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NDSU Student Killed in ATV Accident Ellie Helm dies in accident Friday evening Jack Hastings Spectrum Staff
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Ellie Helm, a 21-year-old North Dakota State student, was reportedly killed Friday evening. The cause of death was a fatal ATV accident Friday night according to Helm’s sorority Kappa Delta. Friends said she was visiting family in Washburn County, Wisconsin. Little information regarding the circumstances of the crash are available at this point in time.
Kappa Delta learned of her death Saturday and they are planning a vigil in her memory this coming week. Helm was a sophomore studying psychology. NDSU President Dean Bresciani issued a written statement Saturday that read: “The NDSU community is deeply saddened by this tragedy, and extends sincere condolences to the families, classmates and friends of Ellie Helm. As is our tradition, we will provide care and support to everyone affected by this loss.”
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White Supremacist Propaganda Found on Campus Flyers discovered in Minard, others removed Samuel Caspers Co-News Editor
Propaganda posters for a white supremacist group were spotted on North Dakota State’s campus a mere week after celebrating Welcoming Week, a nationwide movement encouraging communities to bring together immigrants, refugees and native-born residents to raise awareness of the benefits of welcoming everyone. “I found them this past Monday,” Mary McCall, assistant professor of English, said. Walking from the staff parking lot to her office in Minard Hall, McCall cut through the Reineke Fine Arts Center and glanced at the bulletin board next to the coffee shop, quickly identifying the group’s logo. McCall recognized the logo because of correspondence she’d had with faculty at her previous institution, Purdue University, where the group had already posted the same propaganda. Their logo can also be seen embroidered on a T-shirt a white supremacist is wearing in a famous photo from the Charlottesville rally. McCall took photos of the posters before notifying Elizabeth Birmingham, Chair of the English department at NDSU. Birmingham removed the flyers and reported the posters to NDSU’s equity and diversity center, residence life and campus security. Birmingham said the vice provost’s office responded within an hour of the report and is looking into the situation more in depth.
The flyers belong to Identity Evropa. According to photos tweeted by the white supremacist group, the flyers were posted on multiple bulletin boards around campus including the basement of the West Dining Center, Minard Hall and the Quentin Burdick Building until they were removed. Other universities have seen similar propaganda flyers from Identity Evropa on their campus this week alone and include Ohio State University, Sacramento State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Nova Community College, New York University, University of Central Florida and Arizona State University. At least a dozen other campuses reported sites of similar propaganda flyers during the first week of the current school year and 65 incidents during the 2016-2017 school year, per the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). The ADL, whose mission is to secure justice and fair treatment to all, calls Identity Evropa “a white supremacist group focused on the preservation of ‘white American culture’ and (promotes) white European identity.” The group has participated in events organized by other white supremacist groups in protests against Muslims and immigration. Most notably, Identity Evropa members joined the Unite the Right rallies in Charlottesville in August and displayed banners in Atlanta in support of Trump’s repeal of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. The organization is responsible for the “You will not replace us” chant. Major corporations have taken a stance against the group.
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Identity Evropa posted flyers in Minard, Quentin Burdick Building and the basement of the West Dining Center. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have Venmo and Visa have deleted the organization’s accounts and stopped all payments deleted most accounts associated with Idenrespectively. Amazon deleted the affiliate tity Evropa. There have been no reports of these flystore of the group from their site. ers on campus since the flyers’ removal.
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Newly renovated Churchill Hall receives rededication ceremony
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Churchill Hall 2.0 Newly renovated hall rededicated Alexander Hart Contributing Writer
Churchill Hall has been completely redone. The long-standing building was rededicated Friday, Sept. 29, in front of a large crowd of North Dakota State students and alumni. The alumni were shocked at how drastic the changes to the residence hall are compared to the time when they once lived there. Some alumni in attendance lived there in the 1970s and said they barely recognized the place. NDSU President Dean Bresciani, Director of Residence Life Rian Nostrum and Student Body President Mason Wenzel
gave a brief introduction speech about the building before giving a tour of the inside. Wenzel was previously a resident of Churchill Hall and said it would always hold a special place in his heart because it was his first home in Fargo. Originally built in 1930, the residence hall housed 192 students and six resident instructors — an older name for residence assistants. The building originally had no name and was called the Men’s Residence Hall. A 1939 edition of The Spectrum reported students at the time saying that the building was “wellequipped” and “a real home.” The building was eventually rededicated
in 1957 after Omar O. Churchill, a School of Agriculture staff member from 1904-1950. During his time at North Dakota State, Churchill served as the dean of the School of Agriculture as well as assisting then President Sheppard with the creation of the North Dakota Experiment Union. Bresciani said that the rededication of this building was probably his favorite new creation this year because it showed that the past can still be remembered while giving NDSU students a new hall to live in. Nostrum added that the opening showed that NDSU can move into the future while not forgetting the past.
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Director of Residence Life Rian Nostrum speaks at the rededicating of Churchill Hall.
Drive, Ladies, Drive New laws and regulations in Saudi Arabia make it legal for women to drive Phoebe Ellis
Head News Editor
The women of Saudi Arabia can now drive, a right they’ve been working toward for decades. Up until now, women have been prohibited from driving a car themselves in public. If they did, it was a punishable offense resulting in prison time.
Of course one must wonder, how did they learn to drive then? While the law prohibited driving in public, women were allowed to drive on private property at any time. According to the BBC, women are still subjected to dress codes that align with traditional Sharia law and segregation based on their gender alone. However, there has been progress.
In fact, the Saudi royal family also supported the legalization of female drivers. The BBC also reported that not everybody felt positive about the decision. Some conservative government officials still believe the end of the ban does not align with the laws of Sharia. The legalization of female drivers means that
they will no longer have to rely on a large amount of chauffeurs. Jenika Rufer, secretary of Women’s Activist Organization, said, “This is a big step for women in Saudi Arabia and around the world. It’s a step towards equality and fair treatment of women. With this new ruling they will have more freedom. Women will have access to more necessities
and opportunities in the workforce for example. This will allow them more economic freedom.” She’s got a point — the more freedom women have to go places the more they’re likely to spend at those places, creating a positive impact on the economy. Thomas Ambrosio, a professor of political science, said, “It’s significant because we are starting to
see very small baby steps of Saudi Arabia attempting to join the 21st century in terms of social policies.” Ambrosio then referenced Saudi Arabia’s very strict rule of law was based on an ideological system.
Graham-Cassidy Bill Fails Latest Republican effort to repeal Obamacare scrapped by McConnell
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The bill sought to allow states to waive pre-existing conditions coverage, opt-out of “essential health benefits” requirements and cut Medicaid funding over time.
Quinn Garrick
Contributing Writer
The most recent effort by Senate Republicans to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), often referred to as “Obamacare,” has failed after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) decided not to hold a vote on the Graham-Cassidy bill. The bill, which was introduced by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), sought to give states more control over health care by allowing them to waive pre-existing conditions coverage, opt-out of “essential health benefits” requirements and, overall,
the bill would have cut Medicaid funding over time. On Monday, hopes that the bill would pass began to fade. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Sen. John McCain (RAZ) had already announced that they would vote ‘no’ on the effort. With the two Republican senators and every Democrat opposed, there was only a one vote difference between pass or fail. However, that was until Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) announced on Monday that she would vote ‘no’ as well. The fast action on this bill was due to the Sept. 30 deadline, which, according to Congress’ “budget reconciliation” instructions, set up a special process that
lets the Senate advance a bill with a simple majority rather than 60 votes is set to expire. The Graham-Cassidy bill had mobilized nearly the entire health care community in opposition. Numerous medical associations publicly opposed the bill, including the American Medical Association, American Hospital Association, the American College of Physicians and many more advocacy groups representing patients, doctors, insurers and hospitals. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its report on the Graham-Cassidy bill on Monday, finding that people
would lose health coverage due to $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid through 2026. The CBO also reported that the Graham-Cassidy bill would reduce the on-budget deficit by $133 billion, however, the number of people with comprehensive health insurance would be reduced by millions. Nicholas Bauroth, an associate professor in the department of criminal justice and political science that specializes in American government and public policy, notes that “everything is up in the air now with health care.” “There are corrections that need to be made with the Affordable Care Act,
and we have even seen some bipartisan approach,” Bauroth said. “Even in this last attempt, there was a close vote, one to be exact, from passing.” The NDSU professor also noted that Republicans in Congress want to pass reform of the ACA, as it is one of the issues they have been campaigning on since 2010. “This recent failure at repealing (Obamacare) has come as an embarrassment to the Republicans, which could be damaging in the upcoming midterm elections. However, they have not given up on their attempts,” Bauroth said, suggesting that the Republican majority will work for one more
opportunity at repealing ACA and may likely attach an amendment to upcoming tax reform. Bauroth found the difficulty of repealing the ACA surprising. With a Republican controlled federal government, Bauroth recognized that passing some form of health care reform should have been easy, but after four failed attempts since President Trump took office, “It seems that the Republican-held Congress could not (find an alternative) that would please anyone or make the numbers work.”
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In A Nutshell Work had been stopped after Minnesota regulators said the dam lacked a permit from them. The continued work allowed is in a northeastern section of the ring dike.
Amanda Johnson Staff Writer
Cyber security awareness month
Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is expected to inform city and county officials as soon as Friday about next steps in the process — and perhaps details on how it will make choices,” the Star Tribune reported. More than a dozen sites offered by municipal officials and property developers are being looked through by the team crafting Minnesota’s proposal. Four sites have been submitted by Minneapolis officials: one near Target Field, one near Bassett Creek Valley near Interstate 394, the third along the Mississippi in north Minneapolis and the fourth between the University of Minnesota and the border with St. Paul. The Star Tribune reported, “Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton immediately put DEED and Greater MSP in charge of the Minnesota proposal, but he threw cold water on the effort a few days later by saying the state’s effort would be restrained and noting it is the home of two of Amazon’s biggest competitors, Target Corp. and Best Buy Co.”
Cleanup at North Dakota’s largest oil spill
It’s cyber security awareness month, and North Dakota State has some tips on how to protect electronic devices. “If there is only one action you take now to protect your devices, let it be this: Make sure each device and all the applications installed on it are up-to-date,” NDSU senior information technology security analyst Jeff Gimbel said. In May 2017, computers around the world were affected by WannaCry ransomware that used a built-in vulnerability in the Windows operating system. Up-to-date computers were immune because a patch for the built-in vulnerability had been patched in months before. Gimbel said, “Most devices are set to automatically install operating system updates and security patches. Do not turn this system off, unless you have other processes for protection in place.”
Four years after North Dakota’s largest oil pipeline spill, the last remains of contaminated soil are being removed. “Crews are nearly done excavating soil from what remains a massive operation to clean up 20,600 barrels – 865,200 gallons – of Bakken crude,” that was discovered in September 2013 during wheat harvesting, the Forum reported. The owner of the pipeline is planning to continue treating a pile of contaminated soil through winter. Oil is baked out of the soil through thermal desorption. Thermal desorption units are on the site and crews heat the soil around the clock. Soil samples are then tested, and clean soil is returned to the pit, which is more than 50-feet deep in some areas to get all the oil that spread. North Dakota Department of Health will determine when cleanup is finished and the land can be returned to Steve and Patty Jensen. The Forum reported “about 6,000 barrels, or 30 percent of the spilled oil, was recovered. The rest of the light, sweet crude oil seeped into the ground, which in that area contains a lot of permeable sand and gravel that allowed the oil to spread.” Seventy-five acres have been leased from the Jensens for the clean-up with about 14 acres total being cleaned.
F-M flood diversion work continues
“Despite a federal judge’s order in the month to pause work on the Fargo-Moorhead flood diversion, workers are still building parts of the Oxbow ring dike linked to the $2.2 billion project, Fargo-Moorhead Diversion Authority officials were told Thursday, Sept. 28,” WDAY reported. It was agreed by all parties that continuing work in Oxbow won’t violate the recent injunction. The Oxbow ring dike will be used to protect neighboring towns from flooding, including flooding caused by dam controlled flow into the diversion channel by flooding upstream areas.
Man brought out of vegetative state
A 35-year-old who was treated with a nerve stimulator after being injured in a car accident and in a vegetative state for 15 years has regained some consciousness. “Vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) may not work as effectively in patients with different patterns of brain damage. Within a month, he could respond to simple instructions, turning his head and following an object with his eyes,” the BBC reported. After a month of stimulation he had improved ability to stay awake when listening to a book being read and would react with surprise and open his eyes wide when the doctor’s head suddenly approached the patient.
Minnesota’s Amazon bid gains momentum
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State of the University Address President Dean Bresciani speaks
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“It is once again my great privilege to bring you the State of the University,” North Dakota State President Dean Bresciani said Friday in the Festival Concert Hall. “NDSU is a very special place, thanks to your hard work and commitment.” President Bresciani then dove right into last year’s 17 percent budget cuts . “The people of NDSU are not just resilient, but are more adaptive than any I’ve ever known,” Bresciani said. “If you’re like me, you’d have trouble imagining a university community of 18,000 people that is as nimble as we have been over the past few months.” He then went on to talk about the university’s strong land grant research values, but stopped for a special thank you to the staff that remained focused on NDSU’s vision. “Thank you for your talent, dedication and commitment to NDSU,” Bresciani said. “You know how vital our work is. You see every day that NDSU is a place that gives students
and the citizens we serve opportunity like no other.” NDSU received seven Research Project Grants — also called RO1 grants — one of the National Institutes of Health’s most competitive grants. According to President Bresciani, this is an impressive number. “It’s important for us to recognize the caliber, breadth and
subjective challenges, and we have prevailed, and we will, again, eat adversity for lunch.” The speech highlighted university achievements including the hiring of new faculty, starting construction of Catherine Cater Hall, the success of NDSU’s philanthropy campaign, sustainability given the
“We have a history of achievement despite adversity. In the past, we’ve faced objective and subjective challenges, and we have prevailed, and we will again, eat adversity for lunch.” - President Bresciani
impact of the research conducted here. And that here, unlike most of our peer institutions, our students are working alongside these world class researchers.” Bresciani added in his own touch of humor during the speech, using many clever quotes by others and a bit of his own material. “We have a history of achievement despite adversity. In the past we’ve faced objective and
recent budget cuts and welcoming the largest freshman class the university has ever seen. The average GPA of the university has also increased to 3.47. “Throughout this address, my guess is you’ve come to appreciate why I’m so proud of our faculty, staff and students,” Bresciani said.
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A Bison Abroad Meets Fargo Fashion This season’s UK fashion trends from an NDSU student abroad Emily Wotzka
Contributing Writer
I have never felt more alive and more under dressed. A little under a week ago I arrived in the United Kingdom to study abroad and have been noticing the differences between my fashion and others’ fashion. For anyone that knows me, this will come as a complete shock, as I am usually being told off for dressing “too nice” for any given occasion. Prior to coming to the U.K., I had heard rumors about how fashionable Brits were, and I can honestly confirm those rumors are true. Chester, England is an utterly quaint and historic city of about 77,000 people, known for it’s ancient Roman architecture, decadent Cheshire cheese and diverse retail scene. I have already popped into a number of European retailers such as Zara, Topshop and Asos, and it is evident that the British caliber of dress on any given day is quite a bit higher than Fargo, North Dakota. Even in the few days that I’ve been living in Chester, I’ve noticed quite a few fashion hacks/trends that I absolutely love/ want to incorporate into my everyday style. Among the many trends included are cocoon coats, faux fur accents, oriental inspired garments and the classic mini skirt. Just to clarify, these
fashion trends are not specific to, nor did they necessarily originate, in the U.K. However, I do see diversity within fashion, specifically high fashion, being more readily accepted here in Chester.
1. Cocoon coat
Essentially, a cocoon coat is an egg-shaped jacket that typically has a wide collar and tapers in very slightly just above the knee. Although it sounds incredibly unflattering, the straight line of the jacket elongates the body, giving the whole look a sleek and sophisticated vibe. Because they resemble a long blazer, many people wear them causally both inside for style and outdoors for an extra layer of warmth. These jackets can be found online at Asos, Topshop, New Look and Zara.
2. Faux fur
Faux fur is honestly everywhere in the U.K. Although it can be worn in full jacket form, it is most commonly seen as an accent on winter, trench, bomber and leather jackets. This guilt-free accessory also adds some extra insulation for the cold winter months and can be casually worn throughout autumn. It is more common for people to dress up in slacks, dresses or skirts here in the U.K. Also, it is more acceptable to see people being a bit more radical within their fashion choices, hence the faux fur
fixation.
3. Oriental inspired garments
Although oriental inspired pieces have been trending throughout the past few seasons, it seems to be more commonly accepted throughout major retailers this season. Floral embroidery, wrapped garments, silk, dragon embellishments and pajama-inspired garments are all components of this eastern inspired look. The key to mastering this bold look is to incorporate these accents in small doses. Try pairing a wrap dress with a silk scarf or throw on an embellished blouse with a pair of high-waisted skinny jeans.
4. The classic mini skirt
It is so easy to tuck in your favorite sweater to any neutral mini skirt, and now you instantly have a “smart” look without trying too hard. Mini skirts are also a great college investment, as they are usually fairly affordable (Forever 21, Target or H&M are your best bet), and you can easily transition them from summer to winter. Even if you’re feeling a bit lazy (as most college kids could attest to), try layering your mini skirt with an oversized sweater and some tights for a very relaxed, comfortable look. EMILY WOTZKA | THE SPECTRUM
Pair any neutral or colorful mini skirt with a bold, embroidered blouse for a ‘smart’ look.
I Am Not a Morning Person Tips on how to become one Miranda Stambler Features Editor
I am not a morning person. I have never been a morning person. Do not try to drag me out of bed; I will claw your eyes out. Think about this: everyone has their “time of day” where they are thriving the most — mine is not the morning. I thrive at night; once the clock turns 7 p.m. my brain tells me that it is time to get started with my day. Everyone has their days of not being a morning person and just wanting to sleep in. Even if you love mornings you sometimes curse that alarm clock waking you up. Being that I am now in the media, needing to wake up and be on top of things, I have needed help with trying to become a morning person. When looking at Pinterest you see multiple tips of how to start your day or ways to become a morning person. I have tried multiple different things, and I am here to tell you the good and bad of each tip.
1. Morning drink
This is one I had to include because I know
coffee helps a lot of college students get through the day. For me, I do not like coffee, or maybe I have not found what I do like, but as of right now this does not work for me. My morning drink is chugging a glass of water when I wake up. I know it sounds like it will not help, but it does. Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night, take a drink of water and my brain thinks I should be waking up now and then I curse that moment, because now I sit there lying awake wanting to be asleep.
2. Turn up the music
This is the most helpful tip for me when it comes to anything. Music helps you get in the mood for your day. Skip those sad songs and play the ones that make you want to sing. This will automatically make you smile and help your day move forward.
3. Do not set multiple alarms
Honestly, I do not follow this rule. I have about 15 different alarms set to wake myself up for the day, but people say you are more prepared for the day when you have one. The reasoning for this is simple in the fact that, people do not say, “Oh
the next one will wake me up so I have time,” when in reality that next one will make you late. This is exactly what I do, so maybe I should try having just one alarm. I probably won’t, but you should.
4. Breakfast
They say have a big breakfast; it is the most important meal of the day. Just in case, have a backup plan if you wake up late. So, buy some breakfast bars or prepare something the night before, so if you skip breakfast when you are leaving you can grab and go and eat on the way.
5. Stick to a routine
I have revised this one to meet my own needs. Every day wake up within an hour of the same time, so it essentially becomes a routine for yourself. Now, on the weekends you are supposed to continue doing this, but honestly don’t. The weekends are your time to be you, to do what you want and probably work a morning or night shift. During the weekdays, stick to your routine of waking up and going to bed around the same time, with a rare all-nighter, but during the weekends do what you want
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— stay up for that party.
6. Give yourself a 15-minute window
I did not understand this advice at first. When I wake up I need to check my email, my text messages and my notifications. Allowing yourself to have a 15-minute window of nothing but relaxation, it gives you a
chance to wake up slowly and enjoy that moment of “me time” before you have to go about your day-to-day life. There are multiple different ways to become a morning person, but finding the effective ones are a struggle. These are the most common of the different tips throughout Pinterest.
These are also the ones that I have tried and either failed or succeeded. Sharing these tips will help any nonmorning person evolve into a morning person, within at least a year.
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5 DIY Ideas for Your Old Jeans
Make your old jeans new again with these new trends
Ryley Berzinski Contributing Writer
As seasons change, along with trends, I am guessing you have a few pairs of jeans that get tossed to the side and forgotten about. Well, dig those old jeans out! I have some ideas that may help you freshen up your denim selection. I have tried each of these ideas myself and personally, I love them. Here are some cheap and easy ways to make your old jeans feel new again.
1. Paint splatter
If you are going for a creative/ artsy look with your old denim, you will love this idea! All you have to do is go to a craft store and pick out paint colors that you like and think will flow nicely on your jeans. Once you have your colors established, lay your jeans
on newspaper or anything that will protect your flooring and start splattering the paint where you think it will look best! Just a heads up, after one wash the paint will look a little dull so make sure to pick bright colors.
2. Patches
Whether you know how to sew or not, this look is simple to achieve. For those who do not know how to sew, local craft stores sell iron on patches. It is a simple process; all you have to do is buy the fabric, then cut the patches to your desired size and iron on! For those that know how to sew, cut out your patches, then fold all the sides in and press them with an iron and finish by stitching them on with your favorite color thread! Personally, I chose different patterns in similar color palettes that complement each other, such as, floral, stripes, polka dots, etc.
The different patterns give the once old jeans a new, fun and unique look.
3. Dip dye with bleach
This is one of the easiest denim hacks yet. Simply mix bleach and water and let the bottoms of your jeans soak in the mixture for about an hour. If you prefer, you can also bleach just the top half of your jeans. After your jeans have been successfully bleached, take them out and wash and dry (due to the bleach, wash separately or with a load of whites so you do not mess up your colored clothing). Just like that your old jeans have a completely new look.
4. Raw hem/uneven hem
If you follow trends, I am sure you gave seen the raw hem detail on jeans everywhere. Instead of paying up to $75 for a pair at stores, such as Zara or H&M, you can easily make your own. To make raw hem jeans, all you need to do is cut the bottom of your jeans with heavy-duty scissors to about ankle length. After that, I just use a pair of tweezers to pull out some threads so the cut isn’t so straight. Another thing I like to do is cut the front of the leg opening noticeably shorter than the back. This trend is unique, but still subtle. After cutting, just throw them in the washer and dryer. When the jeans come out, they have a frayed look to them that I love!
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Adding patchwork to your jeans can spice things up.
5. Simple stitching
You don’t need a sewing machine for this fun and easy DIY. Just go to a craft store and pick out your favorite color thread and a couple of sewing needles. I prefer to use thicker thread so you can see the stitching easier. Once you have your supplies you can head home and get started. I like to focus on the pockets of my denim for this DIY, so choose the top seam of either your front or back pockets. Just take your thread and needle and start looping around the top of your pocket, keeping the loops close together for a thick and colored border. Voila, a new look achieved! Now you can have fun revitalizing your old jeans for a new look.
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Using multiple DIY ideas, like bleach, paint and raw hem, together can create a whole new look.
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Dip old jeans in bleach to avoid paying for expensive new jeans.
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Review: Love for King Adaptation Lost in Midst of ‘IT’ Frenzy Netflix’s original adaptation of ‘Gerald’s Game’ a thrill ride of psychological terror Paige Johnson A&E Editor
The media has been filled with reviews of “IT,” the second adaptation of Stephen King’s 1989 novel by the same name. However, the release of another adaptation of a different King book hasn’t received much attention at all. On Sept. 29, Netflix released their original movie “Gerald’s Game” based on King’s 1992 novel. Married couple Jessie and Gerald
Burlingame retreat to a secluded lake home for a weekend to rekindle their romance. Their raunchy game begins with Gerald handcuffing Jessie to the bed and acting out an aggressive fantasy. Just as Jessie’s passion wanes, and the couple realizes the handcuffs aren’t going to save their marriage, Gerald suffers a heart attack, leaving Jessie handcuffed to the bed. Out of reach of a phone, water and food, and too far away for neighbors to hear her screams, Jessie
begins to hallucinate to compartmentalize her situation. She sees the restless ghost of Gerald, the devil on her shoulder, telling her she will never escape; she sees a version of herself giving blunt advice and encouragement; and in the meantime, she fends off a hungry stray dog chewing on Gerald’s corpse and a man “made of moonlight.” Jessie’s hallucinations begin to reveal the untold story of her marriage and past, giving the viewer a fever dream-like glimpse into the secrets of Jessie’s
life. Although listed as a horror film, “Gerald’s Game” doesn’t follow the same cadence of slasher films or jump scares. Rather than gag at blood or scream until the throat hurts, suspense is what makes this movie shine. The gradual decline of Jessie’s mental state adds suspense until the end. Jessie’s hallucinations cause an immediate distrust of everything in the film. Is the stray dog just a figment of her imagination? Is the man in the corner, there one day gone the next, real?
It’s not just the set-up of the film that leads to its success. The actors in the film are entirely convincing. Bruce Greenwood is an expert of manipulation as Gerald. His villainy is his slimy misogyny — crude jokes and putdowns of Jessie are utterly convincing. Likewise, Carla Gugino’s Jessie is emotionally compelling. The viewer becomes utterly absorbed in her storytelling, from the beginning of her mental decline until the very end when she confronts the moonlight man.
While gruesome swathes of red aren’t at the center of this film, there still is plenty of gruesome images that would make anyone gag. If you’re not into blood or gore, you may want to skip over its bloodier parts. However, this film should satiate fans of King’s work or just fans of thrillers. There’s plenty of twists for interest and enough suspense to keep the viewer holding their breath until the end. And even then, in true horror fashion, you’re not entirely sure if you got the whole story.
Review: GUNS UP! Hiccups Don’t Distract from Gameplay Valkyrie Entertainment’s free game combines ‘Clash of Clans’ with tower defense to make for enjoyable gaming Nathan Wetrosky Contributing Writer
Think of “Clash of Clans” having a baby with any tower defense game in a WWII-esque setting, and you will have “GUNS UP!” a free-to-play game on Steam (a platform for buying and playing personal computer games) created by Valkyrie Entertainment. The game was just released for early access Sept. 20. With addictive gameplay and a fun but simple art style, “GUNS UP!” will keep a strategist happy for hours on end. “GUNS UP!” has a unique art style that is kind of comical until a battle starts. That same humorous style you fell in love with quickly becomes gory and tragic as it is replaced with the realities of war. As your troops push forward, machine gun fire and snipers are brutally and efficiently dropping your
numbers, one soldier at a time. The ragdoll effects of forces being thrown around by explosions and projectiles look fantastic. Something that many games such as “Clash of Clans,” or even all the way up to the complex “Battlefield” series, fail to include is a mechanic of a bullet hitting a soldier that causes the soldier to falter, fall back or stumble (real life would be more than a little stumble). In “GUNS UP!” that’s remedied. When one of your troops gets shot, they are pushed back and look hurt before they shake it off and try to continue the fight once more. The battles are very simplistic, but are still challenging nonetheless. With no direct way to control your troops other than with rally flags, which are few and far between, you must call in artillery, aerial support, decoys and missiles to distract and hinder the enemy while your forces
move on to the opponent’s headquarters. Watch out though, so you don’t hit your own guys. In addition to supporting your troops, you must also select which squads of soldiers you think will do the best job for the task at hand. For instance, if you don’t like a wall, blow it up with the grenadier. Don’t like a wooden pillbox? Torch it with the flamethrower. If you are suddenly outnumbered, spam the grunt recruit button. The choice is yours. A bright side to the ending of each battle is the loot from finally destroying the enemy’s base and the potential of getting an epic attack card to use on your next operation. Along with the battles, base building is a key component in the game. Now, the first and best thing about base building in this game, unlike many others, is that all structure and unit upgrades are instant. Unlike “Clash of Clans” or games of a similar play
style, where eventually you are waiting half a month or more just so you can have a slightly more upgraded dragon with a slight color differentiation, the upgrade system in “GUNS UP!” is instantaneous. The rest of the base building is linear and straightforward just like the battles. You select or build a structure that you want and put it somewhere so it will be used effectively. Same goes for walls, your army’s tents and mines. Another thing this game does well and differently, in comparison to other games, is allow you to test your defenses against waves and waves of enemies of increasing number and strength. You are rewarded for doing that, so it does not feel like a waste of time. One more thing the game does is, at random intervals, send a computercontrolled army at you to test your defenses. You do not get many rewards for these random attacks on
your stronghold, sadly. It is, however, a surprising and exciting way for the game to show you up if your defenses are not up to snuff. Along with a great soundtrack that keeps things intense, this game has a lot of great things going for it. Although, it is not without its faults. While I was playing the game, I did notice a couple of glitches. Odd things occurred that took away from the overall experience. First, the loading times for individual pop-up menus, like the war menu or one of the various upgrade lists, need to be improved. They seemed to be much too long; some loadings lasted a whole minute for just opening a drop-down menu that doesn’t change the location or background at all. Another big thing that the developers need to look at is the game’s ability to connect to the internet. Even though I have a stable, full Wi-Fi
signal, the game sometimes disconnected from a battle. This is unfortunate because the game’s meat and potatoes is its mostly online player versus player experience. The last complaint I would have with the game is that it crashed twice on me while I was playing. “GUNS UP!” is quite an enjoyable game to play. It offers epic gameplay while also being free to play. It is not without a few items of concern. From what I have seen of Valkyrie Entertainment, they have released daily updates for the game since its release. I am not concerned with if they will fix the problems that are still present. It is just a matter of when. I highly recommend this game to anybody who likes strategy and wants to see things get blown up. After all, we are in college, and the game is free.
Fargo Spooky Season FLICKS Screentime October brings psychological thrillers and historic do-gooders Andrew Fugleberg Contributing Writer
Along with chilled winds and pumpkin spice, a whole new batch of movies are coming out to thrill theatergoers. Ranging from heart achingly emotional to intensely thrilling, escape the bitter weather and enjoy one of these movies.
‘Blade Runner 2049’ Oct. 6
Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford star in this sequel of the beloved ‘80s classic, based on the novel “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” by Philip K. Dick. Jared Leto and Robin Wright also star in this bigbudget flick, bringing even more A-list stars to this movie. The film follows a young blade runner (Gosling), as he uncovers a dark secret about the world around him. This secret leads him to track
down a former blade runner (Ford) who has been out of the game for a long time. Action fans and longtime groupies alike should be sure to line up at the theater when this film is released this Friday.
‘The Mountain Between Us’ Oct. 6
Romance meets wilderness survival in this movie about an unfortunate plane crash that leaves two people stranded on a freezing mountain. Kate Winslet and Idris Elba star as two strangers who get stranded in the cold wilderness together after they survive a plane crash. This film has two of Hollywood’s best actors, giving the two a chance to shine and deliver great performances.
‘Marshall’ Oct. 13
Thurgood Marshall, the first black justice on the United States Supreme Court, was a boundary-
pushing lawyer who advocated for several causes. This movie, a dramatic biopic, follows Marshall as he argues a case early in his career. Starring Chadwick Boseman, Josh Gad and Kate Hudson, this film is sure to be interesting even for those who don’t typically enjoy historical films.
‘All I See Is You’ Oct. 27
Blake Lively stars in this film about a woman who regains her sight after being blind for several years. While regaining her sight is first seen as a joyous occasion, a rift begins forming between Lively and her husband (Jason Clarke). This won’t be a Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford straightforward emotional hitting theaters Oct. 6. relationship drama. With Oct. 27 thrilling elements sprinkled Everything in Dr. Steven throughout and Lively acting Murphy’s (played by Colin her heart out, this is a movie Farrell) life is idyllic and that pushes past plots we’ve perfect. As a renowned seen time and time again. cardiovascular surgeon ‘The Killing of a Sacred with a happy wife (Nichole Kidman) and two children, Deer’
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star in “Blade Runner 2049,” a sequel to the ‘80s franchise, it’s hard to see how anything could go wrong. Unfortunately, Martin (Barry Keoghan), a teen with no father, lurks at the edges of Dr. Murphy’s life and soon integrates himself in unsettling ways. From the same director
of the unsettling “The Lobster,” this psychological thriller, pushes its characters over the edge, making for a memorable movie experience.
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Rev iew: M o d est Mous e Rocks Mo o r head The ‘90s band has something for everyone at the Bluestem Amphitheater
Modest Mouse kept fans dancing to stay warm at the Bluestem Amphitheater in Moorhead.
Brittany Hofmann Spectrum Staff
A band that started up in 1992 is still drawing sizeable crowds today. Modest Mouse has made the Fargo-Moorhead area a stop on their tour list several times, the last time being September 2015. Even though dreary weather was in the forecast for this past Tuesday, the concert would still go on rain or shine. Nothing, not even the weather, would stop me from seeing Modest Mouse live after hearing their hit, “Float On” when it was released in 2004. My eightyear-old self would have been cursing me today if I had missed the opportunity after all these years.
Being an avid concertgoer, experience led me to show up early to the venue to secure my spot in familiar territory near the front of the stage. Patiently, I waited at the stage for the concert to begin. Mass Gothic, the opening band from New York, was set to appear on stage at 6:30 p.m. Almost as soon as they walked on, I knew that they were going to be like any other quirky, garage-band opener. Much to my surprise, they drew similarities to Tame Impala with their modern psychedelia. When they howled their songs, I was reminded of Grouplove. They ended the set with their hit from their selftitled (eponymous) album, “Every Night You’ve Got to Save Me.” After a handful
of mellow songs, the crowd showed signs of life as they began tapping their toes and bobbing their heads along to the much-needed change of rhythm. Just when I thought that the chill in the air was getting to me, the buzzing of bees and the stage being bathed in blue light was the cue Modest Mouse was about to hit the stage. The air was flooded with the sounds of the eager crowd cheering. The long wait was finally over. Bundled in layers and with a cigarette in hand, frontman Isaac Brock kicked off the show with their iconic song, “The World At Large” from their 2004 album, “Good News for People Who Love Bad News.” Somehow, I managed to sing
Pixies Set to Rock the F-M Area This October
Alternative rock band, Pixies, play the Bluestem Amphitheater Oct. 12 Laura Ellen Brandjord Staff Writer
Anyone who was an alternative rock fan in the ‘80s knew of the Pixies. One of the biggest names in alt/punk of the decade, the Pixies were formed in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1986. With hits such as “Where Is My Mind,” “Debaser” and “Velouria,” everyone from Kurt Cobain to David Bowie praised the group’s talent. Maybe their talent wasn’t immediately evident to fans of the more mainstream rock of the time, but the Pixies ability to mix garage rock, indie and punk with pop hooks and lyrics (that are widely regarded as indecipherable) proved to make a large influence on the ‘90s alt rock scene. After initially breaking up in 1993 due to riffs between bandmates, the Pixies rejoined in 2004 for a reunion tour, after which they decided to restart the band. Unfortunately, longtime bass player Kim Deal decided to break ties with the band once more in 2013 in the middle of recording their first album in over a two decades. This left the remaining members of the Pixies (David Lovering, Kim Deal, Joey Santiago and Black Francis) with music still in their heads yet to be heard, but down a bass player.
They were suddenly in the same boat as the likes of Van Halen, Black Sabbath and the Eagles, trying to decide if they were going to perform last rites and put their band to rest, or if they would try to carry on with a new bass player. They chose the second option, and, lucky for them, they stumbled upon Paz Lenchantin, the former bassist for Zwan and Perfect Circle. Lenchantin helped bring fun and joy back into the group. They soon proved to meld naturally together, spending time hanging out while on and off tour. The other members are so impressed with her musical prowess, they are even known to muse that she makes them want to be better musicians. The Pixies latest album, “Head Carrier,” is the reason for the Pixies latest three-leg North American tour. It’s what also brings them to the Bluestem Amphitheater in Moorhead on Oct. 12, with a set of 30 songs spanning the band’s career served up one right after the other. With tickets between $36.50 and $66.50 plus fees, and a two-hour slot from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. (rain or shine), you really have nothing to lose by going. There is plenty of time for Thursday festivities or studying for exams afterwards. What you are guaranteed to miss out on by not going, though, is great music at a great venue. Just in case you can’t make it to the date in
Moorhead, here is a list of remaining tour dates below:
OCTOBER
14 Peabody Opera House, St. Louis, MO** 15 Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland, Kansas City, MO** 17 Boulder Theatre, Boulder, CO** 18 Fillmore Auditorium, Denver, CO** 20 Lost Lake Festival, Phoenix, AZ 21 The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, NV** * Sunflower Bean will support ** Mitski will support
North American Tour, Leg Three NOVEMBER
29 Roseland Theatre, Portland, OR* 30 Roseland Theatre, Portland, OR*
DECEMBER
1 Roseland Theatre, Portland, OR* 3 Paramount Theatre, Seattle, WA* 4 Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver, BC CANADA* 7 Fox Theatre, Oakland, CA** 9 Uptown Theatre, Napa, CA** 10 City National Civic, San Jose, CA** * The Orwells ** Whitney
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along through chattering teeth. Known for having a full stage, Modest Mouse is unique with their wide array of instruments including two sets of drums, a variety of horns, the banjo, violin and cello, to name a few. Along with their variety of instruments, their set list would have pleased both their old and new fans. After their opening song, they moved on to “Dramamine” from their 1996 album, “This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About.” The band moved seamlessly through the set list with effortless transitions between songs. With their raw angst, Brock belted out “Be Brave” from their most recent album release
“Strangers to Ourselves.” They picked up the pace with “Lampshades on Fire” which easily warmed up the crowd with their high energy. Adding yet another instrument to their list, Brock showed the crowd during “Sugar Boats” that his mouth can do more than sing, it can also play the guitar. A few minor technical difficulties and the rest of the set list later, Brock signed off with the promise of an encore. This was the perfect opportunity for fans to huddle under the heat lamps and sip on some hot chocolate. The band didn’t keep us waiting too long. They were back to the stage in a matter of minutes, ready for another round and opening the encore with “3rd
Planet” which is ironically from their third album “The Moon & Antarctica.” The rowdy crowds abandoned their seats and gathered in front of the stage. Brock happily remarked, “Now here’s the show.” Gaining momentum, they moved on to their final songs of the night. Instantly, I recognized the familiar intro on the cymbals of “Float On.” As my heart fluttered, I was reminded of why I love concerts so much. There is nothing better than hearing the entire crowd sing along to an oldie but a goodie. My childhood dreams had come true.
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White Supremacist Posters Found, We Must Respond We must label this group what it is, a hate group
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The location in the Quentin Burdick Building where the posters were published, they have since been taken down. The group is posting these on college campuses as a pro-white, anti-minority group that preaches a certain
phrases like “Our Future” or “Our Heritage.” The people featured will look nice — clean cut with trendy
“Education is uncomfortable. You need to confront things.” - Emily Wicktor Erik Jonasson II Opinion Editor
According to several tweets from Identity Evropa and professors on campus white supremacist flyers have been posted in Minard, West Dining Center and Quentin Burdick Building this week on Wednesday. “Education is uncomfortable,” Emily Wicktor, assistant professor of English at NDSU, said on Thursday. “You need to confront things.” I met with Wicktor as well as Mary McCall, an assistant professor in the English department, to discuss the University’s response and their thoughts on the current state of free speech regarding these white supremacist organizations.
brand of “professional racism.” They will claim they are champions for free speech, and that the mainstream media is bigoted for not allowing them to voice their opinions. However, the problem lies in their argument. How can a group that discriminates minorities, claim
hairstyles. Nothing about these posters scream racism. Even their website looks clean and professional. That is until you find the recommended readings, which include a book stating that white humans are biologically better than minorities. At North Dakota State we
“Because that acknowledgment isn’t there, they don’t feel supported.” - Mary McCall discrimination of their own group? How does that even make sense? The posters feature
treat each other as a family though. We strive to support and build our community for all members of our herd.
We here at NDSU will not stoop to the level of hatred and self-entitlement that this group uses. They can hide under SAT-level vocabulary words, business suits and the label of the “alt-right.” But make no mistake, this group is her to indoctrinate young Bison into their hateful way of thinking. For the white people on campus, it may be easy to simply ignore something like this. However, for those of us who are not white, it can be hard to ignore a group that displays outward hatred of us. “Because that acknowledgment isn’t there, they don’t feel supported,” McCall told me, saying that a no response does nothing for those who are most affected. To the people who are scared of violence, the need for a response from the community is vital. Last year, I saw my first sign of white supremacy here in Fargo. At Bison Arms apartment I saw, on multiple occasions, the flying of a World War I
German Imperial flag. After research I learned that this was a stand-in flag for neoNazis. “The line between free speech and hate speech is the impact it has on others,” McCall said. She also told me that these people feel marginalized by this groups “free speech.” We in the community need to see this as what it is — hate speech. The people of this great university hold the power to
fellow Bison, and we will win this battle. For those of you who may consider joining this group, I offer a warning. You don’t want to find yourself as the bad guy in the history books. What makes us special here at NDSU? The strength of the whole university, the reason many of us came here, was the community that we have built. A community that can rise to the occasion
“The line between free speech and hate speech is the impact it has on others.”- Mary McCall silence a group who, legally, has every right to speak. Ethically though, we cannot allow these people to come to our home and make the thousands of minorities that inhabit and are active in this community to feel unsafe or inferior. We will not let you do this heinous act. We will demonstrate loving acts of kindness and support to our
of any situation. When hate is present, we react by changing our ways. We react with love towards our fellow human race. We will live up to our standards. We will not stoop to their level.
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The Textbook Scam: The $14 Billion Mugging Who’s really benefiting from the $200, latest edition of my chemistry textbook?
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Caleb Laude
Contributing Writer
I used to be rich. But then I went to bookstore. Two textbooks and one notebook later, I was standing in the soup line. The bookstore is a cash black hole. You may think the bookstore is good place to pick up supplies in between classes. But the bookstore is a great place to buy supplies the same way a prison is a good place to make friends. I mainly visit the bookstore to buy textbooks, which has become my once-
a-semester mugging. Mainly because every semester professors assign textbooks that may or may not be necessary, inadvertently sustaining a $14 billion scam. Four publishers control 80 percent of the $14 billion textbook market. They are Pearson, Cengage, Wiley and McGraw-Hill. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, textbook prices have risen 800 percent since 1978, which is way beyond inflation. For comparison health care has inflated 575 percent and home prices have gone up 325 percent. From 2002 to 2012 the cost
of textbooks rose 82 percent. The textbook market is a $14 billion industry. Someone is getting rich off of $14 billion, and it is not the professors who write these things. Professors and others who write textbooks put in a massive amount of work in writing a textbook, but they, too, are getting gouged by the textbook oligopoly. According to the National Association of College Stores, out of every dollar spent on a textbook, about 77 cents goes back to the publisher. Publishers make 18 cents in pure profit. The writer takes home about 12
cents. This does not consider the gravy bookstores take in on buying and selling used books, where they keep all the difference, and can sell a used book for $30 until the binding falls apart. Then, they can sell it for $25 as a loose-leaf edition. Open textbooks are one solution to the overpriced textbook problem. An open textbook is a textbook with no copyright. These books are flexible in a way that traditional textbooks are not. Open textbooks allow instructors to take pieces from different titles and mix them all together. Another positive is that any title
can be used indefinitely, so editions only need to be changed when the instructor wants to, not when a textbook executive wants to put new tires on his car. One fine professor in electrical engineering does this now and works well for him. Ideally, there is a middle place between free books and books I can only afford if I sell an organ. I would like to see professors and textbook authors make more money while cutting out the textbook companies. This may involve professors selling cheaper digital copies directly, or licensing their material to smaller
publishers. In the Internet age, all content has been devalued. Music went from $10 a CD to $10 a month for all the albums you can stomach. News went from 10 cents a day to zero. Textbooks have only gone up, yet professors really are not making much money from them. Students know the risk that comes with not buying the textbook. You may save $100, but you could fail the class. This is a decision that a student should never have to make.
Chowing Down on Canned Chow Mein My Leann Chin canned chow mein review
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Panda Express can’t hold a candle to my canned chow mein. always on the prowl for something other than ramen that even I can’t mess up. When I was offered canned Leann Chin chow mein, my interest was peaked. Now I’m going to bring my
Grant Gloe Staff Writer
College food needs to meet a few criteria. For example, a monkey with a can opener taped to its hand and access to a stove should be able to accidentally make it in under 10 tries. It also needs to be cheap. That’s actually the only two criteria. Now, eating is something I do pretty regularly. As a result, I’m
cans, one on top of the other, separating the beef from the vegetables. Throw the beef in a saucepan, throw on the heat, throw the vegetables in after a few minutes, throw it all in a bowl, throw it in your
The thing with Chinese food, though, is that it seems to get better as it gets worse.
experience to all of you, so that you can decide whether you want to check out the Chinese cheap chow. As far as cooking goes, it’s pretty easy. It basically comes down to, “Don’t eat it cold, idiot.” It comes in two
mouth then throw it in the garbage. Sorry, I got a little ahead of myself there. Overall, the taste isn’t so bad. We’ve all probably eaten some bad Chinese food in our day. The thing with Chinese food, though,
is that it seems to get better as it gets worse. I love bad Chinese food. I don’t know if it’s the personality of it or that they’re not about to skimp on the MSG, but it’s too good for me to care. This was a little different in that it had a bit more of a plastic texture and a processed taste as if I’d just microwaved a frozen TV dinner drowned in soy sauce and sadness. Despite it not being the most appetizing thing in the world, it was still different from similar quality products. It wasn’t your run of the mill soup or frozen pizza, and, with this in mind, I found myself enjoying it. Then, nice and slow, I pulled about a 7-inch hair out of my mouth. 0/10 Do not buy. Do not
sell. Do not touch. Do not look at. Do not associate with. Do not talk about. Do not let your kids near. Do not let your kids play with Leeann Chin’s kids. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200. Throw Leeann Chin
garbage. Get harassed by law enforcement for burning trash in the street. Argue with the cop. Start a brawl. Go to jail. Cannot afford bail. Go to prison. Join a gang. Find Christ. Leave gang. Get out on good behavior. Go back
As far as cooking goes, it’s pretty easy. Basically comes down to “don’t eat it cold, idiot.”
chow mein in the garbage. Take the garbage outside. Beat the garbage with a bat. Say hurtful things to the garbage. Insult the garbage’s mother. Throw garbage at the garbage. Burn the
to street. Yell at ashes some more. Write a review on Yelp.
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Young Bison Storm Back Against Pioneers NDSU takes down conference favorite
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The Bison rallied for the win against Denver Friday night at Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse.
Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor
For the young NDSU volleyball team, it was a dream to start 10-3 overall and 2-0 in the Summit League. Still, the test that came Friday from the University of Denver was going to be the measuring stick for the rest of the season. The Pioneers came into the season as the preseason favorite to win in the Summit League. The Bison, pushed by a hyped-up crowd at Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse, were not fazed and took down the Pioneers 3-1 (2628, 25-15, 25-23, 25-23). The match started with a frenetic pace, going back and forth as the teams found
their swings. The Bison were the first to find it. Erika Gelzinyte started a threepoint run with a kill for the Bison to push the set lead to 15-11. NDSU hit another 3-0 run, starting with McKenzie Burke slamming a kill and Emilee McGowan serving an ace. The Bison were set to take the first, moving to set point with a scrambling defensive play that led to four hits from the Pioneers. Denver stormed back behind a pair of kills from Kayla Principato. That sparked a 5-0 run from Denver to give the Pioneers a 25-24 lead. NDSU would put up a fight, but an ace from Ellie Anderson gave the opening set to Denver.
Any worries that the young Bison team would crumble under the pressure of playing a talented team from behind were quickly dismissed. NDSU dominated the second set. Back-to-back kills from Bella Lien and Burke were followed by an Allie Mauch block that shifted momentum to NDSU. The Bison had a pair of 4-0 runs and another 3-0 run in the set. The second 4-0 run saw a pair of Mikaela Purnell aces and a Lien kill. Lien was deadly in attack in the second. In four attacks, the freshman tallied four kills. The second set win meant that the game would go past three sets, a situation in which the Bison have not lost.
As the third set progressed, it looked like the Bison would have to force a fifth set to maintain that record. Denver pulled out to a six-point lead at 16-10. The gap ballooned to six in part to a series of calls that head coach Jennifer Lopez saw as against her team, as well as some close misses. But then a turning point for the Bison happened. Burke smashed a kill into the block and out to get the Bison within 17-20. Burke turned around and celebrated with a little head shake that said, “Come on”. NDSU went on a 3-0 run to tie the set at 20. Gelzinyte used a soft touch over the block to give the Bison set point. Mauch placed the next point in the back corner to give the Bison a 2-1 edge
in the match. The fourth set started much like the others, close. Brianna Rasmussen finished off a long rally that featured a pair of Purnell digs to make it 3-2 Bison. An 8-3 run by the Pioneers put the Bison in a 14-10 hole. Lien added another kill which was followed by two from Mauch to bring the Bison back in it. Denver responded with a 3-0 run of their own. Becca Latham hit one of her 13 kills to restore a three-point Denver lead. NDSU followed with a 6-0 run to go ahead. Lien, Burke and Mauch all had kills and Burke added another block during the run. Mauch and Burke added kills during a 4-0 run, as did
Jessica Jorgensen, to make it 23-20. After that, it was clear sailing for the Bison. Jorgensen led the team with 12 kills, and Lien added another 10. Mauch had nine of her own, as well as a career-high seven blocks. In the biggest win of the season so far, the young Bison team sent a message to the rest of the conference. “We continue to fight, and that is the message we continue to send,” Lopez said after the match. “We are continuing to get better, and we are going to play our game against whatever opponent.” NDSU was back in action Sunday afternoon against Oral Roberts. The Bison have just one match this week, Friday at Fort Wayne.
From 100-Loss Season to Postseason
Twins make historic turnaround to reach October Cody Tusler Staff Writer
The Minnesota Twins made history this past Wednesday being the first team in Major League Baseball history to go from losing 100 games or more to making it to the postseason the following year. This year the Twins are currently, as of writing this on September 29, 8376 with three games left against the Detroit Tigers. The record is good enough to clinch the second wildcard spot and book a date in the postseason. The Twins are still waiting to see who they will play on October 3, as the New York Yankees are currently sitting in the first wild-card spot, but could win the AL East as they are three games behind the Boston Red Sox. Each team currently has three games left, and the Yankees are currently up on the Toronto Blue Jays. The Red Sox are in a series against the Houston Astros. The Astros are looking to win home-field
advantage in the AL and, a longshot, but potentially the whole MLB Postseason. The playoff berth is the first time the Twins made the postseason since the 2010 season. Glen Perkins, who has missed all season with an injury in his throwing arm, and Joe Mauer being the only two players that played on the 2010 team who are currently on the 2017 team. Not a lot of people saw the Twins even coming close to the postseason this season after going 59-103 just a year ago. Many factors played a part of the Twins making it to keep playing baseball in October. The first being the two-team wild card system. I saw it coming though as I predicted the Twins make a postseason this year all the way back last year. Don’t believe? Throwback to last October’s season review. The MLB added a second wild card in the 2012 season where the two teams play one play in game to go and play in the Division Series. Having two wild card teams makes it is easier for teams to reach the postseason. This year all AL teams are
above .500. This being the best teams won a lot and the not-good teams lost a lot. Leaving the teams to sneak in being that they aren’t the best but won enough to beat the other teams. Young talent has played a big role in this year’s performance. With Bryon Buxton, Miguel Sano and Jose Berrios being young hyped up talent, people expected them to play well right out of the gate and forget that they are still young and will take time to develop and learn how to play and the bigleague level. And there are still have guys like Eddie Rosario, Max Kepler and Jorge Polanco. Defensively, the Twins have improved. With moving Sano from right field to his natural position at third base, Sano turned into an all-star at the hot corner. He has played a lot better compared to how he played last year when he did play at third. Struggling to make routine plays, Sano is lights out now with a cannon of an arm. Buxton shows Gold Glove plays in center field.
Buxton shows that he can be one of the best outfielders in the game one day. Joe Mauer is playing great at first and shows he deserves a Gold Glove, being one of few to win a Gold Glove at more than one position. To go along with his defensive skills, Mauer is playing like his old self again. Granted he is not playing at his peak performance, but at the age of 34, Mauer is hitting .305/.381/.417. When Joe plays well, the team plays well. And Eduardo Escobar can play second, short and third. He has been nothing but rock solid in Sano’s absence at third as Sano is looking to get back if the Twins can advance into the postseason. Many people counted the Twins out, especially at the trade deadline, but Brian Dozier believed that they could do it. Saying at the stretch when the Twins were leading the Cleveland Indians in the division, he knew that this team has a real shot.
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Easton Stick Leads Bison to Homecoming Victory Quarterback carries explosive Bison offense
Easton Stick (12) led a productive Bison offense against Missouri State.
Thomas Evanella Staff Writer
Propelled by junior quarterback Easton Stick’s masterful performance, the North Dakota State Bison steamrolled the Missouri State Bears 38-11 in Saturday’s Homecoming contest. The game was the first Missouri Valley contest of the season. However, tougher competition didn’t hinder the Bison. Racking up 434 total yards, the Bison’s potent offense kept up its streak of dominance, effectively mixing the passing and run games. The first indication that Stick was on his way to a spectacular game was actually an incomplete pass. After Darrius Shepherd tiptoed the sideline for an 18-yard completion on the first play of the game, Stick went right back to the junior wide receiver. Stick uncorked a 50-yard arching pass to Shepherd, who streaked away from one-on-one coverage for what had all the makings of a touchdown. Shepherd, though, bobbled the ball, and Missouri State dodged a bullet. “It’s good to take a shot and get people to maybe take a step back or two, open things up running the football,” Stick said after the game. “Stuff like that happens; you’re going to miss opportunities. It’s how you respond. I’m really proud of the guys to put it behind them.” The Bison rebounded
from the drop, and six plays later, Stick perfectly dropped a pass into the hands of tight end Jeff Illies for the touchdown that should have already been scored. It was the first of two touchdown passes for Stick, who completed 15 of 21 passes for 220 yards. “He had a great day, and he felt really confident in our game plan,” head coach Chris Klieman remarked. Missouri State head coach Dave Steckel even praised Stick after the game, describing him as “one hell of a football player.” Chasing the Bison almost immediately, the Bears found few answers in the first quarter. Quarterback Peyton Huslig ran the ball with the option play successfully at first, but the Bison’s swarming defense came up with tackle after tackle throughout the contest to stall the Bears’ offense. The Bison’s running back tandem of Lance Dunn and Bruce Anderson kept the offense humming. Anderson’s 35-yard carry and 26-yard reception set up Dunn’s 18-yard touchdown, which gave NDSU a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. MSU showed some signs of life in the second quarter, stringing together a 66-yard, nine-minute drive to open the quarter, with the help of safety Robbie Grimsley. Grimsley committed a 15yard facemask penalty on fourth down, which give the Bears a new set of downs. However, the Bison defense would bail out their safety, stuffing Huslig on fourth-
and-goal. While it seemed the Bison had fully seized momentum, Dunn slipped in the end zone for a safety. “Just a miscommunication,” Stick said about the miscue. “Something that can’t happen. We got to get it cleaned up.” Huslig made his first errant throw of the night on the ensuing drive, throwing an interception over the middle of the field to safety Tre Dempsey. NDSU’s following drive petered out, and MSU followed up with a 40-yard field goal from Zach Drake. Missouri State’s brief flash of hope was quickly erased by Anderson’s 64yard kickoff return. Cam Pedersen split the uprights near the end of the half to add to NDSU’s lead. The issues for Huslig only compounded in the second half, with the quarterback throwing an interception on MSU’s opening drive. The interception put the final nail in the coffin for the Bears. Dunn ripped off a 44-yard touchdown, his second of the afternoon, after which there was no looking back for the Herd. The two sides traded turnovers to close out the third quarter. Stick fumbled on a rollout, giving the Bears another chance to strike back. Grimsley atoned for his earlier penalty by intercepting Huslig, the last straw for Steckel, who brought in backup J.T. Granato on the following possession.
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NDSU tacked on two more scores in the fourth quarter: one through the air to R.J. Urzendowski and the other on the ground with Anderson. The junior running back piled up 110 yards rushing and 26 yards receiving to pace the Bison’s balanced offense. Dunn meanwhile added 97 yards rushing of his own, as the Bison rushed for 239 yards on the day. The Omaha connection of Stick and Urzendowski formed an unconquerable attack that the Bears could not solve. Urzendowski picked up 82 yards on 6 receptions. “It was part of the plan. Anytime we can get him involved, good things happen. He’s really reliable and did a good job of winning one-on-one matchups all day,” Stick said of his fellow Nebraskan. Beyond the Bison’s three interceptions, the biggest story for the Bison defense BRITTANY HOFMANN | THE SPECTRUM was the return of Nick DeLuca. DeLuca’s status Stick perfectly droppped a pass into the hands of tight end Jeff was up in the air leading Illies (86) for a touchdown. up to the game because anticipates it will be two to was excited. I know one of his knee injury prior to three weeks until he is fully thing: you ask our defensive guys what a big lift when the Eastern Washington healthy. Klieman and DeLuca No. 49 is playing. It’s a big game. However, the senior linebacker played and tallied shared a moment while lift to our team.” The No. 2 ranked Bison 9 tackles and 1.5 tackles for leading the Bison’s charge loss, leading a defense that to the field. The two fist kept pace on the rest of the was flying all over the field. bumped as they strode conference with the victory. DeLuca indicated that it through the doors of the Saturday saw Illinois State, Northern Iowa, South would have been difficult locker room. “I was so excited for Dakota and Youngstown for coaches and trainers to hold him out of the game. him,” Klieman stated. “You State all claim conference “Especially after last year, get your whole senior year wins. NDSU will face Indiana being out basically the taken away last year after whole season. I really had a couple of ball games, and State in Terre Haute next a will to want to play,” the then to think it could have Saturday. linebacker said. DeLuca happened again. Everybody
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THE SPECTRUM | NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2017
Polgar Shuts Down Coyotes for Three Points Early O’Brien sets tone for Bison
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The Bison celebrate after going up 2-0 against South Dakota Thursday night.
Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor
After a tumultuous non-conference schedule, especially away from home, the familiarity of a Summit League foe at Dacotah Field was exactly what the Bison Women’s soccer team needed. NDSU was not going to let the chance slip, and caught a fast start to down South Dakota 2-0.
It took just six minutes for the Bison to charge to the lead. Danielle Algera picked the ball up on the right flank and picked out the run of Malley O’Brien. The attacking midfielder took advantage of a miscue from the Coyote defender and went in all alone on the goalkeeper. Coyote goalkeeper Coral Suarez was helpless as O’Brien slotted home. “We said from the get
Maddie Burnstein (29) defends for a Bison win.
go, we have to make sure we need to get the first goal. We get an early goal really helped, it set the tone for us,” said head coach Mark Cook after the game. A minute later, the lead was almost doubled as O’Brien looked for more. The junior crashed hard to the near post to redirect a low cross. Suarez stood firm on her post to push the ball away. For the next quarter hour,
USD set about probing the Bison’s defense. The back four of NDSU held firm, but faced a constant stream of pressure from the Coyotes. Sammie Villwock became the pest for the Bison. She was fortunately offsides from a Bison standpoint as the rear guard action began to bend. “We were in a little bit disarray on the ball in behind, but we figured it out and got the shutout,” said
Cook. The second attempt at least challenged Polgar. Villwock was played through and her first touch was not what was needed. The touch allowed defender Maddie Burnstein back to cover. Villwock still managed to get a shot away, but goalkeeper Monica Polgar got down quickly for the save. NDSU regained control in the 26th minute. Roxy Roemer put an in-swinging corner right on top of the keeper Suarez, who tipped over the bar. The ensuing corner from the opposite side was hit hard and low to the near post. In the mixer of bodies, the ball took a fortuitous bounce off a Coyote defender and in to make it 2-0. The Coyotes switched to route one and the long ball to try to get back into the match. Substitute Zoe Anderson broke through five minutes from halftime, but Polgar got down to make the save again. USD was fortunate to not go into the break down three. Bison substitute Brooklyn Dew shook her way through the Coyote defense, but Suarez did well to keep it 2-0. South Dakota came out of the half and started swarming the Bison goal
mouth. Kellee Willer had two chances in two minutes, but we denied both times. The first came after Polgar spilled a lofted ball into the box. The ball fell nicely for Willer, but Hanna Norman backed up her keeper to clear off the line. Sixty seconds later, Willer beat Polgar, but the ball thumped off the cross bar and behind for a goal kick. The game slowed significantly after the hour mark, with neither team carrying much of a threat. On the few times with a foray forward, the Bison found it down the left flank. Mallory Fenske had the best chance of the final half hour. The left back cut past a plethora of defenders and took a sharp angle shot. The angle proved too much and Suarez swept the ball away. In the final minute, Polgar made her seventh save of the night to keep her third straight clean sheet. “I think our back line was really organized today and we jelled really well between all our lines,” said Polgar after the game. NDSU went on the road later in the weekend with a trip to Denver. NDSU returns back home on Friday against Oral Roberts.
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