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NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | FOR THE LAND AND ITS PEOPLE INSIDE Bison battle the Aggies in heavyweight bout 2 UC Davis provided the first challenge of the year

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The top-ranked Bison played Maier led the Aggies deep into 6 host to fourth-ranked UC Davis on Bison territory, needing a touchdown Saturday in a battle between two FCS to go ahead with around six minutes heavyweights. This was the first top- left in the game. 5 matchup in the FCS this year, and On 3rd and goal, Maier tried to it featured two teams with legitimate force the ball but was picked off by title hopes. Bison strong safety Tutsie. The game did not disappoint. The crowd erupted in what almost The Aggies went three and out and felt like a sigh of relief. That was the game’s first possession. The Bison Tutsie’s team-leading fourth pick of A & E marched right down the field, capping the year, and perhaps the biggest play off their first drive with a Ty Brooks of the year for the Herd so far. two-yard TD run. UC Davis responded The Bison were stalled after a by scoring the game’s next 10 points, couple first downs and were forced making it was clear this would not be to punt again. On the first play of UC another classic Bison blowout. Davis’ next possession, the Aggies Interview: Leading the Aggies and one of the tried to set up a screen play. Maier’s best passing offenses in the country pass was tipped by Derrek Tuszcka was quarterback Jake Maier. After a and fell into the lap of Bison DT Cole Must see slow start, Maier was able to hang 194 Karcz. first half passing yards on the Herd. The Bison now had the ball On the flip side, Trey Lance and inside the UC Davis’ 50, needing a movies the Bison pass offense struggled in touchdown to ice the game. the first half. The exciting start quickly The Bison’s rushing attack brought turned into a punt fest. It was not until the Herd to the Aggies ten-yard line. this fall midway through the 2nd quarter that Lance then took the ball on a keeper, the Bison were able to break through. destroying a defender on his way to a Brooks provided the spark on game-sealing touchdown run. a 57-yard run. At the end of the run, Coach Matt Entz mentioned after Brooks extended the ball to the pylon the game that Lance was maybe and appeared to have scored. The letting out some ‘frustrations’ on that stadium pyro-technicians even set off run. This assessment appeared to be the fireworks thinking Brooks had got accurate because the defender Lance into the end zone. ran over was injured when the play Alas, Brooks was called out at the was over. one. “I know I scored,” Brooks said After a quick UC Davis possession, 9 with a smile after the game. the Bison milked the clock away to The Herd was then stuffed twice at secure their 4th victory of the season. the goal line, making it 3rd and goal. This was a good test for both Lance then took the ball on a roll-out, teams. UC Davis now knows they can was contacted and stood-up, but kept play with the best, and the Herd finally his feet and charged his pay to pay dirt had to go through a little adversity. on the second effort. UC Davis was not phased by the Davis and the Herd were both able Bison mystique or the crazy road to get field goals less than a minute environment. They had a quarterback O P I N I O N before the half ended, giving the Bison that could stand in the pocket, face a 17-13 heading into the break. down pressure and deliver strikes. The Bison received the second half They are a team that could make a kickoff but quickly turned the ball over deep playoff run in December. on a Christian Watson fumble. For the Bison offense, this was The Aggies now had the ball deep Trey Lance’s most frustrating game Opinion: The in Bison territory with a chance to take yet. Things did not as come as easy the lead. Eventually, Davis faced a as the other three games. I believe fourth and one. this is a good thing. It’ll be learning Pitfalls of The Aggies elected to go for it from games such as this one that will but were stopped as the momentum help him succeed in November and toxic Friends pendulum swung back in favor of the December when playoff seeds/games Herd. are on the line. The Bison were able to get a field The Bison defense was goal after a turnover on downs, set phenomenal, as always. They made a up by a 45-yard strike from Lance to few adjustments at halftime and only Watson. The field goal made it 20-13 allowed three points in the second half. at the midway point of the 3rd quarter. They forced two clutch turnovers and The Aggies simply refused to go may have bent but they never broke. away. They responded with a field The Bison will now enter their goal of their own and forced the Bison bye week. The bye week becomes to punt on their next two possessions. an opportunity for the Herd. They Fast-forward and there were less just got done with a challenging non- than 10 minutes in the game. The conference schedule and get a week Aggies were driving. The Bison to rest before the Missouri Valley defense appeared tired, and there was a gauntlet begins. clear uneasiness throughout the crowd. PHOTO BY MAYRAM BUKHARI| THE SPECTRUM 2 NDSUSPECTRUM.COM

NEWS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 ‘Don’t Blow It’ Campaign Essentia Health released an anti-vaping campaign

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to impact the overall health we know from the Center I would encourage would hopefully decrease that everyone should Gabrielle Ratcliff of our community based for Disease Control and all college students to the number of individuals be aware of were also Contributing Writer on what our community Prevention that 90 percent watch the ‘Don’t Blow It’ we see vaping.” discussed. “There just isn’t In recent years, there has members identify as of smokers begin using campaign video (posted on Eisenzimmer then went enough research on vaping. been an increasing trend priorities. This includes before the age of 18. the Essentia Health website) into depth about how the We don’t know exactly what in e-cigarettes and vapes. youth vaping, underage That is why we are and educate themselves on vaping and e-cigarette is in it or what the exact Although they’re marketed drinking, adult binge really trying to focus the how dangerous and serious “epidemic” is impacting side effects will be. It is as “healthier” substitutes drinking, food insecurity, education on our middle and this matter is.” Eisenzimmer the Fargo-Moorhead, West never a good idea to inhale to the traditional cigarette, human trafficking, high school-aged children continued to emphasize the Fargo area. “It is a huge anything into your lungs,” according to the Center homelessness and multiple so they know the dangers role college students have in problem for this area. We Eisenzimmer said. She for Disease Control and other areas.” Eisenzimmer associated with vaping and decreasing the “epidemic” know that at least 1 in 4 of also touched on the subject Prevention (CDC), there has been in this position hopefully that will prevent of e-cigarettes and vapes. our students are vaping and that vaping socially and have been 530 reported for Essentia Health for six them from even wanting to “ I would also encourage they are starting as young not out of habit can still be hospitalizations in 2019 months. try it. We have a whole new students that have chosen to as middle school.” She dangerous. “Sharing vapes that have been caused by When asked what generation of youth that are start vaping to be mindful mentioned that it is such an at parties or social events e-cigarette/vape related the hopes and goals addicted to nicotine and that of who is around you when issue because these devices is also dangerous for many diseases. of the ‘Don’t Blow It’ should be alarming for all you do. Kids are looking are hard to recognize at reasons. The most common Due to this trending campaign are, Eisenzimmer community members.” up to the college students times. being the spread of disease health concern, Essentia responded, “To ultimately Eisenzimmer stressed whether they realize it or not “They can look like that the other person may Health has released a new see a decrease in the number that the ‘Don’t Blow It’ and second-hand smoke is highlighters, pens, USBs carry and then transfer to anti-vaping campaign. The of youth that are vaping. We campaign isn’t only for dangerous as well.” and even watches. Unless you. Another reason is that campaign is geared towards are also hoping to get this middle and high school Regarding the dangers of you know what you are you don’t know what is in middle and high school campaign out to as many students, but that is Essentia the shifting market of vapes looking for, you wouldn’t their device or what they are students in an attempt to people as possible and reach Health’s main target. “This from being “healthier” recognize it.” Eisenzimmer using.” prevent more of the Fargo- a large audience.” campaign can be used by mediums of cigarettes to shared her concerns as As for the subject of the Moorhead, West Fargo It was stated by the anyone who sees a need now targeting a younger not only the Community dangers of buying/using youth from getting addicted Media Relations Specialist for it. Essentia Health has a population, Eisenzimmer Health Prevention Specialist homemade or bootleg juice to e-cigarettes and vapes. for Essentia Health, Tara tobacco cessation program had some concerns. “It but also a member of this for vapes and e-cigarettes, Community Health Ekren, that while the ‘Don’t to help people stop using is unfortunate that they community. “I want to see Eisenzimmer claimed: Prevention Specialist, Kasi Blow It’ campaign can nicotine.” do choose vulnerable the community be as healthy “I highly recommend Eisenzimmer, for Essentia be applicable for people Eisenzimmer was also populations to target. We as it can be and there isn’t staying away from vaping Health’s Fargo center talked of all ages, it’s mostly inquired about the impact know the youth don’t want enough research around all together but especially about the uprising issue of aimed towards middle that this campaign could the menthol-flavored vapes, vaping for us to see what the from buying homemade/ vaping and e-cigarettes, and high school students. have for students at North they want the candy or fruity long-term effects will be. bootleg juice for vapes. as well as the ‘Don’t Blow Eisenzimmer further Dakota State University. flavors. We are seeing individuals There are no regulations It’ campaign. When asked expanded on this statement. “While this campaign isn’t The tobacco companies end up in the hospital after when you buy counterfeit so about some of her roles “Vaping is an issue at all directly targeted toward know once they get these a year or two of vaping, so you may receive something and responsibilities as ages. The ‘Don’t Blow college students, we know youth addicted, they have what will ten or twenty years completely different (from the Community Health It’ campaign is primarily they still play a huge role in lifetime customers. A flavor of vaping look like. We just what you expect) or you Prevention Specialist, focused on middle and high our community and are role ban would be a huge step don’t know enough.” may receive something that Eisenzimmer said: “I work school students because models for our youth. in the right direction and The dangers of vaping is contaminated.” THE SPECTRUM | News | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 3 awareness of the United headed by Republican John Bolton to put in his Zahra Gaal Nations emergency climate Governor Dough Burgum, resignation. Contributing Writer summit that will be held approved of $16.6 O’Brien is a trained lawyer in Sept. million in spending on who has advised Republicans 23. The movement Sept. 19 to handle on foreign policies. He has Global strike against was inspired by the damages held other government roles Greta Thunberg caused by spring such as being representative climate change who sat in front flooding. to the UN General Assembly Friday, Sept. 20 was the the Swedish The funding and currently heads hostage Global Climate Strike. The parliament for can be broken negotiations at the State Inforum reported an estimate three weeks to down into Department. As he comes into of more than 2,500 events protest lack federal his new role, O’Brien will be worldwide occurred with of attention funds and handling immigration policy, one in every state. In Fargo, to climate state loans. tensions with Iran, North Ben Franklin Middle school change. The federal Korean nuclear weapons and students made it clear that government other pressing issues. they would be participating in Meal I  approved to North America sees the global event. at the assist North The spokesperson for Dakota by dip in bird population the Fargo school district, Mission providing A study published in the AnnMarie Campbell, claimed The New $14.4 journal Science has found there was a plan underway Life Center million for that North America has lost for students to be able to has a new the cost of the almost 3 billion birds since participate in the walkout. program on the damages. An 1970. The study looked at She also stated that other way to increase additional $2.2 bird-monitoring data for more awareness for the Nutshel than 500 species in the U.S. schools would follow similar million loan from plans if students made it positive impact the Bank of North and Canada. Findings show aware to their administrator they have made to the Dakota was added as North America has lost 1 in 4 that they would like to community. The New CASSANDRA TWEED | THE SPECTRUM well. birds in the last 50 years. participate in the walkout. Life Center is a nonprofit, According to U.S. News, West Fargo Public Schools Christian organization that Fourth new scientists warn the decrease and Moorhead Public Schools is dedicated to helping men national security in bird population can cause both stated they were not and families who are facing organization does. adviser ecological, evolutionary aware of any students who homelessness. Doug Burgum approves U.S. President Donald and economic impacts. The were taking part in the According to KVRR Local funding Trump named his fourth study did not investigate the walkout. News, every third Thursday national security adviser. exact causes involved in the of the month will be a Meal According to KVVR decrease of bird populations The Red River Valley local news, there has been Robert O’Brien became Democratic Socialists of at the Mission. This is an national security adviser but suggest multiple factors opportunity for people to flooding damage to homes, are involved. Authors of America, Sunrise Movement public infrastructures, roads after John Bolt resigned. North Dakota and Minnesota take a tour and learn more According to BBC News, the study have suggested about the New Life Center. and thousands of acres of strengthening bird policies, Youth Climate Strike also farmland in 19 counties President Donald Trump had organized a gathering at Rob Swiers, the executive many disagreements with banning harmful pesticides director, believes Meal at throughout western, south- and funding conservation Fargo City Hall from 11 central and eastern North John Bolt over foreign policy a.m. to 2 p.m. The event the Mission could change suggestions and on Sept. 10, programs to try and restore how people view what the Dakota. The North Dakota bird populations. mainly focused on raising Emergency Commission, Trump tweeted that he asked Politics in rural North How small town folks see the Economy and Democatic Candidates

regardless of political party, Meghan Arbegast feel like they treading water Head News Editror economically,” Heitkamp stated in the OCP poll. A new poll by One Within the economic Country Project (OCP) and concerns, 20 percent of the American Federation rural North Dakotans were of Teachers (AFT) was worried about saving for conducted by Change retirement as 11 percent Research. The survey was found problems in jobs conducted from Sept. 4 not paying enough. The to Sept. 8 and polled 580 poll showed 26 percent of rural North Dakotans along women are worried about with voters from rural bills increasing faster communities in eight other than income whereas 19 states. Everyone who voted was asked to share their thoughts on how rural towns ural across America are viewed “Rvoters are and whether they feel prioritized within politics. not seeing The 580 individuals from North Dakota who took Democrats the survey were made up of Democrats, Republicans standing up and Independents. Anyone for Democratic 18 and older could take the A poll of 580 Rural North Dakotans covered many hot button isssues PICSERVER | PHOTO COURTESY survey as they were split values” into separate age groups poll helps shed light on percent think Democrat’s view this as needing to be discussions throughout within the poll results. -- Heidi rural communities and what support trade policies that addressed. The poll also rural America focusing on Men and women were also the surveyors want to be will help their communities. showed that 48 percent of how the Democratic party separated into two groups Heitkamp fixed within the economy. “Rural voters are not seeing rural North Dakotans aged can become connected with on certain topics to show “The poll shows that they Democrats standing up 65 and older are concerned rural communities. perspectives as well. (rural North Dakotans) for Democratic values- about the available treatment One Country Project In general, the main are looking for policies protecting hard-working options for mental health was launched in April by concern that rural North percent of men viewed this that support job expansion Americans and focusing conditions. The majority Heidi Heidkamp and Joe Dakotans had was with across employment areas, on kitchen table issues,” of voters also agreed with Donnelly, the former senator the economy. According as a concern. Prescription drug and health insurance including (but not limited to) Heitkamp claimed in the the statement claiming of Indiana. The purpose of to the OCP, 78 percent of appropriate trade policies.” poll. “This means Democrats corporations have too much One Country Project is to surveyors claimed main premium costs were also on the minds of those who took Another part of the need to change course and control over rural America. address issues within rural streets throughout rural poll was how rural North focus on solutions that help “We hope it’s used to communities and to advance communities in America are the survey. The polls showed 87 percent are unsatisfied Dakotans view the 2020 small-town Americans.” help all candidates better opportunities for individuals declining. Heidi Heitkamp, Democratic candidates These solutions reflect the opinions of rural in these communities. the former senator of North with the prescription drug and medications cost while regarding how much they Heitkamp says Democrats voters-which are complex Though this was the first Dakota and founder of One care about rural America. should focus on were given and nuanced,” Usher said in poll conducted by One Country Project, had some 91 percent view health insurance premiums as too The OCP reported 16 by the surveyors. Common regards of whether he feels Country America, there input on how rural North percent of rural North concerns shared by voters this poll will be used by may be more surveys in the Dakotans feel about the costly. Doug Usher, a pollster Dakotans think the of all demographics and the Democratic candidates. future according to Usher. economy. “What’s clear Democratic candidates political parties include the One of the reasons why from these poll results for the OCP team, had some insight on how the support rural communities opioid and prescription drug Heitkamp started the OCP is rural North Dakotans, across America. Another 19 addictions as 81 percent is to expand political

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You may be wondering, “Why asked about Leaf’s prowess, and they should I care about this tree?” That is a confirmed the lofty claim. Leaf claimed great question. that its adoration from the general Situated near Memorial Union, this public set it apart from your average maple is a staple to a great crosswalk maple, saying, “Students love me, even corner. Hovering over a regal stop sign, if they don’t know it. Ask them. I am the tree is almost poetic in its grandeur. fabulous, and I think everyone should It looks like it belongs in a fairy tale, know it.” and yet it belongs to the students. It Who speaks for the trees? belongs to you. Leaf was said to have declined Let’s call it “Leaf” further comment when asked for a This tree deserves a name, maybe concrete explanation of why it is Leaf. Leaf provides you shade on sunny great. The source of the interview, The days, gives you protection from the New York Vines, would not say how rain when you have to wait because it managed to actually speak to will not stop at the crosswalks, and tree. Questions to the validity of this brings splendor to your eye’s day in and interview have arisen, as no Lorax is day out. known to currently be in existence at The New York Vines exclusive this time. Nevertheless, Leaf demands interview acknowledgement. You’re probably asking, does not Leaf uses its position on campus every tree do this? Yes, but Leaf does to do good for those around it. It has it better. In an exclusive interview been known to volunteer as a temporary with The New York Vines, Leaf said, for various animals. It is willing “People get me all wrong. They think to branch out and be a positive impact I’m just your average maple, but I’m in its semi-arrogance, and that is why it really better than that. Ask any maple, is the Tree of the Week. they’ll agree—promise.” Multiple maples in Minnesota were A Short Tour of Cater Katherine Cater haller is open for buisness for the school year a North Dakota State Spokeswoman, told Katherine Cater Hall is open for student the Forum in an email, “With the addition of residence and looks like a dream. Students Cater Hall, we should have the right mix of have no limit to their lounging or studying housing for our student community.” spots. A cozy fire fronts a sitting area that Robinson-Paul also said students who stretches all the way back to a gaming area live in dorms perform significantly better where students can play pool or an old-style academically then those who live off arcade game. The hall also has a state-of- campus. the-art kitchen. NDSU broke ground on this project in According to a Forum article about the 2017, making this new hall 3 years in the construction of the hall, the whole thing making. costed $39.5 million. Anne Robinson-Paul, ARTS & 6 NDSUSPECTRUM.COM ENTERTAINMENT MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 The long drive home Remembering The Cars’ lead singer through

|SPECTRUM STAFF From their debut, self-titled LP to the 2011 reunion LP, “Move Like This”, The Cars have been prized as new wave pioneers. LAURA ELLEN BRANDJORD McGraw’s version of “Drive” heard of The Cars before, these before careening into a rolicking next the hits of Kenny Loggins this track starts with dampened Laura Ellen Brandjord being shared by . songs are only an excerpt of a bridge, complete with layered or Simple Minds. strumming punctuated by A&E Editor “So saddened to hear about stellar discography. guitars, receptive drums and The hit-making blend single note pulses from a snare the passing of Ric Ocasek... ‘My Best Friend’s Girl’ keys. of short repetitious electric drum backed electric guitar. Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame the ‘The Late Show’ set aside a his music was an inspiration to A less specific tale than By the sound of the song, guitar and keys are matched Complete with heavy inductees The Cars’ lead singer segment for the musician whose me,” said McGraw in a Twitter Rick Springfield’s 1981 hit one would never think the with staccatoed verses and a brushes of synthesizer and a Ric Ocasek was found dead music “was the soundtrack to post. “Jessie’s Girl”, the storyline is singer is the loser, as the lyrics good dose of dramatic echo. beautiful guitar solo, “Just What late Sept. 15 by estranged wife my childhood.” Colbert went Pop artist Kesha reflected very similar. focus on the girl’s appearance The result is a cheering song I Needed” is another favorite Paulina Porizkova. on to refer to The Cars as being on her time working with Released on The Cars’ self- than the author’s feelings. about that effervescent, floating from the band’s debut. It was revealed a day later “packed with hits, like peanuts Ocasek. “He was such a kind titled 1978 debut, “My Best The underdog swagger feeling one feels when in love. Ocasek’s almost that the artist’s cause of death in a Snickers bar.” genius with catchy instincts Friend’s Girl” is a dynamic tale of this song will have you Complete with a healthy monotone, matter-of-fact vocals was a result of cardiovascular “Ric, thank you so much I have always admired and about a beautiful girl stolen by a grooving along with ease. dose of Ocasek’s nonchalant pair particularly well with this disease. for all your music. Thank been deeply inspired by. The best friend. Ocasek reminisces, ‘Magic’ swagger, “Magic” is the perfect track’s verses. Since Ocasek’s death you for playing along with art you made changed my life, “Well, she’s my best friend’s An 80s summer pop cool off during sunny afternoon As can be seen across The was announced, an outpour of our stupid show and let’s go,” it made ‘pop’ music cool. Rest girl, and she used to be mine. anthem, “Magic” has all the strolls with the one you love. Cars’ work, Ocasek’s keen ear condolences has flooded the Colbert ended with a reference in Peace my friend,” said the She’s so fine.” major trappings. In an era of ‘’ for arrangement and dynamics internet. to the hit track from “Candy-O”. artist on Twitter. The track’s dampened love ballads, The Cars threw On of those songs that create a masterpiece that is A day following Ocasek’s Ocasek’s music touched Whether you are a washboard-like riff is quickly convention out the window to make you think your record all at once indescribable and passing, host Stephen Colbert of people across genres, with Tim seasoned fan or have never joined by syncopated clapping create a track that could stand is skipping at the beginning; simplistic. Gaming News: New Steam overhaul, Borderlands 3 exploit and more This week’s important gaming updates

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No matter how many Steam Library Overhaul people beg characters like The long-awaited Steam Goku from “Dragon Ball” game library overhaul has and Iron Man from “The officially launched in open Avengers” will never be beta. Anyone who wants to able to join “Super Smash experience this new library Bros Ultimate”. only has to go into their According to Masahiro settings and opt in. Sakurai, creator and The update completely director, “Smash Ultimate” changes the entire look of the will only feature video games library and it can be game characters. Even hard to get used to. It makes though Goku and Iron Man it much cleaner and easier have appeared in video to follow than the clunky games, they do not count outdated user interface (UI) as they are not characters that we had previously. made for video games. Now instead of right Sorry to crush your clicking and adding things hopes and dreams like this. to categories for sorting purposes, you can just pick Kojima wants more games up and drag them to stranding games where you want them. Hideo Kojima is on a You can also create new mission to create a whole dynamic categories that will new genre of game with automatically add games to “Death Stranding”. He them if they have certain tags, is calling it the Strand like RPG or Open World. game, but more games are Each game also has a much required before the genre cleaner launch page with can really kick off. some pretty nice graphics. Without sequels the The only downside is that | genre cannot be a genre Players have discovered a nice little exploit in Borderlands 3 GEARBOX SOFTWARE PHOTO COURTESY once you click into the store, Kojima says. That pretty over 200 legendary weapons platform play but you have Playstation players? 2”. community or profile tabs you much confirms that we will be go back to the old clunky UI. an hour. to opt in and have a CoD We will have to wait and getting a “Death Stranding 2” That is a lot of weapons. account. You can choose Red Dead Zombies see. Slowly Valve has been and 3 in the future. Just in time for Halloween overhauling the Steam Most likely the exploit what controllers you will be That is about all the However, no one knows will be patched quickly so if matched with, meaning you players have been discovering interesting stuff to come out launcher. First it was the what “Death Stranding” even you want to take advantage of zombies in “Red Dead friends list and now the library. can set it up to only match with of last week. Every week is is yet the hype surrounding it it you might want to do that console players or everyone. Redemption 2”. This could different however and some Maybe in ten years they will is immense. sooner rather than later. either mean an “Undead get to the store page as well. It If you just want to play more interesting than the with your Xbox or Playstation Nightmare 2” or just a last, so stay tuned for next Borderlands exploit Halloween event. has been a slow process. “Borderlands 3” just Call of Duty Cross or even PC buddies then week’s rundown. you can opt out of this. This could also just be Goku and Iron Man launched and players have Platform Play a glitch in the online mode, already found an exploit that “Call of Duty Modern Though what Xbox player doesn’t want to destroy some but it would be cool if it was can’t join the party allows players to take home Warfare” will have cross actually “Undead Nightmare THE SPECTRUM | A & E | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 7 ‘The Surge 2’ brings realism to sci-fi Hop in an exo-suit and perform brutal melee

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If the need to explore a war-torn city, break the bodies of enemies or tune hi-tech exo-suit hits, “The Surge 2” has your back. Exo-suits are one of the amazing science fiction concepts humanity has produced, but they are not always geared towards realistic look or functions. Coming out tomorrow, September 24, for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4, “The Surge 2” by Deck13, gives you the power of the Exo- Rig, a futuristic, yet realistic, kind of exo-suit. This realism does not limit the bada-- tasks the Exo-Rig can perform. The rig increases the wearer’s strength and mobility and can be easily modified. “The Surge 2” starts with your plane being shot down by a shadowy storm on the outskirts of Jericho City. Survival depends on how well you modify your exo-rig DECK 13 | PHOTO COURTESY After being in a coma for weeks, you wake up in human can muster. weapons, bombs and even As you are scouting/ them on or in your Rig to You can make the Rig a detention facility inside Hardcore combat industrial-grade magnets. fighting an enemy, you may improve it. Along with new what you want. You can the city. Your only option “The Surge 2” has a With all this potential see they have a weapon or weapons and armor are make it fast, strong, agile, is to survive Jericho. To do focus on precise, brutal and death in one machine, armor piece that you want. implants and injectables. durable, efficient or a so, you must harness the gory combat at its . Use does this mean enemies While in combat, you can These will provide passive combination of different capabilities of an Exo-Rig combos and eighty unique are weaklings? Not in the use the Rig’s built-in limb- and active bonuses to the abilities to make it the most which happens to be nearby. melee weapons, across slightest. targeting system to perform player’s character. They can dangerous rig in Jericho It is probably best nine types to bring a swift, Cleaving for loot a brutal execution on the provide useful effects such City. that this powerful suit is bloody end to foes. Most games have a targeted extremity. The as the ability to slow down “The Surge 2” is coming obtained, because fighting On the back of the Exo- player pick up loot off the enemy will be killed, and time or predict an enemy’s out tomorrow, September military forces, a dangerous Rig is a small drone which corpses of the slain, but not you get the weapon or armor attack. 24, on PC, Xbox One and cult and rampant nano- can be used as a deadly in “The Surge 2”. Gaining piece you wanted. Tuning the rig to fit your PlayStation 4. machines may require more support tool. The drone new loot is a part of the Character upgrades playstyle is an integral part of “oomph” than the standard can harass and kill enemies combat and brings another After taking loot from the combat and exploration with a variety of long-range element to the game. enemies, you can then put of “The Surge 2”. Must-See Movies This Fall Four movies that you need to see before the

year («Once Upon a Time in Phoenix has landed a gig that Trent Davis Hollywood»), so why can’t he be might get him his first statuette. Contributing Writer twice as nice? It will also be interesting to see Pitt has proven time and time how he handles the expectations of again that he is on a level above playing a notoriously challenging The late fall and early winter everyone else in the industry, and character and how he will live up months are the busiest time of there should be no reason why he to the precedent set by the most the year for the movie industry. doesn’t prove that in «Ad Astra». recent Joker, the late Heath Ledger. Everyone is vying for a place in Besides Pitt, the film brings Release Date: October 4 awards season – and what better a fresh storyline to a played-out way to leave a lasting memory on genre. It’s about Roy McBride audiences than by premiering your (Pitt) and his mission across the ‘PARASITE’ movie at the very end of the year? solar system to find his missing Directed by Joon-ho Bong It’s a great time to be an avid father and information regarding Starring Kang-Ho Song moviegoer, but it’s also a somewhat the safety of the universe. «Parasite» may not be on the stressful time as well. There are so Release Date: September 19 watch list of casual moviegoers, but many good movies coming out it’s cinema junkies have been waiting difficult to decide which movies for this one since it premiered at you should spend time and money JOKER’ the Cannes film festival in May. on. Director by Todd Phillips It is a film entirely in Korean, This list of top four must-see Starring Joaquin Phoenix but that shouldn’t deter you from movies coming out this fall should It’s obvious people have been going to this in theaters. help you navigate cinema’s most Why should you see it? excited for this one. WIKIPEDIA|PHOTO CURTESY hectic season. Ever since Christopher Nolan «Parasite» made its debut at ‘AD ASTRA’ gave us one of the best trilogies Cannes back in May and director the greatest of all time. From Directed by James Gray ever in «The Dark Knight» series, Joon-ho Bong became the first ‘THE IRISHMEN’ classics like «Taxi Driver» and fans everywhere have been itching Korea director to win the Palme «Goodfellas», to newer box Starring Brad Pitt d’Or (Cannes’ version of the best Directed by Martin Scorsese Sci-fi space thrillers have been for more Batman. office hits like «Shutter Island» While «Joker» doesn’t exactly director award). Starring Robert De Niro all-the-rage over the last decade. «The Irishmen» has been one and «The Departed», it seems fill that want, it is a deep dive into The film itself has received that Scorsese has never made a From «Gravity» to «Interstellar» standing ovations at festivals of 2019’s best-kept secrets until to «The Martian», there¬¬ has the backstory of one of the most film that is short of exceptional. famous villains ever. across the world, has widespread very recently, we still don’t know been a myriad of space adventures a whole lot about it. What we do Throw his go-to leading man Why should you see it? positive reviews, and is one of the Robert De Niro in the mix with succeeding at the box office early favorites for Best Picture at know, however, gives cause to be during award season. Besides the originality of a Al Pacino for a mobster movie, movie about the Joker’s backstory this year’s Oscars. very, very excited. «Ad Astra» is the newest take Why should you see it? and you know it’s going to be and how enticing the trailers have You shouldn’t just see it for the good. on the ever-evolving genre and hype, though. Martin Scorsese has been comes into box offices with high already looked, you should see this movie for Joaquin Phoenix. It could be a great opportunity revered as one of the best Release Date: November 27 expectations. to experience foreign filmmaking directors of the twentieth century, Why should you see it? After being nominated twice at the Oscars for Best Acting at its finest, all the while culturing possibly even one of Brad Pitt was already yourself a little bit. outstanding in one movie this Performance in a Leading Role («Walk the Line», «The Master»), Release Date: October 11

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OPINION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 The pitfalls of toxic friends Recognizing red flags in friendships

If you feel worse after spending time with people, are they really your friends? PIXABAY | PHOTO COURTESY how we view ourselves your true friends and these ‘true’ friends are recognize this behavior adult lifestyles our McKenna Lilja and how much we love those toxic individuals really as true as you as unacceptable in friendships should also Contributing Writer ourselves. improves. You start think. other friendships, but feel more permanent. So, when thinking to understand who Has the thought ever perhaps not your own. These red flags Growing up, most about those one or you really are and crossed your mind that Some unacceptable should be dealt with people can remember two friends who are can determine the an individual is friends behavior from adult and acknowledged. If those friends whom super close to you, ask friendship might these warning signs you felt so close to yourself if the way this include: talking about go unacknowledged and spent the majority friend is treating you oxic friends are you in a negative light or unnoticed by the of your time with. is right and acceptable. behind your back, friend creating them, At that time, this These individuals making you feel small, are they really your friendship may have could be very close to T never worth the not supporting your true friend? felt completely right you, but if you do not life decisions, being Do not let these and acceptable. fully love yourself or pain of holding onto passive-aggressive, people hurting you However, it is treat yourself kindly, not listening to your get away with their often the case, as the these people could them. points of view or the behavior or push you movie “Perks of Being actually be a toxic events going on in your down, but instead, you a Wallflower” said, 3-D model, mimicking life and not making should grow away from “We accept the love your behavior and time for you. these relationships we think we deserve.” actions without your path that is best for with you because they All of these actions into a stronger adult. Looking at this quote, knowledge. you. This means as want to take advantage are huge red flags Toxic friends are never it’s easy to understand As you get older, you age and become of you or feel superior in friendships. As worth the pain of how we accept people your ability to tell the more independent, you to you? When you are we become more holding onto them. into our lives based on difference between should ask yourself if older you may be able to comfortable in our Size doesn’t matter Stop shaming men for having a small penises a lot of mental strife that’s all you’re focusing erect penis bigger than 6.3 Faith Hoke and confidence issues in on, then you’re having inches. This scientific data Contributing Writer males with penises on the bad sex. Meaning, as about the actual size of smaller side. These males long as you understand penises conflicts with the The statement often is often believe they will female autonomy and perceived image the media thrown around as a joke, never measure up (no pun have a good idea of your gives us. Men are often “It’s not the size that intended) or be considered partner’s needs, you could depicted with monster matters, it’s what you do manly. An unfortunate have a one-inch penis and penises, and realistically with it,” is actually one- consequence of this it would not matter. the number of males hundred percent true. The belief is the tendency to The average penis size walking around with size of a guy’s penis does overcompensate. is 3.5 inches when flaccid 8-inch flaccid penises is a not matter at all, and there The reality of the and 5.1 inches when erect. lot smaller than the ones are a lot of testimonies matter is penis size does According to Healthline, walking around with 2 or and studies to back this not affect sexual pleasure, in a study done by BJU 3-inch flaccid penises. claim up. and most females will International that had a So, before you shame Our culture’s fixation vouch for that. The sample size of more than someone for having a on penis size stems mainly vaginal opening is not 15,000 men, an erect ‘small’ penis remember from toxic masculinity. the only thing that needs penis that was 6.3 inches that size doesn’t matter The belief that a male’s to be sexually stimulated was in the 95th percentile. and their dick is more than manhood is tied in part in order for ‘good sex’ So out of every 100 likely average or above to his penis size causes to be achieved. In fact, if participants, only 5 had an average anyways. THE SPECTRUM | Opinion | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 9 “Back to School Essentials” The viral video shared by the Sandy Hook Project

The Sandy Hook Promise was founded to prevent future school shootings. AVIANO AIR BASE | PHOTO COURTESY Watching the video, been allowed to all the proper channels standards. which could fire off Delaney Halloran to attain a weapon, twenty to thirty rounds Opinion Editor they seem to approve in a matter of seconds, of others doing so as the damage would be he one-minute well. On top of that, ost considerably different. This past week a most people who use Gun control is not an video, which has since clip exemplifies guns regularly do so M easy issue to approach. gone viral, was shared T in a capacity where People are ready to ban by The Sandy Hook automated weapons are college-aged vapes, a device that has Project. The one- the realities of school never necessary. killed 6 people when minute clip exemplifies Critics of the video, individuals they have not been the realities of school and of gun-reform able to create a few shootings and the shootings and the policies in general, are seem responsible barriers necessities of more quick to add comments to a weapon that kills proactive gun-related necessities of more about how arming generally roughly 40,000 U.S. policies. teachers would prevent citizens each year. For those unfamiliar the situation or the If none of this hits with the video, it proactive gun-related very clever “guns don’t supportive home and gun reform begins like any other kill people, people kill still sounds ridiculous, back-to-school ad, with people.” The idea that of gun watch the video. Put children showing off policies. adding more deadly yourself in the shoes their new merchandise. weapons into a school reforms of a ten-year-old trying The video quickly environment would to stay alive from a escalates from serve as a deterrent gunman. It’s terrifying backpacks and folders it’s hard to imagine happen and why in the and as a precaution and disturbing and has to scissors being used yourself in such a world are they still for safety baffles me. been the reality for to defend oneself and situation. As the occurring? Most school shooters As for the “guns some 228,000 students a sock being used for videos cheery attitudes Most college-aged do not fear death. don’t kill people” who have experienced a tourniquet. Reality quickly turn from individuals seem With suicide as the comment, I suppose in a a shooting. However, hits hard in the video, cheesy to disturbing, it generally supportive intended outcome, warped and very literal if everyone refuses which reminds us that is not a clip that easily of gun reform. Most armed teachers do sense, guns don’t kill to accept this state of children will inevitably leaves the viewer’s responsible gun little to deter. On top people. However, if an existence, it may not have to fight for their mind. The video itself owners shouldn’t mind of that, teachers are individual entered a have to be the reality lives within schools begs the question: How more regulations. If a not officers and should school with a hammer for anyone else. this year. have school shootings person goes through not be held to such instead of a weapon

new trend is popular among fifteen-year-old girls repeating trends that filter in and out as time differing traits are crucial during Gen-Z because it values natural it after every minor encounter goes on. Kids often feel pressure high school because most people Why I hate beauty, feeling comfortable and is maddening. Comedy is to look and act like everyone else are still figuring out who they are being environmentally conscious. in the first place. The point of this This seems great on the surface, isn’t about bashing teenagers. I but the more I investigate it, the hate VSCO girls because they VSCO girls VSCO girl vibe is all about putting hate VSCO promote an image of uniformity in money and effort to achieve an instead of originality. I see slight A culture has sprung up aesthetic that is supposed to look variations of the same girls and effortless. Not to mention how the girls because wonder how they are okay with people who subscribe to this fad I being another Hydroflask clone. around a social media trend promote saving the turtles while Although have to give them they buy from large corporations they promote some credit: I am a huge supporter that contribute to the destruction of of the long t-shirt trend. I would the planet. never wear pants again if I didn’t Sophie Rio On top of the in-your-face uniformity instead have to. nature of the VSCO girls, they At the end of the day, it doesn’t Contributing Writer come with catchphrases. The matter what I think. Whether you oh-so irritating “And I Oop” of originality. can’t stand VSCO girls or you are With the recent invasion of have taken the internet by storm and “Sksksk.” The saying “And one yourself, there will inevitably TikTok replacing and imitating and I don’t know why. I Oop” stemmed from a video be another new trend in year the beloved Vine, another new These girls emerged during posted by Jasmine Masters, a drag or two that will also be blown trend has come to the youth that this past summer clad in long queen who was popularized on subjective, but the little ‘joke’ they in order to fit in. But at what cost? way out of proportion. To all the I can’t seem to wrap my head t-shirts, scrunchies, friendship the show RuPaul’s Drag Race. have going has been overused to In your effort to blend in, you lose VSCO girls: try to enjoy this one around. VSCO girls are a new bracelets, with Hydro Flasks in I understand the comedy in that the point of exhaustion. what makes you stand out, what while you still can. Sksksk. demographic of teenagers that tow and a need to be seen. This clip, it went viral for a reason. But Teenagers have a cycle of makes you an individual. Those PREGNANT? Weiss FREE Chiropractic Clinic Pregnancy Testing “Your chiropractic home away from home” & Ultrasound Close and Convenient Care. Located short blocks 3 short blocks from campus at the corner of 14th ave and 10th st. Covered by most Insurances.

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SPORTS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 Antonio Brown: The end? Antonio Brown is one of the best receivers in the NFL, but will someone take a chance on him?

take months. Even if the Philip Atneosen investigation is inconclusive Staff Writter and Brown signs with a new team, he’s a total wildcard. It seems that Antonio Over a span of a few months, Brown’s tenure with the he has frozen his foot, refused Patriots is over after just one to wear a helmet, argued game. with team management and On Friday, the Patriots skipped practice. The end of released star wide receiver, Antonio Brown’s career isn’t Antonio Brown. Following a outside the list of potential short but rocky relationship outcomes following the with Oakland, his time NFL’s investigation. Based on began with New England on nothing but pure speculation, September 9th. The following I think he will be suspended day, Britney Taylor, his former a minimum of six games and trainer, filed a sexual assault likely be required to enroll in a lawsuit against him. Brown treatment program. played in Week 2 since the NFL This is a big loss for the left him off the commissioner’s Patriots as a whole, both in exempt list. terms of his skill and the This week, Sports money they owe him. It’s Illustrated released an article difficult to assess how much about a completely different the Patriots owe him. They woman who claims to have owe him at least $62,500 for been sexually assaulted by his play in Week 2, but all other Brown. The last straw for the payments are questionable. Patriots was when, according His contract included a $9 to the woman’s lawyer, Brown million signing bonus, but provoked her with intimidating that bonus technically hasn’t group text messages. The group been paid yet. The most likely includes Brown and several outcome is that New England of his friends and associates. will attempt to retract the In the messages, Brown asks guaranteed money, and the “Eric B,” who is assumed to case will go to the courts. The be his friend, to “look up her Patriots’ salary cap situation is background to see how broke just as difficult to traverse. If this girl is.” A picture of the they don’t get their guaranteed woman’s kids is also posted in money back, they’ll owe $10.5 the chat. The messages were million over the next two years sent to the NFL to be added to in dead cap. If they do win the the ongoing investigation on case, they only take a hit of Brown. The Patriots released $5.75 million. Brown on Friday, refusing to On the field, the Patriots are tolerate his behavior. back to where they started in It’s hard to imagine a team Week 1. Their wideout corps picking up a player who’s is fronted by Julian Edelman in actively being investigated the slot and Josh Gordon and by the NFL, even when it’s Phillip Dorsett on the outside. the NFL’s best receiver over James White figures to pick up the last decade. I believe right where he left off as one Antonio Brown could play of the NFL’s premier receiving another game this season, backs. The loss of Brown is by but I would bet against it. no means the end of dominance The NFL’s investigation will for New England. probably take weeks and could WIKIPIDIA | PHOTO COURTESY Backup QB’s are cool againTwins and Yankees Fresh Injurys put renewed intrest on no. 2 mash their way to invested both draft capital drafted by the Pittsburgh Mason Urban and money into revamping Steelers in the 3rd round, Contributing Writer their receiving core in the 76th overall in the last few years. 2018 NFL draft. Like Teddy Bridgewater Bridgewater, Rudolph will history Quarterback is the most important position Teddy Bridgewater also be replacing a future on a football team. They was once viewed as the Hall of Fame quarterback are an extension of the franchise quarterback for in Ben Roethlisberger. coach on the field and the the Minnesota Vikings, Rudolph made his NFL WHO WILL BE THE HR CHAMPIONS? leader of the team off of but now he has the tough regular season debut in the team having ten and nine to cruise along, and they it. When a team’s starting task of coming in and second quarter of week 2 David Hoffman games left respectively, there had their first matchup on quarterback goes down, all replacing a future Hall against the Seahawks after Staff Writer are plenty of chances for a May 3. The home runs didn’t eyes immediately move to of Fame quarterback in Roethlisberger went down back and forth tug-of-war for stop there. By then, of a three- the backup. Drew Brees. Bridgewater with an elbow injury. His 293 to 292. That’s the race the title. game series in Minnesota, the Gardner Minshew has only played in seven attempt fell just as of September 20, 2019. The race began back in two had both tacked four more Gardner Minshew games since suffering a short as he threw for 112 The race I’m alluding to is March. In the Yankees first to their total. was drafted in the 6th horrific knee injury during yards, while adding two for the MLB’s all-time record game of the season, a home Along the way, the Twins round, 178th overall by practice back in 2016. passing touchdowns to go for home runs by a team in a opener against the Orioles, the also broke another record, the the Jacksonville Jaguars Teddy showed some rust along with an interception. single season. The contenders? crack of a bat signaled like a most players over 20 home in the 2019 NFL draft. when he came in for the Rudolph will have a chance The Minnesota Twins and the starting gun. 428 feet later, the runs. The Twins took this title Minshew was selected injured Brees, completing to show the Steelers that New York Yankees. Yankees had taken their first in late August, similar the total out of Washington State, only 56% of his passes he can be their quarterback Back on August 31, the step in the race. The hit came home run record. A homer where he won the PAC 12 and throwing for only 165 of the future as Big Ben’s Twins broke the record from Luke Voit, a 28-year-old from Jonathan Schoop made Offensive Player of the yards in a loss to the Rams. future with the team is previously of 267 set by none 1st baseman from Missouri. him the seventh Twins player Year award in 2018. He had The Saints think highly murky at best. other than last year’s Yankees His three-run home run would to have 20-plus home runs this to step into the starting role of Bridgewater as they Being a backup on a 402-foot left-field boomer be the first of many for the season. This beat the record for the Jaguars during week made him the highest paid quarterback in the NFL by Mitch Garver. That was Yankees who would have six six previously held by the one after starter Nick Foles backup quarterback in the is one of the toughest two weeks ago, and since then by the end of the first week. 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers. broke his collarbone in the league this past offseason, positions in sports as they the team has had a chance to The Twins waited a few With under two weeks left first quarter. Minshew has signing him to a one year always have to be ready to leave the previous record in days before getting their of regular season play, this done a decent job filling in $7.25 million deal. With jump in during the middle the rearview. first homer. In a home series will be one of the top stories for Foles as he is averaging the Saints coming into the of the game and lead the Hot on their trail? The against the Cleveland Indians, to watch in the MLB. A lot is 244 passing yards per season with Super Bowl team. It is even tougher previous record holders, the 39-year old, Nelson Cruz got on the line, especially for the game while he has thrown aspirations, it will be when you are a young and Yankees. Warning to the the ball rolling, or in this case Twins. Tacking on this record for three touchdowns Bridgewater’s job to keep unproven player tasked Twins: objects in the mirror flying, for the Twins. On a 427 on top of their other one could and has only thrown one them afloat until Brees with replacing a future hall are closer than they appear. foot, two-run home run in the make them one of the most interception. Minshew is returns to the field. of famer. Only time will tell Right now, the Twins have bottom of the fifth, the Twins prolific home run teams in expected to keep the offense Mason Rudolph if these young guys can get the one home run lead on the got their historic start. baseball history. going, as the Jaguars have Mason Rudolph was the job done. Yankees, but with each The two teams continued THE SPECTRUM | Sports | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 11 0-2 NFL teams; dead How about putting more on the line for student fans?

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The hardest thing to predict Jones at No. 6 in the draft, that leaves town, but a clicking offense also hope. Taylor Schloemer with the Bengals is the return date mocking now feels misplaced. can get this team the points to grind This is the most talented team Staff Writer of AJ Green. Surgery in late July Jones was sharp in the out wins. that is 0-2, and that can give them has held the star wideout out so far preseason, which is a term that 2. Pittsburgh Steelers a shot. Starting 0-2 in the NFL doesn’t this season, and his own timetable can’t be used for Manning any time This team can’t be this bad, can you have 500 students on a wait necessarily mean the year is over. was to be out six to eight weeks. in the past two years. it? The embarrassment suffered at list for the North Dakota game and Since the last major rework of That might be too little to late for The defense remains a mess, the hands of New England stuck well more than 500 students have the regular season and playoff the Bengals. but maybe a new quarterback can through Week 2, and it needs a left the game at halftime, it only schedule, 11 percent of the 7. Washington Redskins spark the entire team. change. seems right. teams starting 0-2 still made the Washington is a team that 4. New York Jets That change comes in the form Make playoff tickets available postseason. struggles to get to the quarterback, The Jets are better than of backup quarterback Mason to the students with the most points This is the part where “so and that is a killer for any team in this, mainly due to the current Rudolph. This team had a different at the end of the year. you’re saying there’s a chance” the NFC East. Having to deal with quarterback situation. An early bye feel with him under center. He will At its core, the app in play at can be written, but it is worth Carson Wentz and Dak Prescott week gives Sam Darnold a chance need a secondary receiver to step Alabama has some potential. The noting that chances are not made twice each in the season isn’t ideal to recover from mono, and this up however. same goal can be done a number equally. How about looking at when there is little pressure. team needs him healthy. 1. Carolina Panthers of different ways. If the Bison each 0-2 teams chances to reach The Redskins have faced each Le’Veon Bell is a generational Why will this team make the Rewards app is to come back from the postseason. of those quarterbacks once already, talent and the rest of the team gives playoffs? Because the NFC South the dead, it will need a lot of work. 9. Miami Dolphins and got beat by both. The saving New York hope. If this team can got blown open by Drew Brees’ But that work may just entice That tank for Tua Tagovailoa is grace for this team is a soft schedule get healthy, they can make some injury. The Panthers will need students to stay at the game longer, on in Miami, but will it backfire. coming up, with the Dolphins on noise. Cam Newton to be productive, creating a better atmosphere for There is no chance this team tap in four weeks. 3. Jacksonville Jaguars something that his fantasy owners everyone. reaches the playoffs, and the 6. Denver Broncos This story players are realizing it. Joe Flacco was supposed to is being written Safety Minkah Ftizpatrick was be the savior of this franchise, or on the Friday traded for a draft pick this past so thought general manager John during Week 3, week, and it won’t be shocking Elway when he signed Flacco. Safe and thankfully if more players abandon ship. to say, it hasn’t panned out. the Jaguars A rebuild is one thing, but how Flacco is not an elite played Thursday can one player be the rebuild of quarterback, and there is not a lot night. Despite something that has been totally of threats on the offensive side of losing Nick blown up? the ball for him. Foles, Gardner 8. Cincinnati Bengals The defense is coming together Minshew is It feels like the end of the Andy under coach Vic Fangio. As their shaping into Dalton era in Cincy, and perhaps Super Bowl run a few years ago a solid NFL that is a good thing. Dalton has showed, defense can be enough quarterback. been painfully average in his sometimes. This team performances for the Bengals, and 5. New York Giants needs balance average quarterback play does not Let’s take a moment to applaud and maybe cut it in the NFL. He is not helped the Giants for finally benching some help in by extremely poor offensive line Eli Manning. As someone who the secondary, play. laughed when the Giants to Daniel if Jalen Ramsey 12 The Spectrum | North Dakota State University | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 CAREER fall EXPO2019

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