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Wide reciever Darrius Shepherd attempts to run through UND defense following a reception
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Renewed Rivalry Game Maggie Crippen
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he Bison were getting all of the bounces on Saturday, literally. Freshman kicker Cam Pederson kicked a career-long 49 yard field goal that bounced off the crossbar through the uprights in the second half, bringing most of the 19,044 fans to their feet. Bison fans were treated to an NDSU-run clinic at the Fargodome as the Herd dismantled the University of North Dakota 34-9 in the revived “North Dakota Super Bowl.” NDSU held North Dakota to a paltry 61 total yards, four of which were from UND’s nonexistent running game. Yet it was a tie game going into the second quarter, with UND taking the initial lead on a 36-yard field goal by kicker Reid
“I think our guys on defense had a chip on their shoulders. We wanted to prove that we were the best defense out there, and our guys sure as heck did that.” – head coach Chris Klieman Taubenheim. Senior quarterback Carson Wentz answered by leading the Bison down the field on a 4:48 drive that died in the red zone. Pederson nailed a 28-yard field goal through the uprights to tie the game. It was all NDSU after that, with that Bison defense earning acclaim from public announcer Dan Michaels and the sellout crowd for the rest of the afternoon. “I think our guys on defense had a chip on their shoulders. We wanted to prove that we were the best defense out there, and our guys sure as heck did that,” head coach Chris Klieman said of the defense in the post-game press
conference. UND’s offense, dependent on the ground game, continued to be stifled and stuffed. “Now that we did that, allowing five yards of rushing next week won’t be good enough,” defensive tackle Nate Tanguay joked after the game. The Bison offense complimented the defense’s effort, picking up steam at first with Bison redshirt freshman wide receiver Darrius Shepherd catching a Wentz toss early in the second quarter. “I saw Carson throw the ball up and I tried to make a play and it worked out,” Shepherd said modestly in the post-game press conference. “It was a really
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exciting moment.” Wentz was 18 for 27 for 262 yards in the air and 4 touchdowns with no interceptions, including two to sophomore wide receiver R.J. Urzendowski in the second and third quarters. Fans voted Wentz’s first touchdown connection with Urzendowski the play of the game, with the wide receiver diving into the north end zone to catch the 38yard strike. UND quarterback Keaton Studsrud paled in comparison, going 6 for 17 for 57 yards and no passing touchdowns. He did run in a 1-yard sneak for UND’s lone touchdown. His 1-yard jump equated to one-fifth of UND’s total yardage in
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the first half. The men from Grand Forks did not make a first down until late in the third quarter. A roaring student section, reaching 100 decibels on the decibel meter, kept the atmosphere electric and playoff-like until the second half, when the blowout worsened. UND head coach Bubba Schweigert said he knew this game would be tough. “I thought we played really hard; it was a good effort,” he said. “We didn’t establish anything on offense, and you have to be able to do that against North Dakota State.” The team has four years to strategize for the next “Super Bowl.” NDSU and UND play again at the dome in 2019. Until then, the Bison will take a week off and head to South Dakota for the “Border Battle” against South Dakota State at 6 p.m. Oct. 3 in Brookings, S.D.
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Students risk charges for abandoning a Great Rides bicycle, like this one outside the Quentin Burdick Building.
Bike Share Clinches 100,000 Checkouts, Proper Returns Necessary
Jessica Valenti said American women are taught to be uncomfortable in speaking their mind Thursday in Festival Concert Hall.
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Jessica Valenti Presents ‘Why Feminism Matters’ Feminist blogger highlights feminism’s cultural power
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Contributing Writer
Jessica Valenti leaves no one disappointed. The feminist blogger spoke Thursday in Festival Concert Hall, months after her April 9 presentation was cancelled due to travel reasons. Valenti calls herself a professional feminist. She is a well-known author of popular books like “Full Frontal Feminism: A Young Woman’s Guide to Why Feminism Matters,” and created the popular feminist website, feministing.com. Valenti graduated with a master’s degree in women and gender studies from Rutgers University. Soon after her graduation, she started a job she said she thought she would love. After disappointment, she left and created the website, which became a smash hit with young women and feminists. Valenti spoke in her presentation Thursday on “why feminism is still alive and matters.” “Many people are trying to make it sound like feminism is a thing of the past. That is not the case,” she said to her Festival Concert Hall audience. “There are many young
people taking control. Many successful groups are continuing to advocate and educate about feminism. Feminism is too culturally powerful to make it dead.” She said feminism today is not just about women’s rights. Feminism includes racism, sexism and homosexuality, she said, and with powerful people behind it, they all can be brought together as one. “I really liked how she talked about all the different issues going on today and how they can all be linked together, in feminism,” said Alecia Pearson, a junior majoring in mechanical engineering. “It was enlightening to hear her say that being a feminist is not being a ‘man hater’ like so many people think it is,” she said. “It is about issues we face every day.” Valenti said the more popular feminism becomes, the more room it gives for backlash. “If people did not see it as a threat, they would not put it down,” she said. Valenti said she believes American women are taught not to be comfortable speaking about what they think is right. This is leading to online feminism becoming increasingly
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popular, she said. “I have read her blog and really enjoy it,” said student Nicole Soberg. “I agree that the Internet is probably the biggest tool to use in ‘feministing.’ You cannot only get a lot of information, but you can
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Suspension from program, other penalties await for failure to return bikes Jack Dura
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Great Rides Bike Share hit its biggest milestone Wednesday, but some users aren’t playing by the rules six months after the program’s start. The program reached 100,000 checkouts on Wednesday morning, almost exactly half a year since Bike Share’s March 15 launch. The user has been identified by Great Rides and student government, and will be awarded “a special prize,” said student body vice president Josh Fergel. “It’s amazing to see this project when it stemmed,” he sad. “That’s the really cool part, how (Bike Share) just took off.” Fergel added that North Dakota State’s Bike Share usage is well above other university’s programs’ usage in the nation. A B-cycle at NDSU sees about 18 checkouts a day, Fergel said, while other bike share programs see two checkouts a day per bike. “It’s one of the most popular programs in the nation,” he said. Despite the record and a successful first six months, some users fail to properly return the Bison green bikes to their dock stations due to no available spaces or time constraints in waiting for an opening. Sara Watson-Curry, Great Rides operations director, said while students may have “unlimited rides” with the Bike Share program, they are responsible for returning bikes on time. “Students have certainly left bikes abandoned,” she said. “For the most part,
everyone has taken care of them and gotten them back, but sometimes there have been delays for that.” Suspension from the Bike Share program and charges for delayed returns and abandoned bikes await users who do not properly return the B-cycles, WatsonCurry said. “Students have a very unique agreement,” she said. “They have unlimited 30-minute trips. If they want to have it longer, they need to purchase a day pass.” Each B-cycle costs $1,234, Watson-Curry said, and students are liable for the bike they check out until it is properly returned to a dock. “If (a bike has) been left abandoned and not properly docked, (users) risk having those charges on their account, and (us) pursuing them for those charges,” she said. Bikes left abandoned or locked to bike racks or poles for multiple days should be reported, Watson-Curry added, so the system can continue to run smoothly for everyone. “If somebody sees something suspicious, they should report it,” she said. “(Great Rides’ phone) number is on all the bikes.” Watson-Curry added that Great Rides expanded the Bike Share docking stations on campus on Thursday, including doubling the size of the Memorial Union location. “People need to be conscious and patient that there are 7,000 students, (101) bikes, so there’s limited resources,” she said. “People need to be thoughtful in their usership ... so our system can last a long time.”
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Public Helps Find a Flag for Fargo
Arts Partnership’s design contest culls 78 flag submissions over summer
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Public art has many places in Fargo, from statues to street corners. Soon, it will take to the skies. The Arts Partnership, Cass and Clay Counties’ non-profit arts organization, put out a call for flag designs for the city of Fargo this summer. The group received 78 design submissions, which are now available online for voting until 5 p.m. Wednesday. “Flags are really important for cities,” said Dayna Del Val, The Arts
Partnership’s executive director, adding “aesthetics have an important part in our community.” Del Val said Jackson Ridl, a Fargo Davies graduate, proposed the idea of a flag to Fargo city and arts leaders after he attended a TED Talk. The Arts Partnership put out a public call for flag designs in July, receiving nearly 80 submissions by the end of August. Now the flag designs are online for the public’s vote. People can vote up to three times per flag on numerous devices, Del Val said, adding
“It’s less about having a flag and more of people getting behind a design-rich community.” – Dayna Del Val, The Arts Partnership executive director the response to the contest has been “fabulous.” “It’s less about us having a flag and more of people getting behind a design-rich community,” she said. “All the interest it has garnered has been respectful and fun.” Voting ends Wednesday evening on The Arts
Partnership’s website. The top vote-getter will receive a $250 prize, Del Val said. From there, Del Val added, the process is “a tiny bit up in the air.” “We’re having a few issues with our website and we may extend (the voting deadline) just a bit to make
sure people get to vote,” she said. “We will take the 15 most voted flags to the Arts and Culture Commission.” Fargo’s Arts and Culture Commission was formed in December. Del Val is one of nine commissioners. Part of the Arts and Culture Commission’s mission is to “(facilitate) new public art within the city” and identify “opportunities for public art within current and future capital improvement projects,” says the City of Fargo’s webpage for the commission. Following the Arts and Culture Commission’s
selection of a final flag design, “the artist will be compensated appropriately,” Del Val said, but how the commission proceeds is still uncertain. “We want our legal ducks in a row,” she said. Determining a flag’s design ownership and where it can be used are still unanswered questions for the “community building piece,” Del Val said. Del Val added she hopes the city will select a flag before 2016, but said “governments’ timelines can be slower than we anticipate.”
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Dakota has to offer, the Wall Street Journal reported. The Best for Last Club informs tourists of various North Dakota facts, such as the state’s official drink — milk — and tourist draws such as Theodore Roosevelt National Park and the world’s largest buffalo monument in Jamestown. The Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau houses the Best for Last Club in its white, barnlike building along Interstate 94 in Fargo.
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Five NDSU Students Receive ND Petroleum Council Scholarships
The North Dakota Petroleum Council gave $18,000 from the Al Golden Scholarship Fund to nine North Dakota students working on a postsecondary education related to the oil and gas industry. A press release said students studying geology, engineering, processing
plant technology, science, technology and other fields received $2,000 scholarships for the 2015-16 academic year. The five scholarship recipients from North Dakota State include Kayleigh Alme, a freshman majoring in geology; Gabriel Ferragut, a junior majoring in physics and geology; Steven Giesler, a junior majoring in geotechnical engineering; Nicholas Hugo, a senior majoring in geology and biology and Sean Ternes, a senior in
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WF Woman Scammed Out of $8,000
An online scam recently tricked thousands of dollars from a West Fargo woman. The woman received a notice on her computer last week telling her there was an issue, local media reported. After calling the number provided on the message, she was instructed to send a Moneygram for $280. After checking the name of the company’s authenticity, the victim got a call weeks later from a
person who told her that she was overcharged and requested that she give her checking and savings account numbers for a refund. A police report said the scammer continued calling the victim to say that she was refunded too much and had to send the difference through another Moneygram. After receiving multiple calls, the victim later called the company through a different number and learned the calls were a scam.
North Dakota Tourism Touted as ‘Best for Last’
A club called the “Best for Last Club” has a mission to inform people about North Dakota’s tourism. According to a poll by the All Fifty Club, a tourist group for those who’ve visited all 50 states, people who travel the U.S. typically leave North Dakota for last, often after Alaska and Hawaii. People miss out on the great attractions North
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FARGO FASHION Keyona Elkins
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When September rolls around, it seems like your sweaters and boots are just begging to be let out of the closet and into the crisp fall air. But with summer weather still hanging on, we have to find outfits that straddle the middle ground between two seasons. It’s called transitional dressing, and it’s often most challenging this time of year. You can wear a lot of your summer pieces well into fall; it’s all about how you style and layer them. Take the crop top for example. It might be the first item in your closet you label “Summer Only,” but it can be incorporated into a fall transitional outfit when paired with the right pieces. First, combine your crop top with highwaisted shorts or high rise jeans. You can show a little more stomach with jeans because they’re more modest, but choose shorts that rise to your natural waist unless the crop top is longer. Then, add a long cardigan with a thick cozy knit over the top to bring the look into fall territory. If you like to push the fashion boundaries, you can also try wearing a maxi skirt with a summery crop top. Opt for one with a sleeve to balance out the fullness of the skirt. Another simple summer-meets-fall outfit is wearing sweaters with shorts. It’s something you can’t quite get away with any other time of year. Combining a loose-knit sweater with a pair of shorts gives off an effortless vibe and lets you show a little skin without leaving you freezing. Try tucking in just the very front of the sweater so it doesn’t overwhelm the outfit.
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You don’t have to pack away all your summer dresses, either. Take advantage of the early fall when you don’t have to wear leggings or tights under skirts and dresses yet. Tying a plaid shirt at the waist is a big trend, and it’s perfect for those days when the temperature fluctuates a lot. If you get chilly, you can just untie it, roll up the sleeves and wear it the traditional way over your dress. Layering is key when it comes to transitional dressing. In the winter we layer to keep warm, but in early fall, it’s more about wanting to test-drive our new (or long forgotten) fall clothes. Either incorporate one heavy piece or pile on items in lightweight fabrics. Adding a thin turtleneck or button up shirt under a top and jacket adds depth, as well as warmth. Accessorize with semisheer or textured tights, colorful printed scarves and thick socks. Footwear alone can take an outfit into the new season. Replace sandals with booties and scrunched socks to add some warmth and coziness. Just like the trees, fashion always shifts its color palette when fall comes around. Summer is associated with bright colors and light tints, while fall is all about warm and dusty shades. During this in-between stage, choose summer styles in autumn colors or cold-weather pieces in summer colors. Also, that “rule” about not wearing white after Labor Day is a myth. Adding white to an otherwise autumnal palette will keep your look fresh. Fall may be fashion’s favorite time of year, but don’t completely give up on summer yet. Have fun and experiment with mixing your summer staples and fall favorites. You just might put your clothes to work in new and unexpected ways.
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Top Tips to Ace That Interview Kelsey Dirks Features Editor
My mom has worked in human resources for over 20 years, so growing up I was always prepared for an interview. Throughout the years, she told me an ample amount of advice that I will pass on to help you nail every interview.
Mock interview
Have someone ask you some potential interview questions so you can rehearse what you will say. Common questions your interviewer may ask are: • Why do you want this position? • How would you handle a disagreement or conflict with a coworker or customer? • What makes you qualified for this position? • What are some of your strengths and areas for improvement? • Where do you see yourself in five or ten years? • Do you have any questions for us? This last question is important and here are some good responses: • How long have you worked with the company? • What form of training do you provide for new employees? • What are some challenges a new employee may face?
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Before your interview, gather some background information on the company of which you wish to work. Look at its mission statement and draw connections to your work experience. If its mission statement says its always puts the customer first, mention that you are polite no matter how much pressure you may be under.
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Get to the interview at least 15 minutes early. This will allow for a cushion of time in case you get lost or cannot find the right building. It is better to be early than late. You want to show your future employer you are responsible and punctual.
What to bring
Make sure you bring your résumé, a pen and paper to take notes and a folder to keep it all in. If you need help preparing for your interview, you can always visit the Career Center in Ceres Hall, room 306. Whether you are applying for McDonald’s or medical school, follow these tips and you will ace that interview.
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NoDak Moment| Let Peace Prevail Jack Dura
Spectrum Staff
International Day of Peace is on Monday, and nowhere in North Dakota is the holiday better to observe than at the International Peace Garden. North of Dunseith on the Canadian border, the enormous park was dedicated in 1932 to celebrate the peaceful coexistence of the US and Canada. Gardens and manmade lakes straddle the international boundary. The Peace Towers, two pairs of 120-foot concrete columns, stand on either side of the border, mere feet from each other. The towers were erected in 1982 and are now crumbling apart. They will be torn down before 2016; a replacement structure has yet to be planned. Horticulture is the main visual attraction of the International Peace Garden. Over 150,000 flowers are planted annually. An indoor cacti observatory draws visitors year-round. Fountains and waterworks pulse throughout the gardens, and several hiking trails are available, along with a campground, gift shop and picnic areas. A recent addition to the peace garden is a 9/11 memorial made of salvaged girders from the World Trade Center site. The girders were installed in 2010 as a memorial to the near-3,000 people who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks. The peace garden also hosts the International Music Camp and the Legion Athletic Camp for youth to attend from around the world. Visitors to the International Peace Garden need pay a fee for entrance, and citizenship documents are required to leave through the port of entry. The International Day of Peace is dedicated to the absence of war and violence. Nowhere is that more symbolized than in the simple beauty of thousands of flowers and people collectively enjoying them. JACK DURA | THE SPECTRUM
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Studio 222 Closes Its Doors Jack Hastings
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Law, Concordia’s Russ Peterson, MSUM’s Allen Carter and the music professors from all three schools, it was amazing,” Johnk said. The mark that Studio 222 has left on the community is immeasurable. The intimacy of the venue supported a mutual friendship between everyone that graced the venue. It truly was home to a family and will be greatly missed by its patrons. “I have no doubt whatsoever that someone else will come along and re-emerge with an even better approach, but for now I’m really proud that 222 gave a bunch of local music students their first live performance experience in a club atmosphere. That was very fun to watch and hear,” Johnk concludes. “But damn we had fun.”
“Paris is Burning” was shown as part of the monthly art cinema series at the Fargo Theatre.
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intimate shows where critically acclaimed musicians would play for up to 100 spectators. “To underwrite that effort we started renting space for private gatherings,” Johnk said, “At the end we wanted to be a spot where the musicians would get paid first.” Musicians were placed first and given 100 percent of the gate admission, and 222’s rent was paid for by renting out the space for other events. Johnk continued, “Reality caught up to us. Insurance, music licensing and now our lease is increasing substantially. Add to that I have my business – Spider and Company – to run, and 222 was taking me away from that focus. It was decision time.” With that, Johnk decided to close Studio 222’s doors. Studio 222 also had connections to the music programs in the college campuses of the Fargo-Moorhead area. “With the support of NDSU’s Bill
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Art cinema film sheds light on NYC, today’s slang
Tessa Beck A&E Editor
New York City in the late 1980s hosted deep sub-cultural shifts, particularly in the gay and transgender community. “Paris is Burning” is an award-winning documentary by director Jennie Livingston. It poignantly illustrates the experiences of the black and Latino LGBT community, and the refuge they found in drag balls. The film’s title is derived from an annual drag ball, and later referenced by cast member Willi Ninja through his desire to take his house global and, as he said, “Make Paris burn.” Livingston broke down the jargon, and ultimately told the story through interviews and firsthand participation. Terms such as “house,” “voguing,” “realness” and “shade” were explained by the cast, thus allowing the audience an organic understanding. NYC ball culture dates back to the 1960s, but with rising complications due to gentrification, the AIDS epidemic and the shifting treatment of gay and trans-people, 1987 was the ideal backdrop. Essentially, a ball is a gathering in which participants walk in deliciously flamboyant apparel,
comparable to a runway presentation, to win categorized awards. Although the premise is simple, these events served as the ultimate refuge for its participants. Many were homeless, often rejected by their families in their early teens due to their sexual orientation. Community was built around the ball culture, and the concept of family was re-constructed. Participants separated into houses to which they remained loyal. Each house had a leader, often referred to as the mother. “Paris is Burning” features the houses of Ninja, Xtravaganza, Saint Laurent and others. The parties allowed house members to exist in a reality outside of their own. The film repeatedly highlights the casts’ extreme goals of fame and wealth. Venus Xtravaganza, one of the main characters, was quoted, “I want to be a spoiled white girl; they get everything they want.” Once the veil of extravagance and fame was lifted, we realize what the characters are seeking is simply a sense of security and love. As a viewer, this is the point where the consideration of privilege and oppression hit home. Another debunked term, realness, lends itself to the desire for normality. Realness
was a category in the ball competition, where participants would dress and present themselves in a way that portrayed their cisgendered counterparts, rather than their true sexual identity. Whoever could trick a “trained or untrained” eye into believing their pantomiming was the winner. The way conflict among the competitors was expressed is also hyper-specific to their often-imitated society. The dance style of voguing developed during these ball years as a physical representation of rivalry. Mastered by Willi Ninja, who eventually went on to work as a highly recognized choreographer and dancer, explained voguing as a precise, dramatized style of motion, using exaggerated arm movements and acrobatic posing to outshine their competitor. Verbal conflicts had a distinct approach, too. “Reading” and “shade” were described as the art form of insults. Beginning with reading, the parties involved highlight flaws, typically related to their physical appearance, and use their friends to overexaggerate the insult. Shade, a commonly used phrase in today’s media slang, is more nuanced. Dorian Corey, the most seasoned and sagest
of the group, gave an example of shade usage. “I don’t tell you you’re ugly,” Corey said. “I don’t have to because you already know.” The film juxtaposes the jovial and beautiful elements of the ball scene, with the emotionally heavy grittiness endured by the cast and their peers during that time period. The underlying theme, the desire to make something of oneself, to have security and be cared for, resonates with all. As Corey said, “Everyone wants to … leave some mark upon the world. Then you think, you make a mark by just getting through it. … If you shoot an arrow and it goes real high, hooray for you.” “Paris is Burning” was shown as part of the monthly art cinema series at the Fargo Theatre. Art history students are required to attend the film, but the showing is open to the public. Upcoming dates and films include: • Monday, Oct. 5: “What We Do in the Shadows” • Tuesday, Nov. 3: “The Rape of Europa” • Monday, Dec. 7: “Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry” All art cinema films begin at 7:15 p.m. and cost $5
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Risking My Life to Get to Class
Warning: biker gangs are present on campus
Meghan Pegel Spectrum Writer
I’ve come close to death seven times since being on campus, most recently within the hour by a petite blonde in a pleated skirt. Had she not made her presence known with the innocent ding of a bell, I would be have been escorted away on a stretcher by now. Bikes are terrifying. No, let me clarify: Those who operate bike machinery in close proximity to me are terrifying. This is an especially significant topic for me because I am the most awkward pedestrian you will ever know. You can be the only person walking toward me in a spacious area and I will
manage to side-step with you until we collide and fall down. But now there are metal monsters in this equation. Not to mention the influx of longboard and Rollerblade bros infiltrating campus sidewalks, a formerly peaceful place for walkers. There’s no hope for me, friends. Bikers, please be mindful of pedestrians. We are people too. Be cautious with corners and try to refrain from racing fellow bikers in congested areas. Or at the very least, make sure you know how to use the breaks effectively. Fellow pedestrians, be predictable. Walk straight in the same direction with a consistent pace. Don’t zig-zag to avert your target. That only works in low-budget action movies, and you will be hit. Don’t stop in your tracks, or the bikers will get you. Every man for himself. May the odds be ever in your favor, friends.
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NDSU Administration Creates Sexist Classes
Move offends everybody
Paul Subart Staff Writer
North Dakota State’s administration is facing backlash this semester for a decision to create new classes that feminists and masculinebearded lumberjacks alike are decrying as “sexist.� The decision includes setting up a host of new classes and even a new bachelor’s degree allowing students to pursue an actual MRS degree (formerly known as a HDFS degree). The move changed the department of Women and Gender Studies’ name to simply “Gender Studies,� eliminating the exclusion and sexism against males. The university went so far as to create singlesex classes, bringing segregation of the X- and Y-chromosomes to campus. Female only classes include courses such as SAND 189, a sandwichmaking class discussing the
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finer points of ham versus turkey. The three-credit course has an attached, onecredit lab. DUST 215 is a general housekeeping and cleaning techniques course devoted to the advantages of a Swiffer versus an outdated feather duster. Finally, DIVC 444 is a four-credit course on
divorcing and screwing over your husband when you get tired of him. Male-only classes include SPRT 150, a class dedicated to teaching the basic concepts of sports and how to talk sports to your peers for guys who don’t care at all about them. DRIV 230 is a course dedicated to teaching men
the finer points of road rage and lying to their wives about knowing where they are. Possibly the most inflammatory class is MALE 460, one of the final classes in the major, teaching men how to take advantage of patriarchal systems such as wage gaps, cheaper clothing and being
able to reach items on the top shelf at Walmart. “The decision to create such a program was born from good intentions,� one anonymous university official said. “Male students are lagging behind females in many college statistics, including enrollment and grades. We decided to help
facilitate a resurgence of male privilege,� he said. Director of the department of Women and Gender Studies Ann Burnett says she was not consulted or even contacted about the decision to create these courses, let alone change the name of her department. “Yeah, we screwed up� President Dean Brescani said. “Our bad. “I only signed off on this decision because eventually I want to turn the WGS offices into a man-cave, and this is the first step to dissolving the program as a whole and getting that spare area.� The topic of feminism and gender studies has even been a lightning rod in this very publication the last few weeks as well. Specifically one article “The Integrity of Women and Gender Studies� has angered and elicited responses from a number of people across NDSU who clearly don’t understand what trolling is. Disclaimer: This article is a work of satire, if you did not laugh now is the time to start.
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The Verde Sauce that Took my Breath Away Taco Bell’s Verde sauce packet attempts humor at the cost of homosexuals Erik Jonasson II Staff Writer
I am an active member of the church of Taco Bell. I love everything I can get my hands on when it comes to the greasy, diarrhea-inducing chain of “Mexican restaurants.” Whether it is the Crunch Wrap Supreme, a Five-Layer Burrito or my favorite, a Quesarito, I love it all and look forward to the nights where I get to consume it. What I do not like, though, is Taco Bell spreading something a little bit more diabolical than Diablo sauce. Taco Bell’s Verde sauce packet reads, “Mom, Dad, I am green.” The joke is that most salsas are red, while Verde sauce is green and different than the majority. This little quote comes from the huge moment when a person who is gay comes out to their parents. “Mom, Dad, I am gay.” Taco Bell has deemed this a funny moment for us to laugh at. As a costumer, I cannot condone this. Gay people sometimes live a life very unlike the average person due to the fear and misunderstanding that is brewed in our society. They have to hide their true feeling because of the fear of ridicule. They have to hide their sexual orientation from their family for the fear of disapproval or banishment.
They have to lie because of how backwards and narrow-minded people can be. Then, when they are tired of lying, they look into the eyes of their parents, tears running down their face and say the words, “Mom, Dad, I am gay” and feel somehow less of a person because of an innate trait. No choice is made. It is you, and you were made that way. But to wish that all of that can be changed and that you are somehow inferior is ridiculous. What is more disturbing is the fact that Taco Bell put this packet into the same bin with packets that read: “I collect straws,” “Will you marry me,” “I’m bringing saucy back” and “When I grow up I want to be a waterbed.” To categorize something so emotional with others that are so silly and childish Taco Bell’s Verde sauce packets mock a difficult moment in a homosexual’s life: coming out. is ignorant. Nevertheless we see foolish sauce packet. being “Special Ingredient” experience has been shamed this time and time again It is a big deal. (according to an ad and shunned for a lot of with people treating others Americans should be campaign years ago). history. inhumanely in a way that ashamed of this. This is a What I am not fine with, Even to this day, as they wouldn’t even treat a beloved company making though, is you making a evident by this sauce dog. a joke out of homosexual joke about that moment. packet, we still poke fun For some reason, “Yum! culture. I can only imagine how at it. Brands,” a Fortune 500 Whether it is someone difficult that moment is. Same-sex marriage company, can’t take the screaming the other “f” I know that I wouldn’t may be a step in the right advice of Thumper from word, your friend describing want the time that I told direction, but it doesn’t Bambi. something as “gay” or the my parents that I hit a deer mean that it is all equal. If you can’t be sensitive little green salsa packet, it is with their car humored on a In the end we have to to something that has a big deal. sauce packet. ask ourselves what we are affected countless men and Taco Bell, will you take I know that I wouldn’t going to do. Personally, I women, why not just keep this sauce packet out of want a joke made about will not boycott Taco Bell. your sauce quote ideas to production please? the time my parents got Rather I will ask that they yourself. I want to be able to eat divorced. take this sauce packet out of However, Taco Bell is there and not feel bad. The reason we don’t production. part of life. The neon bell I am fine with the joke about things like that I think that that is stares at North Dakota State is simply that it hurts other something that we can all all night, attracting students diarrhea and the feeling Taco Bell leaves in my people, if not yourself. agree isn’t drastic. like bugs to a light at 2 in stomach for the rest of the The pain of such If we are willing to look the morning. day. a situation is an at this, though, let’s not We can enjoy Taco Bell, Hell, I am even fine with individual experience. forget the other things that but we can’t give them a 12 percent of your meat For homosexuals, their must change around us. pass for such a
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For instance, organizational titles like “The Redskins” and “The Fighting Sioux.” We know why these names are wrong and can empathize with the pain that Native Americans went though. It is hard to think that today we could be so insensitive. We must learn why it is necessary to change. It shouldn’t be that hard to change and accept that maybe we didn’t do everything right before. Racism and homophobia are still present today. We must continue to fight for equality for the minority and what is right, whether it is small like a green sauce packet, or big like the University of North Dakota.
The Technological Singularity and Transhumanism
The future is more extreme than most people realize
Matt Frohlich Staff Writer
Technological progress is not something that spontaneously arises from human creativity. In some cases this may occur, but in most there is plenty of advance planning necessary to ensure it proceeds efficiently. For instance, research towards computers, the Internet and nanotechnology was being
planned out decades before they saw widespread usage. Most people were not aware of these plans at the time, but to the upper echelons of the scientific community, it was fairly obvious that these technologies would one day emerge. The question was not if, but when. Naturally this brings up the question: are there people today that know what technology will be like in the future? The answer is yes. The future of technology can be summed up in two terms: the “technological singularity” and “transhumanism.” The singularity is a
“Ultimately, this is a battle that cannot be won.” proposed event whereby self-improving artificial intelligence that vastly outperforms human intelligence will emerge. In other words, computers will be much smarter than humans. The most common prediction for when the singularity will occur is 2045, though this is definitely open to debate. There is little consensus on what the results of the singularity will be, aside from the massive unemployment stemming from robots and AI
replacing humans. Even occupations that are traditionally considered free from such replacement, such as doctors, lawyers or artists may not be immune. To a certain extent this mass unemployment has already begun. In our modern economy, people have been reduced to little more than information processors (as reflected in the term “information economy”). Only a small percentage of manual labor remains performed by humans, and that is quickly being taken
over by robotics. This phenomenon is evidenced by the unprecedented amount of people attending college, many of whom go on to some form of graduate school. This high level of education is oftentimes regarded as a form of empowerment, but the reality is that people need this education as AI is making them obsolete at an alarming pace. Ultimately this is a battle that cannot be won. Transhumanism is oftentimes associated with the singularity, but they can occur separately from one another.
Transhumanism is the belief that the human race can and should be modified via technology to bring it to its next evolutionary stage. I think it is plausible that transhumanism will begin to emerge as soon as 2030. Like the singularity, there is little consensus on what transhumanism will look like. Transhumanists are suggesting that humans could augment their brains with computer chips to exponentially increase their intelligence, thereby allowing them to take some control over the singularity. To read the full article go to ndsuspectrum.com.
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Nothing Special about NDSU Special Teams
Fumbles and miscues lead to concerns for the Bison Pace Maier
Sports Editor
NDSU fumbled the football three times against UND Saturday.
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The Bison outplayed, outran and outpassed the University of North Dakota in arguably the most anticipated football game for North Dakota State this season. Special teams-wise, however, was by no means perfect. If the Herd’s special teams doesn’t get cleaned up soon, there might be hell to pay. Football gods often say if a team wins the special teams battle they most likely will come out of the game with a win. Fortunately for NDSU, the special teams’s fumbles didn’t hurt as bad as it could have in its 34-9 win against in-state rival University of North Dakota. “I was so impressed defensively,” head coach Chris Klieman said after NDSU’s last nonconference game of the season. “I was really irritated with turning over the football and dropping the punts.” NDSU fumbled the football three times but only lost one. Redshirt freshman Darrius Shepherd and junior Eric Perkins were both part of the special teams miscues. There was also some miscommunication on who was going to receive the kickoffs among Bruce Anderson, Dimitri Williams and Eric Perkins resulting in two NDSU players
NDSU ROTC members who helped relay the game ball on Saturday finished the run on the West side of the Fargodome.
running into each other on a second half kickoff. To add to the frustration, the Bison had a few costly penalties on a couple of booming punts by Ben LeCompte, including an illegal formation penalty in the second quarter and a block-in-the-back later on. “We had a couple blocks-in-the-back that I have to look at, and that’s a technique thing that we work on every Monday and we really emphasize it,” Klieman said about NDSU’s special teams play. “ ... Obviously, we can’t turn the football over, that takes every bit of momentum you have and takes it away.” Even though the game was clearly in favor of the Bison, the fumbles did lead to UND crossing the end zone line. The defense more than made up for the miscues. The NDSU defense was the cutest girl at the party, and everyone after the game praised them. Klieman said he was very proud of his defense, adding they made some great plays. It showed in the stats. The Bison defense held UND to three first downs, four rushing yards, 57 passing yards and 2-for-13 on third down conversions. This week the Bison will be putting extra time into special teams, and when NDSU heads to South Dakota to take on South Dakota State on Oct. 3, the special teams play might be what wins the Bison the game. And NDSU fans can now expect C.J. Smith to be the punt return man for the year.
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Running with the Rival ROTC programs make peace to relay game ball from Grand Forks to Fargo
Karson Sorby
Contributing Writer
Most fans wouldn’t wake up at 2:30 a.m. to lace up for a run, especially if that run was 80 miles through a cool North Dakota morning the day of a big game. And to make that run with your collegiate rivals? Despite the rivalry between University of North Dakota and North Dakota State, the ROTC programs (made up of Army and Air Force members) of
UND and NDSU did just that early Saturday morning in preparation for the big game. Teamwork was essential. Each of the 20 runners from UND was assigned a two-mile section that they ran before handing off the game ball to the next runner. Thanks to local volunteers and police (who led the way with flashing lights) all of the UND members made it safely to their halfway point in Hillsboro, North Dakota, where they handed the game ball off to
“While this is an intense rivalry, there really is a lot of sportsmanship that goes into it.” – Cadet Eric Moen the NDSU members. Although Cadet Gregory Conklin claimed not to hear any trash talking, Moen described a little bit of friendly competition between the two schools, claiming that both groups wanted the faster 40-mile time.
The NDSU group consisted of twenty ROTC members as well who all made it safely to Fargo with Student Body vice president Josh Fergel as the final NDSU runner in the event. Despite the rivalry, Moen and Conklin agreed that events like these are
necessary to keep the rivalry friendly. “While this is an intense rivalry, there really is a lot of sportsmanship that goes into it,” Moen said. “That’s what keeps events like this happening again and again.” The idea of combining with UND on the day of the big game was a good way to celebrate both ROTC programs. “It was an awesome way to bring together the two schools,” Conklin said. “It’s always such a heated rivalry, especially now with all the
pre-game tension, and this is just a good way to bring us together and have some fun.” The ROTC was able to run through the tailgate lot for NDSU and UND fans alike to cheer the runners on and congratulate them on their successful relay. They were also recognized at halftime of the football game for bringing the programs together. As for the game itself, the NDSU ROTC members said they expected a win. They were right.
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Hate to Love, Love to Hate: Week Four of Fall Sports Pace Maier
Sports Editor
I love Panda Express, but I hate that the line is longer than Chase Morlocks longest run on Saturday (five yards). I love the North Dakota State school colors, but I hate that they are similar to the Green Bay Packers’. I hate that bottled milk is $1.99 and a large soda is $1.89 at the burger joint in the basement of the Memorial Union. I’m trying to be healthy, and it’s making it difficult. Grr. Everyone loves to hate something or another. My
dad always told me, “Hate is a strong word.” And it is, but there are a few things I hate this week for Bison athletics. On the strong side, there are definitely I few things I love.
What I love in week four
The NDSU volleyball team hosts two Summit League opponents Friday and Saturday. I love that the volleyball team will be playing at the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse after a two weekend-long road trip to Minnesota and California. This is the first time since 2011 the Bison will play two conference teams back-to-back at home, and after starting last season 0-1 in the conference, this is exactly what the team needs. It’s never too early
for softball. The Bison are 3-0 this fall, and have scored a total of 35 runs on its opponents. Yes, it is only fall ball, but the team defense is on point. Playing three smaller schools, NDSU has given up seven runs. On Friday, the University of Jamestown comes to town for the Bison’s fourth straight fall softball game in Fargo. One day later, the University of Mary will take on the Bison in a double-header. I love that NDSU isn’t taking these exhibition games lightly. The Bison soccer team just had a long weekend soaking up the sun while kicking the white ball around. The team has one more match before Summit
League play starts. I love that the Bison play at home this Sunday against UC Riverside before conference play starts because the team has only been on home turf three times this season (one of those being an exhibition match). True freshmen are stepping up big for the soccer team this season, and having home experience under their belts is key to being confident.
What I hate in Week Four
The Bison men’s golf team is waiting to tee off at Dakota Dunes in Vermillion, South Dakota. I hate that the team doesn’t stray too far away from home until Oct. 25. Throughout the first few weeks of the fall golf season, the Bison have
stayed in the Midwest area, which is bad, especially when the spring season starts. The team will be bouncing from Louisiana to Texas and all the way to the west coast to compete in a California golf tournament. The reason I wish the team traveled farther from home early in the season is because when they go on its long round-trips, they have a chance of getting homesick, and that’s exactly what the student-athletes don’t need as the season creeps up to the finish line. Finally, the men’s and women’s cross country team is back. Unfortunately, the two teams will be 1,821 miles away from NDSU’s campus. I hate that the first
cross-country meet was on Sept. 4 at Rose Creek Golf Course. Three weeks later, the student-athletes will lace up their cross-country spikes. Seriously, 22 days is how long the Bison cross country fans having to wait to watch their favorite athletic team? Sometimes scheduling can be a pain, but a three-week hiatus? Please, talk to the foot. Gameday. Bye week. Gameday. Rivalry gameday. Bye week. Do you see the pattern? I hate that the Bison football team has two bye weeks within less than a month of each other. The fall is for football season, so let’s get the green and gold on the field. I love, however, that there will be no gridiron breaks for the foreseeable future.
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Contributing Writer
Soccer
Northern Arizona University bombarded North Dakota State late, with all four of the team’s goals coming in the last 40 minutes. The team’s last three were netted in the last 20 minutes as the Lumberjacks won the match 4-3. “Tonight was a disappointing result. We played an outstanding firsthalf and should have out
the game away,” Bison head coach Mark Cook said. “Unfortunately, the secondhalf was the complete opposite. “Our own mistakes cost us the game tonight. We will need to learn from tonight’s mistakes and move forward.” The Herd could not hold on to its early lead. Junior forward Olivia Norman scored her first goal of the year in the 33rd minute. The lone goal aside, NAU goalkeeper Meghan Dickmann kept the Lumberjacks in the game in
the first half. The Bison had five shots and Dickmann saved three of them. The Lumberjacks scored three goals in the first 30 minutes of the second half to take a 3-1 lead over the Bison. In the 77th minute, freshman defender Hanna Norman responded, scoring her second collegiate goal off the assist from Lauren Miller. Three minutes later, senior defender Meghan Johnston scored her first goal of the year to tie the game at 3. However, 11 minutes
later in the 84th minute, senior Lumberjack Haley Wingender sent in a corner kick that was deflected into the goal by a Bison defender. That give the ‘Jacks a 4-3 lead that they would ultimately hold onto.
Volleyball
North Dakota State had an impressive weekend at the University of San Francisco Challenge. Before ultimately losing to unbeaten host USF, the Bison had two dominating wins over Cal State Fullerton and Yale. In their first match
against CS Fullerton, the Bison lost their fist set before righting their wrongs and reeling off two set wins. In the fourth frame, the Bison were down 19-12. The team finished the set on a 13-4 run to win the set and the match, 3-1. Senior Jenni Fassbender and Junior Emily Minnick slammed 12 kills each. Sophomore Brianna Rasmusson was a stat sheet stuffer, posting 32 assists, eight kills and a pair of blocks. In the second match against Yale, the Bison won
their first two sets against the Bulldogs before losing the third and winning the fourth. In the fourth set, the Bison and the Bulldogs were tied on 10 different occasions, including six out of the final eight points. The Bison finally won 27-25 after a Fassbender point and a Yale attack error. Junior Emily Milligan dug out 14 balls, with four coming in the crucial fourth set. To read the full article go to ndsuspectrum.com
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