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Bison Fly Past Redbirds in Rout
Stick’s big day leads to Homecoming victory
Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor
Easton Stick was in top form Saturday to lead the Bison to a 31-10 homecoming victory over Illinois State. Stick threw for 256 yards and three scores to lead the Bison to a 4-0 start. Coming off a bye week after the big win at Iowa, the Bison continued to make big plays to put the Redbirds away before halftime. Trailing 3-0 late in the first, it was Darrius Shepherd who provided the first spark for the Bison. Set in motion, Shepherd would take the handoff on the jet sweep. Good blocks on the outside open the gap allowing the sophomore to gallop into the end zone to give the Bison the lead. Redbirds quarterback Jake Kolbe found Anthony Fowler to give Illinois State what would be its last lead of the day. Fowler would find a break in the Bison zone coverage, and make the play easily. The lead lasted just 10 seconds, as Stick would fire his first big throw of the day. At his own 35, Stick would throw one downfield to RJ Urzendowski. The senior wide receiver caught the ball in stride and accelerated into the end zone to give the Bison the lead at 14-10. HOMECOMING | PAGE 10
Easton Stick remains unbeaten as a starter for the Bison, beating Illinois State 31-10.
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Bresciani Gives Annual Address
Speech highlights research, education Casey McCarty Head News Editor
North Dakota State President Dean Bresciani gave his annual state of the university address Friday. The speech was highlighted with one underlying theme: what has changed and improved at NDSU since Bresciani arrived at NDSU in 2010. He also discussed current research and rankings of NDSU, and research that will be happening in years to come.
Since 2010
Bresciani said that jobs in the Research and Tech Park have increased by 15 percent since 2010 to over 1,000 jobs, and that annual salaries have increased for Park employees to a combined $69 million, which is an increase of 35 percent since 2010. “I am very proud of the work our research enterprise continues to do. NDSU’s research expenditures increased from $126 million in 2010 to more than $154 million in 2015. That’s an impressive 22 percent increase,” Bresciani said. Bresciani also said that patents have increased from 40 to 50 filings per year since 2010.
Economic outlook
President Dean Bresciani addresses Festival Concert Hall on Friday.
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Building, statue dedicated to A. Glenn Hill in Friday morning ceremony
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Bresciani said that approximately 80 percent of NDSU students who are North Dakota residents take their first jobs in-state, and
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approximately 40 percent of out of state graduates do the same. “Our mission is to serve every North Dakotan — via education, research, service, Extension and Experiment Station work,” Bresciani said, “And economically, every North Dakotan benefits from the enhanced tax base that comes from a more diverse economy of the high paying jobs our graduates go into after leaving NDSU. Much of our funding comes from outside the state, businesses are drawn here from outside the state; young people so vital to our future are drawn here from outside the state.”
Improvements in education
Bresciani said that this first year class had the “same impressive grade point average and ACT scores as the class of 2010.” He added that the most recent cohort of students has a “first year retention rate of nearly 80 percent,” and that NDSU’s loan default rate is almost four times lower than the national average and has decreased over the previous three years.
Notable guests
Notable guests to Bresciani’s speech include Kathleen Neset, the chair of the State Board of Higher Education, as well as several relatives of A. Glenn Hill, a late school of mathematics dean of which the STEM building was renamed after.
A sportswriter’s plea: GameDay, please hurry back to Fargo
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Absentee Voting: How To Do It Making your voice heard this election Anna Watson
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Election day is less than 40 days away and most U.S. citizens of age are capable of exercising their right to vote. Students who attend North Dakota State but reside outside of the FargoMoorhead area are able to vote through an absentee ballot. Absentee voting requirements and eligibility vary by state, however the overall idea is simple. Voters must request a ballot from their residing state. A ballot will then be mailed to student’s current address, and the individual is able to vote and return the ballot in the mail. Ballots need to be returned before election day, but generally as soon as possible. A vote received after election day will not count. In order to request a ballot from one’s home state, students must be registered to vote in that state. The website for the National Conference of State Legislatures said at press time that voters are required to fill out an application to request an absentee ballot. The deadline for preregistration in Minnesota is Oct. 17. Minnesotan voters must be registered by that day to secure an absentee ballot. Minnesotan voters can register to vote and also apply for an absentee ballot online. For Minnesota residents,
an email address and the identification number on a student’s driver license must be provided to request a ballot, and if a student does not have an email then a link to the paper application is provided at Minnesota’s secretary of state website. North Dakota residents can apply for an absentee ballot online, and once an absentee ballot is received it must be returned to their county’s election official in person or by mail by Nov. 7 to ensure a valid vote. Students residing in South Dakota can go to their state’s secretary of state website and download the absentee ballot application which is to be printed, filled
out and mailed to their county election official in order to receive a ballot. This process is identical for Wisconsin residents who can find their applications at the Wisconsin Elections and Ethics Commissions website. Students from Iowa can go to sos.iowa.gov to print their absentee ballot request form. From the same website, students are able to track their absentee ballot. Californian students attending NDSU can contact their county election’s office and request a ballot through the phone, or go online to download the request form.
The A. Glenn Hill Center was officially renamed Friday.
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The History Behind the A. Glenn Hill
Building dedicated in professor’s honor
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The STEM building was officially renamed the A. Glenn Hill Center on Friday. The renaming was part of a ceremony to honor Hill, and featured an unveiling of a statue of Hill. The memorial was attended by Hill’s family, 40 members of which have attended North Dakota State. Hill is a former dean at NDSU. He was the dean of the math department for over 20 years, an NDSU alumnus and at one point, the athletic director. Hill was born and raised in Erie, N.D. President Dean Bresciani said Hill was a quiet, honest and classic man
who “touched the lives of every student.” He added that Hill was a part of the NDSU community for so long most NDSU almuni couldn’t remember a time where Hill was not a part of NDSU. Hill co-authored three widely used mathematics books which are held in the hands of his statue. Hill was also responsible for other publications and mathematical concepts. He was incredibly active in campus activities and was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Service Award. “When the opportunity to name this building was first suggested, it couldn’t have been a more fitting tribute to a more fitting individual,” Bresciani said. “He is at the very foundation of (NDSU)
becoming what it is today” Harry McGovern, Hill’s nephew, also spoke at the ceremony. McGovern said that once Hill returned to teach at NDSU, Hill housed several family members while they got an education from the school. McGovern added that Hill’s last words were to one his relatives, telling them to “finish school.” Hill passed away shortly before he was scheduled to retire. Bresciani spoke about where the building named after Hill came from and what its purpose is. He said the goal behind the building is to deliver a space that is both efficient, effective and focused on undergraduates.
Late Officer Honored by Books
Fargo Public Library receives donation
“The collection is a reminder of how great a sacrifice Officer Moszer made,” - Melisa Duncan, community relations for the Fargo Public Library, said.
Paige Johnson Spectrum Staff
Jason Moszer, the Fargo police officer who was killed in the line of duty earlier this year, is being memorialized in the Fargo Public Library system through the donation of children’s books. The donation includes police-related books such as “Dogs on Patrol,” “Officer Buckle and Gloria” and “Sergeant Bill and His Horse Bob.” The books were purchased through a memorial fund set up in honor of Officer Moszer, which in total allowed 45 new books to be purchased for the library. The books are geared toward safety officers and helpers in the community, especially the topic of police. The books also give kids the opportunity to read about people who work throughout the community. “The collection is a reminder of how great a sacrifice Officer Moszer made,” Melisa Duncan, community relations for the Fargo Public Library, said. “It’s also a reminder of the positive role models in our community. It reemphasizes real people in the community, too.” The police are very involved in the public library. The Fargo Public library hosts an Officer Fair, in which police bring
in K9s and talk about their job and the work they do in the community. The department also contributes to storytime with children in the community. “It’s really nice to have
the collection,” Duncan said. “It allows people to think about Officer Moszer’s sacrifice. It also really shows the support from the community, and its connection to Officer
Moszer and his legacy.” Officer Moszer was shot in an altercation with Marcus Schumacher on February 10 in Fargo. Moszer was one of the officers to respond to a
Children’s books were donated to the Fargo Public Library system to honor Jason Moszer.
domestic disturbance call involving Schumacher and his wife. When Schumacher shot at the police surrounding his house at 308 9th Ave. N., he hit Moszer who was providing
perimeter protection. Moszer later died due to his injuries. His death came as a shock to the Fargo community, which hadn’t had a fatal police shooting in over 100 years.
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Severe Weather Safety Training
In A Nutshell
Modules prepare people for worst ambassadors due to their efforts to “improve the nation’s readiness, responsiveness and overall resilience against extreme weather, water and climate events.” After receiving periodic information from NOAA, Akyüz’s role as an ambassador is to share the information pertaining to the NDSU community
Katherine Kessel Contributing Writer
North Dakota State climatologist and professor of climatological practice Adnan Akyüz released weather threat safety modules to NDSU faculty, staff and students. The modules are designed to give users an interactive approach to learning about safety during extreme weather conditions. The modules also give customized information on flood, lightning, tornado and winter weather threats. The modules include safety information for the upcoming winter months. Participants in the weather threat safety modules are given scenarios of extreme weather threats in their area, such as tornadoes and blizzards, to review and offered a certificate upon completion. Those who partake in the training are encouraged to share the modules with anyone who may be interested.
to promote community resilience against threatening weather events. As an ambassador, NDSU is provided with NOAA resources to educate on the threats of severe weather and is responsible for sharing these resources. The WRN safety modules are part of the effort to improve the response to weather-related threats.
WRN Ambassador
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration formally recognized NDSU as part of its Weather Ready Nation Ambassador initiative in February. As the NDSU Climate Office is a NOAA recognized state climate office, NDSU was a fitting candidate to become an ambassador. Akyüz was appointed as the Weather Ready Nation Point of contact at NDSU. Akyüz said that NOAA partners were recognized as Weather Ready Nation
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Trollwood concert
Chase Rice is performing at Trollwood’s Bluestem Amphitheater for his “Everybody We Know Does” tour. Artists performing with him will include Ryan Hurd and Lacy Cavalier. Rice is a Florida native and is most known for his songs, “ Only a Country Girl,” “How She Rolls” and “Ride.” Rice was nominated for the Country Music Award “New Male Vocalist of the Year.” This event will occur at 5:00 pm Friday. Gubernatorial debate North Dakota gubernatorial candidates democrat Marvin Nelson, libertarian Marty Riske and republican Doug Burgum will go to head to head in their second debate while answering questions that have been submitted by North Dakota citizens from around the state. The 90 minute event also allows time for candidates
The Haunted Farm
The Haunted Farm has been spooking people for over 20 years and will be hosting a preview event that will offer participants admission to the farm for half price. The farm contains 15 different attractions as well as a walk through the woods that features “shocking creatures that lurk in woods,” the farm’s website said. The special pricing will run on select nights until Saturday in Moorhead, and is $10 for general admission.
Germans from Russia
The North Dakota State library will be hosting an open house that will showcase the Germans from Russia Heritage Collection. The library will also
have the book “The Latehomecomer” available for students to check out. The book will enable students to become involved in One Book, One Community, the partnership project for which the event is happening. The project occurs each year to facilitate a collaborative community conversation regarding the book of choice. The event will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4 in the NDSU library.
Coffee with a Cop
Coffee with a Cop is aimed to reduce tension between NDSU students and their campus police officers. The event offers students a cup of coffee and a conversation with an officer. Over 2,000 programs similar to this are bringing communities around the United States together with common goals. The North Dakota State police department will be hosting an event from 8:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Friday in Memorial Union’s Arikara Room.
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The MU Gallery provides interactive art installations in the library to bring awareness to Banned Book Week.
Celebrating the Right to Read NDSU Libraries celebrate Banned Book Week with Book Slam, other events Paige Johnson A&E Editor
Surrounded by stacks of books, students, faculty and community members gathered in the Weber Reading Room at the NDSU Library. Kent Sandstrom, Dean of the College of Arts, Chelsea Pace, assistant professor of movement for Theatre NDSU, Humanities and Social reads from “The House of the Spirits.” Sciences, stands and introduces himself. He holds his book up, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” and said, “(It) was banned for obscenity, sexual references and a disrespect for authority,” which garners a laugh from the audience. Sandstrom, in addition to other community members, were a part of the NDSU Library’s first Banned Book Slam. The Slam is one way NDSU is celebrating Banned Books Week, an annual event hosted by the American Library Association. Libraries and communities across the country bring awareness to reading censorship. “Banned Book Week Timothy Alvarez, vice president of student affairs, reads from “To can create a discussion, an Kill a Mockingbird.” openness and awareness of
“No one should restrict a meaningful experience with a work of art.” – Erin Balerud, Library Stacks Supervisor others, and empathy and understanding of diverse backgrounds,” Amanda Booher said, coordinator of the Banned Book Slam. “It’s also a great time for people to get excited about reading for pleasure, breaking away from reading academic textbooks.” The theme for this year’s Banned Book Week was diversity. With this in mind, Booher and associates chose a diverse array of individuals to read their favorite passages from banned books. Many of the speakers were from NDSU but some were from the community. “We tried to choose people with diverse backgrounds,” Booher said. Included in this year’s Book Slam were Tim Alvarez (Vice President of Student Affairs), Chelsea Pace (Assistant Professor of Movement, Theatre NDSU) and Erin Balerud (Library Stacks Supervisor), reading from an array of books:
“To Kill a Mockingbird,” “The House of the Spirits” and “East of Eden,” respectively. “No one should restrict a meaningful experience with a work of art,” said Balerud before beginning. The Banned Book Slam was not the only event taking place during Banned Books Week: the library also hosted “Blind Date with a Banned Book” and featured art installations by the MU Gallery curator, Anthony Faris. Blind Date with a Banned Book has novels on display covered in paper, with reasons they were banned on the front. Readers are encouraged to take a chance and choose a novel solely based on what’s written on the front. The art installations also create an interaction between readers and their books. “Author’s Origin” encourages readers to research their author’s home and the place they write
about in their book. “We hope this gets readers to consider the cultural influences of the writers and their perspective as they wrote the book,” Booher explains. “The Vanishing Influence” features an impressive wall of book titles and authors. When you’ve read a book on the list, you white it out, until the wall is completely blank. This powerful visual representation of banning books allows readers to fully understand the impact of erasing books from society. Booher hopes the art installations, as well as “Blind Date with a Banned Book” and the Banned Book Slam, bring awareness to not only the library, but also to the powerful impact books have. “It’s about creating a conversation,” Booher said, “and celebrating the right to read whatever you want.”
Editor’s Choice: Read at Your Own Risk
Banned Books Week gives readers chance to celebrate right to read
Paige Johnson A&E Editor
Every year, the American Library Association celebrates the right to read with Banned Books Week. Featuring libraries from across the country, Banned Books Week highlights famous books that have been banned or challenged in institutions for a variety of reasons. Here are some of my favorite books that have been banned before: “Looking for Alaska” by John Green John Green’s debut novel, “Looking for Alaska,” is a coming-of-age novel following Miles Halter as he navigates young adulthood at Culver Creek Preparatory School. The friends he finds at
Culver Creek, including Chip “The Colonel” Martin, Takumi Hikohito and the elusive and provocative Alaska Young, startle Miles’ worldview. As the teens hang on the edge of their adulthood, they delve into what it feels like to be young in an increasingly pressurized world. Many of Green’s novels have been on banned or challenged lists, including “The Fault in Our Stars” (now a feature film starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort). “Looking for Alaska” was banned for its offensive language and sexual explicitness. It was also considered unsuited for its age group.
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” by Ken Kesey
Set in a 1960s mental hospital, Ken Kesey’s classic novel “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” has been banned for multiple reasons: corrupting juveniles, descriptions of bestiality, bizarre violence, torture and glorifying criminal activity. Well, I mean, they’re not wrong. When Randle Patrick McMurphy is institutionalized, he shakes up the ward with his rebellious nature and outlandish attitude. The narrator of the story, “Chief” Bromden, tells the story through his hazy understanding of the world, the ward and the way of things.
“The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini
A gripping tale of a boy growing up in Afghanistan
during the tumultuous transition from a monarchy to Soviet Rule, Hosseini’s debut novel doesn’t shy from adult topics. Amir must analyze race relations, the complex world of politics and help his father compromise his tradition with their new life in America. From all these heavy issues, Hosseini managed to write a beautiful story about growing up. “The Kite Runner” has been banned for desensitizing children to violence.
“The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Nick Carraway tells the story of Jay Gatsby, a wealthy and mysterious man from West Egg, New York, in perhaps F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most famous novel “The Great Gatsby.” Fitzgerald analyzes
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Despite its long history of being challenged or banned, “The Great Gatsby” is still a common sight in classrooms. the workings of the wealthy during one of America’s greatest periods, the Roaring ‘20s through the outlandish lifestyle of Gatsby. When Daisy Buchanan, an old flame, moves into the neighborhood, suddenly the secrets of the past
complicate reality. “The Great Gatsby” has been banned for its language and sexual explicitness, but it remains one of the most beloved novels in America’s classrooms.
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FLICKS Dramatically Diverse October gives moviegoers a wide range of great films Andrew Fugleberg Staff Writer
As the air becomes crisp and leaves begin to fall, it’s not hard to find a movie to enjoy. From science fiction to emotional drama, this season offers a diverse array of movies to cuddle up and watch.
‘Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children’ September 30 Premiering last Friday, this film follows the story of a young boy, Jacob, discovering he has peculiar
powers. Jacob goes to a boarding school for individuals just like him, children with amazing powers, ranging from super strength to control of air or fire. There’s even a child with a mouth in the back of her head. As Jacob navigates his newfound life, he also must protect the home from intruders. Moviegoers should expect to see a whimsical tale full of action and adventure.
‘The Girl on the Train’
October 7 Based on the bestselling book by Paula Hawkins,
this psychological thriller follows Rachel, a recent divorcee played by Emily Blunt, as she becomes entwined in a murder mystery. Rachel rides the train every morning to work, and every day she passes the same house where she sees a seemingly perfect couple. One day, Rachel sees something she shouldn’t. Death, lies and deceit rear their ugly head. Questioning the truth is a common theme throughout the film, keeping the audience on the edge of their seat. “The Girl on the Train” is sure to have
strong acting performances and enough twists to always keep the viewer guessing.
‘The Accountant’
October 14 Action, adventure, comedy and romance all coalesce in this movie starring Ben Affleck and Anna Kendrick. Affleck stars as Christian Wolff, a mathematical genius who works as an accountant for some of the world’s most dangerous criminals. However, this accountant crunches numbers with the same affinity he crunches skulls, killing several while he
does his job. When a potential love interest (Kendrick) gets thrown into the mix, it makes it a lot harder for Wolff to add to the body count. Anna Kendrick is sure to give the film a unique twist with her innate charm.
‘Moonlight’
October 21 Janelle Monae makes her feature film debut in this gripping limited release movie chronicling a young man’s life in three different stages. The young man’s life is riddled with uncertainty,
with a dysfunctional home life and the issue of grappling with his own sexuality. Gorgeous cinematography makes this movie visually appealing through scenes involving drugs, sex and violence. While this movie may not tout large action scenes or raucous comedic moment, the film is sure to be an emotional journey that the viewer won’t soon forget. “Moonlight” is a warmup for Monae, who will star in the anticipated release “Hidden Figures” in January of 2017.
Movie Magic Takes on Magic of Reading Books hit big screen in latest Hollywood trend
Kaitlyn Grube Staff Writer
Movies based on books are some of the highest grossing films on the market in recent years. One of the most widely known movie franchises based off a book series comes in the form of the Twilight Saga by Stephanie Meyer. Grossing more than $3 billion worldwide, the Twilight Saga was a phenomenon in the biggest sense. While the last movie definitely took some liberties, the series as a whole kept largely to the script of the books. “Breaking Dawn: Part 2” has the highest rating on IMDb in the series with a 5.5. All the others rate lower even though the last movie was the one that left the original storyline behind. Here’s the good news: it might not be over. Patrick Wachsberger, the co-chairman of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group that made the five film series, stated he would be interested in adding more movies to the series, should Stephanie Meyer want to write more about those particular characters. This isn’t a surprise considering how much the franchise has grossed. Kirsten Stewart, who played Bella Swan in the
movies, has also stated that she would be interested in playing Bella again should they decide to continue. In light of this exciting development, let’s explore a few other series that have grabbed our attention in print and on the big screen.
‘Harry Potter’
The Harry Potter series took the world by storm when the first book came out in 1998. J.K. Rowling and her character Harry Potter became household names. Three short years later, the first book became a movie starring Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) and Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley). Over the next 10 years, the series became the second highest grossing film series of all time. Some are upset about storylines being cut from the films; however, it has been widely acknowledged those cuts were made to keep the films focused on Harry defeating Voldemort. All in all, the Harry Potter movie series played closely to the books and is definitely one of the best adaptations of it’s time.
‘Divergent’
In a post-Harry Potter world, young adult seriesturned-movies have become largely anticipated. “Divergent” was no exception to this trend.
Unlike the Harry Potter series, “Divergent” did just what its name implied: the movies diverged from the main storyline set in the books and became their own entity. The sequels, “Insurgent” and “Allegiant,” tanked at the box office. Because of this lack of success, rumors stated the last film in the series will be filmed for the small screen, possibly losing Shailene Woodley as the series’ main character, Tris.
that featured in the first film. Originally, this act of rebellion was a main point in the second book.
‘Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children’ Recently released, “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” is another highly anticipated movie based on a book. Its acclaimed director, Tim Burton, discussed a few differences between the book and the movie in an
interview with Buzzfeed on Sept. 28. As with any movie adaption, there are some pieces of the original book that had to be cut. Burton stressed he attempted to keep as close as possible to the book. Author Ransom Riggs was involved in the entire process, giving approval for any of Burton’s changes. Burton stated he kept the same central themes of the book, and the movie will
be as close to the book as possible. It doesn’t look like the trend of adapting books into movies will end anytime soon. Popular franchises, like Harry Potter and Twilight, continue to be feature films while fledgling stories, like Peculiar Children, start their stardom. Keep an eye out for more favorites that could be hitting the big screen.
‘The Hunger Games’
If Harry Potter is the gold standard for a film franchise and “Divergent” is textbook what-not-to-do, the Hunger Games has a happy medium. While the first two films were highly anticipated as the next young adult film franchise to beat, the last two films seemed to lose a bit of steam coming out of the gate. Main actress Jennifer Lawrence was definitely a hit as the series’ main character, Katniss Everdeen. The series shot Lawrence into superstardom, making her the current highest paid actress in the world. The films stayed close to the original storyline though there were some differences and scenes were cut from the films. There were also several scenes that were rearranged when it came to the big screen, such as the riot in the Districts
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The divergence of “Divergent” from the book’s storyline caused it to tank in the box office.
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Homecoming Parade Pumps Spirit for Game Parade-goers get excited for 2016 homecoming game Taylor Veire
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The key to any good parade float is easy; spirit and candy. At this year’s homecoming parade, there was plenty of both to go around. Late Friday afternoon, students and families gathered downtown for the annual homecoming parade. People were lined up for blocks in downtown Fargo to watch the celebration, and everyone was excited. The Fargo community once again showed their pride for NDSU and came out to show support for the 2016 Homecoming game. The parade started at 5:30 p.m. at Northern Pacific Ave. and Broadway, and ended around 7 p.m. on the corner of 7th St. N. This year there were seventy-five float participants, ranging from businesses to NDSU clubs and organizations. Some included NDSU Student Social Work Organization, Saddle & Sirloin, NDSU Engineering Ambassadors, NDSU Agronomy Club, multiple Greek life chapters, NDSU Foundation and Alumni Support, Thundar the Bison, many businesses in the Fargo-Moorhead area and NDSU’s marching band along with surrounding
Greek life had another high turnout to the parade on Friday. high schools’ marching bands. Even with the many different clubs and businesses, they all had one thing in common; NDSU spirit. Tristan Hardt, a freshman and paradegoer, commented on the experience. “As my first Homecoming
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parade, this was great. The community has so much support for the university and now I can’t wait for the football game tomorrow,” Hardt said. In all, there was a high attendance rate and many people of all ages came to enjoy this year’s parade. With the hype from
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the parade, BisoNation had a restless night before the homecoming football game. Another homecoming has come and gone. We now look forward to next year’s parade and other activities in hopes for yet another successful homecoming.
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The NDSU Cheer Team kept the crowd enthralled Friday.
Bison Abroad: Architecture of Hyderabad
Some Islamic art in India is in danger of being lost to degradation Laura Ellen Brandjord Contributing Writer
Hyderabad is located in the Deccan Plateau of India, an area bordered by mountain ranges to the east and west and a river to the north. This is also the area of great Islamic influence; largely ruled over by the Mughal Empire, Qutub Shahi Kings and lastly a succession of seven Hyderabad Nizams. India’s Islamic culture is not immediately considered when thinking of India, but even the great Taj Mahal was constructed by a Muslim ruler. Nowhere else is Islamic influence more clearly seen than in the Deccan. Unfortunately, centuries old structures in Hyderabad have been encroached upon and weather has worn away intricate designs, a fact I did not realize until I went on a field trip for my Islamic Art and Architecture of Hyderabad class. Our first stop was the Dargah of Hazrat Shah Khamosh, an impressive tomb of a Sufi Saint with the largest private collection of crystal bohemian chandeliers in the city. Even though this is a well-known dargah, it is still a victim of development within the original grounds. The second destination was the Badshahi Ashur Khana. This structure was originally constructed by the founder of Hyderabad himself, Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah, in 1596 and was later added onto by Abdullah Qutub Shah.
The two major tragedies of this structure are the encroachments in and around the grounds with the subsequent dilapidation and the Iranian tile work. After years of pleading with the government, the squatters were mostly evicted, however, the caretakers of this ashur khana have received no more of the promised assistance in restoration of the structures or grounds. The entire interior of the ahsur khana was originally covered with ornately painted Iranian tiles with intricate phrases of the Quran and decorative floral designs. During a major flood of the city in the 1908, however, many of the tiles were damaged from the floodwaters and were badly in need of repair or replacement. Unfortunately, although Iranian artisans were promised for proper restoration, none ever came. Because of this the designs were painted on the walls instead of being replaced as tile work once more. It’s still extremely beautiful, but I can’t help but think the original tile work would have increased the awe of the design work. Apparently, this is not the only such case of dilapidation and encroachment in the city, and it was disheartening to see such beautiful places held in little regard by many. I hope this will soon change, otherwise I fear many of these hidden gems of Hyderabad’s architectural history and culture will fall into ruin and be lost forever.
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While still impressive, these designs inside the Badshahi Ashur Khana were originally created on ceramic tiles covering the whole interior.
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The Spectrum Asks | Water Woggles? Asking all of the burning questions Rio Bergh
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I recently learned that pool noodles used to be called water woggles. If you ask me, it’s a dirty shame that the name ever got switched over. Journalistic senses tingling at the prospect of a truly high-impact story, I took to campus to see if anyone knew what a “water woggle” was and to get reactions on the name change. There were varying guesses as to what water woggles actually were — two votes for torpedolike objects, and one for a workout device reminiscent of a shake weight — but a surprising number of people
guessed that water woggles were in fact pool noodles. There must be some inherent pool-noodliness to the name “water woggle.” Further proof that we should bring back the name. I’m trying to build a movement here at NDSU to officially change the name back to water woggle. There are literally tons of reasons to do so. For one, the name water woggle is simply superior to “pool noodle” in every way. Secondly, it would allow me to seriously say things like “I’m drowning in homework right now. It’s like I’m a wallowing walrus with a water woggle.” Third, alliteration is always better than no alliteration. For example, if I were to say “I’m drowning
in homework. I’m only staying afloat by clinging to a pool noodle,” it wouldn’t have the impact of the walrus example above. Checkmate. As a side note, our illustrious opinion editor recently wrote an article in which he referred to president Dean Bresciani as the “pool noodle king.” I propose that we change his name to “the supreme mugwump of the water woggle warlocks.” But to be all fair before officially changing the name back to water woggle at NDSU, we have a poll up online. Friends, Romans, fellow Water Wogglians — go answer that poll. Let your voices be heard.
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“We should probably stick with calling them pool noodles. They probably changed the name for the same reason people no longer call sandals thongs.” – Casey
“Water woggles sound fun, but everybody already knows
what a pool noodle is, so we should probably stick with that.” Lauren –
“Water woggle sounds way more fun. Plus, there are light-up pool noodles, and it would be so much cooler if we called them light-up water woggles.” – Ellen
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Parisian Shenanigans See the sights, eat the food and have a great time doing it Elizabeth Wellmann Contributing Writer
Recently, I had the opportunity to go to Paris. Being the globetrotter I am, I jumped at the opportunity. We left from King’s Cross Station on Friday. Sadly, by the time we got to the train station and went through customs, I did not have time to look for Platform 9 ¾. It’s on my London bucket list though. Anyway, it was about a two-hour train ride from London to Paris taking the Chunnel, which goes under the English Channel. It was cool, and the ride was so nice I have decided trains are the best way to travel as long as the fare is cheap. After arriving in Paris, we relaxed at the hotel for a bit and enjoyed the comfy beds. However, the need for food soon outweighed the need for comfort, so I went to go grab dinner with a few friends. We went to a Thai place that served “street food” that would normally be served from food trucks. Or, at least I think that’s what our waiter was saying. His accent was pretty thick. The menu was all in French so I had to make use of cognates (thank you to my one year of Spanish) to find the chicken on the menu. Later that night, we went on a sightseeing tour of Paris, via the Seine River.
After the tour, we decided to do some exploring. Thankfully, a member of our group had a phone with service, so we were able to use Google Maps to find our way to the Eiffel Tower. Trying to get there proved to be an interesting task because the police blockaded the streets and a huge procession of bikers came roaring through town. People were shouting and laughing, so I’m assuming that everything was okay. Once they all cleared out and the police left on their motorcycles, we continued on our merry little way. When we made it to the tower, we were the only ones there except for street vendors trying to sell miniature Eiffel Towers and alcohol. They were very pushy but after saying no a few times, they let us be. It felt almost magical, like that feeling you get when you watch a movie or read a book that you know by heart. The next day, we took a tour of Paris. Our tour guide was a riot and had us in stitches almost the whole bus ride. We saw the Arc de Triumph, Notre Dame, the Phantom’s opera house, the Eiffel Tower, etc. Unfortunately, we did not have time to go into all of these places, but we were able to see the outside of most of them. After the tour, we went
to the Louvre. There was so much to see there that, as our tour guide said, it would take years to see everything. Or you could do it in 100 days if you only looked at each work for 30 seconds. Crazy, right? I did find the “Mona Lisa,” though, so that was cool. I also was able to find my favorite statue, the “Venus de Milo.” Hercules may or may not have influenced my feelings towards this work of art. Our final day in Paris was spent seeing all of the sights that we were not able to fully enjoy the day before. We went to the very top of the Eiffel Tower. Sadly, it was foggy and we couldn’t see a lot, but at least we were there. We went in the Notre Dame cathedral during Sunday Mass, which was something to behold. After that, we made our way to Sacre-Coeur, which is said to provide the best views of Paris. Let me just say it did not disappoint. Our day ended with snapping a few pictures outside of the Moulin Rouge and making our way to a café to grab dinner. I ate a crepe and had a glass of champagne while a musician across the street played accordion music. It literally felt like we were in a movie, which was the perfect way to end a magical weekend.
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for advertising reasons and to appeal to kids. But I’m totally on board, I think we should bring back water woggles.” – Adam The Eiffel Tower makes for a stunning view at night.
“They should probably keep the name ‘pool noodle.’ It’s what we’ve grown up with, so it’s easier to keep it that way.” Kristy and Careene –
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Laziness Isn’t Something to be Proud of
As college students, if we actually want to succeed in a high stakes world we need to stop being proud of our laziness
Sierra Romero
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In a lot of ways, these trends are called innovation — in other ways, they are called laziness. I’m not arguing that we return to times before electricity when people lost limbs from crappy medical care or worked so hard that they just died. That would be really stupid. But I do think we need to stop glorifying laziness.
In the old days, one would have to spend hours cultivating food, hunting or preparing edibles in order to feed himself or his family. Today we microwave bowls of ramen noodles that were prepared in a far off factory by people we neither know nor care about. Getting new clothes involved killing and skinning an animal before painfully sewing skins together by candlelight. Now, we go to the store and pick from a multitude
“Before starting on your tenth episode of ‘Orange is the New Black,’ maybe pick up a textbook and try to learn something.” of fashions. We don’t even have to dig into our pockets to pull out bills, instead pulling out a shiny card that gives us access to the entire world. Truly, human laziness has reached a pinnacle. As I walk around this
campus, I frequently hear people bragging about how they spent yesterday watching an entire season of “Orange is the New Black” or taking three naps after already sleeping until noon. While a little television isn’t bad for you, and I
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am definitely not one to complain about sleep, this excessive lethargy can lead to harmful consequences. We are at college for a reason, and while that reason may be different for everyone, I doubt that watching Netflix or sleeping all of the time will get you anywhere closer to your goals. So I urge people to reconsider. Before starting on your tenth episode of “Orange is the New Black,” maybe
pick up a textbook and try to learn something. Before sleeping another hour after the 16 you’ve already slept, do that worksheet your psych professor assigned. I urge you to try doing an activity you are passionate about, or act like you care about something. Just please, stop reveling in your laziness, because you are really just setting yourself up for underachievement and possibly even failure.
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Former Governor Arnie Can Do Whatever He Wants The only former-politician that can be in ads
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Mobile games were originally things like solitaire and pong. Now they’re a way to build stature in a global community until a 13-yearold in East Asia crushes your hours of work and says things about your mother you’re happy you can’t understand. They are also a way to print an obscene amount of money. My favorite is “Gravity Stack,” but a more popular one is “Mobile Strike,”
which has employed former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger as its spokesman. While the former governator is an accomplished actor, he still in a way represents the state of California. Now think about this for a moment: we’re aware that politicians are taking money from corporations for maybe notso-great reasons, but this is a former governor openly taking money to endorse a product. Can you imagine if other former politicians did that? Think about it, what if during future-former President Obama’s State of the Union Address, he was just taking a break every once in a while to sip from a can of Pepsi and whispering to himself loud enough for the mic to pick
“Trump’s sweating bullets to the point where his toupee is beginning to slip off and Hilary’s pant suit is getting shredded by her reptilian scales.” up “wow, that’s crisp.” You know he’s getting paid, as that is the only way anyone would ever compliment Pepsi, and that would be a bit worrying. That would be a man in charge of our livelihoods that is openly saying “give me cash, I’ll see what I can do.” It’d be even crazier with this election. Picture this: the debate between canidates, Clinton and Trump. Trump’s sweating bullets to the point where his toupee is beginning to slip off and Hilary’s pant suit is getting shredded by
her reptilian scales. The announcer decides to take a brief intermission and the candidates turn to the camera to endorse their products of choice. Candidate Trump shows off his “Trump Towers Spray Tan™.” It’ll keep you looking orange to the point where people stop questioning the fact that your life is an episode of “Jersey Shore.” He runs his hands through his “hair” with fingers small enough to act as a fine tooth comb, and throws a smile to the camera. Trump only uses “Trump Towers Spray
Tan™” because the only thing larger than the sun is his ego. Candidate Hilary decides to take the edge off with a snack. She pulls out her favorite: “Lean Liberal Lizard Food.” She takes out a chunk of something indigestible to humans and places it on her tongue, which is blue to convince predators that she is venomous. She tries winking at the camera before realizing that she does not have eyelids and quick punches in “12345” to check her email. Cut to commercial and it’s former-politicianturned-sexting-aficionado Anthony “Carlos Danger” Wiener talking about how he just discovered Snapchat. An app that automatically deletes sent pictures has opened a new chapter in
his life and hopes it does the same for you. God help us all if that man actually learns what Snapchat is. I just want to say, I love Arnie. He’s the good former terminator. I really don’t care how he decides to earn some money on the side, I think there’s just something inherently strange about a man who formerly represents an entire state going “this game is sick, check it out! Speaking of checks, when do I get paid?” and the country just laughing it off like “oh that Arnold!” Cue eye roll with accompanying laugh track. Hey, who am I to judge? I wrote an article offering my clothes as ad space for $20 WHICH IS STILL TOTALLY OPEN TO ANYONE READING. Ahem. So ya, Arnie, do whatever.
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The Red River Market Where the local things are
Cierra Steffensen Staff Writer
I have recently been made aware of the glorious farmers market that is located in downtown Fargo.
Now, many of you may already know of this hidden gem already. Alas I figured, why not share the joy that I was so keenly surprised to find on Broadway. The Red River Market is based on Broadway in downtown Fargo. This market is host to many different vendors who all take pride in locally grown and crafted products. All of the vendors that participate have wonderful, friendly, cheerful customer service and you instantly
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Baked goods, alpacas and fresh coffee are the icing on the cake. feel welcomed into the warm embrace that is a local hug. There are many items to spark the interest of the diverse crowd. Between a multitude of flowers, fresh local produce, pickles, jams, craft beers, hats and hot dogs you are bound to find something that makes both you and your tummy smile. The Market is open on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m.
- 2:00 p.m. and is always a bustle with a wide range of citizens. The smiles on young children’s faces as they help their parents pick out the biggest, roundest, reddest tomato they can find adds a great amount of cheer to your day. The joy is infectious as everyone circles the vendors’ stands in hopes to get the best local product while giving back to the earth and the community. If you are big
on looking out for planet Earth, you will be pleased to find a row of adorably decorated trash bins used to separate all different forms of garbage and use the former trash in new ways. Baked goods, alpacas and fresh coffee are the icing on the cake. The Red River Market is the place to be on a Saturday morning if you are looking for a warm environment to start your fall Saturdays.
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Good news today for many North Dakota State students as President Barack Obama’s administration has changed the definition of a “full night’s sleep” in a landmark legislative move involving both sides of the aisle. President Obama spoke during halftime of the last football game, “My fellow Americans, my fellow Bison. I come to you today with an issue. This issue is simply this: Our nation’s young men, women and UND students, are simply not getting enough sleep.” The Obama Administration rolled out the new legislation Sept. 9, days after that speech. The new legislation formally called ObamaZZZ aims to revitalize the nation’s college population through sleep. It comes to no one’s surprise that this move
came just weeks after the first round of exams here at NDSU. The engineering, nursing and physics programs are all declaring states of emergency due in part to lack of sleep and lack of coffee for their IVs. When asked to comment, Republican candidate Donald Trump said, “Personally I support Obama on this one. Geez, the guy has a point, and I’ll tell you in business you need two things: a good head, sleep and of course a winning attitude.” He later commented for several minutes about how much he loves the winning atmosphere UND offers. This national attention comes just days after a startling poll at the Memorial Union found about three quarters of NDSU students were unable to define what a “full night’s sleep” actually was. When asked Billy Bison, a sophomore in the mechanical engineering program, revealed to one reporter, “A full nights
sleep? No I don’t know what that is. Usually I feel guilty sleeping because, you know, I could be using that time on homework.” After his interview Billy Bison went and grabbed three coffees, an energy drink and a granola bar. The change to the definition lowers the requirements for a full night’s sleep. Luckily for Billy Bison, a full night’s sleep is no longer considered between 7.5 and 9 hours of sleep. Rather now, the World Health Organization defines a full night’s sleep as the following: “A full night’s sleep is defined as being any rest over two hours. Anything under can be offset by the following relation, two cups of caffeinated beverage to every hour under six.” When made aware of the changes to the definition, Billy Bison said, “Wow that means I’ve never lost a full night of sleep here at NDSU.” Local professor Jenly Dacobsen commented,
“You know the chemistry behind sleep is fascinating.” He went on for several minutes describing the shapes of the molecules and how to measure sleep. When told about the changes he was rather surprised. “I am surprised they will have so much more free time. More homework and exams are obviously in order.” Obama later stated on the steps of Old Main, “NDSU is truly my favorite college in the nation.” Pause for applause. “I truly feel the student focus, the land grant and I feel inclined to research. “I also feel a better NDSU on the horizon. I feel an NDSU that has more ‘full nights’ of sleep. I feel an NDSU which is healthier. Michelle, Malia, Sasha, myself and of course Bo look forward to visiting NDSU in the future and resting it up with you all.” Pause for applause. “Go Bison.”
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King Frazier ran for 76 yards Saturday against the Redbirds of Illinois State. The Herd has won its last six conference openers.
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HOMECOMING | FROM PAGE 1 The Bison defense would get in on the act. After a pair of receptions over 20 yards, including a 41 yarder, by Fowler, the Redbirds looked like taking back the lead. On third and goal, Kolbe would roll to his left, and look to make it back to the line. He was met by Aaron Steidl, who forced the ball free. The fumble would be recovered by Pierre GeeTucker, ending the Redbird threat. “Anytime you get a big play like that or a turnover, that sparks everybody.” Gee-Tucker said, who has made a big play in both of the last two games. He caused C.J, Beathard to spill the ball at Iowa two weeks ago. The Bison used the turnover to extend their lead. Facing third and eight on their own 10, Stick dumped a screen pass to Chase Morlock. Morlock turned up field and followed his blocks for a 52-yard gain. The next play, Stick would find Lance Dunn in the seam for the 38-yard touchdown. Stick would put the exclamation point on the first half with a two minute drill. Starting with the ball at midfield, the Bison needed just 50 seconds to put the game to bed. Another long pass, this time a 35 yarder to Nate Jensen, would extend the lead to 28-10. The catch was Jensen’s first career touchdown.
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Stick would throw for 198 yards in the second quarter. In the second half, both teams lacked the offensive spark from the first half. NDSU would return to the ground game. King Fraizer led out of the backfield. He amassed 20 touches on the ground, and got out 78 yards. Meanwhile, Illinois State could not get anything going on offense. The Redbirds finished with just 37 yards rushing in the game. The defensive front of the Bison would dominate in the second half. Four of the Bison’s six sacks came in the second half. Caleb Butler would notch up a pair in the second half sacks. Jarrod Tuszka would also get in on the act for his first career sack. The only scoring of the second half was a Cam Pederson 47-yard field goal in the third quarter to make the score 31-10. The only big controversy from the final frame was a personal foul call on the Redbirds. Illinois State head coach later called it a “phantom call” and let the officials know about his displeasure, drawing some activity from the half-full student section. The Bison will now take off for a visit to Missouri State, who defeated Indiana State on Saturday. NDSU will be back in Fargo for the Dakota Marker game against South Dakota State on Oct. 15.
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Dear College GameDay, Don’t Forget About Us Why College GameDay should come to NDSU Cody Tusler Staff Writer
To the folks at College GameDay, Hello. My name is Cody Tusler and I am a student at North Dakota State with one simple request: please do not forget about us here at North Dakota State. The last two times that you have come here to Fargo, the Bison have won both of those games. NDSU beat Delaware State on Sept. 21, 2013 with the score 51-0. Then you guys came back on Sept. 13, 2014 and the Bison played another lights out game with a score of 58-0 against Incarnate Word. I understand that you
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The Bison football team may have been the only team in action at home this past week, but plenty of other teams played on the road.
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After beginning Summit League play 2-0, the Bison dropped their first conference match of the season in straight sets to the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, 25-16, 25-17, 26-24. The Coyotes bossed
are at Clemson this week. You can’t not go to that. Not only is it primetime coverage, but it is No. 3 Louisville and No. 5 Clemson. This head to head match up of the top two power house ACC teams should be a great game. I will forgive you for this, but just this one time. However, if you chose not to come to Fargo on Oct. 15 against rival South Dakota State, I will be slightly disappointed. Scratch that, I will be very disappointed. There are a few reasons that you need to comeback to Fargo. First, we are five-time-in-a-row FCS champions. Winning that title five times is quite the accomplishment, let alone
five times in a row. Second, the Bison are just coming off a huge upset win over 11/13 ranked Iowa. Going into the game against Iowa, ESPN’s Power Football Index gave the Bison a nine percent chance to win. Hey, this is why you play the game right? Any team can win or lose on any given day. And the Bison proved that by playing a tough game against the Hawkeyes. Don’t you want that type of team(s) for College GameDay? Let’s not forget SDSU hung tough with TCU in Week One. Finally, NDSU is playing SDSU, who I would say is their top rival in the conference. Every year,
the game against the Jackrabbits is the biggest game of the year. Why, you may ask? It is the annual Dakota Marker game. “Wait Cody. What is the Dakota Marker and what is so important about it?” Well, sweetie pie, you just sit right down and let good ol’ Cody drop some knowledge. In 2004, both NDSU and SDSU moved into Division 1 FCS and the rivalry grew to more than just neighboring state’s school battling it out for bragging rights. Both teams were a part of the Great West Football Conference until 2008 and they both joined the Missouri Valley Football Conference. The
Dakota Marker trophy is a replica of the quartzite monuments that marks the border between North and South Dakota after the Dakota Territory was split into two states along the Seventh Standard Parallel. The trophy was around 75 pounds and has the inscriptions of “N.D.,” “S.D.” and “190 M.” It is 190 miles from Fargo, ND to Brookings, SD where SDSU is located. The series for the Dakota Marker currently stands in favor of the Bison 8-4, and they remain the holders after the trophy after winning last on 10/3/15 in Brookings with the final 28-7. NDSU has won six straight trophy meetings,
and last eight games including playoffs. The Bison have the all-time record of 59-40-5 against the Jackrabbits sense their first match up in 1903. Now that you know more about the Dakota Marker, you know just how important this game is. Now with all the information about why you guys should come with the National Championships, beating Iowa and it being the Dakota Marker game I just have you thing to say. “I hope that ya’ll come, because if you don’t I’ll be saltier than a pretzel. Plus, I have an A+ sign idea.” Sincerely, Cody Tusler P.S. No seriously, come to Fargo.
the first two sets, but the Bison struck back in the third, as the score teetered back and forth nine times. Ultimately though, the Bison were undone by a late rally from USD. Unlike their first two conference matches, the Herd were unable to take the lead, and when they did they could not secure it, allowing USD to roll to the victory. Hadley Steffen had twelve kills, senior Emily Miron added 10 and an ace, and Brianna Rasmusson turned in 31 assists. The Bison
only hit .205. The women were also in action on Sunday at Western Illinois in Macomb. The Herd will return to the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse on Oct. 7 at 7:00 p.m. to face IPFW, before traveling to Brookings to take on SDSU on the 11.
finish with a total score of 54-over par. Junior Natalie Roth of Lake Park, MN led the Bison with a 5-over par 221, which landed her in eighth place overall. Freshman Sierra Bennion competed as an individual and finished the three rounds with a score of 4-over par 220. Kansas State took home the team title at the event. Next up for the Herd is a trip to Littleton, Colorado, for the Ron Moore Invitational.
opened their Summit League slate Sept. 29 in Omaha, Nebraska, rolling to a 2-0 victory. The win pushed their overall record to 6-5. After a scoreless first half, NDSU tallied twice in the second half to take and keep the lead. Holly Enderle opened the scoring in the 72nd minute off of an assist from Amy Yang. Freshman forward Mariah Haberle added the second goal just three minutes later, when she dispossessed her opponent and scored off the breakaway. It was Enderle’s
seventh goal of the season and for Haberle, her second. Omaha was stifled by the Bison defense, which only allowed two shots on freshman Monica Polgar’s net. With the win, Polgar, of Cupertino, CA, recorded her fourth shutout of the season. The Bison also traveled to Tulsa, OK to face off against Oral Roberts on Sunday. The Herd will next play USD on the in Vemillion. They return to Dacotah Field on Oct. 9 to face Western Illinois in a Summit League tilt at 1:00 p.m.
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The NDSU women’s golf team participated in the Nebraska Chip-N Cup invitation this past week, coming in sixth place overall. The team recorded round scores of 305, 306, and 307, respectively, to
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THE SPECTRUM | NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2016
To the Wentz Wagon! Carson Wentz is taking the NFL, Philly and everywhere else by storm Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor
Well that escalated quickly. Going back a month, Carson Wentz was supposed to be the number three option in Philadelphia. Then something half a country away happened. Teddy Bridgewater injures his knee. Next thing you know, Sam Bradford is off to Minny and Wentz is thrown into the spotlight with the Eagles. Thinking back on it now, it is not a surprise that he excelled in the NFL. We had seen it here at North Dakota State. The guy practices hard and plays harder. It seems that is the only way Wentz knows how to operate.
And that is a great thing. It is because of this work ethic that most in North Dakota scoffed when reporters and analysists were at best cautious of Wentz’s ability to translate into the NFL. The Wentz Wagon was already a thing for the past two years here. We came to appreciate the “Big Red Head” as Chris Klieman refers to him. After just three starts, the question to ask is, “Are you feeling it now Philly?” Now, much can be said about the numbers Wentz has put up this month in claiming NFC Offensive Rookie of the Month. 102 completions, 769 yards, five touchdowns, no interceptions, 64.7 percent accuracy, 103.8 passer rating; most of these
numbers are becoming common knowledge. Arguments can be made about the quality of opponent he has faced in the opening three weeks. In reality, only one of the teams he has faced will threaten to make the playoffs, the Steelers. The argument can be made that he really hasn’t shown greatness yet. Philadelphia head coach Doug Pederson and offensive coordinator Frank Reich have kept things simple with Wentz. Passes against the Steelers averaged just over five yards. It is yards after the catch that helped Wentz amass 301 yards passing. Really, those are fair arguments. But look behind the numbers, and that is where Carson gets really
exciting. Take a look at the celebration between Wentz and Jordan Matthews. After Wentz found Matthews for a touchdown to put the Eagles up 10-0 over the Steelers in the second quarter, the pair went to celebrate with a common chest bump. Then, they checked their jumps, pretended to straighten their ties, and had a firm handshake. “It’s all business. We keep it all business,” Wentz said after the Pittsburg game. That is typical Wentz. It is this “let’s get down to business” attitude which has won fans over. But it isn’t something that new. Rewind a year, Wentz has a broken wrist and a young gun named Easton Stick is thrown in to lead the Bison forward. Not only does
Wentz take Easton under his wing, he teaches him how to be a quarterback. Oh to be a fly on the wall to listen to those two talk, assumedly about plays such as “Spider 3 Y Banana.” His dedication to learning the game makes it no surprise when a story pops up about him watching game film on date night. Add his dedication off the field to what he has done on the field, and no surprise that there are some lofty comparisons going on. His pregame preparations have drawn comparisons to those of Peyton Manning. Names such as Brett Farve have come out in the same breath as Carson Wentz. A year ago, six months ago, even one month ago, who thought that would happen?
While it is way too soon to crown Carson Wentz the next great quarterback, what we can say is what we know. We know that the beginning of the era of Carson Wentz in Philly is one of the best starts to a career of a rookie quarterback. We can say that we knew he was this good coming out of college. But what we can’t really say is that we expected him to put up these numbers in the first three weeks of the year. Neither can we say he is done. Carson Wentz loves football. That much is sure, and he will keep striving to get better. Undoubtedly, he will stay humble, and look to go 1-0 each week. Joe Biden is leaning on the horn. All aboard the Wentz Wagon. Next stop, Detroit.
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