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COLLEGE GAMEDAY COMES TO FARGO Colton Pool Staff Writer
Big and Rich’s music video of “We’re Comin’ to Your City” is the usual kickoff to ESPN’s College GameDay, one of television’s premiere collegiate pregame shows. And for NDSU fans, along with the whole city of North Dakota, that tune couldn’t come soon enough. GameDay hosts Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Lee Corso and Desmond Howard will be coming to NDSU’s city and setting up shop to display the best Fargo has to offer—the seas of green and gold known as Bison Nation on game day. Start time for the show is set to begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday in downtown Fargo. “I think [for] any guy that plays college football, it’s a neat deal when you see GameDay come to your campus,” NDSU head coach Craig Bohl said. “[The players] have really been good as far as taking care of the business at hand.” Thus far, GameDay has visited the campuses of Texas A&M, Clemson and Michigan. This will also be the first time in five years the show has stopped at an FCS school since traveling to Florida A&M in 2008. Bohl said he recognizes GameDay’s appearance as an enormous step for the Bison community. “Make no mistake, the recognition for our institu-
tion, our football program and our athletic department is exponential,” he said. “I think it’s going to have a long-lasting effect on how we’re viewed nationally.” Ready for the Bison faithful, which usually show up in bunches, the police of Fargo have prepared for the masses to appear near GameDay’s set. The production will take place on the corner of Broadway Drive and Third Avenue North, so the city will cut off Broadway between Second and Fourth Avenue, or even more if necessary for pedestrian traffic. “This is an opportunity to showcase Fargo,” Lt. Joel Vettle said. “We’re going to do all we can to not only make this a great event for the city of Fargo, but we’ll make sure we’re welcoming ESPN as an organization.” Though Vettel said he and his team are preparing for the worst, they will be expecting the best. “We’re going to ask that everyone be patient with us,” he said. “This is something that’s going to be extraordinary for the city, and also pretty groundbreaking. We know it’s going to impact a number of people throughout the city.” NDSU athletic director Gene Taylor said ESPN is very excited about coming to Fargo and showcasing the Bison team. Since attracting the attention of many since the upset of returning Big 12 champion Kansas State, Taylor said both sides are thrilled for the show to come to Fargo.
“We’re really excited about this,” he said. “The ESPN crew, the ESPN producer I talked with from Bristol, [Conn.] and the folks that were here yesterday, they are looking forward to hosting here. They’re excited about coming to Fargo.” Taylor said the chosen venue is an excellent place to display the city of Fargo to the country. While some Bison fans were hoping for a location closer to the Fargodome, Taylor is sure ESPN’s team chose wisely. “They said it would be one of the best shows they’ve ever produced,” Taylor said. “They saw that sign and they thought it was just the perfect sight for their venue.” Through it all, Bohl and the rest of his Bison squad have been gearing up for a game against Delaware State. While he is completely zoned in on winning this Saturday, he said he was still pleased to have such an opportunity arise for Fargo. “It’s certainly well received,” Bohl said. “It’s really appreciated, but it’s very important for us to play a football game. As I’ve said before, what goes on between the lines doesn’t have a lot to do with game day.”
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Chi Alpha Rocks Festival Concert Hall with Laughter Christian fellowship holds improv comedy night Yasser Shaikh Staff Writer
Chi Alpha, a Christian fellowship group on campus, organized the H.Joy Improv Comedy Night at Festival Concert Hall last
Saturday. The event was free for all NDSU students and had an almost-packed audience. H.Joy had improv comedy performances by Chi Alpha members who acted out comic scenes based on suggestions from the audience. The audience was rolling in laughter just a few minutes into the show. The two-hour performance was filled with jokes based on stereotypes related to American lifestyle, Walmart and even football player Brock Jensen.
Some of the rounds in the show were “Chapter Book”, “Forward Reverse” and “Dear Diary.” The actors, which included H.Joy veteran Thomas Schwandt, acted out various scenes with no preparation. One particular act involved robots, Walmart and the American Civil War all tied together in a contorted burst of comedy, which left the viewers in splits. Except for the intermission, almost no one left the venue until the end. The improv comedy was
made competitive by dividing the performers into a yellow team and a red team, who were judged by members from the audience. The final round scores resulted in a tie, which was then broken by a sudden death round. The yellow team, headed by Schwandt, won after a close competition. “It was a very close competition,” Schwandt said. “Of course we just do it for the fun and enjoyment of it.” Schwandt is an event coordinator for Chi Alpha. “[We are] a Christian
fellowship group open to all,” he said. “[Chi Alpha is] headed by pastors from First Assembly Church, with the intent of being a group on campus that spreads genuine joy and love as we try and become more like Christ and be a community of believers.” H.Joy started off six years ago at an off-campus apartment as a Friday night hangout activity among friends. The improv comedy event, based on an idea by two NDSU alumni Adam and Eric Neese, moved to
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For many years in the past, NDSU’s annual Homecoming parade has taken place on University Drive, but this year, it’s moving to downtown Fargo. At a news conference on Sept. 11, campus and downtown organizers announced the parade, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, will take place north along Broadway, just as it
was from 1922 to 1982. According to NDSU News, Bresciani described the parade route in downtown Fargo as a tremendous opportunity, a win-win scenario for everyone. He said it will bring positive publicity to the community and university. “We think the tens of thousands of people who will potentially take part in this year’s Homecoming parade will have a huge impact on the businesses,” he said. “When those businesses are successful and thriving, NDSU’s campus community is successful and thriving.” A campus committee through NDSU has been working on reaching out to the public in hopes that all students, alumni and the
F-M community will take part in all the fun and excitement taking forth Homecoming week, Oct. 7-12. Student body president Robbie Lauf said he is most excited to see the NDSU community celebrating the Friday night pep fest following the parade. “Now that we are returning to the 50-year tradition of having the Homecoming parade downtown, we will have a tremendous opportunity to showcase everything that is Bison Nation to the state and nation!” Lauf says that the pep fest will be held outside the Civic Center downtown. For more information on Homecoming 2013 and a schedule of all the events, visit http://www.ndsu.edu/ homecoming/.
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THE EXPERIENCES OF NDSU’S DR. CHERYL WACHENHEIM Yasser Shaikh | Staff Writer Photos Submitted by Cheryl Wachenheim
“Education is a great gift [that Americans have] and one must learn as much as they can.”—Cheryl J. Wachenheim, Ph.D., Department of Agribusiness
Whether it is teaching economics, fighting in Iraq or developing agriculture in Afghanistan, Dr. Cheryl Joy Wachenheim has done it all. Wachenheim, a professor of Agribusiness at NDSU with a doctorate in agricultural economics, recently served a military tour with the Minnesota Army National Guard in Afghanistan between October 2011 and September 2012. Her job was to help Afghan farmers, especially women, develop feasible farming techniques and help them adopt improved technology. The unusual sight for the women in Afghanistan was that a woman wearing only a headscarf, 50 pounds of body armor and carrying two guns, was talking business to them. Some of these women never got to go out of their houses and hence, were awed by her. Wachenheim helped these women develop entrepreneur skills and improve dairy farming. One particular woman, Zuhra of Zabul, Afghanistan, was even accepted into Project Artemis and flown in to Arizona. Project Artemis is a two-week business education workshop in Glendale, Ariz. With help from Wachenheim, Zuhra was selected to participate in this program and now hopes to improve her business in
Afghanistan. Wachenheim has mentored many such women in the agribusiness field. While serving overseas, Wachenheim was part of the Agriculture Development Team in Afghanistan and helped farmers by distributing genetically modified seeds for better yield and other farming resources they would not have access to otherwise. Her team was preparing the farmers to be independent for the time when Americans would not be available off-hand. She and her team also dealt with pests and diseases that troubled farmers in Afghanistan. They would send pictures of the plant to the US and her colleagues here at NDSU, and the National Guard would help her tackle the issue. Many students at NDSU also remember her for the time she conducted micro and macroeconomics classes online while being deployed in Iraq in 2008. She taught this course from a computer inside a heavily fortified trailer that was crammed with body armor, supplies and her M-16 rifle. She not only posted discussion questions and assignments, but also uploaded video lectures using audio video software made available to her. She taught eight courses during the entire tour of her duty. She even pitched in for a satellite dish along with nine other soldiers so they
could have Internet access. The soldiers installed this all by themselves. While in Iraq, Wachenheim was a medical-logistics officer of the 834th Aviation Support Battalion of Task Force 34. She was stationed at “Mortaritaville,” nickname for the largest American military base in Balad, Iraq, just north of Baghdad. This base was in the direct line of fire. Wachenheim said in an interview with The Chronicle of Higher Education, “I like to interact with students. People in the unit do not like to discuss the idiosyncrasies of the economy. This [teaching] gave me that outlet.” Wachenheim has an undergraduate degree in Animal Sciences from University of Minnesota and an MBA from Michigan State. She started working for NDSU in 1998, the same year she joined the Minnesota National Guard. Major Wachenheim is currently the commander of 204th Area Medical Support Company, Cottage Grove, Minn. She has two kids, 9-year-old Ellie and 10-year-old Hunter. Although her first love was animal science, she says, she got interested in the business side of farming during her graduate school years. According to her, Americans, especially students, can learn a great deal form the Afghan people.
“One must learn to take time to pray or meditate, or whatever is appropriate for your situation. We can also learn that a simple life can be very fulfilling. Education is a great gift [that Americans have] and one must learn as much as they can,” Wachenheim said. Students who have taken her classes have only praises for her. The famous website among college students, www. ratemyprofessor.com shows that students have given her a rating of 5/5. Some of the comments about her were, “Really great teacher, works in the military!”, “Good teacher who cares a great deal for her students” and “She cares more than any professor I have ever had.” When asked about her time with NDSU, she says, “The progress at NDSU has been amazing during my 15 years here; our reputation for research and, of course sports, has continued to grow, but it still is like home. Progress came and compassionate, caring teachers, students and staff remain.” Wachenheim is one of the speakers at the World iView Series this fall, and she gave a presentation earlier today to students about her deployment in Afghanistan and how her team dealt with issues plaguing farmers and women and children in particular.
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Boredom runs rampant in college classes these days with seemingly endless lectures and topics that are thought of as completely useless in a specific future career. Almost every single student on the NDSU campus is bored at some point in a week of classes. So how does one combat the boredom and pass with flying colors? Patrick Schmiedt, a communication instructor, offered some useful advice about not only surviving, but also thriving in a boring college class. “Half the battle is just getting to class and making college and classes the priority,” Schmiedt said. “You can’t do much unless you show up.” Many students have a myriad of events and things going on, so finding the right balance between something such as work and school, or social life and
school, will allow for better attendance in classes. Avoid working on homework for hours on end, during the day, or long hours into the night. There will always be someone wanting to do something or hang out, so manage that time wisely. “When you’re in school, college has to be your number one priority,” Schmiedt said. Once class is actually attended, that is when the boredom usually sets in, but actions can be made to subdue the tedium. Most often, the advice to students is to sit in the front few rows of class to be more engaged, but Schmiedt believes where one sits is completely subjective. “Sit where it makes you comfortable. Sit where you can see what you need to see and hear what you need to hear. Find your comfort zone, whether it be in the back, where I most often sat, or in the first rows, and go with it,” Schmiedt expressed. Also before class starts, proper preparation in hunger and sleep will significantly reduce distractions. Instead of concentrating on the class material, thoughts are swirling about what and when is the next meal. At other times, energy is being improperly focused on keeping the head up and eyes open.
Even if the appropriate actions are taken before class, students will inevitably experience boredom. As Schmiedt explained, though, some of the responsibility resides on the professor. “When I see people wandering off, I think I’m not being engaging enough; I’m not being interesting enough,” he said. “So my responsibility as a teacher is to get you back.” Professors that can recognize when students are wondering off, especially in the longer 75-minute classes, should try and schedule small mind breaks. Students can relax and recharge in those two or three minutes, allowing for better class experience. “If there’s no luxury of a mind break, it’s kind of on you to find those moments in class to take a minute and breathe, because going for 75 minutes is tough,” Schmiedt said. “Try and find that moment when your professor is switching topics or you’re working on clickers to let your brain turn off and recharge and then get back into it,” Schmiedt explained. In addition to the small breaks in class, Schmiedt also gave advice on the issue of Twitter and Facebook in the classroom. Social media are so appealing when sitting in a dull class, because
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the information coming from it is always going to be new. When a student steps into class, they do not know if there is going to be something new coming out of the professor’s mouth. “But this behavior may not be 100 percent acceptable in most professions, so it’s smart to stop the habit early,” Schmeidt said. When asked what is the most important advice he could give for being successful and passing not only his class, but other college courses, Schmiedt placed the most emphasis on taking what the class is giving and using it the best possible way for one’s future and profession. “Every class you take, there’s something to be taken, and it’s your responsibility as someone who is paying for that class to find it,” Schmiedt said. Schmeidt’s top tips for passing his courses: 1. Make going to class a priority. 2. Manage your time wisely. 3. Choose a seat in the classroom that helps you engage with the lecture. 4. Refrain from using social media during class time.
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Jerrod Niemann celebrates his latest hit “Only God Could Love You More” on his current tour.
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When country song “Lover, Lover” went platinum in 2012, artist Jerrod Niemann found a special place in his heart for Fargo, N.D. Fargo had downloaded the song the most times, Niemann discovered when he looked at a chart showing where downloads were coming from in the nation. And Niemann is happy to be coming back to see some of his loyal fans on Saturday and vows he won’t let them down. “I’m a huge fan of music, and I love going to watch concerts,” Niemann said. “I cannot not stand being bored to death…we will try to get everyone involved.” Niemann understands that people spend their hard-earned money to see shows, so they expect to get their money’s worth. This can be especially true for college students. He says he wants everyone to have a great time. Niemann’s lastest album, “Free the Mu-
sic” includes singles “Shinin’ on Me,” as well as his newest hit, “Only God Could Love You More.” Niemann said his favorite era of country music is the ‘50s, but for this album, Niemann drew inspiration from the 1920s. He incorporated the pedal steel guitar, horns, fiddles and other string instruments to achieve a similar—but more updated—sound. “If everyone sounded just the same, you wouldn’t have new people giving country music a chance,” he said. “People would be regurgitating the same material.” Niemann predicts in 30 to 40 years, today’s country music will all sound very traditional. “About every 10 years, a group of artists come out and takes chances,” Niemann said and referenced the likes of Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings. “When they came out, they were very progressive…they stuck true to [their] message and what they were and became these gigantic icons,” he said. “It just shows you that country music can accept many influ-
ences, and I think time is also very good to music. It always makes it sound better over the years.” Niemann has performed with artists Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton and Brad Paisley; he has written songs for country music legend Garth Brooks; and also collaborated with Colbie Callait in “All About You.” Niemann says Brooks has been his favorite person to write with, and said, “To be around someone who has been involved with music forever is something I never thought I’d be able to say.” Shelton and Paisley have been his favorite people to perform with. Niemann chuckled when he explained, “I got to learn what I should do on stage from Brad Paisley and what not to do backstage from Blake Shelton.” Niemann first heard about his newest single “Only God Could Love You More” while he was cooking out at friend Lee Brice’s house on the Fourth of July. Another one of his friends pitched the song idea to
Niemann, and the song’s message provoked strong feelings for him. “You start playing the song, and [listeners] interpret it in their own lives,” Niemann said. “There’s not a better feeling for a singer or songwriter that a song helped them get to a place they needed to be. That’s why it became my favorite song on the whole album.” Fans can expect even more from Niemann in the future with the release of his new single titled “I Can Drink to That All Night” scheduled to for release Oct. 21. Niemann said that more than anything, people listen to music to get in a certain mood. With his easy laugh, Niemann said he hopes “I Can Drink to That All Night” can be that song people listen to before they go out on a Friday or Saturday night while they’re getting ready and waiting for they’re friends to show up to have a good time. Niemann’s Saturday show will at the The Venue at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. General admission tickets can be purchased for $23 prior to the show and $25 at the door.
Theatre B Paints Season Premiere ‘Red’ Jack Dura
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Ten seasons have been surpassed at Theatre B on Main Avenue, and the 11th season
premiere is upon the area now. Chosen to usher in the season of four shows is “Red” by John Logan, a play that poses questions of art and philosophy between its two characters.
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“‘Red’ is about the big questions of a few things,” guest director Lori Koenig said. “First of all, what is art? What makes art? And, as far as the artist is concerned, when do you decide that it’s okay to sell out or get paid a bunch of money for your art when you don’t really agree with that idea.” Mark Rothko, real-life abstract expressionist, is faced with these questions in “Red” when commissioned by the Four Seasons restaurant to paint several murals. “This play is about that journey between when he gets the commission and when he decides to give up the commission,” Koenig said. While Rothko wrestles with whether or not to sell out, his assistant (the fictitious Ken) is there the whole way to help his superior. Together, the two tackle a wide variety of deeper questions. “They have these conversations about art and tragedy and expressionism and cubism and all this kind of stuff,” Koenig said. “And they make lots of allusions to lots of artists and to Nietzsche and all kinds of things.” Portraying the two characters are Hardy Koenig, NDSU theatre professor/Theatre NDSU artistic director and the guest director’s husband, as Mark Rothko, and Blaine Edwards, an NDSU graduate, as his fictitious assistant. Why these two were cast for the only parts in “Red” is simple, Koenig said. “At the time that this is set, it’s 1958, and Rothko was in his 50s—late 40s, early 50s—and so, I mean, age-wise, it works,” Koenig said. “Hardy, he’s a theatre professor, but he has done a lot of training as an
actor, and there were a couple other people who auditioned but he just had the right combination of physical characteristics [and acting abilities].” “There has to be a big contrast between the character of Mark and the character of Ken because of their ages, and also we need somebody with enough life experience to understand Ken ‘cause he’s got his own sort of dramatic arc, I would say, but I don’t want to give that away,” she said. “And Blaine just had all the things, and when they auditioned together, you know, when as a director, when you’re auditioning different people, you have different people read scenes with different people, and so when the two of them would read together, it was just kinda clear to me that these two would work well together.” Both actors remain onstage the whole time throughout the 90-minute play, which does not have an intermission. While the main issue at the heart of “Red” is Rothko’s philosophical questions of art, both characters have their respective arcs and grow throughout the show. “In terms of the dramatic weight, I think they’re both pretty good,” Koenig said. “One wouldn’t really succeed without the other.” “Red” is presented Sept. 19 to Oct. 12, with a Sunday matinee on Oct. 6 at Theatre B at 716 Main Ave. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for Sunday matinee seniors, $10 for students and $5 for Thursday evening students. Tickets are available by phone at 701-729-8880 or at the box office prior to performances.
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Marvel’s Movie Universe Hits Small Screen Fresh set of characters to headline new television series Steven Strom A&E Editor
Marvel’s new, live-action TV series, “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D,” premieres at 7 p.m. next Tuesday on ABC. The new series, overseen by Avengers writer/director and grand overseer of Marvel’s films for the next three years, will focus on the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division. Specifically, it will feature Clark Gregg’s Agent Coulson (Thor, The Avengers) leading a team of agents on the hunt for misguided meta-humans within Marvel’s movie continuity. The film is actually set after the events of the first Avengers film. That might be a little confusing for some, as Loki, Norse god and
enemy of the Avengers, supposedly killed Agent Coulson in the first film. However, any comic book aficionado knows the golden rule that no body means no death. The circumstances of Coulson’s death were even altered as a matter of plot in the film, as a means of motivating the superhero team into saving the day. Other than Coulson—who has begun to appear both in Marvel’s regular comic book line and Disney’s superhero cartoon shows—Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will mostly focus on a brand new cast of characters not yet seen on page or screen. Ming-Na Wen will play pilot and weapons expert Agent Melinda May, while Brett Dalton is the “gruff, asocial” Agent Grant Ward. Chloe Bennet will be Skye, a civilian “recruit” brought onto Coulson’s team for her hacking skills and obsession with superheroes. Iain De Caesteker and Elizabeth Henstridge will play Agents Leo Fitz and Jemma Simmons, respectively. The former is a weapons expert, while the latter specializes in both human and alien life sciences. One familiar face joining the cast for the
pilot episode will be Cobie Smulders, reprising her role as Maria Hill from The Avengers. In the comics, Maria Hill was an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. before eventually taking over as acting director in Nick Fury Senior’s absence. Since then, she has taken over the organization full time. Long-time fans of Whedon will also likely recognize a few other faces. Ron Glass plays (Firefly) plays Dr. Streiten, while J. August Richards (Angel) acts as Mike Peterson, “an ordinary man who gains extraordinary powers,” during the pilot. There hasn’t been much word yet on what sorts of threats the agency will be facing off against when the show starts next week. The only clues thus far have been references to a group called “The Rising Tide.” Based on viral marketing and series trailers, my money is on The Rising Tide actually being entirely comprised of Bennet’s character—a misdirection resulting from her hacking abilities. Iron Man 3 introduced the world to a film version of Advanced Idea Mechanics, or A.I.M. earlier this year. In the comics,
A.I.M. is an international group of amoral super-scientists - one that has been playing a major role in several Avengers titles in the past few months. As an organization with the manpower and resources to rival S.H.I.E.L.D. they seem like a fairly likely candidate for the role of Big Bad. That said, Gregg himself has gone on to report that Agents of SHIELD will tie in heavily with Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Unlike its predecessor, that film will be set mostly in the modern day. Hydra, the Nazi splinter group from the first film, managed to survive well into the 21st century in the comic books, and they, too, could act as a very effective foil to Gregg’s team in terms of scale and super-spy mastery. Who will eventually fulfill the very important role of villain remains a mystery for now, and it’s just as possible that Whedon might use a completely original antagonist to combat the original cast. Mysteries like these and more will likely be answered when the show launches in just a few short days.
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The First Amendment Only Goes So Far
Free speech stopes at hate and violence Nathan Stottler Spectrum Staff
This past week, as I walked from the bus stop into the south entrance of the Memorial Union on campus, I happened upon a rare thing. Something that, though it has happened before, I have only seen once or twice in my four-year tenure here at NDSU. As I approached the doors of the Union, a man stood upon the short brick wall that surrounds the three flagpoles outside the Union doors. Before his voice even reached me across the parking lot, I could tell what he was doing. Clutching an open book in one hand, and dramatically waving the other, he beckoned to students earnestly, emphatically, imploringly. His face turned skyward a time or two, and his voice began to become clear as I approached. My brows furrowed. This was a preacher, of some Christian-based religion, disseminating his views among the student body, imploring any he could reach to listen. Though I myself am a Christian, I found myself curiously annoyed with this situation, and took some strange, cynic enjoyment in the way he so dramatically, comically implored the students to listen and the way not one gave him an ounce of attention. See, I am proud of my faith. But I can’t abide the hard-line, my-way-or-the-highway religious fanatics. And judging by the words this man was proclaiming, he was a type-a fire-and-brimstone preacher straight from the old days—an interesting tactic to pursue on a college campus, even in a state as red as North Dakota. But I don’t think that’s what bothered me the most about him. It was something deeper, more basic than that. Now, there are a lot of religious organizations on campus that follow a number of different theologies, many of which are very popular. We have three established campus ministries with chapel buildings located within a block of campus. And considering the place we live in, that is not at all surprising. It really is wonderful our student body has those groups at their disposal. Because we go to a public university where religion
cannot be taught, as it would be at, say, Concordia. It is great for these groups to exist as a place for our students to turn to when they need to seek religion. Just like there are students who choose to seek sports, yoga or reading when they need a break or an outlet or a stress relief, there are students who need religion. I am okay with that. I think it is great, because nobody is forced to join these groups. And even though they may recruit in the Union on a regular basis, the people are friendly, approachable and not forceful. They don’t insist you listen to their views as you go about your business on campus, they simply ask kindly if you’d like to come and see what their group—their religion—is all about. And that, I think, is where our preacher-man crossed the line. Unlike the various campus ministries at NDSU, who recruit by getting their name out, this man claimed no affiliation. There was no sign indicating what church he came from, who he represented, or what he was recruiting for. For all we know, he could be a bigoted zealot from the Westboro Baptist Church who wandered onto campus. Not that he was recruiting. He didn’t even try to persuade anyone to join a group, to attend a club meeting. He didn’t ask anyone how their day was, he didn’t say “hi” to passersby, and he wasn’t giving out freeze pops on the hot, muggy sidewalk. No, the only thing he was peddling were his views. And that is what I take issue with. This man— no man, nor woman—has any right to come to campus and force their views upon the student body. Especially religious views, and especially at a public university. Some would claim this man was simply exercising his freedom of speech. Those were his views, that’s what he thinks and he wants to spread those ideas, much in the same way I am spreading my ideas here in the opinion section of this newspaper. And that, I would say, is a decent argument. I would even agree with you if the man was preaching about world peace, about getting along with everyone, being nice to people you meet, smiling and waving at people who seem downtrodden. If he was preaching about reaching out to the poor and the meek and giving them a helping hand, that’s something I could get behind. But he wasn’t. This man was accusing. He was damning. He told people they were doing wrong, their lives were filled with evil, and they would come to evil if they didn’t join him. Like I said,
a real fire-and-brimstone preacher. Instead of trying to implore people to lead better lives for the good of humanity, he said if people didn’t lead better lives soon, they would all burn in hell. Accusatory. And worse, when no student showed interest in the man’s ravings, he took to drastic measures. He stepped down from his perch of the 18-inch brick wall and confronted people directly. And then he really did it—he stopped a professor on the street, and began accusing him of being an evil person. And then his real side came out. He accused this professor of thinking rape was okay, that rape was a good thing; that it should be allowed. He accused this man of believing that the Holocaust was not a tragedy, but a celebrated purging of a superior race. He accused a human being of agreeing with the murder of tens of millions of fellow humans. When this professor denied, dumbfounded as to why it would even be suggested that he agreed with rape and the Holocaust, our preacher man went too far. He said the professor was wrong to think that rape was bad, and that the Holocaust was bad. According to this man, rape is but an obstacle—in some situations—and some women deserve to be raped. According to this man, the homosexuals who died in the Holocaust were becoming a problem in Europe, and it was good that they perished. This is where the argument is no longer religious. This is where it is no longer about First Amendment rights. These words are hateful. They are aimed only to hurt, to injure, to kill. And that is where freedom of speech stops—at hate. Nobody has the right to hate on that level. Nobody has the right to come on the campus of a public university and declare that rape is okay and homosexuals need to be murdered. Personally, I would like to see that man away from his soapbox, away from his grandstand and his crowd, and face-to-face with a rape victim. I would like to see him tell her, to her face, that she deserved it. I would like to see him tell a gay man that he deserves to be sent to the executioner and that he deserves to die. And I would like to see the person who thinks it is okay for someone to spread these ideas on our campus.
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With talks of tests already being taken, political outrage and confusion, and the everyday stress of life piling on, no wonder we take Sunday nights so seriously and find ourselves in a depressed mood once realizing Monday is solely a few hours away. But, I have come to terms with accepting the end of the week and focusing on the positive things that I have either done or todo lists I have accomplished. Part of the problem toward Sunday-night blues is the general attitude. Many call it in their minds as “mourning the weekend.” While this is true, is does not necessarily have to be so downward in emotion. Perhaps you had a great time with your friends on Friday night, and you went on a fun date Saturday. Take time to appreciate that
and reflect upon the good things, otherwise, you’ll find yourself in a negative pattern every Sunday while watching “Friends” reruns on your couch, eating ice cream. (Not that there is anything wrong with that, either.) An idea to beat the emotional dip and sadness would be starting a ritual for Sunday nights. Cooking a nice meal with your roommates or significant other could give you an entirely different outlook on Sunday nights. For extroverts, this is an ideal event. Everyone can get dressed up, put nice, light music on in the background and settle down for a fun dinner party. For the introverts out there, this plan may seem a bit complicated or too messy for you. Sometimes just taking alone time to catch up on your favorite Netflix series is just as ideal as any other suggestion. Whichever route you decide to go, there is no wrong one. Another way you could keep your mind off another Monday around the bed could be taking the time to release stress and acquire
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Samantha Wickramasinghe leadership of the Catholic Church Opinion Editor
A few years back when the world-renowned news organizations such as The New York Times, The Guardian and many others were reporting various incidents connected to underage sexual abuse and financial mismanagement of the Catholic Church, I contemplated how institutionalization of religion could break the liaison between the church and its people. The big and powerful Catholic Church with its magnificent and glorious past was no longer a spiritual or influential place. My conclusions were somewhat hasty, and it did not arrive with careful observations of how the Catholics operated worldwide. Nevertheless, I was plainly disappointed how leadership of the church failed to make the world a better place, which I believe what all religious leadership should do. Even though I was not a Catholic, nor a person who believed in any organized religion, I always respected the discipline that that a group of genuine believers created among the community they brought together. I felt that spirituality solely cannot function in this world without discipline, and discipline without spirituality was all meaningless practice. In March 2013, when the white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, when the Catholic Church declared Pope Francis as the leader of 1.2 billion Catholics around the world, I was not disinterested—at least as much as I was interested—to know when the present pope’s predecessor was elected. “Another Pope, another old religious figurehead.” These were the words that came to my head. However, since Pope Francis’ inauguration, I have observed a continuous progress in the Catholic Church and its vision for the world. I would like to describe a series
is improving. At first, Pope Francis was questioned when he washed and kissed the feet of two female prison inmates, mirroring Jesus Christ washing his disciples feet. Then he made some controversial comments in the eyes of conservative Catholics about gay people being able to practice their faith without any judgment. According to telegraph.co.uk, Pope Francis said, “If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?” Pope Francis’ visit to Brazil and his address to millions of young people in the Copacabana Beach was another progressive move that proved he recognizes the future lies in the hands of young people. Finally, I have to admit that I decided to write this article because I got to know about the letter that Pope Francis wrote to La Repubblica newspaper as a response to a question rose whether God forgives non-believers. Pope Francis assured that as long as one follows their conscience, God forgives them. Also the pope called for an open dialogue between atheists and Christians. Pope Francis’ message may not mean a lot to some independent non-believers or to some agnostics. But as a member of the world community, Pope Francis’ assurance means a lot to me. I think regardless of rebuilding the Catholic Church, the pope has shown the spirit of peaceful leadership that unites people, rather than dividing them. I respect and welcome the conservatives who disagree with pope’s position but they have to understand that Pope Francis’ comments are creating harmony among different religious and non-religious peoples who want to live in peace and harmony with each other. I feel that religious readers of any religion should do this and Pope Francis is setting a great example to this leadership model. Samantha is a senior majoring in journalism.
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some endorphins. Exactly. Working out helps keep your mind fresh, body healthy and emotions in check, which is something that can take as little as half an hour, or up to three hours, depending on what you do and where. For instance, getting a group together to play basketball at the Wellness Center is a great way to work out and hang out with your friends. There are plenty of classes to take as well if you prefer to have a scheduled time. Those Sunday night blues are avoidable if you let them be. Keeping busy and planning outings with your friends could help with that, but so can personal evenings. While we focus on the stressful lists of tasks for the upcoming week, it’s important to appreciate and never take for granted the time we get for relaxation, having fun and some much-needed down time. Amber is a sophomore majoring in Journalism and Public Relations.
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Not-So-Golden Arches McDonalds workers strike over wages Caleb Werness
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“Keep your burgers, keep your fries, make our wages super-size!” This is what was being chanted across the country on Aug. 29. The streets of the Big Apple and many other cities across the country were filled with protesting fast-food employees striking for an increase in pay. Those striking claimed that wages were much too low to live on. Many strikers held signs petitioning for their wages to be raised from the national minimum of $7.25 to $15. This would more than double their current hourly wage. Now, I can relate to these people to an extent. For two years I worked for Target. I understand what it is like to make low wages. So, I get that part, but here is my issue: These types of jobs are not “careers.” Teenagers and people who are looking for part-time work typically fill these jobs. The types of work that makes higher wages are the ones that require higher levels of education and skills. The entry levels on fast food restaurants do not require any previous work experience or essential skills to be employed. These jobs are more so intended to be stepping stones to different careers, whether it be pro-
motion within the company to manager and beyond or acquiring a new job. Many people look at McDonald’s and see that the corporation made $5.5 billion in profit last year and wonder, “Why can’t the heartless big wigs just cut some of their profits and give it to their workers?” It is a nice sentiment, but one that doesn’t seem likely. This is mostly due because many McDonald’s franchises are independently owned by small-business owners. The dramatic raise in wages would cause owners to have to raise prices, and that would be passed on to the consumers. People tend to choose these restaurants because of the low prices. Raising those to compensate for wages could hurt business. Some workers striking were in favor of asking for a more modest wage around $9 an hour. President Barack Obama is in favor of possibly raising the national minimum wage to $9 to help low-income workers. I would be quicker to support this idea, though it wouldn’t be my first choice. My economics professor made an appealing suggestion that I found both reasonable and logical. For any of us who have worked and received a paycheck, we know that the first thing that gouges our joy is seeing the amount of taxes that have been taken out. I remember having a paycheck that was originally over $400 cut to about $300. What I am in favor for is an Earned Income Tax Credit. This offers individuals who are to make a living wage and are not dependent on another individual tax breaks, to keep more of their
paycheck. The system only benefits working individuals—those who are working and making low income. It would also distribute a slightly larger tax return when claimed on taxes. I believe this would help those who are in lowincome jobs to get by more feasibly. Raising the wages to $15 would cause people to settle and not pursue different types of education and vocational skills that would qualify them for a better job. Settling would hurt the economy in the long run. I don’t know if the people who are asking for these higher wages realize they would be creating a higher demand for a job that doesn’t require much skill. Since the supply of those jobs is finite, it could cause works to lose their jobs to workers who have better qualifications than themselves. I think the best solution comes from raising the minimum wage slightly to $9 an hour to compensate for the continual rise in the price of living; also incorporating the EITC for individuals that are working hard and having families to take care of. I came to NDSU because I wanted to acquire a degree and skills that would give me the opportunity to make a decent wage to support a family and myself in the future. That desire came from making a low income for two years at Target. This work experience served as a catalyst to better myself and make myself a desirable asset for an employer. Success comes from continually striving to be better, and that has always been the American Dream.
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Oliver Boeckel watches his shot at the Erv Kaiser Invitational.
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Carlson Wins First Individual Title for Bison Golf Team Pace Maier
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There is no better feeling than waking up the next morning after you have won your first collegiate golf tournament. Bison junior Bill Carlson has had that feeling, taking care of business on a windy Tuesday afternoon at Oxbow Country Club. He brought home
his first individual trophy, the Erv Kaiser Invitational trophy. Carlson walked into the clubhouse after his score of 69, two underpar to beat Josh Wytinck from University of Manitoba’s by two strokes. Carlson carded 74 and 71 after the first day. He found himself down by four strokes and needed to get to work on the final day. It was almost a dual win for the Bison, but they lost the team title to Manitoba by six strokes,
894-900. Even though NDSU didn’t win the team title, they had the best team round on the final day, 291. Bison sophomore Connor Holland placed 11th overall with a final round of 71 and posted a 227 for the tournament. Holland finished with the second best score on the Bison team. Bison junior Trent Olson had a final round score of 73 and finished tied for 15th overall. Ursinio Puga finished
with a final round score of 78 for the Bison and finished tied for 18th. True freshman for the Bison Jacob Herdline led the second team and finished tied for 18th overall with a 54-hole score of 232. The Bison are scheduled to golf next Monday and Tuesday at the Jackrabbit Invitational in Sioux Falls, S.D.
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Distractions will be apparent for the city of Fargo this weekend, especially now that ESPN’s “College GameDay” is going to be in town. However, all NDSU head coach Craig Bohl wants to think about is Delaware State. The Bison are scheduled to host the DSU Hornets at the Fargodome on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. Though Bohl recognized the opportunities which come with hosting one of television’s premiere college pregame shows, he knows the only thing the Bison should be zoned in on should be the team lining up across from them—not about what’s on TV—come Saturday. “They can be disruptive for an offense and they can get you out of rhythm, or at times it has hurt them,” Bohl said. “There’s been a lot of big plays against [DSU] both
ways.” Even though DSU (0-2) hasn’t displayed many flashes of brilliance yet this season, Bohl claimed the Hornets have gone up against some tough opponents including No. 4-ranked Towson University (Md.), and they aren’t to be overlooked. He said some of his main worries will be the problems the Bison will face on offense. While the Hornets returned several defensive starters this season, Bohl and his coaching staff have noticed the adaptability of their defensive schemes near the line of scrimmage. “They pose some challenges for our offense,” Bohl said. “They can operate out of multiple fronts. At times, that plays really well for them. They can be really disruptive for an offense.” Another concern will be Hornets freshman quarterback Corey Murphy, who connected on 26-of-53 passes for 234 yards and a touchdown last week in the loss against TU. Since Murphy isn’t necessarily the
kind of speedy passer like Ferris State had, the Bison will have to quickly become acquainted with a completely different offensive blueprint. “They’re a wide-open offense,” Bohl said. “They can run the football, but they lined up a lot of the time with no back in the backfield [with] passing schemes that present challenges.” DSU won’t be the only factor in the way of a NDSU win on Saturday. The Bison seem to be very alert of some of the distractions that come up with a national spotlight like ESPN coming to town. Nonetheless, the 11th year head coach is fully confident in the leadership of his veteran squad. “I have not seen anything as far as a distraction from getting ready to practice and getting ready to play,” Bohl said. The win may mean something more for Bohl than the cherry on top of the treat that is GameDay rolling to town. He is currently tied with Rocky Hager for all-time wins at
the head-coaching helm for NDSU. But Bohl seems to have his chips all in on the task at hand. “Coaches, we live in the present,” Bohl said. “To mow over those things would be counterproductive.” Some coaches have thought about breaking the record for head coaching wins. However, between GameDay coming, the media calling him seemingly nonstop since the KSU win and devising a game plan for DSU on top of it all, the man with the plan hasn’t had time to considerably ponder what record may mean. But, if all does go to plan, Bohl will be able to go to bed on Saturday night to think about how it feels to be NDSU’s all-time wins leader. “I haven’t really thought about that. People will say whatever they want to, but we’re in the midst of a great season,” Bohl said. “It’s a minor thing compared to everything else is going on.”
Bison Women Golf Wins North Dakota Fall Classic Sam Herder Sports Editor
The NDSU women’s golf team just keeps on winning. They can add the North Dakota Fall Classic title to their trophy case as they finished 37 strokes ahead of second place North Dakota at King’s Walk Golf Course in Grand Forks. The Bison were 31 strokes ahead of
North Dakota after the opening two rounds Monday. NDSU hit a 36-hole score of 622. Four Bison golfers were in the top ten in scoring after day one and at the end of the tournament, those four golfers were in the top five. Sarah Storandt stood atop the leader board the entire tournament and finished with a 9-over-par 225. Cassie Wurm dropped from second to third place after shooting a
three-round score of 234. Hailey Boner also dropped a spot from third to fourth. Boner shot a 235 in the tournament. Abby Weller had a good last round, moving from seventh to fifth place with a score of 240. Alex Schmid rounded out the scoring for the Bison, placing 25th with a 259. NDSU extended its lead to 37 strokes ahead of North Dakota after the final round and finished with a 54-hole score of 934.
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North Dakota ended with a 971, South Dakota placed third with a 990, Omaha was fourth after shooting a 991 and Minot State finished last in the five-team tournament with a score of 1067. NDSU will hit the course again next Monday and Tuesday at the South Dakota State Invitation in Sioux Falls, S.D.
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MEET-A-BISON: SHERI FITZSIMMONS Taylor Kurth | Contributing Writer Photo by Dennis Hubbard
with her studies. She plans on being a pharmacist after graduating. Looking at her team, Fitzsimmons is hopeful and proud. “I feel like we’re going to be a lot better than last year,” she said. “We’re going to be a team to beat in our conference, as opposed to being the underdog.” Fitzsimmons also recognizes the strengths and weaknesses as a team. “I feel like a strength, we’re a technical team. We’re also good at counterattacking. For weaknesses, we are young; half the girls are playing collegiate soccer for their first time. We’re just trying to continue to pick up the physicality.” The Bison got off to a quick start this year starting out 2-0. They’ve since moved to 3-5 but are 2-1 playing in the friendly confines of Dakota Field. They are patiently building and improving the team until conference play starts on Oct. 11 against Omaha. You can show your support by catching their next game 7 p.m. Friday at Dakota Field against Colorado State.
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enough, Fitzsimmons is relatively new at defense. “I was an offender up until last year,” Fitzsimmons said. “I kind of like it now because it’s something different and I like stopping goals. Also, I like getting shutouts because then I feel like we did our job.” Well, the shutouts have come. Fitzsimmons has five shutouts to her name in the last 26 games as well as 11 games of one goal or less. All in all, 16 out of 26 games with one goal or less? That’s defense. Showing off her Bison pride, when asked what her single greatest accomplishment was, she replied quickly with “Honestly, it was coming to NDSU. I feel like I’ve changed a lot as a person and just meeting everybody. I never thought I’d have these deep friendships that I found with some girls on the team and I’ve also got involved with some ministry groups.” Fitzsimmons is also an avid Lord of the Rings fan, calling the Two Towers her favorite of the collection. Fitzsimmons is in her second year in the pharmacy program and has two more years until she is completed
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Lord of the Rings, pharmacy and soccer are three very unique things. They are also three things that can help to describe NDSU senior defender and captain Sheri Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons is only one of three seniors on a very young soccer team; so young that half the team consists of incoming freshmen or redshirt freshmen. Fitzsimmons has been the savvy veteran for the incomers to look to for advice. “I think the transition has been pretty good, it was nerve-racking thinking about half the team being freshman,” Fitzsimmons said. “But I feel like they have all bought in to what us seniors have wanted them to do. We’ve blended really well.” Fitzsimmons, who hails from Champlin Park, Minn., is a standout defender for the Bison. She was a two-time All-Conference player at Champlin Park High School before being recruited to bleed green and gold as a Bison. She has been a key cog in a unit that has produced a stout and tough D the last two years. Interestingly
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