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Heitkamp Attends DFL Burdick Dinner The senator is running for re-election against Kevin Cramer

Sen. Heidi Heitkamp speaks at the Burdick Dinner.

Phoebe Ellis

Head News Writer

Sen. Heidi Heitkamp gave her thoughts on the upcoming election season at the Burdick Dinner Saturday, Sept. 15th.

As North Dakota is a farming state, Heitkamp expressed interest in getting a farm bill through Congress that would help North Dakota farmers despite the trade restrictions and tariffs the president has put in place. “We were just at (North Dakota State), and we’re meeting more and more young producers, many of them NDSU grads; we want to make sure they have an opportunity to be on the farm and make their living on the farm,” Heitkamp said.

She also noted the farm bill the Senate is working on would be a permanent program for beginning farmers and ranchers, to which

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she’s trying to hold on to and provide funding for.

Something that may pass this November is Measure 3, the legalization of recreational marijuana. However, Heitkamp said there is still information just coming out about Measure 3.

Not enough information has been gathered about growing medical marijuana to come to a conclusion about the outcomes of farming recreational marijuana. Heitkamp continued to say that no matter what, “ It’s never going to replace our big commodity crops, not even our pulse crops.”

When it comes to higher education, Gov. Burgum has pushed to make more coursework available online to cut costs and open up opportunities. Heitkamp thinks online classes are worthwhile and increases accessibility, but they’re not a replacement for the physical classroom experience. “I think one

of the things that’s so important is that human interaction,” Heitkamp said. “I don’t think you’ll ever, or should ever, see online education replace classroom education. I don’t think that’s a trend that’s

(debt) on students is really limiting student opportunities, “ Heitkamp said. “I’m really concerned about the level of student debt. One of the things I worked on when I was first elected was working on

“Student debt has exceeded all consumer debt except mortgage debt. It’s at $1.5 trillion, and that (debt) on students is really limiting student opportunities.”

- Heidi Heitkamp good for high-quality education, but it certainly can be incredibly helpful and give people access when they didn’t have access before.”

“Student debt has exceeded all consumer debt except mortgage debt. It’s at $1.5 trillion, and that

interest, not forgive debt, but get interest rates so low that (students) won’t be repaying interest when you’re repaying debt.”

Although North Dakota had a debt-refinancing program for students, Heitkamp thinks that program can be helpful, but

ultimately reducing the cost to students is a solution she plans to work toward.

Heitkamp thinks the chances of the Democrats taking the House this election season are even better, as a product of the first midterm of President Trump.

According to Heitkamp, it will greatly depend on the young people’s vote, and all the blue trends that have been seen in different states this primary season can be at least partially attributed to young people voting. “I think young people voting is important no matter how they vote, and I think citizenship is absolutely critical,” Heitkamp said.

If elected, Heitkamp hopes to works across the aisle to achieve some of the items mentioned above.

Sanford Partnership with Tri-College University Scheduled to open in 2020, the training facility will provide hands-on training opportunities for students Erica Solberg

Contributing Writer

Sanford Health announced that construction will soon start for a simulation training center at the former Children’s Hospital in Fargo. The simulation training center will provide Tri-State University students with training on the newest hightech methods in a no-risk environment. It will have a combination of task trainers, mannequin simulators and standardized patients with multiple simulation rooms, including inpatient, trauma, operating and outpatient clinic rooms, according to

a press release from Sanford on Thursday.

“The partnership is what makes this simulation center special, and nothing like this exists in this region,” President of Sanford Nate White said. “This new training facility will not only allow us to support our area universities, but also help us train our workforce for everything from everyday medical treatment to situations they will rarely encounter like complicated cases, including loss of limbs or severe burns. This is crucial during a time when our region faces a shortage of health care workers.”

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College University System, which includes Concordia College, Minnesota State University Moorhead and North Dakota State University, will be able to practice hands-on

the hospitals is invaluable for our health care students,” Dean Bresciani, NDSU president and Tri-College University board chairman, said. “Because these future health care providers gain

“The ability to have clinical experience live in the hospitals is invaluable for our health care students.”

- President Dean Bresciani medical care at this new 17,000 square-foot center, according to Sanford Health.

“The ability to have clinical experience live in

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hands-on experience, this simulation center will assist both Tri-College University and Sanford Health in the recruitment and retention of

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students both in college and when they start their careers.

Many of these students will stay right here in the state of North Dakota.”

Aside from the patient simulation training rooms, the facility will also have multiple debriefing rooms and classroom spaces.

Students will receive an instant assessment of how they performed during the simulation through the most current technology for clinical learning. The training center will also be available for professional development of Sanford Health staff and health care providers and other programs from the area

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that have clinical simulated learning needs.

“This partnership allows us to reduce duplication of resources and to be good stewards of our limited resources,” Tri-College University Provost Tim Flakoll said. “It will be available on a fee for service basis for other groups such as city and rural fire departments, EMT and ambulance services, other hospitals and the military.

With multiple partners and projected use of six to seven days a week, we will dramatically improve the efficiency of the delivery of high-quality training.”

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Homecoming Candidates I n t r o d u c i n g Ruby Redekopp, Ryan Nix Spectrum Staff

Alexa Braaten - Tri Delta/IFC

Alexa Braaten is a senior in biological sciences. She plans to apply to medical school in June to become a physician.

Braaten is involved with Bison Ambassadors, Blue Key National Honor Society and Tri Delta. She is also an undergraduate research fellow in pharmaceutical sciences and a physics learning assistant.

“The ability to network and grow in connections with people at NDSU has provoked in me a love for people because I get to learn about people’s stories and perspectives,” Braaten said.

Braaten enjoys going to the lake, traveling, reading, volunteering and getting to know people on a deeper level.

Ashley Honl - Accounting Club

Ashley Honl is a senior majoring in accounting. She plans to attend graduate school at NDSU and become a certified public accountant.

Honl is involved in Accounting Club, Kappa Alpha Theta, National Residence Hall Honorary, Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Society, Order of Omega Greek Honor Society, Residence Hall Association, Residence Hall Government and Welcome Week Leaders.

“I love NDSU because there is an overwhelming amount of school spirit, countless opportunities to get involved and gain leadership experience and so many wonderful people to meet,” she said.

Honl loves to travel, read, wake surf and spend time at the lake.

Danica McDonald - To Be Determined Comedy

The arts are Danica McDonald’s passion. Nominated by To Be

Determined Comedy Club, McDonald is a senior majoring in music and economics with a minor in computer science. After graduating, McDonald would like to work in art administration and advocacy.

McDonald sings with Concert Choir and Madrigal Singers at NDSU. Her interests include tabletop gaming, attending art events at NDSU and in the Metro and petting every dog she sees.

“I love NDSU for so many reasons, but the biggest is the feeling of community ... you really do feel like you are part of a herd at NDSU,” she said.

Emma Anderson - National Residence Hall Honorary

Junior Emma Anderson is majoring in industrial engineering and management. Anderson serves as programs, events and banquets chair for National Residence Hall Honorary. She is also the College of Engineering’s student senator and is involved in Engineers Without Borders and Society of Women Engineers.

“I love NDSU because every day there are new people to meet, new experiences to be had and passionate people surrounding to pass on knowledge,” she said.

In her free time, Anderson enjoys playing “Mario Kart,” hanging out with close friends and shopping. This summer, she hopes to find a quality engineering or project management internship.

Joanna Larson - Women’s Nordic Skiing

Senior Joanna Larson studies agricultural and biosystems engineering and has an animal science minor. She wants to advocate for “family farms across our country by bringing their challenges to the engineering community.”

“I love NDSU because we never settle ... we demand the best

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of ourselves and others,” she said.

Larson is the president of Women’s Nordic Ski Club, the secretary of Bison Pullers ¼ Scale Tractor Team and the assistant manager of the 70th Agriculture and Technology Exposition. She is also involved with Engineering Ambassadors, Alpha Epsilon Honor Society, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and Institute of Food Technologists.

Kacey Koester - Saddle and Sirloin Club

Kacey Koester is a senior majoring in animal science with an agribusiness minor. After she graduates, Koester plans to continue raising cattle and work in feeder calf marketing and promotion.

“NDSU has helped me grow as an individual, make countless friendships and experience endless opportunities,” she said. “I am grateful to be a Bison and love the atmosphere and charisma NDSU has.”

Koester is involved in Saddle and Sirloin Club as the manager for the 93rd Little International Livestock Show. She is also a member of Ag Ambassadors and the former president of the Dairy, Meats and Livestock Judging Club.

Chase Grindberg - Student Body President

Chase Grindberg is active in NDSU government; he was elected student body president last year.

“It’s an incredible feeling,” Grindberg said about being nominated for Homecoming king. “ I’m grateful for the opportunity to be on Homecoming court and getting the opportunity to represent the university during the week.”

Grindberg said he is excited for the Homecoming parade. “It’s such a fun event that gets the FargoMoorhead community engaged with NDSU while showcasing all

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the good things that we do here at NDSU,” Grindberg said.

to miss the Homecoming show.

“Lauren Singelmann and myself are the co-emcees for the evening.

Lauren is starring as Harry (Potter) Bison, and I play the archnemesis Draco Malfoy. Together we attend Hogwarts and battle for the House Cup.

Noah Carlson - Bison Ambassador

Noah Carlson is part of NDSU’s Bison Ambassadors and said he is honored to be nominated by his peers to represent NDSU this week.

During this week, Carlson said he is participating in many “great activities.” Carlson said they visited a children’s hospital Monday evening. As for the Homecoming game Saturday, Carlson said, “We’ll defeat Delaware.”

Patrick Pochant - Lions Club

Patrick Pochant is the vice president of the Lions Club and said it felt “pretty great” to be selected out of a large pool of great interviewees to become a candidate. Pochant also expressed excitement to involve himself more in the upcoming Homecoming week.

Pochant said he would take a crowning seriously “by being sure to remember and be mindful of the influence and notoriety that being king would bring.” Pouchant also said, “People might look to me for an example — and I would be sure to set a good one.”

Pouchant said he is most excited for the Homecoming show: “I mean, come on, a Harry Potterthemed show? Wouldn’t miss it.”

August Nuutinen - APHA

August Nuutinen is a candidate for doctor of pharmacy in 2020 and a platoon leader in the National Guard. This is Nuutinen’s last year at NDSU, so he said he considers his place on the court the “icing on top.”

Nuutinen said he will follow the example of NDSU’s current Homecoming queen Tori Rude, who Nuutinen said represents NDSU “elegantly and (leads) by example.”

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Reed Peterson - Panhellenic Council

Peterson is part of the Panhellenic Council and said it’s exciting to be at the heart of all the activities for this week and that he is honored to be nominated.

Peterson said he will represent NDSU as he usually does by “being part of diverse student organizations and supporting them, making friends wherever I go.”

“I’ve already yelled ‘Go Bison’ more times this week than ever before in my life, and I love it,” Peterson said.

Preston Andersen FarmHouse Fraternity

Preston Andersen is the president of the FarmHouse Fraternity. Andersen said his candidacy for Homecoming president is “very exhilarating.”

Andersen said, “It’s fun getting to know all the other candidates and spending time with them.”

Andersen said a win for him wouldn’t change his representation of his university much: “I will do as I have always done in spreading spirit and pep while motivating others to demonstrate their Bison Pride and pushing involvement on campus.”

When it comes to Homecoming week, Preston said he is excited for “the overall boost in Bison Pride, the events that campus puts on, the volleyball and football games, the Homecoming Show, the parade and interacting with alumni at the Bidder’s Bowl and FarmHouse’s alumni hog roast.”

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Underage Vaping Epidemic The Food and Drug Administration cracks down Quinn Garrick Staff Writer

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), declared teen use of electronic cigarettes, or e-cigs, has reached “an epidemic proportion.” The federal agency, among other functions, is tasked with the responsibility for regulating the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of tobacco products to protect the public health and to reduce tobacco use by minors.

The FDA notified manufacturers of the most popular e-cig devices that they have only 60 days to ensure they have the capability of controlling underage use of their devices.

If five major manufacturers, including the popular Juul Labs, do not deliver a solution in that time frame, the agency could remove their products from the market and suggested civil or criminal charges for manufacturers that allow bulk sales.

Federal law prohibits the sale of e-cigarettes to anyone under 18. The agency issued warnings to 1,100 retailers and additional 131 fines for selling e-cigs to minors.

FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said more than 2 million middle and

high school students used e-cigarettes in 2017.

The move by the FDA symbolizes a changing perspective in the public health community.

E-cigarettes have been widely seen as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes because of their lack of toxic chemicals.

However, the devices have developed into another public health issue: teenagers getting addicted without having smoked a traditional cigarette, as most devices contain higher levels of nicotine.

“The developing adolescent brain is particularly vulnerable to addiction,” the FDA said in its statement announcing the actions.

The spotlight of the agency was particularly focused on Juul, which launched their device in 2015 with the sleek look of a flash drive that delivers especially potent hits of nicotine. In less than three years, Juul has come to dominate the market, particularly among students and minors, controlling about 72 percent of the e-cigarette market.

“Juul Labs will work proactively with FDA in response to its request,”

a Juul spokesperson said in a statement. “We are committed to preventing underage use of our product, and we want to be part of the solution in keeping e-cigarettes out of the hands of young people.”

Dr. Gottlieb expressed that if “straw sales” are happening, in which manufacturers make bulk sales via their websites that make it easier for minors to attain e-cigarette devices, it should be clear. “If the companies don’t know, or if they don’t want to know, we’ll now be helping to identify it for them,” Dr. Gottlieb said.

Dr. Gottlieb expressed that he and the FDA believe that e-cigarettes and similar products may be an effective countermeasure to adult smoking, but the agency must take necessary action to address the rapidly increasing rates of underage use and availability.

“Inevitably, what we are going to have to contemplate are actions that may narrow the off-ramp for adults who see e-cigarettes as a viable alternative to combustible tobacco in order to close the on-ramp for kids,” Dr. Gottlieb said. “It’s an unfortunate trade-off.”

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Harvest Bowl

The 45th annual Harvest bowl is set to take place Nov. 2 and 3.

The Harvest Bowl was started to recognize the successes and achievements of the people in the agriculture business throughout 53 counties in North Dakota.

The event includes a dinner awards program the first day and a football game the following day. Participants will also be part of a tour and educational programming at North Dakota State.

“More than 2,700 agriculturists have been recognized, and more than $210,000 in scholarships have been awarded to NDSU student athletes who are studying agriculture, business or premed, and come from an agricultural background,” according to NDSU’s website.

Online master’s degree

NDSU’s online master’s program in construction management has been recognized as one of the best in the nation.

Online Engineering Programs recognized the NDSU program for its indepth programming and its opportunities including virtual design and construction.

The program includes 30 credits of coursework and the Associate Constructor Certification Exam. The program also focuses on construction programming, cost control and project management.

There is also a construction management graduate certificate offered through the program. The coursework for that is nine credits. This certificate is designed for those looking for career advancement that are already working within the community.

Department of animal sciences names interim head

been named the interim head of the NDSU department of animal sciences, effective Sept. 16.

Bauer joined NDSU in 1996 after earning his doctorate from the University of Kentucky. Bauer teaches a variety of courses, as well as advises both students and student organizations, such as FarmHouse Fraternity.

According to the NDSU website, Bauer’s research interests include “feedlot nutrition and management, byproduct utilization, and nutrient digestion, absorption and utilization.”

Greg Lardy, NDSU’s associate vice president of agricultural affairs, praised the selection of Bauer, saying, “I am confident he will work well with the faculty, staff, students and stakeholders in the animal sciences department.”

Manassas man assaults produce

In stranger news, a Virginia man was accused of “picking up produce, pulling down his pants, rubbing the produce on his buttocks and replacing the produce back on the shelf,” according to a Manassas police report.

Michael Dwayne Johnson was arrested Saturday, Sept. 15 after an employee called 911 after witnessing the alleged crimes.

According to the police report, Giant Food Store employees had to dispose of “several pallets of produce” that were either directly or suspected of being tainted by the perpetrator.

A police spokesperson said she did not know what type of produce Johnson allegedly assaulted, but the police report listed fruit and not vegetables.

Johnson has been charged with indecent exposure and destruction of property.

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Exploring Buenos Aires The beauty of exploring street art, gardens and historical areas

Street art around Buenos Aires is allowed upon request from the owner.

Paige Hall

Contributing Writer

For me, it is halfway through the semester and midterms have started, so I thought it was a great time to get out and explore the city I now call home. Knowing the different parts of Buenos Aires and actually seeing them are two different things.

First off, getting a tour of Teatro Colón is a must. The architecture of the building, along with its history, is beyond beautiful. The theater has the best acoustics in the entire world, and apparently Princess Diana made an appearance there when she was alive. This week, many of us plan to go see the ballet version of “Romeo and Juliet,” which will hopefully be a night to remember.

If you ever get a chance to travel to Buenos Aires, take time to walk around the streets that are not so populated. The neighborhoods (called barrios in Buenos Aires) that are smaller and have more residential area contain amazing street art that you won’t find in the

more historic parts of town.

With a guided tour from BA Street Art, I got to take in the talent of artists from all over the world.

The artists came to Buenos Aires, saw a wall they liked and displayed their creations for everyone to see.

The rule for street art in the city is if you see a wall you like, then you ask the owner of the building for permission to paint it. If the owner approves the design you made, then you are free to paint.

Street art is helpful to the real estate owner. Usually taggers won’t ruin a painting with illegal graffiti.

If you are looking for a break from the noise of the city, take a trip to Palermo. In the heart of Buenos Aires there is the amazing Botanical Gardens. The gardens are five blocks full of trees and plants like no other. I have never seen palm trees so tall or grass so green. The gardens are a wonderful place to sit on a bench, relax and enjoy the feeling of not being surrounded by skyscrapers. The horns on the outside of the gates are barely audible, leaving you the freedom to take in the surrounding nature.

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Farther into Palermo, after walking down a quiet street, full of comfy cafés and unbelievable architecture, the Japanese gardens await. The red arches, bridges and flowers pop against the green trees and bushes. If you were in the foreign country of Argentina before, you are now in Japan. The picturesque gardens are hard to leave after taking in the views.

Barrio La Boca ends the weekend expeditions. Being one of the oldest parts of the city, the neighborhood sits on the port of Buenos Aires. This last weekend, el barrio hosted a festival called Ciudad Emergente that celebrates all forms of up and coming art.

Young aspiring artists from all over the country wanting to show off their talents came to la Boca in hopes of being noticed. Dance performances, singers, actors and painters all looking to be famous.

Who needs to study for midterms when the city waits? It is never too late to get out and explore a place you plan to be living in for a long period of time.

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Botanical Gardens is a nice walk and break from a busy city.

FARGO FOODIE Sides are essential to any entrée; potatoes are the best for any meal When growing up, many

Miranda Stambler Features Editor

are not taught simple recipes for delicious food and have to resort to calling their parents to ask how to cook.

As a college student, it is the one thing you do not want to do. Calling up your parents every time you want to cook something different or something other than ramen can get annoying and repetitive.

To avoid asking for help with cooking, people tend to eat bland food or try something that ends up tasting gross, burnt or completely different than what they were aiming for.

A necessity to any meal is a side dish, something that gives the entrée something more and fills your stomach enough — so you are not starving two hours later.

The best side for any meal is potatoes. There are many ways to cook potatoes: fried, baked, mashed potato, the list goes on.

This recipe is for garnished roasted red potatoes (to keep it on the

Potatoes have many forms, but roasted potatoes are healthier than fried. healthier side of than just fries).

Recipe

6 red potatoes (or enough to fill your pan evenly) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Parsley 2 tablespoons minced garlic (wet not dry)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425 F. 2. Chop up around six red potatoes. (If they are small, add a couple extra.)

Cut them in half about four times to have a quartersized/bite-sized potato. The potatoes should fill the entire baking pan in one even layer.

3. Take two tablespoons of extra virgin

olive oil and drizzle on top.

Then mix the potatoes so they are equally covered in the oil.

4. Try to drizzle two tablespoons of wet minced garlic. This will be difficult because it is wet. Mix the potatoes around again so there are no clumps of garlic in one particular area. If you really like garlic, add

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in another tablespoon for a more intense garlic flavor.

Don’t be worried if it seems like a lot because the heat takes most of the flavor away.

5. Next, take about five pinches of parsley (or enough to lightly cover the potatoes) and sprinkle on top. Then mix the potatoes around again for an even

spread.

6. Make sure the potatoes are laid flat and not on top of each other.

Then put the pan in the oven for 40-45 minutes or until brown. After 20 minutes, move the potatoes around so each side browns equally.

7. Enjoy with any entrée of your choosing.

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Improving Student Life: eat, sleep, repeat Heathy meals and adequate sleep is vital Phoebe Ellis Spectrum Staff

Making your life easier doesn’t have to be a hassle.

Two small and simple steps, sleeping and packing snacks, can help a college student’s life in the largest ways.

Pack a snack or a meal

Let’s be real, as college students, we at least feel like we’re hungry all the time. We also eat whatever is cheap (or free), which is usually trash.

To end the cycle of Taco Bell and attending a new and different club meeting every week (only as a way to get cheap, hot and tasty meals), pack your own food.

When you pack your own food, there’s a bit more thought put into it than just, “Will this end my hungry feelings?”

When packing your own food, there are considerations that go into it like: “How much will it cost?” “Will it taste good?”

“Is it transportable?” “Can I really pull this off?”

Yes, you can.

The first thing to consider

are your favorite foods that don’t require any cooking, such as apples, bananas, oranges, carrots, granola bars, etc. All of these can be relatively low-cost options when grabbing a snack on the way out the door in the morning.

Additionally, think about which foods are good for the occasion. Going to study in the library? Maybe go for a banana or some carrots.

Also consider how full you want to feel after the snack. If you’re looking to get through an hour-long class, an orange will do the job, but if it’s much longer than that, the granola bar may be the better choice.

When you think about meals, stick to the stuff you know how to make.

Don’t know how to make anything? Stick to wraps and sandwiches, then teach yourself one new simple meal every weekend and have it sometimes late that week.

Soon you’ll be building your cooking skills, and eventually you’ll almost stop thinking about how to make something and start asking yourself what you

should make.

Sleep like you mean it

Sleep is hard to get in college, and although trying to get your eight hours worth is a good goal, sometimes it just doesn’t happen.

Instead of worrying about how much sleep you get, try to focus on the quality of sleep you’ll get.

You can toss and turn for eight hours and feel worse than when you got into bed.

In contrast, four extremely restful hours of sleep can sometimes get you through at least part of your day.

How do you go about improving your quality of sleep then? One way is to try and wake up at your lightest stage of sleep.

To do this, you need to know that every sleep cycle is about one and a half hours. So, if you know you have a seven-hour window to sleep, wake up at the sixhour mark. You may get less sleep, but you’ll probably feel more awake.

If you’re under extreme stress like the rest of us and you feel like it’s keeping you up, try an herbal supplement.

There are several out there

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A Voice for Graduate Students Swetha Thiyagarajan explains the importance of Graduate Student Council Ruby Redekopp Contributing Writer

Doctoral candidate Swetha Thiyagarajan is giving back to the campus community this year by leading the Graduate Student Council (GSC) and researching a protein related to cancer.

Thiyagarajan was elected president of GSC after serving as the organization’s treasurer last year. As an international student from Chennai, India, Thiyagarajan is eager to support the Graduate Student Community at North Dakota State. According to the Graduate School’s website, nearly 30 percent of graduate students at NDSU are international students.

GSC serves as a voice for students pursuing their master’s or doctoral degrees at NDSU. According to Thiyagarajan, the GSC has a “future focus on helping (graduate) students live better and learn better at NDSU.” “We act like a mediator between the graduate school and students,” Thiyagarajan said.

During her time in office, Thiyagarajan wants to help GSC

focus on helping students build interpersonal and job skills. One GSC event that’s in the works for this year will teach students how to network better. Expanding one’s professional network can be intimidating, Thiyagarajan explained, especially for new international students experiencing a completely new culture.

“Even I found myself lacking confidence when I came (to the United States),” Thiyagarajan said.

Another GSC event will focus on helping students navigate the job market. Thiyagarajan said many graduate students do not know where or how to look for jobs after they graduate.

In addition to serving as president of GSC, Thiyagarajan is conducting research under Stefan Vetter in NDSU’s School of Pharmacy. She is studying the receptor for advanced glycation endproducts (RAGE) protein and its relation to cancer. After she earns her degree, Thiyagarajan wants to continue working in a field where she can help benefit the public. She’s keeping her options open to include hospitals, research and academia.

Thiyagarajan began her studies at NDSU in the spring semester of 2016. Her favorite memory so far at NDSU was last year’s GSC Annual Research Symposium.

The symposium allows graduate students the opportunity to showcase their research and earn a cash prize.

As treasurer, Thiyagarajan was in charge of fundraising for the event. Afterward, the winner told her how grateful she was for the prize because it would cover a conference that she needed to attend. Moments like these are what make Thiyagarajan’s work in GSC rewarding.

During her free time, Thiyagarajan also enjoys singing, gardening and meeting new people.

If you have questions about GSC or concerns you would like addressed, contact Thiyagarajan at swetha.thiyagarajan@ndsu.edu.

Students are also welcome to stop by executive meetings every Wednesday 5-6 p.m. in the Graduate Learning Center at the Main Library.

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Movie Night at Wild Terra Cozy up with some popcorn and friends on Tuesday nights Laura Ellen Brandjord A&E Editor

The Wild Terra Cider Bar on the corner of NP Avenue and University Drive hosts weekly movie nights complete with free popcorn.

With the cool temperatures moving in and trees beginning to change, it is sometimes hard to convince yourself to go to class, especially when watching movies while wrapped up in a blanket on your couch is a way more attractive proposition than your 8 a.m. organic chemistry lecture.

The perfect compromise exists on Tuesday nights at the Wild Terra Cider Bar. Weekly at 7:30 p.m., Wild Terra screens movies in the second floor lounge. Say hello to your perfect reward for going to class and finishing your homework in time.

With various comfy sofas and chairs to choose from, I can guarantee this movie theater is more comfortable than West Acres.

There’s no need to worry about paying for tickets or overpriced popcorn because both are free. So even broke college students like myself can enjoy a fun outing. Feeling peckish for something more than popcorn? Order something from Wild Terra’s food menu instead. From cheese plates to flatbreads, they have something for everyone. Let me see you get a cheese plate at a Marcus Theatre.

The movie selected for the night I attended was “Dead Poets Society.” Luckily, the lights were off so no one had to admit they cried over Neil. If “Dead Poets Society” isn’t really your cup of tea, fear not, the movies selected span multiple periods and genres. Some past movie nights have featured “Tron” and “Caddy Shack.”

What are you waiting for? Buckle down on those Calculus problems and mark your calendar for next Tuesday. You deserve it. In the wise words of Tom Haverford of “Parks and Recreation,” “Treat yo’ self.” Follow Wild Terra Cider on Facebook to keep up with their movie night announcements.

Cozy chairs and sofas add to the inviting atmosphere in the lounge Tuesday nights.

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Rock out with Miracle of Sound

YouTuber Gavin Dunne reimagines soundscapes for popular video games

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While Dunne usually sticks to heavy metal and epic rock, he is known to branch out in his work.

Nathan Wetrosky Staff Writer

Being able to tell a story through music is an incredible thing to do. Many people do it, but only a few do it well consistently.

Meet Gavin Dunne, the owner, operator, songwriter and musician for the rocking musical YouTube channel miracleofsound. There are many creators on YouTube that combine songs written by other people to a wide variety of different media.

Since I am what some may

call a Star Wars nerd, one example is “Star Wars War Pigs.” It’s intense and a well put together piece of media, if you ask me.

Dunne from miracleofsound does a similar thing, only he creates his own epic music to accompany video game clips. He has a wide variety from the “God of War” video game series to the video game “Bayonetta” and even the hit HBO television show “Game of Thrones.”

While Dunne’s theme for his channel is epic rock rhythms

that go with the chosen game titles, there are definitely a few that could be considered country, gospel, good vibes or soothing ambiance.

Examples of these are his “Far Cry 5,” “Dragon Age Inquisition” and “Dark Souls” songs.

Now, I have so far said that this channel only includes one person that makes all the content. Dunne does create many of his songs by himself. However, every now and then he will have someone else come on board to help with a certain

vocal or instrumental part.

I have been subscribed to Dunne’s channel for about two years now. Every time I see a notification from YouTube for a new upload from miracleofsound I am excited to check it out. Sometimes the songs don’t resonate with me like others, but it is cool to be able to appreciate what he does. I feel like many of his subscribers feel the same way. I think this is because of two reasons.

Reason one is he uploads about once or twice a month.

Unlike other YouTubers who are constantly pushing out content daily, this is a huge difference. It keeps me and the other subscribers on our toes waiting. Plus, we are not saturated with content and become bored. Another reason we are so tuned in is because each song is different and one of a kind.

We do not know what game it will be about or what the rhythm and tone of the song will sound like. Very mysterious.

Like I said before, Dunne’s songs tell a story,

and they take you through a journey that even the game the song is based on cannot give. With well-timed edits where he matches game clips with beats, his songs create a stimulating audiovisual atmosphere.

If you are interested in supporting Dunne, you can visit Miracle of Sound: Music and listen to all of his tracks. If you like, each song costs $1 and you can support this amazing artist as he continues to create masterpieces.

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European Union Declares War on Memes

New copyright law may change the legality of memes Nathan Wetrosky Staff Writer

The European Union voted last Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2018 on a copyright law that may alter the legality of memes and the distribution of the internet’s treasured pastime.

Just like how “Great” Britain has changed for the worse, the EU voted on a series of new copyright laws that may drastically change how the internet is used for creating and sharing content.

These laws were approved, but the exact language has not yet been finalized. The two monstrosities responsible for this uproar are Article 11 and Article 13, with the latter being the one most people are upset with.

Article 11’s power is to grant

news publishers copyright over headlines and snippets of news, which would require collection platforms like Google News to pay companies a “link tax” to share articles. This basically means that whatever news companies post and then what is used by Google, Google must pay a certain amount to be defined later. The problem here is there are more collection sites out there besides Google and Bing. Most would not be able to support this tax and themselves alongside it, thus potentially killing off smaller businesses. However, how this so-called link tax will actually work is yet to be seen (or clarified for that matter).

Articles 11 and 13 were both held back from becoming a reality in July due to activists arguing that these “would end the internet.”

Article 13 was created to give

content creators their due payment for intellectual property and would potentially force giant companies to have a pre-uploading filter that would scan for copyrighted content before being allowed onto the site. Currently, companies review material that has been flagged for copyrighted content on a case-by-case basis. Tech companies have said this would be expensive to implement, not to mention dangerous, and would turn themselves into censors.

YouTube, for example, would be responsible for copyrighted property on their platform. They would need to have agreements with all rights holders: musicians, filmmakers and record companies.

This would be a difficult task to undergo without an automated systems presence to help. Even an automated presence would not be

enough because machines make mistakes and may even deny work that has no copyrighted content in the first place.

Another problem with an automated system is the potential for competitors, not the rightsholders, to abuse the system.

The President of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani said, “The victims would not only be the (legally acting) users, but also the consumers … (whose) freedom of information would be hindered without that being required by the legitimate interests of the rightsholders.”

Protecting the rights of creators is important, but many believe there is a better way than what Article 13 would implement.

By this point, you are probably waiting for when the memes are going to show up. Any work that is

uploaded would be monitored for copyright. While some countries within the EU already have exemptions for memes, not every country does. Since many memes are not originally made, but are made with a template and other pictures to go along with them, this law could prevent the creation and redistribution of memes with anything that is not solely the creator’s work.

With the relatively recent battle for net neutrality and now this, one can start to imagine how the internet we know and love will change, for better or worse, in the coming years. What we can do when these types of issues are being pushed is call our representatives and tell them you are against these sorts of laws and regulations being put into place.

Underrated Netflix Finds Don’t waste your time scrolling when you could be watching Phoebe Ellis Spectrum Staff

In case you didn’t have enough to watch on Netflix, I’ve got your back.

‘The Keepers’

Based on the true and still unsolved murder of Sister Catherine Cesnik, which occurred in Baltimore, Maryland in 1969, “The Keepers” will shake viewers to their core.

The disappearance of the nun created waves throughout the Catholic community in the city and throughout the globe.

The seven-episode series unfolds through interviews with girls who attended the school at which Sister Cesnik taught.

The series begins cryptically with interviews from these girls, speaking on what happened to their young beloved teacher and how it formed them.

The young nun, who became a

teacher as an effort to change the world for the good, disappeared on Nov. 7, 1969, and her body was discovered Jan. 3, 1970.

With the feeling of a suspenseful thriller, this docuseries shows the darkest nature people are truly capable of and will have you binge-watching it for hours.

The scariest part? It’s a true story.

‘Oklahoma City’

This documentary takes a hard look at domestic terrorism in the U.S., using the Oklahoma City bombing as the film’s focus.

When we think about terrorism, the event most peoples’ minds turn to is 9/11. This documentary looks within the U.S. to point out our own failings and make audiences wonder, “Could it happen again?”

The film, based around terrorist groups rooted in white supremacy, details the horrifying history and continuing danger that lies in the radical right.

Perhaps the most shocking

point in the documentary is when the man who coordinated the attack walked out of the courtroom after his conviction. The person who speaks over this image comments on the fact that he is a red blooded white American, and he continues to comment on why that is important.

‘Atypical’

Anybody who has grown up or worked with people on the autism spectrum will tell you that life can get a bit more particular than some of us make it. “Atypical” shows what those particularities look like through the life of somebody on the spectrum.

I personally would like to commend this show for being a platform to discuss autism in a way that doesn’t put down or lessen the people who live with it.

Too often it seems that TV and movies paint autism as a disorder that clouds the mind, and it ends up being painted in a negative light.

Instead, the show makes a point

of highlighting every person’s experience, from mother to father to sister to peers, but it does not prioritize one over that of the person living with autism.

The show doesn’t make him seem wrong or as if he doesn’t fit. It instead looks at how being different is just a different kind of strength.

One of the character’s ticks is that he takes everything very literally and is incredibly honest.

While some people may see this as rude or are taken aback, I found myself refreshed with a character’s blunt and simple honesty. It’s also how he gets a girl in one episode.

‘Everything Sucks’

Do you remember your middle school/early high school experience? It was uncomfortable right?

Thinking about it?

Unspeakable. Watching it? An absolute hoot.

This show takes a really fantastic approach to broaching the subjects that haunt us all.

No, not math or chemistry, I’m talking about sexual identity and navigating complicated friendships. From marijuana to step children, this show really does have it all.

While one character has no father figure in his life, he continues to prove that he can be a man anyway, going so far as to woo a girl by carefully listening to her and using his own special AV club charm.

Another character struggles with her crush, which is on a girl, while she also struggles with trying to figure out if being a lesbian means she has to dress like a 70-year-old farmer.

The quirky series is sure to be a hit with anybody who has been through high school. Maybe get some of the gang back together for what’s guaranteed to be one of your favorite cringey experiences since you got your braces off.

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European Union’s War on the Internet United States should pay attention to EU’s new rules

Online resources will have to pay a toll to cite publishers and papers.

Ezra Gray

Contributing Writer

I know most of us in the United States are only ever used to hearing about our own political controversies and news. Most mainstream news stations such as CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and others focus so much of the politics of the United States that often times the pressing governmental matters of other countries get lost in the 24-hour news cycle. One of these foreign political developments that isn’t getting nearly enough mainstream attention is the recent vote on Articles 11 and 13 in the European Union.

For those that haven’t heard about this massive piece of news from across the pond, the European Union voted on and passed a controversial piece of legislation last week in Strasbourg, France.

This directive was initially blocked last July over concerns about the two most controversial pieces of the legislation: Article 11 and Article 13. Since the July block, the two articles were revised, but the core substance and purpose of both remain unchanged. These articles both involve copyright law, specifically internet copyright.

Article 11 is concerned with, in its own words, “Protection of

press publications concerning digital uses.” In layman’s terms, Article 11 forces any online resource or website to pay a toll to cite publishers and papers.

An example would be if Google News or Wikipedia wanted to use an article that was published by a certain company in one of their own articles or informational papers, Google and Wikipedia would have to pay said company a certain amount of money to do so. The opposition to this article has aptly named it the “link tax” on account of its aforementioned purpose. Imagine if a smaller press publication like The Spectrum, Fargo Forum, Bismarck Tribune or some other smaller publication had to pay its sources every time they cite or mention them in an article. Hell, my last article for this paper cited a study from the World Health Organization. If this paper was published in the EU, I would’ve had to pay a toll to the World Health Organization just because The Spectrum website published my story on it with one of their studies as a source.

But as bureaucratic and restrictive as Article 11 is, Article 13 has received even more backlash from the general public, especially those who spend a sizable amount of time consuming online entertainment and

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information. Article 13 is similar in many ways to Article 11, although with a few key differences. The most distinct of these differences being Article 13’s focus on online entities using copyrighted content.

Essentially, Article 13 will require internet platforms such as Twitter, YouTube and Facebook to work with shareholders to scan all data coming through their platforms and stop their users from uploading copyrighted content. Not only does this require an almost impossible amount of internet content filtering, it also censors a massive amount of the internet’s content.

Let’s say you run a vlog or YouTube channel where you review movies or video games.

Under Article 13, you can’t use copyrighted images or footage from a movie or video game, even if you’re using it for satirical or comedic purposes. Despite the fact that most video and entertainment websites enforce preexisting copyright laws and acknowledge fair use laws, the European Union still feels the need to restrict free expression on the internet. Want to make a video review of the “Battlefield V” beta? Sorry, but you have to pay Electronic Arts before they let you use a five-second clip of gameplay. Want to use a panel from the newest Superman comic book in your blog? Sorry buddy,

but you better cough up coin or else DC will shut you down. Even memes that use images, music or video clips from copyrighted media will be censored under Article 13.

Imagine having to pay money just to use a still image from a cartoon for a meme.

Not only do these two disastrous articles stifle free expression on the internet in Europe, it virtually kills all small startup websites.

If someone wants to start a new music review website or a news website from scratch, they’ll have to pay out of pocket every time they cite a copyrighted piece of writing or even use copyrighted images and sound bites in a video.

How are the smaller internet websites and entities supposed to compete with massive companies such as Facebook or Viacom? How are people even supposed to make commentaries or informational pieces on movies or academics when they have to pay a tax just to reference a paper?

Despite how corporatist these new laws are in their blatant favoritism toward larger companies and how they stifle free expression on the internet, there’s an even bigger and more concrete issue with these two articles.

Under these two new directives, internet companies would have to somehow sift through each

and every piece of data that goes through their websites, making sure that none of them contain copyrighted material. Not only does this put yet another massive burden on smaller startups, but it is also borderline impossible without cutting corners in some way.

Like I said at the beginning of this article, not enough people, in my opinion, pay attention to the news and politics of countries outside the United States. Under the nose of most people, the European Union just effectively killed free expression and competition on the internet. This is the danger of letting a globalist bureaucracy have this much power; the power to regulate and control the world wide web across several prominent Western countries. I’ll bet my entire college fund that the EU’s blatant censorship doesn’t stop here. Given their track record of favoring censorship and the erosion of individual sovereignty, I wouldn’t be surprised if the European Union continues down this anti-Western path. Hopefully, they realize the error of their ways soon because right now it looks like Mark Zuckerberg and those like him are going to have a vice grip on one of humanity’s greatest technological achievements yet.

On Our Editorial Process Leif Jonasson

Editorial Last week we received several complaints about an article published in our newspaper. A couple things should be noted right away. First, this article was published in our opinion/editorial (op-ed) section. Second, the job of a newspaper isn’t to display a world you, the reader, wish to see. Rather, a newspaper reflects current reality.

According to the Society of

Professional Journalists, journalists should: “Support the open and civil exchange of views, even views they find repugnant.”

What is placed in our op-ed section is nothing we endorse. We don’t practice favoritism over the opinions that are published in our newspaper. No matter my personal beliefs, I cannot censor a writer.

If I ever did, I would be acting

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unethically.

With that being said, we check for the following things in every article: spelling, grammar, AP style and clarity.

For our op-ed section, we factcheck and may offer suggestions on making better arguments. That is our only job.

The article in question is not a call to action for violence. If it was, it would not have been published.

The only legitimate objection anyone can have to the article is not agreeing with the author’s opinion.

We aren’t in the business of changing the minds, opinions or beliefs of writers. We are a public forum open to everyone and anyone.

If you have a problem with this opinion, please feel free to write us. A letter to the editor is always welcomed. Remember, our op-ed

section isn’t a manufactured pool of political thinkers. We don’t have a mold for a writer; we have expectations.

Our op-ed section is made up of people who care enough to express their beliefs. There is no entrance exam that filters opinions I don’t approve of. As long as I am editorin-chief, that will not change.

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Financial Disaster? Say Less Read this for easy ways to save money and still live a fun life Jacob Elwell Opinion Editor

You always hear about students never having any money in college. This seems to be a growing issue, and your parents can only support you for so long.

You probably don’t get that weekly allowance anymore.

Due to this lack of leverage, you’re going to want to save as much money as possible for the sake of yourself and your future. Luckily, there are many easy ways to do this.

If you live on your own, you probably buy your own groceries. It’s not always about what you buy, rather it matters where you go. If you’re looking for larger portions to last you a while, go to Sam’s Club. You need a membership to shop there, but it’s only $45 for a year and it will save you so much more money than that in the long run. They have an excellent selection of larger items that come in large quantities. The total price will be slightly more, but you won’t be taking as many visits to the grocery store. If you’re a big frozen pizza person (which I am), get it at Sam’s. You can get three DiGiorno pizzas (my favorite brand of frozen pizza; also the best quality in my opinion) for only $11. Or, if you’re really a penny pincher, you can get four Jack’s pizzas for $10. That will last you for a long time and cost you little money. They also have great deals on bread, snacks,

fruit, meats and pretty much everything else.

If you’re looking for groceries in less quantity for a low price, then the generic Walmart is the place to go. Everything there is cheap and gets the job done. Not ideal, I know, but sometimes college can have you feeling desperate. If you refuse to buy from Walmart for whatever reason, go to Target and pay a few extra bucks for arguably slightly better quality groceries.

Do not order food for delivery. I’m going to say it again. Do not order food for delivery. I realize the convenience of the whole thing, but when you’re low on money, convenience isn’t necessary. This puts a giant hole in your wallet, yet college students fall victim to delivery foods far too often. Don’t get sucked in. By ordering for delivery, you add anywhere from $6 to $10 onto your bill after you take the delivery fee and tip into consideration.

You would be much better off just ordering food for takeout. It would save you so much money in the future.

Normally, I wouldn’t recommend going out to eat at all. However, we have to live a little bit, and everyone needs a little fast food. I have a slight addiction to Taco Bell, so I know how to get a full meal for cheap.

If you’re really hungry and looking for a full meal, the $5 box is probably your best bet. They introduce new ones all the time, but every one of them is very

Money doesn’t grow on trees. good and filling. Right now they have a crunchwrap box, which consists of a crunchwrap, two tacos and a drink. They also have a chalupa cravings box, which is amazing. It’s by far the most bang for your buck. It comes with a chalupa, beefy five-layer burrito, a taco, cinnamon twists and a drink.

Not bad for $5. I would also suggest looking at their dollar cravings menu. Three or four items on there will have your stomach satisfied.

My personal favorites are the beefy Fritos burritos, triple layer nachos and mini quesadillas. Do yourself a favor and grab some Taco Bell if you don’t feel like cooking. (It can cure anything, I swear.)

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Burger King is also a safe bet for fast food deals.

We all know about the 10 chicken nuggets for $1.69 deal. (It used to be $1.50, but I’m not really going to complain.) Burger King has recently added many new deals that are very hard to beat. The “King Meal Deal” is arguably their best option.

You can mix and match a double cheeseburger and chicken jr. with fries and a drink for only $3.49.

Yes, you can literally get a full meal for not even four dollars. Now, you can also get a nine-piece chicken fry for only $1.69. In my opinion, Burger King tastes better than McDonald’s, so there’s that. Not only are they cheaper, but their food is more appealing.

Their burgers are flamebroiled and have more flavor. I probably wouldn’t go as far as saying their fries are better, although they are tasty. Burger King is definitely cheaper than McDonald’s too, something all college kids should care about.

Don’t pay for cable.

Deal with the channels you get with your coaxial cable.

You should get a reasonable amount of channels. I know how convenient NFL Network is when you want to catch up on the latest news around the NFL. However, would you rather have that or money to pay for real necessities?

Instead, get yourself a Twitter account and follow the NFL. If you’re upset

you can’t watch anything, spend a measly eight bucks a month on a Netflix account.

Or Hulu. Or Amazon Prime.

There are many alternatives to purchasing cable.

Please consider these options. Or don’t, honestly.

If you really want those Insomnia Cookies delivered to your house with an icecold glass of milk, go for it.

If you want that pizza with extra cheese and toppings ran to your place, order it. If you get a nice driver and want to tip $20, you’d be very (too) generous. Just realize one thing, folks. Money doesn’t grow on trees, so you might want to try and save it rather than throw it away. Just a thought.

It is a privilege to serve as your Attorney General.

I ask for your support and vote this November.

Best wishes during Homecoming and Go Bison!

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NDSU look to remain undefeated in non-conference play Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor

For the first time in history, the University of Delaware Blue Hens face off with the North Dakota State Bison on the football field.

As if a regular trip into the well-lit Fargodome isn’t difficult enough, the Blue Hens will be the visitors for NDSU’s Homecoming game on Saturday. The Bison have a streak of seven wins on Homecoming and an overall record of 55-37-3.

The Blue Hens enter Saturday’s contest on the heels of a two-game win steak after dropping their opening game against Colonial Athletic Association foe Rhode Island. The Rams offered the most difficult test for Delaware, and the Blue Hens came up short 21-19.

Since, Delaware has faced two opponents with no wins between them. First came a 37-0 romp of Lafayette before dispatching Cornell last week 21-10.

First-year starter Pat Kehoe runs the offense for Delaware. The redshirt junior has struck for six touchdowns in the early goings of the season, averaging 245 yards per game. Kehoe became the first quarterback in Delaware’s history to throw for over 200 yards in each of his first three games.

To make it four straight, Kehoe will be forced to take on a daunting Bison secondary.

The Bison have allowed just one total

touchdown in two games this season. The solo touchdown came in garbage time against North Alabama last weekend.

NDSU has allowed just 116.5 yards passing per game this year.

But as tough as the Bison secondary has been, the front seven has been even better.

The Bison pass rush has been in the opponent’s backfield early and often this season.

NDSU averages 4.5 sacks, and Cole Kracz ranks seventh in the nation with 3.0 sacks.

To complement the pass rush, the Bison have bottled up the rush, allowing a mere 2 yards per run attempt.

The Blue Hens have a backfield timeshare between Kani Kane and DeJoun Lee. Kane has two touchdowns this year, averaging 75 yards per game, with Lee adding another 57.

On the other side of the ball, the NDSU offense still is yet to fully click. The rushing attack was devastating in the opener against Cal Poly with 458 yards. However, the passing game was nearly nonexistent with just 54 yards.

Last week against North Alabama, the Bison struggled early on the ground. Late rushes by the second-team inflated the numbers and brought the rushing total to 192 yards. In the air, NDSU tallied 174 yards.

Senior Bison quarterback Easton Stick has completed just 53.8 percent of his passes early in a passing attack that is still looking for playmakers.

Dallas Freeman has

emerged as a potential bigplay receiver alongside Darrius Shepherd on the outside. The former collected 4 catches for 117 yards last week.

But the staple of the Bison attack still sits on the ground.

The backfield tandem of Bruce Anderson and Lance Dunn has three touchdowns each already this season. As if those two were not enough, NDSU will sprinkle in a healthy dose of Ty Brooks, who has not yet found the end zone despite 61 yards per game, and the mobile Stick.

Delaware has given up an average of 77.7 yards per game on the ground, but that figures in the negative-18 yards against Lafayette.

Against Rhode Island, the Blue Hens gave up 160 yards on the ground.

NDSU have had issues with turning over the ball in the early goings. A pair of lost fumbles stalled drives and wiped scoring opportunities off the board.

The Blue Hens have two forced fumbles and three interceptions to their credit.

One achievement of note heading into Saturday revolves around senior kicker Cam Pedersen. His final point-after attempt on the Bison’s penultimate touchdown tied Adam Keller with 191 PAT kicks made.

His first on Saturday would put him at No. 1 in NDSU history.

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Greg Menard (96) and the Bison pass rush have nine sacks this season.

Terrible Fantasy Advice | Week 3 E g g - c e l e n t n ew s fo r t h e s l ow s t a r t e r s Philip Atneosen Staff Writer

Don’t count your chickens until they hatch.

That’s what my mom always tells me, and she gives great advice.

While some of your players have been giving you “eggs” through the season’s first two weeks, don’t give up on them just yet. It’s easy as a fantasy owner to look at a player’s position rank and immediately assume you drafted a bust. Some players have probably disappointed you so far, such as LeSean McCoy, Devonta Freeman, Derrick Henry and Larry Fitzgerald. With big eggs like those, you’ll never be able to trade them for their draft price, so it’s probably just better to wait and see if they’ll hatch. An article from

Modern Farmer states that chicken eggs almost always hatch after exactly 21 days, so Week 3 could be the week your team breaks out.

Not only does this apply to the players on your team, but your team as a whole.

Is your team 0-2? Do you feel like throwing in the towel? I can guarantee you that if you give up, you will not win your league. Plenty of fantasy teams start 0-2 every year and still make the playoffs and eventually go on to win championships.

Continue to search the waiver wire for chickens and your team will fall into place before you know it.

Other teams might be giving up already, which is all the more reason to keep trying.

the biggest quarterback surprise this year. After his 5 total touchdowns in Week 1 and 4 touchdowns in Week 2, it looks like the 35-year-old veteran’s career has been revitalized in a Kurt Warner like fashion.

Fitzpatrick could very well be unowned in your league, and I just might jump on the bandwagon myself and ride it until the wheels fall off.

Fitzpatrick plays against the Steelers this week at home, which is an awfully inviting matchup.

Some other quality QB starts this week are San Francisco’s Jimmy Garoppolo, who gets his shot at the putrid Chiefs defense this week, and Chicago’s Mitchell Trubisky, who faces the Cardinals.

“FitzMagic” has been

If you drafted any wide

Quarterback - Ryan Fitzpatrick

Running Back - Chris Thompson

receiver on the Redskins offense, you probably wish you could go back and draft somebody else. Alex Smith targeted Chris Thompson 14 times in Week 2, and Thompson is third in the league in targets and second in receptions among running backs. If you play in any PPR format, Thompson is a muststart given that his floor is so high. The Redskins play against the Packers this week, and I expect Chris Thompson to continue to do Chris Thompson things. If you’re looking for a quick start from the free agent list, target Giovani Bernard, who will start in place of Joe Mixon for the Bengals for a few weeks. The Bengals play against the Panthers, but given Bernard’s versatility as a rusher and pass catcher, he’s a safe play this week.

Wide Receiver - Nelson Agholor

Nelson Agholor has a recipe for success this week. First and foremost, Carson Wentz returns under center this week. Second of all, Mike Wallace is out this week, and Alshon Jeffery will likely be out too, leaving lots of targets up for grabs. And the final ingredient is the matchup.

The Eagles play at home against the Colts, who came into this season with the worst ranked defense in the NFL, according to Bleacher Report. Agholor owners should start him this week without a second thought.

Some useful wideouts you might find on the wire this week are Geronimo Allison of the Packers, who has value as long as Aaron

Rodgers is healthy, and Brandon Marshall, who has value as long as Doug Baldwin is unhealthy.

Tight End - Trey Burton

On Monday night, Chicago’s Mitchell Trubisky targeted Allen Robinson a team-high 14 times against the Seahawks. In Week 3, the Bears play against the Cardinals, and Robinson will go head-to-head against Patrick Peterson, who has made the Pro Bowl in every one of his seven NFL seasons. That being said, I expect Trey Burton to be much more involved than he has been the last two weeks.

Some other quality TE starts this week are 49er George Kittle, who plays against the Chiefs, and Buccaneer O.J. Howard, who faces Pittsburgh.

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All Eyes on Easton NDSU’s QB primed for another strong season with NFL prospects looming Thomas Evanella Staff Writer

The Easton Stick era at North Dakota State arrived with little fanfare. It came at a time when the wind had seemingly been taken out of the sails of a promising start to the 2015 season.

On Oct. 17, the Bison suffered a lastsecond loss to South Dakota, which dropped their record to 4-2. The defeat marked the first time since 2010 that the Bison had lost two games in a single season.

While the defeat stung, the Bison’s loss under center appeared to hit deeper. The following Tuesday, it was announced that a broken bone in Carson Wentz’s wrist would require surgery and a six to eight week spell on the sideline.

No one knew it at the time, but Oct. 20 would come to mark the unassuming beginning to what would become a legendary NDSU career for a precocious signal caller from Omaha, Nebraska named Easton Stick.

Still, it felt that the noose had gotten tighter and the margin for error thinner than ever for the four-time FCS champions. The Bison still had five more Missouri Valley games to handle and with a fresh face at the game’s most critical position no less. One slip in conference could mean ceding the conference title to Illinois State, who at the time Stick replaced Wentz were undefeated in conference play.

The redshirt freshman quickly doused the flames that seemed to be spreading around the program. For the second consecutive season, NDSU and the Redbirds shared the Missouri Valley title. The Bison earned the No. 3 seed in the playoffs, and Stick carried NDSU to the championship game.

At the time, there was reasonable speculation that Stick might start the national championship game over a healthybut-rusty Wentz. In retrospect, such talk seems irrational, but the redshirt freshman’s exploits commanded such a discussion. In truth though, everyone knew it was Wentz’s team and his national championship to win.

The rest, of course, is history. Wentz lifted the trophy and became the No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft. For Stick, his 8-0 run was only the opening salvo of his career.

Since then, Stick has transformed from injury-replacement to bona-fide NFL prospect himself. Lessons learned while serving as Wentz’s understudy have been instrumental in Stick’s current success.

“It was huge for me as a young player just getting to watch someone who obviously was super talented, but worked really hard,” the Creighton Prep product stated. “That was the big thing for me — he taught me how to prepare.”

Stick followed up his debut campaign with a full season at the helm of the Bison offense in 2016. As a sophomore, he posted 26 total touchdowns and just 9 interceptions while adding over 3,000 yards of offense.

The Herd appeared to be marching to their sixth consecutive national championship, but a loss to James Madison in the semifinals brought their consecutive title streak to an end.

Fast forward to 2018 and Easton Stick is a three-time national champion and quite possibly the smartest quarterback at the collegiate level.

What distinguishes Stick from nearly every other quarterback in the nation is the Bison’s offensive scheme. NDSU’s prostyle offense is mentally demanding on its passers, but Stick, a Master’s student and summa cum laude Bachelor’s recipient, is up for the task.

“We play in a really good system that allows the quarterback to have a ton of freedom at the line of scrimmage. Being able to call two plays in the huddle and getting in and out of plays at the line, I think that’s important and something I take a lot of pride in,” Stick explained. “On Saturday, they can put a lot on my plate if need be. Being able to recognize what defenses are trying to do, what they’re taking away and being able to get us into a good play (is crucial).”

It’s no secret that the Bison’s offense is based heavily on the ground game. Still, Stick is a standout player. In 2016, he ranked nineteenth in the FCS in passing efficiency.

The following season, he rocketed up to third on the list with a mark of 169.5 — ahead of the likes of Chris Streveler, Jeremiah Briscoe, Kyle Lauletta and Bryan Schor, all of whom competed for jobs at the professional level.

“Whether it’s throwing, running or handing it off 50 times, whatever is required of me in the offense as a whole, that’s what I’m behind,” Stick remarked.

Of course, he’d love an opportunity to showcase his arm, but with a deep backfield, NDSU leans on their running backs. “You

don’t need (to be a high-volume passer) when you have guys like Bruce (Anderson), Lance (Dunn), Ty (Brooks) and Adam Cofield,” he said. “Every quarterback would love to throw it 50 or 60 times, but I really love winning football games. We’ve been fortunate to do a lot of that.”

Despite losing his top three targets from a season ago, Stick has leaned on mainstays Dallas Freeman and Darrius Shepherd in the early going. “Obviously, we’ve got an experienced group of running backs that can make plays in a bunch of different ways and good guys outside that are continuing to grow,” Stick said.

As the quarterback who filled his shoes, it’s nearly impossible to tell the Easton Stick story without mentioning Wentz.

While Wentz was the size of the linebackers attempting to tackle him, Stick is smaller, making him more nimble and elusive as a runner. Additionally, in one less game than Wentz, the 6-foot-2-inch, 221-pound Stick has tossed over 1,000 more yards and 16 more touchdowns than the current Philadelphia Eagles’ starter.

Stick showcased some of that elusiveness in the Bison’s recent 38-7 win against North Alabama. On third down in the second quarter, Stick slipped out of the pocket, stepped around would-be pass rushers and looked down field. The quarterback arced a 54-yard pass into the hands of Freeman. The following play, he hit Shepherd for an 18yard score.

The link-up with Freeman was reminiscent of the 50-yard touchdown Stick unfurled in last year’s national championship game. On the other end of that reception was Shepherd, whom Stick hit in stride with an inch-perfect ball.

The throw that ultimately sank JMU that afternoon served as a long-awaited vindication of Stick’s merits. The

“Every quarterback would love to throw it 50 or 60 times, but I really love winning football games.

We’ve been fortunate to do a lot of that.”

- Bison QB Easton Stick championship was two years in the making, and Stick earned the Most Outstanding Player award for his performance.

“I feel like I’m a pretty accurate thrower.

Not only to throw it to the right spot, but when you do, put it in a place where a guy can make a play,” he commented.

His stats will never be gaudy like Briscoe’s or Streveler’s, but the senior’s play demands full attention. It’s part of the mysticism around Stick’s abilities — it’s impossible to quantify and equally as challenging for his contemporaries to duplicate.

The next move for Stick is still up in the air. His stock continues to rise among analysts and scouts, and another strong season could push him into elite company in this year’s draft pool. In the eyes of quarterback guru Archie Manning, Stick may already be there. The iconic football father invited Stick to his Manning Passing Academy over the summer.

With that being said, there are plenty of Saturdays between now and the NFL Draft, where Stick could very well hear his name called. Game day is still the senior’s top focus at the moment. “I’m worried about what we’re going to do on Saturday. There’s enough to worry about there,” he said.

“We’ll handle that if we have to.”

Even if professional aspirations don’t pan out, Stick still plans to be involved on the gridiron. “I could see myself staying involved in football for a really long time,” he explained. “Hopefully, it’s in a competitive setting and helping other people improve and get better. That’s what this program is about, and those are things I try to stand for.”

Stick’s legacy at NDSU can be dissected from countless angles, but he wants to be remembered as a man and not just numbers and accolades. “As a football player, hopefully it’s as a good teammate and a competitor. Personally, (I want to be) someone who cares about other people and works really hard,” he stated.

Regardless of where Easton Stick’s career goes, one thing is certain: don’t blink, or you Easton Stick (12) has complied a 36-3 record as a four-year starter at NDSU. just might miss something unforgettable.

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