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NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | FOR THE LAND AND ITS PEOPLE
Your 2016 Homecoming Court: What NDSU Means to Them CAMPUS ATTRACTIONS | PHOTO INFORMATION COURTESY
Asif Arshid
graduate student in civil engineering “NDSU is ‘the stone of the philosophers,’ which is transforming an ordinary substance (Asif Arshid) into gold (a highly qualified degree holder, the first in his entire family with Ph.D.).”
John Narum
senior majoring in industrial engineering “NDSU and being a Bison means you are part of a shining stream of tradition and excellence, and you have the responsibility to keep it all continuous.”
Peter Crowley
senior majoring in electrical engineering “NDSU is where my family is. It’s where I grew from a high schooler into a young man who will have a positive impact on the world around him.”
Jon Pacella
senior majoring in chemistry “NDSU has been instrumental to my development as a student, leader and overall as a person. It is a place where I have fostered a greater sense of community and civic engagement. NDSU has empowered me, and given me the knowledge and confidence that will enable me to be successful in medical school and in my career as a physician.”
Kyle Knutson
senior majoring in zoology “It’s home. When people ask me where I’m from, I say NDSU, since my hometown is pretty small. Ultimately, NDSU has made me who I am today. Without all of the activities I have been involved with, I wouldn’t have the same confidence I have today.”
Nicholas Reitan
senior majoring in new media and web design “It means being a part of something larger than myself. No matter where I’ve been in the world, I know that NDSU students share an identity and pride for our school that unites us.”
Colette Bersie
senior majoring in marketing and management “It has been the base for my success in academics, service and relationships with others. I met my best friends while receiving an outstanding education. I truly couldn’t imagine my college experience anywhere else.”
Natalia Martinez
junior majoring in English education “NDSU is a family, and it is lifelong. Through service opportunities, social gatherings and community events, I’ve found that to be a Bison means working hard and being supportive.”
Brooke Feltman
senior majoring in nursing “It’s home for me — nowhere else will you feel so welcomed by the university, community and state as a whole. The amount of pride radiating through the campus and community is tremendous and makes me love NDSU even more. I am proud to be a part of Bison tradition.”
Madison Novacek
senior majoring in English education “I thought I would like a bigger city like Phoenix or New York, but coming back to Fargo and NDSU, it’s sinking in for me that this is my home. You will never find a group of students and faculty as genuine, loving and kind.”
Finnley Maier
senior majoring in social science “It has allowed me to explore every interest I have through student organizations and classes. Whether I’m on campus, in Frisco, or back on the East coast, whenever I see someone rocking Bison gear, we have that instant association and bond, and I love that so much.”
Katie Payette
senior majoring in apparel, retail merchandising and design “NDSU is my home away from home. Everyone here comes together no matter where they’re from, what major they are, or how old they are, and that is truly incredible.”
Enrollment Demographics Released New report shows little change from previous semester Casey McCarty Head News Editort
North Dakota State released its official fourth week enrollment summary Tuesday. The summary does not change much from Spring 2016 enrollment summary, indicating that 14,432 students are enrolled in at NDSU for the fall 2016 semester, slightly under 100 less than the 14,516 students enrolled in the fall of 2015 but higher than the 13,478 students enrolled at the start of the spring 2016 semester. “Our enrollment continues as planned, via careful and intentional retention efforts, graduate student recruitment and undergraduate recruitment,” provost Beth Ingram said in a press release. Approximately 53.5 percent of students at
NDSU are male and 46.5 percent are female, with 7,724 are male and 6,707 are female and one student identifying as unknown. Students from Minnesota comprise the largest percentage of students at NDSU, with 45.34 percent of the student population being from MN. North Dakotan students make up the second largest percentage of students, comprising 41.3 percent of the student population. The third, fourth and fifth largest student population percentages by residence come from South Dakota, India and China, respectively. Each of those populations makes up between 1.3 and 1.5 percent of the total student population. The largest college at NDSU is the College of Engineering, in which 2,485 students are enrolled. The College of University
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Studies is the smallest college at NDSU, with 449 students enrolled. Approximately 82 percent of all NDSU students are white, six percent are nonresident alien, 3 percent are black, 2.5 percent are two or more races, 2.1 percent are NS, two percent are Hispanic, 1.6 percent are Asian, 0.8 percent are American Indian and 0.08 percent are Hawaiian. The College of Engineering has the largest gender differential of any college at NDSU, with approximately 12 percent of enrolled students being female. The smallest gender discrepancy of any college at NDSU is the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, with approximately 48 percent enrolled students being male and 52 percent female. “It’s important to note that our student academic profile
Fargodome Authority reverses approval of alcohol sales at Bison football games
2016 ENROLLMENT Science & Mathematics 1,956 Students
Health Professionals 2,008 Students Human Developement & Education 1,854 Students
Agriculture, Food Systems & Natural Resources 1,702 Students
University Studies 449 Students
Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences 1,784 Students
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In A Nutshell Amanda Johnson Staff Writer
Racially-Charged Photos
Two racially charged photos of students from the University of North Dakota have circulated social media within 48 hours. One photo depicts two women and a man wearing UND apparel smiling in what appears to be a residence hall. The photo is captioned “Locked the black b**** out.” The second shows four people in black face with the caption “Black lives matter”. Both photos were originally posted on Snapchat and were shared by Shaun King, a social justice reporter at the New York Daily News, on
twitter. UND President Mark Kennedy said to the Forum that “more will be done at the school to educate people on campus about diversity and inclusion.” Kennedy also told the Forum that he is disappointed to learn that people in the community don’t know that the kind of behavior and messaging demonstrated in these two photos is “not OK, and that, in fact, it is inexcusable.”
Suspect Charged
The T Loft apartment complex underwent a day of vandalism that caused damages costing more than $180,000 in March. Now, a suspect has been charged in the case. Daniel J. Schoonover is “accused of opening large water valves himself
or helping others to do so in the hallways of the building, causing water to flood part of the apartment complex,” the Forum reported. The Forum reported that investigators identified Schoonover as a suspect by using surveillance footage which captured the flooding. Three floors of one wing of the building incurred damage. The Forum reported that when Schoonover was questioned about the vandalism, he said he recalled getting ‘blackout drunk’ the night of the incident and said he didn’t know ‘why we were spinning those things.” Schoonover is charged with one count of criminal mischief.
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Banned Books To Get Slammed Event recognizes controversial literary works
Anna Watson
Contributing Writer
North Dakota State is hosting a Banned Book Slam in commemoration of the American Library Association’s Banned Books Week. Amanda Booher, NDSU libraries communications and programs coordinator, said, “In the past at NDSU, we’ve remained low-key during Banned Books Week and participation only included a book display. “This is our first year celebrating at this level, and we hope to make it a tradition.” Booher said the week is about increasing discussion on forbidden material which has gained nationwide attention in public libraries and schools. During the event, members of the community will share a passage from their favorite banned book and why it is significant to them. Timothy Alvarez, vice
president of student affairs and one of the guest speakers at the event, said he plans to reflect on how society impacts the material considered inappropriate to read. He added that society has a tendency and a historic will to ban certain literature because it may be controversial, offensive or countering society’s perceived values at the time. However, Alvarez said he hopes the discussion at the Banned Book Slam will be driven by what’s important and necessary in society. He said that what is great about this country is the human right to communicate freely. With a full list of speakers, each person will present for three to four minutes, and the event is expected to run for an hour long. The event occurs at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28 in the Weber Reading Room of NDSU’s main library. ALA’s annual Banned Books Week runs Sunday
through Saturday. The organization’s website said that Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship. ALA said this year’s Banned Book Week aims to explore the diversity in author’s ideas and their prompted willingness to share various challenges. The group is the oldest library association in world. It states its mission is to provide leadership for the development, promotion and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all. ALA says more than 11,300 books have been challenged since 1982. Books challenged in 2015 include “Looking for Alaska” by John Green, “Fifty Shades of Grey” by E.L. James, “Two Kissing Boys” by David Levithan, “Fun Home” by Alison Bechdel and The Bible.
Correction: 2016-2017 Crime Stats The crime statistics published by The Spectrum on Thursday were incorrectly calculated. The accurate numbers are as follows: There were 367 crime and referral offenses in 2015, up from 362 in 2014 and lower than 384 in 2013. There were 34 counts of drug law arrests in 2015, which was the same as 2014 but higher than 2013’s 28 counts. The drug law arrest rate has not been increasing at 14 percent
over the previous three years. There were 153 liquor law arrests in 2015, which is higher than 134 and 143 in 2014 and 2013, respectively. There were 157 liquor law violations referred for disciplinary action in 2015, lower than 165 and 174 in 2014 and 2013, respectively. There were zero drug law violations referred for disciplinary action in 2015, lower than four and 14
counts in 2014 and 2013, respectively. There were four counts of both fondling and stalking in 2015. The was one count of fondling and zero counts of stalking in 2014, whereas 2013 had zero and one count. There were four counts of domestic violence in 2015, a decrease from five counts in 2014 yet tied with the amount in 2013. There were six counts of arson in 2014 and only one in 2015.
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Learning a Language While it is intimidating, it is also highly rewarding Laura Ellen Brandjord Contributing Writer
I have always been a firm believer in the idea of learning the language of the country you are visiting. Something as simple as a few words or phrases enhances your experience in the country, and gives you the ability to connect more deeply with the locals you encounter on your travels. If language learning is not possible before traveling, willingness to learn the language along the way is still very rewarding. You may find the locals to be pleasantly surprised at your attempts to communicate and gladly help you improve your fledgling skills. In my experience, the effort you put forth is greatly appreciated and helps to break down other barriers inhibiting a connection. My attitude did not change once I decided to study abroad in India, even though all courses are taught in English and many locals know a little as well. However, the task of learning a language for India has a unique set of challenges I have not faced before. India boasts 22 nationally recognized languages, and there are hundreds if not thousands of local dialects apart from those. Even after deciding on Hindi, as it is the most widely spoken, there are more hurdles to overcome. For one, the sentence structure of Hindi is vastly different than that of English (for example, the verb is placed at the end). In addition, it also has its own script complete with sounds that we don’t use at all in the
English language. I tried my best to pick up a few words and phrases from online language learning resources and by talking to my Indian friends on campus. It wasn’t much, but it was enough to get me started. After reaching India, I began to try to use some of what little Hindi I knew. Sometimes I was met with surprise, but more often it was pleased amusement at my shaky attempts to communicate. After all, I could say little more than “My name is Laura Ellen.” “I am from America.” “How are you?” and random words like “only” and “beautiful.” Even with my limited knowledge, I was able to negotiate more effectively in the bazars, connect with locals and even had a very enjoyable ride with a tuktuk driver who taught all of us random Hindi words on our way back to the hotel in Jaipur. Speaking a foreign language in the country it is spoken in is a much different experience than in a classroom or amongst friends, and can often feel intimidating. I encourage you to push past these barriers and attempt to use the language in spite of your fears of failure. I am willing to make mistakes and have so far been rewarded with richer, more lively adventures in India. So crack open those phrasebooks and start learning. That spring break trip is still six months away; still plenty of time to pick up a few phrases that will enhance your experience. Believe me, it’ll be worth it.
Phrasebooks are a useful starting point for getting to know locals.
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Fall: The Deadliest Season
And, incidentally, my favorite
Rio Bergh
Features Editor
Summer is officially over and bugs are dying by the truckload. To be honest, I’m totally OK with the fact that fall is the deadliest season (cue the maniacal laughter). I’ve been swatting bugs with the windshield of my car all summer, and frankly, I’m tired of it. Driving in the summer means roads are nice you can have the windows down, but it isn’t all glitter and stardust. Why? Because bugs are out in force. “Look through the windshield, not at it,” my illustrious uncle once said. It’s good advice, but when I’m driving off into a setting
sun and I can see nothing but a vague outline of a car through the splattered remains of flies, mosquitoes and a recently obliterated cloud of gnats, it makes it awfully difficult. Driving in the summer makes it virtually impossible to keep your windshield clean. A certain instance from this summer break springs to mind. I had just washed my car and vigorously scrubbed off the remains of a demolished battalion of dragonflies from day 79 of the Great Bug War of Summer. Then I made the mistake of driving home in the evening. The drive started off inconspicuously in Fargo, with nothing but concrete and asphalt. Then I made it
to the countryside, where I immediately clobbered a yellow butterfly that left an awful smear on my clean windshield. “Oh bleep,” I said, flipping on my windshield wipers. Luckily, past me had enough foresight to pour some Bug-X in with my windshield wiper fluid. The butterfly disappeared with one swipe of the wipers. Thank goodness for Bug-X. Then I reached low country and sloughs. A black cloud of mosquitoes descended onto the highway. I had time to wonder why so many bugs needed to cross the road before I hit the wall of vile creatures. “My windshield!” I
sobbed as I carved a carsized swath through the mosquitoes. I furiously pulled on the lever for wiper fluid, but my efforts were ineffectual. My windshield wipers flailed wildly, but they couldn’t keep up with the furious pace of the mosquitoes, which slowly overwhelmed the opposition put up by the wipers and Bug-X. On top of the slowly accumulating mosquitoes, a gigantic bumblebee added a horrific splatter just out of range of the wipers. I had a minor mental breakdown. Writing this now gives me pause. What would society think of a young man — some might say (those dreaded words) a responsible adult — who
completely loses it because of a few insects? But at the time I didn’t give it any thought. I just sobbed my way down the highway, windshield wipers flailing limply, completely and utterly mentally broken. This rambling story highlights the one and only reason why fall is my favorite season. As you read this, bugs are kicking the bucket left and right. I recently found a pile of dead flies in front of my door. “Hallelujah,” I shouted. The bugs are finally on their way out. Praise be. There are, it must be said, plenty of things to dislike about fall. I once followed a chugging combine for three miles before I
finally managed to pass it. It gets cold and windy, rainy days have a very high level of suckage, the disappearing leaves serve as a constant reminder of the brutal winter to come and pumpkin spice comes out in force. But the disappearance of bugs makes it all OK. I love nothing more than looking out at a frosty fall morning with a coffee in hand and realizing that the frost on my window means another metric ton of bugs just met their maker. You’re pretty cool, fall. You’re pretty cool.
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Camden Market
Giant shoes and ice cream sandwiches complete the area Kali Wells
Contributing Writer
My university sits in a large park near Central London. Beautiful greenery and amazing wildlife are everywhere. Central London is just as beautiful and feels just as spacious. But there is a part of London that seems separate from the rest of the city. With so many people, shops and restaurants crowded together, the Camden Market feels like its own little town in the middle of London. I first decided to go to the Camden Market to eat at a little ice cream shop called Cookies and Scream. I had
heard amazing things about their ice cream sandwich and had to try it. The bus ride from my university was about 20 minutes. When I arrived, there were people everywhere. There were so many shops and restaurants tightly packed and even stacked on top of each other. Walking through the market was almost like a maze. I spent half my time there lost trying to find the ice cream shop. But there were so many amazing shops I stumbled on. There were handmade clothing stores, record shops and guitar stores. There were places that had cute little knickknacks, which I obviously had to purchase.
Some of the shops had crazy store fronts like large shoes or fruits hanging off their buildings. There were so many different types of restaurants from Americanstyle to Thai food. Around every turn was something new. I did eventually find the ice cream shop (which did have the best ice cream sandwich I had ever tasted). After, I spent more time exploring the marketplace. It really amazes me how different if felt from the other parts of London I had been to. Even the people seemed different. It was a much more down-to-Earth, quirky part of the city. I know it’s a place I will visit often while I’m here.
Cookies and Scream provides the best ice cream sandwiches in London.
Giant pineapples and converse complete the look of Camden Market.
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Editor’s Choice: Let’s Go Bison! Homecoming fun for the entire week
Paige Johnson A&E Editor
Homecoming is here. Every year, NDSU brings out its best to show their bison pride as students and staff celebrate the return of the school year. This year is definitely no different: from the annual Homecoming Show to Saturday’s football game, there’s something fun for every day of the week.
The Blue Key Show
For the past 40 years, the Blue Key Honor Society has hosted the Homecoming Show to raise money for local charities. This year, Blue Key will be donating all their proceeds to Valley Senior Services, a group empowering the lives of the elderly by providing taxi services and meals to those in need. Blue Key is an honor society focusing on leadership and charity in the community. “It was really nice to be in charge of this really good thing,” says student coordinator and Blue Key member Madison Novacek. “Blue Key has always done the Homecoming Show, and the proceeds have always been donated to charity. It’s been really great to be a part of something this huge and to get to know not only members of Blue Key, but also of the entire NDSU community.” The Homecoming Show is entirely student run with an entire cast of student talent. Eleven groups, including the NDSU Dance Team, the improv group and even members of the Sandy’s Donuts Club, will take the stage this year, each performing to their specific talent. Blue Key will also be performing skits in between each performance, providing nonstop entertainment the entire evening. At the end, the audience will choose their favorite performance as the winner
of the night. Tickets are $5 and will be sold in the Memorial Union all week. The Homecoming Show will be Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. in Festival Concert Hall.
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Vote for a Homecoming King and Queen starting this Wednesday and for each vote, Gate City Bank will donate a dollar to a charity. Last year, Gate City donated $4,ooo dollars to Wellspring for the World. Voting begins Wednesday at 8 a.m. and ends Thursday at 5 p.m. Coronation will take place right after the Homecoming Show on Sept. 29th.
The Parade
From horses and buggies to giant tractors and huge floats, the annual Homecoming Parade has gotten a whole lot bigger over the years. Students crowd the streets of Downtown Fargo to show their bison pride as student organizations and community members wind through the streets in elaborate floats that each represent a unique facet of NDSU and Fargo. The parade is not only a great way to get downtown and explore the local shops, but it’s also fun way to bond with friends and see everything Fargo has to offer. Plus, there will be free candy thrown at you. Who wouldn’t love that? The parade will start at 5:30 p.m. along Broadway in Downtown Fargo.
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The Homecoming football game is definitely not something to miss, especially with their current 3 – 0 record. After a phenomenal finish against the Iowa Hawkeyes and nail-biters the two games previous, the Homecoming game will surely be a fantastic end to the week. The Bison kickoff against the Illinois State Redbirds at the Fargodome at 1 p.m. on Oct. 1 for their Homecoming game.
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From the early days in 1928 to now, the NDSU Homecoming Parade has only gotten more elaborate over the years
Hey, Neighbor: Local Artists Right in Our Backyard Annual studio crawl lets artists share space, art with F-M area PREVIEW
Andrew Fugleberg Staff Writer
Attention all art enthusiasts: October 1st and 2nd are your chance to take to the streets and soak in the creative scene of FargoMoorhead. The annual FargoMoorhead Studio Art Crawl features over 80 artists’ work in almost 40 different studios that will all be open to the public. This free event offers a chance to really support, connect and discuss with local artists about their work and about the arts community in FargoMoorhead. The Studio Crawl is hosted by Fargo-Moorhead Visual Artists (FMVA) and local businesses to promote the interaction of local artists with local citizens. One of the major grabs about this event is all the
collaboration occurring in our large community. FMVA wants to make the crawl weekend a large cluster of events so patrons are always busy taking in a new piece of art. Jon Offutt, executive director of the Studio Crawl, said “Many other organizations and businesses all participate to offer more activities for the increasing number of people who are touring the Crawl.” The sheer size of the event is also a huge bonus: studios are located from 15th Ave N to 88th Ave S in the F-M area, and expands into Harwood, North Dakota. and Felton and Kragnes, Minnesota. Multiple studios and stores will show paintings, sketches, prints, glass, wood and more mediums will intrigue all art patrons. More information, including a map of the event and descriptions of each of the artists participating, can be found at fmva.org/studiocrawl/.
Dale Cook hard at work at his art in preparation for the weekend studio crawl.
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The B is Back in Town Local theater reopens with new play in Broadway Theater Garage
Paige Johnson A&E Editor
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and are a lot more physical and dance-oriented. They’ve been a really nice compliment to Theatre B.” While the location has changed, the essence of Theatre B remains the same. It remains dedicated to providing F-M residents with engaging, thoughtprovoking plays to fuel conversation. Theatre B will be opening
didn’t know we would be in the Garage at the time,” Wintersteen said. “We chose a play that could stand on its own, be produced anywhere and that centered mostly around its characters and its story.” While the Broadway Theatre Garage is functional now, it’s only a temporary venue. The Garage is slated for demolition later this year, which leaves Theatre B still looking for a permanent space. They currently have no places in mind but are continuing to look. Yet theatergoers can still expect the same amount of passion and intimacy between the audience and cast. “How the World Began” will open at 7 p.m. on Sept. 22, marking the debut of not only Theatre B’s season but also the Broadway Theatre Garage.
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Theatre B is back and better than ever with their newest season. The local theater had to close its Main Street space last year due to a hefty spike in rental costs. The theater had been in the same location for 10 years, but sometimes the grass is a little greener on the other side. Theatre B has moved to the Broadway Theater Garage, the former Schumacher Goodyear Tire Center. The funky new garage space is quite surprisingly the perfect theater: it has open space, no sightline problems and doesn’t have any windows. Carrie Wintersteen, Theatre B executive director, says the biggest change to the space has been the size. The Theater Garage is a much larger than their previous space, giving actors more flexibility and allowing them to increase their audience capacity from 70 to 99. Theatre B will also be sharing the space with another local theater company: Blur, a passionate group dedicated to immersing and engaging their audience. “Blur does different work,” Wintersteen said. “They perform musicals,
“It was definitely a play you picked up and didn’t want to put down: you could see the characters trying to be respectful, carefully choosing their words and holding back on the page.” - Carrie Wintersteen, Theatre B Executive Director
really is no bad guy.” The play is strongly Midwestern, allowing the audience to identify with the characters or draw parallels between people they know in real life or situations that they may have experienced. As a compelling, well-told story and a good constructed play, Wintersteen says “How the World Began” was a nobrainer for the opening of Theatre B’s season. “Theatre B tries to select the strongest in new scripts. We look for stories that leave the interpretation up to the audience. It was definitely a play you picked up and didn’t want to put down. You could see the characters trying to be respectful, carefully choosing their words and holding back on the page.” All the cast members are from Fargo but still offer a diverse group, mixing years of experience with students who are still learning. Douglas Hamilton is a professional actor of the F-M area, Kate Aarness is a graduate of the MSUM theatre program and Chris Cartwright is a current student at Concordia. “How the World Began” was also perfect for the elusive nature of Theatre B’s space. At the time of the play selection, Theatre B did not have a solid location to stage their productions. “We were cognizant of the limits of our space. We
The Green and the Gold Hit the Halls RHA, students show bison pride in every way possible Bruno Lozano
Contributing Writer
Homecoming is just around the corner. You can feel the excitement for the week as students really let their Bison Pride show. The residence halls are no exception — the Residence Hall Association has tasked every hall with decorating their own plywood for the Homecoming float. The only rule is have fun and make it as awesome as possible. The float is not the only thing students are working on to show their passion for the green and gold. Each hall is doing their own NDSU-related activities this week to represent their Bison spirit to not only other halls, but the entire
community. I asked a few freshmen what they loved about Homecoming week and why they have so much bison spirit. “Everyone is open to new experiences and homecoming is a great way to meet new people who share the same passion for football and their college,” Emily Klusman said. “I grew up with a family full of Bison alumni,” Taylor Hove said. “I was able to experience so many Bison games. Every game I attended with my family was always a lot of fun. I really got to experience how much people loved the sport and their college. I am so happy that I am able to be a part of the Bison community
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now. The best part about homecoming is the amount of bonding experience that a loved sport can bring to a campus.” “Colleges have homecoming week because it shows the community that students love their sports team and their college. You get to see so many people wear yellow and green and it makes you want to wear yellow and green. It’s an indescribable feeling, this feeling of a community with so much passion and respected for their college and most importantly their football team,” Dylan Metz RHA | PHOTO COURTESY Last year, RHA won the best float - this year, they’re going for gold again. said. “Everyone is so proud Connor Schmitz said same colors as the team different definition on their to be a Bison. They all Bison pride, Homecoming feels like we are part of enthusiastically. “It feels want to represent North offers a chance to come like we are helping the the team and that’s truly an together to support the team football team without being Dakota State University to indescribable feeling.” in the field. Wearing the their best of their ability,” While every student had a and college.
“Once”:Evil Queen, Emma Back for More Sixth season premiere packed with favorite Storybrooke characters
Kaitlyn Grube
Contributing Writer
Once upon a series premiere, a show combining fairy tales and real life took the world by storm Oct. 23, 2011. After five seasons, “Once Upon a Time” is still going strong, with a sixth season premiering soon. The series centers around Emma Swan, the daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming, who becomes irreparably entwined in the lives of the various characters that live in Storybrooke, a town that is a living story book. Emma battles evil and travels to places far and
wide to save herself and the inhabitants of Storybrooke many times throughout the five seasons. Characters from everyone’s favorite tales are featured in the show: the Evil Queen, Pinocchio, Rumplestiltskin, the Wicked Witch of the West and even Elsa. Season one saw Emma try to navigate the clash of villains and heroes as she adjusted to life in Storybrooke. In season two, the Queen of Hearts makes an appearance while trying to rid the world of magic altogether. Season three starts with a trip into Neverland and ends with Peter Pan causing
the recreation of a curse, causing all the inhabitants of Storybrooke to forget one year of their life. Elsa makes a blustery debut in season four when she arrives in Storybrooke to search for her sister, Anna. Season four also saw an all-star cast of evil-doers including Cruella De Vil, Maleficent and Ursula descend upon Storybrooke. Last season, the focus was on Emma and her fight against the Darkness. Although all seemed well when Emma and friends returned from the Underworld in pursuit of this noble task, evil incarnate is realized when
Regina separates from the Evil Queen. It is assumed Regina has destroyed her sinister counterpart, the Evil Queen, at the end of season five. Early trailers for season six indicate the Evil Queen returns and is out for revenge against the characters of Storybrooke. This season will also introduce Aladdin to Storybrooke. Season six is set to debut Sept. 25 and will continue the fantastical adventures of Emma, her family and friends and the citizens of Storybrooke as they try to align the real world with their magical lives. SHERWIN SIBALA | FLICKR.COM
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NDSU to Address Growing Concern about Pee in Pool Local students take newfound tradition too far
Erik Jonasson II Contributing Writer
Startling news out of North Dakota State today. In an exclusive Spectrum release, it has been made public that a new policy aimed at the new “peeing in the pool ritual” will be implemented immediately. President Dean Bresciani commented on this hot button topic last Monday. “NDSU students are currently expected to pee in at least one of the new pools. This however is not a safe practice. Rather it is a practice of disastrous pH proportions,” Bresciani said. It came to no surprise today, when a 550-page bill was released on the steps of the Union today. While peeing in pools is documented as being about as safe as petting an alligator, Bresciani, who is now the appointed Pool Noodle King, feels it necessary to set punishments. “Any student caught peeing in the pools will
have to do a minimum of three belly flops,” the Pool Noodle King stated. “While this punishment is harsh, so is the feeling of warmth while swimming next to you.” While the bill sets many guidelines about proper peeing etiquette at the Wellness Center, it also outlines multiple punishments. These punishments range from the belly flop rule to the harsher banishment rule, which involves living in Grand Forks for an entire week. When asked whether he thought the punishments were harsh the Pool Noodle King commented, “Not as harsh as human pee turning a dark blue in the pool.” Adding quickly that this was “definitely not an urban legend.” While NDSU students have been both warned and punishments set, some still find it necessary to pee in the pools at the new aquatic center. “Peeing is one of the most freeing feelings I have ever felt.” Margret Horn said of the new passage. While she says she hasn’t personally done the right of passage herself, Horn commented, “It seems like a logical thing to do.” Horn, a previous “Bernie Gal” thinks peeing is simply a “Bison given right.”
“Laws are socially constricting, let the people be. Legalize, don’t pee-nalize.”
New bill aims to keep pools blue in the aquatic center. The previous DemocraticSocialist sees the inclusion of such a “vegan event,” as “breathtaking” and that she “for sure” plans on “christening the new pool in the only proper way.” Commenting on the new bill, Horn said, “Laws are socially constricting, let the
people be. Legalize, don’t pee-nalize.” While the proponents of the new practice are easy to find, very few are willing to go on record. A sophomore in the mechanical engineering department stated last Thursday, “please don’t put this in the paper, but
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I already have peed in the pool five times in honor of our five national championships.” Billy Bison later said, “Go Bison.” At the time, it is not known whether the Pool Noodle King knew of the entire wording in the new bill given the length, but
NDSU will go through following the new law of the land. “Here at NDSU we strive to meet the needs of our students. I am a huge fan of tradition, when it is done in a safe, pH friendly manner.” The Pool Noodle King said. “Go Bison, in the urinal, not in the pool.”
A Follow Up on Slow Walkers: Shitty Drivers The literal bane of my existence
Cierra Steffensen Staff Writer
In relation to my past assumption that slow walkers are the absolute worst type of human, I stand corrected. Driving. A very simple concept that we are taught at a rather young age. Yes, maybe you didn’t go to Drivers Ed. Or perhaps you failed but still managed to obtain a license with your portly face on it. Obviously you failed your class for a reason, because you are worse than a slow walker, worse than cold scrambled eggs, worse even than a 7-hour weather delay at Chicago-O’Hare. Shit drivers not only affect your punctuality but they also affect your safety and your ability to park in a decent spot. There is nothing worse than getting home from a long day at work and having to walk an extra three blocks because your dumbass had to take up multiple parking spots. Shitty driver, I tell you this with the least amount of road rage that I can manage. Speed up! Again with being so damn slow. Do you not understand that you are affecting the lives of those around? Are you not concerned that your inability to drive the actual speed limit, instead of
10 mph under, is causing everyone else to use all the unnecessary curse words they can muster? Just so you can properly understand I’m going to state the obvious. Going that much under the speed limit is a safety hazard. Not because cars are going faster than you and you could cause an accident. No, it is a hazard because I will hit you going 10 mph over the speed limit just to get your slow ass off the road. Do not visit jail, do not stop at go. Hit that gas pedal and live a little. Swerving is a whole other story. If you cannot handle texting and driving (I am not promoting this, it is very dangerous) or taking a phone call then please, for the sake of us all, leave the phone in your bag (or pocket). If you cross that middle line and come even an inch too close to me I will not hesitate to lay on the horn. Seriously you are an imbecile of a driver. My car has personal space and so do I. So promptly back off. I’m not even going to start on driving when there is even the slightest sprinkling of snow on the ground because if you can’t grasp the concept of regular driving, you will never get that down. It’s all very simple, I guess. Learn how to drive. Maybe go back to Drivers Ed if you need to. But if you are on the road and driving like an idiot at snail’s pace, crossing over the dotted white line, then you deserve all the curse words, blaring horns and middle fingers that you get. Better you just stay off the road.
I’m not even going to start on driving when there is even the slightest sprinkling of snow on the ground because if you can’t grasp the concept of regular driving, you will never get that down.
A terrible parking job could just send me over the edge on a particular day.
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Solution to the Science of Sandwiches
Because triangle cuts are inexplicably better
Grant Gloe Staff Writer
From gravitational waves to the EM drive, I love staying on top of science. An innate passion for explaining the unexplained has driven man to the moon and back. Today, science tackles the eighth wonder of the world: Why are sandwiches so much better cut when cut diagonal versus vertically (aka triangles versus rectangles)? I’m sure you’ve experienced it at some point, be it with grilled cheese or egg salad, the effect is universal. Some of you may believe that it tastes exactly the same, regardless of slicing style. Well, you are in denial and I will kindly ask you to not drag the rest of us down as well. Some believe that triangle sandwiches are merely in the realm of fables, faith and future — beyond the understanding of man. A constant of the universe that just is, without any
real explanation. Well you may be able to happily toss them in a toaster oven and leave it at that, but this is a kitchen of science. What if I were to tell you there was a quantifiable reason for the difference in taste? “What could it possibly be?” You must be asking. “I must know! My life will not be complete until I do!” You implore. Well I was getting to that, jeez. Through the power of the omniscient internet (thanks Reddit) there is such an answer. The problem is that people spend too much time trying to evaluate the components of the sandwich, rather than what’s actually changing: the structure. Yes, the ingredients of the sandwich are exactly the same before and after the cut, but it now has a different orientation. The key, dear scholars, is in the crust. When you cut diagonally, there is a higher amount of crustfree surface area along the partition than when it is cut vertically. Science has recognized while crust is not necessarily bad, it is significantly worse than the rest of the bread. Friends I think we have all learned something today. For you, it was the secret
Some believe that triangle sandwiches are merely in the realm of fables, faith, and future: beyond the understanding of man.
The science of the sandwich has pondered scientist for millennia. of the sandwich that has ever evaded man’s grasp. For me, it was that you can really pull a 400-word
article out of just about anything. Whatever the lesson, we, as people, are better than we once were.
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Even if it’s only slightly, our view on the world is changed. At the end of the day, as long as we have
science and the will to learn, it is as if we ourselves are the ones being cut diagonally.
Dear Freshman: 5 Pro-Tips for Week 5 Casey McCarty Spectrum Staff
Congrats, freshman. You’ve survived your first month of college. What now?
1. Join a club
I know, I know. This is a very over-said, eyesrolled-at statement that is said over and over again at every college campus. But actually, join a club. Fargo can be a cold, sad, dreary place to be in the winter. It can be worse if you don’t have friends
near who you to hold close. Joining a club is a really good way to get out and meet people.
2. Is it really worth it?
I know, I know. I’ll catch slack for this. This is for all of you out there who left your high school significant other to go college several hours away from them, who are now feeling lonely and bored without them. Do you really want to spend four years of your life like this to be with that person? Think about it. Four years
of your life. If you live to be 80, that’s roughly five percent of your life. Five percent of your life feeling like this. Is it really worth it?
to things, but I find it much easier to mount things with 3M Command Hooks, if possible. It is much easier to clean up at the end of the year.
Halloween is coming up, which means cool decorations and lights will be on shelves soon. I find that waiting until shortly after Halloween and then shopping at our local Target and Walmart can yield cool results on your room. Also, zip-ties work well for efficiently tying things
Use them. Sooner or later you will get to a point where you are swamped with life and forget to do things often. I find Google voice reminders are an easy way to type a message and remind you at a specific time of something. Sure, if you’re already one of those folks who
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meticulously writes and keeps track of life in a planner, you do that. But for the rest of us, I highly recommend voice reminders. Get the Google app on your Android phone, install it on your home page and then say “O.K. Google, remind me of X at Y time.” Then whallah, Google will remind you when you could have forgot quite easily.
5. Skip Dessert
I know that the all-youcan-eat desserts in the
dining centers are tempting. Trust me, I have been there before as well. Skip dessert more often than you think you should. It is a good way to cut out extra calories and prevent the freshman seven. Yes, I say seven because it is statistically more accurate of an average than 15. Pick only a day or four per week to have desserts on, but not at every meal on those days. Hell, even guest pass an upperclassman in to eat your desserts for you so they don’t go to waste.
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Thoughts From the Box: Iowa
First trip into enemy territory
Taylor Schloemer Sports Editor
Iowa has a lot of corn, and soybeans. Driving the 16 hours to Iowa City and back provides lots of time for contemplation. That is, when your co-driver stops yelling “Iowa corn sucks!” In the eight hours that preceded the arrival to Kinnick Stadium, there was one thought that I tried not to think on too much: “What if the Bison pull this off?” Don’t get me wrong, I know how good the Bison are, but this one had a feeling about it. This was Iowa, a team that went undefeated in the regular season last year at Kinnick Stadium, a difficult place to
play. In my head, I predicted that the Bison would lose, but would make a game out of it. I should never had doubted. I had worries before both of the other games this season. The Herd showed just what they could do against the pressure. Still, this was a ranked FBS team; this was different. Arriving in Iowa City, I dropped my photographer off at the Bison tailgate party. On my walk to the stadium, I realized the magnitude of the game. In the blocks surrounding the stadium, it was solid packs of black and yellow, with a good amount of green mixed in. Upon entering the stadium, I got to walk around the concourse on the
north side of the stadium. There was plenty of green around. It was just amazing just how many Bison fans had made the trip. I took the elevator to press level, took my seat and took a minute to take it in. This was my first time being up in a press box outside of Fargo, and for that reason, this will one will be special. At that moment, I had no idea how much more special it would be. The Gold Star Marching Band put on a fantastic performance pregame, and then the show started. Watching the opening drive, my confidence grew. Outside of one snap over Easton Stick’s head, it was a good drive for the Bison. As would be the defensive stand on Iowa’s first possession.
The fact that good Bison drives kept stalling around the Hawkeye’s 30 became a worry quite quick. Iowa looked like they could do just enough to keep the Bison out of the end zone. And the Hawkeye defense did that, but still the Bison would draw first blood. The high vantage point at Kinnick Stadium gave the perfect view of a free Pierre Gee-Tucker setting his sights on the quarterback. As the ball wobbled up in the air, a hush fell around the stadium, and then the body of green down and to my left exploded. MJ Stumpf waltzed into the end zone, Bison lead. Throughout the afternoon, I also realized why the Fargodome is such a special place. At Kinnick, they get loud on third down. At the
Fargodome, the fans are always loud. Even when the Hawkeye led, there was not the same energy that you would come to expect at a football game in Fargo. In the fourth quarter, when the Bison would put on a brilliant 15 play, 80 yard drive, you could tell where the energy was coming from in the crowd. That gaggle of green that roped along the top of the north stands were out-cheering the home supporters, despite being outnumbered ten to one. After a failed two-point conversion, it looked grim for the Bison. But then the Hawkeyes made a mistake. As the gentleman next to me pointed out, “They are playing not to lose, and when you do that, you
lose.” Then came a great drive to give Cam Pederson a chance. During the Bison timeout, the tension could be cut with a knife. When the kick went up, there was a brief moment of silence. That right upright loomed large, and it was going to be close. One thing I have learned for field goals, don’t look at the ball. Instead, look at the crowd behind the goalposts. At that time, it was Iowa fans behind, and as the ball flew, they hardly moved. Instead, a loud roar came up from the other end, and BisoNation rejoiced. Meanwhile, I leaned back in my chair, and thought, “Did that really just happen?” It had.
A New Start for Bison Volleyball Bison volleyball starts conference season Cody Tusler Staff Writer
With the pre-conference play schedule not going as planned, the Bison volleyball team looked to get a fresh new start with conference play. The Bison volleyball team started Summit League Conference play with a victory Friday against Oral Roberts and another win Saturday against Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. ORU came in with a record of 8-7, IUPUI with a record of 4-11. The Bison came into this weekend supporting a 2-11 record. North Dakota State got off to a great start with a win over ORU with a score of 3-1 (25-17, 30-32, 26-24, 25-22) on Friday. The Bison came out firing on all cylinders in the first set and finished with a .481 hitting percentage compared to .118 for Oral Roberts. The Golden Eagles did not look back however, taking the second set with a score of 32-30. The set had seven lead changes and 13 ties to go along with the many featured long rallies from both teams. In the pivotal third set, the Bison were down by four points numerous times, the last at 11-15 on an ace serve from ORU Laura Milos.
NDSU came back with four straight to force the first tie of six ties. The last tie came at 24-all after a solo block from Jessica Jorgensen. NDSU was able to take advantage on a pair of errors by ORU to win the set 26-24. In the fourth set the Bison went on a 7-1 run to turn an 8-7 deficit to a 14-9 lead. The Golden Eagles did come with a late rally, but the Bison where able to stop it and win the set 25-22 giving them the win in four sets. NDSU hit over .300 for only the second time this season (.316). Emily Minnick and Emily Miron both led the team with 13 kills apiece followed Hadley Steffen with 12, and Jorgensen with 11 and Erickson with 10. The Bison continued to play well Saturday with a 3-0 (25-21, 25-18, 25-20) over the Jaguars of IUPUI. The Bison were down midway through the first with the score 16-19, but that was after a kill by Jorgensen to give NDSU the serve. Erickson followed the score with two back-toback aces to make the score 19-all. After a couple of errors by IUPUI and a kill by Steffen, the Bison found themselves serving for match point at 24-19, eight-point streak. After a few points by the
Shoppers from all over the region peruse the various booths at the craft fair. Jaguars, Steffen had another kill to win the set. NDSU were able to break free in the second set with a streak of five straight and seven out of the next nine to build an 11-8 lead to 1810. Minnick, Steffen, and Erickson all had kills during the rally. The Bison had to battle back as IUPUI took a
17-16 lead after a five and six-point rallies in set three. Jorgensen and a pair of kills and double-teamed on a block with Miron, while Morgan Morgan served an ace to keep the Bison in the lead. Steffen had a team and career high with 16 kills as the Bison hit .295 against the Jaguars. Steffen
also contributed 10 digs to complete her fourth ‘double-double’ of the season. When asked about moving on with the rest of season coach Kari Thompson had this to say. “We’re going to win today. We want to go one and O on today. That’s going to be the same thing next week and that one after
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it. We are going to have to go on the road the first have of conference. To get these two is nice, especially against some really tough teams. They are going to do well in the Summit League.” The Bison next play South Dakota 7 p.m. Friday.
NDSU Football Homecoming Preview Herd look to march on Karson Sorby
Contributing Writer
Currently sitting in the number one spot in the FCS rankings with an overall record of 3-0, North Dakota State’s football team is as prepared as they’ll ever be to begin play in the Missouri Valley Football Conference in their homecoming matchup against Illinois State on October 1. Following what has to be one of the biggest victories in NDSU’s history with a huge upset against Iowa, the Herd has all eyes on them. A sixth straight FBS victory (including wins
against Kansas, the University of Minnesota, Colorado State, Kansas State, Iowa State and obviously most recently, number 11 Iowa) has earned the Bison some national recognition — and with good reason. Recording the most votes for an FCS football team in history in the AP Poll, the team was placed at 27th, tied at 74 votes with UCLA. Not only is the team being recognized on a larger scale than they’re used to, they’re also receiving plenty of honors in their own conference including an Offensive Lineman of the Week award for right
tackle Landon Lechler, a Defensive Player of the Week award for linebacker MJ Stumpf and a Special Teams Player of the Week for kicker Cam Pederson. Senior Landon Lechler played a key role in the team’s win against Iowa tallying five knockdowns and preventing an impressive Iowa offensive from either sacking or hurrying Easton Stick in 70 total snaps. MJ Stumpf opened the scoring for NDSU when he had a 21-yard pick-six, giving the Bison some early courage. Other solid defenders included Nick DeLuca (who, even with an
injured shoulder, managed eight tackles) and Robbie Grimsley who recorded six tackles and a major sack as well as a forced fumble. As for Pederson, who is 3-5 on the season for field goals, his 37-yard game winner was the second game-altering kick he has had this season. While BisoNation is still celebrating the big upset, the team has been hard at work. Following a press conference informing fans that Nick DeLuca would be missing the rest of the season following surgery on a shoulder injury suffered in the first game of the season,
adjustments will need to be made. Matt Plank will fill in for DeLuca moving forward. With a rough game last weekend where multiple players suffered either a few scrapes and bruises or a few minor injuries, a bye week before their homecoming matchup is exactly what they need. Going up against a tough Illinois State game who is 2-1 on the season, with their only loss coming from Eastern Illinois earlier this season, the Bison will need to continue their winning ways. The last time the Bison played the Redbirds, it
was in Frisco for the 2014 championship. Illinois State took the lead late, but a touchdown by Carson Wentz kept the title in Fargo. The pressure is on for NDSU — and with a few of their key players missing with injury, some of the younger guys will need to step up. Either way, homecoming never disappoints with thrilling sporting events, plenty of alumni, as well as a great football matchup with tailgating prior to the game. Bison Nation is sure to show up in a big way to cheer the Herd to a 4-0 record.
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Queen of the Court Senior sets up for success
Erin Kovarik
Contributing Writer
As the heroic, Hawkeyedefeating Bison football team took this Saturday off from the field, the North Dakota State women’s volleyball team ruled the court to kick off its conference season. Leading the Bison from the front row is senior setter, Ali Moody. The 5’11” Dickinson, North Dakota native got into volleyball at a young age, watching beach dynamos Misty May Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings. “My friends and I always wanted to be Olympians,” Moody said, “but obviously that didn’t happen.” Moody graduated from Dickinson High School as a three-year letter-winner and DHS Female Athlete of the Year before joining the Herd in 2013. So, even though she might not have been on the USA Volleyball roster as she’d hoped she would be, she did the next best thing and became a Bison. Moody and the rest of the Bison volleyball team hosted Oral Roberts Friday night in the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse with big goals in mind starting their conference season. “We really want to finish
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strong this season. We graduate school to obtain always start our season her Master’s in school out strong and we want to counseling. In the summer, continue that and be seated she works as a nanny at the high in the conference, Little Tykes Daycare and then go on to win the volunteers in Kidventure at Summit Tournament,” said Prairie Heights Community Moody. The game Moody Church. In balancing her was most looking forward time as a student athlete to this season, however, Moody said the best advice was another 7 p.m. home she has for others when it match last Saturday versus comes to managing time IUPUI, one of the most is to “find what works for competitive conference you; if it works to study opponents the Bison face. the night before then keep When asked about what doing what works.” her routine looks like Moody and the Bison inside the locker room will go on the road this before big games, Moody weekend to take on South said she always likes to Dakota and Western start out by getting herself Illinois, but will be back in the right mind before she at home on Oct. 7 against steps out on the court. Summit League opponent “A lot of us will read Indian Purdue-Fort Wayne. verses from Colossians before we play, or we also do some cheers together as a team,” she said. And in case you needed to spice up your playlist, or if you were wondering what rolls through the earbuds of a Division I volleyball player, Moody revealed that her go to song to get fired up before a match is, of course, “Closer” by The Chainsmokers. Although an incredibly successful athlete on the court, Moody is also NDSU ATHLETICS | PHOTO COURTESY thriving in her activities Shoppers from all over the outside of volleyball. As a current psychology region peruse the various booths at the craft fair. major, she plans to attend
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THE SPECTRUM | NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
Student Wellness Career Center Internship program • Job search and interview preparation Resume and letter critiques • Career expos and job boards
Counseling Center Personal counseling • Academic counseling • Career counseling Referrals and assessments
Disability Services THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
7:30 p.m. Homecoming Show and Coronation Festival Concert Hall
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
9 a.m. President Bresciani’s State of the University Address Festival Concert Hall 5:30 p.m. Homecoming Parade Downtown Fargo
Individual consultations with students • Accommodations for eligible students Collaboration with faculty and staff • Referrals for support or disability testing
Student Health Service Health care clinic • Pharmacy • Radiology services Medical laboratory services • Health promotion and wellness education
Wellness Center Recreation and intramural sports • Child care • Climbing wall Fitness programs and personal training • Aquatics
NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, 701-231-7708, ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1
CONTACT: ndsu.edu/studentwellness
7:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk for Scholarships NDSU main campus 1 p.m. NDSU Bison vs. Illinois State Redbirds Fargodome
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