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Keeping It Highly Ethical A measure forum was held discussing Measures 1 and 3 Erica Solberg

Contributing Writer

Public officials and advocating citizens from across North Dakota met at North Dakota State for a public forum on North Dakota Measures 1 and 3 on Thursday, Oct. 11.

The forum was hosted by NDSU Young Americans for Liberty, College Republicans and College Democrats.

Dave Owen, chairperson of Legalize ND and principle Measure 3, the decriminalization of recreational marijuana, spoke in favor of Measure 3 at the forum against North Dakota state representative and attorney Shannon Roers Jones.

“One in every four people in the state of North Dakota has a marijuana charge. It is time to end the failed experiment of prohibition, which sends thousands of people to prison for no reason,” Owen said.

Measure 3 would legalize the recreational use of marijuana for people age 21 or older in North Dakota as well as unrestricted and untaxed growing, distribution and sales. It would also enact an automatic expunction process for those with prior marijuana-related convictions in North Dakota.

“My opposition to Measure 3 is completely unrelated to any potential social issues,” Roers Jones said. “I believe specifically how poorly the measure is written and the unintended consequences that we would end up with as a result of the writing in the measure.”

Some of the concerns that Roers Jones spoke about included how the bill would require all 177,000

marijuana convictions from the state of North Dakota to be expunged by the court system within 60 days after the vote or the state could be subject to lawsuits.

“But why shouldn’t the government be held accountable?” Owen said.

“From where I come from, if you fail to uphold the law and fail to do what the law says, there are consequences.

Why don’t we want government accountability?

Because without incentive there is no action.”

According to the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office, the record expunction alone would cost the state of North Dakota $1.2 million. The total cost to implement recreational marijuana would be $6.5 million for state agencies and local governments.

“What we’re asking the courts to do is expunge the records of 177,000 people who knowingly broke the law, and we’re not talking about a simple possession of a pipe or paraphernalia, we’re talking about people who could have been distributing hundreds of pounds of marijuana through the state,” Roers Jones said.

With the expunction, if someone were to be arrested for a marijuana change and another charge at the same time, both charges would go through the court on the same document and could not be separated; therefore, both charges would be eliminated.

“They’re saying that it doesn’t matter, that these people knowingly broke the law, but an unjust law is no law at all in my mind,” Owen said. “They’ve served their time. They’ve paid for what they’ve done. But now that we’re moving toward an era where it will be legal, it does not make sense to hold a black mark against them for something we no longer

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Last week, the Supreme Court upheld a state law signed by Gov. Doug Burgum that requires all North Dakotans to provide proper identification with a residential address on it when voting.

This wouldn’t be a problem, but residents on reservations in North Dakota often do not have residential addresses and instead have IDs that list P.O. boxes.

It is our responsibility to raise concern over this. It is our duty because we believe that everyone has an equal voice and the right to vote, something all Americans and North Dakotans should share.

“As I’ve looked at the law, it’s not very complicated to vote,” Congressmen Kevin Cramer said in a recent sit down with

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view as criminal.”

Currently, recreational marijuana is legal in nine states and Washington D.C. If Measure 3 passes, North Dakota will have the most liberal marijuana law.

“They have been saying ‘just pass it and the legislation can fix it,’ but what kind of logic is that?”

Roers Jones said. “Pass a terribly written measure, and hope you can get two-thirds of the legislation to pass it.”

“This measure is not fully written. This measure is about personal freedom and ending the war on drugs and creating revenue in the state,” Owen said.

Measure 1, which if passed would create an ethics commission in the North Dakota government and ban foreign-based political contributions, was represented at the forum by North Dakota state auditor Josh Gallion in opposition to the measure. Those who support Measure 1 were not in attendance. However, they did submit a letter that was read by the moderator, Amanda Savitt.

“Measure 1 protects North Dakota from the out of state interests, corporate powers and lobbyists who seek to own North Dakota (or think they already own it),” the letter said. “We believe that North Dakota doesn’t belong to anybody and can’t be bought with trips to Antigua, fun field trips to oil country, steak dinners, covering the bar tab or the promise of cushy post-public service job.”

Some of the organizations that support Measure 1 are Voters Right to Know, Represent.Us and former North Dakota Lieutenant Governor Lloyd Omdahl.

Those in opposition include American Civil Liberties Union of North Dakota, Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce and Xcel

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North Dakota state auditor Josh Gallion gives his dissenting opinion on Measure 1. over $623,620.83 and commission.

Energy.

“This ethics commission “The anti-corruption spent $410,146.46, while not accomplish measure sounds great at face those against it have does value, but, as state auditor, raised $251,600 and spent anything new,” Gallion it is our number one goal $32,941.26, according to said. “There is nothing in this measure that is not for effective transparency,” ballotpedia.org.

“Measure 1 would close already happening in the Gallion said. “It is what we the gaps in state policy state of North Dakota. If do each and every day.”

The main support for with a nonpartisan ethics you have an election issue, Measure 1 is from the commission that (along with call the Secretary of State. If organization North Dakotans the legislature) will set clear someone is breaking the law for Public Integrity, which ethical standards, maintain or infringing on your rights, confidential whistle- we also have an Attorney is co-chaired by Ellen a Chaffee, the Democratic blower hotline and conduct General’s Office who can candidate for North Dakota investigations on credibly take care of the issue and lieutenant governor in 2012, reported violations,” the prosecute.”

Fargo’s Measure 1 was and Dina Butcher, former letter from North Dakotans North Dakota human rights for Public Integrity said. also contested at the forum. division director appointed “The ethics commission will Zac Echola, board member by former Gov. John be a resource for citizens, of Reform ND, spoke for the candidates, elected officials, measure against professor Hoeven. appointees, Mark Johnson of Minnesota “Ninety percent of the researchers, money in support of this state employees and, yes, State University Moorhead.

Measure 1 would change measure comes from out of even lobbyists.”

Thirty-nine states in Fargo’s city voting ballot state, while 90 percent of the money that oppose this the U.S. currently have from selecting one candidate independent ethics to checking “yes” or “no” measure are from in North an that has for every candidate, and Dakota,” Gallion said. “They commission are talking about keeping authority over the state the candidate with the most outside influence out of our legislator; seven states have “yes” answers would receive elections, and they are doing an ethics commission that the seat. does not have authority over Elections will be held that very thing.”

So far, those in favor the state legislation; and six Nov. 6 for all measures. of Measure 1 have raised states do not have an ethics

From the Editor’s Desk N D Vo t e r R e q u i r e m e n t s H u r t Na t i v e A m e r i c a n s

Marcie Bollinger and Chris Berg on Valley News Live.

You’re right, Congressmen Cramer.

North Dakota is the only state that doesn’t require voter registration. However, why does that process, which primarily affects Native Americans and the homeless population, have to be harder for thousands of North Dakotans? Do those North Dakotans not deserve the same level of ease to vote that I enjoy?

“Why should we have to sue in North Dakota every year to get voting rights for Native people?” Sen. Heidi Heitkamp asked during a roundtable discussion earlier this year. It seems that the senator is concerned about this issue.

This isn’t a partisan issue, and it shouldn’t be treated like one. All of our representatives should be equally upset about this issue.

We should expect and demand equal

NDSU graduate students cut cellular study time in half with recent invention

representation.

Taking a national approach to this, President Trump has stated that voter fraud is enough to rig elections. Trump personally seems content to focus more on this than Russian interference. Logical complaints are ignored in favor of audacious claims.

This situation in North Dakota is a logical complaint. It needs to be heard.

Voting integrity is important, but voter fraud is rare. The Washington Post published a report that found only four documented cases of voter fraud in the 2016 election. So is having this requirement really affecting anything?

No matter whom you are voting for in November, no matter whom you are backing, please demand that they hold the voices of everyone in this country equally. Honestly, that isn’t asking them much.

Don’t buy into this idea that changing

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that part of the law is unneeded. It is fully needed to send a message to the Native population of this state that we care to hear their voices equally. It also sends a message to the homeless who live among us that their voice still matters.

Don’t be stagnant, let your voice be heard and don’t be afraid to demand decency from your representatives. Let me be clear: North Dakota has easy voting practices, which I enjoy a lot. But when another member of our state has it harder, and it’s just because of where they live and their heritage, that is wrong.

For the time being, anyone who does not have the proper ID for voting on Nov. 6, please take the following information.

Contact your county’s 911 coordinator to request a street address and to get a letter sent confirming that address.

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Terrorism Panel at NDSU The Northern Plains Ethics Institute asks experts about terrorism Zahra Gaal

Contributing Writer

The Northern Plains Ethics Institute at North Dakota State hosted a panel discussion on terrorism Wednesday, Oct. 10.

The panel focused on the discussion of what terrorism is, why it exists, its nature and how it functions the way it does. Panelists also addressed various other questions from the audience.

The panelists included Jeff Bumgarner, professor and department head of criminal justice and political science at NDSU, Roby C. Barrett, senior fellow with the Joint Special Operations University and regional terrorism expert from the Middle East Institute, and Jarret Brachman, an American terrorism expert and

author.

Bumgarner asked each panelist what their working definition of terrorism is, if terrorism works and force multipliers surrounding terrorism.

Terrorism can be considered a social movement, and that it is more than just an individual blowing up a bomb.

Barrett, who has 40 years experience, explained terrorism from different perspectives. “I am really careful about trying to define terrorism and putting in a box,” Barrett said. “Terrorism and who calls who a terrorist is often in the eyes of the beholder.” For Barrett, terrorism is about politics and the way in which politics reaches their goal.

Brachman defined terrorism more concretely. He maintains that certain behaviors must be defined

as terrorism at some point.

The panel discussed how terrorism is intertwined with other political actions, agenda and

“Terrorism and who calls who a terrorist is often in the eyes of the beholder.”

- Roby C. Barrett, senior fellow with the Joint Special Operations University and regional terrorism expert from the Middle East Institute violence against noncombatant individuals.

Both Barrett and Brachman said they believe terrorists can consider any action taken by them as a strategic accomplishment or result accomplishments on behalf

In A Nutshell Ryan Nix, Phoebe Ellis

Co-News Editor, Head News Editor

When will it stop?

This past weekend a woman and her friend left the bars in downtown Fargo only to end up running from a group of men.

Macy Gourneau said she and her friend left the bars after closing time and shortly thereafter were followed by a group of men who they believe intended them harm, according to the Forum.

When the two women left the bar, the group of men began catcalling them, and the women continued to walk away. As Gourneau described it, the men then separated her and her friend.

The two women somehow managed to run to their car where they drove off and later contacted authorities.

Will Trump follow through?

Back in July, President Trump expressed that he would not only like proof of Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s Native American ancestry, but that if she could prove it, the president said he would donate $1 million to the charity of her choice.

Since then, the Democratic senator from Massachusetts has proven her Native American ancestry through genetic testing, and now her and her supporters are waiting for Trump to pay up.

After the genetic test, Warren tweeted at the president not only to remind him of the deal but also to tell him which organization to donate to: “Please send the check to the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center.”

of the terrorist system they belong to.

There was a lot of discussion on the Middle East because of the area

Big issues facing rural America

An NPR poll showed that rural Americans are worried about job opportunities and the problem of addiction in their community. NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health conducted the survey. The survey polled 1,300 adults in rural America.

In an NPR article on the survey, Joe Neel and Alison Kodjak said, “White rural Americans are more worried about a worsening opioid problem than are other racial and ethnic groups.” When it comes to the economy, Neel and Kodjak wrote, “While there is optimism about the future, there is also plenty of negativity among rural Americans about the state of their local economy.”

The director of the poll, Robert J. Blendon is a professor of public health policy at Harvard.

He said the opioid epidemic is “now at the same level as a very serious economic plight that people are really worried about. It affects elections, and it affects how people elected from rural areas view their priorities.”

When it comes to the economic woes that are shown in the survey, “Rural Americans are optimistic about the future, and they’re also optimistic that things can be done to pull them out of the economic problems that they do face.”

terrorist groups and their usage of terrorist tactics.

According to Barrett, people have to see terrorism as more than just an attack. However, he said in order to do this they would have to understand the people behind

the events and why they are being drawn to an extremist lifestyle or organization.

“Terrorism is a police, security, intelligence and special operations problem,” Barrett said. He continued to say the people who have a better understanding of the countries involved should be used to combat terrorism, as they would able to better handle the problem.

The panel took place at the Century Theater in the NDSU Memorial Union.

There will be a second panel that is scheduled for Nov. 14.

While the first discussion panel was devoted to the root cause of terrorism, the second panel will focus on the ways terrorism could be stopped or solved.

USDA Relocating Office North Dakota strives to be new home of USDA research office Ryan Nix

Co-News Editor

Some North Dakotans are looking to invite the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to relocate their research offices to Fargo. This would bring about hundreds of jobs for the state. The USDA said they would like to have these research offices farmed out by 2019.

Sen. John Hoeven announced that the Greater Fargo-Moorhead Economic Development Corporation has submitted an application to host the location. The corporation filed an application for both the Economic Research Service (ERS), which employs 330 people, and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), which employs 360.

The USDA hopes that by de-centralizing the research offices it can boost economic prospects and widen the horizon of researchers.

Congressman Steny Hoyer of Maryland and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton of Washington D.C. sent a letter to the USDA Inspector General, calling for an investigation into the planned move.

In the letter, Hoyer and Norton wrote: “Essential questions regarding the legality of USDA’s proposal, the rationale for the potential move and the process used to develop this proposal remain unanswered, and we ask that you conduct a detailed analysis of each of these issues.”

The two cited a section of the 2018 Consolidated Appropriations Act, which would require the USDA to ask the House and Senate Appropriations Committees and receive approval before reallocating the funds.

Hoyer and Norton also questioned whether the USDA did its homework on the costs and benefits before moving forward with the idea. Specifically, they expressed worry of the hundreds of employees who may quit if relocated.

The plan has also received criticism from experts. A 1,000-signature petition with signatures from economists and scientists denouncing the decision was sent to Washington. The petitioners are concerned that this plan would harm the division between policy making and scientific research.

In an op-ed for Agri-Pulse, Susan Offutt wrote, “The Department’s justification for the changes hinges on assertions of cost savings and improved customer service, but little evidence has been offered in support.”

For North Dakota, Hoeven said there will be “very stiff competition” for the research offices. Hoeven also said he knows North Dakota can be competitive.

Hoeven said NDSU’s prestige in the area of agricultural research is a big reason why the F-M area can “compete with anybody.”

According to information from the senator’s office, everyone from the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce to North Dakota State have been involved in the effort to bring the research offices to Fargo.

“The priority is doing the best job possible for farmers and ranchers,” Hoeven said. These offices could be a great way to do this.

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Cutting Cellular Study Time in Half Two graduate students enhance cellular study Having to go back and forth to get another flask and hold it at a 45-degree angle was painful and a waste of time, according to Mansour. She started to create this product with a small cardboard box that she cut holes in for the flasks and tubes. This helped her save valuable time in the lab, but she realized that she couldn’t wash it because it was made out of cardboard.

Mansour then set out to make a product similar to her cardboard invention, but something that was sturdier and could be cleaned. She went to the engineering department at NDSU where she was helped with the design.

From there, Mansour got to work with high school students who were planning on majoring in engineering. They helped create the prototype of her machine that would turn into a 3D-printed flask holder. In the long run, this invention has helped keep cells

Meghan Arbegast Contributing Writer

Two North Dakota State graduate students recently developed a product that could cut the time it takes to study cells.

Hanaa Mansour and Matthew Crouse, both studying animal science, have made a product for studying cells that will help in their research and the research of others.

Mansour works with placenta cell biopsies in the research she does on pregnant animals. When asked what led her to create this product, Mansour responded, “I would like to make a difference and improve the number of live cells.” She started to plan this invention in October 2015 when she noticed how long it took to study placenta cells. And not just with the amount of time spent, but also with how much of a toll it is on the body.

alive while saving time in the lab. Around two to three hours in the lab are saved because of her invention, which means more results in less time.

Crouse and Mansour have known each other for a while, but they started to work together on the

answered, “The improved quality of cells leads to the improved quality of research in the lab, which leads to improved outcomes for others to see.” Mansour is in the process of getting a patent for the invention. It’s going to take one to two years in order for the patent

“The improved quality of cells leads to the improved quality of research in the lab which leads to improved outcomes for others to see.”

- Matthew Crouse, NDSU graduate student project in January 2018. Crouse helped to market the invention, and together they were able to present it in NDSU’s Innovation Challenge, where they got to explain how it worked and its effects to a wide range of people.

When asked what the greatest outcome of this product is, Crouse

to go through and for others to be able to buy their product.

Now, they both have separate paths as they research different things. Mansour studies how binuclear cells produce hormones and how they help with pregnancy, while Crouse is studying how certain vitamins help with

reproductive success. Though Crouse is not using the 3D-printed flask holder for his current research, Mansour still uses and benefits from it.

Though there are similar products out there, they all range from $68 to $88, which times 1o for each tube is up to $880 for a lab.

The competitors are unaffordable, and they only hold a specifically sized tube. Mansour’s can be pulled apart and fits together like a puzzle. This means that depending on how many tubes and flasks there are, the device can be adjusted to make it work, all the way up to 10 flasks and 10 tubes.

Mansour said she wants to find a way to scale down the size of her invention so then different sizes of tissue (like fetal tissue) can be examined. This invention will still benefit her and soon many more in the science department.

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Furry Friends Adopting Buttons & Pooh A friendly cat and an energetic pup need a home Miranda Stambler Features Editor

Homeward Animal Shelter takes care of animals until you meet your furry best friend and finally take them home.

These two have been in the shelter for almost a month and need a place they can call home.

Buttons

Meet Buttons, a fluffy, orange, 2-year-old Tabby male. Since his first day at Homeward Animal Shelter, he was friendly and playful with the staff members. He’s especially fond of the string and feather toys that you can whip around and watch him chase all day.

The staff genuinely finds him to be a sweet boy. He arrived at the shelter on Sept. 27, so he has almost been there a month.

H o m e w a r d announced on Oct. 15 through Facebook that they are having a “Feline HOMEWARD ANIMAL SHELTER | PHOTO COURTESY Friend-zy,” which means all adult cats are half off Pooh is an energetic puppy who makes friends with every person their usual fees. The fee he meets. is normally around $109

(plus tax), but until Nov. 1 these will be half off.

Pooh

Meet Pooh, a 7-month-old ShepherdHeeler mixed male. Like most puppies, he has lots of energy and loves to play ball and go on walks. The staff see him as a lovable and silly guy.

Keep in mind, he gets along with everyone, unless it’s a cat. For a puppy, he is very adaptable and does well in any new situation.

He keeps people on their feet and laughing, as he runs along on adventures. Pooh has been at the shelter since Sept. 24, and he’s only $169 (plus tax).

Keep in mind, these fees include so much more than a new best friend. Each of these good boys are up-to-date on their vaccinations, neutered, house-trained and ready to find their forever home.

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Buttons is a vibrantly orange friendly cat who looks forward to playing with you.

Patagonia Hiking vs. Penguins Beautiful views in a small town trumps meeting penguins

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Hiking allows you to see beautiful views that look fake.

Paige Hall

Contributing Writer

Since coming to Argentina, the one place I wanted to visit more than anywhere else was Patagonia. This is mostly because of the U.S. clothing company of the same name that sells incredibly comfortable and warm sweatshirts. I just had to see what the place was actually like.

But where in Patagonia would I go? It covers the entire southern half of Argentina and stretches into Chile. Options include El Calafate, a small town in the very south that has penguins and amazing glaciers like I have never seen before, or Torres de Paine, which is close to Chile and deep into the lower mountains.

Finally, after so many recommendations from fellow Argentines, I decided to go to San Carlos de Bariloche. While there are no penguins, which I wish I could see, there are amazing hikes and views of the Andes Mountains.

Bariloche is a small town of 3,000 people.

With only three gates, the airport is smaller than Hector International Airport in Fargo.

The architecture is also very Scandinavian influenced. What a town to feel like home in.

Without making plans with friends, I traveled to the northern part of Patagonia in the province of Rio Negro with the intention to search for adventure myself.

I met several travelers in my hostel. Many were from France, some were from Brazil and one girl, who went trekking with me, was from London. There are so many great places to visit

and hikes to do in Bariloche with 360-degree views of the Nahuel Haupi Lake.

Originally inhabited by the indigenous Nahuel Haupi people, Victoria Island in the middle of the lake is the center of the national park. Back in Fargo, the land is flat as can be, so the climate took an adjustment and walking on steep inclines for over an hour was not so easy.

Popular hikes include: Cerro López, Cerro Campesino, Refugio Frey, Cerro Llao Llao and Cerro Catedral, which is well known in the winter for skiing. There are several more hikes to look into as well as a bike tour of 27 kilometers around the Seven Lakes. Days could be spent hiking each one.

Imagine enjoying your time at the top of the mountain with the best-packed lunches of your life and drinking some Mate, the Argentine national drink that should be incorporated into your daily life.

In town, the center is 10 blocks long with the best chocolate and ice cream shops in the entire country. Back in Buenos Aires, people are constantly talking about the Bariloche chocolates. The tourist life of the town exists within these 10 blocks.

I knew going to Bariloche was completely worth it. Who needs penguins when the most incredible view is staring back at you on the summit of a difficult hike? The reward is so much greater when you have to work for it.

Summit of Cerro Llao Llao hike in San Carlos de Bariloche.

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From the Herd Shop | VitaminWater Essential Stupid ways to kick that cold Taylor Schloemer Spectrum Staff

Day five, the cold I got smacked with is still hanging around. The sore throat and bad cough is starting to get old.

A brief check on WebMD confirms that I am, in fact, dying.

Onto a more accurate website, Mayo Clinic says that staying hydrated is a key to feeling better and vitamin C can’t hurt.

Enter VitaminWater Essential Orange-Orange. The “nutrient enhanced water beverage” is exactly what it says on the label. Though saying your drink is a “nutrient enhanced water beverage” feels along similar lines of Velveeta calling their product a “processed cheese product.”

But at least the VitaminWater offers some form of nutritional value.

And the biggest thing it has to offer is 150 percent of the daily value of vitamin C. For dealing with a cold, that is the biggest reason for its choice today.

Add onto that 100 percent of the daily value of both vitamin B6 and B12 eliminates the feel of drinking something that would make you feel worse.

Avoiding feeling worse is another feature when tasting the drink. Comparatively, it harkens back to the good old days of Hi-C orange drink at McDonald’s.

When you are feeling sick, the nostalgia trip is a pretty nice addition.

And running off that, remember when VitaminWater was everywhere, back eight or nine years ago when it was still thought of as a healthy drink and schools pushed it more than pops?

Just a reminder that VitaminWater is still not considered a healthful drink by any means. Drinks containing 32 grams of sugar per serving rarely constitute that moniker.

This comes back to the

“nutrient enhanced water beverage.” This likely came as a result of a false advertising lawsuit. In 2014, Coca-Cola was sued for $1.2 million for misleading consumers about VitaminWater being a healthful drink.

The lawsuit was settled, and Coca-Cola agreed to make changes to their labeling. “Added sugars” was supposed to be added in two places on the label.

I could not find them, just the word “sweeteners.”

But this column obviously doesn’t care about the sugar content, and, honestly, the sugar kick is nice every once in a while.

The VitaminWater can draw plenty of comparisons to Gatorade. Straight up, the former offers a softer flavor than Gatorade. With a sore throat, this is a very nice feature of the VitaminWater. For the record, the orange Gatorade ranks toward the bottom of my rankings. And when I say orange, I am referring to color.

The real question is, does it help with the symptoms of a cold? Now, either I was on the breaking point of getting over the cold, or it actually helped.

It soothed a sore throat nicely.

It also provided a half decent feeling after drinking the whole bottle for a small while.

On a normal day, the VitaminWater Essential pairs really well with a Chocolate Chip Pop-Tart for the “I woke up late for my 8 a.m. and now I am hungry” breakfast.

But be warned: avoid the VitaminWater Zero Rise Orange.

The Rise Orange flavor, note the one orange, is terrible. The Zero line of VitaminWater has zero calories and zero sugar. A lack of sugar is a deal breaker. It doesn’t taste very good as a result and kind of is against the point if you With a bunch of vitamin C, this VitaminWater does some good to get rid of a cold. want a small sugar rush.

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Wasabi: Revamped Location, But Same Food

Double up by getting a basic roll and then add a little flavor in your second order.

Miranda Stambler Features Editor

Wasabi is a well-known sushi and Asian grill in downtown Fargo, and they have completely revamped their style.

Originally located on NP Avenue, Wasabi moved to their new location on Second Avenue North in August. This location is completely different. Instead of being next to Drunken Noodle, they are now behind Poke Bowl. This could be confusing when you first walk in, but if you keep walking straight back you’ll be in Wasabi.

This location has less of a drunken dungeon feel and more of a newly renovated modern downtown vibe. Although the food has stayed the same through the move, the atmosphere helps the taste.

If you’re looking for good sushi where you barely have to talk to anyone, this is the place. Sit at the sushi bar, order a drink and fill out a laminated paper with a dry erase marker instead of having to order in person.

It keeps the anxiety of trying to figure out your order quickly at ease and gives you time to really figure out what you want.

If you’re looking for a more face-to-face meal, there are half booth and chair table options.

Listen, I am not a person who goes out of their way for sushi, and half the time I do not like the taste. However, at Wasabi my taste buds were loving the many flavors, even though my wallet was not.

For those of you that are not sushi fanatics, like me, there are basic rolls that come in sets of six. These can be as basic as

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an avocado roll, which is just rice, seaweed and avocado. It’s simple, but delicious.

If you want to venture out from the “basic” area, most things topped with spicy mayo and avocado are a good place to start.

“The Red Dragon” in particular was exactly what someone who has not discovered their sushi taste needs. It allows for you to taste most things that sushi incorporates while providing the safe, familiar taste of spicy mayo.

Branching out in the world of sushi can be difficult if you do not know what you like, so pay attention to the descriptions to help guide you.

For those of you that already know their sushi taste and exact order, the next step is to make it fried. That’s right, you heard that correctly, and no it’s not the state fair.

“The Broken Heart” is the spicy side of sushi that just so happens to be fried. The roll contains “tempura fried spicy tuna, spicy crab, cream cheese and jalapeño roll topped with spicy mayo.” Although it’s quite a big bite, it is worth every crunch.

Make sure to amp up the taste by dipping the sushi in some wasabi and soy sauce.

Mixed together, it gives the food that extra flavor it needs.

At Wasabi there is more than just sushi, but the sushi bar is an area you cannot go wrong at, from fast paced service to beautifully presented food.

Keep in mind, the dinner can become a bit pricey when ordering sushi, and that one order (that comes in six rolls) may not be enough so you better add on a second order.

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Review: Pierre’s Self-Titled Debut a Long Time Coming ‘Pierre’ by Minneapolis grunge favorites release full-length album Oct. 12 Laura Ellen Brandjord A&E Editor

Minneapolis DIY favorites Pierre finally released their fulllength self-titled debut Friday, Oct. 12 to the excitement of fans.

The trio composed of Alex Dunn, Lucas Margulies and Kevan Larson take flavors of ‘90s grunge greats like Pearl Jam and Bush and add harder punk elements to create their signature sound since their conception in 2012.

While the release of “Pierre” will no doubt garner more fans, the band had nothing to prove as far as musical prowess. They have long been looked up to by area bands and fans alike.

‘Canvas’

For a lyric heavy song, Pierre successfully prevents listeners from feeling bombarded with words. The rhythm and flow of the words diffuse their sheer amount.

“Canvas” creeps into the mind of the hopeless outsider: “When I, when I look inside you/ I know, I know I’m not like you.” The heavy track also identifies with

those ousted from the general social circle because of a refusal to blindly follow the populace.

The emotion behind the lyrics and its conveyance is more important than perfect pitch or vocal control. The rawness of the vocals reinforce the frustration the artist is experiencing around him.

With a heavy background of high gain guitar and deep bass, the desperation and palpable emotion make “Canvas” one of the album’s strongest songs.

‘Way to Go’

In contrast to “Canvas,” “Way to Go” focuses on the instrumentation rather than extensive lyrics.

The vocals still retain their raw urgency, but are heard in front of heavy cymbal work, brighter guitar and fuzzed out bass lines.

A song full of poppy repetition, “Way to Go” is the type of song you yell along to in your car or scream along to at a concert.

‘Well’

The monotone lyrics and rocking guitar riff give “Well” an undeniable shoegaze tone. The dreamy pace at which the song

progresses and the eerie harmonies give “Well” an intriguing quality.

The rhyme scheme of the lines add to the pleasantly dreamy tone despite their message: “I swim, you sink/ Happiness is what you think/I fold, I melt/ I reconfigure myself.”

‘Inhale the Sun’

This energetic album closer is a refreshing departure from the standard practice of gently easing listeners out of an album. It has become common for albums to close with a soothing soundscape lasting about half a minute. Instead, Pierre decides to energize their listeners and leave them wanting more.

That is one of the beauties of independent bands: they govern themselves and thus their music.

They can do whatever they want because they don’t have to pander to a label’s audience or vision for the band.

A fast paced poppy track, “Inhale the Sun” is a grungy impassioned love song. With lyrics such as, “From the ashes of a once forsaken man/I thank Heavens it was you that took my hand,” he

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‘Pierre’ may be the band’s first full-length album, but they have been an integral member of the scene since 2012. acknowledges the positive effect this love has made. Not a sappy

slow song, this is a song you’ll gladly listen to over and over again.

Review: ‘Bad Times at the El Royale’ Buckle your seatbelts folks, you’re in for a wild ride Brittany Hofmann Staff Writer

Drew Goddard’s much anticipated film, “Bad Times at the El Royale,” hit theaters Friday, Oct. 12.

Upon seeing the trailer for “Bad Times at the El Royale,” I was immediately intrigued. It seemed like an action flick with an indie-movie twist with its main character being Jon Hamm.

I was wrong on both of these assumptions.

Sitting in my seat at the theater well equipped with popcorn and candy, I had no idea what I was in for — but it was a wild ride from start to finish.

“Bad Times at the El Royale” brings together seven strangers in the late 1970s to a hotel famous for being split down the middle, with California on one side and Nevada on the other, but it has long since lost its flair. Along with these seven strangers, the hotel has some secrets as well.

Without revealing too much, the hotel has observed the secret lives of its guests without them knowing.

From beginning to end, there is twist after twist in the convoluted plot to this thriller.

Throughout the movie, we get a glimpse into the lives of the seven characters — a priest, a salesman, a singer, two sisters, the hotel clerk and a cult leader.

The story all leads to one thing: redemption, though only some

can be saved.

Despite the captivating storyline, I was left with questions and wanted to know more about the characters whose stories lacked detail. For example, the trailer made it seem that Hamm, the salesman, would be the main character, but this was not the case.

The most we see of his character is him debugging his honeymoon suite and saying goodnight to his child on the phone. He reports the bugs to whomever he is working undercover for (another stone left unturned). They urge him not to interfere with the goings-on of the mystery of the hotel, but he ignores the warning, which results in the end of his role.

The strangers eventually all come together in a suspenseful ending to this tale, which actually ends on a happy note.

Not really knowing what it was about, I took a chance on this movie, being drawn in by the actors and the cinematography.

All around, I have never seen a movie like it before, and I was pleased with how it turned out.

Through the many twists and turns, the story came together in the end.

“Bad Times at the El Royale” is a must-see.

‘Bad Times at the El Royale’ is a must-see.

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Is the Future of Gaming on Your Smartphone?

Microsoft seems to think so with Project xCloud Max Borman Staff Writer

Currently, the big devices competing for your attention in the gaming industry are the Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and the PC, but what about your iPhone or Android device? Does your phone have a place in the gaming world?

Microsoft seems to think so, and that is why they have begun work on Project xCloud. The computing company is investing heavily in the smartphone market with this project.

Project xCloud is currently only being tested on iOS devices, both mobile phones and tablets, and will allow users to stream their Xbox games directly to their device.

Instead of downloading games directly to your device like you do for your PC or Xbox, they will be streamed over the internet. Doing this requires strong internet service or else the games will become slow and unresponsive.

To accomplish this, Microsoft has set up 54 data centers across the world to be used as hubs to power the streaming network.

Most of the hubs are located in the United States and Europe.

Bringing games to this service will be no small feat, as developers will have to completely change the controls of their games for touchscreen devices for a true

mobile experience. The games will still be playable with Xbox controllers through Bluetooth connection, but doing so will require the player to carry around a controller with them, severely limiting the portability.

Microsoft will begin testing Project xCloud in 2019, starting with certain regions before scaling up or scaling back depending upon how well it works. Not much else is known about how these trials are going to work or how to be a part of them.

This move is an interesting one to say the least, but it is not the first time that Microsoft has hinted at moving into the game streaming business. The company talked about doing something similar back in 2013 with the announcement of the Xbox One. The Xbox One was originally going to be less about physical discs and more about getting your games through Xbox Live. Any game you had purchased could be played without a disc, but required a connection to the internet once every 24 hours.

People did not like that announcement, and Microsoft received a lot of backlash for it. So much backlash that they changed all those policies a couple days later.

Now they seem to be investing heavily in a streaming service, which could lead gamers to worry they may try something similar with the next Xbox.

Project xCloud brings ‘Forza Horizon 4’ to smartphones.

If Project xCloud is as great as it sounds, then it has the possibility of revolutionizing the gaming industry. The games you buy won’t be tied to a certain device, but can be played on many.

For this to work, however, it requires fast internet. Currently, outside of most cities, you just cannot get the type of speed needed

for such a service. With that said, things may change with these 54 data centers. They may make it easier to do on a slower connection, or xCloud may influence internet service providers to expand.

Then there is the question of if you can only stream digital games or if physical games are compatible as well. If so, then they may require

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a code of some kind, which brings us back to the way the Xbox One was pitched originally.

Project xCloud is an interesting idea, and it may work. We will have to see come 2019 if this service can stay or if it just becomes a failed attempt and Microsoft moves on to the next Xbox instead.

Lead Adam on a Jo u r n e y t o Fa c e S i n ‘Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption’ releases today, Oct. 18 Nathan Wetrosky Staff Writer

“Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption” is officially coming out today, Oct 18.

I say officially because even though I highlighted this game last April, the developers, DARK STAR, were not comfortable with releasing it in its current state at the time.

Too many companies are releasing unfinished video games that are only bought because of marketing campaigns and empty promises. DARK STAR seems to be the contrary to this, and it makes me happy to know there are still companies out there trying to do right.

After a few more months of development, it is good to see this game coming out in the scariest month of the year, considering the game itself is about facing down eight bosses representing sin.

In “Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption,” gamers will be playing as the lone warrior Adam, who has a mysterious and forgotten past. With no recollection of his past, the only thing pushing the lone warrior forward is a driving force that is as secretive as it is terrifying and dangerous.

The story takes place in the aftermath of a destroyed kingdom where our warrior must defeat increasingly difficult demonic bosses.

There are “eight distinct, brutal bosses” based on the

seven deadly sins and one ultra-sin boss whom will stop at nothing to destroy Adam.

As Adam, players must take on and defeat the following bosses: Gula (gluttony), Luxuria/Fornicatio (lust or fornication), Avaritia (avarice/greed), Superbia (pride/hubris), Tristita (sorrow/despair/ despondency), Ira (wrath), Vanagloria (vainglory) and finally Acedia (sloth).

These bosses will fight differently, based on the sin they represent. The two bosses I think will be the most interesting to fight are Luxuria and Gula because they represent the sins of lust or fornication and gluttony.

Maybe Adam will have to

worry about being seduced or eaten when fighting these two.

Something unique to “Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption” is the “level down” gameplay. I think this type of gameplay will be quite refreshing because all games I have ever played have a “level up” system where you increase your stats the longer you play a game. The level down gameplay is representative of the character becoming weaker after facing down his own sins. This level down system is used before each boss fight, and it forces you to take away one of your abilities and lowers your stats.

To make this mechanic a little more intriguing, there

are various weapons in the game that have abilities and strengths of their own to be used instead of Adam’s own abilities. Although the weapons available to Adam are supposed to cover up his weaknesses, learning to use the combat system to effectively wield these weapons is another matter.

Since the last announcement for this game, a new feature has been added. Adam finding inner peace as he faces sin is supposed to tell a story of redemption and overcoming one’s past self to become a better person. DARK STAR has created a way to have multiple endings occur. I do not know anything about these, but I hope for some excellent storytelling.

It has been a while since a game came along that made me feel like investing money into it seemed like a good idea. And it’s not just because of the graphics or the flashing, pretty colors of the trailers. No, I want to play this game because I want a good story from a company that seems to care, and I believe “Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption” and DARK STAR will do this. Plus, it is October and the developers said this game has horror elements.

So, ‘tis the season.

If you are interested, “Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption” is available on the Steam Store.

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Life of an Athlete: Money Do professional athletes deserve as much as they get?

Jacob Elwell Opinion Editor

We all know being a professional athlete is one of the highest paying jobs on the market. Athletes all around the world strive to make it to the professional league. Why? Well, part of it is because of their passion and love for the game. We wouldn’t be telling the truth, however, if we said it wasn’t at least partially because of the salary. It’s a great reason to want to make it to the big league. They say money can’t buy happiness, and they’re probably right.

But there’s no doubt it can contribute to happiness. So I ask myself the burning question: Do professional athletes get paid too much?

I’m not giving the “do they get paid enough” option because there’s no question.

They make enough to make a solid living.

First off, it depends on what sport the athlete participates in. Of the four major sports, the National Basketball Association (NBA) pays their athletes significantly more than any of the other three. The list then goes with Major League Baseball (MLB) at second, followed by the National Football League (NFL) and then the National Hockey League (NHL). I understand why NBA players get paid more, given there’s usually only 15-20 players on an average NBA team. There’s more money to be thrown around per person. When you look at the NFL, there are 53 players on the active roster at the start of the season. Forty-six of these players can play on game day, while the others are listed as inactive and don’t suit up for games. That’s a lot of players to pay, so I can see why they don’t get paid as much.

Obviously, it depends on how good you are and your level of play. Elite players such as LeBron James, who signed a 4-year, $154 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, probably deserve to make that much. Here’s where the issue appears. Allen Crabbe, currently a shooting guard for the Brooklyn Nets, signed a 4-year, $75 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers a little over two years ago. Crabbe was a second-round pick in the 2013 NBA Draft and has averaged a measly 9.5 points per game throughout his career. To make matters

worse, he started only seven games the season after he signed the contract. Why would you pay a player almost $19 million per year to not even start? Where am I going with this? Check this out. Antonio Brown, a sixtime Pro Bowler and fourtime First Team All-Pro wide receiver, signed a 4-year, $68 million contract after the 2016 season. Arguably the best receiver in the NFL, he’s getting paid less than a backup NBA player. The NBA either needs to pay Crabbe less or Brown needs to be paid more because the contributions Brown makes for his team compared to Crabbe’s contributions isn’t even comparable. Despite this, Crabbe is getting paid more in salary. I say salary because when you put endorsements into the picture, Brown may have the upper hand.

Given what I just said, NBA players should be paid a little less. The amount of money NBA players make is ridiculous. You don’t have to even be a starter and you’ll still likely make over $10 million a year.

The amount of money they make in endorsements only contributes to why they shouldn’t get paid as much.

If it’s not them getting paid less, NFL players should be getting paid more. They endure a more challenging season than arguably any sport. The sacrifices they make to their bodies in comparison to NBA players aren’t the same. While they only play 16 games a season (unless they make the playoffs), you are much more likely to get seriously injured in a football game than in basketball. The only position in the NFL that can even compare to an NBA contract is quarterback.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers signed a 4-year, $134 million deal in August 2018.

Keep in mind he’s now the highest paid player in NFL history. That’s not a typo.

He’s the highest paid player in NFL history. So that’s the maximum annual amount an NFL player makes. Don’t get me wrong; that’s a lot of money. However, you’re also making that much in the NBA by being a consistent 20-point scorer (which sounds hard, but if you hog the ball it’s quite possible, which a lot of players do).

MLB players get paid a significant amount. They do play 162 games a season, but baseball doesn’t take the same toll on your body like

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Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather is the highest paid athlete in the world, and it’s not even close. Hence the nickname ‘Money.’ the other three sports, with exceptions to pitchers. They also tend to sign long-term deals for loads of money, so there’s a commitment aspect to it as well. In that sense, I can see why they would get paid this much.

As far as the NHL goes, they could afford to pay their players more. There are lots of brutal checks and hits in hockey that can seriously

injure a player. The NHL needs to account for this by slightly increasing the players’ salaries. Alexander Ovechkin, an elite hockey player coming off a Stanley Cup victory, is one of the highest paid players in the NHL. In 2008, he signed a 13-year, $124 million contract extension with the Washington Capitals.

That averages out to $9.5

million a year, but when you consider how much more average players make in other sports, it’s kind of a joke. Given Ovechkin’s once in a generation talent, he should be getting more.

It really depends what sport you play and how good you are at it to determine how much you make. Personally, I think NHL and NFL players should be paid more

and NBA players should be paid less. This would even out the payments among various sports to an extent, and it would also give credit where it’s due. MLB players get paid enough for what they go through. It’s not an issue, I guess, so I can’t see this being changed. This is just how I look at the situation personally.

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Rapper Lil Xan Overdoses You’ll be shocked to hear it wasn’t because of a drug Jacob Elwell Opinion Editor

Diego Leanos, also known as by his rapper name “Lil Xan,” was hospitalized Sept.

26 (almost a month ago) due to an apparent overdose. His rapper name is Lil Xan because he was previously addicted to Xanax for about two years.

Despite how addictive Xanax is, he was able to quit. He’s still called Lil Xan because he now despises the drug and encourages people to quit using it altogether.

Given this information, you would think he overdosed on Xanax, being unable to resist the urge. However, this was not the case. Leanos told USA Today: “I was in the hospital, not doing any drugs, but I guess I ate, uh, too many Hot Cheetos and it ... ripped something in my stomach open, so I puked a little blood.” So yeah. He overdosed on Hot Cheetos. I didn’t think this was possible until I heard about this. I guess you learn something new every day. I just wonder how many Hot Cheetos did he actually eat.

USA Today doesn’t specify the exact amount, but I’m guessing it was a few bags if something this severe happened.

Lil Xan had a tour a few days after the overdose. When asked if the tour would still be able to happen, he replied: “We good.” Lil Xan was able to overcome the Cheeto overdose and perform on his tour.

Dr. Yvonne Juarez, a pediatrician in Fresno,

California, told the Fresno Bee in 2012 that flaming-hot snacks can up the stomach’s acidity, leading to aches.

“I’ve had patients go to the ER because of it,” she told the newspaper. “It’s insane, absolutely insane.” Insane it is.

All of you Hot Cheeto lovers better be careful. The last thing you want is to be hospitalized by eating too much of your

Right when you think you’ve seen it all, a famous rapper overdoses on a popular snack. favorite snack. (Actually, now that I think about it that would be a cool way to go out.) But seriously, don’t do it.

I think the whole situation is quite bizarre. Right when you think you’ve seen it all, a famous rapper overdoses on a popular snack. Will this decrease the sales of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos? Probably not, at least until it happens again.

The cruel substance that caused the overdose.

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Midsemester Madness Time to reevaluate your life Grant Gloe Staff Writer

Well, congrats. It’s halfway through the semester, and you haven’t dropped out. Good for you. Now you’ve reached a tipping point, a fork in the road.

You’ve had a midterm; you’ve got an idea of the course load. You think you know which classes can be skipped.

Now is your chance to decide if you have an easy second half, or if you’ve got some climbing ahead.

If you fall into the leisure class, good for you. You’ve used your natural intelligence and abilities to not fail any classes. Bully for you. Now you get to just hover and hope you don’t ruin your medium-to-hard work. “Now Grant,” I can hear you asking, “wouldn’t it be better if I just gave 100 percent effort 100 percent of the time?” Well, yeah.

Obviously. You should definitely do that. Thing is, we live in the real world, and in the real world, there are people who like to use their wiggle room.

If you fall into the failing category,

don’t panic. It’s not that you shouldn’t be panicking, it just won’t help all that much. We’ve all been there. There are days I say to myself, “Dang, I feel like a real engineer,” and days where I go, “You know, I hear plumbers are making good money.” Seeing as my next best plans are homelessness or writing professionally (in that order), I would like engineering to pan out.

So far, it’s going pretty well. If you’re having a manic day, just breathe, have a snack and remember you can always be homeless.

So where do you fall? Is life easy until finals? Do you need a 98 percent on the final to pass? It doesn’t really matter as long as you recognize where you are. It’s never too late to turn things around if things are bad. If things are good, maybe you just stress a little less. It’s college; you’ll find plenty to get stressed about without looking. Try picking up a hobby or learning a new instrument. Use this as an opportunity to better yourself. Or just drink until you fall behind again. That seems to be What fraction of the class is now showing up to your lectures? a classic.

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Handicapping the Midseason Heisman Field Quarterbacks again lead the pack Thomas Evanella Staff Writer

The Heisman Trophy has long been fodder for scrutiny and discussion.

Week 1 stars instantly become trophy contenders, but seldom does it stay that way. With the season at the halfway point, the field can be more rationally assessed, as the true candidates have manifested themselves.

Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama, QB

Tua Tagovailoa has made it clear: his meteoric rise from second-stringer to titlegame hero wasn’t a flash in the pan. Tagovailoa pulled the rug out from underneath Jalen Hurts, assuming the role of starter in 2018.

The Hawaiian has been on point this season, completing passes at a 71.5 percent rate, fourth-best in the nation and without a single interception. His marquee performance came against Texas A&M when the sophomore completed 22 of 30 passes for 387 yards and 4 touchdowns.

He’s as accurate of a

passer as there is in the FBS, so much so that completion percentages of 54.5 and 68.4 are his two lowest marks in an individual game.

Topping it off, Tagovailoa has been explosive as well, leading the country with 14.3 yards per completion.

Midway through the season, it’s his award to lose.

A top-shelf performance on Nov. 3 in Baton Rouge against current No. 5 LSU could inevitably seal the award for Tagovailoa.

Dwayne Haskins, Ohio State, QB

Breathing down Tagovailoa’s neck is Buckeye signal-caller Dwayne Haskins. Like Tagovailoa, Haskins ascended out of nowhere.

Statistically, the sophomore casts a similar profile as well. He ranks third in the FBS in both completion percentage and passing yards.

Haskins already has two signature performances, gashing both Indiana and Minnesota for over 400 yards in consecutive contests. He leads the country in touchdowns,

tossing 28 scores. Thus far, his toughest opponents have been TCU and Penn State, games in which he excelled.

He’s a poor man’s Tagovailoa if said poor man is Warren Buffett. To cement his bona-fides and steal the award from his Alabama counterpart, he will need a sensational performance against Michigan, who have the best defense in the Big Ten.

Will Grier, West Virginia, QB

A tier below Tagovailoa and Haskins sits Will Grier. At the helm of Dana Holgorsen’s air raid offense, Grier is as exciting of a player as there is in the FBS. The senior ranks in the top 10 in nearly every major category. On paper, it’s impossible to distinguish between Grier and the duo ahead of him, but a further examination clouds his case.

Even after a ghastly trapgame loss to Iowa State, the Mountaineers (6-1, 2-1 Big 12) still control their own destiny. That being said, the loss was hands down Grier’s worst performance of the season, damaging his

case. Grier only threw for 100 yards in the outing to go along with a touchdown and an interception.

The loss, as well as WVU’s strength-ofschedule, casts doubt over Grier’s Heisman potential.

Easy wins over Tennessee, Youngstown State, Kansas State and Kansas cheapen Grier’s statistics. Next week’s meeting with Texas may prove to be his only chance to dispel any skepticism.

Kyler Murray, Oklahoma, QB

Baker Mayfield who?

With Murray, the Sooners (5-1, 2-1 Big 12) haven’t skipped a beat. Army nearly pulled off a massive upset, and Oklahoma edged Iowa State in a tricky road game, but it has otherwise been smooth sailing with Murray at the controls.

The 5-foot-10-inch quarterback trails only Tagovailoa with a 227.8 mark in passer efficiency.

Like Grier, he lacks a standout game against a high-quality opponent. 432 yards and 6 touchdowns against Baylor is eye-

popping, but the Bears don’t strike as much fear into opponents as they have in recent memory.

Remove that rout, and Murray’s file is pedestrian compared to those ahead of him. The script can flip if he can out-shoot Grier when the two meet in Morgantown on Nov. 23.

Darrell Henderson, Memphis, RB

Obviously, the Heisman Trophy is an award dominated by quarterbacks.

Only two running backs have won the award since 2000: Mark Ingram and Derrick Henry, both Alabama alumni.

Henderson is this season’s best chance for a non-quarterback to win the award, which lands him among the top five contenders. The junior running back has been a firecracker for Memphis this season, averaging a blistering 10.3 yards per carry to go along with 13 scores.

Wisconsin tailback Jonathan Taylor is a popular candidate as well, but Henderson outpaces him

in yards, yards per carry and touchdowns on a 4-3 Tigers team. To top it off, Henderson — unlike Taylor and Clemson’s Travis Etienne — is a receiving option for Memphis, catching 11 passes for 191 yards.

Honorable Mention: Ed Oliver, Houston, DT

Any defensive player that has Heisman aspirations will hear the name Charles Woodson uttered in the same breath.

Oliver is the most imposing defender in the FBS. He has recorded 11.5 tackles for loss to go along with two sacks and 9 quarterback hurries.

Ndamukong Suh finished fourth in the Heisman voting in 2009, and the Cougar very may well end up in a similar spot.

Currently, Oliver is one of the most sought-after NFL prospects, but it would take a tremendous performance to become the first defensive player since Woodson, and the first interior lineman, to claim the award.

Terrible Fantasy Advice | Week 7 Not forever in blue jeans, sorry Neil Philip Atneosen Staff Writer

Some fantasy busts are like old jeans. When you buy them, they instantly become a staple of your clothing lineup. But after a year or two, the jeans get old and you have to part ways. You don’t really want to part ways because you’ve become emotionally attached, but when it’s time, it’s time.

It’s better to give those jeans to Goodwill so they can rot in someone else’s closet. The oldest, most tattered pair of jeans this season is Larry Fitzgerald.

Fitzgerald has been relevant for the last 14 seasons, but poor quarterback play has made him droppable in most leagues. He might still be talented, but his situation probably won’t improve this season.

Other fantasy busts are like a new pair of jeans you regret buying. You saw this pair of jeans in the store, tried them on and thought you looked great. But once you go home and wear them a few times, you realize they’re completely out of style and wish you hadn’t taken the tag off.

These jeans had so much potential, but now they’re just a regretful credit card swipe. Derrick Henry is that expensive pair of outof-style jeans. He is just 24 years old and is still averaging 12 carries per game, but hasn’t scored a touchdown and is only averaging 3.33 yards per

carry. Forget anything you knew or once loved about these jeans, it’s time to move on and go shopping.

Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky

In Trubisky’s last two games, he’s thrown for 680 yards, 9 touchdowns and added 100 yards on the ground. I obviously don’t expect him to continue to produce at that level, but I trust Mr. Biscuit enough to start him against the Patriots in Chicago this week. Jameis Winston is another solid streaming option this week. The Buccaneers play at home against the Browns in Week 7.

Running Back - Alex Collins

Baltimore’s backfield has been about as consistent as a Taco Bell bathroom visit this year.

The good news for those that spent a high draft pick on Collins is that he got a season-high 19 carries last week, and he’s had doubledigit carries for four straight weeks. He’s been trending upward recently, and I think he’ll continue to do so because Joe Flacco has lost his groove.

The Ravens play against the Saints in Baltimore this week. Vikings RB Latavius Murray should be a safe start this week as well, assuming that Dalvin Cook is inactive or on a pitch count.

Wide Receiver - Taylor Gabriel

Taylor Gabriel has been matchup proof so

far this season. His worst week came in Week 1, where he had 5 catches for 25 yards. No matter who the opponent is, Gabriel is going to be involved in the offense. The Bears face the Patriots at home this week, so it’s probable that Chicago will have to lean on its aerial attack to stay relevant in the game.

Mitchell Trubisky has been on a hot streak recently, which only makes Gabriel look even better this week.

For a short-term start, pick up Jermaine Kearse, even though the Jets play against the Vikings this week.

Tight End - Austin Hooper

Last time I recommended starting Hooper, he only caught one pass for 19 yards. In the two games since, he’s averaged 9 catches for 74 yards. With Devonta Freeman headed to injured reserve, and Mohamed Sanu and Calvin Ridley both questionable, Hooper’s potential increases even more. The Falcons play at home against the Giants on Monday Night Football, and Hooper should be worth a start, even if he doesn’t find the end zone.

The tight end position is as shallow as ever this year, so it’s difficult to find a playable option on the waiver wire. I would be willing to roll with C.J. Uzomah of the Bengals playing against the Chiefs this week.

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With a bevy of offensive injuries, Falcons’ tight end Austin Hooper is a solid fantasy play.

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THE SPECTRUM | SPORTS | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018

Illinois State the Next Top-10 Test for the Bison No. 1 against No. 7 at the Fargodome Ian Longtin Staff Writer

It’s always good to be back home.

Getting to sleep in one’s own bed, using one’s toilet and eating a home-cooked meal is always taken for granted when one travels away from their humble abode. For the North Dakota State football team, coming home means coming home to 19,000 not so humble, ferocious and loyal Bison fans at the Fargodome.

The Herd wrapped up their twogame road stint with a dismantling of the Western Illinois Leathernecks. This Saturday should be a tougher task for the top-ranked Bison.

Illinois State is next on the list of teams with the opportunity to knock off the defending champs. The No. 7 Redbirds are coming off a game in which they annihilated Southern Illinois by a score of 51-3 and have their eyes focused on beating NDSU. A victory against the Bison would give Illinois State an inside track on being the Missouri Valley Conference champion.

The Redbirds are allowing a mere 12 points a game and show no signs of slowing down. NDSU is coming off a game in which it relied mainly on its run game and defense, but it will take a good effort from all three phases to safely make it past the Redbirds.

One key to a Bison victory is to keep the Illinois State defense guessing. The offense played keep away, as Easton Stick only attempted nine second half passes last week. NDSU has tended to be a ball control team that relies on the run over the last decade. However, it is safe to assume that Stick will be asked to make more plays downfield in a matchup against a top-ranked team.

The Bison air attack has gone through senior Darrius Shepherd this season. Stick’s favorite target is the only

Bison with double-digit receptions this season. Shepherd has 22 catches for 386 yards and 5 touchdowns so far this year.

On the other side of the ball, the Bison defense will simply look to continue their dominance. It has been years since the Bison defense has not been in the discussion of best in FCS football, and nothing has changed this year. Coming off their best performance of the year in which they terrorized Western Illinois into five turnovers, Code Green looks to keep the good times rolling.

The only problem for the Bison is it’s not the Redbirds’ passing attack they’ll have to worry about. It’s star junior running back James Robinson.

Robinson torched Southern Illinois with 202 yards on the ground. With an average of over 6 yards a carry on the year, Robinson is poised to shatter, and perhaps double, his previous season long rushing totals.

If Illinois State can get Robinson going early and hold NDSU to field goals instead of touchdowns, the Fargodome crowd will be in for a treat of a game on Saturday. The impact of the game’s results will be felt throughout the Missouri Valley Conference, as well as the rest of the FCS. The winner will become the favorite to win the Valley and possibly secure a No. 1 seed in the FCS playoffs. As always, to the victor go the spoils.

But Illinois State has been suspect away from home in the last two seasons.

The Redbirds are 4-4 outside of Normal, Illinois since the beginning of last season. This year, Illinois State lost a shocker at Missouri State, usually the cellar dwellers of the Valley. Since, a pair of dominant wins against Western Illinois and Southern Illinois has righted the ship.

The five-star matchup starts at 2:30 p.m. Saturday and will be a formidable test for the Bison.

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Jabril Cox was one of three Bison with an interception last week against Western Illinois.

USWNT Punches Ticket to France The American women ease the pain of the men’s failure David Hoffman Staff Writer

Over the past summer, much of the world turned its attention to the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Millions tuned in to watch their nation represent them in the beautiful game. However, one nation that wasn’t represented was the United States.

Just over one year ago, the United States’ World Cup dreams were cut after a devastating 2-1 loss to Trinidad and Tobago. The small island nation stunned the U.S., and for the first time in over 30 years, the United States failed

to qualify for the World Cup. Throughout the month of July, Americans watched as other nations duked it out, with France eventually coming out on top, beating Croatia in a dominant 4-2 game.

Yet, there is still a glimmer of hope for United States soccer fans.

For the eighth consecutive time, the U.S. Women’s National Team, the returning champs, qualified for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The United States started the group stage of the CONCACAF Women’s Championship tournament with a match against Mexico on Oct. 4. The U.S. rolled

over the Mexican national team, shutting them out in a 6-0 victory.

The U.S. came out of the match with an outstanding 91 percent pass accuracy and only allowed the Mexican team to take three shots during the entire match.

The U.S. continued the group stage by playing Panama. With a hat trick from team captain Carli Lloyd, the United States was able to beat Panama 5-0.

In their last match of the group stage, the U.S. took on Trinidad and Tobago. Unlike the men’s team, the women beat the island nation in a landslide 7-0 match.

In the semifinals, the Americans punched their ticket to France

against Jamaica. Tobin Heath opened the scoring after just two minutes, as the Americans rolled.

With the top three teams from the tournament moving on, the 6-0 victory will see the Americans heading to the World Cup. The Americans had one more match in the tournament, the final against Canada on Wednesday night in Frisco, Texas.

Despite being the reigning world champions, Jill Ellis’ team has undergone some changes since a disappointing exit from the 2016 Olympics in Rio. The attacking names are familiar for those who followed the 2015 team in Canada. Alex

Morgan still leads the line with Lloyd, Heath and Megan Rapinoe among the attacking midfielders.

Promising talents Rose Lavelle and Lindsey Horan add more attacking options. Even holding midfielder Julie Ertz, a center back in Canada four years ago, has moved forward to cause opposing defenses more issues.

Offense is the need for the team, and in 2018, the USWNT have averaged over 3.5 goals per game. The team has beaten strong competition in Germany, England, Japan and Brazil.

The Women’s World Cup kicks off June 7.

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THE SPECTRUM | NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018

ID REQUIRED FOR VOTING Requirements for Identification

(NDCC § 16.1-01-04.1)

➢ Identification must include the voter’s: ✓ Name ✓ Current North Dakota Residential Address ✓ Date of Birth

Acceptable Forms of Identification: ➢ Voting at the Polling Place – A Valid North Dakota: ✓ Driver’s license ✓ Nondriver’s identification card ✓ Tribal government issued identification (including those issued by BIA for a tribe located in North Dakota, any other tribal agency or entity, or any other document that sets forth the tribal member’s name, date of birth, and current North Dakota residential address) ✓ Long term care identification certificate (provided by North Dakota facility)

➢ Supplemental Documentation ✓ If an individual’s valid form of identification does not include the North Dakota residential address or date of birth, or the North Dakota residential address is not current, the individual may supplement the identification with a current utility bill; a current bank statement; a check or a document issued by a federal, state, local, or tribal government (including those issued

by BIA for a tribe located in North Dakota, any other tribal agency or entity, or any other document that sets forth the tribal member’s name, date of birth, and current North Dakota residential address); or a paycheck.

➢ Set Aside Ballot Option ✓ If an individual is not able to show a valid form of identification but asserts qualifications as an elector, the individual may mark a ballot that will be securely set aside. When the individual provides valid identification to the proper election official prior to the meeting of the canvassing board, the set aside ballot will be presented to the canvassing board for proper inclusion in the tally.

➢ Voting Absentee or by Mail – A Valid: ✓ Form of identification listed above

➢ Voting Absentee or by Mail – Special Circumstances – A Valid: ✓ Passport or Military ID – Only for North Dakota residents living outside the United States who do not possess one of the other forms of identification. ✓ Attester – An applicant living with a disability that prevents the individual from traveling away from the individual’s home to obtain an acceptable form of identification may use an attester.

The attester must provide his or her name, North Dakota driver’s license, nondriver’s, or tribal identification number, and sign the absentee/mail ballot application form to attest to the applicant’s North Dakota residency and voting eligibility. ✓ NDCC § 16.1-07-06 states: ✓ A copy of the supplemental documentation, if necessary, can be used when applying for an absentee/mail ballot. ✓ Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant for completion and resubmission.

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