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The Hepatitis A virus targets the liver and is spread through various ways including food.

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Bishop at local church comes down with communicable disease

St. Paul’s Catholic Newman Center near NDSU’s campus is one of four area churches that were exposed to the Hepatitis A virus.

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DSU faculty and students could be at risk of hepatitis A infection.

Bishop John Folda of Fargo Catholic Diocese was recently infected with the hepatitis A virus. The disease is commonly known for potential liver problems and can be contracted through multiple ways, including through food.

Folda likely contracted the illness during a conference for new bishops in Italy sometime in September. Before symptoms started to arise, Folda gave communion at five churches in eastern North Dakota, including St. Paul’s Catholic Newman Center near the southeast corner of NDSU’s campus.

“I sincerely apologize to the people who may have been exposed to the virus,” Folda said in a statement. “I wish I had known I was ill so I could immediately refrain from

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participating in public activities.

Unfortunately, I had no symptoms immediately following my return and during the events that have been brought to the public’s attention.”

According to a released timeline, Folda came back from his trip from Italy and didn’t feel any symptoms immediately upon return. Once Folda started coming down with flu-like symptoms, he called off any prior engagements and appointments.

On Oct. 11, Folda visited a clinic seeking treatment for his symptoms. During the visit, Folda took blood tests which didn’t receive any immediate diagnosis. Upon further tests the next day, Folda received a hepatitis A diagnosis on Oct. 13 and a notification was sent to all Diocese of Fargo priests. A statement was released to local media five days later.

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Freshmen Mathew Warsocki and Breanna Lien check out 3-dimensional prints at the 3D Printing for Teaching, Research and Design stand at the Tech Expo.

NDSU IT sponsors first Techonolgy Expo Stacey Ann Schulte Staff Writer

The presence of technology is getting bigger and bigger at NDSU. The first ever Information Technology Expo was held in the Grand Plains Ballroom of the Memorial Union on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. Targeting NDSU students, faculty and staff, the IT Expo was hosted by the NDSU Information Technology Division and campus partners that provide or support technology resources.

Marc Wallman, Interim Vice President

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for Information Technology, presented the keynote address at 11:00 a.m. in the Century Theatre.

Wallman, who has served in his position at NDSU for the last two years, gave his address, “NDSU’s Information Technology Roadmap.” The speech touched on the advancement of technology, research, academics and outreach, both on campus and in the industry.

“The single biggest concern we have in IT development is the educational piece,” Wallman said in an interview. “Most of the battle is putting the information out there and helping student, faculty and staff educate themselves and understand how this can relate to them.”

The event consisted of individual booths

and discussions, as well as individual speakers. The occasion lasted for six hours.

Some of the presentations included 3D Printing, Electronic Discussion of Flexible Learning Spaces and Registration in the Online Marketplace. Departments that participated included Advanced Applications, Landscape Architecture, Distance and Continuing Education and Emergency Support Technologies.

Wallman was optimistic that the expo would be a regular occurrence on campus.

One of the big concerns Wallman addressed was the need to make technology and applications available to staff and students in an off-campus environment.

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that students and staff have stable, fast-internet availability, which is linked to the expansion of infrastructure,” he said.

Amber Rasche, the Communications Coordinator for the Information Technology Division, said she is optimistic that her team will be able to combine what worked well with in-the-moment developments to continue this expo, while presenting information that is both relevant and timely.

“Our group of event planners looks forward to meeting in the next week to discuss how we can better market this to a broader range of attendees,” Rasche said.

Follow up information, including event photos, presentations and video recordings will be available at www.ndsu.edu/vpit/techexpo.

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Same-Sex Couples Hope to Gain Equal Benefits at NDSU Colton Pool

Co-News Editor

Same-sex couples may be taking another step towards equality at NDSU. The university recently expanded institutional benefits to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees and their partners, pending approval by NDSU President Dean Bresciani.

The benefits would include a 50 percent tuition cut for the partners of employees at NDSU. However, NDSU would not be able to offer the couples health care, as it is illegal according to North Dakota state law.

“I think that this expansion of our benefit package for our faculty and staff in samesex relationships is an important step towards sending the message that we value all members of our campus community and that we will continue to seek out ways to treat people fairly,” NDSU Director of Diversity Initiative Kara Gravley-Stack wrote in an email on Tuesday.

Health benefits for all North Dakota public employees are currently given by the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System, which defines a spouse as “a person of the opposite sex who is a husband or a wife.”

“There are policies, such as health benefits, that many of us would also like to see expanded,” Gravley-Stack said. “However, because that is a policy that is determined by all employees of the state of North Dakota, and is neither negotiated nor written by the institution, we cannot change that.”

Previously, NDSU made it possible for all partners of institution employees to own a membership at the Wallman Wellness Center. The employees’ partners have also had access to several other services throughout campus. With the newest policy, all partners of employees will see the same level of tuition cut.

While the move is just getting approved, Gravley-Stack said employee benefits for same-sex couples have been a discussion for many years.

“This is one of several policies that we have discussed and advocated for,” she said.

“Getting this policy passed is an incredibly important step, as it is an NDSU institutional policy that can be expanded by our campus.”

Various organizations have been pushing for the change, Gravley-Stack said. Though not every relationship may be public, Gravley-Stack said it was still important to start the discussion.

A group of LGBTQ faculty and staff forms the NDSU Pride Network. GravleyStack explained that they were the ones primarily responsible for bringing up the policy matter.

“Faculty senate really took the lead on investigating policies such at this at other universities and on drafting the new policy language,” she said.

The faculty senate approved the policy last spring, and the state senate then approved it this fall.

“I would say that all three entities were integral for this policy to get passed and be forwarded to the President,” Gravley-Stack said.

The push for marriage rights has been a pressing issue across the United States.

The movement at NDSU would hold some meaning for the LGBT community of North Dakota, as same-sex marriage has remained illegal in the state. Gravley-Stack said this change in policy could be part of a bigger movement.

“I do believe that we are experiencing some significant changes in overall attitudes towards matters related to LGBTQ equality,” she said. “Younger generations overall seem to be much more open to this area of diversity, so popular opinion is shifting as well. This definitely is an issue of equity for all members of our campus community and when there are some policies that blatantly benefit only a specific population of our community to the exclusion of others, that is a matter that we need to address.”

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Freedom of the Press Challenged at Concordia Lisa Marchand

Head News Editor

A recent controversy left Concordia College’s student-run newspaper the Concordian grappling with the school’s admissions office after an official removed copies of an issue from its racks due to the content of the front page story.

The featured article written by Concordia student Austin Gerth highlighted students’ use of alcohol before school-sponsored events, specifically dances.

An unnamed individual from the private institution’s

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“By taking the paper, the admissions office determined that it was more important for their office to be able to present a rose-colored view of Concordia than to allow the students to present the truth through a body of work they spent valuable time creating,” Connell stated in an editorial.

The confiscation was reported to the Student Press Law Center, making it the sixth recorded student newspaper theft this year. First Amendment rights and past court rulings have determined that a university’s ability to censor student publications is greatly limited, especially when students make up the editorial staff.

“Many classes offered at Concordia, both within the multimedia journalism major and beyond, describe freedom of the press as essential to a functioning body of people,” Connell wrote.

Concordia’s admissions office returned the newspaper copies shortly after the incident and has since apologized to the Concordian staff on behalf of the individual’s actions.

The newspaper’s Editorin-Chief Regan Whitney referred all news sources to Connell’s editorial. Whitney said that the matter has been settled and that she and her staff have taken the experience as a lesson learned.

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NDSU Dean of Student Life Janna Stoskopf said she also views the situation as a learning opportunity for the student publications as well as the administration at Concordia and NDSU. “I would hope that we could take [Concordia’s situation] as a learning experience for all of us to talk about the freedom of the press and the fact that we may not always like what’s in the newspaper, but that’s one of the freedoms that we enjoy in this country,” she said.

Jobey Lichtblau, Director of Admissions at NDSU, said that although he cannot speak for Concordia, he

feels the actions taken by the unnamed individual were inappropriate.

“The paper is there for a reason and that is for the voice of students,” he said.

“I think it looks worse for your prospective students and families if they would find out that [the confiscation] happened.”

Stoskopf recalled an incident in April of 2008 when unidentified individuals removed the vast majority of a Spectrum issue from its distribution points. The cover story listed the salaries of NDSU employees and according to Stoskopf, the article made “many individuals very, very uncomfortable.”

The theft of newspapers is a crime at both public and private institutions.

However, it is the duty of both Concordia and NDSU’s admissions offices to project a positive image in order to gain future students. Lichtblau and Stoskopf said that although they disagree with the employee’s actions, they understand the individual’s motivation to act as they did.

“I think it was maybe something that the individual didn’t completely think through, and it was maybe just a quick reaction,” Lichtblau said. “When you have visitors on campus, you certainly want campus to look the best way possible.”

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Folda was contacted by the North Dakota Department of Health on Oct. 23 one week after tests came back positive for hepatitis A. In his statement he issued, Folda said the department took the proper precautionary measures as quickly as possible.

“I want to thank the North Dakota Department of Health for joining with us to bring this information to the public,” he said. “ I feel it is important that our parishioners and the public as a whole be fully aware of the details regarding this virus.”

Threat of Being Infected According to Mayo Clinic’s website, hepatitis A is a “highly contagious liver infection” which is likely to be contracted through “contaminated food or water or from close contact with someone who’s already infected.” The website claims hepatitis A doesn’t require medical care in mild cases and the illness usually doesn’t cause permanent damage of any kind.

“Hepatitis A has a predilection to attack the liver,” said Dr. Paul Carson, Sanford Health Director of Infection, Prevention and Control in the Fargo region.

“Hepatitis A, as a opposed to most of the hepatitides, spreads through the fecaloral route, meaning you ingest it.”

Carson, who will be teaching at NDSU within a few months, said NDSU could be at risk of infection, though the odds of coming down with hepatitis A is very small. Folda only started realizing his symptoms 19 days after coming back from his trip—a common trait for the disease. This means students at NDSU could carry it without realizing it.

However, Carson explained there hasn’t been any outbreak because there is only one case in the area.

He said Folda was one of

several cases that brought it from Italy to the United States and that there was only a theoretical potential for risk.

“There have been no secondary cases so far from (hepatitis A),” he said. “In fact, the risk of acquiring that is really quite low. I would frankly be surprised if there were any secondary cases that emerge from it.”

Carson claimed the Center of Disease Control did research on the possibility of spreading any infection through the religious ceremony of communion. The results showed there haven’t been outbreaks of any spread of infectious diseases linked to the ceremony; though Carson said it theoretically it could happen.

“A priest breaking off a piece of bread and giving it to somebody is not a real efficient way to get a lot of virus on anything,” he said. “I think the likelihood of anything happening from that event is really, really low.”

Carson said there is no reported secondary case of hepatitis A in the area. In fact, no secondary cases have been reported from a church leader with hepatitis A giving communion, Carson said.

Carson stressed nobody should be rushing in to receive an immunization.

Actually, he said the CDC didn’t find it necessary for those who received communion from Folda to receive treatment.

“The level of risk from this exposure does not meet the Center for Disease Control’s criteria for going out and getting immunized,” Carson said. “For the people who received communion at these churches, it does not rise to the level of risk that we would say they should rush out and talk to their doctor and get immunized.”

Threat At NDSU Lindsey Miller, a sophomore at NDSU, has been to service at St. Paul’s various times in the past. She said

the church congregation usually consists of mostly college students.

She thinks people of NDSU could be at risk for catching the disease because of the close quarters students and faculty are often in.

“I think anything on campus could turn out to be a big problem just because there’s so much contact with so many people and so many things,” Miller said. “If you get one sick person on campus, think about all the places that person goes during the day and how many other people go to the same places.”

At the same time, NDSU students may be in a better situation than others who may have been exposed.

While Carson said there aren’t any host factors affecting who does or doesn’t contract hepatitis A, there are some reasons why a person may be better prepared to fight the infection.

Carson said healthy college-aged students or anyone in that age range are better suited to fight off hepatitis A. “The real factor is how much virus is on what you consumed,” he said. “If anything, you might surmise that people at the Newman Center at NDSU might be less likely to get severely ill because typically young, healthy adults do much better than the elderly or the chronically ill or people with underlying liver disease.”

Miller said St. Paul’s is normally a sanitary public place and she hopes the breakout won’t put St. Paul’s in a bad light when all is said and done.

“I think people need to remember that this doesn’t make it a bad place to go,” Miller said. “This isn’t saying going to church isn’t going to make you sick guaranteed. They are usually very sanitary it’s just that things happen.”

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Red Raven is a business on Main Avenue with an artsy, cozy-comfortable feeling, tasteful food, and a stage to performances.

The Red Raven: If I Ever Were a Hipster Emily Imdieke

Contributing Writer

There are few places that make me feel more hipster than The Red Raven…or lesshipster…or make me feel like I should strive to be more hipster? Anyway you look at it, I am a mechanical engineering student and we are not known for our “hipsterness”… if you want nerdiness on the other hand…

The point is, whoever you are, whatever your major is, and even if you would rather die than try on a pair of skinny jeans, The Red Raven espresso parlor has an atmosphere that will make you feel like a straight-up hipster.

The first thing I noticed upon arriving at The Red Raven was the location. Although it may be across the street from the evil

known as McDonalds, this coffee shop is located in the old Fargo fire station close to downtown. This brick building adds a lot of history and atmosphere to the shop in a way that many businesses lack as you get farther away from the Broadway section of town.

The fire hall quality also leaves the coffee shop feeling slightly dark yet very open.

To add to this historical appeal, The Red Raven is decked with art from local artists that is changed monthly, which really brings the hometown Fargo pride into the mix. To set the hipster bar even higher, local music is also featured in the coffee shop as well as the periodic poetry and comedy nights.

Being that The Red Raven is an “espresso parlor,” (which I think is only a fancy phrase to make something sound more hipster) the item to order there is of course coffee. While

they do have bagels, sandwiches and organic cookies, the main product that the shop specializes in is of the espresso based type.

Being that I am a girl, I ordered what I consider to be the stereotypical white girl drink, the white mocha (not to be confused with the fall white girl drink, the pumpkin spice latte).

I hope that didn’t offend anyone… but I must say that not only did I order this beverage from a very hipster looking man with a moustache, adorned in a vest in and red skinny jeans, I received my beverage in a very hipster seeming coffee mug.

The Red Raven appears to have just acquired a random array of coffee mugs over the years and uses them as their in-store coffee ware. If you get your drink to go though, you will receive it in the less hipster-like

white paper cup.

Not to drown out the quality of goods with the aesthetics of the store, but I am still unsure if the mocha was really good or if I just thought it was really good due to the overstimulation of what was going on around me. In my opinion, it was quality white mocha, and the chai latte my friend purchased seemed superb as well.

If you are looking for a unique, local Fargo experience and love coffee and art, I would definitely recommend The Red Raven. Even if you don’t like any of those things, you should still go to The Red Raven. Seriously, go to The Red Raven. Every hipster is doing it….

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I am sure you are looking at this photo and wondering why I am wishing a happy Hal-

could be three feet or something!). Let me also remind everyone to be safe this holiday, and

loween with a winter photo. Let me remind you, for those that live in Fargo; we all know that

make sure all the candy you receive is only chocolate.

the weather drastically changes when it wants to. Yes, we would be surprised if it snowed in

Just teasing, you can eat whatever candy you want.

August, but not as surprised as a person living in Pennsylvania.

Going along with the photo, this was taken two weeks ago when it snowed. Although this photo doesn’t have a lot of snow, let’s be thankful we don’t have a lot of snow today (it

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Mortal Kombat Film Loses a Director

The director of Mortal Kombat’s feature-length film announced his split from the project via Twitter.

Kevin Tancharoen moves ‘on to other creative opportunities’ Steven Strom A&E Editor

Kevin Tancharoen personally jumpstarted a newfound interest in a Mortal Kombat live-action film with his fantastic short film Mortal Kombat Rebirth. Now, however, he’s stepping away from the chance to make the full-length film reboot.

The announcement came straight from Tancharoen himself, via his Twitter feed.

“After three years of Kombat, I’ve decided to move on to other creative opportunities,” he wrote. “I wish everyone involved with the movie big success. Thanks!”

Rebirth was an incredibly promising first step in making Tancharoen’s dream of a third Mortal Kombat film (based on the video game series originally created by a Midway) a reality.

Apparently it wasn’t enough, however.

After the short came to light, Tancharoen was tapped to work not on a new movie, but a web series called Mortal Kombat Legacy.

The series of shorts featured some of the actors from Rebirth, but a great deal less craft in terms of fight choreography and special effects. It was, in fact, rather dull.

After its first season, Legacy was released on DVD and blu-ray, and a second season aired online courtesy of Machinima. com. Somewhere in the mix, Warner Bros. (which now owns the rights to Mortal Kombat after Midway’s closure) put its subsid-

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iary New Line Cinema on the job of creating a new movie.

New Line Cinema was the studio responsible for the franchise’s two 90s adaptations, the better-than-average Mortal Kombat, and its worse-than-garbage sequel Mortal Kombat: Annihilation.

Very little has been said about the forthcoming third entry in the film franchise.

Legacy features actors such as Michael Jai White, Jeri Ryan, Casper Van Dien, Mark Dacascos and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Shang Tsung, but there’s no word if any of that series cast will be recalled to work on the feature film.

With Warner Bros. losing (or dismissing) the very director that reignited desire for another film in the first place, it could be that Mortal Kombat has entered development hell once again.

There’s no word if this will affect the development of the actual game series, which saw its ninth iteration by Warner Bros. Interactive developer NetherRealm Studios in the reboot simply titled “Mortal Kombat” a few years ago.

The tenth game was originally rumored to launch side-by-side with Legacy, after series producer Lance Sloane stated its release would “sync up with the launch of the game they’re working on now.”

NetherRealm’s most recent title was another fighting game based on the DC Comics Universe, titled “Injustice: Gods Among Us.” Since then, there has been no footage of any other full-fledged console game from the studio.

With the franchise about as strong as it’s ever been, I would hate to see it fizzle out and disappear. Mortal Kombat Annihilation would be a terrible place to end the movie saga.

Disney Live! Comes to Fargo

Disney Live! presents “Three Classic Fairy Tales” Nov. 3 at the Fargodome.

Three Disney classics collide in one musical Jack Dura

Staff Writer

For Disney fans young and old alike, this Sunday holds a perfect opportunity to see three favorite fairytales come together at the Fargodome. Disney Live! is currently on an international tour of “Three Classic Fairytales,” which brings “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves,” “Cinderella,” and “Beauty and the Beast” together in one spectacular show.

Launched two weeks ago in Texas after rehearsing in Florida, “Three Classic Fairytales” treks the globe in order to bring the Disney experience to people worldwide. As an internationally touring show, this production hits venues all across America in addition to stages in countries such as France, Argentina and Japan.

Performance director A. J. Peterson said that though the show is obviously a perfect family outing, it is geared towards all ages.

Just like the Disney films that span generations (1937, 1950, and 1991), people of all ages have seen the movies that are portrayed in this production.

“It is a show for kids and adults and it is actually not just for the girls,” Peterson said.

“I think a lot of people might think ‘Three Classic Fairytales’ and see the three princesses and that’s kind of maybe just for the girls but…there’s also things for little boys as well.”

Peterson said the show will also include characters such as the seven dwarves, Gas-

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ton and the Beast and Goofy and Mickey.

Drawing dialogue and songs straight from the three films means everything remains the same, except for being in onstage format. To fit in the 90-minute time allotment, each story has been pared down to the essentials of each plot. Presenting the fairytales are beloved Disney mascots Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy. “[They] are kind of the narrators,” Peterson said. “They find a magical storybook and as they start reading it, the stories kind of come to life before their eyes.”

Eighteen cast members and twelve crew members work onstage and backstage to present the stories and songs. Classic numbers and scenes such as “Be Our Guest” and the ball from “Cinderella” are presented with a recording track backing the actors.

“We also are very interactive,” Peterson said. “We actually ask the audience, ‘What were those magic words the fairy godmother used?’ Snow White will ask, ‘Oh, should I eat the apple?’ and all the kids scream ‘No!’ We invite them to stand up and dance along as well. It’s a very fun type of atmosphere.”

For fans of the films or Disney stories in general, this production is a pleasant way to fill a Sunday afternoon. With two times to see it that day, the option of going earlier or later is available, so anyone looking to round out the weekend with something exciting has two chances to choose from.

Disney Live! presents “Three Classic Fairytales” 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Fargodome. Tickets range from $15 to $45 and are available at the box office, at inforumtix.com and by phone at 855-6946367.

Vocal Verve, Bubbly Fun in ‘Merry Widow’ Jack Dura

Staff Writer

When talent meets a good time, any audience is in for a treat. Such was the case with the Fargo-Moorhead Opera’s two performances of Franz Lehár’s “The Merry Widow” last weekend in Festival Concert Hall.

As one of the most well-loved operettas in existence, “The Merry Widow” has been held in high favor with opera fans for over a century. An infectiously funny plotline with a lustrous list of songs comprises the three acts of this somewhat absurd story.

Wealthy widow Hanna Glawari (soprano Stella Zambalis of blazing abilities) has come into a 20-million-franc fortune fol-

lowing the death of her banker husband, a sensitive situation indeed. Her fictitious fatherland of Pontevedro has an economy that would collapse should she remarry outside of the country.

With the widow on a luxurious getaway to Paris following her inheritance, Pontevedrian officials swoop in to prevent any possible marriage to a Parisian. Baron Zeta (baritone Peter Halverson), his councilors, and embassy clerk (a scene-stealing Andrew Alness) descend upon Count Danilo Danilovitch (the fabulous tenor David Hamilton), the Pontevedrian-Parisian ambassador, to make him marry the widow and keep all that lovely money in Pontevedro’s pocket.

Subsequently, a secondary love story is spun between Baron Zeta’s wife (Holly

Janz) and Camille Rosillon (Gennard Lombardozzi), a wealthy Parisian. Their affair is a lighthearted one and eventually reaches an end that is all for the best.

Lightheartedness, in fact, is at the core of “The Merry Widow,” as the only care or concern found here is whom Hanna will wed.

Throughout all of this wondrous silliness were rich songs carried by the cast’s tremendous voices. An unimpeachable orchestra wended its way alongside the performers, who went without electronic amplification, relying only on vocal verve.

Two of the most memorable “Merry Widow” songs were Hanna’s “Vilja” and the male characters’ can-can number “Girls, Girls, Girls.” An encore of the hilarious chorus of the latter came at the end of the song

as well as at the end of Act Three with the entire cast.

Zambalis hit notes never before imagined with “Vilja,” a Pontevedrian fable song.

True vocal beauty shimmered whenever this soprano queen opened up to warble, winning over the audience every time.

Sung in English and bedecked with plenty of dialogue, “The Merry Widow” was the perfect opportunity for any opera firsttimers to get acquainted with the art. Trying something new is something everyone needs to do now and then, and a standing ovation goes to the F-M Opera for putting this masterpiece on.

“The Merry Widow” was presented by the Fargo-Moorhead Opera at Festival Concert Hall on Oct. 25 and 27.

Musical Theatre, Classic Film Done Right in ‘Young Frankenstein’ Jack Dura

Staff Writer

Translating a film to the stage does not always turn out as one might hope. Throw any doubts about that out the window with Music Theatre Fargo-Moorhead’s current production “Young Frankenstein.” Based on the classic film from 40 years ago, this musical rendition brings Mel Brooks’ monster hit to life onstage with a tremendous score of songs backed by a wildly talented cast.

Many people have seen the ’70s film starring Gene Wilder, Marty Feldman, Teri Garr and Peter Boyle, and will remember the various antics and exchanges between the characters (“What hump?”, “Vould you like to have a roll in ze hay?”, “What knockers!”). Dialogue from the film makes it mostly intact into this musical, with several scenes added in and some characters’ roles expanded.

One such character—the imperious Frau Blucher—exemplifies this wonderfully. Angie Schulz is in fine form as the housemaid of Frankenstein Castle. Her role takes on a more important part in this musical, appearing in more scenes and speaking much more than Cloris Leachman did in the film.

Schulz’s voice is something to be admired as well. Frau Blucher’s number “He Vas My Boyfriend” brought the house down on opening night with the live band’s jazzy, almost sexy sounds backing her stellar voice. Schulz gets an extra gold star for playing the part of a character who SHOUTS NINETY PERCENT OF HER LINES. This just proves the power of her vocal strength, and surely her portrayal of Frau Blucher is one that will resonate for a very, very, very long time.

Samuel Krauth’s portrayal of Igor, the affectionate, hunchbacked assistant, is admi-

rable as well. He gets most of the gags in this show, and his number with Frederick “Together Again, for the First Time” is a shining moment for both characters.

Taking up the role of Frederick Frankenstein is Taylor Schatz, who does justice to his character, albeit while wearing a truly awful wig. Did something fall through the cracks in the costume department on this or is the wig supposed to have come from a clown?

This can be forgiven because Schatz does do a marvelous job in singing and speaking as the once-reluctant Frederick Frankenstein (“That’s Fronkensteen!”) as he builds his creation with assistants Igor and Inga.

Portraying the latter is Kathy Hanson, a real firecracker who pulls in applause with her number “Roll in the Hay” and her intermittent yodeling.

Another admirable aspect of the cast is Jay Olson’s (The Monster) ability to wear

those elevator shoes. Watch for him during “Puttin’ on the Ritz” as he proves how light on his feet he can be, all the while being equally as cautious.

Those are just a few things to look for during this amazing musical. Sure, there are other moments and cast members worth mentioning, but that would spoil surprises.

Above all, hang on to the songs, as that aspect is new and fresh to the film story. This is truly a production to go to and simply enjoy, especially since Halloween is here and timing could not be better for this.

“Young Frankenstein” continues its run 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 to Nov. 2 and 2 p.m.

Nov. 3 at The Stage at Island Park at 333 4th St. S. Costume contests will be held following performances on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for students. Tickets are available at the box office and at 701-235-6778.

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‘Rush’ Review You don’t have to know about Formula 1 to enjoy this character drama Steven Strom A&E Editor

Rush is not the sort of film I would usually watch.

I have very little interest in sports to begin with, and motorsports in particular are fairly dull to the uneducated.

Add to that the setting—a 1970s romp set against the backdrop of Formula 1— and you’ve got a movie about a motorsport when it was exclusively for snooty, wealthy Europeans; the polo of car racing.

What we have here isn’t a sports movie, however. It’s a drama based on the reallife rivalry between Englishman James Hunt and Austria

Niki Lauda, which culminated in a crash and fire that permanently scared much of Lauda’s face.

The two rivals were polar opposites both on and off the track, and that is displayed brilliantly in Rush.

Hunt is a hothead—a rock star that views women as objects, and his own body as a bumper cart. His antics make him incredibly endearing to some, but only for a short time. Lauda, by contrast, collected, an engineering genius and completely insufferable.

The conflict between the two is fundamental. They are two opposing philosophies of nature, and the film is smart enough to present them as such. It lends them a larger than life stature, making them important even to those who couldn’t care less about Formula 1, and makes them seem like something more than sportsmen.

The fundamental nature

of the characters has another benefit. Without the need to explain their personal friction, the movie fittingly blazes ahead in terms of pacing. Six years are boiled down to roughly two hours without feeling shallow. The men move quickly, so the film moves quickly to keep up.

The actual racing is kept to a bare minimum to match the speed of the drama, which makes it all the more exciting when the dangers of the sport are shown in their full light. A particularly gruesome scene towards the beginning sets the tone, and Lauda constantly reminds us that every Formula 1 driver has a one in five chance of going home in a body bag.

Knowing his eventual fate actually heightens the tension, as the viewer knows what’s coming, and constantly braces for the final reveal.

Unfortunately, that mo-

ment falls a bit flat.

The build-up is astounding—more like a Sergio Leone western than a historical drama—but when we finally see Lauda’s crash, CGI rears its ugly head to ruin the moment.

Ron Howard directed the film Backdraft, which famously made fire seem like a living, malicious organism. Here, however, cartoon flames lick away the drama.

It’s a small hiccup during a big moment, among 120 minutes of much stronger moments, but it’s a letdown nonetheless.

But that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying the rest of the film. It’s a high-speed, slickly shot, tense affair with hardly an ounce of fat that would have been better served on the editing room floor.

It’s probably not my film of the year, but it is one of the most exciting biographies you’ll see in a lifetime.

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Wild, Wild West Resurrected in the Bakken North Dakota spills prove oil industry is unchecked, unregulated Nathan Stottler Spectrum Staff

A farmer from Tioga, N.D., happened upon a seven-acre oil spill in the middle of his wheat field two weeks ago. As I heard this news, I hate to say the first thought that came to my mind was “I told you so.” Honestly, in this case, I never wanted to mean it. The picture of six-inch fountains of oil flowing straight out of the ground and into a field is the stuff of environmentalists’ nightmares, and it’s made even worse by the fact that anyone could have seen it coming.

Indeed, it has always been a matter of when, and not if, when it comes to the oil industry spilling its toxic products. Folks in North Dakota should never have questioned if the oil that is flowing so quickly from their wells would spill, they should have asked themselves where it would happen first.

And so, when one farmer’s harvest was halted by oil-coated tires on his combine and the two-week-old, 20,000-barrel spill in his field was exposed, we finally had our answer. Since then, it has been revealed by the Associated Press that nearly 300 spills have occurred in North Dakota alone over the past two years—none of which were ever reported to the public.

North Dakota currently has around

17,500 miles of pipeline collecting and shipping oil from point to point. Almost 2,500 of those were installed last year alone—approximately the same as the distance from New York to Los Angeles.

Though most of these pipelines are fairly small—none reach the scale of the famous Trans-Alaska Pipeline, for example—there are so many of them, that spills are bound to happen on a regular basis. And though these spills are subsequently small in size— one spill that occurred last week in Divide County was estimated at around seven barrels—they could still have a detrimental effect to their immediate surroundings.

The upshot of the 20,000-barrel Tioga spill was that none of the oil was able to contaminate the area’s water supply, thanks to a thick layer of clay soil that runs through the re-

gion.

Clay is so dense that liquids cannot percolate through it as they can through more porous soil types, effectively sealing any ground water or aquifer below.

But the fact that the Tioga spill occurred over a naturally occurring clay lining was merely the luck of random chance. That same 40-foot clay lining does not cover all of North Dakota’s water resources, and a spill in an area without natural protection could endanger both surface and ground water sources, endangering the health of both wildlife and humans.

That seven-barrel spill in Divide County, for example, occurred near a well pad adjacent to a wetland. Contaminating a wetland not only ruins the water and soil that sup-

port its plant and animal communities, it also potentially contaminates drinking water sources. Many wetlands serve as aquifer or ground water recharge areas—places where surface water flows underground—and contaminating their water would be to contaminate the water that many North Dakotans drink from.

Greater regulation of the oil industry is called for in North Dakota. For the sake of its land, its wildlife and its people. Three hundred oil spills should not be hidden from the public, regardless of their size or implications. Any oil spill has the potential to harm the environment and the people that depend upon it to live their lives.

The state government needs to hold the oil industry accountable even before these oil spills happen. It needs to be inspecting and approving all new oil infrastructure that is installed, and it needs to be continually checking and certifying aged infrastructure.

Oil development in North Dakota is going to happen. Indeed, it is already happening at a scale that was inconceivable only five years ago. But if it must happen, then it should be done carefully, safely and with respect for the environment and the citizens of North Dakota.

In a world where development of wind energy is slowed down by people who complain about the extra noises that they make, why is it so difficult to get people to take action on 300 instances of environmental poisoning?

Nathan is a senior majoring in landscape architecture. Follow him on twitter @ nwstottler.

GMO Foods and College Students: How Safe are GMOs? Rhianna LaValla Staff Writer

I’ve always been a very health-conscious person. When I eat out I tend to get a soup and a salad, staying away from anything deep fried or covered in sauce. I’m a tiny person, but that’s because I’m healthy and work out quite excessively. The food I eat plays a major part in how I feel and how healthy I am in the long run. The different types of food available to a college student seem quite limited.

When I first moved to Fargo about three months ago, I had already signed up for a seven-day meal plan. This was a big mistake on my part. I had not anticipated that I would also have way too much health food in my room. I have so much healthy food in

my residence hall room because I am aware of genetically modified foods and the potential harm they can cause to the human body, and well, anything’s body really.

Genetically Modified Organisms or GMOs have been a big thing in the news lately. Do they cause harm to people? Why? Why not? A growing body of scientific research shows that yes, they are actually harmful.

I did a bit of research and stumbled upon responsibletechnology.org. What a gold mine. The site show a list of studies done on rats and the effects that genetically modified foods had on them; everything from causing new severe allergies to causing cancerous and precancerous cells.

There is plenty of research to be done on this topic, but in the meantime I’m sticking to non-GMO project verified foods. When

something is labeled as organic, that does not necessarily mean that it does not contain GMOs. According to nongmoproject.org, “While the National Organic Program (NOP) identifies genetic modification as an excluded method, GMOs are not a prohibited substance.” This means that although GMO seeds are not supposed to be planted, and GMO ingredients are not supposed to be used, no testing is required.

In the past I had thought that organic foods were the safest bet. I had a personal chef job in which I encouraged my clients to only eat certified organic foods and bought only organic foods for them. I made my family eat only organic foods. We hardly ever ate out just because of that. I thought I was making a safe choice. Now I’m more informed and actively avoid GMO foods, but

that does not mean it is easy or cheap.

Back to my seven-day meal plan that I rarely use—usually only once a week, because it would be a tremendous waste of money to not use it at all—what kind of foods are we being fed in the dining centers? I would like to know just how many of the foods contain GMOs or do not contain GMOs. I’d like to encourage students to buy more non-GM foods and eat at the dining centers less, until the dining centers make a public statement and a dedicated change to using as many non-GM foods as possible. If this means a jump in the price for all of the meal plans, I would be alright with that. My health means more to me than money.

Rhianna is a freshman majoring in journalism.

How to Avoid False Debates Observing the Concept of ‘Best Friends’ Samantha Wickramasinghe Opinion Editor

Whenever you hear somebody say that the climate change is unreal, or smoking is good for your health, or dinosaurs did not live on the earth, do not get into a debate with them unless they have information to present that is carefully researched by credible scientists or experts.

I am not asking you to be close-minded or insensitive, but I am asking you to avoid false debates that will waste your time and waste other people’s time.

As a writer, I have faced difficulties in navigating myself through misinformation to find factual and well-grounded perspectives in the so-called information age. As you may have heard, journalists must be objective when they are reporting information to the masses.

When there are so many perspectives (some being just misleading without factual bases) journalists have to find presentable views that are more productive and insightful instead of just asking the view of the “other side” of the debate.

Let me give you an example. If somebody makes an argument saying global climate change is just a concept made by politicians or green activists, there is no point of getting into an argument with them. As you may know, climate change is a thoroughly researched topic by scientists throughout the world who claim it is evident.

But, if somebody disagrees with this and continues to argue that he or she knows of scientists who have done research that proved climate change is unreal, ask them to provide evidence that is thoroughly researched. Misleading information that propagates climate change is just unreal or created by some political propaganda is truly unacceptable.

In the information age, you can find loads of misinformation on the Internet, so you need to be smart and navigate yourself to find information that is credible and well rounded. If people disagree with you or if you disagree with people, the dissent has to have a significant factual basis.

So the next time when you hear people making arguments out of the blue that are just their opinion, stand up for the right of their free expression—but do walk away.

Samantha is a senior majoring in journalism.

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Amber Zolondek Staff Writer

When I was younger, I struggled to reveal who my best friend was. There could only be one, and you could only be another’s best friend as well. But, in our society it is never really established where we learn about these unspoken social rules or rating system among our acquaintances.

As I look back on the concept of “the best friend” today, I wonder how I even maintained a best friend. Being friends with someone is a truly beautiful relationship, if nurtured and handled lovingly. Like a plant, if you don’t water it and take care of it, you will be soon watching it die.

Unfortunately, today’s society does not allow time for meaningful relationships all the time. Contacts and associates really build a professional morale and can be established by the flick of a business card, but a new friend to break in the primary title of “best” certainly holds a daunting list of responsibilities and qualities necessary to be considered and hired for the job.

So what makes a friend reach “best” status in the modern society? Perhaps it is trustworthiness, compassion and similar beliefs, many of the attributes we notice ourselves looking for in a romantic relationship. The greatest difference of all, is this

person is going to be someone you devote time in a way that is solely based on companionship, granted that you aren’t attracted to him or her physically or decide he or she could be your partner.

The trouble with best friends and this social game we play is that others cheat or work the system a little more now than we did when we were younger. I’ve had “best” (I use that term loosely here) friends go behind my back and say terrible things, which were more often than not, untrue.

Not to mention change their morals and beliefs, which transforms them into an entirely different people, not always for the better. So, in reaction to that, I’ve certainly withheld my trust and friendship with many others due to unfortunate experiences.

I think the problem lies in us. We attract certain people by our actions and personal convictions. If you party and go out, chances are the crowds you’ll attract and associate with yourself will be of the same caliber.

Somewhat of the same concept goes for dating. We often look for similarities in others to identify with in order to create a foundation of friendship, perhaps in hopes of becoming close enough to deem them the title of “best friend.” Whether or not you believe in this system, it’s unavoidable around you.

Circles of friends and acquaintances surround us and are a way for humanity to rank individuals’ importance in their lives.

Amber is a sophomore majoring in public relations and advertising.

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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK | NDSU is actually student-focused Emma Heaton | Editor-in-Chief

NDSU prides itself on being a student-focused,

The meeting is held each year to open the lines of

land-grand research university—this slogan in seen

communication between The Spectrum and adminis-

in many marketing strategies implemented by NDSU

tration. Janna Stoskopf, dean of Student Life, was also

He has a way of making everyone feel comfortable

and on the university homepage.

at the meeting and proved that she was open to help

in his presence, beginning right when we walked into

the publication in any way possible.

his office when he offered to hang out our coats. He

With over 14,000 students on campus, it’s difficult to think a university actually cares about that many

Mathew began by getting to know Managing Edi-

people on an individual level. However, I believe even

tor Lisa Marchand and myself. He wanted to know

though NDSU has been generally growing year-by-

how else we were involved on campus, our hobbies

begin writing his book that many people have been pushing him to do.

also welcomed us to stop by and take jelly beans from the infamous bowl in his office.

I for once will be sad to see Mathew go at the

year, even upper-level administration strives to foster

end of his term in June 2014. In the NDSU News ar-

beneficial relationships with its students.

ticle regarding Mathew’s retirement, Bresciani stated,

tion members seem like they have crafted messages

ment is nothing short of the truth, and I think this goes

created and approved by someone lower on the totem

for many of the university’s administration members.

Last week, I was invited to have lunch with Vice “Many higher-up administration members “He has literally been the heart of NDSU for 30-plus seem like they have crafted messages created years.”

President of Student Affairs Prakash Mathew. and approved by someone lower on the totem Initially I was nervous—and slightly skeptical— After officially meeting Mathew and gaining a pole…The meeting turned out to be the comabout lunch with the VP. Many higher-up administrabetter understanding of his leadership role, this stateplete opposite.”

pole, which is kind of what I expected. The meeting turned out to be the complete opposite.

and our future career goals.

Next time you see Mathew in the Union, don’t be

Matthew was open to us about himself as well. He

Mathew sets up a lunch meeting with every incoming Editor in Chief toward the beginning of the year.

announced his retirement in July and told us about He looks forward to giving back to the commu-

den agenda or to ensure a positive representation of

nity after his retirement, along with pursuing traveling

NDSU; Mathew is genuinely concerned about creat-

goals (he mentioned a Canadian train tours as one of

ing valuable relationships with students.

his major destinations). He also said he thinks he will

If so, please consider nominating her or him for the Outstanding Advising Award at: http://www.ndsu.edu/ http://www.ndsu.edu/accreditation/ academic_advising/. accreditation/advising Nominations are due by November 15 30.

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The game of Football has evolved from a small nineman sport with leather helmets to one of America’s greatest pastimes. The Super Bowl is America’s most viewed sporting event; reaching over 108 million people.

How did this game become so popular with our society? Is it the spirit of heavy competition? Or the thrill of aggressive play that excites us? I would say it is both.

Football had its origins pre-nineteenth century but it did not become a national sport until 1920 when the National Football League (NFL) was formed. Since then the game has seen innumerable tweaks and changes throughout history.

Specifically the technology of equipment and the rules of the game have change dramatically. In the old days, player strapped on padded pants, a sweater and leather helmet as protection in their head to head bouts.

It wasn’t until 1940, twenty years after its inception, that the NFL had the more modern plastic helmet. In 1955 the idea of a single bar facemask was implemented to offer further protection against football’s violent collisions.

With technology ever evolving, so do the players.

The professional athletes of today tower over the ones of yesteryear. The advancements in weight lifting and nutrition have created a larger, faster and stronger player.

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tion is working for.

plans after he finishes his term at NDSU.

Not to spew out phony messages; not to fulfill a hid-

Has your academic advisor helped you succeed?

afraid to say “hi,” because that is what our administra-

ting harder. So how much can/is being done to preserve the integrity and safety of the game without taking away the features that make it a popular spectacle?

For those of you who are football fans you are probably familiar with the name Roger Goodell. He is the commissioner of the NFL currently.

Many fans view him negatively as he has grown famous for issuing large fines on players for hard hits. Some are understandable in that the player was violating league rules in the way they hit. Others are more questionable as to why they should be fined.

New rules have been implemented in the last five years that have taken away many of the hard knocks that fans love to see and players love to deal. While the speed of the game is increasing, some argue that the NFL is trying to make it softer through ridiculous new measures.

Critics have said that with the rapidly changing rules and drastic steps to make the game “safer”, the game won’t be around in 15 years. Some criticize that it will change into the National Flag Football League in which all hitting is banned.

That seems a bit extreme but I feel their concerns should not be ignored. Last year the kick-off was moved ten yards forward. This eliminated many kick-off returns because they were thought to have too many “unsafe” hits.

Luckily, while checking my email on Yahoo I stumbled across an interesting video. The video was called “NFL 2020: A glimpse of the NFL in the year 2020”.

It may be only seven years away, but to sports fans that is an eternity, subject to a plethora of changes.

It gave insights into what technology is in progress and may be around in 2020 that will advance equipment and make the game safer without taking away the integrity of the collisions.

There are new prototype helmets that are similar to a sleeker, form fitted race car helmet that would offer higher levels of protection against head injuries such as concussions.

The pads would be of a tighter fit that would hug the player’s skin. They would be composed of a compressed material similar to Kevlar. It would provide much more fluid design allowing player’s quicker movements while giving maximum protection from high velocity hits.

I think it is some very interesting technology they have in the works that could save the game from more and more over-the-top rule changes.

The athletes will continue to grow in size and strength. So to adjust, the technologies in equipment have to grow and adjust as well. I don’t want to see the sport I love get reduced in drastic measures.

I would also like to see the NFL board take a step back with all the fines and penalties. Yes, there is a time and an instance when certain players need to be fined, I get that. However, it seems they have been growing fine happy within the last few years.

Everyone knows that football is a violent collision sport. That is what draws fans and spectators to want to watch it. The players know exactly what they are signing up for. Injuries are a part of the game, there is no evading the fact. That is why football players are getting paid the large amounts of money they do.

I say they should continue on developing better, even revolutionary technology that will allow players to go out and be able to play the game. That is what it is all about.

The essence of the game has always been the same.

Hit that other guy hard and go score. The only difference is some of the details have changed, but the core principle remains.

What will the NFL be like in the year 2020? I am not sure. Will it be rule plagued where the smallest hard hit is flagged by officials and that player is subject to a mass of fines? I certainly hope not.

I hope that these technologies in the equipment are successful because it kills me every time when I see a flag thrown on a hit that I felt was done cleanly.

I hope those in power will rise to the challenges and opportunities of the ever evolving game rather than try and cover them up with a penalty.

What will the NFL be like in the year 2020? Hopefully it will be even better than in the year 2013. Hopefully there will continue to be record shattered performances. And I personally hope the Packers take home a few more Super Bowl rings—love me or hate me for it.

All in all, I am excited to see what the future brings.

All things said as long as the game keeps improving the fans will be happy. The higher ups may make some rules that we don’t agree with but they will never take away the love of the game.

Caleb is a sophomore majoring in English

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Senior Steven Monk is looking to gain All-American honors this year after falling a win short the last two years.

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Hungry Bison Stampede into Season Seniors look to lead young team to conference title Colton Pool Staff Writer

This season will be more important than ever for NDSU wrester Steven Monk.

Monk’s senior year will be his last chance at claiming a coveted spot as a Division I All-American—an honor he has been one win away from each of the last two seasons.

This year, Monk is ranked in the top five 165-pound wrestlers in multiple polls. The Wisconsin native said he has been even more motivated in his preparation for this season.

“It’s really difficult to be a wrestler at this level,” Monk said. “I just try to set a good example and let the kids know that they can be successful too because they do all the same stuff that I do, so there’s no reason you can’t be successful as well.”

Monk, Justin LaValle and Tyler Diamond are the only seniors on the 2013-2014 NDSU wrestling roster. With the team being as young as they are, the seniors have needed to establish themselves as leaders early on.

LaValle, who was ranked as a top 20 wrestler in the country at 141 pounds, said he has just been trying to show the underclassmen how things are done in Division I wrestling.

“These guys work hard and the future is bright I think,” LaValle said. “It’s the stuff you do when nobody is looking that’s really going to set you above the other guys. Every team wrestles just as hard and trains just as hard, but it’s the stuff you do on your own that’s going to put you on that podium.”

With 27 freshmen on the roster, the Bison are expecting their rookies to mature quickly. NDSU will face No. 4-ranked Missouri at the Bison Sports Arena on Friday.

Though they will face stiff competition, NDSU head coach Roger Kish said having a ranked opponent on their home mat is exactly what his team wants.

“We’re excited,” Kish said. “We want

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the opportunity to wrestle the best guys in the country. I think that’s the mindset our guys have. They want to compete against the best.”

Last year, the Bison finished 10-8 with an undefeated record in the Western Wrestling Conference. After claiming the WWC regular season title, the Bison fell short at the NCAA Western Regional to Wyoming by only three points.

With some success coming from last season, Kish is confident in the outlook on his team. Though it is still only the preseason, Kish said his team is looking solid for the amount of youth they have.

“We’re trying to push them hard early and get them ready for the season,” he said.

“We’ve got a lot of young guys that we’re trying to help understand our wrestling program and what we’re all about and really have them buy into the system.”

NDSU is ranked outside the top 20 teams, but Monk isn’t shaken in the least.

He said he is focused on how the Bison can prove themselves as a consistent team in the WWC.

Men’s Golf Ends Fall Season with Eighth Place Finish Sam Herder Sports Editor

Lauren Miller and the Bison soccer team suffered a loss at No. 14 Denver on Sunday.

Sam Herder Sports Editor

The NDSU women’s soccer team stayed competitive with No. 14 Denver, but two early goals by the Pioneers were too much for the Bison to overcome on the road.

Denver came out aggressive from the start and scored two goals in the first 10 minutes, showing why they are 7-0 in the Summit League and 16-1 overall.

Anna Willis duplicated Nicholette Digiacomo first goal with another header just three minutes later at the nine-minute mark.

NDSU’s Anisha Kinnarath tallied her seventh goal of the season in the 31st minute to answer. Lauren Miller added her fifth as-

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sist of the year on the goal.

The Bison couldn’t ride the momentous surge and failed to tie the game. Denver was the more aggressive team all game, outshooting the Bison 18-3 and having an 8-2 advantage for shots on goal.

Bison goalkeeper Sierra Bonham remained busy, and recorded six saves.

NDSU drops back to .500 in conference play with a 3-3 record and are sitting at 7-9 overall. The Bison, currently staring at a two-game losing streak right now, continued to struggle on the road. They are 1-7 away from Fargo.

The Bison are back at home Friday, where they are 5-2. NDSU takes on Fort Wayne at 5 p.m. at Dakota Field.

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He said the most important goal for the entire Bison crew will be to come out of this year’s regional on top.

“It’s great to see a lot of new and young faces in the lineup getting some experience,” Monk said. “I think we’re young, but I think we’ll be able to continue where we left off last year and build from there.”

There is a sign above the team’s weight room which reads, “the desire to win is useless without the desire to prepare”—a motto which seems to fit Monk very well.

He said after coming so close to the team title and an All-American selection, he will be hungry for the best results in his last season as a college wrestler.

“After two years, I’ve been one round away (from All-American selection) and that’s not how you want to go out,” Monk said. “This will be my last year to wrestle and I’m just going to leave it all out on the mat. I’ve been working hard this summer and I’m ready for the season to start.”

The NDSU men’s golf team hit the course for the last time this fall with an eighth-place finish at the Quail Valley Intercollegiate hosted by McNeese State.

The Bison were in seventh after the first two rounds Monday. Connor Holland shot his two rounds of even-par 72 to put him in eight place overall. Charlie Macneal sat in first after shooting a 68 and 67 for Louisiana-Monroe, who won the nine-team tournament by 21 strokes.

NDSU’s Bill Carlson shot a 72 and 75 and was tied for 22nd after the first day of the tournament with a 147. Trent Olson shot a 74 in both rounds and was 25th with a 148.

Kyle Jandro sat at 42nd after shooting a 77

and 82 and Ursinio Puga rounded out the scoring for the Bison after day one, sitting at 47th.

The second day saw the Bison slip down one spot. Olson’s solid final round jumped him to eighth place while Carlson fell to 25th after a final score of 224. Holland held the second best score for NDSU with a 223, placing him tied at 21st. Puga finished tied for 43rd with a 241 and Jandro’s 247 had him place 47th.

Louisiana-Monroe three-round score of 847 gave them the large win. Host McNeese State finished second followed by Jacksonville, Bowling Green State and Binghamton to round out the top five.

The Bison golfers wrapped up their five-game fall schedule and are off until the spring season begins.

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Bison Don’t Need ‘Wake Up’ Game

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The Bison football season has been spectacular thus far so what’s the point in trying to shift everyone’s attention away from the gridiron? The Bison are on a bye this week so I think this is a good opportunity for us to catch our breath and shift our attention to the hardwood, even if it’s only for the next 500 words.

Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams will be tipping off their season’s this week, but chances are you don’t know that much about them. A handful of you that made the trip to Sioux Falls over spring break know the men’s basketball team will be sending the same players onto the court to start this season and you probably know that the women’s team is filled with question marks.

This basketball season, more than ever, the men’s and women’s teams are polar opposites. While the men will aspire for a Summit League Championship, the women will be fighting to stay out of the cellar.

The differences in these teams are quite astounding.

The women won’t return a top-five scorer from last year’s team, while the men

return their top seven. The women return two starters from its one Summit League tournament game, while the men return the entire starting five from last season’s championship game. The women were awarded zero preseason awards, while the men received about a million. The men are looking to make the NCAA Tournament while the women just want to stay relevant. The contrast in skill and experience is jaw dropping.

I want to make one thing clear: I’m not taking a shot at the women’s team, but the differences between the women and men are worth mentioning. Someone point me in the direction of a Summit League almanac because has a school in the Summit ever had teams finish first in the regular season while the other finished dead last? I don’t think so!

Like DeHoff said, there is some talent on the women’s team. The only problem is my intramural team has logged more minutes at the Wellness and I don’t even have an intramural team.

The women have a lot of young talent with Marena Whittle and Holly Johnson, but the only veteran that played meaningful minutes for them last season was junior Liz Keena, who averaged four points a game.

Staying out of last place could happen, but for that to occur they either need a

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miracle, or Brook LeMar to summon her inner Lindsay Whalen and the Bison on her back like Whalen did for the Golden Gophers back in 2004. That’s right, a women’s basketball reference from 2004, please hold your applause.

The men’s team is a completely different story.

Preseason Summit League Player of the Year, one of the most accurate post players of all time, a plethora of lethal shooting and a freshman with a flat top. I’m no Jay Bilas, but I believe this qualifies as a perfect mid-major team.

I don’t want to sit and gloat about a team that knows it’s winning the Summit; because I’m sure Herder did enough of that. The thing that entices me most about this team is if head coach Saul Phillips can keep this team balanced throughout the season. Their nonconference schedule may be the toughest a Bison team has ever seen. If those boys can get through that schedule, they have a legitimate shot at making the NCAA Tournament and making some noise.

The talent gap from the men and women may be large this season, but you never know. Hopefully DeHoff will catch lightening in a bottle and join the men atop of the Summit League.

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minute score for the win.

ESPN’s highly popular “College GameDay” came to downtown Fargo, yet the Bison didn’t need a fire lit under them to score three first-quarter touchdowns against Delaware State to put the game away instantly.

The superstitious fans don’t need to fret with this team. An 11-0 season isn’t going to make this team less prepared or less hungry come playoff time. They know better. And with a current record of 8-0, the Bison have yet to have an off week.

In reality, the Bison could slip up once in its final three regular season games and no harm would be done. A 10-1 record with the Kansas State win would be good enough to secure home-field advantage with a No. 1 or No. 2 seed. Some NDSU fans are saying the Bison need a loss this season to regain focus.

I say nay.

Why can’t these 2013 Bison go 15-0? Who’s to assume they actually will be overconfident and overlook the playoff field? What’s the reason for 24 seniors not being prepared?

These 2013 Bison don’t need a “wakeup call” because they haven’t fallen asleep yet. And I don’t think this team is planning to nap until they’re on a flight back from Frisco with its third straight national championship trophy.

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The 2011 and 2012 national championship campaigns were all too similar for the NDSU football team.

In both seasons, the Bison went 14-1, had tenacious defenses and went through a memorable playoff run that ended with defeating Sam Houston State in Frisco, Texas.

The two losses over the last two years both came at the Fargodome and both came against Missouri Valley teams that did not make the playoffs. After both losses, the Bison responded with big wins in its next game to begin a long and successful run to the championship game.

After those two losses, many NDSU fans took the glass-half-full approach and said the Bison needed the losses as a “wakeup call.”

The Bison needed a loss so they didn’t get too overconfident. This was probably true in those two seasons.

A sophomore Brock Jensen was probably brought down from Cloud Nine after the loss in 2011 and got rejuvenated. A junior Grant Olson probably realized his defensive-led Bison could be beaten in the 2012 season, and they showed up

ready to play the rest of the year.

But these 2013 NDSU Bison, not so much. They don’t need a “wakeup” game. They don’t need a loss to be humbled, to be served a notice or to be brought back to a middle ground.

This team has 24 seniors that have played the majority of the games since 2010.

They are hungry, focused, even-keeled, determined, aware, prepared, tested, accomplished and most importantly, unsatisfied.

These 2013 Bison don’t want another 14-1 year.

They want undefeated. They are putting it on themselves to not let one team in the FCS beat them this year.

And if you are worried about the Bison being too overconfident heading into the playoffs without a loss, you’re more mistaken than a Vikings first-round draft pick.

These 2013 Bison are so good at going about their business each week, they could probably give Bill Belichick a lesson. If you ask any one of them a question pertaining to down the road, their answers always come back to focusing on the next opponent.

Head coach Craig Bohl has trained these young men to not get too high or too low. The Bison were down 14 points at Kansas State in front of 53,351 fans, yet they came back with a last-

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