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Fargo Celebrating North Dakota’s Red Wave
North Dakota Sends 3 Republicans to Washington
NDSU student Calvin Benson watches the results come at the Fargo Holiday Inn.
Ryan Nix
Co-News Editor
In quintessential North Dakotan fashion, Republicans braced the freshly fallen snow to watch their red state get even redder at the Republican watch party in Fargo Tuesday night. Calvin Benson, a senior at North Dakota State, and Raheem Williams, an economist and North Dakota Young Republican policy advisor who lectured at NDSU, were supposed to watch Kevin Cramer give his acceptance speech in Bismarck, but were held up by the weather. The results were not surprising to either of them. “I’ve gotten to know
candidates (on) both sides of the aisle, and I’ve seen the energy from both sides of the aisle, and tonight’s results all across North Dakota were entirely expected,” Benson said. Williams said some politicians in the state have fallen out of line with North Dakotan voters and need to do some soul searching. North Dakota hasn’t sent three Republicans to Washington D.C. since 1965, and these young Republicans can smell the possibilities. Benson said these wins mean better policies for North Dakota in areas such as energy, agriculture, trade deals and international agreements. Williams said he sees
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that North Dakota’s young Republicans have a lot to do with this election. “We’re getting younger, and one thing that this victory shows is that conservatism transcends generations,”
Fargodome precinct show just how red the university is, according to Benson. Williams said during his time lecturing at NDSU he saw that the students at NDSU were fairly open-
“NDSU is constantly touted as one of the most Republican schools in the country.” - Calvin Benson, NDSU student Willaims said. “NDSU is constantly touted as one of the most Republican schools in the country,” Benson said. Polling and results from the
minded. “I think we have some of the brightest young minds in the country. People think I’m blowing smoke when I say that,” Williams said. “But the fact of the
matter is there’s not the ideological indoctrination you’ll find in East Coast schools, and because of that, you have more challenging (discussions); you have more action.” According to Williams, the students at NDSU aren’t easily fooled by viral videos or celebrities when they make their selection for who they vote for, “they’re smarter than that.” As an economist, Williams said the race was partially impacted by the tax cuts, which he said greatly benefit North Dakotans and the trade war with China. “North Dakotans were decisive in saying, ‘Hey, we understand the need of this nation because we are not
a selfish group of people. That’s not what we are, and we want to see our nation have better deals.’” Going forward, Benson said the Republican victory means, “We now have a long-term conservative government, which will mean fewer taxes, more individual freedoms and a better long-term outlook for North Dakotans than we have had in a long time.” “I think this sends a very strong message to the rest of the country,” Williams said. “There was a lot of outside money. The Cramer campaign was grossly outspent, and it was a bunch of coastal elites trying to buy our Senate seat, but North Dakota said hell no.”
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The Big Results Kevin Cramer wins the Senatorial Race Ryan Nix
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Kevin Cramer wins
Kevin Cramer won the Senate with 55.4 percent of the vote, becoming North Dakota’s second Republican senator in Washington. The race was close until last minute scandals, and the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation greatly lowered Heidi Heitkamp’s chances in the last week leading up to the election. Cramer served as the chair of the Republican Party in North Dakota and is currently serving as the state’s only representative. President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence
visited North Dakota a total of six times to support the candidate. Trump and Cramer both tried to give North Dakotans the perception that Heitkamp was playing centrist politics and wasn’t really working for the state’s best interest. In Cramer’s victory speech in Bismarck, North Dakota, he congratulated the other winners in the state and thanked his wife and campaign manager for the help. He also thanked the whole state: “Tonight, I want you to know you have given me the honor of my life when you have let me serve in various capacities. It’s been one of the greatest pleasures to serve as North Dakota’s only member of the People’s House.”
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Spinal stimulation
After years of living with chronic pain, Jim Sagissor, who lives in Wheaton, Minnesota, received a spinal implant that sends shock waves to the injured nerves in his spine, resulting in manageable irritation, the Forum reported. His injury occurred after a motorcycle accident that resulted in a brain hemorrhage, spinal compression and other severe injuries. Until now, Sagissor had lived in a fog of pain and opioids; sometimes taking up to 16 pills a day just to manage his pain. It got so bad that his family had begun to see him as a “stoned” zombie. The pain didn’t help him feel like himself either, but thanks to the constant electronic stimulation his spine now receives, he can go about living his life with significantly reduced pain.
Sex with a student
A West Fargo teacher is now facing a 15-year sentence with five years of supervised probation after pleading guilty to six of eight separate charges with six different victims, the Forum reported. The charges included sexual assault, gross sexual imposition and four counts of luring minors by computer. The victims, in which the youngest was 14 at the time of the advances by the teacher, Shannon Moser, received photos and videos of Moser being sexually explicit or, according to one of the victims, pictures of her having sex with her husband. According to one of the victims, Moser shared nude Snapchats with him and later asked him to meet up, where the two had sex on the side of a gravel road.
Aliens
Two Harvard scientists
published claims that an oblong-shaped boulder floating in space with a strange acceleration and trajectory toward earth could be an alien craft. The story, as reported by the Huffington Post, goes on to note that despite its lack of tail, other scientists have dismissed it as a comet. It has been scanned for radio waves, just in case. The two authors of the paper suggested that the object is, in fact, extraterrestrial. They said they wrote this paper as a way to explain the origins of the strange object.
Ghost sex
A woman is claiming that she has had sex with 20 ghosts and is now engaged to the ghost she joined the “mile high club” with, according to the Huffington Post. The woman, Amethyst Realm, 30, stated that she didn’t expect the fling with this particular apparition to go anywhere, as ghosts are typically attached to one place. However, when she realized the presence had followed her on to the plane, they were both so excited they went and had sex in the plane bathroom. Realm said she hopes to marry and have little ghost babies with this particular ghost. The ghost proposed while the couple was on a vacation. The proposal was the first time Realm said she had heard his “deep, sexy and real” voice. As the prospect of a wedding approaches, there are questions that need to be answered. Will there be a ring? If so, Realm said she would like it to be amethyst. The couple also plans to participate in a Pagan “handfasting” ceremony to enter into holy matrimony. The real catch: there’s no “Until death do us part.” This one really will go down in history as an eternal bond, unless he’s only into people that are alive.
Heitkamp’s defeat to Cramer can be attributed to her no vote against Kavanaugh and a scandal where a piece of her campaign literature was released with the names of alleged sexual assault victims on it.
be picked. In my case, it’s not.” Heitkamp said she is heading back to North Dakota to continue her work for the people of North Dakota. Heitkamp thanked her family and said she was proud
“Tonight, I want you to know you have given me the honor of my life when you have let me serve in various capacities,” - Senator-elect Kevin Cramer In her concession speech, Heitkamp said, “We offered an alternative. You know in many cases, we are still hopeful that alternative will
of the contributions they make in the state of North Dakota. She thanked her campaign staff, specifically her campaign manager, who
Heitkamp said knew from the beginning this was going to be a challenging race. Heitkamp also thanked her congressional staff. Heitkamp called her career as a U.S. senator an “honor of a lifetime.” “For so many of the young people who got engaged (with the campaign), it seems like such a bitter thing to lose an election,” Heitkamp said. “But the worst thing would be to not ever run at all.” Heitkamp also gave a warning during the speech about the conditions for farmers. She said when conditions are tough on the farm, they’re tough in the country. “We have to have a policy that works for the farmers in our state.”
Marijuana loses
With Measure 3, North Dakota voted to not legalize recreational marijuana. Michigan became the first Midwestern state to legalize marijuana, and Missouri and Utah legalized medical use of the drug.
Democrats win the House
The Democrats picked up enough seats in the People’s House to take the majority with 220 seats to the Republican’s 194. Some are calling this a blow to President Donald Trump and a check on the Republican power in Washington.
Cultural Growth o f F M C o m mu n i t y Speaker series ‘What the River Divides’ stirs interest
The speakers addressed issues in the FM community.
Meghan Arbegast Contributing Writer
Five leaders from the FargoMoorhead community gathered to discuss the cultural growth of the area as well as the differences and similarities between the two cities. The North Dakota State Honors Program sponsored the speaker series, called “What the River Divides,” and it took place in the Beckwith Recital Hall Thursday, Nov. 1. Among the speakers were Tony Grindberg, a commissioner in the city of Fargo; Pastor Sue Koesterman, executive director of Churches United for the Homeless; Derrick LaPoint, chief executive officer for Downtown Moorhead Inc.; Mark Nisbet, a board chair for the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce; and Charlene Wolf-Hall, vice provost of Academic Affairs at NDSU. Each of these speakers discussed their own experience and knowledge of how Fargo and Moorhead are different and similar in economics, population growth and education. The discussion started off with what each city does well that the other benefits from. The Tri-College system was mentioned because of the close proximity of NDSU, Minnesota State University Moorhead and Concordia College. Speakers noted that while each college holds their own unique culture, together these three colleges form an atmosphere through the values of education and work ethic that the community holds. LaPoint stated that all of these campuses aren’t isolated and are integrated into the community
because of the transportation provided to students. Though many of the speakers said they believe that Minnesota has a better education system, they said the Tri-Colleges are what makes Fargo and Moorhead strengthen each other. As the discussion progressed, deeper topics were brought up, such as affordable housing, the poverty rate and minorities in Fargo and Moorhead. Koesterman explained how 11 percent of minorities make up the population, but over half are in shelters. She described how important it is to provide minorities help while respecting their cultures. LaPoint mentioned a diversity job fair that was held in Moorhead that gave minorities the chance to find employment and make a presence in the community. He also talked about all of the family-owned businesses that make our region unique because of the diversity that comes with them. All of the speakers agreed that housing is too expensive for the incomes being earned. Koesterman explained how a lot of the people in the shelters are working more than one job, but still can’t afford to pay the rent of an apartment. According to Koesterman, the price of housing in Fargo and Moorhead is the same as housing in Minneapolis. She also talked about how a lot of children in the Fargo public schools are on free and reduced lunch and how there are many singleparent households in the area. Though Koesterman offered some solutions like the idea of lower-income housing being built, she noted that these ideas will take time to see what could work best. She also said she wants to see more work between the government
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and charity leaders to exactly pinpoint what both cities can improve upon. If asked whether they live in one city and work in another, LaPoint pointed out that he lives in Fargo and works in Moorhead. For him, it’s just a matter of the job opportunity he was offered. He wouldn’t mind if he had to live in Moorhead or if he had a job in Fargo. Both Grindberg and Nisbet went to MSUM, but Grindberg said that North Dakota is his home and chooses to live and work here in Fargo. Most of the speakers wouldn’t mind where they would live and work, agreeing that both cities offer benefits. The speakers said they believe the F-M area is what is known around the country when North Dakota is brought up. Grindberg said he remembered when North Dakota wasn’t well known in the Midwest and believes that with the progress that the F-M area has made, more people are coming here to find jobs. Grindberg also stated that more college students are staying within the F-M area after graduation while before college graduates were leaving to find employment elsewhere. The speakers agreed that as the government, business, charity and education leaders work together, the F-M area can improve even more in a way that will benefit the people. As the discussion wrapped up, Koesterman suggested to “go out and explore.” She said she thinks that it’s important for everyone to discover all of what Fargo and Moorhead have to offer and to look at Fargo and Moorhead without a river dividing us.
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Student Organization Spotlight Collegiate Cattlewomen Educating others while creating a place for agriculture women
Collegiate Cattlewomen participated in the homecoming parade and showed off their bison pride.
Miranda Stambler Features Editor
North Dakota State student organization Collegiate Cattlewomen works to educate people on the beef industry all while creating a community between women in agriculture. They strive to spread awareness, especially among children on where food comes from. “A lot of kids surprisingly didn’t know that hamburgers came from cows,” Carly Zaharia, a member and education co-chair of the club, said. The club goes to the daycare at the Wellness Center and reads to the children about farm animals and plays games about the different animals. The education co-chair sets up the meetings that educate children and the readings about farm animals. They also have events, such as the new beef cooking demo, where students can come and learn how to
prepare different types and cuts of meats and get a spice rub, essentially getting a meal out of the experience. “This club, specifically, compared to a lot of other clubs, really focuses on educating. Whether it’s the general public or students within the campus, especially when you’re in a more populated area that’s not as rural, and people don’t necessarily understand where their food comes from, I think a club like this is really important,” Codi Schaper, co-chair for the cattlewomen charity run, said. The co-chair of the charity run focuses on the spring event where they host 5k and 10k runs where women can join together, and all proceeds go to a charity in that field. They also have a woman from the agriculture industry speak at the event. Chelsey Zaharia, president of the organization, explained how the agriculture field is predominately male, but
how it has come a long way throughout the years. “Being in the agriculture industry, as a girl, you look around a lot of the times and you’re surrounded by guys,” Carly Zaharia said. “We encourage careers and opportunities for ourselves as women within the industry and actively
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other about their different experiences, which allows them to learn more through life experiences. “It has made me a more informed agriculturist,” Chelsey Zaharia explained. It also opens doors to working with state cattlewomen and the North Dakota Beef Commission.
on a beef cattle ranch, which led to her interest in cattle and ultimately joining the club her freshman year at NDSU. Chelsey Zaharia was also raised on a cattle ranch and wanted to continue her passion. She also wanted to meet more people in the industry that had the same
“Women in agriculture is up and coming,” - Carly Zaharia, Education Co-Chair take part in impacting it for ourselves,” Chelsey Zaharia said. The organization opens up opportunities that many would not have before through teaching and learning. Through the club, students exchange knowledge about different animals and meats, leading to more knowledge to show off in classes. The cattlewomen talk to each
“It’s definitely given me a lot of opportunities already, and I’m only a freshman. So I’ve done a lot of things I wouldn’t normally do if I wasn’t in this club,” Haylee Leingang, a new member of the organization, said. Many have grown up on a farm, some more specifically tailored toward cattle, so this club is a way for them to continue their interests. Schaper grew up
interests as her. Carly Zaharia also said she enjoys how small the group is because it makes it personable and easier to create friendships. Not only does the organization promote education about the beef industry, but it also creates a community between the young cattlewomen. So, they have an area where they are not the minority and can start to thrive in the
industry together. Through this organization, they learn to communicate with each other and others on how the beef industry works, which furthers their knowledge level and strengthens the communities. “Whatever career you go in, you’re going to have to communicate and eventually help educate others, and so just getting that experience at the college level, so when you do go out into the profession, it’s just that much easier,” Schaper said. Meetings take place at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in A. Glenn Hill Center Room 126. Upcoming events for the rest of the semester include: the Cooking with Cattlewomen Beef Meal Demo on Nov. 29 and Beef Quality Assurance Training on Dec. 3. More information can be found on MyNDSU and on the Facebook page, NDSU Collegiate Cattlewomen.
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Adopting Vogue and Kettle Homeward Animal Shelter has many available cats and many have no fees Miranda Stambler
Kettle likes the quiet and other animals.
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Vogue can go from playing to relaxing on the couch, giving the best of both worlds.
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Owning a pet can be expensive, especially if you consider the initial costs of toys, food, litter boxes and crates, but to some the adoption fee can be the most intimidating. When an animal at a shelter has a sponsored adoption fee, it can help all those worries go away. These two cats at Homeward Animal Shelter have their adoption fees fully sponsored by a donor, which would make adopting them much easier financially.
Vogue
Meet Vogue, a domestic shorthaired Tuxedo female. She is 2 years old and has been at Homeward Animal Shelter since Aug. 7. Her white whiskers stand out anywhere in contrast to her smooth, black coat. She has quite the personality, and if you want a talkative cat, she is the one for you. She’s the best of both worlds for cat personalities, having enough energy to play and being calm enough to have a nice
day on the couch. At first, she may seem skeptical of another cat, but eventually she warms up to them.
Kettle
Meet Kettle, a domestic shorthaired male. He is 7.5 years old and has been at the shelter since May 2. He is quiet and enjoys relaxing rather than playing. If you like to be loud, he is not for you because he enjoys his quiet time. Instead, he wants to be your cuddle buddy in bed and lay on your lap when you’re doing schoolwork or watching television. He also gets along with both dogs and other cats, so if you already have a pet feel free to add him to the family. Homeward Animal Shelter has many cats up for adoption. These two are spayed/neutered, upto-date on vaccinations, microchipped, house-trained and, to reiterate, their adoption fee is completely covered.
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Learn how to use your potatoes correctly Ruby Redekopp Contributing Writer
Walk into any grocery store and you will find several varieties of potatoes in various shapes, sizes and colors. But what you see in the produce section is just the tip of the iceberg. According to the International Potato Center, there are more than 4,000 varieties of potatoes. Most potatoes originate from South America, where potatoes were first grown domestically in Peru and Bolivia. Now, potatoes have spread all around the world and are the fourth most consumed crop in the world, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. With so many different types of potatoes, how can a person know which one to use? Pinterest is always a great resource when it comes to cooking knowledge, and the article titled, “The Difference Between Every Type of Potato,” lends some insight into the dilemma. Below are some characteristics of several common types of
potatoes and how you can use them in the kitchen to cook delicious main courses or side dishes.
Russet potatoes
Russet potatoes are the most basic and common type of potato. They have a thick skin and a dry inside, so they’re great for buying in bulk and using in classic holiday recipes. Good for: Wedges, fries and baked potatoes
Red potatoes
Red potatoes have a reddish peel with a white interior. They’re usually smaller and waxier than russet potatoes. Red potatoes are great when you’re whipping up hash browns or a potato salad. Good for: Hash browns, potato salad and roasted garlic potatoes
Fingerling potatoes
As their name suggests, fingerling potatoes are about the size and shape of a finger. What makes them different from new or baby potatoes is that fingerlings are actually fully mature, despite being small and slender. Fingerling potatoes taste like normal-sized potatoes
and can be used in many dishes. Good for: Ovenroasted potatoes, skilletroasted potatoes and garlic Parmesan fries
Yukon Gold
Yukon Gold potatoes are an all-purpose variety of potato. “All-purpose” means that these potatoes have medium amounts of starch, making them perfect for boiling, mashing or deep frying. They’re neither too starchy nor waxy, so they can soak up dressing while still holding their shape if you decide to cook them. Good for: Mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, wedges and boiled potatoes
Purple potatoes
Purple potatoes have many of the same properties as regular, white-colored potatoes. Both the peel and the flesh of this potato are a deep violet. The dark color signifies that purple potatoes have about four times as many antioxidants as white potatoes. Purple potatoes can also help fight high blood pressure.
Local grocery stores have various types of potatoes for you to choose from.
Good for: Oven fries, mashed potatoes and latkes
Sweet potatoes and yams
Neither sweet potatoes nor yams are actually potatoes, and a yam is not the same thing as a sweet potato. Although they are all root vegetables, sweet potatoes come from flowering plants
called herbaceous perennial vines. They have fewer calories and carbohydrates than potatoes, but more sugar and vitamin A. Yams, on the other hand, are related to lilies and are drier than sweet potatoes. In grocery stores, the names yam and sweet potato are used interchangeably, so if you’re concerned about
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buying a specific type, you’ll need to know what to look for. Sweet potatoes are long with thin, rounded ends, while yams are cylindershaped with a rough, hairy peel. Good for: Casseroles, sweet potato fries and chips, muffins and soups
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Review: ‘Anthem of the Peaceful Army’ Greta Van Fleet crafts movement around debut album Laura Ellen Brandjord A&E Editor
Retro rock ‘n’ roll favorites Greta Van Fleet released their long-awaited full-length studio debut “Anthem of the Peaceful Army” Friday, Oct. 19. Few bands have grown at such breakneck speed as young Michigan-based outfit Greta Van Fleet. The band of brothers (three blood, one close friend) burst onto the scene with their first explosive EP “Black Smoke Rising,” with the single “Highway Tune” earning them their first rock radio plays. The band teased their growing fan base with the release of double EP “From the Fires,” which included all the tunes from their previous release along with a few reimagined covers and two new original tracks. The Kiszka brothers, Josh, Jake, and Sam, along with drummer Danny Wagner continued to sell out venues internationally as their attention grew. It was in the lead up to the release of the debut that we began to see the creation of the GVF “brand,” with the use of the imagery of the white rose across all promotional fields, including the band members tossing them into the crowd before each live performance. The white rose was further embedded in the band’s brand by the inclusion of the movement “White Rose March.” This furthered the association of the band with nature and conservation, as in order to listen to an unreleased track, a fan had to be in a park at the time. The “White Rose March” as well the message of many of the tracks from “Anthem of the Peaceful Army” solidifies the idea of a movement behind the band and their music.
Left to Right: Danny Wagner, Jake Kiszka, Josh Kiszka, Sam Kiszka. “The Peaceful Army” version. Something seemed guitar and a well-timed seems to harken back to off in post-production from spacey breakdown. the intellectual ideas of the what I experienced live, ‘Brave New World’ 1970s of nature’s importance and the only explanation A song that could easily and the need for peace (with I can come up with is a be sung in a hippie commune, difference in the volume “Brave New World” is one hopefully less drug use). ‘Lover, Leaver’ vs. ‘Lover, dynamic between vocals and of the songs that put the instrumental. Nonetheless, band’s transcendentalist Leaver (Taker, Believer)’ I found my disappointment leanings on full display. When I first experienced eased by the album’s Their devotion to nature Greta Van Fleet live, I was extended jam “Lover, immediately enthralled by Leaver (Taker, Believer).” and protection of the planet a heavy rocking jam then The guitar solo backed by comes through in a song titled “Lover, Leaver, Taker, a cryptic voice overcame with a message reminiscent Believer.” Each time an EP closer to the experience I of Dr. Seuss’ “The Lorax.” was announced, I begged was missing from “Lover, Josh takes on the character of the fluffy orange advocate for it to be included. As luck Leaver.” for nature as he sings: “Turn would have it, my favorite Needless to say, I would back the clock within your track would be held off until still prefer the live version. “Anthem of the Peaceful However, the ending track glass of sand/ To a time of Army” and would be of the album still scores high love within this blackened included as both an abridged on my list. “Lover, Leaver land/ A silent child climbs a mound of char/ Where and extended edition. (Taker, Believer)” contains Strangely, it took me all the GVF staples: expertly he plants a seed that grows a while to warm up to the placed bass runs, dark beyond the stars.” Remind professionally recorded mystic storytelling, dynamic you of the Lorax’s world
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post-Thneed? It should. “Brave New World” serves as a call to action for the band’s fans (The Peaceful Army). Josh’s vocals soar high above the muted gain of Jake’s guitar work, echoing as if his thoughts are the listener’s conscience. What Greta Van Fleet try to drive home with multiple songs on their debut is the importance of taking care of the earth.
‘Mountain Of The Sun’
Careening in the dark waters of electric blues and rolling on waves of Louisiana Red’s signature twang, “Mountain Of The Sun” wears its influence like a badge of honor. The Kiszka brothers have often mentioned the “vinyl
playground” they grew up in that included countless blues greats, and they put this education to work with the eighth track of “Anthem of the Peaceful Army.” Josh’s soaring vocals, rich with symbolism, shine rays of light on Jake’s workhorse riffs, brightening the song’s overall tone. A love song not as blatant as the sing-song acoustic “You’re the One,” Josh speaks of devotion like the sun: “The sun shines brighter from above/ And you’re the woman that I love/ We climb the mountain even higher/ Kiss the sun, fight the fire.” A song where every aspect deepens the story, “Mountain of the Sun” is one of the band’s most complex and strongest of their debut.
‘Fluffy Horde’ Proves Cute Can Be Deadly Seemingly endless waves of rabbits stand between you and survival in this new game by Turtle Juice Nathan Wetrosky Staff Writer
Imagine the most terrible death you can think of for a second. Now, are there any bunnies involved in that terrible fate of yours? If there are not, then take a gander at “Fluffy Horde,” developed by Turtle Juice and just released yesterday, Nov. 7 for PC. It contains countless scenarios that can have you killed by a veritable tidal wave of fluffy, little bunnies. “Fluffy Horde” is a fascinating computer game that combines twodimensional side scrolling, real-time strategy and tower defense elements to create a seemingly fresh take on survival horror. Gameplay revolves around a frenzied breeding horde of bunnies, which was initially formed by a Shaman wanderer. The Shaman has been unable to secure a home for himself in the three kingdoms, and so he will attempt to take them back with overwhelming fluffy forces. Will you be overcome by their frantic, pixelated movements? There are 100 cities to protect from the rabbit
Turtle Juice creates a fresh take on survival horror with ‘Fluffy Horde.’ scourge and 400 badges to collect. There are also four bosses to fight and a great development team, which has a wonderful sense of humor. Here are a few of the “features” for the game that
are not necessarily features, but more so amusing quips from the development team. • “Mesmerizing Pixel art that will cure your eyes of myopia.” • “Awesome voice-over acting that will make you
pee your pants. Wear double underwear for a better experience.” • “Music is made by God. We got God on our team, that’s right! Who do you got?” There is not really
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anything much else to talk about other than the game looks like a lot of fun and is superbly ridiculous in its design and atmosphere. If you think you would enjoy a game about slaughtering endless
amounts of bunnies that want nothing more than to end your life, then look no further than “Fluffy Horde” on the Steam Store.
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Review: ‘The Kindergarten Teacher’ A Netflix original that kept me watching for the wrong reasons Brittany Hofmann Staff Writer
The Netflix original movie “The Kindergarten Teacher” throws the main character’s moral compass out the window, resulting in a frustratingly unrealistic plot. With all the streaming services on the market, what makes Netflix far superior is its high-quality original content, especially their series such as “Stranger Things,” “Ozark” and “Orange is the New Black.” Of the movies I have seen from Netflix, I haven’t been as impressed as I have been with their series. After some endless scrolling and trying to decide what to watch, I stumbled upon “The Kindergarten Teacher.” The movie poster led me to believe I was in for a light-hearted, quirky movie about a sweet kindergarten teacher. Not only that, but playing the lead role was Maggie Gyllenhaal, most notably known for her role as Rachel in “The Dark Knight.” Looking at her past roles, she is mainly featured
in suspenseful or action movies. An eccentric movie seemed out of the ordinary for her. It turns out the movie wasn’t so sweet and cute after all. In fact, it was so cringe-worthy, I considered stopping it midway through. I kept watching — hoping, praying things would change for the better, but they didn’t. Let me explain. Lisa Spinelli, played by Gyllenhaal, is a seemingly unhappy kindergarten teacher in New York. Spinelli attends a poetry class as a part of continuing her education. She presents her own work in class every time, but doesn’t get the rave reviews she would like. At the end of school one day, her student, Jimmy Roy, played by Parker Sevak, recites a poem as he waits for his nanny to pick him up. In awe of the talent that goes far beyond his age, Spinelli writes down the poem and asks the nanny if this was common. Apparently it is. On the daily, Spinelli escorts Roy from class to push the things she has learned in her poetry class into his five-year-old mind with the hopes to expand his
potential. Rachel’s poetry professor finally begins to notice her when she begins to recite Roy’s poems as her own during class and eventually invites her to a poetry reading in Manhattan to present the work that he thinks is hers. Upon receiving a rejection from Roy’s father about him attending the poetry reading because he has baseball practice, she lies to get him out of practice and brings him into the city to the poetry reading anyway. Time after time, I hoped that she would realize what she was doing was wrong, but it never clicks and she begins to overstep her boundaries as Roy’s teacher even more than she already has. Infuriated by Spinelli’s actions, Roy’s father transfers him to a new school. The situation comes to a head when Spinelli follows Roy and his father to school and kidnaps him during recess, bribing him with a trip to go swimming upstate. While Spinelli is showering, Roy locks her
in the bathroom and calls the police to report he’s been kidnapped. Only then does Spinelli reveal her true reason for her obsession with Roy — he has the talent and opportunity that she never had, and if she had someone to praise her the way she does with him, maybe things would have turned out differently for her (and she wouldn’t be a kidnapper). Finally realizing that what she’s doing is wrong, she helps Roy with his report to the police over the phone while still locked in the bathroom. Unfortunately, the movie ends with Roy in the police cab and there is no bona fide conclusion as to what happens to Spinelli. The overall slowness and methodical nature of the movie isn’t what made me dislike it. It’s how far Spinelli went without realizing her actions. Her obsession with Roy affected her relationship with her family, and no one said anything or questioned her. I would give “The Kindergarten Teacher” two stars out of five because I think it touched on some
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At first glance, I thought ‘The Kindergarten Teacher’ would be a cute, quirky movie–I was wrong. The movie falls short disappointing aspect of our culture and how social for me with its lack of because it media is held at a higher explanation certainly needed one. value than raw art.
Everything from BlizzCon 2018 Blizzard’s Annual Convention has come and gone Maxwell Borman Contributing Writer
Every year Blizzard Entertainment sets up shop in the Anaheim Convention Center in California for their large convention, BlizzCon. There they show off everything coming to one of the best game lineups in the industry. Everyone is invited to this celebration of the Blizzard catalogue, for a price of course. Some of the reveals are amazing, and others are filled with controversy. So here is a quick rundown of all the things that 2018 BlizzCon had to offer fans.
‘World of Warcraft’
Let’s start off with Blizzard’s biggest game, “World of Warcraft,” a game that has been running for 14 years now and is beloved by many. They started off by wowing audiences with another fantastically crafted cinematic titled “Lost Honor.” Blizzard has always been great at making cinematics, and this one was no exception. “Lost Honor” sees the king of the Alliance, Anduin Wrynn, preparing the armies for a large battle to come. To prepare for this, he seeks a pact with Saurfang, the Orc that believes the Horde is headed down a dark path. Together, Anduin believes they could beat the Horde. The outcome of this decision will be seen in game come Dec. 11 when the first major patch for “World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth,” titled “Tides of Vengeance,” launches. Players can then embark on the second large-scale expansion called “Rise of Azshara.” Players will explore a new continent and fight Azshara, the leader of the Naga. They will also meet the famous Mechagnomes (part robot, part gnome).
The released date has not yet been announced. Blizzard also announced the launch window for the nostalgia-driven “World of Warcraft: Classic.” “Classic” will be launching sometime in the summer of 2019 and will be included in current WoW subscriptions. Players will be able to experience “World of Warcraft” in its early years without the massive changes that seven expansions have since brought.
‘Overwatch’
“Overwatch” is still one of the most popular shooters on the market, and it’s time for a new hero to grace the game. Ashe, the 29th hero, was revealed at BlizzCon 2018. Ashe is similar to McCree in that they are both cowboy-like people and have a shared history. Ashe sports a shotgun and has a large robot companion named Bob. Alongside her announcement came a cinematic that showed an interaction between her, McCree and Bob. No release date has been announced yet for Ashe, but it will most likely be soon. If you would rather build and play “Overwatch” in the physical world, then Lego has you covered. Starting Jan. 1, Lego will be launching an official “Overwatch” line that looks like it’s going to be a great gift.
‘Heroes of the Storm’
“Heroes of the Storm” is Blizzard’s successful multiplayer online battle arena game (MOBA) that takes characters from every Blizzard game and has them fight in the Nexus. Well, the newest hero to come to the game is not from any Blizzard game, but rather is an original character for “Heroes of the Storm.” Her name is Orphea,
Outside the Anaheim Convention Center for Blizzcon. and she is the daughter of and most controversial, the Raven Lord, one of announcements came with the overlords of a map in “Diablo: Immortal.” The the game. She is the 83rd last major entry in the series, character to join the roster “Diablo 3,” came out in and the first completely 2012 and has not had much content since then, so fans original one. She will be available of the series were eagerly in the next major patch for awaiting a new game. What “Heroes of the Storm.” they got, however, did not No release date has been please anyone. “Diablo: Immortal” is a announced yet. mobile game in the Diablo ‘Hearthstone’ universe. Not a typical PC “Hearthstone” is Diablo game, but one that probably the most popular you can play anywhere. digital trading card game, Fans of the series were so it makes sense that it is not happy. getting a new expansion. This The trailer currently one is titled “Rastakhan’s has 132,000 dislikes on Rumble” and is themed YouTube. Apparently it after the latest expansion for had more, but they have “World of Warcraft.” With disappeared for an unknown this expansion comes a new reason. Some people point to story and many new cards Blizzard, but no one knows when it launches Dec. 4. for sure. Fans also took to ‘Diablo’ the Q&A panel at BlizzCon One of the largest, to voice their concerns.
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One person asked if it was an April Fools’ joke, which incited laughter from the crowd. Another asked if it was ever coming to PC. The developers were bombarded with large boos from the crowd when they answered no. Needless to say, this is not what “Diablo” fans want.
‘Warcraft 3 Reforged’
The most surprising piece of news came with the reveal of “Warcraft 3: Reforged.” It is a complete remaster of the original game that came out in 2002 and goes back to the realtime strategy roots of the Warcraft series. The original is credited with the creation of some very popular games via its world editor tool. “League of Legends” is one of
those games that was first conceived in “Warcraft 3.” So with this remaster, that famous world editor will be coming back and may bring about the next hit. Preorders are now live, but no official release date has been announced. From its announcement, this has become many people’s most anticipated game, and hopefully the wait will be worth it. That is pretty much all the biggest news to come out of BlizzCon this year. There was really nothing on “StarCraft II” except a new co-op commander. Many new reveals, updates and controversy came out of it. Hopefully, Blizzard will not disappoint and can do something to bring back the “Diablo” fans, but we will have to wait and see.
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Dining Centers Remain Dominant First time there in a while, and it ‘smacked’ Jacob Elwell Opinion Editor
Man oh man did I miss the dining center. One of my kind freshman buddies used a guest pass on me, and for that, I am eternally grateful. I hadn’t been there since the end of my freshman year. I’m happy to say it picked up right where it left off. I am a huge fan of making food on the stove there. I made my specialty “Chicken Cordon Bleu” sandwich. (Not my specialty, I stole it from Grand Junction.) The ingredients are so simple yet so effective. All you need is two slices of ham and white cheese, chicken, honey mustard (even if you don’t like honey mustard, you’ll still want to include this) and a hoagie bun. I’m going to tell you how to make it so you guys can experience this delight for yourself. Throw the ham on the stove, then throw down some olive oil and put the chicken on it. Flip the ham and chicken every so often until lightly browned. Then, start cutting up the ham and chicken with the spatula and mix them together. Pour the honey mustard on the pile of ham and chicken, and mix it together. You only need about a ramekin’s worth of honey mustard, so don’t overdo it. Once you feel it’s mixed to perfection, put the pile in the shape of the bottom bun of the hoagie. Throw the two slices of cheese on top of the pile, and let it sit
until the cheese is melted. Once melted, put the bottom bun on top of the pile and slide the spatula under the pile. Lift the pile with the spatula, and carefully flip it over on the plate. Some meat may fall out, so just place it back on. Throw on the top bun, and you got yourself a Chicken Cordon Bleu sandwich.
best things you can do with ice cream is also so simple yet so effective. You get a cone and fill it with vanilla ice cream. Then, migrate over to the cereal section and get a bowl of fruity pebbles. Don’t put milk in it. Simply dip your cone into the fruity pebbles and eat away. Once you eat all the fruity pebbles and there’s still ice cream
As cheap as making your own food is, it can’t compare to the greatness of the dining centers. We went to West, so of course, I had to get a slice of pizza. I relied heavily on the pizza at West freshman year, perhaps a little too heavily. It’s not the best pizza, but it’s hot and ready (like Little Caesar’s), so you really can’t complain. And the best part about the whole thing, it’s all free (if you conveniently
left, keep dipping. It’s a nonstop process with so much flavor. Also so much sugar and potential diabetes, but everything in moderation is okay. For drinks, one my personal favorites would have to be the milk. The milk stations are the hidden gems of the dining centers.
I’m happy to say it picked up right where it left off. forget you already paid for it with a meal plan). The one thing I took advantage of all the time was the ice cream machine. I managed to grab a cone before my departure from the dining center. One of the
You can drink as much milk as you want. However, don’t drink four cups at a time as I did once. You’ll just end up regretting it, and you might see it again later. I love mixing half chocolate and half 2 percent milk.
Here’s a glimpse of heaven on earth. To me, it gives me that perfect chocolaty taste with a little bit of refreshment. Straight chocolate milk can be a little overwhelming, where mixing it eliminates that altogether. Another refreshing beverage is the Brisk Raspberry Tea. If you’re really thirsty, but don’t feel like drinking water (although you
probably should), get a glass of raspberry tea. It’s sweet, thirst quenching and can accompany almost any meal. Being back in the dining center after such a long absence was just a dream come true. That place truly is heaven. It’s expensive, but heaven nonetheless. I hope I can get guest passes in the very near future so I can go
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back. If you have a meal plan and would guest pass me, hit me up, and if you fit the criteria I’ll take you up on your offer. (There are no criteria.) As cheap as making your own food is, it can’t compare to the greatness of the dining centers.
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‘Fortnite’ to Add NFL Skins This is not a typo; it’s a miracle Jacob Elwell Opinion Editor
The game we all know and love is adding yet more skins. While this should come to no surprise, it should be mentioned that these skins are of NFL football players. That’s right: “Fortnite” is teaming up with the NFL to bring us some fresh outfits. This is a game changer. Right when the skins were getting slightly worse every time, “Fortnite” finally hits a home run. I will purchase V-bucks (in-game currency) just to acquire these skins. The only catch here is that the skins aren’t of particular players. It looks like they will
“Fortnite” is teaming up with the NFL to bring us some fresh outfits. just simply be skins of NFL teams with a random number and not include a last name on the back. Maybe the NFL didn’t agree to put particular players in the game, but they definitely should have. Who wouldn’t want to see Tom Brady lurk throughout Fatal Fields? Or Clay Matthews walk across
Greasy Grove? Or even better, Nathan Peterman roaming Junk Junction? Too soon for the Peterman one? My point is it would be awesome to see actual players. I would
You now have NFL skins supposedly coming Nov. 9. purchase everyone on the Vikings and a few other select stars. Just imagine seeing Tom Brady snipe Von Miller. Talk about a plot twist. The game of “Fortnite” has gotten weird lately. The recent departure of semi-auto snipers, dual pistols and guided missiles is quite sad. Along with this, they added balloons, which just serve as another escape mechanism when taking fire. Ever since “Fortnitemares” (the Halloween edition) was a thing, you can deploy your glider at any point in the air, thus making it almost impossible to take fall damage. It also makes it almost impossible to die from the storm. In addition to all of this, you now have NFL skins supposedly coming Nov. 9. The game will increase its revenue by a lot. Many more gamers are going to be purchasing V-bucks to get these skins. Well played, Fortnite, well played.
If this ain’t a throwback, then I don’t know what is.
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Bear With Me on Self-Defense Protecting ourselves from bears and blowing our best puns in the title
While physically strong, this creature is emotionally weak.
Grant Gloe Staff Writer
This past weekend, I saw a bear while hunting. Nothing came of it, but I am now a certified bear expert of sorts. Now, I know what you’re thinking. Some of you are going, “That doesn’t qualify you for anything” and “Wasn’t it just a cub?” Well, you can hit the bricks nerds. The rest of you have to be thinking, “How do I protect myself in the woods and grow up to be big and strong like you?” Well, I’d be remiss if I didn’t share my knowledge with other hunters and woodland enthusiasts. Now let’s start with a scenario. You are walking through the woods. This time of year, you should be wearing at least some
orange. It’s a safe choice, as the bear’s keenest sense is fashion. Such an unorthodox look will camouflage you. Egad! You must have made too much
I am now a certified bear expert of sorts. noise because there is a big, fat, ol’ mama bear standing in front of you! You’ll want to identify the color. You’ve maybe heard the old rhyme, “If it’s brown, lay down; if it’s black, fight back.” Let’s see if we can expand on this idea.
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Imagine it from the brown bear’s perspective. Say you’re mugging someone and they just lay down on the ground without a word. It’s very uncomfortable to do any sort of stabbing or beating. They just kinda planked out of nowhere, and you can’t make heads or tails of it. That’s what the brown bear is experiencing. It will likely opt to leave and check back in 15. Now the black bear is a different story. While physically strong, it is emotionally weak. When it roars at you, shout back with something that cuts deep. I suggest, “Your coat has no sheen!” or “Eat a Tic Tac, salmon breath!” Nine times out of the 10 the bear will crumble in place. Be careful with this method, as you will be leaving a piece of your soul in those woods. If the bear isn’t backing down, it might
be because she’s got cubs. Mother bears are incredibly protective of their young. You
“If it’s brown, lay down; if it’s black, fight back.” need to show her that you respect her kids. Give them an ice cream cone and maybe take them to a ballgame (maybe a Cubs game, eh?). Ask any single man in his 40s, win the kids and you win the mother.
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Bison Look to Claim MVFC in Missouri The undefeated Bison finish regular season road slate
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Seniors Easton Stick (12) and Lance Dunn (10) can secure another outright MVFC title on Saturday.
David Hoffman
Contributing Writer
With one hand already on the Missouri Valley title, the North Dakota State Bison look to secure two hands on the title with a victory on the road to the Missouri State Bears. In the 11th matchup between the two teams, history leans to the side of the Bison, who lead the series 8-2. The last time these teams faced off was in Fargo for homecoming. NDSU claimed a dominant 38-10 victory. For the Bears, they come in a little wounded, currently riding a three-game losing
streak. In their latest game, the Bears fell in a 59-7 loss to the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. The Bears’ defense gave up an astounding 547 yards to the Jackrabbit offense. Missouri State senior Jared Beshore had two interceptions for the Bears, but the offense failed to produce any points after the two turnovers. The Bears’ offense was completely shut down by South Dakota State’s defense, which had an absolute field day. To start, the Bears ended the game with 1 yard per rush. This low number can be largely attributed to the 50 yards lost on rushing plays compared
to the 80 gained. The Bears also threw four interceptions from three different quarterbacks. After the Bears’ starting quarterback Peyton Huslig threw his second interception, he was benched by head coach Dave Steckel for redshirt freshman Dalton Hill. Hill, who went 0-4-1 on his first two drives, was soon replaced himself. This loss put Steckel’s all-time coaching record at 11-27, one of MSU’s worst records in school history. In a post-game interview Steckel stated, “We can’t turn the ball over four times and expect to win. It was a total coaching disaster.” On the other side of the
ball, the Bison are coming off a last-minute 17-7 win against Youngstown State, the Bison’s lowest scoring game of the season. The Harvest Bowl victory was largely attributed to big defensive stops from both Greg Menard and Derrek Tuszka. The offense came out with 193 rushing yards, but in the air NDSU had one of their weakest stat lines of the season. The victory did clinch NDSU a spot in the FCS playoffs and at least a share of the Missouri Valley title. Although the Herd is coming off one of their worst games of the season and playing on the road,
they’re still expected to leave Missouri with a win. The Bison sit currently with a 15-game win streak, going back to last season. That streak ranks second all-time in the FCS. It also ranks second in program history, with a 33-game win streak between 2012-2014. Bison quarterback Easton Stick will also be looking to set the Missouri Valley Conference’s all-time career rushing record for a quarterback. Stick is just 42 yards behind the current record. Kicker Cam Pedersen is within touching distance of his own conference record. With five made extra points, the senior would move into
first place in MVFC history. Pedersen has not missed an extra point since the regular season finale in 2017. With big goals on the minds of all Bison players, there will be a lot of expectations going into Saturday’s game. Going against a deflated Missouri State could lead to a big weekend for some individual players to turn some heads. However, with nothing to lose, the Bears may be able to come out and surprise NDSU the same way Youngstown State did. Be sure to tune into the game by radio, TV or online for kickoff 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10.
Te r r i b l e F a n t a s y A dv i c e | W e e k 1 0 Playoffs? Are we talking about playoffs? Playoffs? Phillip Atneosen Staff Writer
Normally I don’t think about picking up anybody up for the playoffs before I’ve gotten myself there. This year is different. If you have a bench spot you’re comfortable with wasting for a few weeks, now could be the right time to pick up a defense for the playoffs. Playing the right defense in Week 16 could be the difference between second and first place. When looking for a future defense, consider their matchups in Weeks 14-16. Hopefully you don’t have a playoff matchup in Week 17 because the landscape changes completely. If your final matchup is in Week 17, look for a defense that is fighting for a playoff spot or for the top seed. If you can nab the Redskins or Broncos defenses, I strongly encourage you to do so. Both defenses are good enough to start
in most matchups leading up to the playoffs, and they have pretty enticing matchups in Weeks 1416. The Redskins face the Giants, Jaguars and Titans, in that order, while the Broncos play the 49ers, Browns and Raiders. The best pickup just might be the Patriots defense, solely because they play against the Bills in Week 16. I would also start the Packers defense in Week 16. They face the Jets and could be fighting for the division or wild card in the final weeks. Now, let’s take a look into the near future.
Quarterback - Blake Bortles
Jacksonville punished Bortles by benching him in Week 7. In Week 8, he played a respectable game against a respectable Eagles defense, throwing for 287 yards and a touchdown. Now he’s coming off a bye week and playing against the Colts. With Leonard Fournette making his return to the backfield,
the Colts will have to respect the run, which should open up a lot of good opportunities for Bortle Kombat. Baker Mayfield has an appealing matchup this week as well, facing the Falcons defense at home.
Running Back - Duke Johnson Jr.
Last week was the first game the Browns played without their head coach and offensive coordinator, and it looked great for Johnson. With a new offensive mind in control, it looks like he will be utilized as a pass catcher once again. I think at the first hint of pocket pressure, Baker Mayfield will look to dump the ball to Johnson. Even if he doesn’t find the end zone in Week 10, his usage should be high enough to start. The Browns play against the Chiefs defense this week, which has been ineffective at best at defending the pass this season.
Keep an eye out for Elijah McGuire as well. The Jets play the Bills this week, so there should be plenty of valuable work for both McGuire and Isaiah Crowell.
Wide Receiver Maurice Harris
This season, the Redskins wide receivers have been about as effective as asking your organic chemistry teacher to turn your 56 percent into a B. Despite that, the Redskins are on top of the NFC East with a 5-3 record, and Alex Smith threw for his first 300yard game of the season against the Falcons in Week 9. Week 10 could be a similar story against the Buccaneers, and if I had to choose a wideout from that roster, I would roll with Maurice Harris. Harris had 10 receptions last week compared to Josh Doctson’s 3 and Jordan Reed’s 4. With Paul Richardson out and Jamison Crowder likely to miss again, I think Harris is the most
likely candidate to produce a quality fantasy outing against the Buccaneers’ defense in Week 10. Anthony Miller is another solid streaming option at wide receiver. The Lions come to Chicago this week, and Miller should see an increased workload with Allen Robinson and Taylor Gabriel still banged up.
Tight End - Jack Doyle
If Jack Doyle is on your waiver wire, you should seriously consider picking him up. Doyle has been one of Andrew Luck’s most trusted targets for a couple of seasons, and I would start Doyle over Eric Ebron moving forward. The Colts are challenged by the Jaguars defense this week, but I still like Doyle’s outlook. Logan Thomas of the Bills might be worth a look this week too. He broke out last week with 7 catches. The Bills travel to New York to take on the Jets this week.
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Gauging the Preseason Summit League Field Daum, SDSU lead the pack once again Thomas Evanella Staff Writer
With the calendar turning to November, the addition of men’s basketball to the North Dakota State agenda is a welcoming sight. A rash of transfers and graduations has dramatically altered the Summit League pecking order. With yet another intriguing season tipping off, a fresh slate of action on the hardwood requires an examination of the Summit League field.
No. 1: South Dakota State
The Jackrabbits are the pedigree of the Summit League, and that won’t change in 2018. SDSU returns six players from a season ago, including seniors Mike Daum, Skyler Flatten, Brandon Key and Tevin King. There simply aren’t enough good things to be said about Daum. The Kimball, Nebraska product is closing in on 3,000 career points and is one of the biggest stars the conference has ever seen. He’s a lock to win his third consecutive Summit League Player of the Year Award and will key the SDSU scoring attack. Even with starter Reed Tellinghuisen graduated, head coach T.J. Otzelberger will have the Jackrabbits’ offense humming again. Starlet David Jenkins, Jr. will more than make up for Tellinghuisen’s departure. The sophomore ranked eighth in the nation among freshman in scoring last year and will only continue to amaze. It’s possible that SDSU can improve on its schoolrecord 28 wins from last year’s campaign. With Daum and the rest of the core back for another run, expect the Jacks to win the conference and pull off an upset in March.
No. 2: Denver
Right behind the Jacks this season is Denver, a team on the rise under head coach Rodney Billups. Anticipate Denver cracking the 20-win threshold this winter. Denver is headlined by Joe Rosga, who averaged 16.1 points per game a year ago en route to a First Team All-Summit nod.
Rosga will be called upon to carry the scoring load once again, especially given the graduation of Daniel Amigo and Jake Pemberton. Graduate transfers Ronnie Harrell, Jr. and Tory Miller-Stewart will serve as stopgaps to counter Denver’s losses. MillerStewart missed all but six games a year ago due to a broken bone in his foot. Beyond Rosga, Ade Murkey and Jake Krafka are the top-two returning scorers and are in line for an uptick in minutes. If those two can’t step up, Rosga is capable of single-handedly stealing games for the Pioneers. The Saint Paul, Minnesota native scored 20 or more points in six games last season and is difficult to stop when he’s on point. When Denver can play on their own terms, they are a difficult matchup for any team. The Pioneers were stingy defending 3-pointers last year, which bodes well against the likes of SDSU. That said, it’s pivotal that they improve on the road, where they were 3-9 in conference play last season.
No. 3: South Dakota
The Coyotes are in a difficult situation entering the 2018-19 campaign. Not only are the Coyotes without former head coach Craig Smith — who now coaches Utah State — they lost top scorer Matt Mooney, who took his 18.7 points per game to Texas Tech. There is no one on the current roster that can match Mooney’s scoring output. Trey Burch-Manning is the Coyotes’ best returning player. Burch-Manning is a force in the post, but is known for his rebounding more than his scoring. Tyler Hagedorn will do his best to reprise Mooney’s scoring prowess. The senior averaged 13 points per game in 2017. USD’s bread and butter last season was their defense, as the Coyotes allowed the lowest points per game and field goal percentage in the conference. They’ll need that to hold true again to be successful in 2018.
No. 4: Purdue Fort Wayne
Rounding out the top half of the field are the
Mastodons. Like USD, they are suffering a massive scoring loss in the form of Bryson Scott. The imposing guard came second only to Daum a season ago with a scoring average of 22.6 points per game. Fortunately, the Mastodons have an impressive duo to fill the void. That pairing is led by John Konchar. The Swiss Army knife, Konchar was a force on the glass and was first in the Summit League in assists per game. He’s the team’s top returning scorer and without Scott, his role in lighting up the scoreboard will only grow. He and fellow senior Kason Harrell will form one of the top backcourt groups in the conference. The Mastodons will go as far as their starting guards can take them and are candidates to sniff 20 wins.
No. 5: North Dakota State
All attention in Fargo will be on head coach Dave Richman and his new-look Bison. Six players left the program after last season, and now the fifth-year head coach is banking on a young nucleus to earn him another contract. The squad lacks a senior and lost over 3,000 points in the form of Paul Miller and A.J. Jacobson. It’ll be up to the athletic Tyson Ward to lead the team. An electrifying guard, Ward burst onto the scene as a freshman and has developed a strong allaround game. Ward and the Bison won’t be without options either. Cameron Hunter ranks second among returning scorers, and Jared Samuelson will be a sniper from beyond the arc. Transfers Vinnie Shahid and Jordan Horn flashed promise in the Herd’s exhibition game with Concordia. Freshmen Sam Griesel and Jaxon Knotek each posted double-digits against the Cobbers as well, but their roles going forward are unknown. In addition to Hunter, expect Tyree Eady, Deng Geu and Rocky Kreuser to all take big steps forward for the Bison. The offense tended to be sluggish and one-dimensional a season ago. That will change, but
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With a pair of high scoring seniors graduated, Tyson Ward will be a big factor in the Bison’s success.
it’s hard not to view NDSU as a house of cards.
No. 6: Western Illinois
Slowly but surely, the Leathernecks are moving in the right direction. For a third straight season, WIU is built around 7-footer Brandon Gilbeck. The senior was the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year last season with 199 rebounds and 72 blocks. He also honed his offensive game, pouring in a careerbest point total. The Leathernecks unearthed a legitimate gem in Kobe Webster. The Indianapolis man was a breath of fresh air for WIU and sparked the lineup as an immediate starter. If he continues his upward trajectory, the Leathernecks can find themselves in the middle of the pack in the conference.
No. 7: Oral Roberts
The Golden Eagles managed just 11 wins in 2017. It could be a serious challenge replicating that mark given that three double-
digit scorers departed. Big man Emmanuel Nzekwesi will be the focal point for ORU and rightfully so. The 240-pound junior averaged 12.7 points per game in 2017. It will be tough sledding for the Golden Eagles, whose only other returning starter is Sam Kearns. Kearns has a quality 3-point shot on a team that was dreadful from the perimeter. It’d be forgivable if they were better defensively, but they simply aren’t and neither of those areas will improve dramatically.
No. 8: North Dakota
Summit League newcomers, the Fighting Hawks are in for a challenging transition to their new conference. The move was made infinitely more difficult due to the transfer of Geno Crandall to Gonzaga. Crandall was the lone bright spot of a dismal Fighting Hawks squad in 2017, and in the immediate aftermath, it will be challenging to fill the void.
In recent seasons, the Summit League has been far tougher than the Big Sky, so the Fighting Hawks will have to claw their way into the tournament. UND has just enough to make it, but it will be at least one season until they are serious contenders in their new conference.
No. 9: Omaha
On the outside looking in is Omaha. The Mavericks were perhaps the Summit League’s most unimpressive side in 2017. UNO surrendered over 80 points per game in conference play, the only team to do so, and won only one road game. Zach Jackson will lead the Mavericks’ efforts once again this season. He at least won’t have to go it alone like he did for stretches in 2017. J.T. Gibson will join Jackson as a starting guard. Mitch Hahn was injured midway through the season, but when healthy the forward gives Omaha more punch.
Women’s Basketball Escape with Opening Win Mayville State stick with NDSU
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After a 9-20 campaign last season, the Bison got off to a winning start against Mayville State.
Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor
Working backward, an exhibition loss to the University of MinnesotaDuluth will be the missing loss for the North Dakota
State Bison women’s basketball team. On Tuesday night, games started counting for the record. NDSU can feel fortunate to get out with a win against NAIA school Mayville State with a final score of 49-43.
“In some respects, it was the response we could get,” Bison head coach Maren Walseth said. “We are a better basketball team. “But given what we saw last Tuesday to this Tuesday, we are moving in the right direction.”
It took a while for shots to fall, and when they did, they were in the Bison’s favor. Emily Dietz kicked off the Bison’s regular season scoring after claiming an offensive rebound. Rylee Nudell, Tyrah Spencer and Michelle Gaislerova added points in short succession as the guests turned the ball over three times in the early going. But shots stopped falling at one end and started falling at the other. Nicole Bunting snapped the 9-0 run for the Bison and got Mayville State on the board. Kylee Heurung hit the first three for the Comets, as NDSU shooters went cold. Danneka Voegeli snapped a scoring drought of over five minutes for the hosts late in the first. Heurung canceled out the Winona, Minnesota native’s first NDSU points to bring the scoreboard to 11-9 in the host favor after the first quarter. The combination of Bunting and Heurung quickly hit from behind the arc to give the Comets the
lead early in the second. NDSU trailed until the dying moments of the half. Nudell spun to the rim for the layup and was able to finish with contact. The 3-point play handed the Bison a 24-22 lead going into the locker room. The second half got underway like a ping-pong match. Neither team could pull away until Spencer knocked down a wide-open 3-pointer. NDSU opened up a four-point lead, which they would never relinquish. But that’s not to say Mayville State was ever out of the contest. The Comets continued to lay down a barrage of 3-point attempts. Thankfully for the Bison, Mayville State’s 3-point shooting was as accurate as a meteor shower. The Comets finished hitting just 19 percent of their 32 3-point attempts. “We have to have some more ball pressure, get them to play further away from the 3-point line.” Spencer said. NDSU opened a 10-point lead early in the fourth quarter on consecutive
buckets from Nudell. Despite the double-digit lead, the Bison never put the Comets away. Heurung, the only Comet consistently connecting from deep, drilled her third 3-pointer of the night to bring Mayville to within three points with two minutes left to play. The Bison finally got a response to put away the guests. Gaislerova, 0-7 from three to this point, knocked down the dagger 3-pointer to cap off the scoring. “I just tried to not think about it,” Gaislerova said. “I was encouraged by my teammates and by the coaches to not think about that last one.” Gaislerova and Spencer led the Bison with 13 points, a career-high for the latter. It was a night where the Bison needed players to step up in the absence of Sarah and Reilly Jacobson, the two leading scorers from last season. NDSU returns to action at the Scheels Center on Friday night to host Creighton. Tipoff is set for 5 p.m.
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Figuring Out the FCS Playoff Picture Bison and others at the top, a mess below Ian Longtin
Contributing Writer
There are 125 FCS football programs. Only 24 of those programs make it to the FCS playoff bracket at the end of the year. As the season winds down, top seeds for the playoff bracket are beginning to emerge. North Dakota State, UC Davis, South Dakota State, Weber State and Kennesaw State are all likely to receive first-round byes. As for the teams on the bubble of making the playoffs at all, things get a little murkier.
Three weeks ago, Illinois State was No. 7 in the country and a win against NDSU away from being in the driver’s seat in the Missouri Valley Conference. Not only did the Redbirds lose to NDSU, but they then proceeded to lose their next games to South Dakota State and Northern Iowa in rather uninspiring fashion. Another loss would mean their playoff hopes would be all but gone. It goes to show how fast things change. The Panthers are the Missouri Valley Conference team on the bubble of sneaking into the playoffs. UNI has the makings of a playoff team. Impressive wins against South Dakota State and
Illinois State look great on the Panthers’ resume. They even took a lead into halftime against the Bison. However, a 20-point loss against Western Illinois two weeks ago is rather glaring. Out east, the Stony Brook Seawolves had a chance to potentially lock themselves into a playoff spot in their most recent game against James Madison. A pair of JMU field goals in the final quarter gave the Dukes the win, putting Stony Brook squarely on the bubble. Up next for the Seawolves is a huge game at home against the Delaware Blue Hens. Delaware holds the top spot in the CAA conference and would get
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an automatic bid into the playoffs if this holds true. The CAA could potentially sneak five teams into the playoffs. The Blue Hens and Elon look like locks. JMU sit on solid if not shaky ground after losing to New Hampshire last weekend. Maine, Towson and Stony Brook all have good cases. The Big Sky offers up more challenges as well. UC Davis has just one loss this season and is perfect in conference play. Eastern Washington and Weber State are just one game behind in both categories. Those three should get in, as well as a surprise team in Idaho State. In the FCS Coaches Poll,
Kennesaw State sits behind the Bison at No. 2. A weak schedule handicaps the Owls in the playoff committee’s eyes. The Big South has not been very competitive, and Kennesaw State may be the only team to make the playoffs. One team of note is San Diego. Perfect again in the nonscholarship Pioneer League, another conference title seems within reach. The Toreros have the longest active home winning streak in the FCS and can hope to avoid a second-round trip to Fargo for the third straight year.