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Klieman and Bison Give Us Annual Reminder to Relax The bar is high, but one loss doesn’t doom NDSU Thomas Evanella Staff Writer

Unless you were living under a rock, you are probably aware of the fact that the North Dakota State Bison lost a football game this weekend. As expected, the typical whirlwind of the sky-is-falling prognostication ensued.

“Guys, we’re gonna lose a football game now and then,” head coach Chris Klieman told the cadre of reporters in Saturday’s postgame press conference. “I know that’s like a novel thing here.”

Equally novel to some casual observers is the notion that there are other elite teams in the FCS. “But, you know what? Other teams are pretty good too,” the fourth year head coach said.

This much is definitely undeniable. The Bison could not maintain their “Bullies of the FCS and occasionally the FBS” status in perpetuity. On the contrary, the Herd play in the Missouri Valley, far and away the class of the subdivision. This much alone should be enough to talk people off the ledge on NDSU. Klieman though, dodged the bait that his team was unprepared or lacked intensity ahead of the loss to South Dakota State. “I will never say our kids didn’t have fire or didn’t have energy,” he asserted.

“We didn’t play well today. It’s not because the kids weren’t fired up. They had a good plan. They executed better than we did.”

Sure, the Bison’s ranking in the FCS Coaches Poll may have taken a hit — they dropped from No. 2 to No. 6 after the loss — but that matters little considering NDSU isn’t concerned about the rankings.

The objectives NDSU prioritized at the beginning of the season are still attainable. The Bison set out this season to win a share of their seventh consecutive conference title and to win the national championship. While the title game is still further on the horizon, the Herd are still in the driver’s seat for the outright conference championship.

“It’s one game. It’s a big game, because it’s the Marker game, but by no means is our season all of a sudden in jeopardy,” Klieman said. “All of our

goals, everything we have, is in front of us, and we’ve got a great group of seniors.”

The recipe for winning at least a share of the Missouri Valley title is simple: beat South Dakota on Saturday. If the Bison can accomplish that, they will be guaranteed a share of the title. If not, they can still do so the following week in Normal, Illinois against Illinois State.

NDSU, the only team in the conference with only one loss, can win the outright title by winning both contests.

Klieman’s message to his players, and by extension Bison fans, was concise. “Stay together.

Don’t let outside influences tell you you’re not a good football team,” he said on Saturday. “Make sure that we keep it in house and we do a great job of preparing ourselves. We’ve got senior day next week and a really tough opponent in South Dakota, and I want to send those seniors off with a win at home.”

The only season in the program’s history that the Bison posted a 15-0 record was in 2013. That feat was accomplished at the height of their dynasty, when the Bison gave up no more than 26 points in a game and won their four playoff games by a combined score of 173-42. Repeating such an accomplishment would be a nearly impossible task, especially given the competition in both the Missouri Valley and the FCS at large.

“This league is really good and anybody can beat anybody,” Klieman stated after the loss. “We cannot let this linger.”

The Bison have had to turn the page after each of their eight wins this season, and doing the same after a loss is no different. “We have to be able to move on,” Klieman said. “It’s gonna hurt today; it’s probably gonna hurt tomorrow, but come Monday the guys gotta come ready to work and ready to play a really good South Dakota team.”

Klieman’s assessment of the state of the Bison was brief: “Son of a gun, we’ve won like 100 games in the decade. We are fine.”

Take it from someone who has hoisted two ALYSSA PEREIRA | THE SPECTRUM championship trophies as a head coach himself, the Despite last week’s loss, Bison head coach Chris Klieman is not worried about the Bison are doing alright. rest of the season.

What a Terrorist Looks Like Attacks become more prevalent while terrorists seem to become more common Phoebe Ellis

Head News Editor

What makes a terrorist, a terrorist? Out of all the pieces that make up a terrorist, Jeffrey Bumgarner Department head of criminal justice and professor at North Dakota State provided some insight.

He stated that there’s no reliable profile to identify a terrorist. A terrorist can be anyone, man or woman, old or young. However there can be similar causes can be identified between terrorists such as religion, political separatism, ideology and more. In general, leftists terrorist groups in the U.S. have been urban while rightwing hate groups and antigovernment movements have generally been rural.

The reasons behind

why people terrorize range.

For some it’s wanting to do something about what they believe in, for others it may be a want to inflict harm on others and, despite popular conceptions, poverty is rarely a factor. In recent years many terrorists have come from families that range from middle to upper class and are active, educated members of society.

Part of identifying an act of violence as a terrorist act is hard because there’s no agreement on what a terrorist act is, “Most definitions include some element of targeting a civilian population to intimidate or coerce. The federal criminal code (see 18 USC 2331) defines terrorism as violent acts which ‘appear to be intended to—1) intimidate or coerce a civilian population; or 2) to influence the policy of a

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government by intimidation or coercion; or 3) to affect the conduct of a government

‘80s and ‘90s was focused on the rise of anti-government groups, militias and

“There has been a concerted effort by terror groups to carry out large scale, mass casualty attacks, including the targeting of transit systems and airports” - Jeffrey Bumgarner, department head of criminal justice and professor at North Dakota State by mass destruction, assassination, or kidnapping,’ “ Bumgarner said.

Although an increase in the focus of terrorist attacks have shifted to Islamic related terrorism since 9/11 terrorism has seen many areas of focus through the decades. The Ku Klux Klan was the focus in the ‘60s, left leaning groups were the focus in the ‘70s and the

NDSU Research Park accused for death of entire bat colony

the Christian Identity Movement.

There has also been a shift in how people terrorize.

In the ‘70s and ‘80s the concern was small scale bombing and potential airline hijacks, while today “there has been a concerted effort by terror groups to carry out large scale, mass casualty attacks, including the targeting of transit systems and

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airports,” Bumgarner said.

A growing concern in today’s society is self-radicalization. That is, people take it upon themselves to become radicalized to the point of terrorism. This is a challenge for law enforcement. Social media and the Internet make acts of terrorism by people who are not directly tied to terror organizations more common.

To protect against terrorists law enforcement uses tips from informants who observe suspicious behavior. To investigate suspected terror plots several “fusion centers” and joint terrorism taskforces (JTTFs) exist around the country and work together to create and share intelligence.

Bumgarners message to the NDSU community is as follows; “Terrorism is an important issue for us all as

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it impacts a wide array of public policies, including crime policy, immigration policy, foreign policy, etc.

So one should be informed.

Also, just because we are in North Dakota doesn’t mean acts of terror can’t happen here. They can happen anywhere.”

The biggest thing any citizen of the United States can do is to be aware, if something seems threatening or concerning on social media perhaps consider letting authorities know about it and be aware for people’s safety, don’t dismiss what intuition is saying.

Some reading on terrorism out there include works

by Walter Laqueur, Ted Gurr, Brian Jenkins, Martha Crenshaw and John White, among others.

Bison set to clash with South Dakota for Senior Day on Saturday

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SAEN Takes Legal Action Against NDSU NDSU Research Park, cited in USDA report, accused for death of entire bat colony Quinn Garrick Staff Writer

On October 31, an animal rights watchdog group filed a federal complaint against North Dakota State for the deaths of an entire bat colony — all 22 of them.

The animal rights group, Stop Animal Exploitation Now cited a U.S. Department of Agriculture inspection report, dated June 20, 2017, of NDSU’s Research Park. The report recognizes the failure of NDSU staff to communicate with veterinary staff, a violation under the federal Animal Welfare Act. “The failure of NDSU staff to report these deaths to veterinary staff directly contributed to the deaths of many of the bats because no diagnostic work was performed on the first bats who died, which could have prevented subsequent deaths,” according to a SAEN statement.

“The USDA inspector correctly cited North Dakota State University under code section 2.33(b) ATTENDING VETERINARIAN AND ADEQUATE VETERINARY CARE,” said SAEN in their complaint letter. The group also said the agency was correct for considering this a “critical violation, because this violation likely contributed to the deaths of the bats.”

According to the group, NDSU could potentially be fined thousands of dollars for breaking the federal law. Michael Budkie, SAEN co-founder and executive director, said “I must insist that you take the most severe action allowable under the Animal Welfare Act and immediately begin the process of issuing the maximum fine allowable against North Dakota State University at the completion of your investigation — $10,000 per infraction/per animal.”

Budkie believes the maximum fine is

necessary, “(since) North Dakota State University has clearly demonstrated negligence which led to multiple animal deaths.”

Though not cited in the USDA inspection report, Budkie additionally stated in the complaint letter “I believe that North Dakota State University should also be cited under Sec. 2.32 Personnel Qualifications, because apparently the staff is so utterly unqualified that (it) did not think that dying animals were sufficient cause to contact veterinary staff.”

Sadie Rudolph, media relations coordinator for NDSU, said “NDSU remains committed to providing for the health and well-being of animals. NDSU researchers hibernate bats in an incubator to study their behavioral ecology, which allows for a deeper understanding of wildlife communication.”

“NDSU recently experienced the deaths of a colony of 22 bats and took immediate

and appropriate corrective action. The complaint in question has been addressed with the researchers and steps have been taken to ensure the proper care of such animals,” Rudolph said.

In regard to compliance with the law, Rudolph said “Animal research is subject to a high standard of federal regulation and NDSU is dedicated to complying with these rules to provide the best possible animal care.”

SAEN is a nonprofit group based in Milford, Ohio. It is funded through donations and focuses on the treatment of animals used in research and “force an end to the abuse of animals in laboratories.”

No further information has been released or published by the University regarding the details surrounding the situation that resulted in the death of the bats or the research that was being conducted.

Studs to Rugs, Now a Dud Sudden closing leaves consumers scrambling amount of money” — are giving them lower estimates Samuel Caspers and volunteers are helping Co-News Editor them on weekends “if they Studs to Rugs, a local can.” contracting business, un“We try to focus on that expectedly closed its doors part of it; the kindness that Monday, Oct. 23, leav- has come through,” Nelson ing consumers with empty said. pockets, unfinished projects Everything started acand anxiety. cording to plan. It was “very One of these consumers easy and coordinated well,” was Kjersten Nelson, an as- she said. They eventually sociate professor at North made a down payment in Dakota State in the depart- late August before Studs to ment of criminal justice and Rugs “tore everything out in political science. late September.”

Nelson and her husband Four weeks later, and did some research and con- only 5 percent of the way tacted Studs to Rugs in May complete with the project to get “some ideas of things” by Nelson’s estimate, Studs and get an estimate on how to Rugs locked its doors for much it would cost to reno- good without any notificavate their kitchen. Accord- tion to Nelson and her faming to the West Fargo Pio- ily except for an email. neer, Nelson paid $60,000.

“It was an auto-re“If somebody had told sponse,” Nelson said. She me I could lose this amount also said it only came after KFGO NEWS | PHOTO COURTESY of money, I either would she contacted Studs to Rugs have laughed or passed out Friday, Oct. 20. There hadn’t Studs to Rugs closed Monday, Oct. 23 and left consumers uncertain about the future of their projects.

In an interview with on a subpoena to summon paid money for work that because I can’t even com- been work done for some tact Studs to Rugs as the ofeither wasn’t started or comprehend that,” Nelson said. time, according to Nelson, ficial Facebook page, as well KFGO, Grossman said that, Rosene to court.

Specifically, the attorney pleted,” according to Gross“Going into a project, there and she thought it was just as Tim Rosene’s — the own- sometimes, if the organizaer of Stud to Rugs — per- tion doesn’t have the money general’s office is looking man. is all the anxiety of things “typical contract delay.”

After that Monday, howthat could go wrong, and The email informed Nel- sonal Facebook page have been deactivated. ever, consumers began filing Also, according to Parcomplaints, and Grossman We try to focus on that part of it; the kindness that has rell Grossman, director of said, “It looks like this could come through” - Kjersten Nelson, associate professor in potentially be a very serious the Attorney General’s Con“It’s often a case-by-case basis, but this business is sumer Protection Division the department of criminal justice and political science at problem.” not insulated, and no business is insulated, when and if in the state of North Dakota, “It’s often a case-by-case NDSU you have engaged in conduct that is illegal under North “(Rosene’s) voicemail mesbasis,” Grossman said, “But Dakota’s consumer fraud laws” - Director of the Attorney sage box is full.” this business is not insulated, and no business is really General’s Consumer Protection Division Parrell Grossman Legal action moving insulated, when and if you forward to pay consumers back, they into whether Studs to Rugs have engaged in conduct In response, Nelson said, never in a million years did son the company was now “We’re doing all that we look to “personal holdings knew that it would not be that is illegal under North I think this would be.” closed and their lawyer will can.” She is currently work- or other funds that would able to complete certain Dakota’s consumer fraud Although Nelson and her be in touch with them next ing with a lawyer to see be available for consum- projects after accepting pay- laws.”

Grossman also had a family are facing this hard- week. But the lawyer never what civil and criminal av- ers.” Often times, these end ments.

Before Oct. 23, when piece of advice for people ship, she said the response reached out to them. “That enues there are to pursue. “I up being a mere fraction of from the community has has never materialized,” know that any civil process what the consumers origi- Studs to Rugs closed its who will work with contracdoors, the Consumer Pro- tors in the future: “I think the been overwhelming. Friends Nelson said. “We haven’t is going to take a long time nally paid.

Grossman said an as- tection Division didn’t have best course is just try to limit are inviting them over for heard anything.” and then, probably, not have sistant attorney general and any reports “from consumthe amount of money you meals, sub-contractors — Email is the only way much to recover.” an investigator are working ers indicating that they had pay upfront.” who are also out of “a fair consumers can hope to conGrossman agrees.

Native American Festival Teaches Culture Fargo Public Library hosts Native American festival and education series Dan Ukkelberg Staff Writer

The Fargo Public Library hosted the first Native American Festival and Education series with the partnership of the Native American Commission, Cultural Diversity Resources, and the Plains Arts Museum along with many other volunteers and sponsors from Saturday, Nov. 4 through Wednesday, Nov. 8.

Anyone was welcome to attend the events for free due to the donations of Knight Printing and Bell Bank. Two individuals that had a role in the festival, Diane Briggs and Melisa Duncan, were at the library to describe the event.

“Culture Diversity (Resources) and the Fargo Public Library have been involved in developing cultural programs and events that future cultures that are not the traditional cultures that we have living here. The idea of the program is to give history and cultural information to people who are not familiar with that culture,” Briggs said. “I said to one of the partners, Cultural Diversity Resources, that we omitted the first culture. We need to do someting on Native Americans.”

The event started at 10 a.m.

Nov. 4 with an Introduction and Native American Welcome. Other aspects of the event included the Buffalo River Singers, speakers, story tellers, musicians and

a Native American food tasting and sampling that was cooked by members of the Daughters of the Earth and featured bison meat that was donated by Spirt Lake Tribe.

“We included what we call ‘A Taste Of,’ meaning they would bring samples of the food from that culture and often do language, like a few key words,” Briggs said.

Briggs and Duncan both explain how it was very important to have Native Americans from many different regions to be involved in the planning and the asking to make sure that there was authentic programing.

“It was important to have partners with it so we did do it accurately. In something that we would

be featuring, the cultural programing would include the history; it would include and education factor to it for the entire community,” Duncan said. “Realizing too that each tribe has their own specific cultural traditions that would differ, we realized we wanted to be as inclusive of the whole nation as possible.”

Briggs said that the partners that worked together to make these events happen wanted to do so in a way that it can be considered as a yearly or bi-yearly event. She was happy to say that it was a big event that got many people’s attention.

“There is so much to know and truly, right now it feels like, coming from someone who hasn’t been

in school for a while, what I do remember from school is that we didn’t learn nearly enough about the first Americans. That isn’t really covered or at least it isn’t covered accurately,” Duncan said.

There are two Native American exhibits in the North Dakota State Art Gallery on the second floor of the Memorial Union until Nov. 16.

“Native Voices” will be an interactive exhibit that showcases how wellness and illness have become connected with the cultural life of Native Americans. “Standing Rock” is a group exhibit that allows the viewer to take a deeper look into the impact of the Dakota Access Pipe Line on the people and the surrounding area.

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In A Nutshell The pipeline is capable of delivering water to half of the population in North Dakota and the 2017-2019 budget was increased to $30 million to have construction start by 2019.

Starting the pipeline by 2019 would ensure that the project falls under current permitting requirements and regulations.

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NDSU students help with harvest

“From operating combines to driving trucks to unloading other farmers at the grain elevators and everything in between, many agriculture students from North Dakota State University pack up their textbooks, lace up their work boots and climb into their cab to help farmers around the area harvest their crops,” WDAY reported.

Some students will also work at the area farms over the summer, along with harvest.

Most of the NDSU students who work during harvest have a background in agriculture or grew up helping in harvests.

On the weekends, the students will put in 13 to 15hour days working on the farms.

While maintaining fulltime student status, students are working between 30 to 60 hours a week.

“Two months after a 19-year-old from Hugo and his St. Paul girlfriend broke up, he posted a nude picture of her on Snapchat with derogatory comments,” Twin Cities Pioneer Press reported.

Dominick Halverson is being charged with nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images, which is a felony under the revenge porn law.

The picture was sent to him while they were dating, but the victim never gave permission for it be shared.

The picture was seen by the victim, her sister, her sister’s boyfriend and his younger sister.

High-tech aerial method for aquifers survey

“North Dakota State Water Commission is conducting an aerial electromagnetic survey of aquifers in the area to produce high-resolution, three-dimensional maps of groundwater basins that are far more detailed and accurate than old methods could produce,” West Fargo Pioneer reported.

The technology will estimate the volume of water in the aquifers.

A hoop-shaped device is used to send and receive electromagnetic signals to identify underlying materials of the ground.

The hoop hangs from a helicopter with two smaller antennas and takes a reading about every 32 feet.

Aquifers used to be mapped by drilling test wells into the ground to approximate the shape of the aquifer.

The old method was more expensive and could take years to gather information, which now takes a matter of weeks to gather.

Only rural areas will be surveyed due to the prohibition of low flying aircrafts in urbanized areas by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Water pipeline

“The push to deliver water from the Missouri River to the Red River Valley is gaining momentum and officials are optimistic that construction on the $1 billion project will start in 2019,” the Forum reported.

Thirty-five communities and rural water systems have committed to the project in central and eastern North Dakota.

It’s a 165-mile pipeline that will move water to the Sheyenne River to help with water supplies during droughts.

Coffee disease

“For years, researchers in Colombia have been engaged in a little-known battle against a disease that could disrupt coffee drinking everywhere,” BBC News reported.

Coffee rust is a disease that could wipe out the country’s entire product.

Leaves on an infected bush will turn brown. Eventually, the bush will lose all of its leaves and the ability to produce coffee beans.

Coffee rust was seen in Sri Lanka, Philippines and in southeast Asia in the late 19th century before the plants were wiped out and the countries switched to exporting tea.

The coffee that most people drink, Coffea arabica, is affected most by the disease.

Scientists are trying to create a hybrid between the two different breeds of coffee that would make it resistant to the disease, but keep the flavor of coffee we all drink today.

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Indigenous Foods Bring Better Health and New Experiences Three Native voices speak on panel about their experiences harvesting indigenous foods

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Panelist of native voices explain their experiences with indigenous foods. (L to R) Petra Reyna Harmon One Hawk, Jamie Holding Eagle, Jacob Swaney-Walker, Michael Yellow Bird.

Miranda Stambler Features Editor

Indigenous people and traditional foods can be overlooked, and the general public does not get information on how important and accessible they are. Focusing on the health and culture can help broaden the public’s view on the overall experience and foods never noticed before.

On November 7, the NDSU library held Traditional & Medicinal Food Panel, where three Native voices spoke about the importance in health that comes along with traditional foods. They spoke of their lifestyles as Indigenous People.

Faculty member Michael Yellow Bird was the moderator of the panel.

Yellow Bird is a part of Three Affiliated Tribes (Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara). He has focused on multiple topics within his studies, including Indigenous people health, Indigenous peoples’ traditional mindfulness, rights of Mother Earth, etc.

Jacob Swaney-Walker, is a current Master’s in Public Health and PhD student at NDSU, and is a part of the tribe Piqua Shawnee and Potawatomi. Jamie Holding Eagle was raised in Fargo and is a part of Three Affiliated Tribes. Petra Reyna Harmon One Hawk, has a Master’s degree in Public Health and is a part of two tribes, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and Lakota/ Dakota Tribe.

Why become involved in traditional foods, professionally and academically?

Holding Eagle grew up with the typical family foods that are easy to buy and make, macaroni and cheese, Hamburger Helper, etc... “When I had kids, I suddenly had to change how I ate, so I was a fan of white bread and I had to eat the weird bread with the seeds in it, I had to cook vegetables, just stuff I had never really gotten into before,” Holding Eagle explained.

“Then as I got older I noticed that 90 percent of native people are lactose intolerant,” Holding Eagle shared, she had a mentality of “oh, we’re all supposed to eat that” when not everyone does.

A huge change she has seen is the fact her children

do not know about foods that she grew up with, she gave the example of SpaghettiO’s and how it is hard to describe what they are, and when you do so people

Bird transitioned, bringing up what the panelists prefer to eat as an ultimate favorite.

Swaney-Walker focused on his favorite Indigenous food, Wild Rice, and how

“It’s important for everybody to get involved, but not to the point where they become professionals and push the Indians aside” – Petra Reyna Harmon One Hawk, Member of Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and Lakota/Dakota Tribe think it sounds disgusting, when that is what we are taught to eat. “Having kids and changing my own bad habits” is why she decided to focus on the traditional foods.

“I took having access to traditional foods for granted, and never realizing the political issue that food is, I had a grandfather that lived with me – went out and harvested deer – I watched him harvest deer’s – all of that was just a normal part of the summer into the fall,” One Hawk explained.

common it is in the Midwest.

“It is a very good source of Omega-3 which is very good for cardiovascular diseases,” Swaney-Walker said. Most get this fatty acid in fish and other sources, but this is a good plant source to find it.

He explained how it was on the borderline of being good and beneficial as a grain.

Holding Eagle explained her favorite as Sweet Potatoes and how she does different things with it, for example she made sweet potato sushi. Another was Seater Tea, and how simple

“Indigenous people, no matter where you come from, at one point your family was indigenous” – Jacob Swaney-Walker, Member of Piqua Shawnee and Potawatomi That tradition stopped after the passing of her grandfather. Later in life, her brother was diagnosed with a disease where he cannot process fats quickly, so she tested for it. She was told if she does not start the way she eats, she would get diabetes and have a heart attack by her 40s, this caused her to transition back into her old traditions.

Throughout SwaneyWalker’s childhood he loved the outdoors and learning about different plants and what they do. “Those kinds of experiences all throughout my childhood – that was a learning process for me, then when I got into hunting at a young age – so that right there I learned a whole different process of gathering while gaining – that’s what shaped my desire to work outside,” SwaneyWalker said.

“Most of us don’t even know every day we eat indigenous food,” Yellow

it is to get, for down the road someone has a bush that she cuts from. “Sometimes we get caught up in ‘oh I have to go to the store to buy this’” Holding Eagle said, when in reality it could be right next door.

One Hawk enjoys Timpsila, which is translated into prairie rice, this is needed to be done all at once, no breaks can be taken for, if you stop the plant will harden.

“I took that for granted, growing up in a family that harvested a lot of the traditional foods, where we have people coming to our family asking us to teach them,” One Hawk shared.

The importance of Indigenous foods is huge, for they help our health and keep us from thinking that everything should be processed and sold within a store setting.

“You don’t just have to be native to be interested in food, there’s a lot that

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NDSU faculty member Michael Yellow Bird served as moderator for the three native voices. we can share — right To transform into this Walker shared the mental now in the face of climate lifestyle is an expensive and barriers when trying to change — we really need time-consuming process, harvest Wild Rice. When all kinds of observations but worth your body feeling you go harvesting for Wild and all kinds of techniques better. “You can integrate it Rice you have warms to do this in a manner that every day,” Holding Eagle crawling and biting all isn’t contributing to excess explained. around you, along with this petroleum use,” Holding “It’s very expensive — eventually the canoe starts Eagle said. the two worlds are really in to move from the bugs. This “You’re seeing the collision with each other — is all being done as you are effects of the huge health taking two weeks off to go getting little to no breaks. disparities that exist, heart harvest Timpsila from work While these seem like disease, diabetes, and it’s all and we did have a chairman huge barriers for anyone form not having access to at one time who was really who considered becoming healthy foods,” One Hawk pro-culture, but if you healthier by focusing on explained. don’t have those policies in these traditional foods, the Everyone’s concern place — taking two weeks focus of this lifestyle should with becoming healthier, by off from work is really not be the experience and the incorporating Indigenous reasonable,” One Hawk fact that you “kind of do feel foods is money, “will this be shared. a little better when you eat expensive?” is the common While money and time this,” One Hawk said. question asked. are a huge part Swaney-

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Winter Skin Care From a Professional Standpoint

Tips and recommendations to keep your skin healthy in the cold

Ulta’s skin care department has many types of products for different skin types.

Janet Tumaini

Contributing Writer

The harsh winter weather that we all dread will soon be upon us. Have you stocked up on lotions, moisturizer and lip balms? It is that time of the year again when we must give some extra attention to our skin in protecting it against all the harshness of winter.

Cold weather is certainly not our friend when it comes to our skin. The dry air from cold temperatures and low humidity drains moisture from our skin minute by minute. Heating systems also tend to dry us out. Thus, we need to protect our skin and heal it from the constant damage.

In search for some skin care advice, I went to Ulta located in Fargo and spoke with Kemi Soyomokun, a freelance sales representative for DERMAdoctor LLC, which is a skincare brand at Ulta.

Janet Tumaini (JT): What kind of ingredients should one look for in products?

Kemi Soyomokun (KS):

Natural, hydrating ingredients like chamomile, which helps to soothe, and aloe vera,which softens and heals.

In general, look for waterbased products because they absorb quickly and (are) less likely to clog pores.

JT: What are some products you know that are good and gentle to the skin?

KS: DERMAdoctor’s very own Calm, Cool & Corrected Tranquility cream and cleanser are some great products, which are non-irritating and non-drying. They help improve the appearance of redness, soothes and hydrates and gently rejuvenates sensitive, rosy or rosaceaprone skin. If on a budget, Sephora, Ulta and Macy’s offer samples on almost everything, so do take advantage of that. Look for oil free moisturizers – Neutrogena has an excellent water-based moisturizer: Neutrogena Hydro Boost water gel.

JT: What are some tips for anyone looking to up their skin care routine?

KS: It really depends on what product you are using ... Again do some research on what skin care

products would work for your particular skin type ...

There are YouTubers who are knowledgeable. Or even just googling to see what matches most to your skin and, if possible, a dermatologist or beauty consultant.

Always protect with SPF …

For dry skin, exfoliate and consider hyaluronic serum if you moisturize often, but dry up shortly. It is best to apply moisturizers and lotions when (you get) out the shower since pores are open and absorb quickly then. Remember to treat your skin at night to oils and serums.

JT: Are there any good brands you recommend?

KS: There is DERMAdoctor which is on the higher end … First Aid Beauty is a very affordable brand here at Ulta. Mario Badescu is another really good skin care brand … We also have a selection of great Korean beauty brands.

JT: What are the do’s and don’ts?

KS: For do’s and don’ts, everyone should definitely moisturize … Do moisturize even if you have oily skin and tend to avoid it because it makes you oilier or breaks

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you out. You just have to do a little more research on what works for your skin type … Don’t over exfoliate ... two to three times a week is perfect, but it also depending on what kind of products you use for exfoliation.

Make sure to always read the directions and ingredients because sometimes the formula contains tiny crystals which are okay for use more than once a week, but then there’s also formulas which contain chemicals which means that there are a deep form of exfoliation and only for use once a week.

I know I sometimes struggle with knowing how much or how often is enough for a deep clean of the pores.

Be aware of chemical ingredients in exfoliators because they can weaken and tear your skin cells in a time of need.

The fight against dryness, chapping, redness, itching and keeping skin healthier and radiant is certainly not an easy one, but we must take time and treat our skin every now and then. Remember to pack some lip balms as well JANET TUMAINI | THE SPECTRUM as some lotion wherever you DERMAdoctor brings Calm, Cool & Corrected products. go and to stay hydrated.

FARGO FOODIE Pumpkin Spice Waffles

The trendy fall flavor brings a new taste to a classic breakfast Katherine Kessel Contributing Writer

Waffles are a breakfast classic that can be served stuffed, topped and with a variety of flavors. The ideal waffle is this: fresh off the iron with a crisp exterior and a soft, fluffy interior.

Unlike pancakes, their floppy breakfast rival, waffles achieve a crisp exterior because of a higher sugar content within the batter, which allows them to easily caramelize when the batter hits the hot waffle iron.

In the spirit of fall, this recipe is for pumpkin spice waffles. They are just one item of many to match the flavor craze that includes everything from almonds to yogurt.

For those opposed to the pumpkin spice trend, I urge you to look past any reservations you may have and give these a try. They are soft, light, spice filled and just sweet enough to be a new breakfast favorite.

These waffles are great if made in a large batch and frozen for long lasting premade breakfasts. To reheat, simply pop in a toaster to regain the crispy exterior that belongs to those fresh off the iron.

The waffles are

delicious when served with simply softened butter and maple syrup, but use your imagination to mix it up.

Whipped cream, caramel syrup, toasted nuts and honey butter would also make great toppings.

The largest downside to making waffles, as compared to the simple pancake, is that they require special equipment in the form of a waffle iron.

However, a waffle iron’s usefulness is not limited to the waffle. A simple internet search will show uses that include making omelets, hash browns, pressed sandwiches or even reheating pizza.

In total, a waffle iron can be well worth the investment, and allow you to craft breakfast treats for years to come. Depending on iron size, this recipe makes about 20 waffles.

Pumpkin Spice Waffles Ingredients:

3 cups all-purpose flour 6 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground ginger Pinch of salt 4 eggs 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 16-ounce can pumpkin puree

3 1/3 cups milk 1 stick butter, melted and cooled

Directions:

Heat a waffle iron according to its manufacturer’s instructions.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt.

In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, pumpkin, milk and butter.

Beat until smooth.

Gently fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.

Spray both sides of the hot waffle iron with cooking spray. Add 1/4 cup portions of the batter to each square of your waffle iron. Close the top, and watch for a steady stream of steam to appear.

When steam is no longer or barely visible, use a fork to remove the waffles to a plate.

The length of cooking time will vary depending on the waffle iron, so it is important to read the manufacturer’s instructions.

Fully cooked waffles should have a deep, golden brown color and crisp exterior.

Serve the waffles with KATHERINE KESSEL | THE SPECTRUM softened butter and pure Pumpkin spice waffles capture the essence of their namesake flavor trend: warm, sweet and full of maple syrup. cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger.

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Theatre for the Very Young Coming to NDSU Theatre NDSU professor Jess Jung receives grant for ‘The Ugly Duckling’ adaptation Paige Johnson A&E Editor

A revolutionary new wave of theatre is heading to North Dakota State’s campus next summer.

Known as Theatre for the Very Young Audiences (TVYA), the theatre program is directed toward children ages 18 months to 4 years old.

Jess Jung, assistant professor of directing and artistic director at Theatre NDSU, first got the idea to create a play for the very young when she worked in Washington, D.C. However, it wasn’t until last May that Jung got the inspiration that eventually led to her applying for, and receiving, the grant that would fund her idea.

In October, the Arts Partnership, a nonprofit group in Fargo-Moorhead that supports artists and funds grants, awarded Jung $1,250 to create an adaptation of “The Ugly Duckling.”

Jung chose “The Ugly

Duckling” because it offered opportunities for her to be creative with her adaptation, but also because it was a recognizable title.

“It’s a title. It’s something that everybody kind of already knows, but I think there’s so many different versions of it already that we can play within it,” she explained. “Ultimately, it’s about belonging and being okay with your differences, and I think that’s awesome.

I think that that, in it’s really minute form, is such a bigger conversation in our world. It just feels like the right play, the right story for all those reasons.”

The closest place someone could see theatre made for the very young is the Stages Theatre Company in Hopkins, Minnesota or the Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Jung’s adaptation will be the first in North Dakota and the city of Fargo, and marks a new way for people to interact with theatre. “(W)e already have to

teach the audience that they can come to this and how they come to this, because parents with toddlers already think they can’t come to the theatre,” Jung said.

Theatre NDSU’s adaptation of “The Ugly Duckling” will be short — about 30 minutes long. It will also incorporate movement over language to match the language development of the audience. The seating will also allow for children to sit on their parent’s lap.

Interaction is also a huge portion of Theatre for the Very Young, and will be incorporated throughout Jung’s play. “(T)he kids will have at least one moment where they will go on stage and help the characters in the show solve the story, solve the problem that’s in the play,” Jung said.

“Inspiring them to create and imagine is a number one goal of this.”

Theatre NDSU is not unused to creating plays for younger crowds. Last year, their first play of the season was “Peter Pan,” and this

spring, they’ll be performing “Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!”

However, Theatre for the Very Young poses a unique challenge for the actors involved in the production, especially with audience interaction as a crucial portion

development and family sciences department at NDSU. “This first semester is about creating materials,” Jung said. “We’re going to create as much of a rough draft as we can. And then next semester is going to be about presenting it to kids

“Ultimately, it’s about belonging and being okay with your differences, and I think that’s awesome.

I think that that, in it’s really minute form, is such a bigger conversation in our world.” – Jess Jung, assistant professor of directing and artistic director at Theatre NDSU of the action.

“It actually takes a really special actor to be able to embrace all of that,” Jung said.

Jung is working with Chelsea Pace, assistant professor of movement, and Keanna Ellsely. Jung has also been working closely with the Center for Child Development and the human

and making the final draft based on what the audience engages in most. The Center for Child Development is open to us coming over and presenting stuff to them.”

The Center also has observation rooms where Jung can come and watch the kids play and interact with each other and their environment.

“I asked Deb (Debra

Habedank; director of the Center for Child Development) for resources as well, and she was like, ‘I think the best thing for you is to see how they play,’” Jung said.

“I was like, that’s really smart. That’s why you’re the director.”

Going into the future, Jung hopes the play can travel beyond NDSU’s campus and into the surrounding community, to begin with.

“These shows are meant, because they’re small, they can travel,” Jung said. “In my wildest dreams, this will travel from here and go a bunch of other places. I don’t know what those are.”

Jung has already been in discussion with the Fargo Public Libraries to bring the show to the different branches in the library system.

It won’t be until summer 2018 that we see the fruition of Jung’s idea, and the beginning of what’s sure to be a long-standing tradition at NDSU. For updates on Theatre NDSU, visit their Facebook page.

Do You Have the Need for Speed?

Tyler, Mac and Jessica return in the 23rd installment of EA’s racing series, ‘Need for Speed’ Nathan Wetrosky Staff Writer

Are you in the mood for a little revenge?

Maybe doing so while driving tricked out cars?

“Need for Speed: Payback,” developed

by Ghost Games and published by Electronic Arts, delivers this in spades and releases tomorrow, Nov. 10.

After Tyler, Mac and Jessica were double crossed, during what was supposed to be an easy heist, they are back with a vengeance.

Using their specialties in different types of driving, Tyler and his crew will partici-

pate in quests against street leagues. Winning against the leagues will open up opportunities to take on the bosses of each league and then move a car length closer to victory.

What is a racing game without a little self-expression?

“Need for Speed: Payback” allows total customization for your ride to look its best.

Customization options also include being able to make your own wraps. A wrap for a car is basically wrapping a vehicle with words as advertisement or livery. (Thank you, Google definitions.)

The only downside to being able to write whatever you want on your vehicles is that if it is profane, you can get banned. So remem-

ber to stay polite, you badass drivers.

With all the races you are sure to win, you will be amassing quite a fortune to spend as you please, at least in the virtual world. Customize your speed machine with the best equipment that will help you win races. Plus, adding cosmetics will make your car look good while racing.

What about showing others around the world your awesome custom cars?

Online matchmaking allows you to race the best and become the best. The first mode available is the Casual Speedlists, which is a mode where racers participate in five event tournaments and afterward, one winner is crowned.

The second is the Ranked Speedlists, where players are placed together based on their rank.

The things for players to do offline are complete story mode missions and the option to explore Fortune Valley, the game’s setting.

Being offline does eliminate a couple of the perks you get while playing online.

Completing quests and missions bring you well deserved rewards, but you can only access your loot once you connect online.

This game is racing toward you at high gear. Do you have the need for speed?

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Bass Players: More Than Back Beats Bass players that challenge what you thought about the most under appreciated band member Laura Ellen Brandjord Staff Writer

Bass player is probably the least sought after role in any band.

I’d argue bass players are the most under-appreciated members of rock bands.

Perhaps it is because they hardly get the spotlight, destined forever to be in the far back of band photo shoots, in their own little space at the back of the stage by the drummer and that doesn’t usually appeal to someone with a desire to make it big and become rich and famous.

Personally, being the cool guy in the back quietly driving the whole musical vehicle of each song is pretty darn appealing, but apparently I’m a minority.

Whatever the reason, it is wholly false.

There are slews of amazing bass players, and it is impossible to give them all mention here. What I have elected for instead is to showcase a few bass players that take pioneering approaches to playing the bass.

The result is a breaking away of all you thought you knew about what a bass guitar, and the bass player, is capable of.

Randy Meisner

Randy Meisner is the fingers behind what I consider to be one of the most addicting bass lines of ‘70s rock.

Yes, boys and girls, I am referring to the one and only Eagles’ “One of These Nights” title track.

In general, 1975’s “One of These Nights” was iconic for the band, as it showed them sampling on stylings outside of their genre without losing themselves as a band.

Due to this stylistic departure, Meisner’s bass playing had the opportunity to really bring out and expand his bass playing. Just listen to how his bass line adds accents and interesting background to Frey and Felder’s guitar on “Too Many Hands.”

Meisner’s disco groove is what makes this song such a hit to me. Take it out and the song loses its cool confident step.

There is so much to break through as a bass player in order to gain some of the

interest over the masterful layered guitars. However, Meisner perfectly captures his windows and lets his instrument shine.

James Jamerson

James Jamerson spent his life in obscurity even though he was the mastermind behind umpteen Motown hits of the ‘60s and ‘70s.

As a session bass player for Motown Records, he laid down the bass line for everything from the iconic 1967 recording of “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” with Tammi Terrell and Marvin Gaye, to The Temptations’ hit “Get Ready.”

While Jamerson never took over the melodic role instrumentally, his bass lines are easily heard in every song. With groovy beats and perfect placement to not only back up the song, but also add flavor to the song, Jamerson deserves the pedestal he is placed on today for his musical prowess.

He is the best argument to those who think bass guitar takes no skill, or doesn’t affect a song overall.

His style has influenced countless bass players since.

Sam Siska of the rising Michigan rock band, Greta Van Fleet, credits listening to Motown and Jamerson’s bass lines for teaching him how to play the bass.

Just like Jamerson, the youngest Kiska brother’s bass lines are not destined for mere background, but brings in an added flavor to the songs. It’s most evident in the title track from their first EP, “Black Smoke Rising,” where Kiska adds scale runs and further back beats during the breakdown and subsequent buildup halfway through the track.

Armistead Smith IV

Burwell

Armistead Burwell Smith IV, also known as ABSIV for short (because his name is probably only rivaled in length by the bellhop from “The Suite Life of Zach and Cody”), is yet another example of bass players proving the bass is more than boring two chord changes.

In his work, ABSIV is a prime example of how to seamlessly flow between support and melody.

With band Pinback, con-

sisting of ABSIV and guitarist Rob Crow, bass takes the majority of the focus instrumentally with intricate rhythms and pedal effects that seamlessly compliment Crow’s guitar.

The pedal effects are so expertly chosen, it is difficult to tell which is guitar and which is bass in cases where they play together. If you aren’t familiar with Pinback’s twisted, dreamy postmodern indie, you should be pulling them up on your Spotify immediately.

Philip Frobos

If you read the paper last Thursday, which I hope you did, you should recognize this name as the lead singer and bass player of indie band Omni. If not, consider this an introduction, and feel free to head online to read the interview from last week.

In contrast to Dunn, Frobos is largely the focus in his band’s instrumental arrangement.

Originally becoming a bass player because the band he wanted to join in grade school already had a lead guitar player and a drummer, Frobos has surely developed his own style of bass that makes it a treat to hear.

A song off of their new album that especially showcases Frobos’s knack for turning the bass into the melodic focus is “Calling Direct.” The guitar takes a back seat, instead adding accents with metallic brightness while Frobos’s bass keeps its deep and rich, providing needed contrast.

Definitely a band to check out for uncommon bass playing.

Tony Levin

Tony Levin deserves mention here not only for his WIKIMEDIA | THE SPECTRUM bass skills, but for his invenJames Jamerson is responsible for some of the most memorable beats of Motown’s heyday during tion.

Dubbed “funk fingers,” the ‘60s and ‘70s.

Levin designed short drumsticks to be worn on two fingers of the “strumming hand” to give the notes a unique airy quality. They also enable added interest with the sound of the drum sticks hitting the strings.

Levin is seriously mesmerizing to watch, so it is worth it to look him up on YouTube demonstrating his ingenious invention.

You Are Invited to a Party — A Mario Party ‘Mario Party: The Top 100 Games’ brings 100 Mario mini-games to fans tomorrow, Nov. 10 Nathan Wetrosky Staff Writer

Who is ready for a party? “Mario Party: The Top 100 Games” by Nintendo will be coming out tomorrow, Nov. 10.

“Mario Party: The Top 100 Games” brings with it, as the title implies, 100 of the best Mario Party games from the previous 14 titles.

There will be many different mini-games to enjoy, and playing with friends is going to be easy. All you need is one person to have a game card and three fun people who appreciate goofy challenges.

If there is no one to play with, there is also

a single player mode where your completion of challenges will get you more mini-games to add to your collection to be played later.

In all, there are eight different characters that will be playable including the lesser known (at least to a Mario newbie like myself) Rosalina. Maybe even Donkey Kong, who was hinted at in the trailer, will make an appearance.

Like in all Mario games, there will be ways to gain more lives so that you can continue having a good time.

In this instance, there are little statues that show up on the game map called amiibos. By clicking on one of these statues, you will be given another life or another type of reward.

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After his long tenure in the video game industry, Mario is returning with ‘Mario Party: The Top 100 Games.’

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The Problem with Calling Bad Press Fake News The president’s repeated attack of news organizations has created a unique problem is happening and reporting it to the people the best they can. While editorials have a bias, it is hard to present facts as bias. Debating facts has become a normality in the age of ‘alternative facts.’

Global warming, a commonly attacked scientific fact, isn’t any more a leftErik Jonasson II ist problem than for anyone Contributing Writer else. It is real for everyone, The current state of poli- even if you decide to ignore tics has cast reporters and any news about it and claim journalists as the bad guys scientific knowledge to the and scapegoats, and it is contrary. Sadly, the nation is extremely dangerous. Presi- run by a man who uses this dent Trump and a Repub- tactic.

This is one of the hardest lican party that seems hell bent on skewing the facts things to watch in the Trump have decided that journal- era of politics. What is right ists are to blame for simply for you isn’t right for me? doing their job — reporting That is something that we and having educated opin- used in preschool; it is time to grow up and smell the ions.

You can’t call bad press truth, dammit.

Just last week Trump fake news. This is a tactic that is repeatedly used by rolled out a tweet proclaimPresident Trump. This tactic ing that clean coal was the has also shown prevalence future for the United States.

“It is finally happening even here at North Dakota State. Comments of disdain for our great clean coal minand even comments directed ers!” @realDonaldTrump directly at staff members Nov. 2.

He then posted a video are not rare. This shows that people are unable to accept from Fox News talking about President Trump is content painting bad news about his administration as fake news. other opinions, or even real- the increase in production of collusion case with Russia. been treated worse or more I mean, maybe not by the world events happening out- coal over the past year. This This case has led to the ar- unfairly.” media, but come on. tweet displays that Trump side their doors. rest of a former campaign Imagine having your That is what it was like Over the past few has no idea what clean en- advisor. Granted, this is a graduation hijacked by an at that graduation. If only we months, we have heard rep- ergy is because the words breaking story and, while it may be easy to paint someone who has all their friends being investigated by the The fact of the matter is virtually no journalists, If you hate the fact that work equals force FBI as the bad guy, it isn’t from large media organizations and newspapers, multiplied by distance, you can’t change it with a my job to do that.

Nonetheless, Trump seek to skew the truth, rather they are the some of tweet, Mr. President. It is a simple fact. makes sure that the country sympathizes with him. Re- the most qualified to talk about current situations. member that time he told a group of graduates about being the worst treated presiutable news sources called clean and coal shouldn’t be dent ever? emotionally torn business- were all so lucky. fake news over and over anywhere near each other in Last May during a gradu- man who wants to pout Likewise, do you rememagain. This casual brush- a sentence. ation for Coast Guard cadets about how the news is beat- ber Trump’s inauguration If you hate the fact that ing off of an entire reportTrump stated, during his ing him up with dreaded and that whole snafu with ing staff is not to be taken work equals force multi- speech: things like poll numbers, Sean Spicer? Yeah, that was plied by distance, you can’t lightly.

“Look at the way I’ve facts and the words he said. not the largest crowd of all Journalists, student jour- change it with a tweet, Mr. been treated lately, especial- Also, does he know that time like Trump promised. A nalists included, are tasked President. It is a simple fact. ly by the media. No politi- some presidents have been picture is truly worth a thouAnother one of Trump’s with a major responsibility: cian in history — and I say assassinated? Wouldn’t you sand characters on Twitter, being educated about what favorite stories to bash is his this with great surety — has say they were treated worse? Mr. President.

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The fact of the matter is virtually no journalists, from large media organizations and newspapers, seek to skew the truth, rather they are some of the most qualified to talk about current situations.

What is the point of having a free press when we decide to discredit anything that conflicts with our worldviews?

“Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” George Orwell had journalism all figured out. Perhaps he had a good idea on what the political culture would look like in 2017 because, at the moment, we have a president who refuses to hear negative critiques.

S t o c k i n g s V e r s u s S t u ff i n g : Which Holiday Season Is It? One store puts up Christmas decorations, one puts up Thanksgiving decorations and I’m done putting up with it

Grant Gloe Staff Writer

Thanksgiving is almost here, but it sure doesn’t feel like it. It’s been almost two hundred years since Abraham Simpson declared Thanksgiving a national holiday and people are pretty over it.

These days, all you really get from the Thanksgiving season are those handturkeys kids drew while their teachers lied to them about Christopher Columbus. Sure, the “back to school” section of Target gets converted to the Thanksgiving section, but I’m like 70 percent sure that’s to get you out of the grocery section and into the normal shopping area.

It’s a real shame because

I always liked Thanksgiving.

The colors were vibrant. The family was together. People told me it was about Native Americans teaching us how to grow corn even though it was a pretty non-corn centered holiday. Not even popcorn, hands down the best variety of corn.

In any case, it was nice having everyone there. It was like Christmas except nobody gave me socks and expected me to break down crying like I was on the verge of losing my 10th toe to frostbite. Instead, I just had to pretend to be thankful for things like good health or cards with no money before they’d let me eat.

Now people want to skip dinner and go straight to dessert. Nov. 1 sees everyone breaking out the eggnog and the Christmas music. Admittedly, I will take any opportunity for some ‘nog because it tastes like a milkshake in a carton.

It’s a good thing they don’t sell the stuff year-round or I’d have one foot down the diabetes hole and be

It was like Christmas except nobody gave me socks and expected me to break down crying like I was on the verge of losing my 10th toe to frostbite. working on the second. The point stands, can’t we wait like three weeks to start the Christmas stuff?

“But Grant,” you may wonder, “what about Christmas shopping? Don’t

you want to make sure know you care. If you’re enough of a douche about it, you can trim your list down to about two people and ride your savings all the way to the bank. Option two is to put

If you’re enough of a douche about it, you can trim your list down to about two people and ride your savings all the way to the bank.

you want to get that done ahead of time?” Well, I’ve got two options for you.

One is to reevaluate who is truly important in your life and who you really want to make feel special this year.

These are the people who really matter, the only ones

on your shoulder pads, hide a tire iron under your hoodie and fight your way though Black Friday.

Take note of the people who give their kids the best GRASSROOTSGROUNDSWELL | PHOTO COURTESY stuff so no one will steal it.

Those are the easy marks. These turkeys lost their jobs posing for Thanksgiving ads. They must now turn to the streets and a life of crime.

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Friend Finds the Courage to Confront Peer Over Bad Mustache No Shave November participant is found to be underperforming in facial hair growth

Erik Jonasson II Opinion Editor

In between classes in Minard Hall on Thursday at North Dakota State, controversy was struck as one friend finally worked up the courage to confront his freshman peer about the state of his “No Shave November.”

The clean-shaven friend, Dustin Phillips, told his recent scraggly friend, Jake Dupree, that his mustache was for sure “not what one would expect by this point” and, according to him and several of his friends, “pubic hair like.”

The kind gesture was followed up by a ride offer to Target.

Dupree had been growing out his facial hair for about a week before the start of November, hoping to get a head start, something that has apparently been no consolation.

Finally finding the courage, Dustin Phillips tells Jake Dupree about what people really think of his mustache.

“It’s just what we are expected to do, but I must face that Jake has been growing incident from this Saturday. where before Mumford and don’t have the ability to The general question Son’s most recent visit to have facial hair.” Dupree the facts; I can’t grow a righ- out his mustache and that it was really bothering the fine stands, is facial hair cool Minneapolis, it has started a told us that he is planning on teous, trendy mustache.” folks in class …

Of course, anymore? decline. shaving when he gets home Dupree told us, “When We sat down with beard “As we can see from our tonight. He commented that Dustin told me, I could tell this being the Midwest, not data, beards and facial hair although this was going to by his tone he was serious.” very many people feel com- expect, Sally Reindeer. fortable with confrontation, “The biotin needed to are what we would like to hurt, that he was ready to Phillips is a member of don’tcha know.” maintain an appropriate say in the industry, not cool have his life back.

College Republicans, a selfThis story would follow ‘hipster trash’ beard now a bro.”

“I am ready to be my professed straight shooter up the story of Samuel and day isn’t easy, nor cheap.”

Reindeer has also stated normal clean-shaven self. and a frequent grandmother Stacy Rivet who both conReindeer, a spokesperson that ‘vaping’ is uncool now.

My mother approves of the caller. He sat down with us fronted their son, Steven for American Supplemental, “I just wanted to be like shave as well.”

Dupree’s to show us his thought process behind his intervention. Rivet, over his food-filled told us that the demand for everyone else and have a situation will be reflected “Tabitha (Dupree’s beard during a visit home biotin has grown steadily cool beard, but now I see by other students who have friend from class) told me last week, and who could ever since Iron and Wine’s that it just isn’t the time,” braved the ridicule and have forget the 8th Street sheering second album, but some- Dupree said. “I guess I just grown out their facial hair

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for “No Shave November.”

Luckily, there is a life after the fuzz and students will learn that in time. Reindeer suggests that the sooner they shave the sooner the healing process can begin. Reindeer also suggested that we make reform to the “No Shave November” rules and add a category for men who can’t grow out their facial hair: no bar of soap November.

Pleas e Add More Heate d Bus Shelters NDSU The cold reminds us how nice a heated bus shelter is not know is that access to the bus is free for students and staff.

Cierra Steffensen Staff Writer

As many students know, parking on NDSU campus is sparse and expensive.

Parking passes can add up quickly and that is only if you are able to find a spot that isn’t all the way over by the Fargodome. If you have walked around campus at all, you are aware that there are bus routes that will get you to and from where you need to be. What you may

closest stop to your offcampus home, but with a quick study of the route map

It’s nice that there are a couple shelters that are heated and I’m glad NDSU is finally realizing the negative effects that the cold has on students that take public transportation.

North Dakota’s bonechilling gusts of wind it would be better met if these shelters were completely enclosed or more locations had heaters.

I have discussed, in a previous article, how the bus can be confusing when you are getting used to the many routes that are offered and trying to figure out the

offered online or in the oncampus bus stop shelters you will find that it isn’t as hard as it seems. This being said, it is winter and winter in North Dakota means that it is cold. Bundling up to walk outside between classes is one thing, but standing on the corner waiting for your bus to show up is a whole other feat for tired college

kids.

While waiting for the bus today, I began to wonder aloud. Why is it that only a few of the bus shelters heated? Why aren’t there more shelters off campus?

And why don’t they all have doors to completely block the chilly wind?

Immediately a fellow bus rider, senior Clancy Carufel, responded to my rambling questions. “I completely agree,” Carufel said. “It’s nice that there are a couple shelters that are heated and I’m glad NDSU is finally realizing the negative effects that the cold has on students that take public transportation.”

As we continued our conversation while hopping on the bus with the rest of the students waiting she

added: “There could be more shelters off campus and some that are more popular shelters could have heat.”

Carufel continued by stating, “I understand that there could be some issues

The Matbus is a great cheap way to get to and from campus and the heated shelters were a wonderful addition to campus. Temperatures reach dangerously low levels in Fargo and those who live

There could be more shelters off campus and some that are more popular shelters could have heat. with homeless people taking shelter in the heated hub or the price to keep the shelters heated being too high, but as long as they kept the heat and lockup schedules synced with the bus hours these problems could be easily diminished.”

here are aware of that and should dress accordingly, but really, how much more could a couple doors and heaters cost? If we can boost the numbers for public transportation there wouldn’t be so many issues with on-campus parking.

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Terrible Fantasy Advice | Week 10 Let Jim Mora explain the deal this week Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor

And just like that, the NFL season hits the doubledigits this week. For fantasy owners, that means it is time to think about one thing.

Somebody, cue the Jim Mora clip.

“Playoffs? Don’t talk about playoffs? You kidding me? Playoffs? I just hope we can win a game!”

At this point of the season, there are three different types of fantasy players. The first are those who are nearly assured a playoff spot.

These players can use their strength to make themselves stronger for the push to the championship.

The second are those in the playoff hunt. With just a handful of games remaining, they are just trying to cross the line to make the postseason.

Then, there are those who are out. There will be no playoffs for you. Deal with it.

As someone who is on the cusp of that third group, I have some actually good advice for those players. Make it fun: pick someone you want to win (or lose, take you pick) and start making deals. You can still impact the playoff picture, and possibly smite someone in the process.

Quarterbacks

Ladies and germs, your QB4 last week was none other than Jay Cutler. His performance leaves just one question, how bad is the Oakland defense? It was the first time Cutler had over 300 yards and three touchdowns on the season.

It is easy to say that it was a fluke, but it is equally as easy to say the opposite. He could be an interesting stash in a deep league with Carolina, Tampa Bay and New England up the next three weeks.

Last week was a disap-

In a contract year, Kirk Cousins has struggled recently, and faces Minnesota this week. pointment from Kirk Cous- Jamaal Charles and Devon- Chargers. ins. With a fumble, no touch- tae Booker all split carries While Denver falls deepdowns and only 247 yards last week. That means that er into the running back by against a flying Seahawks none of them carry relevant committee pit, the New defense, he produced just fantasy potential moving York Giants may be climbseven points. It does not forward. If there is one to ing out. Orleans Darkwa has get any easier against the own, it is still Anderson, but 82.3 yards per game in his Vikings pass rush, who will he is far from the start wor- last four, better than anyone prey on the battered Wash- thy back he was earlier in the else in the Giants’ backfield. ington offensive line. This season.

Game flow is the only thing would be the week to play The Leonard Fournette stopping him as the Giants the back-up quarterback. situation is one of the most are such a poor offense. But And just making sure interesting of the NFL sea- a date with one of the worst you are paying attention, son. He was inactive last run defenses in San Francisboth Carson Wentz and Alex week for breaking a team co makes him a starter this Smith are on bye this week. rule. Whether that carries week.

Don’t forget to change your any implications this week Wide receivers lineup if you have been reli- remains to be seen. But, if With three touchdowns ant on these two. something were to come of between them last week, this, best to have his hand- Los Angeles Rams receivRunning backs It is now official: Den- cuff Chris Ivory. He regis- ers Robert Woods and ver has gone for the run- tered 103 all-purpose yards Sammy Watkins are likely ning back by committee last week. Both have a soft two of the hottest names off approach. C.J. Anderson, matchup at home against the the waiver wire this week.

However, it is only smart to pick up one of them. Woods has had four or more receptions in his last four games. Watkins has had multiple receptions in just one of his last five. Woods is the safer pick of the two.

T.Y. Hilton is the one wideout that can do damage for the Colts. It was a huge week last time out, with a pair of touchdowns and 175 yards. The one thing that limits him is the play of Jacoby Brissett, who will be the guy going forward with Andrew Luck on injured reserve. Let your trust in your quarterback be the trust in your receiver as well.

The same can be said about Will Fuller and Tom Savage. With DeAndre

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Hopkins as the clear-cut No. 1 wideout, Fuller’s chances are going to get a hit with the back-up in. Savage’s inaccuracy led to Fuller hauling in just two of eight targets last week. With a stout Rams defense this week, better options are available.

Tight ends

With 84 yards and a touchdown last week, Julius Thomas is a hot commodity this week. But like his teammate Jay Cutler, the question remains how much can he produce moving forward.

The matchup for him is trickier with the athleticism of the Carolina linebackers.

Put him on the watch list, and see if he can do anything this week.

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Bison Clash with South Dakota for Senior Day NDSU can wrap up a share of the MVFC title with a win

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The Bison run game will look to find itself again after gaining just 108 yards against SDSU last week.

Thomas Evanella Staff Writer

Following a disappointing loss to South Dakota State this past weekend, the North Dakota State Bison look to rebound against South Dakota this Saturday.

The Herd have the opportunity to clinch a share of their seventh consecutive Missouri Valley Football Conference championship with a victory Saturday. Currently 5-1, the Bison are alone in first place atop the conference.

NDSU’s last home game of the season will pay tribute to this year’s class of 20 seniors. After last week’s loss, the group of seniors will be looking to make a statement in their final home regular season game.

The Coyotes established themselves as national title contenders early in the season, but have since fallen off in recent weeks, having lost two of their last three games.

USD won three straight games against top 15 teams following a win against FBS’ Bowling Green, but stumbled on the road against Illinois State and Northern Iowa.

Signal caller Chris Streveler has enjoyed a rebirth in his second season at USD. Streveler transferred to South Dakota following the 2015 season after spending three years at the University of Minnesota.

The senior has become one of the premier quarterbacks in the FCS, completing 66.1 percent of his passes for 2,718 yards, both of which lead the Missouri Valley. His 21 passing touchdowns are second in the conference, and at a clip of 302 yards per game, Streveler is the only passer in the conference with over 300 yards in the category.

Beyond his abilities throwing the ball, Streveler has also used his athleticism to beat opponents with his feet. Streveler has rushed for 477 yards and eight touchdowns, making him an irreplaceable weapon for the Coyotes.

“We have to keep him in the pocket,” head coach Chris Klieman said. “When he gets out on the edge and breaks contain, he can beat you running the football (and) he can beat you throwing the football. For us, we need to do a great job of keeping him in between the tackles.”

For the second straight week, the Bison will have their hands full defending the passing game. The Coyotes have racked up 340.3 yards passing per game in conference play, due largely to Streveler’s play and their depth at receiver.

Shamar Jackson and Brandt Van Roekel have been the quarterbacks’s top receiving duo. Jackson leads the team with 605 receiving yards and three scores. Van Roekel

has tallied 360 receiving yards and five touchdowns.

In addition to Jackson and Van Roekel, Alonge Brooks and Kody Case have rounded out the USD receiving corps. Both have caught four touchdowns each, and Case’s 20.5 yards per catch ranks second in the conference.

Jalen Allison will find himself in coverage against Jackson. Allison’s sound coverage skills and positioning will help to neutralize the junior wideout and go a long way in determining how successful NDSU is against a lethal unit.

Klieman believes one crucial aspect for his defense will be handling South Dakota’s pace of play. The Coyotes 743 offensive plays rank third in the nation. “Once they cross the 50, boy they’re going as fast as they can,” Klieman said. “That’s the big thing for us; we have to get lined up.”

For the Bison’s offense to regain its footing, Klieman and offensive coordinator Courtney Messingham will turn to the ground game. NDSU failed to run the ball often enough against SDSU, contributing to their offensive issues. The head coach said both Bruce Anderson and Ty Brooks will need more touches to spark the offense.

“We’re not going to reinvent the wheel.

We’re going to get back to what we do, and just do it better,” Klieman said.

South Dakota, though, has been stout against the run, conceding 137.5 yards on the ground per game since conference play began. Their defense has been spearheaded by breakout sophomore Darin Greenfield.

Greenfield has stuffed the stat sheet with 16.5 tackles for loss and six sacks, which will make him a handful for the Herd’s offensive line.

In the secondary, Phillip Powell has turned opportunism into interceptions, picking off three passes this year. He’ll attempt to take advantage of Easton Stick’s poor form.

Stick has thrown seven interceptions in his last three games. Still, Klieman remains confident in his quarterback.

“I don’t have any concerns with Easton,” Klieman said. “If Easton Stick’s the quarterback here, I’d take him for another 20 years. I’d have a great career here.”

For NDSU to bounce back from last week’s loss, it will be critical to establish a run game early and control the clock. South Dakota ranks seventh in time of possession in the conference as a result of their style of play. The Bison, meanwhile, rank first, and playing USD is an ideal opportunity for the Herd to grind out possessions.

If the Bison can take an early lead and rely on their running game, NDSU will be able to right the ship and send their seniors out with a home victory.

The Worst Losing Streaks in History It could be worse Bison fans Cody Tusler Staff Writer

In the world of sports, there are good times and there are bad times. We love seeing teams go on winning streaks, but the bad times are when our favorite teams go on losing streaks. While the rest of league’s fans are laughing, seeing a team do so terribly, we are glad that we are not fans of that team.

Currently, we are seeing two teams in the NFL in a race for last place. The Cleveland Browns, sitting at 0-9, and the San Francisco 49ers, 0-10, are both having below disappointing seasons with new head coaches. These are not even that bad compared to some of the worst losing streaks in all of sports history. Let’s look, in no particular order, at some of these notable streaks.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1976 and took

almost two full seasons for them to get their first win. In their 13th game of the 1977 season, the Bucs recorded their first win against the New Orleans Saints, ending a 26-game losing streak.

After losing the final game of the 2007 season, in 2008 the Detroit Lions lost all 16 games in the regular season, after going 4-0 in the preseason, and lost the first two games of the 2009 season, for a 19-game losing streak.

The Lions are only the second team to go winless in a season, behind that Bucs team, and the first team to lose all games since the expansion of the 16-game schedule. Now the Browns and 49ers could be the next two teams to lose all their regular season games.

In the 2010-2011 season, the Cleveland Cavaliers, feeling the effect of LeBron James taking his talents to South Beach, lost 26 straight games that season. The streak started Dec. 20, 2010, and ended Feb. 11, 2011, after a victory against the Los Angeles

Clippers 129-119 in overtime. This would be the longest losing streak in the NBA and tied for the longest losing streak in all of American professional team sports with the Buccaneers.

This record would be tied and then broken by the same team. The Philadelphia 76ers tied the 26-game losing streak in the 2013-2014 season. The next season, the 76ers started another losing streak that lasted into the following the season. The 76ers lost 28 straight games starting in the 2014-2015 season and ending in the 2015-2016 season.

The Philadelphia Phillies lost 23 games in the 1961 MLB season. The Phillies almost reached the mark set by the Cleveland Spiders of 24 games lost in 1899. The Spiders are now known as the Cleveland Indians.

The inaugural season for the Washington Capitals was not pretty. Finishing the season with an 8-67 record, the Caps set a record with a 17-game losing streak.

The San Jose Sharks started their NHL tenure in a near mirror image of the Caps.

The Sharks began as one of the worst teams in their first two seasons, dating from 19911993, with a 17-game losing streak in the 1992-1993 season, tying the Capitals for most consecutive losses in a season.

This next couple are not team losing streaks, but that of individuals.

New York Mets pitcher Anthony Young lost 27 decisions from May 6, 1992, to July 24, 1993. Young was 0-14 as a starter and 0-13 in relief. The record of most consecutive decisions lost was set by Cliff Curtis in the 1910-1911 season with 23 games.

An American Tennis player, Vincent Spadea jumped into the Top 20 in 1999.

After a spree of injuries, Vincent dropped to 237. During this time, Spadea lost an ATP record of 21 consecutive matches in 2000.

He would recover and reach a career-high of 18th ranked in 2005.

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