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The reason I entered this race is education. My wife, son and daughter are educators. We have many discussions talking childhood education. Also K12 and higher education needs attention in the form of funding.
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With NDSU in my district, I will work to make higher education more accessible and affordable. Increases in tuition must be addressed. Funding can help alleviate the burden. Interest on student loans can be reduced. Graduating with
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I am the candidate that will best serve the residents of District 45. I am a small business owner. I was born and raised in Fargo. My family lives here. I have raised my family here. I want this area to be the place where my children and grandchildren want to live and work. I have been an independent voice that can reach across the aisle to work with Democrats and Republicans. loans should not be cash cows for the banks. We need to use the oil surplus dollars to help our citizens and not allow the oil extraction tax to be lowered and sent to Texas or Oklahoma.
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Lowering student loan rates for NDSU will be a top priority this session. I will work tirelessly to achieve this goal.
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We need to “buy down” student interest rates.
Society has made it almost imperative to have a college degree. We can’t allow our students to
graduation. Please vote for candidates that understand the problem and those who will address it.
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My primary platform will be to pump more dollars into education from Pre-K through college. All levels are being shortchanged by the current
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I have a passion for education, at both the K-12 and college level. I believe that NDSU provides a great education. I will work to ensure that adequate funding and support will be there to continue the NDSU mission.
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I will work to ensure that North Dakota has the best business climate in America so that our small businesses and our emerging tech companies can prosper and provide the jobs needed for our educated youth.
As advice, I would say stick with your program. Do not give up on yourself. A college degree
the job market. I had just graduated from law school when I was tapped to be the Assistant to the House Majority Leader in a previous gave me the ability to work on behalf of the NDSU family, both students and faculty, when the session begins.
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As a graduate of North Dakota State University, in engineering, I will be the voice for our student body in the legislature. I will work, in the majority party, to make certain that their interests are brought forward.
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I will continue to support policies that promote economic growth to allow us to meet the needs of our state and provide the jobs needed to keep us moving forward.
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North Dakota’s economy is the envy of the nation. I will work to ensure that we continue to grow in order to provide the needed careers to keep our educated youth in North Dakota.
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NDSU Helps Alum Start Medical Research Dream Marwa Ben Hadj Salah is working to find a cure for cancer STORY BY PACE MAIER & PHOTO COURTESY OF MARWA BEN HADJ SALAH
A total of 7.6 million people die every year from cancer worldwide, and Marwa Ben Hadj Salah wants to use her skills to reduce that number tremendously. Salah is working at City of Hope Comprehensive Research Center in Los Angeles, Calif., trying to find a cure that involves the immune system without going through the painful process of chemotherapy. City of Hope Comprehensive Research Center is a graduate program that deals with the theory and practice of cancer research. “I am sure that my work will have a significant but also quick impact on patients,” Salah said. Once her graduate program is complete, Salah would like to hold a post-doctoral position at a well-respected institution. “Eventually, I would like to obtain a position in academia in my home country, Tunisia, and run my own laboratory in order to advance research in cancer immunotherapy and apply my knowledge to a human problem with clinical need,” Salah said. The ultimate goal she is shooting for is to work in conjunction with developing countries in bio-sciences to build up the knowledge in the scientific field. She was an A-student at NDSU with a 4.0 GPA in two semesters and became a research assistant for five months while on campus. At times it’s difficult for exchange students to fit in when they come to another part of the world, but Salah didn’t waste any time getting into her comfort zone. The 25-year-old from Tunisia wanted to take advantage of every opportunity that was presented to her in the Fargo-Moorhead
Marwa Ben Hadj Salah is enrolled in the City of Hope Comprehensive Research Center, studying the theory and practice of cancer research.
area. “I was also very happy to engage in local community service projects, and I am proud to say that I was a vigorous participant in my host community. Volunteering opportunities helped me getting to know many people,” Salah said. “The more I interacted with people, the more I learned, spread my culture and perhaps touched their lives in some way. By living in a multicultural society and
interacting with people from across the world, I learned to accept different beliefs, customs and patterns of behavior.” While taking a full slate of credits, trying to get involved and studying for her future, she continued to grasp onto every on campus opportunity as well. “I promised myself to try every single new opportunity and to get out of my comfort zone,” Salah said. “I also participated in many events such as Diwali
night, international night ... I actually hosted the international night which was my first hosting experience. I enjoyed it so much and I felt the difference in me as I was a lot more confident on stage.” The NDSU theatre program help Salah conquer her fear of public speaking. When she graduated high school, she was granted the title of summa cum laude and was accepted into the National Institute for Applied Science and Technology. “It is a French institute, and one of the best engineering schools in my country,” Salah said. “It is also the only university that produces biotechnology engineers nationwide.” After two semesters at NDSU, Salah took her talents back to her home country to complete her senior year and graduate. “During my last semester, my university back in Tunisia requires that each student accomplishes a research, writes a dissertation and defend it in front of a committee,” Salah said. While being accepted into a five-month research program in France, she attended a few seminars about her interests in the field she was studying. “I also had the chance to attend a seminar about breast cancer, the immune system and new immunotherapeutic opportunities in Milan, Italy,” Salah said. Salah has multiple accomplishments, but she wants her career path to be in the direction of biomedical research. “I’m really proud what she has done until now and I’m sure she will make something big in the future,” said Ahmed Elbaradei, a good friend of Salah. “I’m very proud I (got) to know her at some point during my life.”
NDSU Briefs BY DELANEY FREER
ND Deer Gun Licenses Sold Out All North Dakota deer gun licenses allocated for the 2014 hunting season have been issued, said Randy Meissner, the licensing manager for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Over 48,000 deer licenses were sold this
year, and state law forbids any more to be issued, including licenses issued as gratis. Meissner said this is the first time in more than ten years that all licenses were issued before opening day. The season starts at noon on Nov. 7.
The North Dakota State Office of Multicultural Programs will host space shuttle astronaut Comdr. John B. Herrington on Nov. 17. The event corresponds with Native American Heritage month. Herrington, a member of the Chickasaw Nation, became the first Native American astronaut on a space mission with the space
shuttle Endeavor launch. Herrington, now retired from NASA, has focused his effort on being a good role model for Native American youth, emphasizing the importance of math and science education. This event will feature a Native American drum group and is free and open to the public.
HCSCC Hosting Pangea Event The Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County is hosting the Pangea: Cultivate Our Cultures event Saturday. This event runs from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Hjemkomst Center and celebrates cultural diversity in the Fargo-Moorhead area.
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House Representative Talks Pride Boschee said he has seen great strides regarding equality, even at state level Benjamin Norman Head News Editor
Two years ago, Josh Boschee was elected to the State House of Representatives, making him the first openly gay congressman in North Dakota’s history. The North Dakota State alum spoke about how he is fighting for marriage equality and other LGBT concerns Tuesday night in the Equity and Diversity Center in the Alba Bales House. A ruling will be delivered “anytime” from U.S. District Judge Ralph Erickson regarding the validity of the state’s constitutional prohibition of same-sex marriage, Boschee said. Eight samesex couples filed a suit against it this year. Even before the ruling, opposition has sounded. North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem’s office filed a motion to Erickson to throw the suit out, citing his office’s duty to defend the constitution. Even if the ban is struck down and samesex marriage is allowed,
Left to right, Josh Buschee, Ethan Mickelson, Daniel Hiden and Colton Burhn discuss many important topics in their meetings they schedule over the course of the academic year.
“One of the hardest things we have,” Boschee said, “is not having anyone to talk about their discrimination.” Representatives do not see a problem without seeing a victim, Boschee said. Victims don’t want to be poster children, possibly making them a target of hate, he said. Personally, Boschee said he has seen great strides regarding equality, even at the state-level. He said he has been received well. While North Dakota lacks equal-marriage and anti-discrimination laws, Boschee said the climate is frustrating but unsurprising. Any congressperson will
Boschee said, work for equality remains. In North Dakota, an employer can fire a worker based on his or her sexual orientation without consequence. Multiple bills that would make it illegal to discriminate based on sexual orientation have failed in the legislature. The most recent push occurred in 2013, when the Senate failed an equality bill by five votes. The bill would have outlawed discrimination based on sexual orientation. Reasons for representatives failing these bills vary, but Boschee said lacking a tangible face hurts the drive.
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experience frustration, he said. “I’m still surprised how much I love my job,” Boschee said. The conversation needs to continue, he said, something of which North Dakotans are not fond, especially when it is a sensitive topic like sexuality. Pride Alliance President Grace Cabarle said she was thankful Boschee came to speak. “I wanted LGBTQ people to know that someone in our government system was rooting for them,” Cabarle said. “I think it was important to reach out to Josh because I feel like a lot of young people in North
Dakota – especially those who are LGBTQ – don’t feel that they have a voice.” Bringing in Boschee, who is up for reelection again in 2016, reminds students the importance of voting in representatives, Cabarle said. “The reason we vote at all is to make it so that people like Josh can be in your corner,” Cabarle said, “even when it feels like most of the government isn’t. In comparison to other schools in the state, NDSU is doing well, Boschee and Cabarle said. Boschee referred to the university’s aggressive equality policy put into record in the ‘90s.
Discrimination based on sexual orientation was prohibited by NDSU two decades ago. Cabarle said there are great people working “tirelessly” on behalf of LGBT students. “However,” Cabarle said, “I don’t really think (NDSU) is doing enough because the general atmosphere of North Dakota is one that is ignorant of and hostile towards LGBTQ people – and other minority groups as well.” Compared to the nation, NDSU is behind, Cabarle said. “I feel that NDSU would have to do twice the works as many other schools in the nation to adequately address the needs of its LGBTQ students,” she said. LGBT should not be reduced to a “specialty class offered once a year or a footnote in the curriculum of a Health 101 course. “I do think NDSU could do more. I think we are getting there, but … I don’t feel that our programs are adequate yet.” Pride Alliance wrapped up LGBT Pride Month this October with a TriCollege Drag Show Saturday. Seminars and stand-up comedy have been performed earlier this month in celebration of LGBT pride.
Annual Flu Shot Clinic Sees Lower Numbers BY BENJAMIN NORMAN
A seasonal flu shot clinic hosted by Student Health Services had roughly half the average number they normally see, the North Dakota State SHS director said. “It was much lower than normal,” Patricia Dirk, director of SHS, said of this year’s attendance. This annual clinic usually
immunizes 500 people. This year, about 230 students, faculty and staff received their flu shot Thursday in the Prairie Rose room of the Memorial Union. Dirk said she thought the lower numbers corresponded with a moved date. SHS originally advertised the clinic for Oct. 2. The immunizations, Dirk
said, did not get to campus in time. This clinic serves all campus members. Since SHS is only for students, faculty and staff can only get SHS immunizations during this clinic. “We encourage everybody to get vaccinated,” Dirk said, even if they missed yesterday’s clinic.
Getting vaccinated is the most effective way of preventing the flu, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention said in its website. This year’s vaccine protects against the H1N1 strain, among other flus, the CDC said. Flu season commonly peaks between December and February but can begin
as early as October. “Getting the flu shot is a very important first step in preventing influenza,” Dirk said. Students can still receive shots from SHS for a “competitive” $30. SHS works with patients’ insurance plans, Dirk said. “If somebody gets the flu, it can set you back quite a bit,” Dirk said. Especially for active students, getting
sick can hinder studies and social lives. NDSU student Sarah Schmidt said she was immunized this year. “The more people who immunize,” Schmidt, a pharmacy student, said, “the less the virus can circulate around the community. “It’s called Herd Immunity.”
ND Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Medical Abortions BY CAMILLE FORLANO
The North Dakota Supreme Court upheld a 2011 state law that limits the use of drugs to perform abortions Wednesday. The court affirmed the law, despite three of the court’s five justices arguing the law violates the U.S. Constitution. Four of the five justices have to agree in order to strike down a state law passed by the ND Legislature.
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a second drug at home. The ruling came before North Dakota voters decide on Measure 1. The measure, if passed, will add an amendment to the state constitution requiring recognition and protection of an “inalienable right to life of every human being at any stage of development.” The North Dakota Catholic Conference, acting on behalf of the state’s Catholic bishops, responded favorably to the ruling by
the North Dakota Supreme Court and called on voters to decide the unresolved question of whether the state constitution contains a right to abortion. Christopher Dodson, executive director of the conference, stated: “This is a good day for the protection of women’s health and for affirming the right of elected officials to establish regulations to protect the health and safety of women seeking abortions.”
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Bill Law not only manages his music history online course from afar, but also can connect with students in person with a great deal of passion he also expresses for his class.
All About Online Music Classes With spring enrollment coming, online courses offer a little more than fine arts fulfillment BY JACK DURA
Bison will be enrolling in classes for Spring 2015 this week and all throughout the month. For many, fulfilling the fine arts category of their general education requirements can be a dilemma. After all, gen ed takes everyone out of their major at some point, but NDSU Performing Arts has an answer in the form of MUSC 108: Roots of American Popular Music. Bill Law, adjunct faculty member specializing in applied bass and jazz studies, is the instructor behind MUSC 108, a course which takes its students on a timeline through music history. “We do go back and look at it historically, so the course starts in roughly 1600,” Law said. “This all seems like ancient Greek history to most of the students because it’s a long time ago and unfamiliar material, but very interesting and a really great way to understand where your music came from even if it seems so distant.” From folk music traditions of the British
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“I think one of the great discoveries “You can do this class in your free time, day or night, 24/7 … It’s a history that you should get from this class is all of class but you’re experiencing it through music.” these musics came from essentially the same – Bill Law, MUSC 108 instructor Isles to African influences, through the rock revolution of the ‘60s, through the ‘70s, ‘80 and ‘90s, MUSC 108 offers a remarkable genealogy of music, with its coursework taking two forms. Tests and assignments in listening to music and completing readings make up the class’s only work. Four tests throughout the semester are made available 24/7, one at a time and are open for a month. Law likes to keep one test open at a time to avoid technical issues and students’ questions about multiple exams at once, and one of the best advantages about this is the time aspect. “You can do this class in your free time, day or night, 24/7,” Law said. Reading and listening assignments can be
completed on your own time, as well, with the Performing Arts department providing the music through its online listening library. Music comes from all eras, but is only current up to the early 2000s due to the rapid changes in popular songs these days. Come test time, students just have to make sure the listening library, Blackboard, their browser and MP3 player all work together. “That’s one of the funkiest parts of the course, making sure all of that works together,” Law said. Though the technical issues can pile up (these are mostly what Law communicates with his students about), the objective of learning more about where your music came
place,” Law said, adding, “It’s a history class but you’re experiencing it through music.” Law added that pop music is a true reflection of the politics, social issues and experiences of the times. From the Civil Rights Movement to feminism to people’s own experiences, music is a true history book. In a given semester, MUSC 108 takes on 200-300 students, though Law has had up to 550. It’s an accessible, as-you’re-able kind of course, and students the world over have already learned this. “I had a student who was deployed in Bosnia who missed a test deadline because his Humvee got stuck in the mud,” Law said. “I’ve had students in the Far East taking the class. Anywhere there’s internet, you have the ability to take the class.”
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Kevil Mccaul advises his students in the right path toward academic success.
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Academic advisors stress the importance of meeting with students to talk about academic life BY CONNOR DUNN
Registering for next semester’s classes can be a tough task for some and a walk in the park for others. Some seniors are simply following the schedule they’ve had laid out since freshman year, while others are frantically filling up their schedule and time to get that one required class to graduate. For freshman with a semester already under their belt, registering could be welcomed adjustment to an overly packed schedule or a different path of study. It could also be a reality check to see what impact not showing up for class can have on grades. No matter where you’re standing in your classes or what the question or problems you have, advisers cannot emphasize enough importance of stopping by to talk over your academic life. Most believe the main service advisers offer is to help filling next semester’s
schedule during Advising Week. “But I don’t (think) that’s the main reason for advisers,” said Kevin McCaul, senior adviser of around 150 first- and second-year psychology students. “We’re here to help provide alternatives for students so they can finish their career here at NDSU with the best set of skills they can have.” McCaul takes a holistic approach to his usual advising session, with the first few minutes devoted to what is going well with school and life to start on a positive note. He then moves on to struggles in specific classes and what can be done to fix the problems. “From there, I’ll ask what are you thinking about doing this next spring semester,” McCaul said. “We work together on a schedule, but we have to also think long term, like what do you want to be when you grow up.”
One advantage McCaul believes he has working with students relatively new to NDSU and the psychology program is that he can work with them early to find what they truly want to study or how they want to get to a future career path. “We’re giving them opportunities to explore their options and find what their passion is,” he said. “I can talk about a minor or a double major or things outside of classes that can be important like a research position or an internship.” McCaul said about half of his advisees actually stop by to talk, and another 25 percent communicate their schedule over email. He wishes that the last quarter of students that don’t reach out for help would because advisers have the time — or make the time — for their advisees to talk. Since his primary job is to advise
students, McCaul has a larger pool of advisees, but for advisers for upper-level students, such as Psychology Associate Professor Ben Balas, they have a select few of only 10-15 students. Balas said he brings more focus on making the next step to graduate school. “Most upper-level students have questions about the grad school system and what makes a strong application,” he said. “We’ve been through the process ourselves and helped many students develop their plans for graduate school, so they should always consider talking with their advisor.” “We advise, you decide,” McCaul said. “We give advice that can guide students onto the right path, but ultimately, it’s up to the student to take the advice and follow through with it.”
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Trip to London proves stressful, yet rewarding STORY & PHOTOS BY LINDA NORLAND
One of the first questions people asked when I told them I was studying abroad was “Are you going alone?” When I responded “yes,” they would tell me how they could never do that, it sounds far too scary and lonely. To put it frankly, traveling solo generally gets a bad rap. Even if you are going to a fairly safe country, like Great Britain, people still assume danger lurks in every corner. This is especially true if you are a female. There seems to be this idea that women should never travel alone, and while safety in numbers is a good rule to live by, it is not always an
option. Despite how daunting traveling alone seems, it can actually be a liberating way to experience new places. Although I have met people and made friends here in Preston, sometimes going on a trip alone can give me a much-needed break from socializing. Here are some other reasons why traveling alone can be beneficial:
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like the opposite of what you want, right? Perhaps if you are traveling through a dangerous area it is, but in many of the touristy areas of Europe, this is not such a problem. Instead of keeping thieves and thugs away, when you move around in
you go on big group trips, everybody has to make sure that they know where, when and how they are getting there. Trying to find dates when every group member is free and then trying to
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know it — long trips can be a trial, even with close friends or family. Even though you may be lonely, when you travel solo, there
is far less drama to deal with, allowing you to get more out of the experience. Now, this is not to say that traveling in groups is not advisable. It can be a great bonding experience! Just remember that going out on your own every now and then is not always as dangerous as it sounds. But always let someone trusted know where you are going — just in case
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DC Comics Looks to Even the Cinematic Playing Field Caleb Werness Opinion Editor
The world of superhero movies has been dominated by the titanic success of comic book company Marvel. The company’s iconic heroes have had great success in transitioning from ink and paper to the big screen. Rival company DC Comics has seemingly been left in the dust over the last 15 years. DC’s only real, large-scale success has come from rebooting Batman in the Dark Knight Trilogy. Marvel has noticeably
conquered the cinematic playing field with films featuring the X-Men, Spider-Man, Captain America, Thor, Iron Man and collectively: The Avengers. Much of the success of these films have come about due to their large budgets, which allowed for state-of-the-art CGI and solid acting. Marvel has evidently adopted the “go big or go home� mentality. It now seems DC has finally made moves to branch out and promote heroes other than its most successful hero, Batman. The retelling of Superman in “Man of Steel� proved a success and finally gave audiences the show they were looking for, far outreaching the earlier attempt to reboot Superman’s character with “Superman Returns.� The CW’s show “Arrow� is based on DC’s witty archer The Green Arrow.
The Right to Die Debate The right to death is an equally important discussion BY DENISE LUTTIO
By the time you read this, 29-year-old Brittany Maynard will likely be dead. She is scheduled to die on Nov. 1. No, she is not a convicted murderer on death row. She is a terminally ill cancer patient who has chosen to end her own life. Maynard was diagnosed with an incurable, inoperable brain tumor and given only months to live. The doctors told her it was going to be a very slow, painful death, leading her to the decision to end her life on her own terms. This has sparked a huge controversy over the right to die using the “Death with Dignity Act� that was enacted in 1997 in Oregon. Under this law, patients are able to receive a prescription from a doctor when they are terminally ill so that they can essentially overdose and die when the pain becomes too much. According to Compassion & Choices, one of the leading organizations dedicated to this cause, a lot of people who request the medication do not even take it. It’s just there for if and when they might decide to take it. Maynard had to move to Oregon for this to be a viable option. This type of personal choice is only legal in five states: Montana, New Mexico, Vermont, Washington and Oregon. Maynard’s main platform in the debate addresses that not everybody is able to uproot their lives to be able to have access to this option, which then is not fair. This seems like an issue that should have
such a simple solution. Anyone who has known somebody with a terminal illness can attest to the pain they go through and how cruel it can be to watch someone suffer when they don’t have to. This is not a decision that is easy to come to for the patient, but when they decide it’s time, we should not try to stop it. Some would say that it’s selfish for them to take their own lives, but I think it’s selfish for anybody to try to stop them. Nobody can possibly understand the pain and suffering they are experiencing and nobody should try to tell them they have to endure it. This medication is only prescribed to competent adults, and they are never coerced into anything. It’s a personal decision that only the patient and their family should have to make. It’s nobody else’s business and certainly not the place of government to restrict access to something that can be a welcoming end. According to polls, most Americans actually favor the right to die, but the government still hasn’t stepped in to allow it. There is a failure to act in the best interest of the public. The job of government is to protect its people and try its best to follow the majority and give them — the people — what they want. To read the full article, go to ndsuspectrum.com
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment for All Ages There is help and hope for those dealing with untreated mental illness and substance abuse.
“Arrow� is a gritty telling of Oliver Queen’s (The Green Arrow) story. Fans have eaten it up. Viewership numbers of the CW have gone up significantly since the debut of “Arrow� in 2012. Due to the show’s standing success, DC has given the go-ahead for a spinoff show featuring Barry Allen as The Flash. The hero, notable for his lightning-fast speed, gets his debut at 8 p.m. this Tuesday on the CW. It is refreshing to see DC once again put its faith in television as little has been done in addition to the hit show “Smallville.� DC has several titles in development lined up for future releases. These films should be exciting and have the stuff needed to get audiences hooked. Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice is set for release in 2016 along with a Wonder Woman movie coming later. These two films
will lay the foundation for a long-awaited Justice League movie. In fact, the Justice League movie project is already in talks. Zack Snyder – who has already successfully worked with DC, notably on “Watchmen� and “Man of Steel� – is set to direct the film. Upon reading the news, the fanboy in me cheered. Snyder will be to the “Justice League,� as Joss Wheden has been to “The Avengers.� I cannot think of a more suitable choice for this film’s director. I look forward to seeing the films DC has in store for us and welcome its continuing effort to branch into other mediums, such as television. Whether Marvel is “better� or DC is “better� is neither here nor there. What is important is how exciting the future of superheroes in cinema is looking. I would say it is quite strong – pun intended.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Preventing Kids from Smoking I have a friend who started smoking back in ninth grade, roughly seven years ago, and he is still addicted to this day. The tobacco companies are aware of these trends and spend millions of dollars on new products and deceptive marketing with the goal of turning children into lifelong customers, as is the case with my friend. I have talked to him and he has told me how raising the tobacco tax would greatly encourage him to quit smoking. One of the best ways to prevent kids from ever starting the deadly addiction is to increase the price of tobacco products so they can’t afford to purchase them. States have been successfully using this tactic over the past decade by increasing local tobacco taxes. It can also help detract adult smokers from continuing the habit.
Many of my aunts and uncles have been smoking for decades and I always wished for something that would make them quit. I’m suggesting we raise North Dakota’s cigarette tax significantly. Of the surrounding states, North Dakota’s tobacco tax is incredibly cheaper. This one simple act can keep nearly 7,900 North Dakota kids from ever becoming adult smokers. And more importantly, it means that more than 4,700 caused deaths would be prevented. North Dakota, this is a win-win idea. You can decrease long-term health care costs and protect our children. I urge you to write your legislator and ask them to consider increasing North Dakota’s tax on all tobacco products. It’s the right choice for our kids.
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Don’tcha Know?: North Dakota’s 125th, Part One The state’s quasquicentennial is an excellent time to explore, celebrate N.D. STORY & PHOTO BY JACK DURA
As I’m typing this article in the dungeon of the NDSU Library, thoughts in my head swirl about North Dakota’s birthday. Nov. 2 is our birthday, and by the time this article is printed, that date will be past. So I’m writing this as a retrospect, looking back before the big day. North Dakota’s done a lot for me in my short life. Heck, in the history of the state, I am but dust in its eyes. I’m grateful to have grown up in a state such as this. North Dakota is often bemoaned as boring or cold or windy or flat, and it’s all of these things, but what place isn’t when you choose to see only the unpleasant or uneventful? I have my issues with winter like everyone else.
I’ve learned to accept the flatness as purely a geographical anomaly, and I’ve been proven wrong that North Dakota is boring. Covering the A&E scene has shown me the variety of events available. My admiration for North Dakota probably comes from the wonderful childhood I had as a North Dakota boy. Summers at Devils Lake, fishing and swimming. Hunting deer out west in Golden Valley County. Bird-hunting across the central and eastern portions of the state. Driving and riding along I-94 and I-29 to my grandparents’ houses, and (recently) exploring the little-known, well-hidden places and points tucked away in this state. You just have to look a little closer at the flatness and vastness of North Dakota to see that some real adventures exist out there.
The monarch cottonwoods of Smith Grove, a wildlife management area in Oliver County, are one of many tucked-away sites to see in North Dakota.
Last summer, my gal pal and I hiked to the state’s only waterfall in the Sheyenne
State Forest. Another friend and I made a trip to the continent’s tallest structure
in September. Don’t know what it is? Find out and go there! Some of the last surviving witnesses to Lewis and Clark’s journey exist in a small acreage of trees in Oliver County, and making the trip to see those monarch cottonwoods of Smith Grove was well worth it. People gripe and groan that trees aren’t fun and trees aren’t cool. Smith Grove’s trees are fun and cool (and old — really old). Driving the length of I-94 will provide you with offramps to more adventures and some roadside attractions to pique your interest. The Enchanted Highway and Salem Sue are highlights for anyone going west of Bismarck, while the world’s largest buffalo and sandhill crane dot the map west of Fargo. I’ve had numerous North
Dakota adventures in my short time on earth, and more are on the way. From finding Dakota markers along the N.D./S.D. border to visiting the state’s only limber pines near Marmarth to hopefully witnessing a Fortuna sunset on the summer solstice one day, I have a lot on my todo list. There’s plenty of ways to celebrate the state’s birthday, and though the date will be gone by the time this prints, let the celebration continue. I’m celebrating by heading out with a friend to find some of those Dakota markers on the state’s birthday, and if I’m lucky in my quest, there’ll be a photo with part two following this article. There’s one article left in this series, and we’ll wrapping up 125 years in that last declaration of North Dakota’s uniqueness.
Get Educated on Candidates and Measures Before Voting Knowing who and what you are voting into office or law is essential to the voting process
Caleb Werness Opinion Editor
Vo t i n g is known as one of the fundamental principles of democracy. Through voting, the people are given a voice to say in what direction they want their government to go. With this valued right comes a heavy sense of responsibility. Casting votes should not be done lightly. There can --
and will be -- repercussions. Every voting year the message of “get out and vote” is preached to the masses. This message is important and should continue to be voiced, but despite the value of this call to action, it is missing a crucial aspect. Instead, it should be amended to say “get out and vote knowledgeably.” Voting for the sake of voting does no one any sort of good. I think people often take for granted the power they have in voting. Casting a vote is taking a stand with
a political candidate or on a law. You, the voter, are then partly responsible for the consequences of that vote for better or for worse. This is why being knowledgeable and having good reasons why you are voting is extremely important. Before coming to any conclusions or believing what ads say, it is prudent to do research into a candidate’s platform and political agenda. The same should be done before voting measures into law. This year, North Dakota
has many key measures on the ballot. Knowing what you are voting for is important, but knowing why you are voting is imperative. Doing outside research and learning the truth buried beneath the political jargon and red tape takes a decent amount of work. I firmly believe it is our duty as citizens of the United States, within our given state, to be as knowledgeable as possible to make wellinformed decisions. An educated people is a corrupt politician’s worst nightmare. Problems arise
politically when people vote in ignorance. Political candidates should not be treated as though they are participating in a popularity contest. I feel sick every time I hear the phrase “I’m voting for him or her because they are cool!” Personally, I have no issue disagreeing with someone politically so long as they can logically and factually back up their beliefs. If not, there may be a need to reconsider or to look further into the given issue. Therefore, with the day
to vote only one day away, it is essential to be informed. If you have not done research on the candidates or measures on the ballot this year, I implore you to do so. Not enough stress can be placed on the importance of educated voting. So many people in other countries would give anything to have a political say. We should never take this right lightly and should always strive to put forth — on the ballot — the United States that we wish to see in the future.
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Stephen Alexander Wischer’s exhibit “In Crypt: On New Worlds Re-Ordered” features phonebooks in the form of a wall at the Plains Art Museum.
Writer’s Choice: Art, Politics and ‘Family Feud’ On display, on the ballot and on TV, get out and stay in for these events Erica Nitschke Spectrum Staff
If Halloween and the annual Dakota Marker battle didn’t wear you out, check out these Fargo events.
Monday: “In Crypt: On New Worlds Re-Ordered” North Dakota State’s own Stephen
Alexander Wischer, an associate professor of architecture, is on display at the Plains Art Museum now. This site-specific installation is constructed from yellowpage phonebooks — transformed through cutting, tearing, burning, and dipping into solutions — stacked and anchored to create the illusion of a massive wall. While there, be sure to also check out “Art Boom: The Tri-College Faculty Art Show” for more from NDSU and other college artists. Best of all, the Plains Art Museum is free and open to all students with a student ID.
Tuesday: Vote, Last PBS “Makers”
Make your Election Day count. North
Dakota ballots feature eight measures and one House of Representatives seat this midterm. To find your precinct or acceptable forms of identification, visit Vote.ND.Gov. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. NDSU students can print a Student Voting Certificate from Campus Connection under “Student Voting Information.” The NDSU Library will also premiere the last episode of PBS’s “MAKERS: Women Who Make America” Tuesday at 4 p.m. in room 120. Fittingly, the Nov. 4 finale focuses on women in politics. The showing is free and open to NDSU faculty, students and staff.
Wednesday: Fargo “Family Feud”
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‘Newvember’ ecce gallery: Local, Regional Artists Present New Work Annual group show hosts wide variety of artists, pieces
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The concept of group artist shows is commonplace in art practice. What sets each apart is the chosen content, included artists and thematic elements. Regardless of how varied each group show can be, one concept is central – the benefits to artists, museums, and the general public are undeniable. “Newvember” is ecce gallery’s annual group show and is in its third year of production. Approximately 50 works from nearly 35 local and regional artists will be displayed. The notion to include a group show among the individual artist exhibitions in the gallery’s calendar began when owner/ director Mark Weiler managed his first space, Gallery 514. Back then, it was holiday shows, but the goal has always been the same: to give artists the opportunity to present new work at a crucial time in the buying season. Another vital aspect of ecce’s “Newvember” is that unlike the majority of collective artist presentations, this show is void of an overarching theme. For example, the Moorhead’s Rourke Art Museum hosts an annual group exhibition every spring. A concept is chosen and invited artists submit work in their medium, based off thematic guidelines. Weiler said he chooses to leave the approach more open-ended. “I left it open with the name,” he said. “It’s exploring the newer, recent work of the artists that participate in the gallery and … also inviting others outside of the program to participate. You have new faces as well, new presentations.” With the inclusion of emerging artists, a
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variety of benefits to a number of sources is notable. “I think it’s … advantageous because it lacks the pressure of a whole show,” Weiler said. “To fill the entire 218 side (of ecce gallery), it’s quite a bit of pressure, and a huge amount of preparation and dedication for a whole year in order to fulfill that space.” Naturally, there are challenges attached to curating an exhibition of such massive size in a static space. All the work comes from different perspectives and mediums, so to give each piece its own individual moment without it looking crowded or disconnected from the others can be difficult. Local, regional, national and international artists will be featured. Strong local favorites such as Dan Jones, Mike Marth and Bob Crowe, among many others, will be representing Fargo-Moorhead. A notable international name is photographer Murray Lemley, originally
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from Hope, N.D., but now is operating out of Amsterdam. “We are beginning a program of transplants, where these artists who are originally from North Dakota or Minnesota and have left and are doing substantial work in other parts of the country and other parts of the world,” Weiler said. “You get an international scope in a Fargo gallery, which is important because you have some comparative analysis going on. You have some sort of frame of reference for what’s going on outside your community.” Another artist being brought in is Walter Piehl, a painter and instructor at Minot State. His work portrays with rich vibrancy, Western Americana, a theme understood well by those who share his North Dakota roots. When Piehl was asked how he felt about “Newvember” in particular, in comparison to other group shows, he said: “I like it because I like to go to group
shows. I like going to exhibits that aren’t too repetitive, that aren’t predictable,” Piehl said. “When you go to an invitational show with good artists participating, that’s the most exciting.” The final main points of reference in regards to the “Newvember” concept relate to integrity and camaraderie. Timothy Ray, who passed away last year, has a piece in the show, and continues to be represented by the gallery. By putting on specialized exhibits, they are creating staying power and integrity within the collection from the perspective of Ray and every other artist. It is also necessary to gather the artists together in one space, for the public and for one another. Developing mutual respect for what each other is doing is essential. Learning about an art piece or object from the maker directly is a special experience the public can enjoy opening night more than ever. Group shows host a variety of assets beneficial to all participants. More particularly, “Newvember” is useful in its freedom granted to artists and its overall mission.
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The students of Woodwind Chamber Night (shown here in rehearsal Oct. 28) will be presenting a swirl of styles of music in their concert on Saturday night.
Woodwind Chamber Night Blends Students, Styles Bassoons, clarinets, flutes and more in concert of collaborative combinations BY JACK DURA
Twenty students of the Challey School of Music will perform this weekend in a concert combining instruments, versatility and a spectrum of sounds. It’s Woodwind Chamber Night, and everything from bassoons to clarinets to flutes to French horn are on showcase. The students who are teaming up are getting a taste for variety in ensembles swirled with different instruments. All instruments are woodwinds, but the combinations are not your typical, run-of-the-mill music groups. “Every year we’re trying to spice it up a little bit and have different types of ensembles,” conductor Cecilia Kang said, “and give
opportunities for students to collaborate with each other but also learn about the possibilities that it’s not just playing in a standard woodwind quintet, that there’s so many flexibilities, especially with the new composers writing all this music for really interesting instrumentation.” Student groups ranging from a 10-person clarinet choir to a bassoon ensemble to a woodwind quartet are all found in this concert, with some students traveling among groups. There’s variety all around here, with a reed quintet featuring bass clarinet, clarinet, oboe, saxophone and bassoon showing just how eclectic these groups can get.
“Every year we’re trying to spice it up a little bit and have different types of ensembles.” – Cecilia Kang, director
In about an hour, these students will present their music, which is wideranging as well. From classical to contemporary, it’s a mixture on-hand Saturday night, and is a free outing for all. “It’s sort of mixed,” Kang said of the repertoire, adding, “Number one, picking pedagogically the pieces that are suitable for the group, depending on the level of the players in the group and also on what interests them.” Students also got to vote
on the pieces they wanted to play from some selections offered as options by Kang. It’s all part of a collaboration process that brings together musicians of different instruments where they must learn to breathe, cue, play and pulse together. “It’s probably the most versatile program ever, especially for the woodwinds,” Kang said. Versatility takes further form in the woodwind students’ Memorial Union Art Gallery performance from 2-3 p.m. on Wednesday.
Together, music and visual art combine for a whole new art experience. “It’s a new collaboration we’re testing out this year to have the musicians play in the art space,” Kang said. “Everyone’s welcome, and I’m really excited about that too.” The students behind the instruments are wideranging as well, with music majors, non-music majors and double majors. Since the start of the fall semester, the students have been practicing on weekly and other regular bases, and for most of them, it’s their first concert of this caliber. “For all of them, it’s their first time in that group combination,” Kang said.
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North Dakota State football players celebrate with the Dakota Marker Saturday at the Fargodome.
NDSU Keeps Dakota Marker in Fargo Bison overcome halftime deficit, beat Jackrabbits Sam Herder
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North Dakota State has prided itself as a football team that dominates the second half. It certainly proved that in Saturday’s 37-17 win against No. 18 South Dakota State in front of 18,832 fans at the Fargodome. Mistakes and missed opportunities haunted the No. 1-ranked Bison in the first half, but a strong second half carried NDSU from the 10-6 halftime deficit. The win extends NDSU’s winning streak to 33 games and keeps the Dakota Marker in Fargo for the fifth-straight year. “We beat a really good football team,” NDSU head coach Chris Klieman said. “The Jackrabbits were ready to play and we were ready to play. It’s a great rivalry. It was a great battle in the first half and the second half we were able to make just a few more plays.” Things didn’t start out too well for the
Bison (9-0, 5-0 Missouri Valley Football Conference). Carson Wentz’s second pass of the game was tipped and intercepted by JT Hassell at the 14-yard line, leading to a Jackrabbit field goal. The Bison’s ensuing possession saw a missed 42-yard field goal by Adam Keller. Both teams struggled to find yards in the first quarter, with only 99 yards of total offense from both teams. The Bison offense began to roll and picked up two Keller field goals from 33 and 45 yards out to put NDSU up 6-3 with a minute left in the half. But NDSU’s secondary let Jake Wieneke behind them for a 42-yard touchdown catch with 41 seconds left. “It’s always good to go into halftime with the lead,” SDSU running back Zach Zenner said. “We wanted to keep it going. We certainly weren’t content with having the lead.” Facing its first halftime deficit of the year, NDSU rolled in the second half. The Bison started the half with a 12-play, 88-yard drive that ended with a 2-yard touchdown pass to Kevin Vaadeland. The NDSU defense held strong on a fourth-and-1 and Wentz bowled his way to a 5-yard touchdown nine plays later to give the Bison a 20-10 lead. “We definitely came out with a sense of
urgency that second half,” Wentz said. “We made some critical halftime adjustments. We have an attitude about it and the second half we started to grind it out and wear them down.” The All-American Zenner made some explosive plays against the Bison defense, something he struggled to do in previous years. His 17 carries for 96 yards kept it tight for the Jacks (5-4, 2-3) all the way up until late in the fourth quarter. Zenner ran in a TD from two yards out to pull SDSU within three with 12 minutes left in the game. But the Bison exploded for 17 unanswered points thanks to costly SDSU turnovers. After John Crockett’s 5-yard touchdown, safety Colten Heagle intercepted Austin Sumner that gave NDSU the ball at SDSU’s 26-yard line. That led to a 45-yard Keller field goal. SDSU’s next possession resulted in a third-down sack by Kyle Emanuel and a fumble recovery by Carlton Littlejohn at the 30-yard line. Emanuel finished the day with four sacks and 10 tackles. Five plays later, Crockett got in from a yard out and the Bison put the game out of reach with a 37-17 lead with a minute remaining.
NDSU outgained SDSU 239-133 in the second half and held the ball for more than 38 minutes in the game. “We talk about our pride and conditioning a lot and how we’re a conditioned team to hopefully play our best football in the second half,” Klieman said. “But we’ve got to play a little better in the first half. I was a little bit frustrated with how we played in the first half.” While the Bison kept Zenner in check for most of the game, they showed off their own rushing attack. Crockett went for 152 yards and Wentz got in on the action as well. He rushed 16 times for 100 yards. “We just thought there was some areas that we could at least have an advantage if we used our quarterback run game,” Klieman said. “We knew that there was going to be some opportunities where he was going to have to carry the ball. When Carson is obviously most dangerous is when the play breaks down and the receivers are downfield and he can make a play with his feet or his arm.” The Bison travel to Cedar Falls, Iowa, next Saturday to face another MVFC rival in Northern Iowa.
Bison Run the Rock to Get the Rock NDSU relies on running game, physical play to secure Dakota Marker Colton Pool Sports Editor
John Crockett likes to keep an eye on what other running backs are doing in college football. The North Dakota State senior running back was snubbed by the preseason all-Missouri Valley Football Conference selection committee for other selections, including South Dakota State’s Zach Zenner. Naturally, it would have to feel pretty good for Crockett, who outrushed Zenner 154 yards to 96. But he didn’t watch Zenner too closely Saturday, as Crockett led the No. 1-ranked Bison (9-0, 5-0 MVFC) to a physical 3717 victory Saturday in the Fargodome. He probably was too busy rushing for two fourth-quarter touchdowns to push NDSU to a runaway win to claim the Dakota Marker for a fifth-straight year and keep its 33-game win streak alive. “It’s the Dakota Marker,” Crockett said. “At the end of the day, (Zenner is) a great player. I like to go up against great play-
ers. There are a lot of good backs in this league.” The No. 18 Jackrabbits (5-4, 2-3) gave the Bison a scare in the first half. SDSU pulled away to an early 3-0 lead after intercepting Carson Wentz on NDSU’s first possession deep in Bison territory. The Jacks even lead NDSU 10-6 at halftime, maybe giving NDSU students a reason to show up to games once in awhile. But NDSU proved from the get-go of the second half that it was all just a scare. “We were really positive for obvious reasons,” Zenner said. “We wanted to keep it going. We knew we were playing a good team and knew we needed a good second half to win.” SDSU players and head coach John Stiegelmeier were gassed and quiet in the postgame press conference. Austin Sumner, who started his first game since breaking his foot in the Jacks’ season opener, mumbled his way through reporters’ questions. But it’s understandable considering he had Kyle Emanuel on his back all day. The senior defensive end recorded a career-high four sacks and 10 tackles to pave
John Crockett scampers for a touchdown against South Dakota State Saturday at the Fargodome.
the way for the Bison, who held SDSU to 276 total yards. Emanuel knew the Bison would have be tough up front to slow Zenner. “I was just happy I could play well,” Emanuel said. “I’m just really excited for this team win.” Even Wentz joined in on the physicality. He took a few hard hits and rolled his ankle on his way to a career-high 100 rushing yards. “When Carson is most dangerous is when the play breaks down and he makes a play with his feet or his arm,” NDSU head coach Chris Klieman said. “He got hit a lot, but he just kept bouncing back up.” SDSU, and basically everyone else, knew this would be a tough-fought game considering the school rivalry and the style of each team.
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But Stiegelmeier said their preparation wasn’t enough to go without a mistake. “You have to play error-free,” he said. “Looking at this game, you have to match their physical play.” But now NDSU could have an even tougher matchup ahead going up against Northern Iowa (5-4, 3-2) next Saturday at the UNI-Dome. Crockett will get his chance to play against UNI’s David Johnson, who was picked as the other preseason conference running back. But the Panthers are undoubtedly hungry to play the Bison after losing in a 24-23 heartbreaker in the Fargodome last year. “The environment will certainly affect them,” Stiegelmeier said. “Northern Iowa will salivate knowing it’s going to be a physical football game.”
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THE SPECTRUM | SPORTS | MONDAY, NOV. 3, 2014
Questions Surround Bison Men’s Basketball Starting Five NDSU turns to inexperienced players in starting lineup, off the bench Joe Kerlin Staff Writer
There was little question about who the starting five for the North Dakota State men’s basketball team during the last two seasons would be. But with three starters gone from the Summit League championship roster, this year’s Bison team will have a completely different look. We can pencil into the starting lineup threeyear starter Lawrence Alexander, who will surpass 100 games played against Iowa, junior
big man Chris Kading, who played an integral role backing up Marshall Bjorklund and TrayVonn Wright, and defensive specialist Kory Brown. That leaves two positions to fill, and whomever it will be could dictate what kind of team we’ll see this year. The man who saved the Bison in overtime against Oklahoma is the x-factor for me when it comes to the style this team will play with. Carlin Dupree is quick with the dribble, a great finisher at the rim, but not a guy you want to rely on knocking down a corner three with a hand in his face on a consistent basis. That’s not a knock on his shooting. Dupree shot 54.9
percent last year from the field and 33 percent from three-point range. Alexander only shot 31 percent his freshman season and has developed into a threat from beyond the arc, just ask Oklahoma. Dupree’s biggest contribution to this team is going to be his energy. He’s still unproven with his passing and his defense, but his raw skills will break through. So will he be in the starting lineup if the Bison elect to go small in the backcourt with Alexander, Dupree and Brown? Or will he be the heat-check guy off the bench that can knock down a couple shots while the starters rest?
If Dupree begins the game on the bench, the offense shouldn’t lack scoring ability with fans hoping a local can handle the scoring load. Some fans believed we would get to see Fargo Shanley’s AJ Jacobson last year before Saul Phillips applied the redshirt after the preseason. Phillips opted to dress the then freshman Dupree to add depth at the guard position. Jacobson is a 6-foot 6-inch guard/forward who lit up the state of North Dakota in high school. Jacobson averaged 26 points, 13 rebounds and five assists his senior year of high school on his way to Gatorade, Powerade and any other
sports drink you can think of Player of the Year. His standard since joining the Bison has been Taylor Braun. This suggests he can knock it down in a half-court offense or go up-tempo and run the floor. But will head coach Dave Richman put out a lineup consisting of Alexander, Dupree, Brown, Jacobson and Kading? That seems too small to me. The previously mentioned starting lineup would suggest Richman wants to run, but what if he wants to play half-court in a defense-first Summit League? Is that Dexter Werner music? My god, I think it is! Werner played sparingly
off the bench during his redshirt freshman campaign last season. He overpowered Viterbo on his way to 12 points and nine rebounds, but it will be vital to see if he can hold his own against the likes of Fort Wayne and South Dakota State. It’s not inconceivable to see Werner in the starting five to begin the season. The Bison will lack size and to bang with more physical opponents, Werner will need to play heavy minutes. The Bison will open the season with an exhibition against Minot State on Wednesday. The starting lineup will be a story to follow not only leading up to this game, but for the entire season.
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Hayden Zillmer wrestles for North Dakota State and is hoping to become an All-American this season.
NDSU Wrestling Strives for Progress with Young Team Bison upperclassman work to set example BY CORRIE DUNSHEE
Some people may take this story and pin it to their wall, but some men may take others and pin them to the mat. Formed in the late ‘50s, the North Dakota State wrestling team has since accumulated a dual meet record of 525-24118. Since its founding, the team has won four NCAA Team championships and 30 individual titles at the Division II level. Last season, the Bison went 11-7 overall and 4-1 in the Western Wrestling Conference. The team took
first in the NCAA West Regional with 74 points and 21st at the NCAA championships with 20.5 points. The Bison will be opened the season Sunday to participate in the Daktronics Open in Brookings, S.D. The first home match, the Bison Open, will take place Saturday in the Fargodome. This year, the squad will aim to continue its success against teams across the country. Five other teams make up the WWC, including Air Force, Northern Colorado, South
Dakota State, Utah Valley and Wyoming. Other teams the Bison will face throughout the season include Minnesota, Wisconsin, Boise State, Virginia and Virginia Tech. The team is composed of 10 true freshman, 15 redshirt freshmen, five sophomores, one redshirt sophomore, four juniors and two seniors. “We have a young team,” head coach Roger Kish said. “We have a lot of talent on our team here. I’m excited to see these guys have that breakout year and take advantage of that training
and what they’ve done over the summer months to prepare for this year.” Because the team is so young, upperclassmen are working to set an example for others to follow as they finish up their collegiate wrestling. “We’ve been getting big recruiting classes in the past couple of years, which is good,” senior Kurtis Julson said. “We’re going to have more guys sticking around later. In the next couple of years, this team is going to make some really big strides.”
Julson and junior Hayden Zillmer both expressed the same goal, which was to make the top-eight cut at the end of the season and be named All-American. Since wrestling was founded, the Bison have produced 160 All-Americans. Zillmer also expressed he would like to continue wrestling after college at another level. “I’m going to wrestle Greco Roman,” Zillmer said. Greco Roman is an Olympic-level type of wrestling that originated in
France and has been a part of the summer Olympics since 1908. Greco Roman wrestling differs from the average freestyle wrestling because holds and trips are forbidden and a greater emphasis is on arm drags, bear hugs and headlocks. Overall, the young Bison wrestling team have many goals in mind. As determination and focus drives them forward, the squad hopes to be climbing the ladder of success.
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