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NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | FOR THE LAND AND ITS PEOPLE My Chemical Romance’s saloon-style song “Blood” served as the backdrop to the multiple slaughter scenes.

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“Bloody, Bloody” Opens Season with a Bang

Gory, wild production is more than a political parody

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Tessa Beck A&E Editor

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KIM HILL | THE SPECTRUM The tumultuous marriage of Andrew and Rachel was illustrated by fetishistic rituals such as the shared bloodshed of cutting their wrists.

Last minute Halloween costumes using only trash bags, duck tape

Free with Student ID Dunn: Bison defense will need to step up Saturday

Spring semester registration brings some scheduling woes

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weak-minded, flamboyant John Quincy Adams, played by Matthew Dryburgh, and Cody Olson as James Monroe who shows off his flexibility via the splits in one of the many perfected dance sequences. Chelsea Pace’s direction is clearly trademarked by her expertise in movement choreography. The fight scenes were flawless and wickedly entertaining. The group numbers executed space and dynamism in a way that highlighted each performers’ abilities to the highest degree. It’s a messy, dirty, fun production with designated “splash zones” in the first few rows of Askanase Auditorium. The amount of blood and violence could have taken on an element of kitsch had it not been completed in such a clean manner. But beyond entertainment value, “Bloody, Bloody” holds a higher degree of importance. For those who haven’t considered what their patriotized education has cost them, the production leaves a viewer feeling almost robbed of the truth. It is rare in a public education setting where such polarized viewpoints can be presented. The concept of privilege, racism and ownership are all challenged through dark comedy and guitar-heavy musical numbers. The show concludes with the idea that there remains to be a conclusion drawn regarding Jackson’s presidency. Essentially re-establishing this as a new perspective that likely escaped high school history textbooks. As Wu mentioned, you can’t shoot history in the neck.

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phrase, she killed it, particularly in her vocal features. Woods’ performance mimicked Taylor’s in that the power behind her stage presence increased heavily throughout the show. The cathartic nature of their marriage represented personal struggles surfacing from the past. The fetishistic rituals they shared shed light on deeper character traits. Ultimately, Jackson’s selfishness spelled out their demise. Surprisingly, despite the degradation Rachel endured throughout her life, she upheld a sense of self-respect and power and was a strong figure in the life of their adopted son, Lyncoya, acted favorably by Timothy Gabbard. The unexpected crowd favorite was very likely Ali Wu as the storyteller. Her role began as the common Jackson fangirl, but her perspective shift, and particularly her death, became an important metaphor for the entire piece. Marked by humor, her tongue-in-cheek commentary gave the audience a chance to examine their ideals against the backdrop of the play. Other notable favorites included the

Beyond the acting, beyond the costuming or music, “Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson” is an important play that transcends past the expectations of theater entertainment. The rock musical by Alex Timbers maintains its palatability within the dark social commentary through sardonic comedy. Its irony made the heavy moments of self-actualization more effective. “Bloody, Bloody” explores the often unspoken nuances of the seventh president’s term. Despite his charm, and “for-the-people” policies, American education systems fail to inform students of his brutality and his implementation of the Trail of Tears. Beginning with the entrance installation, guests were given no choice but to meander through the multi-layered exhibition, which addressed privilege, the timeline of the U.S. indigenous population, language appropriation and health concerns. Actors in the production manned the stations and provided additional context. Two ensemble members presented information on cholera, noting the grim nature of the gastrointestinal disease and how sufferers produce up to eight gallons of feces per day. “It’s really fun, and then you die,” she pleasantly chimed. Upon entering the theater, a voiced recording looped over the speakers, laying out specific keywords — sectionalism, colonialism and populism — giving guests an idea of what was in store. The narrator’s speech ended with, “Get ready to be de-colonized.” The lumber-heavy set created mood, but also space for multidimensionality in the group numbers. A Jasper Johnsesque re-appropriated American flag served as the visual anchor. Watching Chris Taylor as Andrew Jackson was a journey both in terms of performance and narrative. He opened the show dialogue-wise with a bang and became increasingly more comfortable vocally as the play progressed. Taylor presents Jackson as a redneck

schmuck with a dominant complex that served him in a leadership sense as well as sexually. The depiction of his broken childhood added necessary context behind his savage behavior. It became evident that there were no allegiances, and Jackson was prepared to execute anyone trying to stand in the way of his skewed American vision, all while maintaining the “People’s President” persona. His adolescent-like passion for his ideals was effective in comparison to the nation’s sometimes-irrational hostility toward government policies and its peers. The show mirrored the political climate of Jackson’s time period, but also made quiet references to major happenings outside of the play’s confines. Specific moments seemingly called for empathy for Jackson from the audience. It was unclear whether this notion was meant to be a parody, or if the depth of Jackson’s personality didn’t come across seamlessly. Rachel Jackson, Andrew’s mistress turned wife, was masterfully played by Emma Woods. For lack of a better

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Spring Semester Registration Brings Some Scheduling Woes Departments determine course offerings, substitutions Jack Dura

Head News Editor

Class registration can be frustrating for Trista Stock. The senior in hospitality and tourism management, like thousands of North Dakota State students, is registering for spring 2016 classes in the coming weeks, beginning Monday. For many students, certain courses are not offered during the semester ideal to them, leading advisers to substitute or waive courses or require students to study a little longer at NDSU. Stock, in her fifth year of college and a transfer student, has run into this problem twice, she said. “It extends you and costs you another $5,000,” she said, adding with a laugh, “I think the longer they can keep you here, the happier they are.”

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Stock and several other hospitality and tourism management majors said a number of courses in their studies are not available when they would like to take them. “Only a select few of them are available in fall, and we have to come back

for one semester due to the disorganization of it,” Stock said. Stock and her peers said courses such as ADHM 467: Hospital Law, ADHM 404: Restaurant Operations Management and ADHM 401: Convention and Meeting Planning are not offered when they desire to take them. “By not offering these courses each semester (this) can set a student like me back even more so,” Stock said. Stock admitted she has been “pretty indecisive” in her studies and has redeclared her minor “a handful of times,” but added that her major’s classes “fill up pretty quickly.” Registrar Rhonda Kitch said in an email that every academic department determines its courses for each term. “If a student has questions about offerings and eligibility to graduate, we refer them to their department and adviser,” she said.

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Kitch said a couple solutions exist for students to clinch the courses they need for their degree.

A course substitution/ waiver form is available on the registrar’s website and “is a possibility in many situations,” she said. The option to substitute or waive a course, however, is up advisers and their advisees. “It is an advising discussion and ultimately up to the department if it is a viable option for a student,” Kitch said. Peterson said for the majority of her ADHM classes unavailable in a certain semester, the option to substitute or waive a class is not possible. “It’s tough luck,” she said. NDSU’s office of registration and records webpage for advising responsibilities lists many suggestions for advisers and advisees in planning a student’s career at NDSU. Such responsibilities for advisees include tracking progress toward graduation, regularly meeting with advisers and observing academic deadlines. “Consult with your academic adviser about changes in your academic progress, course selection, and academic, career and life goals,” reads another advisee responsibility.

Advisers are expected to “be accessible” to students through posted office hours, keeping appointments and returning messages. “Assist advisees in developing long-range academic goals and plans and to address immediate problems or issues,” reads the webpage. “Assist advisees in making choices that will lead to the development of a successful academic plan and educational experience.” Freshman Lauren Algyer, a double major in political science and criminal justice, registers for spring classes on Nov. 19 and met with her adviser to plan the future. “We were actually able to get a solid plan for the next three semesters down of what I should be looking at,” she said, adding she is mostly taking general education courses. Stock, Peterson and fellow major Stephanie Erickson agreed that “online options would be amazing” for ADHM courses, particularly every other semester. Stock, meanwhile, has some time left in school. “Fingers crossed for fall of 2016,” she said.

Library Construction Nears November Completion Front entrance space to be usable in spring semester

Casey McCarty Co-News Editor

The North Dakota State Main Library’s temporary entrance will be used much less once January begins, if all goes to plan. The construction project on the library’s entrance, ongoing since summer, is slated to be completed in mid-November. The entrance on the building’s east side has allowed foot traffic in the meantime, with the main entrance space set to open for full use at the beginning of the spring semester. Following the entrance’s completion next month, library staff will spend four to six weeks installing furniture, shelving and security gates. Library attendance, meanwhile, is a bit up in the air. “It’s hard to say because we don’t have counts right now, and that’s something we’ve relied on heavily with

the main entrance,” said Chris Martin, the library’s head of access services. Martin said the library has “a really good people counter” so the library is able to track numbers of library users through the counter’s Excel reports. The library hasn’t been able to track its attendance for six months. “We haven’t really been able to tell what our overall volume is,” Martin said. Other areas of the library have remained healthy in the amount of people around. The computer clusters, upstairs area and new furniture appear to be drawing higher volume of people, but without definitive numbers it is unsure how accurate the estimates are, Martin said. Book checkouts, however, are higher than normal. The Math Emporium draws numerous amounts of people due to required hours, and library staff expects at least some of

those people come before to enjoy the library or to stay afterward, Martin said. The construction, meanwhile, has been a hindrance to some students. “Well, it’s kind of been going on forever, but hopefully it gets fixed soon,” said Miranda Pautzke, a freshman English Education student, “I feel like it will end up looking fine, but it’s kind of obnoxious.” Ethan Carlson, a sophomore Animal Science major, said he finds the project inconveniencing with having to walk around the fenced in area when traveling from the south side of campus toward Minard Hall. Senior psychology major Tatiana Eggun said she found the construction to be inconveniencing, yet not that big of a deal. She added she found the idea of a renovated entrance area to be more cool, modern and inviting.

Students have had to use the temporary entrance on the side of the main library since construction started this past summer.

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Construction on the STEM building nears completion.

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Campus Groundskeepers Prepare for Winter From bike racks to Babbling Brook, groundskeepers have hands full Michaela Thompson Contributing Writer

Late autumn brings more chores than raking leaves at North Dakota State. Removal of bike racks, winterizing the Babbling Brook and cutting flowers and grass are some of the many tasks the campus groundskeepers undertake this time of year. Making room for snow piles and clearing pathways are part of the work that goes into preparing for a North Dakota winter. “Every year’s start time is a little different, whether it’s fertilizing the turf or cutting the perennials, we can start as early as September,” said Will Ferguson, a grounds employee. Pete Zimmerman, associate director in

business operations and facilities management, said winterization projects take around six weeks to accomplish. Some last the whole semester. The campus bike racks are the first to go. They will be removed on Friday to make space for snow removal and piling. Bike racks will be removed from the C Lot, near Gate City Bank Auditorium, outside the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse and west of the Babbling Brook. The Babbling Brook is a project all by itself. Its irrigation systems and pumps need to be winterized and blown out to prepare for freezing temperatures. Ferguson said most of the work being down now is based on current weather. Fifteen groundskeeping employees have a small calender window in which

they work, from when trees begin dropping leaves to when freezing temperatures hit. Disposing of leaves is one of the bigger jobs. “There can be four to five people involved at one time to dispose of the leaves around campus,” said Steve Schwandt, a grounds employee. Schwandt said one person blows leaves off the paved areas and sidewalks onto grassy areas while another person drives around on a mower chopping up leaves and grass. This creates a path clear for sweeping equipment to pick up loose leaves. While many campus trees are still green with leaves, the Babbling Brook The Babbling Brook was shut off last week. was shut off for the season December, most, if not all, “We appreciate the last week. of the work will be done cooperation of the staff, While winter doesn’t technically start until well before. faculty and students as

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we go about preparing the campus for winter,” Zimmerman said.

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Students Encouraged to Wash Hands More Defining, Finding ‘Good Jobs’ Spread of diseases could dramatically decrease Erin Anderson Staff Writer

Washing our hands is something students are taught at a young age. However, recent studies show we may not be doing as good of job as we should on the matter. A Center for Disease Control study found that college students do not routinely wash their hands, leading to higher risk of spreading infectious diseases. The study examined 224 students’ hand washing habits, ultimately finding that a quarter of the students were sick with an infectious disease. Study participants also conducted a CDC hand washing procedure, which decreased the amount of germs on their hands. “I feel like I definitely get sick at school more than at home,” said Nichole Roedel, a senior in exercise science. “Maybe it is bad air in my apartment or just being around people who

are sick all the time, but I notice a difference.” Living in such tight quarters and constantly being in close contact with people, college campuses are ideal environments for infections to spread, the study found. “It seems like there are always waves of sicknesses happening around campus,” Roedel said. “I think it was worse living in the dorms, but when one person gets sick, you can always bet that you will get sick, too.” “I mean, I try to wash my hands a lot, especially after using the restroom or before I eat. It grosses me out to see people who don’t,” she added. The CDC’s suggested hand washing procedure includes tips on when to wash — like after handling food, garbage or pets — and how to wash one’s hands. The procedure includes wetting one’s hands, lathering up with soap and scrubbing for at least 20 seconds, or the length of the “Happy Birthday” song. The CDC procedure said

to scrub the backs of hands, under nails and between fingers, then rinse your hands well, drying them on a clean towel or air drying them. “I guess thinking about it, I do not really wash my hands that much throughout the day,” said Amber Peterson, a junior in political science. “Pretty much just after using the restroom or if they have something gross on them.” “It’s just not something I think about,” she added. “But I suppose after having a cold once this year, I should try to wash my hands more thoroughly throughout the day.” The CDC hand washing procedure recommended using alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available, adding that many diseases and conditions are spread simply by improper hand washing. “I do think that the spread of germs would decrease if everyone washed their hands more,” Roedel said.

Statistic in State of the University address holds somewhat true

Hailey Colbrunn Contributing Writer

College graduates question how they fit into America’s economic recovery. In his Oct. 8 State of the University address, President Dean Bresciani referenced a Georgetown University study finding, saying, “Ninety-seven percent of what are defined as ‘good jobs’ created from 2010 to 2014 went to workers with at least a bachelor’s degree.” After what most commentators define as the worst recession since the Great Depression, the United States economy has added jobs to the market and seen results. In 2009, the country’s

unemployment rate was 10 percent but is now down to 5.3 percent, according to a Georgetown University study titled “Good Jobs Are Back: College Graduates First in Line.” Reviewers of the Georgetown study question whether these jobs are actually good jobs. “Some media stories have even portrayed the mass of college graduates as having to settle for jobs as baristas and sales clerks,” economics writer Ben Casselman reported in 2013. However, the surge in jobs is actually having a different effect. Georgetown’s study demonstrates that an increase in the number of jobs is aiding in the country’s economic

GABBY HARTZE | THE SPECTRUM The CDC recommended in a new hand washing procedure that people wash, lather, scrub, rinse and dry their hands in a more proper and frequent fashion.

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Choral Symposium Headed by Composer Visit Grammy Awardwinning composer Eric Whitacre visited North Dakota State this weekend for a choral symposium. His three-day stay at NDSU included music sessions and work with choral ensembles. The activities began Thursday with an opening reception and finished Saturday with a concert

conducted by Whitacre. Other activities included presentations for the public, NDSU students and music majors.

Fargo Police Discontinue App

A mobile app put out by Fargo Police will be discontinued Sunday. In a media release, Fargo Police said they “regret to inform residents” about the discontinuance of the Fargo Police App because it is no longer supported by its developer. No replacement app is in the works. The app’s features included crime mapping and anonymous tip submissions, which will still be available through Fargo Police’s website.

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GABBY HARTZE | THE SPECTRUM President Dean Bresciani presented his State of the University address Oct. 8, touching on prospects for NDSU graduates in his speech.

recovery and more “good jobs” are indeed going to college graduates. The study breaks up jobs into thirds. “Good jobs” fit into the upper third and are defined by the study as jobs that pay more than $53,000 annually for a full-time, full-year worker. Bresciani said, “Good jobs were defined as earnings of more than $42,700,” which is actually the median of first-time, first-year workers and fits into the middle third of the study’s breakup. A SmartAsset study ranking found North Dakota State graduates have an average starting salary of $48,300, which fits into Georgetown’s definition of a middle-wage salary. “This tells us that the individuals who earn degrees have better earning, and that businesses need college-educated employees,” Bresciani said. Georgetown’s study includes, however, that even though good jobs and low-wage jobs have more workers, middle-wage jobs, where recent college graduates fit, are not in full recovery after the 2009 recession. “Middle-wage occupations are still 900,000 jobs short of their pre-recession employment level,” the report said. College graduates still have the upper hand, however. “In fact, this next statistic is particularly sobering, in this study, workers with high school diplomas or less actually lost positions,” Bresciani said. Georgetown’s report found “Post-secondary education is important for gaining access to job opportunities in the current economy, and job seekers with bachelor’s degrees or higher have the best odds of securing good jobs.”

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2. Easy Halloween Makeup Madison Schill

Contributing Writer

Halloween is just two days away; tell me you have your costume already. No? No big deal. It’s hard to find a costume that doesn’t cost a fortune and that won’t make you look like Cady Heron as the “ex-wife” in mean girls. Just as with almost anything else you need, Pinterest is coming in clutch with tons of cheap Halloween costume ideas. Last year, I focused on DIY costumes that you could put together last minute; this year, I decided to give some makeup tutorials a try. Focusing on Halloween makeup rather than a Halloween costume means looking great without having to go out and buy expensive costume. Most of the looks only require some makeup that is already sitting in your purse or a friend’s makeup bag. Here are a few looks that I tried – I was lucky enough to have my sister to practice on.

1. Doe

Contouring makeup Black eyeliner stick White eyeshadow Start by doing your normal contouring, but just a shade or two darker. Also, contour the sides of your nose darker than normal. To do this, I used some brown eyeshadow. Color the tip of the nose down to the lip with your eyeliner. Finish the look with some white dots on the sides of your face, from the temples onto your cheeks. Add some ears and you’re an adorable doe.

2. Scarecrow

Blush Black eyeliner stick Yellow/orange eyeshadow or face paint First, apply your makeup as normal.

Go heavy on the blush or use a dash of red lipstick to add some red circles to your cheeks. Next, take your black eyeliner to add smile lines on both sides of your mouth. Add some tick marks to the lines to give it a “sewn-on” appearance. On your nose, make a triangle with the eyeshadow or face paint, outlining it with the eyeliner. Like by your mouth, add tick marks to your nose outline as well. Bring the look together with a plaid shirt and straw hat.

3. Leopard

Black eyeliner stick Brown eyeshadow Similar to the doe tutorial, contour more prominently on the sides of your nose after doing your makeup like normal. Then, use your black eyeliner to draw on the tip of your nose and a line down to your lips. Dot the eyeliner above your mouth and add whiskers on your cheeks. Now, for the spots, start by making small circles with the eyeshadow wherever want your spots to be. With the black eyeliner, outline those circles almost all the way around; leave a small gap so it looks more like a “u.” Top with some cute ears and you’re anything but the basic “black cat.”

4. Spider web

Black eyeliner stick Blue/purple eyeshadow If you’re not into making an entire look from your makeup, try this makeup idea to look festive and poised all at the same time. First, around one or both eyes, apply some blue or purple shimmery eyeshadow to where you’re going to draw your web. Next, with the black eyeliner, draw some evenly spaced lines radiating out from your eye. Starting at the bottom of the lines, attach each line with a sort of upsidedown “u” shape. Continue this in layers all the way up to your eye. For some extra sparkle, outline the web in glitter or add some gems.

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Medicine Rock’s hieroglyphics depict several animals, footprints and scenes in centuries-old Mandan and Hidatsa culture. Jack Dura

Spectrum Staff

On a rocky hill overlooking the rolling countryside of Grant County sits one of the oldest, most remote historic sites in North Dakota. Medicine Rock, an ancient religious shrine of the Mandan and Hidatsa tribes, is a large sandstone outcrop covered with petroglyphs, pictographs and other images by natives who looked to the rock as an oracle. The site was a

gathering space before buffalo hunts where the tribes would dance, make offerings of tobacco and hold smoking ceremonies. The rock’s many pictures and carvings depict many figures, from hoof prints to a turtle to bird tracks. The clairvoyant hieroglyphics are said to have appeared from the Great Spirit’s acceptance of a person’s offerings after a smoking ceremony and washing of a part of the rock. Explorer William Clark wrote of Medicine Rock’s powers in an 1805 journal entry. “Upon the part of the rock, which (a person) had washed, he finds certain hieroglyphics

traced with white clay, of which he can generally interpret the meaning,” Clark wrote. “These representations are supposed to relate to his future fortune, or to that of his family or nation; he copies them off with pious care and returns to his home, to read from them to the people, the destiny of himself or of them.” Medicine Rock is still a sacred site in American Indian culture. Offerings of tobacco and cloth can be found tied to the chain-link fence that surrounds the outcrop. Evidence of ancient powwows is still visible in a dark ring just west of Medicine Rock, where thousands of people

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flocked for dance ceremonies. Tribes held feasts near Medicine Rock as well. Clark wrote that the Hidatsas traveled up to three days from their villages to reach the sacred site. Of the six American Indian rock art sites owned by the State Historical Society of North Dakota, Medicine Rock is the largest. Its location south of Elgin, North Dakota, is well off the beaten path, down several dirt roads and across private land. In the rugged countryside of Grant County, Medicine Rock is a highlight among conical hills and a vast horizon.

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Keep your Halloween Classy: Look trashy Kelsey Dirks Features Editor

If you are like me, or any college student for that matter, you probably don’t have a costume lined up yet. I know there are a lot of easy last-minute costume ideas out there, like a cat or ghost, but here are some slightly more unique ideas made out of trash bags and duct tape.

White Trash

Last year when I was out celebrating Halloween I saw a girl wearing a white trash bag. When someone asked her what she was supposed to be she replied, “White trash!”I had never seen a costume so simple yet so clever. All you have to do is cut arm and head holes and you are good to go. If you are really into the Halloween spirit and want to take this costume a step further, skip showering for a few days and black out some of your teeth, maybe even carry around a solo cup and Confederate flag.

Hershey’s Bar

Take a black trash bag or brown if you can find it and write “Hershey’s” on it in white duct tape. Cut out arm and head holes

and wear it over brown pants and shirt.

Cow/Dalmatian

Color black spots with sharpie on a white trash bag to go as a cow or Dalmatian. For a cow wear black socks and black gloves to depict hooves. For a Dalmatian, draw on a nose and whiskers with a marker or eyeliner and cut out a trash bag tail then duct tape it on your rear.

Bradley Cooper in Silver Linings Playbook Go as one of the sexiest men alive this Halloween. Although it’s a slightly outdated pop culture reference, this costume is easy and creative. Wear gray sweatpants and a gray sweatshirt. Throw on your black trash bag with the arm and head holes cut out and start running!

Raisin

I saved my favorite costume for last because it is the epitome of a procrastinated costume. A raisin. Cut small arm and leg holes in a large black trash bag then cinch the bag around your face. Make sure the bag is large enough to cover most of your body and still be wrinkly. This will give your costume the fully sad, old withered look you are going for as a raisin.

Turn your Hershey’s bar inside out for a unique raisin costume.

A BISON Abroad Rio Bergh

Contributing Writer

While studying abroad, the temptation to travel at any and every opportunity is strong, but sadly, it comes at a cost. If you get a little careless, you can burn through your carefully budgeted money in the first half of a month and spend the second half living off of bread and spaghetti noodles to save up for that next weekend trip. Here are a few tips to help keep the costs of traveling down so you can still eat actual food when you aren’t off exploring.

Hostels are your friends

While it is true that they aren’t five star hotels, hostels make up for it by being extremely affordable. However, it might be a good idea to bring earplugs, as you never know if you will end up with a few roommates that sound like a band of malfunctioning chainsaws. Another option for cheap accommodation is Airbnb (Air Bread and Breakfast), an online platform where people rent out a room in their house/apartment for a short period of time. This can work well if you are traveling with others, and your host might even leave the place all to you for a weekend (as ours did).

Railcards

If you are in the UK, it might be worth your while to invest 30 pounds in a Railcard for people aged 16-25, as it will give you 1/3 off on your rail fares in Great Britain. This is especially helpful if you take quick day trips to cities relatively close by.

Day trips

If you plan a little bit, it can be fairly cheap to get a train to a different city to do

Why wouldn’t you want to dress up in comfy clothes for Halloween?

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Tape two trash bags together to create a giant Hershey’s bar.

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Tips for

Cheaper Travel

while Abroad

some sightseeing and still get back to your own bed so there aren’t any additional costs for accommodation.

Flights

Airlines such as Ryanair and EasyJet are quite affordable, and skyscanner.net is a useful tool for finding cheap flights. It might also be a good idea to pack some snacks or a sandwich to avoid spending money on the ridiculously priced airport food.

Book in advance

If you know where you would like to travel, you will save loads of money by booking your flights and accommodation well in advance, instead of waiting until the last minute.

Pay attention to exchange rates

Whenever you are in a country with a different currency, it can be easy to lose track of how much money you are spending. If you have a general idea of what the prices translate to in U.S. dollars, it can keep you from spending too much money on that tacky souvenir from the touristy kiosk in the street.

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Sometimes you will fly into an airport that is near your destination city, and then fly out of a different airport, also near your destination city. You can save yourself a few dollars by not accidentally buying a return bus ticket for the airport that you don’t need to return to. I mean, not that I ever would have done that … but I imagine that this situation may arise for many people. Rio Bergh is an NDSU student studying abroad. In his column published every Thursday, he gives a first-hand account of what it is like living in Europe as a student from Fargo.

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Chris Walla and Naomi Schliesman’s duo show pairs the compatibility of their work with their long-standing friendship.

Finding Togetherness in Sculpture Prominent local artists use rich friendship to develop museum show Tessa Beck A&E Editor

by the Baroque period and rococo, and has a softer, more sensual approach to sexuality. Walla grew up on the west coast, and relocated to Moorhead for his teaching position at MSUM upon the completion of his MFA in sculpture. His body of work is largely focused on social commentary, with “Together” focused mainly on wealth, greed and the grim political climate. Walla mentioned the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and moving to Minnesota as two major shifts that continue to influence his making. “(It) made me rethink what it means to be an artist. It seemed silly… but after examining that, and understanding what dialogue can be done through art, it sort of reinforced it,” Walla said.

Language is a cornerstone of Walla’s work, and uses the spatial and material advantages of sculpture to explore the possibilities of meaning. “If I’m going to use text, there needs to be something phenomenological about it seeing in person that’s really different than seeing it in an image.” The tension between kitsch and lavishness is evident in this series, and adds dialogue to the concept of taste and wealth. As a whole, the sculptures are powerful energy-wise, yet are delicate and feminine within their details. Walla and Schliesman curated the show, and the combination of minimalist wall reliefs and floor sculpture vibrate beautifully when juxtaposed with the historic space. The artists’ relationship

to one another, as well as their individual talents and work ethic make for an important show, with the possibility of more WallaSchliesman shows in the future. “The subject matter of our work is quite different, but in terms of sensibility and aesthetics, I think her and I both have a real appreciation for how we approach work,” Walla concluded.

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renovating homes with her parents. From an early age, she learned the impact of design decisions and how simple redevelopments can affect perceptions. The home served as a direct influence in materials and forms, but served as a double-edged sword. Majority of Schliesman’s family, including herself, struggle with cell diseases linked to the chemicals associated with farm practices. She has explored the imagery of damaged cells, and has applied their silhouettes to her sculpture. Both artists play with the concept of excess and sex appeal, but in entirely different ways. Walla explores the tension between kitsch and opulence, and approaches sexiness in a very austere manner. Schliesman’s work is informed largely

Sculpture artists Chris Walla and Naomi Schliesman officially solidified the effectiveness of their working relationship through their two-person show, “Together,” on display now at the Rourke. Although their work contrasts in materiality and subject matter, the exhibition is wildly cohesive in the way that both artists use space, color, and graphic forms. The duo-show was originally presented as a reunion concept, employing a teacher-student angle. Schliesman and Walla met in her last year and a half of her undergraduate degree at Minnesota State University Moorhead. “He was the one who

gave me the knowledge and support to become the artist I am today. He is my colleague though, we’ve created a friendship,” Schliesman said. She holds Walla in the highest regard as a mentor, and even became emotional while speaking about his influence; but both artists recognized that their relationship has moved past its teacher-student nature. Schliesman is a native of Fergus Falls originally, and after much traveling through school and artist residency programs, has moved back to the farm where she grew up. Her work is informed largely by the craftspeople in her family, and the home where she was raised. As a young girl, Schliesman learned practical carpentry skills while working on

“Madama Butterfly” Flutters to Fargo FM Opera stages local production of acclaimed opera Jack Hastings

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The Fargo-Moorhead Opera opens its 20152016 season with the highly regarded “Madama Butterfly.” As one of the most renowned operas in history, the opportunity to see “Madama” in the area is an opportunity unlike any other. Italian composer Giacomo Puccini wrote the opera, which is based on the short story by John Luther Long written in 1898. The opera premiered in 1904 and has since risen to become one of the greatest operas of all time. Taking place in Nagasaki, Japan in 1904, the opera centers on the unrequited love and doomed life of Ciocio-san, known as “Butterfly.” She is a young Japanese girl in an arranged marriage with Pinkerton, a U.S. Naval Officer, who

only intends to stay married until he finds a suitable American wife. Shortly after the wedding, Pinkerton leaves and returns three years later. Butterfly still feels love towards Pinkerton as she cares for their son. Upon his arrival, it is revealed that Pinkerton has found an American wife who has agreed to care for his and Butterfly’s child. David Hamilton, the general director of the FM Opera, views “Madama Butterfly” as an opera staple. “This is something that everybody should see at least once in their lifetime,” Hamilton said. “I’ve seen it multiple times, and it still makes me cry.” Boasting an emotional narrative and a “universal story,” in the words of Hamilton, “Madama Butterfly” is a must-see for opera fans and everyone else. “Madama Butterfly” features singers from across

the country as well as local artists. The lead, Ciocio-san, will be played by soprano, Carla Thelen Hanson. The rest of the cast consists of mezzo-soprano Nicole Birkland, tenor Matthew Edwardsen, bass Jonathon Lasch. Stephen Sulich will conduct. The F-M Opera’s production of “Madama Butterfly” is a cultural moment here in the upper Midwest. “It’s way to bring great art local,” says Hamilton. “Madama Butterfly” will be staged at Fesitval Concert Hall. There are showings Friday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are available online at www. fmopera.org or by calling 701-239-4558. Look out for the special millennial ticket offer for guests aged 21-35. A $30 ticket will cover the show and a butterfly-inspired cocktail from Mezzaluna or HoDo lounge.

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By the Light of the Night A brief look at “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” in time for Halloween

Christian Weber Contributing Writer

Pull on a pair of fishnets, rummage for that forgotten tube of ruby-red lipstick and leap out of your seat and do the “Time Warp,” again. As a college student’s favorite holiday approaches, millions of film enthusiasts across the country, including dozens here in Fargo-Moorhead, will get together and enjoy a favorite Halloween spectacle, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Let’s take a look at the history of this spooky cult-classic and its enduring

popularity. “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is adapted from a stage musical in two acts. “The Rocky Horror Show” premiered in 1973 at the Royal Court Theatre in London’s West End. Sometimes-actor Richard O’brien wrote the musical because he wanted to cobble together the more humorous aspects of “B” horror, science-fiction flicks and classic rock-n-roll into a farcical and culturally conscious satire. Many of the film’s stars, including uomo di punta Tim Curry and Nell “Little Nell” Campbell, starred in the

original stage production. When given the script by O’Brien, Curry remarked, “Boy, if this works, it’s going to be a smash.” The musical became an audience favorite and a critical success, winning the Evening Standard Award for Best Musical in 1973. Throughout the 1970s, “The Rocky Horror Show” saw successful runs at the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles, the Regent Playhouse in Melbourne and the Montgomery Playhouse in San Francisco. Production for the film began in 1974 in response to the enormous success

of the stage musical. O’Brien collaborated on the screenplay with Australian director Jim Sharman, and cast several of the actors involved in the original West End production, as well as film and television actress Susan Sarandon and critically acclaimed singer and musician Meat Loaf. “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” was released in 1975 to largely dismal or absent reviews. However, it quickly became an audience favorite, gaining a reputation as the quintessential “midnight movie,” much along the lines of Alejandro Jodorowsky’s surreal

western “El Topo” and David Lynch’s horror classic “Eraserhead.” As early as 1976, midnight showings and now-infamous audience participation were common. Its popularity only increased, with many of its enthusiasts attending midnight showings night after night, costumed as characters from the film. Some of the rituals associated with the film include shouting abusive remarks or profanity at the screen in response to dialogue, reciting lines along with the characters, participating in the film’s musical numbers and,

perhaps most notoriously, throwing objects such as toast, rolls of toilet-paper and hot dogs at the screen in response to specific lines. “Rocky Horror” was and is especially popular among members of LGBTQ+ communities, owing primarily to its themes of sexual fluidity and transvestitism. Conventions associated with the film are held annually in various locations, and many local cinemas, including the Fargo Theatre, host midnight showings on Halloween, in which attendees are encouraged to dress up, dance, sing and have a good time. This year in particular, the Theatre is showing the cult classic 11 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $5, and guests can expect the annual preshow costume contest. Outside props are welcome, minus rice and lighters.

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Fargo needs more options for “party” holidays such as Halloween ¬– a day that conveniently takes place this year on a Saturday. Throughout my 20-plus years celebrating this much anticipated holiday, I’ve come to the conclusion that if one wants to go out on this particular night, your options are limited to two options: go door-to-door asking for candy (something that is unfortunately socially frowned upon for those who’ve passed adolescence) or go get drunk somewhere. So for young adults, especially those of whom are deemed too old to beg for candy yet too young to

consume alcohol, they are at a loss for things to do. What happens then is house parties are thrown with a mixture of ages present. And perhaps there are many events that are unknown to me and I just need to stop being lazy and read more High Plains Reader or Listservs, but from what I’m aware as of now, Fargo needs more for those uninterested to dress up and get drunk. I’m not trying to be a hypocrite, for I am all for going out and having a good time (those who know me can attest to that), but Halloween is a monster of its own. I vividly remember Halloween a few years ago in which I attended the typical house party complete with excessive bass music and beer pong in the basement. Darth Vader kept following my friend around who coincidentally happened to be dressed as Princess Leia. And while it was more annoying than anything at the time, it was definitely

an alarming experience in retrospect. So it isn’t so much the notion that you have to drink if you go out, but more so the concern that even if you choose not to, there will be people in close proximity that will be. Let’s be honest, I would rather stay home and exchange ghost stories with my dog than be sober and surrounded by drunk people complimenting me on my ninja costume. Hiding under masks, people are more apt to be bold and sometimes more aggressive, especially when alcohol is involved. There is a liberating yet dangerous conception of Halloween being the one night in which you are free to be whomever you want, which is both a good and bad thing. Be careful and use precaution this Saturday as you experience your Halloween in Fargo. Have fun but be competent of your surroundings. I’ll be at home binging on sugar with my dog if you need me.

8 Thoughts I have while watching Tiny House Hunters

Tiny home trend saves nothing but your ego

Meghan Battest Staff Writer

Lately in place of binge-watching Netflix, I have been on an HGTV kick. This means I can now tell you exactly what type of floor plan, countertop material and backyard gathering space is ideal for your lifestyle (answer: open, granite and fire-pitsurrounded-by-couches, respectively). But one bandwagon design idea I simply cannot jump on is the idea of “Tiny Houses.” If you are unfamiliar with the term, it is a current trend that people are embracing in attempt to downsize and simplify their lives. So while an average house is around 2,000 square feet, tiny homes are generally anywhere from 200 to 300 square feet. To put that in perspective, a one-stall garage takes up around 260 square feet. HGTV has a program specifically dedicated to this trend, “Tiny House Hunters.” After watching an especially moronic episode, I was motivated to share my less-than-savory thoughts on the trend. Watch the show sometime … I can almost guarantee you will agree.

What they (the house hunters) say: “Wow, this is really small.”

What I think: Are you kidding me? It’s a tiny house. What they say: “It doesn’t quite match my checklist.” What I think: Oh, you’re upset because the closet is too small for all of your shoes? Sounds like you are doing a great job of simplifying your life. What they say: “Well, it’s at the top of our budget, but we can spend a few extra thousand on

All you are trying to do is fit all of your first-world amenities into a tiny space to follow this ridiculous hipster trend so that you can feel better about yourself. the upgrades for a nice backsplash and ceiling finishes.” What I think: Yes, great. Raise your already-high $75,000 budget to get those frivolous upgrades instead of investing in a normalsized home that you will actually be able to resell once this housing trend goes belly up. What they say: “This is what a composting toilet looks like? Ew.” What I think: This gets me every time. So you hate the washer-dryer combo machine, you think composting toilets are gross and weird and you wish the shower was larger and had more water pressure, yet you want to save the environment by buying a tiny house? Consider taking a long walk off a short pier. What they say: “This loft bed is great!” What I think: Of course it is great when you are high on the idea that buying this tiny house is the cool thing to do. Let’s see if it is still cool after six months of not being able to stand up fully in your bedroom and climbing a rickety ladder to get to bed every night (I’m shaking my head at this point).

What they (the newlyweds) say: “The

house will be the perfect size for us to share.” What I think: I’m sure it will be nauseatingly perfect … until you get in an argument and have absolutely nowhere to go to get separation from each other or one of you cooks

with garlic and literally everything you own smells like you are warding off vampires. What they say: “This is a great starter home for us.” What I think: For sure, it’s great. Unless of course you want to own a pet, host a holiday, start a family or invite anyone over. On top of that, if you ever do decide to upgrade to a normal home to try any of the aforementioned things, no one will buy your tiny house. So you just wasted $80,000 on a glorified camper and now have to start a mortgage for a bigger home anyway. Congratulations on starting your life together the right way. What they say: “We want to simplify our lives and downsize.” What I think: All you are trying to do is fit all of your first-world amenities into a tiny space to follow this ridiculous hipster trend so that you can feel better about yourself. Instead of this farce, buy a smallerthan-average sized home at the exact same price of this idiotic notion; do things to reduce your carbon footprint like recycling or riding your bike to work. Clean out your closet or skip buying that massive flat screen. The list of more productive and less wasteful ideas could fill 200 square feet. If you are unwilling to alter your lifestyle in any other way besides buying a closet-sized home, take a hike. It would be good for the environment.

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Vikings Fans Deserve a Superbowl. Learn to Scrutinize the

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No football follower goes into a season like “Goodness I really would like a 6-10 team this year.” Only Browns fans do that.

Erik Jonasson II Staff Writer

I just hate Facebook. Not only is it an easy place for idiots to voice the most outlandish of things, but also it is the leader in stupid posts about football. Don’t get me wrong: I love football. A bunch of 300-pound men hitting each other to a dangerous degree is a jolly good time. In being a huge football fan, I do have a favorite team as well: the Minnesota Vikings. Being a Vikings fan is probably the worst part of my life, however. I grew up in Bloomington, Minnesota. While living there, I had probably the worst parts of my life unfold. In the years of 1998 and 2009, only true Vikings fans will know my pain. It hurts and is my cross to bear. As much as I hate, and I mean hate, being a Vikings fan, I love the Vikings. It is always such a hopeful season opener, much more so now that we have Teddy B. One other thing that you might know about me is that I am from Washington. I went to high school in Washington, and I loved it. But boy oh boy do I hate Seahawks “fans.”

There is something that happens to people when their hometown football team wins a Super bowl: “Oh Erik, at least our team won a Super Bowl!” Let’s examine exactly what happens: All of a sudden, everyone cares about the team. It is bonkers. Every girl in school is suddenly a Seahawks fan. They think Marshawn Lynch is the best “QB” ever. Not only do they talk about football in person, even worse: they give playby-play announcements on Facebook. It is so terrible. I actually cared about the Seahawks. Goodness I was a fan when Hasselbeck was the QB – dark times. Then, Tavaris Jackson blessed the team, and then all of a sudden a savior came in Mr. Wilson. The Seahawks got better, yet the team’s fan quality went down. Will I cry when the Vikings win a Super Bowl? Most likely. Because when the Vikings win that first Super Bowl (Teddy give me this please), I am justified. No football follower goes into a season like “Goodness I really would like a 6-10 team this year.” Only Browns fans do that. I want the Vikings to win the Super Bowl

this year. I will love it so much because I have dedicated my life to being disappointed come December/January. What I dislike so much about Seahawks fans is that so few of them know what I mean. So few of them have witnessed disappointment after disappointment. That is because they became fans when the Seahawks started becoming good. They never earned it. Vikings fans, we deserve a Super Bowl. We have dealt with the talents of Christian Ponder, Tavaris Jackson, Troy Williamson, Donovan McNabb and of course we’ve dealt with the loss of Sidney Rice, Percy Harvin and Randy Moss. Seahawks fans (the real ones), you are justified as well. You dealt with many, many years of mediocrity before your team got better. “Seahawk fans” you are the worst fans in the NFL. You don’t even know who Shaun Alexander or Steve Largent is. You didn’t suffer like us Vikings fans have. When the Vikings win a Super Bowl, I am certain the same bandwagon jumping will happen here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. For now, though, we remain hopeful while drinking our pain away. Because we are Vikings fans.

U.S. Drone Warfare Proven Effective UND’s President assures nation after documents leaked

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Dear readers, You should know by now that I enjoy bashing on our unnamed neighbors to the north. I must commend them, however, on the remarkable service they are currently doing for our nation. These University of North Dakota graduates in Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations are doing a fine job piloting the drones utilized by our military. Recent reports leaked by an anonymous US official appear to indicate that up to 90 percent of casualties from a five-month

campaign of drone-strikes were innocent targets. Some claim these accidental victims were even women and children. This is clearly a fabrication; however, as we know, that many of the individuals operating said drones graduated from UND. As President Kelley himself pointed out, “No American citizens could be better suited to the task of operating remote weapons systems than those who are alumni of a school once ranked No. 1 in not studying. In fact, the Princeton Review even ranked us No. 2 in not studying the very next year! It is obvious that our nation’s security, and the safety of noncombatants in regions the military operates, are in fantastic hands.” Although the press conference where Kelley gave this statement was briefly interrupted by students sprinting across

the stage with about seven kegs, I believe we should trust his judgment. It would be wrong of us to make assumptions about their scholarship from such an incident. Everyone knows the only reason North Dakota State outranks UND in research productivity is due to our superior football team, and this in no way reflects on their academics. Ultimately, dear readers, we must trust in our infallible military to continue promoting peace and democracy in a safe, dependable way. And if they feel that graduates from a school that takes over six years to change their nickname are the key to victory, than we had better accept it. Even if UND has made the Daily Caller’s list of worst universities for two years running, they really can’t be that bad. Right? Sarcastically Yours, Papa Jon

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As a member of the scientific community, I have noticed people tend to have an unreasonably positive opinion of us. This dangerous love affair needs to change. People naively assume scientists are rational people who always know what is best for humanity. It is on these grounds that people think scientific research should always be funded. People think the scientific community is above corruption. This is not true. Some of the most unethical people of the past century have been scientists. They have let us down before, so why assume they will not do it again? In today’s environment, the upper echelons of the scientific community are committed to reengineer the human race to create a new species of “transhumans.” I am not making this up. They openly discuss these kinds of things in press conferences on a regular basis. The few scientists that criticize these efforts are generally ostracized by the community and branded as “neo-luddites” (a pejorative term for people that oppose technology). In my experience,

discussing transhumanism makes the general public noticeably uncomfortable, yet people tolerate it anyway as they assume scientists always know what is best for humanity. To understand why this trust is misguided, consider some of the following scientific endeavors of the past century. Today it is politically incorrect to bar people from reproducing on the grounds that they are “unfit” humans. But 100 years ago, it was beyond question that eugenic policies needed to be implemented to advance the human race to its next level. The Nazi’s racial hygienic practices that led to the Holocaust were inspired by these eugenic beliefs. These beliefs were not limited to Nazi Germany; they got many of their ideas from the scientific communities of the United Kingdom and the United States. These beliefs were widespread 30 years before the Holocaust occurred, including in academia. The few that did question eugenics were ostracized and branded as reactionaries. The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency’s mind control experiments which ran from the 1950s-70s were another unethical scientific endeavor. CIA-funded scientists were performing mind control experiments on unwitting people. Some of these experiments were so horrific I think many people would have a difficult time accepting that they actually occurred. In some cases, their

subjects were innocent U.S. citizens which they had abducted. Like eugenics, this endeavor was tolerated even in academia. Or consider German scientist Fritz Haber, the father of chemical warfare. His research led to the first use of chemical weapons during World War I. He was not an innocent scientist whose research was misused by outside forces. Not only did he encourage Germany to begin using chemical weapons, but he personally opened up the chemical containers the first time they were used in combat against the French at the Second Battle of Ypres. Ironically, the scientific community responded by awarding him a Nobel Prize several years later. These are a few of many examples of how the scientific community has behaved unethically. All these instances were not the result of a couple rogue scientists. These unethical scientific endeavors were enabled by a culture that put too much faith into scientists. In all these instances you have to ask: why didn’t somebody say something? I find myself asking the same question today. Do you think transhumanism is a good idea? Are you sure the current scientific community is operating in humanity’s best interests? If not, say something about it. It is your right and responsibility as a U.S. citizen to do so. If the past is any indication, the scientific community is not going to regulate itself.

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In the last three weeks, the Bison defense has given up a “big play” on Saturday SIU’s quarterback Mark Iannotti will try to cause harm to NDSU’s defense.

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Another week, another quarterback the Bison defense will see running ahead of them for a long play ... well hopefully not. But the Bison will have its mittens full with Salukis quarterback Mark Iannotti. The Bison defense let yet another quarterback run for a big plat for the third week in a row. Indiana State University sophomore quarterback Matt Adam dashed for an 81-yard touchdown, yes North Dakota State won the game 28-14, but when is this defense going to stop run pass option quarterbacks? Head coach Chris

Klieman said that Iannotti will be priority number one. “(SIU is) doing a great job calling plays for him,” Klieman said about the senior quarterback. “There running a lot of different unbalanced sets, a lot of different motions ... he’s a big strong physical runner ... and he’s run over some people and around some people, he’s taken some shots so I know he’s a tough tough player.” On the season Iannotti has completed 70 percent of his passes for 2,074 passing yards with 16 touchdowns and six interceptions, but on the ground is where he will give the Bison troubles. Iannotti is the Salukis leading rusher with 510 yards and six rushing touchdowns.

“There’s a lot of things where he’s reading the defensive end or linebacker in some of their option game, so obviously he’s our utmost focus but we (have) to understand the personals and understand the formations because that’ll dictate our calls.” Klieman added. Statistically NDSU’s defense is hanging out at the top, but even being first in the Missouri Valley Football Conference in rush defense (106.9 yards per game), total defense (297.1 yards per game) and second in scoring defense (19.1 points per game), this defense isn’t great it’s good. No single defense can continue to give up one or two long runs or long passes every Saturday and think

that they are cream of the crop. Sophomore defensive end Greg Menard was banged up against the Sycamores with a groin injury and with status in question for the 2 p.m. kickoff against SIU Saturday, redshirt freshmen defensive end’s Caleb Butler and Stanley Jones will split time together. “(He’s) a really strong kid that’s just pretty raw and green as fair as what his knowledge of our defense is, but he’s an extremely strong young man,” Klieman said about Butler. Klieman added that Butler will probably play between 15-25 snaps against the Salukis splitting time with Jones all depending on Menard’s

status on Saturday. SIU likes to score a lot of points, and averages 41.1 points per game. Iannotti likes to spread the football out to his wide receivers with five wide outs for the Salukis have two or more touchdowns on the season. The Bison secondary has been able to shut down good MVFC wide receivers down including last week when Gary Owens was held to zero catches. As the Bison tinker with the front four on the defensive side, the secondary continues to hold its own, but once the Bison can limit the big plays to zip, this defense will be considered great not just good. But with the Salukis having four losses by a

combined eight points and NDSU going on the road for back-to-back games, SIU head coach Dale Lennon knows his team can play with the best. “We are a very good football team,” Lennon said. “Now we have another opportunity to prove it (and) morale is high right now, which is exactly what we need.”

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• 10th meeting • NDSU leads series 6-3 • NDSU has won two straight in Carbondale • NDSU 5-2 (3-1 MVFC) SIU 3-4 (2-2 MVFC) • 1963 was first year these two teams played each other

Bison Defense Will Need to Step Up Saturday Southern Illinois University leads the conference with explosive offense OPINION

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Aside from an 81yard touchdown run, last Saturday’s game on the road against Indiana State looked like the typical Bison game we’ve all been accustomed to see the past four years. Total control of the time of possession, a win in the field position battle and dominance on the defensive side of the ball. NDSU almost doubledup the Sycamores in time spent on offense with just

under 40 minutes. That performance ups the already Football Championship Subdivision-leading mark of 37 minutes per game with the ball. Senior punter Ben LeCompte blasted six punts for an average of 47.7 yards with three inside the 20. Indiana State University had to start four of its drives from inside their own 10yard line. The code green defense showed up in Terre Haute, Indiana, to hold the Sycamores to half its season average of total yards forcing eight three-

and-outs in 13 Indiana State possessions. Take out one play and the Bison held a team that averages 438 yards of offense to 120 yards, or just 2.4 yards per play. Much to defensive coordinator Matt Entz’s chagrin, that one play was the 81-yard a quarterback read-option touchdown run in the third quarter, a play the Bison defense has really struggled with this year. University of Northern Iowa, University of South Dakota and now ISU have exploited the Bison’s inability to stop a read-

option run play. That might spell trouble for NDSU Saturday, as the Bison travel to the Missouri Valley’s leader in offensive production and a team that employs the run option. SIU beat Youngstown State University in an overtime thriller with a BigSky feel last Saturday. That is, there wasn’t a whole lot of defense in Carbondale, Ill. The two teams combined for just under 1,000 yards, as Dale Lennon’s Salukis beat Bo Pelini 38-31. Quarterback Mark Iannotti ranks sixth in the MVFC in rushing (yes,

rushing) and put up 517 yards of total offense at Big Ten’s Indiana University earlier this year. Iannotti also became the first quarterback in the conference to surpass 2,000 yards this season through the air. The Saluki offensive line is playing an integral part of the offensive success allowing only one sack during conference play so far and ranking fourth in the FCS in sacks allowed. The Bison defense will need to step up and stop the high-powered SIU attack and dual-threat quarterback

Iannotti. NDSU’s offense could help out by keeping that attack on the sidelines with the traditional time possession control. Other than the bottom-dweller Missouri State, SIU ranks last in almost every statistical category for team defense. It could be another Big Sky-style game with the scoreboard lighting up in Carbondale on Saturday, especially if the Bison continue its struggles against the read-option.

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Back to the Basics of Television

Looking forward to local coverage instead of not-free ESPN3 network

Maggie Crippen Staff Writer

North Dakota State football fans were ecstatic last August when it was announced all 11 regular season football games would be televised. ESPN, the “worldwide leader in sports,” even telecast the season opener

against University of Montana. ESPN is a household acronym that even the most basic of cable packages include. In addition to KVLY, Fargo’s local Bison football channel, ESPN3 has picked most of the games. The Forum wrote, “The statewide NBC affiliates will carry all six home games” and concluded,

“The NDSU at Indiana State game is the Missouri Valley Football Conference Game of the Week and the network has yet to be announced.” ESPN3 was the only station to cover the game this weekend, the supposed “Game of the Week” that left many Fargo fans scrambling to find a place to watch the game.

Including me. Contrary to ESPN, ESPN3 must be purchased in addition to your traditional sports package. ESPN3 is so expensive that the South Fargo Applebee’s, Doolittle’s and Pepper’s Sports Café were not broadcasting the game. I know because I did not get a seat watching the game until nearly the

second quarter. ESPN typically brings positive publicity to a college-town like our beloved Fargo, but all this ESPN3 coverage I’m not so sure about. I was not a fan of scrambling for a seat and even the rumor of having to pay to stream the game online pissed me off (probably irrationally).

Not to be a hater, but I’m thankful the Bison are done with its MVFC game of the week. I especially look forward to the local free coverage this weekend. I might even admit to recognizing some deepdown comfort in the local crappy commercials. Then again, I might not.

Top 5 Losses of 2015 Bison Football, So Far

A few hiccups for the Herd won’t deter this team

Karson Sorby Staff Writer

After four years of absolute domination, North Dakota State will now have to work with what they have, including looming losses and a backup quarterback to finish out the regular season with four regular season weeks remaining. Let’s reassess the situation.

5. Loss in Missoula makes for shaky start Beginning with a game on the road, the Herd knew

it had a tough one lined up against the Grizzlies. Seconds before this road game against No. 12 team University of Montana ended, the Grizzlies dived into the end zone and gave the back-to-back-toback-to-back champions a loss — sending shock waves through campus. The heartbreaker didn’t end the season, though, as the Bison went on to win its next four.

4. Another tough loss — this time to a major underdog

Following a nail biter with University of Northern

Iowa, the Bison came out one week later looking flat against University of South Dakota. With a result that few predicted, the Herd faced its second loss of the season. It had been 1,099 calender days since the Bison had lost at home, and it is the first time since 2010 that the team lost more than once during the season.

3. The loss of Carson Wentz

A reason for the USD loss could be chalked up to senior quarterback Carson Wentz injuring his wrist early in the game. He had

surgery on the broken bone in his throwing hand and is out 6-8 weeks. With the competition in the Missouri Valley Football Conference picking up speed and intensity as the playoffs approach, the Bison will miss the experienced quarterback until at least the playoffs. However, redshirt freshman Easton Stick has his first win under his belt and is stepping up to the plate.

2. The loss of top rankings

Though NDSU is used to having plenty of competition within the

MVFC, the team is now one of seven from the conference ranked in the top-25 standings. Setting a record last year with eight teams to be ranked, the Bison are still in a unique position. This year, instead of being one of the top teams, the Bison have been ranked in the uppersingle digits. With all the hype surrounding NDSU’s football team, they are frequently seen as the team to beat. Sitting at No. 7 and 5-2 on the season, the Bison are likely to stay on track and play at its level to close the regular season in hopes

of success past the regular season.

1. The loss of “The Edge”

Though the team is still thought as a powerhouse, after suffering two losses, NDSU may have lost part of its intimidation factor. Teams are likely to gain confidence knowing that a school like USD was able to come into the Fargodome and beat the green and gold on its home field. Since the Bison are a dominant team likely to have success in the postseason these rough patches will only end up only helping NDSU in the 75004 long run.

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Farewell Mr. Timberwolf

Saunders is survived by his wife Debbie and four children

Taylor Kurth

Contributing Writer

The face of Minnesota basketball has died. Phillip Daniel Saunders passed away Sunday. Saunders, whom most called Flip, was 60. He died from complications of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a disease he was diagnosed with over the summer. Saunders was the Minnesota Timberwolves president, head coach and part owner. Despite being born in Cleveland, Saunders was as Minnesota as two feet of snow by Halloween is. Saunders attended University of Minnesota and was the starting point guard for 101 out of 103 games that he played from 1973-1977. He garnered

18 years of coaching experience before he came back to the frosted winters of Minnesota. His coaching expertise ranged from going 9213, including 53-0 at home, at Golden Valley Lutheran Church, to aiding the Gophers to a Big 10 championship as an assistant, to becoming the coach with the second-most wins all time in the Continental Basketball Association (253), an association with which he also won two championships. In May of 1995, former Gopher teammate Kevin McHale offered him a job that’d change the landscape of Minnesota basketball for good. Saunders accepted his first NBA job as the general

manager of the Minnesota Timberwolves. This is where Saunders became Mr. Timberwolf. Later that year in December, head coach of the Wolves Bill Blair was fired, and Saunders was quickly promoted. In 1996, in his first full year as a head coach, Saunders helped guide the Wolves to its first career playoff birth. A key part in that playoff birth was from the 19 year old human pogo stick with whom Saunders will always be linked. Kevin Garnett was only 18 years old when he declared for the 1995 NBA Draft. The Wolves had the 5th pick that year and initially, Saunders and McHale went into the pre-draft workouts with the plan to “praise the hell out of

Garnett” because they really wanted one of Joe Smith, Jerry Stackhouse, Antonio McDyess or Rasheed Wallace to fall to them. However, after the workout, Saunders thought differently. “That was probably the best workout I’ve ever seen one individual ever have. … Kevin (McHale) and I both thought that there was no risk,” Saunders said. “We were just hoping that he was going to be there.” After drafting Garnett, the Timberwolves, guided by Saunders steady hand went on to appear in eight straight playoffs, culminated in 2003-04 with a trip to the Western Conference Finals against Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. Saunders was fired the

next season, but in May of 2013, 18 years after he first was named general manager, Saunders was named as President of Basketball Operations for Minnesota. Saunders had come home to the place where he belonged, where he started his NBA career. In June of 2014, he named himself the head coach and coached one more year with the team, watching over as Andrew Wiggins won the first Rookie of the Year in Timberwolves history. Saunders also drafted Shabazz Muhammed, Gorgui Deing, Zach Lavine, Tyus Jones and reigning No. 1 overall pick, KarlAnthony Towns. Saunders has clearly left his imprint on this young

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team. Saunders was revered for his kindness and general down-to-earth Midwestern warmth. Sometimes, sports and personal lives become so intertwined that we lose sight that the people on the courts and field are as real of people as the fans are. Saunders was a real person, too, and just like many others, his body ultimately failed a largerthan-life soul. He spent his last six weeks in a coma suffering from a combination of pneumonia and his cancer. I bid farewell to Phillip “Flip” Saunders. I may have never met you but your imprint will firmly be entrenched in Timberwolves lore as well as my own personal basketball history as Mr. Timberwolf.

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North Carolina Over #23 Pittsburgh

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Not in Our House Bison get another home shutout on an emotional senior night

Brandon Brown Contributing Writer

This season has been one of the best years North Dakota State women’s soccer has had in program history. That mostly has to do with the stellar play at home this season. The Bison finished its home schedule with a 2-0 win over Indiana Purdue

Fort Wayne Friday at Dacotah Field. With the win, the team went an impressive 6-1-0 at home while allowing only one goal to visiting teams. The Bison outscored its opponents 15-1 while playing at Dacotah Field, and this is due in large part to the outstanding play of the back line and an amazing season by senior

goalkeeper Sierra Bonham. “That was our plan coming into the year,” Bonham said of the team’s undefeated home record in the Summit League. Bonham, whose shutout performance on Friday made her the all-time shut out leader at NDSU (19), is one of four seniors who were honored during the senior night presentation.

Along with Gaby Armquist, Meghan Johnston and Lizzie Lukas, the senior class was able to ride out its home career with a win. “We talked before the game and said we wanted to do this for our seniors,” head coach Mark Cook said after the win. NDSU’s ability to protect home field has put the Bison in the driver

seat in the Summit League standings. Not only have the Bison not lost a conference game at home, the green and gold haven’t lost one all year. Sitting at the top with a 5-0-1 record in conference with one blemish coming in a tie with South Dakota State in Brookings. NDSU is in line to win the Summit League regular

season title, which in turn gives them the No. 1 seed heading into the postseason tournament, which will be held in Brookings this season. But before the Bison can be crowned, the team will need to pick up road wins against Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and Western Illinois University tomorrow and Sunday.

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