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NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | FOR THE LAND AND ITS PEOPLE

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Mule deer of North Dakota’s badlands are a coveted preference for deer licenses for many North Dakota deer hunters.

Season Opens on North Dakota Deer

ND’s 2015 deer gun season draws over 85,000 applicants for half as many licenses

Jack Dura

Head News Editor

Connor Teske is kind of a lucky guy. In his first year entering the North Dakota deer gun lottery, the senior in exercise science drew an any antlered deer license for his family’s hunting spot near New Salem, N.D. Just over 43,000 deer licenses were available for North Dakota’s 2015 deer gun season, which opens noon Friday and closes Nov. 22. More than 85,000 people applied for licenses in the lottery held this summer by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The sport remains popular in a state where in previous years over 150,000 deer licenses were up for grabs. Despite downward trending deer populations, resident and non-resident hunters are still applying for North Dakota’s coveted and fewer deer licenses. And Teske is one of them. “I really like how it get just gets you out of the city, and I don’t totally mind if I get a deer or not,” he said.

Deer down

Nearly half as many deer licenses are available this season as the hunters who applied for them. Loss of habitat and a series of recent, brutal winters have kept the state’s population of white-tailed and mule deer down, said Casey Anderson, assistant chief of North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s wildlife division. “We’ve been trending down the last few years,” he said. “The population hasn’t quite bounced back yet.” The number of licenses available this year is about 4,700 fewer than 2014, Anderson added. A number of factors go into gauging how many deer licenses to offer. NDGF gathers data from aerial surveys, public input, weather patterns and vehicle-deer collisions, Anderson said. The departments aims for a 70 percent harvest success goal in the licenses it distributes, he added. The last two years saw 60 and 55 percent rates of hunter success, respectively. “(Seventy percent) seems to be where hunters are satisfied, and it also seems to be where landowner tolerance

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“You can remember every time. Every hunt you can remember. It’s fun when (my dad) puts the skull on the wall, and we can look at it and remember exactly where it was and how it all went down.” – Connor Teske, senior in exercise science is,” Anderson said. “If we get over 70 percent success ... then we have too many deer and landowners get upset with the damage deer can cause.” While white-tailed deer are lower than Anderson said NDGF has hoped, North Dakota’s mule deer population has been trending upward since 2013. A hunter’s success, meanwhile, is also dependent on several factors, including weather and if crops are still standing.

‘Luck of the draw’

In his first year applying for a deer license, Teske’s success is somewhat unique. Hunting since age 14, he has usually received gratis licenses, an annual license given to hunters for any open season on their land. Even when deer populations have been down, Teske has “always gotten the gratis.” “Somehow I ended up with a really nice tag” from the 2015 lottery, he added. Unlike Teske, most applicants usually enter the lottery with a number of points. Points are awarded to applicants who do not receive a deer license and are essentially another entry of their name in the lottery, Anderson said. An applicant can accumulate several points, eventually hitting four, at which time their points are “cubed,” Anderson said, or their name is in the lottery 12 times on their fourth point. “It is a true lottery system,” he said. “Someone with zero points can get something over someone with four points. It’s a lottery. It’s the luck of the draw.” Dylan Crockett, a junior in social science education, said 2015 is his third consecutive year without a license. This bonus point system can cause an issue when low deer and license numbers are met with high application numbers. Certain deer and unit preferences are

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also popular than others, Anderson said, such as mule deer in the badlands. “We actually had some units this year where not all the licenses were given out in the first drawing,” he said, adding, “When a person in North Dakota gets a deer license, they go.”

More than meat

For Teske and Crockett, deer hunting extends beyond killing an animal for food. “They’re always good hunts,” Teske said. “You can remember every time. Every hunt you can remember. It’s fun when (my dad) puts the skull on the wall, and we can look at it and remember exactly where it was and how it all went down.” “Seeing family that come back home to hunt and the thrill of it” is what Crockett said he enjoys about deer hunting. Teske said he turns his deer meat into jerky with the help of a Dilworth, Minn., business while Crockett said he usually makes patties or fries the meat. “The venison is really good after you do get a deer,” Crockett added. Both students said they save the skull and antlers for mounting or decorative purposes, while they typically don’t save the hide. Teske said deer hunting is all about fresh air, watching nature and relaxing, in addition to fulfilling his license. He also hunts pheasants and said, “I don’t think there’s anything wrong with going out and getting your own meat instead of getting it from the store.” Anderson said the prospects for deer in North Dakota are dependent on easy winters and habitat, something that abounded in the years of 150,000 deer licenses. “We probably don’t have enough habitat left in North Dakota to create the conditions to have that number of deer again,” he said, adding that NDGF does work to create habitat with landowners, the USDA and other groups.

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NDUS Chancellor Questions 18,000 Students at NDSU Chancellor cites need for new residence halls Casey McCarty Co-News Editor

Increasing the student population to 18,000 would be beneficial to North Dakota State, President Dean Bresciani said. But Mark Hagerott, North Dakota University System chancellor, disagrees. In a recent interview with The Forum, Hagerott said his concern would rather be to retain students

enrolled at NDSU as opposed to expanding how many enroll to begin with. “But that is not to say I’m against growing and making our schools bigger,” said Hagerott to The Forum, citing the need to create more residence halls on NDSU’s campus. Hagerott told The Forum of talk of expanding NDSU’s enrollment through an online medium or through “collaborative degrees out at Dickinson (State).”

NDSU’s annual enrollment census summary found the fall 2015 enrollment stood at 14,516 students, down from 14,747 in fall 2014. “This fall’s enrollment numbers show that we continue to lead the state by a wide margin in exactly the type of students who are most likely to graduate and take jobs here,” Bresciani said in his state of the university. “We are focused on fulltime, face-to-face students,

rather than part-time online delivery to students who may not even live in our state, to meet the needs of our business community.” He added, “In fact, we attract more full-time students from both in and outside of our state than any other college or university in North Dakota, the majority of whom, after graduation, in growing numbers, stay in our state to work. “Similarly, graduate

enrollment is intentionally focused on full-time, scholarly students, and the number of degree-seeking graduate students is at a record high, with doctoral student enrollment at a 4.5 percent increase from last year.” There are costs to raising the student population, however, include fast tracking three construction projects including a new residence hall near the high rise residence halls,

near housing on the 1600 block of University Drive and University Village’s replacement, Bresciani said. He added that Dining Services is expanding to keep up with these future developments. Meanwhile, Bresciani said in his address, “we need to pursue an enrollment of 18,000 students. That number gives us the size needed to be able to broaden our options, but is not so large that we lose our student focus.”

Kappa Delta Fundraises for Shamrock Week Weeklong fundraiser advocates for Red River Children’s Advocacy Center

Hailey Colbrunn Contributing Writer

The cages in the Memorial Union are meant for a good cause. Jail n’ Bail is a part of the fundraising Kappa Delta does for Shamrock Week on campus. Shamrock is a week-long fundraiser the sorority does for the Red River Children’s Advocacy Center and Prevent Child Abuse America where 80 percent of the money raised is donated to this non-profit chapter of National Prevent Child Abuse America. Twenty percent of what they raise during this week is donated to National PCAA. “Kappa Delta is GABBY HARTZE | THE SPECTRUM one of RRAC’s biggest Kappa Delta runs its annual Jail n’ Bail fundraiser this week in contributors,” said Kristy the Memorial Union to benefit child abuse advocacy. Brandt, Kappa Delta’s vice

president of community service. “They don’t charge the families for any of the services they provide, such as exams, counseling, or advocacy services.” RRAC is a non-profit that has developed programs and services to respond to child abuse in North Dakota and western Minnesota. The organization relies on Kappa Delta every year for the support provided by the sorority’s fundraiser and proceeds. Jail n’ Bail is the sorority’s vehicle for generating donations. “Kappa Delta members summon their friends or other people that they think would raise money in the jail,” Brandt said. “They decide a reason and an amount for their bail. Reasons for bail can be something like ‘because

you’re so darn sweet I am putting you in jail.’” “We promote Jail n’ Bail by requiring every sorority sister to send two nonKappa Deltas into the jail,” said Jena Sinton, Kappa Delta’s vice president of public relations, “and then from there you can send anyone, and anyone can pay $1 to send someone they want to.” The jail is located by Bison Connection every year. People summoned to jail are encouraged to come to the jail in their free time until their bail amount is met. Kappa Delta has a week to raise money for their bail and throughout the week the jail is always occupied with people who need money for their bail. Tuesday and Wednesday night, Kappa Delta hosted Dine and Donate at Granite

City and Pizza Ranch, respectively. “Mention Kappa Delta and 20 percent of your entire tab goes to Prevent Child Abuse America,” the event’s Facebook page read in advance of the events. Bison Athletics donated an autographed Bison football to Kappa Delta. The sorority is selling $2 raffle tickets for the football which has an estimated worth of $600 to $1,000. The sorority has been involved with RRAC for 33 years. “We love that NDSU has been so courteous and has provided such a great environment for us to be so successful with this fundraiser,” Brandt said. Kappa Delta will continue to host donations through the month of November through75004 its Facebook page.

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Aquatic Center Roof Nearly Completed

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Aquatic Center roof nearly completed for interior construction in winter

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HNES Faculty Named ND Teachers of the Year

Two faculty members of North Dakota’s State’s Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences department have been named teachers of the year. Assistant professor Jenny Linker was chosen as the 2015 North Dakota College/University Physical Education Teach of the Year. Kristen Hahne, senior lecturer, was chosen for the North Dakota College/University Health Education Teacher of the Year. Linker and Hahne are both candidates for District Teacher of the Year to be awarded later this month.

Gluten Intolerance Conference Set For Friday, Saturday

The seventh biennial Gluten Intolerance Education Conference is scheduled for later this week at Fargo’s Holiday Inn on 13th Avenue South. The conference is for those suffering from celiac disease, gluten intolerance and sensitivity, wheat allergies and for anyone who wants to learn more about gluten intolerance. A gluten-free vendor fair is also open to the public from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Cost if $5 at the door. Registration is at 4 p.m. Friday. A gluten-free dinner buffet will follow. Afterwards there will be a gluten free dinner buffet. The conference will feature several speakers both days. The Gluten Intolerance Group of Fargo-Moorhead sponsors the event.

Hearts Replace Stars on Twitter

Twitter has removed the star icon found under tweets, replacing it with a heart. Twitter Inc. told ABC News the change was made because the star was confusing to new users, whereas the heart is more understood around the globe. Clicking the heart will now mean that you “like” a tweet. This is in comparison to the star that meant the tweet was a “favorite” for you. Jack Dorsey, who was named the permanent CEO last month, is pushing Twitter to become simpler and to provide easier services for both new and current users of the messaging service.

A North Dakota State construction project has reached a major milestone. The roof of the Aquatic Center is nearly finished, NDSU reported Monday. The building’s east and west walls are fully installed and arched roof trusses are set into place. The project’s site is nearly enclosed enough so constructions workers can work on the building’s interior through winter. The $11 million Aquatic Center was approved by the North Dakota state GABBY HARTZE | THE SPECTRUM legislature last spring. The Aquatic Center’s arched roof trusses are set in place in advance of winter contraction on the facility’s interior. The facility is being the recreational facility, six student court members population,” Vallie wrote in April 2014 that students constructed as an addition passed. in his opinion. “It is for studying at NDSU for four or 59.5 percent of voting to the Wallman Wellness Only one student court those reasons based on the years beginning in fall students. Center, which was built in member, associate justice lack of clear language for 2014 could pay $287 over The ballot measure 2001 and expanded in 2007. Robert Vallie, dissented, increasing current fees as the course of their college to approve the Aquatic The Aquatic Center is citing in his opinion his well as the actions needed career to finance the Aquatic scheduled for completion Center originally required belief that a facility such as by the state of North Dakota Center. in late summer of 2016, a two-thirds majority the Aquatic Center required to pass a ballot initiative The facility will NDSU reported. to pass; however, no more than a simple majority and the implications long include pools for laps and The building is funded student government policy to pass. term in these proceedings leisure, a sauna, fire pit entirely by student fees after existed requiring a two“I feel the idea that these that I must dissent.” and classrooms for water student voters approved the thirds majority for ballot services and fees (whether Student fees toward the recreation like scuba Aquatic Center in spring new or existing) are serious Aquatic Center will increase instruction. Male, female 2013 student body elections. measures. The approval decision to require more than a in fall 2016 to support the and gender-neutral locker Just under 2,400 students was ultimately left up to voted in the election, with simple majority in creating facility’s operations. rooms will also be available 1,423 students approving the student court, which long term burdens to a The Spectrum reported in the new facility.

Forbes Reports Worst Paying College Majors Arts, social work, science majors rank as worst paying Erin Anderson Staff Writer

The main reason students go to college is for a greater opportunity of landing a good paying job in the future. However, according to a recent Forbes’ article, many popular majors at North Dakota State are among the least paying majors. The data reported by Forbes writer James Marshall Crotty was taken using annual salary data from compensation research firm PayScale, along with data from Burning Glass Technologies and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The majors published as worst paying are art history, social work, photography, culinary arts, child and family studies, biblical studies, music, animal science, horticulture and exercise science. Annual salaries ranged from $32,600 to $78,000. “It is almost degrading to hear that because there are so many opportunities to do with this major,” said freshman Julie Lund, an animal science major. “But also it doesn’t bother me because I am choosing to be paid less because it’s something that I love doing rather than having a high paying job that I will hate.” With NDSU being a land grant university, the

school has many students in agriculture fields. Many majors are broad and offer many jobs. “There are a lot of people that believe that agriculture majors aren’t really important and believe that we do not study important things,” Lund said. Danielle Anderson, another animal science major, said, “People do not fully understand the significance agriculture has on the world. They only see the negatives, not the FILE PHOTO | THE SPECTRUM changes or improvements that we are making.” Music majors’ annual starting salary was found to be $35,700, as reported by Forbes. While hearing their people have with studies added. into veterinary school majors are not “important” like these are students being A lot of these majors can and pursue my doctorate or “high paying” would discouraged from going lead to PhD’s and research. to become a licensed upset many people, most into the field they love, he “I hope to be admitted veterinarian,” Lund said. students in those majors said they are in it because they love what they are doing. “It didn’t phase me when I chose it, and hearing that still doesn’t phase me now,” said DeJon Allen, a general art major. “I have confidence in the fact that my craft will sustain me, as it has been doing for about two years.” Allen said when people publish these articles, it discourages potential art majors, giving the impression that majoring in one’s craft may not be worth it just because it may pay less than other majors. The greatest fear that

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Peanut Butter M&M Truffles Madison Schill

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Not unlike most people, I am a big fan of chocolate. I’m not biased either; I love chocolate in all different shapes, sizes, colors and forms. It would make sense then, that I’m always looking for a new recipe to satisfy my chocolate cravings. The best place to find those recipes? Pinterest, of course! I cannot tell you how many pins I have on my account for various

chocolate chip cookie, brownie and bar recipes. This week, there was one particular recipe that I just had to try. That recipe was for some chocolatedipped peanut butter M&M truffles. Not only did they look easy to make and delicious to eat, they’re no-bake, meaning you can make them just about anywhere. Here’s how you do it: 1 ½ cups of peanut butter ½ cup melted butter 2 ½ cups of powdered sugar Mini M&Ms

2 bags of chocolate chips 1. Mix together the peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar and M&Ms in a large bowl until completely combined. 2. Line a baking sheet with wax paper and start rolling the dough into about 1 inch balls. Place the balls on the baking sheet as you go. 3. Stick the pan in the freezer for 20 minutes. 4. Now comes the chocolate; pour your chocolate chips in a bowl and melt them in the microwave for 1 minute, stirring the

chips every 15 seconds. 5. Dip the peanut butter balls in the chocolate. One way to do this is to use a fork to sort of roll the ball around in the chocolate. Another way I tried was to use a corncob holder to stick through the ball and dip in the chocolate. Both ways worked fine. 6. After they are all covered in chocolate and back on the wax paper, refrigerate the truffles for about 30 minutes. Enjoy! These truffles are best served nice and cold out of the fridge or freezer.

London Rio Bergh

Contributing Writer

It’s strange to get from place to place in London not by car, but by packing yourself into a small, stuffy metal tube that rushes through slightly larger concrete tubes at speeds that seem way too fast. Being in a city as large as London can be a bit disconcerting at times, especially since I have spent the vast majority of my life in rural North Dakota. However, you adapt. I actually found the London underground system to be an extremely convenient way to get around the city, after I gained a better idea of how to tell which trains I needed to be on (believe it or not, maps are actually quite useful for this). London is a beautiful place in the fall, at least when it is sunny and pleasant out, as it was during my time there. The air is cool and brisk, and skiffs of brightly colored leaves pile up on the sidewalks, just waiting for hordes of tourists to stomp through them. The cool air (and miles of walking) contributes greatly to the appeal of dropping into a little corner coffee shop for a cup of something hot and a pastry. The small pleasures in life really are the best. There are more things to do in London than I could fit into a weekend, but I managed to get to most of the sites that were high on my list. I wandered through the British

Museum, attended a service at St. Paul’s Cathedral, meandered through the Cloisters of Westminster Abbey, attended a Jack the Ripper walking tour (which was fascinating), explored the Tower of London and even managed to find a barber shop on Fleet Street (where I did not get a shave, having learned my lesson from Sweeney Todd). I feel as if I barely scratched the surface of this city, but what little scratching I did revealed a charming place that I would come back to given the chance. As I was on my last subway ride, I realized that I would probably never see any of the people that I was meeting in the station again, since I will soon be back in Fargo, and they will be around the world in their city of millions. The city managed to give me a similar feeling several times, of being so small. I noticed it when walking in the endless crowds, when thinking of the amount of effort that it took to build some of the massive buildings (especially the ones built many centuries before I was even born). But at the same time, it gave me a feeling of being a part of something large, a realization that this world of ours is something shared. Rio Bergh is an NDSU student studying abroad in Europe. In his “A Bison Abroad” column, Rio gives his first-hand account of what it is like living in Europe as a student from Fargo. His column is published every Westminster Abbey as viewed from the Cloisters. Thursday.

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NoDak Moment| Fort on the River Jack Dura

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Fort Abercrombie lay unprotected at the time the Dakota Conflict spilled over from Minnesota in 1862.

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North Dakota’s written history is quite young in the scope of the U.S., with its earliest records dating back two and a half centuries. One of the earliest sites established in what would become North Dakota predates the state’s status as Dakota Territory. Fort Abercrombie, a military fort on the Red River, was established in spring 1857 as the first permanent military base in modern North Dakota. Trade among Canada, the Northwest and Minnesota necessitated a military presence, as did the settlement of Minnesota and the Red River Valley. Fort Abercrombie sits at the head of navigation on the Red River, north of where the Bois de Sioux and Otter Tail Rivers meet in a confluence to form the Red. The fort’s protection allowed new and old trade routes to operate in what was then a hostile prairie. The Dakota Conflict of 1862 boiled over from Minnesota, as Sioux warriors killed white settlers and two U.S. Army expeditions mounted campaigns to find and punish the Sioux. Fort Abercrombie offered protection for

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settlers and traders, but had little to physically guard the military fort. At the time, no walls or blockhouses were constructed at Fort Abercrombie. Once word of the Sioux attacks reached the fort, troops began erecting wooden stockades. A teenage boy living at the fort at the time described it as, “Fort Abercrombie at this time, was a Fort only in name, it consisted of a lot of buildings, and the only thing in the shape of defence (sic) was a breast-work of Cordwood built around the flag staff which stood in the center of the square, inside of which were placed three, twelve pound, Howitzers, the only guns the Fort contained.” Fort Abercrombie included a barracks, guardhouse, hospital, ferry crossing, stable and other structures. The fort lay under siege by Sioux for 60 days until reinforcements from Fort Snelling in Minnesota arrived. In 1877, Fort Abercrombie was abandoned as the Red River Valley drew settlers to cultivate its fertile soil. The fort’s buildings were later sold and relocated. A Works Progress Administration project in the 1930s reconstructed, restored and returned many buildings to the fort site, where today an interpretive center, picnic area and Richland County Road 4 are the only modern updates.

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Today marks the sixth anniversary of the Fort Hood shooting in Bell County, Texas. This mass shooting was the largest on an American Military base; thirteen people, 12 soldiers and a civilian, were killed and 32 were injured. The shooting lasted ten minutes with 214 rounds fired. All of the victims of the Fort Hood shooting were awarded the Purple Heart last April, including Francheska Valez. Valez was a 21-year-old private from Chicago. She was pregnant during the shooting and after being shot in the chest both her and her child died.

Senator Joe Lieberman said the shooting was “the most destructive terrorist attack on America since September 11, 2001”. Recently the media has been plagued by mass shootings. President Obama has given 11 speeches addressing the mass shootings during his presidency. Unfortunately, with each new shooting the last gets pushed to the back burner. How quickly we forget these massacres. On this day six years ago parents lost children, and children lost parents. This shooting was devastating to Americans, yet it is easily swept aside. All I ask is that you remember what happened on this day six years ago. At the very least, the men and woman and their families deserve a thought of remembrance.

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Opening Friday from 6-9 p.m., ecce gallery presents its fourth annual group show, Newvember. With over 50 new works by local and regional talent, the show will continue the lasting reputation as a staple in the Fargo-Moorhead arts community. The show serves as a celebration of ecce’s regular program artists, upcoming talent and national and international talent rooted from the area. Viewers can expect new work from staple artists such as Tim Ray, Zhimin Guan, Jessica Wachter, Carl Oltvedt and others. New additions include Jen Ward, T.L. Solien, Tom Kemmer and Erik Hougen. Newvember is a particularly important opportunity for the student artists included. Having work hung with some of the region’s best is a gauge for both the gallery and the artist. Bikash Rai, a senior at MSUM, is included in the group show for the second time this year. Originally from Singapore, Rai transitioned from a degree in nursing to graphic design and painting upon moving to Moorhead. As a student under Andrew Stark, Zhimin Guan and others, Rai mentioned the motivation he finds by having his name in the show postcard near his instructors, “When I create work, I always think how real artists would do it,” Rai said. Rai pulls most his influence from the work he sees locally; he understands the importance of continued hard work. “There’s two things that can happen, you can

become complacent or you can push yourself harder,” Rai said. “You feel like a boss, but also like shit.” Warren Kessler, a Fargobased painter, mentioned a similar sense of gratuity in his first Newvember experience three years ago. His landscape piece was hung above a Dan Jones work, who has been a formidable mentor in Kessler’s career. He also mentioned the advantages of the way the different works benefit one another. “While it’s nice to have a solo show, and have all the limelight on you, it’s kind of nice to be in a group of work made by peers that you admire,” Kessler said. Another advantage, particularly for viewers, is the select additions outside ecce’s typical rotation. This year’s highlights include prints from the renowned T.L. Solien, and an acrylic and silkscreen from Erik Hougen. It is helpful for an audience to understand the possibilities and capabilities of our art market. Seeing new work, and interacting with artists has proven to create a necessary dialogue. Newvember is a highlight both for ecce and those interested in gaining an understanding of the F-M art community.

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Printmaker T.L. Solien is a major addition to this year’s group show.

A Night Unlike Any Other Halloween on campus, a collective experience

Jack Hastings Staff Writer

The college Halloween house party has been countlessly retold, rehashed and over-exaggerated by many a screenwriter and concerned parent. Of all the depictions of this collegiate phenomenon in the media or through the grapevine, I do not think one accurately captures the grimy, campy messiness of Halloween on campus. Halloween weekend

goes by as a series of signature vignettes. Certain moments are stereotypical and expected. Others are seemingly underdogs that may not overshadow the whole night, but are important nonetheless. The taste left in your mouth at the end of the night is caused not by treats, but by the charisma of said events and the people and mood of the environment. Halloween’s main appeal is the costumes and the chance to be lost in someone else’s

reality for the night. The criteria seems to be what looks best, what’s most clever, what’s easiest and, most importantly, what’s cheapest. Faced with this highstakes decision, I opted for a black turtleneck, platinum wig, sunglasses at night and a can of Campbell’s tomato soup as a reincarnated Andy Warhol. Needless to say it was a failure and almost all of it was ditched by the end of the night, even the soup. There is something

enthralling in being surrounded by people, all looking for their best night, and the mutual willingness between everyone to make this goal a success. All inhibitions are thrown away, as well as prior and future judgments. For once the place to be is in the now. In the basement of some house, you collide with people under a nameless string of music. Strangers with lives as complex as your own, problems that need to be faced and

homework due Monday. This is accompanied with an intense feeling of joy from letting it all go and feeling part of something bigger than yourself. Under violet lights and the sounds of M83’s “Midnight City,” everything before this moment is thrown away and we are all just misfits together. Roaming through the gridded streets, you and nameless strangers tumble into each other as if be some kind of coincidence. Moments are shared

between people, whether they are mutually out of joy or disgust. The romance and intrigue of college Halloween is a constant, it has always existed and does not need anyone to validate its existence. It will go on, nagging at us, for the 364 days to come until it is back again. My only wish is that you come out of it with something more than when you went in. Perhaps someone even came out with a can of soup.

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Memorial Union Gallery Announces New Director Anthony Faris steps in with energy, ideas Tessa Beck A&E Editor

With a lasting tradition of strong leadership, the Memorial Union Gallery has officially named its new director. Anthony Faris is a couple weeks into the gallery coordinator position, preceded by the highly regarded Netha Cloeter, who has since taken a position at the Plains Art Museum. Gallery coordinators, specifically within the collegiate setting, have a particular influence over both the university and community application of the arts. Faris understands

these responsibilities and was a strong choice considering his background in public engagement and university galleries. Faris hails from the South, receiving his bachelor of fine arts in photography at the Savannah College of Art and Design and his masters in sculpture from Georgia Southern University. He eventually took over the gallery coordinating position while also serving as an assistant professor to senior BFA students in their portfolio work. The prospect of moving to Fargo presented a unique opportunity. “I think the best thing we can do as people is be

curious and open,” Faris said, “When I saw there was an opportunity in Fargo, I applied and was interviewed, and there were some things that … had a lot of depth and interest for me.” He mentioned a specific advantage of the Memorial Union Gallery is its ability to cater to students of all disciplines, based on its location. Being physically disconnected from the art department creates the positive challenge of being useful to all students and staff. Despite the brevity of his time in the position, Faris already has short and long-term goals in mind. “The gallery is a

precious space, for me and people in the community. But art exists and expression exists outside of the gallery. I’m interested in exploring how artwork can exist outside of this space.” By implementing installations throughout campus and creating more written and spoken dialogue within the show space, Faris plans to adhere to programming focused on engagement and involvement from both campus patrons and the community. “The gallery is a precious space where we GABBY HARTZE | THE SPECTRUM hope for people to have perceptual shifts and critical Anthony Faris’ experience in university galleries and social engagement made him an optimal candidate for director. thinking,” Faris said.

Editor’s Choice: Enjoy Downtime On Campus or Off Tessa Beck A&E Editor

Based on past experiences, my humble advice is to try and embrace the sense of calm resulting from downtime between post-October festivities, finals crunch and the holidays. Luckily, the Fargo-Moorhead event calendar has your back for however you wish to spend your zen, on campus or off.

Miss NDSU

Alpha Tau Omega fraternity hosts Miss NDSU 2015 7 p.m. Thursday in

Festival Concert Hall. Event admission is $5 and benefits the Nokomis Childcare Center of FargoMoorhead. Tickets can be purchased in advance from fraternity members or show contestants — general admission tickets at the door are also available. Nineteen participants were selected by a variety of student organizations. Like other campus pageants, the night will be divided by categories and should be a humorous and philanthropic night.

Cellphone photography with John Charles Cox

At 2 p.m. Saturday, John Charles Cox will host a workshop at the Rourke Art Gallery Museum concerning cellphone photography. The free seminar highlights certain design concepts surrounding photography and how it can be applied via cellular device. Cox emphasized in painting during his MFA studies at the University of South Dakota and is currently teaching at M-State in Fergus Falls. This class, among others, is part of the Rourke’s effort

to engage the public in a more open and educational way.

Clean Skate Project

The enticingly ambiguous nature of the Hawks Nest is reason enough to participate in the first annual Clean Skate Project 5-9 p.m. Saturday. More than 20 local and national artists were given an all-white skateboard to outfit in any way they felt suitable. The completed pieces will be on display and up for raffle. A group-skate will take place after, with proceeds supporting the Hawks Nest,

which functions as a private indoor skate facility. If you are unfamiliar with the Hawks Nest’s location, don’t fret – you aren’t alone. Just wait until the address is posted on the event page the day of, to maintain secrecy, of course.

Matthew Gasper, son of the late performer and choreographer, along with Patrick Gasper are restaging the classics and have added a new piece as homage to Eddie’s specific style. According to the event’s Facebook page, featured performers include Matthew Gasper, Patrick Gasper, Gasper’s School of Dance – including alumni dancers and students – and the FM Ballet Company. Tickets run at a flat rate of $23 and can be purchased at the NDSU Fine Arts box office.

Legacy: Eddie Gasper dance tribute

In honor of the late Eddie Gasper, Gasper’s School of Dance & Performing Arts is performing a tribute show, containing original choreography and music. Starting at 7 p.m. Saturday at FCH,

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Stalking is More Prevalent Than You Would Think A Message Time alone with my White Dodge stalker

Meghan Pegel Opinion Editor

Despite Fargo’s reputable identification as a “safe place” to live, it is still vulnerable to predatory behavior like everywhere else in the world. A couple of years ago, I worked part-time at a small shop near campus. It was a laid-back job filled with wiping dried syrup off of chairs and watching cartoons in between ringing customers up, a great job for a full-time student. The one and only fault it had was the fact that only one employee worked at a time. With undemanding shifts and little to do that was deemed productive for the company, it made sense in a business aspect.

But it didn’t make sense in regards to safety and accountability. The shop was located in a strip mall on a busy street. We’d see a lot of activity … but only during the day. At around 9 p.m., when most of the neighboring stores closed, it would be pitch black outside with limited streetlights and few cars in the parking lot. We closed at 10 p.m. and since it was only one worker, it usually took about an hour to properly clean and close up the store. During most of my evening shifts three nights a week, I would notice a white Dodge car parked outside with a silhouette sitting there, usually for hours. This went on for almost a year and in retrospect, I can’t believe I didn’t take action sooner. I vividly remember one winter night around 10:30 in which the Dodge was parked directly outside the shop in the handicap parking, headlights on

This went on for almost a year and in retrospect, I can’t believe I didn’t take action sooner. and the familiar silhouette staring straight ahead at me mopping the floor. I knew then there was something wrong, so I called 911. During conversation with the dispatcher, he drove off and I felt safe enough to leave alone. A month passed with similar behavior that almost became a ritual at this point, and I knew I had to confront him if I wanted it to stop. I notified law enforcement and an overwhelming sense of relief filled me when I saw a police car pull up beside the Dodge. I urgently walked outside to confront him because I knew it was now or never. I needed to come face to face with this man. Even though I’ve never met him, I strangely needed closure.

The two police officers made me wait in the back of their car first for questioning. I made sure to keep my composure so as not to seem irrational in seeking the police for help. I explained details to them, and knew I had a strong case to be concerned. Unfortunately as both a Fargo citizen and a student studying Criminal Justice, I was utterly disappointed with how law enforcement handled this situation. I felt they didn’t believe my accusations and it seemed they disregarded some of my claims as an over-exaggeration. Nonetheless they agreed to let me confront him, an older man who seemed a bit socially off. He started crying, and the police let him go with a warning, telling me

they couldn’t do anything else. And it’s true, they probably couldn’t have, but the fact that I felt my accusations were completely disregarded was unacceptable. Later that night I ran a background check, since I now knew the name of the man, and found that he had been charged a “peeping tom” violation. The next day, I immediately found people to replace my shifts, and respectfully, but unrelentingly, ceased employment there. Stalking is a crime in all 50 states and more widespread than you would think. Although I was ultimately disappointed with the way they handled things, the police-assisted confrontation stopped any further stalking–the ultimate goal. Be aware of your environment and don’t be afraid to seek help from friends and law enforcement.

Naïve Freshmen Excited for Winter Seniors prepare for the worst “I’ve lost a lot of good friends out here in the winter. As in I literally lost them. They fell into snowbanks and have never been seen since.” - Anonymous Senior SATIRE

Jon Lipp

Staff Writer

Dear readers, As winter creeps ever closer to our beloved prairie, we must all adapt to survive. I have learned, however, that some of our students may not be fully prepared for what awaits. I recently spoke with a freshman from California who seemed entirely too cheery at the thought of the weather for the next few months. My subject opened up with cry of “Oh my gosh I love winter!” I knew there was cause for alarm. “Nothing makes me happier than knowing I

go to school somewhere with all four seasons,” she gushed. “I mean, yeah, the cold snaps have been pretty chilly, but they’ve been followed by these beautiful 60 degree days! Plus I get to show off my super cute Ugg Boots! Assuming conditions stay like this I just don’t see how this can’t be great!” She went on to thank the Exxon Mobil Corporation for their contribution to global warming before prancing away. I haven’t seen such foolish hope since University North Dakota tailgating section before we last played football. Still reeling from this interview, I bumped into

a senior from Fargo with a slightly different take on things. The first thing that struck me were the eyes. I’m not entirely sure how, but she had somehow moved beyond the thousand-yard stare and appeared to be looking into hell itself. “It’s coming,” she numbly muttered. “I saw a snowflake on the ground the other day. We don’t have long. “I’ve lost a lot of good friends out here in the winter. As in I literally lost them. They fell into snowbanks and have never been seen since.” I asked this tortured soul for advice. “First things first,

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don’t trust the weather so far,” she muttered. “This place is cruel, and I can only assume the lack of snow on the ground before Halloween means that January and February will bring nothing but eternal darkness. “Second, eat as much discount Halloween candy as possible. The extra layer of blubber is invaluable when your tears start freezing to your face on the

way to class. “Third, forget the words ‘snow day’ even exist. That kind of hope can drive you mad.” At this point, a gust of wind blew over us and my interviewee hissed before sprinting to her destination. I can only hope she didn’t encounter the freshman I interviewed earlier. Sarcastically Yours, Papa Jon

Extremism in America: Politics Part 2 of 3

Erik Jonasson II Staff Writer

Extremism is alive and well. Today we must live with the extremists who make life difficult, for you can’t walk down the street without noticing it. There is the guy with a Camaro. Oh look, a bumper sticker that says something racist about Obama. It is simply everywhere. One place that we cannot ignore extremist is, of course, politics. My favorite thing about politics is how ridiculous people become when talking about their respected ideas. The guy

who only shops at the Farmer’s Market (and tells everyone about it), and the guy who owns 30 AR-15s, are basically the same people – extremist. Preppy liberals are as fragile as a Faberge egg. This is coming from a liberal, I will have you know; I consider myself a liberal, but I cannot ignore that preppy liberals are just as extreme as butthead conservatives. There is a high chance that these liberals will talk to you about the whole foods and NPR, in a condescending tone of course. Liberals don’t know everything, as much as we would love to think we do. However there are some liberals who think they do and that everyone else is just so uninformed. These are the liberals with whom most people would rather not be left alone at a party. We don’t need to

hear about the emission standards for your car. We can go without your rant that the Whole Foods ran out of organic Blueberry juice, we really don’t care. Butthead conservatives, like preppy liberals, think they are always right. There is no other way to live. They believe the way their grandpa did it is the way they should to do it, which is a terrible policy to follow. Your grandpa didn’t grow up in a perfect time. He probably forgot all of the terrible things like racism and sexism. I am for sure he remembers white suburbia though and just how great it was. Butthead conservatives feel as though they don’t have a say anymore, that everything is too politically correct. The country is going to shit, and the only way I can save it is holding up my gun, and sharing the good

word of the Lord. Preach! These two accounts of groups in this country should show you what is wrong with this country. Those people don’t get it. You can drive your Prius or your lifted F-350, but we all know. Disclaimer, if you drive a Prius and aren’t condescending about it, you are fine. If you own an F-350, and actually use it everyday, you are fine. But if you own a Prius just so you can be seen as the “good liberal,” you are giving us a bad name. If you drive an F-350, have truck nuts, never actually use the bed and have stacks on your truck, you’re an idiot. We all know these people are the extremists. Today we elect people into office who pander to the extremist. Does every conservative think there should be a 10-foot wall between Mexico and the

U.S.? Of course not. Does every liberal agree that Marco Rubio should cancel his campaign because he is having a fundraiser in a home that happens to hold a signed copy of Hitler’s “Mein Kampf”? No. But guess who goes and votes? It is the Prius driving liberal extremist and the F-350 conservative. Today we live in a political atmosphere where people who are levelheaded barely make it into politics. The sensible people who do are usually casted as the nut jobs. Oh look, he hugged Obama! He must be a bad guy. He just ate at McDonald’s, oh how uninformed he must be! These are extremist points of view. Rational-minded people don’t make the news. Only idiots do these days. Don’t be that idiot.

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Student organizations: An opportunity for all students STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Nikki Borstad

Executive Commissioner of Public Relations

Student involvement is said to improve your college experience. In student government, we feel that way. Student involvement is important, and at North Dakota State we have many opportunities for students to get involved. We currently have over 300 student organizations, and that number is always growing. There are student organizations related to academics, Greek life, club sports, cultural, religious organizations and many more. This gives students many opportunities to get involved with student organizations. “There are many opportunities for students to take on the responsibility of getting involved,” said Mikayla Young, Executive Commission of the Congress of Student Organizations. “Once students get involved, they grow as a person while discovering their strengths, passion, create friendships and become connected to our campus and community. Getting involved is vital and a step all students should take.” Student organizations can also do more for you outside of NDSU’s campus. There are opportunities to go to conferences with some student organizations where you can network, learn about professional development and more. Our club sports and competitive organizations compete around the country at a variety of competitions to participate in topics they are passionate about. Student government hosts an involvement expo at the beginning of each semester. This allows student organizations to showcase what they do and why you would be interested in being involved with that specific student organization. If there is a student organization that you want to be part of and we do not have at NDSU, student government allows you to make new student organizations as well. It is very simple to start an organization that you are interested in. All a student needs to do is come up with an idea and find six other students interested in joining your student organization. Finally, speak to the Congress of Student Organization’s commission to finalize your student organization. It is a great way to meet people that are interested in the same topics as you. Student government is a great resource for your student group. We can help you revive a student organization, give you tips on recruiting new members and make sure that your student organization is as successful as its members want it to be. If you have any questions about student organizations and how they can influence your college career, contact the Executive Commissioner or Assistant Executive Commissioner of the Congress of Student Organizations to get some help and guidance about joining a student organization.

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I Hate Group Projects. Sincerely, Everyone. Group projects more of a headache than a help Meghan Battest Staff Writer

Every time I see a syllabus listing a group project, I cringe. Like many students, the idea of having to organize a project with six people I have never met before does not sound ideal. Professors are always spouting the future benefits of such work, but I am here to throw a flag on that altruistic view. The hollow explanation behind group projects is that one day we will have to do them in our job. While it may be true that we will be working with others and will have to collaborate and get along for a project, it’s not the same when trying to apply that logic to a college setting. The first off-base assumption is that everyone can make time to meet outside of class. In college, people have around 15 to 18 hours of class per week, plus part-time jobs, student organizations and, if they’re lucky, social lives. We are told that you simply have to find time, and that in a job, it will be hard to coordinate meeting times as well. I beg to differ. In the business world, everyone spends their time in one office for (typically) a 40-hour workweek. You may have to sort out a time when no one has another meeting or appointment, but unlike college, you are never forced to meet at 9 p.m. on a Sunday and sacrifice

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The idea of having to organize a project with six people I have never met before does not sound ideal. “out-of-office” time because two group members work two other jobs and lead an organization. On top of this, the group is a bunch of random people thrown together. If you do get a choice, it turns into a matter of proximity, and you team up with friends or with anyone sitting in your vicinity. While you should learn to work with a multitude

of personalities, you lose productivity trying to mesh students with dissimilar goals together. In a work setting you may be grouped with people you don’t always know well, but have been chosen for a reason. I can guarantee no one walks out of their office and goes, “If your last name starts with an A

through F, you’re with me!” Nothing would ever get done. Finally, the worst bit of a group project is relying on others to get a grade. Some professors build in a system to catch those not willing to pull their weight, but even this isn’t foolproof. It still means that the remaining group members have to do

extra work if one student decides to not show up. In a job, at least such a disproportional amount of your salary is not based on the performance of others. Plus, a manager or supervisor oversees the work setting and knows their employees more than a professor with only three hours of face-to-face contact per week, making it easier to spot the slackers.

Perhaps if the system was modified, or in-class group discussions were had with group members before assigning a major project, some of these issues would be addressed. I (like other students) can see the value of learning to work and discuss with others, but it does not erase the fact that group projects are the most dreaded activity related to education.

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Staying Sharp on the Line NDSU’s marksmanship club travels to Colorado Springs for another successful match

Karson Sorby Staff Writer

RJ Urzendowski has 30 receptions for 437 yards and five receiving touchdowns this season.

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Numbers Show Urzendowski

Becoming Stick’s Favorite Target Old teammates continue strong connection, Vraa’s numbers suffer

Pace Maier Sports Editor

Before Carson Wentz went down with a wrist injury, he was spreading the football out like a wizard. Through six games he was hitting on average almost eight different receivers, and against University of Northern Iowa, the senior quarterback hit 11 different wide outs. Now that redshirt freshman Easton Stick has taken the reins over for the Bison, on average he’s completed passes to six different receivers in his first two games. Yes, it is still early, but Stick hasn’t spread the football around like Wentz did. His favorite target is by far his old high school teammate, RJ Urzendowski. In two games Stick has completed 21 passes, eight of which have been to Urzendoski. In the last two games, Stick has targeted the sophomore wide out 12 times (four against ISU and eight against SIU).

Record breaking wide receiver Zach Vraa has one reception in the last two games. In the first two games of the season, Vraa had eight receptions for two touchdowns and 94 receiving yards, and he’s only had more than four receptions in two games this season, but head coach Chris Klieman doesn’t think Stick is trying to steer away from the veteran wide receiver. “(Teams) are rolling coverage to (Vraa) now,” Klieman said. “Carson maybe could manipulate coverage a little bit (more) ... Whoever it may be, that next guy has to step up because people are trying to take away Vraa.” Stick is favoring Urzendowski, and if that’s because Vraa is always covered then so be it, but a quarterback should be looking Vraa’s way. Stick will need to learn how to spread the football around more, but NDSU head coach Chris Klieman doesn’t think it’s a concern that his quarterback tries to target his old high school

teammate. “You’d hope so,” Klieman said about Stick trying to target Urzendowski a little too much. Last game the quarterback-wide receiver duo connected for two touchdowns. Stick will start his third career game Saturday against Western Illinois University at Gate City Bank Field and will be his first ever appearance in the annual harvest bowl game. The Leathernecks are lead by junior quarterback Trenton Norvell and senior running back Nikko Watson. “He manages the game tremendously,” Klieman said about Norvell, who’s thrown 12 touchdowns this season. “(He) does a really good job as far as throwing the football, seeing what you’re in defensively, putting them in the best play offensively. “They run a no-huddle offense probably not as fast as what SIU was, but he’s going to come up to the line of scrimmage and utilize the play clock.”

On the ground, Watson averages 114.3 yards and has crossed the end zone line nine times this year. Last season when the Bison went to Macomb, Illinois, to play the Leathernecks, the green and gold left with the conference win, but WIU controlled the football game despite losing. “They did a great job both sides of the ball scheming us and really took it to us up front both sides of the line of scrimmage,” Klieman said about last season’s 17-10 win. “They already have our attention I know because they whipped us up front last year.”

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• NDSU ranks seventh in STATS Poll; WIU ranked 23 • NDSU: 6-2, 4-1 MVFC • WIU: 4-4, 3-2 MVFC • Seventh meeting between the two teams, NDSU leads series 4-2 • 41st game in 42 years of Harvest Bowl program • NDSU is 36-2-2 all-time and has won five straight Harvest Bowl games

Imagine standing at the line with your gun aimed at the target while all of your competition stands behind you. Your entire team and coaches watch as you complete your match. No pressure. The thrill of a sporting event like this is what drives members of the North Dakota State Marksmanship Club, a team that is made up of competitive rifle and pistol shooters. Like many of the competitive clubs at NDSU, the Marksmanship Club is one that deserves a little more recognition. This club is welcoming to all levels. While the team finds plenty of success in competitions, they are at a disadvantage due to the fact that they are only able to practice once a week. Getting four hours of quality practice time once a week, the team travels to the Red River Regional Marksmanship Center on Wednesday nights to sharpen their skills. President of the Marksmanship Club Grant Johnson said, “These Wednesday nights are pretty important to us because they’re our only practice opportunities.” With competitions in places like Colorado and Georgia, these studentathletes are used to missing plenty of school and having to work hard to keep up with their studies. “It’s definitely tough,” said Johnson. “It gets to be long spans away from school, but definitely not as bad as other sports.” With so much time away from campus, it takes plenty of dedication for these student athletes to be successful. Recently taking a business trip to Colorado, competitors and coaches alike agreed this was a beneficial opportunity (if not for the competition side, for the team bonding opportunities— including two days in the car together).

“It was a great experience,” shared firstyear shooter Bryan Krbes. “We had a lot of fun and got to see a ton of shooters. It was good to get in the rhythm of having a match.” Jim Ladwit, one of the coaches agreed by saying “We had a very productive match. We went down there and shot really well. Had a bunch of shooters that had some personal bests.” While many Millennials have a reputation of a limited attention span, this group works hard to stay sharp and controlled. Since shooting is a sport that takes plenty of practice and focus, Ladwit is proud of how his team works, “They’re very dedicated to their sport and everything they’re longing to achieve,” he said. Johnson also agreed, “You have to be very mentally prepared to go into a match and deal with adversity. We’re in a very controlled sport, and when something happens, you have to move on and not let it affect your match.” The club has experienced a rise in members this season. “A couple of friends from school brought me,” Krbes said. Johnson said that the numbers have definitely grown, and it’s probably due to word of mouth or members bringing their friends or roommates. As for leadership on the team, Johnson says the seniors work their hardest to provide leadership for the younger classes, not only because of their experience, but to ensure that the club continues to grow and develop even after they leave. “All of us want the club to keep going and we want it to stay competitive,” Johnson added. “We all feel like it’s part if our job to make sure everyone feels comfortable and that we help them reach their full potential as marksman.” With big goals for this season, the team will compete for the next time in November and hopes to participate in the air pistol championship in December.

Look Good, Play Good: New Helmet’s a Welcomed Change NDSU likes to stick with tradition, but the matte helmet is a nice change OPINION

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Come Saturday, a college football team clad in yellow and green will take the field with a yet another uniform alteration. No, it’s not the Oregon Ducks I’m talking about (even though I’m sure the Ducks will have another uniform combination to distract themselves from its “0” national championships). North Dakota State unveiled a new matte green helmet design to be worn for the Harvest Bowl on Saturday, another change for the four-time defending national champions. Tradition is a word thrown around all the time with NDSU football, stemming back to the national championships of the 1960s and 1980s, and most Bison fans don’t take the term lightly. Hard-nosed, smash

mouth football, with a power run game and no frills, but business. That’s what people had come to expect from an NDSU football team for the past six decades. Let’s be honest, though, the landscape of college football and almost everything about it has changed in the past few years. Much to the chagrin of a select few Bison fans, NDSU has joined the modern style of a college football program with an entirely new home uniform combination. Back in 2011, NDSU did the unthinkable and introduced an alternate yellow uniform, straying away from the classic home green and away white. There were also rumors of a new helmet back then, but the idea was considered taboo. Apparently, Bison fans couldn’t handle that much change. There must have been

enough time passed between then and now for everyone to forget the change or, more likely, people are finally figuring out that change is good, even if that alters tradition. While wearing the “Gold Rush” jerseys, the team is 18-0 with two national championships. Looks like a new tradition was born. The Bison will sport the yellow jerseys and don the new green helmets Saturday for the game against Western Illinois, and all I can say is “Yes! Yes! Yes!” like Cam Pedersen just converted another point after a Bison touchdown. The helmets look downright stunning to start. The matte finish looks great. I like change, but we can save chrome for later. The wheat strip on the back is an underrated part of the helmet and an incredibly unique way to stick with North Dakota tradition of agricultural excellence. Finally, the green will

contrast well with the yellow jerseys. But head coach Chris Klieman really hit the key point of the new helmets: the recruiting. “With how much social media and all of that stuff out there for recruiting, it’s something we’re hoping will benefit us,” Klieman said. On the NDSU Bison Facebook page, the photos of the new helmets had over 3,000 likes and 600 shares in the first 24 hours. The NDSU Athletics Twitter account had almost 500 retweet and 660 favorites on its tweet of the new look. Clearly people are excited about the change. Add these new helmets to the lengthy list Klieman and the other football coaches can use to get the elite high school talent locally and nationally to sport the new look and play for NDSU.

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NDSU athletics unveiled a alternate matte green helmet for the annual Harvest Bowl game.

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NDSU Captures No. 1 Seed in Summit League Tournament The Bison haven’t won a Summit League Tournament game since 2013 season Jesse Barta

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Last time NDSU was undefeated (3-0) in conference was 2006 when they were apart of the United Soccer Conference.

North Dakota State women’s soccer team defeated Western Illinois University on Sunday, finishing its season with an impressive 12-5-1 record. The Bison will take the No. 1 seed into Brookings, S.D., for the Summit League Championship on Thursday and Saturday at Fishback Soccer Park to play No. 4 seed University of South Dakota. Outstanding plays this season from a prominently upperclassman squad has landed the Bison with its first undefeated Summit League season in

school history. Junior Lauren Miller, breaking the school’s goal record, and senior goalkeeper Sierra Bonham, recording eight shutout games, have helped push the team on both sides of the ball throughout the season. As the Bison women prepare for the upcoming tournament, they also look to the season to come as head coach Mark Cook discussed with the media Monday. “The future is bright even though we are losing some key seniors,” Cook said. “We want to make sure that we can extend this as long as we possibly can. They know what it takes and they’ve been here.”

Discussing the departure of its senior players, Coach Cook cited the team’s underclassmen’s respect for the upperclassman and their ability to rally the team. Although the senior losses are crucial to such a weathered squad, Cook said he is confident the team’s underclassmen will step up, even starting four freshman in last Sunday’s game. Cook emphasized his team’s togetherness. “We’re a close-knit family, and we love each other as a group. I think that that’s important,” he said. Thursday’s first match will see No. 2 seed Oral Roberts University (10-7-2, 6-2 Summit League) play No. 3 seed and host South Dakota State (10-5-3, 5-1-2

Summit League). The Bison will play No. 4 seed USD, who they defeated in a gripping double-overtime game three weeks ago, in the Thursday’s second match. The Coyotes will be make its Summit League Championship debut. Winners of Thursday’s matches will play in Saturday’s championship match at noon, the victor earning an automatic bid to the NCAA College Cup in Cary, N.C., on Dec. 4th and 6th. All Summit League Championship games will be streamed for free, the semifinals airing on gojacks.com and Saturday’s championship on thesummitleague.org.

Women’s Basketball Adds Height, Looks for Improvement Summit League Tournament losses serve as this year’s motivation for team Maggie Crippen Staff Writer

It may be a new season, but it’s the same goal. The North Dakota State women’s basketball team is gearing up for another anticipated Summit League season with one goal: to be better than last year. Last season the Bison finished 11-18, and 7-9 in conference. NDSU has struggled in the conference tournament, where the team hasn’t won a Summit League Tournament game since 2009. But second-year head coach Maren Walseth only had positive things to say about this season’s squad. “I think that every time we did something last year, it was the first time our team, our program and I did it,” Walseth said in a preseason interview. “We were learning constantly.” While NDSU lost its leading scorer Brooke LeMar, it returns three

starters. Similar to last year, the Herd has a small and relatively young team. Senior Holly Johnson is one of the three seniors. She was an honorable mention AllSummit League selection last season and recently was name to the pre-season allleague second team. Last season, she averaged 12.2 points per game and 7.0 rebounds. Johnson is in a boot with a fracture and working through the rehab process. “I look to be on the court as much as possible,” Johnson said, “I’m looking forward to helping my teammates every chance I can.” She hopes to be ready to go early into the season. Out of the 10 girls on the roster, four of them are juniors. Newcomer and junior transfer out of Danville (Illinois) Area Community College is Brianna Jones. “The coaches were all really welcoming, and they really care about me

succeeding,” Jones said of her first couple months at NDSU. “My coaches and teammates have made the transition really easy. “Coach Walseth really pushes us and doesn’t let us slack. I think we can be really successful under her.” Jones is listed a a forward, but it’s a flexible position for the 6’1’’ student-athlete. “It’s exciting to have a new face in the post,” Walseth said about Jones joining the Bison. “We’ve seen her athleticism in the paint, her ability to drive from the high-post, and she’s already blocked a few shots from our practice guys. “That’s not something that happened regularly last year.” In addition to Johnson, the two returning starters are Taylor Thundstedt and Marena Whittle. Thundstedt started the last eight games last season and averaged 8.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game. She

led the team in three-point shooting, making almost 40 percent of her attempts. “I’m just hoping to have another good year this year and keep moving forward,” the sophomore said. “I’m just trying to be the best player I can be.” Another statistic from last season is the Bison’s away record: 2-12. This season, the team’s first five season games are home, where its record was 9-6. NDSU will play its first away game in the Thanksgiving Classic in San Diego. With a regular season that includes a showdown in Grand Forks, the women’s basketball team will be playing for one goal. “Every year that I’ve been here our team has taken a step forward in reaching our goal of KIM HILL | THE SPECTRUM winning a Summit League Tournament game.” Johnson NDSU women’s basketball team will suit up for its first said. “We are looking to be exhibition game Thursday and opens the regular season next as successful as possible.” Friday against New Mexico State.

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