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THE SPECTRUM HOMECOMING SPECIAL EDITION NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | FOR THE LAND AND ITS PEOPLE
Thundering Herd Tramples Blue Hens in 2018 Homecoming Game
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NDSU students give back to the community during Homecoming week
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In an anonymous interview, Thundar speaks about the mystique of mascots
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Sophomore linebacker Jabril Cox, first since ‘67 with consecutive pick-sixes
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Medical Monday: A l c o h o l If you’re going to pick up a bottle, you might as well do it right Phoebe Ellis
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When students head off to college, it seems that one of the warnings often given by parents is “don’t party too hard.” Anybody who’s been to a party knows that there’s almost always alcohol involved. If students do choose to drink, there are plenty of ways to make sure that they’re being safe about it. Kimberly Heazlett, Health Promotion coordinator within the Student Health Service at North Dakota State, shared her expertise. “The safest option, obviously, is not to drink,” Heazlett said. However, she added if a student is over 21 and chooses to drink, there are some things they should know before doing so.
Before drinking, make sure you’ve had a good meal and are well hydrated. This will help absorb some of the alcohol being consumed, and the hydration will make it easier for the body to process the drink of choice and keep people from drying out. Spacing out drinks is important. About one drink per hour is a good rule, according to Heazlett. If waiting an hour becomes a hassle, drinking a glass of water after every alcoholic drink is a good way to space out drinks and stay hydrated. Knowing how much you drink is also important, according to Heazlett. Paying attention to how many shots are in a mixed drink is especially important if students choose to have mixed drinks. Heazlett also said to remember that one beer is 12 ounces. Oftentimes, bars will pour glasses larger than 12 ounces so pay attention to how much
a person is actually drinking. Another way Heazlett recommended limiting drinking to a manageable level is to limit playing drinking games because they
“The safest option, obviously, is not to drink,” - Kimberly Heazlett often encourage excessive drinking and can make people lose track of how much they are drinking. This can result in a terrible hangover, passing out at a party and even alcohol poisoning. Heazlett also said around 17 percent of NDSU students choose not to drink and that
students don’t need alcohol to have fun. If students don’t want to drink, but don’t want to seem out of place or end up getting pressured to drink, Heazlett offered a couple suggestions. First, just hold a drink. It doesn’t even have to be alcoholic, but holding a drink will keep people from offering other, probably alcoholic, drinks. Alternatively, be the sober cab. Nobody wants the designated driver to be intoxicated by the time they want to go home. All in all, Heazlett wanted to remind the NDSU community that, though the best option is choosing not to drink, if you do decide to, be safe and make sure you’re with friends that will get you home safe.
Serving with the Herd NDSU students give back to the community Zahra Gaal
Contributing Writer
North Dakota State gave back to the community through “Serve with the Herd: Community Service Project Day” on Tuesday, Sept. 18. The goals for the volunteer event were to celebrate Homecoming, give back to the community and spread Bison pride. “Serve with the Herd” is a series of “monthly ‘mini’ days of service” organized by the NDSU Volunteer Network. “Community Service Project Day” is held every year during Homecoming week.
NDSU students, faculty and alumni signed up through Student Activities and were given volunteer opportunities throughout the community. There were 15 organizations that were available for people to volunteer with. According to Hayden Teruya, a member of the NDSU Volunteer Network student staff, one of the more popular volunteer organizations was Project Linus. He said people have a lot of fun volunteering with this organization. As part of Project Linus, students provided blankets to seriously ill or traumatized children. Almost 150 volunteers took part in Community Service Project Day. The
organizers are hoping to increase their numbers next year and have 200-300 volunteers sign up. “We want it to be a tradition, kind of like a long stake where everyone remembers it,” Teruya said. Teruya considered Community Service Project Day to be a very successful event because it was a learning experience. He said he hopes the number of volunteers will keep growing and those that take part will build bonds over the years. Individuals who volunteered didn’t just give back to their community and represent NDSU; they also received a free Homecoming T-shirt.
The Volunteer Network’s goal is to hold more major events like Community Service Day. In the future, the Volunteering Network is planning to hold a similar event, but during the spring semester. At the end of the year, the Volunteering Network will hold the Bison Leader Awards. The Bison Leader Awards are a way to recognize individuals who volunteered the most hours during the year. “Fill the Dome” and “Giving Tree of Hope” are a couple of other events the Volunteer Network helps organize during the school year.
NDSU Keeps on Giving Blood donation on NDSU campus brings out the Bison Meghan Arbegast Contributing Writer
North Dakota State students were able to give back to the community Thursday, Sept. 20 at the Homecoming Blood Drive just outside of the Memorial Union. The event was sponsored by Campus Attractions and was run by the United Blood Services. It went from 12:15-5:15 p.m., allowing everyone to stop by and support the cause. Many students showed their support by coming out and donating blood. The blood donation bus was filled with nurses and donors at 3 p.m. Every seat was taken as students waited their turn. One of the nurses confirmed that the number of donors for the day was high, and they expected many more students to come in to donate by the end of the event. NDSU student Kelsey Meston stated, “Though I never had blood drawn before, I like to know that I’m helping a person in need. I personally knew someone who needed blood, and that is why I came out today. In a way, I feel like I am not only saving a stranger’s life, but someone who could be my friend.”
There is always a demand for blood. Giving just once can still help save a life. Blood can be broken down into different components, including red cells, platelets and plasma, all of which is needed every
“In a way, I feel like I am not only saving a stranger’s life, but someone who could be my friend.” - Kelsey Meston, NDSU Student day to help cancer patients, people needing surgery, accident victims and other people in need. The most needed blood type is O positive, which is the most common blood type and is known as the universal donor type. However, no matter the blood type, the blood will be used to benefit patients in need.
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In A Nutshell Quinn Garrick Staff Writer
State of the University
North Dakota State President Dean Bresciani delivered his “State of the University” address Friday, Sept. 21 in Festival Concert Hall. Bresciani’s address embraced optimism and a positive vibe in addition to the challenges the university is facing. “Education and the creation of new knowledge transforms the lives of our students, fuels our economy, enriches the quality of life in our state and tackles the challenges of health and happiness for the citizens we serve,” Bresciani said. “If that isn’t a mission to believe in, I don’t know what is.” “While we have been good soldiers in the challenges our state has faced, we must also make our case more urgently for the value of the higher education investment from our state,” Bresciani said. “In the literal financial sense: Every dollar of state money that comes to NDSU is returned to the state seven-fold in terms of our economic impact. And in the quality of life sense: educated citizens contribute more and need less from society.” “I want to remind you of the incredible and still growing private support and enthusiasm NDSU enjoys from our alumni, friends, state business leaders and the nation,” Bresciani told the audience. “When I arrived at NDSU in 2010, we were enjoying approximately $9 million in annual private giving. Two years ago, we hit a record $52 million in private giving, and this past year we hit almost $60 million. This year is on track to top the last, and that will be the springboard for the largest capital campaign in NDSU and likely state higher education history.”
“NDSU is really on the national forefront of adopting active learning pedagogies and using active learning classrooms to teach introductory biology and physics, especially among research universities,” Bresciani said. “While other schools have been slower to embrace these new evidence-based teaching methods, we are using them and seeing higher student achievement.” “Let’s not lose sight of the purpose of a university education — to broadly nurture the next generation of citizens, not just be an aggrandized version of a task-focused vocational school,” Bresciani said, urging people to remember the mission-driven approach to higher education established by the 1862 Morrill Land Grant Act. “It is what built America, in less than a century, into a world power. And it is how we became NDSU.”
Enrollment
NDSU saw a slight decline in enrollment numbers for the fall 2018 semester. However, this decline was less severe than what was originally forecasted. The university expressed that it expects to see an approximate $5 million loss in revenue due to the declining enrollment. The official enrollment count for the fall 2018 semester was 13,796 students, which is 562 less than the previous academic year and amounts to a 4 percent decrease, the worst enrollment decrease for NDSU in the past three decades. University spokeswoman Sadie Rudolph expressed that the $5 million estimate is just the loss in tuition revenue and announced that the university could see further cuts from state funding in the next biennium
under the current funding formula, which calculates funding from the number of credit hours completed by students. “All indications show that we have entered a more competitive landscape due to long-term regional demographics,” NDSU President Dean Bresciani said. “The schools that will fare best in this environment are those where people work together as a community.” “In addition, lower enrollments hurt our local and state economies, which continue to have workforce shortages. These economies depend upon NDSU to serve as a magnet for outof-state students, some of whom will become North Dakota’s next generation of leaders, educators and entrepreneurs,” Bresciani said. Bresciani announced that he took over direct oversight for undergraduate enrollment in order to prioritize the challenge the university is facing. Bresciani announced the creation of the “Strategic Enrollment Management Coordinating Group, which consists of staff from different areas of campus including Enrollment Management, Finance and Administration, University Relations and Institutional Research.” “I have charged them with evaluating our processes and proposing recommendations. I expect that they will work creatively, cooperatively and aggressively, all while maintaining NDSU’s commitment to academic rigor and being studentfocused,” Bresciani added. Bresciani and the university have already begun to act on the group’s recommendations, including expanding firstyear scholarship offers to a greater number of students.
Your Homecoming Royalty NDSU Homecoming king and queen crowned
RYAN NIX | THE SPECTRUM The Homecoming king and queen Alexa Braaten and Preston Anderson. The auditorium was packed for the show, and Andersen said he loved it, saying, “Our Ryan Nix kind of motto is get butts in seats.” According Co-News Editor to Andersen, the more people in attendance, Alexa Braaten and Preston Andersen the more money the organization can raise are North Dakota State’s new Homecoming for charity. king and queen. The coronation took place “It’s an honor to be voted on by my Thursday, Sept. 20. during the annual peers,” Braaten said. She didn’t expect to be Homecoming Show, an event put on by the chosen amongst the court. Blue Key Honor Society. Braaten said it was also an honor to be Leading up to the event, members of around women from diverse backgrounds: Blue Key showcased its flair for dramatics “It was pretty awesome to spend the whole with renditions of scenes from Harry week with them.” Potter. The entertainment also included an Tri Delta and the Interfraternity Council impressionist, two jugglers and a spoken nominated the new queen. On-campus word artist. service is “huge,” according to Braaten, who The main event was saved until the end, said she is also a part of Blue Key and Bison with voting for royalty coming from a pool Ambassadors. She said these organizations of 12 candidates. are what got her to where she is today. Being crowned king was “exhilarating,” “When I get to know people, I want to Andersen said. “I didn’t think it would be know them on a personal level,” Braaten me. I thought it would be one of the other said. “I desire deep connections. For me, it’s five.” like, how can I serve them best? What can I Andersen said he didn’t know why he do to serve them best?” was crowned homecoming king, but that “NDSU will always be my home,” getting involved and having connections Braaten said. She also said she is “very helped. thankful” to be NDSU’s homecoming queen. FarmHouse Fraternity nominated Andersen simply said, “Go Bison.” Andersen, but he is also a member of Bison Ambassadors, Blue Key and choir.
Senate Battle Continues at NDSU Homecoming Heidi Heitkamp and Kevin Cramer continue their pursuit for the November Senate seat at the NDSU Homecoming Parade Erica Solberg
Contributing Writer
Both current Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp and her opponent Republican Rep. Kevin Cramer attended the North Dakota State Homecoming parade Friday, Sept. 21. “I love Homecoming. It is a great way to connect with people,” Heitkamp said. “There are a lot of events, but I’ve found that you can only do about 10 percent,” Cramer said. “In my whole public career, I try to touch a lot of people as I can, and in parades you can interact with the most people and show your values to students, alumni and adults.” After the parade, both candidates exclaimed their enthusiasm for the NDSU Homecoming Parade. “Had a great time marching with the #HornsUpforHeidi team in the @NDSU homecoming parade tonight! Even our camper went out with a bang! It was so nice to celebrate the team after seeing them in Frisco in January. Thanks for coming out, Bisonlovers!” Heitkamp tweeted. Shortly before, Cramer tweeted, “Wow. What an amazing turnout for NDSU’s homecoming parade in downtown Fargo. The turnout was incredible and the enthusiasm moreso. #CramerCrew #GoBison. #NDSen.” Heitkamp and Cramer are set to debate Oct. 5 in a Prairie PublicAARP debate co-moderated by
PBS NewsHour anchor Judy Woodruff. The two Senate candidates are then scheduled for debates later that month sponsored by the North Dakota Newspaper Association and the North Dakota Broadcasters Association. Many of the issues discussed could affect college students. “Health care is crucial,” Heitkamp said. “Students shouldn’t worry about being taken off their parents’ insurance once they graduate. America’s student loan debt is too much, and access to the internet is crucial to your future, which is why I support net neutrality.” The upcoming debates between Heitkamp and Cramer will provide voters with the opportunity to differentiate the candidates based on their policy stances. One of these topics includes the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 under the Trump Administration, which Heitkamp opposes and Cramer supports. “Since the Republicans have controlled the Senate, we have provided opportunities for college students, such as entrepreneur legislation, which reduced the regulation and rights of early entrepreneurs,” Cramer said. “This proves better opportunities for students through the creation of more jobs. So many students have such good ideas, and these legislations enable them to take them to the marketplace.” Though both candidates may disagree on many issues, they both proclaimed the importance of voting, especially for college
Even four-legged voters showed up. students. While many people believe that one vote is ineffective, one vote in North Dakota has a 26 percent greater impact than in any other state. “So many people died to create our nation and continue to die to preserve our freedom, therefore, it is our obligation to vote,” Cramer
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said. “If you want to complain about the government, then you must vote.” While the race has been tightening since the beginning, the most recent survey found that Cramer leads Heitkamp 48 to 44 percent with 6 percent undecided, according to a survey conducted
by Mason-Dixon from Sept. 8-11 by telephone with 804 eligible voters. The North Dakota Senate race has captured the attention of the nation because it will contribute to determining the party that will control the United States Senate.
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The Spectrum Listens: Homecoming What students look forward to during Homecoming week Jacob Elwell Opinion Editor
It’s officially post Homecoming week here at North Dakota State. The students were slightly happier because we can actually call last week something, so there’s a reason to be extra happy, right? Well, it doesn’t matter. The point is, during Homecoming Week everyone should study a little less and have a little more fun. I mean maybe some of you already do that, but now you had an excuse to do that. You could let your worries free and jump with ease, freaks. For those who aren’t familiar with “The Spectrum Listens,” I’m going to tell you what it is. This is my first ever Spectrum Listens, but I figured Homecoming week would be a perfect time to do it. Anyway, I gathered student responses to the question, “What are you looking forward to most about Homecoming?” I got 13 responses in a little more than an hour. Overall, the responses were pretty diverse. Some of the answers were expected, others not so much. Without further adieu, let’s get to the responses. Three people said they looked forward to the Homecoming Show. This shouldn’t be a surprise given the annual event attracts many people. The coronation is always something that people should be excited to see. Nothing like bringing back your high school experience, am I right? Three more responses claim they couldn’t wait for the parade. One of these responses went in depth and said they were excited to see everyone dress up. Another one said they can’t wait to dress up. I assume they would be in the parade with that response. Anyway, hope everyone got some candy and had a great time there. One person said they were excited to tailgate, and another mentioned the football game. Because these activities kind of go hand in hand, I’ll discuss
them both now. This was a little bit of a surprise for me. I expected more people to say the football game. Why wouldn’t I? It’s Homecoming week. People are supposed to get hyped and be prepared to attend a wild, loud football game. You can count on me being in the stands come Saturday. I was also a little shocked to see only one person looked forward to tailgating. To me, tailgating and the football game are by far the most enjoyable part of Homecoming week. We had one person that couldn’t wait to sleep. Well, I wish I could say I blame them. Honestly, there isn’t really a time where sleep doesn’t sound pretty nice. This is an odd time to want to sleep, however. I had a feeling there would be an urge to sleep at certain points during the weekend. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t going to fall asleep a little early. Someone said they were excited about the Homecoming shirts. Another person literally just said: “I love NDSU.” These two both have to do with school spirit, and this is great. Hats off to whoever wrote “I love NDSU.” Sometimes the simplest responses are the most impactful. He said he didn’t know much about Homecoming, but he knew for sure he likes NDSU. It’s good to know we have people that are in it for the school spirit. My first ever Spectrum Listens was definitely a success. Although some of the answers were quite predictable, there were some outlier answers that made this interesting. I hope everyone had a great Homecoming week. Just because it’s over doesn’t mean the party has to end. Keep living up your college experience to the fullest and have no regrets. Make every week Homecoming week. (Actually, don’t. That’s an awful idea.) Some students responded that they were looking forward to the Homecoming parade the most.
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Just Coming for Homecoming What to expect if this is the only Bison game you go to Grant Gloe Staff Writer
Football at North Dakota State is full of traditions and customs. It’s a surprising amount of ritual for an audience that was drunk by noon. Some people, however, just aren’t into football. There’s nothing wrong with it, but this week is Homecoming. That means a lot of these people are going to the game whether they like it or not. For their sake, I’ll run you through what you can expect. First, you have to get in line. Now, if you want to be first, you’re best bet is to camp out front at around 4 a.m.. If that’s too early for you, there are other methods to get up front. The most common will be the “Oh, hey!” as you cut up front to talk to someone. While no one will call you out on it, everyone knows what you’re doing. You’re not sneaky. I’ve also seen posters work. I saw a guy march his way up to applause because he had a “RIP Harambe” poster. The joke is old now, but at the time it was a fresh wound. Once you’re in, you find your seat and wait. Just hang out and talk mess about the guy saving 10 seats in the front row. The game is starting, and I hope you got a chance to rest your
legs. If the ball is in play, you’re standing. It might sound like a dumb rule, but half the fun is the energy in the room and you can’t build it sitting.
If the ball is in play, you’re standing. It might sound like a dumb rule, but half the fun is the energy. When the Bison are getting ready to kick off, simply raise your hands and start yelling “Oh.” At the same time, wiggle your fingers
Wiggle your fingers to tickle the football gods and earn their favor. to tickle the football gods and earn their favor. When they kick, pull your arms back and go “ooh” to
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A common misconception is that the game ends after the second half. NDSU football games end before halftime. to be nice to them (they are blind halftime when the Bison are up give it that extra umph. After that, it feels less weird. after all), but they knew what they 72-3. Some people will stay out of Just shout along with “First down. were getting into when they took loyalty, but other people want to Move those chains,” and then the job. do other things with their Saturday. Now we come to the end of the Whatever you’re feeling, that’s the probably something racist about hawks. Also, if there’s a foul on game. A common misconception is right answer. the play, you’re obligated to start that the game ends after the second yelling at the refs. You might want half. The game is actually over at
More Stretch Less Stress Why exercise can help reduce stress Sam Goodman
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We are all worked up with some sort of stress, whether it is from school, work or a relationship, the list goes on and on. Stress affects our immune system, our psychosocial abilities and can even affect our sexual drive. It can lead to anxiety, loss of motivation, sadness and even depression. Some people have high levels of stress; some people have low levels of stress. One thing is certain, stress is inevitable, so I will begin with
this — you are not alone. So how does one deal with stress? My answer is by exercising and stretching. A study was done at the University of South Australia in which 131 participants used yoga as a treatment to reduce stress and anxiety. Within 10 weeks, stress, anxiety and quality of life had improved. The study also found that yoga was more effective than relaxation when it comes to improving mental health. Another study found that physical exercise reduces
physiological reactivity to psychosocial stress. In other words, people who exercise were found to have less stress in social
Both of these studies point to a common theme: treat your body right. That means exercising, that means stretching. Stretch when
So how does one deal with stress? My answer is by exercising and stretching. environments than those who do not exercise.
you wake up; stretch when you go to bed. Find a time to stretch.
It doesn’t sound like much, but something as little as 20 minutes of stretching a day can make a big difference. Go for a walk or a jog, and take a cold shower afterward. Routine cold showers can also reduce stress and even sickness. At the end of the day, your body is your body. I can’t control what you do with it. I challenge you to stretch at least once a day for at least 20 minutes. I challenge you to start routinely exercising. I challenge you to take a cold shower. I challenge you to conquer your stress.
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NDSU Homecoming Parade Through the Years NDSU has a long history, the same goes for this popular Homecoming activity PHOTOS FROM NDSU ARCHIVES | PHOTO COURTESY
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The first NDSU Homecoming game took place in 1921, and the first Homecoming parade the following year. The floats may have progressed from horse-drawn carriages and Model Ts to trailers pulled by pickup trucks, but the spirit has remained the same. Take a walk down memory lane in the photos below.
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W h a t I t Ta k e s : The Gold Star Marching Band An inside look at game day for the other stars of football season PHOTOS BY EMILY DOCKTER | THE SPECTRUM
Emily Dockter
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The green and gold uniforms are all too familiar. Their fanfare is the cue to start cheering and ushers in our beloved Bison football team. They are the “pride of North Dakota,” the Gold Star Marching Band. But what does it take to go from ordinary students to the well-oiled machine that we see at halftime? Being on the Gold Star Marching Band takes a lot of commitment. For the band, it starts a full week before fall semester with the annual band camp. Approximately 250 students across more than 60 different majors come from all over the region to start working as a team. Once classes start, it’s not just about game day. Band members rehearse three nights a week and then again on the morning of a game. It’s time and effort put into being at their best when it counts, and it’s not always easy. Drum majors Tara Troxel, Nick Bodin and Justin Gardner are so committed to the marching band they would bend over backward for it — quite literally. “We want to leave the band better than we found it,” Troxel said at last Friday’s practice. As drum majors, they are responsible for directing the band during performances, keeping everyone on tempo and, yes, bending over backward during the pre-game show. The three rotate who is responsible for the stunt each week and note that it’s easier than it looks. “It’s still a long 2 minutes and 13 seconds though,” remarked Bodin, who had his turn during the North Alabama game. While all three have had a growing responsibility in the band, each progressed from members to section leaders before becoming drum majors. They all joined the band for different reasons. Troxel and Bodin’s majors in the music program require participation in marching band. Others, like fellow drum major Gardner and bass drum section leader Shane Ensz, joined for the fun of it. Since Ensz had played in his high school’s marching band, he decided to continue into college when he came to North Dakota State. It offered him an opportunity to meet people outside of his major, and he found the band as a big family made up of different tight-knit communities in each section. “If you don’t think you made enough friends your first year, just join band,” he laughed. “You’ll get at least 20 (friends).” A member of the tuba section added it gave him “a chance to be a part of something bigger than just me.” Brianna Adkins, a first-year saxophone, mentioned that she’s met some really awesome people by joining the marching band. Offsetting the amount of work is the fun they have as a band. As a game day tradition, each section meets up at a different breakfast spot before the early rehearsal at the Fargodome. “It helps to make sure everyone’s up,” Sigurd Johnson, the director of the Gold Star Marching Band noted. Ensz shared the drumline’s tradition is to meet at the Shack on Broadway at 6 a.m., while Lexi Nelson, who plays trumpet, noted that her section, being the largest group, rotates which restaurant they go to. The breakfast serves not only as a wakeup call for the students, but also as a time for band members to connect with each other. The trombones make time for their own tradition: kickball in the end zone of the Fargodome before rehearsal. After rehearsals, they break for an early lunch before getting into uniform and gathering at Reineke Fine Arts Center to tune their instruments and warm up prior to the march north to the Fargodome. It’s like a miniature parade each week with NDSU police escorting them down Albrecht Boulevard. Fans on their way to the game stop and video the band as they pass, and as they begin to play in the tailgating lot, they exchange their police escort for Fargodome security. In the close quarters of the tailgating lot, it’s possible for someone to interfere with the band or the instruments. Security is there to keep an eye on them and intervene if necessary. As soon as the band makes it into the tunnels beneath the stands of the Fargodome, the hats and the jackets come off. As Adkins pointed out, it’s “really hot” in the band uniforms. Students lean up against the concrete walls and lay on the floor to cool down, sometimes leaving what they call “concrete angels” when they get up. This is their last break before they perform, and they try to make the most of it by getting water and talking to friends in the student sections. All too soon, they line up, march out and the rest is history. For the Gold Star Marching Band, the band isn’t just about the music or the performance. It’s about the people and supporting the team they love by doing what they love. We just get to share in a small portion of the ride and join them in cheering on the Bison.
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One person behind Thundar speaks about the mystique of mascots Miranda Stambler Features Editor
Everyone knows North Dakota State’s mascot, Thundar, but most do not know who is behind the mask. Should the person behind the mask be revealed, or should they stay anonymous to maintain that mascot persona? The mystery behind the mask is needed to keep the mascot disconnected from any one person. People forget there is someone behind the mask because Thundar has a personality, a story and NDSU teammates. “You get to be famous, but no one really knows who you are,” one of the people behind the Thundar mask said. No one thinks of the smelly head, the bodysuit falling apart from the inside out (since it’s about 10 years old) and the heat the person inside the suit has to endure. The anonymous source jokingly explained that part is “the glamorous side of Thundar.” People do not think about these things because at every event the mascot is jumping around, dancing, taking pictures, running and making Thundar’s personality larger than life. In the minds of fans, Thundar has been established as Thundar the mascot, and not the people behind Thundar that make the mascot what they truly are and what it takes to do so. The importance of a mascot is to give a team’s fans a common ground. Everyone has their favorite team, but having that mascot gives you something to focus on other than the team itself. A mascot gives relief in between the waiting. A mascot gives children something to look up to and gives others something to look forward to seeing. The reason for the mystery is because the people behind the mask change so frequently. If people associate a person to a mascot, they would become “the person that plays Thundar” instead of Thundar themself. “You kind of forget that you’re in this hot, sweaty
suit, and you kind of forget about all that stuff (being in front of many people), and you get to just embody this character,” Thundar said. A mascot is our version of a celebrity. Thundar is the celebrity because of this anonymous person, because they refuse to give up their identity. People are able to see Thundar at games and events and only think of the bison rather than the human. Thundar is a person. He’s actually a couple of people, but because of the hidden identities throughout the years, no one pictures Thundar as anything other than a bison. People forget the importance of a mascot, even the people behind the mask. “Sometimes I forget how big of a symbol he is too until I see all the pictures of people with him,” an anonymous Thundar explained. So the next time you go to an NDSU game or event and see Thundar stomp up and down the aisles, think about his importance, how without this mascot there
“I get to be in pictures and be like a celebrity, but yet I get to take the suit off and go home and no one knows that” - Anonymous Thundar would be no local celebrity for everyone to rally around. Without Thundar, Bison games just wouldn’t be the same. But without the people inside the suit, there would be no Thundar. To watch the interview with the person behind the mask of Thundar visit Local celebrity, Thundar. ndsuspectrum.com”
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Drink, Drank, Hungover Homecoming hangover cures to get you through the day Miranda Stambler Features Editor
Welcome to the week after Homecoming, or, as some may say, the hangover week. Homecoming was a time to “go big or go home.” It was a time when people didn’t think of headaches, vomiting, exhaustion and the overall hatred of liquor. Also, it was a time that people drank like there was no tomorrow. Most people have been through their fair share of hangovers, but Homecoming hangovers are a whole new ballgame. So, for those of you who have never been through a hangover or one as bad as the one pounding in your head right now, here are some cures. Keep in mind, everyone has different hangover cures, so keep trying different things until you find the one that makes you feel like you aren’t going to throw up every time you hear the word tequila, vodka, beer, rum or really just whatever you chose to consume this past weekend.
Water
This is obvious, but it is essential. It is the make or break to your day or next
couple days depending, on how hard you went. Once you wake up, chug two cups of water, and I mean chug them. Get your hydration back as quickly as possible. If you’re nauseated, power through and keep drinking that water because you will thank yourself later. Hydration is key to getting through this hangover, so keep water by you at all times. If you get tired of the water, try a sports drink. It will help hydrate you too. Make sure to start out with water though, not Gatorade or Powerade. The flavor first thing in the morning might remind you of the weekend before, so beware.
Fast food
McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Burger King, Subway, whatever your choice is, make it fast. Make sure to buy a lot. It might sound nauseating at first, but once you take that first bite your stomach will thank you. Just do not choose Chick-fil-A; the food is too good. You need something cheap and fast, rather than something that tastes at least somewhat healthy. Fast food is the quickest go-to food after a weekend like you may have just had. It is the cheapest too, so it makes up for all that money you spent at the
liquor store or at the bars. Take it slow with the food you got. The last thing you need is a stomachache on top of the hangover. So, get a lot of food, but take your time eating it.
Pizza
If you’re not feeling the vibe of fast food, try pizza. This is even better because you don’t have to leave your bed other than having to get up to go to the door. Remember that most people will be getting a pizza today, so tip your delivery driver nicely. Make sure it is a greasy pizza. Just in case you end up throwing the pizza up, try to avoid ruining your favorite type of pizza. Do not order the specialty pizzas. You want something basic. Too many toppings are too risky for a disaster to happen and for the food to upset your stomach more than it already is.
Diners
If you’re really feeling up to going out, Kroll’s, Denny’s, Perkins, IHOP, etc. are the places to go. Anywhere you can get breakfast, lunch and dinner at any time of day is the perfect hangover hot spot. You will probably run into a lot of older people having brunch, but also a lot of hungover people,
especially college students. These places allow you to mix up what you eat to find that perfect hangover cure. Try nachos, pancakes, French toast, fried pickles, omelets, sandwiches, cheese curds, etc. Diners have it all, except for expensive food, but the last thing hungover college students need to do is spend more money.
Ibuprofen
After you have finally kept down some food and a decent amount of water (to the point where after five minutes you do not have a completely dry mouth), take some medicine. Whether it is Motrin or Advil, take some medicine to ease that headache. This will help calm your pounding head, so you can finally sleep again.
Sleep
After drinking water and eating some food, go back to bed. Avoid any human contact, crawl back into bed and sleep the hangover away. If you wake up again and still feel as though you are not 100 percent, just go back to bed. Do not feel bad about “wasting the day away” as some may say because after Homecoming week, the MIRANDA STAMBLER | THE SPECTRUM hangovers are mixed with sleep deprivation. ‘Go big or go home,’ they said; now you’re left with a pounding headache.
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Is Tailgating Worth It? A non-traditional tailgater experienced Homecoming before the game PHOTOS BY BRITTANY HOFMANN | THE SPECTRUM Miranda Stambler Features Editor
Tailgating: A sports tradition that brings the teams fans together before a game. For Homecoming, this is truer than ever. Through the eyes of someone who has never been tailgating, Homecoming seemed like the perfect time to start. The amount of Green and Gold was endless. Bison pride was hanging, being worn and, overall, all throughout the parking lot next to the Fargodome. The number of tents with the Bison stripes highlighted by the sun seemed to go on and on for students, family and friends to gather together. People crowded near tents with food, beers, drinks, etc. The lines for the outdoor toilets were incredibly long, but that was expected for how long people were awake and drinking to celebrate North Dakota State and the Bison. There were even blow up bouncy houses for children to play on to keep them entertained as their parents entertained others. The best part of tailgating was not only the pride being shared among hundreds, but the amount of different ways people were able to express it. People cut up NDSU shirts into tube tops and crop tops. People brought their dogs dressed up in jerseys and yellow and green shirts. People wore Bison hats, and some went all out by wearing flashy costumes. The best part of tailgating was by far seeing the dogs dressed up in their Bison gear, as well as enjoying the many smells of barbecue wafting from
multiple tents. If you do not see any dogs on your way over to the Fargodome to tailgate, just save yourself the trip and turn around, unless you know someone with food. For tailgating, people need to know people to get the best experience. By knowing someone who knows someone else, you are able to hang out at one of the tents and get free food. Otherwise, it is awkward and somewhat rude going up to a stranger and asking to eat from their buffet of grills. There are some areas that were selling stuff, but it was mostly drinks. And with drinks, food is needed, especially for day drinking. The crowd is insane. As you push through, you see other students you’ve met on occasion or other people you want to avoid. (Everyone has those people.) When it comes to tailgating, although it is bringing people together, there are still some people you would prefer not to see, and, in this situation, it is difficult to avoid. Pushing through the crowds is worth it to experience the bond you build with other fans (maybe once in a while). However, if you are not into crowds, never go tailgating. You will hate it. Tailgating is like going to an extremely crowded place full of drunk people and smelling delicious food that you cannot eat, then having to go through the morning without eating. If you like the sound of that, then tailgating is the event for you. Otherwise, grab a group of friends and hang out together before the game. It will be less crowded, not as loud and you can still celebrate the NDSU team from afar.
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Easton Stick (12) scored four total touchdowns against Delaware.
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In a dominant show of force on Homecoming, the North Dakota State Bison dispatched Delaware 3810. It was a matter of scoring early and often for the defending champions. The offense that felt as if it hadn’t quite clicked in the opening to games of the season put everything together in the first quarter. In the opening drive of the game, quarterback Easton Stick came out firing. Stick found receiver Desmond Cain twice early, including a 37-yard connection on third down. “We designed a couple of plays to get (Cain) going,” Bison head coach Chris Klieman said. “That is what we needed to do so he can have confidence and Easton to have confidence in him.” Three plays later, the quarterback found the front-left pylon to get the Bison on the board from two-yards out. Cam Pedersen connected on the point after to give the Bison a 7-0 lead. The PAT was Pedersen’s 192nd, the most of any Bison kicker in school history. Just 15 seconds later, the lead was doubled. Blue Hens quarterback Pat Kehoe’s first pass landed right in between the numbers of Bison linebacker Jabril Cox. The sophomore had 36 yards of green turf ahead of him, easily scoring his second pick-six in as many games. “He is learning how to play the game with instincts now and seeing things pre-snap,” Klieman said of Cox. The second drive for Delaware ended much like
the first. Kehoe threw his second interception of the year, as Robbie Grimsley made the grab for the Bison. The Bison offense took over from there and engineered a nine-play drive. After a false start, Lance Dunn picked up 12 yards to make it third-andmanageable for NDSU. Stick took care of the rest and trotted in for his second touchdown of the day on the ground. NDSU would make it four scores from four drives. After Darrius Shepherd returned Nick Pritchard’s punt 49 yards to the Blue Hen 23, Stick connected with Bruce Anderson up the middle for an 18-yard strike. “We needed a fast start, and we got off to that fast start,” Klieman said. Up 28-0, the Bison defense looked for more. Greg Menard registered his 30th career sack, moving to fifth on the all-time NDSU sack chart. After gaining just 18 yards in the first, Delaware began having some success in the second quarter. A drive toward midfield was quickly cut off though. Jaylaan Wimbush became the third Bison to pick off Kehoe. It was the first career interception for the senior safety. Stick then used his arm to turn the turnover into points. With plenty of time and rolling to his left, Stick pointed Dallas Freeman down the sideline and completed a 39-yard strike. “It felt like a minute and a half (in the pocket),” Stick said on his protection. “The Rams played unbelievably well today, and we had a good game plan going into it.” The Bison quarterback got his tight end involved on the next play, finding
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Ben Ellefson for an 11-yard touchdown. With the game in hand, the Bison cruised through the third quarter, chalking up a single field goal from Pedersen. The defense continued its fine play. Wimbush seemingly had his second pick of the day only to have it brought back due to a roughing the passer penalty. NDSU’s front four made sure they got their turnover. Derrek Tuszka brought the pressure on Kehoe and jarred the ball fell free. Caleb Butler scooped up the ball for the fourth turnover of the afternoon. One blemish on the game for the Bison came in the fourth when Pedersen missed a 40-yard field goal. Delaware took their next drive down the field and scored their first three points of the game. Adam Cofield made an interesting twist of the tale for the Bison. The sophomore broke a 59yard run down to the Blue Hens’ 4-yard line. On the very next play, he got stuffed and coughed up the ball, which Blue Hens cornerback Malcom Brown returned for a touchdown. Stick finished the game 17 for 26 passing for 280 yards and two touchdowns in the air. On the ground, the quarterback added 41 yards and two scores. Cain and Shepherd each had four receptions for 89 and 77 yards, respectively. NDSU now move into Missouri Valley play next weekend. An early win in the Valley is not the only thing up for grabs next week as South Dakota State comes to the Fargodome with the Dakota Marker on the line. BRITTANY HOFMANN | THE SPECTRUM
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Bison Volleyball Comes Just Short on Alumni Night
South Dakota offense downs NDSU in a roof-shaking five sets Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor
On a night featuring a packed house and a multitude of alumni, the North Dakota State volleyball team dropped the opening match of Summit League play against the University of South Dakota. The Coyotes’ offense was swinging in a 3-2 (25-12, 2325, 21-25, 25-17, 15-9) win. The roof of the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse was about to come off as 1,369 fans crammed into the gymnasium. But as a testament to the build quality of the old building, the energy around the floor seemingly never permeated into the Bison locker room pregame. NDSU came out flat in the opening set. The same could not be said about the team on the opposite side of the net. A combination of outside hitter Hayley Dotseth and middle blocker Taylor Wilson led the Coyotes’ charge. Each had a pair of kills during an early USD 5-0 run. NDSU put up a fine defensive effort, but consistently came up short. A number of Coyote kills came off the Bison block and fell to the floor. A 7-1 run killed off the Bison, and USD was in command with the 25-12 set victory. The Bison could not find an offensive groove in the opening set. NDSU committed more errors than kills with six errors compared to four kills. Both Dotseth and Wilson each had more kills than the whole of the Bison team with seven and five, respectively. The second set picked up right where the first left off. USD jumped out to a quick 7-1 and looked ready to roll. But NDSU countered. In her only involvement of the match, freshman Maggie Steffen tallied kills, sandwiching kills from Kalli Hegerle and McKenzie Burke as the Bison went on a 6-0 run to tie the frame. Over the course of the set, NDSU stretched their lead up to four. A 4-0 run from the Coyotes knotted the set up at 2020. Down the stretch, NDSU had four different players collect kills. Allie Mauch, Alexis Bachmeier and Burke all found the floor before Emily Halverson took credit for the final kill of the set. Bachmeier’s big swing on the first point set the tone for the third set for the Bison. NDSU quickly jumped out to a 5-1 lead after kills from Burke and Halverson. Hegerle started to turn up the volume at BBF. A sneaky kill to the unsuspecting Coyotes was followed up with a big block on the next play as NDSU went up 10-4. She then made it an eight-point game with a service ace to make it 15-7. “I think I saw a different perspective of the court, which helped a lot,” Hegerle said on her third-set performance. USD stormed back with six unanswered points to close the gap. That gap was cut down to one as Mauch’s attack missed the line. Bison head coach Jennifer Lopez had a discussion with the official, claiming the ball came off the Coyotes’ block.
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Men’s golf
The North Dakota State men’s golf team placed 15th at the Ram Masters Invitational in Fort Collins, Colorado on Tuesday, Sept. 18. The team finished with a total of 887 strokes. Hosts Colorado State won their fifth straight Ram Masters tournament with 836. Andrew Israelson showed great consistency, scoring a one-over-par 71 on all three rounds to lead the Bison with a score of 213. Israelson’s 213 was good enough to tie for 15th place overall. NDSU’s next highest finisher was Nate Deziel, who scored a 72 in the first and
Abbi Klos serves during Friday’s match against South Dakota.
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That discussion was the spark that was needed to take the Bison over the line. The next Bison kill off the hand of Burke led to an explosive crowd response inside the gym. NDSU took the set and the momentum and needed one more set to take the match. It was not meant to be, however. The visitors jumped out early and never looked back. The Bison kept it close, never letting the gap grow more than four points. NDSU seemed to have captured momentum as Burke smashed one down the line. But the play was called back due to a blocking error on the Bison, and the ‘Yotes
took the point. With the wind taken from their sails, the Bison allowed a 7-1 run and were forced to play their first fifth set of the year. “We expected a game, and we expected a fight, and it was cool to see us fight,” Bachmeier said. The Coyotes took control of the fifth set with a kill from Dotseth followed by two aces from Madison Jurgens as part of a 5-0 run. Mauch collected a pair of kills down the stretch for the Bison, but it was not enough. Back-to-back kills from Wilson followed kill No. 23 on the night for Dotseth, finishing
off the Bison. Burke led the Bison with 11 kills on the night and collected the “double-double,” adding 15 digs. Mauch finished with 10 kills. Hegerle registered 36 assists to go along with four kills and two aces. NDSU dropped to 2-10 (0-1 Summit League) with the loss. NDSU played Omaha on Sunday after press time and goes into a busy week. First up, a trip to Grand Forks to face Summit League newcomers North Dakota on Wednesday. The Bison return home 7 p.m. Friday night to take on South Dakota State.
final rounds of the tournament. Deziel, a freshman, finished in a tie for 47th with a score of 220. As for the rest of the team, Will Holmgren tied for 75th with a 227; Van Holmgren tied for 82nd with a 230 and Dax Wallat tied for 87th with a 231. The Bison’s next meet is the Zach Johnson Invitational hosted by Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa on Oct. 1-2.
minute. The senior midfielder’s shot landed in the upper right corner of the net from 25 yards out. The Bison struck again just minutes into the second half when Mariah Haberle struck the left side of the net from the right side of the box. Grand Canyon sparked to life with a goal in the 65th minute and another in the 90th to force overtime, but their triumph was short lived. Haberle scored her second goal just six minutes into overtime, with a 30-yard kick that just cleared the Grand Canyon goaltender. Roxy Roemer tallied two assists in the game, and Daniella Jasper added another. Goalkeeper Monica Polgar came up with
five saves. The Bison ended the trip with a win and a loss, as they could not find the back of the net against Hawaii. The score was knotted at zero until the Rainbow Wahine scored in the 78th minute. The Bison failed to retaliate, and Hawaii sealed the deal with another goal in the 90th minute. NDSU registered six shots on goal while Hawaii registered four, but Hawaii’s high quality looks yielded two goals. The loss dropped the Bison to 3-4 as the non-conference slate comes to a close. The Bison play their first Summit League game on Sept. 28 when they travel to Western Illinois University.
Women’s soccer
The women’s soccer team traveled to Hawaii this week for a pair of games, one against Grand Canyon University and one against the University of Hawaii. The Bison were victorious in their Thursday game against Grand Canyon. Malley O’Brien drew first blood in the 35th
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Cox, Code Green Stun Blue Hens
Sophomore first since ‘67 with consecutive pick-sixes Thomas Evanella Staff Writer
To say that Pat Kehoe’s afternoon got off to a horrific start would be an understatement and a massive one at that. Already down a touchdown, Delaware’s lefty quarterback dropped back to pass on the Blue Hens’ first offensive play. Gazing left, Kehoe targeted Joe Walker. Kehoe failed to account for North Dakota State linebacker Jabril Cox, and the linebacker took advantage. Cox jumped in front of Walker and saw nothing but open turf ahead of him. In a flash, the game had been turned on its head as a seven-point deficit doubled. The play was nearly a carbon copy of Cox’s picksix from a week before. Like his interception against North Alabama, repetitions against the scout team made the difference. “Again, it’s the prep work with the scout team. That’s one (play) that I’ve seen all week,” Cox explained. “All I had to do was get under it. All that credit is to the scout team.” The sophomore became the first NDSU player since Del Gehrett in 1967 to record a pick-six in consecutive contests. Cox also added five tackles, a tackle for loss and a quarterback hurry. The electrifying feats that have become a staple of Cox’s play are practically becoming part of the Bison game plan. “We’re going to start expecting one every game now,” NDSU quarterback Easton Stick joked. Since bursting on to the scene against Youngstown State a season ago, Cox has always demonstrated quicktwitch abilities. Beyond preternatural athleticism, the young star has benefitted from an entire season studying football. “He’s learning how to play the game with instincts now and seeing things presnap,” Bison head coach Chris Klieman remarked. “He’s such a playmaker. He’s 6-foot-4 and 235
pounds, and he can run as fast as anyone on the team.” Cox’s exploits were only the beginning for the Herd. On the following drive — and only Kehoe’s fourth throw of the day — Robbie Grimsley reeled in NDSU’s second interception of the day. Nine plays later, the game was effectively over. “This is pretty much the result when you play a bad game against a really good team,” Delaware head coach Danny Rocco said. “They all but knocked us out there in the first quarter.” Both Kehoe and Rocco’s
Poly is the only blemish on NDSU’s nearly perfect first-team defense. Even in fourth quarter garbage time, the opposition have only managed 17 points against the Bison’s backups, and that includes a scoop-six from the Blue Hens’ defense on Saturday. Still, players and coaches alike will concede that it is still a work in progress for the Bison defense. Klieman listed tackling as an area for improvement, while Cox said he believes that communication as a unit can also use work. Regardless,
“Again, it’s the prep work with the scout team. That’s one (play) that I’ve seen all week. All I had to do was get under it. All that credit is to the scout team.” - Bison LB Jabril Cox
nightmares didn’t end in the first quarter though. On the Blue Hens’ first drive of the second quarter, another Bison took a stab at an interception. This time it was Jaylaan Wimbush who jumped the route across the middle of the field for his first career pick. Like both before, this interception led to the Bison reaching the end zone. The turnover bug struck one last time at the end of the third quarter for the Blue Hens. On an impossibly long fourth down, defensive end Caleb Butler drilled Kehoe and forced a fumble. His bookend Derrek Tuszka scooped up the loose ball. Forcing turnovers has been a critical focal point of the Bison’s defense in 2018. NDSU has forced seven turnovers in three games, which have resulted in a back-breaking 35 points. Beyond the turnovers, NDSU’s “Code Green” defense has been lights out this season. A first quarter field goal from Cal
the Bison once again possess one of the FCS’s top defenses, one which may not have even reached the height of its powers. NDSU will face its first defensive test next Saturday against Taryn Christion and Co. in the annual Dakota Marker game. South Dakota State will come to Fargo with what is inarguably the subdivision’s best offense. The Jackrabbits are coming off a 90-point dredging of Arkansas-Pine Bluff and rank No. 1 and No. 10 in passing and rushing, respectively. Cox doesn’t even need to switch to the other side of the ball to score, but he is still dreaming of playing offense. “I’m trying to prove a point, but I guess it’s not hitting home,” he quipped after the game. With the Dakota Marker on the line, it’s in everyone’s best interest that Cox stays put and the rest of NDSU’s defense continues its dominance.
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Jabril Cox burst open the Homecoming game with a 36-yard interception return for a touchdown.
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