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Dicamba Delivers Distress The commonly used herbicide dicamba does more bad than good with soybean crop
Phoebe Ellis
Head News Editor
Dicamba, a common herbicide meant to kill weeds, is proving to also negatively affect soybeans that aren’t yet adapted to the chemical. The soybeans experience leaf cupping — an inhibition of sunlight intake that affects the photosynthesis process — and can lessen bean density within a few days of application of the chemical according to three North Dakota State faculty members; post doctoral research fellow Dipayan Sarkar, associate professor in the plant sciences department Kirk Howatt and professor and weeds specialist Richard Zollinger. All of them spoke about what dicamba is and what it does. This herbicide is typically used to control broad leaf weeds and, up until recently, was mostly used in corn and wheat crops. The reason it’s now used with soybeans, which is a broadleaf plant, is because a portion of soybean plants have become resistant to this herbicide. That’s where the issue gets tricky. Only some soybean plants have the resistance, not all. The problem some farmers are seeing is the demise of they soybean crop. There are a few possible reasons for this that all trace back to dicamba. One possibility is the movement of the spray from one crop to another by a breeze coming through at the time the herbicide is distributed. “It can vaporize and move to another plant,” Sarkar said, which is a
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“It can vaporize and move to another plant,” Dipayan Sarkar, post doctoral research fellow, said. half a pound of the active problem when the crops southern states.” If this is the case, why ingredient so we’re applying aren’t resistant to dicamba. at a much higher rate ... “Most of the growers are are we using it? “Dicamba has been Number three, I cannot over still growing the Roundup ready soybean which is registered since the mid- emphasize this enough, that not resistant to dicamba, 60s,” Howatt said, and non-transformed soybeans but you have some plot because of rigorous testing, are the most susceptible where you have Roundup harm to humans isn’t a plant that we know of to dicamba ... Number four is and dicamba resistant, and concern. Why is this happening? this, if we would’ve had are then you spray (dicamba) there and it drifts with the Zollinger has four specific you wet or what or summer, air,” Sarkar continued. reasons he believes this I think a lot of this would not have happened,” Zollinger “That is what is causing the issue is taking place. “The first one is timing said. problems. These problems To explain all this goes are more prominent where ... Number two is the rate, temperature is high. Most wheat and corn were using as follows: In corn and wheat crops, of the injury from dicamba very small amounts in is more prominent in the soybeans we can apply it’s generally applied early
in the growth of the plant, but in soybeans it’s used much later, even into the reproduction stages; it’s also applied at a higher rate. Even if a farmer sprays their corn with dicamba and then doesn’t clean their instrument and goes and sprays their soybeans, traces of that dicamba can remain and affect the soybean crop. The wind can carry the spray for up to a mile if the droplets are small enough. When that’s carried to nontransformed or non-adapted soybeans, that’s detrimental
to crops. Dicamba is water soluble; if there’s a large amount of rain the dicamba will wash into the ground and no longer be effective as a herbicide. “Worst case scenario are the financial problems and hardships for current producers,” Howatt said. “Litigation issues are another one of those situations where buyers are already involved and neither side is really going to see a victory.”
Drekker Brews Up New Location Craft beer trend continues to grow in Fargo Daniel Ukkelberg Contributing Writer
The local brewing company is restoring a historical building just west of downtown Fargo. The new location will triple the space of Drekker Brewing Company and is fully equipped with a large patio, taproom with open views of the brewery and multiple spaces for community events. “Having two breweries gives us some unique opportunities that we’ll be exploring as the project progresses,” Drekker president Mark Bjornstad said. Most locals know the building as the Smith Building because of a faint logo passersby can see from First Avenue. “We’ve had
our eyes on this building since the very early stages of planning our company,” Bjornstad said. The building was originally constructed in the 1880s. Drekker Brewing is now producing as much beer as space allows in their current facility — doubling its production from their opening three years ago. This additional facility will allow them to double their production again. “We’re designing this new brewery to not only make more beer, but do it with respect to quality, efficiency and environmental impact,” Darin Montplaisir, Drekker’s head brewer, said. “It’s also exciting to design a new brewhouse that will allow us to expand on the unique and experimental styles we’ve been brewing
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over the last couple years.” The brewery will preserve and show off the original exposed brick and wooden trusses while adding in new skylights and windows, which will enclose the new state of the art brewing equipment. “We’re so excited to breathe life back into this historic building and to be a part of the movement that’s expanding the energy of downtown Fargo westward,” Bjornstad said. “This is only possible because of the amazing support we’ve received from this community.” Drekker Brewing distributes to the FargoMoorhead and Grand Forks areas, as well as partial distribution to other North Dakota and Minnesota towns.
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“Having two breweries gives us some unique opportunities that we’ll be exploring as the project progresses,” Drekker president Mark Bjornstad said.
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Possible Insider Trading Amidst Hack Heitkamp and other senators call for legal action Samuel Caspers Co-News Editor
“If that happened, somebody needs to go to jail,” Sen. Heidi Heitkamp said. “It’s a huge problem when people can act with impunity with no consequences.” Heitkamp made these comments at a credit union industry conference in Washington in response to three executives who sold nearly $2 million in Equifax shares between July 29 and the public announcement of the hack Sept. 7. Thirty-six senators, including Heitkamp, are calling for federal authorities to investigate these sales. “How is that not insider trading?” Heitkamp said. According to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, insider trading
is the buying or selling of stocks with knowledge of nonpublic information. Traders who are found guilty of insider trading can serve a maximum of 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $5 million. According to Equifax, criminals “(exploited) a U.S. website application vulnerability to gain access to certain files.” These files included sensitive data that include names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and driver’s license numbers. Other information the criminals pulled include credit card numbers for approximately 209,000 U.S. consumers. The hack occurred from mid-May through July and impacts approximately 143 million U.S. consumers. Equifax discovered the hack July 29 and stock has plummeted since.
The stock has dropped roughly 35 percent — closing on July 28 at $145.09 per share and $94.05 Sept. 14. “This clearly is a disappointing event for our company,” Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard F. Smith said. “I apologize to consumers and our business customers for the concern and frustration this causes.” “While we’ve made significant investments in data security, we recognize we must do more,” Smith said. Part of this effort to do more includes the establishment of a website to help consumers determine if their information has been potentially impacted and helps consumers sign up for credit file monitoring and identity theft protection.
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Heidi Heitkamp is one of 36 senators calling for an investigation regarding stock sales.
Statistics Show Economic Progress Census data show rise in median income level, decrease in poverty rate Quinn Garrick
Contributing Writer
Median household income levels increased for the second year in a row in 2016, according to a new census report released on Tuesday. The report also shows a decrease in the official poverty rate. “Median household income in the United States in 2016 was $59,039, an increase in real terms of 3.2 percent from the 2015 median income of $57,230. This is the second consecutive annual increase
in median household income,” according to the U.S. Census Bureau. “People have demanded higher wages instead of settling on what was offered to them,” Brooklyn Pringle, a sophomore majoring in finance, said. Pringle points out that due to low unemployment, workers are in higher demand for employees, and therefore higher wages have been provided. Dr. Jeremy Jackson, director for the Study of Public Choice and Private Enterprise and an associate professor of agribusiness
and applied economics, attributes the rise in income level to a higher workforce participation rate and low unemployment. “With more household members working, income for households has increased,” Jackson said. Economists believe this trend in rising income levels is showing progress in the American economy following the 2007 recession. Most businesses recovered fully or in part after the recession, but many Americans’ income levels remained stagnant. “The recently released
statistics showed an increased proportion of households falling into the middle-class income ranges. This, coupled with the household income, is reflective of a strengthened middles class,” Jackson said, expressing hope for future success of middle class Americans. Many politicians have been tapping in to Americans’ frustration with income, including President Trump, which gained him a lot of support from bluecollar workers. Trump campaigned on a platform of repairing the American
economy and raising the fortunes and prosperity of the nation. Jackson said that the rise in household income and the future success of income levels is not a matter of policy. “Household income isn’t directly tied to policy, but is the result of labor market conditions. Generally, the middle class will fare the best when the economy itself is growing.” Jackson highlighted areas that can be addressed to assist in further success of the American workers and the economy, noting that a “good step in the right
direction can be to simplify the tax code and reduce income tax rates allowing households to keep what they earn.” The report released by the Census Bureau shows that the poverty rate decreased by 0.8 percentage points from 2015 into 2016. The Census Bureau also reported that the percentage of people without health insurance coverage for 2016 was 8.8 percent, down from 9.1 percent in 2015.
Pe gging Transgen de r BisonCatholic pair practice, pirates and pop culture Alex Hart
Contributing Writer
“If I wanted to cut off my arm and leg and declare I feel that I am a pirate today, I can do that,” Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk said. The Question of Transgender — that was the title of the event hosted by BisonCatholic. It attempted to explain the view of the Catholic church on transgender identity and the issues they view that stem from it. Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk was the speaker at the event and has spoken at many similar events across the United States. He has a Ph.D. in neuroscience
and is also a priest of the Catholic faith. The talk featured many different video clips and analogies. One of the main points was that one should not be able to “choose” what gender they want to be. Father Pacholczyk postulated that being able to choose what gender you want is not a good thing because it could destabilize society. Another major point of the talk was the case study of Caityln Jenner. Father Pacholczyk showed a film of Jenner competing in the Olympics. Pacholczyk said that she is a big figure in the media due to her winning the gold medal at the Olympics.
“If I wanted to cut off my arm and leg and declare I feel that I am a pirate today, I can do that,” Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk Pacholczyk wanted to focus specifically on the wording that he used in the interview he had on the video clip. He claimed that people can’t “craft” their own reality and claim that they aren’t the sex they were assigned at birth. Ann Burnett is a professor of women and gender Studies at North Dakota State. She said that Father Pacholczyk’s point of someone “choosing” what
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gender they are is untrue. “People do not choose what gender they are; it is an innate feeling that they can not change even if they want to.” She also rebutted his pirate point by saying that many people are born with chromosomes that aren’t clearly linked to a certain sex. Pirates, she said, are not a gender but that people
can have chromosomes that are not definite. Burnett also went on to mention that laws around gender-neutral bathrooms are in place to protect transgender people. She said that the bathrooms are tight spaces where if people wanted to harm someone who is transgender they could because it would be easy to corner them. The members of the transgender community would also have to worry about attending the opposite bathroom if the laws were removed due to the then illegality of their actions. A final point was made by an unnamed transgender student who said, “I
wouldn’t have to wear a dress if I wanted to do harm in a bathroom, that can be anyone.” Another controversial topic discussed was women being on birth control, which Father Pacholczyk said was akin to neutering them. This is, Father Pacholczyk said, because it takes away their reproductive capabilities. Burnett said that this is untrue because birth control is just a method of controlling reproductive cycles. She said that it is mainly used to control when pregnancy happens, not to prevent it entirely.
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Air-mageddon Moderate air quality for Fargo-Moorhead
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Smoke from the wildfires out west is moving east toward Fargo and is changing the air quality. “Wildfire smokes can result in significant air quality impacts to public health due to the presence of fine particulate matter (PM). PM in the air is likely to cause a variety of respiratory illnesses like asthma, chronic bronchitis and other lung diseases,” Shafiqur Rahman, associate professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering, said. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Fargo is at 51 fine particles and is in the moderate range. “Wildfire smoke can be seen from distances, and visibility may be reduced significantly,” Rahman said. “It can also irritate eyes and most vulnerable people are elderly and children with heart disease, chronic pulmonary disease or asthma.” The higher the AQI the more people that need to take protective steps. The Minnesota Department of Health website says to limit time spent outdoors, keep doors and windows closed and run air conditioning in recirculating mode only.
“Wildfire smokes can result in significant air quality impacts to public health due to the presence of fine particulate matter (PM). PM in the air is likely to cause a variety of respiratory illnesses like asthma, chronic bronchitis and other lung diseases,” Shafiqur Rahman, associate professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering
than four kilometers and when those conditions last for more than a day. “Depending on the wildfires season, frequency and weather conditions, it may affect air quality,” Rahman said. “Wildfires may also cause haze and reduces visibility and the smoke level can vary significantly depending on the weather.” “I saw that the sun looked orange and partially covered by foggy air, an indication of poor air quality,” Sreekala Bajwa, professor and department chair of agricultural and biosystems engineering, said. It is recommended that people with heart and lung conditions watch the news for current air quality conditions.
They also recommend limiting indoor activities that can increase indoor air pollution like burning candles and incense, vacuuming, and frying or broiling. “People can smell smoke from wildfires. Avoid activities outside during wildfires, especially people with heart and lung disease,” Rahman said. Manitoba’s government website recommends that people with these conditions “should consider taking precaution when smoke conditions are light to moderate.” The website also explains, “This is usually indicated by a smoke odor and haziness or visibility that is less than eight km.” Heavy smoke conditions are when visibility is less
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In the Fargo-Moorhead area “an individual is contacting victims identifying himself as a Cass County Deputy at which times he notifies them they have an active warrant and will be arrested by the end of the day if payment is not received,” the Cass County Sheriff’s office said in a press release. On Sept. 12, the Sheriff’s office received 20 phone calls inquiring about the warrant; callers were then informed that it is an active scam. Cass County personnel will not request bond payment over the phone, and the Cass County Sheriff’s office will accept bond payment in cash at the court house. If you have questions regarding the validity of a phone call or an active warrant, you are encouraged to call the warrant division at 701-241-1283.
Sundance Film Festival
Students at North Dakota State can “win a free trip to the Sundance Film Festival next January and a year of creative support from the world-renowned Sundance Institute,” Emily Andrews, media relations coordinator of Sundance Institute, said.
Eighteen-to-24-year-old artists are asked to create and submit original short films that push the envelope. Fifteen winners will be selected to be next year’s Sundance Ignite Fellows, which includes a year-round fellowship, exposure in the industry and attendance at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
Family Therapy Center suspended
“The North Dakota State University Family Therapy Center has suspended all clinical services for at least a year, citing a lack of students enrolled in the program that uses the center as a training lab,” the Forum reported. Students doing training at the center came from NDSU’s family therapy doctoral program since 2015. The family therapy doctoral program started in 2015 and required a separate application for accreditation from the master’s degree program that operated up until 2015. The application can not be submitted until at least one doctoral student finished all coursework, which would not happen until 2018. The center has been open for about 30 years and has never been shut down before.
Minnesota Real ID compliance
Minnesota officials are confident that the state’s plan for the new Real ID driver’s
licenses will work after a high-level meeting with federal officials. Federal agencies will honor the current extension for Minnesota until the Department of Homeland Security makes final extension decisions. “Over the summer, federal officials told Minnesota it would give the state an extension only until October 10, of this year, not the threeyear extension it wanted,” Pioneer Press reported. Minnesotans can continue to board airplanes and access federal facilities until the complete implement of Real ID and compliance with federal requirements.
All-in-one childhood vaccine
U.S. researchers are working on technology that could deliver every childhood vaccine in a single injection. A team at Massachusetts Institute of Technology has designed a microparticle that breaks down and releases its contents at the right time. “One set of tests showed the contents could be released at exactly nine, 20 and 41 days after they were injected into mice,” BBC news reported. These particles slowly release medicine over a long period and more closely mimic routine immunization programs.
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Fulfilling Childhood Dreams in Sydney, Australia
Light festival, beaches and more
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Sydney Opera House seen from the Ferry on the way to Manly Beach.
Payton Mark
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When I was younger and used to think about Australia, Sydney would always come to mind. The reason why was partially because of the movie “Finding Nemo,” but also because Sydney is home to the famous Opera House and Harbor Bridge. It’s also well known for Coogee, Manly Beach and the Bondi Icebergs. I found it interesting that there is a salt water pool that’s right next to
the ocean on Bondi Beach. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to travel to New South Wales, Sydney. There were so many iconic things to see and do there. I traveled there when it was winter in Australia and, coming from the north, it was much colder here in the Midwest than in the Sunshine Coast. To show the difference, I would compare their winter to the temperature of a fall day here. To start the trip off, we got there pretty early and began exploring the downtown area. There were
Colorful houses along the walk from Coogee to Bondi Beach.
so many cute shops and delicious cafés along the streets. My favorite thing to eat there was acai bowls filled with fruit and granola. Our hostel was pretty close to the Opera House, so we decided to go there for dinner. There were two restaurants outside of the Opera House that looked out at the harbor and bridge. This was my favorite night because it was so much fun having dinner in such a luxurious place with some great friends. A huge reason why we decided to go to Sydney
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when we did was because of an annual festival called Vivid Sydney. This is a festival of lights, and it only happens for about two weeks a year. The whole opera house and bridge were lit up with changing patterns and colors. Almost the whole downtown area was lit up in lights, along with a light garden. It was amazing to see the Opera House during the day, but it was even better being able to see it lit up for Vivid Sydney. A great day trip is taking the ferry to Manly Beach. This is a popular attraction
because it is on an island and you can only get there by the ferry. There are a ton of shops and places to eat here, which is another reason people like to visit. As you take the ferry through the harbor, you get a great view at the Opera House. Another well-known beach is Coogee Beach, which has a scenic trail along the ocean to Bondi Beach. This path took us about two and a half hours to walk, but it was so worth it. Along the way, there were so many beautiful houses on the side of mountains with
a great view of the ocean. Adding onto this, there was even a huge cemetery along the path. On our way to Bondi Beach we saw a few smaller pools on the water, but none of them compared to the Bondi Icebergs. I had seen this pool in so many pictures before, but never imagined I would see it in person. Sydney was such a fun city to explore and live out a childhood dream in the process. I hope to make it back here sometime again in my life.
The incredible Bondi Icebergs along the ocean at Bondi Beach.
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1 0 Ti ps for St ayi n g H e al t hy i n C olle g e Staying healthy is not just about eating right Miranda Stambler Features Editor
To the average student, staying healthy in college may seem impossible. Most people see ‘healthy’ as ‘Here are some tips to eat green leaves and fruits.’ Don’t get me wrong, eating healthy is important, but when you look on Pinterest for ways to stay healthy that is all that comes up. What about all the other problems we’re going through like stressors from school? Looking deeper into Pinterest and using more specific wording, you are able to find better tips that do not just center around healthy eating habits.
1. Get enough sleep
This is an obvious tip that everyone hears, so it seems repetitive. Not to mention, the fact that college students have no time to sleep. We need to hang out with friends, study, work and spend time with our precious Netflix.
2. Take breaks
Everyone thinks that you have to study nonstop when preparing for an exam. This is the wrong idea. Study for an hour, 30 minutes or maybe even 15 minutes then take a break, so you do not feel so overwhelmed. This
break does not mean stop for two hours to go watch a movie; it means take, at most, a 30-minute breather from the stressors of college to calm down and overall recharge your brain.
3. Listen to music
Obviously, most if not all people do this constantly, but this really does help. Create a playlist designated for relaxation with songs that help you forget the world around you exists. Lose yourself for a period of time, so you are able to calm down, relax and prepare for the next class.
4. Set goals
Cliché, I know. This is a helpful tip whether you believe it or not. Setting goals helps you stay motivated throughout the semester, year and basically the rest of your life. Start with minor goals and lead up to the bigger and better goals you have prepared. These goals must be realistic, or you are going to be overwhelmed wondering how you are going to make them happen.
5. Make time for yourself and your friends
Making time to not only watch Netflix by yourself, but also be able to chill with your closest friends is very
important. You could even make a study date with your friends. In doing so, you get to accomplish your work while still meeting your need for socialization.
6. Walk to class
Don’t get me wrong, we go to college in North Dakota, so most of us do not want to be walking to class in negative 30-degree weather. This being said, take in the nice weather we are having before it is too late. Even when it gets into those winter months, it will be nice to stretch your legs and overall get frostbite on your way to class
7. Ask for help
This is the biggest problem college students have; we think since we are considered “adults” we must know all the facts already and that asking for help is admitting defeat. Most believe they will be judged for asking for help when in fact everyone here is struggling. Ask for help when needed; it is not a bad thing.
8. Follow your body clock
Many of the Pinterest posts explained how students should wake up earlier to avoid being stressed and live healthier. I revised this into following your own body
Stay healthy by not studying for too long. clock. Everyone is different: some people are morning risers while others are night owls. By this point, most of you have figured out which one you are. If you haven’t, think about when in the day you are less likely to want to yell at someone. This being said, follow that clock. If you are a morning person, wake up and do homework in the morning. If you are a night person, do homework at night and sleep in the next morning (unless you have a class, of course).
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9. Wear warm clothes in winter
You would think this would be obvious for a person going to college in North Dakota, but the amount of times I have seen someone wearing shorts in zero degree weather is ridiculous. I get that you’re from the Midwest, but you are going to get sick and then transfer it to the rest of us, so bundle up.
10. Do what you want
These are all good ideas from Pinterest, but we all
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know that college students want to do what they want to do. They do not want to be told that this is the right or wrong way. If you take at least one of these tips you will be golden; if not, that is your choice. Do what you want, you are considered an adult now, so if you choose to disregard all of these tips, then that is your choice. These are tips for being healthier in college, not necessities, so keep these in mind when you start feeling like you are in a rut.
Downtown Boutique Gives Back 100 Percent of Store Profit
Local business, Others, tackles unethical industry practices
Emily Wotzka
Contributing Writer
It’s no secret that there are some major social, economic and environmental issues when it comes to the fashion and textile industries. Possibly the most pressing issue we face today is fast fashion. The local fair trade boutique, Others, is combating the injustices of the apparel industry by giving back 100 percent of their store profit to worthy causes.
What is fast fashion?
Fast fashion is a modern term used to describe clothing designs that move very quickly from designer to catwalk to retailers, sometimes in a matter of days. The Netflix documentary, “The True Cost”, highlights how fast fashion (stores like H&M and Forever 21) are using both slave labor and environmentally damaging tactics to manufacture and sell cheap clothing. Although it may seem “cheap” in every sense of the word, fast fashion comes at a very high price. Lucy Siegle, journalist and executive producer of “The True Cost,” questions the industry’s system: “This enormous, rapacious industry that is generating so much profit … why is it
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that it is unable to support millions of its workers properly?” Child labor, incredibly long hours and unhealthy, unsafe working conditions are the price we are paying for this “cheap” clothing, and something needs to be done about it.
What is Fair Trade Retailing?
So what is the answer? Although the problems within fashion industry are vast, small efforts from both retailers and consumers have the potential to go a long way. Several companies who wanted to combat unethical retailing practices started fair trade retailing, which focuses on transparency, eco-friendly trading policies and healthy, safe working conditions. Fair trade retailers such as Patagonia, People Tree, Everlane and Alternative Apparel have all been focusing on transparency, using their websites to show exactly where each of their products comes from. Not only are they able to track where each fiber and thread originates, they are also able to guarantee safe and healthy working conditions for the factories and their employees.
How is Others making a difference?
Aptly named, Others’ mission is to give back to the community by combining
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the enjoyment of shopping with the satisfaction of giving back. One hundred percent of the store profit is donated to worthy causes, both locally and abroad. In 2017 alone, Others will be giving away the entirety of their store profit to The Adventure Project, which was created to help support job creation in developing countries. In the past few years, Others has also partnered with charity: water and the iF Foundation, whose goal is to provide wholesome breakfasts to the students at the Ebenezer School in Bordes, Haiti. Since their opening in 2014, Others has donated $21,079 to organizations both here in Fargo, North Dakota and internationally. In a world filled with greed, it is easy to become dismayed; perhaps we may even associate the entire retail industry with the ethical injustices that consume many retailers across the globe. However, it only takes a few special retailers like Others and the passionate people behind them that bring hope for the future of the industry. Others is located on 8th Street in downtown Fargo, North Dakota. Its hours of business are Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Others is a boutique located in downtown Fargo, North Dakota.
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The Digital World We Live In Artist Tyler Evin’s works depict our digital reality on canvas in latest MU Gallery exhibit
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In his exhibit ‘(Dis)Connect,’ Tyler Evin’s paintings depict glitches and static, like ‘Glitch, no. 2’ (above).
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Before the world of smart phones, smart TVs and smart everything, there was dial-up, static and TV test patterns that took over the screen in blotches of vibrant colors. In his exhibit at the Memorial Union Gallery, artist Tyler Evin’s paintings depicting static, color tests and glitched portraits pull inspiration from our digital world. Entitled “(Dis) Connect,” Evin’s work is part of a larger discussion on whether or not technology and social networking actually brings us closer together, or just creates greater divides. “(It’s) almost kind of a metaphor for how technology has affected humans and how we’ve become – well, we’re connected with each other more than ever, but we’re also very much disconnected in the same sense,” Evin explained. “Because it’s much easier to just go on the phone and shoot a text to somebody, or do things that way. It’s much less common to have a face to face thing. Interactions like that. That’s the basis for my series that I’m working on. Just how technology is affecting the genuine human connection that is kind of lost with technology and social media.” Evin said his “visual spark” came from the glitches and static that affected his TV before the rabbit ears were adjusted. To translate that digital imagery onto canvas, Evin collaborated with photographers for reference photos. He also used Photoshop and other design tools to experiment with the physical form, something he’s comfortable with. “I’m primarily a figurative artist. That’s what
I find the most inspiration in,” he said. For this exhibit, Evin abstracted his work, adding glitches to break up the natural human form. “(This exhibit) was a different take on portraiture and the human figure and stuff like that,” he said. “I’ve always been drawn to more abstracted themes when it comes to portraiture and figurative art. Sort of nontraditional is what I’m drawn to, nontraditional portraiture, nontraditional subject matter. It was a nice segue into that with the glitches and stuff. It’s deconstructing the forms and deconstructing the features. It’s much less about the portrait and more about the painting as a whole. I’m really enjoying where it’s taken me in my work, too. I’m always thinking about how I can constantly push the abstraction without completely losing it all.” It’s hard to believe Evin’s paintings aren’t actually glitches, or static, or even color tests. The intricate details in each painting create the illusion that what you’re seeing has been altered by something digital. In these works, Evin not only pushed the physical form until it resembled something broken, but he also pushed his own boundaries by adding plenty of color. Greens, blues, purples and reds, in addition to the grays and blacks, add some pop to the paintings. “My series that I kind of started out with, when I was first developing my craft of painting, was much more monochromatic,” he said, “and obviously with this series, I’m definitely pushing my sense of color and stuff like that.” When I first witnessed Evin’s works, I thought it was ironic how he depicted the digital world in a traditional, analog medium. However, Evin never saw it that way,
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The static on his TV screen became a visual spark for Evin. saying, “I’ve always been very traditional when it comes to art. Personally, I have rarely worked in digital form. I’m always drawn to just the traditional style and old way of painting. I guess it is kind of ironic now that I stop and think about it. The thought doesn’t really cross my mind when I started or when I kind of got going on it. It just seemed normal to me, I guess.” The overall exhibit, said Evin, isn’t meant to make a viewer feel either positively or negatively about technology. He just hopes that the paintings prompt the viewer to think deeply about technology, how it affects them and how it affects the world around them. “I really like to keep my work very open-ended,” he explained. “I don’t ever like to tell people how I want them to look at my work because I feel like everybody deserves their opinion and everybody can interpret my work as such. They can view it how they want. That’s why I really do like to keep things as subjective as I can so I don’t really try to sway the viewer in any certain
direction. But I guess I’ll just say that from what I’ve noticed, with technology it’s taken us in directions that I don’t think anybody could have predicted, but sometimes we lose things along the way, I guess.” He continues, saying, “I love hearing people’s opinions and what they interpret the piece as. I think that’s the beauty of art, people can see one thing and then another person can see a completely other thing. Who am I to tell you how to look at something, or how to interpret a piece? I think that is something that I love about creating is just the mass, the wide range of interpretations that people can have with your work.” While the paintings might lend themselves to students on campus, whose world has been shaped by technological advancements, Evin wasn’t targeting any specific age, demographic or person – rather, he was more interested in creating a conversation. “I hope that a viewer can leave thinking about how in this world of technology,” explained Evin, “and the
advancements and stuff like that, how they interpret, how it affects them personally. How they’ve seen it affect their lives. It’s all I hope for, is that they stop and think about maybe what technology has done for them or what it has affected them negatively or positively.” Evin wants to continue with the series, taking it farther into the world of abstraction. “I’m not planning any change in direction as far as where this is taking me,” he said. “I think I’m only going to push it further like I kind of talked about. Pushing the portrait and the figure into oblivion with sort of that glitched realm.” His process is that there is no process – just an idea in his head that he tries to relate onto the canvas, but that quickly changes depending on the painting. “I kind of have an idea in my head before I start any
painting, but it kind of takes a life of its own,” explained Evin. “What I think I want in the beginning rarely ends up what comes out in the end. For example, one of the figurative pieces, I would probably find my inspiration through the reference that I’m using and then, and then that kind of leads to changing it and editing and messing it up a bit and then it leads to what colors, what mood I’m trying to portray which is all kind of fluid at that point still. It’s not until I start getting into it that I’m realizing what it needs or what kind of mood I’m going for.” Evin’s works will be on display at the Memorial Union Gallery until Sept. 28, with a reception tomorrow, Sept. 19, at 5 p.m. Evin will be speaking about his works that evening, at 5:30 p.m. To view more of Evin’s works, visit his website at www.tylerevin.com.
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Evin’s original focus was on portraiture, but with his latest exhibit Evin pushed the boundaries of the human form, like in ‘Glitch study’ (left) and took a more abstract, colorful approach to painting like in ‘Technicolor, no. 1’ (right).
Evin also was fascinated with warping the human form, like in ‘Glitch, no. 4’ (right).
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Review: ‘IT’ a Scary Good Time Special effects and great dialogue make the movie worth it Erik Jonasson II Opinion Editor
If Steven King liked it, why can’t we like it? Last Tuesday, I went to go watch the big screen adaptation of Steven King’s “It.” Apparently, some of you did too, since my group got literally the seats all the way to the right in the front. My neck hurt a lot, but overall it was a fantastic experience. The big screen adaptation was worth the 31-year long wait. The characters were great, and Pennywise was worth the price of admission. I, for one, was not sure how Tim Curry’s Pennywise could be followed up. His face haunted my childhood nightmares. After seeing the 2017 movie though, I
can say that Bill Skarsgard’s portrayal is masterful. Pennywise is creepy in all of the old ways, but also has a new twist. Skarsgard’s portrayal is a fresh new rendition of a truly terrifying Steven King character. Don’t mistake “It” for a scary and gory film, with blood and guts throughout. “It” isn’t scary in that sense. “It” is just scary good. The dialogue makes sense, which is rare in modern horror films. The kids are hilarious. While you sit back and find your childhood fear of clowns all over again, you also find dick jokes and ‘I banged you mom’ jokes from a rambunctious group of tweens. The people in the theater laughed more than anybody in any recent Adam Sandler movie.
I found myself smiling through the horror scenes, amazed by the emotions and how well-written the movie is. The special effects did not take away from the plot like the miniseries from the ‘90s, but rather added to the eerie feeling that the rest of the plot presents. The moment when Pennywise opens his mouth to eat his victims made me smile the most, personally. This is what “It” really is. A good movie with humor sprinkled throughout and a murderous clown thrown in for good measure. By no reason go to “It” expecting pure gore. Instead, go to “It” because it is a new horror classic that is exceptionally done.
‘It’ (2017) is now in theaters.
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Vinyl Records: More than Dusty Circles They’re more than just music Laura Ellen Brandjord Staff Writer
You don’t have to pay too much attention to the music industry to tell that vinyl records have made a comeback. Everyone from Granger Smith to Bruno Mars is releasing limited edition vinyl pressings of their recent releases. Why? Because the market for records has seen a revitalization in recent years thanks in large part to our generation. Just as fashion cycles back, so too does preferred music platforms. I could sit here and hash out plenty of theories as to why this is, but instead I’ve decided to share what I love about the vinyl experience.
1. The hunt
One of my favorite things about searching for vinyl is the hunt. Some
people anxiously await deer hunting season to go out and bag themselves a buck. I anxiously await flipping through boxes and crates full of dusty records — and open season is everyday. My favorite “fishing holes” for vinyl are those that are either boxes of random unlabeled records or, at most, those separated by genre and then alphabet. For example, “Rock-A.” Most of the newer stores I’ve perused, especially in bigger cities, are way too organized. Every artist has a slot, even if they only have one record. I can’t tell you how excited I was to find The Easybeats’ “Falling Off the Edge of the World” in a bin labeled ‘random shit’ or The Eagles “One of These Nights” in a plain cardboard box in the back of a storage building on Record Store Day. Each time there was
a sense of pure luck and accomplishment that, out of all the crates, I looked in the specific one with the record I’d been searching forever for. Sure, there is still a little rush when you calmly walk up to the tab labeled “Led Zeppelin,” and an original copy of “Led Zeppelin IV” is nestled in a record sleeve, but imagine if you found it right when you were about to give up. After endlessly flipping through stacks and boxes, bending low and reaching until you finally held your reward in your hands. Personally, I find that a whole lot more rewarding.
2. Vinyl album art goes beyond simply cover art
I have to mention the amazing world of album cover art. Why we ever decided to switch to CDs and their limited art potential, I
have no idea. Show me a CD with the vision and subtlety of Neil Young’s “On the Beach” with the same floral pattern on the inside of the cardboard sleeve that is peeking out of the underside of the beach umbrella on the front. I don’t think an equal exists in the realm of CDs. One of my favorite vinyl covers I own is “Some Girls” by The Rolling Stones. This album has a double layered cardboard sleeve. The first has old hairstyle ads in a row with the faces cut out, and the inner sleeve has various pictures of the bandmates with lipstick and eyeshadow that periodically fits into the cut outs. The track list on the back of the album is displayed as vintage bra ads. The amount of creative thought and marketing that went into the art for one vinyl album is the same as hundreds of CDs, in my opinion.
3. Vinyl records tell a story beyond the music
Vinyls are very tangible objects. They are 13 x 13 squares holding large black plastic that magically contains music. One of the reasons for the original move away from vinyl was its vulnerability. Fingerprints, water, a bump while you are playing it or even playing it too much can all conspire to introduce skips, pops and catches. What you get with these skips, however, is a story about how it got there. Was your first child taking their first steps while Bob Dylan’s “It’s Alright” was playing, and you accidentally hit the needle in disbelief? It’s now a memory you’ll think of fondly every time you play the record after that. Absolutely addicted to
“Rock and Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution”? The warp of the record will remember. Records are physical objects. Years down the road when your grandchildren ride up on their hover-bike and start looking through your stacks of dusty cardboard, you can tell them the story behind each. I can’t guarantee all of your iTunes playlists will still be accessible in the distant future, but your records won’t be. Vinyl records are more than just old plastic circles. They hold memories of music and life. From the hunt, to marveling at the album artwork and endlessly playing my favorite tracks, these are only a few reasons why I will forever and always love vinyl. If you aren’t into the vinyl craze yet, perhaps give it a try. You may be surprised by what you find.
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Numbers Reveal On-Campus Parking Oversold On-campus parking at 129 percent capacity
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The HR lot lost 100 spots due to the construction of the new residence hall.
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It’s negative 10 degrees and the wind is howling. You just left work and you have 15 minutes until class. As you pull up to the T-lots, you search for a place to park. Your heart starts to pound as you realize there is nothing available. It’s now five minutes until your class starts and you have been looping around the lot several times. You give in and head over to the pay lot near the union only to find the same problem: no spots. Alas, you see someone pull away and you race others to the coveted spot. In order to save money, you put the bare minimum in the meter. Hoping that your class gets out in time. After class, you walk up to your car and see a white ticket on your windshield. You were five minutes late. Defeated, you rush back to work and think about the additional $20 you have to pay because the lot you have a pass for was out of spots. You are not the only one, for I too have faced this problem. I fear that this will only become more prevalent in the upcoming years. This becomes our inevitable future with a push for more students to attend North Dakota State University. According to an article written by The Forum last October, President Dean Bresciani hopes to increase enrollment to 18,000 students. This is an increase of about 4,000 students. NDSU is currently seeing one of its largest incoming freshman classes ever. It is clear that the university is growing, along with the metro area. Local high schools have been recently
facing growing pains with quickly increasing class sizes. The university expects this to impact our numbers as well. “We expect continued strong interest in NDSU as a school of choice for our local high school seniors. As the number of local high school graduates increases, we predict a parallel increase in enrollment at NDSU,” said Beth Ingram, NDSU Provost. I decided dig up the numbers to see just how “bad” parking really is. My biggest concern was the HR lot. I received and email a week before classes stating that 150 spots (ended up being only 100) would be temporarily closed due to construction of a new dormitory. I immediately wondered about the students who had already purchased their passes for the HR lot. It didn’t seem fair to have to pay for full price when other lots weren’t as competitive. Turns out, there were still enough spots left for everybody. The HR pass, which includes the FA and R lot, is at 100 percent. This means there will always be a spot, just maybe not the closest one. However, once the new dormitory is completed there will be potentially 400 hundred more students competing for these spots. Pete Zimmerman, Associate Director of Facilities Management, says there is a parking lot being built with 100 spaces near the softball field; however, it remains unclear how those spaces will be allotted. Although parking is available in the HR and connected lots, other lots have been oversold by quite a bit. According to the parking office, NDSU issued 5,921
If you take away the off-campus parking, student parking is at 129.5 percent capacity parking permits to students for the first semester of the 2016 Academic Year, as of September 14. There are 6,016 parking spots available to students. This includes Fargo Dome, UV, and Niskanen parking, which aren’t on campus. If you included these spaces, parking seems fine at 98.4% capacity. These numbers don’t reflect the reality of parking on campus though. If you take away off-campus parking, student parking is at 129.5 percent capacity. The lots on NDSU’s main campus aren’t the only
any student parking and passes don’t work there. Students have to either pay for parking or hope for street parking to be available. Katelyn Long, a sophomore at NDSU, revealed to me that at Barry Hall “it’s literally a struggle everyday to not illegally park.” Barry Hall is a nice building, but it leaves students frustrated. It proves that if new buildings are put up, proper parking needs to be included in the plans. The main question is: Where do we go from here? I propose two sets of
“It’s literally a struggle everyday to not illegally park” - Katelyn Long, sophomore at NDSU
parking struggles I have heard about. After asking around, I discovered that Barry Hall tends to be a big problem. Although Mat buses frequently travel to Barry Hall, it doesn’t help for the busy commuter. “Mondays and Fridays I go to work, then class, and then back to work again. So if I get there late, street parking is picked over,” said Nick Sikorski, commuter. Nick is studying strategic communication and business, so there is no avoiding Barry Hall. Barry Hall doesn’t have
solutions. The first set is temporary, but will buy NDSU some time to plan for the future. I hope that this time won’t be wasted. First, NDSU needs to change the way they sell passes. Some parking lots are oversold, where as others are undersold. Students who live in dorms should have a main portion of the spaces near their respective homes. This means that some lots will have to be closed off to commuters. An ideal lot to close off to commuters would be HR, because it would allow space for the new residents to move into.
The commuters would then be shuffled to the Fargo Dome park and ride lots and put it to good use. As of last week, very few people had purchased passes. “We have 1,000 spaces at the Fargo dome, and so far this year we’ve only sold 61,” said Pete Zimmerman, associate Director of Facilities Management. The most recent statistics reveal that Fargo Dome parking and University Village parking combined are only at 47.6 percent capacity. The numbers reveal that parking is greatly underutilized in these lots. The park and ride option provides a cheaper solution for students who need parking near campus. The pass is $60, just a third of the price compared to the other lots. When I sat down with Katelyn Long, she explained why she uses the park and ride system. “This year I bought a pass for the Dome, because it was a lot cheaper. So I just ride the bus or walk,” said Long. By restructuring the way tickets are sold, this will help alleviate the congestion for drivers using the other parking spaces. When possible, students should try to come to campus a little earlier than normal. This will buy time to hunt out a space. The long-term solutions are more difficult, but can’t be ignored any longer. With a clearer image of what future enrollment will look like, NDSU needs provide a way for those students to even be on campus. The Fargo-Moorhead public transportation system isn’t as good as other cities and NDSU can’t bank on it to solve the gap in parking. It may help some students, but for students like me it is
impossible. If I took the bus from my apartment in Moorhead, my commute would take one hour and eight minutes to get to my 9 a.m. class. The hour long commute back home after class would make me extremely late to work. Simply put, I have to park on campus. A parking ramp would be the long-term solution. It is a big commitment for NDSU to make because of how costly it is. In fact, Zimmerman said it costs roughly $20,000 to $30,000 per space. The price tag for a 1,000 space-parking garage would be around $25 million dollars. It would hurt the university’s pocketbook, but it needs to be done. Currently, NDSU is spending around $60 million on renovation and construction of various dormitories and apartments. They have also, in recent years, spent millions on the A. Glenn Hill Center and athletic facilities. All of these projects are being made in the hopes of retaining and attracting students. A parking ramp isn’t profitable by any means, which is perhaps why it keeps getting shoved off the table. However, parking does generate some income for the university. Last year NDSU issued almost 21,000 uncontested parking citations, the lowest costing $20, which brought the university at minimum $440,000. They also sold over 5,000 parking passes at $185 a pop, which made NDSU at least an additional $925,000. It may not be the best rate of return, but it’s something. NDSU needs to build the infrastructure necessary to hold all these future students.
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DACA Updates: Democrats Claim Victory Trump claims no agreement reached Erik Jonasson II Contributing Writer
On Thursday morning, we had a flood of information from the White House; Democrats claimed victory as our commander in chief started a tweet storm. Democratic leaders Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Nancy Pelosi broke that they had “agreed to enshrine the protections of DACA (the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program) into law quickly and to work out a package of border protection security, excluding the wall, that’s acceptable to both sides.” What sounded like progress for both sides of the aisle was eventually derailed as Mr. Tweet himself claimed that this was false. “The WALL, which is already under construction in the form of new renovation of old and existing fences
and walls, will continue to be built,” Trump tweeted early Thursday morning. As we remind ourselves that everything in this government has to be difficult, let’s recap. Shall we? If the Democrats are right, some are calling Trump’s credibility done for. Rep. Steve King, who has been very vocal about immigration, said on Twitter that, “No promise is credible,” anymore. Cue crumbling wall sound. And if Trump is right, well we didn’t get anywhere again, did we? Inevitably, we have to call Trump’s decision what it is — a rash political decision that negatively affects 800,000 people with regard only for his voter base. Did I miss anything? This isn’t a conservative value, nor is it an American value. If you claim something is broken, you don’t just throw that piece out and
expect everything to work. Imagine taking your car to the mechanic with a broken transmission. The mechanic can’t just take out the transmission and claim that others just aren’t doing their job. This is what Trump has done though, and at some point we need leadership that is willing to accept responsibility. Now, his plan, which seems to be stopped perhaps, did allow six months for Congress to work out their differences. But this kind of demand for peaceful playtime needs to be worked from the top down. With all of this happening, it may be easy to forget WIKI COMMONS | PHOTO COURTESY the most important thing — Wednesday night and Thursday morning brought very different stories on DACA’s future. the roughly 800,000 people registered under DACA. ter to the status quo, though. Trump has used personal at- that the history books will They are the true victims, It seems like our command- tacks which have proven to remember Trump as an angry orange man that got aband it must be terrifying to er in chief would rather sit accomplish nothing. How did his healthcare solutely nothing done. Did I have to sit and watch your and hurl insults than actually plan go? What about making miss anything? potential future be decided getting anything done. Rather than fixing all of Mexico pay for the wall? over Twitter. Believe me when I say This isn’t anything coun- the issues this country has,
What Puts a Song in the Generic Genre Every genre has good music, but also a generic ‘hype-man’ subsection Grant Gloe Staff Writer
I feel like you can take a large chunk of every music genre and just toss them together. They all fall into this pattern of hyping up the singer until the song doesn’t mean a thing. It’s different for every genre, they all value different things, but it’s a pattern you can see over and over again. In this “hypeman” genre, it’s almost like the band is kindly giving me instructions on how to be cool like them because they’ve got it all figured out. Well, I’ve got absolutely nothing figured out and plan on keeping it that way, thank you. If you want to know what I’m talking about, here are a few examples.
Country
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Now I’ve probably lost half of you, seeing as if Kurt Cobain inspired a generation of men singing about how someone says, “I like all misunderstood they are. kinds of music!” there’s influential music. They’ve much as the next guy, but about a 50-50 split that even inspired some stuff I sometimes it’s a bit much. includes country. kinda like with the same kind He’s trying really hard to There always seems to be of pent-up anger to it. convince you that he’s a an exception, but if all you However, there are a certified no-shits-given listen to is the radio, then lot of bands these days that gangsta badass. you may be tired of the same really just feel like a teenager Unless, of course, we’re eight country songs. Out of is yelling at me because talking about Kanye who these eight, about five are school is bullshit and his literally thinks he’s a god. going to be about you not parents are bullshit and girls Dude could probably get his getting “it” unless you’re a are bullshit as he takes out albums tax-exempt status. “country boy” like him. his phone where his “totally- Not sure if I agree with him, Maybe we only need one the-one” fifteen-year-old ex but I would certainly support that does it well. I feel like is his wallpaper. his presidential campaign each country song gets one I don’t care about your (Yeezus 2020). half-tasteful use of the word issues. I’ll deal with that I hope I’ve made it clear “redneck” not in the chorus. when I’m in my 40s with my that I’ve got some love for Even without it, the song can own teenager and depressed all these genres and others still go downhill pretty fast. because work is bullshit and that would make this article Especially if they go radiobills are bullshit and my ex- way too long. Hell, I still buzzword country style and wife is bullshit. enjoy even some of the just toss out things they think generic stuff. I would just Twenty-One Pilots country fans like. Pretty much fits the recommend you not judge an Keywords include, but entire genre based off of this are not limited to: beer, category above, but this small, but popular, section. booze, girls, trucks, farms, is the gravest offender of I’d also like to add that our generation. Every song dirt and woo-hoo. if I’m bashing your favorite I hear from them has the Hard/alternative/ music, to each their own. I’m same message: I’m too deep not about to judge someone’s grunge rock for my own good. Screw it, music choices. Unless you These genres are all Twenty-One Pilots can be its are a die-hard “Twenty-One similar enough that they own genre. I only keep them share the same caveat: the in my queues so I can be Pilots” fan in which case feel misunderstood artist. annoyed with Twenty-One free to write a letter to the to the given address, and we Now, there is some great Pilots. can start your recovery. stuff to come out of this Rap kind of music. Nirvana have Know that I like rap as made some great and really
Understanding Balance in an Unbalanced Life Knowing when to relax and the importance of mental health Cierra Steffensen Staff Writer
As college students, it is hard to create a balanced life. With juggling jobs, classes, social life and time to regain our composure, it’s hard to find time for it all. You can’t choose to skip sleeping because then you get sick. When you get sick, you miss work and class, and then all the sudden you are four assignments behind wishing you could drop out without it affecting your future. Growing up, college was pushed down our throats. The baby boomers told us we won’t make it in the real world without a solid education, good grades and a positive attitude. While I am thankful that my parents and others from their generation stressed how important a
good education is, it is a lot easier said than done. It is important to remember to compromise. I’m not saying you should skip a class to go to work or skip both to go out with friends. But balance is important to success. In the wise words of my wonderful high school psychology teacher: “Understand the balance of an unbalanced life.” Being someone who thrives when in control, it is hard to understand when a certain part of my life needs to give a little. Echoing the thoughts of most students, Maddie Heckathorn, a senior psychology student, said, “If I don’t socialize I become a hermit for weeks on end which then leads to me skipping class and dreading work.” Even though we understand that a healthy
life requires balance, an unbalanced schedule makes this hard to accomplish. The constant push of the college agenda doesn’t make this any easier. The U.S. is so focused on income and creating a career you can maintain for the rest of your life that many people forget to consider mental health as an important factor of success. Go to college. Get a job. Don’t be lazy. But don’t forget to hang out with your friends because you are only young once. It is all so contradicting that the balance is lost in a mess of demands. Being aware of your mental health and understanding that sometimes relaxing a little makes the stress much more bearable. Hopefully, this will then lead to a happier, healthier life
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A Look Around The Missouri Valley Football Conference Seven of 10 teams ranked in the top 25
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Thomas Evanella Staff Writer
While North Dakota State enjoyed a bye week, eight of the Missouri Valley Football Conference’s nine other teams were in action, with the exception being Western Illinois University. Through the first month’s games, the MVFC appears to be a top conference again, with seven teams ranked in the FCS Coaches’ Poll Top 25.
No. 23 South Dakota (3-0)
The upstart Coyotes have opened the season on a tear. After thumping Drake University 77-7 in their season opener, the Coyotes followed up with a 35-27 victory over Bowling Green State University of the FBS. This past weekend, USD knocked off the No. 11 ranked University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks 45-7 in a statement win. Quarterback Chris Streveler has led what has proven to be an explosive offensive unit. The senior, who transferred from the University of Minnesota following the 2015 season, has emerged as one of the FCS’s top signal callers. Streveler has posted a 67.1 completion percentage, 840 yards passing and seven
touchdowns through the air. The dual-threat quarterback is also the leading rusher for the Coyotes with 254 yards rushing and six rushing touchdowns.
No. 4 South Dakota State (3-0)
A team with national title aspirations, the Jackrabbits have opened up to a dream start, defeating Drake 5110, Duquesne 51-13 and Montana State 31-27. Run-and-gun signal caller Taryn Christion has teamed up with NFL caliber prospects Jake Wieneke and Dallas Goedert to form a three-pronged attack for SDSU. While the prolific Jackrabbits offense has put up gaudy numbers so far, their competition will increase dramatically when conference play begins. An opening clash with Youngstown State will go a long way in determining their fate in the Missouri Valley.
No. 14 Illinois State (2-0)
The Redbirds have opened what hopes to be a bounce back season with two wins. Illinois State beat Butler 45-0 and defeated Eastern Illinois 44-13. ISU has utilized a revolving door of running backs, primarily featuring
sophomore Markel Smith. Smith has electrified the Redbirds offense, averaging 7.8 yards per carry and recording two rushing touchdowns.
No. 22 Western Illinois (2-0)
The Leathernecks opened their season with two victories, topping Tennessee Tech 41-14 in their home opener and Northern Arizona University 38-20. The Leathernecks will face Coastal Carolina University next week before beginning conference play. WIU’s offense has not missed a beat since losing wide receiver Lance Lenoir, who presently resides on the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad. Running back Max Norris showcased his abilities as playmaker for the Leathernecks. The 5-foot-10-inch sophomore has averaged 118 yards per game and has found the end zone once. Quarterback Sean McGuire played a great game against NAU, going 20 for 26 with 215 yards and a passing touchdown. The true test of WIU’s improvement will come when conference play begins. The Leathernecks began 2016 3-0, but tumbled down the stretch, going 3-5
in conference play.
Southern Illinois (2-0)
Head coach Nick Hill laid the foundation for a new offense when he took his position in 2016. This year, Hill’s vision is coming to fruition. The Salukis beat Mississippi Valley State University 55-3 in their first game and defeated Southeast Missouri 35-17 this past weekend. Southern Illinois will face Memphis University of the FBS next Saturday. On defensive, freshman Anthony Knighton leads a young and talented defensive line with three sacks. The standout defensive end has also contributed five tackles for loss and a forced fumble.
No. 5 Youngstown State (2-1)
The Penguins set a program record this weekend, scoring eight rushing touchdowns in their dominant 59-9 win over Central Connecticut State University. The Penguins nearly managed to pull an upset against University of Pittsburgh in their first game, but fell short 28-21. The loss was followed by a 30-0 shutout victory of Robert Morris in the following week.
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YSU has seen a change at quarterback, as Nathan Mays has been forced into action to fill in for the injured Hunter Wells. Wells suffered a shoulder injury in the victory over Robert Morris. Mays, a native of Urbana, Ohio, has rushed for 161 yards and three scores, becoming a dynamic addition to the Penguins’ attack. YSU’s pass rush, which lost stars Avery Moss and Derek Rivers to the New York Giants and New England Patriots, has not skipped a beat. The Penguins have given opposing offensive coordinators headaches with 10 sacks, 15 quarterback hurries and 17 tackles for loss.
No. 18 Northern Iowa (1-2)
Another team looking to rebound from a disappointing 2016, the Panthers began their season with a challenging nonconference schedule. UNI beat Cal Poly 45-38 in overtime, but lost to both Iowa State and Southern Utah. Quarterback Eli Dunne is relying on senior wide receiver Daurice Fountain to be his primary target this season. Fountain has found the end zone three times and piled up 243 yards.
Fountain will be leaned upon, especially if the running game cannot pick up the slack. In three games, UNI has averaged 66.3 rushing yards per game and just one touchdown.
Missouri State (1-2)
Missouri State opened their season with a moral victory. The Bears lost to Mizzou 72-43, but the 43 points were a program record against an FBS opponent. MSU brimmed with potential, but then were given a dose of reality, losing to UND in the following week. After being named MVFC newcomer of the week for his performance against Mizzou, QB Peyton Huslig was abysmal against UND. Huslig threw for 353 yards, 2 touchdowns and completed 68.6 percent of his passes against Mizzou, but managed only 132 yards and a completion percentage just north of 50 percent against the Fighting Hawks. Huslig rebounded against Murray State, but still threw two picks. Huslig will need to cut down on his interceptions to continue his progression.
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The past month of Indians baseball has been nothing but special.
Take a Moment to Appreciate the Streaks Cleveland may have one of the most impressive streaks ever Cody Tuler Staff Writer
The Major League Baseball season is coming to an end, but the Cleveland Indians win streak does not seem to be ending anytime soon. At time of writing, they are on a 22-game winning streak. The 22-game winning streak is the longest winning streak in American League history, breaking the 2002 ‘Moneyball’ Oakland Athletics’ record. It is currently the second longest all-time winning streak behind the 1916 New York Giants who
won 26 straight games. The Giants streak may be denoted due to the fact that the streak contains an unofficial tie(s) not included in the win totals. The Indians clinched a postseason berth with a record of 91-56 and are 13.5 games ahead of the Minnesota Twins in the AL Central. Cleveland now has the best record in the AL and are second behind the Los Angeles Dodgers who are currently 94-52. The Indians have 15 games left in the regular season, with four teams still looking to make the postseason. The remaining teams
are the Royals, Los Angeles Angels, Seattle Mariners, Twins and Chicago White Sox. While there is no evidence to support it, some still believe in teams going into the playoffs hot. Should the Indians break the record, they will be considered the hottest team in baseball. That would create good feelings in a clubhouse looking to win the World Series after blowing a 3-1 lead last year. Since coming to the Indians from the New York Mets on Aug. 9, Jay Bruce has been a huge part of Cleveland’s success. He is hitting .253 with an on-base percentage of .343 and slugging
.495. He has connected for five home runs and 18 RBIs in 27 games. The Arizona Diamondbacks also had a great winning streak this season, winning 13 straight games. This is a new franchise record. The Diamondback have shown potential the past few years, but could not get over the hump with the Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants in their division, and the St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers looking to take wildcard spots in the National League. Arizona started their winning streak Aug. 24 against the Mets, winning
3-2. Their final victory would come at the hands of the Dodgers winning 3-1 on Sept. 6 before losing to the Padres 6-10 Sept. 8. During the streak, the Dbacks went 98 innings without trailing. Six of their wins came against the divisional rival Dodgers. On July 18, the D-backs acquired J.D. Martinez from the Detroit Tigers. In his time in Arizona, Martinez has hit 23 home runs in 49 games. This would amount to a 76-homer pace over a 162-game season. Both of these streaks are impressive, especially if you look at how the game
is played today. The players are much faster, stronger and all-around, great athletes. The importance of winning streaks this close to the postseason is that a team like the Indians can pull away from the other teams in their division, or even the conference, and potentially win home-field advantage. Looking at Arizona, they have been able to stay on top of the wild card and sit only 9.5 games behind the Dodgers, who at one point looked like they were going to dominate the second half of the season.
Pa ri s , Lo s A n g eles G et Su m me r Olympics Hosts and International Olymipic Commitee all have something at stake Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor
The Olympic Games are coming back to the States. However, Americans must wait five more Olympics before a torch is lit on American soil. The announcement came in under the radar last week. Without the usual pomp, circumstance and calls of corruption, host cities for the 2024 and 2028 Olympics were announced. It comes as no surprise that Paris and Los Angeles were selected to host the Summer Games. While both were originally in consideration for the 2024 date, both were too strong. Their strength forced the International Olympic Committee (IOC) into a historic occurrence — giving out a pair of Games simultaneously. Now, still a decade out from the first Olympic Games on American soil since Salt Lake City in 2002, all three parties have something at stake. Paris easily has the most at stake, given the current climate in the city. Paris has been on high alert due to terrorism for around two years now, and the near future doesn’t see that changing. Just as the Olympic delegation was arriving back in France after the vote in Peru, a soldier at the Chatelet Metro Station was attacked by a man wielding a knife. It was reported that the attacker shouted references to the Islamic State. Security will be the
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biggest concern for Paris, but they have shown that they can put on world class events without problems. The Tour de France has not had any issues when it comes safety, nor has the UEFA European Championship, with both events ranking highly when it comes to the title of “largest sporting event in the world.” The situation feels very similar to another modern Olympics. Security concerns were very present in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, but those games went off without issue. One early difference between the two regards the budgeting for the Games. The preliminary budget for security in Paris is an estimated $229 million, a
similar amount that London had at the same stage. However, London ended up increasing that number to around $1 billion. This leads to what the IOC has at stake — the cost of hosting the Olympics. Russia spent a record $51 billion on the Winter Games in Sochi in 2014. Brazil had a budget of $4.6 billion for the 2016 Summer Olympics, despite an original budget of $2.8 billion for the games itself, along with another $11.1 billion for non-Olympic investments, such as infrastructure and environmental management. Nations now feel like the cost of staging the Olympics is too high, with not enough in return. The Sochi Olympics reported a $53 million profit, a profit
that is a coin flip for hosts to see in the first place. The French and Americans did not fear that, however, and believed they could do it for less. The cost effectiveness of the Games was a key talking point and perhaps the biggest reason both bids won. Paris proposed a budget from the Organizing Committees for the Olympic Games of $4.1 billion. Los Angeles came in at $5.3 billion. Both bid books considered the budget low risk. Paris is planning on building just a pair of permanent venues. Paris Arena II is already in the works, and a new Aquatics Center would be the only Games specific venue. Los Angeles will also
Los Angeles and Paris get to host the Oylmpics. utilize current (in 2028) change before the start of facilities and will require no the Olympics, for better or new permanent venues. worse. If these two cities can At its current face value, show that hosting doesn’t it comes down to the unity cost an arm and a leg, the of the United States. It does IOC could have a larger pool not take a microscope to see of host cities to choose from the divide stretching across moving forward. It is worth this country. noting that both cities have Thankfully, one of the a high amount of existing largest reasons for this sporting facilities, amounts divide shouldn’t be an issue that are hard for any city to in 2028, barring some real match. Frank Underwood schemes. The IOC also runs Other issues will remain, but the risk of awarding both there always will be. Games at once backfiring. Large sporting events Should something happen to can bring people together, either Olympics at risk, then such as Euro 2016 in France. putting faith in cities this They can also expand the far out could come back to division, such as the run up haunt the IOC. to Rio 2016. As for Los Angeles, the There is plenty of time, stakes are not extraordinarily and plenty of hope, that the high currently. Being 11 2028 Olympics will be a years out, so much can great event.
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NDSU Undefeated at FAU Invitational Bison volleyball drop just two sets in three games
NDSU now enters Summit League play after a season-high hitting percentage against Savannah State.
Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor
The North Dakota State volleyball team had a successful trip to Florida, sweeping the competition at the FAU Invitational. The Bison’s first win came against the Stetson Hatters Friday night. NDSU set the tone for the rest of the tournament with a 3-1 (25-22, 25-13, 23-25, 2518) win. The Bison struggled in the first set, hitting just .077. Despite the low hitting percentage, NDSU used a pair of four-point runs
to close the set. The first came with the score tied at 14, which featured a pair of Bella Lien kills. With the Bison now trailing 20-21, another four-point run set the team to set point. The second set came with an improvement in hitting for the Bison. Their hitting percentage went up to .219, as the Bison made quick work of the Hatters. Five NDSU players registered a kill in the set. The Hatters bounced back to take the third set before the Bison put the match away. McKenzie Burke had six of her 15 kills in the final set. The total
matched a career-high for the junior. Erika Gelzinyte had the final kill of the game, bringing her total to a career-high 18. The second game of the weekend saw the Bison get out of the gates slowly against the hosts, Florida Atlantic. The Owls took set one, but the Bison bounced back to take a 3-1 (16-25, 25-18, 28-26, 25-20) victory. Burke and Gelzinyte were the spark plugs again for the Bison in the second win. Burke totaled six kills in the set, and Gelzinyte another five. The third set proved to be the critical one, as the
teams had to go beyond the regular 25 points. In the set, there were 13 ties and six lead changes. NDSU managed to get to set point at 24-22, but the Owls followed with a threepoint run to extend the set. Lien had a pair of kills, and Gelzinyte added one more to take the set. The Bison jumped out early in the fourth match and did not look back. Defensively, Mikaela Purnell reached the 30-dig mark for the first time of the season with 33. It was the senior’s eighth time hitting the 30-plus mark. The final game of the
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weekend was the easiest for the Bison. An offensive explosion allowed the Bison to cruise to a 3-0 (25-13, 25-10, 25-10) win over Savannah State. For the match, NDSU hit a season-high .410 in the rout. Offense was flowing from everywhere, as six Bison had multiple kills. Even more offense came from the serves. NDSU finished with 10 aces in the match. Emilee McGowan and Abbi Klos each had three, while Burke and Brianna Rasmusson added a pair each. For all the places the offense spouted from, one
source was constant. Of the 39 assists collected by the Bison, 30 came from Rasmusson. At the end of the weekend, Purnell was named tournament MVP. Rasmusson and Burke both gained all-tournament honors. The Bison now gear up for Summit League play, starting next Sunday with a trip to South Dakota. NDSU returns home Sept. 29 to host Denver at Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse.
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