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Where’s VenDen Renovation the Wi-Fi?

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A Facebook message that won’t appear, a perfectly composed tweet that fails to send, and the notorious Snapchat that just refuses to load: at UMD, these modern day frustrations are quickly disappearing as the effort to

improve Wi-Fi on campus progresses.

According to Chuck Bosell, the infrastructure manager of the university, Wi-Fi has been a subject of interest among ITSS students and staff for quite some time.

“The original intent of our Wi-Fi program was to provide hotspots — areas where students and staff congregate,” Bosell said.

When this project first started seven years ago, signs were put up to sig see WI-FI, A4

Maurices, UMD plan for opening

BY TAYLOR CLEMENT Statesman Correspondent Last February, Maurices donated one of its three downtown Duluth headquarter buildings to UMD. The donation followed the launch of a new $70 million building project for an 11-story downtown headquarters, the largest downtown Duluth commercial development to date.

Maurices plans to complete the project by the end of December

2015, which is when UMD may take advantage of the recentlyvacated 75,000-squarefoot space.

The building, valued at over $1 million, has been recently renovated and contains an abundance of conference rooms, meeting spaces and a fitness center.

“We are proud to donate our building to UMD and assist them in providing programming that fulfills a community need,” George see MAURICES, A3

The orange chairs remain in the VenDen. Solveig Bloomquist, a junior, won the student design contest and wanted to keep the spirit of the orange chairs. They will be replaced with comfier chairs of that same lovely color. SARAH STAUNER/STATESMAN

The student-designed space will have padded furniture, more light

BY SAM STROM News Editor The construction of the VenDen is on the horizon, with a goal of being finished before the start of spring semester according to UMD Vice Chancellor for Student Life Patrick Keenan.

Last year, students were encouraged to share their ideas for a new study area. A whiteboard was put in the Kirby Lounge, and a design contest was held.

The winner of the design contest, Solveig Bloomquist, felt that the look and feel of the VenDen was just too old.

“The VenDen I saw as a space was just a relic,” Bloomquist said.

“It hadn’t changed for 40 years.”

Students who frequent the windowless study area will welcome new light boxes on the wall opposite the vending machines.

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room is that it’s The renovations to Kirby really terribly lit,” Lounge last year focused on techBloomquist added. nological modernization, with The three LED the addition of flat screen televilights will look and feel sions lining the walls. Bloomquist like windows, and will said she wanted to stay away from have reed designs that that concept to preserve the quiet are similar to those study area. on the railing of the stairs lead“It was one of the only quiet ing from the Kirby Lounge to spaces in the school,” Bloomquist the underground according to said, regarding the VenDen. “The Keenan. lounges that they’ve been remodAlso, more comeling, they’ve addfortable furniture is a ed televisions and huge priority. integrated music “The orange chairs systems and stuff, Five of the are really, really so I thought of this uncomfortable to space as a very vending sit in for long periquiet space for stuods of time, which machines didn’t dents to eat their people end up doing even work, so I lunch and chill when they’re sitting said ‘get rid of out.” in there,” Bloomquist A completely new said, adding that padidea that students those.’ ded furniture will be suggested was the included in the new addition of a small design. kitchenette. There Additionally, there will be high- will be a sink and two microand low-top tables on the vending waves for students to use accordmachine side of the room, while ing to Keenan. the padded furniture will be on Likewise, the issue that many the other side next to the light students had with the old Venboxes. The addition of a counter Den was the scarcity of power that will line sections of the walls see VENDEN, A4 will also provide seating.

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Tweed receives $1 million donation

BY SAM STROM News Editor The Tweed Museum of Art received a $1 million donation for renovations this week from the Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation.

Along with $800,000 granted by the state, the money will be put towards renovating the Sax Gallery and creating a design that will link the Tweed with American Indian Studies.

“Part of the overall design plan is to create a synergy between the Tweed Museum and American

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Indian Studies Resource Center and the general American Indian programming, because the museum has a very important American Indian collection,” Ken Bloom, Tweed Director, said.

Richard Nelson donated more than 400 pieces of Ojibwe art to the Tweed in 2008. The agreement was the art would be the responsibility of the Tweed, but also that the use of the collection would be in collaboration with American Indian programming.

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a program around the use of the American Indian collection,” Bloom said. He added that this would take place in the Sax Gallery.

Jill Doerfler is an associate professor and department head of American Indian Studies, and she said that this provides an opportunity for more people see the American Indian art collection.

“The Department of American Indian Studies is very excited about the generous donation to the Tweed Museum,” Doerfler said. “The planned ren see TWEED, A4

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Glensheen offers free tours to students

BY MAKAILA MILLER Staff Reporter Over the past 27 years, the UMD-owned Glensheen mansion — with its massive collection of relics from 1908 — has been attracting tourists with the chance to peer into the lifestyle of one of Duluth’s most influential families. Now, Gleensheen is allowing UMD students to experience these historicallyrich tours for free in an effort to better their relationship with the student body.

“We are looking to (become) more of a partner with UMD,” Scottie Gardonio, the creative director at Glensheen, said.

Students simply need to show up with their UCard and they will be led on a free standard tour, which explores the first two floors of the house. The standard tour costs 15 dollars for non-UMD students.

Throughout the tour, the guides, who are all UMD students, take visitors into the life

of the Congdon family, who built the mansion in 1908.

“The Congdon family largely influenced Duluth, from developing the mining industry to creating Scenic drive and Chester Park,” Gardonio said.

When visiting Glensheen, students will also receive knowledge on Duluth and its history.

Walking throughout the historic estate — which has 80 percent of its original furnishing still intact — guests can gain a sense of what life was like in the early 1900s.

“If you live in Duluth, or like Duluth, it’s an important piece of history for people to see,” freshman tour guide Kirstyn Harasyn said.

As of now, students will need to pay full price ($26) for the expanded tour, which extends through all four floors of the mansion. Likewise, the Nooks and Crannies tour, which brings you through the hidden compartments and tunnels in Glensheen, is $35.

Photos from both inside and outside the historic Glensheen mansion. Students can now take a free standard tour of the estate. This was done in an attempt by Glensheen to become more of a partner with UMD, according to the Creative Director of Glensheen Scottie Gardonio.

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Climate summit promotes sustainability

BY MAKAILA MILLER Staff Reporter On Sunday, 400,000 people marched two miles down the streets of New York City to take a stand for the environment before the UN Summit on climate change that took place Tuesday.

Thousands of miles away, skyscrapers and crosswalks were replaced by oak trees and boulders as members of the Duluth community made a milelong trek around the Lake Superior Zoo in the Kingsbury Creek Area.

Held by Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light, a faith group driven to confront climate and energy problems, the Duluth People’s Climate Hike presented citizens with the chance to come together to gain and share passion and knowledge about the concerning course of our climate.

Before the walk, MNIPL member

Bill Mittlefehldt and Jodi Slick of Ecolibrium3 — an organization aimed at achieving a sustainable future through environmental and economic solutions — announced statistics to remind people of the dangers facing our climate. For Mittlefehldt, these words served to enlighten, and not scare, concerned people.

“It is about bringing more people into the circle so they know what is going on,” Mittlefehldt, who is a Clean Energy and Resource Team coordinator for UMD, said. “Then, we can join our hands, heads and hearts together for a solution.”

MNIPL member Sally Munger agrees with Mittlefelhdt; spreading awareness is a crucial aspect for making improvements to the environment.

Munger is pleased at how many people appear interested in the effort and was glad the climate march gave them a place to voice their concern.

“People are overwhelmed by all of the information out there,” Munger said. “When they come together, they will realize it is up to them to stop thinking about all of the information and take action.”

One person in the crowd at Kingsbury Creek, putting in her thoughts and hearing what others had to say, was Olivia Dehler, President of the UMD Student Sustainability Coalition. Joining her were officers Cody Torgeson and Alexis Weiber.

From being around so many students on campus with different levels of knowledge on sustainability, the officers know that even if people want to help the environment, most don’t know how.

“If those with the knowledge step up and choose a plan of action, others will follow,” Dehler said about her experience leading a group.

The officers recognize that change

isn’t going to happen overnight. They all stressed that it’s the little things people can do that will add up to a greener future. Their goal is for green living to become a norm and not something people have to think hard about doing.

“We need to make it a mindset so people just do it out of habit,” Weiber said.

According to Mittlefehldt, to achieve this mindset the MNIPL follows the motto “intergenerational and crossinstitutional collaboration.” To the MNIPL, combining the ideas and efforts of people of all ages and from all different organizations and businesses is key in making any improvements to our climate.

One way the city of Duluth is collaborating is by competing in the Georgetown University Energy Prize. For this competition, Duluth is required to submit a two-year action plan for developing a clean energy economy.

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Goldfarb, president of Maurices, said.

The founder of Maurices — E. Maurice Labovitz — opened his first store in Duluth in 1931, with giving back to the community in mind. Maurices serves to “empower women and children to be their best,” according to the company’s website. It avows to “support that vision by creating health and wellness programs and supporting professional opportunities, self-esteem, basic needs and community improvement.”

UMD’s Labovitz School of Business and Economics, which bears the Labovitz family name, showcases the positive relationship between UMD and the retail behemoth. In addition, Maurices associates are among the volunteers who serve on various UMD committees and boards.

Dr. Andrea Schokker, Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, predicts that a downtown Duluth campus will make the university more available to the community. Plans include implementing continuing education classes for adult learners and offering certificate programs.

K-12 students will also be invited to participate in numerous educational programs. UMD is optimistic that the public will be encouraged to attend

academic conferences and take part in adult education classes during the lunch hour or after work. Current students can anticipate courses and workshops offered at the downtown location.

“This will give students a great place to connect with community members and future employers as they broaden their knowledge of various topics,” Schokker said.

UMD plans to examine more options for downtown programming over the next six months. The downtown space provides potential for “very visible programs, as well as some back office support functions for UMD that would help us manage our space better on our hilltop campus,” Schokker said.

The Continuing Education office at UMD has been working hard over the past year to transition many of their programs to target community needs.

Many of their current programs are focused on accommodating community members that work in or near downtown and would benefit from a face-toface learning approach.

Maurices intends to list its remaining two headquarters buildings in the near future. All of its buildings are located on Superior Street in downtown Duluth.

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outlets. Keenan said that they plan to add around 20 more outlets, which will also have USB ports.

While Bloomquist’s design is doing away with many of the features that students, staff and faculty are used to, some will remain, including the spirit of the orange chairs. The chairs that have been in there for years are being replaced by new, ergonomic versions. And yes, they are still that lovely shade of orange. But the question everyone is asking is, “What about the wall of vending machines?”

“Five of them didn’t work, so I said ‘get rid of those,’” Bloomquist said. The current plan is to have eight operational vending machines.

A noticeable change in the new VenDen will be the increase of square footage. Construction crews knocked the wall down that separated a storage area adjacent to the VenDen, adding over 1,000 square feet of space that Bloomquist and the other student designers were able to use.

Bloomquist won $750 for her design; $500 was put directly towards her tuition fees, and $250 was given to her to use however she saw fit. But more than the money, she is excited for the design to come to fruition.

“I’m just really pumped that my design got chosen for the VenDen,” Bloomquist said, “and the final design and architecture is very, very similar to my initial design. So I’m super pumped about that.”

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ovations will bring together some of the American Indian programs at UMD and really create a space for everyone, including students, faculty, staff and the community to view the spectacular American Indian art collection that the Tweed continues to expand upon.”

Doerfler added that art can have numerous effects on people; one example is the Tweed’s American Indian collection.

“Art has a particular way of impacting people,” Doerfler said.

“When they see some

of the pieces by visionary artists like Frank Big Bear, Andrea Carlson and others, they are immediately faced with the unexpected and the contemporary vibrancy of Native cultures.”

Bloom also said that the money will be put towards changing some of the lighting the museum has, and also creating an entrance to the museum from Kirby. The expected cost for renovation is estimated at just over $4 million.

nify a wireless network area; it was that novel, Bosell said. However, the signs were taken down when students gradually took the availability of Wi-Fi for granted.

Today, with the growing use of electronics, Wi-Fi has been used at a rapidly increasing rate throughout campus. Bosell estimates that students have an average of 2.5 wireless devices at a time — such as a smartphone, tablet and iPod. As a result, the ITSS staff reports a 21 percent jump in the amount of wireless use in only one year.

This increase in wireless use by UMD students is significant, and Bosell says that “budgets don’t grow as fast as that.”

Despite the huge shift in wireless use, the staff’s plan for better Wi-Fi on campus has been moving along quite well.

“We’ve completed ‘Phase One,’ which was to get wireless into every building,” Bosell said.

“Now, let’s make sure we get complete coverage.”

The next step for ITSS staff is, as Bosell puts it, to prioritize — to finish heat maps, or color-coded maps that show the strength of Wi-Fi in different locations. By using this, ITSS can identify other areas that need improvement.

“Buildings with the most demands will have dead spots filled,” Bosell said. “If we get special requests — and people are encouraged to contact the help desk and identify a dead zone — we will look at that.”

Wi-Fi improvements have been made in Heaney Hall, which experienced a full upgrade. Likewise, on-campus apartments have

seen improvements in Wi-Fi signal and speed.

“This summer, we started a project to upgrade all the access points in the apartments because when we did, our project to complete wireless coverage was just in the hallways,” Bosell said. “We had enough calls from housing saying they didn’t have coverage in their bedrooms.”

Because of this, the staff undertook the task of heat-mapping all of the Oakland apartments to identify where Wi-Fi lacked strength. They have finished Aspen, Oak and Birch. Basswood should be complete by the end of winter break.

Plans are still being made to enhance Wi-Fi in both Junction and Goldfine apartments this summer.

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BY SATYA PUTUMBAKA Opinion Editor

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Since 2001, Americans have been showing their patriotism on 9/11. We have been telling the world “we will not go gently into the night.” Ever since the events of the twin towers occurred in 2001, I have remembered teachers — and later professors — having moments of silence and talking about the events that transpired. On Facebook, almost all of the feeds revolved around 9/11, and the big motto was “Never Forgive, Never Forget.”

However, this year was different from previous years. This year there was no mention of 9/11 in the classes, no moments of silence, and the feeds on Facebook were hardly about 9/11.

Instead of “Never Forgive, Never Forget,” it was merely, “Never Forget.” I am not saying that we should constantly be seeking revenge, but it is interesting that there has been such a quick and drastic change.

There might be many reasons why there was such a large change, but here is what I think the main reasons are: a younger generation has come along who was not there to experience what happened on 9/11. It happens all the time: Pearl Harbor, JFK assassination, the Challenger Explosion. Those who were not there for those events know about them, we have learned about them, but we do

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It was by chance yesterday that as the roomies and I gathered for dinner, what was playing but Hocus Pocus. I think they played the movie like a month too early — the week before Halloween would’ve been the ideal date for this gem — but I mostly just loved this little piece of serendipity. It might just be my age, or because I’m actually using cable again, but I’ve been encountering more of these 90s’ childhood films since this summer. And the revisiting has been marvelous.

Of the four of us, two hadn’t seen Hocus Pocus, and two had.

The two of us who had watched the movie intently, while the others drifted in and out. This wasn’t all that surprising. The movie definitely has something to offer for all ages. It is for kids but it’s not stupid or too diluted.

Plus, pieces like Hocus Pocus have the camp to be appreciated by old, cool college kids.

But I can sort of imagine why 20-year-olds would need some patience for parts of it, or why they weren’t totally pulled in.

But for the two of us who had seen it, it was like watching a home video. Hocus Pocus was intense for me as a kid; a little bit scary, funny, enthralling. Seeing that redheaded witch again, geisha-smeared make up and all, threw me back into childhood faster than anything.

The biggest joy of childhood relics is that it can make us revert. I’m not quite the same stuffy naysayer while I watch it, constantly daring the movie to win me over, because it already

not have the emotional connection to those events.

The other big reason for such a change is that we have moved on. It is not that we do not care, it is just that we no longer consciously think about remembering that day. There are so many other things going on in our lives at that moment in time that, unfortunately, remembering 9/11 as a whole was put behind us. We are pulling out of Afghanistan, the war that was started due to 9/11, we have to deal with ISIS — and those are just two of the big issues that are arising.

The honest truth is that we will never forget what happened on Sept.

11, 2001. Those who say it on the TV or were in New York when it occurred will remember where they were and what they were doing until their final days. However, moving on and having a new generation come forward is a good thing. It means, as a country, we are healing. The scar from that day will forever be etched into the history of our nation. We may not stop to think about what happened every year on 9/11, but we will never forget what happened and we will never stop honoring those who died during those attacks, those who risked their lives to save the many, and those who served and even died fighting for our great country against those who would attempt to do us harm.

had so long ago. Not only did it win me over when I was a kid, but it dominated me. I didn’t understand just how funny the jokes were then (Hocus Pocus, for instance, ends with the best, super subtly inflected line, “I had to wait three hundred years for a virgin to light a candle.”).

I was too young to break movies down through analysis; I was just there for the ride.

That kind of enjoyment is sort of childish in itself — unquestioning, a little stupid, always greedy for more. When I was four, I made my parents put in this VHS copy of Lion King once a day, every day, for nearly a complete year. To this day, I’ve most of the script accidentally memorized, and my poor parents had balked at the idea of watching the movie for over ten years of my life. Whatever movie I love now, I can’t imagine watching it once a day every day for even a month, let alone a year. The movies and books made for children humor us as kids, and in return they get unfettered loyalty.

I don’t think I can ever love something quite as much as I could when I was five — but that’s what makes childhood relics such a novelty. Re-reading beloved book series (I’m thanking Rowling, Tamora Pierce, David Clement Davis) or rewatching certain 90s’ TV picks (I’m thanking Chris Colombus, Craig Bartlett, Robin Williams) let me taste that great satisfaction that’s distinct to childhood.

It’s a particular type of fun to see them again. Best of all, any maturing we might have done (some of us) won’t stop any enjoyment.

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So I’ve got this thing about biases.

Your friends, aunts, uncles, siblings and parents have them. You do, too.

Everyone is full of biases, and there’s nothing you can really do about it.

That’s not really a bad thing sometimes, but sometimes it can be devastating. I even have a bias on biases, but bear with me; they’re important to consider, especially because they’re so common.

You don’t have to look far to find them. They manifest most notably on Fox News, MSNBC, The Late Show and Good Morning America.

They’re obvious in advertisements, music and art. Television, radio, the Internet — they’re so saturated with bias they’re viscous. The word bias is typically defined as prejudice in favor or against one thing, person or group compared with another. A bias is similar to an opinion: one thing is good, one thing is bad, and you express said interest in certain ways depending on the entities in question. Our actions reflect on our biases — and we love to communicate them in many ways: speech, gestures, interests... the list goes on.

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Again, this is fine; separation is necessary for a human being. Yet, the word “bias” usually gets thrown around with a negative connotation.

When something is unfair, offensive, or downright mean, the person doing the act is considered to be acting out a bias. For example, no one would argue that racism is a form of bias, and the same can be said about xenophobia. But when does the word have a larger significance? Why do we separate this bias from a simpler one, such as Nutella over peanut butter? What is it about some biases that make them offensive, sickening, and even sometimes dangerous?

When you create a bias, you are making a choice: you are picking one thing over another. The thing not picked is lesser, insignificant; you don’t agree with it, and usually it doesn’t agree with you. This is fine if we’re comparing Nutella and peanut butter; the choice left out isn’t offended. But what the bias you express results in, what happens to the lesser entity in the acting out of the bias is really something to consider. It’s why the thought is shaped, and why the result becomes the way it is that’s most important.

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Nutella, this bias is likely created from reinforcement by the taste buds. It’s a positive reinforcement; it tastes good, especially since you already know what to expect. Of course, the result of your choice does little to peanut butter. But when you have a bias for a certain type of person — whatever the reasoning behind it is — you do the same; it’s a positive reinforcement.

You feel good making it because you know it reassures your individuality.

But I assure you that the result of this bias is not a good one; it creates a wider difference between you and the other person. And more than likely, the other person won’t take kindly to being in this lower position and to return the favor they’ll most likely place you lower in their own bias equation. Biases end up feeding themselves, and the food that drives them is dissatisfaction, contempt and hate.

This, to me, is the scariest bias of all: one that pushes the lesser entity far enough away so that it’s incomparable. And this is where the meaning of the bias begins to decide the choice for you. The result becomes not an objective, intelligent decision but an assumption, one where no active thought is involved. The thinking has already been done, and you apply the

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bias to a context you want to feel you already know. It’s an illusion of intelligence involving no effort or conscious decision, just acting out what you already know to gain personal fulfillment, regardless of the repercussions.

What I’m trying to say is that objectivity is a necessity, but there’s so much more to consider. Openmindedness can’t really be defined by a momentary lapse from your assumptions; open-mindedness, like exercise and a healthy diet, has to be a conscious effort. You have to train your mind to enjoy being self-aware.

Without asking yourself why you have a bias towards someone, the person will always be lesser, never equal to the world you’ve created for yourself, always on the periphery, holding a perspective that can offer you knowledge and insight towards something much bigger than yourself. What is lost in this equation is something much more valuable than what you gain.

Again, bias is inevitable. We have to have them. But the ones that do the most harm must be analyzed through self-awareness. It is using an active mind, not a passive mind in routine, that is the biggest difference we can make.

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SPORTS

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Sports Editor / Nicole Brodzik / brodz006@d.umn.edu

Head coach Shannon Miller explains a drill as she prepares her team for Connecticut this weekend. NICOLE BRODZIK/STATESMAN

Newcomers Maria Lindh (blue) and Alexia Klaas (gray) take part Saturday’s first official practice of the season. NICOLE BRODZIK/ STATESMAN

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Sophmore forward Ashleigh Brykaliuk will be one of the returning players expected to make an impact for the Bulldogs this season. NICOLE BRODZIK/STATESMAN

Bulldogs break fresh ice

Women’s hockey turns over a new leaf in 2014-15

BY NICOLE BRODZIK Sports Editor

The women’s hockey team will have a new look this season as they return with two familiar faces and eight new ones, all of them hungry to win.

There’s been some major turnover in the last few months for the Bulldogs as two seniors, forward Jamie Kenyon and defenseman Madison Kolls, graduated. Seven other players were released.

They’ll see some veterans back in the Bulldog uniform as Brigette Lacquette returns from her stint with Hockey Canada last season, and fellow senior Brienna Gillanders returns after suffering an ACL

tear last fall.

Of the seven freshman, the Bulldogs added two more 2014 Olympians to their squad. Swedes Maria Lindh and Michelle Lowenhielm will make their Bulldog debut this weekend against the University of Connecticut. They join senior defenseman Tea Villila and sophomore forward Lara Stalder, who competed for Team Finland and Team Switzerland respectively.

Head coach Shannon Miller says she’s excited about the group she’s working with this year, and while some major changes had to be made, she says she’s optimistic about what this year will bring.

“We had to make some

Volleyball goes 2-0 at Romano

BY JAKE PRZYTARKSI Statesman Corresopondent

Following the successful showing by the UMD women’s volleyball team at the Colorado Premier tournament in Denver, the St. Cloud State Huskies hosted the Bulldogs for their first game of the regular season. UMD had little trouble with their in-state rival, dropping them in three straight sets. Julie Rainey continued her dominance in the digs department with 21, while Monica Turner, Mariah Scharf and Maddy Siroin each registered double-digit kills.

Katie Ledwell and Ashley Hinsch recorded the only aces of the match between the two teams. Hinsch also led the team in assists with 39.

The Bulldogs returned home Sept. 19 to kick off their home-opener against Southwest Minnesota, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference opponent, in front of over 1,000 fans. Again, the Bulldogs won three straight sets, getting their regular season on the right track by starting 2-0 in their conference.

Mariah Scharf led the team in kills with 12, and Ashley Hinsch posted another 35 assists.

Southwest Minnesota had four aces, but it wasn’t enough to get past the Bulldogs.

The Bulldogs’ final game of the week was at home against their third NSIC opponent, Sioux Falls, who proved to be no match for UMD’s firepower. The Bulldogs made quick work of the Cougars, defeating their conference rival in three straight sets. Rainey saved her best performance for last with 26 digs

changes because those people didn’t belong in our Division I program and it was hurting our chemistry and hurting our performance,” Miller said.

“We made the changes we had to make, brought in kids that are really good. Good athletes that want to be at a winning D1 program help us win.”

Duluth native and senior defenseman Emma Stauber will serve as team captain alongside Zoe Hickel, while forwards Jenna McParland and Gillanders will stand in as assistant captains.

Stauber says she’s excited about the mix of veteran experience and the energy that the freshmen bring to the team.

“With having a lot of fresh-

man here, they don’t know what to expect. But as long as the leadership and the captains set the tone and have fun, they’re gonna have fun,” Stauber said. “They’re doing what we say and they’re listening. It’s been great so far; everyone’s on the same page.”

The team heads out on the road this weekend to open the year against the University of Connecticut. Last season, when the Huskies came to Amsoil Arena, the Bulldogs handled them easily, taking the first game 7-0 and the second 6-1.

Miller hopes the trip is not only successful in terms of a final score, but also in building stronger bonds within the

team.

“They take a lot of pride in hosting us and want to have a better showing than UConn teams of the past,” Miller said.

“They’re going to be hungry.

The first road trip is always a test. It’s a great opportunity to get some team chemistry, have fun and get to know each other.”

Stauber knows how important the first few games are and is hoping that her team comes home with a pair of wins to start the season.

“We need a couple wins in the out-of-conference games so we’re looking to cream them like last year,” Stauber said. “Hopefully, we can do that.”

No. 4 Bulldogs storm past Southwest Minnesota State

BY JIMMY GILLIGAN Statesman Correspondent

The Bulldog football machine appeared to be well oiled and running smoothly in a 38-7 win over Southwest Minnesota State Saturday at Malosky Stadium.

The rain began in the second quarter and turned into a downpour throughout the rest of the game. But the weather didn’t affect UMD (3-0), who had an offensive downpour of their own — scoring more than they have all season despite playing in the worst weather they’ve seen this year.

“Our guys for some reason in Duluth feed off of the bad weather, so they weren’t disappointed to see the rain,” head coach Curt Wiese said.

“The ball was like a bar of soap out there; it was a little slippery but we managed,” sophomore wide receiver Nate Ricci said.

“We started running the ball a little bit more in the second half, but overall I think we could’ve (ran or passed on them).”

Though they remain the lone undefeated team in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference North, the momentous victory helped the Bulldogs keep pace Sophomore quarterback Drew Bauer and his team struggled to throw the with NSIC South heavyweights ball through the rain and focused on their running game during their 38-7 No. 3 Minnesota State (3-0) and win. ALEX GANEEV/STATESMAN. see FOOTBALL, B2

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Sports Editor / Nicole Brodzik / brodz006@d.umn.edu

Soccer extends win streak

BY NICOLE BRODZIK Sports Editor

After starting out the season 0-3, the UMD soccer team has made a complete turnaround by going undefeated in the past three games. UMD, who started the year with just one goal in their first three games, has now scored a combined eight goals in their last three games.

UMD had a combined score of 5-0 over the weekend against Minnesota State Moorhead and Northern State. In their 4-0 win over the Dragons on Saturday, three players, Megan Helberg, Marissa

Ganske and Sheridan Reiners, all scored their first goal of the season.

The two other goals were scored by UMD’s leading goal-scorer, senior forward Maureen Stormont.

Sunday’s match up with the Northern State Wolves was much closer in score, and Stormont’s goal in the game’s first seven minutes was the only one. The Bulldogs allowed only three shots on net while taking 48 of their own.

Next up, UMD goes back on the road to take on Upper Iowa and No. 10 Winona State this weekend.

Last season when the Bulldogs and Upper Iowa Peacocks played one another, UMD came out on

top with a 2-0 win thanks to goals by now-seniors Kelli Klun and Stormont. This season Upper Iowa is 1-3, but they took their only win in their most recent game against Wayne State College 3-0.

After the match up with the Peacocks, UMD will move on to play the Winona State Warriors — another team that UMD defeated in 2013. The Bulldogs relied on Stormont last season as well, and she came through with two goals to pull the Bulldogs on top for a 2-1 win. Currently, Winona is No. 10 in the nation with a 5-1 record, their only loss this season against Augustana last Sunday.

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Senior Maureen Stormont scored two goals in a pair of wins this weekend. UMD ATHLETICS/SUBMITTED

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Senior Katie Ledwell helped lead her team to a pair of home victories. MELISSA PETERSON/STATESMAN

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to lead the team. Sydnie Mauch, Monica Turner and Mariah Scharf led the team in kills, all registering double-digit totals.

As of Sept. 13, the Bulldogs are leading the nation in assists per set with 15.04, and Ashley Hinsch currently sits at No. 3 nationally with 13.36 assists per set. Scharf, Siroin and Turner are each posting over three kills per set. An interesting stat, considering last season only one Bulldog, Katie Lange, averaged over three kills per set.

“I think that Monica Turner has really stepped up her level of play,” she said. “I think Ashley is doing a great job at getting our hitters great looks.”

The Bulldogs will have to play at an elevated level as they go on the road for five straight games, finally coming home against Minnesota State on Oct. 10. Their next match is against NSIC opponent Minnesota-Crookston, and three days later they face Augustana. Rainey sees the positives they can build on going into this tough stretch away from Duluth.

“We will have to continue to serve tough and get other teams out of system,” Rainey said. “We need to pass well so that our setter has all hitters as her options. We need to keep working well as one unit and trust our front row can get the job done.”

After Augustana comes a game that Rainey has had marked on her calendar all year. Rainey will be heading back to her hometown to face Winona State on Oct. 3rd.

“I am looking forward to playing in Winona,” Rainey said. “I am originally from the area and all my family is able to come and watch. It is always fun to see the support you have.”

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No. 24 Winona State (3-0). Likewise, the game also prepared the Bulldogs to face Winona State next week — their first-ranked opponent of the season.

UMD and their run-heavy offense were well suited for the turbulent weather, which inhibited both offenses from using an effective passing attack. The Bulldogs accumulated 470 yards rushing, with three players rushing for over 100 yards for the first time since 2012: Logan Lauters (154), Drew Bauer (111), and Austin Sikorski (103). All three players also had a touchdown in the game.

After averaging 46.5 points per game in 2012 and 41.5 points per game last season, the successful offensive efforts appeared to be a return to normality.

“We always have room to get better,” Wiese said. “I don’t think we necessarily made a lot of strides throwing the football tonight, (but) our game plan will always be to run the football. I’m proud of the way our guys ran the football tonight, and hats off to the offensive line.”

In a matchup overshadowed by the running game, Ricci led UMD with two receptions, catching the Bulldogs’ only touchdown pass — his first reception and touchdown as a Bulldog. He also recovered a punt blocked by Mark Nahorniak on the fourth play from scrimmage, which set up an easy two-play UMD touchdown drive.

Like the rushing attack, the Bulldog special teams unit also had a statement game. On several punts they were in the backfield, managing to block two and preventing another from being kicked.

When they face No. 24 Winona State next week, they will need to recreate the successes from Saturday’s contest. Over their first three games Winona has averaged 40.67 points per game on offense, and they have allowed 18 points per game on defense. Similar to the Bulldog offense, their passing game takes a backseat to the ground attack.

This bodes well for UMD’s defensive unit, who has shut

Running back Logan Lauters recorded a touchdown on Saturday while splitting time with recently returned Austin Sikorski. ALEX GANEEV/ STATESMAN

down the run this season and allowed only 98.3 yards per game on the ground. Against Southwest Minnesota State, they allowed just 23 yards rushing.

Keeping the Mustangs out of the end zone over the final three quarters, the defensive unit’s consistent on-field accomplishments were highlighted by a key third-quarter, four-down goalline stand.

“That’s just the defense being hungry. We were excited to be out there; we play fast and physical,” senior defensive back Daryl Brown said. Brown recorded an interception in the win.

A point of focus for the Bulldogs next week will be turnovers.

UMD has only surrendered one fumble this season, and quarterback Drew Bauer has yet to

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throw an interception. On the defensive side, UMD has recovered a fumble in each game.

Meanwhile, Winona State has lost four fumbles and thrown an interception in each of their first three games.

Saturday’s win served as an opportunity to ensure that the entire team is ready to face their first-ranked opponent. Nonetheless, UMD will not have an easy path to victory next weekend in Winona.

“One of the best parts of tonight was the ability to get all of our players that were on the sidelines into the game,” Wiese said. “Our guys understand that Winona is a good football team.

We’ll enjoy this victory tonight and get to work on Winona on Sunday afternoon.”

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Life Editor / Aprill Emig / emigx005@d.umn.edu

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

10 YEARS AND COUNTING The Multicultural Center is celebrating its tenth anniversary on Sep. 24. Get to know the organizations in the center and stop by their cubicles from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for an ice cream social.

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Women’s Resource and Action Center.

BY APRILL EMIG Student Life Editor

“We provide education, advocacy, and community outreach. We work to empower people of all genders, especially women.” — Geneva Wychor, WRAC intern.

Upcoming Event: Brown Bag: “What is feminism?” on Sep. 24 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in KSC 268.

“We unite students of African, AfricanAmerican and Caribbean descent, and serve as a link to the greater black community in Duluth. We increase awareness and appreciation for the black community.” ­ — Tyler McMillan, e-board director.

Black Student Association.

“We do a lot of events and volunteering throughout the year, such as the Bike-a-Thon we did this summer. We have meetings to promote international club and anyone can join.” — Elmer Yang, member of the International Club.

Upcoming Event: Taste of UMD in November.

Asian Pacific American Student Association

“We promote Asian culture and work to help underclassmen navigate UMD.” — Thong Moua, president of APAA. Upcoming Event: Culture Show on Nov. 22 in the Ballroom, time TBD.

International Club.

“We promote Latino-Chicano culture and offer education. We also create events related to Hispanic culture.” — Lyzeette Velez, member of LCSA. Upcoming Event: Day of the Dead Latino/Chicana Student Association Access for All.

“We are a student group that does disability awareness to promote and help dismiss stereotypes about disability, both mental and physical. You don’t have to be disabled to be part of the group.” — Sam McCurry, e-board director.

Upcoming Event: Wednesday movie days.

“We host a lot of events throughout the year and attend conferences about LGBT issues. We try to promote awareness of the issues that are important to us.”

— Kat Fitzgerald, financial coordinator.

Upcoming Event: Coming Out Day Luncheon on Oct. 8

Queer and Allied Student Union.

“We are a statewide student-run nonpartisan, nonprofit organization. We help students gain advocacy and organization skills to effect change on issues they care about.” — Steve Wick, campus organizer.

Upcoming Event: Voter registration drive will continue until Oct. 14.

S.E.R.V.E.

“We are a one-time opportunity volunteer club. We volunteer on campus and off campus in the Duluth community. People can choose from whatever volunteer opportunities we have, and there is a 15 hour per semester commitment.” — Jessica Goertzen, treasurer.

Upcoming Event: Alzheimer’s Walk on Oct. 4

Minnesota Public Interest Research Group.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Student Life Editor / Aprill Emig / emigx005@d.umn.edu

Author, editor, reporter, oh my!

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Larry Anderson, past Statesman editor and current author, came to UMD to share advice for Bulldogs.

BY TAYLOR JENSEN Student Life Reporter

Larry Anderson, 1972-1973 Statesman editor-in-chief, was at UMD Wednesday to talk about his time working for the Statesman and his new book, “The Heart Not Only Beats” by Lester Rivers.

Anderson took the time to show how different the Statesman was 40 years ago. Things that were in the Statesman back then included elaborate cartoons and astrology columns. He kept the articles in a bound book.

The process for how the Statesman was printed has also changed.

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Your job is to find (your genius) and hang on to it and don’t let it go..

Larry Anderson, editor of the 1972-1973 Statesman, shows some old issues Anderson and the Statesman crew and his new book under the pen name Lester Rivers. ALEX GANEEV/STATESMAN would drive to Carlton and wait 3-4 hours for the paper to be printed.

Today, everything is created on a computer, printed at the Duluth News Tribune and delivered to UMD. Anderson reflected on his time at the Statesman before he spoke about the book he recently published under the pen name Lester Rivers.

Anderson’s book is based on his life, focusing on a variety of careers he’s had. The book includes turning the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon into a corporation, working for the Timberwolves and being a television news reporter. The book also centers on his faith.

Anderson’s advice to Bulldogs is simple: follow your dreams.

“Every single human being has genius in them. Your job is to find it and hang on to it and don’t let it go,” Anderson said.

Publishing this book has been Anderson’s dream since he was 14.

“I just have to emphasize, find your An illustration in the 1972-1973 Statesman, the year that was awarded as dream and stick to it,” Anderson said. “the most creative.” ALEX GANEEV/STATESMAN

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Move of the week: Plank Targets: Abs Place feet on the floor with legs straight out behind the body. Arms are bent at the elbows with the forearms resting on the floor about shoulder-width apart. Keep body as straight as possible while engaging the core muscles.

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Brandon Peterson is a senior exercise science major. He hopes to become a physical therapist.

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BULLDOG Q&A:

Why do you vist the Multicultural Center?

“I was bored in my apartment and had nothing to do so a friend invited me here, and I just started coming here everyday. It’s really fun.”

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Duluth?

Wednesday, September 24

WRAC Brown Bag: What is Feminism?

12:00 p.m — 1:00 p.m. in KSC Join us as we engage in the topic of Feminism — Let’s delve into the historical and political context while breaking down the many misconceptions which permeate the movement. Let us raise our consciousness!

Cost: Free

Kelvin Yang

Freshman, graphic design

Thursday, September 25

Ovation Concert: “Zeitgeist Quartet” “I feel more comfortable in here a lot of the time because everyone is more accepting. It’s a very inclusive environment and a lot of fun. Collaboration is a big part of the Multicultural Center.”

7:30 p.m. — 9:30 p.m. in Weber Music Hall The St. Paul-based quartet Zeitgeist, comprised of two percussionists, piano, and clarinet, will perform cutting edge works, as well as recognized masterpieces of Modernism.

Cost: Adult $20 | UMD Faculty/Staff $10 | Senior $15 | Student $5

Friday, September 26 LLO Science Fridays

Geneva Wychor

The scientists and staff of UMD’s Large Lakes Observatory (LLO) invite the public to board and tour the Blue Heron research vessel and indulge in science. LLO is offering “LLO Science Fridays,” with presentations on scientific topics.

Cost: Free

Senior, women’s studies

“It’s great because you get to see Asian, black, Latino, disabled, gay, and so many more people. You just get a different atmosphere. There’s a lot of cliques on campus and you don’t get to know people on a one-to-one level like you do here,”

Monday, September 29 A Celebration of Writing

6:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. at The Zeitgeist Cost: Free

Tuesday, September 30

Chance Yang

Freshman, business administration

APAA Bubble Tea Fundraiser in Kirby Commons 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.

Support APAA by buying some delicious bubble tea.

Cost: Price of the tea

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