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NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | FOR THE LAND AND ITS PEOPLE
STUDENT OPINION: A Brexit That We Must Avoid: In Support of Bresciani
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Editorial The editors of The Spectrum urge the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education to extend President Dean Bresciani’s contract Wednesday. For the university’s sake, the SBHE must set aside its qualms and power struggles with Bresciani. Now is not the time to hit the reset button. Yes, Bresciani has baggage. But he also has experience and leverage, something an interim president wouldn’t have during a pivotal legislative session. Dark days loom large in North Dakota, with further budget woes seeming unavoidable. Bresciani helped make North Dakota State’s first round of cuts relatively painless, and he’s the only practical choice to help NDSU forge ahead. Looking back, Bresciani has earned his stripes
during his six-year tenure. Rising enrollment. New buildings. Increased national recognition. NDSU is flourishing. How much success can be attributed to Bresciani is debateable, but we wouldn’t start betting against him. We believe Bresciani is the best advocate to secure funding for Sudro Hall and Dunbar II this session. Don’t just take our word. Perhaps most tellingly, the president has garnered support from student, faculty and staff senates. There is no coup in Fargo, a la University of North Dakota in 2015. At NDSU, not one student senator voted against supporting Bresciani. More than 80 percent of faculty members who voted gave their boss their approval. The most vocal critics of NDSU are outsiders. These critics, old legislators out west, boisterous bloggers and miffed newspapers, are not affiliated with the university. We are, and we want
our say in the matter to be heard. We haven’t drank all the Kool-Aid. We recognize Bresciani is an imperfect leader. We didn’t need a SBHE review to tell us he isn’t the best communicator. His personality doesn’t jive well with our stoic Scandinavian humility. His handling of internal fiascos — including this summer’s media kerfuffle and an email scandal that’d make Hillary Clinton blush — has raised eyebrows. But these aren’t deal breakers, at least not today. For the sake of our university, we echo the faculty senate’s final whereas statement and concur with the resolution: “To continue to pursue its mission, NDSU requires the continued administrative leadership of President Bresciani based on shared governance, especially during the current critical financial challenge NDSU has and will face in the next biennium.” We, too, back Bresciani.
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Bison Smackdown Sycamores on Senior Day NDSU turns on the style in final regular season home game Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor
Saturday served as another resume building day for the Bison to give the FCS Playoff Committee, and they gave them something not seen yet this year. North Dakota State chalked up a style win, chopping down Indiana State 41-17. On a day where the top FCS teams got the job done, the Bison did their part. On a Saturday that lacked electricity from the fans with some students gone for a three-day weekend, Darrius Shepherd was the spark plug. His first touch of the game came on an Indiana State punt. Fielded at the 16, he made the first defender miss and took off. After only a couple yards, Shepherd had the ball popped from his hands. “I was a little scared, a little ‘whoa’ moment. But it all worked out,” Shepherd said. After juggling, the sophomore got control and was escorted to the end zone. Quarterback Easton Stick had a 7-0 lead before stepping on to the field. Once he stepped on, he tore up the turf with his legs. He capped off a quick fiveplay drive on a quarterback design run and went untouched from 16-yards
for the score. Determined to better himself on the next drive, Stick would take off again. This time he took off from the Sycamore’s 42, and went in for the Bison’s third touchdown of the opening quarter. The red-shirt sophomore had a lane to get out of bounds at the 10, but showed sick footwork to sidestep the last defender to get in. When asked postgame about if he thought about going out, Stick grinned. “No, we don’t go out of bounds at NDSU, that’s not how we work,” Stick said. Indiana State was the first start for Stick last year, and he also ran for a pair of touchdowns on that day. He finished with just 65 passing yards, but 85 yards rushing on four attempts. In between the Bison scoring drives, the defense was doing their normal thing. The front seven shut down a threatening Indiana State run game and pressured quarterback Aaron Young. Pierre Gee-Tucker led the way for the Bison. On ISU’s third drive, he made back-to-back plays to force a punt. The first was a bonecrunching hit on receiver Jacquet McClendon, followed by a sack of Young. “I love hitting people and anytime I get the opportunity, I love doing it,” Gee-Tucker said.
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A trio of Bison tackle Indiana State quarterback Aaron Young. The Bison had nine tackles for loss and three sacks on Saturday.
The senior ended senior night with a career high 12 tackles, two were for a loss. The pressure on Young would mount and come to a tipping point early in the second quarter. The Sycamore quarterback seemed to have the ball slip out of his hand while under pressure. Greg Menard recovered at the Indiana State 13. Working with a very short field, NDSU would punch in the ball from two-yards out with King
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Frazier. The senior tallied his ninth touchdown of the year. That would be his day as he was kept out for precautionary reasons for the rest of the game. A Kelvin Cook touchdown run got points on the board for Indiana State before the break. Jalen Allison picked off Young to set up Cam Pederson to make the halftime lead for the Bison 34-7. The opening second half drive for the Bison ended
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with Lance Dunn running it home, and the firststringers day was done. For the first time all year, coach Chris Klieman was able to put in the reserves for a period of time. “We knew that if we jumped on them early, we could get a lead and get the young guys in. That is exactly what the veteran players did today,” Klieman said. With the schedule for NDSU this year, it was a nice break.
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“Those reps we got a lot of those backups will be valuable for us,” Klieman said. With South Dakota State picking up a win against South Dakota, it means the two teams are still tied for the Valley Football lead. The Jackrabbits head to Northern Iowa, while the Bison close out the regular season in Vermillion against USD. Kickoff is at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
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Students Sound Off on Bresciani Contract Maddy Capman Co-News Editor
North Dakota State’s president will have his contract voted on Wednesday. President Dean Bresciani is the only North Dakota University System president awaiting renewal on his contract, as the North Dakota State Board of
Higher Education declined to renew his contract in June. Issues pertaining to Bresciani’s contract include what was outlined in his annual performance review, in that the SBHE finds him having difficulty communicating with his colleagues. In early August, Bresciani underwent a third-party
investigative review due to a media rights scandal caused by NDSU’s athletics department. He was cleared of all accusations by the reviewer in September. If the SBHE declines to renew Bresciani’s contract, his term will expire at the end of the school year. Briton Thompson, a sophomore studying strategic communication,
said he “really hopes that Dean Bresciani’s contract is renewed because it seems like NDSU has been going down the right path and it would be nice to keep those same policies.” Will Spaulding, a sophomore studying manufacturing engineering, said, “The man does his job like he is supposed to do, but I feel like the media
has kind of been on his back and I haven’t heard anyone say anything about how he responds to the media scrutinizing him. “ .. I feel like this problem is exactly like the problem in our nation’s political system where news agencies will side with a politician and not put out fair information or statements.”
Brooke Ronningen, a junior studying elementary education, said, “I think it is a good decision for NDSU (to renew Bresciani’s contract). Dean Bresciani does so much for us as students, and we have many reasons to be thankful for the work he does at the university.” Casey McCarty contributed to this story.
Election Results Bring Much Surprise, Some Optimism While Clinton wins popular vote, Trump secures Electoral College
Amanda Johnson Staff Writer
Election night 2016 brought sweeping victories for Republicans across the United States Senate, House of Representatives and presidency. With polls almost unanimously pointing towards Hillary Clinton as the victor, the election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States came as a shock to some Americans. Though a surprise, the results have not been unwelcome among students at North Dakota State. NDSU student Sydney Okeson said she was pleased with the overall outcome of the election. “I honestly thought that Hillary would win, but I’m happy with the results. I like Trump’s policies and I believe he can get this country back on its feet,” Okeson said. Donald Trump’s election as president is a source
of optimism for NDSU student Willy Jahner, who said Trump’s success as a businessman as being the source of his victory in the presidential election. Jahner, who acknowledged Clinton’s lead in polls prior to the election, said, “We should all be excited for the future of America, as we are in the hands of one of the most successful individuals of our time.” Ultimately, the election results were generally unexpected from a political science perspective. The question then is why many polls were wrong. Kjersten Nelson, an associate professor of political science at NDSU, said a lack of Trump supporter participation as a reason for the oversight in polling. “It could be the case that Trump supporters were not reporting that they supported Trump — that might suggest some sort of social desirability issue, whereby Trump supporters did not want to report to
pollsters that they supported Trump, but then ultimately did support him when they voted,” Nelson said. Trump’s margin of victory places his electoral vote count at 290 compared to Clinton’s 228, with Michigan, New Hampshire and Arizona still too close to call. Despite protests of Trump’s election erupting in cities across the U.S., including Portland and Minneapolis, both President Obama and Clinton have encouraged Americans to give the president-elect a chance to lead. Following Thursday’s meeting between Obama and Trump, Obama told Trump, “We now are going to want to do everything we can to help you succeed because if you succeed, then the country succeeds.” In her concession speech, Clinton offered her congratulations to Trump. “Donald Trump is going to be our president. We owe him an open mind and a chance to lead,” Clinton President-elect Donald Trump overcame the odds Tuesday. said.
“It could be the case that Trump supporters were not reporting that they supported Trump — that might suggest some sort of social desirability issue.” - Kjersen Nelson, political science associate professor
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Post-election emotion The most recent presidential election has left individuals in the nation feeling a range of emotions. For those wishing to discuss their emotions or needing someone to listen to and support them, the North Dakota State Counseling Center is available. The center will help students deal with their emotions, as well as advise them on how to go about their emotions in a manner that will also be preventative of damaging grades. The center is located in Ceres Hall room 212. Students can schedule an appointment by calling (701) 231-7671 or by utilizing walk-in services. Nudity and other dreams
Damian Nordmann will be giving a presentation Tuesday on the topic of dreams. The presentation, titled Why am I Naked, features why different phenomena are felt and dreamed while sleeping. Items such as how to remember dreams, how to improve insomnia and how to use dreams to increase grades will be discussed. This event will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Festival Concert Hall. Tree breeding North Dakota State has developed a new breed of tree, NDSU reported. The breed, named the Emerald Beacon Tianshan Birch, was introduced by the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. The tree is a new kind of birch tree, one that grows thirty feet tall and forms a narrow pyramidal shape. Emerald Beacon was
formed for the Woody Plant Improvement program, a program in which aims to produce disease resistant trees that can also survive the cold of a North Dakotan winter. Dolve Hall improvement A committee of the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education has granted North Dakota State with funds to improve Dolve Hall, the Forum reported. The $870,000 project is now awaiting approval from the entire SBHE. The Forum reported that “crews will remove asbestos from the building, and that will enable other upgrades, including new flooring, ceilings and lighting. New, more energyefficient windows also will be installed.” Dolve Hall houses the mechanical engineering program and was built in 1952.
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Which Businesses Will be Open for Early Shoppers? A Thanksgiving and Black Friday shopping guide Alex O’Reilly
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For those who plan to go out on Thanksgiving to do some holiday shopping, some local businesses may be closed. West Acres Shopping Center, Fargo’s largest mall, will not be open for the Thanksgiving holiday. The mall is also closed on Christmas Day and Easter. Marcus Theaters’ West Acres Cinema plans to show only “Moana” on Thanksgiving Day, beginning with a matinee at 9:15 a.m. and ending the night with a 10:30 p.m. showing. Bison Block businesses Spicy Pie Pizza and Herd and Horns will not be open on Thanksgiving. Best Buy, located off of 38th St. S will be open on Thanksgiving, but with a potential change in its normal hours.
Target, 13th Ave SW, will be open for limited hours on Thanksgiving Day, but will feature extended hours on Black Friday. The Mall of America made a statement recently after announcing it would be closed during Thanksgiving Day. Online shopping Online shopping over Thanksgiving weekend has also become more prevalent in recent years. Best Buy, Target and Amazon are offering online deals on Black Friday. Last year, there was a significant spike in the amount of online shoppers on Black Friday. A 2015 online article from The Washington Post said, “The National Retail Federation found that 61.7 percent of consumers, or 151 million people, shopped online or in-person this holiday weekend and spent an average of $299.60 each.”
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West Acres, like the Mall of America, will be closed Thanksgiving Day.
John Deere, NDSU Recognize Partnership
Celebratory flag raised to highlight decades-long relationship
President Dean Bresciani celebrates the flag raising Thursday.
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area of all 50 states. He said the corporation and NDSU work together, putting aside individual success, and focusing on mutual success. Not only does working together endure successful products, but it also “encourages a growing economy,” helping the community by extension. Tom Bogdan, a representative from John Deere, said it was a great honor to be recognized. He said the relationship that had been built between the organization and NDSU goes back about 30 years, to the founding of John Deere
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A flag has been flown to celebrate partnership between North Dakota State and John Deere. The flag, located on the corner of 12th Ave N and 18th St. in the southwestern area of campus, flies along with the American flag, North Dakotan flag and NDSU’s flag. NDSU President Dean Bresciani said at the flag-raising event the flag was a way to “say thank you” to the organization that has helped the Fargo community, and the wider
solutions. Bogdan said NDSU has been a great source of talent for John Deere, and the corporation always looks to NDSU for the best and brightest minds. Additionally, Bogdan said the partnership offered a source of mutual and collaborative research in many facets of the organization. Bogdan closed the flagraising event by saying the relationship between NDSU and John Deere is “built to last” and he expects it will grow long into the future. The flag was erected Thursday. John Deere representatives pose for a picture after Thursday’s flag raising.
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Bangle Shopping in Laad Bazaar Shops that have been around since the 1500s make for a unique shopping experience
Laura Ellen Brandjord Contributing Writer
Bangles — the perfect addition to any outfit. Don’t let the limited availability of bangles in the U.S. have you believing there are few options apart from chunky wooden blocks or dainty metallic bands that always seem a size too small. India is a land replete with bangles and it’s not necessary to travel far before arriving at that conclusion. From glass to metal, plain to ornate, dainty to bulky the possibilities are seemingly endless. In the old city of Hyderabad, Laad Bazaar is a market stretching for a kilometer lined almost entirely by small bangle shops. It is said the markets of Old City have been around since the early 1500s, making shopping here an experience like no other. On a walk down the street of Laad Bazaar you will see enough dazzling bangles to make your head spin. The only way to leave Laad Bazaar without buying bangles is by not looking in any of the shops. You are guaranteed to find something you love whether it is a set of glass, pearl, bedazzled or signature lacquered bangles in your perfect size.
Adornments for every occasion can be found in the lanes of Laad Bazaar in the old city of Hyderabad. Every shop has the lacquer bangles Hyderabad is known for in a variety of sizes, colors and patterns. As with all bazaars, vendors will try to overcharge you, so bargaining is mandatory. If they refuse to drop the price to one you are comfortable with, simply go to the next shop and you
will find the exact same set with the potential to reach an agreeable price. The bangle shops are very competitive, especially those off of the main road, so they will be willing to drop the price substantially. If bangles are not your cup of tea, there are multiple stores selling
earrings, chokers, anklets and various other variations of adornments. Hair clips sold from carts and stands also offer affordable options in personal ornamentation. After you have exhausted yourself with bargaining, reward yourself with refreshing coconut water from one of the numerous
stands. One thing to keep in mind, however, is to leave by 5:30 p.m. at the latest. The largest mosque in Hyderabad is in close proximity, and has a substantial congregation. By 5:30, the streets become overcrowded by the faithful heading to evening prayers
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and you might find yourself stuck in traffic jams for a substantial amount of time. Laad Bazaar is the perfect shopping experience for all those obsessed with jewelry. So if that sounds like you, bring your best bargaining skills and come to the Laad Bazaar. It is a land ripe with ornamental opportunity.
How to Survive a Nuclear War
A quick guide for the uninitiated
Street art by Banksy reminds us to hope, even in times that might seem bleak.
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Features Editor
No, a nuclear war is not looming. But this is hypothetical. Run with me on it. Perhaps you, like me, are wondering what the world is coming to. Perhaps you, like me, woke up in the morning and, instead of getting up and doing something productive, you hid under your covers from the world. Well, I’m going to take a
cue from the Cold War-era school drill protocol for surviving a nuclear blast. Do you know what they did? They hid under their desks, that’s what. And if that is good enough to survive a nuclear blast, I say it is good enough for the rest of us. In fact, I’m writing this from under my desk right now. But really, I think the schools had something right. They would hide under their desks and pass out snacks to keep all of the
kids calm. Years from now, little Johnny may never look at a cup of fruit (with light syrup) in the same way after connecting it with a nuclear blast. But in the meantime, it’s a fantastic idea. A little sugar on the tongue. Something that tastes good. Something distracting. In fact, this is such a great idea, I think schools everywhere should instate it. For the drills, students can take a break from learning about the only things that matter —
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abstinence, intelligent design as an alternative to evolution, reading skills and mathematics (Because it’s important, apparently. The only things in life that are valuable must be both material and quantifiable) — and can sit under their desks and eat cups of fruit. Although I’m not so sure cups of fruit are the best for distraction. Maybe adults can use something stronger while hiding under their desks. People in lucky states can light something up. Those of us living on
a dry campus can take inconspicuous sips from brown bags. But while you’re hiding under your desk, it’s important to remember a few things. First, we all live in this country together. And we need to learn how to listen to each other. Go hug a republican. Hug a democrat. Hell, blow a kiss to the libertarians and members of the green party. I know it’s hard, but just do it. Second, recall the words of a certain voice
(female, as it so happens), a somebody called Emily Dickinson, who, though long dead, speaks into our day: “‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers — That perches in the soul — And sings the tune without the words — And never stops — At all.” And even though I’d sometimes like to stay in bed and write or play sad songs or sleep the day away, the fish in my aquarium need me. And the people in your life need you. So remember — there is always hope.
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Remember, Remember, the Fifth of November
BISON ABROAD Elizabeth Wellmann Contributing Writer
Recently, I experienced Guy Fawkes Night, also referred to as Bonfire or Fireworks night. This is strictly an English holiday, for reasons I’ll bring up soon, so I knew I had to go check it out. But, before I get into the details of the night, let’s go through a brief background on the history of Guy Fawkes Night. Essentially, a man by the name of Guy Fawkes was arrested on Nov. 5, 1605
for attempting to blow up Parliament with gunpowder, which would have taken the lives of the members of Parliament and the king. This was an unfavorable act in the eyes of the people. So, they responded by lighting bonfires all around London, some even burning effigies of him, to celebrate his failure. The fires were said to have been lit with gun powder as well. Now, I’ve done a bit of research on this matter with the Internet and by talking to locals, and I’ve come up with some
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interesting results. Most believe Guy Fawkes was the sole conspirator of the Gunpowder Treason Plot. Others say he was merely a pawn or the fall guy, but that is not the popular belief. Over the years, Guy Fawkes Night has changed. In most places, specifically in London, it is known as Fireworks Night and there is less of an emphasis on Guy Fawkes. They do tell the story a bit before they light off the fireworks, but it was not the theme of the night.
Based off of the event I attended, one of dozens being held within the city, it honestly felt more like a county or state fair. Except it was cold and, being the stubborn Midwesterner I am, I didn’t wear a coat. But I had my Bison blanket, so that counts for something, right? Anyway, the night was full of fun festivities. Once you walk through the gates, the bright lights coming off of the many rides set up in the park greet you. The cheerful sounds of people laughing
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and screaming filled the air. Smells from various food vendors, selling anything from burgers to homemade donuts greet the nose. Obviously, that was our first stop since none of us had had supper yet. Then we went to go try an English favorite called mulled wine. It’s wine mixed with a few spices and then warmed up. I know it sounds kind of weird, but it was so good. After having our warm drinks, we walked around and did some people watching. Finally, it was
time for the fireworks to start. Let me tell you friends, it was amazing. Before it started, the emcee of the night gave a brief history of Guy Fawkes Night. All the fireworks were set to music from movies based off of Shakespeare’s play, because this year is the 400th anniversary of his death. The emcee said this was a way of essentially killing two birds with one stone, celebrating Shakespeare and Guy Fawkes. It was a quite the celebration.
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#NoDAPL Movement Inspires Artists Using prints, paintings and design, artists are using their creativity to protest the DAPL
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NDSU music students’ variety of talents are being demonstrated through fall performances.
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The NTVS, an apparel company, has released several prints inspired by the anti-DAPL movement.
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The construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline in western North Dakota has become a polarizing issue. Anti-DAPL protests have escalated while presidentelect Donald Trump has promised to promote oil and gas development and revive the Keystone XL pipeline project. While some protesters have resorted to vandalism and desecration to convince Dakota Access and the state government their demands shouldn’t be ignored,
many others have used art — including design, printmaking, painting and music — to empower residents of Standing Rock and challenge what they believe is a trespass on the dignity and safety of North Dakotans. These artists’ contributions have included murals, posters, original songs and music videos, poetry and spoken-word recordings. Additionally, several apparel companies have released t-shirts and other articles with anti-DAPLinspired designs.
One company, the NTVS, works directly with Native American artists and offers limited releases of hats, T-shirts, sweaters and more. The proceeds from a recent limited release, “Defend the Sacred,” totaled over $4,500 and were donated to Standing Rock. Until protesters, Dakota Access and the state government arrive at a compromise, anti-DAPL protest activity is likely to continue. Although the issue is divisive and finding common ground may be difficult, the current struggle has offered creative minds an opportunity to thrive.
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The season for musical performances is upon us. Many ensembles, as well as students and graduates, are hard at work perfecting their technique for upcoming concerts. Here are a few musical performances happening throughout the rest of the month and the beginning of December. At 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, Catharine Vetter will be performing the clarinet in Beckwith Recital Hall. There will be two performances. From 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16 the Brass Chamber will play at Festival Concert Hall. At 7:30 p.m., Tyrie Williams will perform on
bass-baritone in Beckwith Recital Hall. At 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 Rachelle Dizon will play her clarinet for a graduate recital at Beckwith Recital Hall. At the same venue at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21, the Saxophone Quartet will have a their own concert. At 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22, the Percussion Ensemble will hold a performance at Festival Concert Hall. Another student recital will take place at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 30, with a performance by Aloysia Pfeiffer on the flute. At 2:00 p.m. Dec. 2, first chair violin in the University Symphony Orchestra Carissa Eikom will have her senior recital in Beckwith Recital Hall. The above concerts are all free and open to the public
to come and enjoy. There will also be a Jazz Ensembles and Jazz Lab Band Concert on Nov. 29 free for students with their NDSU student ID. Tickets for adults are $5 and tickets for non-NDSU students and seniors are $2. At 2:00 p.m. Dec. 4, the University Symphony Orchestra’s will perform its second concert of the year at Festival Concert Hall. This concert will also be free to students with their NDSU student IDs. Tickets for adults are $5 and tickets for students and seniors are $2. There are many recitals and concerts on campus to enjoy. All concerts are free to students with their NDSU student IDs. Come show some support for NDSU music programs as well as fellow students.
Editor’s Choice: Local Holiday Gift Guide The best places to get gifts for your holiday needs Paige Johnson A&E Editor
‘Tis the season for frustrated gift shopping. Each year, it gets more and more difficult to find that perfect gift. This year, there are plenty events in the Fargo-Moorhead area that make gift-giving easier. Here’s a list of the top places to shop for those dime-a-dozen gift ideas.
Native American Juried Arts & Crafts Festival
Nov. 19, Plains Art Museum Native American artists will be sharing their art and crafts during the Plains Art Museum’s Native American Juried Arts & Crafts Festival. The Plains, in collaboration with Daughters of the Earth, is showcasing Native American artists’ talents from Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Dakotas. The festival is back by popular demand and will definitely give shoppers an opportunity to find unique, handmade items from local artists. The event is free and open to the public. It will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Plains Art Museum’s Atrium.
Homemade Christmas Craft Sale
Nov. 19, 2408 33rd St. S. Fargo, ND Variety is the name of the game at the annual Homemade Christmas Craft Sale. Home decorations, woodwork, jewelry and food will all be for sale, and all are handmade. This event only comes around once a year, just before Thanksgiving. While some may think this is too early to get into the holiday spirit, the local shopping experience will definitely get you into the spirit of Christmas. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., shoppers are welcome to 2408 33rd St. S. Fargo, ND. Free admission and open to the public.
A Vintage Christmas
Dec. 3 - 4, Red River Valley Fair Grounds Over 40 local vendors will be selling unique items just in time for Christmas. Not only will you find the perfect holiday gift walking through the aisles, but there will also be hot chocolate available and even Santa Claus will make an appearance. A Vintage Christmas will be hosted at the Hartl AG Building on the Red River Valley Fair Grounds. The event kicks off at 9 a.m. on Dec. 3 and ends at 5 p.m. on Dec. 4. Cost is $5 at the door, but well worth the shopping experience.
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Need to find the perfect gift this season? There are plenty of shopping experiences in the F-M area for all gifting needs this holiday season.
Holiday Art Sale
Dec. 3 - 4, Katherine Kilbourne Burgum Center for Creativity The Fargo-Moorhead Visual Artists are showcasing the incredible artistic talent of the community in their third annual Holiday Art Sale.
From pottery to painting to printmaking, you can find many interesting gifts for the art savvy to the casual fan. The Holiday Art Sale will be at the Plains Art Museum in their Katherine Kilbourne Burgum Center for Creativity, starting Dec.
3 at 9 a.m. and ending Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. It is free and open to the public.
Christmas Craft Fair
Dec. 10, Triumph Lutheran Brethren Church On Dec. 10, Triumph Lutheran Brethren Church will be hosting their fourth annual Christmas Craft Fair.
Handmade crafts, live music and Christmas cheer are all promised for this year’s event. Proceeds will go into funding the Borderless Mexico Mission Trip for the Church’s youth. The event goes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission is free.
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MU Gallery Exhibits Floor-to-Ceiling ‘From the Vault’ showcases visionary contemporary art from NDSU collections Paige Johnson A&E Editor
It’s a November morning. You grab your warm cup of coffee and walk up the Union stairs, ready to sink into the couches and study. As you pass the Memorial Union Gallery, you suddenly stop when you see paradise. Right here in Fargo, N.D. In their latest exhibition “From the Vault,” the MU Gallery is resurrecting NDSU art archives. Seven collections, representing U.S. art from the region, nation and world, are once again being shown to the public. Artists included in the exhibit include big names like Frank Stella, Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso, Jasper Johns and even an Andy Warhol self portrait. However, many local and regional artists are also being featured in the exhibition. “Many don’t realize what we have,” Anthony Faris, the Gallery curator and coordinator, said. “We tried to fit as much as we could
onto the walls, filling them floor-to-ceiling.” The collection first started in 1969 with Catherine Carter. At the time, Carter acted as an adviser and mentor to NDSU student government. She, and members of student government, allocated student funds to pay for the acquisition of contemporary artwork, something that continues today via the Memorial Union Gallery advisory board. With the help of a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, the MU Gallery has acquired hundreds of works in 47 years. “It was really an instrumental curation,” Faris said. “There are these exciting, strong pieces from visionaries in contemporary art. It’s been an effort for 50 years to collect and celebrate art and local and regional talent.” Unlike most modern gallery exhibitions, the artwork is being hung salon-style, meaning multiple art pieces will occupy the same space. As Faris explained, usually modern galleries are meant
Emmett Smith’s mixed media piece ‘Paradise’ is a pleasant break from the chilly fall days. to create an opportunity to personally connect with individual pieces. A salonstyle hanging provides a whole experience rather than solely connecting with one piece.
“It’s a full collection. The number of pieces caused us to choose the salon-style,” Faris said. “You can walk in and see everything, which is something you don’t necessarily get in our
region.” The works span a variety of mediums, all in contemporary art. While there are a lot of prints and paintings, works like Emmett Smith’s “Paradise”
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break up the overwhelming walls and brings the art to life. “From the Vault” will be on display from Nov. 8 through Nov. 17 at the Memorial Union Gallery.
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The NDSU art archives have been growing for the past 47 years.
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The salon-style hanging of the exhibition was the only way to present the immense number of NDSU archived pieces.
Go Green, Or Build an Ark DiCaprio, Nat’l Geo. discuss climate change in new documentary Casey McCarty Spectrum Staff
The Bible tells a tale of a large flood and a man, Noah, who builds a boat to avoid it. “Before the Flood,” a new documentary by Academy Award-winning actor and United Nations messenger of peace Leonardo DiCaprio, tells a similar tale, one of a man who is on a quest to prevent the flood
from happening. The film orbits around the idea of a three sectioned art piece, “The Garden of Earthly Delights” by painter Hieronymus Bosch. The three sections represent the birth and decay of Earth, starting with the Garden of Eden and ending with a demonic world in which the deadly sins have taken grasp of humanity. The middle section represents somewhat of a
mixture between the two, a modern utopia. “Before the Flood” focuses on present Earth heading toward the third diagram, one where greed and consumerism have ruined the planet. DiCaprio’s riveting documentary was filmed on a global adventure over the span of three years, taking place on several different continents and in several different climates. Key locations include
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American oil fields, polar ice caps in northern Alaska and in coastal cities such as Miami. His tale captivates viewers, showing the viewers the effects of rising global temperatures and how they pose a threat to the polar ice caps along with coastal cities. Throughout the film DiCaprio meets with various world leaders, such as President Barack Obama and Pope Francis, to discuss
climate change resolutions and the impending threat of rising temperatures. Viewers shouldn’t be discouraged, though. DiCaprio highlights key things members of the human race can do to stall the advancement of rising temperatures, as well as negate the effects in the long run. This film is significantly aided by high-quality filmmaking done on behalf of National Geographic,
too. High quality images of landscape and wildlife aid a powerful narrative on DiCaprio’s part, combining into an A-grade documentary. “Before the Flood” is a must watch for all. Documentary fans will relish the high quality film and climate change skeptics will see issues presented in a new light, aside from what mainstream media touches on.
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2016 Election Wrap-Up An exhausting election season comes to an end with a surprise Although it seemed impossible, the sun did indeed rise the morning after. I honestly hope the best for President-elect Trump. unattractive strategy.
Stop the train here
Erik Jonasson II Opinion Editor
Ah, it feels good to breathe. It is all done. It has been a very long road and finally we have reached the end. We have a new president, and with that comes the inevitable fear from half of the nation. Although it seemed impossible, the sun did indeed rise the morning after. I honestly hope the best for President-elect Donald Trump. The division that has been unmasked from this election proves this nation needs unity. Hopefully, we can make strides in the right direction, and maybe things will be better. Optimism is never an
I blame Twitter
Millennials truly got involved in this year’s election through the amazingly useless forum of Twitter. According to an article by Inverse if only millennials would have voted Clinton would have won 473-32. It should be noted this is from a survey and not the actual election results. This in no way actually depicts how millennials voted on
rhetoric only means more of the same old.
Trump, you have become president by playing to your base. You encouraged fear, hate, racism and misogyny. When you say you are going to be a “president for all Americans” though I can only hope you mean this. By all Americans, I mean all Americans. All the oppressed and all of the marginalized. With that being said, I respect you as president. You ran an amazing campaign. A historical campaign that ended with a surprise result few saw coming. While Barack Obama was in office something always sickened me, the “he ain’t my president.” This rhetoric must go. He won guys, though it may be sickening, he is your president. Progress requires an entire nation. To continue this
Be there for your friend
Election Day, but still the point is clear, millennials are anti-Trump in general. Whoa, who is to blame then? Well, ladies and gentlemen we are. We failed our parents. We failed our grandparents. We knew in our heart of hearts this man represented everything we wanted to move away from as a nation. We failed to have those tough conversations with the metaphorical “racist uncle.”
Instead we stuck to our cliques and refused to go outside of our comfort zone. The worst place to have a politically charged conversation is on social media. Nothing gets done. Be educated, be confident and go grill your friends and family over the issues. You don’t have to hate someone to debate. You have to care and be passionate. Simply, I guess, I blame Twitter.
The same old same old. We, as a nation, hated the other side during this election cycle. Oh man, the white guy with dreads who just ranted for three minutes to me about his organic quinoa isn’t friends with anyone who is a Trump supporter? Whoa, you are kidding me. It is easy to be right all of the time. Spend time on the other side though. Be with people who challenge your opinion every now and again. It truly is worthwhile. Try seeing things from the other side, it will help you understand why Trump won this election. Now to be clear, being friends with someone who is just an extremist will not actually help you. Hell, The 45th President of the United States. though, it may be fun.
Measure 4 is shot down thanks to voter misinformation
Voter misinformation is gross. North Dakota has some of the lowest tobacco taxes. According to a source, the opposition ran up a campaign contribution close to $3 million dollars, while the support only gained about $21,000. For those who voted on this measure, do we know what it was for? This measure was to fund the Veterans Trust Fund. It is truly gross when the voting population is swung by corporate money. Some things are bigger than us. Some things need our support. Ask any economist, cigarettes are the best thing to tax because
they are inelastic. Perhaps maybe next time people will do their homework instead of just reacting to emotions.
Pot for the cure
North Dakota has officially taken the first step in the direction of recreational marijuana use. This election the state voted to legalize medical marijuana. Winning by a large amount of 64-32 percent this measure is truly a step in the right direction. Uses for medicinal marijuana include HIV/ AIDS, hepatitis, cancer, ALS, PTSD and the list continues. For families who fought for this, a sincere congratulations. I sure hope this makes life easier and it
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is amazing to see as a state that we supported this so much.
Conclusion
In this time we must remember respect. Our nation must respect other’s rights. We must respect differing opinions and above all else we must respect ourselves. Do not sink to levels. Rather rise to the occasion of thoughtful debate. Instead of chanting “he ain’t my president,” talk to a Trump supporter. Instead of crying, continue our work. Instead of tweeting something about the election, go debate someone on the election. We had a lot to do yesterday, and we will have a lot to do tomorrow. Progress takes time.
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All I can say is that I blame Twitter.
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Measure 1 passed in North Dakota, allowing the use of medicinal marijuana.
Terror Strikes a Nation Minorities scared for their lives post-election
Cierra Steffensen Staff Writer
The election is over. Donald Trump will be the 45th president of the United States, and fear within communities we have fought so hard for is now more present than ever. What I simply don’t understand is how we, as a democracy, as a growing
nation, as a body of people who have come to know and understand acceptance, let this outcome happen? How did we go from having a wonderful black president to electing someone with no political experience, who is openly racist, sexist and singleminded when it comes to accepting others? How did this nation elect someone who groups together a religion and calls them terrorists? How did we elect a man who calls something like “grabbing a woman by her pu**y” locker room talk? Is this a nation in which we want children to grow up in?
There is still much ignorance in our country, but hopefully this election can help people to grow and understand why this election is so many steps in the wrong direction. With how much we have grown and begun to conquer oppression within the last eight years? This is where America has ended up? This particular opinion may not be extremely popular in a republican state. To let our nation fall so far over the course of an election is so disappointing. I’m not generalizing Trump supporters. I understand there is a huge
majority of people that voted for Donald because some of their particular beliefs line up with his. Or perhaps you might not completely understand all of the politics involved. Maybe you simply voted republican because that is what you always do. I understand. There is still much ignorance in our country, but hopefully, this election can help people to
grow and understand why this election is so many steps in the wrong direction. Fear for life should never be a reaction to an election, and for those of you saying that people are being dramatic or that they aren’t looking at all the horrible things Hillary has done. You are wrong. You have not experienced the oppression these people have experienced, therefore
you cannot understand how they feel today. To those of you who are proud about not voting because you didn’t contribute to the election of Donald Trump, shame on you as well. Every vote counts, and the choice not to vote affected the election just as much as voting would have. The fear may be real. However, we are a nation that will fight for what is right. We cannot lose hope; we cannot stand still and wait four years for this all to play out. We need to band together and fight for what we believe in. America is better than one election. We only have tomorrow.
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Welcome to the New Top Reality Show: The USA-pprentice
Holy crap, he actually did it
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Grant Gloe Staff Writer
Welcome, one and all to “The USA-pprentice.” Sick of politics? Sick of lizard people pretending to be humans throwing around crazy accusations of racism, sex-scandals and lizard lineage? Sick of rigged elections that knock out your party’s best candidate not being investigated by the FBI (really shot yourself in the foot there guys)? Well, this is the place for you. America has decided it’s done with all that stuff. If nothing more, it’s certainly gotten that message across until we elect the next lizard. Tune in to Trump, the underdog who pulled himself up, with pussygrabbing paws like a premature puppy’s, into the
white house with nothing but a spray tan, meme magic and overzealous statements he can’t deliver on. But hey, Hillary wouldn’t be much better and it’s going to be fun as hell to watch right? On this episode, watch as Trump negotiates with Putin. Putin has said he’s willing to restore full ties with the U.S., but also that it is going to be difficult. What does that entail for the Trumperino? Removal of sanctions and the missile barrier? Settling disputes over Ukraine by moving out of Russia’s way? Support of Assad? Does Putin really think he can bully our man in the White Tower? I mean, probably. This is kind of what Putin does. This has been what Trump does for like, a week. At least, that is what the nay-sayers with naysay say. They also said Trump wouldn’t be a real candidate, let alone president of the United States of America. Sorry, I’ve gotta break character for a moment. That last sentence was just
Trump will have Putin surrendering Crimea in under an hour. Strike that, two Crimeas. Two portions of land the size of Crimea.
Our mighty new host to lead us through this mighty new show. so surreal to write. *Clears throat* Trump will have Putin surrendering Crimea in under an hour. Strike that, two Crimea’s. Two portions of land the size of Crimea.
Neither will go back to Ukraine, but New-S-A will make a great addition to Eastern Europe. And later in the season finale, watch Trump lead a heist on the Mexican
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government to allot funds for the wall. Expect “Oceans 11,” but more offensive. He doesn’t need much. Once the concrete is paid for the man will build the wall himself over the
summer of 2017 (ya next summer, non-believers). So don’t forget to tell your friends as they flee for their respective borders to maybe hang around awhile. At the moment this article is being written, Trump has been president-elect for roughly 21 hours, and I don’t think I’m dead yet. If we’re screwed, we’re screwed. No helping it now. Might as well laugh a bit and see what direction this country goes. This year has been a wild ride. We’ve seen the U.K. vote to leave the EU, Cubs won the world series, I got a guy at McDonald’s to give me a whole roll of quarters for laundry, which was pretty sweet, and Donald J. Trump is president-elect of the United States of America. You can say this world is falling apart, but honestly, it’s pretty crazy to just watch. I’m willing to hope 2017 is even crazier. Maybe Ireland will unite, maybe North Koreans will revolt or maybe Apple releases a Mac with half a port and a single non-letter key.
Letter to the Editor: Regarding NDSU’s response to post-election stress As a transgender woman I want to thank the administration of NDSU for their proactive response to minority stress following the election. As research has shown time and time again, educational outcomes are not terribly great for minority students who experience high levels of stress related to their minority status. In the aftermath of the election of a bombastic man who ran a campaign based on a racist, xenophobic, sexist, and anti-LGBTQ+ platform, it was perfectly reasonable, and frankly incredibly human, to empathically consider that minority students in a state that overwhelmingly supported this disastrous movement would be feeling panicked, frightened, and depressed. In an immense display of compassion, our administration demonstrated for the first time in months just how student focused
they actually are. Now I know that there is a vocal group of white men, and some white women, who are criticizing NDSU for what they consider to be pandering to whiny millennials or prompting learned helplessness. However, I don’t think NDSU should use their criticism as a metric of the appropriateness of their decision. As a graduate teaching assistant, I spent a better part of last week comforting, crying with, and encouraging our student population. I had over 30 ethnic, gender, and sexual minority NDSU students contact me, come to my office, or seek me out for reassurance because they knew I would listen and help. I, myself, was incredibly overwhelmed, frightened, and panicked by the uncertainty which lies ahead for transgender folk like me. To know that my university, my employer has my back and cares enough
about me to think about how I might be feeling in this frightening time was a great encouragement and comfort to me. So don’t listen to the voices of dissent. They don’t know what it’s like to be FLICKR.COM | PALADIN JUSTICE social outcasts. Colin Kaepernick told the media that he didn’t vote in the election. They don’t have a right to comment on how we feel right now because they have not spent the last year being informed by our next President that they are rapists, murderers, free loaders, thieves, terrorists, perverts, and the root cause of every bad thing about this country. “I didn’t pay attention to the election,” Kaepernick They have not been said as his reason for not voting. “To me, it didn’t threatened with mass deportation, a wall, rape, or really matter who went in there, the system still iatrogenic treatments. remains intact that oppresses people of color.” You did the right thing. And we who understand the struggle and need the Erik Jonasson II support really appreciate “I didn’t pay attention to but words do little when Opinion Editor your proactive compassion. the election,” Kaepernick compared to the power of said as his reason for your vote. OK, so we, as a nation, Darcy Jeda Corbitt-Hall ignored so much to stop not voting. “To me, it The next time you are Doctoral student and watch you. We praised didn’t really matter who sitting back and posting went in there, the system about how much you hate Colin Kaepernick for his how this election turned work in social awareness by still remains intact that out, think about your friend abstaining from the national oppresses people of color.” This is an awful opinion. Kaepernick. Think about anthem. This is a stagnating opinion. whether you praised him. We looked as an NFL This is a very dangerous Think about how you quarterback took a political opinion. supported him when others stance. This year we experienced denounced his acts as Seriously though 55.6 percent voter turnout stupid. Now look at what he Kaepernick, you are awful. according to Statistic Brain. has done. While we sat and worried That is roughly 44 percent Kaepernick you have a about you we ignored other visions of delicious treats of people who didn’t very uneducated opinion. important stories. Standing they almost had, it’s vote, including our guy Your opinion is dangerous Rock, a national issue for a child to blame the Kaepernick. and it sickens me we unfolding in our very state. parents. In an equal light, This 44 percent could ignored actual important The presidential election Millennial voters have a cause a difference. To things for you. Black Lives was put on the back burner tendency to view the older for you Kaepernick garner as much attention as Matters will not become generation’s decision as anything more than a trendy This section gave up three you did, to sit and have the absolutely absurd and point spots to your crusade. spotlight aimed at you and hashtag without everyone fingers at their decisions. then to do what you did. taking part. Be educated, We ignored these issues Unfortunately, this Kaepernick this sickens me. talk to your family members for nothing. All because viewpoint doesn’t help It is easy to spew words, and vote. Kaepernick didn’t vote. progression. Instead it distances the young and old and creates a viscous cycle of election, grow up, believe Our generation has entitlement. our generation always opportunities left and right Take a post from Policy decides the best path for whether it’s education, Mic a day after election America while ignoring connectivity or the ability night which suggests the younger generation. to form opinions. that Clinton would have Sound familiar? Needless to say, they won approximately 504 The only way that the need to be utilized electoral college votes if millennial generation can correctly. Let’s respect only millennials voted. assure that generational our mom’s decision, learn Shared numerous divides come to an end is and leave the supermarket times with youthful by being an example to the peacefully. Besides, we interpretations that read next generation that we don’t want to lose our “How the future voted, it are willing to compromise, dessert too! will be in our hands soon communicate and work enough.” together no matter the age Austin Breuer Which leads me to difference. Sophomore expose millennial’s secret In reality I scold you, strategy: complain that because I love you, older generations ruin the millennials.
Letter to the Editor: Regarding millennials and the election
I woke up on Nov. 9 and per usual started scrolling through my phone. To my surprise not even a day after Donald Trump had been elected, ignorance, bigotry and hate filled my screen. I wasn’t reading CNN or NPR; instead I was reading my generation’s Facebook feed. Friend after friend wailing like a child in a supermarket who wanted fruit snacks but mom bought pretzels. Useless whines such as “Why can’t Hilary be president?” stood parallel with “Mommy, why can’t I have it?” Well children, similar to our grocery experiences it’s time we learn to act our age with the election results. Lesson one is dropping the bait and switch tactic. On Nov. 8, posts from friends and family reinforced the idea that “It doesn’t matter who you vote for, just get out and
vote!” Within a day dramatic posts then called upon anyone who voted other than secretary Clinton to atone for their damnation of the muslim or LGBTQ community. A bit of an exaggeration? Potentially, but it’s two faced comments such as these that landed us in this election. The Guardian reported on Wednesday that one of the reasons Mr. Trump got elected was because people believed “Trump is exactly what you get, with Hillary you can’t know what’s real.” Let’s be honest, the people in my generation who do not agree with Trump’s policies and remarks, you will be the next leaders of America! In the meantime, even on interfaces as simple as social media, show us that you are real. Coming out of the store, still saddened by those
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Bison Volleyball Hold off Jacks A strong second set leads to big win
The Bison improved to 11-4 in the Summit League, winning their sixth straight match.
Cody Tusler Staff Writer
The North Dakota State Bison were able to hold off Jackrabbits of South Dakota State from making a comeback as the Bison won 3-1 (25-22, 25-6, 21-25, 25-22) this past Thursday, November 10. With the win, the Bison have won six straight and seven of their last eight matches. The opening set was back-and-forth. McKenzie Burke came up with three of her career-high of eight
kills as the Bison looked to jump to the lead. The set consisted of nine ties and five lead changes. The Bison were able to take the lead at 22-21. Ashlynn Smith, of SDSU, tied the set for the ninth time with an attack to make it 22-all. Burke clinched the set 2522 for the Bison. The Bison took their momentum in the second set while going on a 15-point run behind Morgan Morgan. She served for a career high for a match of five services aces in the set. The fifth was the final point in the
set. The Bison hit .625, 10 kills on 16 attacks with no errors. Contributions came from Emily Minnick, Hadley Steffen, and Brianna Rasmusson. Minnick and Rasmusson would combine for four blocks in the set. The Jackrabbits came out firing on all cylinders after the break. After a competitive start of the set that saw five ties and three lead changes. SDSU took a five all tie to build leads of 18-11 and 20-12. SDSU was led by Sierra Peterson and Nazya Thies who each had five kills in the set.
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Ashley Beaner contributed for four kills and Makenzie Hennen added three kills of her own as the Jackrabbits took the set 25-21 to force a fourth set. SDSU jumped out to a 17-10 lead in the fourth. It seemed they were going to force a fifth set. The Bison battled back and took a lead of 22-20 after kills from Monica Claxton and Minnick, to go along with Ali Moody. Burke would come back in and came up with some key attacks. Steffen’s block would put the Bison up by two. Three more kills by Minnick,
Rasmusson, and Miron put the set and match away as the Bison took the set 25-22. Minnick connected seven of her 17 kills in the final set as she hit .586 and had five blocks. Steffen had 11 kills and 14 digs completing her 10th ‘double-double’ of the season. Rasmusson finished with her 10th ‘double-double’ as she finished with 32 assist and came up with 14 digs as well. Mikaela Purnell had 17 digs as Emily Milligan added 13. The Bison (11-4 SL,
13-16) took on first place Denver (12-2 SL, 20-6) to finish regular season play Sunday November 13th at 1 p.m. Denver is set to play second place South Dakota (11-3 SL, 22-6) Friday November 11 at South Dakota. These games have huge playoffs contributions, as all three teams are looking to earn a top two spots in the conference and get a first-round bye in the tournament. Look for the outcome of the game in and preview of playoffs in Thursday’s edition.
Old-Fashioned Basketball Propels Men to Win First regular season game in SHAC a victory Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor
In the first regular season game in the Scheels Center, the North Dakota State Men’s Basketball got off to a winning start. A late comeback led the Bison to a 76-66 victory over Arkansas State. The Veteran’s Day crowd saw a slow start for the Herd. The Red Wolves jumped out of the gates quickly. A 13-0 run but Arkansas State up by double digits before the
first ten minutes had been played. NDSU had three missed field goals and a trio of turnovers as well. Paul Miller would finally end the scoreless drought with a driving lay-up and adding the ensuing free throw. The old-fashioned threepoint play kept the Bison within striking distance early. On four different occasions a Bison shooter made a shot while fouled and made the following free throw in the opening half. Towards the end of the first half, the Bison started firing. A 24-6 run gave
the Bison a 40-34 edge going into the locker room. During that run, the Bison saw their only three-point shot fall, courtesy of AJ Jacobson. The defense for the Bison began to show up at the same time. Dexter Werner had a pair of blocks for the Bison. Miller had one defensive possession where he tipped two passes out of bounds, leading to a shotclock violation by the Red Wolves. The second half started with a bit of flair from NDSU. Sophomore Khy Kabellis drove down the lane before dishing the
pass behind his back to Werner who finished with the dunk. A quick eight-point run by Arkansas State saw the score even again. It could have been worse for the Bison who turned the ball over four times in just over two minutes. AJ Jacobson would get a pair of blocks in that span to keep the Red Wolves from scoring. That would cue up another big Bison run. This time, there was 19 unanswered points to seemingly put the game out of reach. Miller added another old-fashioned three as the Bison extended the
lead. It was one point at a time, as the Bison did their damage from the charity stripe. NDSU went to the line 42 times and knocked down 29 free throws. Good free throw shooting toward the tail end of the game meant Arkansas State could never get back into the game. At the end of the night, Miller led the Bison with 23 points. Werner had 16 points along with five rebounds. Jacobson finished with a colorful score line of 12 points, nine rebounds, four steals and three blocks. That was
from a player struggling with a thumb injury. Head coach David Richman praised the junior. “I am so proud of AJ Jacobson, he has practiced just six or seven times in the last two months,” Richman said. “He is just a warrior.” The Bison returned to action Sunday afternoon against Minnesota-Morris. They will now head out to the High Point Tournament in North Carolina before coming back home on Nov. 22, hosting Waldorf.
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Bison WBB Run Away with a W Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor
A second half explosion brought the North Dakota State Bison women’s basketball team a seasonopening win. Trailing 33-39 coming out of the locker room, the Bison hit six three-pointers to pull ahead late, winning 70-63 over Dickinson State. Under the bright lights of the Scheels Center, the youthful team looked anything but. In her first game, freshman Sarah Jacobson kept the Bison
Cody Tusler Staff Writer
Wrestling North Dakota State 125-pounder senior Josh Rodriguez won his fourth Bison Open individual championship at the 46th annual event at the Scheels Arena on Saturday. Rodriguez won Bison
Dickinson State overpowered late
close early. The Fargo native hit three of four from behind the arch in the first half. The Bison enjoyed an early lead in the close contest. Lorna Shepherd had eight points in the first as the Bison led 17-16 after the first quarter. The second was cool for the Bison. Five NDSU turnovers left Bison scoreless for over four minutes. That led to a 10-0 run of the Blue Hawks. Dickinson State saw their lead balloon to as many as between eight and three before Shepherd hit a three
before the interval. After a back and forth period to start the half, an odd calm came over the Scheels Center. The reason for this was a two-and-ahalf-minute stretch of no scoring for either team. Autumn Ogden broke that streak for the Bison, collecting her first two point of her freshman campaign. Junior Taylor Thunstedt took over from there. She cut the lead to three after hitting from three-point land to make it a onepossession game. After MacKayla Feeney
hit a three pointer to break a 51-all deadlock, Thunstedt answered right back with a three of her own. The junior, who started 2-11 shooting, finished 7-9 and had 16 fourth quarter points. That included back-to-back-toback three pointers to push the Bison lead to seven. “First half was a little rough on my part, but I knew everyone would step up and do their part,” Thunstedt said. “Just keep shooting the ball, and it will fall eventually.” “There are teaching moments, one thing that
was very apparent is that when we play harder, it is easier,” head coach Maren Walseth said. “I appreciate that confidence (of Thunstedt), I do trust her, and she made the great shot like she often does.” At the end of the night, Thunstedt finished with a game high 25 points on 7-13 from three-point range. Jacobson scored each of her 12 points from behind the arch. Senior Emily Spier was a rebound away from a doubledouble, with 10 points and nine rebounds. It was a good experience
for the young team, but they look to get better. “I look for all of them to look to continue to relish in those moments and be coachable and grow,” Walseth said. The Bison hit the east coast for a pair of games this week. First up in the University of Massachusetts Monday night, before traveling to Providence on Wednesday. The Herd return to the Scheels Center next Tuesday against Colorado.
Open 125 titles in 2013 unattached, 2015 and 2016. Rodriguez won a title in 2013 as 133. Rodriguez went 3-0 at the Bison Open and went 4-0 overall with a pin over teammate and unattached Paul Bianchi at 4:56. NDSU had five wrestlers, 149 Kyle Gliva, 165 Andrew Fogarty, 184 Tyler McNutt, 194 Cordell Eaton and 285 Ben Tynan, who
each won Bison Open individual championships for the second straight year. Signing Day On Nov. 9, high school students were able to sign early their letters of intent to declare where they will participate their sport while furthering their education. Men’s Four sports announced signings. Baseball head coach
Tod Brown announced the addition of eight student athletes. Basketball head coach David Richman announced the addition of three student athletes. Men’s golf head coach Steve Kennedy announced the addition of Shanley’s Lucas Johnson. Men’s track and field head coach announced the addition of three student
athletes on Wednesday and the addition of Benji Phillips on Thursday to bring the total to four. Women’s Another four sports announced signings. Basketball head coach Maren Walseth announced the addition of four student athletes. Track and field head coach Stevie Keller announced six student
athletes signed on Wednesday with the addition of three more on Thursday to bring the total to nine. Golf head coach Matt Johnson announced three student athletes signed on Wednesday. Softball head coach Darren Mueller announced three student athletes signed on Wednesday.
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