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Band Member Remembered The Gold Star Marching Band honors Danie Thomssen Phoebe Ellis

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A festive tree celebrates Danie.

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A car crash that took place eight months ago resulted in the death of North Dakota State student Danie Thomssen.

She was a freshman who was part of the Gold Star Marching Band for one semester. Despite her short membership as part of the band, she made a major impact.

Sigurd Johnson, director of athletic bands and percussion studies at NDSU, spoke about her vibrant personality and the imprint she left on the band.

“We’ve had other people in the band who have gotten in accidents and passed away, so it’s always difficult,” Johnson said. “This seemed especially difficult.”

Two friends in Thomssen’s section were particularly close to her. “They were the three amigos,” Johnson said, and losing one of the three was hard.

“Over the summer they came up with some ideas of how we could remember Danie, honor her and her presence, even though it was a short time with us,” Johnson said. “To honor her memory and also provide some comfort for her family — to know their daughter made an impact.”

As a saxophone player, her death affected her section because of how close her section had become. Part of her section even went to high school with her at Bismarck Century High School, and two of those friends started thinking of ways to remember Thomssen.

“To ensure that we’re honoring her memory, they came up with the suggestion that we retire her drill number, A-17, like retiring a jersey for an athlete,” Johnson said.

“As well, we remember her presence in the stands by putting a band pillow in her section for her.

We also gave one to her family to let them know we are thinking of her ... it’s the least that we could do.”

Unknown to Johnson, the university also planted a tree in front of the music building to remember Danie. Johnson said that this tree is not one of mourning, but one of celebration, decorated with ribbons and flags and other festive things.

“I still have her picture down in my toolbar, and every once in a while I’ll pull it up,” Johnson said. “We take pictures of all the students to help me learn their names, and every once in a while I pull up Danie’s picture.”

Drug Relate d Crimes Drastically Increas e Drug arrests keep rising in ND as oil boom slows

The number of methamphetamine and amphetamine arrests have risen from 434 in 2012 to 1,958 in 2016.

Dan Ukkelberg Staff Writer

The oil boom brought illicit drugs into North Dakota, but just because the oil boom has slowed down does not mean that drug related cases have slowed down too.

According to data from the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office, there were 434 methamphetamine and amphetamine related arrests in 2012. In 2016, that num-

ber rose to 1,958 and that number continues to rise every year. Stark County State’s Attorney Tom Henning said that meth-related cases are the most common and they have not dropped since the oil boom.

“Methamphetamine use in western North Dakota is an epidemic and has been for 10 years,” Henning said.

The drug crime does not stop in the west. According to crime statistics data, there were also 289 amphetamine/ methamphetamine arrests in

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the southeast region of the state, with 282 coming from Cass County alone.

Stark County Sheriff Terry Oestreich believes that many crimes in his county are related to drugs in some way or form and his law enforcement crew and himself are doing everything they can to fight the drug epidemic.

“It can start with a traffic stop; it can start with a burglary or a theft investigation because if you’re addicted to these drugs, you can’t make

NDSU scientists grow mini and giant bees that may be better pollinators

enough money at a regular job to pay for your habit,” Oestreich said. “That’s a lot of smaller thefts and burglaries where they’re kind of low key, and that’s certainly drug related.”

Amphetamines and methamphetamines are not the only illicit drugs that have snuck their way into North Dakota. Heroin, fentanyl and other opiates like them have begun to move into the area, causing overdoses and potential death.

“We’re seeing overdoses

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in a far more frequent basis,” Henning said. “Before heroin showed up, we had a meth epidemic as far as I’m concerned and that continues, but there must have been a time where methamphetamine was so expensive here that other marketers felt that there must have been a market for heroin.” Henning also said it is alarming to see these types of drug-related cases come into his office with younger and younger users. Oestreich said it is important to educate young

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adults and kids about how harmful these drugs are and how they can affect their lives.

“It’s not a pleasant life,” Oestreich said. “ It might seem that way the first time you’re getting high, but it means you can’t hold a decent job down. It means your dreams of success are going to go out of the window. We have to educate our kids on how serious this is.”

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The Rise of the Giant Bees NDSU scientists grow mini and giant bees Alex Hart Staff Writer

Three North Dakota State scientists have figured out a way to make giant bees.

The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences recently published the three scientists’ work. Titled “Developmental regulation of body size in the solitary bee, Osmia Lignaria: An alternative to the critical weight paradigm,” the report focused on how the

metamorphosis (growing into their adult bodies) of bees could be controlled and predicted.

The three scientists on this team were Kendra Greenlee, an associate professor of biological sciences, Julia Bowsher, an associate professor of biological sciences, and Bryan Helm, a post-doctoral fellow. The study found that the blue orchard bees start their metamorphosis when their food supply runs out. This is how the team was able to create mini bees as well as bees 10

times the normal size.

Other insects begin their

by the parents. So once the food supply runs out, the

“Being able to manipulate body size could allow bee managers to grow healthier bees that are better pollinators” - Julia Bowsher, associate professor of biological sciences metamorphosis when they reach a certain weight. What makes blue orchard bees different is that the larva is fed

larva begin their metamorphosis. The group hypothesizes that some of the other insects that are tended to by

their parents like the blue orchard bee could potentially lead to similar results.

Bowsher said that the reason that this bee is important is because it pollinates orchards that grow all kinds of different fruits.

“Blue orchard bees pollinate tree crops such as almonds, apples and cherries,” Bowsher said. The bee is native to the United States and they also pollinate wild trees. These bees are sold commercially to pollinate trees at these orchards. This research could be key to

making more efficient and better bees.

“In many insects, body size affects performance and fitness,” Bowsher said. “Being able to manipulate body size could allow bee managers to grow healthier bees that are better pollinators.”

The group plans to continue their research into the size of bees. Whether having a larger size will help with pollination performance is still a mystery. This is where the trio plans to continue their research.

Fargo City Commission Debates Election Reform Special task force recommends adding two chairs and a primary Sam Caspers Co-News Editor

Deputy Mayor and City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn had some choice words for the rest of the Fargo City Commission as they debated city election reforms suggested by a special task force Monday, Oct. 23.

“We’ve got a lot of important things going on in this city, and this ain’t one of them,” Piepkorn said.

The task force recommended the number of city commissioners be raised from five to seven and to hold a primary election for

city offices. If passed, neither of these provisions would affect elections until 2020, according to City Commissioner Tony Gehrig.

If this primary general election were in place for the previous election, only four candidates for city commission would have been on the ballot instead of the original 11.

“I think folks are very passionate about this issue of reform and they won’t give up,” City Commissioner John Strand said. Strand also suggested that they host further public engagements to measure public opinion

on voter reform.

The Fargo City Commission held two public meetings about these issues over the spring, and nobody

In 1986, the city went to a run-off system with about 7,000 people voting for it.

Fourteen years later, more than 22,000 voted against

“It’s difficult to get a 50 percent mandate unless you’re extremely popular. Carson Wentz could win, but the rest of us would have trouble” - Mayor Tim Mahoney showed up, according to City Commissioner Tony Grindberg.

A similar primary system was in place until 2000.

the system.

“One of the things we saw (in the previous system) was voter fatigue,” City Auditor Steve Sprague said.

There was a county election in April, followed by a city election in May and a primary in June. Vote totals dropped in each election.

“The voter fatigue thing is legitimate,” Piepkorn said.

Running for nearly a year in the suggested system would be a huge commitment. Although they don’t spend a lot of money, Piepkorn said, they’d be spending even more of their own time.

Besides voter fatigue and candidates’ time, another issue the reform presents is candidates must get a majority plus one vote to win. “I think we need to be careful

about how we change the system,” Gehrig said.

“It’s difficult to get a 50 percent mandate unless you’re extremely popular,” Mayor Tim Mahoney said.

“Carson Wentz could win, but the rest of us would have trouble.”

The commission moved that representatives of the special task force will hold one more public meeting to “give folks the chance to ask questions and learn more” about the revisions to city election reform. The date of this meeting has not been determined yet.

H e i t k a m p Ta l k s H u m a n Tr a ff i c k i n g Democratic senator joins experts at UND Law School panel Quinn Garrick Staff Writer

Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) joined a panel at the University of North Dakota Law School Friday to discuss potential policy changes to prevent human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

The panel sought to give insight into the scope of child trafficking and possible solutions to the problem affecting the nation and

the state. Former president of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) John Clark moderated the panel.

Law students at UND and members of the public attended the event.

“I think it is critically important that this not just be a social worker’s problem, a cop’s problem, a legislator’s problem, that this be all of our problem because these are all of our kids,” Heitkamp said.

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“Child sex trafficking is a missing child issue,” Staca Shehan, executive director of the NCMEC case analysis division, said.

The most likely victims to be trafficked are runaways, homeless youth and LGBTQ children, according to Shehan. There have been about 113 children from North Dakota reported to the NCMEC in the last three years, and more than 100 of whom were runaways, Shehan said.

According to Shehan, the average age of a trafficking victim is 15, and although females make up the majority of victims, there have been more males coming forward. The change in the number of reported male victims has increased from 1 percent six years ago to approximately 5 percent today.

Tom Brusegaard, a staff member from Sen. John Hoeven’s (R-ND) Grand Forks office and member of

the panel, said Sen. Hoeven is working on legislation to address bringing more victim’s resources in tribal communities, with Heitkamp signing on to the bill.

Sen. Heitkamp, along with Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), co-sponsored legislation to expand Amber Alert services to Native American reservations.

“The opioid crisis has an unseen and unheard from victim, and it’s called the

foster child,” Sen. Heitkamp said. “A child who has gone through this kind of trauma will require years of therapy and will probably never emotionally recover, so prevention has to be at the forefront.”

Heitkamp said resources need to be further directed to be spent on training to recognize trauma in children.

The scope of this training would apply to teachers, health care professionals and members of the community.

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In A Nutshell In an hour, one bat can eat as many as 200 mosquitoes.

The bat houses were built with material that was donated by a lumber company, and a power company donated the poles.

The houses are small, but the Fargo bat population is mostly brown bats, which are very small.

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Bike Share

Sunday, Nov. 5, will be the end of the third season of the Great Rides Bike Share.

“Managed by Great Rides Fargo, Great Rides Bike Share is a non-profit organization dedicated to building healthy individuals and communities by encouraging the use of bicycles for lifestyle, sport and recreation,” WDAY reported.

The Great Rides Bike Share runs from April through November and has provided nearly 350,000 rides since 2015.

There are 100 bikes and 11 parking stations throughout the North Dakota State campus and downtown Fargo.

Passengers can also select the ‘Grab and Go’ bundle, which allows only a personal item, and they will be boarded last.

Carl Wilkens speaks to a group of Health officials urge rest over antibiotics NDSU students about his experience Patients are being urged to go home and rest rather with the Rwandan genocide than get antibiotics for everything.

“Public Health England (PHE) says up to a fifth of antibiotic prescriptions are unnecessary as many illnesses get better on their own,” the BBC reported.

The overuse of drugs is creating drug-resistant superbugs and making infections harder to treat.

Antibiotics are necessary in cases of sepsis, meningitis and pneumonia. A cough can take up to three weeks to clear on its own, but antibiotics only reduce that by a day or two.

Patients should not expect antibiotics for common conditions, which our body can clear on its own with rest and fluids.

By taking antibiotics when its not necessary, it allows bacteria to see how the antibiotic works and find a way to survive against that antibiotic, making the antibiotic ineffective.

Charging for carry-on luggage

Sun Country Airlines will begin charging passengers a fee to use the overhead luggage bin beginning in January.

The fees will apply to reservations that are booked after Oct. 25, and passengers will have to pay at least $20 for a checked bag and $30 for a carry-on bag.

“Sun Country hopes the new pricing structure will accelerate the boarding process by encouraging passengers to check their luggage,” the Twin Cities Pioneer Press reported.

The fee for a carry-on bag is $30 if the bundle is selected when the flight is booked, and customers will be able to board the place after first class and rewards members. The fee increases to $35 for flights outside the 48 contiguous states and to $40 if purchased at the airport.

Bat houses

Parks in Fargo have been covered with mosquitoes the past couple summers.

Mike West and his family are “erecting six bat houses atop tall poles that can accommodate up to 100 bats each,” the Forum reported.

West is hoping to reduce the park’s mosquito population and to earn an Eagle Scout award.

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Carl Wilkens, an American humanitarian who decided to stay in Rwanda during the genocide, came to North Dakota State to speak about what he learned from his experience.

The Rwandan genocide occurred in 1994 and was a movement by the Hutu to annihilate the Tutsi after three years of war.

Wilkens’ story began when he moved to Rwanda with his wife and started a family there. In their house they had two workers, both of which were Tutsi.

One night, a few days before genocide broke out, gang members showed up at his house with intentions to kill him, but his neighbors stood in front of the gate and defended him and his family.

Wilkens made the decision to stay because he knew that if he was to leave his workers would be slaughtered. He said that these people had become like family to him and he couldn’t just leave them to die.

He decided to stay, but his wife and children went back to America. He didn’t know what would come next.

After the genocide, Wilkens turned his experience into a mission of spreading good.

He has been speaking to school groups and the like for over 23 years. He spends his time

highlighting what genocide is and sharing facts from the Rwandan genocide.

Wilkens shared facts like 80 percent of the population was affiliated with a religious institution and that, in some cases, the institutions condoned the genocide.

He showed images of dead families and a picture of men and women who admitted to killing their neighbors years after the genocide occurred.

The challenges the country faced after the genocide ended were larger than rebuilding infrastructure or the economy, but rebuilding trust between neighbors and colleagues, rebuilding dignity and taking pride in their country again.

Today, Rwanda looks nothing like it did more than 20 years ago. Today, Rwanda has the highest percentage of women in parliament in the world (64 percent), a high population of children in school and the ninth fastest growing economy on the planet.

Wilkens preached that genocide doesn’t stem from nowhere, but from a place of superiority or thinking that people come from a place that is so separate from your own that they are lesser people.

He spoke about the disconnect people make on a daily basis between their coworkers’ and doctors’ heritage and their right to exist as a human being.

The solution to genocide, Wilkens proposed, was love for all people.

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Let’s Talk About Consensual Sex Sex Signals: an educational improv event that informed students of sex and rape Miranda Stambler Features Editor

Sex: something that most people do not openly talk about. Consent: something that many find awkward to ask during the act. These topics are often awkward and uncomfortable at first, but it does not mean they should not be talked about to educate people more.

On Oct. 24, Campus Attractions had an interactive event called “Sex Signals,” sponsored by Spotlight Committee. This event was a comedic and educational improv session performed and informed by two speakers, Tiffany Mitchenor and David Seeber.

They began by talking about how most people have been given mixed signals when it comes to talking about sex. Some people say, “Don’t have sex.” Others say, “Sex is great.” And then there’s the extremists with the phrase, “Sex will kill you.” With these mixed signals, the speakers transitioned into asking the audience if they had a sex education class growing up and what they talked about within that course.

“We talked about abstinence,” a student attending said. While another said, “Types of STDs.” The speakers said they had similar experiences to learning abstinence in a course and that it was the typical putting a condom on a banana class, although

many explained how they did not even have that taught in the course. They explained how we are not taught how to initiate relationships and that many result to porn for education, but “porn does not teach you how to hook up,” said Mitchenor.

They also explained that relationships and “hooking up” differ from person to person. This transitioned into a skit about a college party and people trying to “hook up.” Throughout this skit, they would stop and ask the audience questions about how their character should be acting. For instance, “Should the girl be flirty or intense?”

This led to the term “friend-zone” and Mitchenor shook her head saying, “Being nice to someone shouldn’t always mean sex,” then continued to explain, “We are not sex faucets.”

Mitchenor and Seeber went on to ask the audience what are some terms that correlate with a healthy relationship. People threw out words like “trust,” “personal space” and “communication.” When asked about an unhealthy relationship, people answered “lack of communication” and “lack of trust.”

After this, they explained how people today believe that men should always want sex and if the man does not then it is not normal. While with women they are called “slut” whether or not they are having sex and “stupid slut” if they are raped. Along

with these stereotypes, women are supposed to be “emotional” or a “housewife” while a man is supposed to be the “provider” and “macho.”

After these explanations, they did a scenario where the audience should hold up a “STOP” card if the situation becomes uncomfortable for either person involved. They had it so they were in the Wellness Center and a male student approached a female student in a very “creepy” matter, where he was looking at her like an object.

Many didn’t hold up their card until touching was involved. Although, some held their card up once the person invaded the other’s personal space. “If it happens around us a lot, we just get used to it,” Mitchenor explained.

Mitchenor and Seeber followed by saying this topic of seeing someone as an object is the sign people should be looking for. Someone who feels entitled to sex is who people should be worried about. They went on to say how people should not have to take a self-defense class to be prepared when in reality people should be taught to ask for consent.

The next skit was a college interview where a student journalist was interviewing a student whose friend had been accused of raping another student. After this skit they went on to talk more about consent.

When alcohol is brought into the situation, lines tend to get blurred. But, they ex-

plained, if someone is intoxicated you cannot truly get consent. Mitchenor gave the example of: if a friend came up to you (heavily intoxicated) and said punch me in the face. If you were a good friend, you would know not to punch them in the face because they are drunk.

They then explained that even after being in a relationship consent does not end. They also believe that the initiator of sex should be the one to ask if the other person is comfortable or not.

People tend to say asking for consent can “kill the mood” or “make it awkward,” but the speakers explained that it is a win/win situation when asking for consent. Either the person says yes and the both of you are having sex, or they say no and you respectfully take it and no one is a rapist.

Now, what happens if MIRANDA STAMBLER | THE SPECTRUM you are faced with a surviThe improv speakers, Tiffany Mitchenor and David Seeber, at NDSU vor of sexual assault/rape. event, Sex Signals Most people automatically ask, “Well, what did you do and to essentially not trust ing the three things people though?” which automatical- men. Men are taught if they should be taking away from ly implies that they could be say they are raped they are the Sex Signals interactive improvisation. One, make in the wrong and could dis- not masculine.

The speakers explained consent the norm. Two, supcourage them from speaking out. Instead, people should that some people have port survivors no matter who be reassuring them it is not sex, some people have not they are, whether they are their fault, be a support sys- and some do not plan to. female, male, LGBT, etc., tem if they would like to go But, they believe everyone support survivors. Three, be forward with a prosecution should be informed because a great “upstander” instead and if they would not be sup- of those around you and of being a bystander; stand portive for that as well and because, although you may up for one another and be an overall, saying “I believe decide not to have sex now, upstander. that could change. So, they you” to this survivor.

They went on to explain want to provide everyone the problems of how people with information about sex.

Mitchenor and Seeber in society are acting. Women ended the event by givare taught to never be alone

The Transition from India to America The experiences of one international NDSU student Miranda Stambler Features Editor

When coming to a whole new country for the first time there could be so many negatives that people endure. Experience changes from person to person, but a positive attitude could help someone get through any negatives you endure.

A NDSU student, Prajakta Warang, spoke out about her experience from leaving her home in Bombay, India to Fargo, North Dakota. She moved to attend NDSU in 2015 and is currently a junior majoring in Biotechnology and Microbiology.

She works as a student manager at the Residence Dining Center and was previously an RA. She is also the president of the International Students Association.

She grew up speaking Hindi and English hand in hand, while also including Marathi. She thinks of English as her second language, but most fluently speak it in her family as well.

When she moved to NDSU she soon realized that American students tend to bring anything and everything when attending college. “I came with my two backpacks and that’s it, but when I saw my roommates moving in – I was like – people bring a lot of stuff with them, I could hardly bring my clothes with me people actually move their houses in” Warang explained, “Obviously, you can’t have the microwave on your flight, but when your roommates move in they bring every single thing that they can.”

She shared how she grew up watching American Television shows like most people do, so it soft-

ened the blow when coming to America. American TV shows made it so it was not a whole different country, even though they were not completely accurate. “Like we don’t have proms back home we know it from the tv shows, so that’s small things that there’s still the big picture of them are still there but the way they,” Warang explained.

So, mostly she learned little things from television to prepare her and make her knowledgeable, so she is not lost in conversation.

communicated well with me just because I belong from somewhere else. They’ve always been nice, they’ve always been welcoming,” Warang said.

She gave examples of strangers randomly saying hello to her as she is walking by to which she was not used to so it seemed obscure, but she eventually adapted to this socialized environment.

When referring to these little moments, “You wouldn’t see the small picture the small intricate scenes of things on television, but when experi-

“Talk to people, communicate with people, and tell them what you feel, people care, go explore.” Prajakta Warang, NDSU student

Now, why America? She explained how she always loved traveling, so this was an opportunity to travel and follow her passion of research all at once. Why NDSU? She had done many tours and virtual tours with her father. Her father automatically preferred NDSU over the other ones, “He did a bunch of research about the place and about Fargo and NDSU and he knew I really wanted to be in research – (he said) you would really get a chance to do – hands on research starting your first year – That was the plus that NDSU gave me,” Warang shared.

Then she went on to explain how it was a smooth transition and a very positive experience thus far. “Personally, I would say I only see positive people over here, -- I have never had a person who – not spoke to me, not

encing it in person,” Warang shared.

Although her experiences have been positive, she has had friends and colleagues that have experience otherwise. She explained how sometimes it is someone who grew up in Minnesota and others are asking where they are “actually” from. She does not understand why they dig so much into finding where this person’s parents are from and so on. Another experience a colleague of hers had was someone saying, “Oh yeah you don’t have an accent and she’s like I grew up here why would I have an accent and he was like no I was just checking and he walked off,” Warang explained.

The politeness was also a new transition for her, because “sorry” and “thank you” are used, but not as frequently in her home coun-

try. Another shock was, “In India we would never hold doors for each other – and here everyone was holding doors for me and I was like why is everyone doing that, I can hold my own door,” Warang shared. Although, now when going back home she holds doors and does not even realize until someone points it out that it is not the norm.

When talking about the easiest adjustment was how nice the people are, she was originally concerned about “what are people going to think about me, are they going to accept me or not, but as soon as I started being here as soon as I started knowing people acceptance was the really easiest part,” Warang shared.

The hardest adjustment was the food. While India has burgers, she explained how it was not an everyday MIRANDA STAMBLER | THE SPECTRUM type of food like it is here.

A concern with moving Prajakta Warang explains her transition into America. would be whether homesickness would happen. you to everyone when it is like they know it’s more in Although she has not expe- not that prominent in her the majority now and they can show it off, when berienced a lot of homesick culture.

“For all international stufore – they would just keep days, she shared that when dents I would definitely say it to themselves, but now it does happen to call friends go get involved,” Warang people are more to expressand family and to keep busy.

“Keeping myself busy with advised. She’s seen many ing their thoughts,” Warang something that I chose or international students step explained.

How to deal with this being homesick,” Warang back in concern they won’t get the job in the interview new “majority”? “In a room shared, she would choose to continue to keep herself or won’t be accepted when of 10 people there are alshe encourages to go for it ways two people who will busy.

Reverse culture shock the “experience will help want to listen to you who does happen she laughed you in the future” Warang doesn’t think negative things about you – I’m pretty sure about how she goes home said.

With so much happenthat positivity will be 200 and sweats instantly since ing after the election and times more better than that she is used to the cold Midhow international cultures negativity,” Warang said. west weather. “I cannot Overall, she is proud and handle spices anymore, I are being looked down on or banned Warang explained positive about her experican have a tiny bit, but not her feelings towards it.

“I ence in transitioning from the amount I used to have wouldn’t say people never India to the United States of when I was home, so your body changes really quickly talked about it, I would say America. She still embraces than you think, it adapts,” people obviously had that her culture, “That’s my idenWarang said. She also said – in their heart they had tity that’s where I am from,” that she says sorry and thank it in their brain, but it just Warang said. more to show off now it’s

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Exploring South Asian Cuisine with Darbar Palace A review of the relatively new diverse downtown restaurant Janet Tuimani

Contributing Writer

The city of Fargo is becoming more and more diverse, and Darbar Palace brings you the “royal aroma of Persia and Asia.”

The restaurant located on Broadway in downtown Fargo has been serving their Indian, Persian, Nepalese and Pakistani cuisine to the Fargo-Moorhead community since their recent opening this past June.

With their inviting, rich flavors, hot spices and much more, Darbar Palace caters to natives of South Asia living in the F-M area, but is also a different dining option available for anyone interested in discovering the traditional dishes of India, Persia, Nepal and Pakistan.

Interestingly, the word “darbar” refers to a big house or palace where people come together.

The restaurant offers a buffet lunch and fine dining. Anyone is sure to find something from their wide variety of options, which includes vegetarian dishes.

Additionally, Darbar Palace has non-veggie and veggie family sets and catering options. Along with the variety in food options, the price range is reasonable.

When walking into Darbar Palace, I was welcomed by a warm atmosphere and

open arrangement with natural light that seemed to be their primary source of lighting coming from the wide windows. As far as dress code, it is really up to the person.

Kushal Adhikari, a waiter at Darbar Palace, said, “Business has been going well, though it’s pretty unpredictable — some days are busier than others and other factors also affect business.”

“One should try our Persian dishes if it is their first time trying this type of cuisine,” Adhikari suggested.

“Our specialties include meat mango, coconut curry, momos and more.”

“I would say that we are the most diversified restaurant around town, offering traditional cuisines of four different countries, and we are happy to be able to share our traditions with the people of Fargo as well as visitors,” Adhikari added.

My friend recommended I try the momos for a starter because she had tried them before and said they were delicious. Momos are a popular Nepalese dish of steamed dumplings made with meat or vegetables and spices to be eaten as an entrée or as a main course. The ones I had were made with chicken and served with achar sauce.

They were warm, soft and very good.

Then I had garlic naan, which is a flatbread gar-

Steamed Momos are a favorite at Darbar Palace.

nished with garlic and butter and cooked in a round clay oven. I’ve had garlic naan before, and it is very good. It is best to eat it with a scoop of curry and rice on top.

For a main course, I had gheymeh, which is made of diced lamb prepared with peas and tomato sauce, baked and served with rice. The dish was creamy and had a warm aroma. Aside from the split peas and rice being a bit crunchy, I enjoyed the food.

Jimmy and Kelly, who are Fargo residents, were also at Darbar Palace. They explained how they enjoy trying new places and are open to trying foods of different cultures. They both shared their love for having a place downtown for real spicy food and how Darbar Palace has better seasoning in comparison to other places they have been in Fargo.

I myself also do enjoy trying new foods, and I’ve had Indian cuisine quite often, but the diverse course menu at Darbar Palace surely stands out from the others.

I will definitely be making a return for the momos and to try out other entrées as well.

Darbar Palace is located on Broadway in downtown Fargo and is open Monday through Sunday from 11 a.m.

JANET TUMAINI | THE SPECTRUM to 2:30 p.m. for a lunch buffet and 4:30 to 9:30 p.m for Darbar Palace located in Downtown Fargo is very diverse and has a variety of food choices. dinner.

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Persian lamb stew Gheymeh has a warm aroma.

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FARGO FOODIE Pork Chops Make Hearty Fall Meal

Adding apples to give an extra, unexpected sweetness to the meat Katherine Kessel Contributing Writer

The time for hearty, comforting meals is here as every day grows colder and longer.

Pork chops do just that and are warm, filling and flavorful: the ultimate fall dish.

This recipe uses apples to provide a sweet addition for the meaty pork chops. The juices from the apples infuse and flavor the meat, with brown sugar providing a hint of extra sweetness needed for this recipe.

Admittedly, this recipe requires a few more steps than most, but enjoying a thought out and planned meal on occasion is well worth the effort.

Don’t be intimidated by the thought of dealing with raw meat, just be sure to thoroughly clean surfaces and kitchen towels it may come in contact with and avoid cutting the meat on

the same cutting board that will be used to cut the fruit or vegetables. When cooking the meat, the USDA recommends an internal temperature of 145 degrees. However, if you do not have a thermometer, simply cut into the meat. If the juices that escape run clear and the meat is opaque with a slight pink tint, it is done.

These pork chops are best accompanied with a starch as well as a vegetable; a good choice would be roasted broccoli or asparagus. Mashed potatoes, rice or even roasted squash make a great base for the chops and soak up any left behind juices.

Pork chops with apples ingredients:

2 1-inch thick pork chops Coarse salt and black pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon butter

1 medium sized white or yellow onion, thinly sliced 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/2 cup apple cider or chicken broth 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Directions:

Trim the pork chops to remove excess fat.

Heat a large skillet over high heat and swirl in the olive oil. Generously sprinkle the pork chops with salt and pepper, and add to the hot skillet. Allow the pork chops to sear in the pan for about 3 minutes, avoiding moving them to allow a golden crust to form.

Flip the pork chops and allow the other side to sear.

Reduce the heat to about medium high and allow the pork chops to cook for about 10 minutes until nearly cooked through. Then remove the chops to a warm plate and set aside.

Melt the butter in the hot

pan. Add the onion and apples and sauté until they begin to soften and the onions begin to caramelize, make sure to be stirring frequently. This should take about 8 minutes.

Add the cider or broth and the brown sugar, and return the pork chops into the pan. Arrange the apples so that they cover the pork chops. Cover the skillet and allow the pork chops to cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes.

The interior of the pork chop should reach an interior temperature of 145 degrees before being served.

Remove the cover and allow the liquid to thicken. If the liquid runs out before the pork chops are cooked and the onions and apples are caramelized, add more.

Serve the pork chops topped with the apple mixture. This recipe serves two.

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Justin Timberlake Announces Super Bowl Halftime Performance Singer, actor and former *NSYNC member will take Minneapolis at Super Bowl LII Paige Johnson A&E Editor

On Feb. 4, 2018, U.S. Bank Stadium will be hosting not only the two best football teams of the season, but also Justin Timberlake.

Timberlake made the announcement with his good friend and late night TVshow host Jimmy Fallon on Twitter Sunday, Oct. 22.

Timberlake has been setting the precedent for pop music since 1995, when his first band *NSYNC was formed.

In 2002, Timberlake broke into independent music stardom with the release of his single, “Like I Love You.” Since then, Timberlake’s hits have been numerous: “Cry Me A River,” “Rock Your Body,” “SexyBack,” “What Goes Around ...

Comes Around,” “Mirrors” and “Can’t Stop the Feeling,” to name a few.

In total, he’s released four studio albums as a solo artist and three with *NSYNC. Timberlake also revealed that he’s working on his fifth studio album, inspired by his WIKIMEDIA | PHOTO COURTESY home city Memphis, TennesOn Sunday, Oct. 22, Justin Timberlake announced via Twitter that he would be performing at the see.

Super Bowl Halftime Show in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis won’t be Timberlake’s first Super Bowl experience.

In 2001, *NSYNC performed alongside Britney Spears and Aerosmith. Three years later, Timberlake performed at Super Bowl XXXVIII, when the infamous “Nipplegate” occurred.

Performing alongside Janet Jackson, Timberlake was supposed to tear away part of Jackson’s clothing as part of a costume reveal that corresponded with the lyrics. Timberlake was supposed to tear off a portion of the rubber bustier and reveal a red lace bra, but instead Jackson’s breast was revealed.

In the aftermath of the incident, Timberlake put his music career on hold and began his foray into acting.

His first role was in the 2005 film “Edison.” After that, Timberlake went on to star in “Friends with Benefits” and the animated film “Trolls” (which was accompanied by his Academy Award nominated hit song “Can’t Stop the Feeling”).

He also acted in Golden Globe-winner “The Social Network.”

However, Timberlake’s return to the Super Bowl stage hasn’t been celebrat-

ed by everyone, as the announcement has garnered some criticism from Janet Jackson fans.

“If Janet Jackson can’t ever perform at the Super Bowl again then Justin Timberlake shouldn’t be able to either,” said Twitter user @ Pic_Nikk.

“Alright if Justin Timberlake gets to come back and get a second chance at the Super Bowl so should Janet Jackson,” @alyssabfisher tweeted.

Supposedly, after the 2004 incident, Janet Jackson was banned from the NFL. However, the organization has denied this and refused to comment on guests, saying so in a statement released Oct. 23 to “Entertainment Weekly.”

“There’s no ban,” an NFL spokesperson wrote. “We are not going to comment on any speculation regarding potential guests. There may be no guests.”

Jackson hasn’t commented on Timberlake’s announcement.

No information has yet been released on tickets for the Super Bowl LII Halftime Show.

Review: Believable Murder Colors Quiet Prairie The mother, the murder, the killer, the survivor: who’s side do you take?

A&E Editor

Author Gillian Flynn broke into popular culture and became a household name with her hit “Gone Girl,” which was adapted into the 2014 film of the same title starring Rosamund Pike and Ben Affleck.

Flynn wowed with her most popular thriller, but her other novels, including “Dark Places” (2009), are likewise interesting and mysterious.

“Dark Places” is the perfect read for a Halloween weekend.

At 7 years old, Libby Day was the only survivor of a brutal family massacre in the small farming town of Kinnakee, Kansas.

The murder is hailed as the “Satan Sacrifice of Kinnakee” and the suspected – and convicted – murderer is Libby’s own brother.

Years later, Libby has burned through the money in her survivor fund and is

psyching herself up for finding a real job when she’s approached by the Kill Club, a group of people obsessed with the worst crimes of history, with a proposition: discover who really killed her family.

At first, Libby resists, believing her 7-year-old self more than she believes her doubts. Yet as Libby looks further into the facts and history of her family’s murder, and the people involved, her strong conviction of her brother’s guilt is slowly shifted until she inevitably is faced with the question: Who killed the Days?

None of Flynn’s characters are truly innocent or even likeable — a highlight of her writing.

The readers can take sides, opting to defend Libby’s childhood testimony against her brother as coercion or even believe Libby’s brother is innocent of the crime he supposedly committed. However, Flynn makes sure that each character is impeccably human

— they make mistakes, they lie, they cheat, they’re overall imperfect.

Flynn’s side characters are equally as developed as her main characters. This adds a layer of believability to the whole story and also adds depth to the setting and plot. It’s hard to believe that a family wasn’t killed 25 years ago and that the only surviving child is living in Kansas while her brother serves his sentence in prison.

The climax of “Dark Places” was unexpected, but not in a good way. So, if you’re looking for the same shock-and-awe that “Gone Girl” had, this isn’t going to deliver.

However, it’s hard to deny Flynn is a master storyteller who can not only create a fantastic mystery, but also really warped characters.

Using moments from Libby’s present day (pulling the story forward) and moments from the day of the murders, Flynn slowly recreates the events leading up

to the killing. The suspense is subtle, but by the end the reader is inevitably drawn to the edge of their seat, waiting to discover the final truth.

Even though Flynn’s fame came from only one of her novels, this author has plenty more to give to the genre of mystery and thrillers.

Like with “Gone Girl,” Flynn sets up a mystery with complex, unpredictable characters in a setting that makes them vulnerable to their own vices. How Flynn chooses to tell the story — jumping from present to past, and from character to character — gives texture to the suspense of the novel.

She gives just enough clues to keep readers interested, without being overwhelmed by the information or bored from the lack of mystery.

Overall, Flynn’s novel was consistently entertaining, making it a book that can PAIGE JOHNSON | THE SPECTRUM easily be read in one tense Gillian Flynn’s ‘Gone Girl’ was a phenomenal success, and her sitting.

2009 novel ‘Dark Places’ is just as interesting and mysterious.

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‘Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus’ Nazi-controlled United States no match for new weaponry and new characters of ‘Wolfenstein II’

The second installment in the ‘Wolfenstein’ saga features ample opportunity to end the Third Reich, with new weapons and characters galore.

Nathan Wetrosky Staff Writer

“Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus” from developer MachineGames, will be making its grand post-World War II entrance to the open gaming market tomorrow, Oct. 27.

The year is 1961, and

Nazis are still, even with the assassination of General Deathshead in the last game, in full control of the world.

Playing as B.J. Blazkowicz, you must shoot, stomp and blow away any Nazi or Nazi-created mechanical abomination that stands in your way and help get the second American Revolution started.

The main mission of the game is the liberation of Nazi-controlled America.

You must unite the cells of the scattered American resistance and take the fight to the Nazi war machine to put an end to the Third Reich.

New characters brought into the conflict will have interesting personalities that

add depth to the story and gameplay.

These include Anya, Blazkowicz’s wife, who is carrying twins, and Grace, who is the leader of the American Resistance Cell in New York and will be a key ally in the battles ahead.

What is a game about fighting Nazis without some badass weapons?

“Wolfenstein II” brings some devastating new guns that will bring the hurt to quite a few Nazis. Of these weapons is the Laserkraftwerk, a multi-purpose, highintensity laser that can disintegrate enemies, and the Dieselkraftwerk, a rapidfire, gas-powered grenade launcher that can devastate

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groups of enemies.

If you would like to know more about this game before it releases, I recommend the Steam store page to find out how you can take back the Nazi-controlled United States.

Matt Brandjord’s Off the Beaten Path Favorites

Some of my dad’s unorthodox favorite tracks Laura Ellen Brandjord Staff Writer

Let me first start off by saying, I love my dad, and I promise he does have good music taste.

Great music taste, even.

We regularly have music trivia phone calls, update each other on music happenings and tour dates of our mutual favorite bands.

However, somewhat unfortunately, there is just a goofy part of him that gravitates toward strange songs that most people overlook. Maybe it’s because he grew up in the ‘70s, but who knows?

Half the fun of these songs, though, is the grin on his face when he mentions or plays one of them.

‘No Anchovies, Please’ - J. Geils Band

I’m sure you are thinking, “J. Geils Band? Well, they’re good. This can’t be THAT weird.”

Well that, dear readers, is where you are wrong.

If you ever get in a conversation with my dad on music, it is only a matter of time before he will bring up, “No Anchovies, Please.”

Sometimes he even blurts out, ‘That’s not a bowling ball, THAT’S MY WIFE!’” Out of the blue, and it is literally the best, most hilarious thing to me.

So, what is this song about?

Well, it isn’t really a song at all, more of a story with sound effects and saxophone music in the background.

Hidden in the J. Geils Band’s popular “Love Stinks” album, this tale of mad science, an old married couple and unpopular food will have you wondering

what you just spent your last two minutes and 42 seconds listening to.

It also may strangely fill you with delight, and help lighten your mood. Only one way to find out…

‘Wildwood Weed’ Jim Stafford

This comedic country song is not to be confused with the Civil War-era song, “Wildwood Flower,” that has been covered by Johnny Cash.

Instead, Stafford tells the story of two hillbillies who happen upon a weed growing in the ditch that has strange effects on them.

The narrator’s brother goes so crazy that he ends up singing whilst naked on a windmill. Which is my dad’s favorite part. The brothers eagerly collect the weed and begin to clean and dry it, so it can be smoked in their corncob pipes and the narrator exclaims, “We thought it was kinda handy, take a trip without ever even leaving the farm.”

I won’t give away the humorous ending, but I am sure you can all guess what the ditch weed really was.

If you didn’t know my dad had a sense of humor, now you do.

‘Rolene’ Martin

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Moon

Moon Martin doesn’t seem to ring any bells? Well, that isn’t surprising.

This is actually a pretty good song, and has no form of humor in it at all. Martin sounds a little like Tom Petty as he pleads with an phone operator to connect him with the love of his life, “Rolene.”

This was always a record of my dad’s that I would tease him about - until I lis-

tened to it and actually kind of liked it.

In my defense, wouldn’t you laugh at an album with a guy on the front that looks like he’s trying to be either John Denver or Rolling Stones’ Brian Jones and failing at both?

Not only that, but via the magic of ‘70s photography, he is being held captive by tinfoil covered mannequins with glowing red eyes that are supposedly “aliens.”

The whole album is enjoyable, honestly. With other tracks such as “She Made a Fool of You” and “I Got a Reason,” I promise it is worth a listen, especially if you’re still missing Tom Petty like I am.

‘Grandpa Got Runned Over By A John Deere’ - Cledus T. Judd

You may know Cledus T. Judd from his collaboration with Toby Keith, “How Do You Milk A Cow?” But if you don’t, it’s not a huge surprise.

A unique and hilarious take on the Christmas classic, this version spends most of its time talking about how the surviving family find out what a terrible person Grandpa was.

The chorus goes: “GrandSUSAN BRANDJORD | PHOTO COURTESY pa got runned over by a John Deere, a walking home from My dad proudly wearing a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers T-shirt and holding his Moon Martin the Moose Lodge Christmas ‘Escape From Damnation’ LP. Eve. You can say there’s no If you are a fan of the dy To the Rescue,” and was this song no surprise. such thing as Santa, but afIt’s a song about a womter suing John Deere, I be- movie “Dazed and Con- their most successful song. fused,” you may be familiar A song that fits the an- an who challenges the men lieve!” tics of lead singer “Big Jim in drag races with a beat-up Complete with a joke with this track.

While Black Oak ArkanDandy” Mangrum, as it Oldsmobile. about bribing the jury, and Mattea is definitely a an especially humorous pro- sas didn’t receive as great of talks about “coming to the nunciation of “neighbors,” commercial success as their rescue” of lonely women ev- country artist, but also has a blues edge to her phrasing this song will have you contemporaries Lynyrd Sky- erywhere. nrd or the Allman Brothers, makes this song confilaughing even if you’re par‘455 Rocket’ - Kathy that they amassed a sizable cult dent and cool. Another song tial to John Deere tractors.

Mattea following. that you probably haven’t ‘Jim Dandy’ - Black The fact that my dad is heard of, but it’s worth a lis“Jim Dandy” is a cover of a R&B classic “Jim Dan- big into classic cars makes ten.

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Local Engineering Student Still Confident on Midterm Performance Despite all of his friend’s worry and dread over exam

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Kalc U. Lator tries to convince his friends that the exam was too easy.

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at least a 97 percent.” Lator felt extremely good before

problems and feels “pretty damn good” for the exam

Opinion Editor

Local North Dakota State engineering student, Kalc U. Lator, is shocked by his friend’s response to the obviously easy midterm.

Lator, a senior in the mechanical engineering program, was shocked by how easy the midterm for Electrical Engineering 301, Circuits from Hell was.

He assumed that everyone would share his obviously right critique of the midterm.

“I found it almost too easy. I am for sure that I got

“I found it almost too easy, I am for sure that I got at least a 97 percent.”- Kalc U. Lator

he came in. When he sat down he noted to his friends that he didn’t even bring the optional cheat sheet.

“I didn’t see it as a need for me. I studied really hard.” Lator noted that he did a couple of example

today.

Lator didn’t really feel the need to pay attention in class, since the professor was, according to him, too hard to understand. He noted that he just kind of scrolls through Reddit during the

class.

He also admitted he wasn’t 100 percent sure what chapters were covered for the midterm answering, “I think it was chapter three?”

Still, Lator was shocked when after he finished his exam with 20 minutes to spare that everyone else was still in their seats. He had to investigate, so he decided to wait for others to finish. That is when he was shocked by their observations.

“I was surprised when other students claimed the exam was really hard.” Lator is convinced they must have had another exam given to

Culturally Offensive Costumes Take a second look at your costume and remember whom you might offend Cierra Steffensen Staff Writer

In recent years, it has become much easier to throw together a costume than it was in the past. Creative costumes may not require a solid hot glue gun technique and an excessive amount of felt anymore, but it is still important to make sure that your costume is not offensive.

As it is costume crunch time, many of us will be scrambling to find a costume for Halloween events this weekend. There are so many options for costumes that are not offensive, so why choose something that could draw attention for the wrong reasons?

I understand that some people may seem overly sensitive or easily offended

by things that shouldn’t reasonably be upsetting, but there are a lot of people who enjoy pushing the buttons of others. It is important to recognize when you are

By taking these cultures and shoving them into a stereotype like ‘drunk Mexican’ or turning all female costumes into something ‘sexy,’ we not only degrade

There are so many different options for Halloween costumes that don’t put the focus on a culture, politics, race or religious beliefs. crossing the line, or better yet, don’t even attempt to portray a culture that is not your own.

A few of the most popular costumes that are offensive to cultures are the ‘sexy Indian,’ the ‘drunk Mexican man,’ the ‘sexy geisha’ or any type of blackface. I mean honestly, that last one should be obvious.

the culture but gender as well.

Not only are race and culture in the ‘do not imitate’ category for Halloween, but politics and religion are also present. Recently there was a huge controversy over the release of an ‘Anne Frank’ costume. I mean really? No one thought that was a horrible idea before releasing

it to the public? Costumes like the ‘pregnant nun’ or ‘Trump deporting an immigrant’ may seem funny to you, but are both highly offensive costumes.

There are so many different options for Halloween costumes that don’t put the focus on a culture, politics, race or religious beliefs. Being conscious of how your decisions will affect others is highly important when choosing what to dress up as each year for Halloween.

Try something makebelieve or, if need be, look it up. Is your costume choice offensive? Do you need to rethink what you are wearing to this party? My guess is, if you have to even think about it, it is probably a good idea to choose something else.

them. Lator who holds a solid 2.0 GPA since coming to college notes that he isn’t

class if we all failed?” Lator is keeping his eye locked on the last day to drop a class.

“I hope I did well. Perhaps the professor will curb the grade for the entire class if we all failed?” Kalc U. Lator about playing the game and would rather be “shredding the nar nar” than be studying.

He still maintains optimism.

“I hope I did well.

Perhaps the professor will curb the grade for the entire

He is hoping this stellar midterm grade can make up for the F grade he got on the first quiz. When asked if he may be too optimistic Lator told us, “Absolutely not.”

Letter to the Editor: Condoms Should be Available for On-Campus Housing Across the U.S., from Boston University to U.C. Davis, college campuses are providing condoms in vending machines for their students.

In fact, most of these schools allow students to get condoms from several different places on campus. From the Student Health Services to vending machines, to front desks in the residence halls, students have access to condoms.

Currently, at NDSU, students can get free condoms at the Student Health Center and in the Wellness Center in the locker rooms, and this is amazing.

However, not every student knows this, and some students might be uncomfortable going there and asking for condoms. At the Wellness Center, they sometimes run out of condoms and they might not be there when a student needs them. Another great option would be adding condoms to vending machines that are already placed

on campus.

Currently, on campus housing has vending machines; by adding condoms to the vending machines in these buildings, condoms become readily available for those that need them. And let’s be honest, college students are having sex and it’s probably happening in dorms and in campus apartments.

Providing condoms in the vending machines makes sense. The Student Health Services have limited hours, and they might be closed when someone really needs a condom. The same goes for the Wellness Center; it’s not open 24 hours. By providing condoms in the vending machines, students will be able to access this service at any time, encouraging students to participate in safe sex. By promoting safe sex, NDSU will be showing it is dedicated to the wellbeing and health of its students.

Carly Deal, NDSU Senior, Women and Gender Studies Major

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I’m So Sorry, CME Auditorium A message from my soil mechanics lab stomp an ant that happens to be trying to stomp smaller

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the same lane at the same time. While also building a

Staff Writer

Have you ever lived in a construction zone? If you lived in Reed-Johnson two years ago, you got to sleep under roof work. It’s not the best. That being said, let me clear some things up if you’ve felt this way in the Construction Management Engineering (CME) auditorium.

Have you ever heard shaking like James Bond is making a martini from rocks, full volume ads and those thunder makers you had when you were a kid?

Yep, that would be us doing sieve analysis next door.

Trust me, it’s not much better in the room. Having five giant shakers going at once makes you feel like your skull is trying to rattle its way to freedom.

Have you ever heard banging like your upstairs neighbors are trying to

Have you ever heard shaking like James Bond is making a martini from rocks, full volume ads and those thunder makers you had when you were a kid? ants? Yep, that’s us again.

Dropping a weight to hammer down soil for compaction is kind of like when a bowling ball lands on

shelf, a shelf made of those thunder makers you had as a kid.

Have you ever heard banging like your upstairs

Our lab feels like your kid’s teenage grunge band practicing at two in the morning to be the next big thing you just don’t get the vision Mom...

the lane, except four or five of your friends thought it’d be fun to try to bowl down

neighbors are trying to stomp an ant that happens to be trying to stomp smaller

ants, but kinda louder this time? Yep, that is us, but kind of louder this time.

We did the same thing, but just with more weight. If it makes you feel better, I was scraping sand out of my eye since we were basically beating the crap out of mud. Imagine all the stuff I said before, but slightly more and slightly more funny.

So friends, family, esteemed members of the jury, I would like to apologize. I’m not sure how well the sound travels, but if you’re walking by it has to sound like an elephant fight club. Next time our lab feels like your kid’s teenage grunge band practicing at two in the morning to be the next big thing (you just don’t get the vision Mom), please feel free to let us know. Just don’t blame us if we don’t hear you.

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A nice picture from my lab, including shakers that make you feel like you exist in a guitar amp.

Hate Speech and Free Speech Belong at NDSU No matter how bigoted a person may be they should have the opportunity to speak outlined above. The government cannot force any

Ezra Gray

to. I don’t want to sound like some sort of Doomsday

Contributing Writer

The Constitution of the United States is, in my opinion, the greatest piece of legal legislation ever penned by mankind. The Founding Fathers outlined a set of “God-given rights” that every American citizen has the minute they are born into this world. It’s arguable which of these inalienable rights are the most important, with many claiming that the Second or Sixth Amendment is paramount of our rights.

But most people, including myself, consider the First Amendment the most crucial of the amendments.

The First Amendment reads as follows: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”

Now most Americans are familiar with the rules

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” First Amendement of the Constitution American to follow a certain religion. The government cannot prohibit the press from writing and publishing what they want. The government cannot prohibit any Americans from peacefully assembling. The government cannot stop any American citizen from petitioning them. And finally, the one most people know, the government cannot restrict any American citizen’s speech.

Recently in the United States, there’s been a grave misinterpretation of the First Amendment that many people have either knowingly or unknowingly subscribed

prophet, but this mistake that so many people have made is a direct threat to our freedom to speak what we want when we want in the United States. And that mistake is the belief that hate speech is separate from free speech.

It might sound nice and even moral to restrict people from directing offensive or downright bigoted slurs and speech at marginalized groups of people in the United States. The idea that no one has to endure any type of verbal abuse sounds like a paradise to many, which is why they’ve fallen under the sway of the idea that

Letter to the Editor:

such hateful speech is not protected under the First Amendment.

But what these people don’t realize (or refuse to realize) is that the hate speech is not mentioned anywhere within the Constitution.

There is no section in the Bill of Rights that states that Americans have the freedom to speak up until it makes someone somewhere feel bad.

Banning something that is considered ‘hateful’ isn’t even logically possible considering how one’s feelings about spoken words and their meaning are subjective. Some people have thick skin and can appreciate offensive jokes, even if those jokes are directed at them.

made illegal, who would even get to determine what is and isn’t hateful? An overly-sensitive, thinnedskinned person is far more likely to interpret something as hateful or offensive than someone else.

So no, hate speech is not separate from free speech.

Anyone, no matter how bigoted they may be, should be allowed to voice their ideas and opinions in America, especially at areas of learning such as NDSU. It’s imperative that young Americans are exposed to differing viewpoints so that they can understand as many ideologies or belief systems possible. If we start banning whomever has controversial ideas from voicing those

There is no section in the Bill of Rights that states that Americans have the freedom to speak up until it makes someone somewhere feel bad.

Others will become personally insulted the minute any semblance of a joke is made at their expense.

If hate speech was to be

ideas, we cannot grow as people and strengthen our intellectual foundations.

Any person, whether they be a white nationalist or

a full-blown Marxist, should be able to voice their ideas openly and safely in America and at NDSU. If you have a problem with someone saying something that personally offends you, tough luck. Get over it and move on with your day. Better yet, better yourself because of it. Don’t write letters to the university administrators or student government trying to ban someone just because you consider their ideas ‘hateful.’

Someone else might just have a differing viewpoint than you, as crazy as that may sound. Engage in debates and discussions, learn about different ideologies.

Don’t bury your head in the sand and narrow your exposure only to those ideas that reassure your beliefs. As Americans, we have a duty to let every single one of our fellow citizens exercise their rights to the fullest.

Like the great writer George Orwell once said: “If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.”

In Response to ‘In Defense of Racists’ I’m Madison Schill and I’m a senior in Women and Gender Studies at NDSU. I am writing in response to another letter to the editor entitled, “In Defense of Racists” which discusses the editor-in-chief’s decision not to publish a letter from the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) in the Spectrum.

First, I would like to acknowledge that the editor clearly states that Spectrum

policy does not allow any letters to the editor to be published when they do not include the writer’s name.

Based on this alone, the editor-in-chief has every right to refuse the publication of the letter.

Second, and more importantly, excluding that letter from the publication sends a very clear message: We at NDSU do not support discrimination of any kind.

While I can’t say what race the writer of the “In Defense of Racists” letter is, what I can guess, being a WGS major who spends time learning about social inequity, is that he does not wake up in the morning thinking about his race and how it will impact his day.

Though we often don’t realize it — likely because we are in a rural, homogenous region — it is a privi-

lege to go about our lives and not have to think about race (or, for that matter, other aspects of our identity such as gender identity or sexuality). It’s a privilege not to be affected by letters from the KKK or white supremacist propaganda posters on our campus and we must acknowledge that it’s a privilege that not everyone on our campus has.

So yes, while you, the

writer of that letter, may not see how a letter from the KKK could be harmful to students on our campus, you must know that not everyone has that same privilege.

In conclusion, I would like to thank the editorin-chief for his discretion.

Thank you for making the statement that racism and other forms of discrimination are not welcome in our student paper or on our cam-

pus.

Everyone who attends NDSU deserves to feel safe and valued. If you have been affected by any recent events on campus, please know that you are not alone, and that you are vital to our university. You matter.

Thank you, Madison Schill

Madison Schill, NDSU Senior, Women and Gender Studies Major

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Panthers to Take on First Place Bison A top 25 team awaits NDSU for the third straight week Thomas Evanella Staff Writer

Alone atop the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the North Dakota State Bison will take on the Northern Iowa Panthers this Saturday at the Fargodome.

The Panthers played a tough non-conference schedule, facing FBS Iowa State, Cal Poly and Southern Utah that saw them enter conference action at 1-2.

Now 4-3 and ranked No. 25 in this week’s FCS Coaches Poll, the Panthers have vaulted themselves back into the thick of the Missouri Valley championship race.

Consecutive wins over top 15 opponents have seen them rise into a three-way tie for second place in the Missouri Valley.

Relying on a pass-heavy offense to put points on the board, the Panthers are stewarded by experienced signal caller Eli Dunne.

The junior has completed 60.4 percent of his passes for 1,799 yards and 17 touchdowns. UNI ranks second in the conference in passing touchdowns and ranks fifth in passing yards per game.

The Panthers’ 108.9 yards rushing per game belie their ability to run the football. Top running back Marcus Weymiller, who missed five games due to an ankle injury on the opening kickoff of the season, has returned and boosted UNI’s run game. The Panthers have rushed for 399 yards in

their past two games, 302 of which came from Weymiller.

The Waukon, Iowa native made his presence known in his return against South Dakota State, rushing for 170 yards on 42 carries.

Weymiller’s presence has been a huge lift in the eyes of Bison head coach Chris Klieman. “They have much more balance to their offense,” the fourth year skipper remarked. “They had a great formula for the last two wins they had, which is to run the football, play really good defense and really good special teams.

They’ve been able to create some really big turnovers.”

The top target for Dunne has been senior wide receiver Daurice Fountain. Also an all-conference hurdler last year for UNI, Fountain is one of the conference’s leading pass catchers. Fountain’s 625 yards are second in the conference and he has found the end zone five times.

Tight end Elias Nissen has emerged as an important red zone option for the Panthers. The 243-pound junior has leveraged his frame to score four touchdowns this season.

How NDSU is able to handle the matchups against Fountain and Nissen will be critical to their success defensively.

Cornerback Jalen Allison has been NDSU’s top corner in coverage all season and figures to match up on the outside with Fountain. The Bison’s secondary kept Western Illinois’ Jaelon Acklin from scoring, but

allowed him to reel in six catches for 115 yards.

Allison and the rest of the secondary, with safeties Robbie Grimsley and Tre Dempsey, will need to slow down Fountain to disrupt Dunne’s rhythm.

Nissen’s large build will make him a difficult matchup for the Herd’s linebackers.

Nick DeLuca, whose health has improved each week, and redshirt freshman Jabril Cox will be called upon to make open field stops for the Bison in coverage against the physical tight end.

Assisting the Bison in coverage has been their ability to get home on pass rushes with just four down linemen. Klieman commended the work of his defensive line and defensive ALYSSA PEREIRA | THE SPECTRUM coordinator Matt Entz.

“Whether it’s the Easton Stick has evolved into one of the best quarterbacks in the Valley, and faces a tough UNI defensive tackles or the defense. defensive ends, we’re getting a really good pass tallied 21 sacks this season, watch list for his outstanding is currently “doubtful” for play.

Saturday’s clash. rush,” he said. “You’d like second in the conference.

The front seven for UNI Alongside Farley in the Should Dunn miss the to be able to rush four all has been the focal point of teeth of UNI’s defense is contest, Bruce Anderson will the time and not bring your fifth and sixth guys and play their defense. “They’re really linebacker Rickey Neal. The be left as the primary back. coverage. We’ve been able disruptive up front, and they junior has made hay behind The Panther run defense has to do that. We were able to always have been,” Klieman the line of scrimmage, conceded 141 yards per game do that last week a little bit commented. “When you leading UNI with 6.5 sacks on the ground. Klieman also get to the quarterback as and nine tackles for loss. alluded to the possibility that more.”

Sophomore Hezekiah Ty Brooks could return from NDSU’s blossoming much as they did against pass rush has been one of Youngstown, you’re getting Applegate and senior Keelon a hamstring injury that has the best in the Missouri behind the chains an awful Brookins have dropped the seen him miss four games. opposing quarterback three A win for UNI would Valley in spite of the loss of lot.”

Senior linebacker Jared times from the defensive see them rise into a least a defensive end Greg Menard tie for first place with South at the onset of the season. Farley captains the Panthers’ line this season. defense.

Farley has racked Running the football Dakota in the Missouri The Panthers’ offensive line has allowed 15 sacks, up 38 solo tackles and four against the Panthers’ front Valley. Facing a streaking which bodes well for Cox tackles for loss to go along seven already would have Panthers side, the Bison will and sophomore Cole Karcz. with one interception. He been a difficult task for the have their work cut out for The young guys lead the has recorded double-digit Bison, but Lance Dunn’s them for a third consecutive team with three sacks each. tackles in four games, and hip injury against WIU will week.

As a whole, the Bison have was recently named to the only add to the challenge.

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Tr e ’ s C o m p a n y : D e m p s e y Carrying Bison Secondary The captain has steered the conference’s top defense

Dempsey received both first team All-Conference and All-America honors in 2016.

Thomas Evanella Staff Writer

When quarterback Sean McGuire targeted Jaelon Acklin late in the Bison’s 24-12 win over Western Illinois, it was clear right away he erred in his judgment. First of all, McGuire was attempting to fit a ball in between four Bison defensive backs.

His second mistake was throwing in the vicinity of senior free safety Tre Dempsey.

Dempsey, lurking downfield, swooped in and grabbed his fourth interception of the season.

Game over.

The ability to make plays such as this is what has made Tre Dempsey, senior captain and free safety from Lakeland, Florida, an indispensable defensive back for the Herd.

“That’s what I look to do.

I try to be an impact player on our team,” Dempsey said of the pick. “I feel like that’s one of the reasons I was voted captain: to be looked up to in those type of moments in the game.

We need a play, and that’s what I look to do every time, every game.”

His leadership as a captain also has the Bison at 7-0 and in control of their own destiny. Being elected captain for the second consecutive year is an honor Dempsey holds in high regard.

“It’s a really big honor because of what previous captains have meant to these teams and how they’ve led these teams,” Dempsey said.

“Knowing how I was when I was an underclassman, looking up to them, I feel like the same is (done) with me. I take a lot of pride in

this group.”

Dempsey has adopted a vocal style of leadership in his role as leader of the best pass defense in the Missouri Valley. “I get to know my teammates,” Dempsey said.

“That’s why I can talk to them. Some leaders just lead

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defensive categories. The domination the Herd have shown on the field stems from owning the build up to each game. “By the way we practice, by the way we lift weights, by the way we train, watch film. We’re always trying to dominate

“I feel like if they throw it my way, I’m definitely in the zone that I need to be in right now. It won’t be smart for the other team.” – Tre Dempsey, NDSU Football Captain by example; they don’t get to know their teammates.

I try to get to know all my teammates personally, so when I do say something they won’t take it out of context and they know that it’s coming from me and not what somebody is trying to tell them to do.”

While Dempsey and his Bison teammates are happy with their undefeated record and perch atop the conference, they know there is still work to be done.

“We are happy being 7-0, but we’re not trying to get complacent at all,” the captain explained. “We don’t even look at it as, ‘We’re on top right now.’ We look at it as, ‘Be 1-0 and win every day.’ We won’t fall into that complacent mindset of being undefeated right now, and already having control of the conference. That’s not the mindset we want to have.

We want to get better every day and keep attacking the process.”

Dempsey and the Bison have embodied the ethos of “dominating” all season.

NDSU has silenced their opponents and leads the Missouri Valley in many key

the moment and take full advantage of it,” Dempsey said.

Dempsey has raked in accolades over the past two years. Dempsey was named to the 2016 All-Missouri Valley first team as well as the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) first team AllAmerica.

A promise Dempsey made to former Bison running back John Crockett kept him motivated in his pursuit of All-America honors.

“I had made a deal with John Crockett that I would do it and he was holding me accountable to it. So I did it,” Dempsey said. “I was really proud of myself, and he was really proud of me.

It’s something that he did and I told him I was going to do in my junior and senior year, and that’s my goal again. I was really happy with it.”

The same motivation driving NDSU as a whole is motivating Dempsey as well. The ball-hawking safety leads the conference in interceptions, but listed tackling as an area in which he feels he needs to do a

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Dempsey and the Bison have embodied the ethos of “dominating” all season. better job. goes on in our locker room.” of His plan for me, and I feel Still, Dempsey remains Coming from the like I’m doing what He’s confident in his coverage Sunshine State to Fargo telling me to do and I’m skills and had a warning was an easy transition for doing a good job at it.” for opposing quarterbacks. Dempsey to make, except Still further on the “I feel like if they throw it for the climate. “The big horizon, Dempsey’s ultimate my way, I’m definitely in the brothers on this team are like hope is to play in the NFL, zone that I need to be in right a family,” Dempsey said. something he thinks about now. It won’t be smart for “From my visit to as soon as all the time. “That’s one of the other team,” Dempsey I got here, they really looked my goals,” the senior said. remarked. out for me. The biggest “That’s the level I’m trying to reach: the professional level. It’s been my dream for long time. I’ve got to keep “I feel like if they throw it my way, I’m definitely in agetting after it, and I believe the zone that I need to be in right now. It won’t be that I’ll achieve that.” Seeing teammates such as Crockett, smart for the other team.” – Tre Dempsey, NDSU Williams and Carson Wentz playing on Sundays Football Captain reassures him that with the combination of playing at a high level and following Aware of the Bison’s No. struggle was the weather, but their model, he too can reach 2 spot in the FCS Coaches the people have my back and the professional level.

Poll, and who is above I love them for it.” Dempsey While the prospect of a them, Dempsey indicated counted Crockett, Marcus spot on an NFL roster looms, that he and his teammates Williams and Brendin Pierre Dempsey does not look past do not lose sleep over the among the Bison who took this season’s objectives. With rankings. “As long as we’re him in.

Tre Dempsey captaining taking care of our business, Dempsey attributes his a defense that is again the controlling what we can faith in God to his current best in the conference, the control, we can’t control place in life. “He led me Bison are proving their what everybody thinks to North Dakota from championship worthiness about us. We don’t really Florida. I mean, what are the with each passing week. care. What we care about chances?” Dempsey opined. is winning games and what “I feel like it was all a part

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Terrible Fantasy Advice | Week 8 What is in a name? That which we call terrible Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor

I have never been the most superstitious person in the world, but every once in a while, I can be stubborn.

The real reason for my failings in fantasy football lately is not the fact my team is bad (they aren’t). It is not they are underperforming (they are, looking at you C.J. Anderson). It’s not even the fact I struggle with getting the right guys to play in the right weeks (This list is too long, so just say Alex Smith all but two weeks.)

No, the reason I am losing is because of my team name. Because in the grand scheme of things, the team name is the most important part.

A fantasy team name can be many things. It can be a toilet-tier pun, a pop-culture reference or something to do with a player’s name.

Praise the Jordy, Ru-

dolph the Red-Zone Reindeer, Fake Drews and 13 Reasons Ajayi are all good names that I totally had to look up because I’m not creative; just ask my former architecture professors.

So, it was time to make like most failing companies and rebrand. See ya’ later ThePiratesWho DontDoAnything (yes, my team had a theme song). So that means this is the first time that I give advice under a team name that suits me, the United States National Team.

And no, I have never been to Boston in the fall.

Quarterbacks

If you need a one-week fill-in at quarterback this week, Trevor Siemian is your guy. Yes, he is coming off a week with two turnovers. Yes, he is coming off a week with no touchdowns.

And yes, he is playing the Chiefs on the road, on Monday night. But Kansas City has given up the fourth-most

points to opposing quarterbacks and given up multiple touchdowns in three of their last four. It also shows just how desperate these weeks can be with half the league going on bye either this week or next.

In the last two weeks, the second-best fantasy quarterback is … Josh McCown?

He only trails Carson Wentz in the past two weeks, throwing for over 550 yards and five touchdowns. It could be even better, but he has thrown three interceptions in that span. With Austin Seferian-Jenkins, McCown is throwing in the red zone.

At home against a reeling Falcons team this week, play him.

For Cam Newton, this season has been either good or ugly, with no in-between.

Tampa Bay is not a good defense, so there is hope he is in the good this week.

Newton has scored 20-plus points on three occasions this season. Tampa has giv-

en up 20-plus three times as well, plus 19 to Tyrod Taylor last week.

one is getting into an argument over it. Even Diggs and Adam Thielen were even discussing it in the locker room after the game.

must have been tired. He used the ball as a pillow and caught some Zs. The best part of this was he used the ball as a prop and went to the ground. A two-for-one.

Running backs

With Mitch Trubisky under center, the Bears threw the ball seven times last week. That says all you need to know about playing Jordan Howard. Chicago also scored off two turnovers last week, keeping the offense off the field. If the offense can get on the field, expect a lot of dump offs to Tarik Cohen. Both are start worthy.

If the Bengals are any bit serious in winning a game, Joe Mixon needs to be more involved. He had just seven carries for 48 yards last week, but was nowhere to be seen early in the second half.

Get him the ball, let him go off and make fantasy owners happy.

Kareem Hunt has scored double-digit points all year, but that streak ends this week. Denver carries the best run defense, and expect

them to key in on Hunt. He has been held out of the end zone for four weeks straight, and it will likely be five.

Wide receiver

For those in a deep league that are looking for a good streaking option, there is one hiding in Pittsburgh.

JuJu Smith-Schuster has the best celebrations after he scores, and his hide-andseek proved it. But he has an expanding role for the Steelers (ask Martavius Bryant).

With Bryant causing drama, JuJu could move into the No. 2 role for the Steelers.

Earlier this year, I said that Cam Newton had one last chance to impress after a disappointing stretch. That point has now been reached

by Julio Jones. Thanks to a garbage time touchdown, Julio had his first score of the year. He was one yard short of the century mark, a feat he has reached just once so far this season. But that was against a weak Patriots

defense. Against the Jets this week, he needs to prove it was not a fluke.

At this point of the season, the “what have you done lately” test becomes very important. Ted Ginn Jr. passes that test. Over 200 yards and a touchdown in the last two weeks, Ginn has become a big target for Drew Brees. With Willie Snead suffering from a hamstring injury, expect more good things for Ginn.

Tight ends

Cameron Brate is a top10 tight end. O.J. Howard could be considered top-15 after last week. It is just a shame that they are on the same team. Brate is the more solid option, as the Buccaneers look his way more often and a lot on third and medium. Howard doesn’t run a lot of routes, but when he does, they are deep. Play either, and if you are feeling lucky, play both.

Making Celebrations Great Again Make the NFL fun again Cody Tusler Staff Writer

The NFL is under a lot of controversies these days, but don’t let that distract you from what is actually happening during the game — the touchdown celebrations, which are far more important.

The NFL used to be the “No Fun League.” This season it is allowing the players to use the ball as a prop, go to the ground and have group celebrations.

Still not allowed, however, are dunking the ball through the goal post (sorry Jimmy Graham), sexual suggestive acts (even doing two pumps instead of three like Hingle McCringleberry is also not allowed) and violent imagery. Josh Norman and Brandon Cooks are hopeful that mimicking

shooting a bow and arrow will be allowed in the future, but for now, it is still illegal.

I enjoy a good touchdown celebration, so I’m going to give you my top celebrations of the year so far. There have been a lot of good ones, so I apologize in advance if I miss one of yours. I would like to talk about all of them; I just cannot get them all in one article.

1. Duck, Duck, Gray Duck

Yes, this is what it is called. In week five, during a Monday Night Football game, Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph scored, and the rest of the offense gathered in a circle and played Duck, Duck, Gray Duck.

Stefon Diggs looked like he never played before, as he got in the way of Pat Elflein, who was chasing Rudolph.

The best part was how the internet blew up and every-

2. Dinger

In week five, the Eagles had a celebration that I am sure Philadelphia native Mike Trout would be proud of. After a Torrey Smith score, the team pulled off a great home run celebration.

With Smith up to bat, he knocked a pitch from Nelson Agholor out of the park.

Alshon Jeffery took the role of the catcher as Carson Wentz was the umpire. Not sure really what LeGarrette Blount and Zach Ertz were doing. They were just sort of there.

4. JuJu Smith-Schuster

The youngest player in the NFL has had two great touchdown celebrations. He had one in week four with a Dragon Ball Z Kamehameha. Need I say more? The best part was on the small boards that go around the stadium, as they showed a flame as he shot the ball forward. The little thing that lines up perfectly that was not meant to happen.

His second great cel-

ebration was this past week where he played hide-andseek with teammate LeVeon Bell. After his score, SmithSchuster started counting and Bell went and hid behind the goal post. SmithSchuster started chasing after Bell like a little school kid at recess.

Smith-Schuster would later tweet thanking the NFL for allowing them to be able to have lit celebrations.

Honorable Mentions

1. Diggs doing a Randy Moss celebration on the night Moss was inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor. Also, punting the ball on his second score and almost taking the ball boy’s

head off.

2. OBJ doing CPR on the ball.

3. Jadeveon Clowney doing the Gronk Spike against the Patriots.

4. Green Bay bobsled team.

5. Delvin Cook cooking.

6. Taylor Gabriel and Julio Jones relay team.

7. Bills playing video games.

8. Taco Charlton making tacos.

9. Robby Anderson sitting in an empty seat.

10. Kenny Stills doing the LT against the Chargers.

3. Nap time

In week two, Kareem Hunt decided he was tired and took a nap. After he scored his second touchdown of the game, Hunt

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