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STUDENTS MARCH AGAINST SEXUAL VIOLENCE NDSU hosts annual Take Back The Night event on campus Yasser Shaikh | Staff Writer
NDSU students and staff are set to host the third annual Take Back the Night event on campus. The event involves students and faculty members marching across campus to raise awareness about sexual violence in the NDSU community. This event is organized by the Sexual Assault Prevention and Advocacy Program of Department of Student Life at NDSU. Other departments like Rape and Abuse Crisis Center of Fargo-Moorhead, Equity and Diversity Center at NDSU, NDSU Department of Women and Gender Studies and Residence Life are also helping out with the event. Take Back the Night is modeled upon a similar international event held worldwide since 1976, when it was first started in Belgium. During the march, students and staff members hold signs and chant slogans as they march from Festival Concert Hall to the Memorial Union. Last year a sign said, “My mini dress does not mean yes.” The rally starts at 7 p.m. and concludes with a candle light vigil in support of survivors of sexual violence. The event this year also includes a “Needs Drive” for YWCA Cass Clay. Volunteers are encouraged to bring an item or two to donate. The turnout at the event has seen a dramatic increase every year as college students are more aware and involved. According to World Bank statistics around the world, at least one in every three women has been beaten, coerced into sex or otherwise abused in her lifetime. Three years ago some students and faculty members decided that sexual abuse is a grim reality on college campuses and NDSU needs to bring this event home to raise awareness on the issue. Assistant Director for Sexual Assault Prevention and Advocacy (SAPA) Sarah Dodd said, “It is a time for the campus to come together
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and speak out against violence. The idea is to shatter the silence around crime and show support for survivors.” SAPA also organized a freeze mob where volunteers froze in their place for 2 minutes from 11:55 am to 11:57 am. “Every two minutes someone is sexually assaulted in U.S., hence the freeze mob was timed for two minutes,” Dodd said. Besides TBTN, Sarah’s department also organizes prevention and advocacy programs through NDSU Violence Prevention Educators program. This includes a peer education group of 14 members that undergo 40 hours of training. Other prevention programs involve sessions with students taking the UNIV 189 course, members of Greek houses and NDSU athletics. Student volunteers have also participated in Take a Stand Campaign to tackle different social norms that create a hostile environment. Sarah Dodd, along with NDSU Campus Police Officer Allen Grensteiner, also conduct 12 hours of self-defense classes once every semester. “We can also conduct more sessions in a semester if students come forward and show interest,” explained Dodd. The next class will take place in October. Besides this, Dodd’s department also undertakes advocacy programs that include a 24-hour Sexual Assault Resources and Advocacy (SARA) Helpline for survivors available on (701) 730-6149. “I am happy that the student community is standing up to create a culture and environment at NDSU where sexual assault is not tolerated at all. I welcome all students to attend Take Back the Night,” she said.
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Big Iron is the largest farm show in the Upper Midwest and provides networking opportunities for students interested in agriculture.
Big Iron Atracts Worldwide Ag Leaders for 33rd Year Tiffany Swanson Contributing Writer
Last week West Fargo’s Red River Valley Fairgrounds hosted their 33rd annual Big Iron Farm Show, the largest farm show in the Upper Midwest. According to bigironfarmshow.com, more than 900 exhibitors, training sessions and demonstrations
attract over 70,000 students, farmers and agricultural industry leaders from around the world. Throughout the years, Big Iron has also played host to more than 600 international visitors who have hailed from over two dozen countries. The show attracts many different people with diverse interests in the agriculture industry. Katie Vculek, a
freshman majoring in Agriculture Economics, attended all three days of the show representing the North Dakota State FFA chapter as the Vice President. “At Big Iron, I am able to do a lot of networking with agricultural organizations and businesses such as Farm Bureau or John Deere. Talking with these businesses about agriculture marketing opens doors to future careers
with these companies upon graduation,” she explained. A mechanical engineer graduate of NDSU, Rob Neubauer, who currently works for AGCO-Amity, went to Big Iron to look at new technologies of air seeders with a couple of his co-workers. His hopes were to gain knowledge of what competitors were doing and if he could reach new ideas for his engineering practice.
Each day the Red River Valley Network hosted seminars to inform visitors on items such as maximizing yields, markets, land values, precision agriculture and many more. Every seminar attracted a wide range of age groups from high school students to folks who have been farming for over 60 years. NDSU faculty and researchers participated in panels at many of these seminars.
Exhibitors sold products and services, offered equipment demonstrations, taught visitors about their products and showed them how to use them properly. In an area where agriculture is key, the Big Iron Farm Show continues to attract more and more visitors from around the world year after year.
Bringing the World to NDSU Equity and Diversity Center starts new semester of speaker series Yasser Shaikh Staff Writer
Another semester of World iView Speaker Series is about to begin this Thursday. The series involves presentations by NDSU faculty, staff and students who have returned from different parts of the world who want to share their stories. World iView was started by the Equity and Diversity Center with help from the Office of International Pro-
grams. The presentations often highlight the positive aspects of an alien culture and outline the differences and similarities in customs and traditions. The speakers also bring back pictures or souvenirs to share with the audience. Regina Ranney, Diversity Program Coordinator with the Equity and Diversity Center said, “World iView talks are presented by our own faculty, staff and students, so having that local connection can make the topics more meaningful and easy to engage in.” The presentations usually have had a packed audience in the past. Ranney commented, “It can be difficult to keep up with what’s going on globally, let alone in our own individual lives, so having a
real person bring back a little piece of the world can be more valuable than a CNN story.” The presentations are held in the Memorial Union and are free and open to all students, staff and faculty members. International students who are on Academic and Cultural Sharing Scholarship can also get one volunteering hour for attending each of these presentations. These presentations are not only good for the audience, but also for the speakers. “The World iView program is also beneficial for the presenters, as it gives them a chance to truly reflect on their experiences. There are not always a lot of opportunities to share or hear about global experiences,” Ranney said.
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Another objective of the they wouldn’t otherwise International Programs. The World iView Speaker Series know much about” she said. talks are scheduled for Sept. is to bring Global PerspecThis semester the three 19, Oct. 10 and Nov. 14. tive and Cultural Diversity speakers are Dr. Cheryl Find out more about to the NDSU campus. Wachenheim, professor in these speakers and their top“A World iView may the Department of Agribusi- ics in upcoming issues. Growing Victory in Afghanistan inspire a student to study ness and Applied EconomWorld iView is a speaker Wachenheim, Ph.D., professor abroad, consider a new area ics, MarieCheryl Hvidsten, Rural Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics of study, or simply provide Leadership Specialist with series in which topics with Thursday, September 19 • Memorial Union, Prairie Rose • Noon-1 p.m. a deeper appreciation and NDSU Extension Service an international focus are understanding for a culture and Lisa Hauck, director of
presented to the NDSU and Fargo-Moorhead communities. Speakers include students, faculty and staff who share
Wachenheim deployed to southeastern Afghanistan with the Minnesota Army National Guard Agribusiness Team. Through partnerships with
NDSU faculty, and local and regional agribusiness firms, her team worked with the director of agriculture, irrigation and livestock and his specialists and extension staff to help Afghan farmers and agribusiness-operators rebuild their agriculture and supporting infrastructure. She also partnered with the director of women’s affairs to advance opportunities for district women and children.
their experiences on a broad range of global themes. Events are free and open to the public. marital status, national origin, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or status as a U.S. veteran. Direct inquiries to the Vice President for Equity, Diversity and Global Outreach, 205 Old Main, (701) 231-7708. This publication is available in alternative formats upon request. To request a special accommodation(s), please contact the Office of International Programs at (701) 231-7895 to make arrangements.
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CORRECTION from Volume 117, Issue 4 Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota is said to have “backed out of its agreement to give key funding” for the student government’s bike share program; however, a formal agreement had
not been made with the non-profit organization. According to Andrea Dinneen, public relations manager, communications and public affairs for the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North
Dakota, Fargo, there had been discussions for several months, and although they had expressed interest in some fashions, there had never been any signed agreements. Dinneen said Blue Cross Blue
Shield is still very supportive of the concept, but recently determined it would not be possible to be the sole sponsor at the level requested for only this market. She said the organization is very cog-
nizant of the places and organizations it supports, so it must be very strict with sponsorship funds and policies identified by the members and board.
NDSU Team to Compete in Red Bull Flugtag
The Lucky Lindegaard team built this man-powered flying machine to resemble an NDSU bison.
Dylan Walker
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Red Bull is hosting their everfamous annual national Flugtag competition. The Midwest destination for the competition is Chicago, and there happen to be a few representatives from North Dakota. In fact, these five gentlemen will also be representing NDSU. A Flugtag is a homemade, manpowered flying machine. Each machine must fit within certain criteria, such as a maximum wingspan of 28 feet and combined pilot and craft weight of 400 pounds. This year, though, there is a new element in the crowd. For the first time ever there are some cur-
rent and past NDSU students in the crazy mix. Andrew Galegher (Agricultural Economics, 2011) is the fearless pilot who has been working for some time alongside his trusted friends. Wayne Baumbach (Business Administration, 2010), Nyland Huck (Criminal Justice, 2011), Spencer Roth (Agricultural Systems Management, 2011), and Jeremy Ahlers (Anthropology Senior) all make up the deck crew for the team. These are the ones who will eventually have the honor of heaving the Flugtag off of the launch pad and, hopefully, into the air. This five-man team is one of 31 to have made it through the application process out of over 155 in the region. They had originally
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planned on recreating the Flying Winnebago from the hit movie “Spaceballs”. Once they found out that they were the first applicants ever from North Dakota to make it through, they decided to change plans into something a little more sentimental. The team agreed that it would be best to try and fit the theme of the craft around North Dakota and the natural pride and love that comes from NDSU. What better way to express their roots than through constructing a flying Bison craft? Galegher said his team chose the name “Lucky Lindegaard” as a twist on the famous aviator Charles Lindbergh’s nickname. The name also pays tribute to two North Da-
kota soldiers from team member Huck’s company who gave their lives fighting for their country: Darren Linde (Sgt. 1st Class) and Tyler Orgaard (Spc.). When asked how exactly the Bison would work into their design and how it would function, Galegher replied, “My main concern is our weight balance front and back. We are [front-heavy] so we added a long tail on the backside to counter that. We really centered our design around the Bison versus the glider. So we potentially sacrificed flyability right there”. The Flugtags are scored based off of overall creativity in design, showmanship (each team has to perform a pre-launch skit/dance) and, of course, how far the craft
can actually fly. The competition officially kicks off September 21 when Galegher’s crew will be hitting the launch pad in Chicago. Check out team Lucky Lindegaard by liking them on Facebook. Flugtags constructed by past contestants can be seen on YouTube or at redbullflugtagusa.com.
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‘The Cuban Guy’ visits NDSU Yasser Shaikh | Staff Writer Photos by Joseph Ravits
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he NDSU Equity and Diversity Center organized a talk Sept. 9 by Andres Lara, famously known as “The Cuban Guy.” The talk may have been what many students needed to hear around the time when school starts to get busy and overwhelming. This event was part of the current Latino Heritage Month events that the EDC is hosting. “The Cuban Guy,” with all his theatrics and sweet accent, kept the audience engaged and roaring in laughter. Not a dull moment passed the audience by, even when Lara began speaking about his troubled past. Lara recounted his escape from Cuba at the young age of 16. His voice was calm but determined. He poised the students with messages like OYAA, which stands for “Off Your Anatomy and take Action.” Lara shared that he went from living on the streets to living a dream only because he was so confident and determined to succeed. Throughout his speech, Lara commanded the audience and spoke with such authority and clarity that everything he spoke of sounded very possible. A former major in speech communication and a minor in creative writing from Montclair State University are tools that most would agree Lara has utilized extremely well. In addition to speaking around the country, Lara is an accomplished author of several international-selling books and reaches out to a million audiences every week in 33 countries. Lara said the NDSU campus is very warm. Lara also mentioned that he was surprised to see how extremely quiet the students in the Memorial Union were on his arrival. Following Lara’s speech, his audience left with wide smiles and seemed to exude a newfound confidence. His stop here was part of a hectic tour schedule, with the next school in queue being in Minneapolis. Yet, for a man who is always traveling, he did not look one bit tired. Lara is not the type of motivational speaker who stands behind a podium; he is like a minister at Sunday mass. Feet thumping, eyes lit up and a radiant smile on his face while he keeping his audience captivated and charged.
YOUR THREADS Holland Lind | Contributing Writer
back-to-school backs Finally some designers in the
apparel and match their backpack to
world took pity on all students across
their clothing. Seeing these trendy
the globe.
backpacks is interesting and exciting.
For years we have had backpacks
Although it is not always accurate,
that are simple, boring or behold some
you can usually know a little bit about
sad design.
someone by his or her book holders.
No matter who you are, we all need
They can range from sporty to edgy,
a way to carry our excess of textbooks,
artistic to simple. And although these
computers, technology and notebooks.
bags are fashionable, they are also
Now that we are well into our
practical.
school year I have noticed that styl-
So continue this amazing trend,
ish backpacks are a regular sight on
bring out your stylish backpacks. As
our campus. While observing I no-
long as you have to carry a 15-pound
ticed that like their personality, many
bag on your back, might as well make
people match who they are to their
it worthwhile!
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How do you save money and still have fun on the weekends?
Erin Stegman Senior English
Nathan Mitchell Sophomore Public Relations
Mason Eisenzimmer Senior Civil Engineering
David Mueller Junior Business Marketing
Amy Blickensderfer Senior University Studies
“Make sure I pick up enough hours at work and do my homework ahead of time.”
“Take one person’s car to save gas. If we go out to eat, I drink water and try to hit the deals.”
“When we go out to eat, we go as a big group and buy food, then split the bill. Or we have a potluck.”
“Go attend campus events or go to church and hang out with friends.”
“Don’t drink.”
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What is one of college students’ biggest one of the movie rental businesses in town, trials and tribulations of the week? Finish- check out a DVD from the public library or ing papers, projects and assigned reading are even watch one of the movies you already among some of the more popular answers. own. Don’t forget to pop some popcorn and However school work is not the only thing have nice cold pop on hand while you watch. on the majority of a student’s mind throughGet crafty. out the week… Try out one of the Pinterest crafts you No, for most students one of their biggest have been dying to make. Many of the “pins” concerns is what to do with their weekend. you will see on Pinterest are fairly inexpenShould they check out the newest movie sive and can be a fun way to pass time on at a theater in town? Go out to dinner with your Friday night. So crank up your favorite friends? Spend all day Saturday shopping for tunes and start creating your DIY masternew outfits? piece. Often times these decisions are made easDine-IN and dash. ily and with excitement. Forget about the $20 meal at your friend But, many weekend activities cost a good group’s usual dinner spot. Instead coordichunk of change…change that not all college nate a progressive dinner with your friends. students might have. Not Start with appetizers at one to worry though, there are …many weekend activi- spot, then head to another many fun ways to spend friend’s place for dinner your weekend that won’t ties cost a good chunk of and finally end your delichange…change that not all cious meal at yet another bleed your wallet dry. Here are a few ways college students might have. “ friend’s home. Set a budto have fun on a collegeget as a group for all three friendly budget. courses, assign somebody Host a game night. to do the shopping and then split the costs. Invite your best buddies over for a fun— Chances are it will be less expensive and and maybe even competitive—night of cards more of a unique adventure. and board games. Use games that you have Hit up campus attractions. on hand and ask your guests to bring any that I know, I know...you spend a lot of time they might have as well. Game night is sure on campus already. But, Campus Attracto bring out your inner-kid and save a few tions has a ton of great free events they put dollars at the same time. on every weekend. Everything from movies Skip the theater. at the MU Century Theater to speakers and Going to the movies can be very expen- musical groups, to dances and craft making, sive; between your ticket and snacks it all Campus Attractions is a great option for the adds up. So, as a more cost-effective option, money conscious student. For a full schedule watch a movie from your own couch (besides of events check out http://www.ndsu.edu/ you can ditch the uncomfortable theater seats campusattractions/. for a more cozy setting)! Rent a movie from
Confessions of a FifthYear Senior I still don’t know what I want to do Stephanie Stanislao Features Editor
Time is tickin’! As each day of my final semester of college goes by, it becomes more and more apparent that my time as a student is nearly over. Having walked the halls of this campus since August 2009 (man, that was a long time ago), one would think that I would know exactly where I want to go and what my career path will be once I dawn my cap and gown come December. But the truth is, I don’t. I have no clue. Just like a young child who decides one day that they would like to be a firefighter, and the next day chooses a different dream job, I’m in the pursuit of discovering my
calling in life. At first this ambiguity and uncertainty of the future was overwhelming and downright scary. Where will I live after I graduate? Will I be able to find a job? Several of these angst-filled questions inhabited my mind for a long time, but I have chosen to not let that fear and anxiety about what might be overcome me. It’s okay not to know where you will be going after you leave NDSU. Life is a journey and a learning process, and it’s all about enjoying the ups and downs. These final months as an NDSU student, I have begun to realize, are not a time to sit back and be afraid of where certain career choices will take me, but rather a time to look at how far I have come and ultimately how far I will go. In the end all I can do is work hard so that I can walk across the stage and receive a very expensive piece of paper (a.k.a. my diploma). So, if you’re a freshman, even a sophomore, junior or senior, don’t worry… it’s okay not to have it all figured out. Just work hard and everything will work out.
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When people say, “I need a vacation,” they’re usually referring to going somewhere hot and tropical over a thousand miles away. What’s interesting about that idea is that wherever you are from, your curiosity of traveling somewhere is never far from your thoughts. Needless to say, there is probably another person that’s over a thousand miles away from you, that wants to see your homeland. Many people say North Dakota is nothing but flat, boring land, but that is a false accusation. Just West of North Dakota lies beautiful lands, filled with colorful rolling hills and breathtaking rocks… a place that we here in North Dakota call the Badlands. This photograph was taken at Theodore Roosevelt Park in the Bad Lands. It’s not just a park that you drive through to get to your final destination, but rather to see the beautiful landscapes and take in the sights. So, before you think about spending thousands of dollars to travel somewhere, try to take a look at what is surrounding you. It may be a day’s worth of driving, but in the end, you get to know the state you call home.
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Bare Stage Theatre’s “The Hound of the Baskervilles” will be at The Stage at Island park Sept. 20, 21 and 26 through 28.
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Holmes Parody Features Small Cast, Stripped Stage Jack Dura
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Sherlock Holmes, the world’s most famous fictional detective, is coming to The Stage at Island Park. Well, sort of. Presented by Bare Stage Theatre, “The Hound of the Baskervilles,” Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Holmesian classic, will bring the celebrated detective, his cohort Dr. Watson and all the other original characters onstage in a parody of interesting proportions: three actors, 18 characters, no fixed set. “It’s a lot of trying to imagine places, because we try to do as little—well, it’s been more props and more set than normal—but we try to do as little as possible just because we do our shows at The Stage at Island Park,” co- director Shanara Lassig said. “And so we try to just be able to move in on Sunday and do the shows and then move
out as quickly as possible so everything is most of the time on wheels, but it’s a lot of imagining. The audience has to do a lot of imagining.” “We don’t have one set piece this year that stays onstage. The actors bring everything on and off,” added co-director David Lassig. Actors Evan Christie, Jeremy Ellsworth and Mark Seeba are put to the test of juggling nearly 20 characters throughout the thickly scripted, 100-minute show. Rehearsals since early August have been preparing them for the task at hand, one that has proven very interesting since it comes with a little creative license. “One thing that happens a lot is that the actors will actually get out of character, and they’ll talk to themselves onstage as themselves,” Shanara Lassig said. “So they’ll call each other Mark and Jeremy and Evan,
and besides that, the actors have characters themselves as themselves. Because, like for example, Evan, he’s a really, really humble guy, but he acts like the diva in this show, and he’s not at all. So that’s one thing; that they kind of take on a different persona as themselves, which is kind of funny, because that’s how the script was written, is that way.” “Thinking about the script, is that it says right in there, if you want to add something or take something out, you’re free do it,” Dave Lassig added. Christie, Ellsworth and Seeba also play off the audience at points in the show, cracking jokes or just making for a really unique moment. With a story that is a celebrated mystery and not comedic in any way, there is no doubt that audiences are in for a memorable retelling of an old classic. “[I]t’s just a different way of looking
at it and just kind of a silly way,” Shanara Lassig said. “Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson are such iconic characters. They’re not doing them in a disrespectful way or anything like that, they’re still very iconic, and still you’re like ‘Ooh! Sherlock Holmes! John Watson! Ooh!’ But at the same time, it’s adding that little spin that makes it funny because ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’ is not a funny book. It’s very serious, but it’s fun. It’s a great mystery.” “The Hound of the Baskervilles” is 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20 to 21 and 26 to 28, and Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. presented by Bare Stage Theatre at The Stage at Island Park at 333 4th St. S. Advanced tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $10 for students. Tickets are available on The Stage website and by phone at (701) 235-6778.
New Studio Ghibli Film to Debut in English Legendary animator announces retirement Linda Norland
Contributing Writer
Few foreign film studios have made as much of a splash on the international stage as Japan’s Studio Ghilbi has. Producing national and international hits such as “Kiki’s Delivery Service,” “My Neighbor Totoro,” and the award-winning “Spirited Away,” the studio’s animated films have become classics in homes around the world. But as the English version of the film “From Up On Poppy Hill” is finally released, news breaks that founder Hayao Miyazaki has announced retirement.
“From Up On Poppy Hill” proves to be one of the studio’s more relaxed films, focusing on a love story between two high school students in post-World War II Japan. Slower scenes and panoramic artwork give the movie a softer atmosphere than that of most American films, yet the well-written plot contains some surprising twists. Set in the past, it also offers a unique look into the Japan of the early 1960s, just before Japan hosted the summer Olympics. It focuses mainly on Umi, a high school girl, as she juggles both running the family boarding house and school. Then she meets Shun, one of the boys trying to save the school’s Latin Quarter where many of the academic clubs meet, but basically comes off as one giant clubhouse. They form a relationship as they band the boys and girls together to save the old building. Focusing mainly on the character rela-
tionships and cultural setting, this heartwarming film is an encouraging second chance for director Goro Miyazaki. As the son of one of the studio’s leading animators/ directors/writers (and perhaps the most famous), he no doubt endures great scrutiny. His 2006 debut, “Tales of Earthsea,” an adaptation of the famous book series by Ursula K. Le Guin, suffered harsh critique from audiences and the author herself, though it still reached number four in Japan’s yearly box office. Goro’s newest film has garnered mostly positive reactions, getting an 83 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Ghibli fans should savor this newest release, because this month Hayao has finally announced retirement. Along with Isao Takahata and Toshio Suzuki, he founded Studio Ghibli in 1985 after the success of their movie “Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind.” They then went on to create 18 more
feature films, at least six of which were highest grossing for their year in Japan; “Spirited Away” is the top-grossing film in Japanese history and won an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. This is not the first time he has announced retirement, but it seems it will be his last. In a recent press conference, Hayao said that their newest film took five years to complete, and any movie afterwards will probably take longer because of his age. However, he only announced that his days making featurelength films were done, but hinted that he may continue to work on shorts or manga (Japanese graphic novels). It is a bittersweet time for fans of the studio. Hayao’s last movie, “The Wind Rises,” will make its English debut this November, marking the end of a remarkable era.
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Ouya and Developers Respond to Controversy ‘Free the Games’ program provokes response Steven Strom A&E Editor
Ouya is winning few friends with its response to scandalous allegations regarding its “Free the Games” program. The program promises to match the Kickstarter backing of any game promising six months of exclusivity on the Android-based Ouya console between $50,000 and $1 million. Suspicions were first raised when two games included in the program, “Elementary, My Dear Holmes!” and “Gridiron Thunder” began receiving mysteriously high Kickstarter contributions. “Gridiron Thunder’s” campaign closed with a total of $171,009 after 30 days. However, the game had just 187 backers. A small number of those pledged over
$10,000 each, bringing the average contribution up to $934.48. According to Joystiq, the next closest game in the past several months in terms of average contribution was Yargis. That campaign reached an average of only $275.05 thanks to a sole pledge of $5000. Meanwhile, “Elementary, My Dear Holmes!” was successfully funded, but Kickstarter suspended the campaign before money changed hands. The game’s developer expressed concerns to Kickstarter and Amazon (which owns and operates the crowd-funding service). “When the uproar against ‘Elementary, My Dear Holmes’ was brought up, we contacted Kickstarter and Amazon, asking them to investigate the accounts and take action accordingly,” the game’s creator Sam Chandola told backers. “We wanted to get on top of this and did not want anything to do with any of what was happening as it was an extremely negative campaign for us. Strong personal accusations were going up against us, and it was a huge drain on our time, energy and resources.” Julie Uhruman, founder
of the Ouya, responded to concerns and criticism regarding the project and the subsequent allegations—after a fashion. “Recently, the intention behind our Free the Games Fund—to provide additional funding to crowdfunded games bound for Ouya and enable developers to make more of them—seems to have been lost,” Uhrman said. “This response surprised us—we thought this was going to be great—how could it not be?” Uhruman’s response
neglects to directly reference “Gridiron Thunder” or “Elementary, My Dear Holmes!” and, other than a single tweet, neither she nor Ouya have made an official statement on the issue. The response—which was meant to appeal to critics and assuage indie developers—only made things worse. Sophie Holden launched Rose and Time on Ouya in July. Since Uhruman’s response, she has taken her game off the console’s marketplace.
She said, “It became very apparent to me that the company does not support indie developers who need the support most, and that they are incapable of ever correcting their mistakes. I’m simply no longer comfortable supporting the company.” Meanwhile, Mike Bithell, developer of indie game Thomas Was Alone commented that it “isn’t an acceptance of criticism, or an explanation of how clearly dodgy as hell schemes are being supported by [Ouya]
publicly,” but that it “reads like a press release from a console company locked into a foolish policy and using aspirational language to shift the blame, weirdly, onto its critics.” Uhruman encourages everyone to continue supporting Free the Games. There are currently nine games with Kickstarter campaigns registered for the deal, not including “Elementary, My Dear Holmes!”
Nothing Unpredictable in ‘Not Quite Mine’ Humble Indie Bundle 9 Incentivizes Charity Jack Dura
Staff Writer
Being able to predict the flow of a story is usually not a plus in adult literature. Readers enjoy surprises, readers enjoy spontaneity. Catherine Bybee’s claptrap of a romance novel “Not Quite Mine,” number two in her Not Quite series, is as predictable as it is pretentious. Romance overrides what should be the main focus of the story, tearing attention away from a much more interesting plotline. Katie Morrison, the subject of the storyline, is a 20-something hotel heiress and ex-reality show star. She befriends fellow bridesmaid Monica after their siblings Jack and Jessie are married at one of the family’s hotels in Texas. While chatting away with Monica, a baby girl is dumped on her suite’s doormat with a note explaining everything. Katie snatches up the
chance to be a single mother as her inhospitable uterus has made her infertile. She also wants to prove herself a better a mother than her own, who abandoned her family years before. With baby and best friend in tow, she cruises off to California to work interior design on her brother’s new hotel project. As luck would have it, Katie’s ex-boyfriend and lifelong crush Dean Prescott is overseeing the hotel construction and dogs her every step. A year earlier, the two broke up following a miscarriage, leading Dean into the arms of a woman who abandoned him before their wedding. Dean clearly wants Katie back and through subtle signals, dropped hints and the occasional intimate encounter, the two eventually end up in the sack. Two descriptive sex scenes highlight the lovers’ rekindle, and though Bybee means well in bring-
ing together two people cast adrift, the utter importance of the new baby that Katie has “adopted” is essentially left out. Dean and Katie’s love story takes apparent precedence over the mystery of the dumped infant. Bybee paints Katie as this overworked, exasperated new mother who is always running out of time. Instead, she comes across as confused and slightly selfish. How easy it would be to simply remove herself from the situation with her ex-lover to properly raise her new daughter. Predictably, Dean and Katie end up together. That much is evident from reading “Not Quite Mine’s” back cover. Who left the infant with Katie is never that much of a mystery either. Bybee could have added some depth to that little mystery, but no, it is all too far predictable and the reader’s only satisfaction is
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knowing they were right the whole time. However, this book is classified as a romance novel, not a mystery, so the fact that Dean and Katie’s love story is dominant does make sense. It is just disappointing that the infant’s storyline is not more important. On the plus side, it is entertaining to read the interactions between Dean and Katie, even though the reader has seen it all before. Bybee etches indelible visions of their sexual encounters, which gets graphic at times without becoming silvertongued smut. “Not Quite Mine” is a wonderful read for anyone taking a long plane ride or looking for a simple, nosurprises love story. It is nothing to get excited over (or make a movie about), and its predictability makes it lighter than the page count suggests.
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The ninth Humble Indie Bundle is live, and features one of the best collections yet. The Humble Bundle started as a collection of indie games that can be purchased for any price on a “pay what you want” model. The funds can be distributed in any proportion between the games’ developers, the Child’s Play charity and the Humble Bundle organization itself. This latest bundle includes Trine 2, Brutal Legend (which wasn’t actually an indie game when it was made, but we’ll let it slide this time), Mark of the Ninja and a beta for Eets Munchies. Those who pay more than the average contribution (which sits at $4.59 as I write this article) will also get Phil Fish’s puzzle-platformer Fez, and the incredible rogue-like/spaceship simulator FTL—Faster Than Light. The project has recently expanded to include eBook, comedy album and Android game bundles, as well as bundles for specific pub-
lishers such as the now defunct THQ and EA. As with most of the Humble Indie Bundles, purchases also include the soundtracks for select games. Currently, these include two separate soundtracks for Trine 2, and one for the heavily heavy metal Brutal Legend. Paying over the average will also unlock soundtracks for Fez and FTL. If none of these inclusions interest you, the bundle will begin to pack in more games and tracks over time. Buying the bundle now will net you all of the mystery games as they unlock. Those who prefer their PC games all in one place can rest assured. Anyone paying over $1 in their Humble Bundle purchase will receive steam codes for each of the games. Even if you (like me) already own most (or all) of these games, it’s still a great way to tip the developers that work hard to make the games you love. It’s also not a bad excuse to give some money to charity, and stock up on gifts for friends while you’re at it.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Response to ‘Location of New STEM Building Causes Controversy’ The fact that Churchill Field is even under
Snow came and went, days went by and there they
consideration is appalling and given that 198 park-
sat. For months. How about taking those spots and
ing spaces in the Sudro site are even in the mix is
making them handicapped accessible?
equally outrageous. The automobile should NOT
This society has for too long bowed and cowed
be a factor when weighed against some of the
to the internal combustion gods. Do not weigh
only true green space the campus has remaining.
parking places in considering where the new
It should be considered a plus that 200 cars will be
STEM building should go. Consider people, stu-
displaced from daily use at NDSU. By and large
dents and nature. Once green space is gone it is
students are healthy, young adults. Get them out
gone forever. The line that disgusted me most in
of the car and onto a bike or walking. Revenue?
the Sept. 12 Spectrum article was by Senator El-
For encouraging people to drive? Preposterous.
lingson: “The loss of trees is inevitable. Hopefully
How about this: take some of the hun-
we can replace them someplace else.” Where? Out
dreds of “state fleet” vehicles OFF the campus and
in the experimental fields? So the jackrabbits can
open those slots for “revenue.” The fact that the
enjoy them in 20 or more years? Preposterous and
school sees fit to own a massive fleet of vehicles
short sighted. Stick the stupid building out in the
is an issue that needs review. Park the cars in a
boonies and (shocking I know) WALK to it! The
remote area and shuttle users to them. An already
loss of a historic green space, trees and student us-
paved and painted site central to the school (it
age is worth five minutes, fewer cars on campus
looks like a Corwin Automotive Group car lot) sits
and the preservation of Churchill Field. Use your
there ready for use by students, not state fleet cars.
heads...
I saw two of the university vehicles sit outside the engineering building all last winter, unmoved.
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“Thanks to the NEW STEM CENTER being placed on the lawn, we can now play under ‘Stadium Lights’” . . .
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Up, Up and Away! Top 5 superheroes of all time Caleb Werness
Contributing Writer
I felt it would be interesting to do a “top-five list,” so I began brainstorming as to what subject matter I would choose to rank. The topic I will be rating for this issue is “Superheroes.” So without further ado, I give you my opinion as to the top five greatest superheroes. No. 5 Green Lantern Green Lantern takes the number five spot because, plain and simple, having a ring that could allow you to fly and summon nearly anything would be pretty sweet. Hal Jordan may not be perfect, but he had the makings to be selected as the first human to join the Green
Lantern Corp. If the Guardians of the Universe felt he was fit to be a Green Lantern, he is fit to be on my list. No. 4 Iron Man Now some of you may be a little surprised that Iron Man is only number four. Now don’t get me wrong I do like Iron Man a lot, hence being on the top-five list. Here is my reasoning: Iron Man never really had to fight anyone that was ever a match for him. In the comics he mainly fought against communists and terrorists. While on the other hand, his suit of armor is unparalleled. He has become the forerunner of the Avengers and let’s be honest: Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark could charm anyone. No. 3 Wolverine Nothing says “I mean business” like adamantium claws in your face. Yes, Wolverine is at number three. The reason being is
because having incredible healing powers and metal claws are very cool abilities. Wolverine’s yellow and blue outfit from the early days of comics with claws extended has become an instantly recognizable icon. He was not a part of the original X-Men, but he became the most known of the group. His somewhat savage tendencies leave you wondering what he could truly be capable of if pushed too far. No. 2 Batman Before any of the Batman lovers in the audience throw a fit, just hear me out here. Like Iron Man, Batman has no actual superpowers. Not saying his abundance of gadgets isn’t impressive, but being a normal guy, I feel it takes away from his superhero appeal. He is at number two because he is never the less impressive as he is. If any of you have played the Arkham game series, you know the Bat can kick some serious butt.
Apple Knows What it’s Doing Release of 5c, 5s created intended hype Emma Heaton Spectrum Staff
I am sure many of you have heard about Apple’s new iPhone models that will be available for purchase on Sept. 20. As with many of Apple’s product releases, one has to wonder if this is actually a brilliant new product or just a brilliant marketing move. The iPhone 5c became available for preorder on Friday. And what is the iPhone 5c actually? The iPhone 5 in a shiny package. A brilliant marketing move (although it may not be quite as brilliant as Miley Cyrus). Although the 5c features an updated FaceTime camera, more battery power and more LTE capabilities for internet access, it’s just an iPhone 5 in color. This isn’t a new move in the cell phone industry, and has been done since LG flip phones. But it works, although I’m not sure why people fall for it. Yes, a colored iPhone does look sleek and hip, but there is no way I would carry my 5 without a case. I won’t even carry my phone without an Otterbox case actually. I drop my phone a couple times a day, as I am sure many people do. Having a case over your colored iPhone kind of defeats the purpose of having a colored phone since it will be covered up anyway. Although they created the 5c’s exterior out of plastic to make it more durable, I still have my doubts and have a feeling there are going to be a lot of iPhone 5c’s with cracked screens. The iPhone 5s has a variety of enhancements that may prove Apple has actually come up with an even better product. Apple claims the iPhone 5s will be two times faster and more energy efficient than the 5. Apple updated the A6 chip to a 64-bit A7 chip, which is used in laptops and desktops. The new operating system, iOS7—which will be available to update for all iPhones on Sept. 18—was built to run on a 64-bit machine, so that will enhance the OS even more. Along with the A7 chip, Apple has incorporated the M7, a separate processor that can run without starting up the A7 processor. So, fitness-tracking apps can run in the background without using as much battery life. This also allows the phone to use real-time location; when using navigation, the iPhone will be able to tell if you’re driving, walking, etc. Plus, the assortment of villains he has to face is staggering; the most notable of them of course being the Joker who happens to probably be one of the most famous villains of all time. The Dark Knight keeps the streets of Gotham safe all while keeping his true identity a secret. No. 1 Spiderman Yes! The web-slinging, friendly neighborhood Spiderman sits nicely at number one. Here is where Spidey overtakes the Dark Knight: Peter Parker, reluctant at first, chooses to defend those who cannot defend themselves. Another reason why Spiderman is ranked at number one is because he has some fantastic abilities. He has the ability to climb walls effortlessly, he has super strength and his “spidey-senses” give him remarkable reactions and somewhat of a sixth sense. He is very smart—as those who are familiar
All of this is supposed to give the iPhone 5s an improved battery life. The camera has also been updated. With a 15 percent larger lens and a new flash that has not been used in any other phone, or camera for that matter, Apple insists photo quality will be improved immensely. Many people have ditched their digital camera and just use their iPhones, so this is good news for many iPhone photographers. And one more shiny detail to make people go crazy. A fingerprint identity sensor on the home button. The sensor can be used to unlock the phone, rather than typing in the pass code and to make purchases on iTunes, iBooks and the App Store. And for those of you with controlling significant others, you can breathe: You can program more than one fingerprint to have access to your phone. Any way to make a product more personalized is going to make people want it, because, like, how cool is that? My favorite enhancement of the iPhone 5s is this phone’s camera lens and flash are shifted slightly from the position of the lens and flash on the iPhone 5. You know what that means? You can’t use your old cases that you had for your iPhone 5. So you have to buy new ones, of course. This is a classic Apple move, and they did the same thing with the iPhone 4 by changing the shape, size of the phone and charger port of the iPhone 5. And who doesn’t get annoyed when you ask someone if they have an iPhone charger and they pull out a charger that is either too big or too small for your port? Oh, and the old iHome you may have? You had to update that when Apple came out with the 5 as well. And as much as this may tick people off, Apple knew exactly what it was doing when it came out with these enhancements. Brilliant. I am sure when they come out with the iPhone 6 (or whatever they choose to name it), they will change up the charger port again. I am huge supporter of Apple and have no doubt that its products are sure to impress. I just wonder how many glitches the iOS7 is going to have—remember the map disaster with iOS6? Apple is creating just the hype it had hoped for by making a big production out of its new products and their release dates. So although the company may have come out with a new, brilliant product, its marketing is what is more brilliant. Emma is a senior majoring in journalism. Follow her on twitter @emmajheaton2.
with the comics know—he invented his web shooter and the fluid that makes his webs. Finally, I feel Spiderman is the greatest hero of all time is because he truly has problems. He is an orphan, he is not a billionaire and he struggles trying to balance his real life and his life as Spiderman. Yet, in spite of all that, he puts problems aside and fights imposing villains like the Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, Sandman, Venom and the Lizard. Even though his powers at times get in the way of his real life, he holds true to his dying uncle’s final words, “With great power comes great responsibility.” Caleb is a sophomore majoring in english.
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Natalie Fenske (16), a redshirt freshman, made the only shot on goal during the match against Boise State on Friday.
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Bison Lose to Broncos After Tough Battle Yasser Shaikh Staff Writer
NDSU Women’s Soccer suffered a loss to Boise State in a fierce battle on Friday that lasted 102 minutes, 13 seconds. The loss dropped the Bison record to 3-3-0. The Broncos kept good possession in the first half, but were unable to find the back of the net due to heavy pressure from NDSU defenders. Lauren Miller, freshman midfielder from St. Louis Park, Minn., made an attempt in the first ten minutes of the game but could not complete her shot because of Boise defense. Bison goalie Sierra Bonham was caught unawares by Anna Popma of Boise State in the 12th minute; however, her attempt was blocked by the defense line.
The Broncos took seven corner kicks in sion of the entire match with both sides not the entire match but could not convert any leaving any room for error. of those in to goal opportunities. They even In the second overtime, Ashley Hruby outshot the Bison 16-8 in shots and 5-1 in assisted Brooke Heidemann to control a reshots on goal. bound ball and kick it just past Bonham in The second half of the match showed to the goal. The loss puts Bonham’s record much more at 2-4-0 overpossession ‘There are ups and downs of putting a young team all. on the BiH e a d out there. But I’m happy with their efforts.’ son side coach Mark -Mark Cook, Head Coach as the girls Cook said in came back a post-match with better i n t e r v i e w, tackles and complete passes. However, the “There are ups and downs of putting a Boise state defense marked them tightly and young team out there. But I’m happy with ensured there was no room for a shot. their efforts.” He also said, “We want to see At 90 minutes with no goals on the more finishes in the future and want to keep board, the match was forced into overtime. more zeros on the opponent’s scoreboard.” The first overtime was just a shortened verThe girls were disheartened with the
Men’s Basketball Schedule Will Test Veteran Bison Sam Herder Sports Editor
The 2013-14 NDSU men’s basketball schedule was released last week and what a doozy it can turn out to be. The Bison, essentially returning everyone on its roster except for backup point guard Nate Zastrow, are hopeful of a NCAA Tournament berth after losing in the Summit League Championship last season to SDSU. NDSU head coach Saul Phillips and his hair must be relieved that SDSU guard Nate Wolters graduated and Bison fans will only see him in a NBA uniform from now on. Yes, the expectations are at its highest since the 2009 Bison squad made the big tournament. Now, Phillips is going to test this team and put them through a grinding schedule. And there is no better way to challenge a team hoping for a long post season than this. The Bison will play at least 12 teams that took part in a postseason tournament last year. Ohio State, Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s (CA) all made the NCAA Tournament last season with Ohio State reaching the Elite 8. Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s both played in the second round. While the Bison hit the road for those games, they will host Southern Miss, a team that made the 2013 NIT quarterfinals. All these games are played before the conference schedule begins. And once NDSU begins to play games that count towards a Summit League regular season championship, the Bison will be mightily prepared to defend the probable preseason No. 1 rankings in the conference. And that is exactly why Phillips got these
big-name opponents on the schedule. Playing nonconference games against teams you handily beat by 20 plus points isn’t going to help your team in the long run. Highly competitive games will improve NDSU’s poise, nerves and confidence. The Bison have a roster this year to compete with these teams. Keeping up with an Ohio State or a Notre Dame down to the last minute brings greater confidence than beating a Valley City by 30. Going into the houses of these teams will make the Summit League Championship stage in Sioux Falls seem a little bit smaller. Phillips knows this is the best way to prepare his team. And I think he knows he has a team that has all the capabilities of getting some big wins out of this nonconference schedule. The Bison play outstanding defense and are well balanced on the offensive end. And let’s say the Bison do reach to NCAA Tournament. Maybe this is the team that gets over the Summit League hump and wins a first round game. This challenging nonconference schedule only increases that likelihood. Phillips and athletic director Gene Taylor scheduled these games because they both have the utmost confidence in this team. Why shy away from competition when you have your best team since 2009? These seniors have gone from 14 to 17 to 24-win seasons. They have been playing together for quite some times. This season has probably been in the back of their minds since working their way up the win column. No doubt Phillips has been looking forward to this year. He is throwing his boys out there and is expecting to get something out of it. Come March, we’ll see just how much the Bison perform on a big stage.
loss, but the coach cheered them up, applauding all their efforts. Anisha Kinnarath, a forward sophomore from Winnipeg, Manitoba said, “I thought we played really well and we executed everything that we were supposed to, but they [Boise State] are just a good team. The results don’t necessarily reflect our efforts. ” The Bison host Colorado State next Friday at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 as part of the Doublewood Inn Classic at the team’s home field, Dacotah Field Era.
Looking Forward Joe Kerlin Staff Writer
The Bison are two games into the 2013 football season and there’s not much to do but bask in the glory of the 25 seniors and knit pick like Skip Bayless during a screaming session with Stephen A. Smith. The only real controversy or debate surrounding the football games has been the lack of half-naked women on the sidelines, which I would usually say is kind of concerning, but now they’re in the stands, I just might become a dance team Superfan. Much like what Gene Taylor did to those poor girls on the Dance Team, the Bison kicked Ferris State out of the Fargodome, 56-10. Someone named “Chase” scored a touchdown and Zach Colvin did his best Marcus “Daddy Will” Williams impersonation, returning an interception for six points. I wish I could rip the Bison defense for still playing snaps in the third quarter, but the fact that we expected them to take a seat by halftime tells you how good they really are as a defense. Bryan Shepherd tried to take someone’s head off. That was exciting. And if you’re anyone not named Sam Herder, you think he deserved getting tossed from the ball game. Not that we have had an extra week for the Bison’s record of 2-0 to marinate, let’s look ahead to what’s next for the Herd. Delaware State comes to Fargo for the first time on Saturday and I’m taking the under on the amount of fans in the student section at halftime (official Sports4Dummies line is at 51 percent full). With linemen the size of Fargo North’s JV team, the Hornets are flat out not a good football team. Let’s move on. This is where it gets interesting. The
Missouri Valley schedule begins and so does the parody this league has been known for over the past three years—five teams in the FCS top-25 stem from the MVFC all with championship aspirations. All talented; all prepared. The Bison are the only team that stands in the way of SDSU, Northern Iowa, Illinois State and Youngstown State. Luckily for these teams, they will all get a shot at taking down the mighty Herd. SDSU will be the first team to get their shot against the Bison, which may be a bad thing for Zach Zenner and the Jacks. The Bison have been preparing for this game since they got on the bus back to Fargo from Manhattan. Two cupcakes and a bye week later, the Bison will be as prepared as you can get for a regular season game. What leaves me uneasy, as a Bison fan, is that the game will be played in Brookings. Sure, the Bison have been a great road team over the past three seasons, going 110. But have any of those matchups been as difficult as SDSU will be next week? Going on the road is never easy, especially in the MVFC. In a game where the teams are evenly matched, weird factors come into plays that are usually over looked. The one factor the Bison will be without in Brookings is the crowd noise the Fargodome is built to enhance. Many Bison fans will make the trek southbound on I-29, but the roof at the dome won’t be with them. This is a huge plus for the Jacks, who struggled twice in Fargo last season. Many Bison fans are looking at the home schedule, attempting to predict when the Bison will slip. I would tell them to not look far; it may just happen on the road with the Dakota Marker on the line.
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Collge GameDay Coming to NDSU Sam Herder Sports Editor
ESPN and its popular “College GameDay” pregame are coming to NDSU. The announcement was made last Saturday that the entire crew of Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Lee Corso and Desmond Howard will be in Fargo for the Delaware State game this Sat-
urday. College GameDay has rarely gone off ITS map of big-time BCS schools. The previous shows this year have been at Clemson, Michigan and Texas A&M. But the media hype around the Bison after the Kansas State game made Fargo an appealing and new place to be. Plus the show won’t have to worry about a lack of atmosphere as Bison fans
are made for these types of shows. The show airs from 9-11 a.m. with big and loud crowds in the background. The show averages 5.6 million viewers per hour. Check Thursday’s issue for more news and reaction.
Bison Volleyball Comes Up Short in Quest for First Win Colton Pool Staff Writer
With an early schedule full of nationally recognized talent, the Bison are realizing a win is tough to come by—no matter the opponent. Hoping to bounce back from two losses in the Georgia Southern Tournament, the Bison went up against the tournament-host GSU Eagles on Saturday inside Hanner Fieldhouse in Statesboro, Ga. Following yet another strong start from the Herd, NDSU fell to the Eagles 25-20, 25-22, 25-23 for the Bison’s ninth straight loss this year. In the loss, middle blocker Emily Miron was once again the offensive leader for the green and gold. The freshman met her season-high 13 kills for the
third time this year. However, it wasn’t enough up against the Eagle combo of Nicole Jeschelnik, Katie Bange and Jamie DeRatt. The GSU trio combined for 39 kills and 32 digs in the Eagles’ win. All statistics ignored, NDSU never seemed to appear as if a sweep was imminent. The Bison started out with their usual strong start, going up in the first set 8-2. But the Eagles quickly tied things back up at 13-13 and never trailed for the rest of the set to come out with the first frame triumph. In the following set, it was GSU who got to an early lead. The Bison proved able to battle back and tied the game back up at 9-9. The Eagles provided a run of their own and shut down the Bison just enough to
Bison Women Soccer fall to UND, 4-2 Corrie Dunshee
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The NDSU women’s soccer team fell short to the University of North Dakota Wednesday in Grand Forks, with the final score of 4-2. The only goal made in the first half came from UND in the 11th minute of game play, giving them a halftime advantage going into the second half. In the 49th minute of game play, UND scored again to extend their lead over the Bison 2-0. NDSU’s Katie Tallas responded 13 minutes later with a pass from Olivia Norman by shooting a header goal to cut the UND lead in half
2-1. The goal marks Tallas’ second of the season. With just over 20 minutes of game play in the second half, UND came back with a couple more goals to widen their lead again 4-1. Meghan Johnston scored a goal for the Bison in the 89th minute of game play with a kick from just outside the box, making the score 4-2. This marked Johnston’s first goal of the season. However, time ran out for NDSU’s attempt at a comeback, turning their season record to 3-4. UND outscored NDSU in shots 21-19, and also in corner kicks 7-6.
win the second set by two points. At this point in the fight, the Bison were up against the wall in search for their first win of the season. Late in the third set, the Bison were down 18-21, but then a three-point run tied the game back up at 21-21. NDSU was forced to come up once again and did. The Bison tied the set at 2323 off of one of sophomore Jenni Fassbender’s 12 kills. However, the Eagles took the next two points along with the match win. NDSU (0-9) will continue their hunt for a win on Friday when they begin the Kansas Invitational in Lawrence, Kan. The Bison are scheduled to go against Notre Dame, Georgia and the hosting Kansas Jayhawks.
NDSU Volleyball Goes Winless in Back-to-Back Tournament Matches Austin Sanchez
Contributing Writer
The NDSU volleyball team failed to pick up their first win of the season on the opening day of the Georgia Southern Tournament, losing in straight sets to High Point University and Oral Roberts on Friday. The Bison fell to 0-8 in competitive play. The two-day, four-team tournament began on Friday afternoon with the Bison losing to the HPU Panthers (4-4) by set scores of 25-23, 25-19 and 25-17. Six-foot, two-inch freshman Emily Miron led the Bison with 12 kills. The Bison opened things off with a 10-4 run early but were matched by the Panthers at 14-14. The Bison fought back and took a 1917 lead courtesy of a Jenni Fassbender ace, but were quickly countered by an 8-4 Panther run ending the first
set. A .571 hitting percentage from HPU allowed the Panthers to claim the second set 25-19 with relative ease. A kill from Panther junior Chelsea Davis effectively ended the match in the third set. Freshman setter Monica Claxton led the Bison with 33 assists in the match, and also contributed five digs. The Bison didn’t get any luckier on Friday the 13th when they took on the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles in the evening. Miron met the season high kill mark with 13, but the Bison were again bested in straight sets by scores of 25-22, 29-27 and 25-19. In a familiar sight, the Bison jumped to a quick 12-6 lead to open the first set, but let up an Eagles run that tied the set at 19-19. After good attacks from both teams, a Miron kill brought the Bison within one point, but back-to-back attack er-
rors would cost the Bison their first set advantage of the tournament. The second set was even closer for the Bison. Neither team led by more than three points until the Bison took a comfortable 18-14 lead via an Emily Minnick kill. Kills from Fassbender and Hadley Steffen brought the Bison within one point of taking the set on two occasions, but the Eagles benefited from back-to-back kills from Sara Pope to take the set 29-27. A back-and-forth third set put the Bison behind 1820 with a chance to close the gap, but three straight Eagles points would put the Bison out of reach as they fell 2519. Senior Ariel Listebarger led the Bison defensively with 15 digs to compliment another strong showing from the young Claxton, who contributed 39 assists, three kills and a block.