Vol. 102, Issue 4, March 12, 2020 In this issue: Dakota Hall to close Clubs on campus: SWIFT Minot State making various efforts to save money in light Page 3 of projected budget deficits of over half a million dollars

Stay safe on By Shalom Baer Spring Break COMM 281 Page 4

Endometriosis Awareness Month Page 5

Student-wide voting for Student Center renovation Page 6

Minot State men’s and women’s basketball season wraps up Page 7

Rivalry game set to heat things up in Texas Page 8 Dakota Hall will be closed to residents at the end of the spring 2020 semester. The military resource center and housing office will continue to use the first floor.

Wrestling finds At a campus budget forum on in the 2022 fiscal year. Enrollment struggles also have to look at reality. We have success in an Feb. 27, President Steven Shirley “We’re talking about $1.2 million One contributing factor to the been down two or three percent every injury-plagued and Vice President of Finance Brent or so in funding shortages over the university’s financial struggle is a year, so flatlined is probably a best-case Winiger presented information on next two years while the reserves are consistent decline in enrollment for scenario,” Shirley said. season the university’s current financial state. going down. We’re okay for a couple the past decade, excluding a 64-student Enrollment declines are not unique Page 10 Winiger said that local fund reserves years. I don’t want to alarm everybody increase in 2015. to Minot State. According to the are “running dry,” and there will be an unnecessarily here, but we’ve got to do “A two or three percent increase National Student Clearinghouse estimated overall $446,755 deficit in something about it. We don’t have a lot Research Center, enrollment in the fall ...and more would be fantastic and that would the 2021 budget and a $640,306 deficit of choice in that,” Winiger said. change our fortunes quickly, but we See Budget— Page 2 Page 2 - March 12, 2020 News Red and Green Soft freeze on hiring . . . budget Closing Dakota Hall The 2020 fiscal year, which ends continued from page 1 According to data from fall 2019, in June, will finish in the black with 86% of students at Minot State live of 2019 declined 1.3% at colleges and an extra $462,625, but Winiger said News in Brief off-campus. The number of students that is largely due to empty staff and universities nationwide. Coronavirus update MSU Life hosts 500 Ways to Win living on campus has declined from “We see that all across the country faculty positions that were budgeted As of March 2, the A 500 Ways to Win event will be 747 in 2013 to 448 in the fall of right now. We’re not in this alone,” for but not filled this year. Shirley Department of Health reports there held on Sunday, March 29 at 7 p.m. in 2019. This has led to low capacity Winiger said. said that all vacant positions are being have been zero cases of 2019 Novel the Beaver Dam. A valid student ID is in the university’s five residence halls In order to combat enrollment scrutinized for necessity and he is Coronavirus reported in North Dakota, required to participate in the event. and two apartment buildings. issues, administration formed a implementing a “soft freeze” on hiring, but our campus remains vigilant Minot State’s most historic Strategic Enrollment and Management although there are some new positions and prepared. Please follow standard Employment opportunity residence hall, Dakota Hall, built Committee — also referred to as the that the university plans to add, such precautions to help prevent the spread Full Steam Ahead’s after school in 1931, will no longer be in use Recruit and Enroll Committee — as a cybersecurity position, an athletics of all respiratory illnesses: enrichment program is hiring for residents come fall of 2020. The to revamp the university’s strategic trainer, and an accounting faculty · Avoid contact with sick people. instructors for the 2020-2021 school building also houses the military enrollment and recruitment plan and position. · Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or year, starting in September through resource center and housing office. attempt to boost the number of students “This does not mean that it’s just an mouth with unwashed hands. May. They are looking for positive Those offices will remain in the at the university. That committee is automatic no on every single decision · Wash your hands often with soap people who have a passion for teaching building for the time being. chaired by Criminal Justice Chair Gary or hiring piece, but it’s a new reality and water for at least 20 seconds or use first to sixth graders and have a skill or “We’ve projected some savings and Rabe and Vice President of Student that we have right now. It’s just the an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that interest in anything related to science, what that will do, and it’s significant,” Affairs Kevin Harmon. A Retention position that we find ourselves in. We contains 60%–95% alcohol. If hands technology, engineering, arts, and Shirley said. “We’ve got excess and Graduation Committee will work really have to scrutinize very closely are visibly dirty, use soap and water mathematics. Programs run one-to- capacity on this campus. It’s part of on strategies to retain students until every single position,” Shirley said. rather than sanitizer. three days a week for four weeks at a that sort of new normal. Just because they graduate from Minot State. · It is especially important to wash time, starting directly after participating we’ve had X number of beds on this Other measures hands after going to the bathroom, schools release around 3:15 p.m. for 90 campus for the last 20 years doesn’t Another step that administration minutes. Their programming is in 11 New academic programs and before eating, and after coughing, possible program cuts mean it necessarily makes sense plans to take is a decrease in the sneezing, or blowing your nose. different rural schools around Minot. Shirley mentioned that the anymore.” number of renovations on campus. Last · Stay home if you are ill and For more information, contact Erica university has added new programs in The fifth floor of Cook Hall, year, the university replaced a number communicate with your instructors. Bailey at [email protected]. an attempt to attract students. which was previously closed, will be of windows to increase energy savings, · If you have traveled to an affected reopened to make room on campus to MSU Career Fair “Some new academic programs among other renovations. Shirley said region with COVID-19 in the past are in progress and new additions to house students. that similar renovations are not in the 14 days and have symptoms of fever, is sponsoring our portfolio of offerings for students near future. cough, and shortness of breath, please two career fairs for students as an Raising tuition and lowering include cybersecurity and exercise “We were able to do those things contact your primary healthcare opportunity to explore careers, network, tuition waivers science and rehabilitation. A Bachelor last year. I think those renovations were provider or MSU’s student health clinic and apply for full-time, part-time, and The university plans to raise tuition of Individualized Studies, a new all welcome. They were all needed, so at 701-858-3371. Please call before summer employment. There will be an 4% for the 2020-2021 academic year master’s level disability human services, I wouldn’t change those decisions one going to your provider’s office. Education Fair on Tuesday, March 31 and another 2% in the 2021-2022 entrepreneurship, medicinal plant bit. We just will not have the luxury from 4-6:30 p.m. in the Conference academic year. Current tuition and chemistry, a new graduate program to be able to do that in the immediate No classes — Spring Break Center. The event is open to all students fees at Minot State is $7,592, and a now coming in math education, the future,” he said. There will be no classes from but will primarily feature education, 4% increase adds $304 per year. new leadership concentration that It does not appear that this slow in Monday, March 16 through Friday, communication sciences and disorders, “We’ve already been approved for we announced,” he said. “Those are renovations will affect Student Center March 20. and social work majors from freshmen (the 4%) by the legislature and state more additional new opportunities renovation plans, which will be funded to graduate students. The following day, boards. The year after that, I only for prospective students that 24, by student fees rather than university Graduation applications due Wednesday, April 1, MSU will host the have a 2% increase built in. We can’t 36 months ago we did not have. It’s funds from tuition and other sources. Summer and fall graduation MSU Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 keep increasing tuition 4% every year. broadening our portfolio of offerings Minot State will also conduct a five- applications are due to the Registrar’s p.m. in the Conference Center. This That’s above the rate of inflation. It’s to honor not just our current students, year, $40 million capital campaign office on Friday, April 3. Undergraduate fair is open to all students in all majors. above what our competitors are doing but probably more important with this to increase financial support for the and graduate forms are available on the Students should dress professionally right now,” Winiger said. “We’re conversation, prospective students.” university. Minot State website. and bring copies of their resume. perceived as having a good value. We While trying to add programs that “It’s a push, but it’s realistic, too. want to keep that.” have a market demand and generate We’ve got a lot of donors that believe Administration also plans to potential students’ interest, Shirley through and through in Minot State decrease the amount of tuition said that cutting programs may be a University,” Shirley said. “We’re going waivers and discounts that are given last resort but will be avoided. to be working with a lot of those to students. “When I see programs, I’m talking donors to raise dollars that will support “That’s something that can easily broadly. I’m talking about academics, our students but will also support the get out of control. We all want to give athletics, student service programs, faculty and staff here at Minot State. more money to incoming students in broadly programs in general. I don’t I’m excited about that. I’m excited to order to try to entice them to come mean that as any one specific type get out and start selling that message to here. They’re all good purposes, of program, but eliminating those a lot of really good folks who believe in but we still need to get that under programs that are important for this place and raise those dollars, that control,” Winiger said. students is going to be one of the last there’s no better time that we need pieces on the totem pole,” Shirley said. them than right now.” Red and Green Opinion Page 3 - March 12, 2020 St. Patrick’s Day at Minot State By Praise Okunbor Staff Writer

March 17, St Patrick’s Day, is a employees of the Beaver Creek Cafe religious celebration that originated put up decorations for Saint Patrick’s from Ireland. After the Potato Day. There are decorations of gold Famine in the mid-19th century, the pots, hats, and clovers at every turn. Irish immigrated to the United States “It is supposed to be a lucky to escape starvation, and with them day for the Irish. We put up these came the old Irish tradition. The first decorations to show our Irish spirit,” Courtesy of SWIFT Saint Patrick’s Day parade was held Benjamin Bent, supervisor at Sodexo The SWIFT logo. in New York in 1762. Dining Services, said. “It is the anniversary of Saint “It is celebrated all over America. Patrick’s death; he brought Usually on Saint Patrick’s Day, you Christianity over to Ireland. It will eat corned beef and cabbage or Clubs on Campus: SWIFT used to be part of Irish religion and any traditional meal if you are Irish,” tradition; now it’s a celebration,” said Bent added. By Cameron Adam Elizabeth Nolan, a history major at An Irish-themed meal will be COMM 281 Minot State University. served in the cafeteria. The event is well-celebrated in parts The significance of the day varies A somewhat new student club staff advisor for the club. details, and workshops will be of Europe, Asia, North America, and and there are many fairy tales to on campus, Students with Interest SWIFT is actively looking for new uploaded to the SWIFT Microsoft the Caribbean. There are different tell — but people traditionally wear in Future Technologies (SWIFT), students from across campus to join Teams page in order to increase the ideas to what the day looks like. green on St. Patrick’s Day. is designed for students from all their current 10 active members. number of participants if they are “It depends on where you are, “They say if you don’t wear green majors to collaborate on projects The overarching goal of the club is not available for certain meeting because different countries do it you will get pinched by a fairy; the that appeal to them but may not be to make their meeting room into a times. differently,” Nolan said. “In places color is a protection of leprechauns,” in their wheelhouse. technology hub, aiding each other Schools in larger metropolitan like Chicago, they dye the river Nolan said. “When I think of Focusing on new and emerging with projects, and even helping to areas already have clubs for each of green, they have parades and special Saint Patrick’s Day, I think of Irish technology, the club seeks to garner publicity for MSU through these specific activities and SWIFT Irish foods,” Nolan added. people, shamrocks, little leprechauns, combine knowledge and skills from online mediums. hopes to introduce students to a At Minot State University, the rainbows, and pots of gold.” different fields of study and use it to As far as membership drives, wide variety of them in order to increase awareness and technological SWIFT President Ludny Desert let each individual member find know-how to its members. said, “We are trying to attract their own niche, as well as having a “Let’s say you’re an English major, interest through organizing events creative workspace with other like- and you’re not necessarily exposed and projects.” minded students. to a lot of technology but you could These events and projects include, If you are interested in finding out get around a group of people that but are not limited to, hacking more about SWIFT, email the club are into that whole aspect of it,” said competitions, robotics events, and at [email protected]. Chad Fenner, Minot State University coding workshops. College of Business instructor and Most of these projects, event

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@msuredgreen Beaver Creek Cafe employees prepare for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day holiday with decorations in the cafeteria. Page 4 - March 12, 2020 Opinion Red and Green Stay safe on Spring Break

By Katherine Ruby Editorial Minot State nursing student There are many places to travel date raped. you adequate energy. As always, stay Apology unnecessary in the world. With Spring Break Approximately 9.6% of full- hydrated by drinking enough water if approaching, many of us are excited time students meet the criteria for you are out in the sun or hitting the By Shalom Baer to plan our trip. Many times, we alcohol use disorder. According to the slopes. Editor forget about safety, which should be a CDC, one in four students reported Protect yourself: Think about all The University of North Dakota included. In that apology, the writer priority when choosing a destination. academic difficulties from alcohol such the different ways to protect yourself. student newspaper, the Dakota Student, stated she was not trying to degrade The Centers for Disease Control as missing class, getting behind on If you are in the sun, wear sunscreen printed an opinion piece in the Feb. 11 women or victim-blame anyone and and Prevention (CDC) recommends schoolwork, or forgetting due dates. and protective clothing because issue by one of its writers titled “Halftime admitted that her wording about rape protecting yourself and others around Plan accordingly: Research the area you can still get a sunburn through Performance or Pornography.” and sex trafficking was inappropriate, you while you are traveling. you are traveling to and what activities clothing. Protect your eyes by wearing The article has since been removed clarifying that she only meant to discuss Limit alcohol: If you are planning to you plan to partake in. If you are sunglasses. If you wear contacts, make from the paper’s website. One paragraph “over-sexualization and the toll it takes drink, be responsible. Protect yourself going to be hiking or camping, make sure to have a backup set and a pair of read, “We wonder why there is so on relationships, children, and humans by knowing your surroundings, not sure you have the all the equipment glasses. It is important to bring your much rape and sex trafficking going on in general.” drinking excessively, never leaving you need. It is important to research glasses so you can take your contacts nowadays or why dating relationships For the writer to apologize is your drink unattended, and never the trails’ terrains along with resources out, because sleeping in them can are revolving around sex. Well, when reasonable, and that’s up to her to clarify driving under the influence. available to you. cause permanent eye damage. Protect we decrease the values of our bodies exactly what she meant by her writing. According to the 2017 National If you are going to a body of yourself from sexually transmitted by wearing few clothes and dancing However, for the paper as a whole to Survey on Drug Use and Health water, make sure you know boating diseases. Wear latex condoms and limit inappropriately, we are telling society apologize is absurd. Opinion pieces (NSDUH), 48.2% of people ages laws and how to stay safe. Always let your partners. Avoid situations and that it is acceptable to view women as don’t necessarily reflect the opinion of 18-22 drank in the last month while another person know where you will people that put you at risk for sexual just a piece of meat, rather than a heart the entire editorial board. A clarification 53.6% of college students drank be and provide them with contact violence. and soul.” of that would be important, but to during that time. College students information. As college students, we are finally This was met with disapproval from apologize for printing an opinion that between the ages of 18-24 are very Be active: As students, we spend on our own which requires us to be students at the university for alleged is clearly marked as such isn’t necessary. vulnerable while under the influence. a lot of our time sitting in class and responsible for ourselves. Remember victim-blaming. On Feb. 20, the Dakota It’s important that newspapers give It is estimated that in 2017, about hours on homework assignments. to educate yourself, know your limits, Student Editor-In-Chief Madison a platform for different ideas. People 1,519 people died from unintentional Eat a well-balanced diet with meats, and listen to what your body is telling Feltman posted an apology for the piece in college are adults. We don’t need to alcohol-related injuries. It was reported vegetables, and grains. Get out of you. We are all working hard to follow on behalf of the paper as a whole. An be shielded from hurtful opinions. We that 696,000 students were assaulted the routine of late-night snacks and our dreams. Make sure you return to apology from the writer herself was should confront them and discuss them. by another student, while 97,000 eat more nutrient-based foods that school injury-free with an epic trip to reported being sexually assaulted or keep you fuller longer while giving brag about. *This editorial may not reflect the views of Minot State University.

Red and Green Letter Policy: Letters to the editor 148 Hartnett Hall must bear the writer’s name and Bottoms up Minot State University contact information. Students must 500 University Ave. W By Brittany Fornal include year and major. We will Minot, ND 58707 Minot State nursing student not print unsigned letters, and we 701-858-3354 reserve the right to edit all letters for Spring Break is a highly anticipated Prevention (CDC), binge drinking is created to be enjoyed responsibly and [email protected] time for hundreds of thousands of measured as men who consume five or under moderation. It provides social factors such as clarity, punctuation, students nationwide. During this time, more drinks or women who consume benefits such as having a few glasses of EDITOR spelling, and length. We reserve the students plan to relax, let loose, and four or more drinks in a single occasion. wine after a long day of work or going Shalom Baer right to refuse to print letters we spend time with their friends. Whether Binge drinking is very risky and can out to the bar for a few drinks with you are spending time on the beach with damage your body in several ways. friends. But the risks when alcohol is not ASSISTANT EDITOR consider libelous, superfluous, or your pals or kicking back at home, there Drinking heavily impacts your liver used responsibly, such as binge drinking, Alyson Heisler ridiculous. Letters may be emailed is a great chance that drinking alcohol causing inflammation or even scarring, may be very serious and even deadly. will be involved. which then may result in cirrhosis. It Here are tips to help you stay safe to [email protected]. SPORTS EDITOR According to an article from the also impacts your brain. during Spring Break: stay hydrated, eat Philip Green Badger Herald titled “Binge drinking While binge drinking, you may food while you drink, know your limit Views expressed by this publication poses serious health risks,” 80% of “blackout.” During this time, you will to alcohol consumption, do not accept PHOTOGRAPHER college students choose to drink alcohol suffer from memory loss or amnesia of drinks from strangers, do not drive Joshua Strong may not be those of the university, in the U.S., and 50% of students that particular day/night. This type of drunk or ride with anyone who has been its administration, faculty, or binge drink. There is not a problem in behavior puts you at risk for problems drinking, avoid drinking games, and SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR Calli Delsman student body. The Red and Green consuming alcohol as long as it is done such as car crashes, sexual or physical never leave your drink unattended. responsibly and in moderation. violence, sexually transmitted diseases, This article is not to steer you away is printed at Minot Daily News, ADVISOR The opposite of drinking in alcohol use disorders, or even death, as from having a few drinks, but to educate Alison McAfee Minot, N.D. moderation is binge drinking. According stated by the CDC. you on the importance of drinking to the Centers for Disease Control and Here’s the bottom line: alcohol was responsibly and staying safe. Red and Green Opinion Page 5 - March 12, 2020

Design by Morena P. courtesy Creative Commons Endometriosis Awareness Month By Monica Rivera Staff Writer

March is Endometriosis Awareness manage pain and fertility issues, such may grow, or cysts may develop, which Month. On March 28, marches are as medications, hormone therapy, and also causes fertility problems. held all around the world to walk in surgery. The symptoms of endometriosis When I was diagnosed, I checked to support of the women that battle with usually improve after menopause.” see if any famous athletes had it to feel endometriosis every day. If there isn’t a One in 10 women have like I wasn’t alone. I found out Olympic march in your area, there is also a virtual endometriosis, and some women swimmer Emily Seebohm delayed her march where you can watch it live and suffer from the disease but are unaware surgery so she could compete in the participate in that sense. of their condition. The symptoms Olympics. She said in an interview, “It The color for endometriosis is yellow. resemble common menstrual cramping. was more of a mental battle for me than Before I was diagnosed, yellow did not Endometriosis creates severe discomfort a physical one. The days I felt so sick have any significance, but now the and random mood swings. that I didn’t want to go to training were yellow ribbons that represent all of I was diagnosed with endometriosis hard.” us make me feel calm and at peace. It in September of 2018. I was in pain day I can relate to this feeling because creates a sense of solidarity and gives me and night, so much that I had to bring every day it’s hard to push yourself — reassurance in knowing I’m not alone. a heating pad to class with me. I’ve plus having those sick spells makes it Endometriosis is a disorder where talked to several doctors and all of them worse. In general, I think endometriosis the tissue that normally lines the uterus have said the symptoms get so painful is a mental struggle for those diagnosed grows outside the uterus. According to that it is compared to being in labor. with it; you have to fight the urges to a Healthline article that was reviewed by Honestly, it makes a lot of sense because want to just sleep and do nothing all Valinda Riggins Nwadike MD, MPH: I get weird cravings and pains similar day. I am very thankful that my family “Endometriosis is a chronic condition to what a lot of women in labor say and friends are very understanding with no cure. This doesn’t mean the happens. About 30-to-40% of women when it comes to how I’m feeling and condition has to impact your daily life. with endometriosis have some trouble knowing what a good and bad day looks Effective treatments are available to conceiving, but endometrial implants like for me. Page 6 - March 12, 2020 News Red and Green Student-wide voting for Student Center renovation By Alyson Heisler Features Editor

As was previously reported in February of 2019, the lower level of the Student Center was damaged following a water break caused by a sprinkler line bursting. Around 2,000 gallons of water flowed into the area. Since then, the area has been cleaned up and gutted to prepare for future renovations. Concept designs for renovation of the Student Center were announced for student input on Sept. 12, 2019 at a visual listening session by JLG Architects, the company that is assisting with the renovation plans. On Nov. 14, 2019, the proposed designs were presented to President Steven Shirley, Student Government Association members, and faculty and staff. The proposed design plan included a renovation and redesign of the first and second levels of the Student Center, with specific intentions of opening the space up to include more natural light. A mezzanine was also included in the design to better connect the two floors and the Beaver Dam. After the presentation of the Instagram stories posted to SGA’s account showing how the Beaver Dam may look after renovations are complete. Design rendering by JLG Architects. design, the decision was in the hands of SGA. A Marketing Committee for the Student Center Renovation was formed and after discussion, the committee wrote a resolution in support of moving forward with the design. “It seemed like this would be the best time to look into renovating the Student Center to make our campus seem competitive and give students the spaces they’ve been asking for,” the renovation committee said. The renovation the committee supports does not come without a cost. According to the committee, student fees are proposed to increase to an additional $70 a semester, with a maximum ceiling increase of $91 per semester. This increase is proposed to be over a 20-year payment period. “This is a student project that is for the students, by the students, and will be funded by the students,” Kevin

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By Calli Delsman COMM 281

Both the men’s and women’s Minot State basketball teams ended their conference regular season with a 4-18 record. The men’s team ranked 16th in the NSIC Conference while the women placed 15th. Both teams were the number eight seed in their conference tournament and both lost to Sioux Falls on Feb. 26. “Obviously our season didn’t go the way we wanted, but we were nearly competitive in all our conference games. We have many players that will be able to contribute for us next year, so hopefully we can achieve more of our team goals in the next season,” said Kody Dwyer, a redshirt junior on the men’s team. Although the season didn’t end as planned, both teams had players that achieved all-conference accolades. Mariah Payne, a senior on the women’s team, received NSIC All- Conference First-Team and men’s players Kyle Beisch, a senior, and Max Cody, a redshirt-junior, received Photos by Joshua Strong All-NSIC Honorable Mention (Above) Kyle Beisch wrapped up his senior season at Minot State with NSIC Honorable Mention honors. (Below) Mariah Payne cracked the 1,000 point mark to finish her career off at MSU. honors. “It’s a big honor to earn all-conference awards, especially in our conference, which is one of the highest Division II conferences in the nation. It was really exciting to earn that award after all my years here at Minot; it was a nice way to finish my last season,” Payne said. Along with earning all-conference honors, Payne also scored her 1,000th point this season. She became the fifth all-time leading scorer for women’s basketball at Minot State. Other women’s seniors who finished their career with the season include Danielle Rizzari and Reina Strand. “I think the thing I’m going to miss the most is my teammates. I’ve made a lot of friendships throughout my five years here,” Payne explained. “It will be difficult not being able to see them every day, but I’m so grateful to have been able to meet so many people that I consider lifelong friends.” On the men’s side, Beisch and Trevor Rothstein were the seniors

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Joshua Strong Editorial Staff Writer This Spring Break, while most always intense affairs. Minot State been.” Philip Green students enjoy parties and beaches, the forward and senior Kent Walchuk Though the national tournament Sports Editor fifth seed Minot State men’s hockey explained the rivalry is something to takes this rivalry to the big stage, team will head into the American be excited about. getting there was half the battle. The The NFL recently wrapped up its happens at the Combine. When the Collegiate Hockey Association “Facing Jamestown in our first team faced a lot of challenges during NFL Combine Testing. The NFL 40-yard dash was first introduced, it Division I National Tournament in game of the tournament is definitely the season, but always had their eyes Scouting Combine is a week-long was used to see if players were fast Frisco, Texas. With their seed comes interesting. We have had some big set on making it to Frisco. Goaltender showcase where college football enough to get down the field to be the placement in the second round wins and tough losses against them in and senior Holden Kurtz is no stranger players perform physical and mental able to cover a punt and prevent a big of the tournament automatically. the past and this will be a true test of to the tournament, having played on tests in front of coaches, general return. Now we have quarterbacks However, the defending national what we truly have to give,” Walchuk the team last season. He hopes for the managers, and scouts. and offensive linemen running the champions will face a very familiar foe said. “I am personally excited for the troops to rally as they take on the big Standout defensive end from Ohio 40-yard dash, as if they’ll ever be a in the first game: local rival University matchup. We have so much experience challenge down South. State Chase Young chose not to gunner on punt coverage. of Jamestown. playing against them throughout “Every single player has to be on participate in this year’s Combine, Don’t get me wrong; data acquired Minot and Jamestown usually play the regular season. We know our board. If someone isn’t completely claiming he isn’t looking to be a from the NFL Combine is important each other several times throughout the skill outmatches them, and if we are bought in, that can be detrimental to Combine athlete but a football and should factor into teams’ regular season. With the proximity of willing to outwork them, we will be the team’s success. ‘Buying in’ can be player. For someone of his status, decision-making come draft day, but the schools comes a heated animosity successful. That being said, we can’t anything from helping out teammates sitting out of the Combine isn’t a it shouldn’t be weighed on so heavily. between the two teams and fan bases. take them lightly as they are a good in any way possible or putting in big deal because he’s pretty much John Ross has the record for the fastest A short three-hour bus trip separates team. I’m assuming it is going to be a the extra work in the gym,” Kurtz the consensus No. 1 prospect in the 40-yard dash time but is far from the the two arenas and the contests are close game, as all of our contests have explained. “The biggest challenge draft. His game tape tells enough that best wide receiver in the game, and he’s ready for the NFL. players like Tom Brady and Drew For other players, however, how Brees had below-average Combine important is the Combine? A lot goes scores and have been dominant in the into it: from testing to measurables to NFL. At the end of the day, the best interviews — the whole nine yards. test on if they can play is how they But too much weight is put on what show up on gameday.

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Photo by Joshua Strong Dylan Johnson scores an empty net goal to bring the Beavers 4-1 against Jamestown.

so far this season is just finding the Austin Wieler agreed that consistency definitely give you the resources and consistency to play a whole 60 minutes has been both the biggest challenge and knowledge to do that,” Wieler said. in a night. When we play to our key to success at this level of hockey. While the team brought in a lot of potential, we are a very good hockey He explained that the highlight of his new faces this year, they will look to team who is tough to beat. When we season so far has been traveling and stalwart veterans to make a difference decide to take a period off, things can the opportunity to see the team grow in the big games to come. Defenseman get a bit ugly, but all it takes is a flip of and progress. It’s Minot State hockey’s and senior Dylan Johnson highlighted the switch and we are right back in the reputation that persuaded Wieler’s the key pieces to the puzzle: “Josh game. If we are able to play the full 60 commitment to the program. Bykowski and Holden Kurtz are the (every game), beating us in nationals “I think seeing the facilities and best goalies in the country and the is going to be a very tall task for any meeting some of the staff here really backbone of our team. They are there team.” helped my decision. Everyone wants to make the big saves when we need First year player and defenseman you to succeed here at MSU and they See Heat— Page 11 Red and Green Sports Page 9 - March 12, 2020 Beaver baseball splits weekend series with third ranked Colorado Mesa

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Minot State baseball was trying to do close one by a score of 10-6. The game something that no team has done in 10 started fast with two home runs from years: win a series against the Colorado senior Nolan Monthei and sophomore Mesa Mavericks. Jackson Pokorney. The 4-0 lead was tied The Beaver baseball team wrapped in the fourth inning and the Mavericks up a four-game series in Colorado built on momentum to finish the game Feb. 29-March 1 against the number 10-6 and got their first win of the series. three ranked team in Division II, the After a tension-filled three games, Colorado State Mesa Mavericks. In a all eyes looked to the series finale as the long-fought weekend, the Beavers were Beavers looked to make history with a able to take games one and two, but the win on Sunday. Early on, the Beavers Mavericks responded by taking the last looked determined as they bounced two games to split the series at 2-2. back from a 3-0 deficit as they tied it in In game one of the series, the Beavers the third inning. The Mavericks put on were able to win a wild comeback 11-10, an offensive show as they pushed across behind an offensive explosion as redshirt 17 runs on the Beavers and ran away late freshman Kellen Peat and junior Drew as they won 17-11 to secure a series split. Behling helped the offense erase a 7-0 Infielder/pitcher Gallagher played an deficit early in the game. Junior Dylan important role in the series by picking Roach filled a valuable role in this game up a win on the mound. as he pitched 3.1 shutout innings to keep “I feel like we played a competitive the Beavers within striking distance. series from start to finish,” Gallagher The offense continued early in game said. “We showed what we can do when two on Saturday as the Beavers won 13- we play our game.” 10 behind home runs from Behling and The Beavers left Colorado with an junior Blake Gallagher. In the seventh 8-6 record looking to reenergize and inning, the Beavers exploded for four take the next two weeks to prepare for runs to give them an 8-4 lead which they conference play, which begins Saturday would hold on to the rest of the way. at the University of Sioux Falls at 1:30 On the night game of the Saturday p.m. Photo by Joshua Strong double header, the Beavers dropped a Drew Behling enters the dugout during a preseason scrimmage.

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With their season coming to an end, qualify for nationals when everything the Minot State University wrestling seemed to be stacked against him. team finished with a score of 6-9 “My semi’s match was tough because overall and a 2-7 conference record. the St. Cloud team really scouts you According to senior Dean Arevalo, hard, and I was someone they scouted a wrestler and business management and were worried about,” said Arevalo. major, this year was not as good as they “The wrestler had lost to me 7-3 before, hoped for, with many wrestlers on the so they were wrestling to stop me from team getting injured about halfway doing what I do. He was able to score through the season. a couple of times in positions that I “We were projecting to have a really don’t get scored on. It was a grind the good year, but we had a whole bunch whole match, and it came down to me of guys get injured and that affected really wanting it. The one thing that’s the way we performed out there,” said always been hardest for me is wrestling Arevalo. “Not having your best guys my best when things are on the line. out there in the lineup takes a toll on In the past, I would get emotional and the results. The season could have been shut down, and this time I was able to better, but you can’t control certain finally just not worry and just wrestle.” things.” Despite feeling pressured and as Despite the change of events, Arevalo though the odds were stacked against said there were still positive outcomes him, Arevalo was still able to stay from the downfall that helped the team focused and win the match to qualify get stronger throughout the season. for nationals. “You can always find a positive “I looked up and I saw my parents in effect out of everything, even if it’s the stands, and I knew what I wanted negative,” Arevalo said. “It teaches us just because I was so focused. From the that we need to have every guy in there second I walked onto the mat, there ready to go because you never know was no way I was walking off without when someone is going to get hurt. being an NCAA qualifier. By the end It left a negative taste in our mouths, of that match, I knew what I was going but it was a positive insight of what we to do, and it didn’t matter if it went to need to do for the future.” overtime, I was going to get it done.” For Arevalo, the highlights of the Arevalo hopes to wrestle his best season were beating one last time at the NCAA national and battling against both Upper Iowa championship and walk away as a University and , champion. despite not having all of their top men As for the team next year, Arevalo in those matches. Individually, for hopes that many of the guys on the Arevalo, securing a spot in the NCAA team will continue to work hard the Division I Wrestling Championships way he did in order to be successful. was the highlight of his season. “When I was a freshman, I was two “It’s been a dream I’ve had for a long, and 17. I lost just about every match. long time, and after losing the match I was terrible. A lot of people come in to make it last year, I hoped to pull it when they’re bad, and they think that off with my last chance,” said Arevalo. they can’t get anywhere. If you have a “Although it feels good and everything, dream and you work your very hardest it just leaves me more focused on the every day, it can happen,” Arevalo said. NCAA. It’s nice, but I got to get back Arevalo hopes that his legacy will to work right away, and I got to focus be something that motivates others on on the next thing. I don’t want to walk the team to continue to work hard no out without being an All-American.” matter what, and see that they will be Getting to the NCAA successful. championships was not easy for Arevalo, especially in the match to Red and Green Red & Green Page 11 - March 12, 2020

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Harmon, vice president of student on the team. Beisch ended his career SUMMER CAMP EMPLOYMENT: The Minot State University Minot State pool hours: PAID INTERNSHIPS Writing Center is open for Monday-Friday7-8:30 p.m. averaging 19.5 points a game, ranked affairs, previously said. Spring 2020 tutoring. The and Tuesday, Wednesdays, and The renovation plan — and the sixth in the conference, and was also Elks Camp Grassick is a sum- Writing Center is located in Thursdays 6:30-7:30 a.m. increased cost associated with it — fifth in the conference for free throw mer camp serving children the Academic Support Center, needs to be voted on and approved by percentage, 3-point percentage, and adults with physical and found on the lower level of the the Minot State student body. To learn and 3-pointers per game. Rothstein intellectual disabilities, owned Gordon B. Olson Library. more about the renovation or for any averaged 8 points and 5.6 rebounds a and operated by the North questions about voting, students can game; he ranked 19th in rebounds in Dakota Elks. Working at Camp Grassick is a rewarding and speak with any SGA member. the conference. unforgettable summer job SGA held a town hall informational “Our two seniors are two of the where you can expect to gain meeting displaying the designs on most dedicated basketball players experience and learn skills March 9. I ever played with,” Dwyer said. that will be an asset to any Physical polling locations will be set “Whether it was on the court, in the profession, especially those up throughout campus the week after training room, or watching film, they in education, medicine, and Spring Break. Voting will begin on were 100% bought into winning.” service professions. Wednesday, March 25 from 9-10:30 Both teams will be returning Available positions include: a.m. on the first floor of Old Main and the majority of their players for counselors, nurse, recreation from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on the the 2020-2021 season, including staff, crafts instructors, life- second floor of the Student Center. some of their main players. For the guard, kitchen staff, speech On March 26, the poll booth will be men, Max Cody, Dwyer, and Kobe therapy assistants, reading open from 11 a.m. until 1.30 p.m. Jackson are returning in the starting instructors, and occupational on the first floor of Old Main and lineup. For the women, Bethany therapy assistants. For more information or an application, from 5-6:30 p.m. near the entrance Theodore, Mollie Wilson, and Haley please visit our website at of Beaver Creek Café on the second Hildenbrand return, while others www.elkscampgrassick.com. floor of the Student Center. Any from both teams will come off the student who pays a student activity fee bench. at Minot State University is eligible to vote — a current student ID is required.

. . . heat continued from page 8 them. Adam Wowryk has been huge for us as well, scoring over 30 goals this year. I hadn’t played with a 30- goal scorer yet in my Beaver career.” Walchuk and Kurtz also highlighted Wowyk’s offensive abilities and contributions to the team. Kurtz explained that alternate captain Paul O’Connor is a calming force for the defensive end of the team and expanded on his willingness to lay his body out night-in and night-out to block shots. The teammates also explained that the squad as a whole has plenty of guys who can step up and make a huge impact, especially in the national tournament. The Minot State Beavers face off against the Jamestown Jimmies on Saturday, March 21 at 10 a.m. CST in Frisco, Texas. As defending champions of the title, the Beavers head into the tournament with big expectations, a target on their back, and a tremendous hunger for more. Trinity 5 column X 10 inch