old. My apologies to the individuals who ate those poorly decorated bismarcks. After I made the doughnuts, I visited a little more with Aas and asked her just how much they actually bake in a day. She estimated on an average day the bakery uses about 500 pounds of flour. Not 500 pounds of dough, but flour alone. Though I wish I could have stayed and visited with Aas longer, I had to get to class. But before that, I had time for a delicious breakfast of, you guessed it: doughnuts.
Attempting to decorate some freshly baked bismarcks.
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Why My Tattoos Don’t Define Me
People with tattoos are judged to be less intelligent, less dedicated, less educated and less employable
Sierra Romero
Contributing Writer
We have been taught that we shouldn’t judge others based on their appearance, yet many conveniently forget that principle when it comes to tattoos. People with tattoos are judged to be less intelligent, less dedicated, less educated and less employable. These statements are unfair, and
I’ve been told that I look like a tramp, and I’ve been asked why I would willingly scar my body like that. in many cases, blatantly untrue. I am tattooed. I got my first tattoo a few months after turning 18 and the second one the summer after. They don’t change who I am as a person, and they sure as hell don’t mean I will work any less
to achieve what I want than I would have if I weren’t tattooed. I’m dedicated. I’m hardworking. And I’m stubborn as hell. Once I put ink on my body, those traits didn’t disappear. When I was thinking about getting my first tattoo,
both of my parents tried talking me out of it. They said I would ruin my future job opportunities and a tattoo would make me look trashy. Being my stubborn self, I went ahead and got the tattoo anyway, not allowing their dislike of the
idea to taint the experience. I don’t regret my tattoos. To some, my tattoos are seen as a sign that I am lazy, stupid and have no self-control. I’ve been told I look like a tramp, and I’ve been asked why I would willingly scar my body like that. I’ve even been told that having a tattoo means I am going to hell. And maybe I’m naive, but I don’t see how a little bit of writing on my skin
could change who I am as a person to that great of an extent. My ink has meaning for me, and my tattoos make me feel more comfortable with myself and my body. I got my tattoos for deeply personal reasons and I love them. They are a form of expression and they don’t change who I am as a person. My tattoos don’t define me.
Don’t be Afraid of the Anti-Antibiotic Buzz
Believe it or not, that 0.1 percent left does some damage
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Grant Gloe Staff Writer
The anti-antibiotics movement has gained some traction lately. The FDA even banned 19 chemicals used in antibacterial soaps. I know this can leave you with some question. “What’s wrong with antibiotics? Isn’t bacteria bad? What are you doing in my home?” Well the answer to all those questions is the same: I swear to God I can explain. You know how antibacterial stuff has that “kills 99.9 percent of bacteria” sticker on it? Well it has to do with that remaining 0.1 percent. That’s the 0.1 percent that is naturally immune to antibiotics and can now thrive. Let me put it this way: So imagine you have just a normal small town.
The people are bacteria and this town represents whatever part is in need of antibiotics: hands, ear, privates, whatever. Now the U.S. government is going a bit nuts and has created an organization called the “Authority on National Turmoil IMadeUpForThisArticle,” or ANTI. You get one guess as to who they represent. Now ANTI is charged with detaining everyone in this town for national security, which is the new name for Guantanamo Bay. Unfortunately, ANTI has a weakness for gingers, because who doesn’t. Gingers are your 0.1 percent and now they’re the only people left in town. While a town full of gingers may seem like a paradise for some, things are going to change quickly. The gingers are now left with two things: an immunity to ANTI and all the resources in the town. They used to have to share necessities like food, clothing or post-Halloween sale candy. Now they have all they could ever want and can just sit around and ... ya know ... reproduce. Well time passes (seconds for bacteria) and the town is once again fully populated,
While a town full of gingers may seem like a paradise for some, things are going to change quickly.
Trust me, I’m imitating a doctor. but the gingers that used to make a small percentage of the population are now its entirety. Now things are starting to get weird. Illegal gambling is happening in broad daylight, the kids are hopped up on glue and sex, people are ripping the “do not remove under penalty
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of law” tags off mattresses. Utter madness. Surrounding towns are crying out to ANTI for help. The gingers are making their way into their neighborhoods, their schools. Kids are learning way too much on the playground and if this continues parents may
need to talk seriously to their children. No thank you, they’ll learn about the more delicate facets of life the natural way: half understanding it and kind of stumbling through until the bluff is called and they learn very quickly. ANTI charges into the corrupt town ready to kick
names and take — wait. Wait, they’re not even scared. ANTI screams and threatens, but just gets not-tobacco smoke blown in their face. They’re powerless to this new city they’ve created by getting rid of the people they could handle. So you see, antibiotics were doomed from the beginning. They kill bacteria in the short term, but replace them with worse bacteria in the long term. Every time you use them, they get less and less effective until almost all bacteria is immune to it. Now this doesn’t mean you should not take antibiotics, they’re still better than an infection. Also, if your doctor prescribes you with antibiotics, but you’re feeling better and think you can stop taking them early, take ALL of the antibiotics prescribed to you as scheduled. The infection can still return and then you’re taking even more antibiotics. Just be aware of the issue and don’t get scared by the idea of not taking antibiotics or using antibacterial soap. Also gingers are a disease, viva la revolcion (refer to picture by author’s name).
Snowless in November
I am counting my blessings
Cierra Steffensen Staff Writer
We are a week into November in Fargo North Dakota and there still isn’t any snow, and I’m not even the tiniest bit upset about it. Many people will argue that this strange Fargo weather is due to global warming. Some will say it’s luck. But I think that this phenomenon is a blessing. Snow may be beautiful and spread the holiday cheer, but if the alternative is the ability to go on a walk and not have to dress in twenty layers with a hat and mittens, I’ll take it. “I love that there is no snow. Winter is long enough as it is, so the fact that there isn’t any snow yet is the best.” said Kourtney a junior here at North Dakota
State. When discussing her birthday month Kourtney said, “It’s the best birthday gift.” According to reports of past snow fall in Fargo, ND there is a 20 percent chance that there will be snow on the ground within the next week. And 45 percent of the days in November will contain snowfall. In fact, just a year ago there was snow on the ground before halloween. If it didn’t snow until the week of Christmas I would be completely content. And if it all melted within that week as well that would be perfectly fine. Nobody needs early seasonal depression and the warm weather is helping to prevent that. I will never understand the complaints. Snow is cold, wet, and messy. Why would you ever want twelve inches of this repulsive, loathsome, form of precipitation covering the ground? It’s unsafe and causes the Fargo drivers to become even worse drivers than they already are. You
If this stuff wants to stay away for longer I would be fine with that. had the privilege to grow up in the Midwest, it’s not like this is your first time driving in this shitty weather, right?
I understand that snow is pretty, each little crystal is unique and you may be from a place that has never
seen snow before. But I can promise you this — it is nothing to get excited for. You will hate it. And then
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you will loathe the day it snows every year, just like most of us up here in North Dakota.
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THE SPECTRUM | OPINION | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016
Make Parking at NDSU Better Students acknowledge issues with overcrowding and value of parking permits
Erik Jonasson II Opinion Editor
The parking here at North Dakota State is probably not too much unlike other colleges. This is not an excuse, though. The parking situation is simply unavoidable for some. Where it may be easy to dismiss this as the status quo, there is always room for improvement. We, as students, deal with a lack of guaranteed spots and overcrowded parking lots. In my opinion there are logical ways to combat this issue. For instance NDSU, why not consider paying more for guaranteed spots? Why not consider evening parking or morning parking? According to the parking office, NDSU issued 5,426 parking permits to students for the first semester of the 2016 Academic Year. The campus has 4,218 parking spots available to students. Students pay $185 for a parking pass for a semester. Which is, when considering other universities, a steal. For the University of Minnesota Twin Cities,
expect to pay around $270 dollars for about the same thing NDSU offers. What the University of Minnesota does differently though is they offer different categories, including evening parking and guaranteed spots. For the $185 students pay, the value simply isn’t there for some. “I probably wouldn’t buy a parking pass,” Tristan Huffman, a sophomore majoring in Anthropology, said. He would rather find street parking than pay for a parking pass he sees as overpriced. “There are plenty of empty spots in the lots. People have class at different times.” Huffman said he has received three parking tickets over the last two weeks. Even still, he fails to see the value if there are so few options for him. Guaranteed spots allow students to plan — if you know where you are going to park every time you come to campus you can plan your day more accordingly. With the way the parking system is now, there is no way to guarantee a spot. For students coming to campus with a car there is a constant fear, will I be able to find a spot? I sat down with a firstyear art major, Cassidy Brown. Although she hasn’t had too many problems beating the rush she knows
For the $185 students pay, the value simply isn’t there for some.
The parking lot behind the engineering complex could be used to alleviate parking during peak times. the reality of the situation. “I don’t leave around lunch time. I just eat here, because I don’t want to fight the parking spots because I know it can be a hassle,” Brown said. For someone leaving during lunch time or in the evening, be prepared to fight overcrowding. Many people have similar schedules. These people want to come to campus. These problems could be
fixed. If we allowed more parking lots to be opened up to parking during these peak times. Take away time limits on certain spots? Parking may not be bad enough to build a parking garage. In fact, some students believe that the parking is just fine. Breanne Hogie told me she believed the parking is just fine and better when considering other universities in the region. She also believes
that building primarily for parking goes against the idea of the Land Grant College Act. “If Justin Morrill saw that a portion of his Land Grant College Act of 1862 was used primarily for parking, I feel like he would be very disappointed,” Hogie said. Hogie sees there could be improvement. Although she doesn’t have a specific idea of how to fix it, she does acknowledge that things
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could possibly be better. This is a common theme. We as students can choose to buy a parking permit and live with the issues, or we can choose to complain about it. Although NDSU’s parking situation may not be awful, it can easily be better. Maybe it is time to consider guaranteed spots, maybe it is time to open up more parking options? The students at NDSU seem ready for it.
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Code Green for the Bison Defense
Bison close out regular season home games
Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor
Ten North Dakota State Bison seniors will suit up for their final regular season game at the Fargodome. Following the Senior Day pregame ceremony, the Bison will look to stay in the running for the Missouri Valley Championship with a win over Indiana State. The game will also be a Code Green, so all fans are asked to wear green in the stands. The Code Green has been going on for the last couple of weeks, as the Bison defense has been on lock down since the 24-23 loss to South Dakota State. In the last three games, the Bison have only allowed an average of 12 points per game. The key for the Bison has been red zone defense. When backed inside their own 20, the Bison have allowed points on just 13 of 23 trips. Last week was a golden example of the Bison strength when defending the end zone. Youngstown State made four trips deep in to Bison territory, and came away with just three points. The defense has also been creating turnovers. Tre Dempsey leads the conference with five interceptions. He has four in the last three games. The rest of the defense has been doing their part. In total, they have forced nine turnovers. The job will be a bit tougher for the defense due to the absence of Nate Tanguay. The junior defensive end tore his ACL last week and will not return for the year. Junior Grant Morgan will be the main fill-in, others will be moved around. The Indiana State offense could be a test for the Bison. Quarterback Isaac Harker averages 255.9 yards per game. He has thrown for 19 touchdowns so far, 10 to receiver Robert Tonyan. The Bison secondary will once again be tested. The Syacamore’s run game has not been a strong point so far. They are
averging just 118 yards per game. The Bison front seven will be looking to bring the pressure once again. Greg Menard will look to add to his 7.5 sacks on the season. NDSU’s run game will be the key. Indiana State’s run defense has been poor, allowing 178 yards per game. The notorious Bison run game will likely go into the game short-handed. Bruce Anderson will likely sit out once again with an ankle sprain. King Frazier may also join him on the sideline, stlll ailing from a rib injury. So it will likely be a two-headed beast with Chase Morlock and Lance Dunn. Morlock exploded for his first 100-yard game last week against Yougnstown State. His 71yard touchdown sparked the Bison, while Dunn added another 79 yards. A question for concern for the Bison has been the play of quarterback Easton Stick. The redshirt sophomore struggled last week, completing just 50 percent of his passes. He also had three interceptions in the last two games. He threw for just 20 more yards than he ran for last week. The receivers have been seeing their production go down as well. The yardage drops also reflect the short yard situations that the defense has set up. One receiver that has seen an uptick in offense is tight end Jeff Illies. The junior has touchdowns in each of the last three games. The last time a wide receiver caught a touchdown was Darrius Shepherd in Missouri State. Bison special teams have been a big reason for the Bison success as of late. Jackson Koonce has been improving and not allowing returns. Cam Pederson has been solid, six of nine in the conference so far. He also pinned the Penguins back on several occasions last week. The Bison will look to keep pace with South Dakota State, who host South Dakota Saturday. Kickoff is at 2:30 p.m. in the Fargodome.
Bison look to stay in the hunt for a conference title on Saturday.
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Playoff Picture, Two Weeks Out FCS season is winding down, and Frisco looms large
Cody Tusler Staff Writer
It is that time of year again. It is coming down to the FCS playoffs time. Yes, Jim Mora, playoffs. So while the sports world looks at the FBS playoff rankings, here is what going on with the subdivision that did playoffs before it was cool. As of right now, the Bison sit ranked No. 4 in the FCS rankings. Only behind undefeated Sam Houston State, and to the one loss teams of Jacksonville State and Eastern Washington. A lot can still happen in the last two weeks, just in the Missouri Valley Conference alone. With
each conference champion getting an automatic bid into the playoffs, it is important the Bison finish the season strong and get some help along the way. In Week 11, all top three teams of the MVFC have their final home game of the regular season. With the Bison playing host to Indiana state in a game where there seems to be no threat to the Bison. South Dakota State hosts in-state rivals South Dakota where the Coyotes could possible pull of an upset. Finally, Youngstown State plays Southern Illinois, another team that doesn’t show any threat. In Week 12, all teams close out the regular season
on the road in some key match-ups to finish the final standings for the conference. NDSU plays USD, where the Coyotes could once again pull off a victory for they are a solid team that is in the middle of the conference. SDSU is on the road to Northern Iowa, where the Panthers could also be playing for their own playoff berth depending on how they favor against Western Illinois in Week 11. YSU looks like to be in favor at Missouri State as both the Bison and Jackrabbits defeated MSU earlier in the season. Both the Bison and Jackrabbits could win out and favor both teams, as
they would share the top spot of the conference with a conference record of 7-1 if they both win out. There are no tiebreakers when it comes to the conference champion. It is a straight share looking at the record of conference play. In order to move up the rankings for sure, they are going to have to win out and also get help again. Sam Houston State will most likely play Central Arkansas in Week 12 for the Southland Conference Title. Jacksonville State faces a quality opponent UT Madison to close out the season. Eastern Washington, who the Bison did defeat in Week Two. Remember that FCS
Playoff Committee? They will likely wrap up a share of the Big Sky title, the other share going to North Dakota. So if nothing changes, what will the Bison have to do in the playoffs? The Bison would receive a first round bye at the No. 4 spot. The top eight teams in the 24-team playoff get first round byes. Since the committee makes pairing in part with geographical situations in mind, here is a thought. They also claim to avoid pairing conference teams together in the first two rounds, but they failed to do so last year. So, the first round game, where the winner takes a trip to Fargo could be the
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third place Missouri Valley team, against UND. This may not be the case, but could truly happen. After that, the fifth seeded James Madison could come to town. What’s bad news for the Bison, the road to Frisco leaves Fargo at the moment. That means a trip to Sam Houston State. Sam Houston State has a margin of victory of 31.25 at home this season. So the Bison need some hope to avoid the trip. There is still hope the road to the championship goes through Fargo. And at the end of the day, anything can happen. Who knows what will happen in the next two weeks?
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Rivalries: Sports at its Best When the games mean that little bit more Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor
As the sports editor, I am going to say this knowing full well I could get tried for treason. Last week, I was more excited for a UND sporting event than an NDSU one. Now put down your pitchforks and torches away and hear me out. For the first time in two years, the University of North Dakota and the University of Minnesota battled on the ice. I don’t care who you are or how much you care about hockey, this is a big one. As a kid, growing up and watching those two teams fight it out was always a blast. I don’t remember much from the game I went to eight years ago, but I do remember a fight breaking out during the post game handshakes. Boy, that is the definition of a fierce rivalry. It has been something I missed over the past two years. There is just something about the rivalry, the passion, which is so intriguing. It is something that has been missing in college sports for the past couple of years. You can’t just replace the energy that was in Mariucci Arena on Friday night. And that energy was not just on the ice, but in the stands as well. For two years, we have missed “Let’s go Souix!” (yes, that is what they said) trying to drown out “Let’s go Gophers!” chants. Why can’t the Bison get that? Even during the Dakota Marker, SDSU fans were
NDSU-SDSU may be fierce, but that is nothing compared UND-U of M hockey. completely drowned out by Bison fans. That is just what happens when 90 percent of tickets go to the home side. Not saying that was a bad thing, but still. As much as NDSU likes to hate on UND, that rivalry just doesn’t quite have the same feel. The game with UND last year was my first. It was exciting, put just not quite the full thing. Same goes with games with SDSU and UNI. That is the thing about rivalries; they all have that
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special feel. There can be different levels of that feel, that excitement, but it is always there. You could feel it in victory, and in defeat there is sadness (not to open wounds from the SDSU game). Just look at all the big rivalries. Alabama-LSU made it hard to decide what to watch on Saturday, with game two of GophersHawks on. There was no reason to watch that game
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for the offense. How about the VikingsPackers. This is something for any sports fan to, just once, get tickets to that game. Doesn’t matter if it is at Lambeau or US Bank, what an atmosphere. I have no connections to either of the schools, but that doesn’t stop me from wanting to check out a Duke-North Carolina game. The timely example of U.S. and Mexico in the Hex of World Cup qualifying. May the dos a cero be ever
in you favor. All of those games just get the excitement pumping, even for a neutral fan. So this is the part where I am just kind of sad the Bison don’t truly have that game. Yes, yes, SDSU is a good rival, but when is the last time you saw a scuffle halfway through the first quarter of the Dakota Marker game. I mean, it took less than 10 minutes for the first misconduct penalties to be
given out for the hockey game. Given, the two sports have different qualities when it comes to on field interaction. Yet, there just is not that same level of emotion. That is when sport is at its best. Two teams, leaving it all on the line. It is not just a game, it is history. It is pride. These are the reasons fans love to watch sports. And they always seem to deliver.
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Terrible Fantasy Advice: Week Ten Can we accept the NFL is crazy?
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Jacob Watters
Contributing Writer
As if the NFL was not crazy enough. The Raiders could be the best team in the NFL, so could the Dallas Cowboys, what a crazy world we live in. NFL Salute to Service is in full effect, so I would like to personally thank all the men and women who have served this country. You are greatly appreciated. Week 10 let’s go.
Quarterbacks
If you’ve never watched a football game in your whole life, I could tell you that Dak Prescott is a 10-year veteran and you probably would hesitate to believe me. It’s unbelievable what he is doing for the Cowboys. Marcus Mariota scored four touchdowns including a rushing touchdown. If he can stop throwing interceptions, he could be a top 10 fantasy quarterback. Drew Brees handled business in San Fran just like we all thought he would, throwing for 323 yards and three
touchdowns. Matt Ryan one-upped him with 344 yards and four touchdowns. “Cam Newton is back” is what everyone said last week. They won, but only scored 13 points on the Rams. Andrew Luck’s team scored 31 against Green Bay, but Luck looked rather lackluster. Need a QB? Carson Palmer, Eli Manning and Jay Cutler are good options.
Running backs
I apologize for telling you all to pick up Tim Hightower this week, because Mark Ingram ran like a run-away train with 158 yards and two touchdowns, which works out to be a pretty nice game. Melvin Gordon has said he wears number 28 because Adrian Peterson was one of his biggest influences. He was running just like the old vet on Sunday, rushing for 196 yards and a touchdown. He is rapidly becoming one of the best running backs in the game. Latavius Murray scored three touchdowns in Oakland’s 30 to 20 over the defending Super bowl
champs. Ezekiel Elliot hasn’t scored under 18 points (PPR League) since Week Two. If in need of a running back: Paul Perkins, Chris Ivory and Payton Barber are good options.
Wide receivers
Mike Evans was a oneman wrecking crew against Atlanta Thursday night. He had 150 yards and two touchdowns. Evans had a spectacular one-handed catch along the sideline while getting hit. Also, Julio Jones had a very nice catch in the back of the end zone. If you haven’t seen either, use the good old Internet to watch them. Mike Wallace had a 95 yards touchdown against the Steelers (that’s 17 points on one play). Allen Robinson is looking good again with 76 yards and a touchdown. Michael Thomas scored two touchdowns against 49ers. Jarvis Landry, Dez Bryant and Michael Crabtree were all busts this week. If you need a wide receiver: Steve Smith Sr., John Brown and Adam Humphries are solid plays this week.
Tight ends
Do you remember Jimmy Graham when he was on the Saints? He was looking pretty close to that Jimmy Graham we all loved, he had 103 yards and two touchdowns. Greg Olsen finally was worth playing on Sunday, with just his third touchdown of the season. Antonio Gates and Delanie Walker were looking young again; both of these guys must be drinking out of the fountain of youth. Travis Kelce got ejected from his game against the Jaguars, because he threw his towel like a flag at the Ref. “I can’t throw my flag on the ref but he can throw his all day long,” Kelce said after the game. I find this to be hilarious, throwing a flag on the ref. I’m sure all the players can relate with him on that one. If you need a tight end for this week: Jason Witten, C.J. Fiedorowicz and Zach Ertz are good pick-ups. And Rob Gronkowski is still good at football, even during a bye.
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