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Code Green Locks Down Leathernecks

Five turnovers keep Bison undefeated

Lance Dunn’s 1-yard touchdown against Western Illinois sparked the Bison offense.

Thomas Evanella Staff Writer

Playing outdoors for the first time this season, North Dakota State picked up a resounding conference triumph over Western Illinois this past Saturday. Five turnovers turned into 17 points for the Bison (6-0, 3-0 Missouri Valley), who were led by a stout defensive effort en route to victory. Neither squad posted a particularly impressive first half offensively. NDSU squandered excellent field position on each of their first two possessions. Starting at their own 44-yard line, the Bison managed only 20 yards on their first drive, forcing a punt. The Bison took control at midfield on their next drive, but had to settle for a field goal seven plays later. Fortunately, while the Bison left points on the field, WIU sputtered. The Leathernecks went three-and-out on each of their first three drives. All the while, quarterback Sean McGuire struggled mightily, missing the mark on his first six attempts. McGuire — and by extension the Leathernecks’ offense — finally found a rhythm. On an eight-play scoring drive, the senior connected on six passes for 68 yards. Wide receiver Isaiah LeSure skied in the corner of the end zone to cap the drive and give WIU a 7-3 lead. Leaning on the ground game, the Bison were able to counter on the ensuing possession. Easton Stick scampered for 20 yards, and Lance Dunn struck pay dirt from a yard out on the following play. The drive eventually proved to be the final action of the night for running back Bruce

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Anderson. The Ruskin, Florida product limped off the field under his own power, but did not return to the contest. As the NDSU offense came alive, their defense flexed its muscle. Midway through the second quarter, Marquise Bridges came off the edge unblocked and delivered a strip sack on McGuire. Dan Marlette scooped the loose ball and raced 38 yards for six. Not to be undone, the Western Illinois defensive front gave Stick and the Bison offensive line fits throughout the first half. Quentin Moon, Khalen Saunders and Pete Swensen were disruptive forces along the front seven, clamping Stick. Stick was sacked four times in the first half alone, which matched the total number of sacks the Bison had allowed entering the game. Both Moon and Saunders tallied double-digit tackles in the contest with 11 apiece. Saunders added two sacks, four tackles for loss and a forced fumble as well. With the opening possession of the second half, the Bison tacked on another touchdown to their lead. Stick lofted a pass into the hands of his favorite receiver Darrius Shepherd for a 22-yard scoring strike. As has been the case so often, the Bison built an insurmountable lead and left the rest to their defense. On three straight drives, James Hendricks, Michael Tutsie and Jabril Cox picked off McGuire, ultimately leading to his substitution. Cam Pedersen kicked a field goal following Hendricks’s interception. One play after Cox’s pick, Ty Brooks burst through a gaping hole to score his first touchdown of the season. McGuire was ultimately

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replaced by Connor Sampson, but it didn’t put a stop to the Leathernecks’ turnover woes. At the goal line, Hendricks snagged his second interception of the night, making it four WIU drives in a row ending on a pick. Holden Hotchkiss salted off the final 89 seconds of the 34-7 victory. Redshirt freshman Spencer Waege enjoyed a career day, posting four solo tackles, a tackle for loss and a sack. Levi Jordheim and Josh Hayes led the Bison in tackles with seven and six, respectively. While NDSU emerged victorious, some areas will need improvement heading in to next Saturday’s clash with No. 12 Illinois State. The Bison converted only six of 15 third down attempts, leading to seven punts. Additionally, NDSU was beaten at the point of attack in the first half. LeSure was the lone bright spot for WIU throughout the contest. He badly exposed the Bison secondary, catching 12 passes for 170 yards. LeSure was consistently able to find open space and fight through tackles. Punter Garret Wegner continued his breakout season, averaging 40.4 yards per punt and downing three inside the 20yard line. While NDSU’s special teams renaissance continues, they did allow Leathernecks’ returner Steve McShane to break off a 55yard kick return. Frustratingly, even Brooks’ touchdown came with a blight; the young tailback was tagged for unsportsmanlike conduct celebrating his score. NDSU will flip the script and host the Redbirds (5-1, 2-1 MVFC) at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 in the Fargodome. Bruce Anderson ended up leaving the field due to an injury.

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Heidi Heitkamp Visits NDSU Democratic candidates speak at campus Q&A event Ruby Redekopp Contributing Writer

Sen. Heidi Heitkamp and other candidates spoke with students at a Q&A social event hosted by the North Dakota State College Democrats and Black Student Association on Thursday, Oct. 11. Students and community members filled A. Glenn Hill Center rooms 130 and 132 to hear from local Democratic candidates and ask questions. Panel candidates included U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, U.S. Congressional candidate Mac Schneider, North Dakota Secretary of State candidate Joshua Boschee, North Dakota Tax Commissioner candidate Kylie Oversen, Senate District 45 candidate Danielle Pinnick, House District 45 candidate Tim Hoye and House District 45 candidate Lukas Maughan. Other candidates for the North Dakota Senate and House of Representatives were also present. “I think Heidi Heitkamp is really good for North Dakota,” Michael Richard, a political science major at Minnesota State University Moorhead, said. He said he thought her morals best reflect those of North Dakota. Richard brought along his roommate, Nolan Borchardt, who is a management information systems major at NDSU. “I don’t know a lot about the candidates, so maybe I’ll get some more information,” Borchardt said. Heitkamp, who has served as the junior U.S. senator for North Dakota since 2013, began her time with the microphone by

having everyone stand on their feet and reach their hands over their head. She then asked the audience to lift their hands about six inches higher to emphasize the importance of mobilizing voters to go to the polls. “There’s a whole lot more people we can reach out to,” she said. Heitkamp’s message centered on how students play a crucial role in the election. Warning students about the national debt they will inherit, she talked about reforming interest rates on student loans, expanding access to health care and reducing discrimination for all people. “What’s the country you’re going to inherit from my generation?” she asked. Schneider spoke next. From 2009 to 2016, Schneider served as the 42nd District representative in the North Dakota State Senate. “I’m going to work to make sure I do everything I can to make sure there’s a brighter future for young people,” Schneider said. Schneider encouraged students to get involved wherever they can by running for student government, joining student organizations and becoming leaders in the larger community. He also talked about alleviating student debt as a priority. Boschee began by reminding the audience it was National Coming Out Day and that he stands with and supports the LGBT+ community. As the current representative for the 44th District in the North Dakota House of Representatives, Boschee graduated from NDSU and worked in the Student Activities Office for

Heidi Heitkamp meets with some of her college aged voters. eight years. “I’m proud to be a Bison and proud to stand with you all,” he said. Boschee’s priorities include fighting against voter ID laws and modernizing the Secretary of State’s office. He said that currently,

said she wants to modernize the tax commissioner’s office to streamline the taxation process. As one of the youngest female legislators, Oversen served in the North Dakota House of Representatives from 2012 to 2016 as the 42nd

“We need diverse voices of all backgrounds, races, religions and sexual orientations,” - North Dakota Tax Commissioner candidate Kylie Oversen anyone looking to register a business in North Dakota can’t file paperwork online, and he wants to change that. He encouraged students to vote with absentee ballots and reminded them they will have the ability to vote directly on measures. Like Boschee, Oversen

District representative. She pointed out that about half of the candidates in the room were under the age of 40 and more than half were women. “We need diverse voices of all backgrounds, races, religions and sexual orientations,” she said, adding that she hoped

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everyone and especially the students would consider running for office someday. Oversen said the tax commissioner should be more engaged with constituents. If she’s elected, she promised to come back to campus and talk about issues with students. During a Q&A portion, audience members asked candidates about what they are doing and will do to respond to rising mental illness and addiction rates, reduce carbon emissions, address the crisis of murdered and missing indigenous women and other questions. A student in the audience named Isaac asked Heitkamp about rising mental illness rates and the quality of mental health care and facilities in North Dakota. “There is no doubt North Dakota is failing,” Heitkamp said. She said solutions include keeping Medicaid

expansion, growing the mental health professional workforce, tackling childhood trauma and other issues. Another audience member thanked Heitkamp for voting against confirming Judge Brett Kavanaugh, but criticized her and Schneider for protecting coal companies and not doing enough to reduce carbon emissions. Heitkamp responded saying that she is working to find common ground with other senators through a project looking at technology that cuts down on carbon emissions from coal plants. “We have to do what we can do,” she said. Schneider echoed Heitkamp and assured the audience he believes climate change is important and he cares about what happens to the planet.

Students and Their March For Justice Activists march for missing and murdered indigenous women and children Ryan Nix

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With the trials in the Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind case, missing and murdered women and children in the indigenous community have come to the forefront in Fargo. On Thursday, Oct. 11, people from the Native community marched in protest. The march was bookended by LaFontaine-Greywind’s father who expressed anger over the fact that one of the defendants was not found guilty on conspiring to commit murder. “We’re mad at the community. We’re mad at the jurors. We’re mad at the police. We’re mad,” he said. “This ain’t right. This is all common sense right here. It’s common sense what these guys did.” The march started toward Main Avenue and followed Broadway toward the Bismarck Tavern and back to Main Avenue. Protesters sang traditional indigenous music and carried signs that read: “We are our sister’s voices” and “She’s not forgotten.” Marching along Broadway was a North Dakota State student with a personal connection to the cause. Two years ago, Ambrosia YellowBird’s aunt went missing and was found raped and murdered “pretty much just like Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind,” YellowBird said. Since her aunt was found, YellowBird said, “I made it my calling to fight for missing and murdered indigenous women and

children.” All the men involved in her aunt’s death were indicted and charged this year. YellowBird said up until 2014 it was hard to prosecute non-native people for crimes committed on the reservation. The community is still trying to figure out how many indigenous women are missing at this point, according to YellowBird. “Up until Savanna LaFontaineGreywind and Olivia Lone Bear, no one knew it was an issue,” YellowBird said. “Because no reports it, no one talks about it (and) no one does anything about it.” YellowBird said she has seen a lot of support in the indigenous community, but not much from anywhere else. “From pretty much everyone else, politicians, the general public, everyone else pretty much just shuns us,” she said. YellowBird gave some credit to the media for helping the issue become nationally known. The march was well attended, according to YellowBird. “People came out even though it was cold,” she said. “There were children. There were elders. There were college students. It’s not just natives.” McKenzie Huson, another NDSU student, said she was invited by YellowBird to the event. Huson organized the March for Our Lives in Bismarck, North Dakota and is involved with the Women’s Activist Organization and NDSU Democrats on campus. “I’m really passionate about

Students activists march for #MMWC. politics and women’s rights in general, so as soon as I heard about this, I instantly knew I wanted to come,” Huson said. Women, and indigenous women specifically, are very mistreated, according to Huson. She said no one listens or cares

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when women go missing or are sexually assaulted. “Being a voice for these women is why I’m here,” Huson said. The march fell on the birthday of Lone Bear, who went missing last October. Her body was found in August this year. The reason and

circumstances around the case are still unknown. According to the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women, the murder rate for women is 10 times that of other groups.

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In A Nutshell Phoebe Ellis

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Indigenous voting

On Tuesday, Oct. 9, the North Dakota Supreme Court concluded in a 6-2 vote that voters must have a residential address on their photo identification in order to vote, according to the Forum. The decision, which has been on hold since the 2017 legislative session, came as a shock to some that opposed it due to the implications for Native populations. Because the order requires all

official IDs to have a residential address, and most Native people, especially those who live on reservations, typically use a Post Office box as their address, some people are worried this could mean a lower voter turnout among Native populations.

Cocaine for kids

A childcare facility in the Bronx in New York has recently gotten themselves into hot water when a young girl came home with crack cocaine. The drugs were in small capsules. The girl said she thought they were teeth. She also said they tasted terrible, according to the

Huffington Post. The head of the daycare claims that the drugs were thrown over the fence and the children then picked them up thinking they were teeth. The children then put them under their pillow to collect money from the tooth fairy. The girl was rushed to the emergency room where she tested positive for crack cocaine.

Fat bear praised

After a social media contest, a bear has finally been named the fattest of 2018. The bear, known as 409 Beadnose, who also may be pregnant, was named the fattest

bear on Tuesday, Oct. 9, according to the Huffington Post. “Her radiant rolls were deemed by the voting public to be this year’s most fabulous flab,” Katmai National Park and Preserve said on its Facebook page. The contest emerged to show bears as they build up their body fat before winter hits and go into hibernation. If the bear is pregnant, she will give birth to her babies while in hibernation.

Dangerous wheels

An agent at the Federal Bureau of Investigation was recently shot by a booby-trapped wheelchair after responding to reports of an

Oregon house that was boobytrapped. Shortly after arriving, a shot rang out, resulting in the shot of one of the agents, according to npr. org. The house they entered was, in fact, thoroughly booby-trapped. The house was a minefield of them in fact. The officers had to continuously neutralize trap after trap while moving through the home. The agent harmed later had a pellet removed from his leg in hospital.

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Graduate Students Making Positive Relationships Advisor-Advisee relationships can make or break Ph.D. success

Panel of faculty members helped students further communicate with advisors.

Miranda Stambler Features Editor

A successful relationship with a graduate student advisor is key to completing a doctoral program. Many do not realize how hard it is to successfully have their expectations met with an advisor. To help further student’s careers, the NDSU Graduate Student Council (GSC) hosts monthly meetings that consist of advice for completing a degree. On Oct. 11, GSC held “Advisor-Advisee Relationship: Expectations and Balances” to guide students on how to help their relationship with their advisor without hindering it. At this meeting, there was a panel of four faculty members to help answer questions that do not normally get answered. The panelists included: Stefan Vetter, research assistant professor in pharmacy, Elizabeth Blodgett Salafia, associate professor in human development and family science, Ashley Baggett, assistant professor history, philosophy and religious studies and Tim Greives, assistant professor in biological

sciences. Keep in mind, most people do not complete their Ph.D. with the same advisor they started with. So if it is not working out and you decide to change advisors, it is not your fault and it shouldn’t be frowned upon. Do not feel discouraged if a change of advisor is needed. Communication is the most important factor of any advisoradvisee relationship. Throughout any question or scenario, each panelist would mention open communication. “Your relationship needs to be built on communication,” Blodgett Salafia said. A relationship with an advisor is long-term, so the advisee should communicate with them and be mutual about working hard toward that communication. As an advisor, they should make their expectations known. As an advisee, you should feel comfortable expressing your expectations of your advisor. To make sure all expectations on each side are met, dean of the Graduate School, Maria-Claudia Tomany, advised having an advisor

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meeting at the beginning and the end of the semester so you can be prepared, especially for your dissertation. Blodgett Salafia explained how when the advisor and advisee have a negative and detrimental relationship it could be extremely

to stay on top of your career, ask. Sometimes advisors do not know your expectations because they are not communicated clearly. Asking questions can fix this and help them see your expectations. “We want to help you get to that end result,” Baggett said.

“The relationship with the advisors is one of the crucial pieces of the experience.” - Maria-Claudia Tomany, Dean of Graduate School difficult to complete a Ph.D., let alone be successful. If you have a career path and know what you want to do during your Ph.D. experience, tell your advisor early on or once you know so they can help you achieve that. Clearly demonstrating your goal and staying driven is key to a successful Ph.D. To further communication with your advisor, you should be asking questions more. If you want to collaborate on an assignment or want to meet with them more

Graduate students gathered to learn more about positive advisor-advisee relationships.

To successfully receive a Ph.D., a positive advisor-advisee relationship is a key component. Without a positive relationship, it can hinder one’s experience and success in their field. While committing to graduate school, students can feel as though they are underpaid in their work. Vetter explained how students should remember they are receiving education at the same time, but if they continue to feel it is low pay and if they calculated the costs, talking to an advisor can

help. A concern was raised about ruining the advisor relationship through bringing up the stipend amount, but if that relationship has already been established and created with open communication, it should not hinder it. “I think we (advisors) have empathy for the stipend amount that you (graduate students) receive,” Grieves said. During the meeting, they gave separate round tables the same scenario to talk out with a faculty member to see how to handle common problems in an advisoradvisee relationship. Through this activity, students were able to talk one on one without worrying about hindering a relationship and ask questions pertaining to situations they have been involved in to help their career and relationship with their advisor. GSC offers these meetings live online as well, so those who cannot make it can stay at home and watch without missing out on the opportunity. So if you are unable to make the next meeting, contact GSC for the link to the live stream.

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How to Couple Up in College The good and bad ways of finding a date Zachary Liu

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As the air slowly turns from crisp to bitterly cold, the urge to pair up grows strong amongst college students. Yes, it’s true — cuddling season has officially begun. But if you’re like me and find yourself wrapped in blankets and holding only a half-eaten (and soon to be completely eaten) tub of ice cream late at night, your hopes for companionship seem to be firmly in the hands of the crapshoot commonly known as online dating. My first piece of advice is to not couple up. But if you do feel the urge to do so, fear not, lonely college student, because as with most things, Pinterest is here to help. Or make things worse. Either one. Let’s take a journey through both the good and bad tips for dating, flirting and meeting that special someone.

Good: Take advantage of school events

Online dating isn’t for everyone. Sometimes you just want to meet people the old-fashioned way. But what does that look like for college students? Most of us aren’t

strolling through the grocery store with fullblown makeup waiting to bump into “the one” and have them sweep us off our feet. That may have worked for our grandparents, but it has a much lower success rate in 2018, trust me. Luckily for us, North Dakota State has free events happening every week. Like spooky things? Go to the Haunted House with some friends, and maybe you’ll find someone that makes your heart stop, but like in a good way.

Bad: Go to all the parties

While parties are a potentially good place to meet people, they aren’t foolproof. They are often loud, crowded and possibly filled with intoxicated creeps, not exactly an ideal place for romance. Going to a party every now and again to meet someone isn’t a bad idea if you’re the party going type. However, you’ll just burn yourself out (and maybe destroy your liver) if you go to every single party trying to find Mr. or Mrs. Right.

Good: Be open to a potential match

First, no one is going to meet every single one of your “must haves” in a partner. Setting too high of standards is just a good

way to stay perpetually single. That’s not to say don’t have standards, but just be open and realistic. Does that cute match have a good sense of humor, but a terrible taste in music? Give them a shot. This shouldn’t be a dealbreaker unless music is 100 percent your life. Just know yourself and your dealbreakers, and you should be fine.

Good: Don’t be afraid to make the first move

This one should be a given, but far too many people are apprehensive about the idea of reaching out first. Some even go as far as including “will not message first” in their dating profiles. This message screams, “I’m on a dating app, but don’t want to put in the effort to actually connect with anyone.” If you like someone and match, then go ahead and send that first message. This tip also applies to real life dating. Don’t wait for them to make the first move because that move may never come. Remember what Michael Scott said, “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take - Wayne Gretzky.”

Bad: Check out a new movie

Just a shot in the dark here, but once you

meet someone you’re probably going to go on a first date. A common first date is going to the movies. Don’t do this. Movies are great, but a terrible first date. Remember, even if you’ve been chatting online or in person, you still don’t know much about the person. Sure, the movie makes for good conversation afterward, but then you’re still not really getting to know your date. Try something simple and low stakes like grabbing some coffee or attending one of those aforementioned school events. These date options are cheap, allow you to actually talk to each other and are fairly public.

Good: Take your time

Dating is tough, and not everything has a fairy tale ending. Don’t let this discourage you though. If you’re open and honest with both yourself and others, then maybe it just might work out. It might not, but that’s ok too. As college students, we have the privilege of being young and having plenty of years ahead of us. Just try not to force things or obsess over being single. You’ll have plenty of time for that later.

What’s Up, Girlfriend? An ode to the leggings that are taking on trash Phoebe Ellis Spectrum Staff

We’ve all been there, especially the ladies, purchasing leggings that become stretched or see-through only weeks into owning them. This becomes a vicious cycle of buying more and more leggings that continue to let you down. If you’re in need of some extraordinarily well-made leggings that stretch, hold their shape, are beyond comfortable and good for the environment, look no further than Girlfriend Collective. Girlfriend Collective uses water bottles, fishing nets and other post-consumer products to create all of their products, which include leggings, sports bras, shorts, bodysuits and shirts. All of their products are sustainable, ethically made, comfortable enough to live in and super cute. They come in your classic black legging, but the company has also expanded its color palette with shades like moss, indigo and cherry. My experience with Girlfriend Collective? Perfect. I first heard of their services through an Instagram advertisement that said they were giving away free leggings; all you had to do was just pay shipping. So I watched a few YouTube reviews, and I went for it. About a week later, I had received my first pair of the leggings that would change my life. The fit? Tight, but not restricting. The material?

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Review: Kurt Vile Lets It All Out In ‘Bottle It In’ Artist’s latest release sees more of the same, new twists upbeat front half of the album, the song focuses A&E Editor on the theme of repetition. Kurt Vile released his With sunny guitar and warm 10th solo studio album harmonies ending every line, it is at home with pleasant “Bottle It In” on Oct. 12. “Bottle It In” retains summer days. Vile sings, the familiarity of Vile’s “Some are one trick ponies, thoughtfully layered guitar but we embrace ‘em/ ‘Cause picking, introspective I’ve always had a soft spot stream of consciousness for repetition.” The lines lyrics and penchant for one are reinforced by a simple repetitive guitar riff. banjo featured song. Another endearing However, when viewing the album as if it were facet of this song is Vile’s pressed on a vinyl LP, side “cleaning up” of his A is decidedly more upbeat. language as if it were on In contrast, side B is much the fly: “And I’d give my darker and death anxious. left — (neve rmind) for one Vile does nothing without a big synchronized smile.” purpose, so this was clearly Everyone knows what he thoughtfully formulated. meant to say, but he didn’t What it means is up to each have to complete the saying to convey it. Could it be listener. because he has two young ‘Loading Zones’ daughters? I tend to favor “Loading Zones” was the idea that it was simply a the first single of the album glimpse of his humor. and is the opening track. A song about how power and ‘Come Again’ As I mentioned, every ambition corrupt, Vile (as always) sings in the first album Vile has one song person. He assumes the role that features the bluegrass of a corrupted city official as leanings of the banjo. “Come he sings, “Drop some dead Again” is this album’s song. weight, clean my hands of Given Vile’s guitar style, it is what I need to clean my easy to see the leap to banjo hands of/ And all for free as more of a comfortable by mayoral decree/All from sidestep. The bright picking zone to loading zone of my of the banjo is counteracted by Vile’s melancholic town, yeah.” Instrumentally, the song vocals. A song talking about is reminiscent of R.E.M.’s the change of seasons on the “Losing My Religion,” surface, digging deeper, it which isn’t very surprising tackles the longing to escape given Vile would have been consequence, to relive a a teenager at the time of its time over and over until you popularity. It is by no means “get it right.” a rip off; it just simply invokes the early ‘90s staple. ‘Cold Was the Wind’ A creepy tune with a Doors dark psychedelic ‘One Trick Ponies’ Another pick from the twist, “Cold Was the Wind” definitely fits in with the

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As with Kurt Vile’s previous albums, the arrangement is as important as the lyrics themselves. month of October. The song is the most upfront with its theme of death anxiety: “On the plane I’m drinkin red wine, ‘cause like everybody else I’m afraid to die/ Did I mention that I’m afraid

of dying, think I heard my daughter crying.” It speaks to an uncertainty of the beyond and a fear of being remembered. Vile makes it apparent that he has a lot more to lose now

than before: “You better Goddamn miss me when I’m gone/ ‘Cause God’s gonna damn me up and down now/ Wherever it is, they’re gonna give me the business/ Whoever it is,

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gonna miss my girls.” “My girls” refers to his wife and two daughters. “Cold Was the Wind” is a song many can relate to as we contemplate the beyond and its uncertainty.

Gaming News: Last Week in Gaming From Sony to PlayStation, the most relevant gaming news from the past week Max Borman Staff Writer

Every week the gaming world is filled with various news. Release dates, controversy, announcements, buyouts and lots of downloadable content. Here is a rundown of some of the most important stuff that occurred last week in the gaming world.

PlayStation updates

For starters, a longrequested feature for PlayStation may finally be coming. No, it is not backwards compatibility, 4K Blu-ray players in PS4 or even better security. The long-requested feature of PlayStation Network name changes may finally come to the online gaming platform. You will finally be able to change the name of your PlayStation account after all these years. That old middle school username that you picked because you thought it was funny will now finally be able to be replaced. Sony is also officially working on the successor to the PlayStation 4. No release date or any other news was announced besides the fact

that they are making it. Start working hard to snag one when it debuts in a couple years alongside the next Xbox.

The fate of Telltale Games

An update on the fate of “The Walking Dead: The Final Season” by Telltale Games was announced. Skybound Entertainment, a company owned by the original creator of “The Walking Dead,” Robert Kirkman, is officially completing the final season. The leftover employees of Telltale Games have mostly been laid off, with only a few remaining. They are all left with no severance pay, but “The Walking Dead: The Final Season” is going to be completed, so that’s nice.

Smartphone gaming

Microsoft is making a game streaming service, so you can stream your games to all devices with a screen. Trials will begin in 2019. It essentially means that soon you may be able to play your Xbox games on your cellphone if you ever had the want to do that. Speaking of cellphones,

critically acclaimed “Stardew Valley” is coming to iOS. If you have never played it, this is the perfect opportunity to do so. You will be able to build your own little farm and fight monsters on your iPhone in the middle of class. Wait, don’t do that. Do it in your apartment or dorm.

New game titles announced

We also saw lots of different gameplay news on some highly anticipated titles coming out. Those titles are “Fallout 76,” “Red Dead Redemption 2” and “Resident Evil 2.” Each one of the titles looks great, some better than others. It will be interesting to see how each one does when they launch, especially “Fallout 76” as it is a multiplayer only game. “Kingdom Hearts: The Story So Far” was announced for PS4 and will be a compilation of all nine games and movies from the series. It will be released Oct. 30 for $39.99 so you can play through every “Kingdom Hearts” game before the new one launches.

‘The Witcher’ TV series

“The Witcher” TV series

Sony announced a successor to the PlayStation 4 is in development. being made by Netflix has officially announced the entire lead cast. Henry Cavill (best known as Superman in the DC Extended Universe of movies) will be playing the lead role of Geralt of Rivia. Freya Allan (“Into the

Badlands” and “The War of the Worlds”) has been cast as Geralt’s adopted daughter Ciri. Anya Chalotra (“The ABC Murders” and “Wanderlust”) will be playing the sorceress and longtime love of Geralt, Yennefer. The show is slowly

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shaping up to be pretty good. Netflix tends to do well with their original programs, so things are looking up. Every week is different, and some are more exciting, so be sure to look out for next week’s helping of gaming news.

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The Vaccines Wake Up Minneapolis After a week of rain, the Twin Cities needed a pick-me-up

Frontman Justin Young captured the crowd with his voice and theatrics.

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On a rainy Wednesday in Minneapolis, I waited outside of Fine Line Music Cafe. I was the first in line to see one of my favorite bands, The Vaccines, whom I hadn’t seen since they performed at the Triple Rock Social Club in August 2015. I knew that buckling down in my winter coat for three hours in the rain would be worth it. And it was, though I wish I could have skipped the opener. Accompanying The Vaccines on the U.S. leg of the tour for their fifth studio album “Combat Sports,” was indie band Jesse Jo Stark. While I can always appreciate a band led by a woman, they were sadly a mock Lana del Rey, just a little more punk and a lot sleepier. In fact, The Vaccines’ walk-out song, “Dancing Queen,” did a better job of warming up the crowd. The room became electric, and you could feel the buzz in the air when the English indie rock band took to their instruments and opened with high-pace “Nightclub.” The energy didn’t stop there, in fact, it didn’t stop at all. With a setlist mixed with old hits and recent releases, the die-hard fans in the room knew all the words and sang along as frontman Justin Young strutted around the stage. Before introducing a new song that has yet to be released, Young made a comment about how the Fine Line was “a bit bigger than the Triple Rock.” Which if you have ever had the

chance to visit the Triple Rock before they closed, you would know that he was right. The Triple Rock had a stage a third of the size of the one at Fine Line, and it came up to your knees if you were standing at the front. This was something I admired about the place. Along with some on-stage banter, Young joked about how there had been much debate about which new song to debut that night. One crowd member pleaded, “Play them all,” which was greeted with applause. Young laughed and introduced “Let’s Jump Off the Top.” This new soon-to-be hit didn’t stray from their usual high-energy surfer rock — it fit in perfectly with their style, which pleased the crowd. The Vaccines ended their main act with an oldie but a goodie from their first record “What Did You Expect from The Vaccines?” The slow burn opening of “Family Friend” was instantly recognized. After the band exited the stage before the encore, the energy in the room was palpable and the fans were left waiting for more. We didn’t have to wait long before they returned to the stage to play three more songs, ending the night with “All in White” from their first album. The night ended all too quickly, but it’s one I’ll remember until the band returns to Minneapolis in (probably) another three years.

He may not be the frontman, but Freddie Cowan was definitely the star of the show.

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‘Fantasy Battles’ Pins the Living Against the Undead Free game developed by FreezeNova features skeletal hoards as the enemy Nathan Wetrosky Staff Writer

“Fantasy Battles,” developed by FreezeNova, is a free game on Steam that will guarantee victory against our skeletal enemies. Not to frighten anyone, but the Skeleton Wars have started once again. Since I am a veteran Skeleton Warfighter and have beaten the final level of this game, I will give you an in-depth, technical description of “Fantasy Battles” for the few of you who will fight alongside me. The forces at your disposal are spearmen, swordsmen, ax-

men, archers, armored knights on horseback and sorcerers. The skeletons will have equivalents to all these units as well. You must place these in formations of your choosing. The trick is, these formations affect the outcomes of battles. Sending in your ranged units first will almost always turn out to be a bad idea. Make sure to protect them by putting heavier units first, then have a huge wave of ranged units come from behind to inflict massive casualties on the enemy. Like I said before, the skeletons have their own army, but even though they do not have any muscle, they still have a bone to pick with us. I don’t know why. All

I know is they are more organized and honestly much scarier than us. In their dark blue armor and with their creepy grinning faces, they strike fear into the living. The most difficult unit in their army, and the one you should attempt to take out first, is the skeleton necromancers. They launch dark orbs of energy into the ranks of your forces that rapidly deplete a unit’s health. If you have not already been scared off, good job. There are 36 levels of “Fantasy Battles,” which any recruit must complete before joining the forces of the living, and with each level more difficult than the last, you will gain all the experience you will need. Although, personally, I

did not have any trouble beating levels until level 10. That is when the graveyard started sending actual challenges to my troops and me. “Fantasy Battles” is not too graphically stimulating and will not prepare you mentally for the horrors of war, but it is fun to look at nonetheless. While you send your troops to do their heroic deeds, the upbeat musical score keeps the battles epic. The only problem is there is only one piece and it repeats every 10 seconds. This is to strengthen the mind, mentally, in ways the graphics cannot accomplish. “Fantasy Battles,” is a very accurate representation of the

ongoing Skeleton Wars and what to expect when going into the fight. There are a few things that can be improved, such as a different musical score every few minutes and more environments to fight in, like downtown Detroit and McDonald’s. Lastly, “Fantasy Battles” is very successful in training recruits, who upon entering the battle have a 10 percent chance of survival, more than double the survival rate of recruits in the previous Skeleton Wars. Now, go forth and conquer the hordes of the undead and bring peace to this most troubling of months.

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Planning Your Path Getting through NDSU warm and efficient Grant Gloe Staff Writer

We students are kind of like mice in a maze. When the weather dips, we start planning intricate routes that keep us the warmest. We utilize skyways, hovering above pedestrians like birds. We slow from building to building like water. We hide in tunnels like ... well, mice again. We pick the route that spends the least amount of time in the cold as possible. A quick example would be if you’re in AG Hill and need to get to your car in the Wellness Center lot. The first thing you’ll want to do is go to the basement. There is actually a tunnel that leads from AG Hill to the Memorial Union food court. You can even pick up some hot food on those extra cold days. Next, you’ll go upstairs to the West entrance. Ladd Hall is just a simple walk across the street. Therefore, it won’t be hard to convince some people to form a wall to block the wind and keep you warm as you cross. A measly $5 a piece should do it. Once you’re there, make your way to the skyway. You should be able to follow this system of skyways all the way to the QBB. Take in the view as you look at those cold fools spending full minutes outside. Not this guy. In the QBB, you’ll find there’s a window on the fourth floor that has a clear line of sight to Gate City Bank Auditorium. Simply jostle one open and reach into your backpack. You’ll want to remove your length of rope and harpoon gun. Check for pedestrians (safety first) and fire your harpoon, lodging it snugly above the doors. If you’ve properly tied the rope to your harpoon, you can secure the other end above you. Remove a strap from your backpack (all the cool kids one strap it anyway) and use it to zip-line down. Your momentum should be enough to bust in a door. Now that you’ve entered Gate City Auditorium, you will stroll past whatever class is in session

down to the basement door. Once you’ve reached it, you can take the tunnels to Van Es. Take this time to congratulate yourself on your tenacity and brush off any glass

We pick the route that spends the least amount of time in the cold as possible. from the door. This is the last leg of your adventure. The Wellness Center is just next door and with it your ride to warmth. All there is to do now is dig a tunnel with your bare hands that surfaces inside the Wellness

Look at those cold fools spending full minutes outside. Not this guy. Center. This should take you eight months to a year and is a great upper body workout. Congratulations, you made it to your car. You are probably tired and more than a little hungry, but you This looks scary, but stepping outside is much scarier. are warm.

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Money Laundering: The Cost of Clean Clothes How to navigate coin laundry in your apar tment Grant Gloe Staff Writer

This place is your friend.

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So you’re out of the dorms and you want to be a respectable member of society. Well, if you’re still in college, fat chance of that. If nothing else, you can smell like a respectable member of society. The only problem is that it now costs a sweet $1.25 minimum. Now, if this is the first time you’ve relied on coin laundry, there are probably a few things you’ve picked up on. First is that pit in your stomach that comes from knowing you’re paying rent every month and yet these guys have the gall to nickel and dime you over laundry. Well, I feel the same way, even though I really shouldn’t. Truth is, it probably costs them about that $1.25-$2 for water and electricity each load. If your rent (like mine) is pretty cheap, you’d probably prefer to keep your rent down and keep paying the coins. If you have standards for yourself and how you live, you might be in a more expensive apartment. In that case, feel free and safe to grab your pitchforks and take to the streets. You’re paying enough to not deal with this crap. Something else you might have noticed is that quarters are now worth more than 25 cents. Quarters are made of gold. When you’re drowning in nickels and pennies like a man with a thousand spoons and no knife, quarters are priceless. When not a

single pair of socks passes the sniff test and you are ripping apart the couch for change, quarters are printer ink. That’s why it’s important to keep a quarterly income. If your bank isn’t in the area, a cashier willing to change a 10 for a roll of quarters is your best friend. So maybe you wash some bigger loads and maybe you have a devoted laundry fund of change. It is what it is. Coin laundry is kind of like heavy

That pit in your stomach that comes from knowing you’re paying rent every month and yet these guys have the gall to nickel and dime you over laundry. doors or “wrong way” signs that seem to face the proper lane. It’s part of a long list of things that I fervently hate despite having no impact on my life. Some could call it a ... laundry list.

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Cigs Are Not for Kids Remove any and all tobacco advertisements at all costs Jacob Elwell Opinion Editor

The world revolves around the use and sales of tobacco. Farmers look to make profits off the poor souls who fall victim to tobacco addiction. Fortunately for them, that includes a large percentage of the population. When I think of the backbone of America, three things come to my mind: alcohol, McDonald’s and cigarettes. Cigarettes are iconic in America. You see them in movies and TV shows all the time. There’s nothing like sitting down in your warm house on a chilly Christmas Eve night watching a Christmas movie on the Hallmark Channel about to spark up a cigarette in 1984. To me, that’s about as iconic as it can get. Despite this, it’s not the ‘80s anymore. Cigarettes aren’t cool, and they’re arguably one of the worst addictions a human can have. It’s just not worth it to do this to your body. While smoking is still an issue, it can’t compare to the issue it was in the early to mid-1900s. Cigarettes were handed out to soldiers in both world wars for free. Nobody is going to deny a free cigarette. Of course, the situation was way different at the time, and you could argue cigarettes were helpful for the soldiers given the stress they were dealing with. Cigarettes used to be legal to smoke almost everywhere. It’s only been somewhat recently that there have been restrictions on where cigarettes can be smoked. Cigarettes used to be legal to smoke in all restaurants and bars. Now, there’s only a select amount of states that allow smoking at bars and restaurants.

It’s only a matter of time before they’re illegal in all restaurants and bars. A majority of states allow smoking in casinos, which I think will take longer to ban than smoking in restaurants or bars. The sooner these bans take place, the more we will see a decline in smoking among teens. Advertisements for tobacco were banned in

stations. If those were eliminated, I feel like the number of teens that smoke would go down drastically. It would also reduce the interest of minors wanting to purchase cigarettes. If they don’t see a deal on cigarette packs outside of a gas station, they will be less obligated to try cigarettes. If they’re less obligated to buy them, they will have a lesser

All cigarette advertisements will be banned eventually; it’s just a matter of time. 1971 for TV and radio, and 1986 for the ban of smokeless tobacco products. In 1998, the Master Settlement Agreement imposed many restrictions on major U.S. tobacco companies. This included bans on transit and billboard advertisements, paid brand product placement, cartoons, tobacco brand sponsorships of sporting events and concerts, as well as advertising and marketing practices that targeted individuals under 18. Since these changes, tobacco use among teens has significantly dropped. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the percent of seniors in high school who reported to smoking daily dropped from 28.8 percent in 1976 to 5.5 percent in 2015. The number continues to drop due to the absence of advertisements, which is why all advertisements should come to a close. There are still signs with deals on cigarette packs on the outer walls of gas

chance of smoking them and possibly become addicted (see how that works). While smoking is still an issue, the emergence of new ways to get “nic buzzed” is contributing to the decline. When I say new ways I’m talking about Juuls, E-Cigs, Suorin Airs, Suorin Drops, etc. While these may be a “safer” alternative to cigarettes, I wouldn’t call them safe. They don’t contain the chemicals and tar that are present in cigarettes, but the nicotine content in some of these devices

Old tobacco advertisements. It’s unbelievable people would fall for this. Juul pod has the equivalent nicotine level as a whole pack of cigarettes. That

Cigarettes aren’t cool, and they’re arguably one of the worst addictions a human can have. is greater than cigarettes. From what I’ve heard, one

being said, the effects that nicotine has on the brain are the same if not worse with

these new devices. While they won’t give you yellow teeth, smelly breath or black lungs, they still contain high amounts of nicotine. It’s been only recently that these devices have been introduced. Because of this, there’s no real proof that they affect your body negatively later in life. I like them in the sense they help reduce cigarette smoking among teens. The only issue with these is that kids may resort to them instead of cigarettes. While that may be safer, you’re still putting a large dose of nicotine in your body. Please, use these devices safely and wisely.

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All cigarette advertisements will be banned eventually; it’s just a matter of time. The smoking rates among teens will continue to decline as the years go on as long as alternatives are available. To the extent, teens take these alternatives is yet to be determined, but right now it doesn’t look great. However, it’s still better than becoming addicted to cigarettes. As long as we continue to get rid of smoking indoors and reduce and eventually get rid of advertisements, cigarette smokers will reduce in the future years.

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The Jimmy Butler Conundrum Crawls On The Wolves and the shooting guard still at odds Ian Longtin Staff Writer

“You f---ing need me. You can’t win without me.” The now infamous words from Minnesota Timberwolves’ Jimmy Butler directed toward his teammates during a practice last Wednesday. Butler was in the midst of an epic practice rant in which he ripped into his general manager, his head coach and his teammates. Butler later explained that all his emotions simply came out at once. The feelings built up from his in-season knee injury, his frustration with his teammates, his so-called lack of respect from the organization, his early playoff exit and his trade request that has yet to accumulate to anything, exploded onto the practice gym floor. The Timberwolves have been actively searching for a trade partner for Butler in the three weeks following his trade request. The problem is, they haven’t found the right suitor. A common theme has been that the Wolves are asking for far too much in return for Butler.

By simply floating the idea of a Ben Simmons-Butler exchange to the 76ers halted all talks between the teams all together. Then once reports surfaced that trade talks with the Miami Heat had soured, Butler returned to practice to unleash his wrath. The Timberwolves seem to be in a “lose-lose” situation. If they do end up trading Butler, they will be trading one of the best players in the NBA for a return that in all likelihood will be inferior to what they gave up to get Butler in the first place. However, if they don’t deal the one they call Jimmy Buckets, they will have a player on their roster that has made it well known he wants out. This has the potential to infect the entire Wolves locker room, potentially sending their 2018-19 campaign into despair before it even begins. As bad as the practice tirade looked for the organization, an interview Butler did with ESPN reporter Rachel Nichols shined some light on why Butler wanted to leave in the first place. “ … it’s not about the money; it’s not,” Butler stated. “It’s about saying we need you. We want you

here. We can’t do this without you.” What makes the situation so peculiar and tough for the Wolves is that Butler is right. The Wolves were 11 games above .500 and the third seed in the West before Butler went down with his knee injury. Without him, the Wolves registered a losing record and were on the brink of missing the postseason. Butler returned for the final three games and saved the Wolves’ season. One of the problems, as Butler noted to Nichols, is that he plays harder than anyone on his own team. “Who’s the most talented player on our team? KAT (KarlAnthony Towns). Who’s the most God-gifted player on our team? Wigs (Andrew Wiggins) … But, like, who plays the hardest? Me. I play hard. I play really hard.” It is easy to see why a player such as Butler, a veteran All-Star that is busy trying to win a ring in a league where the Warriors and LeBron James have reigned supreme for the last eight years, does not want to wait for these young players to turn the corner. Butler figures by the time that

happens, he may be too old to make a significant contribution to a team. A new wrinkle in what is becoming the story of the NBA offseason (outside of the free agency destination of the aforementioned King James) was added Thursday when the Wolves cancelled practice, just a day after Butler’s now famed practice outburst. Reports came out that a players only meeting between Butler and the rest of his teammates followed the cancelled practice. Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague disputed reports, suggesting that the meeting was not “players only,” but nonetheless a meeting did take place. Butler communicated with the team that he would compete with them. This is quite the turn of events considering that just a week ago all hope seemed lost that Butler would ever play another minute in a Wolves uniform again. Whether he plays or not, this tale of trade requests and legendary practice rants will end one of three ways. The first is Butler plays out the 2018-19 season with the Wolves. This could mean that Butler and

the Wolves are back to where they started the next offseason. Or, it could mean that the relationship between them has a chance to be healed, and Butler resigns with the Wolves after the season. The second and third options are similar, but a key difference is time. The Wolves seem primed to try and ship Butler out, so the question becomes if they can get a deal done before Wednesday’s season opener against San Antonio. A move before seems unlikely, but the Heat appear to be heading into the weekend looking for a deal. If this falls apart, then it becomes more likely that Butler gets moved midseason. The NBA’s trade deadline is Feb. 7, so that is plenty of time for a team to come forward. This will be out of need, or a team feels close and thinks Butler is the missing piece of the championship puzzle. When asked if the situation between him and the Timberwolves was fixable, Butler answered with honesty. “It could be. But do I think so? No.” The story of Jimmy Butler and the Minnesota Timberwolves is far from over. However, the unhappy marriage is headed toward a messy divorce.

Fantasy Hoops Breakout Candidates The players who aren’t known yet Philip Atnsosen Staff Writer

Every fantasy draft, no matter the sport, follows a similar structure. The first few rounds are reserved for the superstars; the average but still safe players are drafted in the middle rounds and the last few rounds are meant for players with exciting potential but low success rates. Most of the time, the players you pick in those last rounds are off your team by the end of the season, but every now and then you find a diamond in the rough. Last year, that included

players like Donovan Mitchell and Lou Williams. Going into the 2018-19 season, these are some of the biggest breakout candidates for the year.

Rodney Hood

A lot of shots have opened up for the Cavs since LeBron James left this offseason. Rodney Hood will likely be one of the biggest beneficiaries. The fourth-year shooting guard has always looked like a promising prospect as a pure shooter, as he’s averaged 1.9 3-pointers per game since entering the league in 2014. He is the most likely

candidate to emerge as the second scoring option behind Kevin Love on a rebuilding Cavaliers roster.

Domantas Sabonis

In the playoffs last season, the Pacers surprised everybody by taking the Cavs to seven games in the first round. One of the bright spots of the series was Domantas Sabonis, who averaged 12.4 points in 24 minutes per game. Sabonis might be a defensive liability, but he has respectable range and great footwork for a power forward. He has a strong chance to take Thaddeus

Young’s spot in the lineup at some point this year.

Frank Ntilikina

The Knicks are obviously not in the playoff picture this year. All-Star Kristaps Porzingis could be out for the entire season, leaving them with a thin roster, which is very interesting for fantasy purposes. The starting point guard is going to be Trey Burke at the beginning of the year, but that could change in a flash. Burke has had a rocky NBA career, going from lottery pick to playing in the development league just a few years later.

If Burke looks shaky, sophomore Frank Ntilikina will get a chance to start at point guard. Ntilikina is an intriguing prospect that I expect to be available or dropped early in the season.

Jonathan Isaac

Last season, the Magic spent high draft capital on Jonathan Isaac in what was considered one of the deepest drafts of all time. Isaac missed most of his rookie season with an ankle injury. Now he’s 21 years old, and he plays on a team that’s building for the future. I expect Isaac to eat away at Jonathon Simmons’ minutes

as the year goes on, and he’s definitely worth keeping an eye on.

Buddy Hield

When Hield entered the league in 2016, his player comparison was Stephen Curry. Obviously he hasn’t met those expectations, but he has carved out a major role in Sacramento’s offense. The Kings don’t have a true No. 1 offensive weapon, and I would not be surprised to see the offense run through Hield this year. Buddy has immense upside and great opportunity this season. He should be rostered in every league.

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Fighting Hawks Turn Back Bison UND completes season sweep in front of packed BBF Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor

When the in-state rival comes to town, the expectation is that it will be a must-see event. For some North Dakota State volleyball fans, Friday’s match against the visiting Fighting Hawks of North Dakota was a couldn’t see. Signs on the doors of Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse read “Sold Out” a half hour from the opening serve. The atmosphere of the old gymnasium was intense, as was the play on the court. In the end, the Fighting Hawks completed the regular season, defeating the Bison in four sets 3-1 (2522, 25-22, 12-25, 25-16). The 1,449 fans in attendance had barely made it to their seats when the Bison jumped out early. Allie Mauch had a pair of kills to open the match before Alexis Bachmeier served up an ace, and McKenzie Burke added another point for the Bison, jumping out to a 4-0 lead. The four-point lead was the largest lead of the set. The Fighting Hawks stayed close and crawled back to tie the match for the first time at 11. It was the first of seven ties in the opening set. The two sides swapped the lead, and three errors from UND gave NDSU a three-point lead. As they have had all year, NDSU seemed to get the hard bit of luck. For not the first time of the night, Bison players looked toward the head official to give NDSU the point after an attack seemingly took a touch off the UND block. No such point was given. Bison head coach Jennifer Lopez called her first timeout of the match and spent the first half of it chatting with the official. The next point after the timeout saw Mauch look toward the official as her attack missed just wide, claiming another touch off the block. No call was given, and UND led 23-21. Two kills from UND outside hitter Lydia Williams gave the Hawks the first set. The visitors carried momentum into the second set, subduing the capacity crowd. Williams tallied three kills in a 5-1 run from the away side. This time, it was the Bison who clawed their way back. Back-to-back kills from Emily

Halverson gave the Bison a slight 15-14 edge. UND responded with a quick 3-0 run to take the lead back. NDSU couldn’t come back again. Just as they had two weeks ago in Grand Forks and for the fourth time this year at home, NDSU dropped into a two sets to zero hole. “We need to put the pedal to the metal right away,” Bison libero Abbi Klos said. “We like to feel things out a little bit.” And for the fourth time, the Bison came out and won the third set. It was a dominant performance for the home team. Burke was active early with three kills in a 11-2 run for the Bison. Mauch and Halverson struck a kill down, and Bachmeier added another ace during the run. NDSU hit .417 with 16 kills on 29 attacks, committing just four errors. It was the second highest hitting percentage for the Bison in conference play this season. “We looked back at our first two sets and said, hey, it’s now or never,” Halverson said. Two late kills by Mauch followed by the sophomore outside hitter combining with Kristin Tidd for a block gave NDSU the set. The galvanized Bentson Bunker crowd propelled NDSU to an early lead in the fourth. Bachmeier hit a pair of kills during a 6-2 Bison run. But UND took back control through Lexi Ahrens. The Fighting Hawk freshman struck three straight kills to give the visitors the lead. Williams added two more of her game high 17 kills, as UND took a stranglehold of the match with a 5-0 run. Ahrens struck two of her eight fourth-set kills down the stretch, and Alivia Fraase served up the match-winning ace. For the Bison, the loss snapped a two-game win streak NDSU picked up last weekend. NDSU dropped to 5-14 (3-5 Summit League) and hits the road for challenging tests at Denver and Omaha next weekend. The Bison return home for a key Summit League tilt against Oral Roberts at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23.

Allie Mauch struck 15 kills against UND Friday night.

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Getting a Fix of Professional Sports Planning a sports-filled trip to the Twin Cities

The Twins will sell upper deck tickets for not much more than $10.

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Going to a live game can be one of the most exhilarating experiences a sports fan can get. The problem many students face is that attending a large pro sporting event can be expensive and difficult to plan. However, with the Twin Cities, which have five professional teams just a short drive away, it can be surprisingly easy for North Dakota State students to make a fun weekend trip and see their favorite teams. Planning a trip comes with some challenges. How do I get down to the cities? If I drive, where will I park? How do I get around? Here are some simple tips before setting off. When driving, avoid parking fees by heading to the Mall of America. There is a metro station under the East Parking Ramp. A day pass will run $6 and erase the hassle of parking.

Also, the journey is more fun when there is someone else to go with. Otherwise, it is three-and-ahalf hours of lonely driving and around $60 in gas to get to the cities.

Vikings

With a big, new, flashy stadium, it is no surprise that the priciest sporting event in the cities is a Vikings football game. U.S. Bank Stadium houses the purple and gold NFL team for eight games from September to December. The cheapest tickets available are going to cost fans $100 a piece, and to get in closer to action, tickets start to reach the $300-$400 range. For the dedicated sports goers willing to fork over the cash, you will likely walk away with an unforgettable experience.

Timberwolves

The Timberwolves play in downtown Minneapolis at the freshly renovated Target Center. There’s plenty of chances for

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NDSU students to catch a game. The season kicks off this month and runs until mid-April. The playoffs run until May, but that is a rarity for this organization. The price of tickets at these games varies based on the opposing team, but at most games $30-$50 can land you a seat in the nose-bleeds. Although they don’t provide the best view, seats like these still give fans an exciting experience. For those willing to spend a little extra cash, better seats can be found in the low hundreds.

Wild

The puck has just dropped on another National Hockey League season for the Minnesota Wild. The Wild play at the intimate Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Joining the large, raucous crowd will cost over $40 a pop for the nose-bleeds. Prices again change with the visiting team, and the cheapest tickets roll up to nearly $80 for a divisional game on the weekend.

To get into the lower bowl, prices hover above $100. One other item of note: the drive through Minneapolis into St. Paul takes a little extra time. Especially around a 7 p.m. puck drop, as the remains of rush hour linger.

Minnesota United FC

The newest addition to Minneapolis-St. Paul sports is Minnesota United FC (MNUFC). The team joined Major League Soccer in the 2017 season and will be finishing their second season in the next couple weeks. Although students won’t be able to attend any more games this semester, MLS will kick back off in early March. Next year, MNUFC will be playing in their brand new stadium, Allianz Field, which will be finished this winter. Attending soccer games generally doesn’t come with a large price tag. The stadium is divided into tickets that typically ran $30-$50 at the temporary home

of TCF Bank Stadium. Joining the Wonderwall, the Loons’ supporter section, will also see a small drop in ticket prices. Don’t be expected to sit, however, as Allianz Field will see the supporters in a safe standing area on one of the steepest inclines of any U.S. stadium.

Twins

Another year, another missed postseason for the Minnesota Twins. But the baseball club is still the easiest way to catch a game on short notice. Tickets for Target Field are often aplenty, even on the day of the game. The Twins will sell upper deck tickets for not much more than $10. But there is a really solid second-hand market. Websites such as SeatGeek can find lower deck tickets for cheap. It is not unheard of to get seats three rows up in left field for $16. As for the product on the field, who knows however.

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